THE GLOBE. MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1880.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 2129, 20 December 1880, Page 2

THE GLOBE. MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1880.

Tub Hospital Bmbeoglio.—We are unavoidably compelled to hold over our leader re the Hospital embroglio until to-morrow. Mobb Libel.—We are informed that the late Hospital staff intend to take immediate criminal proceedings for libel against the “Star,” for certain strictures passed upon them by our contemporary in its Saturday’s issue.

Inquest.—An inquest was held to-day, at the City Council Chambers, before Dr. Coward, on the fire that took place in the Windmill road on the 3rd inst. Mr Hiorns was foreman of the jury. The inquest was proceeding when wo went to press. Lyttelton Magistrate's Coubt.—Dr. Donald presided at this Court this morning for the first time since his return to the colony. The business consisted of one or two esses of drunkenness against first offenders ; one second offence case, in which a fine of 10s was imposed ; and a charge of being absent without leave preferred against a seaman belonging to the American barque I. W. Parker. The captain did not wish to press the charge, and the man was ordered back to bis vessel.

Fibk Alabm at Pobt.—Last evening, the firebell was rung at Lyttelton, consequent upon the burning of some gorse along the Sumner road. Kaiapoi Spoetb and Hobsb Races.—At a meeting of the committee on Friday evening final arrangements were made for the above events on January Ist. Bbiubned to hib Mutton. Captain William Jackson Barry, the erstwhile immigration agent and public lecturer, is, according to a glowing announcement in a Dunedin paper, “ once more to the front in his old line of business.” In other words he has resumed the occupation of a butcher, Madame Lotti Wilmot.—This lady delivered two lectures, one on Saturday and another on last evening in the Theatre Royal, when there waa a good attendance. The subject of the first one was a description of Melbourne by night and by day, and the second “ Courtship and Marriage.” Lyttelton Land Spobts.—A meeting of the committee was held on Friday night at Fort, and a programme of sports, comprising twenty-five events, was agreed upon and printed copies of it were distributed. It is intended to hold the sports on London street, and, as usual, on the day of the Lyttelton Regatta, January Ist. Fibb at Rangioba,—About 3.30 p.m. on Saturday a fire broke out in a small stack of straw, tho property of the Mandeville and Bangiora Road Board, situate near their stable, and at the rear of the Fire Brigade Station. The flames were quelled by the brigade before any serious damage was done, beyond the burning of the stack. No cause has been discerned for the origin. Supbbmb Coubt.—lb may bo interesting to the members of the legal profession to call attention to the fact that, under the new Administration Act, it is necessary in applying for letters of administration to submit also the names of proposed sureties, with justification of their fitness and moans and the approval of the Registrar. Several oases stood over in Chambers on Friday in consequence of this not being done.

The Tbomansy Oatalby.—On the 28th the members of the Canterbury Yeomanry Cavalry will mnster for three days’ training at Rangiora. It is expected that at least one hundred men of the various contingents will be on parade. The southern portion of the troop will be met at Kaiapoi during tho afternoon of the 28tb. Arrangements have been made for the men to mess at Roberts’ Junction Hotel, and to sleep at the various hotels in Rangiora. The drill will be carried out on one of the public reserves. Lucky Chinese.—A party of Chinese miners working at Upper Waikaia (says the “ Tuapeka Times ”) have obtained upwards of £IOO worth of gold out of two dishes of dirt, and it is known that much better dishes have been taken from another claim on that river. Of course these good dishes are picked dirt, but when on the run of gold an ounce to the dish is quite common. As there are a good number of miles of this river unworked, and comparatively speaking unprospected, it may be taken for granted that there is a large amount of the precious metal to reward those who have the means and sufficient enterprise to seek it.

A Fbenoh Teaobdy. —An extraordinary murder for a frivolous cause has been committed in the office of the Societe Frantjais Industrielle, Bued’Argonteuil, Paris. Aclerk named Dosset asked leave of M. Bertrand, the head of a department, to go to the Halles to buy some shells. M. Bertrand replied he was absent too often. An altercation ensued, and Dosset threw a big pair of scissors at bis superior, who want into an adjoining room with the scissors sticking in bis breast, to show the director how Dosset had used him. He did not feel much pain, hut pulling out the scissors himself blood followed, and ho fell down, and in a quarter of an hour ho was dead. Fanct Bazaab. —We would remind onr readers that Messrs Brice and Montague’s fancy bazaar was opened to-duy, in Messrs Ford and Newton’s rooms, Cashel street.

