THE GLOBE. MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1881.

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2364, 31 October 1881, Page 3

THE GLOBE. MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1881.

InteBCOLONIAL Wbathbb Exchange.— Sydney, Saturday— -There is fine weather all over Australia, with easterly winds in New South Wales and westerly winds on the south coast, with a moderate depression passing Portland. Barometer— Albany fon the 28th), 29 90 ; Portland, 30.00; Hobart, 30.10; Sydney, 30.40. Lyttelton Magistbatb’b Ootjbt. —Two youthful would-be warrior*, whoso warlike ardour, however, had so far blinded their judgment that they left their employers at Timaru and their unfinished apprentice indentures behind them, were brought before the Court this morning. They had been arrested, just as the Stella was leaving Port with the Volunteers last Saturday, at the instance of their employers. The magistrate, after heating that they admitted enlisting for the front, remanded them to Timaru. The only other business at this Court resulted in a 20s fine being imposed upon an offender for drunkenness. Lyttelton Building Society. The regular monthly meeting of this society will be held to-morrow evening. Business as advertised elsewhere.

Opening tub Oathbdbal. —The ceremony of consecrating and opening the Cathedral takes place to-morrow at 11 a.m. The Bishop will perform the ceremony of consecration, and a specially arranged service, with appropriate hymns, &0., will follow. The sermon will bo preached by the Primate. Those who desire to take part in the communion only, and not to remain during the whole service, can do so by entering the organ chamber door about 12.45. Tbades’ Bowing Club. — A concert and ball will be given on Friday evening in aid of the funds of this newly formed club. Members of the Sydenham Musical Society and several leading amateurs will take part in the concert, and the Railway Band will bo in attendance at the ball to be given after the concert.

Discovery of a Skeleton.—This morning bb the men employed in forming the roads In the village of Radley, near the wharf, Perry road, wore digging, they found a skeleton about Sit below the surface, which had ovi dently been buried a very long time, as it was ao much decomposed as to leave the question of sex, or of European or Maori, a matter of conjecture. The police took charge of it, and had it removed to the depot, where it now lies. Rumour has it that prior to European settlement a Maori pa was situated on the spot. If ao it is most probably the remains of one of the aborigines. Concert.—Mrs Wilson, assisted by her pupils, will give a concert in the Orange Hall, Worcester atreet, this evening, to commence at eight o’clock, Wateb Supply.—A meeting of the burgesses will be held in the Oddfellows’ Hall this evening at 7.30, to consider a proposal for raising a loan for providing a water supply for the city. Tea Meeting.—A tea meeting in connection with the anniversary of the United Methodists Pree Church, St. Asaph street, will be held to-morrow. Addresses will be delivered by several ministers and other gentlemen, and selections of music will be given by the choir.

Cantbebuey Building Society. The offices of the above society will |be open tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and from 7 p.m to 9 p.m., for the receipt of the monthly •nbscriptions. Tailobb’ Society. The New Zealand Amalgamated Society of Journeymen Tailors will bold their usual meeting at the Foresters’ Hall, at eight o’clock this evening.

Elbctobal.—Mr Andrew, one of the candidates for the borough of Sydenham, notifies that ha will address the electors, in the borough schoolroom, at 7 30 this evening. Mr 3. P Andrews, a candidate for Christchurch North, requests the electors to meet him at the Oddfellows’ Hall, Montreal street north, on Tuesday evening, at 7.30, and at the Foresters’ Hall on Friday, November 4th, at 7.30 p.m. Fibe.—A three-roomed cottage, situate in New atreet, was burned down shortly after 12 o’clock last night. The house, which was the property of Mr M. Murphy, was empty at the time.

Agbictjltttkal Show. —Mr Aikman sold by auction on Saturday tbo right to erect publicans’ and confectioners’ booths, and to sell catalogues at the forthcoming show. There was a fair attendance, and the sale resulted as follows : —No. 2 publican’s booth, £46, to Mr Toovey; No. 3 publican’s booth, £57, to Mr Wagner; No. 1 confectioner’s booth, £l4, to Mr A. Gee ; No. 2 confectioner’s booth, £l6, to Hr Bashford ; No. 3 confectioner’s booth, £l7, to Mr Robinson ; catalogues, £65, Messrs Hobbs and Goodwin, No. 1 publican’s booth was withdrawn at £35. These prices are much lower than those realised, last year. Lyttelton Regatta, 1882. —A special meeting of the Lyttelton regatta committee was held on Friday night in the Colonists’ Hall. A letter was read to the effect that Mr Hart had generously placed at the disposal of the committee the offer of an entertainment for the benefit of the regatta fund. The offer was received with thanks, and the hon. secretary was instructed to convey to Mr and Mrs Hart their hearty thanks and appreciation of a night of “ Happy Hours ” being given by them for the regatta. One night this week has been fixed upon for the benefit performance. A telegram was road from Mr P. Cunningham regretting that prior engagements would prevent him accepting the position of commodore of the regatta. Mr J. Drummond Macpherson was then asked to take the commodoresbip, and replied that he would advise the committee through the secretary in a few days of his decision. It was decided to leave the question of flagship in abeyance until a future mooting. Consultations. —Quito a number of consultations will be drawn to-day, this being the last date under the new Act at which it can be dona without incurring unknown pains and penalties under the Lottery and Gaming Act. Messrs Fleming and Stapleton will draw theirs at the Foresters’ Hall at eight o’clock to-night. This is on the novelty principle, affording the holders of tickets six chances of winning. Mr J. L. Fleming’s, which is also on the novelty principle, takes place to day at J. T. Ford and Co.’s saleroom. There are four chances to each ticket. Mr Oakey’s consultation and several others will also bo drawn to-day so as to come within the law. In Dunedin it appears that Mr Abraham intends holding bis consultations as usual, so as to bring a test case into the Courts, and the “Daily Times.’’ it is said, intends to advertise them.

T. McDonald’s Consultation on Handicap and Cnp will he drawn on Monday, 31st. Filling up rapidly. Fes 10a. T. McDonald, Lyttelton.— [A dvt.