NEWS OF THE DAY

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2345, 8 October 1881, Page 3

NEWS OF THE DAY

Sunday Teams. —To-morrow and on each succeeding Sunday trams will run to Papanui, Sydenham, and Railway station. The timetable is as follows :—Leave Cathedral for Papanui at 10,12.45, 2.30, 4. 5.15, 6.25, and 8 o’clock. For Sydenham at 9,10,15, 12.45, 2,3, 4, and 8 o’clock. Prom Railway station, meeting 6.15 train, and running through to Papanui. The s.B. Wanaka.—By reference to our advertising columns it will be seen that the Wanaka leaves with the San Francisco mail this evening. Pmsengers are notified to leave for Lyttelton by the 8 30 p.m. train. Elbotobal. —ln reply to a numerously signed petition, Mr J. Evans Brown announces himself as a candidate for the representation of the new electoral district of St. Albans in the next Parliament, Mr Charles Clark has contented to contest the seat for Sydenham, and will publicly state hi# political views to the electors at an early date. Mr J. W.

Treadwell, who is also a candidate for the Sydenham district, invites the electors of that borough to meet him in the Colombo road schoolroom on Tuesday evening next, when he will explain his views on the political aspect of the colony. SYDENHAM HOBTICTOTTOAI. SOCIETY.— The monthly meeting, together with a_ show of spring bulbs, Ac., was held last evening in the schoolroom, Selwyn street, Mr J. T. Brown in the chair. There was a good attendance of members and visitors, and the various exhibits were much admired. A lot of very fine arioulas were shown by Mr Line, also a good specimen cineraria. Mr J. Beatty exhibited several well grown plants of tricolor and other geraniums, a plant of “ Lady Wilson,” and one of “ Happy thought ” being among the best. Other exhibits, in-

eluding cyclamen, begonias, fuchsias, &0., by Mr Starkis, Mr J. Hepworth, and Mrs J. T. Brown, were well worthy of notice. Mr Hepworth showed a stand of seedling polyanthus, exceedingly fine blooms, one being nearly white, and quite a novelty in tho class. Some routine business wos transacted with regard to tho midsummer show, which concluded the business. Ihtbbcoloniaii Wbathbb Exchange.— Sydney, Friday evening:—Fine weather, with high southerly winds, now prevails in tho west, and N.E. at Sydney. Barometer — Albany, 30.2; Portland and Hobart, 30.; Sydney, 30.2.

Lyttelton Ebqatta, 1882.—4, meeting of the Lyttelton regatta committee was held in the Colonists’ Hall on Friday night, Mr H. Allwright in the chair. The secretary, Mr T, L. Smith, read the minutes, and reported that two of the committee-men nominated at the previous meeting had declined to act. The following additional members of committee were elected :—Messrs Haiell, Grantham, Wood, P. Barry, A. Murray, P. O’Brien, J. McQuilken, T. Green, J. Qarforth, W. Mcßetb, Hill, McDonald, Hutchinson, P. Cunningham, E. Macfarlane, and W. Cameron. It was decided that the election of commodore and vice-commodore stand over until the next meeting, to be held in a fortnight, by which time the collectors would be in a position to report as to the amount of funds promised. Before that report was forthcoming it was considered that no preliminary programme should be decided upon. With reference to an enquiry from Mr Shaw, the boatbuilder, as to whether the Friendly Societies’ race would be pulled in boats of a similar size to those used last year, the secretary was advised to inform Mr Shaw in

the affirmative, that if the regatta was proceeded with a race of the kind named would be included in the programme. It was Mr Shaw’s intention to build three or four boats specially for that event. Thbatbe Royal. —The versatility alike of Miss Pomeroy and the excellent company supporting her was amply proved last night by the finished manner in which the society play of “ Led Astray” was rendered by them. The piece itself, (hough French, is not disfigured by the exaggerations usually to be found in plays of this typo, and the acting from first to last was exceedingly good. _ Miss Pomeroy’s Armande was a very charming performance, evincing careful and thoughtful study. She presented in her rendering a thoroughly consistent picture of the woman who, though sorely tempted, and almost betrayed by heir own morbid love of the romantic, yet comes through the fiery ordeal unscathed. The part is one demanding powerful delineation, and it was in the pourtrayal of quiet and repressed passion that this was so successfully accomplished by Miss Pomeroy with an effect and force which deservedly drew forth loud plaudits and calls before the curtain at the end of each act. There was a naturalness

