THE GLOBE. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1880.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 1876, 27 February 1880, Page 2

THE GLOBE. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1880.

St. Andbew's Sabbath School.—An entertainment of considerable merit was given last evening in St. Andrew's schoolroom, which was well filled, the Rev. 0. Fraser presiding. The following took part in the musical part of the programme :—Miss Boag, Miss Legassick, Mrs Boyd, and Messrs North, Mcllroy, Wright, and Wallace, Mr Wright acting as pianist. A reading was given by Mr Symes, and recitations by Mrs Delamare and Mr W. Abel. Fanny Martin, Charlotte Lang, and Jessie Menzies, scholars of St. Andrew's school, also gave recitations. A cordial vote of thanks, on the motion of Mr McHaffle, seconded by Mr W. S. Taylor, web given to those who contributed to the entertainment.

The DbtjxdS.—A meeting to form a Lodge of the above order in Lyttelton was held at the Lyttelton Hotel on Thursday evening. There was a fair attendance, and several members from Christchurch Lodges were present, who explained the objects of the order. Mr F. Simmonds was appointed treasurer pro tern., and Mr G. Andrews secretary pro tern. A strong working committtee was appointed. The committee decided to meet on March sth. After a considerable amount of business had been transacted the meeting adjourned until March 11th.

Picnic. The employes of Anderson's Foundry held their usual picnic to-day, starting for Sumner at half-past nine this morning. The procession was headed by a waggonette with the band, which was followed by a number of other conveyances filled with the holiday-makers. A large blue silk banner bearing the words " Canterbury Foundry " in the centre, and representations of various machines at the corners, was a conspicuous object. A large flag was also borne by one of the 'busses. Pboiipio Yield.—A field of oats on Mrs James Birnie's farm, Kaiapoi Island, threshed out this week, returned the enormous yield of 93 bushels per acre nett. Impobtation of Meeino Sheep.—The s.s. Tararua brought from Hobart Town yesterday thirty-seven valuable merino sheep, viz., two rams and thirty-five eweß. They are from the flock of Mr James Gibson, and were purchased from him at a very high figure by Messrs G. and F. G. Bullen, of Kaikoura, whither they will bs shipped next Saturday by the Jane Douglas. Diocesan Sunday School Association.— The periodical general meeting of the Association took place last night in St. John's schoolroom. There was a very good attendance of members and friende. After the meeting had been opened with prayer, Mr J. H. Twenty man repeated his lecture on Egypt, which was attentively listened to. The proceedings were closed with the benodiotion.

Ratbpaybbs' Meeting.—At a meeting of ratepayers, held laßt night' in Sydenham to protest against the excessive charges for the formation of the new roads at Sandridge, it was reaolved that a deputation, headed by Messrs. Garrard and Stanley Edwards, should wait on the Sydenham Borough Council at their next meeting, for the purpose of bringing the matter under their notice. The result of the deputation's interview with the Council will be communicated at a subsequent ratepayers' meeting. Kbeb Abt Union.—lt is intended to take advantage of the presence of a number of volunteers in Ohrietchurch at Easter to draw the art union projected in aid of the widow and family of the late Sergeant-Major Kerr. The delay which has taken plaoe has been caused by the difficulty in getting in the returns, whilst by drawing the same during the review, the committee hope to be able to dispose of the remainder of fcho tickets now OB hand,

Quabantine Stations.—The report i'rom the two Btations yesterday was very satisfactory. Everything was going on well, and no fresh cusea of sickness have arisen. The general health of the immigrants continues good. The passengers on the Waimate are all well.

Bons op Temperance.—A special meeting of the above was held on Monday, after the usual meeting, for the purpose of considering a motion to amend by-law 26. After considerable discussion the by-law was altered to read, " sixteen weeks " ins'ead of " thirteen weeks," and " four weeks " instead of " eight weeks." All members would do well to look at the alteration. Bro. Caygill handed in his resignation as R.S. and F.S., and Bros. G-oodyer and Patten were elected to fill the vacancies. Harvest Thanksgivings.— A harvest thanksgiving service was held last night in the St. Asaph street United Methodist Free Church, when there was a good congregation. The church was very tastefully decorated with flowers, fruit, grain, and evergreens.' The Rev. Mr Peters conducted the service, and preached an appropriate Bermon. The music was very efficiently rendered by the choir, under the direction of Mr J. T. Macleod Smith, who presided at the harmonium. It included a new setting of the " Magnificat," composed for the occasion by Mr Smith. The annual harvest thanksgiving services in the parish of Addington will be held next Sunday at St. Mary's Church, both morning and evening, at the usual hours. The church will be decorated appropriately, and the offertory at the morning service will be in aid of the Irish Famine Fund.

Intbbfbotincial Boat Race.—The contest between the crews of tha Otago and Canterbury Bowing Clubs takes place this evening at six o'clock on the estuary. Railway Band. —This band gave their usual fortnightly open air concert last night, when a good programme of music was gone through in a satisfactory manner.

Thbatbb Royal.—There was no change in the bill last night. This evening " Used TTp" will be repeated, with the burlesque of " The Happy Land." Stack Fibb.—On the return o the train from Mothven on Thursday word was brought that Mr James Dent, of Winohmoro, had just had one of his stacks of wheat, which had lately been completed, entirely burnt. No further particulars were brought. Artillery Voluntbbbs. —Yesterday it was reported that in the final competition for Gunner Long's Cup Sergeant Hill has proved himself the best man for a second time. It also appears that the Artillery corps represent Canterbury as a csmpany at Nelson next week. A few days ago they paid their £5 ss, entitling them to appear in the company competitions, and yesterday Lieut. Strange, QuartormoaterSergeant Fox, Sergeant Hill, Armourer-Sergt. Mapp, and Captain Sinolair, all well known Bhots, left for the Nelson meeting. After the general parade to-morrow night the battery is to be specially inspected by Major Hill Jack, of Dnnedin. Acknowledgment. —The Hospital and Charitable Aid Board acknowledge with thanks the receipt of £1 18s from "J.H." for the benefit of the Orphanage annual treat. Loan and Investment Society.—The Northern Land, Building, Loan and Investment Society's monthly meeting, for payment of_ subscriptions and transaction of other business, will take place on Wednesday, 3rd March. Rakaia.—Methven Line. —The first train from Methven arrived at Rakaia at 6.50 a.m. on Thursday, returning to Methven at 10 10, after the arrival of the express from Ghriatchurch. A good many people availed themselves of the opportunity of a free trip to Methven and back on the opening of the line. St. Andrew's School.—An advertisement appears in another column with reference to classes meeting in St. Andrew's schoolroom on Saturday mornings for religious instruction. Kaiafoi Regatta.—The adjourned meeting for receiving the report of the collectors and deciding the date of the regaita, as well as for the election of officers, takes place this evening. Oddfellows' Hall. —The Raphael Family, who are favorably known in the colonies, will give a performance this evening at the Oddfellows' Hall, when they will be assisted by several other performers. Building Society.—The annual meeting of No. 3 Building Society will be held this evening in the Oddfellows' Hall, when the report and balance sheet for the past year will be

elected in room of those retiring by rotation. Horticultural Show —lt is announced that the Christchurch Horticultural Society's autumn show and art union will be held in the Oddfellows' Hall on Tuesday, March 2nd.