NEWS OF THE SAY.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 1942, 15 May 1880, Page 2

NEWS OF THE SAY.

The Peh.hjky Case. —The prisoner in this case, Henry Davies, was brought up at the B.M. Court this morning, and remanded till Wednesday, May 19th, bail being allowed in the sum of £2OO, and two sureties of £IOO each. Heen’s Fountain Washing Machine. —This invention, which bids fair to very much reduce the drudgery hitherto considered inseparable from washing, is well worthy the notice of all whose lot it is to do such work. That it is a success will be agreed to by those who have tried it. It is simple and inexpensive. The “ Fountain Washer” is placed in the centre of the boiler or copper, and the clothes to be washed are then put into the vessel, with a certain quantity of soap. When the water boils it is forced up the tube from the bottom and spreads in a shower over the clothes, the result being that the dirt is thus driven out. It is light and portable, and as zinc is the only metal used there is no fear of its spoiling the finest fabric. Already, we believe, a large number have been sold, and no doubt, when it gets more generally known, a very great many more will be sought after.

Nabeow EaoAPB. This morning Miss Johnaton, a teacher in the Bangiora school in attempting to get on the train for Christchurch while in motion, slipped on the platform, and narrowly escaped having her legs cut oil by the guard’s van. Being late, she made for the last carriage, but in catching hold of the standard on the verandah, slipped on the wet platform and fell between the carriage and the van. Constable Mahar, who was near, made a desperate effort to pull Miss Johnston back, only succeeding, however, in dragging her from the danger of being out in two on the metals, and holding her under the step of the van, between it and the platform, till the train had passed. Though Miss Johnston was much alarmed, she escaped unhurt. Constable Mahar’s uniform was torn in his efforts to save the lady.

Tattbesall’s Club. —The meeting of those favorable to the formation of this club will be held at the Commercial Hotel in the evening of this day week, not to-night, as inadvertently stated in this morning’s Pbbbs. Municipal Cobpoeations Act. —A preliminary conference between the mayors of Sydenham and Christchurch, and the chairmen of Boad Boards contiguous to Christchurch, took place yesterday, when the amendments to the Municipal Corporations Act proposed wore discussed. It is probable that there will be some further action taken. The Tbain to Oxfoed. —lt is intended o ask the Hon. the Minister for Public Works to allow the evening train from Kaiapoi to Oxford to leave five minutos'after the arrival of the train from Christchurch. By this means passengers returning from Christchurch to Oxford would reach home about an hour earlier than at present. This is an object to be gained on wet, cold, and dark winter nights.

Nabeow Escape from Eieb at BanQioba. — The temporary bar of the Junction Hotel (used during the building of the hotel now in progress) was found to be charred along the course of the stove pipe and nearly on the point of ignition this morning at about 8.30. The prompt action of Mr flaxell, the manager, speedily prevented further danger. It appears that after lighting the stove previous to breakfast, tho pipe and attachment iron had become heated, and hence the source of danger.

Kaiapoi Faembes’ Club. —The monthly meeting of this club was held at the Chamber, Cookson street. Present —Messrs Poshby (chairman), Parnham, Wilson, Dudley, Coup, Kidd, and Perrin. Letters wore read —From Mr W, Bateman, intimating that he had sent copies of his essays of “The Agriculturist” and “Evil results of Protection,” for which the charge was £3 10s each lot. Resolved to defer consideration till next meeting. Prom Mr J. A. Williams, asking the secretary to read his paper on “Cattle breeding,” and the members to fearlessly discuss the same. It was decided to have the paper read at next mooting. Accounts, £ls 5s 2d, were passed. Mr J. Lowthian Wilson gave notice to move at next meeting that the question of holding the annual ploughing match be taken into consideration. The Club then adjourned. Russian Sangfroid.—The “ Prancaise ” vouches for an incident proving the Czar’s coolness. Old Prince Suwaroff, grandson of the famous general, is accustomed to go and play whist every night with his Sovereign. The evening of the explosion, not having heard the news, he went as usual, and found the Imperial family assembled. The Czar, after a few minutes’ conversation on what had occurred, said, “ Well, suppose we now proceed to our whist.” After playing two rubbers, the Czir said, “ I am going to visit the injured; wait for me.” Returning shortly afterwards, he said, “ Let us resume our whist,” and played two more rubbers.

Reforms in Japan.—The “Japan Gazette” is informed on good authority that General Toriwo, an officer who did good service to the empire during the Satsuma rebellion, has resigned his post because he insists that the solemn promise of the Mikado to grant constitutional forms of government to the people of Japan should be carried out without further delays. There is a growing excitement amongst the people, and if the agitation for the promised rights finds leaders, the existing oligarchy will have no alternative but to yield compliance to the popular will.

A Peolieic Painter, —A committee report recently prcooimmi 105 llld ujLuuiuipal Ouimtil of Antwerp contains the following particulars about the works of Rubens : —Altogether Rubens produced 2719 works of art, among which 228 were sketches and 484 drawings. Of all these works 829 have never been copied, 690 are only known by copy, and 294 seem lost. To possess as complete as possible a collection of the master’s works, the city of Antwerp will have to obtain copies of 536 pictures and to collect 921 engravings. The cost of a complete Rubens collection, such as was recommended by the Artists’ Congress in 1877, would amount to 30,000 f. It was ultimately decided by the Municipal Council that a sum of 1500 f. should be set aside annually for photographs and reprints of Rubens’ missing works. The Belgian Government have granted a like sum. Bhnbvolknt Lodge. —The anniversary of this Lodge was celebrated last night by; a soiree and ball at the Hall, Montreal street north, which was well attended. Dancing was kept up to an early hour, and all present seemed to enjoy themselves thoroughly. Sib George Grey. —As will be seen by advertisement elsewhere, Sir George Grey will address the electors of Christchurch at the Oddfellows’ Hall on Tuesday next, at 7.30 p.m.

Camilla Huso. —The first of the series of six concerts to be given by this talented lady in Christchurch has been fixed to take place at the Oddfellows’ Hall on Wednesday evening next. The other artistes who will assist Madame XJrso are Miss Jennie Sargeant, Signora Palma, and M.M. Sauret and Scherek. The subscription list is now open at Spensley’s.