THE GLOBE. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1879.

Globe, Volume XXI, Issue 1805, 4 December 1879, Page 2

THE GLOBE. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1879.

St. Andrew’s Church. —Tho Rev. James Hill, of Lyttelton, is to deliver a lecture on the interesting subject of “ Spiritualism ” this evening. The reverend gentleman’s expose of this latest of “ practical jokes ” may be expected to be both interesting and instructive. The proceeds from the tickets go to the Sabbath School funds. Cricket. —A U.C.C. eleven will leave by the 7.20 a.m. train on Saturday next for Southbridgo to play the Ellesmere Association.

The Loapeb's Zenith. —The New Orleans “ Picayune ” says that the supreme moment of a loafer’s life is, when a candidate asks for the use of his influence with the working-men of his ward. Bathee too Hot! —We have to record, says the Wellington “ Post,” another garden robbery, exceeding in audacity any that have previously come under our notice. A gentleman in Abel Smith street had in his front garden a splendid petunia, in which ho took especial pi ide. He saw it safe on Saturday evening at about a quarter to five, and very shortly afterwards it was discovered to have been stolen. It appeared that the depredator had actually gone into the garden in broad daylight, watered the plant in order to make it easier of removal, and had then taken it bodily away. This is a systematic way of collecting plants, which does credit to the, assurance of the enterprising “botanist,” but is not appreciated by the owner, who vows vengeance. New Lamps. —Within the last few days four new lamps have been erected in the following localities;—Corner of Windmill road and St. Asaph street; midway between the South Town belt and St. Asaph street; corner of Lincoln road and Bt. Asaph street j and corner of Manchester street and North Town belt. The additional light in each of these localities will be a boon both to the residents and the general public. Buenham Industrial School. —Up to the present the total amount of subscriptions in aid of the annual treat fund for the children of the Burnham Industrial School is only £6. The holidays are rapidly approaching, and it would be a great pity that at the festive season of the year, when all classes are enjoying themselves, that the poor little waifs and strays in the Industrial School should be deprived of their annual treat. Yet this is likely to be the case, unless the fund is augmented by donations from the charitably disposed. Mr W. 0. Walker, clerk to the Bench, will be happy to receive donations. Lively While it Lasted. —A somewhat remarkable accident happened yesterday to a break belonging to Mr Delamain, who, at the time, was driving with a friend alongside of him. The horses turning sharp round the Terminus Hotel corner, went over the curbing, and the shock threw both occupants of the vehicle from the seat. Mr Delamain was pitched forward, and fell between the horses on the pole, in which predicament he showed considerable pluck and presence of mind. Throwing out his arms to prevent his falling further and perhaps getting unpleasantly sandwiched, he succeeded in mounting one of the horses (which, during this time, were proceeding at a rapid pace down Manchester street), and managed to pull them up opposite Lichfield street. Fortunately no damage was done, and both gentlemen escaped unhurt.

Bebidbnt Magistrate's Court. —At the Court to-day, the only business done was the fining of one inebriate 5a and another individual 20a for obscene language. The Hurunui. —We are informed by the N.Z. Shipping Co. that the Hurunui, which is now overdue, paaaed Moeraki thia morning. An iron barque, supposed to be the Loch Fleet, for Port Chalmers, was sighted off Chasland’s Mistake by the Tararua on Tuesday evening. The Railway Band. —The following is the programme to be played to-night in Cathedra) square by the Railway band ’ —Quick march, “Mountain Echo,” J. Brophy ; selection, “ Nino,” Yordi; raise, “ Leila,” Ettling; quick march, “The Standard Bearer,” E Newton ; fantasio,s“ La Yalleo doa Rosea,” F. Damian; quadrille, “ Yrais Amis (true friends),” E. Newton; polka, “Always Jolly,” J. Brophy; quick march, “To Arms,” E. Newton ; National Anthem. The Ruler of the Queen’s Natee. —The “ Auckland Star ” states that Mr Riccardi, the popular baritone singer, having returned to Auckland, is prepared to receive pupils who require tuition in vocal music. The Claimant. —The Tiehborne Claimant is still alive and well. The latest move to bring about his liberation (says a contemporary) is to elect him for Nottingham. A short time back Dr. Kenealy and Mr Onslow waited upon him with a view of inducing him to stand, and, after some slight hesitation, he consented. At present he is confined in Portsea Convict Prison, and doubtless it would be a most delightful change were he to alter his quarters to the British House of Parliament,

The ‘’Boss” Distanced. — A “shovelling ” match was contested at Now Plymouth recently. An employe of one of the contractors there Laying a dispute with his “ boss ” as to h’ao amount of work done, challenged tho contractor to shovel him for a day. challenge was accepted, and a suitable jsicco of ground picked out. Both men staged in the morning and kep’, hard at it till about 3 p.m., when the “ boss ” being two Hoads behind, gave in and cashed up like a rws.n.

