THE GLOBE. MONDAY, MARCH 27, 1882.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2487, 27 March 1882, Page 2

THE GLOBE. MONDAY, MARCH 27, 1882.

Sale or Greyhounds. —Messrs H. Matson and 00. submitted the greyhounds owned by Mr D. Thomas to public competition on Saturday last, viz , three puppies by a sou of Azamat—Glare, from Lancaster Witch, at ligs each, were bought by Mr Jas Hurse ; the slut Barbelle, by Typho—Lancashire Witch,at 6£gs, and also Flyer, by Myrniong—Fly, at 6£gs, went to Mr Pearson ; Dick Dead Eye, by L >rd of Aron—Avonbrae, at 3gs, to Mr W. Bogfi, and lastly the well known slut Lancashire Witch, by Oauld Kail, at 3Jgs, to Mr Mann o r Eakaia.

Union Bowing Club.—Advantage was taken of the outgoing San Francisco mail on Saturday last to forward the orders to England for the new boats, and also the uniforms agreed upon at the club’s last meeting. Tfae uniform in question is blue and white hooped jersey and daik blue cap. Municipal Election. —Mr Charles Kiver having been requested to come forward es a candidate for the vacant seat for the southeast ward in the room of Mr A. Cuff, resigned, has consented to do so, and will be nominated in due course. Lyttelton E.M. Couet. —Mr John Ollivier, 8.M., sat at this Court this forenoon. The only business was that resulting from a too large consumption of grog on the pert of five defendants. Two were fined 10s eecb, one ss, ard two discharged. 'Jo Bicyclists.—At the Resident Magistrate’s Court this morning it was stated that, u at present advised, the Bench held that bicyclists found on a footpath, either riding or pushing their vehicles, would be liable to be prosecuted for obstructing a thoroughfare. Frost. —A sharp frost in the northern district on Saturday morning cut eff the

tomatoes, kidney beans and potato tope ; in fact, in the latter instance, touched up some of the crops which were affected in a similar way in the spring. Thompson’s Diorama. —The matinee on Saturday was largely attended, as was also the evening exhibition. To night the Diorama will be exhibited at Bangiora and on Tuesday, at Kaiapoi on Wednesday and Thursday, and Lyttelton Friday and Saturday. Intercolonial Weathbb Exchange. — Saturday, at Sydney, fine, clear, and calm weather prevails. On Friday, at Albany, fine light S.W. wind, with clear sky; in Bass’ Straits, light N.E. winds and fine weather. Barometer— Sydney, 30 4; Albany, 30.0; Portland, 29 9 Peoqebss op Ashburton. —Messrs Fookee and Sons, local architects, are preparing plans for a couple of shops in Barnett street, to Mr Thomas Bullock's order, as the nucleus of an arcade which that gentleman contemplates building to connect Burnett street with Tancted street, at a cost of about £6OOO. Accident at Kaiapoi—On Friday afternoon, one of the girls attending the Borough School, while playing at the Gymnasium, fell from it and nearly bit her tongue in two. That member was severely lacerated underneath, and bled profusely. Medical attendance was obtained, and the little sufferer is doing as well as can be expected. Picnic —On Friday last the employes and families of those engaged in Messrs Ford and Ogdon’s brick and pottery worts, South Malvern and Christchurch, were, by the kindness and liberality of the firm, conveyed to Eockwood. The weather was all that could be desired, and the outing thoroughly enjoyable, the party numbering upwards of fifty, reaching home safely about dusk. Deuidb. —The Lyttelton Hearts of Oak Lodge held their quarterly summoned meeting on Friday evening last at the Foresters’ Hall, Lyttelton. There was a large attendance of brethren, also P.D P. Bro. Willsteed, P.A. Bro. Skinner, and Bro. Smart, of the Pioneer Oak rf Sj denham and Oxford Lodges. Tfae report from the anniversary committee was received. Three candidates were initiated into the order by the A.D. Bro. Holland, assisted by the P.A. Bro. Gillies, and the appointment of P.A. Bro. Skinner aa D.P. was read.

