THE GLOBE. MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 1881.

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2287, 1 August 1881, Page 2

THE GLOBE. MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 1881.

Lyons’ Toueist Company. —This troupe, which has been winning golden opinions from the playgoers of Dunedin during the past week or two, will open for a abort season at the Theatre Eoyal to morrow evening. Amongst the members of the company we shall bo glad to welcome once more those clever artistes Misses Nina Tulloch and Fox and Masters Parleto and McLean. Miss Amy Horton, who makes her debut here, is spoken of in high terms, and will no doubt prove as great a favourite here as she has done elsewhere. The other members of the company also appear to have made a hit in the South. Lyttelton Magisteate’s Coult.—A man named Bay was fined 20s at the Court this forenoon for being drunk at the railway station on Sunday, and using obsesne language. Mr F. D. Gibson, J.P., was on the Bench. I.O.G.T.—The New Victory Lodge, No. 245, held their usual weekly meeting at the Templar Hall on Thursday, the 28th inst. After tbe usual opening ceremonies, eleven new members were initiated and five others proposed. After a short recess the election of

officers for tho ensuing term took place, with the following result: —W.O.T., Bro. MacGregor ; W.V.T., Sis. Clarke ; W.S., Bro. Armstrong ; W.F.8., Bro. Wood ; W.T.,8r0. Wilson ; W. 0.. Sis. A. Stirling ; W.M., Bro. Frunsden j W.J.G., Bro. Birchfield ; P.W.C.T. and L.D , Bro. Clarke, It is very gratifying to the members who formed the Lodge only three months since that great success has been attained through their efforts, the Lodge now numbering nearly eighty members. The hall being n:atly filled, presented quits a cheerful appearance. Ashley Election. Messrs C. Ensor, Balcairn, and W. Pearson, Oxford, are spoken of as probable candidates for the next General Assembly election for this district.

Vital Statistics. During July 172 births, 32 marriages, and 62 deaths were registered for the City of Christchurch and district. In July last year the registrations were—Births, 206 ; marriages, 42 ; deaths, 50. Small Pox on Boasd the Waipa During the passage of the Waipa, which arrived from London on Saturday, one of the apprentices named Winchester suffered from an attack of email pox. As he had been convalescent for some two months previous to arrival, the health officer did not consider it necescary to place the Waipa in quarantine, rspecially as no other case occurred on board. Soma reference to the death of the master. Captain Q-orn, will be found in our shipping columns. I.O.G.T.—The Dauntless Lodge, Ko. 7, held their usual weekly meeting on Friday evening. The lodge was opened in due form by Bro, J. T. Smith, acting W.0.T., and after the ordinary routine of business bad been disposed of, the following brothers and sisters were duly elected to fill the various offices of the lodge during the ensuing term ;—W.O.T., Bro. J. T. Smith ; W.V.T., Sister Brady ; W.S , Bro. G. Bolt (re elected); W.FS., 8.-o. J. Patton ; W.T., Bro. D. King ; W.C., Bro. Cameron ; W.M., Bro. Jenkins ; W.1.Q., Bro. Rolls (re-elected) ; W.0.Q., Bro. J. Webber. B o Andrews, from Ashburton, gave a brief account of the order in that district, and several short addresses were delivered on the good of the order and juvenile temples, the lodge closing in due form at 9.35 p.m.

The Oathedbal Bells. —The bolls for the Cathedral arrived from the old country on Saturday, in the Hew Zealand Shipping Company’s ship Waipa. City Council. —The usual meeting cf the City Council will be held this evening at seven o’clock. Sydenham Borough Council. The fortnightly meeting of this body takes place to-night. Hew Stbameb. —The Union Company’s new steamer Manapori, Thomas Logan, commander, is advertised to leave Clyde, for Melbourne and New Zealand, early in November. Bho is expected to mako tho passage to Melbourne in forty-five days, and to Now Zealand in fifty-one days ; she should reach New Zealand about tho middle of January.

Theaxbb Royal.— The first act of “ Pinaforo and “The Pirates of Penzance” formed the bill at the Theatre Royal on Saturday night. From an artistic point of view the production piecemeal of any piece is to be deplored. Tho novelty of “ Pinafore ” was the appearance of Mr Barry O’Niel as the Admiral, a performance, however, upon which he cannot be complimented highly. Except Mies Leaf's Josephine, which was as excellent as ever, and tho choruses, there was nothing calling for any remark. Tho latter were excellently sung, and a word of praise is due to Mr H. Mitchell tho leader of the chorus, for the admirable manner in which during tho season ho has discharged his duty. “ Trie -Pirates of Pensanza ” concluded the nerformance To-night the company appear for the last time, and to-morrow they leave for Timaru, opening there on tho same evening.

Intebcolonial Weathke Exchange.— Sydney, Saturday::—There is an unusually uniform pressure, with fine weather, all over Australia, and the barometer is higher than has been previously recorded, except in July, 1875, ranging from 30 5 to 30 6 between Hobart and Alice Springs, in the centre of the continent.

