THE GLOBE. MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1881.

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2340, 3 October 1881, Page 3

THE GLOBE. MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1881.

Stamp Duty Exemption.— The Stamp Duty Amendment Act, which came into force on the first day of October, provides —“That all receipts in respect of any pension, superannuation, or retiring allowance, payable out of the funds of the Imperial or Indian Governments, are exempt from duty. Lyttelton R.M. Oodbt.—The only business for the R.M. to dipose of at this Court this forenoon was that of imposing 10s each on three first offenders for drunkenness, with the usual alternative. Attempted Suicide. —This morning, about a quarter to nine o’clock, a woman named Anna Utting attempted to commit suicide in the River Avon, opposite the Supreme Court. She was promptly rescued by a bystander and taken to the Hospital. The consequences are not serious. Goods Exposed Foe Sale ax Shop Fbonts. —The Bench at the Resident Magistrate’s Court this morning, after having taken a fortnight to consider, decided that it is illegal for shopkeepers to hang out for sale any portion of their stock in such a manner as to be over the footpath, even if the same is fixed under a verandah high enough to be out of the way of passengers. They also stated that any shopkeeper refusing, at the request of a constable, to remove goods so exposed, would bo liable to a penalty of 20s for each such refusal. Co-opeeative Land Association. —A. meeting of the promoters of the above will be held at the Coffee Palace, Market place, at eight o’clock this evening.

A O F.—The quarterly meeting of the Court Pride of Richmond will be held to-morrow evening, at, 7 30.

Bjctolh Club —A general meeting of the newly-formed bicycle club will take place at Mr Oakey’s shop, High street, to-morrow evening, for the election of officers and arranging programme for the ensuing month. Electoral. —The Hon. E. Richardson announces that he will meet the electors of Lyttelton, at the Oddfellows’ Hall, on Thnrs pay evening next. Readies.—The Rev. Frederick Seaborn, whose elocution is highly spoken of by the Southern papers, announces that he will give a selection of readings from some of the most eminent authors, at the Orange Hall, this evening. Northwest Wabd Election.—As will be seen, on reference to our advertising columns, Messrs W. Garrard and T. 8. Lambert ask the ratepayers of the above ward to “poll early” for them to-morrow at the City Council Chamber. The poll will open at 9 am. and close at 6 p.m. Lost Child.— A little fellow named Albert Johnston, whose parents reside at the Fire Brigade Station, Lichfield street, was reported at the Police Depot this morning as mi-sing. The child is about two years of age, and was dressed in holland tunic, trimmed with blue round the bottom, and wearing a red and white Tam o’ Shanter hat.

The Processional Cross. —The following letter appears in the “ Otmroh News ” for the current month :—" Bishopscourt, Christchurch. September 27th, 1881.—Dear Mr Dean, —I must ask you to return to the anonymous donor the cost of the processional cross, which I received by cheque from you, since it is very evident from what I have heard and read in the public journals, that the use of it is regarded as a badge of party, and will be an occasion of unseemly strife, or at least of divided feeling, at a time when, in the consecration of the representative church of the diocese, we would it possible have all of one mind. The donor of it no doubt intended that it should be used at the consecration, but this under existing circumstances lam unwilling to consent to. It is not my purpose, however, to part with it, but to present it as my own gift to the Cathedral, to be used, either in processions or otherwise, when it can be so used without offence. I am, dear Mr Dean, yours very faithfully, H. J. (3. Ohbistchuboh —The Very Rev. the Dean of Christchurch.”

Thk Museum. —The Canterbury Museum will be closed to-day and until Monday, October 10th.

Thb Cathedbal Tower —A very large number of persons have during the post three or four days availed themselves of the opportunity of enjoying the splendid view to be obtained from the Cathedral Tower, which is now open to the public at certain hours during the week on payment of a small sum. Supreme Ooubt. —Owing to the absence of his Honor Mr Justice Johnston at Dunedin, the usual criminal sittings of the Supreme Court, which in the ordinary course of events would have commenced to-day, has been postponed until Tuesday, October 18th, at eleven o’clock. The Cathedral. —The work in connection with the contracts for the completion of the nave and aisles, and for the erection of the tower and spires, may now be said to be completed. During the past month the few small works which were unfinished at the date of our last issue have been executed, and the building is now ready for the furniture. The chairs have all been put together, and are at present placed in the south aisles ready for distribution when required for use. A portion of the choir stalls are already in position, and the remaining work in connection with them it is anticipated will be complete in about ten days. The platform for the temporary organ is now being con* struoted. The erection of the organ will probably be commenced next week. Externally the work of putting the grounds surrounding the building in proper order is being.rapidly proceeded with, and every effort is being made to have everything in readiness lor the opening services.—“ Church News.”

Cathedbal Obgan. —From information we (“Church News”) have received by the last mail we infer that the organ was shipped by Messer* Hill and Son early in tie month of Angnst, and may, therefore, be expected to arrive at Lyttelton before the middle of November, and to be erected and ready for use by Christmas Day, it not by the anniversary of the province. Mr E. Seager, of Sunnyside, whose judgment may be relied on, sent ns a message by the last mail to say that ho had attended the recitals given by Mr Best, of Liverpool, on our organ at the builders’ rooms in Camden Town, and that the organ is a magnificent one, worth, in his opinion, £2OOO. He adds that Messrs Hill and Son will not make any profit out of the transaction, but that they have expended their utmost efforts upon the work, as being the first organ of largo dimensions they will have sent to New Zealand.

Opening of the Fishing Season Trout fishing commenced on Saturday, and a large number of 11 disciples ” proceeded to the Oust, which was thoroughly “ whipped,” and in spite of the weather being rather too fine for good sport, several of the creels of the fishers on tfceir return to town were sufficiently heavy to convey the impression that their owners had not “ flogged ”in vain, A goodly number tried the Avon throughout the day with varying success.

Native Affairs. A correspondent at Pungarehu telegraphed to us yesterday after* noon as follows:—“Things here are perfectly quiet. It has apparently been determined that no action shall be taken against the Natives till the Government are in a stronger position by the reinforcement of the constabulary. In the meantime, the knowledge of the preparations which are being made is having a salutary effect on the Maoris, and it is hoped that this may lead to a settlement. The story of Daniells’, notwithstanding his affidavit, is thought incredible, and a wicked invention. It is entirely inconsistent with the facts known here. Danielle lived in the camp, and was there the night of the alleged occurrence without mentioning it.” Electoral. —It is announced that Mr W. J. Ferguson is likely to contest the Sydenham seat in the New Parliament, but nothing certain is yet known. Mr J. Cathoart Waion has consented to come forward for the new district of Wakanui.