THE GLOBE. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1879.

Globe, Volume XXI, Issue 1812, 11 December 1879, Page 2

THE GLOBE. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1879.

Resident Magistbate’b Couet. —There was very little business before the Court to day. Three persona, charged under the Vagrant Act with having no visible moans of support, and another, charged with being found in the house occupied by them, were all four discharged, and Robert Painter, charged with receiving stolen goods, was remanded to the I Bth instant. The “Pinabobe ” Mania. —Some lynchers caught a horse thief in Colorado the other day, and gave him his choice of hanging or joining a new “ Pinafore ” company. The doomed man bowed his head in deep thought a few minutes, looked up with an expression of calm resignation on his face, and silently pointed to his neck. They hoisted him. Tbmpebanob Indubtet. —lt is worthy of note, as an instance of the earnestness displayed in the temperance reform by the Good Templar order, that the Grand Lodge now sitting in Christchurch is working at the rate of fifteen to sixteen hours a day. Rising at 2 am. this morning, the members all turned up fresh and ready for business at 9 a m This is not bad evidence, says a correspondent, as to what can be done without alcoholic stimulants. SfOBTiNG in the Old Days. —The first horse-race was held in Melbourne on Batman’s Hill in 1839. The population of the whole colony was then about 500, and the whole crowd turned out to see the Squatters’ Purse and the Town Plate run for ; on which occasion, in connection with many other interesting events, Mrs Grubb, the original owner of Petrel, herself turning the scale at 14 stone, raced her husband for a bottle of rum. Now Victoria has a population of 805,000. The Flemington racecourse is pronounced equal to any in the world. Time as fast as any on record has b'en made there, and the Melbourne races are looked upon as one of the principal (if not the chief) racing events in the Southern Hemisphere. Not a Quid Pho Quo. —A candidate for a political office in Missouri goes around kissing babies. When he collided with a mother the other day who trotted out brand new triplets he was sort of nonplussed. He couldn’t see how he could get the worth of his osculatory labours unless the triplets had three fathers or the one father had three votes. He said it was too much. A Shocking Waste ob Powsh. —The amount of water passing over Niagara Falls has been estimated at 100,000,000 tons per hour, and its perpendicular descent may be taken at 120 feet, without considering the rapids, which further represent a further fall of 150 feet. The force represented by the principal fall alone amounts to 10,800,000 horse-power, an amount which if it had to be produced by steam would necessitate an expenditure of not less than 206,000,000 tons of coal per annum, taking the consumption of coal at four pounds per horse power. In other words, all the coal raised throughout the world barely suffices to produce the amount of power that annually runs to waste at this wonderful fall. A Wkinklb bob Young Ladies —A lady writes to the Auckland “Star: ” —I am glad to have been able to have proved, in the most satisfactory manner, that by the use of gas stoves the cook’s occupation is deprived of its chief torment—thirst. The great anxiety and trouble of keeping up a fire, especially in the summer, in this climate, and of regulating the temperature for the various articles under treatment, is, by the uec'of gas stoves, entirely avr’Aed Scot, ashes, and dust are entirely done away with, and all culinary pots and pans are easily kept bright, I should advise all young ladies to refuse to name the day except upon the condition that all the cooking is to bo done with gas.”

