NEWS OF THE DAY

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2176, 15 February 1881, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY

Resident Magistrate's Court. —There was no police business at the Court this morning.

Novelties in Teas.— Messrs Nelson, Moate and Co., of High street, have secured a large shipment of very choice teas, which they inform us are of a doss that has hitherto been reserved exclusively for the European market, and judging from the liquoring properties of these new imports, as shown by these gentlemen, they will certainly be appreciated by those whose "weakness " is tea. Resignation op Ob, Charters.— lt is stated that Or. Charters has forwarded his resignation as a member of the Sydenham Council to the Mayor of that borough. Congkegational Chubch.— The tea and public meeting in connection with tho Trinity Congregational Church will be held this evening, when addresses will be delivered by ministers and other gentlemen. Masonic. —lt is notified elsewhere that the usual monthly meeting of the Canterbury Kilwinning Lodge, No 585, S.C., will bs held at Port on next Friday night, instead of on Thursday.

Wobeino Men’s Cldb — A general meeting of the members of the Working Men’s Clu j will be held at the rooms, Gloncester street, this evening. Information Wanted.— We have been requested to state that the young woman who was near the footbridge, East belt, with two poodle dogs, in company with a little girl named Moore now missing, will greatly oblige by letting tho parents know when she parted from their daughter. Temperance Hotel Company. —The r directors at their meeting yesterday appointed a committee to report on the furnishing of the hotel, and also to order a billiard table and fittings. The directors also decided to keep the management of the hotel in their own hands, and to appoint a manager for the conduct of the business. Merchants’ Employes' Picnic.—A meeting of merchants’ employes was held at the Scotch Stares last evening, at which it was to hold a picnic on one of the Easter holidays, to be decided upon at a future date ; and a resolution was carried to the effect that the employes of grocers be risked to amalgamate in the movement. A general meeting will jbo held on Monday, the 21st inst.

Accident.—On Saturday Mr B. Woodford sustained a severe shaking by slipping from the new roof of Mr Evans’ house, Jones street, Eaiapoi. Ho fell at least 9ft, and had to be carried home. Fortunately no bones were broken, but at Mr Woodford’s advanced age the shock to his system is a serious one. Catholic Chhkoh, Ashbhbton. The Eev, Father Ohervier announced in the above church last Sunday that a letter had been received from the Vicar-General, intimating that a priest—the Bov. Father Coffey—had been appointed permanently for Ashburton, and that he would arrive there about the Ist of March. The Bev. Father Byan, Head Priest of St. Mary's, Sydney, who is travelling through New Zealand, preached an eloquent sermon at the evening service. Stbatkd fbom His Home.—A little boy, a son of Mr (John Wood, of Lyttelton, has been missing from his homo for a week post, and though every known quarter in which he could bo supposed by his parents to have gone has been searched, hi* whereabouts is still undiscovered. An advertisement, in another column, asks for any information respecting him, and gives a description of his appearance. “ ENDVMXON.”-From “ Notes and Queries,” published in London December 18th, we out the following key to the characters in “ Endymion,” which will be found interesting to readers anxious to decipher its hidden inuendoes :—Zenobia, Lady Jersey ; Berengaria (Lady Montfort), Hon, Mrs Norton ; Agrippina, Queen Hortense ; Adriana Neufchatel, Lady Burdelt Ooutts; the Neufchatels, the Bothsohilds; Colonel Albert (Prince Florestan), Napoleon 111. ; Lord Boehampton, Lord Palmerston ; Lord Montfort, the late Lord Hertford ; Lord Bawohester, Earl Granville; Earl of Beaumaris, the late Earl Derby j Mr Bertie Tremaine, Lord Houghton ; Count of Frehroll, Prince Bismarck 5 Endymion, the author, Disraeli; Nigel Penruddock, Cardinal Manning; Mr Ferrara (the grandfather), Bight Hon. George Bose ; George Waltershane, George Smythe ; Job Thomberry, Biohard Cobden ; Mr Vigo, Mr Poole; Mr Jorrocks, Mr Milner Gibson ; Hortensius, Sir W. Vernon Harcourt; Sidney Wilton, Sidney Herbert; Mr Sainte Barbe, Thackeray; Mr Gushy, Dickens; TopsyTurvy, Vanity Fair; Scaramouch, Punch.

Thh West Coast of Apbioa.—Fall particulars of the recent disturbance here show that but for the prompt measures taken it might hare had very serious consequences. It appears (says the “ Times” correspondent) that King I'aokie, of Accra, and Assafie Ajay, the King of Djubin, hare been for some time past plotting to bring about another war with the Ashantees, which would be in direct opposition to British interests. At length, after repeated warnings, both the kings were arrested and lodged in (he castle at Christiansborg. The principal chiefs are in favor of British rule, but a report was circulated that the rough element of Accra intended to attempt a rescue at night, and it was resolred by the Colonial Government to remove the prisoners before daybreak. Therefore, on Monday, the Bth of November, the Castle was surrounded by a strong force of the Houssa Constabulary. Her Majesty’s gunboat Foam co-operated by sending ashore a couple of boats, armed, for the removal of the prisoners to the gunboat. This was successfully done, and the Foam proceeded to Elmina, where the King of Accra was lodged in the Castle of Fort George. The Foam then returned to Accra, and upon the arrival of the steamship Senegal the ex-King of Djubin was transferred to that vessel with his followers and taken to Lagos, where upon a former occasion he was a prisoner for a short time, being released by the leniency of the Government sooner than was originally intended. Since the removal of the two Kings quietness prevails, and it is thought that the reinforcements which had been hurriedly ordered up from Elmina will probably be sent back again to that piece at an early date.

