THE GLOBE. MONDAY, APRIL 17, 1882.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2504, 17 April 1882, Page 2

THE GLOBE. MONDAY, APRIL 17, 1882.

Opening of thb Wateabi Link.—The first passenger train went through to Waikari this morning, with af air number of passengers. The lir e is now open, and it is a pleasant one to travel or. compared with the lines on the plains, the scenery along the route being verygrand. Exhibition Jueobb.—ln view of tho short space of time intervening between that notice of the date of eleotion of jurors and the time for to doinp, it was decided at a meeting of exhibitors, &z.. held this morniag to postpone the election for a week. Magistebial—Mr J. Wilfred Smith, Juttioe of the Peace, took his seat for the first time on the Bench at Lyttelton this morning.

FtOGGING Peisonbbb.—William Hart and Charles James Emmett, the former aentanced to nndcrgo thirty lashes with the *' cat" now, and thuty within six months, and the latter twenty lashes, received their paniahment this morning in tbe Lyttelton prison. Both prisoners are undergoing sentence for rape committed on children. EBOWNBD in thb Avon —To-day, shortly before noon, Mr A. Clark, of the firm of Messrs Clark and Bull, City Mills, observed tbe dead body of a woman floating in the rivor, resting against the grating whioh serves to protect the wheel from obstructions passing down stream. He reported the matterto the police, and Constable Wm. Hill took the body out, placicg it in the police morgue. The body, which appeared to have betn in tbe water sinoe about Saturday night, was that of Mrs Mary Woolstead, sgei forty-ave, an unfortunate woman, addicted to intemperate habits, but who had once been in very comfortable circumstances in Ohristchurob. Constable Mcdusland rescued her from the river in December, 1878, after she had fallen in in an intoxicated state opposite Perk terracn shortly before midnight. An inquest will be held to-morrow.

Papanpi Cottbsing Club— The arrangements for to-morrow's fixture at Kaiapci having fallen through, it has been arranged that it ehall be held ai Swannan** instead, on Mr J. E. Brown's property. A start will hern ace from the homestead at about ten o'clock. The ground ii described as capital, with plenty o£ hares. A train will leave Christchurch at 5 o'clock this aftereoon and Kaiapoi at 5.65 p.m. The distanoefrom Christchurch. is about sixteen miles. The train will leave> Garistehuroh to morrow morning at 7 35, but travellers will then, according to railway timetible, have to proceed to Rongiora, and thence P*r Rangiora-Oxford railway to Moer&ki, •co»3>ng Mr B, Chapman's property to get at ii_e locals.

