NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2644, 27 September 1882, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Kaiapoi Bridge—The principal item of business before the Borough Council on Tuesday evening was a consideration of the proposal* to erect a new bridge. The proceedings of the Connoil on this question were in committee, in order that the discussion thereon might not be reported by the press; So soon as the proposals arc matured, the Council will make the same known to the ratepayers in an official notification. West Coast Bailway.—There is to be e meeting in rtf.rence to the West Coast Railway question held at Kaiapoi on Monday next. Lyttelton Building Society. The twelfth annual meeting of the shareholders of this society was herd on Tuesday night. Mr Harry Ailwrigbt, took the chair. The balance sheet, which showed a balance of £2221 assets ever the liabilities, wes unanimously adopted. Daring the year £8485 w.'S received, and £6OOO was advanced to membtn. The business of the year was considered to have been satisfactory. The retiring auditors, Messrs Maskell and MacWilHsms, vrern re-elected, and Mr Bryan Weyburne was elected chairman for the ensuing year. Obituaby.—Dr. Burrows, formerly of Kaiapoi, but for many years resident at Kangiora, expired at the latter town this morning, after a long and painful illness. Pbbsonal —Mr Alison Smith, manager of ra Iway locomotive department, who has been for weeks in bed seriously ill with a modified form of rheumatic fever, is now so far recovered that to morrow he starts for the hot lakes, where it ia to be trusted that the curative properties of tho waters will restore him to perfect health. Teial of Pumps.—A competitive trial of Flood’s sal Danks’ new chain pumps took place this morning before his Worship the Mayor and the works committee of the City Council. The teat given was to fill a tank within a osrtain time, which was accomplished by both in exactly the same period, viz —eight minutes. The number of revolutions medo by Flood’s pump was 378, as against 311 revoluiions of the pump by the Iccrl maker. The trial was considered satisfactory. Tbamway Time-Table.—We are informed that a new tims-'-able will be issued at the beginning of next month.

U.A.O. Dexjtds —The quarterly meeting of the Oik of Sjds; ham Lod;e was held on Wedr.etday nijht in the Oddfellows’ Hall, Colombo street, Sydenham, A.D. Bro. Buck presiding. There was a large attendance of members, also several visiting brothers present. It was roj'lred that this lodge take part in the annual F.iondly Societies’ Fate, and that A D. Bro, Buck and Bros. Weir, Dempsey, Webber, annci J. Barnett act as delegates. Bro. Weir was elected as L A.B. in place of Bro. Harris. Thera were thirtyfive candidates propoied for initiation next meeting n g rt, niter which toe lodge was closed. The receipts for the evening were£sl 7s. Bast and West Coast Eailwat. —A meeting of subscribers to the above will be held at tho offices of Mr T, 8, Weston on Tuesday. October 3rd, to receive report of the promoters, and consider what further action shall bo taken. Stock 'i bains, —On and after October 3rd, tba stock train running every Tuesday from Christchurch to Tiaiaru, with through connection to Dunedin, will loaro Christchurch at 5 a.m.

Theatrical —The many friend* of M- r » "Walter Hill will bo glad to learn tbal s o has, in Australia, achieved a great success >n the part of Lady Dedlook, with Mi** Jontna Leo, in the play of “ Jo,” a dramatic adaptation of Dickens’ “Bleak Honse.’ Mt»» Jennie Lee and company leave shortly for New Zealand, under engagement for a season. Me ears Williamson, Muigrove, and and 00. intend also sending an opera bouir s company over shortly, to produce “Tambour Major,” “Oivette,” “ Billeo Taylor, &«.j and last, though by no means least, Mr Bland Holt and hi* clover company will revisit ns, about the end of the ensuing month, with a new sensation play—“ Mankind.” It will thus be seen that amusement seeker* in Christchurch bid fair to bo well supplied during the ensuing few months. Matacba Feozbn MBATj—The New Zea» land Shipping Company, Limited, has received cable advice from London, dated 25th inst., I reporting that the refrigerator on board their ship, the Matanra, has worked satisfactorily throughout the voyage, and that the meat is

