THE GLOBE. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1882.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2689, 20 November 1882, Page 2

THE GLOBE. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1882.

Earthquake. —As will be seen by refer ' ence to our telegraphic column, a violent shock of earthquake was felt at the Waiau very early this morning. The direction was N.W. to S.E. Lyttelton R.M. Court. —James Anderson, who, while drunk on Sunday afternoon, created a considerable disturbance and used most filthy language, was sentenced at this Court this morning, by Messrs H. Allwright and J. W. Smith, J.P.’s, to three months’s imprisonment. Robert Allen, for getting drunk on Sunday, was fined 20s, in default, ninety-six hours’ imprisonment. The Railway Commission. —This Commission met to-day in Bellamy’s at the old Provincial Government Buildings, at three o’clock, when a deputation from the Railway League waited upon them, re the West Coast line. The interview had but just commenced when we went to press. Lecture. —At the Addington Schoolroom on Wednesday the Rev. T. Macfarlane will, as may be seen by advertisement, give his popular lecture on “ George Whitfield: his Life and Times.” The chair will be taken at 7.30 p.m. Sharks. —Several fishermen have lately reported catching sharks in Lyttelton harbor of a size which would seriously jeopardise the safety of the bathers off the piers. Mr Hough was out for a little sport one day last week, and got a “ fry ” in the shape of a shark nine feet long ; and on Saturday night last the same gentleman, while out in his own boat, got two “ bites ” from sharks, both of which he with assistance landed—one measuring seven feet, and the other eight feet in length. Of the propriety of taking a running dip outside the breakwater just now, comment is needless in face of this experience. Lyttelton Brass Band. —On Saturday evening this band performed a number of choice selections for the entertainment of the public. The now band platform near the Council offices was used, and answered very satisfactorily. Ashburton Flower Show. —lt has been decided to hold a flower show in the Town Hall at the end of December. This will bo in addition to the Horticultural Society’s show, the date for holding which is fixed for a much later period in the season. Diphtheria. —This disease has again made its appearance in the Malvern district, after an interval of nearly twelve months. One death has occurred, the victim being one of the strongest and finest children in the district. Accident at Lyttelton. —On Friday evening, as Mr George Johnson was driving into the yard in rear of the Albion Hotel, at Lyttelton, a wheel of his dray collided with a boulder and he was thrown down, one of the wheels passing over his ankle. One of the small bones of the ankle is reported to have been badly injured, and the limb, in consequence will probably be useless for some weeks. The Little Akaloa Fire.— The brothers Mclntosh, charged with setting on fire the Little Akaloa Hotel, and who were remanded at the "Akaroa Resident Magistrate’s Court until Thursday last ■were, at the instance of the police, further remanded to Thursday next. Bail was enlarged and increased from .£25 to .£3O each, and two sureties of £IOO each. Dock Contract. —One of the disputed claims of the contractors for dock work against the Lyttelton Harbor Board, the only claim remaining unpaid to them, was referred to Mr Blackett, Government Engineer at Wellington, the parties agreeing to accept his arbitration. It was a claim made for the extra difference in cost of the Melbourne stone used at the dock as against the Port Chalmers stone, and Mr Blackett has decided that the claim should be allowed. Cricket. —The Auckland match is fixed for December 2nd, 4th, and sth, and, see ingthat the event is now so close at hand, it is decidedly desirable that our team should be picked at once and put into fielding and other practice. Even if at once chosen there will not be a day too much for the eleven to get into working order. Special practices at Lancaster Park will take place every evening this week, commencing immediately after the arrival of the 4.10 tram, and, until the final selection is made, all the gentlemen whose names have already been published as being possible players are requested to attend. Sporting. —All the Hon. W. Robinson’s horses are scratched for their Auckland engagements. Owner Wanted. —The police want an owner for a zinc hath, a tool chest, and a table top, which they found at a secondhand store, and suppose to have been stolon by the person disposing of same to the proprietor. Pedesteianism. — A running match was arranged on Saturday evening between C. Hulston, of Christchurch, and F. Wood, of Wellington, for a stake of £25 a-side, to he raised to £SO at the time of final deposit if both men are agreeable. A deposit of £lO a-side was made on Saturday evening, £5 to be paid on Saturday, 2nd December, and the final amount two nights before the match, which will take place on Saturday, December 23rd, distances as follows : 120, 150, and 200 yards. Sydenhah Borough Council. The ordinary meeting of this Council takes place this evening, at seven o’clock. Anniversary Day Picnic.—A meeting of delegates elected from the Lyttelton Lodges of Oddfellows, Foresters and Druids, for the purpose of promoting a picnic on December ICth, met on Friday evening, the 17th inst. It was decided that the societies form an amalgamated societies picnic committee, and that the picnic be held at Heathcote Valley on December IGth, Anniversary Day. Mr Gifford was elected chairman, Mr Hildyard treasurer, Mr Griffiths secretary. A sports committee was appointed to draw up a programme of races, &c. Several of the loading gentlemen in Lyttelton are subscribing towards the prize fund, and also the captains of the various vessels in port. The services of the Lyttelton band have been accepted, and a thorough day’s pleasure is anticipated. There will he dancing, cricket, football, in connection with the races. It was also decided to engage a special train. “ Lyttelton Times ” Sick Fund.— The (Phnual entertainment given by the members of tho “Lyttelton Times” Dramatic Society in aid of their sick fund takes place on Friday and Saturday next at the Theatre Royal. Tho pieces selected are “ Our Nelly ” and “ The Goose with the Golden Eggs.” Tho society on this occasion will have the valuable assistance of Miss Amy Horton and Miss May Bell, which, together with tho recognised hio-h histrionic talent possessed by many of its members, should ensure a thorough success, dramatically speaking. Financially it is hound to be so, as a very large number of tickets have already been disposed of. The bos plan will be open shortly, when those desirous of reserving their seats had bettor take an early opportunity of doing so.

