NEWS OF THE DAY

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 232, 20 September 1881, Page 3

NEWS OF THE DAY

Intercolonial Weather Exchange.— Sydney, Monday evening—Heavy westerly wind off Portland and Hobart, with cloudy weather ; fine at Sydney. Barometer—Rising generally Albany, 30 1 ; Portland, 29.8 ; Hobart, 29 6 ; Sydney, 30.

The Widow and the Fatherless.— The widow and family of an ox railway employe named Robert Knowles, whose death at Port was reported recently, have had their case brought before the Government, as being one deserving of assistance, and the Hon. Edward Richardson has received a telegram stating that “ in compliance with representations made by him in respect to Robert Knowles’ widow, Government is willing to grant a gratuity to her equal to six months’ salary, and that a sum of £62 would be placed on the supplementary estimates for that purpose.” Leotubb on Phrenology. Professor Simon delivered a lecture on Phrenology at the Gaiety Theatre last evening to a good house, the majority of those present being of the fair sox. The lecture was illustrated by character reading on the stage. Public Health Act. —A telegram from Mr Stevens, read at yesterday’s meeting of the Board of Health, was to the effect that the Public Health Bill had passed the House of Representatives, and would probably pass both Houses and become law.

The Dbuids. —The Mistletoe Lodge held their regular fortnightly meeting on Thursday evening last, at the Star and Garter Hotel, A.D. Bro. Hepburn in the chair. Two members were initiated, and one proposed for membership. The District Presidents were present, and highly complimented the officers for the able manner in which the business of the lodge was conducted. The lodge resolved not to take any part in the Amalgamated Friendly Societies’ fete next Boxing Day. - The quarterly summoned meeting of the Athelstan Lodge was held at their lodge-room, Boyal George Hotel, last evening. There was a large attendance of members and visitors. One member was initiated and others were proposed. Bros. J. Whitley and J. Barnett were elected in the place of the two trustees resigned. After a long discussion, it was decided that this Lodge do not take part in the procession and fete of the Amalgamated Friendly Societies on Boxing Day. A considerable amount of business having boon transacted, the Lodge was closed n due form. Thbatbe Royal. —“ Lea Cloches de Oomoville ” was repeated last night at the theatre, and went only fairly well. Mr Bonham outHeroded Herod in his impersonation of the the Bailie by introducing a slang expression which should never have been permitted. Mr Cary, prior to the third act, came before the curtain and announced that on the next evening the theatre would bo occupied for the benefit of Mrs Walter Hill, and he trusted it would be a bumper. The Pirate Company would on that evening appear in Lyttelton, and return on Wednesday to the theatre, when “Les Cloches do Oorneville would A Ain be played. SOUTHBBIDGE FOOTBALL OLtTB. The closing game of the season was played on the school ground, Southbridge, on Saturday last, between two teams, captained by Messrs W. L. Little and Charles Willis respectively. The game was very evenly contested throughout, Little’s side eventually winning by one goal to nil, the kick being very neatly executed by the captain.

The Lath Mb Goodobb —The funeral of the lata Mr Qoodger took place this afternoon. If any evidence was wanted of the high respect in which the “ old whip” was held I the lengthy cortege which followed his re mains to their last resting place would have amply testified to the fact No lees than eigthty vehicles came after the hearse, and the great majority of these were cubs, each having an occupant or occupants. Thus the old driver was driven home in the society to which in his life time he had been a credit. He was a remnant of the old coaching days of'England, which have been immortalised by the graphic pen of Dickens. The funeral started from the residence of deceased, down Cashel street, and through the city by Cathedral square, Ambbblby School.—The expression of opinion, as shown at the recent public meeting at Amberley, has induced the master, Mr George Bvoriss, to withdraw his resignation pending the special examination, to be held shortly by order of the Board of Education.

