THE GLOBE. MONDAY, AUGUST 28, 1882.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2618, 28 August 1882, Page 2

THE GLOBE. MONDAY, AUGUST 28, 1882.

The Would be Assassin O’Fabbell.— Some particulars with regard to the antecedents of O’Farrell, who attempted to shoot Archbishop G-oold on the 21st inst., will be found in anotl er column. New Lbttbb Box.—A Post Office letter box hue just been provided at the Carlton stare, corner of the North town belt and Papanni road, which will no doubt prove a great convenience to the residents in that locality, as several roads converge at that point. Arrangements have also been made for the sale of postage stamps at the store. Death at Sunntsedb. —An inquest will be held at the Asylum to morrow, at 11 a.m., touching the death of James Illingworth, who died yesterday at that institution. Inquest. —An inquest will be held at 3.30 to-morrow afternoon at the C;own Hotel, Montreal street South, touching the death of James McGrath, whose death has been already reported, Ihobhdiakism Exteaobdinaey. —As will be seen by reference to our telegram column, a daring attempt was made early this morning to burn down three hotels at Akaroa. The hotels in question were the Criterion, Bruce’s Hotel, and Bayley’s Hotel. The attempt on the two first were unsuccessful, but Bayley’s Hotel was burnt to the ground. This latter is better known as Waecketlie's

Hotel, and was an old building. The Criterion is at; the opposite corner to the Telegraph Office, Bruce's is close to the wharf, and was at one time kept by the late Mr Scarborough, and after that by Mr Beecher. Inquest. —An inquiry was held at eleven o’clock this morning at the Hospital before Dr. Coward, and a jury of whom Mr John Beechey was chosen foreman, touching the death of Margaret Stanton, who died in that institution on Saturday. Evidence was given by T. Stanton, the husband of deceased, and

alio by James Clark, a bootmaker, residing two doors from the boose occupied by deceased and her husband. The latter stated that on the afternoon of Wednesday last deceased, who had been washing, rushed into his house in flames, which he at once did hie best to extinguish, but deceased rushed out of the house and fell on the footpath, and the flames were extinguished, a cab called, and she was conveyed to the Hospital. D.-. Eobinson, house surgeon at the Hospital, deposed that deceased was admitted into the Hospital on Wednesday afternoon suffering from severe burns, and that the extreme pain she was suffering prevented her rendering intelligible answers. All was done for her that was possible, but she succumbed to the effects of the accident, and died on Saturday. The jury returned a verdiot of “ Accidental death,”

Whitebait.—The Maoris are now catching this delicious fish in the Waimakariri river, where the whitebait has come in earlier than usual. The Natives are also oaloulating that owing to this faot and the numerous shoals, that the supply this year will be an abundant one.

To Journeymen Tailors.—The Amalgamated Society of the above will hold their usual monthly meeting at the Foresters’ Hall this evening, when several important qn>stions in connection with the trade will be brought forward. Speed op Trotting Horses'—As some interest is at the present time being caneed by the arrival here of several American trotting horses, the following account of the records made by horses on the American tnrf is given Sporting lists show sixty-eight horses to have made a better record than 2min and 25seo in trotting one mile. Goldsmith Maid’s time Bmin 14seo, made in 1874, remained unbeaten for some years, but since 1874 that time has been surpassed by between 4aeo and siec. Dexter, a famous horse, did his two miles in 4min 66Jieo, and Ethan Allen three miles in 7mia Sisco. Four mile* took the Californian horse Longfellow lOmin 34Jseo, and five miles were trotted in 1874 by Lady Mac, at Han Francisco, in 13min. Trotting records show that Steel Grey, a Yorkshire horse, trotted ten miles in the saddle, in 1876, in 27min 56Jsec. Twenty miles were done by Captain McGowan, a Boston horse, in 68min 255e0,, and Ariel did fifty miles at Albany, N.T., in 3h 55min 40J860. Conqueror, on the Union coarse, Long Island, trotted 100 miles in 8h 65min 53seo, in harness. East versus West Coast Bailway,— The committee of the New Zealand Farmers’ Co-operative Association passed the following resolution at their meeting on Saturday—- “ That whilst condemning the action of the Government in borrowing so largely, this association is strongly of opinion that the interests of the farmers of Canterbury would be best served by the extension of the main trunk (Middle Island) line northwards from the Hurunui. This association would urge on the farming community the advisability of supporting the action taken by the Christchurch meeting on this subject, as the extension via Bee Eton would, besidesjopoting up a market for Canterbury produce, enable coal and timber to be more cheaply supplied to the inhabitants of the plains, none of which advantages would be gained by the extension via the Bast Coast." Instructions were given for copies of this resolution to be sent to the Mayor of Christchurch, ana to Mr John Holmes, M.H.8., &c.

