THE GLOBE. MONDAY, AUGUST 23, 1880.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 2027, 23 August 1880, Page 2

THE GLOBE. MONDAY, AUGUST 23, 1880.

Tikgbaphio Communication. Telegrapio communication is net yet restored witteitfcer Wellington or the West Coast.

Lttelton Magibtbatb’s Ooubt.—The onljcase for trial at this Court this morning want charge against James Heron for being absat without leave from the ship Helen Deny. As the man had been in gaol since Satrday ho was ordered on board. Ibel Case.—At the Eesident Magistrate’s Cart this morning the case against G. Oagill, W. W. Fraser J. Carnahan, and 8. Jons ton, for publishing a libel against J. Izit, editor of the “ Star,” was, on the appliation of the counsel for the defence, adjourned to Friday next.

?hh Hbndbbson Tbagedy.—A full acoont of this painful occurrence will be found imnother column. The inquest, which was hed on Friday, was prolonged till a late hour, ovng to the jury being unable to agree. Dlimately they returned the following verdit —“ That deceased committed suicide by t«ing strychnine, and he is felo de se.” leaderson’s body was buried after the invest. Pabliambntaby.—ln the House of Eepreentatives on Friday, the Oaversham Boroughs Incorporation Bill and Law Practitioners’ lot Amendment Bill were passed. The Yost Coast Settlements Bill was read a leoond time, after a few remarks from Colonel Trimble, Sir W. Fox, and the Hon. W. Gisborne. The House then went into committee on it. The Imprest Supply Bill for £200,000 was passed. Populae Conoebt.—To-night a popular concert will be held at the Oddfellows’ Hall, Montreal street south, by Mr J. H. Edmonds and pupils, assisted by several friends. A good programme has been arranged for the occasion, consisting of songs, duets, &c. A dance will taka place immediately after the concert. M. 0., Mr A, Johnstone. Football.—The match on Saturday was the Fifteen v. the Club. Despite the inclemency of the weather, there was a good attendance of players and a capital game. The result was a victory for the Fifteen. Fieb.—During the gale on Friday sparks from the North train set fire to the property of Mr Watson, Kowai Forks, whence it spread to Messrs Charles Dennis’ ar d Dillon’s farms. The latter had a considerable amount of fencing burned, and narrowly escaped havingjthe stable burnt, Comiqukb.—This company gave a minstrel entertainment on Wednesday last at Springston, in aid of the Springston school. The first part of the programme consisted of the usual chair business, in which the four corner men kept the audience in roars of laughter. The latter part of the performance comprised two nigger farces, stump speech, and some vocal and instrumental music by some Christchurch lady and gentlemen amateurs. The entertainment closed with a dance.

Tklkqbapiiic -Telegraph communication is still interrupted both west of the Bealey and north of Cheviot. All attempts made by the linemen on Saturday to cross the Waiau were fruitless, that river being higher and more turbulent than on any previous occasion. As regards the West, the attempts hitherto made by the linemen from Malvern to restore communication have been futile, the obstacles that presented themselves being of a more serious nature than had been reasonably anticipated. Thk Teamwat.—A narrow escape from what might have been a serious accident occurred on the Fapanui tramway on Saturday morning. The tram for some reason or other did not stop at the places published as stop-ping-places, and three ladies, who desired to leave the oars, essayed to do so whilst the tram was in motion. Two of them were successful, but the third fell on the road, fortunately escaping without any serious injury beyond a shaking. Thb Intbbpbovincial Football Match. —The following team has been selected to represent Canterbury in the approaching Interprovinoial Football Match with Otago, to be played on Saturday next, 28th instant, at Dunedin. Forwards -A. Hammersley, C. D. Auvergne, W. Milton, M. lewin, W. Potts, C. Bolton, E. Harman, G. Eutherford, —Shirreff, L. Ollivier. Backs—E. Ootterill, A. Ollivier, J. Qrigg, A. Anderson, Helmore. Emergencies Parker (umpire), Wachsman.

Thb Yoluntbebs.— Owing doubtless to the inclemency of the weather on Saturday afternoon, there was a very small muster at the battalion parade called for that afternoon. Still, considering that the Drillsbed with ample room for any movements that might be considered necessary is available, there ought to have been a larger attendance. The corps represented were the Artillery, Engineers, and City Guards, and there was a very fair attendance of officers. Major Lean was in command, and the men went through some very useful skirmishing drill. After the dismissal o£ the parade the Ciiy Guards fell-in, and under Color-sergeant Parker went through bayonet drill. Doo Poisoning. —A valuable dog belonging to Mr Deal, of the Eotherfield Hotel, was poisoned on Saturday. On an examination of the animal being made, it appeared that the dog, a Russian retriever, met his death by swallowing a piece of poisoned cheese. This should act as a warning to owners of valuable dogs to be careful about them. But the circumstance bears a more serious aspect when it is considered that a child might by chance swallow poisoned food thus thrown about, and it would be well if those who do such things could be caught and made an example of.