Cliiahitarlb Aid Board. —Tho ordinary tooting of this Board was held yesterday afternoon at four o’clock. A long discussion took plaoe on further correspondence in connection with the lute Hospital staff and tho Hospital management; tho Board nevertheless transacted a good deal of business. A report appears elsewhere. The Tramway Company. —Tho contract for tho first section of tho Christchurch Tramway Company’s lino was let yesterday.; The section extondo from the station in Worcester street to tho Agricultural Association’s show grounds, Colombo road south. The successful tenderer is Mr Barrett, and the work will be carried out under the immediate supervision of Mr J, R. Browne, of tho firm of Hubbard and Browne, civil engineers, and is to be finished on January 15th, 1880, Church of England in the North. — Considerable satisfaction is felt in tho Amberley and Wi ikari district, that tho Synod have determined (thanks to Mr M. Foster, synodsman) to form them into a separate euro for the maintenance of a clergyman, thereby settling a vexed question which, if loft to the people, would have been a bone of contention for years. The Church will now bo likely to progress in tho newly formed district, the members having worked well together in tho

•past, Ann iters ary Day at Akaeoa.—Wednesday, the IGih inst., promises to be a busy day ■in Akaroa. The Union Steam Company have arranged to run their s.s. Wellington from Lyttelton at excursion rates, and committees are at work arranging for a regatta and land sports. A Rower show and the annual exhibition of works of art and industry will also bo hold as usual in tho Public Schoolroom. A bazaar in connection with tho Catholic Church, will be held in the new Oddfellows’ Hall, and altogether the day promises to be full of amusement and interest to visitors.

Northern Agricultural Association. — On Wednesday the judges, Messrs Pashby, P, Duncan, Marshall, and Woodman, appointed to inspect tho farms entered in competition for the private prizes offered in connection with this association, accompanied by the hon. secretary, Mr Buss, Mr Blackett, a vice-president, Messrs Merton and Luzton, visited tho farms. Their report will be read at the dinner of the Association, at the Club Hotel, Rangiora, this evening. Tho farms gone over wore those of Messrs T. 11. Evans, Leithfield; Joseph Dixon, Ashley; W. Buss, Rangiora ; and W. Pearson, Flaxton.

Flowers pob the Hospital.—Messrs R N, Newby and J. E. Marsh, exhibitors nt the late rose show, made the Hospital presents of two splendid collections of roses, which the house steward desires to acknowledge with thanks by Mr Crooks. Acknowledgments. —Tho Charitable Aid Board acknowledge with thanks the receipt of several parcels of clothing, books, &n., and would bo glad to receive further contributions. Tho Board also acknowledge with thanks the sum of dEI Gi 9d, law costs, from Mr J. Marsdon, Heathcole Valley, one half for tho Orphanage and one half for Charitable Aid. Sharks at Post,— Yesterday morning a fisherman, named Pearce, captured a shark oil the breakwater at Port. Upon getting it ashore it gave birth to sixteen young ones, which tho fisherman carefully collected and placed in an improvised aquarium—a paint can. Tho mother measured close upon five feet in length, and tho young ones were each about as many inches in size. Spoetinq. —At a committee meeting of the O. held yesterday afternoon, a letter was read from tho secretary of tho Ashburton Racing Club, referring the protests against Orange Peel to the decision of the Canterbury Jockey Club. Tho protests were allowed, and Orange Peel will consequently bo disqualified. Canterbury Sunday-school Union.—

The monthly committee meeting was held last Monday evening in the Young Men’s Christian Association rooms, Colombo street. The president, Mr E. Oonnal, in the chair, and representatives from the following schools were present:—Oxford terrace. Baptist; St. Asaph street, Bingaland, and Colombo road, United Methodist Free Church ; Ca i bridge terrace, Primitive Methodist; Durham street, Waltham, and Papanui, Wesleyan; Manchester street, Phillipstown, and Ferry road, Congregational; and St. Andrew’s, Presbyterian. Arrangements wore made for holding the anniversary services on Sunday, December 28th, and it was decided to make applications for the use of St. Paul’s, Durham street.

Colombo road, and St. Albans churches, a

minister and a layman to conduct the services at each place. A Presbyterian school was admitted to tho Union, and members were nominated to fill the various ofiioes for the ensuing year, Dunedin Industeial School. —There are

(says tho “ Herald”) at present no less than 241 children in the Industrial School—l 39 boys and 102 girls. At the City Police Court on Monday Mr Titchener mentioned that he had just written to the Government, asking for authority to incur expenditure in making additions to the already extensive buildings at Look-out Point.

A Modest Native Claim. —The following is a report laid before the House of Eopresentatives by the Native Affairs Committee:— “ Petition of Ngatuore and others—Tho petitioners state that they are the owners of Wellington. Inasmuch as it was insufficiently paid for in pipes, marbles, and other beguiling articles, instead of gold, silver, and precious stones, they pray that one million of acres bo returned to them, and that they may receive compensation to tho extent of one million pounds sterling. I am directed to report as follows :—That the committee has no recommendation to make. November 7th, 1879.”

