THE GLOBE. MONDAY, JULY 25, 1881.

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2281, 25 July 1881, Page 2

THE GLOBE. MONDAY, JULY 25, 1881.

Sudden Death at Grebndale—Mr W. Carlisle, while pulling on hie boots on Sunday last, fell from his chair and suddenly expired. Imported Song Bibds.—Mr Bills, sen., the well-known importer of song birds, intends offering his whole collection of imported birds, &:., for sale by auction at Mr Alport's rooms on Baturday next, and, as he has parchased the whole of the oanaries, &e., belonging to Mr W. O. Hill, many of which are pr;ze- takers, the publio will hare a chance of securing some first-rate birds. The canaries includo the celebrated Norwich, turn-crowns, and cinnamon varieties. These are supplemented by goldfinches, in full song, blue mountain parrots, and top-knot nsata pigeons, from the Darling Biver, Queensland. A curiosity is also in the collection, viz., a white finch; also a fine lot of zebra finches and others too numerous to particularise. As the whole are for unreserved sale, no doubt some bargains may be anticipated. Lttielton Magistbate's Court. George Thorpe, for being intoxicated at the early hour of 1 a.m. on Sunday, was fined 10a by Mr Beswick at this Court, this forenoon, aud John DavU, against whom a balance of £l3 4s is standing in arrears on his liabi ity for the support ef his children in the Home, said he litta paid £1 into Court, and would do his best to make another payment by Monday next, to which date his case was adjourned. Industrial Association. A general mectir.g of the members of the above will be held to morrow evening at eight o'clock, to consider matters relative to en exhibition.

Sudden Death. —A person named William Hcvery dropped down in a fit at the Provincial Hotel on Saturday, and died yesterday. There will be no inquest, Dr. Russell having certified the cause of death to be apoplexy. Iheatbe RorAL— "The Pirates of Penzar.ce" was repeated on Saturday evening, and went well. It will be playod again this evening The management intend producing "H.M.S. Pinafore " at tn early date with a yery Btrong cast and numerous accessories.

Phrenology.—Mr O. Hugo will deliver the first of a series of lectures on this subject at the Congregational schoolroom this evening. The Kiwi Cigarette.—Mr JmbalFleming, tobacconist, hairdresser, &c, is one of the most enterprising business men in the city. His last effort in the production of novelties has been the employment of a genius from the Old World, who manufactures the now celebrated Kiwi cigarettes by hand. In one of Mr Fleming's windows on Saturday night this dexterous individual wiiß busily at work, and his appearance there, together with his remarkable manipulation of the paper and " weed " caused quite a sensation, there being a large crowd round the place all niglt.

Hunt Club Steeplechase. Judging from the number of entries received on Saturday for the various events in connection with the forthcoming Hunt Club Steeplechase, it should be a success. For the Hunt Club Cup there are ten entries ; for the Gone Away St'ifces, four, and for the Tallyho, twenty. Runaway.—On Saturday two horses belonging to Messrs Boyd and Keir, builders, of Rangiora, started off with a drsy from near the railway station, and after an exciting trip round toe northern part of the town returned to the yard, where the dray capsised. Webber, the driver, was knocked down and sustained a wound on the leg, as well as some cut's and bruises about the face and head.

Football.—ln spite of the inclemency of the weather the Chriatchurch Club and Raven teams mustered at the ground in the South Park, but as there was at least an inoh of water on the ground, permission was asked to play en tee Christ's College ground, which was kindly giTen. It was nearly four befoie a start was made. The first rpell was very well contosted, the Ravens playing together much better than their opponents. In the next spell the club took the ball to the Ravens' quarters, and seemed determined to keep it there. After a bard struggle, in which some some good play was shown, Millton ran in and secured a touchdown, from which he kicked a goal. In the next spell the ball was again at the Raven's goal. Chapman ran in at the extreme end of the touch line, but it was too far away for a goal to be kicked from it. However, Hartland, who wag backing up well, managed to secure it, and ran in again. This try was also unsuccessful. During the rest of the game no further score was made. For the club the backs all played well, and also the forwards with a few excrptions. Millton, Bjlton, Hartland and Dobson, were always well up. For the Ravens, Parker, Farr and Einvig, played well back. Atack missing the ball lost saving a touchdown. Spragge, Hawkes, Hyman and Farr, played very well forward.

Bt. Claib Kilwihming Lodge, No. 656, B.C.—A ball was hold on Friday, the 15th ■July, in the lodge-room, Head of the Bay, under the auspices of the brethren of the above lodge, which was a great sucoesß in every particular. The ball-room was tastefully decorated with evergreens and flag*, arranged in a very artistic manner. About thirty couples joined in the dance, and seemed to enjoy themselvos thoroughly. At about twelve o'clock a capital spread, catered for by "Bro. E. Pimm, was done justice to by all concerned, after which dancing was resumod and carried on in a spirited manner until the " woo sma' hours " were far advanced, and warned visitors from a distance to disperse. Bro. J. D. Harper presided at the piano (kindly lent for the occasion by Mr S. Manson), and discoursed most excellent music for the dancing. Bro. W. Graham, W.M. ot the lodge, acted as M.O. very satisfactorily. SMALL-POX AT Bbisban-e.—There appears to Da some doubt, after nil, whether the children at Brisbane who were roporfed to have been seized with small-pox oro really suffering from that malsdy. At a further examination on Saturday the doctors decided that tho disease was not small-pox, but the house in which the children live has been quarantined until all doubt upon the matter Is past.