. Bangiora Swamp Dbaikagb. —The drainage works of this district were taxed to their full extent on Sunday, when, in consequence of the heavy rains, a large volume of water was brought down. The pressure on the main drain at Flaxton was greatly relieved by the increased width to which it has recently been made. No doubt the settlers in this district, on each occasion of this kind, appreciate the vast importance of the same and the value given to some thousands of acres through tneir immunity from flood, which lands ware a few years ago subject to periodical submersion, and for agricultural purposes nearly useless. The Zbalandia Panorama. —Mr George Lingard, one of the proprietors of the Zealandia Panorama, arrived here on Saturday night from the North. It is the intention of the proprietors to take with them photographs of the principal public buildings and business premises in the colony, which *ill be framed and hung up in the hall where the panorama may be exhibited during the projected tour through Great Britain. It is for this purpose that Mr I/ingard is now on a visit here. In Auckland and Wellington they have been exceedingly successful in this respect and in addition have also secured a number of the works of Messrs. Barraud and Gully, which will give the British public an idea of the beauty of the scenery of these islands. Messrs. Lingard and Paterson have also received a large number of photographs frem the New Zealand Government. It is intended to call the attention of the public who may attend the exhibition to the representations of buildings, &o. The panorama leaves for England shortly. Thbatbb Eoyai.. —“ The Shaughraun ” was the first piece at the Theatre Eoyal on Saturday night. Mrs Hill’s Clare Pfolliott was a very excellent performance, and the other lady characters were well filled. Mr Burford was the Con, a part by the way which was hardly suited to him. Mr Kennedy had an opportunity afforded to him in the piece known as “B.B.” of showing his talents as a comedian, which he took full advantage of. The other characters were well sustained. For to-night “ The Sole Survivor” is underlined.

Not Given Up. —The prisoner Patrick Moss, who was injured at the Lyttelton Gaol the other day, and whose life was despaired of, is likely to recover. A.O D.— Bud op Hope Lodge, Eanqioha. —At the general meeting held on Thursday evening last four new members were proposed, and will be initiated at tho next meeting of the Order.

Tub Gem Company.—A fairly attended house greeted tho appearance of this company at Koiapji on Saturday evening, and the performance was thoroughly appreciated, especially a new farce, which was included in the second part. Lath Accident. —The man Henry Alexander, who sustained an accident by the fall of a tree at Cashmere last week, remains in a very critical state. Dbowhbd. —A man, name unknown, was drowned in tho Broken Biver, near Castle Hill, on Saturday. The river was so high that it could not be crossed, and (ha body had not been discovered when the constable at the Bealey sent in his report.

Eangioba Discussion Class.—The somewhat difficult problem was argued on Thursday as to “ Whether the people who lived a hundred years ago were as happy as those living at the present day,” and by fire votes to one it wus decided in favor of the good old times. It was suggested that the one dissentient knew nothing of the nor’-westers of this country. Stuck up by the Eivbb.—A few days since Mr J. Newcomen’s coach left Christchurch for the West Coast with a party of gold seekers, but the state of the rivers have prevented their progress further than the Broken Eiver, where the party, thirty-four in number, are the unwilling guests of the proprietor of the accommodation house, Naebow Escape.—On Saturday morning a wedding party in two buggies while passing the morning train near Elaxton almost came to grief. The horse in the leading vehicle shied at the engine, and backed its buggy against the next horse. The ladies became somewhat excited, and one barely escaped from an accident while jumping out on to the road. As soon as the train passed the horses were got into better order. Employment op Pbmat.es.—A correspondent inquires if any Act is in force regulating the employment of women an milliners and in factories. There are three Acts in existence, under which the hours which females are allowed to be kept at work must not exceed eight, between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. The inspector under the Act is appointed by the Eesident Magistrates, and he is said to regularly visit those establishments in which women and children are employed. City Council.—The usual weekly]meeting of the City Council will be held this evening. Papanui Town Hall.—A meeting of those dissatisfied with the action taken by the Papanui Town Hall Company (Limited) will be held this evening in the Library, Papanui. Congest at Eangioba.—The members of the Eangiora brass band, assisted by several friends, gave a most successful entertainment on Friday evening, at the Literary Institute, under the leadership of Mr E. Hammond. Miss A. Lilly and Miss Monk, of Kaiapoi, were both loudly applauded for their respective songs, as also were Messrs de Bonis, A. Merton, Lewis, and Wearing. A dance followed.