and repose about her acting of the character which entitles her to the highest possible praise. The other ladies of the company appeared to greater advantage than in any piece yet played. Miss Jessie Grey, Miss Arden, and Miss Jenyns, especially being deserving of commendation, Mr Holloway played Eudolph throughout well, and Mr -Fleming gave a graceful and artistic rendering of the part of De Lesparre. Mr Hoskins was happily oast as Hector, a character which he invested with a juvenility wonderful to see. Mr Wallace made a hit in the small part of Major O’Hara, and Mr O’Brien was appropriately vapid as the Baron. The piece was very handsomely dressed, and all the situations and points were made with an ease and effect which added greatly to the enjoyment of it. The same bill will be played to-night, and on Monday “ A Winter’s Tale ” is promised, which should be a great treat.

Concbbt. —A most successful concert was given last evening in St. Mary’s schoolroom, Addington, in aid of the funds of the school. The Eev. H. East occupied the chair. Despite the inclemency of the weather, the house was well filled, and the audience appreciated heartily the excellent programme provided for their amusement. Songs were given by Mrs Swindell, Misses Ness, Bfcyohe, Pillrow, Messrs O. J. Esoott, Nelson, Cliff, and W. Bscott. Piano solos were most brilliantly excuted by Miss E. Thompson, for whioh she received hearty encores. A most amusing reading from “ Mark Twain” was given by tjo Bev. P. O. Anderson. Last, but not least, Mr Davies, a young Christchurch performer, gave his ventriloqual entertainment, whioh met with the warmest expressions of approval. The last of the series will take place in about a month, for whioh an excellent programme has been arranged. Rbadinob. —The Eev. E. E. Seaborn, at present making a tour through this colony, gave a series of readings from the best authors at the Eaiapoi Institute on Thursday evening. Mr Blackwell (Mayor) occupied the chair. The reading were very : highly appreciated, and the rev. gentleman was asked to repeat the series.

Tbotjt foe Amubi. —The trout for Amnri were liberated in the Dog Greek, Lyndon, on Wednesday, without the lose of a single fish.

District Oouet. —A sitting of this Court will be held on Monday, before His Honor Judge Ward. The following is the cause list: —Wheeler v Nankivell; Badger v N.Z Shipping Go.; Clarkson v Bank of New Zealand. Caswell Sound Mabblb Company. —The s.s. Murray has been chartered by the Caswell Sound Portland Cement and Mining Company to convey fourteen or fifteen men and stores to the company’s works, where operations for quarrying for marble, &0., will be commenced forthwith. The Murray loaves Wellington on the 18th inst. Co-opebation at Eakaia. A meeting was held in the Town Hall, Bakaia, on Thursday evening, to consider the advisability of establishing co-operation among the farmers of the district. Mr John Holmes addressed the meeting, which was fairly attended, and explained the principle of cooperation, urging upon his hearers its adoption.

