THE GLOBE. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1880.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 1858, 6 February 1880, Page 2

THE GLOBE. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1880.

Destructive Readers.—Despite all the precautionary measures taken by the governors of the Library, it is found impossible to prevent persons defacing and otherwise maltreating the books in the circulating department. Scarcely a book remains in the Institute for a month but some person, whose respect for for literature stands in about an equipoise relation to his intellectual capacity, takes the trouble to scribble the leaves with senseless and impudent remarks on the text. It would, of course, bo impossible to convince this class of subscribers that they only show their extreme ignorance and want of good feeling by such acts ; and, unfortunately, detection is so difficult, that the by-law framed to meet the case is practically inoperative.

Muff Cricket Match.—A match was played yesterday on the United Club’s ground, between a team selected from the Christchurch Muff Cricket Club and the Ashburton Muffs. The Ashburton men went in first, and only succeeded in scoring 39, Hill beiag the only one who reached double figures. Christchurch then took up the willow and made 136, Dunbar making 22, Judge and Jackson each 14, H. Garland 24, and J. Garland 16. In the second innings tho Ashburton men made 103, principally through the exertions of Elkington, who scored 50. The number required by the Christchurch team to win was made by King and H. and J. Garland, the home team winning by eleven wickets. We understand the return match will be played at Ashburton on an early date. Accident on hi Lyttelton Line.—As the 11.15 train for Port was nearing the tunnel last night, a man named James Wilson was seen to fall off. On being picked up, he was found to bo very badly out about the head. Ho was not dangerously injured, but had had a very narrow escape of being so, as the heel of one of his boots bore marks of what seemed to have been caused by a wheel having crushed it. When Detective Noil picked him up he was lying across tho rails. Mount Somers Railway. Another section of this railway will be let by contract at an early date. Butchers’ Picnic. —The picnic of the butchers of Christchurch took place yesterday at Cashmere, and was largely attended. Tho Railway Band was in attendance, and contributed largely by their music to tho enjoyment of tho day. Sports of various kinds were entered into with great spirit, each event being keenly contested. Altogether a very pleasant day was spent. Harvest Operations.—Tho crops in the Southern district are being rapidly harvested, the yield in most cases fully equalling the most sanguine expectations of tho farmers. If the fine weather continues for another fortnight the bulk of the wheat will be harvested. It is anticipated that fully 100.000 tons of grain will bo shipped at Lyttelton during tho season, as against 40.000 tons last year. New Train Arrangements.—At present the only trains leaving Ashburton for Christchurch are those that start at 6 10 a.m., 5 p.m., and 5.10 p.m. It is hardly to be expected that ladies can catch the early train and failure in doing no necessitates stopping a night in Christchurch. The train leaving Ashburton after the arrival of the express was always well patronized, and its discontinuance is regarded as a very great inconvenience by the community.

Mb Chiniquy at Lyttelton. —Mr Chiniquy addressed between 500 and 600 of the residents of the Port on Thursday night, in the Oddfellows’ Hall. The subject treated of was the Confessional. Thera were on the platform—Messrs T. J. Beresford, J. W. Anderson, Cass, the Rev. David McKee, a number of the reception committee, and several ladies. Mr Cass presided. A sum of £26 was taken at the door, and about £7 worth of books disposed of. Guzzle and Swig. There has been trouble in the homo of a good citizen of X. street, Christchurch, owing to a misconception as to the rights of property, assisted by a highly cultivated imagination. Messrs. Guzzle and Swig are neighbours— next door neighbours. It appears that Guzzle (who is a man of substance) was in the habit of being supplied with a barrel of stout periodically, being, as Mrs Gamp would say, “ regular in his drink.” Say he got a barrel a fortnight. Well, the lost consignment did not arrive to time, which caused Guzzle some uneasiness, inasmuch as the merchant had always theretofore been regular. Strange to soy, on the same day he noticed a barrel of beer coming in to the home of Swig. “Good morning,” says Guzzle, “How d'ye do,” says Swig. “ That’s something like a present, ain’t it,” pointing to a barrel of stout. “ Friend of mine has been paying mo a delicate attention, and has sent it anonymously.” For a week thereafter Mr Swig and his wife entertained much company, to whose enjoyment the barrel of stout contributed. Now it turns out that Guzzle’s merchant had sent that barrel of stout to be delivered at that gentleman’s house, and the carter had made a mistake in the delivery. From this it is gathered that Swig's “ magnanimous friend ” only existed in Swig’s imagination, the only substantial part of his story being the stout —Guzzle’a stout —which he and his friends used to discuss in a sort of saturnalian reval. Guzzle swears that he will have the law of him, and the merchant, who doesn’t say much, looks awful things, and no doubt, therefore, means mischief, so Swig had better look out for squalls. The Sumner Whale. —This illustrious stranger has been 'provided with a commodious tent, and is at present at home to receive visitors. His largo siza and the solid dignity of his appearance will be sure to impress any who have not yet made the acquaintance of such marine monsters. Mr J. Day, who is chaperoning the whale, has informed our reporter that circumstances over which he (the whale) has no control, will prevent him making a prolonged stay, so it is trusted that all who wish to see him will do so without delay. Si* J. Vogel's Religion. —The following paragraph appears in the “ Jewish Chronicle” of October 31st: —“On the 16th Sir Julius Yogel, one of the Conservative candidates for the representation of Falmouth, delivered an interesting speech. Referring to persona! matters, Sir Julius said that many attacks had been made on him by his opponents, but he took the attacks as compliments, as it showed that his opponents had some fears of his being successful. One imputation was against his religion, but he would say that not for the sake ef twenty elections would he disown his religion. He was born of the Jewish persuasion, and would live and die in it.”