Something in it. —" Says the Wellington “Chronicle : ” —ln Victoria there have been •some magnificent bequests made by the nrmveaux riches. The Wilson Hall, at the Melbourne University, is to be the most magnificent _ hall in Australasia. Sir Samuel Wilson is bearing the whole cost of its erection. The other day the foundation stone of the Presbyterian College, to bo affiliated to the Melbourne University, was laid by the Marquis of Normnnby. One gentleman, Mr Ormond, has given the splendid donation of £IO.OOO towards tho cost of building this college. It has become the fashion to sneer at Victoria as being the land of demagogues. When will the “ respectable ” parvenus of New Zealand open their purses as generously as the gentlemen alluded to above have done in tho sister colony. Cook’s Tourists in New Zealand. —The “ South Australian Advertiser ” of the 4th instant has the following:—“ Mr R. 8 Smythe, who left Adelaide last January for England, via tho Cape, with the Rev. Charles Clark, and who is a passenger by the R.M.S. Assam, which arrived at Q-lenelg on Monday, has come out as representative of Messrs Thomas Cook and Son, tho famous tourist and excursion managers, who intend to offer special facilities to visitors to tho Australian colonies during the Melbourne Exhibition next year. Mr Smytho has gono on to Melbourne. Whether the idea of opening an Australian branch of their tourist and excursion business originated with Messrs Thomas Cook and Sou themselves, or was pressed upon them by the Melbourne Exhibition officials in Melbourne, or was suggested by the energetic colonist who has come out as their representative, is a question of very little moment, but there can be no doubt that it is a very good idea so far as the ;Molbourne Exhibition is concerned. Next ye x o' oorlie, Melbourne "will bo duly lauded as the chief shrine for pilgrims, butr Messrs Cook and Son’s operations will extend to other parts "of Australasia, as the circular tickets issued in London for the Victorian Exhibition will embrace tours in one or more of the neighboring colonies, including New Zealand and Tasmania, Bad News fob Forgers. —Dr. Charles M. Crosson, of Philadelphia, has invented a megascope, or instrument for detecting forgeries. The genuine and spurious signatures are put in the instrument and the two thrown on a screen before the jury, and tho story is told at once. The peculiar arrangement of the light and screen ennbles the examiner to discover the surface of the paper through the ink, so that patching or shading or painting of letters becomes evident tho instant it is brought under the focus of tho megascope. Beware op Patchouli. —An Italian professor has discovered that scents have a marvellous effect on the moral faculties. He caused seventy-five girls (says the “ New York Times ”) to be subjected to different perfumes, whereof musk produced amiability; geranium, decision of character; violet, gentleness and religious fervour; and patchouli, moral depravity. “ The Messiah.” —A very satisfactory practice of “The Messiah,” by the members of the Harmonic Society and those musical amateurs who will assist in the production of the work at Christmas, took place on Tuesday evening. A New Sensation. —A new sensation (says the “ New Zealand Herald ”) is about to be introduced at Sydney, and in due course of time will find its way to New Zealand. Messrs D. R. Hawley and A. Binslay, known in America as the world-renowned aerial monarchs, have arrived in Sydney, will ascend in a balloon, and when at a great height will go through trapeze performance on a trapeze attached to the bottom of the car. The balloon will be free, and entirely at the mercy of the winds. Rangioba Voluntebe Fibh Brigade.— At a meeting of this brigade on Monday evening, Superintendent Gulliver in the chair, and seventeen members present, a letter was read from the Christchurch brigade, asking the members to attend the city demonstration on 16th. Those present intimated their intention of accepting tho invitation. It was decided to challenge the Eaiapoi Brigade to play a match at cricket on Boxing Day. Harvester King. — A public trial of tho Harvester King reaper and self-binder, imported by Mason, Strutbers and Co., took place at Rangiora on Wednesday, in a paddock of green oats and rye grass. The machine was worked in charge of Mr O. S. Ellithorp from Mr Deering’s factory, Chicago. The improvements on it this year are a rack improvement, which prevents improper twisting of the wire, and a divider. Both tho additions worked well. The machine cut and bound with the greatest ease about two acres in about an hour and half. Mr J. Anderson, the local agent, furnished a good team and the crop. The trial took place in presence of a number of practical men, who were highly pleased with the machine’s capabilities. Accident at the Ashley Rives.—On Tuesday evening Dr. Ovender, accompanied by Mr F. Murten, met with an accident while crossing this river at the ford below the railway bridge. The swingletree of the buggy gave way as the horse entered a deep part of the stream, but by cutting the breeching straps of the harness the horse was set free. The buggy settled into a quicksand till the occupants were wet over their boots, when standing on tho seat. After remaining in this position some time, Mr Busch, with a dray, came to the rescue. Immediately tho buggy was free from its passengers it was carried away seawards by the force of tho current. Fortunately Dr. Ovenden saved a valuable case of surgical instruments. The buggy was not found that evening. Stolen Property. Five - and - twenty white-handled table knives, traced to the possession of the man Tucker, now in custody on three charges of larceny, are in the bands of the police, and await identification by their owner. Acknowledgment. The house steward of the Christchurch Hospital desires to acknowledge with thanks a present of a basket of flowers from Mr Rodda, of Antigua street; also a similar donation from Mr Crook,s of Salisbury street, for distribution among the patients. Anniversary Day.— The police are determined to put a stop to the cracker nuisance, which was.so much complained of last Anniversary Day. Persons guilty of firing them off are liable to a penalty extending from 10s up to £5, and the police authorities intend pressing for exemplary punishment, should tho warning given bo disregarded. Kaiapoi Board ov Health. Tho Borough Council met a'a a Board of Health on Tuesday evening. A case of diphtheria near tho Wesleyan Church was reported. The Mayor said the impression was that the disease had been contracted at the borough school. A councillor remarked that the cases hitherto had been from infante attending tho school. It was resolved—“ That the school committee be requested to have the children’s throats periodically examined.” The Board then adjourned. Lecture. —Last evening Mr Richards, from America, delivered a lecture in the Wesleyan schoolroom, Durham street, the subject being “ American Sunday Schools, and the manner of conducting them.” The Rev. A. Reid presided and, after opening, briefly introduced the lecturer. The attendance numbered over 200 persons. The lecture was interspersed with quaint stories well told, and some very valuable information was supplied. On tbe motion of Mr 0. B. Taylor, seconded by Mr J. Cameron, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the lecturer. Young Men’s Christian Association.— The fourth anniversary of the above association was commenced in tho Congregational schoolroom, Manchester street, on Tuesday evening last. About 200 sat down to an excellent tea, after which addresses were given by Mr Purdie (president), Mr J. H. Twentyman, Mr Jamieson, Revs. Williams, Seetree, and Walker, tho two former clergymen being recent arrivals by the ships Lady Jocelyn and Hurunui. Some excellent music was given during the evening, Mr W. Twentyman, jun., presiding at the harmonium. A collection was made in the course of the evening to defray the expenses of the tea, as the admission to the entertainment had been by invitation tickets, issued to tho members and friends of tho association. A capital programme was brought to a close by the Rev. Mr Dillaston pronouncing the benediction. The thanks of the association are duo to the ladies and others who presided at the tables, and helped so much to contribute to tho success of the meeting. Cricket Fixture. —Tho following team will represent the Wanderers in the match against Lincoln to-day : Messrs Naldor, beeves, Howarth, Atherton, Monck, Million, Longdeu, E. A. Smith, Whitcombe, Palairet, and MoFarlane. The game will commence at 10.30. Tedirlart. —A tea and public meeting in connection with the annual session of the Grand Lodge of Now Zealand will take place this evening, in the Oddfellows’ Hall, Lichfield stwiot. The chair will be taken by the Rev. l)r. Boseby, L.L.D., of Dunedin, and addresses will be delivered by prominent members of tho order. '