THE GLOBE. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1879.

Globe, Volume XXI, Issue 1794, 20 November 1879, Page 2

THE GLOBE. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1879.

A Runaway.—A horse attached to a butcher's cart bolted from Victoria bridge about half-past ten tbis morning, and turning into Colombo street fell at the oorner. The cart turned over and all the meat was strewn about the ground in unadmired disorder. The hcrae on being released from the shafts, bolted furiously up Colombo street. He was caught and brought back again just as the meat had been collected together and placoi in the cart, the splash board of which was damaged. Resident Magistbate's Cotjbt.—At the Court to-day, Charles Steinmetzfor obtaining, £7 from J. Steinmetz, by means of a valueless cheque and for stealing articles valued at £3 from the dwelling of George Wilson, was sentenced to one month and six months' imprisonment with hard labor. S. Howe, for indecent exposure, was Bfctonced to twelve ■months' imprisonment with hard labor ; and E. H. Valpy was committed for trial for embezzling money the property of the Christchurch Branch of the Eailway Enployes' Benefit Socieiy. New Zealand Bibds skins. —The Sydney Exhibition correspondent of the " Auckland Star" thus complimentarily refers to the contributions of one Wellington exhibitor: — " That the fauna of your lovely country is exceeding rich is acknowledged, yet no one had any idea that so many useful articles could be manufactured from the feathers of your birds or the skins of your small animals. I have already in a former letter alluded to H. E. Liardet's collection of stnffed birds and animals. His case of goods made from them —says my lady informant and assistant (for in such matters what man could be trusted ?) —are of highly satisfactory quality and finish. A muff and collar of pure white from the albatross is fit (she says) for " the first lady in the land." Muffs and collarets are hero made of the spotted shag, exceedingly pretty. Others made out of the paradise duck would make ladies hope that they may bo in fashion when thoy entered the promised abode of bliss. A oharming spocimen, made out of the feathers of the Bhovel duck, is of a dusky brown oolor; and some very choica articles are from that truly rara avis in terris—not 'nigroquo simillima cygno,' but the veritable niger cygnus, or black swan itself, and beautiful bright polished jot are the colors. A Nabbow Escape.—A resident of Wellington had a narrow escape from what might have been a " mysterious case of drowning,' on Sunday morning. He went (says the "Pes'/') to a certain hairdresser's establishment, and ordered a warm bath. Having procured the bath he got into the water, and, whether from tho closeness of the room or the heat of the water, ho suddenly became unconscious. Fortunately there was a led go about half-w«vy down the bath, and his head waa supported by it. Had this ledge not Icen there the probability is that the person referred to would have been drowned, for he avers that he must have been unconscious for some minutes. At all events the escape was a narrow one.

Thb New Tabiff. —A mooting of the hotelkeepers at port was held on Tuesday night, at the British Hotel, Lyttelton, and a scale of prices for spirits sold by the bottle was agreed to, an advance being made in consequence of the increased duty. Applications fob Licenses at Lyttel. ton. —There aro two applications for publicans' licenses for new houses in port—one by Mr T. A. W. Parsons for a hotel in Dampier's Bay, and another by Mr J. Stinson for a house opposite Peacock's Wharf. AkaboaMatobaltt.— The pre;eut Mayor, Mr Waeckerlo, and Councillors Meech and Ponlington, were nominated for tho Mayoralty of Akaroa yesterday. Diocesan Synod.—The Diocesan Synod met yeßterday, in the College Library, at 4 p.m. A great deal of business was got through, whioh is reported elsewhere. The Synod adjourned at 10 p.m. Tiieatee Royal.—" The Irish Exile " was repeated at tho Theatro Royal to a thin house last night, the weather having no doubt militated considerably against the attondauce. Tho same piece will be performed this evening. Patent Act Amendment. This Bill alters the form of notice of intention to proceed with an application for a patent. The notico is to be advortisod and gizettod once only. In tho sixteenth section of tho original Act, tho words " not being more than ono month," aro omitted. Tho scale of fee 3is also conciderahly loworcd.

DISTMCT LAW SOCIETIES AMENDMENT Act. —This measure, which has passed the Legislative Council, gives power to judges to continue to appropriate such reasonable sums us they may doeni necessary for payiug the expense of examiners of candidates for almission to tho Bar, ouch appropriation io be made out of I'oes paid by barristers and solicitors for examination, admissions a:d by articled clerss for examination, the fees to bo a first oharge on tho fees reeeivod by tho societies. Each dieti-iet soeioiy is fo pay a proportion ot tho ehaige for the whole colony.