in go d condition. Mayob op Kaiapoi. —lt is currently reported that Mr Q. P. Milaom will be asked to allow himself to be nominated for the office of Mayor in the ensning election. Congest.—Mr A. A. North’s choral class gave a concert last night in the Congregational schoolroom. The first part consisted of the a acred cantata “ Under the Palms,” the music of which was very well rendered. Ths soloists were—Soprano, Miss Gold ; alto, Master Johnston j tenor, Me Bitohie j bass, Messrs B. B. Wright and A. Turner. The second part comprised—Piano solo by Mr Wright, and songs by Misses Evans, Martin, Wilcox, and Hyman, Messrs Higgins, HosIdng, Byrnes, Wright, and Bitohie, Tbmflab Hah. —A concert, in aid of the funds of the Hope Lodge, 1.0.G.T., was given last night in the Templar Hall. The attendance was good, notwithstanding the counter attractions. Mr J. T. Smith was in the chair, and an excellent programme was submitted. A farce by Mr and Mrs Clark nnd Miss Stirling was productive of great amusement, as also were comic readings by Mr Weston. Songs were given by Misses Badcliffe, Hyman, Clifford, and Messrs Johnson, Lasoelles, Kerr, and Francis. Eacino Stock. —The s.s. Hawea took away last night the Auckland Stnd Company’s pui chases at Mr G. G. Stead’s sale of racehorses.

Thu Count, —A Sheffield correspondent writes—The comet as seen here at 430 this morning was of an extremely beantifal and brilliant character. It surpassed by far any preyions view of it in this locality. Letter Carriers,—lt is stated that, for sons unexplained reason, a delay has occurred in the issue of the uniforms to the letter carriers this year. As a rule they are generally newly clad on the Ist of May in each year. The Steam Boad Boiler.—The steam road roller has been doing good work lately in the streets of the eity in binding the newly laid metal. It has been thns employed in Gloucester and Cashel streets, and is now working in Montreal street, between Oranmer square and the bridge. Sydenham Baptist Church.—A lecture on the “ Life ar Works of John Banyan ” was delivered in the above church last evening by the Bev. T. Harrington, of Inver-cs-gill. The Rev. T. B. Cairns presided, and expressed the pleasure he felt at being present, as it afforded him the opportunity of expressing the hearty sympathy he felt with the efforts of the Baptists to extend the work of the Bedeemer’s Kingdom in Sydenham side by side with other denominations. The lecturer was attentively listened to and frequently applauded. The usual votes of thanks were accorded ta lecturer and chairman, and it was announced that Mr Harrington would lecture on Thursday evening next in the B-ptist Church, Oxford terrace, on “The Divine Origin of the Christian Beligion, and its Influence on the World.” A.O F., Court Woodpobd, Kaiapoi.— The above court held its annual summonsed meeting on Monday evening in the court room, Oookson street, when there was a full attendance of members. The 0.8., Bro. Pußan, opened the court in the usual form, after which the election of officers was made, with the following resultO.E,, Bro. F. W. W. Brooke, P.0.E.; 8 C.R., Bro. T. Q. Blackwell; treasurer, Bro. Thomas Burnett; p. Be’., Bro. P. J. Fowler (reelected); A. Sec., Bro, W. Bamsden ; S.W., Bro. O. Ri Belcher; J.W., Bro. L. J. Cox (re-elected) ; 5.8., Bro. A. McDougall; J.B , Bro. John Hayman ; medical officer. Dr. Ovenden (reelected) ; auditors, Bros. J. L. Wilson and H. Schofield (re-elected); managing committee, Bros. P. Bate, W. Stanton, Blackwell, Stevenson, Cox, and Belcher. The above officers were then installed. It was unanimously agreed to take part in the Amalgamated Friendly Societies’ Fete this year, and the following were appointed delegates, viz., Bros. Fowler, Bate, and Blackwell. During the evening six new members were initiated, and three proposed as fit members. The receipts of the evening amounted to £42 Os sd. The eonrt was then closed in dne form. Masonic. —The installation of the officers of the Ashburton Kilwinning Boyal Arch Chapter, 187, 8.0., took place at the lodge room on Monday evening, when the following were duly installed: —M.K.Z, W H. Bt. Hill, Z.; M.B.Z. H. Zander, H. ; Compi., O. Braddell, J.; E. Friedlander, treasurer ; H. Felton, S.E. ; W. Power, S. N. ; H, Stephenson, Principal Soj.; H. Brittain, second do; GK Davis, third do j B. Cullen, Janitor. The installing officers on the occasion were the retiring Z , W. H. Qacdry, assisted by MB. Comps. Jubal Fleming and J. F. Smith, P.Z.’s. After the ceremony of installation was concluded, a Past Principal's jewel was presented to M.H. Comp. W. H, Sundry by M.B. Comp. Jubal Fleming, on behalf of the Chapter, and suitably acknowledged. The jewel, which was manufactured by Comp. M. Sandstein, was really a beautiful piece of work, and bore the following inscription: —"Presented to M.E. W. H. Gundry, Z,, as a mark of esteem, by the members of the A.K.B.A 0., 187, SO., 1882.” A banquet followed, the feature of which was that it was provided and laid out by the ladies of Ashburton. A special toast was proposed to the health of the ladies who thus took an interest, which it is hoped will spread, in Masonic proceedings. The bachelors or the Chapter intend shortly reciprocating this kindly attention by giving a ball for the ladies.

