THE GLOBE. MONDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1882.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2701, 4 December 1882, Page 2

THE GLOBE. MONDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1882.

The Yacht Dove. —The well-known yacht Dove changed owners this morning at Lyttelton, the purchaser being Mr R. Wotherall, to whom she was knocked down at auction for the modest sum of .£BO.

A.O.E.—A summoned meeting of Court Pride of Richmond is announced for tomorrow evening- in the Methodist Chapel, Richmond. Service or Song. —The choir of the Oxford terrace Baptist Church will give an interesting service of song, entitled “ Uncle Tom,” in the above church to-morrow evening. Accident. —A lad named Charles Smith mot with an accident at AVoolston on Saturday afternoon. It appears that whilst getting into a trap he fell beneath the wheel, which, passing over his right leg. inflicted serious injury to the knee, lie was taken to the Hospital yesterday, and his injuries received prompt attention. Licensing Meetings.— The quarterly meeting of the Eyreton district will not be held, as nonotice of any application has been received. A meeting of the committee of the Mandeville and Rangiora district takes place at Woodend on Eriday, to consider applications for eleven o’clock extensions. Coalgate. —lt has been decided to hold a Resident Magistrate’s Court monthly at the Road Board office, Coalgate, instead of always having it at Sheffield. This will be a great advantage to the inhabitants of Hororata and South Malvern, who have had formerly to travel long distances to attend cases at the Sheffield court.

Flemington. —A meeting of ratepayers was held at Flemington on Thursday evening, when it was resolved to petition the Longbeach Hoad Board to acquire the land necessary to continue the road through from Wheatstone to the Longheach road. It was also resolved to petition the Hoad Board to define a rating district, and strike a special rate to defray the necessary expenses in connection with the proposed new road.

Accident at Geraldine. — A man named Gould met with a severe accident near Geraldine one day last week. Ho was at work in a paddock with a Cambridge roller, when he slipped and fell underneath. Fortunately he had sufficient presence of mind to stop the horses, but not before the roller had passed partially over his body. The unfortunate man lay crushed between the ploughed land .and the roller for upwards of an hour, and would have remained there till 1 he was completely exhausted, but for the fact that another man, who was working in the far end of the paddock, noticed that Gould’s horses had been standing still an unusual length of time, and went ovt

to ascertain the cause. Assistance was procured, and the injured man conveyed to his homo as speedily as possible, where he still lies in a very precirious state, having sustained severe internal injuries.

A Suggestion.— ln connection with tlie usual regatta to be hold in Lyttelton on New Year’s Lay, a suggestion has been made which, if it can be carried out, will not only greatly add to tha attractiveness of the regatta, but afford an opportunity of fraternisation between the Natives of the North and South Islands, which, under other circumstances, is almost impossible. The suggestion is that a race shall be arranged on the programme for war canoes, with a prize of, say, .£3O for the first and £2O for the second. In Auckland, at the regatta held lately, this was done, and came off very successfully, several canoes entering. With the inducement of a good prize, like the one suggested, it is thought that at lea.st three ..crews might be counted upon as likely to come down here, either from Wanganui or Auckland. Probably arrangements could be made with the Union Company for a reduced rate of passage for the crews to and fro, and the regatta committee might also see their way under the circumstances to devote a portion of their funds towards this purpose, and also to defraying some of the expenses of the crews whilst here. The whole amount would not be very large, and if it were known that such an event could be successfully got off a special appeal for ; subscriptions to the public would no doubt be successful. The matter is one well worth consideration by the regatta committee, who can easily ascertain whether from Auckland or Wanganui three crews could be obtained, provided a substantial prize were offered and the passage money reduced. The attractiveness of such an item would be exceedingly great, and would ten d largely to counteract the effect of the other attractions on the same day. United Ancient Oedeb of Deutds.—A special meeting of the Bud of Hope Lodge of the above order was held in the Literary Institute, Eangiora, bn Friday evening last, to hear the report ofvthe grand secretary, who also instructed the members in the working of the order. About 200 members were' present, including visitors from the Christchurch, Kaiapoi, Amber-ley, St Albans, and Ohoka lodges. After the lodge was closed the adjourned to Bro, Mullins’ Bed Lion Hotel, where a substantial repast was provided. After the cloth was removed, A. D. Bro. Bridget took the chair, P. A. Bro. Ellis in the vice chair. The usual loyal and Druidical toasts being disposed of the chairman proposed the “ Grand Lodge and Board of Directors,’’ coupled with the name of the grand secretary, who responded, expressing his pleasure at his reception in Eangiora, and the way in which the work of the lodge was conducted. “ Kindred Societies” responded to by Bro. Barrell. N.G. Eangiora Lodge of Oddfellows. The other toasts were the “Ladies,” “Press,” and “Our Host.” Several good songs were given during the evening by members of the order. A very pleasant evening was closed by all singing “ Auld Lang Syne.”

The Gbavino Dock. —The caisson leak, or rather the leak between the wooden keel of the caisson and the stonework facing of the dock has not yet been adjusted to the satisfaction of the engineer, and slight alterations have still to be made. The faulty place is immediately under the bottom of the caisson, and is thus awkwardly situated for the workmen. It is by no means a serious leak, and on Saturday the crevice through which the water comes was caulked in a very few minutes, and perfect tightness secured. It is thought, however, that the requisite alteration can bo effected without much further work, and the aim to have the caisson so exact„that when moved to its place at the dock entrance it. will make the dock literally watertight will be attained.

