THE GLOBE. MONDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1882.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2648, 2 October 1882, Page 2

THE GLOBE. MONDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1882.

The " Telegraph” on Prison Discipline.—We are pleased to observe that our contemporary the “ Telegraph,” moved by our remarks, has recognised the full absurdity of its leading article of Thursday, and has tendered an apology to Messrs Ollivierand Richardson, Accident. —On the departure from Woolston of the 7.30 p.m. tram last evening tho guard James Fergus, while in the act of coupling the engine to the carriage slipped, the skirting of the engine caught his left foot, causing a very severe laceration of the same, cutting the boot all to pieces. On esamination by tho doctor it was found that the toes were very much cut, and that some time would elapse before Fergus could resume his duties. Kaiapoi Musical Society. —On Saturday evening a meeting of gentlemen interested in arranging for the production of one or more of the sacred oratorios during tho Christinas week met in the Municipal Chamber. There were present—Messrs J. H. Evans tin the chair), Msofarlane, Milsom, 81.-.koly, Aherne, Heap and Dudley. It was decided that the ladies and gentlemen on a list of sixty names be invited to take part and assist. The meeting decided to ob’ain copies ol tha music of Mosart’s “ Twelfth Mass ” and of Handel’s “ Creation ” and the “ Messiah,” Messrs Macfarlane, Evans and Blakely undertook to obtain the necessary music. This meeting was adjourned for a week, it being also decided that all the persona willing to aseist be asked to meet at the Institute Hall on Wednesday, the 11th instant.

Ohoka. ai;d Entasou Jockey Club.— The meeting of members of this club to prepare the programme of events and stakes for Boxing Day races, is expected to be held on Friday next.

Pebbhktation.— On Saturday last the ladies connected with the Kaiapoi Church presented Mrs D. 0. Hampton with a piece of jewellery and other articles of value in appreciation of her services and their esteem. On Sunday at the Church Sunday school after the distribution of prizes, Mr Brundoll, superintendent of the Sunday school, on behalf of the scholars, presented Mrs Hampton with a handsome pieee of plate, referring to her services and kindnesses to the school,

, —Tlie benefit to Mrs Thompson, the armless lady, takes place this evening at the Oddfellows' Hall, and as the recent fire has inflicted almost irreparable loss on her, no Q'nibt there will be a large attendance, iho programme, which appears elsewhere, is a vary attractive one, including ss it does vocal end instrumental pieces by some of our best amateurs, &i. Last, but ”by no means least, Miss Amy Horton has kindly given her valuable services, end will appear in the first a: L“ second parts of the programme in her “ Musical Moments,” which she has rendered so deservedly popular. Thb Hisemoa.—The Hinemoa arrived from Wellington this morning. Mr J. B. Brown, M.H.K., was a passeuger by her. The steamer ia to return to Wellington this afternoon, and will take fifteen long-sentenced’ prisoners from the Ly t! clton gaol, and five others sent np from Dunedin. Lyttelton B. M. Cotnar. Alexander McLean, charged this morning before Metsrr H, Allwripht and J. W. Stmtn, J.F.’s, with being drunk and disorderly, denied the soft impeachment. Constable Allen testified to making the arrest on Sunday morning, whereupon the Bench ordered him to pay 20«, or suffer nicety-six hours' imprisonment. Ship Spoken.—Captain Setten, of the ship Pleiades, reports speaking the Hew Zealand Shipping Company’s ship Wairoa on August 2nd, in 7 deg. N 19 deg. W., bound from London to Lyttelton. West Melton Fibb.— A fire occurred on Monday evening on the farm of Mr Robert Finlay, through his wife accidentally igniting the curtains, by which means the whole heuse and its contents were destroyed. Tne owner was absent at work at Greendale, and the loss will be severely felt by the owner, as he is not in affluent circumstances. There is much sympathy expressed by the neighbors at the calamity. Sheffield.—Mr Jchn Lord, who for some months past has been the leader of a singing class in this township, was on Friday evening last presented by his pupils with a very handsome and substantial timepiece, in recognition of his efforts to promote vocal music in the district. Mr Felix Hughway made the presentation, accompanied by a few happy well chosen remarks. Mr Lord suitably responded, after which the numerous company present sat down to a well got np tea. Several ladies and gentlemen then gave songs and recitations for the remainder of the evening. The singing class is now broken up for this term.