Death op Mb 0. Q. Chapman, Bahgiora.—This gentleman, who has filled the public positions of first town clerk in the borough of Eangiora, and since his cousin s decease, about three months ago, the position of surveyor to the Mandevillo and Eangiora Board, expired at his residence on Tuesday afternoon. Since Friday week he had been suffering from an acute attack of inflammation of the bowels, accelerated by exposure to oold weather while attending to his Boad Board duties, which medical skill was unable to remove. He was a gentlemen respected and beloved by all who knew him, and very general were the expressions of regret made in the town, as the news of the announcement of his death passed from mouth to mouth, the sad intelligence casting a gloom over the people in town on the busiest day of the week. For seme time Mr Chapman was principal of the Earnley school at Eangiora, and by his scholars, who are for the moat part now reached man’s estate, the intimation of his somewhat sudden decease will be received with every expression of regret for Mrs Chapman, who is by this bereavement left alone. The funeral will take take place this week, of which notice will be given

80HTE3BN Quoit Club. The second annual meeting of the members of the Southern Quoit Club was held last evening at the Southern Hotel, High street. There was a good attendance, Mr Qodso, president of tho club, was voted to the chair. Tho chairman stated that aa the late secretary had left Christchurch it would be as well to appoint his successor, and Mr McCracken agreed to act in that capacity. The treasurer (Mr Francis) then read the annual report, ■which congratulated the tlub upon the sueceiiful past season. He also submitted the balance-sheet, which showed a credit balance of £1 15* 7d. The report and balance-sheet were unanimously adopted. Several new members were proposed and elected. The flection of officers was next proceeded with, and resulted as follows President, Mr Godflo (re-elected); secretary, Mr McCracken; treasurer, Mr Francis (re-elected); committee, Messrs Hooper, Neighbours, Fay and Peart. Jt was decided to open the Xorthcoming season by a scratch match, to be played on the club’s ground at 8 p.m. on Thursday, October sth. Votes of thanks were accorded to the retiring officer, and also to the chairman, And the meeting terminated.

