THE GLOBE. MONDAY, JUNE 12, 1882.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2551, 12 June 1882, Page 2

THE GLOBE. MONDAY, JUNE 12, 1882.

Shipping. —The New Zealand Shipping Company Limited has received cable advice of the sailing of their ship Eakaia from Plymouth on the 29th May. It will be remembered that owing to the breaking out of amellpoi the Eakaia suffered detention at the above port.

U.A.O.D.—The meetings of the Pioneer Lodge, No. 47, will, in future, be held at the Terminus hotel, South belt.

Maqibtbbial.—At the B.M. Court, Lyttelton, this morning:, before J. W. Smith, Eiq., J,P., Joseph Daley, arrested yesterday afternoon by Constable O'Oocnor, was fined 4.0 a or seven days’ imprisonment for using obscene language in the street. Edwin Hooke was *lbo charged with a similar offence. Constable O’Connor, who arrested accused, and Mr Q-. Johnston who was called to assist the constable, gave evidence, and accused waa fined 60s, or in default seven days’ imprisonment.

Fatal Accident.—On SV.urday afternoon a boy about eix years of age, a son of Mr W. Rattray, a carpenter, residing in Dublin street, Lyttelton, fell off the verandah at the back of the house. In falling he either ctruck or caught bold of a grindstone standing underneath, dit fell over upon the child’e head. Dr. House, who was called in, said that death muet hare been instantaneous. An inquest will be held at Mr Battray’s residence this afternoon.

Naebow Escape on the Railway.—On Friday evening a man was found lying in the cattle trap near the Eaiapoi railway station, with bis head cn the line, where ho bad apparently fallen, in attempting to get to a train which had just arrived. He was seen by » gentleman who was passing, and just lifted out of the way of the train as it began to shunt. Tho unfortunate man was sadly the worse for liquor, and on being placed on safer ground began in round terms to abuse tho person who had befriended him, and threatened to knock his head oil.

Homs Nubbins for the Sick. — On Saturday afternoon Mrs Bernard Moore gave a lecture in St. Michael’s sctoolroom on the ordinary details of nursing, special attention being given to observation of the sick, daily washing and dressing, feeding, and giving medicines. The Primate kindly consented to preside. The lecture concluded with a dissertation on the application of roller bandages for arm, leg, finger and thumb, practical illustrations in bandaging being shown to the ladies, who went up to the platform after the lecture was over. In the evening Dr. Haoon attended to take the chair, but, owing to the limited number of ladies present, it was decided to postpone the lecture until to-mor-row evening. The lectures are given in tho evening to enable all classes to benefit by Mrs Moore’s system of instruction, which ia simple and practical. We hope there will bo a batter attendance to morrow (Tuesday! evening Judging from the satisfaction generally expressed by those ladies attending roe afternoon course, it will be a matter of after regret to mauy if they lose the present opportunity of learning many hints which will help to easa the bed of sickness, and perhaps be a means of saving life in sudden emergencies.

Inquest. —An inquest was held at the Christchurch Hospital at 3 p m. on Saturday, touching; the death oE Henry Marks Baker, who died in that institution the previous night. It appears that on May 17th Baker left his homo at Windwhistle to proceed to Ooalgato. On his way he dismounted, and whilst attempting to remount, the heavy nor'-west wind blew the tail of his overcoat in the horse's face, which caused it to bolt before deceased was again in the saddle, and he, being violently thrown, sustained a compound fr: 0 uro of the left leg, the bone protruding. Ha lay on the ground cooeying for about two hours, when the attention of a shepherd was attracted to him, and he was put into a light trap and brought to Ooalgate, and from thence per rail to the Hospital the same evening. The jury returned a verdict of “Accidental death.”

The Exhibition. —To-night a concert will be given in the concert room of the Exhibition under the direction of Signor Surge. The programme includes violin and pianoduets, glees, madrigals, &0., and a very attractive programme has been prepared. Those interested in the skating contest to take place on Wednesday evening are reminded that entries for the various events close to-morrow at the Ooffse Palace. The committee of judging and awards will, it is understood, decide to-morrow evening on the award of th#induatrial prizs. The exhibitors’ ball, which is fixed for the 19Lh instant, promises to be a success. From to-day the Exhibition will open at 10 a.m, and close at 4 p.m., reopening at 7 30 p.m. to 10 p.m. B.M. Couet, Rxeaia.—ln this Court, before Mr Whitefoord, K.M., and Messrs H. S. t 'ester, D. G. Holmes and O. N. Mackie, J.P.’s, Joseph Hannably was fined £5 and costs for cruelly beating a horse with a gun—breaking the gun in the act. The same person was also fined 5j and costs for unlawfully firing off a gun in a public road at Methven. Wm. Morten, James Santy, Wm. Street, Hector Maclean and John Boucher were each fined 10a and costs for breaches of the Dog Registration Act. The case against Joseph Brimicombe for a breach of the same Act was dismissed, and for a like effence John Thompson was fined Bs, John Thompson, of Scdtown, was fined 40s, with the alternative of forty-eight hours’ imprisonment, for being drunk and usu~g obscene language in a public thoroughfare. Mrs Rutter appeared and pleaded for an order prohibiting the supply of intoxicating drinks to her husband for twelve months, he being a habitual drunkard. Order made as prayed. Nelson Eden waa fined £3 and costs for a breach cf the railway by-laws in taking a traction engine over the Eakaia bridge without drawing the fire, &c. Jago v J. Gardiner, claim of £IOO for work done and money lent. Judgment by default for amount claimed and costs. L. Abraham* v Q. Murdoch, claim £1 5s ; plaintiff nonsuited. E Lika vN. Welsh and E Lsko v W. J. Welsh. These two oases were taken together, as they had the same origin. After hearing the evidence, which was very cor (Lotting, the case agiinst the latter was dismissed, and the farmer wes fined 10s and costs. E. Lake v N. Welsh, claim for wages ; judgment for plaintiff, £1 Is 7d and costs.