Oxford Tbbbace Mutual Improvement SociETT.—This society met as usual last evening in the Baptist church. The Rev. O. Dallaaton, president, occupied the chair, and the attendance of visitors was large. The work for the evening was readings and recitations from Tennyson, introduced by a sketch of the author’s life by Mr W. Glanville. Messrs Slinn, Osborn and Oox followed with selections from his works, each piece being well criticised by members. Mr M’Kollan was announced to read an essay at the next meeting. Lbithfibld Chess and Draught Club. —A meeting of those interested in the resuscitation of the old Leithfield club, was held in the Library, Leithfield, on Saturday evening ; Mr J. Smollie was voted to the chair. A statement was banded in showing a balance of £2 4s Id, and several sets of men and boards. The following officers were then elected—Rev. H, Q. Gould, president; committee—D. McLaren, J. Stuart, W. MoAdam, A. McLean, and J. Smellioj W. Hunter was elected secretary and treasurer. A challenge was read from the Christchurch draught players,which was accepted, on condition that the match bo played at Kaiapoi It was also arranged to meet the Bangiora chess players at Softon at an early date.

Nothing Likb Advertising.—A local appeared in yesterday’* issue headed “ Recruiting for the Armed Constabulary,” to the effect that Sergeant Morice, at Lyttelton, had been on the look-out for a few suitable recruits for the above-named corps. It seems that the sergeant had inquired for a number of men, but had been unsuccessful in meeting with the class of volunteers he had in view. Yesterday, on the appearance of the local referred to, he was, for a time, somewhat embarrassed as to the ways and means of disposing of anxious inquirers. Not only were the otalwart and able on hand, but the lame, the blind, the halt, and the cripple were about, ready to enrol for the “ front.” The sergeant is quite converted to the doctrine that if one wishes a thing to be known he should put it in the papers. Painful Accident.—An accident of a very painful nature happened on Saturday last to a daughter aged eighteen months of Mr Richard Smith, of La Ban’s Bay. The tramway which conveys the timber from the mill passes close to Mr Smith’s house, and there is also a large stack of timber between the house and the mill, which prevents the trollyman from seeing anything on the line near the house. The little girl abovo-men-tioned having strayed from the house to the line just as a load of timber was coming from the mill, the wheels of the trolly passed over both of its hands, completely severing one below the wrist and lacerating the fingers of the other. On Dr. Singleton arriving at Le Son’s Bay he advised the removal of the little sufferer to the Akaroa Hospital, where it was found necessary to amputate one hand at the wrist joint. The doctor thinks ho can save the other hand.

Maqistbatb’s Cottbt, Kaiapoi. The following cases were disposed of at this Court yesterday, before C. Wbitefoord, Esq., E.M. : —C. Bussell, charged with having been illegally on Middleton Hotel stable premises, was cautioned and dismissed.—T. Stevenson, owner of an unregistered dog, was fined 20s. —W. Dickie, J. Monk, O. Skevington, J, Norrie, W. Bramley and M. Dale, as owners of cattle found at large, were fined 5s each.— D. Patterson y B. Moore, £BO ; Mr Stringer for plaintiff. This was a claim for wages, which plaintiff supported by a memorandum book, in which he stated that the entries were made each week. Defendant showed, by receipts and the evidence of Mrs Moore, that he had settled for all wages except £l6 ss, which had been tendered and paid into Ocurt. Judgment was given for plaintiff without costs for the amount tendered, the Eesident Magistrate commenting on the possibility, judging from the handwriting, kind of ink used, and certain blots in the memorandum book, that some of the entries had been made at the same time.—W. Taylor v H. Vette, £ls 13s ; paid £4 10j ; judgment summons ; order made for payment of 20s per month, or in default one month’s imprisonment.—W. Fraser v J. Saawood, £l7; judgment for plaintiff.—Same v H. Williams, £2 lls 8d ; judgment for plaintiff.—Before the rising of the Court, Mr Whitefoord expressed the regret which members of the Bench must feel on the decease of one of tho oldest Magistrates of the district. He, himself, felt deeply the loss of Dr. Dudley, who, by his actions and kindliness of manner, was an esteemed colleague, and no doubt was endeared to the people of the town in his private life.