The Weatheb on the Plains —ln Ashburton and the vicinity autumnal weather set in in earnest last week, giving rise to a pleasant change from the late hot nor’westers. On Friday night there was a flight

frost, the water on the roads in some localities being covered at dawn with a thin film of ice. The grain season shows symptoms of drawing to a close. Tbs quantity of wheat not being nearly so great as that forwarded last year, there has been no complaint about lack of trucks. The competition amongst the Ashburton and other groin merchants has been unusually keen.

Outrigger Race— The weather was very unfavorable for pulling aa outrigger race on Saturday in the harbor. The two crews belonging to the Lyttelton Rowing Club turned out, however, and pulled Jeff (the race as arranged. The names of the boats were the Heathoote and the Sabrina, and the last Dimed boat patted the winning mark first. There will probably be another trial between the two crews, and a dry chosen upon which the weather is more suitable for testing which of the two boats shall have the honor of being acknowledged the winner of the Junior Outrigger Race in the Lyttelton Bowing Club’s shed.

Sunnysidb. —The patients* annual outdoor treat took place at the Asylum, Sunny aide, on Saturday afternoon in the grounds of that institution, when several of the relations and friends of the patients were present, some availing themselves of the ’bus from town, whilst others went by tram to Addington, and thence on foot to the Asylum. Several games were set afoot for the amusement of the patients, whose prowess at cricket had full chance of devel /pmen f . The City Guards Band was present in uniform, and played a varied selection of music at intervals during the afternoon. Dr. Haoon and the officials of the institution did their utmost to amuse the patients, for whoso benefit refreshments, fruit, Ac,, was liberally provided.

Dbainagb Boabd —The ordinary meeting of this Board was held thii afternoon, when a considerable amount of business was acted. A full report will appear in tomorrow's issue.

Thb Austrian Band. —Messrs Joubert ■nd Twopeny have generously placed the services of the Austrian Band at the disposal of the stewards of the destitute patients’ fund at the Christchurch Hospital. And it has been determined that they give an open air performance of the choicest selections from their repertorie on the tennis lawn, just across the creek fronting the hospital. There will be no charge for admission, but those who attend, and f> o' disposed to add to a food that has already done so much good to those who, weak from a weary bout of pain, have no ability to earn their daily bread for awhile, will have an opportunity of so doing. The timed fixed is the Saturday afternoon immediately before Easter Sunday. Football Mbbtino — A meeting of persons interested in the formation of a football club in Sydenham was held in the Waltham Library on Friday evening, the Mayor of the borough presiding. In his opening remarks the Chairman spoke very strongly in favor of the establishment of a club, and much regretted that the corporation were not in possession of a central and suitable piece of land for recreation purposes ; but he would impress upon those present the desirability of meeting and surmounting any difficulties which might present themselves. It was unanimously decided that a Bugby Club be formed. Buies for the guidance of the same were drawn up and passed by the meeting ; the election of officers resulting as follows ; President, Mr J. Joyce ; vice-presidents Messrs White, M.H.B .Langdown, andPavitt; captain, Mr H. D. Kobinson ; vioe-oaptain, Mr W. W. H. Smith ; secretary, Mr T. Beare ; treasurer, Mr J. Bice ; match committee, Messrs Lockwood, Grantham, and George, It was decided to make application for entrance into the Canterbury Bugby Union. The club gives promise of becoming a very strong one, some thirty or forty handing in their names as intending members. Much discussion ensued relative to the obtaining of a suitable ground, and several sites were suggested. Subsequently Messrs Joyce and Langdown consented to intervic w the secretary of the Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association, with a view of negotiating for the use of the Show Grounds. Votes of thanks to the chairman and Mr Langdown were accorded, and the meeting terminated.

Thb Woodstock Bush. — The “West Coast Times " o£ Thursday says :—Considerable interest was taken in the progress of affairs yesterday at the now rush. There were several visitors from town, and a camber of diggers arrived on the scene. Binoe Ournick and party struck the wash, as reported in the “ West Coast Times ” yesterday, there is nothing now to report. Curnick’s party washed out several dishes yesterday, which gave better returns than the day before. To all appearance their wash will yield just as fair returns as the prospectors.’ Blundell and party have not yet bottomed, but expect to do so to-day. O’Longblin and party were reported yesterday to have bottomed, but not on payable dirt. There does not however seem any foundation for this news. It should be added that the prospects obtained by Ournick and party yesterday averaged nearly four grains to the dish.