Thb Babbit Qttbstion. —The manager of the New Zealand Meat Preserving Company at Woodlands one day recently received no less than 7000 rabbits. The average reoeipt is 4000 per day. Habtbst Festival. —A harvest thaniagiving service took place yesterday at Holy Trinity Church, Avonaide. The church wa very prettily decorated with flowers, evergreens, fruit, corn, &o The services, both morning and evening, were conduoted by the incumbent, the Rev. MrPasooe, and there were good congregations. Fkbbt Boad.— Persons visiting Sumner during the progress of the works in connection with laying the tramway and lowering the road would avoid all inconvenience, and have a pleasant drive by taking either Oaflhel, Hereford, or Worcester street, to the canal reserve, and then taking St. John's road, whioh will bring them on to the Ferry road at Woolston. Kaiapoi Fabmbbs' Ciitb A meeting of numbers was held at the club ohamber on Friday evening. Present —Messrs R. Coup (chairman). Walls, Boss, E. Wilson, Pashby, and E. G. Kidd, hon. sec. The accounts of the Foal, Grain, and Root Bhow were balanced. It was stated that the reoeipts for admission to the show were £B. The secretary was instructed to pay the prizes on the basis decided upon by the committee. Votes of thanks were passed to the judges, exhibitors of extras, and to tho loial brass band, which kindly gave its services during the evening of tho show. It was deoided that the next ordinary meeting of the olub be held on the usual day of meeting in May. Having disposed of some routine business the olub then adjourned. Thbatbe Royal.—The final performance of '• Patience " on Saturday night, on whioh oocasion Lady Gordon, family, and suite were present, drew a crowded house. The opera went splendidly from first to last, every item being most enioyably rendered. To-night "H.M.S. Pinafore" will be produced, with a magnificent oast. Miss Maggie Moore will make her first appearance this season as Buttercup, Miss Alice Rees playing Josephine, and Miss Erelyn Eldred Hebe. Signor Ric:ardi will be the Admiral, Bignor Terdi the Captain, Mr Beaumont Ralph, and Mr John Forde, who has made so much fun out of the part of the Major during the "Patience" run, the Boatswain. Such a cast, apart from the great popularity of the opera, ought to draw a very large house. Ohbybanthemtjms.—As the season for -these choice autumn flowers advances and k the blooms near perfection it is not surprising to ifind that the lovers of fl.riculture appear to be paying considerable attention to the growth of chrysanthemums. The gardens near the city testify to the fact that there are many who cultivate them in profusion, but few perhaps with a view to produce the best planta and the largest blooms. One of these exceptions is met with in the perhaps limited garden of Mr W. Ivory, Cashel street east, in which there are to be found some of the finest blooms ever produced in the colony. Hia varieties include amongst those striking. us as worthy of special mention—Empress of India (a magnificent white), the Beverley and the golden Beverley, Lady Talford, Golden Queen, Lord Derby, Tyooon, and Alfred Salter, all of whioh are admirable speoimen plants, and it seems a pity they cannot be added to the list of artioles on show at the Exhibition, where they would attract a large share of attention.

Eotal Austbaiian OiHCUB. —The matinee on Saturday afternoon waa well patronised by country visitors and children, who were liberal in their applause to the various performers. The attendance in the evening showed no falling off as compared with the two previous nights, the chairs being nearly all occupied, whilst in the stalls and pit no standing room was available, 'i'ho horsemanship of Jaok Cousens was very good, the various tricks being oleverly executed. The -funniments of the clowns met with well deserved applause. Max Binkle continually ezoited the risable faculties of the audience, and the tricks of legerdemain and slack wire bnsiness by Ouzao were dextrously performed. The other items of the programme, which was in the main a repetition of that of the previous evening, were alio gone through to the evident satisfaction of the onlookers. The after piece, whioh was of the old ring and sawdust order, in whioh the various actors lustily bolabored each other, to the manifest delight of the juveniles, concluded the performance. TJ.A.O. Dbuids.—A meeting of the mem bers of this order was held at the Oarlton Hotel on Saturday evening, for the purpose of taking into consideration the advisability ■ of opening a new lodge in the district. D.P. Bro. O. Tomson took the ohair at 8 p.m., supported by P.D.F.'s Bros, Samuels and Wilsteed, and a number of brethren from the various lodges in Ohristchurch and the suburbs. The chairman, after having duly opened the meeting, read the advertisement calling the same, and called upon P.D.F.'s Bros. W. S. Willsteed and W. B. Samuels to explain the objectu of the institution. Ihese gentlemen having explained the great benefits to be derived both by married and single members, and the excellent financial position of the order, invited all who felt anxious to join a friendly society, to avail themselves of this opportunity, as, at the opening of a new lodge, candidates could join at a remarkably reduced scale. A large number of intendiog members were present, and at the olose of the meeting there were twenty-sevea names on the new list, whioh may be considered highly satisfactory, and must be exceedingly gratifying to D.P. Bro. O. Tomson, this being his first opportunity of opening a new lodge since he attained office. A managing committee was formed, and the meeting was adjourned to Thursday, the 20th instant, at 8 p.m. Oa.bi.eton.—The annual tea and annivor sary entertainment in aid of the sohool funds was held here on Friday evening. There was an attendance of upwards of 200 persons. The trays were provided by Mesdames Skurr, Carter, Winter, and Bnglebreoht, Misses Dohrmann and Bennett, and the bachelors, who mustered in force, their table being provided for by Mr F. A. Waterman, baker, Oxford. The schoolroom was tastefully decorated. The ohair was taken by Mr W. F, Pearson, M.H.8., and the following took part in the songs, glees, and readings :—Mrs Little, Misses E. Thompson, Ladbrook, S. R. and A. Dohrmann, Meisrs Oooptr" Bros, E. Duffell, Twose, B. Blundea, W. E Lsaob, Marr. W. W. Webb, Ho-nratt, Bevs. J. Sheldon, W. H. Wyatt. Mr U. L. Higgins gave a brief address on the advantage of education for the young. Vjtes of thankß were accorded to the several ladies and gentlemen who had assisted to render the affair a success, and the entertainment concluded by singing the National Anthem. Dancing was kept up with spirit till a late hour.