A Pbofitablb Stab.—Mr Abbey, the manager of Booth’s Theatre, has communicated to an interviewer full particulars of the “results of the Bernhardt season ” in Now York. From his point of view they have been highly satisfactory. Mdlle. Bernhardt played twenty-four nights, and the receipts amounted to a total of £20,000. The highest takings on any one night was £1,127 on her first appearance in America, the lowest £SBO, when “ The Sphinx ” was performed for the first time. Mr Abbey says he paid the company double what they get in France, but even at that price the profits are large. “ Bernhardt always makes money even when she does the worst business.” In Boston the “advance sale” of tickets realized over £BOTO, and the takings for the fortnight’s engagement there are expected to be higher per week than in New York, where 25,000 persons witnessed her performances. Clearly, although it may be dangerous, as Mr Abbey pointed out, it is exceedingly profitable to be “ the most advertised woman in the world.” Home Colonisation.—An exceedingly inforesting experiment in home colonisation is now being tried in Cheshire, Mr Binney, a Manchester solicitor, with a firm faith in the saving virtues of a peasant proprietary, was impelled a year ago by a suggestion made by Lord Derby to put his theories to the test of practice. He bought an estate of 150 acres at Whitley, in Cheshire, and resold it in small lots of one, two, or more acres each to men who were willing to settle on the land. About half the estate has been resold, and twenty habitations have already been run up for the accommodation of the small landowners. Each settler owns the fee simple of hie plot, and as the colony is within easy distance by rail from the great industrial centres of South Lancashire they can command a never-failing market for their produce. The “ Pall Mall Budget ” thinks that it this colony of market gardeners or peasant proprietors should prove a “ trade success ” a practical step of the first importance will have been taken to solve oas of the most difficult problems of our time. Ak lob Railway.—According to the “ Golos,” an ice railway is projected between Oronstadt and Oranienbaum, principally for the transport of goods. The Baltic Bailway Company will supply the necessary rolling stock for this branch, which will of course communicate directly with the main line. A certain amount of traffic must be guaranteed before a beginning is made ; but once this is done, and the ice has attained the requisite thickness, the work will begin by the laying of the rails, and the whole business will be finished within eight days. The time is not too short for the laying of an absolutely level lino without either cuttings or embankments, and with a surface of exactly the same consistency throughout. Thb Unhappy Monakch.—From Russia there is a report of another plot against the Emporer’s life. The “ Herald ”of St. Petersburg states that nows has been received from Oreohoff that the police, shortly before the departure of the Emperor from Livadia, discovered on the Losowo-Sebastopol Railway, in a barn close to the line, a few versts from Slavgorod, a freshly-dug tunnel. No arrests have been made in connection with the affair j but it is stated that the proprietor of the farm on which the barn was situated has shot himself, that one of his sons was exiled to Siberia some time ago, and that another disappeared after the discovery of the tunnel.

Ibibh Marriages.— Tho “ Daily Telegraph ” attributes much of the misery of the Irish peasantry to their incorrigible “ mania for early marriages.” The existence of this “ mania ” is an assumption which is not justified by facts. A pamphlet published the other day by Mr Pirn on the Irish question contained some remarkable statistics, which may be commended to those who think that premature matrimony is the chief source of Ireland’s woes. The Irish neither marry earlier nor multiply more rapidly than the English or Scotch. Quoting from the census returns of 1871, Mr Pirn shows that marriages were only 4.4 per 1000 in Ireland, against 7.1 in 8;-o*land and 81 in England. Tho increase per 1000 was 5 5 in Ireland, 15.1 in Scotland, and 15 7in England. Th* percentage of un married persons in Ireland was 44.99, in Scotland 43 77, and in England 37.22. Acknowledgment.— The m,eter of the Industrial School desires to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of two cases of apples from Mrs - etley. Painthks and Plumbers’ Picnic. A general meeting of the painters and pin mbs -s’ committee re their annual picnic was ) eld in tho Wellington Hotel last, evening. It was decided that Gtcvernor’s Bay shall be the locale. A liberal programme of sports, was arranged, and the steamer Akaroa has been chartered for the occasion.