WOBKINQ Men’s Club. The annual meeting of this club took place last evening. The report, which was adopted, congratulated the members of the club on its position, stating that although formed only fifteen months ago without capital, they now held stock to the value of £400; that the sum of £IOO was vested as a fixed deposit, and that the current account showed a credit balance of a similar sum, whilst the liabilities were nil. The election of officers resulted as follows:—President, Mr J. M. Thompson; vice-president, Mr J. Hutchinson; secretary, Mr Shaw ; treasurer, Mr J. Piper ; trustees, Messrs G. P. Daye, G. Tombs, and C. E. Bird. Committee, Messrs Bachelor, Whiteman, Wykes, Talbot, Bond, and W. B. Hobbs. As showing the interest taken in the election, it may be mentioned that 125 members recorded their votes. Lincoln Peebbytebiin Ohuecii.— The annual meeting of the congregation was held on Thursday evening, the Rev. A. Blake presiding, The attendance was good, and a large amount of business was gone through. After prayer the reports from the Kirk session and financial committee were laid before the meeting, and were adopted. A vote of thanks from the congregation was conveyed by the chairman to the retiring committee, which was acknowledged in appropriate terms by Mr Rainey. The following were elected members of financial committee:—Messrs Rainey (secretary and treasurer). J. Sharp, G. Smith, GUmour, J. Tod, Wills and R. Blake. Plans for a new church were submitted to the meeting, and full explanations were given by the chairman. They had received the approval of the building committee. The new building is designed to accommodate 200, and the architect chosen is Mr T, S. Lambert. The estimated cost is £660, and the money in band, subscription lists, and sums handed in by members, amount, es far as reported, to £4OO. The plans were approved by the meeting, and will 36 laid before the next meeting of the Presbytery. Messrs Tod and Sharp were elected trustees, the former in room of his late father, and the latter in room of Mr Wright, of Lincoln road, resigned. This concluded the business.

Agbicultubai, and Pabtobax, Association. —A meeting of tho committee was held at 2 p.m. yesterday. Present —Messrs J. B. Hill (president), Duncan Norman, Henderson, Moßeath, Ferguson, Qilmour, Sutherland, Walls, O. W. Money, Gebbie, J. Anderson, junior, John Mann and S. Garforth. A deputation from Sydenham, comprising the Bev. H. B. Cooks and Mr Forrest, waited on the committee to inquire upon what terms the grounds could bo obtained for the purpose of cricket for the Borough School. The deputation were requested to forward a written application. A letter was read from the Amalgamated Friendly Societies’ Fete committee asking for the use of the grounds on Boxing Day. It was resolved that the reply be that the Association are willing to let the grounds for £3O, or 20 per cent, of the gross takings at the gate, tho usual guarantee against damage to be given. It was resolved, on the application of tho Horticultural Society, that they have their usual site on payment of 10 per cent, of gross takings. Mr Henderson reported the completion of new oattle pens and fences, and that the new offices on the ground were being carried out. The following committee were appointed to select a suitable piece for the trial of gorse cutters on November 7th, viz., Messrs Moßeath, Gilmour, Mollwraith, and Holly. The list of judges for the varioua classes was gone through and approved. The question of the erection of grand stand, on Mr Morton’s letter, was relegated to the following committee, viz , Messrs Garforth, Mo Beath, Sutherland, Bruce, Gebbie, Aynsley, and Mann. It was decided that space be allotted to the Kaiapoi Woollen Factory and others for the display of special exhibits. On a ballot being taken for the auctioneer for the Association, Mr 0. 0. Aikman was selected. Accounts amounting to £146 5s 3d ware passed for payment. A general meeting followed, at which several new members were elected.

The Oat Team in Wellington. —The raid upon cats in this city appears to continue without the least abatement, and if the number that is forthcoming day by day is decreasing, it must be set down to a failure of the supply rather than any falling off in the energies of the collectors. According to a local paper it appears that people are constantly losing their pets, and wo know of a number of owners who have lost their cats, while many residents are apparently glad that there are not so many animals of the tribe to disturb their nightly slumbers. A correspondent gives a graphic account of a man having sold his cat, got on the spree with the proceeds, and on arriving homo gave his wife a severs boating, because she referred to the transaction in terms of disapproval. One or two men who have hitherto been known as loafers in the city have commenced to purchase felines, being evidently by no means particular if they can pick them up without the knowledge of the owner. Many householders fear that the exodus will lead to an increase of rats.

A Little Swindle. —“ Asmodous,” in the Wellington “ Mail,” has the following : —ln these days of competition many people find it rather hard to ‘‘turn an honest penny,” and some rely not a little on their ingenuity—which, though often brilliant, is not always honest, I heard of a case the other day where one smart fellow had lined his pockets by an ingenious trick which all merchants should be put up to. Jones was in a small way of business, but finding the balance of trade going against him he got goods to the value of some £l2O from different tradesmen, giving bills at thirty days for the same. Rubbing his hands gleefully, he next proceeded to Mr Bobinson, and offered the goods to that person for £9O cash, and eventually received £75. With this sum, and what other £ s d he could scrape together, he sought fresh fields, leaving his small concern for his wife to manage. The beat of the joke is, that one of the confiding tradesmen, hearing of the resale of the goods, suspected the little game, but holding the thirty days’ bill, was powerless to protect himself.