CHBIBTCHTJBOH HOBTICUIiTtTBAIi SOCIBTT. —The monthly committee meeting wag held on Friday evening. Present Professor Bicierton in theohair, and Messrs S. Manning, D. Nairn, O. Marsh, M. Murphy, X. Turner, H. Crooks, W. Kerr, and F. Jones, hon. seo. The committee appointed to take into consideration tho appointment of a permanent secretary to the society reported that Mr p. W. Isitt had offered his services, and or. the motion of Mr F. Jones, it was resolved to recommend his offer to the annual, general meeting for acceptance. The committee appointed at the last meeting to consider the question of holding a flower show in connection with Messrs Joubert and Twopony's International Exhibition reported that they had interviewed the leading exhibitors in the neighborhood, and it appeared improbable that a satisfactory show could be effeoted so late in the season. It was resolved to abandon the proposal to hold a May show, but a general desire was expressed to have a ehow at the International buildings to follow after the chrysanthemum show fixture. It was deoided to hold the chrysanthemum and fruit show as arranged in the schedule on Tuesday, April 25th inst., at the Congregational sohoolroom, in Manchester street, to be open from 2 o'clook to 9 o'clock p.m., the charge for admission to non-sub-soribors to be one shilling, the exhibits to be in the room ready for staging by 12 o'olock noon. Messrs H. K. Webb, Q. A. Beade, J. Dutton, and Summers were elected to act as judges. Intending exhibitors are requested to send in their lists to the secretary on or before Saturday next, April 22nd. Sundry acoounts were passed for payment. A letter was reoeived from the president (hon. E. O. J. Stevens) apologising for unavoidable absence. At the conclusion of the ordinary business of the oommittee, a meeting was held to arrango for a show at the International Exhibition buildings, Mr Murphy in the chair. On the motion of Professor Bickerton, it was decided to form a committee to make the neoessary arrangements, consisting of Messrs Norman, Manning, Oto >ir, Nairn, Kerr, Mudd, Cooper, F. Jones, and the mover, with power to add to the number j the show to follow after the chrysanthenum show with a schedule to be specially arranged. Mr JNaim, jun., will act as secretary to the committee.

I AociDßNr.—Aa Mr T. M.Jones, farmer, at Seafiold, was standing on a grindstone to look for some sheep on Saturday last, when it fell on one of his lega and broke it. He was found lying over it by a man who was passing by. Mr Jones was subsequently attended by Dr. Murdoch. Ah-bged Robbbby,—On Saturday morning a lad named Henry Lumb, stated to be eleven years of age, stuck up a little fellow of six years old, named Farland, on the south belt, and robbed him of two shillings. He will be brought up at the Court this morning to answer the oharge. ■ A Tkittmph of Soibnok.—The following is taken from the "Times of India : During the repairs of the telegraph cable near Bombay, the steamers Ohiltern and Great Northern were about half a mile apart, the former having hold of a shore end cable, and so was in telegraph communication with Bombay j the latter haviDg hold of a sea cable end, and so was in telegraph communication with Aden. The Ohiltern desired the Great Northern to splice on to the cable end held by the lattor, and pay out throe-quarters of a mile of cable, and this was communicated by wire from the test-room of the Ohiltern, passing through all the coils of oable in her hold and on to Bombay, whence it was sent on to Aden, and baok from Aden to the Great Northern. Thus, as a speedy means of sending a message half a mile, it was forwarded by a route between three and four thousand miles long. The following morning, when the two vessels were within a quarter of a mile of eaoh other, communications passed between them constantly in tne same manner. Cibotmstances Altbb Casbs. Some few months ago (says the " Oamaru Times ") when the newspapers of the Opposition wrote about Sir George Grey, no word was strong enough to point out the misdeeds and follies of that autocratio politician. Now that there is a probability of a ohange in the Ministry, those papers that before were loudest in decrying Sir George appsar to be the most eager to welcome him baok to powfer. He is to lead his followers on to fortune, although it is not so long ago since he led them into disaster. They have joined with the Maoris in shouting " Kapai Grey ! " although, to judge from paßt experience, if Sir George Grey is at the head of the Ministry, or even in it at all, it may not be long before a shout of an opposite oharaoter is sent forth. Sir George, if current rumors are to be trusted, is eager to come b\ck to power, and politicians and pressmen, who a few months ago were shrieking avaunt, are now crying all hail to the misguided and misguiding man. If this is consistency, what may not be expected ?