Wesleyan Meeting The Wesleyacs i the Malvern district held their quarterly meeting at Glentunnel on Friday night. There were about sixty people present, Mr Barker, ot Springfield, presided. After receiving the quarterly report and balance sheet, which showed the receipts to have been £22 6i lid, and expenditure £25 163, the chairman introduced the Bev. J. Bishworth, who proceeded to amuse the gathering by a most entertaining and instructive lecture on his experiences in the Waikato daring the Maori war. The rev. gentleman was frequently applauded during his discourse. It has been decided to bold services at a new station, viz, the Brockley oral mines. The congregation* throughout the district show a steady and gratifying increase.

St, Luke's Paeish —An appeal was made by the incumbent of St. Luke’s at yesterday morning's service, with a view to the extinction of the parish debt. The reverend gentleman staged .that the position of the pa ish wo* a peculiar one, embracing a* it did a large portion of Christchurch within the belii ; iu addition to the district known as St. Matthew’s, which includes St. Albans and Bnightstown, for the spiritual provision of which the Church of St. Matthew has been erected, at a considerable cost, in the Caledonian road. This district, although thickly populated, is essentially a poor one, and odds greatly to the liabilities of the parish. The debt, which amounts to £999 19a 63, is represented by an overdraft at the Bank of New Zeeland, payment of which baa been demanded. The ohnrohwßidens have issued a circular, in which they state their intention, if needs be, of making a house to house visitation, for the purpose of obtaining funds to wipe off the debt. Peebbntation. —A complimentary supper, followed by a presentation, was given on Thursday la t at the Ooalgate Hotel to Mr Thomas Karland, who has been for the last seven years guard on the White Cliffs branch line. The chair was occupied by Mr W. Bclletfc, and Mr and Mrs Shiels, the host and hostess of the hotel, provided a most excellent spread, The presentation was made by the chairman, who expressed the regret felt by the whole of the inhabitants of the district at Mr Hsrland’s removal to Christchurch, which had been carried out, though a petition signed by 170 of the residents had been presented asking for his retention at White Cliffs. The form of present was a very handsome marble clack, having on the front a silver plate bearing the following inscription :—“ Presented to Mr Thos. Harland os a token of respect and esteem gained daring his seven years’ service as guard on the Whitecliffs branch of the Canterbury Bailways, Sept. 1883.” St. Albans Bobough Council. —This Council will meet at half-past seven o’clock this evening. Anglo Ibbabl Association. —At a meeting oi this association on Friday, an interesting paper was read on the subject of the “ Great Pyramid of Ghizeh.” The president, Mr T. M. Gee, wo* in the chair. Wbathbb Exchange. New Zealand yesterday—Fine, bright weather, with light variable winds all over and high pressure. Australia—Steep depression passed the South coast, with strong S. W. winds in West Australia, and noith west over Victoria and Tasmania. Barometer—Bussell, 30 2 1 Wellington, 30 1; Bluff, 29 9 j Albany, 29 7; Hobart, 29 6 ; Portland, 29.4; Sydney, 29.7.

Thbathe BoyAii— “Our Girls" wa« repeated at the Theatre on Saturday night to a very good home. Mr Hall’s Captain Gingah was provocative of much laughter and applause, particularly in the second and third acts. The other character* were well fillsd. A new comedy, “ Imprudence," by A. W. Pinero, the author of “ The Squire," which has recently caused bo much interest in dramatic circles at Home, is in rehearsal, and will shortly be produced. “ Oar Girls” will be repeated this evening. Lyttelton Natal Brigade. —About thirty members of this brigade attended Church service at Sumner yesterday. Vital Statistics. —Tho following are the statistics for the month of September. Births—city, 43 ; districts, 140. Marriages —city, 14 ; districts, 14. Deaths—city, 27; districts, 30. The totals for the corresponding month last year were—births, 180; marriages, 30 ; deaths, 80. Ashburton Borough Cricket Club.— The members of this club have arranged to play the opening match of the season on Monday nest. At a meeting held on Friday evening the following wore elected members of the club :—Messrs Bland, Brooks, McPherson, Marsh, and Moore. Pride of the Yaxley Lodge. — At the quarterly summoned meeting of the Pride of tho Valley Lodge, 1,0 0.P.,M.U., held on Thursday evening, the 28th inst., it was unanimously resolved —“ That P.Q.* Dile and Sandford be empowered to conclude the purchase of a section of land from Mr Marsden, for the purpose of enabling the lodge to build a lodge room." One juvenile member was admitted »rd one member proposed. Tho receipts of tho evening were £l2. Archery. —The annual general meeting of the Canterbury Archery Club was held on Friday afternoon. Mr* K. H. Rhodes was elected lady paramount, Mr Ocwlishaw presidont, Mr B. W. Fereday captain, Mrs Kimbell secretary and treasurer. The committee of last year were re-appointed. In consequence of the limited attendance the question of the handicap Drisa shooting was not taken into consideration. It was decided that the scoring for the season should commence on Wednesday, October 4th, at