Municipal Elections. —The annual election for the return of three Councillors for the borough of Kaiapoi takes place ou lith September, The gentlemen who retire on this occasion are Messrs Parnham, Feldwiok, and Stanton. The Councillors of the borough of Eangiora who retire at the same time are Messrs Stephens, Ivory, and White. Nominations for the first-named borough must be sent in before noon on the 6th, and for the last-named on the sth of September next. Fieb at Abhbueton Fobks. —On Wednesday last a house belonging to a man named Walker, at Ashburton Forks, was entirely destroyed by fire. A small portion of the furniture wai got out of the house, but being placed only a short distance from the fire it soon caught, and was quickly consumed. There was no insurance on the building or furniture, and the family are left with scarcely any clothes and no household effects.

Noeth _ Oaktbhbxtbt Steeplechase . The settling up takes place at Amberley on to morrow evening. In the Consolation Handicap, Waikati was the second horse. Banqioba Liibhaby Ikbtitute. The sum of £9 has been handed by the amateur dramatic society to the funds of this library, being the proceeds of the entertainment on Wednesday.

Weatheb Exchange. —Yesterday : New Zealand—Generally tine, with variable wind except at Gisborne, where there was a strong S.E. wind and rough sea, and a thunder storm, with rain during the night. Australia —The pressure ie uniSonr, bnv decreasing; winds variable and light. Barometer— Bussell, 30 2 ; Wellington, 30.0 ; Blnir, 29.9 ; Albany, 30.1 ; Hobart, 30.0 j Portland, 30.0; Sydney, 30.2. Strong southerly wind is blowing this afternoon, accompanied with rain.

Lyttelton Boboitsh Council. The nomina ion of three councillors for this Council is to take place on the 6 h proximo. Messrs J. W. Smith, B. Weyburne, end J. Grubb retire by rotation from the Council, and the first named gentleman declines to accept the honor again. The election will be held on the 14th of September.

Volttktbbb Chttbch Parade—The City Guards and the Artillery, accompanied by their respective bands, went to Port yesterday, and attended morning service at Holy Trinity Church. Major Lean was in com* mand. The officers Lieutenants Strange and Hill (Artillery), Captain Wolfe and Lieut. Francis (City Guards), and Lieutenants McLellan and Dransfield (Naval Brigade) were also on parade. The Naval Brigade fell in with the other companies at the Lyttelton station, and marched to the church. After service the volunteers dined at the various hotels. Mr Wood, host of the Albion, catered in first class style for the City Guards, as did alio Mr J. B. Hill for the Artillery at the Mitre Hotel. The commissioned officers were made the guests of the Naval Brigade officers at the British Hotel. The pleasure of the visit to Port was lessened greatly by the inclemency of the weather, the rain falling incessantly up to three o’clock, when the volunteers returned by rail to town. Accidents. —On Thursday and on Friday last two accidents of nearly the same nature happened to two men employed by Mr Coates. The first man was working in the new cutting near the Waimakariri Gorge bridge, when a large stone rolled down from above, striking him on the head and shoulder rather severely. Ho was attended by Dr. Meadows, and is now improving. The second man,named Dunlop, was struck on the head in the same manner; but was abli to resume work on Saturday.

XI. A 0.D., Kuapoi.—A lodge of the above Order, by the name of Trafalgar, was opened at Burnip’g Hall, on Friday evening last. At the appointed time members from Christchurch, Lyttelton, Bangiora, Ohoka, Amberley, Oxford, &0., &3., had mastered to the number of about sixty to take part in the opening ceremony. D.P. Bio. O. Tomaon was in the chair, and proceeded to open the lodge, and appointed the following brethren to the respective offices for the pnrpoee of the initiation of the intending members : P.A.P.D.P. Bro. W. B. Samuel. ; V.A.P.D P. Bro. J .Swinnertoa (Pioneer Lodge) ; secretary P. 3. Bro. W. J. Harrington (Lyttelton Hearts;of Oak); A.D.B.’e A.D.P.’a. Bro. F. W. Parker (Ac Bela tan Ledge) and Bro, Harris, P.A. (Hope of Amberley Lodge) j V.A.D.B.’eP S. Bro. H. E. Bowe and I.G. Bro. J. Marshall (Athelstan Lodge) ; O.Q.P.A. Bro. Bose (Pioneer Lodge) ; LG. treasurer Bro, Q. Collier (Xtheletan Lodge). After the opening ceremony, the initiation was proceeded with, and thirty-seven new members were added to the ranks of Druidum, and constituted a ledge under the above name. Xt is anticipated that within a week or two over fifty more members will be initiated over and above that number of names. The election of officers showed the following results, all the offices being well contested :—A.D., Bro. Hurst ;. V.A., Bro. B. Pearce :sec. t Bro. H. Featberatom; A,D.B.'b, Bros. Vogel and Ospel; V A B.’s, Bros. Monk and Christie; 1.Q., Bro. Sheppard; 0.G., Bro. Hudson ; treasurer, Bro. Wright; M.S., Bro. Burnip, junr. - r trustees, Bros. Weston, Burgess, and Forrestauditors, Bros. Cox and Sheppard ; medical officer, Dr. Pinching. The newly elected A.D. then proceeded to close the lodge, after which the newly initiated brethren entertained the visitors and their friends at a sumptuous repast, provided in crediiabe stylo by Host Bro, Burnip. After the usual loyal toasts had been duly honored some very well rendered harmony was indulged in. Various toasts were proposed and heartily responded to by the brothers cf the various lodges represented, that of the press being responded to in complimentary terms by Mr K. Aherne. A moat enjoyable evenirg terminated at an early hour by the Baiapoi brethren wishing their visitors a safe return.