Fire.—Shortly before eight o’clock last night an alarm of fire was notified hy the ringing of the boll at the Christchurch west schoolhouse, Lincoln road, which was quickly taken up by the Chester and Lichfield streets fire bells. The electric alarm was also brought into requisition, the box placed near tho Hospital, and also that on Oxford terrace being rung. Th c scene of the fire was Stewart street, at the rear of the "West Christchurch school, in a small cottage occupied by Mr Bridgeworth, and was occasioned by the bursting of a kerosene lamp in the bedroom, where two little ones were sleeping. No time was lost in rescuing them from ilanger. The neighbors turned out with buckets, a man named Beattie going to the sump in tho school grounds, from which a plentiful supply of water was obtained, and tho fire was speedily got under, although the lining of the walls suffered considerably, tin? damage being estimated at about £SO. The property is insured in the Sun office for £ls0 —viz,, £IOO on the house and £SO on furniture. All the fire engines (including the chemical engine) were promptly on the spot, and the members of the Brigade mustered well, bat their services were not called into requisition. Trout in Ashburton —Last week tho anglers of Ashburton were in high glee at the prospect of some good trout fishing in the Domain waters during the season, and it was reported that several fine fish had been hooked by well-known anglers. Thera is a prospect, however, of being able to get trout in Ashburton without the aid of artificial fly or other delusive b lit. During ' the past week some of the fish from the b Domain waters have found thair way into i the side channels, and early on Saturday i morning a fine trout was seen making its way down East street. It was speedily - captured and triumphantly borne away by - a passer-by. 5 Bowling Club.—Tho deciding match i for the four prizes presented by Mr P. 1 Cunningham, President ot the Christchurch . Bowling Club, was played off on Saturday * between two teams, of which Messrs Jack- * son and Struthers were respectively tae skips, and resulted in a victory by two points for the latter. The number of - points up was thirteen, and the following--1 were the respective teams and scores:— - Messrs N. Black, A. Rose, W. .S. Robison, - and R. Struthers (skip), 13; Messrs G. R. fc Blakiston, W. M. Maskell, A. Cuff, and J. t Jackson (skip), 11. The day was beautifully fine, the green in splendid or ier, and . there was a goodly muster of members on 3 the occasion. ■, Sudden Death.—A. sudden death oc--3 curred at Courtenay on Friday about 10.30 e p .m. Mr J. W. Hunt, the representative of the Loan and Mercantile Company, was 7 sitting near the fire at Colonel Brett’s resii deuce, talking to two other gentlemen, f when he suddenly fell forward out of his e chair, striking his head severely against a t bookcase. He was lifted up by Mr John e Brett, and requested to he put to bed. The i gentlemen assisted him to his room, where i, he partially undressed himself and laid ” down, but died shortly afterwards. He had i- previously informed those present that he has sqffered from a similar fit some time e ago. Dr. Meadows was sent for, but e arrived too late to he of any use to tho nns fortunate gentleman. An inquest will be held. P Friendly Societies’ Fete Committee, £ —A meeting of this committee was held * on Thursday evening last. Correspondence j was read from the masters of the Orphan- * age and Burnham School, the former accepting, the latter declining an invitation 1 to the fete; also from Messrs Aiken and 3 Roberts, H. Thomson, Esq., and the Mayor * of Christchurch, each giving a prize for ? the sports. The tenders of the Lyttelton Brass Band and of the Artillery Band were accepted. The report of the art Q union committee was adopted. It was resolved that the right to erect two e publicans’ booths and two confectioners’ ® booths be sold by auction on December “ 12th, the same to be duly advertised; the rights of sports, &c., was left in the hands y of the secretary. The secretary was ordered s to write to several gentlemen, asking them 1 to accept the offices of judges, time-ksopers, y handicappers, and superintendents of the a drawing of the art union. Kaikocea.