Muechison’e Case—Some time ago attention was called in our columns to the case of the unfortunate man George Murchison, who was several times discharged from the Hospital as incurable. Thanks to monies received from the charitable aid department, the kindness of neighbours, and monies forwarded to Mr L. C. Williams, Amberley, by benevolent people, the invalid passed tho last few months of his life in comparative comfort, expiring at Amberley on Friday. Murchison leaves a widow and five young children entirely destitute. A concert in aid of the family baa been tendered by the local Amateur Christy Troupe.

Sefton PxotrcmiHO Match Dinner.— The customary dinner in connection with this match took place at Mitohinson’s Hotel, Sefton, on Friday evening. More than ordinary interest was taken in the affair, as it was understood that the recently proposed Farmers’ Co-operative Association would bo referred to. Mr Ohas. Ensor, with whose name the toast of “Success to the new venture ” wee coupled, briefly explained the objects the promoters had in view, and his remarks were listened to with much attention, and were moat enthusiastically applauded. The usual toasts were given, and the prizes distributed to the successful competitors by the hon, seo., Mr J. Hanna. The chair was occupied by Mr L. O. Williams, and the vice-chair by Mr A. McDonald, There was a large attendance, and a meat enjoyable evening was spent.

Thh Sjiali Bibps Nuisance.— A largely attended meeting of farmers, agriculturists, and others was held at the Corn Exchange on Saturday, with regard to the pest of small birds. After some discussion a committee was appointed to draw up a petition to Parliament praying that some legislation might take place whereby the nuisance could be abated. A resolution was also carried requesting the Government to withhold any further assistance to the Canterbury Acclimatisation Society, to abolish it, and to order that all fees paid for game licenses, &0., bo handed over to a Board to be formed for the purpose of organising measures for the destruction of small birds. A Haed Case, — A somewhat curious affair came before the Education Board at Wellington a day or two ago. It appeared that a builder in the Wairarapa some time ago tendered for some work, thortly afterwards he failed, and his sureties wore called on by the Board to carry out the contract. The trustee in the bankrupt builder’s estate now asked that £25 deposited by the original tenderer might be refunded to the estate. The Board, however, expressed the opinion that the deposit belonged to the sureties if to anybody.* It was then stated that the builder had borrowed the money from the local schoolmaster, who was left to prove on the estate. Thereupon the Board expressed their sympathy with the unfortunate teacher, and a hope that the sureties would return the amount to him on the completion of the contract.

Mandeville and Eangioba Drainage District.—An adjourned meeting of the Board of Conservators was held at Mr Duncan’s residence, Flaxton, on Friday last. Present—Messrs Mulcook (chairman), Duncan, Boys, Pearson and Young, Correspondence was read from the Mandoville Eoad ■Board, giving the reply of the Eyroton Eoad Board to their request that the Flaxton bridge might be lengthened. The clerk was instructed to reply again, pressing the neoesjity of lengthening the bridge. From the assistant engineer, respecting the fixture of permanent bench marks in the vicinity of the overflow of the river Oust. The clerk was instructed to ask Mr Wither to make an appointment to meet the Board’s surveyor. The surveyor’s report was read and considered. Instructions were given to enquire into Mr 1 Todd’s application to clear out sso. 6 drain, and to make a further report; also, to report on the state of the embankments of No. 2 drain, by Mr P. Kennedy’s. The question of the recent overflow of the Southbrook Creek and of the main drain were discussed at length. The chairman reported that temporary arrangements had been made for repairing the breaches in the main drain, which action was approved. As to the future management of the work, it was decided that assistance was necessary from the Government to enable them to make any permanent improvements, and that the Minister for Works be written to accordingly. Accounts were passed for payment, amounting to £lB 13s 4d. Applications for the appointment of clerk and overseer to the Board were considered, and the tender of Mr J. J. Eobineon accepted. The Board then adjourned. Dbitid Centennial. —A meeting of delegates was held at the Wellington Hotel Saturday evening. Tbe Lodges wore fully represented. Bro. Samuels, DP., No. 13 district, occupied the chair, and Bro. Willsteed, D.P., No. 20 district, the vicechair. Bro. F. W. Parker acted as secretary. Tbe concert, printing, and procession committees brought up their reports, and their actions were approved. It was reported that the entertainment would be held at the Drillshed, whence the procession would start. The tender of Bro. Stoning for catering on that evening was accepted. A ball committee was appointed. P.D.P. Bro. Swinnerton was appointed treasurer to the committees. The demonstration promises to be one of the most successful held in Christchurch. The meeting adjourned for a week, with a vote of thanks to the chairman. Teade between New Zealand and Fiji.—The “ Fiji Times,” in an article advocating steam communication with New Zealand, says :—“ln considering this subject it must not be forgotten that whether the Auckland Steamship Company decide to put on a larger vessel or not, steam communication with New Zealand, and not with Auckland, is the aim to be kept in view. We have pointed out on former occasions that the Auckland market is altogether too limited to admit of anything but a peddling trade being carried on with it, and this fact is so well recognised in Fiji that it is unnecessary to recapitulate the arguments in proof. It is the large cities of the south that must be looked to as offering a wide field for the extension of our commercial relations, and any service that does not embrace connection with Dunedin is not, one that the Fijian Government would be justified in subsidising. Keeping this main fact in view, the Union Company is naturally suggested to the mind of a business man as the beat available medium through which this communication can be at present established. This company possesses boats eminently fitted both as regards speed and carrying capacity for the service required. With tbe Wanako, Taiaroa, Ladybird, or Waitaki, tho round service could be easily performed within the month. Leaving Lovuka, the vessel would first touch at Auckland and then dovetail into the New Zealand trade as she ran South, calling at Napier, Wellington, Lyttelton, with Dunedin as her terminus. This would not only open up an extensive market for our fruit export, but for almost every other staple product of tbe colony.