Obicket. —The following members will represent the Sydenham C.O. in their match against the “ Press” 0.0., to be played on the “Press” O.C. ground, Hagley Park, on Saturday next, at 2 p.m. : —Messrs Easton, Willett, Chambers, G. Fisher, Hebden, F. H. Espenott, W. G. Hall, F. Hall, E. Pavitt, Matson, Jebson, and Beare. Emergency— W. B. George and A. Pavitt.

Lyttelton Colonists’ Society. — A committee meeting of this society was held in the Hall last night, at which the sub-com-mittee appointed to revise the rules reported. It was decided that a general meeting of the subscribers be called for March 9th. Resident Maghstbates Co net. —At the Court to-day T. Casbon was charged with attempting to commit suicide. He had endeavored to cut his throat, but, after being at the Hospital for some time, had now recovered. He admitted that intemperance was the primary cause of his attempting selfdestruction, bnt that for the future he had determined to lead a temperate life. Under the circumstances the Bench discharged him.

Lyttelton E.M. Coubt. —At this Court to-day one inebriate was fined ss. The case of John Durham, charged with having wilfully failed to provide for his wife and children, was adjourned to the 13th inst. Aet .Union. —Mr George Ayers’ annual art union was drawn at Lyttelton last night, and a list of the winning numbers is advertised in another column.

Magic Lantebn. A gentleman from Christchurch gave a magic lantern exhibition to the children of the Lyttelton public school on Thursday night. There were quite 6C9 children present, and, judging from the applause, the entertainment, which lasted for an hour and a half, was much enjoyed.

Native Lands Coubt.—A sitting of the Native Lands Court will be held at Kaiapoi on the 10th of March, to adjudicate upon Native Reserves in the Rukaia, Little River, Port Levy, and Akaroa districts.

Inquest.—At the inquest on the body of James Stewart, found dead in his whare at Tai Tapu on Tuesday last, a verdict was returned to the effect that deceased committed suicide whilst in a state of temporary insanity.

The Whitefish Ova.—At the meeting of the Acclimatisation Society yesterday it was reported that from 20,000 to 30,000 whitefish ova had been hatched out. The question of placing some of the fish in Lakes Pearson and Q-rasmero was discussed and remitted to the garden committee to decide.

The Railway Picnic.— In the notice of this event yesterday, the name of Mr R. Alpc was omitted from the list of the committee. He certainly had one of the most arduous duties of the day, viz:., entry clerk for the several sports on the programme. The number on the course was stated as 3000. It seems, however, that upwards of 4600 tickets were Issued, and many came by road. Distress in Ireland.—The meeting at Kaiapoi, on Wednesday evening, was not well attended, sufficient notice not having been given to reach the farmers and those from whom assistance was sought. It was stated that a concert would shortly be held, and Mr J. P. O’Callaghan was requested to attend the same and deliver an address.

Templaby.—Tho following were installed as officers of the Good Intent Lodge, Rangiora, by Bro. H. Boyd, D.G.W.O T. on Wednesday evening: W.C.T., Bro. W. Monro ; W.V.T., Sister Pring, junior; W.S., Bro. Pring ; W.T., Sister Keir ; W. 0., Bro. E. Jennings; W.M., Bro. T. Hurrell ; W. 1.0., Bro. Hill; W.O G., Bro. Breach. Bro. A. Derbridga is the P.W.C.T.

