THE GLOBE. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1882.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2683, 13 November 1882, Page 2

THE GLOBE. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1882.

Sudden Death. —An old man named Bernard Evers, seventy-four years of age, who has resided alone in a cottage at the rear of the Gasworks,. Waltham, died somewhat suddenly at six o’clock this morning. He complained yesterday to a neighbour, Mrs Campbell, of acute pains in the region of tbe heart, and consequently she sat up till four o’clock this morning, at which time, as Evers felt easier, she left him, telling him to knock if he felt worse. At about half-past five be rose and dressed himself, when, feeling worse, he gave an alarm, and died shortly after the neighbour’s return. Draught Stock. —Mr James Stark, the owner of Drummer, a dark dapple chesnut gelding by Sir Colin Campbell, to which the first prize was awarded at the recent A. and P. Show, has parted with him at a high figure to Mr Couples, of Southland, who intends exhibiting him at the forthcoming shows of the Otago and Southland A. and P. Associations. Hospital Patients’ Fund.— The open air performance by tbe City Guards band in the grounds attached to the Hospital, which was postponed from the previous Saturday by reason of tbe unfavorable weather, took place on Saturday afternoon. There was a good attendance of the public. Donation boxes were placed in various parts of the grounds, and were not forgotten by the visitors. It is intended to repeat the performance on the afternoon of the first Saturday in December. Linwood Town Board.— The adjourned meeting of this Board will b,e held at 7.30 p.m. this evening.. Accidents.: —Late on Friday night a man named Mills was riding along the Ferry road, when his horse shied at a heap of material on the roadside adjacent to the tramway extension works, and came into violent collision with a cab driven by F. Palmer, tbe shaft of which entered the animal’s chest, causing its death. The rider was pitched off and stormed. He was subsequently conveyed to the hospital, where his injuries received, attention.—On Saturday a man named William Collins was driving a cart belonging to his employer, Mr E. McPherson, soda water manufacturer, when near Eolleston the horse stumbled, and tbe man falling out, the cart wheel passed over his head, inflicting a nasty scalp wound. He was brought to the hospital yesterday, and is progressing favorably. Thr Archbishop op Canterbury. —The “Morning Advertiser,’’ speaking of the Archbishop of Canterbury, in connection with bis late severe illness, says:—The full proportions of the work he has done to maintain union in the Church and to extend its influence throughout the country arenas we have said, not yet perceptible, but even now it is hardly possible to overestimate the services which the Archbishop I has rendered to England and to the Church I during the fourteen years of his primacy, j Some idea of them may he formed by a | comparison between tbe position in the ■ nation of the Church in 1868 and its posi- i tion in the nation now. We do not, of course, attribute to the Archbishop the ’ honor which should be attributed to the t devoted priests and generous laymen who I have sought out the people in thair hiding ! places and crowded the churches with ' them. But this noble movement would | not have prospered and maintained itself I as it has done but for the tact, tbe judg- I ment, and the charity with which the 1 Archbishop of Canterbury has guided the councils of the Church. We trust Dr. Tait may bo spared some years to continue the work he has so well carried on, but if we, unfortunately must lose him, we hope he will be succeeded by some man who is : not only as devoted to the great Christian work as he is, but possesses the same clear views and the same calm and charitable judgment.

Christchurch Hospital. —The Hon. M Dick, accompanied by Mr March, secretary to the Hospital Board, and Mr Bell, th steward inspected this institution o Saturday.

