THE GLOBE. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1881.

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2315, 5 September 1881, Page 2

THE GLOBE. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1881.

Distbict Couet.—The duo date for the first day of the next session of the above Court falling on Saturday next, the Court will not sit till II a.m. on the following Monday. Sept. 13th. Begibibation of Votes.—As considerable uncertainty exists regarding the registration of claims to vote for members of the G-eneral Assembly, all doubts on the matter can be set at rest by calling at Cashel House Chambers, where Mr Suck has maps of all the revised electoral districts as provided by the Representation Bill now before the House, when it can be at once ascertained if the applicant is registered. Mr Buck will also advise foreigners who desire to be naturalised, so as to entitle them to register, what is necessary to be done in accordance with the terms of tho Aliens’ Act, 1880. It may be as well to state that claims registered up to the eve of the writs for the ensuing election being issued will be available for voting purposes on that occasion. Libel.—We understand that Mr J, Ives* has given his solicitor, Mr Wilding, instructions to proceed against the proprietor of the “ Ashburton Guardian,” for alleged libel contained in a letter to that paper of Friday lost.

Epidemic in Sheep. —The lung worm, to which the Inspector of Sheep for the North Canterbury district drew attention recently as infesting a flock of sheep at Ohota, still continues to exist in that district, and a few sheep die off from its effects from time to time. INTHBCOLONIAL WBATHEB EXCHANGE.— Sydney, Saturday evening—The depression first reported on Wednesday ii now passing over Hobart, with the barometer 29 4, The front edge passed Sydney yesterday at 8 p m., and the barometer has fallen to 29 8, with atrong N. and W. winds. The rata of eastward progress of the centre is about 400 miles per diem. New Bill.— " The Appraisers and Agents BUI,” which has been introduced in the House by Mr Levin, provides that no person ■hall exercise the business of an appraiser, valuator, commission agent, or sharebroker, without previously having obtained a license, for which the annual sum of £25 is payable. The Bill also provides that no uncortiiicated bankrupt shall be licensed. The penalty for acting without being being licensed is £IOO for every offence. Licensed auctioneers may act as appraisers, &0., without taking out any separate license. Pioneer Bicycle Olds— Owing to the stiff N.B. breeze blowing, only six members and a friend appeared at the starting point, the General Post Office, for the opening run of the season, on Saturday last, to Woodend. The head wind was too powerful to allow the bicyclists to proceed beyond Kaiapoi, where a good tea was partaken of at the Pier Hotel in company with two other members. They then indulged in music and singing till 8 p.m., at which time lamps wore lit, the advance blown by the bugler, and the homeward Journey commenced. The wind being in the rear, a pleasant pace was kept up till Christchurch was reached, and the members dispersed, having thoroughly enjoyed the outing. Oaxhedbai Obqan.—No letters were received by the last mail by the Cathedral authorities respecting the organ, but the following advertisement, taken from the London “Daily Telegraph ” of July 15tb, shows that it was ocmpleted at that date;—" Organ Recitals—Messrs Hill and Son beg to announce that Mr T. W. Best, of Liverpool, will give two organ recitals on the instrument just completed for the Cathedral, Christchurch, New Zealand, in the large building-room at their works, York road, Camden road, N„ on Tuesday, July 19th, at 3 p.m,, and Wednesday, the 20tb, at 7.30 p.m.

Inquest at Oxfobd. —An irqu.-et was held at the Harewood Arms Hotel, on Saturday, before Mr Sladden, who acted as coroner, Mr Dudley being indisposed and unable to attend, on the body of John Niemen, who died suddenly at the above hotel on Thursday night. Mr B. H. Parish was chosen foreman. After the jury had viewed the body, Mr Love, landlord of the hotel, said that whilst ha was showing deceased to his room on Thursday night and whilst they were going up stairs deceased suddenly fell back and expired. Mr George Noll gave corroborative evidence. Dr. Weld said he had made a post mortem examination, and that the cause of death was heart disease. The jury returned a verdict of “Death from natural causes.”

