THE GLOBE. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1880.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 2082, 26 October 1880, Page 2

THE GLOBE. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1880.

Selwtn County Council. —The Council held its monthly meeting this morning. The business was not of much general importance. The annual meeting will be held on the 24th proximo. New Publication. —“ The New Zealand Illustrated Annual ” will make its first bow to the public early next month. It is illustrated by the well-known artist Mr Gousius, and will contain, amongst other items, the following :—“ Under the Wattles,” by Mr Vincent Pyke, M.H.E. ; a Maori legend in verse, by Mr T. Bracken ; local stories, by the Kev. H, 0. M. Watson and Mrs Innes ; a sporting story, by Mr J. A. Selfe, and a tale by Mr G. J. Shaw. Australia Exports Apples to England. —“ The American Exporter ” says “ A consignment of apples, consisting of some 100 boxes of about three-quarters of a bushel each, were lately brought from Adelaide to London. The fruit arrived in very fine condition, and, being sold by auction, realised Gs per box. This is the first arrival of the kind, and though the price obtained for the fruit could hardly have covered the cost of transit, the trade might prove a paying one if the apples arrived in the spring of the year, whe* they are scarce in London.” The London “ Magazine of Pharmacy ” says—“ A common but soft kind of tissue paper should envelope each apple before it is placed in the cask, and this tissue paper should have been soaked in a solution of salioylio acid and dried before it is need. As to the cost, it would be a mere trifle when wo consider the result gained, and the splendid condition of the fruit when it enters the London market.” If Adelaide sends fruit to England—why should not Canterbury do the same. Drainage Board. —The usual fortnightly meeting of this Board was held yesterday afternoon. A report of the proceedings appears in another column. Immigrants. —The Opawa, with a large number of nominated immigrants, chiefly single women, arrived in port yesterday. Our Lyttelton correspondent telegraphed last night that all on board were well. Oddfbllowship. —The anniversary of the Loyal Amberloy Lodge, M.U.1.0.0.F. was celebrated by a ball in the Town Hall on Friday, at which more than one hundred persons attended. Mr J. H. Gilchrist made an efficient M. 0., dancing being kept up, until daylight. Mr Franks was caterer. Ambeblby. —The tower being added to the Church of England in this township was again damaged by the heavy nor’-west gale on Sunday. The new side school now being built at North Kowai was also damaged by the chimney falling on to the roof. Much damage has been done to the gardens in the neighborhood. Very heavy rain set in yesterday afternoon.

Wathetok Oeioket Club,—A. meeting of members was held in the olubroom, O'Shannessy’s Hotel, on the 22nd. The vice-presi-dent, Mr Hudson, in the chair. Seven new members were proposed for membership. The following officers were elected for the season : President, Mr Forman Thompson ; captain, Mr Charles Shott; treasurer, Mr H. Hudson; secretary Mr J. A. Clothier. A considerable amount of routine business having been disposed of, the meeting adjourned. Lobuen School.—A meeting of the committee was held on Saturday evening, Mr O. A. Cunningham, chairman, presiding. The scale of reductions in salary made by the Board of Education was discussed, and it was resolved —" That ■ his committee is of opinion that the scale of reductions decided on by the Board is very oppressive on all salaries under £120.” Resolutions were passed—“ That the master be requested to invite someone to examine the school for prizes, early in November,” and “That the committee meet on the first Saturday of every month.” Magistrates’ Court, Rangioba.—At this Court on Monday, before A. H. Cunningham, Bsq., J.P., D. Murray was brought up under the Vagrant Act charged with using threatening language towards A. Protheroe at Moeraki Downs. The accused hod threatened to shoot complainant, and said he would burn his house down. Complainant immediately secured accused and conveyed him to the Bangiora police station, when be was brought before the Bench and sentenced to seven days’ imprisonment.