SutoiDß or a Native Woman. —On Monday last, says the “ Peat,” a Maori named Hui Te Huri, residing at To Bu Eu pah. near the Onepuhi bridge, sent a message to Mr Ward, 8.M., asking that a case in which he was concerned should be adjourned, as his wife had died on the previous night. As nothing was said about the woman’s death, Mr Ward and Constable Coyle concluded that she had d?ed from natural causes. On Tuesday, however, a message was sent to Mr Ward, who is coroner for Manawatu, intimating that the woman had hanged herself. Constable Coyle went out to the pah on Tuesday afternoon and ascertained that at eleven o’clock on Sunday evening the husband, on entering the bedroom, knocked against something that appeared to be a foot. He struck a match, and saw with horror his wife hanging by the nook from the roof of the whare, and quite dead. He called in some neighbours, and they out the body down. It was quite cold, and death seemed to have taken place a couple of hours previously. The “ Eangitikei Advocate ” adds : —“ As there were no suspicious circumstances attending the death the coroner did not deem it necessary to hold an inquest. The deceased was a young woman whom Hui had brought from Taupo at the time the Native Lands Court was sitting in Marten, about twelve months ago, and married, after discarding his other wife. It appears that she had recently been jealous of the discarded wife, and this jealousy is supposed to have impelled her to take away her life.” It would be interesting to know what are considered “ suspicious circumstances ” in connection with a death in the Bangitikei district.

Vaccination. —We have been requested to state that public vaccinators and pw Vß <* practitioners can obtain a •upPUL . lymph on applying to the Public Vaccinator n Christchurch. Fxport of Daisy Peoducb in Victobia. —How our export trade in dairy produce has grown during the past few years may be best gathered (say* the Melbourne “ Age ) from the statistical returns, which show that whilst in 1873 our exports of butter and cheese wero onlv valued at £SBBI, in 1880 we shipped 1,718,1861 b of butter, valued at £50,600, and 1,148,7051 b of cheese, valued at £31,890, giving a total under the two headings of no less than £82,490. New Torpedo Boat. A Roumanian engineer, Trajan Theodoresoo by name, has invented a now description of torpedo or submarine boat, whose peculiarity is that it is capable of manoeuvreing under water at twelve hours on a stretch. It is able to act at depths of from 100 ft in rivers to 700 ft or 800 ft in the sea. It is able, through the agency of screws, to rise or sink noiselessly, and either suddenly or gradually by successive stages, and can move or macceuvre in any direction. The illumination of the vessel is internal, and enables the officers upon her to see for a distance of 130 ft under water.

