THE GLOBE. MONDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1881.

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2358, 24 October 1881, Page 3

THE GLOBE. MONDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1881.

Workino Men's Club.—A special meeting of the above olub will be held to-morrow evening at eight o'clock to receive the balance sheet and auditor's report. Electoral. —Mr Cowlishaw will address the Stanmore electors in the schoolroom, Bingsiand, at eight o'clock on Wednesday evening. Mr J. L. Wilson invites the electors ot St. Albans to meet him in the school house, Merivale, at half-past seven o'olock tomorrow evening. Mr Flesher requests his friends acd supporters in the Stanmore district to meet him at the Bingsiand schoolroom oh_ Tuesday evening, at esght o'clock to organise a committee to promote his return to Parliament. Mb Pillibt's Meeting. Our oontsmporary, the " Press," in this morning's issue, states erroneously that tho meeting this evening will take place at Knightstown, whereas it will be at Pnillipstown, as advertised. Happy Hotjbs.—Mr and Mrs Hart's troupe were passengers for here to-day by the steamship Rotomahanu, which arrived from Wellington this forenoon. Mr Kerby returns as the energetic pioneer of tho company. U A.O.D. —At the laic meeting of the Lytteltsn Hearts o? Oak Lodge, held in the Foresters' Hall at Port, the land committee reported to the lodge that several sites for their proposed new hall had been offered. A.D. Bro. Lawson oooupied the chair, and, besides a largo attendance of brethren, there were present—D P. Bro. Wilstead and J.P.A. Bro. Birters, and Bro. Bunter of the Hope of St. Albans Lodge. It was decided to deoline all the offers submitted. The receipts of the evening were reported to be £l3 2i 6d. Hortiotjlttjbal Society. The Sydenham Horticultural Society held a tulip show on Friday last in the school; oitn, Selwyn street, with a very satisfactoiy result. The principal exhibits were by Mr Spicer, who showed a stand of twenty-four very choice tulips, and a stand of twelve ranunculus. Mr Hep won h showed a stand of twelve tulips, and some handsome pot plants of various kinds, particularly five very wellgrown bronzo zonals, noticeable among which -was a handsome plant of Mr Armstrong's seedling " Maori." Messrs Nairn and Sons had a stand of choice cut blooms, containing tulips, very fite sparaxis, water lily, " Apore getum," boop-petiooat jonqui l , &o.; »lso, a beautiful heath of the Ventricosa section. Mr R. Line showed some very good pot plants, and a stand of twelve tulips. Mr A. Watts a Btand of s ; x tulips, very good varieties. Tho Rev. H. Eait exhibited a very tastefully arranged table decoration in the form of an epergne, composed of tulips, Dialytra, Solomons seal, '• Oonvallaiia vulgaris," clematis, " Lady Londesborough," and " MontunaJ Bnohanii," Indian pinks, &o. We muit not forget to mention an exhibit by a rising member of the society, who makes a special study of the useful in horticulturel subjects. Mr G. Green's cauliflower was o perfect specimen of symmetry, weight, and colour.

Kaiapoi Mayobalty.—Mr B. Moore, cne of the senior councillors, in response to an icfluentiolly signed requisition, has consented to be nominated for the office of Mayor. Railway Tabipp.—At a meeting of the Farmers' Olub, held on Saturday, to consider the question of the railway tariff, a list of questions was drawn up which it was decided should be put to candidates at the coming eleotion. A report of the proceedings apperrs elsewhere.

Wakantji Watbb St/pply.—Those interested in this water supply have determined to accept the County Council's offer that the Council would pay one-half the cost, provided the district contributed the other half, the estimated cost of the work to be £375. It has been further agreed to pay en acreage rate.