Board of Education.—The usual meeting of this Board was held yesterday. Amongst the correspondence was a letter from the Local Board of Health, requesting the Education Board “to instruct the masters in their employment to enquire into the case of illness of any pupil, whether he be suffering from an infectious disease, and to report any case of infectious disease occurring‘amongst their pupils to the Local Board of Health, and to require a medical certificate that the child when convalescent could attend without danger to the other pupils before readmitting the child.” it was resolved to send circulars to tho schoolmasters, in accordance with the recommendation above made. A Large Shark.—A fisherman named Wheatley and his mates caught an enormous shark in their nets on Wednesday night outside the Lyttelton Heads. It is by far the largest over captured at Lyttelton, and the men purpose exhibiting it for a few days. Its length was 13ft., and its girth 6ft. The fish was dead when brought to the surface by the fishermen, six of whom had as much as they could do to haul it into the boat. It had got entangled in the nets, and in its struggles to get free had twisted the nets round itself in such a manner as to prevent it moving its fine. Its jaws were also bound by a piece of the not twisted tightly around them, and thus the monster, unable to move, was drowned.

Waikusht Schooi, —At the annual distribution of prizes the successful scholars in their individual standards were Standard IV.—Richard Pope, dux ; Duncan Robertson, 2 ; Charles Morris, 3. Sewing—Bessie Ligget. Q-ood Conduct—Hannah Li/gget. Standard lll.—Marian Robertson, 1 ; Harry McDonald, 2 ; Emily Hinge, 3, Sewing— Emily Hinge. Q-ymnastics—Charles Morriss and Harry McDonald, equal. Standard IT. — John McDonald, 1 ; Mary Orchard, 2 ; Enoch Orchard, 3. dewing—Mary Orchard. Standard I.—Ruth Digget, 1; Maggie Digget, 2 ; Sarah Digget, 3 ; Bertha Hinge, 4 ; Maggie Robertson, 5. Sewing—Jane Smyth. Each child below standard received an award. Previous to the distribution of prizes the children had aporta and refreshments in Mr Wilson'e paddock, 1

The Dbuids. —A summoned meeting of the Mistletoe Lodge was held at their lodgeroom, Star and Garter Hotel, last evening. There was a good attendance of members. Three members were initiated. A letter was read from the secretary of the Friendly Societies’ fete committee, stating the result of the fete hold on Boxing Day. Bro. Bailey’s resignation as trustee was accepted, and Bro. Maxwell was appointed in his place. There wore several propositions for initiation at next meeting. After some routine business the lodge closed. Hotel Employes Picnic. —A meeting of the hotel employes took place last night at the Commercial Hotel, for the completion of arrangements for their annual picnic. Various places were suggested, but it was eventually decided that the outing should take place at Governor’s Bay on Thursday next. A subscription was made in the room in aid of the funds, which was liberally responded to. It was decided to engage Button’s band to accompany the party. A final meeting will bo held on Monday next, for the purpose of drawing up a programme of sports and generally arranging the proceedings of the day. Assault on a Constable. Constable Brooks on Saturday arrested a man named James Forsyth, on warrant, at Sydenham. He found Forsyth in his own home, and he came away quietly enough, but on reaching Hazelden road the prisoner said he would not go any further, and, drawing a pair of tailor’s scissors from his pocket, attempted to stab the constable. A struggle ensued, the prisoner being very violent, and tearing the constable’s clothes. He was ultimately overpowered and the scissors taken from him, with the aid of a Mr Williamson, builder, of Sydenham. Forsyth was then handcuffed and taken to Addington gaol. He is supposed to be insane, and will in due course be examined.

The Longwood. —lt was reported in Riverton during the week (says the Southland “ News ’’) that a bona fide offer of £15,000 was made, and declined, for Printz’s claim at Longwood by a representative of Dunedin capitalists. Some very rich prospects were obtained in the claim on Tuesday. The work of getting the machinery on the ground is proceeding, the boiler-the heaviest piece—having been landed on Friday. Cricket Fixtures. —The following team will play for the United Club against the Christchurch, on the ground of the latter, on Saturday Messrs R. J. S. Harman, Harvey, Paul, Fereday, McDowall, Munster, G. H. Ross, J. M. Ollivier, McFarlane, Frost, and J. R. Wilkinson. Play to commence at 230 sharp. The following members of the Christchurch Club will represent their second eleven against the United on Saturday Messrs Johnson, Dougall, J. Lusk, Hooper, Ashby, Taylor, Alf Marshall, Nevin, Cant, Belgrave, and S. Mayne. Emergency—Bepwortb. Play to commence at two o’clock, on the C.C.C. ground. The Sydenham Youths will play against Rangiora on Saturday. The team will leave by the noonday train.