Presentation. —On Wednesday last » presentation was made to Mr Patrick S. Garvey, who was Lately transferred from the staff of the Lyttelton gaol to the department at Wellington. Mr Garvey was long a resident at Port, and had by his assuming and kindly disposition made himself a worthy circle of friends, who,, while regretting his removal to the Empire City on friendship grounds, had the satisfaction of learning that his removal was promotion in the service. They have expressed their esteem for him by presenting him with a valuable Eotheram gold hunting lover watch, suitably inscribed, and which was duly forwarded to him last week by steamer. Lyttelton Bosonaa School. —The committee of this school held the usual monthly meeting on Monday night last. Present —The chairman (Eev. J. Townsend), and Messrs H. AHwrigbt, Webb, Joyce, Turner and Neville. The action of the chairman re the objection to permit the drill shed in the school grounds to be used for holding a ball in elicited some comment, and the feeling of the committee was that ho had acted right in the circumstances. The loose slates on the roof of the school, it, was decided, should be seen to at once. Mr J. Dawe, the head-master, and the secretary were authorised to purchase the prizes to be distributed to the scholars at Christmas. A Long Eidb.—Yesterday Messrs Norris, Preece, Mountfort, and Dunsford, members of the Pioneer Bicycle Club, left Christchurch at 3.5 a.m. to ride to Hurunui and. hack in the day. Hurunui was reached, at 9.5, there not having been any stoppage on the way, the party breakfasting there. After full justice had been done to the breakfast, Messrs Norris and Preece immediately returned on the homeward journey, arriving in town at 4.34 p.m., beating previous records by three hours and a-balf. Messrs Mountfort and Bunaford being anxious to cross the bridge and see the country, did not leave till 12 o’clock, reaching Christchurch at 6.30 p.m. Ashburton Agseicultural and Pastoral Association's Show. The fifth annual show of the Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association is fixed for Thursday, the 23rd inst., and the exhibition this year promises to eclipse the shows previously held under the auspices of the society. A very attractive prize programme has been issued by the society, and in addition to this a large number of private prizes are offered. Very liberal support is promised ia. the matter of entries in the various classes, and with favorable weather 1 there is little doubt about the show being 1 a success. ! Bowling Club. —The opening game of , the season in connection with the Christ--1 church Bowling Club was played on Satur- ’ day afternoon, when the match was Scotch J v English, the latter proving the victors. ! The weather was delightful and the green in splendid order. At the invitation of the president (Mr P. Cunningham), a large number of ladies were present, for whose comfort and convenience Mr Cunningham t had made every provision. The green was ■ ornamented by several stands of beautiful pot plants, and light refreshments were J served at intervals during the afternoon. A band was in attendance, under the leader- > ship of Herr Bunz, and discoursed some excellent music, adding greatly to the enjoyment of the afternoon. Eiele Matches. —A match between nine members of the Kaiapoi and Kowai Eifie ' Clubs on each side was fired on the range of the latter on Saturday last. The weather was fine, and fairly favorable for the shooting. ! The conditions of the match were twenty shots per member, namely, five at 200, 300, 400, and 500 yards, with small bull’s-eye at • the shorter ranges. The total score' of the home team was 486, the visitors 462, re- ' suiting, therefore, in a victory for the [ Kowai Club of 24 points. The highest scorer of the match was Mr J. Simpson, of Kaiapoi, who scored 63 out of a possible 80 points.—A match between a second ten of the City Guards and a similar ten of the Lyttelton Naval Brigade came off on Saturday at the Port butts. The range were 200 and 300 yards, five shots at each range, and the blue jackets won the day 1 by 109 points. ; The Loyal Phillipstown Lodge. —ThisLodge met on Tuesday last, when there was a good attendance, considering the holiday. The committee appointed to carry out the concert and ball gave in their report, which was considered very satisfactory, and a hearty vote of tba-nVa was accorded them for their labors. P.G. Bro. George Collier announced that he would give a further donation of £2O 1 towards the funds of the Lodge, and it was resolved that a vote of thanks he inserted in the minute book for his liberality. This makes .£6O in all presented to the Lodge by Bro. Collier. The Secretary reported that the hall was letting well, and it was decided to have it fenced in. It was also decided to periodically advertise its adaptability for entertainments for the amusement of the inhabitants of Linwood and the eastern part of the city. Aftersome routine business, the Lodge was duly closed by the N.G. Bro. E. C. Berry. Ashburton Show and Eace Privileges.—The various privileges in connection with the Ashburton Spring meeting and the Agricultural and Pastoral Association’s annual exhibition*, to be held next week, were submitted to auction on Saturday last by Mr T. Bullock. There was a large attendance at the sale, and the following prices were realised:—Eaces, two days—Gates, .£Bl, Q. Parkin; lawn and. saddling paddock, .£34, J. Wilkie ; grand stand, £2O, W. Compton; grand stand, publican’s booth. No. 1, £6B, Mrs Butler j saddling paddock, £3B, J. Beecher ; luncheon booth, £ll, T. Poole; confectioner’s booth, £l6 10s, T. Poole ; race cards, 9s per dozen, E. McKnight; right of sports, 255, J. Wilkie. Total, £275 15s. Agricultural Show No. 1 publican’s booth, £22, W. Parsons ; No. 2 do, with right of erecting a grand stand. £22, Mrs Butler; No. 1 confectioner’s booth, £2, W. T. Davison; No. 2 do, £9, T. Poole. Total, £55. Little Eiver School Committee.—A meeting of this committee was held in the schoolroom on Monday evening last, the 6th instant. Present —Messrs Wm. Coop (chairman), M. Eitton, S. Harris, J. Olphert, James Eoynolds, and W. G. Joblin. The following correspondence was read, viz. : : —From Mr Proudlock, with a requisition for hooks, &c., for the use of the school. The chairman said he had ordered these. Approved. From same with monthly report, stating the attendance was again very irregular, and giving the names of those children who had not attended the required number of times. From Mr A.. Degg, applying for the use of the schoolroom on Friday evening, the 30th instant, for an entertainment to be given by the Little Eiver Dramatic and Musical Association. From the Education Board, statingthat the sum of £l6 13s had been paid into tbe Bank of New South Wales, Christchurch, to the credit of the committee for salaries. Accounts from the “ Lyttelton Times,” £1 6s Bd, and Press, £1 6s Bd, were brought forward. Mr Joblin enquired if any report had been received from tbe inspector. A memo, from the inspector was read, giving the result of the examination in standards, but stating that owing to illness, he had been unabla to report fully. The report was considered, very satisfactory. The following resolutions were passed, viz. : —“ That the Education Board he asked to allow Mr Eutland to inspect the ground on which the master’s house is now building, and report to the Board what is required in the matter of levelling, and confer with this committee as to fencing, and to call for tenders for the same, to be laid before the Board.” “ That a vote of thanks be given to Mr and Mrs Proudlock for the satisfactory manner in which the children have got on.” c " That the secretary apply to the Education Board for the payment of the accounts of the “ Times ” and Press.” “ That the use of the schoolroom be granted on the usual terms on Friday, the 30th inst.; Mr A. Degg to be responsible for any damage which jr.ay occur.” “ That the secretary give notices to those parents whose children. ftz« not attending the school.” Leave of absence was given to the master for Friday ensuing. Salaries were passed for payment* and the meeting terminate i.