pm. Mount Gaey Downs School Committee —A meeting of the Mount Grey Downs school committee was held on Friday

evening, September £&ih. Preoent —MrJ. Duff (chairman), and Messrs Lilloy, E. DaS, Baird, Mss.*, Shaud and 6law. The inspector's annual report wo* road and was considered satisfactory, and that great credit was dae to the teachers. The passes were 94.1 par cent of those presented. The general i e narks made ware : The work and organisation of the school are satisfactory; the teachers are hearty and thorough in their work. The upper standards are well and intelligently taught ; the reading, however, eaa be improved; the writing and exerciser books are well attended to. The lower portion of the school is well advanced to. The pupils in Standard I. pas* with credit. The writing and arithmetic of this standard are all that the most exacting could desire.” A drain between the master's houiie and the school [was considered dangerous. It was resolved, to procure pipes and hare it covered,

Citt Council.—The ordinary meeting of Jha City Couaj l ! takes place this evening. Co-opekativs Building bociKTJadjourned meeting o£ the above, to J * port of sub ; oiamittae, &0., will be “eld tomorrow evening at the Boyal George Hotel* ot. Asaph street. , Fashion and Law.—Women who wear high-heeled boots do bo not only literally, but legally et their peril, according to a recent decision at nome. This point was solemnly decided by Mr Justice Donman and a jury in the caes of Mrs Bland, o£ Woolwich, who, while embarking at Brighton on. a steamboat, tripped up on the gangway over a concealed obstruction in the shape of a roll of tarpaulin carelessly left there, and seriously i- jared herself. Mrs Bland brought suit for oempensatory and exemplary damages. During the examination of Dr. Butler, the medical witness, Mr Justice Denman asked him if he had noliaed the heels of Mrs Blond s boots when he examined her, to which the witness answered that, to tho best of his belief, they w-re reasonable. Mr Justice Denman then sain he asked the question because tho absurdly high heeled boots which wore worn by ladies now seemed to be built on purpose to cause accidents. In tho end tho jury found that -chatever tse negligence of the fatesmboat officials might have been, Mrs by her hlgh-heelrd boot?, had wantonly and wilfully contributed to cause the injury of which she complained, and therefore absolved the proprietors. On the same principle a lady who may be thrown down and injured through the overweening length of her train mu»t take the comequenoea without ‘ohreJß. Wbst Melton School Committee. — At the usua u-.oi.lhly meeting too teacher’s report was received, enclot.iug the ectd. s ot irregular attendants, which ho attributed to the previous action cf the A complaint was made by ono of the committee that the teacher had taken half holiday on the day of the local ploughing match ; also that the chairman had .ent two {.stuns to the proprietor of the hotel on tho same occasion. Both complaints were not entertained. A letter wag read from the Board, enclceing a copy of a letter of complaint from theEev. J. Smnlley against tho teacher for using his name improperly in school. Besolved — “ That the same be forwarded to tho teacher for an explanation.” Afo.-r a stormy quarrel between two of the members, one charging the other with divulging the bminsss of the meeting to the outside public, and tho other denying it, tho chairman received orders to call a special ordinary or extraordinary meeting when necessary, and the meeting closed. Thb. Sun as a Motive Power.— The utilisation of the best of tho sun as a source of ppwer has long been a project of philosophers, and in the fulness ot time after the one thousand years that the coal in Great Britain is eupprs.d to last it is piobable that it will bo generally employed. In that country the intermittent natura of the supply of sunshine may be regarded as an insuperable obstacle to its utiliration ; but with new inventions, electrical and other, for ths storage of force, it may bo doubted whether the objection should ba regarded as ono or a valid character. The supply ot heat from the sun is practically inexhaustible ; all that ia required is to ooucsntrate it by means of reflector*, and it can than be utilised tor any purpose that heat is required. At tho present time an apparatus is at work in P .ns in which a reflector casts the sun’s rays on a boiler producing sufficient steam to propel an engine that works a printing machine, presses apples for cider, pumps water, &c, It is also suggested that it may most advantageously ba utilised for distilling water of on impure or brackish character, so as to render it fit for human consumption in places where potable water ia not naturally obtainable. Chimerical and Utopian os this and similar schemes may eppaar, there is little doubt that many o£ teem will have in tho future important practical advantages ; and mankind at large ere under great obligato those scientific workers who spend their live* in the endeavors to wrest secrets from nature and apply them to the services of the human race.