THE GLOBE. MONDAY, JULY 11, 1881.

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2269, 11 July 1881, Page 2

THE GLOBE. MONDAY, JULY 11, 1881.

Lyttelton Magistrate's Coubt. —Four offendere’againet sobriety were fined 5s each at this Court this morning'by Dr. J. T. Bouse, J.P.

A New Ceisih. A miserable-looking woman was this morning brought up charged with stealing straw, valued at fourpence, from a stack belonging to one Philip Arnest, of Papanui. Arnest, however, being unable to prove either the intention or commission of of the offence, the accused was discharged, and nothing whatever was brought forward to show how the prosecutor arrived at the value of the article that the accused could, would, or intended to have stolen. Drab Flowers.—A respectable looking elderly man was, at the Resident Magistrate’s Court this morning, fined 40s for plucking, in the Publio Gardens, one sprig of veronica, which he placed in his button-hole, and som.wattle blooms, which he carried off in his hat.

Railway Time • Table Altbbations.— Travellers by rail are reminded that a new railway time-table, containing many charges, will come into force to-day.

ItlkCWEr y '.'z l f . -’i.L i ! *_ f _ evsrji/.j/ *rv#'3 vv J police «*tUvf> Vr^L. L . 1 .-..v wC v vii , been fijuii'i uu t>„v .cuCa *-wt- .. .**, leading Iroiji !j}hU.x-j>. to S>..u j.;„ immeduujjr we/.t w.i. *wo tv«.,i ; lir y; described lyir.g io •. t«*: w'A j;' ... the «lope of the bill, , J I.V. stands b college ooct pu,£ vj if « Z.U L_..„ the Sumner roa.d, and c>u>uv about a mile. Jt appears iWi m _, u^ were out hunting in the '.Jr.?.'.;, v! wwV one of them espied the body . > • p *u of a tree. The-/ at or.ee nna.de for >.oe_* OEOO, and gave informallo/j at ahvtt the appearance of the corpse, i> r.oun\ iu., v been lying there for a ooneide-rs-ble y‘%. bably three or four weeks. 71-* Ow*»«iC attired in moleskin trousers, >;riu~* t»n ,

blue diagonal vest, laced Loots, f.oC p<«-y Books. There was no coal nor Lot, ft to*, pockets of the trousers were found Ibru ;xiw' buttons and a farthing; nothing r.-r winOa. deceased could be identified, and so far no vs* who haa Been the body has been able to /wvg niee it. The deceased was probably sv.-v.t thirty years of age, about five ieet two tnvn.es or a little more, broad built, had a little Leird Bandy colour and brown hair. As far a could be noticed no marks of violence were found on the body, and up to the present who the man was or how he came by his de>ath sre a mystery. An inquest will no doubt be held to-day. Hiflb Match.—A match between the Kowai Eifle Club and the Christchurch Oily Guards was fired at Amberley on Saturday, when the local club were victorious. For the victors the following scores were made— Messrs E. Foster 41, J. Cameron 42, K. McKay 44, W. Brock 36. A. McDonald 43, M. Lester 44, W. Hunter 42, J. W. Powell 42, J. Thompson 35, J. W. Pate 44, D. McKay 41—total, 454. The score of the City Guards was—Lieut. Wolfe 34, SubLieut. Francis 41, Lance Corporal Anisebrook 35, Private Allard 19, Private Baker 35, Sergeant Buctf tt 31, Private Niven 29, Corporal Fraser 37, Private Oox 36, Private Perkins 36, Sergeant Parker 36—total, 369. A match was afterwards arranged between the officers on the ground, ten shots each, at 400 yards. Visitors—Captain Warner (0.V.E.) 17, Captain Hawkes (0.0. Q.) 7, Lieut. Wolfe (0.0. G.) 27, Sub-Lieut. Francis (0.0. G) 27—total, 78. Homo Club—Mr Foster 34, Mr Hunter 33, Mr Powell 32, Mr J. Cameron 31—total, 130. The visiting team were invited to lunch at the Crown Hotel by the local club, and full justice was done to the spread. The light on the range being exactly opposite to that which the visiting team are accustomed to, will doubtless account for their sooro not being so good as was expected. The Kowai team numbered several i well known veterans, and their “ colts ” shot i uncommonly well, though the average on the whole was not good. Kkikbtainment at Pafanxji.—A moat most successful entertainment was given at the Papanui Town Hall on Friday evening by the Albion Amateur Dramatic Club, the audience being the largest seen in Papanui since the opening of the hall. The opening piece, a melodrama called “The Two Galley Slaves,” was well put upon the stage. The dresses were good and the acting above the average, Messrs O. and W. Farrant, B. J. Newman, Mortimar, Eoberts, O. Johnson, and Herman all appearing to advantage. The two firstnamed took the melodramatic roles with considerable verve, end Miss Freeman dressed and spoke her lines very nicely. The farce “ Sold Again,” seemed to please the audience immensely, the drolleries of Messrs H. W. Newman, Mortimar, and O. Johnson keeping; the audience in a perfect roar of laughter, and the excellent acting of Miss Paterson, together with her tasteful dress, contributed in no small degree towards the snccess of the evening. The performance was over early, and two hours’ dancing to really good music sent the people home in a very satisfied state of mind. Mention must be made of therecherche suite of furniture supplied by Mr P. Paterson, which greatly added to the dressing of the stage.