Ashburton E.M, Court—The following •ml cases were disposed of at the above Court on Friday, before J. Beswiok, Esq., E.M. :—Jones v Cass, claim £ls 16, for harvesting and threshing. The sum of £9 17s had been paid into Court, and judgment was given for plaintiff for £6 Is and cost*. Stevens v Davis, claim £7 Is Id j judgment for plaintiff. McLean v Fri-by, claim £3 10$, for threshing j judgment for defendant. Judgment was given for plaintiff in Ford T Daley, claim £23 16i 6d , Fowler v Cotton, claim £3 15s 2d ; Gibson v Maxwell, claim £3 13 2d. In Fowler vD. Betts, judgment summons for a claim of £l4 18s sd, an order was made for the payment of £5 in one earn and 5s per week attt rwards.

The Egyptian Bondholders.—lt seems {says the “Pall Mall Budget") to have escaped some good people who are busily engaged in heaping contumelious epithets upon the unfortunate Egyptian bondholder —ss if any one proposes to intervene for his sake—that they themselves are to some extent in the same boat with the abominable “ bloodsuckers ” whom they denounce. The English Government may indeed be regarded as the greatest holder of “ Egyptians ” in the world. From the Egyptian Treasury every year for the next thirty years there must be poured into onr coffers the sum of £198,829 2s interest on the 176,603 Canal shares which the late Khedive banded over to us in ex* change for £3,976,582 at the close of 1876. No other single creditor of Egypt draws so large a sum from the Treasury at Cairo. England is thus in one sense the mammoth bondholder, receiving si interest every year two thirds of the whole sum paid to European employes, who, to use Sir B. Malet’e words, are the works which make the Egyptian clock to go.

Eviction.—Hero is the story of an eviction told at an inquest in King’s County on the child of an evicted laborer, which died of exposure. The laborer was evicted by his employer, a large farmer, under whom he held a cottage at Sd a week, on the 18th of Apri l . At the time bis nine children were suffering from measles. After the eviction they had to huddle into a bam, which had no window and but a bad door, while a hole in the wall served as a chimney. After some weeks the Ladas’ Land League sent down timber for a hut, but the men who brought it were imprisoned for six weeks, “ I was evicted,” said the man, “by the Magistrate* at Bhode, and the day I got the seven days’ notice to quit I told them my children were in measles.” The nephew of hi* employer, who was in Court at the time, was presiding. The eviction was effected by three or four Scotchmen, with the help of several policemen. These facts were deposed to before the coroner, who remarked, “ Things are occurring which are driving the people into such a state as to leave life insecure." A Colonial Pbima Donna. For the second time the world will have to thank the British colonics for the production of one of those rare beings whose matchless voices enthral all listeners. Mdlle. Albani, so well known at Oovent Garden and other operahouses, is a French Canadian, whose real name was La Jeunesse, Now we are to hare a now prima donna from the Island of Mauritius. Her name is Mdlle. Etty. It is stated that she has a voice of exceeding purity ; the finish of her style is very remarkable, and she sings with wonderful pathos and effect. She has already made her debut at private houses in London, and has created a great impression upon the select audiences privileged to hear her. No doubt the triumphs end prizes of the operatic stages are all within her grasp. These, especially the prizes, are so groat that more would enter for the race were not the possession of a really fine voice so exceedingly rare. Prima donnas easily amass large fortunes. The prices paid to Patti are enormons, and she has recently been offered thousands of pounds to sing (says a home paper) in the United States. Jenny Lind, Qrisi, Piooolomini—all these divas worked hard, bat retired rich.