b The West Coast Egad. —The waggoner a between Springfield and Bealey are at presec n kept busily employed conveying material ic a the new bridge to be erected across the Wa! makiriri west of the Cass. Providing the bnagi withstands the force of the heavy floods i r will be an immense boon to the public travollms n to and from the Coast. Mr P. McGrath n j the contractor for the work. A largo numbei j of different length telegraph pole* are alsc r being sent into the back country, where £ . a strong party is employed overhauling the 1 line from Bealey. Sib Ohablbs Gavan Duffy. —lt has bear j stated in Victoria that attempts are being j made to get Sir Charles Gavan Doffy op- , pointed Governor of Victoria. The Mell bourne correspondent of a country paper write* :—" A* far as I can gather, the facts , are that Sir Charles was offered the post of [ Governor of Ceylon, whioh he wa* disinclined to accept. Since then hi* friend* have been ! urging Mr Gladstone to give him the post of Governor of Victoria. This would, however, be too great an infringement of the precedents of the Colonial Office, so there is no danger of Sir Charles being thrust upon us._ He is in great favor with Mr Gladstone, owing to hie haring warmly supported the policy of that gentleman since his return to England.” The Pacification of Egypt. —According to a special telegram in the Melbourne “Age,” Sir Garnet Wolseley will proceed with the pacification of Egypt npon a systematic plan. With this view the country will bo temporarily divided into military dhtiiots, each of which will be placed under the command of a British officer. In the meantime orders have been issued in the Khedive’s name for the disbandment of the entire Egyptian army, the widespread disaffection which ha* tor so long existed in the ranks rendering this step necessary. The work of pacification will, under these circumstances, be almost wholly carried out by British troops. The Influence op the Press. —A Polish journalist, M. Fryze, publishes in the “ Kuryer Poranny,” of Warsaw, an account of an interview which he had with General Skobeloff shortly before his death. M. Fryze began the conversation by remarking that General SkobeleS had been so much troubled by interviewers that the very sight ef a journalist most be obnoxious to him. “On the contrary,” was the reply j “ I owe my present position mainly to the Press, and especially to the English Press. If it were not for the special correspondents—of whom there were always some with me during the Turkish War—l ahonld have remained a major-general, and no one would have heard of me.” Was Balloons. —On Angnst 7th three of the war balloon* were brought out of store at Woolwich Dock Yards, inflated with air, and examined by Mr Diglet, an experienced aeronaut, who superintended their manufacture by the War Office Committee. They were the “Saracen,” of 15,000 onbio feet capacity j the “ Talisman,” 20,000 feet j and the “Crusader,” 27,000 feet; appropriate names for such an expedition. Mr Ooxwell, in bis letter to the papers of July 15tb, points out that had an aerial observatory been employed at Alexandria, the escape of the enemy would have been at once seen and preventrd He says that a balloon could have been easily inflated with hydrogen on a floating stage well in the rear of ironclads and out of danger, and let up by ropes. American Bail ways. —The people of the United States are alive to the importance of rapid intercommunication between the different parts of their vast tenitory, Last year they constructed more miles of new railroads than ever before, the total reaching no less than 9358 miles. The only year whioh approaches this was 1871, in which 7379 miles were laid down. The cost is estimated to have been about £46,750,000. In addition to this it is calculated that £15,000,000 were expended on new lines in progress, and about £20,000,000 in improving lines already in existence. During the present year, to June Ist, 8677 miles had been constructed. At the end of 1881 the total mileage of the United States railroads was 104,813 miles.

England and India.—ln a letter the “ Times,” Colonel F. Burnaby points out that in the event of our relations with the Porte being broken off, Bngland’s telegraphic line of communication with her greatest possession—Hindostan—would be liable at any moment to be out. 11 Passing, as the wires do, one through Constantinople and Bushire, another through Odessa and Teheran, and the remainder via the Delta and India, we are practically dependent upon our friendly relations with the Mahomedan States for our electric communications with Hindostan. The Cape of Good Hope is united by wire with Aden and Bombay ; Lisbon is conaeoted with Cape de Verde; would it not (he asks) be wise, without delay, to continue that line through St. Helena to the Cape, thus making us independent of any hostile Mahomedan combination P” On the day the mail left the Hon. G. Leigh asked the Postmaster-General if hia attention had been called to Colonel Burnaby’s letter, and whether he would take steps to place telegraphic communication with India beyond the control of any Mahomedan combination, by extending the line from Cape de Verde via St, Helena to the Cape. Mr Fawcett said that ocean telegraphs were not under the control of the Post office. This was a question of general policy, on which ho scarcely felt competent to give any reply.