Heathcote Yaxley Tempeeai7Ce Society.—The third anniversary of the above society was celebrated in the district schoolroom on Thursday evening last, when therewas a good attendance. Mr A. O. Newton, 8.A.,, occupied the chair. The first part of the programme was a temperance service of song, entitled “Start in Life.” This was welL rendered by the local tonic sol fa class, the majority of whom also belong to the society, Mr J. T. Smith conducting and Mrs Smith presiding at the harmonium. The Eev. W. Baumber gave the connective readings. The annual report showed that for the first year the society numbered 35 members, for the second 32, for the third 89 members, or 22 more than had been gained daring the two first years of the society’s existence ; also, that during the past year a branch had been started at Sumner by the lady president, which now numbers 25 members, the total of both societies being about 161, after having counted for losses. The Rev. Mr Baumber,. Mr J. T. Smith, and the chairman gave excellent addresses, which were very attentively listened to by the audience. These speeches were interspersed with choice musical selections by the members of the Sumner branch. During the evening Mrs Kay, vice-president, Sumner (in the unavoidable absence of the president, Mrs A. C. Newton), gave out a number of beautifully illuminated certificates to members of twelve months’ standing, and the chairman, upon receiving one, was heartily applauded. The usual vote of thanks, and the singing of the National Anthem, brought a very enjoyable meeting to a close, after which twelve persons signed the pledge.

Kaiapoi Spobts and Hobsb Sachs. —A meeting of the committee to wind tip th» affairs of the sports held on January Ist was to have been held on Friday evening last, at the Borough Council Chamber, but as only one member attended no business was transacted.

Rangioba Bobodoh Ootrs’orL—A special meeting of the Sangiora Borough Council was held on Friday evening. Present —The Mayor (Mr Johnston), Councillors Burt. Ellis, White, Good, Ivory, and Boyd. The Council went into committee to consider the business before it in reference to letting the endowment reserve, and on resuming adjourned. OEANOKiait.—Yesterday morning there was a large muster of the brethren of the city, suburban, and country Orange Lodges, at the hall in Worcester street. Those present were formed into procession, and proceeded to the Sydenham Presbyterian Church, where a sermon was preached by the Eev. T. R. Cairns. On Tuesday the anniversary of the 12th of July will be celebrated in a variety of ways, in some lodges by a soiree and concert, and in others by a dinner and ball.

Eillinchy.—A public meeting of those persons interested in the formation of a Sparrow Club in this district was held in the Library on Wednesday evening, July 6th. There was rather a small attendance, and Mr M. Jones was voted to the chair. After briefly stating the object of the meeting, he suggested that the club previously formed in the district be allowed to fall through, and that they then start afresh, as if nothing had been done in the matter. Mr Unwin proposed, and Mr O'Brien seconded —“ That a club be formed in the district, and that it be called the Killinchy Sparrow Club.” Carried, It was decided that all those present form a committee to work the club, and that Messrs O’Brien, McClure, Lemon, Jones, Tolerton, and Hogg act as a special committee to procure the necessary material for poisoning, &c. It was also proposed that Mr Watson act as secretary and treasurer to the club, which was carried unanimously. After deciding to invite the contribution of Jd per acre up to 300 acres for the proper carrying out of the desires of the club, the different ways of poisoning the birds was freely discussed, and the meeting closed. A.O.F.—A meeting of persons interested in opening a court in connection with the Ancient Order of Foresters was held at the Bingsland schoolroom on Friday evening last. There was a good attendance ; several members of courts and the officers of the Canterbury United District were present. Bro. H . Crooks, D.T., chairman, and Bro. T. Gapes, Diet. Sec , explained the objects of the order, tc. A proposition being put to the meeting “ t hat it was desirable to open a court as a branch of the Canterbury United District, A.0.F., at Bingsland, and that the name of same bo ‘Pride of Richmond,’ ” was carried unanimously. Twenty names were at once signed on the list, the following to be the founders, whoso names will bo inscribed on the dispensation, viz. :—Messrs Higan, Swann, Fleming, and Berry. The application will be made at the district meeting next Thursday, and the new court will be opened on Tuesday, the 19th instant, in the schoolroom, at 7.30 p.m ,by the officers of the district. A depu • ration was appointed to wait on some medical gentlemen of Christchurch to obtain their consent to bo nominated. A vote of thanks to the chairman and members for their presence concluded the meeting.