An Unlucky Constable. There is a constable at Beefton who must have been born under an Unlucky star, judging from the number of acoidents that have happened to him. Recently (says the "West Coast Times") he was in the act of feeding his horse, about 6 a m., and happened to lean aoross to clean out some rook salt from the manger, when the animal suddenly, without the least warning, drew back and struck out at the constable (Bamford) with both fore feet, one catching him in the stomach, and the other on the ribs, fraoturing three of them. Several years ago, when Bamford was acting as orderly to Sir George Bowen on the lattor's tour through the Otago goldfields, the horse he was riding fell, and rolled over him, breaking all his ribs, on the same side as those fractured now, as also his arm, and inflicting other injuries. On another occasion, when on duty in Dunedin, he attempted to stop a runaway horse attached to a heavy dray. He managed to seize the reins but was thrown down, and the wheel passed over one leg and both feet, breaking the former and tmashing up the latter. It is to be hoped that as this is bis third it will be his final mishap. The Regent Eabthqtjake —The following account of the effects of the recent earthquake at Hawera is given by the local " Star " : —" At seven minutes past four people were startled by a low rumbling, increasing in volume for a seoond or two, and accompanied by a slow surging heave of the earth. This half died away, and then com. mer.csd a violent shaking, which lasted four or five seconds. Almost everyone rushed into the streets, and falling chimneys and the crash of glass and crockery ware assisted to make things very exciting fora minute or two. The earth quivered for five or six minutes after the violent shaking had ceased, and about ten minutes later the quivering developed into another distinot sheck, and then ceased. The chimneys in the town came off very badly. About a dozen were broken and partly thrown down, and twice that number will require repairs more or less extensive. Some, for instance those in the new premises for the Union Bank of Australia and the Bank of Australasia, may have to be taken down and rebuilt. The publicans all suffer lobb by bottles and glasses being thrown off the shelves, and the storekeepers eaoh loae a little. There was a great ' scare ' for half an hour, and then ouriosity arose as to how other places fared. There were many enquiries after the welfare of Wellington, for exaggerated rumors had spread as to the Empire City having been half wrecked, and loss of life having ocourred."

Emoluments of thb Royal Family.— Now that the Queen is going to o»U or her " faithful Commons " to vote £6OOO a year to another foreign lady (observes the "European Mail") it maybe interesting to itate what are the incomes and emoluments of the various members of the Royal Family derived from the taxes. The following is a tolerably complete list of the annual allowances at present made to members of the Royal Family, and their marriage portions— The Queen, £420,000; Princess Koyal, £BOOO, in addition to her dowry of £40,000; Prince of Wales, £40,000, and £60.000 from the Duohy of Cornwall; his wife, £IO,OOO ; Prince Alfred, £15,000 ; marriage, £10,000|; Prince Arthur, £15.000 ; marriage, £IO,OOO ; Princess Helena, £6000; Princess Louise, £6OOO ,• Princess Mary of Teck, £3000; Prince Leopold, £ls COO; Princess Augusta of Meoklenberg, £3OOO ; Duke of Cambridge, £12,000, in addition to pay as Field-Marshal Oommiuiding-in-Chief, oolonel of several regiments, Ranger of Parks, and other perquisites; Duchess of Cambridge, £3OOO, in addition to large emoluments.

