THE GLOBE. MONDAY, JULY 24, 1882.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2588, 24 July 1882, Page 2

THE GLOBE. MONDAY, JULY 24, 1882.

The Water Supply Question. —The attention of the ratepayers is direoted to the oificial statement connected with the Wellington water supply scheme, which appears elsewhere.

Madras strhet B ail-way Beidgb.— A letter hag been received this morning by Mr J. Orowley from Mr W. White, M.tf.S. far Sydenham, stating that the Government have consented to place a sufficient sum on the estimates for the purpose of constructing a bridge over the railway where it intersects Madras street south.

liYTtbi.ton B.M. Ootjbt.—The only business at this Court this morning was a charge ~ of drunkenness against a sailor belonging to the French barque Valentin. He was sent 'to gaol for forty.hours by Mr J. W. Smith, J .P. U. A. O.D.—A meeting of the Druidi~6l Mo. 20 district was held on Friday night last at the Kingston Hotel, Sydenham, far the purpose of presenting F.D.P. Bro. Willstced with a handsomely worked P.D.F.'s collar and gold pencil case far the zeal shown by him during his term of office as Dirtriot President to the above district. The chair was occupied by D.P. Bro. Skinner, the vics-cbau* by D.P. Bro. Thompson. The usual loyal and fraternal toasts being proposed and responded to, the chairman proceeded to ra»ke the presentation cb behalf of the officers and brothers of No. 20 district. P.D.P. Bro. Willsteed returned thanks to the brothers far their present, which he accepted in the fpirit in which it was given, and stdd that it; would be a fresh incentive, if he had needed any, to'continue working for the good of the order. After some capital songs had been sung by the various brothers, and a pleas&nt evening spent, the meeting closed witri a hearty vote of thanks to Bro. Johnston for the ueb of the room.

Tub Exhibition.—Owing to the fearfully inclement weather on Saturday Mr Fletcher's ■ale of pictures in the Ait Gallery was t«.* u thinly etter.dad. Those, howevsr; ""who' brave * [itho discomforts of rain and wind had their reward, inasmuch ai they managed to secure some bargains, notably Mr Gibbs' pictures, which went at a Tory reasonable price. The well-known picture " Off the Track " wob passed in at £l6O. Mr Q-ibbs' pictures, some six or eight in numher, were all sold at remarkably reasonable rates. Mr Oarl secured " Wellington Heads," and a ohaimiug picture of the " Sumner Eoad," taking in that part of the estuary in front of Mr Monck's, and showing the cutting and adjoining hills, and Professor Bickerton was the purchaser of the very excellent picture of •• Lyttslton Heads." The remainder of Mr Iftetoher's engravings, oleographs, &c, brought fair prices. The entertainment projected by the attendants, which was to take plaee on Saturday evening, was postponed, owing to the inclemency of the weather. She exhibitors are one by one returning to their homes. Mr Woodroffr, the well-known glass blower, closed his entertainment on. Thursday. Footbaxli —The match East Chrisfchurch v Sydenham, whioh was to have come off on Saturday, had to be pos potted on account of the wet. The Sydenham mustered only fire men, while yellows bad a full team with the exception of one, end would have been glad enough to have played in the rain. It would be better by far for those who are frightened to turn up when it rains a little to give up football, end not disappoint their fellow pleyers. It is time a rule was framed that matches should be played xtet or dry. Accident.-A man naxmd John Kalpin, an employe of the Government in the vioinity of the Bealey, met with an accident on Saturday last about noon. His foot slipping ha was precipitated over an embankment, sustaining considerable injuries about the head and face. A conveyanoe being obtained, he was taken to the Ohrutchurch Hospital yesterday afteinsoD, where his injuries were attended to.

Gift Exhibition.—A limelight exhibition of views of Egypt, whioh are specially irtereßting at the present time, will be given at the Oddfellows' Hall, Sydenham, this evening. A number of gifts-will also be distributed in connection with the entertainmen:.. The illustrative leolure will be delivered by Mr H. Z. Taylour, and as arrangements have been made for special trams from Papt.nu i and elsewhere, no doubt there will be a large attendance on the occasion.