—A correspondent sends us the following items : —We have had a good soakingrain that has done much good to the crops. It was very badly wanted here, for ~ the mountain torrents were in many cases quite, dry, and feed was getting very short '' for sheep and cattle. Now, however, those ' who put -in their crops early have the prospect of an abundant harvest. The Q Rabbit Act is in force, so that the work of , extermination is going on rapidly, and in 0 earnest. Since the preserving factory stopped operations the rabbits have int creased enormously; indeed, in some j, places they literally swam. The Go Vernik ment report the Picton coal to be well g adapted for steamers, being first-class a steam coal. Owing to the bad weather ' experienced here, mustering has been 3 greatly interfered with, and much retarded, £ causing great inconvenience. The ranges have been clothed again and again to r their usual winter level with snow, and we j have had several hail storms. The Commercial Hotel here has been leased by j Messrs Bridges and Miller, for a period of ten years. Mr Arthur Collins, the owner 1 of Mount Pyffe Station, it is said, intends ’ residing here. Mr Aldridge, deceased, 11 was lessee of the run. There has been " much regret here at the news of the death of Mrs George Ruck Keene, the wife of r Captain G. R. Keene, formerly owner of j Swyncombe run. In is proposed to erect a monument to her memory in the Kohai j Church. a The Dock Caisson. —As was reported, s the caisson for the graving dock at Port capsized when the water was h t in to flood it on Friday morning. There were about thirty tons of iron ballast and cement in it ® at the time, part of which shifted, thus 1 making the work of righting the ship (for the caisson is just a peculiarly shaped 1 vessel without masts) rather difficult to do 1 with the appliances at command. The " contractors for tho building of the caisson 1 worked all day on Friday and up to 1 a.m. 5 on Saturday with a large staff of employes, and succeeded in getting the vessel once 3 more upon an even keel. It was then * made fast, and fourteen or fifteen tons * more of ballast put into it. A further - quantity will be put in to-day, sufficient to * prevent, it is hoped, a repetition of past ? experience. That unlucky occurrence, it * may be said, reflects in no sense dis- ’» paragingly upon the workmanship of 3 Messrs McKay and Stevenson, the con- ’ tractors for the work. They have put to- ' gether the 175 tons of iron plates, of which the caisson consists, in a manner which at 2 once entitles them to credit as skilled 3 rivetters. Something like 30,000 rivets , were put in, and so far as the tests have ’ gone they have been put in faithfully and £ well. Whether tho caisson, which must sit in its place at the dock entrance so nicely that it will not admit a drop of [. water to pass into the dock, will fit suffi- , ciently exact it is intended shall he deter- * mined to-day. c Ashburton A. and P. Association’s 3 Snow.—The above show, which takes , place on Thursday next, promises to be 3 the most successful yet held under the t’ auspices of the Ashburton Agricultural and - Pastoral Association. The total number of i entries received exceed those of last year ; hy eighty-four, the greatest increase being ’ in the classes for horses. The cattle 1 entries are a few less than at the last show, hut the number of entries received amount in all to 522, and as the quality of the cx--1 hibits are promised to be good, the whole should go to make up a very attractive and creditable exhibition. ‘ Now,’ said the justice to the witness, ‘ you will please tell precisely how it happened.’ *■ Yes, sir. I’ll try. The prisoner and that man were eating dinner at the i same table, and they got to quarrelling, when tiie prisoner just up with a dab of ■ mashed Irish potatoes and hit that other man on the head with it.’ ‘Do you,’ said the justice sternly, ‘ pretend to tell the Court that a dab of mashed potatoes, even when thrown with groat violence, can make a gash five inches long on a man's head, and knock him senseless ? If you trifle with tho Court you will be locked up.’ 1 Judge, I reckon 1 forgot to say that when the prisoner threw the dab of mashed potatoes at the man he forgot to take the dab out of the dish.’

Accident.— This morning a man named Ernest Smith, who was engaged in yarding cattle near the Sandhills, was thrown violently from the saddle, and received severe internal injuries. He was removed to the Hospital.