An Incident, at Pout.—On Tuesday night, just before tho steamer Waitaki left, a railway wagon, loaded with passengers' luggage, was being Bent to tho steamer to be diachai%;ed, but through a miscalculation it wus sunt at so great a speed that it would have travelled over the ond of the jetty had it not been opportunely checked, l'he wagon had no break upon it, and the agent for the Union Company's steamers, seeing it coming down the wharf, promptly threw a Back of bran across tho rails. The front wheels of the wagon went over the sack, but it proved a complete chock to the after ones, and the truck was stopped within a few yards of a horse-box containing a racehorse, with which at one time a collision appeared inevitable.

Hobpitali Rbttjbns. The return of patients in the Hospital during the paßt fortnight was as follows : —Admitted, 45 ; discharged, 26 ; deaths, 5 ; remainingin the Hospital, 74. The house surgeon, in his report to the Board yesterday, stated that the Hospital arrangements were all most satisfactory. AsnimKTON Oid Men's Befogs.—The master of the Ashburton Home has submitted a scheme for making that institution self supporting, by employing the inmates on various kinds of remunerative work suitable to their physical condition. The proposal was submitted to the Charitable Aid Board at its meeting yesterday, the consideration of it being postponed till next meeting of the Board.

Accident at Weka Pass. —An accident of a painful character happened to a man named Frei. Pugh, working on the railway line, on Tuesday. A mas 3of earth fell on him, causing a fracture of one leg, and considerable injury to the other, one of his arms being also sevoroly sprained. Ho was brought to Ohristchurch by the mid-day train and taken to the Hospital. Stbeet Accident at AsnBtTBTON.—Dr. Boss and Mr Shury were driving in a buggy near the Post office, Ashburton, and wore turning the corner of the road, when a soda water waggon belonging to Mr Milsom came round the Wakanui road at full speed and ran into tho bugey, capsijirg it, luckily without damage to the occupants. The accident was wholly owing to there beiDg no break on the waggon or breaching on tho borees. Tho driver did all he could to pull them up.

Fobkst Tbees Planting Enooubagemkmi. —This Bill, introduced by Mr Wright, contains four clauses. It defines local governing body to mean a County Council, Boad Bjard, Highway Board, or Borough Council. "Person," in section 3, of the Forest Trees Planting Encouragement Act, 1871, is to include tho chairman of a local governing body. Local governing bodies may avail themselves of the Forest Trees Planting Encouragement Acts.

Chabitaele Aid.—The Armagh street depot, which has dono a large amount of useful work, is at present in want of many articles, which will no doubt be supplied by voluntary contribution. The authorities desire it to be made known that anything in tho shape of clothing or books, and magazines, will be thankfully received by Mr March, at his office, or to suit tho convenience of those desiring to contribute, but not knowing where to send, Mr March will, on receipt of a poßtcard from any such, make arrangements for conveying the articles to the depot. Noeth Cantebbuby Caledonian Society.—There was a large and influential meeting of this society at the Crown Hotel, Ambarley, on Tuesday night; Mr D. Camoron, president, in tho chair. The secretary announced that he had received £l7 in cash, and thoro were sixty-four members on the roll. Mr Myles Campbell said he had five more to enter. The secretary said Mr Greig had promised any of his paddocks for the sports. A vote of thanks to tho chair concluded tho proceedings. About £OO is to be appropriated for priz>s. Ahbebley Kaces.—A meeting of the committee for tho above races was hold at McLean's Hotel on Monday night, Mr Benn in the chair. Mr McPherson, on behalf of tho ground committee, submitted their report, which recommended that the lessee, Mr Coleman, should be asked to cut the grass on the course, and that the grand stand be weatherboarded. The lessee being present, resolved, after considerable discussion, not to allow the grass to be cut, but would not object to allow it to be rolled. It was also arranged to hold the next meeting that day fortnight. Tho night of general entry is November 29th ; entries posted on the Saturday and bearing that day's post mark will be received. It was also arranged to run the pony race between the Northern Handicap and the Ladies' Purso. A Cleveb Captfbe.—Constablo Wetberby, of Lincoln, yesterday made a rather clever arrest. Happening to be in the Bollcston Hotel he saw among sevoral men in the bar one whose appearance struck him as being peculiar, particularly as tho man on tho constable's entrance put his hat over his eyes. Constable Wetherby conceiving that this man was probably the man Steinmetz, who is wanted on a charge of obtaining money under false pretences, accosted him, and in spite of the fact that ho had dyed his originally dark hair a bright red, and had shavod off his moustache, the constable knew his man, and arrested him on the charge. Steinmetz waß brought on to Ohristchurch yesterday, taken before the Magistrate, and remanded.