Stjpeemb Cottbt.—The case of Rpgina v Buxton, for arson, occupied the whole of Saturday. A number of witnesses were examined for the defence, and Mr Stringer, at the close of the case, addressed the jury. His Honor summed up, commenting on the salient points of the evidence, and the juty, after a short retirement, returned a verdiot of " Not Guilty," and the prisoners were discharged. This closed the oriminal calender. Attempted Suicide.—On Saturday evening, O. J. Barker, who is engaged as traveller for the Kaiapoi Brewery Company, and resides in Stanmore road, attempted suicide by cutting his throat. For some days past he has suffered acutely from erysipelas, being attended by Dr. Russell, who states that he does not consider him responsible for his action. It appears that on the evening in question he was lying on the sofa in his parlor, when a neighbor, Mrs Annie Rountree, called to make enquiries about his health. He then sprang up, ani, rushing into the kitchen, seized a table knife and commenced cutting his throat. The woman's screams attracted some neighbors, and whilst Mr William Savage endeavored to staunch the wound, the others sought medical aid. Drs. Prins and Townend arrived shortly after, and ordered his removal to the Hospital, where he now lies. From enquiries made this afternoon we learn that he is progressing favourably. Pbesbntation. —The Ladies' Association connected with St. Paul's Ohuroh, Cashel street, met in tl.e lecture room attached to the old ohuroh on Friday afternoon for the purpose of presenting their president with a handsome tea and coffee service and preserve stand. The articles, eight in number, were from the establishment of Meesra Petersen and Co., by whom they were beautifully engraved, with the words, "Presented by the Ladies' Association of Sf. Paul's Presbyterian Ohuroh, Christohurch, to the Rev. J. Elmßlie, October 26:h, 1881." Mr Elmslie's monogram was also engraved. One of the officebearers of the churob, Mr J. O. McDowall, acted as mouthpieoe for the ladies, and in a few well chosen words feelingly referred to Mr Elmslie's career in Canterbury, end the great benefit which not only his own congregation, hut the Presbyterian cause, had derived from his untiring exertions and zeal. Mr Elmslie having replied in suitable terms, the company sat down to tea, whioh was pro* vided by the ladies. Lkcture. —A lecture will be dalivered tomorrow evening in the Oddfellows' Hall, under the auspices of the British Israel Association, by the Rev. M. W. Green, of Dunedin. The subject chosen is the Biitish nation and the lost ten tribes. A second lecture will be given on Thursday by the same gentleman. MiBS Pomeboy'B Benefit.—lt is perhaps scarcely necessary to remind playgoers that to-night Miss Pomeroy takes her benefit, being also the last night of the present season. Daring her stay amongst us Miss Pomeroy has by her rare talents as an actress, combined with great versatility, deservedly made herself a great favorite, and no doubt the theatre to-night will be crowded. The piecei selected for the oooasion is one in whioh of all others composing her Shakesperian repertoire she made her greatest success in Australia. -Ine part of Viola in Shakspeare's poetic and charming comedy of " Twelfth Night' has been made essentially her own by Miss Pomeroy, and the Australian papers speak or it in the most glowing terms. A special late train will leave for Lyttelton after the per tormano*,

