THE GLOBE. TUESDAY, JULY 20, 1880.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 1998, 20 July 1880, Page 2

THE GLOBE. TUESDAY, JULY 20, 1880.

Ancient Order op Foresters. —The ordinary Court meeting of Court Star of Canterbury was held last evening at the Foresters’ Hall, Oxford terrace. There was a large attendance of members, and a considerable amount of business was gone through. During the evening, tho officers for tho ensuing term were installed with duo solemnity. The balance-sheet of the past quarter was read and considered very satisfactory. Bro. 8. Bath, P. 0.8., was presented with a Past Chief’s neck ribbon, and returned thanks in suitable terms. P.D.C.E., Bro. H. Crooks again drew the members’ attention to the annual entertainment in aid of the Widows and Orphans’ fund, taking place at the Theatre Boyal on Thursday, the 29th inst. After an extension of nearly an hour, in consequence of press of business, the C.E. closed the Court in due form. The total receipts of tho quarter amounted to £314 4s 7d. Exhibition Commission. —The Commission appointed by the Government to examine and report upon the Christchurch Industrial Exhibition mot in the City Council Chambers this afternoon. There were present: His Worship the Mayor of Christchurch, Oapt. Oolbeck, M.H.8., Mr E. Wakefield, M.H.8., Mr P. Cunningham, Mr Inglis, and the Hon. H. B. Gresson. Oa the motion of the Mayor, Mr Wakefield was elected to tho chair, and that gentleman read a letter from tho Premier stating the objects before the Commission, after which a deputation, consisting of tho Exhibition committee, was received, and it was decided, after some conversation, that the Commission, accompanied by the committee, should at once proceed to inspect the exhibits, and an adjournment was made to the Drillshed accordingly. B. M. Court. —At the B. M. Court this morning, before J. Beswick, Eaq., 8.M., and E. Westeura, Esq., J.P., a first offender was fined 5s for drunkenness, and Alexander George, in the employ of George Biohie, bakea, was fined 40a for driving a horse with galled shoulders. This constituted the police business. Eailway Employees Benefit Society.— A meeting of tho central committee was held on Thursday evening, the 15th inst., in the cashier’s office, Christchurch Eailway station. There was a full attendance, when Mr Charles Henton was unanimously re-elected as chairman for tho ensuing twelve months. Programme by Ballot. —lt will bo of interest to the musical portion of our readers —especially those who have whilst in England attended the Saturday concerts at the Crystal Palace —to learn that on the occasion of the late benefit concert of Mr Manns, which supplements the Saturday series, the programme was selected by ballot. Accordingly, a week previous to the day fixed for Mr Manns’ benefit, voting papers, containing a list of symphonies, overtures, concertos, and miscellaneous pieces, were distributed among the audience, and, whether considered as a moans of ensuring success, or of testing public taste, it is alike worthy of emulation. As regards symphonies, Beethoven’s “ Pastoral” headed the poll, with 247 votes; Mendelsohn’s “ Scotch” being second, with 221. A wide interval followed, Schubert’s great work in C scoring HI, Beethoven’s C minor 108, and “Eroioa” 101. In the concertos Mendelsohn was the favourite, his G minor securing 223 and his violin concerto 164; for Schumann’s 126 wore recorded ; whilst, strange to say, only 98 were given for Beethoven’s E flat. In overtures, Wagner’s “Tannhauser” headed the poll by a triumphant 247; next came “ Leonora,” with 160 ; " Midsummer Night’s Dream, 157; and “Dar Freischutz,” 155. In miscellaneous pieces, Handel’s Largo for organ, harp, and violin, a very popular item, obtained 239 votes, Schubert’s “Bosamunda” 179, Gounod’s “ Funeral March of a Marionette” 134, and Wagner’s Selection from “Tho Meistersinger” 84. The English composers were left in the cold, Sterndale Bennett and Sullivan scoring 3 votes each. It need hardly be added that the programme thus selected met with a tremendous reception from an immense audience. Sunday School Union. —The Sunday School Union committee held a meeting last evening, at which it was resolved to print in book form the reports, debates, and proceedings in connection with the recent Sunday School Centenary celebration. The Missing Man Gordon. —It was reported on Monday in Kangiora that on the night of July 4th a man was met asking his way to Haylands station, near the Mount Thomas station, and tho supposition now is that possibly this man may have been Gordon, and that he may have been drowned in some of the creeks in that part of the district. North Belt Presbyterian Church.— The Bev. D. McKee delivered a lecture on “ The Bible True from its Features of Human Life,” in tho North Belt Presbyterian Church last evening. There was a large attendance, Mr John Cameron presiding. The lecturer, who treated his subject in an able and interesting manner, was, on the motion of Mr King, accorded a vote of thanks. Malvern Masonio Lodge. —To-morrow yet another Masonic Lodge will be added to the roll of the 8.0. in this district, in the Malvern Lodge, which will be consecrated by the Diet, D.G.M. Bro. Thomson, assisted by the Grand Lodge officers. Several staunch members of tho craft residing in the district are the promoters of the new lodge, which starts with every prospect of success. At the conclusion of the ceremony of consecration and installation of officers a banquet will be held at Bro. Davies’ Kowai Pass Hotel. Ashburton Gas, Coal, and Coke Company.—Tho adjourned annual meeting of the above company was held yesterday afternoon. There was a good attendance, and Mr T. Bullock presided. The chairman, after having explained the cause of the delay in holding tho meeting, said be hoped that the company would be able to reduce the price of gas during tho present year. The report and balance-sheet wore road and adopted. The report spoke very favorably of the prospects of tho company. On the motion of Mr Quill, Messrs Zouch and Jameson were reelected auditors for the ensuing year. Messrs E. G. Wright, A. Orr, E. W. Shearman, and F. T. Mayor were elected directors. Votes of thanks to tho chairman and to the officers of the company terminated the meeting. Masonic. —Yesterday tho funeral of the late Mr Lucas took place at the English cemetery. As already stated, Mr Lucas held office both in the Canterbury Kilwinning Boyal Arch-Chapter and (also in tho Canterbury Craft Lodge. Tho companions of tho former and the brethren of the latter formed part of tho funeral cortege. The pallbearers were the officers of the Canterbury Lodge, as follow:—l.P.M,, Bro. A. E. Kirk ; W.M., Bro. Williams ; S.W., Bro. H. Ford ; treasurer, Bro. G. Tombs ; secretary, Bro. W. T. 0. Mills ; 8.D., Bro. Evans ; J.D., Bro. Toovey ; 1.G., Bro. J. H. Stringer ; tyler, Bro. Bailey. Tho officers of tho Chapter present were —Comps. S. P. Craig, M.E.Z. ; Baylee, P.Z.; Stapleton, P.Z.; J. Smith, M.E H. ; and Jubal Fleming, P.Z., S.E. The other companions were—Comps. J. W. Anderson, W. Clifford, J. L. Fleming, Green, and Borti. Comp. W. B. Mitchell representing the St. Augustine Chapter, was also present. The following lodges were represented, either by their masters or by brethren—St. Augustine, Unanimity (Lyttelton) : Kobert Burns, S.O. ; Corinthians (1.C.) ; Somerset (Ashburton) ; Canterbury Kilwinning, S.O. (Lyttelton) ; and Conyers. About ono hundred of the craft attended. Young Men’s Christian Association.— The first of a series of five lectures in connection with the Christchurch Young Men’s Christian Association was given in the Congregational schoolroom, Manchester street, last evening by tho Eav. H. F. Williams, who chose for his subject “Westminster Abbey.” There was a large attendance, and Mr C. B. Taylor, who occupied the chair, dilated on tho benefits and good objects of the association. “ Westminster Abbey,” it will bo remembered, was a favorite theme with the Bov. Charles Clarke, and the Bev. Mr Williams last evening succeeded in entertaining his hearers with an elaborate historical and poetical description of this famous edifice. The lecture was illusttated by photographic pictures, illuminated by oxyhydrogen limelight, admirably managed by Mr Crookes. Oablbton School Committee. —A special meeting of this committee was held in tho schoolroom, on July 17th. Present—Messrs Engclbreoht (chairman), Winter, Skurr, Carter, and Head. Correspondence was read from tho Board of Education re inspector’s visit. Tho sub-committee appointed at last meeting reported that the different works had been carried out in a very creditable manner. Applications for tho post of master were opened and considered, and that of Mr W. B. Wanuop was accepted, subject to the approval of the Board.