Wobk fob thb Unemployed.—The “ Wairarapa Star ” mentions, in proof of the scarcity of laborers at the present time, that Mr W. O. Buchanan, chairman of the Masterton Highway Board, commenting on the scarcity of labor at present, stated that, although tenders had been invited for the clearing of 700 acres of bush at Branoepeth, nearly the whole of the work had to be deferred till next season, as no tenders were received. He (Mr Buchanan) had two dams to be made, but it was only with great difficulty he could get a second gang of men, and the contractors for the first work had been offering 7a per day, but could not find labor at that price. Mishap at the Timabu Landing Sbbvice.—A boat, laden with grain being shipped to the Defiance, was swamped in an unusual and unexpected manner, in the open channel off the Landing Service on Thursday, The tide was out at the time of the accident, and the boat, which was well out in the channel, struck against something which knocked a hole through her, damaging some fifty-seven sacks of wheat to a considerable extent. The “ Herald ” says that the occurrence appears to have been purely accidental, and it is surmised that the obstruction in the channel is a part of the wreck of tko Isabella Ridley, to completely remove which so many ineffectual attempts have been made. The Mubdbbbb Quitbau.—Since the assassination of President Garfield, Mr Judd, one of the latter’s secretaries, has called to mind the fact that last fall, soon after the October election, while the President was at Mentor, he received from the th'en unknown Charles Guitean the following letter from New York city, and written upon the letterhead paper of the Fifth Avenue Hotel:— “ Dear General, —I, Charles Guitean, hereby make application for the Austrian mission. Being about to marry a wealthy and accomplished heiress of this city, we think that together we might represent this nation with dignity and grace. On the principle of first come first served, I have faith that you will give this application favorable consideration. —Ohab. Guiteau.” The letter was shown to General Garfield rather as a curiosity than as a communication to be considered, and he several times afterwards referred to it half humorously as an illustration of unparalled audacity and impudence. Pboposbd National Theatbb in Melbourne. —With regard to a proposal to establish a grand national theatre in Melbourne, Mr B, S. Smythe writes to the “Argus” as follows:—“If private munificence should fail to accomplish the object, I would suggest that the Exhibition building might bo utilised for the purpose. Everybody is wondering what the trustees are going to do with the wilderness. As it stands at present, a considerable sum would have to be spent to make it suitable even for musical performances ; and it is worth consideration whether it would not be better at once to convert the place into a magnificent, commodious national theatre, with spacious vestibules, passages and foyers. When completed, it could be offered free to any great lyric or dramatic company that liked to oome from Europe to occupy it. Even then we should not be in advance of another English community—viz., Mauritius, the capital of which colony has a much more comfortable theatre than many of our Australian houses, and it is placed gratuitously at the disposal of any talented company that chooses to apply for it.”

A Sep-be Lesson. —The “Pall Mall Gazette” says:—“The sentence of a year’s imprisonment pronounced at Leeds on Thos, Hirst, of Batley, for criminal negligence leading to the death of a number of people in his employment is severe, as it is probably novel; but it cannot be considered as in excess of the merits. Hirst bought a sixteen years old boiler for an old song, and, on no better recommendation than his stoker’s, proceeded to use this piece of cheap and uncertifioated wreckage as if it had been a brand new and well* warranted article. The inevitable result was a disastrous explosion, accompanied with a melancholy loss of workmen’s lives. When the worst came, Hirst, who is a loser to the extent of some thousands of pounds, appears to have done his best, at the risk of his own and his sons’ lives, to remedy the irremediable, and for such desperate efforts he need not be refused any credit that may be due. But had be been sufficiently thoughtful of the lives ho had practically taken charge of, the calamity in all likelihood would not have occurred. The quest of wealth must have some limits, and this sentence should have an excellent effect in quickening the carefulness of indolent and selfish capitalists.”

Thb Abttsb op Chabitv. According to the “ New Zealand Times," the every-day experience of the committee of the Benevolent Society in Wellington is that a large percentage of these who seek relief from the institution are nothing better than professional mendicants. Another proof that this is the case (says our contemporary) was afforded at the last weekly meeting of the committee of the society, when the case of a woman whose husband is at present in Sydney was brought forward. The woman and her family some months ago were sent, at the expense of the institution, to New South Wales to join her husband, but shortly afterwards again found her way to this city, where she threw herself and children once more upon the funds of the charity. She attended the meeting, and through the re-