Benevolent Association. The usual weekly committee meeting was held at 3 p.m. yesterday. The Mayor stated the bank balance to be £l6 12s lOd,’accounts presented for payment £ll 12s lOd. The week’s relief was as under : - Coal, 3 bags j potatoes, 7 bags ; blankets, 1 pair; flour, 1251 b. Mr John Ollivier read a most attractive programme which had been prepared for the forthcoming concert at Tattersall’s, and it was determined to reduce the price of tickets to 3s and 2a respectively. After some routine business the committee adjourned.

Fieb at Wilson’s Siding.— The insurances on Mr James Kicley’s house, burned down on Sunday morning, are reported to the police to be £IOO on house, with the Liverpool and London and Globe Company, and £IOO on furniture, with the Standard Company. He had a larger insurance on the latter, but reduced it a few weeks a go. The fire was caused while lighting the fire in the grate. The chimney, which was foul, took fire, and through a defect in construction the flimes passed through the bricks, communicating with the woodwork and canvas and paper ceiling. A high north-west wind was blowing at the time, and very little property was saved. City Council. —The Council met last evening at the usual hour. The order paper being light the Council soon disposed of all business, and adjourned in time to permit of the members attending Mr Proctor’s lecture. Abt Exhibition. —The exhibition of pictures at Messrs Ford and Newton's rooms was well patronised yesterday. The proprietor, Mr Clark, has consented to devote the whole of the proceeds on Monday next towards the fund for the erection of the Cathedral. School of Abt. —The Board of Governors of the Canterbury College have appointed a deputation, consisting of the College and Museum committees, to confer with the Board of Education relative to the establishment of a school of art.

Magistbatb’s Ooubt, Kaiapoi. —At this Court, on Monday, before J. Beawick, Beq., 8.M., and G. H. Blackwell, Esq., Mayor, J. Kinley was fined ss, J. Horrell 10a, and Mrs Dale 15a, for allowing cattle to stray ; A. Eraser was charged with behaving so as to provoke a breach of the peace towardo Mary O’Donnell; but after hearing evidence the Bench dismissed the case. The civil oases set down for hearing were settled out of Court.

Thb Weathbb. —On Sunday a severe wind storm passed over the northern district, the heat from the nor’-wester drying up the land very much, and in gome instances the force of the wind was sufficient on light soils to blow out portions of the growing crops. No serious damage has been mentioned. A welcome ruin on Monday tended to revive vegetation somewhat from the wilting caused by the hot currents of the previous day.

Sydenham Bobough Council. —At the usual fortnightly meeting of this Council, held last night at the Council Chambers, Sydenham, there were present—His Worship the Mayor, Ors. Joyce, White, Langdown, Charters, Hall, Andrew, Nioholl, and Day. On the motion- of Or. Hall, seeonded by Cr. Joyce, standing orders were suspended, the pay-sheet was passed for payment, and, the Council adjourned till Monday, Novembers. Thhateical. —Quite a crowd of theatrical and show folk generally were in town yesterday. TheLingards passed through to Dunedin, where they open on Thursday next, and Messrs Gaylord and Campbell, the advance agents of Cole’s Mammoth Oirous, also arrived from Auckland per Rotomahana. The circus, which is said to be a very large one indeed, opens here on December 20th. The Byronio Company play at the Academy of Music during the race week.

Metropolitan Meeting.—Lady Emma was scratched for all her engagements yesterday afternoon.

Lyttelton Natal Brigade. —This corps may now be considered to be established on a permanent basis; thanks to the energetic efforts of the promoters, who overcame very many difficulties in the task they set themselves to perform. Last night fifty men were enrolled in the Colonists’ Hall, Lyttelton, whore applications to be sworn in may bo received this evening from 730 till half-past eight o’clock. Officers will be elected during the week, and the brigade will bo mustered for their first drill at an early date. New Yacht. —A new yacht is being built at Akaroa for Mr G. J. Black, owner of the Venture. She will rate as a seven-tonner. Her length over all is 86ft.; beam, Bft. Gin. ; depth amidships, 4ft. Gin. Sho is principally intended for cruising, but at the same time should have a fair turn of speed, and from her beam should be ah e to stand up to her canvas well. She boa a leaden keel of 22001ba. weight, which will considerably add to her stability. She will be finished some time in December.

