THE GLOBE. MONDAY, MAY 10, 1880.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 1937, 10 May 1880, Page 2

THE GLOBE. MONDAY, MAY 10, 1880.

Ocean Ouebenth. —We have received, through the kindness of Mr Buchanan, a pxper which was picked up on the beach at Ihoraki enclosed in a bottle. The paper, as will be seen by the date has been upwards of a year afloat. “ The paper runs as follows : “Bllora, of Melbourne. Prom Plymouth to Syd - nay with immigrants. Out7odays. Wind this day N.W., moderate. All well aboard, Lat 45.39 S. long., 113,6 E, Anyone finding this bottle will please publish it in some newspaper for scientific purposes, W. Clayton, master. April 4th, 1879.” The spot where the bottle was thrown over was about 10 deg. south of King George's Sound, Western Australia.

Fbiendly Societies Association. A meeting of the Friendly Societies Association was held on Friday evening in the Foresters’ Hall, with a fair attendance of members. Mr T. Kent in the chair. Mr E. 0. J. Stevens, M.H.R., was also present. A great amount of discussion ensued on the following subjects, viz.:—"The liability of Friendly Societies to pay Stamp Duties;” “The probability of obtaining a grant from Government for recreation purposes ;” and “The advisability of establishing a Medical Dispensary for Friendly Societies.” A subcommittee was appointed to draw up a report on the amendments necessary in the Friendly Societies Act. A letter was read from Mr H. D. Pine, asking the co-operation of the association in re a Friendly Societies Miscellany he intends shortly to publish in Christchurch, the consideration of which was deferred till next meeting. Mr T. Kent was elected chairman for a period of six months. The meeting then adjourned till Thursday, May 20th.

Breach of City Council By-Laws. —ln the Besident Magistrate’s Court this afternoon, the oases against M. M. Wyait, John McDonald, Francis Leo, Charles Buttle and Susannah Betts, for obstructing the night soil contractor in removal of excreta, fell through, consequent on informalities. In the case of W. H. Smith, also similarly charged, it was ruled that he was justified in keeping his gate locked at night, and the nightmen should get his permission to enter his promises for that purpose. One other case was withdrawn.

Young Men's Christian Association.— The servif.es at the Academy of Music last evening were well attended, over 250 being present. Mr Mariner, late member of the Y.M.C.A., Marlborough street, London, gave an earnest address. Many more would have attended but for the interference of the police with the members of the Association, who were singing near the Q-odloy status for the purpose of drawing the people from the street to the service. The officer stated, very courteously, that he had been instructed by his superior not to allow them to remain. The members immediately discontinued. The streets at such a time are entirely free from traffic, so the society consider the plea of obstruction was not a good one, more especially when for several months through the summer tno statue has been surrounded by thousands on Thursday evenings, completely blocking the way, during the performance of the band.

The Drainage Board.—A requisition has been numerously signed asking the Mayor of Sydenham to call a public meeting, at an early date, to consider the imposition of a rata of ninepenoe in the pound in Sydenham by the Drainage Board. The requisition will be presented at an early date.

Philipstown Church. —We have been requested to state that a sale of useful and ornamental goods will be held in the church every day this week, between the hours of from 2 p.m. till 5 p.m. and from 7 p.m. till 9 p.m., except on Wednesday evening, when a parish meeting will be hold, at which all parishioners are kindly requested to attend. Proceeds of sale to be devoted towards paying expanses of addition to church.

Theatre Eoyal.—The moral drama of “ The Bottle ” formed the principal portion of the bill of fare at the Theatre Royal on Saturday evening, and went well throughout. To-night Mr O. F. Searle will make his appearance as Sir Peter Teazle in “ The School for Scandal,” Miss Colville playing Lady Teazle, and Mr Hoskins Charles Surface. Such a oast ought to draw a largejhouso.

Railway Traffic.—lt is estimated that by the end of the current month the Canterbury railways will have carried 1,000,000 sacks of grain, chiefly into Lyttelton for export.

New Oddfellows' Hah,. —The foundation stone of the new hall in course of erection by the Loyal City of Christchurch Lodge, in Lichfield street, was laid by his Worship the Mayor on Saturday. Zaiapoi Cricket Club.—A general meet ing, at which eight members were present, was held at the president's office on Thursday A statement of accounts was received. Mr Thorne undertook to collect the arrears of subscriptions for the season. It was decided to hold a ball in connection with the club in two months from date, the president, Messrs Pinching, Matthews and Burnip being appointed a committee to manage the same. Mr Pinching’s offer of a paddock was accepted, and Mosers Wright and Pinching undertook to take in hand the laying down of the turf and preparing the ground. It was decided that the presentation bats and balls be handed to the successful players at a meeting to be held that evening fortnight.

Coen Exchange.—A committee meeting was held at the Corn Exchange on Saturday last. Present —Mr Bruce (chairman), Messrs. Attwood, Bourn, Alington, Peryman, Bailey, and Ctammaok. Mr Bailey moved, and Mr Attwood seconded—“ That Rule No. 2, with reference to the secretary finding a guarantee, be carried out.” Carried. Mr Peryman stated that an offer had been made by a gentleman to read a paper at the next meeting on the utility of the Corn Exchange and Farmers’ Clubs. It was resolved to accept the offer, the paper to be read at the next meeting of subscribers, to be held at the rooms on Saturday, May 15th. A vote of thanks was tendered to Mr Bateman for his pamphlets, and the meeting then terminated.

An Immense Abthsian. —The artesian well near Buda Peath, in Hungary, is now completed. The worka were commenced in 1868. The total depth is 3,200 ft., and the temperature of the water it yields is nearly 165 deg. Fahr. The temperature of the mud brought up by the borers was taken every day, and was found to increase rapidly, in spite of the loss of heat during its ascent, down to a depth of 2300 ft. to 2700 ft. Beyond this point the increase was not so marked. At a depth of 3000 ft. the temperature was 177 deg, Fahr., giving an average increase of Ideg. for every 23ft. bored. Water first commenced to well up at a depth of 3070 ft. Hero its temperature was 110deg._ Fahr., and from this point onward it rapidly increased both in quantity and temperature. Thus, at 3092 ft. its temperature had already risen to 150 deg. Fahr., and the yield in twenty-four hours to 44,000 gallons. Good Wages.—A Wolverhampton correspondent of the “ Globe,” quoting from a private communication from a leading ironmaster at Pittsburg, states that American ironworkers are receiving extraordinary wages, oven when consideration is allowed for the fact that iron has advanced in price to the extant of 125 per cent, during the past few months. Boilers are stated to be earning as much as from £25 to £3O per week clear, and puddlers £1 8s per ton ; whereas the Staffordshire puddlers are earning but 8s 6d per ton. Citt CoiJNCin. —The usual weekly meeting of the Council will be held this evening at seven o’clock.

Sydenham Borough Council.—The ordinary meeting of this body takes place this evening. Post-Sessional Address. —Mr W. Montgomery will address his constituents in the Town Hall, Akaroa, on Thursday evening next. Avon District.—A meeting of the ratepayers of the Avon district will be held tomorrow evening in the district schoolroom, Bingsland, to receive the reply of the Drainage Board to the resolutions passed at a recent public meeting held to consider the rata levied on the Avon district.

Canterbury Rowing Club.—A special meeting of the above dub will be held to-morrow evening at the Commercial Hotel, at eight o’clock.