A Six Day a’ House Baob.— A six day’s horse race has been got up at San Francisco, I under the auspices of General Oscar V. | Dayton. The horses, California Mustangs,' are to run at top speed with riders on their backs fifteen hours per day for six consecutive days. The entries will probably include Peralto, the celebrated Mustang rider, who accomplished snch equestrian feats in the Bast last years. Sydenham Borough Council. This Council held its ordinary meeting last evening. The business transacted was principally of a routine character. Ackowledgement. —The master of the Lyttelton Orphanage wishes to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of a sunseription of -£2 from Mr J. Blake, and of a guinea from Mr J. Oram Sheppard, towards defraying the railway fares of the children to the Industrial Exhibition. Concert. —A concert, vocal and instrumental, is announced to bo held in the Papanui District School-room on Thursday evening, in aid of the children’s prize fund. Poultry Snow. —The annual exhibition of the Poultry, Pigeon, and Canary Association, opens in the Oddfellows’ Hall to-morrow. KAiArot Ploughing Matcu. —The working committee of this match met on Monday afternoon, and laid oil the land in Mr Parnham’s paddock in suitable sections for the match of Wednesday. Kangiora Young Men’s Christian Association. —The next lecture of the winter series is announced in onr columns to be given by the Bov. D. McKee, on the “Life of Oranmer,” this evening, in the Institute Hall.