Akaroa Regatta. —A public meeting of those interested in the annual regatta at Akaroa was held at Bruce’s Hotel, when it was decided to hold it, as usual, on December 16th. Mr W. Tosawill was elected commodore, Mr H. H. Fenton starter, Mr J. Aylmer judge, Mr La Ooste time-keeper, Mr B. Noonan secretary, and the following gentlemen as a committee :—Messrs Tosawill, La 1 ter, Guthrie, Black, Wood, Garwood, Hay, Wat kins, Grange, Brown, MoNioholl, Welsh, and Wright. A subscription list was started in the room, and £ls put down. It was decided to hold the next meeting in a fortnight, and arrange the programme. One or two concerts are also to be given is aid of the funds.

Theatre Eoyal. Despite the great counter attraction of the opening lecture of Mr Proctor, there was a very good house last night at the Theatre Boyal to welcome the re appearance of the dramatic company. The piece chosen for the occasion was “Janet Pride,” and Miss Clara Stephenson, who has been absent from Christchurch for some time, made her debut, as it were, in the title role. She played the part with much spirit and effect throughout, and was well supported by the other members of the company. Miss Arethusa May had only a small part, but made a good deal of it. Mr Bnrford was painstaking in tho part of Biohard Pride, and the other characters were fairly filled. The piece will be repeated this evening. Ellesmere Cricket Club. A special general meeting of the menibers of this club was held at Mitchell’s Boyal Hotel, Southbridge, on Saturday evening last, Mr Thos. Harbottla was voted to the chair. Mr Alfred Brown proposed—“ That a cordial vote of thanks be recorded to Mr William Graham for the use of his paddock during lust cricket season.” This was seconded by Mr Andrew and carried. Mr Bourn tendered his resignation as member of the committee, having received notice that he would bo removed from Southbridgo. Mr F. T, Jones was unanimously elected in his place. The matter of election of a captain was then brought on, and after a lengthy discussion it was decided, on tho motion of Mr J. Lucas, seconded by Mr Townsend—“ That the appointment of captain of the club stand over for the present, in the meantime each team to choose their own captain on the ground.” Several minor matters having been discussed, the meeting closed with a vote of thanks to the chairman. Metropolitan Show.—Exhibitors at the forthcoming show are reminded that Saturday next is the last day for making entries. Correction.—An error occurred in the

scores of the Woodend and Harewood road Clubs published yesterday. The correct scores are—Woodend, 20 and 129 ; Harewood road, 16 and 40.

Ceicket. —The following will represent the Press Club in the match, 'Bakers’ C. Club v Press Club on Wednesday:—Atack, W. H., Atack, W. Q., Ashbolt, Board, Brunt, Cant, Elvines, Edmonds. French, Qretton and Lndford. The following will play for the bakers : Eitohie, Broughton, Whitfield (captain), J. Hopper, Bennett, Lavery, Lloyd, Hannagan, Thomson, Taylor, and Haddrell. Emergencies— D.-nohue. Maitland, Hill. Wickets pitched at twelve o’clock. The following will represent the second eleven of the Press Club in th-ir match with the second eleven of Addington C.O. at Adding on, on Saturday, Ocfober 20th:—Allardyce, Beckett, Brunt, Buckland, Crerar, Urines, Gerard, Mann. Maurice, Bobinson and Wifi; ford. Emergencies—Meadows, Bird and Watts. \'oung Men’s Christian Association. — The annual meeting of the above will be held to-morrow evening, at the rooms of the association. St. Michael’s Chobal Society.— The second concert of this society will take place on 'I hnraday next.

There seems little doubt, says the English sporting correspondent of the “Australasian,” that in the matter of high jumps “record” has been exceeded, and that E. Darin, at the Oarriok-on-Suir Athletic Sports, on July sth, cleared the astonishing height of 6ft. 2jiu. Two magistrates signed a document to the effect that they had witnessed the jump, and had fully and properly measured it. There seems little room to doubt the truth of the statement, but it is a marvellous performance.