The San Francisco Mail. —The City cof New York, with the above mail, arrived at Auckland this morning, bringing a number of passengers for New Zealand. Cricket. —A match was played on Saturday between the Hazeldean C.C. and the Waltham C.C., which resulted in a draw in favor of the former. The Hazeldean scored 47 and 33, whilst Waltham made 33 and 20 for the loss of six wickets. For the former T. Brown and L. Paterson played well, as did Round and Andrews for the latter. Novel Race. —On Wednesday a novel race between a man and a horse took place on the Ohoka road, Kaiapoi. The conditions were a race of fifty yards out and back, the pedestrian and the horseman to start level and touch a post' and turn. The horseman, on a steed called " Catch ’em Alive,” won by a yard and a half. Aster the Battle. Nearly all the volunteers from the North who took part

in the recent contest for superiority as marksmen at the Rifle Association’s meeting at Dunedin left on Saturday for their homes. Close upon a hundred went by the Hawea on Saturday night. The saloon of the steamer wore the appearance of having sustained a military invasion when ■the time arrived for alloting the berths. As may be supposed, the sleeping accommodation on board was hardly equal to the demand, and not a few of the country’s defenders would have the chance to exercise the hardship enduring qualities of the military side of their character by folding their martial cloaks around them, and taking the deck for a bedstead. A number • of the volunteers also went North yesterday in the s.s. Go-Ahead. Good Templary. —The new officers of the Sacred Stream Lodge, No. 128, Tai Tapu, were installed by Bro. James W. Miller, Senr., D.G.W.C.T., assisted by Bro. Andrews, of Ashburton, on Friday evening, November 10th, 1883. The following officers were installed :—W.C.T., Bro. J. Griffiths; W.Y.T., Bro. J. Speight (reelected) ; W.S., Bro. J. Voss (re-elected fourth time); W.F.S., Bro. J. F. Watson (re-elected) ; W.T., Bro. E. W. Herrick; W.C., Bro, R. McCartney (re-elected); W.M., Bro. C. Bidder; W.D.M.. Bro. T. Griffiths (re-appointed) ; W.L.H.S., Sis. M. Griffiths; W.R.H.S., Sis. H. Westlake; W.1.G., Bro. H. Watson; W.0.G., Bro. R. Crooks; P.W.C.T., Sis. S. B. Peryman. On account of pressure of business, the appointment of standing committees, the officers’ reports and other business were held over till next meeting. Two candidates were initiated, and two were proposed for membership. The number of members in the lodge at present is forty-five. After some routine business had been gone through, the lodge was closed in due form by the newly-elected W.C.T, Magnetic Storm. —The Aurora Australis, as observed from Christchurch, was exceedingly brilliant at intervals during an hour or two after dark last night. Lyttelton Building Society. —At a meeting of the committee .of this society, held on Friday night last, it was resolved to add a bonus of 2 J per cent, to the value of all terminating shares. City Council. —The ordinary meeting of the City Council will be held at seven o’clock this evening. St. Albans Borough Council. —The usual fortnightly meeting of this Council takes place to-night. The Mayoralty. —The annual election of Mayor of Christchurch will take place on the 29th inst. at the City Council Chambers. Nominations must be made by noon on the 22nd November with JEIO.