Oheesb Eipobt. —The Peninsula farmer* and others interested in the export of cheese should take heart, as it will- be observed from our Wellington telegrams this morning that a firm in that district has been partially successful with a shipment to the home market. Oub Indusxeial Resouboe3. —Uiderthis title Mr M. Murphy, the able and zealous secretary of the Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association, has just issued the second of his papers treating on the growth of European flax. Those papers are being published under the auspices of the Association, and the one now under notice deals with the subject in a very comprehensive and at the same time instructive manner. tfpaiNGSTON Spabbow Club. —The adjourned meeting of the Springston Sparrow Club was held in the schoolroom on Tuesday last. There was a fair attendance. The petition to both Houses of the Legislature drawn up by the committee was laid before the meeting for approval, and was signed by the members of tho Koad Board and all present. It was agreed to ask tho Hon. Col. Brett to present it to the Upper House, and tho Hon. John Hall to the House of Representatives. It was resolved that the chairman and Mr

Muir bo requested to attend the mooting in tho Corn Exchange on tho sparrow question on Saturday next, and explain the views of this club in the matter. A vote of thanks was passed to Mr Martin for bis kindness in getting the petitions drawn out and engrossed. Native Affairs.—The “Australasian” in

its issue of the 16th inst. refers to the visit of the Maori King to the Waikato in the following terms :—That is a very significant telegraphic announcement from New Zealand which relates that King Tawhiao, with some of the principal chiefs of his party, came unsolicited into Alexandra, “and laid eighty guns at the feet of Major Mair, os representative of the Government, stating that they were an offering in the name of peace.” Tenders towards peace coming from a barbarian chief wear their most authentic look when they come accompanied by the surrender of arms. Wo have no means of knowing the proportion which eighty guns bear to the whole armoury of Tawhiao, but, taking the case as it stands, it is a substantial, and the more gratifying because unasked, surrender of war material. It was impossible for the Maori King to give a more satisfactory proof of his desire for peace. Tho incident is the fitting climax and reward of tho policy steadfastly pursued by tho Hall Government since it took office in a time of great peril and insecurity. The Government has from the first held that the firmest course would, in the long run, prove to be the most secure, and even the most conciliatory, and the justice of this view is splendidly vindicated by tbo peaceful submission of the Maori King. For some time, as we have frequently taken occasion to point out, the signs were all pointing to a satisfactory and pacific termination of the Native difficulty by the recognition by the Maoris of tho uselessness and inconvenience of persisting in their policy of semi-hostile isolation. The recent incident is but tho completion of a tendency that has long been visible. At tho same time it relieves the colony from an element of uncertainty and a cause of constant expense, and cannot fail to strengthen the hands of the Government to whoso resolute and judicious conduct this fortunate result is due. Pbesbntationb .— Mies Eleanor M. Edwards was presented yesterday with a ha idsomo silver bracelet by the teachers and children of the infant department of the Normal School, on tho occasion of her retirement from tho service.— A number of gentlemen mot at James’ Hotel, Doyleston, on Thursday evening, and presented Mr Alfred Atyeo, the station and postmaster, with a handsome illuminated address and a purse of twenty-five sovereigns. The address was signed by sixty-one residents, and expressed tho regret felt ot Mr Atyeo’s removal from the district to Tinwald, to which elation he has been appointed. Mr John MeLaohlan occupied the chair, and an enjoyable evening was spent. A well dressed young man entered a Madrid shop a few days ago and, after walking uneasily about for a time, asked—“ Have you any watches with Indiarubber cases ?” The astonished shopkeeper answered in the negative. The youth shambled up and down the floor a few times and again said—“ You haven’t any rattle boxes with diamond handles, 1 suppose?” “No, sir,” said tho shopkeeper. “ How young does a child begin to uso a velocipede,” asked tho youth. It “depends ugood deal on the kid,” was the answer—“ some begin young, some don’t.” “Would you sell mo a two-wheel one and charge it for a three-wheeled one if it was for a girl ?” “ Couldn’t do it,” came the curt response. The youth went out and the shopkeeper reposes in tho lowest dungeon of the castle. It was the King cf Spain.