Sheffield Coubsinq Club.—The third coursing meeting of this club is fired for July 11th. The erects are three in number, viz. : The Visitors’ Plate, open to all earners, lor all aged dogs, at 3 guineas each; the President’s Oup, for local dogs, all aged, at 2 guineas, for which, in addition to 20 per cent, of the stakes, Mr McMillan gives a a.lvor cup ; and a third event for all doge beaten in the first round of the President’s Gap. Entries will close on the evening ofJuly 6;h with Mr G. A. Keys, the secretary, at Sheffield, the draw taking place the same evening. Mr J. Turner will act as judgs, and Mr Adam. MoOonnell will bo the slipper.

Electric Lishtino foe Haubobs.— Regarding an important experiment in electric lighting, which has been made in Table Bsy, the “Gape Times ” of Mot day, April 24th, says:—“ On Saturday evening the harbor was for the first time illuminated by the cleotrio light, and those who had an opportunity of seeing the docks under the brilliant and novel display had no difficulty in appreciating the great improvement that will be effected when the new system of lighting is fully introduced. The Harbor Board have decided to have a month’s trial of the light, and if the result proves satisfactory, there can be little doubt as to the system being permanently maintained, as. even the preliminary experiment on Saturday evening clearly showed the advantage of the electric over the gas light. It is several months since the Harbor Board workmen commenced to erect the tall lamp posts required for giving the light the elevation necessary for throw.ng the rays over a wide area. Sixteen posts have been erected at various points around the docks, eight of them being 23ft. in height and eight 18ft. The system of lighting employed is the Brush patent which is being extensively adopted foo outside illumination, Motive power is supplied by a 12norse power portable engine placed in onepart of tho engine house of the new graving dock. Here is also placed the dynamo, electric mi-.cbir.s—a very large and powerful one—which generates the electric current, and communicates it to the latmos through tho insulated wire connecting them. Each of the lampt is provided with four carbons. Only two of these burn at one time, and when they are done the othjr two are lighted by a very ingenious contrivance, and by this means a oontinucus light can be maintained for sixteen hours. Everything being ready on Saturday afternoon, a trial was made before dusk, but of course the light was not properly so- and it wus not continued long. At nine o'clock the current was again turned on, and the gloom of the docks was speedily dispelled by the bright glare of the electric lamps. Tho experiment Imtod an hour and a half, and during that time the light remained wonderfully steady ana bright. Of course there was dickering now and then, but even when the light from the carbons faded slightly there could be no question as to its superiority over its ancient rival, tho gas. The gas lamps were kept alight during the experiment, and they had a very “tallow dip” appearance compared with the bright and attractive which threatens to supersede them.