A Cockboach Invasioh.—The sohooner Elizabeth, which recently arrived in Auckland from the Islands, had to be submerged with a view to destroying the cockroaches with which the vessal swarmed. They perished in thousands (says the Auckland "Herald") their ranks were terribly thinned, they were decimated, but not exterminated. The jib-boom and masts were above water, and here the survivors took refuge. They were seon marching up the boom quite gaily in Indian file. The blocks and every crevice were thiokly inhabited, and the Fijian crew had a lively time in hunting them out of their hiding places. When the schooner came in on Suxday, her oabiu presented a sight whish would have been terrifying to persons unaccustomed to island vessels. Scarcely tho space of a threepenny piece was free from an insect of some sort. Yet the crew seemed quite happy, their companionship confirming the truth of the adage that use is second nature. A most remarkable fact is that cockroaches do not take to strangers. They will quite familiarly and in. an apparently affectionate spirit run over those who belong to the ship, but are sby of visitors. Happy visitors !

Thr Saltation Abmy in Tbotjbi,b.— A disgraceful scene is reported by the "Age" to have taken place on the vacant piece of ground adjoining the South Richmond Freo Library recently. On this ground several members of the Salvation Army stationed themselves, and they soon gathered round them an assemblage of young men and womon and children, and among the gathering was a goodly number of tho larrikin class. These amused themselves by throwing tomatoes at the members of tbe "army," and were, as a rule, unerring in their aim. "The Soldiers of tne Cross," as they delighted in oalling themselves, bore the attack bravely, continuing their preaching, though rotten tomatoes rained like hail upon them, the seeds being scattered all over their faces and bodies. One of the band having received a particularly large and decayed tomato in the eye, after carefully wiping away the moss, loudly cried that he was ready to suffer martyrdom for the sake of Him whom he served ; and just as he had given vent to this utterance a dead rat was thrown at him, striking him in tbe face, while a small boy dashed under his legs and set fire to a quantity of "oraokers" and Bquibs, The mob then commenced to jostle the " army," and to do this several sham fights were impro. vised by the larrikins. The "army" was knocked down several times, but were no i sooner on their leg 9 again than they renewed their exhortations. Tho whole soene was a disgrace to a civilised community.