Band of Hope. — A well attended and successful entertainment in connection with the above was held in the Baptist Church, Oxford terrace, on Friday evening, there being about 400 present. Recitations were very creditably given by the Misses Kent, Garrett, and Harrison, and Masters Price, Bastion, and Slinn. Mr Moore then introduced his part of the programme, being views of illustrations from “Uncle Tom’s Cabin,” and several well selected comical pieces, which created roars of laughter among the andience. Votes of thanks to Mr Moore for his use of the lantern and all those who had lent a helpful hand brought a thoroughly well appreciated meeting to a close. Several pieces frem the “Jubilee Singers ” were ably tendered by the band at intervals during the proceedings, Mr A. Pillow presiding at the organ. Ashbubton AGKICULTUBAXi and Pastobai Association. —On Saturday afternoon a committee meeting was held in the upper room of the Ashburton Town Hall. Present—Mr J. Carter (chairman) and Messrs Thos. Bullock, J, Hawdon, M. Stitt, F. T. Mayo, W. B. Denshire, 0. P. Cox, B. Millar, and Geo. Jameson, secretary. The secretary read a number of alterations, which a special meeting had suggested in the catalogue, and these were finally adopted. Exhibits arriving after the specified hour will be refused, unless on payment of fines of 5s an exhibit. Entries will bo allowed, enclosed in envelopes bearing post mark of the date for closing entries. In merino sheep, the points to be considered will be fineness, length, denseness and trueness (instead of clearness, as hitherto). Prizes will be given for test single-seated and doubleseated buggies of New Zealand make. As the Ellesmere show is fixed for Ist November, it was decided to alter the date of the Ashburton show to Thursday, 3rd November, A number of names of gentlemen qualified to aot as judges were selected, and they will be requested to act. Lbctubb.—A lecture will be delivered tc* night at the Congregational schoolroom by Mr T. S. Mannering on the “Tabernacle,” in connection with the Young Men’s Christian Association, The lecture will be illustrated by a model made at the Orphan Home, Bristol, in which the floor of the court measures 4ft 6iu by 9tt, and the tabernacle itself lOin by 30in, with furniture in proportion. la order to allow of time for inspection of this interesting model, the schoolroom will be .-.pen at 7 p.m., the lecture commencing at 8 p.m. Bangioba Local Indxtbtby Association. —The members of the committee appointed to get up statistics and all necessary information respecting the cultivation, manipulation, and marketable value of flax fibre. Bead, oil, cake, twine, cordage, &c., held a mooting last Thursday evening, when all the members were in attendance. The Mayor presided. Mr Marshall, who has long been a cultivator of fhx and thoroughly understands

the growth o£ the plant, attended, and produoed some very excellent specimens of manufactured and other samples of flax fibre and seed. Ho also laid some valuable information before the committee for its guidance, showing that this industry can with care and good management, undoubtedly be made a very useful and successful business in the northern district. After considerable discussion upon the views expressed and the information placed by membersbeforo the meeting, it was decided to call a meeting of the inaugurating committee on Wednesday next. With a vote of thanks to Mr Marshall and to the chair, the meeting adjourned. Masonic Funeral. —The funeral of the Mr W. Jenkins took place yesterday, and was largely attended. The deceased was a member of the Eobert Barns Lodge, 604, S.O. of Free and Accepted Masons, and at the time of his death filled the office of tyler. The funeral, therefore,-was Masonic. In accordance with notice, the following lodges aseembled at 2 p.m., viz. Canterbury, 1018, E. 0.; Corinthian, 1.0. ; Conyers, 1916, 8.0. ; and Eobert Burns, 604, 8.0. ; together with representatives of the Lodge of Unanimity, Lyttelton, and several sojourning brethren. The Canterbury and Conyers lodges met at the Canterbury Masonic Hall, and the Eobert Burns and Corinthian at the St. Augustine. The Eobert Burns Lodge having in thegthird degree in the latter hall, a procession was formed, marshalled by several brethren, viz, Bros. Christie, Elerig, Staoleton, &0., in the following order, about three hundred brethren being present: Conyers Lodge, Corinthian Lodge, Canterbury Lodge, and Eobert Burns Lodge. The Protestant Alliance Friendly Society, in groat strength, also took part in the procession. On arriving at the Scotch Cemetery the procession faced inwards, and the hoarse came up, the order being reversed by the Eobert Burne Lodge loading. The coffin was borne to the grave by brethren of the Eobert Burns Lodge, and after the burial service had been read by the Eov. Mr Dallaston, the Masonic eervico was most impressively rendered by Bro. J. C. Watson, W.M. of the Bobert Burns Lodge. The brethren then passed by the grave, each dropping a sprig of acacia on the coffin. The Masonic procession then returned to the St. Augustine Hall, and the lodge was duly closed, according to ancient custom. Theatrical. —Mr Charles Weightmnn has arrived to make arrangements for a second season of fourteen nights of Cary’s Pirates of Penzance Company at the Theatre Eoyal, commencing on Saturday next. The company during their southern tour have been exceedingly successful, and no doubt thoir re-opening will bo attended with the same satisfactory results pecuniarily that was the case on their first season. At any rate by ano inconsiderable section of Christchurch residents the return of the Pirates will be welcomed. Kaiapoi Woollen Factory. —This factory is expected to be closed for a few days to complete the erection of a now engine of increased f lower, and additional condensing engines, ooms, and spinning mules.