THE GLOBE. THURSDAY, MAY 20, 1880.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 1946, 20 May 1880, Page 2

THE GLOBE. THURSDAY, MAY 20, 1880.

Pbdebtrianism. —The walking matoh for the Championship of New Zealand, between Bowley and O'Connor, for €IOO aside, has been arranged to come off this afternoon in Hagley Park. Unfortunately, tho latenees of the time fixod for the start precludes our giving any notice of the race. Resident Magistrate's Coubt.—G. G Schmidt, brought up on remand for goods on false pretences from J. Grognnann, was fully committed. Three witnoeses, who had been called for tho defence, but who knew nothing whatever of the case, applied for their expenses, and seemed considerably disappointed when informed by the magistrate that he could not help "them in that reaoect.

Young Men's Chbistian Association. — Tho services at the Academy of Music on Sunday evening last wag well attended, tht, president, Mr Purdie, presiding. The service opened with prayer by Mr Patten,«atid an address by Mr M. T. Ridley. At the close, Mr Purdie stated tho secretary had oinitied to mention the collection, for which ho would offer an explanation. A lady had called on him during tho week and offered, if no collections were made at the services, in fuluro Bh<would make up the deficiency. He noed hardly say this generous offer was at once accepted with thanks. A service will be held at the same place next Sunday evening, at 7.15.

Personal —Mr Watkin Williams, Q. 0., the new Solicitor-General under Mr Qlidstono's Government, is the brother of Mr Wynn Williams, of this city. Patients in the Hospital The fortnightly returns of patients in the hospital show that 33 have been admitted and 27 discharged, during the two weeks just p*s<?ed, leaving 89 patients in the institution. Daring the same period four deaths occurred. 1.0 G.T.—The Hope of Christchurch Lodge, No. 8, held a very successful session on Tuesday evening in the Templar Hall. The W. C. T. Bro. Buckland read a very interesting and instructive paper on the " P W.O. Templars—or historical Charge," and received a cordial vote of thanks from the lodge. Romance. —Young ladies who promise one and the same dance to two or more gentlemen have sometimes a goad deal to answer for. The other day (says the " World ") at a certain ball in Dublin, an instanoe of the kind ooourred. Two gentlemen claimed a young lady for a dance promised to each of thorn, as their programme proved. Neither would resign his claim; and on the lady making her selection the rejected candidate called his successful rival a cad. The epithet provoked a blow; which the lady, acting as peioemaker, received on her eye and nose, causing the latter organ to bleed profusely. Nabbow Escape.—During the gale which prevailed at Ashburton last Tuesday, Mr Lancaster's Blaughter-house was blown down. Mr Lancaster and one of his men were in the building at the time, and were literally buried alive in the ruins. They were eventually dug out and attended by Dr. Ross. Both were cut and bruised in their heads, but not seriously injured. They were able to attend to their business the same evening, though they had a very narrow escape. OiiAHßßii op Commerce. —The quarterly general meeting of the members of the above was held yesterday. The main business transacted was with reference to the removal of the railway staff to Dunedin. A resolution urging on the members for Christchurch to bring the matter under the notice of Parliament in the coming session was agreed to, and one asking the Mayor and City Council to get up a monster petition on the same subject, neg tived. Lotaii Avon Lodge.—The usual session of the Avon Lodge, No. 23, A. 0., was held last night in their new Lodge-room, Colombo street. The D. Dist. G.M. for South Canterbury, Bro. Ward, paid a visit to the Lodge, and was duly received. It was resolved that the first Wednesday in next month be allotted to the Rebekah Degree Lodgo. Bro. Lszard intimated his intention of oontinuing his series of lectures on the secret work of the degrees at the next degree meeting. Theater Royal. —The good old English comedy of "She Stoops to Conquer" was produced at the Theatre Royal last night. Miss Florence Colville played Miss Hardcastle very nicely indeed, and was fairly supported by the other lady characters. Mr Hoskins as Young Mariow was, as usual, excellent, and the other parts were filled with a fair amount of success. The comedy was succeeded by the entertainment of Miss Sallie Lloyd and Mr Patsy Gill. The same bill will be repeated to-night. Mb C. Mbbton'b Concert. —This concert was held in the Literary Institute Hall, Rangiora, on Tuesday evening, and considering the counter attractions of a bazaar and brass band performance, the attendance was very good. The audience seemed to be thoroughly satisfied with the amusement provided, and testified their appreciation by continual rounds of applause. The various items were carried out as per programme. Mrs C. Harper, Mr R. Poster, and Dr McCarthy, were immense favourites, and the efforts of the singing class in rendering the glees, &s., allotted to them deserve every praise. The National Anthem brought a pleasantly-spent evening to a close. Dovlbbton Oddfellows. Tha usual fortnightly meeting of this lodge was held in the Town Hall on Tuesday, May 18" h. There was a good muster of member?, P G. J. L. Chriatensen, in the absence of N.G. Wm. Reader, presiding. The building committee reported that the new hall was completed, and also handed in a report of the same from the clerk of the works, stating that the work was done in a workmanlike manner, also certifying to the contractor's account, which with extraß amounted to £lB4 Os 2d. A hearty vote of thanks was recorded to Mr John McLachlan for his services. The secretary was instructed to write to tho district officer to obtain permission to open the new hall at the next meeting of the lodge, also asking the district officers to be present. Aftor a considerable amount of discussion it was decided to hold tho tea and ball which is to celebrate the opening of the new hall oa Friday, the 4th June. Mr J. Watkins applied for his clearance to the Loyal Leeston Lodge, which was granted. After sundry other matters of business had been transacted in connection with tho new hall, the lodge closed in due form. The following ia a slight sketch of the now hall, which was designed by Mr Wm, Pentelow, of Leeston, and is built on a section fronting on the main Drain road, which was purchased by the lodge from Mr D. Scott. The hall iB in the Grecian style of architecture. The main building is 30ft by 16ft, the entrance being through a porch 7ft by 7ft Bin. Tho height from floor to centre of roof is 17ft, and the studs are lift. It is lighted by three windows on tha north side, and two on the south, tho chimney being in the centre of the south side. The roof is lined with kauri tonguod and grooved boards placed diagonally, and which are stained and varnished. The main door is surmounted with a deep cornice, with pilnsters on either side. The building as now completed is an ornament to the township. Resident Magistrate's Court, Ashburton. —At the above Court last Tuesday, before P. Guiness, E<q., R.M , a man named John Angel was fined £4 for being drunk and disorderly in a railway carriuge, and refusing to leave when ordered by the station-master. A very respectable-looking man, in answer to a charge of being drunk and disorderly, stated that ho had walked from Longbeach on the previous day, that he sought a night's lodging in every boarding-houße in the town that he could find, but could not get it as he had no money. Ho then asked tho police to lock him up, which they did. He further stated that he had not tasted drink on that day, and promised, if allowed to go, he would leave immediately for his home in Chrh*tchurch, but regardless of his appeal he was muloted in the sum of ss, or the usual alternative. On Wednesday, before his Worship the Mayor, William Madden was charged with having been drunk and disorderly while in charge of a horse and dray. It appeared that Dr. Trevor, while coming home along the Alford Porest road on the previous evening, found Madden lying drunk almost under the wheel of a dray to which a horse was attached, and of which he had evidently charge. The doctor removed the unconscious man to one side, drew the horse and dray out of harm's way, and gave information to the police when he reaohed town. His Worship fined Madden £3, or in default eight days' imprisonment in Addinglon Gaol.