Bazaab.—A bazaar in aid of the building fund of the Oxford terrace Baptist Church will be held in tho Oddfellows' Hall on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday next. The bazaar will be open from noon till 10 p.m , and a selection of vooal and instrumental music will be rendered at intervals during eaoh day. Catholic Bazaar—This bazaar reopened for its fourth day this morning, and it must bo confessed the attendance of the public wa« not commensurate with its deserts. It wiil be kept open till ten o'clock to-night, and as everything must be cleared out before •leven o'clook, no doubt a whole host of valuable and tempting items submitted for sale will be quitted at any prioe. Thb Handicap Committee.—lt is stated that Mr H, P. Lanoe has resigned his seat on the handioap committee of the 0.J.0. Saved peom Dbowning.—A boy named Norris fell off No. 2 wharf at Port yesterday, and but for the prompt action of the steward of the steamer Tui, he would have lost his life. Labcbny.—A woman entered Mr Gavin's shop at Ashburton on Friday last to purchase some goods. Mr Gavin ran out to get ohange for her, and when he oame baok the woman was gone and £7 out of the safe. Exoubbion to Waikabi and Wbka Pass.—The railway authorities notify that an excursion train will run to Waikari on Thursday next. Faros—First class return ss, and seoond class return 3s. This will give the public an opportunity to see the Weka Pass, through whioh the line runs, the Glenmark run, and other plaoes of interest. The fares are extremely low. Bace Pbivilegss.—On Saturday last the privileges in oonneotion with the Ashburton Autumn Bace Meeting were sold by Mr Bullock. The results were as follows : Publioan's booth, No. 1, £26 10s p?r day, Mrs Butler ; publioan's booth, No. 2, £2l per day, Mrs Butler. The gates were passed in at £27 per day, the reserve being £35 per day. The sports were sold to Mr F. Lewie for £l. Confectioners' booth, No. 1, £2 per day, Mr T. Davidson ; confectioners' booth, No. 2, £l, Mr T. Davidson ; grand stand, Mr Harvey, at £6 per day ; and tho cards were purchased by Mr Stephens at 9j per dozen. Biblb Chbisxian.—The Kev. F. W. Bourne preached yesterday at Templeton in the morn nig, at Addington in the afternoon, and at Lower High street in the evening. The congregations were large. At Addington the Church was filled in every part, and at Lawer High street last evening a great many persons were unable to gain admission. This evening the Lower High street anniversary celebration will be oontinued. There will be a public tea from 5.30 to 7 30, and a publio meeting after, to be addressed by the Rev. Mr Bourne and other ministers. H. M. S. Mibanda.—The afternoon trains to Lyttelton yesterday carried a large number of passengers enroute to H.M.S. Miranda. The steamers Lyttelton and Waiwora convoycdl the bulk of them to and from the man-of-' war, and the watermen with their handy boats the remainder. The fighting ship was pretty crowded at times, but the oourtesy of the crow was so great that few, if any, of the visitors left the vessel under a feoling of disappointment, or indeed without a feeling that the visit had been an interesting one. Dabing Bcbglaby.—A burglary of a very daring oharaoter was oommitted between eleven o'olook on Saturday night and halfpast six i yesterday morning, at the Black Horse Hotel, Lincoln road. It appears that Mrs Martin, the proprietress of the hotel, had on Saturday night upwards of £2OO in an iron safo, whioh was discovered to have been removed from where it was fixed in the bar parlor, and from traces found it was removed across the road, where a horse and cart was missing, and the presumption is that use was made of the latter to remove the booty, of whioh it is stated no traces have as yet been discovered. Cathoxio Bazaab. —This bazaar was successfully continued on Saturday from eleven in ths forenoon till past ton in tho evening. The attendance was very good at the opening hour. During the afternoon and evoning the hall was crowded, and the amount of trade done may be estimated by the day's takings, whioh amounted to £205. The Hibernian Band played at intervals during tho afternoon and evening. It has been determined to continue the bazaar for another day, consequently the Oddfellows' Hall will be open from eleven this morning till 10 p.m. It is stated that several tempting artioles will be added by the stallkeepers to the unsold goods of Saturday. Thb Action op Alcohol.—lt may not be generally known that systematic exper ments upon pigs are being made, says a home paper, at Paris, by a group of scientific men, with the view of ascertaining the precise action of alcohol upon the processes of digestion, respiration, and secreticn. In a very interesting papsr upon these experiments by M. Dujardin Beaumetz we find it stated, with a touch of unconscious humor, that the pig has been chosen to be experimented upon because, in the first place, his digestive apparatus closely resembles in all essential respeots that of man; and, in the next place, because the pig is the only animal (besides man, we presume) that will ungrudgingly consent to be " doßed " with alcohol. It was the intention of the National Temperance League to invite M. Beaumetz and his colleagnes to an International Congress of scientific "alooholists," whioh was to be held in Lonlon in August next; we learn, however, that the Executive of the League has resolved to abandon this idea for the present. Further, we are given to understand that the Congress, at which the fin«l results of the investigations of M' Beaumetz and bis ooadjutors are to bo made known, will be held in the autumn at the Hague.

A lawyer once had an important case, and the dacision depended on the way the jury would regard the testimony of one lady. He lost the case because the fair witness swore positively to an occurrence which she witnessed at the distance of soveral rods, although there wore many persons who stood much nearer than »be that saw nothing whatever of it. The law yir looked rather blue when the jury brought in their verdict, but revenged himself by rising and telling tho Court a Btory of a lady he once knew who wa? very near-sighted, but always deolared her eyesight to be excellent. Accordingly, one day o neighbov stuck a darning needle in the side of the barn, and placing her on the opposite side of the road, asked ber she could see it. ' Oh, yeo,' replied the old lady, 'I can see the needle easy enough, but where's the barn f