Supreme Court —The usual quarterly criminal session of the Supreme Court, whicn would have been held on October 3rd, has been postponed until October 18th, in consequence of the absence of his Honor Mr Justice Johnston at Dunedin. The Supposed Smallpox Cash in Wellington.—Dr. Gillen, ihe resident surgeon of the Hospital, is of opinion that the malady from which the child Hill is suffering, is “ Lothelm ” or German measles. The suggestion that the case may prove to be one of smallpox is ridiculed by him. Irish Jubihs.—At the Kerry assizes recently, before Mr Justice Dawson, two men named Fleming and Leary were charged with joining a riotous mob and assaulting a party of marines at Killaruey. A large crowd collected on the occasion, and stoned the marines, one of whom was stabbed. It was proved that the prisoners were in the crowd, that Leary threw stones, and that Fleming stabbed one of the marines. The jury disagreed. Five men were charged with cutting the ears off a farmer who had paid his rent. The inmates of the house swore that the prisoners, with a large mob, came to the house and cut the ears off the farmer. The jury acquitted the prisoners. His lordship condemned the verdict as a defeat of justice. Settlement op Palestine.—The “ Jewish Chronicle” says—“ There are sevral schemes under the attention of the Porte for the settlement of the Turkish national debt. One of the schemes originally included a proposal, first started in our columns, that has a particular interest for Jews. It embraced the provision that Turkish bonds should be exchanged, in proportions to be agreed upon, for Crown lands. It is well known that there arc a large number of Jews in Husain, Hungary, Roumania, in the Holy Land itself, and other parts of the world—men of some little means, enterprise, and industry—who would bo glad to settle in Palestine as colonists if land could bo acquired on reasonable terms and with indefeasiole title. Should the Forte eventually agree to the uroposal, the purchase of lands in Palestine and Syria would be much facilitated, with advantage to the state and the purchaser.”

Duels in Germany. —A student of law at Bonn has just been killed in a duel, and another is lying hopelessly wounded there in the hospital. It is only a few days, says the “Times” Berlin correspondent, since a etudeat here had his nose slashed clean off in an unarmorod sabre contest, and scarcely a week passes but we hoar of some such brutality (often ending in death) committed at one or other of the German Universities. Yet the authorities wink at such things, and lake no serious pains to abolish this degrading and disgraceful practice. Lady LawybbE. —Mrs Gordon, the first lawyeress who ever addressed a jury fu San Francisco, recently defended a man accused of murder. She was dressed in black, and for her only ornament ware a rose in her corsage. When she entered the courtroom a general thrill of emotion ran through the auditory, but this the lady feigned not to peroeive. In the course of her harangue the applause broke forth many times, although it was severely repressed. At the end the jury pronounced a verdict of acquittal, which produced an explosion of enthusiasm. It is said that Mrs Gordon is young and beautiful, and at the same time elegant, and that she was literally able to carry the jurors off their feet. If the acquitted individual was guilty, how lucky it was for him that he chose this young and beautiful lady as the advocate for his defence.

Babbabitibb in Russia.—The Kioff newspaper “ Labour” publishes a telegram from Pontivel, in the province of Koursk, which states that 119 man and girls, having been shut up in a barn by the steward of a property called the Bolgin for refusing to work, were all burned to death by a village mob setting fire to the building. One person has been arrested, and confessed to his share in the crime. The “Golos,” in reproducing this news, characterises the story as ir.creditablo. It is stated that a detective has been killed at a secret meeting at Kioff. Ho had been sent to the meeting to watch the proceedings. He was placed on the table, and his throat was cut. Similar murders abound in the provinoes, whither the Nihilists have transferred their activity from the capital.

Mount Egmont has been permanently reserved by the Government for the “ growth and preservation of timber.” The land reserved takes in an area of 72,382 acres.

A statistician has calculated that a pair o: rabbits would in four years have descendant to the number of 1,250.000.

SECOND EDITION.