Conobbt.—One of the most enjoyable concerts yet given in Sydenham took place in the Colombo road schoolroom on Friday evening last, and was witnessed by a large and appreciative audience, the room being filled to exoeas. The Rev. H. B. Cooks presided, and announced the various items. The first portion of the programme comprised vocal items, which were rendered by the Sydenham Amateur Musical Sooiety, under the baton of Mr J. H. Edmonds. The glees, " Oarnovale" and " Oberon," went very nicely, but there was a lack of female voices. Miss Collins gave " The Faded Violet" in a very pleasing manner. A ohorus for male voices, " The Three Chafers," was excellently given. Mrs Edmonds' rendering of " Maggie's Secret " was well received, and an encore demanded. "The Village Blaoksmith," by Mr Edmonds, was given with much taste and expression, and was duly appreciated. Miss Howard's voice was heard to advantage in a song entitled, "Give me back thoso early flowers." Masters Asquith, J oil, and Gordon are to be complimented on the manner in whioh the " Ohristchuroh BeJls" was given. At the conclusion of tho first part the chairman announced the object for which the concert was given, viz.—in aid of the district school prize fund, and also spoke in thankful terms of the various ladies and gentlemen who had kindly tendered their servioes for the occasion. The second part consisted of Burnand and Sullivan's operetta of "Cox and Box," the various characters being sustained by Messrs Robinson, Mason, and Smith. These gentlemen acquitted themselves most creditably, and kept the audience amused from beginning to end. The duet between Cox and Bouncer was given with much spirit, Bnd the "Rataplan" trio also went with much taste and energy, the various manoeuvres oreating much laughter. Miss Cocks presided at the piano during tho evening, and accomplished her by no means light duties in an efficient and satisfactory manner. 0.J.0.—A general meeting of the members of the above was held on Friday last, at the rooms. Present—Messrs H. P. Lance (in the chair), J. Stndholme, G. P. Williams, F. J. Kimbell, A. O. Wilson, J. Lance, A. Oarriok, P. Cunningham, T. Acland, J. T. Peacock, S. Garforth, R. D. Thomas, and Captain Olog stoun. It was resolved that members and subscribers of £5 5s have the use of the carriage paddock. A letter was read from the seozetary of the Auckland Raoing Club, giving particulars re disqualification cf Golden Crown, and it was resolved to endorse the action of the Auokland Club. A letter was read from the secretary of the Port Victoria Raoing Club re disqualification of Blue Gum. The secretary was instructed to reply that, from the evidence forwarded, the 0.J.0. were of opinion that Mr Manson should be disqualified during the pleasure of tho Port Viotoria Club. A letter was read from Mr S. James, secretary of the D.J.0., stating that the disqualification imposed by the Puuedin Club on the man Harding and the mare Miss Domett had been romoved, and it was resolved to agree with the removal of the disqualification r - stated. Messrs H. B. Johnston, W. Gerard, G. B. Starkey, T W. Maude, H. H. Pitman, F. D. Pine, G. Gordon, J. Beaumont, A. McD. Cooper, L. Neville, E. Mitchell, and George Donne were unanimously eleoted on the ballot as members of the club. Tho meeting then adjourned. Akaboa Rbgatta.—To judge from the energy displayed by tho oommittee the regatta this year promises to far outshine any of the previous ones. In addition to a good number of gentlemen in Akaroa, committees have been appointed in every bay and at Little Biver. There is a prospect of an excursion steamer being laid on, and_ the hon. secretary has been instructed to write to the railway traffic manager asking him if an excursion train could be run to Little River, the excursionists to be conveyed from thenoe by coach to Akaroa Canvassers for subscriptions have been appointed at every place of importance, and already £SO have bem premised. The hon. secretary has written _to all the boating clubs in New Zealand asking information as to whether they will be likely to oompete, and as to what races will be most popular. Rules have been framed, and a series of entertainments arranged for towards the fund. The Totalisatob Case.—To-morrow the case of Franck v Hobbs and Goodwin will commerce before his Honor Mr Justice Johnston and a special jury. There is a second case of Franck v the 0.J0., of a similar oharaoter. As no doubt will be remembered, the plaintiff seeks to recover damages for the alleged infringement of his patent right in the totahsator. Cmaidorablo interest attaches to the case, as the Jockey Clubs in other parts of the colony have also countenanced and participated in the working of the instrument.

Ashbubton Cbiokbtbbb. On Friday evening members of the Ashburton Muff, Borough, and County Clubs met at Quill's Hotel; Mr O. P. Oox in the chair. It was agreed to allot Tuesdays and Thursdays as practice) days for the Muffs, and Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays for the other olubs, leaving Saturdays for matohes. Latk Tbain. —A Bpec al late train has been arranged for on the ! yttelton line to night, on the occasion of Miss Pomeroy'B benefit at the Theatre Eoyal, leaving Christohurch at 11.15 p.m.