The Missing Child at Woodend. —Ada Whitlow, two and a-half years, lost on Tuesdn y morning, was found alive on the sand downs fully four miles away on Saturday morning. She was sitting is a comatose state on a mound of sand when observed by James Derbridge and another, who were searching for cattle between Mr Beharrell’s and Mr McKenzie’s farms, near the Kaiapoi beach. She was somewhat emaciated, and could not speak, hut otherwise unharmed. Derbridge, who had not heard of any child being missing, however took her to Mr McKenzie’s, where Mrs McKenzie, who had heard about the affair, kindly put her to bed and cautiously gave her refreshment. It appears that on Thursday last a fisherman saw the child on the beach, hut thought its parents wore near. This little one had been wandering and away from home without food for about 100 hours, and had been given up as dead by the numbers of persons who had for the throe previous days been searching the country. Great credit is due to Kev. W. H. Gossett, the clergyman at Woodend, for keeping up the search parties and raising by subscription a reward for the child’s recovery.

Objectionable Litebathbb. —A correspondent over the signature of “ One,” writing from Waipu respecting the alleged drowning of a sackful of books there a few years ago, because of their unorthodox teachings, says —“ Tho Waipu library has been in existence for about twenty years only. I have been connected with it in some capacity or other since it was started, and can certify that no hooks of any sort wore ever drowned or otherwise done away with, to my knowledge, during that time. I remember that at one time, long ago, some one connected with the library bought at a sale in Auckland a large lot of French novels (translated), which were considered by all concerned as bad, immoral, and trashy, and therefore unfit for a decent library. Those books were disposed of, but not by drowning. Men who take a leading and active part in conducting public libraries will find that they have to contend with two leading difficulties —viz,, the unbendingly orthodox and the stubbornly sceptical. Both are equally intolerant and equally hard to please, in proportion to their intellectual capacity, and the narrowness or otherwise of their reading. I may add, in defence of the Waipu library, that it • breathes tho sentiments of the present century’ as broadly as its size will admit, and the committee will, I hope, take care that it is not narrowed on either one side or the other.” Education in Peanoe. —The new Education Act in France (says the "Pall Mall Gazette”) is to be applied to the letter. In a circular just send round to the prefects it is distinctly pointed out that while entire discretion is left to parents as regards tho method of education, all children, irrespective of sox and position in life, arc henceforth to be examined once a year, in order that the Act may he efficiently carried out. Children attending schools will bo examined there. The rest must be taken by their parents or guardians to the local examinations to be held yearly in all parts of France. There is no doubt that the new law will have an excellent effect on orphanages and other institutions in the hands of ■‘■he clergy and tho nuns, who have made large profits out of the manual labor of little children, to the entire sacrifice of their mental progress. One generation more, and the public letter writer in France will have no raison d’etre. Every French I subject will be able to read and write.

j nnoiiTox. The Licensing Bench toy refused to extend licenses to eleven C a C * C ‘ , ,PPlication for extension was keep° ° n a H I-! 12 Ashburton hotel-

R f 3!f T -~ Ser ° eant MoriQf *. of Lyttelton, ested a man named Gillespie on a warla r*r, °“ limaru « charged with decoying a little girl, about five years old, from her i-nf'i It appears that the mother of the C -ii com<3 away from her husband wxth Gdlespie, taking the child with her, and they were on their way to the North Island. The warrant was issued at the instance of the husband. Gillespie was to day remandeds by Mr J. W. Smith, J.P., to Timaru to answer the charge. Beep for the Navy.— There was aeonsiderable gathering on Saturday at the offices of the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Companj', when the regulation cask of beef brought as a sample by Mr Amphlett was opened. The meat has been cured for some years, and forms part of the stores of H.M.S. Nelson. Though it had been so ■ its condition was universally admired by the cognoscenti present. However, if the difficulty which appears to prevail with regard to the supply of casks can be got over, our beef need not fear the test of comparison. Open Air Concert. —lt is to be regretted that the superior attractions of the cricket match at Lancaster Park should have militated against the attendance on Saturday at the Hospital grounds, when, the City Guards band played a number of selections. The band gave the various items on a very attractive programme with great precision and effect, and as the lawn is in splendid order, those who were present enjoyed a very pleasant outing, inaddition to the opportunity afforded to aid and assist in a good work. The Effects of Drink. —On Saturday evening, about half-past eleven o’clock, man named Michael Dolan was admitted into the hospital suffering from a scalp wound inflicted during a scuffle in High street. Shorthorn Sale. —Messrs C. Newton ; and Sou offered for sale on Saturday a number of shorthorn cattle from the Longbeach herd, the property of Mr T. Bussell. ■ There was a very good attendance of ; buyers, and Mr Chas. Newton descanted

■with, his usual eloquence on the purity of the breeding displayed by the animals. Thirty-two cows were quitted at an average of lOgs all round. The highest priced animals were:—Clarion, 21gs; Clarion 2nd, with calf, 21gs ; Byron’s Buttercup, with calf, 17gs ; Countess, 16gs; Comedy, 12Jgs; Lobelia, 12gs. Three bulls were sold, the highest price being realised by Cadmus, 24gs. A number of other animals were disposed of at good prices.