Akahoa.—The regatta waa continued on Thursday after the Wanaka left, and was highly gucoeaaful. The Open Boat Sailing Race was won by the Faugh- a-ballagh (Lyttelton) and the Sculling Race by W. Stuart. A novelty was the waterpolo event, which produced four competitors and waa productive of much amusement. Mr L. Wilkins proved the winner, defeating Messrs E. S. Latter, H. Tosswill and J. Roberta. The ball at the Oddfellows’ Hall in the evening was well attended and passed off very pleasantly. Tte Industrial Exhibition was kept open during Thursday evening and again on Friday, and was visited by a largo number of people. Mr Montgomery distributed the prizes to the successful competitors. Thsatbb Royau.—On Friday next Professor Hsselmeyer, of whom Christchurch playgoers will have many pleasurable recollections, will make bis reappearance after a lengthened absence. During his tour through various portions of the world Professor Haselmeyer has added greatly to his repertoire. He is accompanied by Madame Haselmeyer, who takes part in the performance of several very clever illusions. Another feature in the performance will be the introduction for the first time in the colony of an automaton whist player, Pysoho. No doubt the Professor will receive a hearty welcome from his many friends here. Mr R. W. Carey, who is well known as a successful amusement caterer in the North, is the introducer hero of the Professor. Ellebmebb Hoetioultubal • Society.— A general meeting of members of the Ellesmere Society was held on Friday in Mr Jameson’s office. Present —Mr H. P. Hill (president, in the chair), Rev. W. Harper, Rev. W. Worker, Messrs Ennis, Finchaw, Watson, Bishop, Rennie, Lunn, W. D. Lawrence and others. It was decided to hold the first show of the society about the middle of March, the date to be decided by the working committee. The following gentlemen were then elected as a working committee—Messrs E. J. Lae, Forsyth, Ennis, Lunn, Durrant, Spring, J. Rennie, J. M'Lachlan, Stewart, Wm. Watson, Height, Mawsan,Witbel, Dudley, H. Overton, R. Frankish, and Hodgson, and the Revs. Worker, Oree and Harper. It was agreed to hold the first meeting of the working committee on the 4th January, at 3 o'clock. Mr Lawrence moved—“ That as Mr B. 0. J. Stevens, president of the Christchurch Society, and Mr Reid, their secretary, had offered their assistance in starting the Ellesmere Society they should accept their kind offer,” The secretary was instructed to write to them. A vote of thanks to the Chairman terminated the proceedings.

An Unusual Statb o? Things. —The Waikato people evidently have no reason to lament the existence of a horde of unemployed, if we may judge from the following, which is culled from the Hamilton local journal:—ln consequence of the large number of people, working men principally, who have gone to the Aroba in the hope of making their fortunes, the labor market just now is very tight. Indeed, if things continue os at present, it is difficult to know whether any labor will be available at all in a few weeks. As it is, a very indifferent quality has to be put up with, and that at an advanced rate. A day or two ago a gentleman was obliged to give 10s per day to a man for gardening, the operations of which the employe was only very slightly acquainted with, and ordinary day laborers are asking extremely high rates. Oantebbuby Eowing]Ciub. —The race for the President’s Oup and prizes, value £lO, took place on the Avon, on Saturday afternoon, over the two mile course. Compared with other seasons, this, the principal event on the club’s programme, seemed to have attracted but very little attention among the rowing members, the honour of pulling off the race being left for competition between two crews only, with the following result : Electric (south bank) —J. Grierson, B. M. Boulton, Dobson, F. Dunsford, Laurie (cox), 1. Tyne (south bank) —L. M. Olhvier, J. B. Bvans, A. O. Soltmarsh, J. J. Collins, O. Dixon (cox), 2. Mr Thos. Taylor got the boats away to a capital start. Ollivier’s crew took and held a slight lead for a short distance, but Grierson soon drew up and paased his opponents, and maintained a good lead to the tannery. Here Ollivier called on his crew for a spurt, and the distance between the boats gradually decreased till the bow of the Tyne came in contact with the stern of the Electric, but not with sufficient force to affect the race in any way. From this the Electric gradually drew away, and Grierson’s crew were first abreast the winning post with several lengths to spare. M. Kbttbn. —The avant courier of the great pianist Ketten, Mr Pines, arrived in Christchurch on Saturday to make the necessary arrangements for the opening of a short season of pianoforte recitals by M. Ketten at the Oddfellows’ Hall. The season will open on Boxing night, and as the advent of so distinguished an artiste as M, Ketten promises to the lovers of music a treat of the highest possible order, the series of concerts ought to be largely attended. The plan of the hall will be on view at Messrs Milner and Thompson's.

Canterbury Jockey Club,— A general meeting of this club was held at the Commercial Hotel on Saturday afternoon last. Present—Messrs Stead (chairman), J. B. Grasson, Dr. Prins, P. Egan, C. Williams, A. Wilson, E. W. Delamain, and H. H. Hannah. Messrs W. P. Oowlishaw,'E. R.‘Deacon, and 0. Lewis, were elected members of the club. The meeting then proceeded to consider the draft programme of the Autumn Meeting as brought up by the committee, and passed the various items seriatim as read by the chairman. On the motion of Mr Egan, seconded by Dr Prins, Mr Griffith was appointed handicapper to the Autumn Meeting. After some further routine business the meeting adjourned. City Council.—The ordinary meeting of the City Council will be held this evening at the nanal hour.

Sydenham Borough Council.—This body will hold its fortnightly meeting this evening at seven o’clock. Acknowledgment.—The master of the Industrial Home desires to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of one box of cherries and gooseberries, from Mr L. Stewart ; also, one box of cherries from Mr Hobday. Industrial Association.—A general meeting of members of this association will be held at the offices, Hereford street, on Wednesday next, at eight o’clock, when papers will be read on the “ Manufacture of Cement,” by Mr G. Gray, and on the “ Manufacture of Starch,” by Mr C. A. Ulrich.

Diocesan Sunday School Association. —The monthly general meeting of the Diocesan Sunday School Association will be held this evening, in St. John’s schoolroom, Latimer Square, at 7.30, when the Rev. F. Knowles will deliver a lecture on “ Oriental Customs, as Explanatory of the Scriptures.” Members of the association and the general public will be admitted free of charge.