Mountain Accidents in Switzerland and England.—Mr Howard Barrett writes to the “ Times ” from the Hotel de I'Ours Qrindelwald, under date August sth ; On Thursday last, August 3rd, Mr William Penhall, of Furnival’a Inn, and bis guide, Andreas Maurer, were killed while ascending the WetteihorD. Mr Panhall left this hotel at 12 30 midnight, taking with him Maurer only, intending to ascend the mountain and return to this place by 2 p.m. Mr Penhall was a member of the Alpine Club, and a very experienced climber j while poor Andreas Maurer was one of the moat able and dis-

tingushed of living Swiss guides. When, therefore, seven o'clock in the evening s ruck and still no news was heard of the two, we began to feel considerable uneasiness ag to their safety. Hoping that by atresa of weather Mr Penhall and his guide had been forced over in the direction of Bosenbain, a messenger waa despatched thither to inquire if they were there. The man returned by 430 am. on Friday with the disquieting tidings that they were not there. We instantly made up a party of search, andj after a careful and somewhat arduous search, found the bodies of these two most unfortunate men lying upon the snow, and not embedded in it, high up and towards the middle of one of the main avalanche couloirs

(or gulleys) of the mountain. They lay close together. The rope by which they had been tied together, as is usual and necessary, was not severed. An avalanche of fresh snow—what the Alpine peasants call a Stanb-lauino —had either swept down upon them while they were in, and not far from, the bottom of what is called the great couloir, or they had themselves started one. The result was the same. They were hurled downwards, crossing some steep rocks in their descent, for a great distance, and were found by ns lying upon the avalanche that had killed them, and not very far from the end of its tains. Mr Penhall, late of Trinity College, Cambridge, was the son of Dr. Penhall, of St. Leonard’s, and was himself studying medicine at Bt. Bartholomew’s Hospital. The Eev. W. A. Pope, of Manchester New College, and Gordon square, London, met with his death on Great Gable, one of the mountains in the Soawfell group, on Monday evening. At the Inquest, which was held at Seathwaito on Wednesday, Mr Simpson, a student of Manchester New College, London, said he and the deceased were the first of a party of ten or twelve to reach the top of the mountain. On their return the weather became misty, and they diverged to the left on the Knnerdale side. Here they came to a projecting rook, and Mr Pope jumped to a green sward below ; but on alighting ho seemed to lose his balance and foil backward over the precipice. Whatkhb Bxchangb.—New Zealand, yesterday. The depression extended over New Zealand with strong gales, thunderstorms, and heavy rains, with a change from N.W. to westerly winds on the West Coast. Australia, strong westerly winds with unsettled weather, overcast, squally, and showery. Barometer—Bussell, 29 6 j Wellington, 291; Bluff, 28 9; Albany and Hobart, 30.3; Portland and Sydney, 29. The Auckland Stud Company’s Ekckht Purchases Seventeen of the mares recently purchased from Mr Stead by the Auckland Stud Company were shipped on board the Hawea yesterday for transmission to Auckland. All the horses were got on board safely without sustaining as much as a scratch. The following are the names— Fairyland, Deviation, L'Orient, Fancy, Lady Barons worth, Lure, Naiad, Lovebird, Nelly Moore, Florence. McCarthy, Titacia, Leila, Pulohra, Crinoline, Sweet Cicely, Tres Deuce, and Sfceepo.

Obitttaby.—Another of the pilgrim fathers has passed from our midst by the death of Mr M. Mouldey, senior, which took place at hi* residence, Worcester street east, on September 25th, in his 72nd year. He and his family came out in the Oressy in 1850. _ . Sacked Concebt.— A concert, comprißiag "Iho Jewish Flower Feast,” which includes forty-eight numbers, will tc given to-mcixow evening in Wesley Church, East bait. Ihe tolos will bo taken by Mrs Amos, Misses Gould, Sent, and Robinson, and Messrs BarneSj bHelfcon. Alien, and Hughes,