Coubsing—A well attended meeting o£ the Sheffield Coursing Olub oommittee was held at Mr Flanagan's Hotel on Thursday evening last. The Secretary brought np a balance-sheet showing members how the finances stood. He stated that all liabilities were paid, and a balance left in hand of £ll 8s 3d. It was resolved to hold a fourth meeting on the 22nd August, making a start at Mr Clinton's, Darfield, at 10 a.m. There are two stakes to be rnn for, the first for dogs owned by members of the Sheffield Clubonly ; entrance, £1 Is. Th» dogs to be non> winners of any publio money at starting. The second stake to be open to members of any recognised olub; entrance, £2 2.3. The entries olose 9 pm. on 17th August. Mr Gso. Butherford was chosen as judge for tta> meeting, and Mr Williams as slif.per, both being competent men for the reepectivo positions. The hsaviesfc items of expenditure for (.he season so far hare been £3l 15s for stakes, and orer £4O to judge and flipper.

Sale op ihs Exhibition Btjixmn* The Exhibition building was offered for sa'e to-day in the art galery by Mr B. Walton. There was a numerous attendance, and the building was first offered as a whole. For this the bids started at £IOOO, and ran up to £3600, at whioh peice it was withdrawn. The bays were then offered singly, and up to No. 66 brought £lO per bay. The remaining sixty-six bays were bought in one lot by Mr D. Thomas at £8 5s eaoh. The four octagons brought £47 10s eaoh, at whioh prioa they were bought by Mr T. O. Kelsey. IfTQirasT. —An inquiry was held at the Female Befuge on Saturday, on the body of an infant named Edith Walterns, who was found dead in its mother's bed on the previous morning. Dr. Stewart deposed to

having made a po&t mortem examination,

and stated that death resulted from congestion of the brain, whioh might have been occasioned by its being smothered with the bed clothe*. The jury returned a verdiot in accordance with the medical testimony, 1.0.0.F.,M.U.—The Loyal Perseverance Lodge celebrated their tenth anniversary with a dinner on Thuriday at their hall, Woo Is ton, whioh was tastefully decorated with flags and evergreens for the occasion. About 100 members sat down to an excellent dinaor which was served in a manner that refl cted credit on the caterer, Bro. H. Piper, of Wharf Hntel. The chair was oooupied by Bro. O. Foster, P.G.M., supported by P.P.G.M.'s Parry, Cameron, Woodford, P.D.G.M. M'Oormick, P.Gs Bicbardson, HaywaTQi an d Toomer. Dinner over, the chairman th?n gave tho toast of the " Queen and Royal Family," whioh was loyally honored, after whioh the following toasti were given and dul.v responded to—- " The Governor and both Houses of Parliament," " Tho Grand Master and Board of Directors," "District Officers," "Loyal Perseverance Lodge," " Sister Lodges," This toast was rceponded'to by the Loyal Pride of the Talley, Phillipstown. Star of Waltbam, Benevolent, Volunteer, City of Cireistohurob, City of Norwich and Charleston Todgss (by permission of the>hair) "P.P G.M. L>idell," "Lodge Surgeons," "Kindred Societies," " Free ar.d Acoepted Masons," "The Ladies" "The Vititors." '• The Press," "The Host and Hosteis," and the "Chairman." Some capital songs and recitations were given by several brothers, some of them being deservedly encored. The proceedings were terminated at an eatly hour in the morning by the company sing ; ngthe National Anthem. The guess's thoroughly enjoyed themselves during the evening. l'Ha ABHBTJB.TON BbIDGK APPROACHES.— With a view to putting in hand the work of shortening and widening the present inconveniently narrow and lengthy approaches to tjhe bridge over the Ashburton Biver, ordinary traffic over the bridge will be suspended after Wednesday next. Horses and vehioles coming to and going from the town will have to be piloted through the river during the earlier stages of the progress of the much needed improvements recently determined on by the County Council.

CaejsoiilO Acid in Diphthbbia.—Dr. Z. T. Mtigill, of Lincoln, Missouri, contributes to the " Chicago Medical Journal" the method of treating diphtheria from whioh he has secured better results than from any other. He uses an ordinary hose, from 3ft to sft long, and about lin in diameter. One end is placed over the spout of a common tea kettle, into whioh has been put half a gallon of water and half an ounce of carbolic aoid. The kettle is then placed on the stove, over a good fire, and when the water reaches the boiling point the free end of the hose is carried under a blanket thrown over the patient's head. The room must be closed. In a short time the patient will perspire freely. If persevered in at short intervals, breathing becomes softer, and presently, after a succession of quick expulsive efforts, the patient, throws off a coat or tube of false membrane. The aoid vapour seems to prevent the reformation of exudation. Alcohol and sulphate of quinine are used in conjunction with the acid, for their supporting properties.