Owfbe Wanted. —The police require an owner fop a parcel containing boots and clothing, found in Hereford street last night. O/lntbbbuby Lawn Tennis Club —The first of the four or five courts to be formed on the ground of this club ia now completed, and a trial waa made on it on Saturday. It was agreed that it waa all that could be desired and quite fit to play on, A quoit ground will also be immediately formed on the ground. Foot Kaob—A race was run on Saturday between Mr W. H. Porter and Mr A. Stenning 100 yards, for £lO a side. Mr Storming led for the first twenty-five yards, when Mr Porter passed him. The latter, however, pulled up before reaching the tape, and Mr Stenning came in about a foot the winner. The race was decided in favor of Mr Porter, but as he did not finish, the race, Mr Stenning claims the stake.

Humoured Discovert or a Volcano.— The Wellington “ Post ” states that the rumor is being freely circulated in the Manswatu that another volcano has burst forth—the outcome of the earthquake. It is stated by many that they have seen the smoke issuing from a peak in the Tararua Ranges, and others even avow that flames have been seen by them from the same spot. The alleged volcano is said to be situated in the ranges, about midway between Palmerston and Fozton.

Electric Motob. —A tricycle driven by electricity appeared lately in one of the streets of Paris. M. Trouve writes of it to “La Nature,” stating that the tricycle waa of English make, and very heavy (55 kilogr,), and that he hud adapted to it two of his small electric motors, fed by three of the secondary elements or accumulators of electricity, which serve for his polyscope. The vehicle, mounted by a friend of his, ran several times along the Rue de Valais as fast, at least, as a good ordinary cab. The total weight of the vehicle, with its rider, was about 160 kilogrammes, and the effective force produced by the two motors was seven kilogrammotres. The experiment lasted an hour and a half. In view ol: ths results, M. Trouve has set about the construction of a motor which will produce as much as the two others, so as to obtain a greater velocity, say 20 to 30 kilometres an hour.

The New Bbidse oteb the Tat. —The "European Mail” of May 20th says:—A Select Committee of the House of Commons has been sitting during the last few days on the Bill promoted by the North British Bail* way Company for the construction of a new railway bridge over the Tay, and now the preamble of the Bill has been declared to be proved. The proposed structure, which is for a double line of rails, is designed by Mr Barlow, 0.E., and is estimated to cost about £670,000, as against the £350,000 which was spent on the single-line bridge destroyed in December, 1879. It will be raised on entirely new foundations, and the committee have stipulated that every caisson in the piers shall be properly adjusted to bear at least 33 per cent, above the maximum weight to which it can be subjected. The height has been reduced lift, below that of the old structure, thus giving a waterway for ships passing to Perth and Newburgh of 77ft. instead of SBFt.

Teaqic Death op a Diana. —But a short time .since the New York “Sun” published an account of the killing of two black bears by Miss Lottie Merrill, of Wayne County, Pennsylvania, a young lady eighteen years of age. Since then Miss Merrill has met a most tragic death. It appears that she had on the day cf her death killed a fine buck, which she had dragged homo in the snow. Six hungry bears, attracted by the smell of the blood, had followed the trail to Miss Merrill’s cabin, and it is presumed attacked her after devouring the carcase of the deer. The girl is credited with having made a heroic defence, as she had evidently killed two of the bears before being overpowered. The carcase of one bear is stated to have fallen against the cabin door on the inside, imprisoning them all, when the cabin took fire, destroying both the girl and her assailants. Within the cabin was found one of her hunting boots, her foot still remaining in it, her bent hunting knife, and the antlers of her last deer. Over 300 persons attended her funeral.