Chambees op Commence and Taxation. —A writer in the “ Dunedin Star” remarks— Should the Government pay any heed to tho recommendations of tho various Chambers of Commerce throughout the colony they will find themselves much in the position of tho old man and his ass in jEsop’s fable. Tho Dunedin Chamber as usual has distinguished i!self, and is altogether beautifully logical and practical. The Colonial Treasurer states that at least £600,000 additional revenue is required, the Chamber would give him a little more than half this amount, would exempt property altogether, and raise £120,000 by school fees. People may be thankful for small mercies, and that the magnates of tho local commercial world have little chance or power to carry out their most unreasonable proposals. The majority would indeed appear to be thorough protectionists, delighting in high import duties, and determined, so far as in them lies, to protect their own property from the rude manipulation of the taxgatherer.

Board of Education. —A meeting of the Board of Education of North Canterbury will take place at 3 p.m. to-day. Teachers’ Institute. The adjourned meeting for the consideration of the advisability of forming a Sabbath School Teachers’ Institute will bo held this evening in the Congregational schoolroom. Cricket Fixtures. —The following members of the Christchurch Cricket Club will play the Courtenay Club on Saturday:—Messrs Caygill, G. Booth, White, Turner, Wheatley, Marshall 1., Marshall If., Fiber, Washer, Belgrave, and Mayno. The following will play for the same club in their match against the E Battery, Christchurch Artillery—Messrs Anson, Donohue, Collier, Johnston, A. Ashby, W. Ashby, Thompson, Caygill, Johnson, Nairn, and Kissell. On the same cay a match between the Wanderers and Ellesmere Association will be played. A match will bo played on Saturday next between the St. Albans and the Richmond Clubs, on the Christchurch Club gron 4. The following will represent the Avonville C.C. in their match with the Spring. Sold C.C. on Saturday next :—Messrs T. Fletcher, F. Maurice, G. Fletcher, G. Pengelly (captain), W. Haddrell, W. Cotton, A. i>.ewman, G. Shand, A. Woledge, S. Bnckett and Wheelan ; emergencies —C. Atkinson, T. Griffin and F, Griffin ; to be played on Hagley Park, play commencing 2 p.m. sharp. Cricket Association. —A general meeting of the Canterbury Cricket Association will be held at Cookaon’s Commercial Hotel, at 8 o’clock this evening. Kaiapoi School Entertainment. —An entertainment in aid of the Borough School funds will be held on Friday, in the Oddfellows’ Hall, Kaiapoi. The teachers and children will take part, and successful arrangements for the occasion have been completed by Mr Alexander, head master.

Masonic Banquet.— The annual banquet of the Southern Cross Lodge, at Kaiapoi, takes place thia evening, after the installation of W.M, and officers.

Leeston Licensing Court —This Court i was adjourned on Tuesday for the want of a quorum of Commissioners. It will be hold on Wednesday, the 10th inst. _ i Avon Band of Hope. —A mooting in connection with the above was held on Monday; when there was a good attendance. After tho usual business readings and recitations were given in a very creditable manner by several of tho members. It was agreed to hold a public entertainment on the [occasion of tho second anniversary, of which duo notice will be given. Ashiurton Fire Brigade.— Tho monthly meeting of the brigade was held at tho Borough Council Chamber, on Wednesday evening, Lieut. Dolman in tho chair- Correspondence was read from the Borough Council, granting the Council Chambers for tho use of tho brigade for meetings ; also granting a sum of £l6 for sundry necessary works. Two names wore added to tho list of honorary members. A cheque fi r£s 5s was received from Messrs Orr and Co., as a recognition of the services of the brigade at tho late fire. The standing committee were authorised to undertake certain works in connection with the new station in Wakanui street, and after some routine business the meeting adjourned, Lincoln. —The usual monthly meeting of

tho Lincoln school committee was neia on Monday evening last. Present Messrs Herrick (chairman), Meycnbcrg, Ross, Wolfe, Taylor, and Smith. The following correspondence was read:—From secretary to Board of Education. — 1. Re salaries for November. 2. Inclosing circular from Education Department re keeping registers. From head master —1. Inclosing report of attendance during November, with names of all irregular attendants. 2. Suggesting alternative schemes for an equitable distribution of prise books. From General Manager Canterbury Railways, re fares chargeable for school excursions. From Chairman Tai Tapu school committee, asking for the services of Mr Bishop to examine the school. Resolved—- “ That tho application of committee of Tai Tapu school bo complied with, and that a similar favor bo asked for Mr Speight’s services.” Resolved—“ That tho school picnic take place on December 2Gth, and that it be held in one of Mr Herrick's paddocks.” Resolved—“ That tho Christmas holidays commence on Thursday, December 25th, and extend till January sth, 1880.” Rssolved — “ That Mr Martin bo appointed auditor of tho school accounts.” Several accounts were passed for payment and tho committee adjourned.