Cbicket.— On Saturday a match was played on the Rangiora cricket ground between member* of the Kaiapoi and Rangiora Fire Brigades, Only six of the Kaiopoi Brigade took part in tho match, and five of tho Rangiora men had to assist them in the field- The Rangiora eleven scored 106, the Kaiapoi six 100, and as an average was taken, the visitors were declared to have won the game.

iNarmrxioN op Civil EueiNßima. —We learn that Mr Stanley Alexander, of this city, has been elected a member of the Institution of Civil Engineers in London. Theatre Royal.— To-night the Dramatic Company, under the direction of Mrs Walter Hill, will male their dehut in a dramatised version of Mr B. L. Earjeon’s well-known novel of “Gtrif.” Some time ago we had a piece bearing the same name, but that was written with a purpose—viz., to bring out the peculiar talent of what may be called an infant phenomenon in the person of Miss Rosa Towers, The piece to bo produced this evening :s by an Australian author, and brings out in far stronger relief the dramatic points of the story. Sending fob “Empties.” —For about nine months of the year the port is the lookedfor destination of any empty railway trucks that may be about at the various stations along_ the line, but during the grain shipping season the order of things is reversed, it being regarded as the chief emporium for the supply of empties. It is significant that the golden grain is for this year on the move, the railway authorities having for the past few days ordered supplies for the Fort instead of sending thither for them.

Sydenham Borough Council, —The usual fortnightly meeting of this Council was held last evening. In the absence of the Mayor through domestic bereavement, the chair was taken by Cr. Charters. Or. Hall moved, and Or. Joyce seconded, and it was carried, “ That the Mayor’s absence be excused, this Council deeply regretting the cause that compels him to be away from this meeting, and that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Mr J. T. Brown, and that this Council do adjourn till the 28th February.” It was agreed that the pay sheet be considered as agreed to. The Council then adjourned.

Habbob Boaed Elections. —At the quarterly meeting of the Chamber of Commerce yesterday, Hon. J. T. Peacock and Mr C. W. Turner were elected to represent the Chamber on the Harbor Board. For the Selwyn County Council Messrs B. Or. Wright and B. J. S. Harman have been returned. At Lyttelton the election caused but little apparent interest. The candidates were Messrs T. Merson and H. P. Murray-Aynsley, and shortly after the close of the poll, at aix p.m., the returning officer announced the result, as follows :—Aynsley, 265 ; Merson, 115.

Experimental Lecture. —An experimental lecture on “ The Chemistry, Physics, and Mechanics of the Heavens,” was delivered by Professor Bickerton, according to promise, in the Oddfellows’ Hall, last evening to a fairly numerous audience. His Worship the Mayor occupied the chair. The lecture was of a character possessing the double advantage of combining instruction with amusement, and being delivered in a happy manner, for whioh Professor Bickerton is peculiar, gave great satisfaction, as was demonstrated by the audience after the most approved fashion. At its conclusion a hearty vote of thanks was passed to the lecturer, followed by a vote of thanks to the chairman, and the assemblage dispersed.

Canterbury Amateur Athletic Club. —A committee meeting of this club was held at the Commercial Hotel last evening ; Mr Wynn Williams in the chair. It was decided to hold the sports on Saturday, March 12th, entries to close with the secretary on Friday, March 4th, at noon. The following is the programme :—l, 100 yards (first heat) ; 2, half-mile flat race ;8, wide jump; 4, 250 yards flat race (handicap) ; 5, one mile walking race ; 6, 440 yards flat race ; 7, high jump ; 8, 100 yards (Anal heat) ; 9, putting shot, 161bs ; 10, 120 yards hurdle race (first heat) ; 11, one mile flat race ; 12,120 yards hurdle race (final heat) ; 13, ene-third mile (handicap) ; 14, throwing hammer, 161bs; 16, steeplechase, one mile; 16,150 yardsjeemsolation race (handicap). Aquatic. —The second annual boat-race between the principal crews of the Otago and Canterbury Rawing Clubs will take place on the Taieri River, near Henley, on Wednesday, the 23rd inst. The course near the Taieri Bridge is one of the finest reaches in New Zealand for rowing purposes. The Otago Rowing Club has a crew in training for the event, consisting of —B. Fulton, bow ; J. Allen, 2 ; R, Allan, 3 ; W. 8. Roberts, stroke. In spite of the many difficulties in the way of regular rowing that the Dunedin harbor presents, wo “Herald” think that the above names will prove sufficient to make victory

difficult for the Christchurch men. The race will be rowed in outriggers over a two mile course. Dr. Roberts and Mr L. M. Ollivier are the respective captains of the Otago and Canterbury crews. Afghanistan.— According to the Quettoh correspondent of the “Standard,” Abdur Rahman is meeting with no success whatever in his efforts to collect revenues at any distance from his capital, the Ghilzais and other tribes acting as if entirely independent of his rule. The correspondent adds:—“The presence of the British at Oandabar is indeed the only security existing against universal anarchy in Afghanistan. A column is upon the point of starting against the Marris to complete the work which was left unfinished by Maogregor. The Marris will probably offer a sturdy resistance, and it is considered possible that we shall have to occupy Kanhar, the chief stronghold of this robber tribe. Their punishment will afford the greatest satisfaction among the natives, as they have long been a scourge to the whole country within riding distance of their hills.” Intelligence received at Teheran from Herat states that Ayoob Khan, having been informed that the tribes in the Kasfak district bad revolted, desired to despatch a force against them, but that his troops having been without pay for a long time past, refused to march.