Scene in a Ohuech. — A strange incident is reported from Sarno, a little town at the other side of Vesuvius, in the province of Salerno. The priests of the church of San Francisco had an automatic image of Christ made for the recent festival, and curiosity to see a figure with moving head, eyes, and arms attracted to the church an unusual crowd, who pressed round the altar, laughing and talking loudly, and disturbing the religious ceremonies. Ouo of the priests, a robust man, mounted the pulpit and implored silence with all the power of his lungs. But it was of no avail. The noise soon became louder then ever. All at once the rev. gentleman flew into a great rage, descended from the pulpit, seized the figure of Christ, and brandishing it like a bludgeon, hit out right and left among the crowd, till the figure was smashed to atoms, and all the altar ornaments upset. Then, finding his weapon no longer useful, he took to his fists, dealing 'out furious blows, one of which broke the jawbone nf a fellow.priest who tried to intervene. The congregation fled in terror, and of course soon blocked up the door, falling one over the other. Logs, arms, and heads were broken ; and at the end of this exciting scene it was found that no less than sixty persons had received injuries. —“ European Mail.”

Ambbzcan Polab Expedition. The steam whaler Mary and Helen is now fitting at San Francisco for a voyage to the Arctic regions, in search of the missing expedition in the Jeanette, for which purpose the Con - grass of the United States voted the sum o f £35,000. Nothing has boon heard of the expedition since the Jeanette was last seen sailing away into the regions of perpetual ice, and reported “all well.” The vessel will be manned by volunteers from the United States Navy, and will be commanded by Lieutenant B. M. Berry, an officer who was sent out to look for the missing members of the crew of the Polaris. Amongst the appliances which the relief expedition will carry is a balloon, by means of which observations will be possible over a circle having a radius of thirty miles. A number of bombs will also be taken, to be used as signals, the sharp sounds of which will, it is believed, be heard lor vast distances in the stillness of the frozen sea. Two other expeditions, purely for scientific purposes, will leave America during the coming summer, under the direction of General Hazen, of the Signal Bureau, one of whiob, under Lieutenant Greeley, will go to Lady Franklin Bay, and the other to the north coast of Alaska. These expeditions will be undertaken on the lines laid down by the late Lieutenant Weypreoht, and will form part of an international scheme for establishing meteorological observations within the Arctic circle. Lieutenant Greeley’s vessel is calculated to reach Lady Franklin Bay by the end of August, and, having landed the observers and seen them comfortably settled, she will return to take out fresh supplies and recruits in the following year. Eabl Bbaconsttbid in Pabijaiihnt. The “ Lancet,” referring to the manner in which the late Earl Boaconsfield stood the attacks of bis opponents in Parliament, says : —When the onslaught waxed furious, he would, as though with all engrossing intent, fix bis gaze at the toes of his boots, moving them slowly so as to bring all points under observation. It the taunts or reproaches hurled at him were of so grievous a nature as to make any other man furious, he would straighten himself and brush some particle of dust from the front of his buttoned frockcoat or from the sleeve of his left arm. Then he would examine his nails, and as a climax, when few statesmen so assailed could avoid some token of emotional restlcsness he wonld perhaps take out his single eye-glass, and fixing it firmly, look for an instant at the clock in the front of the gallery opposite Mr Speaker, dropping the glass with one quick elevation of the eyebrow ; this last-mentioned trick being the only part of a series of actions which, though familiar to his observers, was never a mere matter of habit. Probably—and it is worth noting in reference to the recent incident in his approaching the Ministerial bench in the House of Lords after the division at the close of the Oandahar debate—the noble Lord was less than a man of habit in the true sense of the term—that is, as implying the relegation of largo classes of actions to the subconsciousness, to be performed automatically—than the average brain worker. The fact is interesting as throwing light on the typo of his pbysico-mental constitution, and os illustrating tho character of strain which tho life and enterprise of tho deceased statesman imposed on his mind power. Poultry Show.— The annual show of ilia Christchurch Poultry, Pigeon, and (Canary Society, takes place in tho Oddfellows’ Hall, on the 20th and 21st insts. Owners of birds intending to enter are reminded that the time for making entries expires at 5 p.m, to-morrow. Late entries can, however, be made at the Shades up to 9 p.m. of that day.