ASHBTJBTON BOBOUGH COUNCIL. At this Council on Monday evening the Fire Brigade were much complimented on their behaviour at the lato fire, and the expenditure they had incurred in connection with it was ordered to be refunded. The Waimato Borough sent in their adherence to the proposed Municipal Association. The Mayor referred to a letter by Cr. St. Hill in the " Ashburton Mail," in which he had stated that the appointment of Mr H. Friedlander as rate collector was a foregone conclusion. A sharp discussion followed, in which Or. Williamson and others spoke strongly, M? St. Hill replying at length. Much routino business was transacted. St. Albans MtriuAii Impbovement Association. —The annual meeting for election of officers and other business of this society, was held on Monday evening in the library, High street. The report for the past year showed an average number of twenty-six members : books circulated, 446 ; numbor of books in the library, 717. The treasurer reported the general income as £ls ss, and the expenditure £9 9s lOd, leaving a balance of £5 15s 2d. At the election of officers Mr J. A. Efford was elected president; R. Butterfield, secretary ; E. Bestell, treasurer ; R. Barter, librarian. Committee—Messrs Billon, Green, Balastie, Mcintosh, Bele, Ousac, and Dowding. Kowai Rifle Club. —A meeting, for the purpose of forming a contingent to this club at Amborlcy, was held at McLean's Hotel on Monday night, Mr Foster in the chair. There was a good attendance of thoso interested. On the motion of Mr Greenwood, seconded by Mr Hunter, it was reeclved—" To form a contingent sinvlar to that already established at Sefton." The subscription was fixed at £1 per annum, and Messrs Hunter, Greenwood, Woodhouse, Pate, and Gaynor were appointed a sub-committee to carry out the necessary arrangements. Mr J. B. Hunter was chosen treasurer and Mr R. Foster secretary. Saturday, 22nd, is to be the opening day, when several prizes will be offered for competition, a firstclass range having been secured. Halswell Scnooi.—The following is Mr Edge's report on the Halswell School : Presented in standards, 63 ; passed, 63 ; percentage, 100. General remarks—This school has passed a very creditable examination, and considering the unsatisfactory character of the attendance the results are highly commendable. The work done by the higher standards compares very favorably with that of any other school examined by me during the past four months; the papers of the pupils are accurate and well arranged, and show careful and successful teaching. In compliance with written request of the chairman, I have noted in the class lists accompanying this report the names of the most deserving scholars in each standard. Vt-ry fair order was maintained, but moro attention should be paid to school drill, class movements, &c. Except that singing is not taught, the course of instruction is that prescribed. The buildings have been painted, and other improvements raa.de since the date of my last visit. A globo is required.

AsnntriiTON Caledonian Society.—This society proposes to hold their annual meeting on Boxing Day. Having no ground of their own they have asked tho Racing Club for theirs for the day, and tho club have agreed to let them have the U3O of it for £2O, an offer which they have not yet accepted. The programme is a good one, ar.d as subscriptions have been given most liberally 1 here is little doubt tho meeting will be a success. Opeea Bouffe.—Judging from tho manner in which <: The Doctor of Alcantara" has gona in rehearsal, ita [production on Satu--day night should be a suceess. Tho music throughout is light, sparkling, and of a character thoroughly calculated to please an audience, and i:o doubt it will become as popular here as in America, whore it znado a great hit.

An " additional pencil " capable of adding up to 1000 hr.s recently been patented iu Germany by lierr Luuncr, of Dresden, and is described iu "Dingler's.lo rual." From the fore end of the pencil projects a Hat bar graduated from 0 to '.). When this is pushed iuwards it works against a coiled spring, and also, at the other end of tho case, actuates a rack against one of three pinions in a row, each having a cylinder connected with it, which shows figures outside the case. Suppose you wish to add 5 and S. You push in the flat bar at the end aa far as tho mark 5 on it, this causes wheel and cylinder, a, to turn round and present the number 5. Then you raise the pencil, and while the flat bar is

orced out again by the spiral spring, the fwheel is prevented moving therewith by a retarding spring. You now push the bar in to the figure S ; thereby wheel, a, is forced round 8 teeth more, and the figure 3 is presented. But in each revolution of the wheel, it move 3 the next wheel, b, one tooth. The reult here is then that the figure 1 appears on the cylinder, and with the 3 on the other cylinder gives the number sought. On the evening of July 12th, the Maxim electric light was put in operation on the tower of the Grand Union Hotel, Saratoga Springs, N. Y., with a view to test the extent of its illuminating powers. An open parabolic reflector was used—no lenses—and care was taken by Mr Maxim to set the points of the carbons a little at one side of each other, and to adjust them to the exact focus of the reflector. When this was fairly accomplished the light was turned toward a spot in Bal ston Spa, New York, 7J miles distant, where, by previous arrangement, a group of several hundred persons were assembled to witness the experimennt. So powerful was the light, so accurate the focusing and alignment, that the designated place in Ballston was instantly illuminated, so that ordinary print could be read, the time seen on watches, &c. The night was clear, still, and dark. The experiment was made at half-past nine o'clock p.m. This is believed to be the greatest distance at which illumination of efjual degree has been accomplished.