. Ratbpayei s’ Meeting. —A meeting of ratepayers of the Heathcoto district was held at the Hoad Board office. Ferry road, at i pm. today. Mr F. Jones (chairman of the Board) in the chair. The chairman stated that the meeting was called pursuant to advertisement, by which it was proposed to stop certain portions of the road between R.S. 4533 and 8776, Christchurch district, and to taka certain portions of the said sections in exchange therefor; also, to atop certain portions of the road at the northern boundary of R.S. 1146. and portions of the road between B.S. 1146, 1150 and 20645, Christchurch district, and to take a portion of R. S. 1150 in exchange therefor. In reply to the chairman, the secretary to the Board stated that all the legal requirements pertaining thereto had been complied with. Motions to the Effect that the advertised alterations be carried into effect wore duly proposed and Seconded, and, on being put to the vote, 'Unanimously agreed to. The chairman remarked that although the mea'ing was not a large one, yet all the parties directly interested in the proposed alterations wore present. A vote of thanks to the chair terminated the proceedings. Railway Crossing. —Considerable difficulty hav ng been experienced by pedestrians, and particularly children, in crossing the railway in Durham street from Christchurch to .Sydenham, owing to no footpath having been formed, a petition has been drawn up and is being largely signed by the residents in the immediate locality, praying the Sydenham .Borough Council to take the necessary steps to form a footway across the on the eastern side of Durham street, in continuation of the footpath now being made by the New Zsaiand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Chatham Islands. —Nows is to hand from the Chatham Islands up to May 26fch. The Chatham Island Jockey Club held their annual meeting cn 30th April, when fourteen new members were elected- Mr T. Ritchie was elected president, Mr J. Aukland treasurer, and Mr T. O. Hay secretary. The tenders for the erection of a sohoolhouse were considered, but all being thought too high, it was resolved not to accept any of them. Several rifle matches have lately taken place, one a sweepstake of 5s each, fired by fourteen persons, was won by Mr O. Seymour. A private match between Mr H. W. Lanauzs and Mr W, H, R iwlands was won by the latter. The witnesses in the late case of attempted murder left in tha Omaha for Christchurch. A branch library in connection with the Lyttelton Colonists’ Society has been started, Mr Rayner _ acting as librarian pro tern, and is receiving a large measure of support, I.O.O.F.—Members or the Loyal City of Christchurch Lodge are requested on Thursday next, at 6.30 p.m , to join the Friendly Societies’ torch-light procession, Notee Dame dee Missions. Bishop Redwood arrived by steamer yesterday morning at Lyttelton from Wellington, reaching Christchurch shortly after ten o’clock. A crowded congregation attended service at the church. After mats, a precession was formed through the interior of the convent, his Lordship officiating at the blessing of this beautiful new building. Weatheb Exchange. —Juno 11th—New Zealand—fine, with light B.S. winds; pressure increasing in the North. Australia — fine, though cloudy all over, with moderate N. and B.W. in Australia, and B.E. in Tasmania, with fog. Barometer—New Zealand —Russell, 301; Wellington, 30 3 ; Bluff, 30 3. Australia—Albany, 29.8; Portland, 30.4; Hobart, 30.4; Sydney, 30 3. Extended Jurisdiction. —His Excellency the Governor has appointed Joshua Charles Porter, Esq., 8.M., to be Resident Magistrate for the district of Kuiapoi, with jurisdiction to £IOO. The Eight Hopes Bill.— From the Wellington “Post” it appears that Colonel Trimble’s motion to exclude from the operation of this Bill persons employed in agricultural and pastoral pursuits, was carried. The telegraphic report of the discussion left this point doubtful. During the discussion Mr Sheehan said the affirmation by hon. members that the Bill should not apply to domestic servants was a blot upon the House. Exhibition Cotjbsing Meeting —The entries for this meeting, whichwill be held under the auspices of the Canterbury Coursing Club, close to-night at nine o’clock at the Shades. Woolsxon Township —I he meeting of residents to consider the advisabloneas of forming Woolston into a township, will be held tomorrow evening at the Oddfellows’ Hall, Woolston. Licensing Meetings. The adjourned meetings of Licensing Committees will bo held aa follows :—Ohnstohnroh South, June 15th, at St. John’s school; Christchurch North, June 16th, Resident Magistrate's Court; Christchurch East, June 19th, Orange Hall; Christchurch West, June 20th, St. Michael’s schoolroom. At these meetings the applications for extension beyond 10 p.m, will be received, and applicants are also required to state tha number of bars required on the promises.

A Californian farmer says that strong salt brine, stirred in lime until it is about like whitewash, is better than bluestone to prevent smut.

Decorticated cotton seed cake is (says the 11 Philadelphia Weekly Press”) the best of all articles thus far known for fattening •took, or for use in dairying. Its nutritive value is 41 par cent, as a flesh former and 77 for fat, while turnips are rated at 1 for flesh and 5 for fat. It is ahead even of linseed, which is 23 for flesh, and 92 for fat. The present standard of good beef runs less to fat than formerly, and more to good juicy flesh, and tbat is sensible. Corn meal rates at 12 as a flesh former, and 63 for fat. While sn excursion party from the lake Shore road was spreading itself over Detroit, a pair of lovers seated themselves on the steps of the City Hall, and of course took hold of hands. Some of the officers in tbo building noticed this, and one gentleman offered to hot that they would squeezs for a straight hour without once breaking their hold. The bet was taken, and a third person took his station where he could watch the result. It was an awful hot day, but that didn’t make the least difference. At the end of forty minutes the two reel hands were still quietly clasped. So they were when five minutes more would have struck the hour. Then the young man made an uneasy movement; leaning over her flaxen curls he said, ‘ Samantha, I’m going to let go of your hand for a minute, but you won’t be mad, will ycu darling P I wouldn’t let go till you did, only some sort of an ant is crawling down my back, and I can’t keep my mind on you and ants at the same time !’

* The bees are swarming, and there’s no end to them,’ said Farmer Jones, coming into the house. His little boy George came in a second afterward and said there was an end to one of ’em, anyhow, and it was redhot too.