Having officer demanded rather than petitioned that she should be sent back to the sister colony. The committee offered to increase the rations for herself and family from three to four, and the allowance for rent from 4s to 5s per week, bnt this offer she positively refused to accept, and almost insisted upon the committee paying her passage back to Sydney. The committee, as might be inferred, took no further action with regard to this sturdy beggar’s demands. Tohu at Homb. —The Kev. J. Luxford, Wesleyan minister, recently visited Parihaka, and has given some particulars of what he saw to the “ Patea News.” To Whiti was out planting when Mr Luxford reached Parihaka, but he saw Tohu. In tho course of a long conversation, Tohn asked if Mr Bolleston was a “ good ” man, and on being told that ho was, replied that he should remedy three great evils —(1) The Constabulary molested the innocent Maoris while fencing ; (2) the Maori land was taken away ; (3) tho Constabulary led their women astray and caused great trouble. He added that there might bo war, but only if the pakehas commenced it. Another young chief sitting by said, “ We are at war already ; it is with our tongues. Besides, we put up a fence, and the constabulary pull it down.” The newspaper reports about Parihaka being dirty are untrue. There are about 600 whares, and everything is clean and tidy. The women were very suspicious of Mr Luxford, thinking him a Government spy; but the interpreter explained matters. The scene of tho fenciug is about three miles seaward of Parihaka, between Pungarehu and the sea. Pour hundred were at work, several of the young men in their prison clothes, with the actual brands “ L.G." and “ D.G.” conspicuously visible. There was little evidence of any food but potatoes, and water seemed to be the only drink. The old men seemed rather sulky, and the young more jocular. One of the latter said, “ Well, Minister, are you going to help to pull down the fence ?” There was not the slightest preparation for war, a thing which the Maoris ridicule as impossible. Mr Luxford recognised several old Wellington friends, who had been converted to Christianity some years ago. They said they had given all that up now, and j believed only in Te Whiti. Before leaving, I the visitors were treated to a dinner of potatoes * and sow thistles.

Thb Bailway Strike. The interview between the Hon. John Hall and the men who have recently left the Addington workshops will take place on Monday, at 11 a.m., at the County Council offices. Elbotohal —-Mr P. Paterson has decided to offer himself for the Ashley instead of the Eaiapoi district. Upwards of eighty names of Kaiapoi electors have been attached to the requisition to Mr Whitefoord on Friday, and from the promises of support his friends consider his return a certainty should he consent to stand. Mr B. Q-. Wright announces himsslf SB a candidate for Ashburton, and Mr John Holmes for Christchurch South.

An Unpleasant Peocbss.—The precau lions taken at Wodonga, says the “Border Post,” to fumigate passengers to and from Sydney have proved very unpleasant to travellers. Besides having the railway carriages thoroughly saturated with the fumes of brimstone, the custom has been to place a pan of the burning material (flowers of sulphur) in the doorway of the lobby, so that everyone passing from the train to the coaches outside waiting to convey them to Albury should get a dose of it. Last week the fumes were so powerful as to very nearly asphyxiate a little infant, seated in its mother’s lap in the coaoh outside, who was ailing from other causes ; and had the child not been promptly removed it is probable that serious consequences would have happened. The sulphur pan was subsequently removed.

Yiotoeian Financial Pboposalb.—ln the budget speech delivered by Sir Bryan O’Loghlen in the Victorian Parliament recently, he spoke as follows of a bonds conversion scheme proposed by the Minist.y : “ The proposal of the Government is to take power in a separate bill to convert £8,000,000 of the debentures which fall duo within the next four years, and which hoar interest at the rate of 6 per cent., and re-issue new debentures, which the present holders will have the option of taking up. The money, I expect, can be obtained at 3J or 4 per cent., and this difference in the rate of interest, as compared with what is now paid, will be sufficient to cover the interest payable on the new £4,000,000 loan which I have stated the Government intend to place in the market. In other words, the colony will, by the proposed transaction, obtain the use of £12,000,000 for the same interest as is now paid on the £8,000,000. No difficulty will be experienced in com pleting the transaction. In England similar financial operations have been very successfully conducted, and with very great saving to the State,”

Wellington Woollen Paotoby.— We learn from the local papers that the preliminaries in connection with the proposed Wellington Woollen Factory are proceeding in a very satisfactory manner. An active canvass has resulted in over £IO,OOO worth of shares being subscribed for.

The celebrated cypress tree that had stood near the city of Sparta, Greece, for over 2800 years, and was described by Fansanias 40 years before the coming of Christ, has been destroyed by a band of strolling gipsies, who camped beneath it and left their fire burning. It was 75ft high and 10ft in diameter near the ground. The people of Sparta greatly mourn its loss. A Vienna telegram states that it is reported from Odessa that a commercial vessel has been attacked and plundered near Batonm by a pirate ship. It is said that some of the crew were killed and wounded. The pirate escaped. It is intended to establish quarantine at Odessa for Eastern arrivals,