THE GLOBE. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1882.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2718, 26 December 1882, Page 2

THE GLOBE. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1882.

Christmas in Dunedin.—A telegram this morning states that the wet weather yesterday spoiled everything, and there is little prospect of its cleaving to-day. Poet Levy Races. —The steam launch Lyttelton is to run to-morrow to Port Levy on the occasion of the race meeting there.

Sunday Evening teain from Poet.— Owing to an accident happening to the locomotive on the afternoon train to Port on Sunday, the train which, according to time-table, should have left Lyttelton for the city at 5.50, was about two hours and a half delayed. Accident. —On Friday evening Mrs Norris was driving over the Ashburton bridge, and in attempting to get down from the conveyance for the purpose of buckling up a portion of the harness that had become loose, she fell and inflicted a severe wound on her head. Papanui Spoets Association. —A meeting of the committee of the above association was held on Saturday night, Mr C. E. Briggs in the chair. It was decided to extend the time for receiving entries for the handicap events until Thursday evening next, December 2Sth. It was also resolved to add to the programme an obstacle race, should the necessary material be obtainable. Kaiapoi Fxee Bkigade. —The members of this brigade, determined to keep up the prestige of their firework displays on New Year’s Day, have this year laid in a stock of imported pieces, which will be used to fill in the intervals between the exhibition of their own home-made pieces, which hitherto have been more brilliant than those imported. This year’s show, from the quantity of fireworks already prepared and in course of making up, will certainly outshine all previous one. Utilising the Sandhills. —We have been shown a sample of peas and oats grown on the Drainage Board’s reserve at the Sandhills, in pure sand, the agent of nutriment being the sewage as pumped from the town. We can easily imagine from the above that when operations there are more advanced and cropping with irrigation carried on systematically, that the results will be in every way eminently satisfactory, and that the barren Sandhills will be changed into a fertile garden. The Ceops. —Up to Christmas Day the crops all over Canterbury have shown wonderful progress this season, and while undamaged by rain or wind, have in some parts slightly gone off in color owing to continued drought since the beginning of the month. Gentle rains would do much to improve appearances and keep to the prospects of a yield somewhat over the average. The hay crops have been got in without a drop of rain, and good hay is the rule. Harvesting was in progress near Amberley on Christmas Day, and in some of the fields of early barley, near Eangiora, reaping will begin probably to-day. Mayoeal Installation, Eangioea.— The annual meeting of this Council, for the purpose of installing the Mayor, was held on Saturday at noon. There were present—the Mayor (Mr J. Johnston), Crs. Burt, Gulliver, Good, Boyd, Stephens, Crothers, and Cone. The Mayor having been declared re-elected, took the usual declaration, which was duly witnessed by the councillors present. Mount Geey School. — A meeting of the Mount Grey Downs school committee was held on Friday, the 22nd instant, at ■even o’clock. Present —Messrs Lilley, Moss, Baird, Shaw, and J. Duff (chairman). The master’s report was laid on the table and showed that the attendance during the past and present quarters was good, viz., past quarter on roll, 124; average, 80.9; present quarter on roll, 137; average, 89.4. Mr Lilley moved, Mr Baird seconded, and it was carried—“ That the harves' - holidays commence from the present date and continue to February sth, 1833,”

School Treat. —The Governor’s Bay school treat took place on Thursday last on Quail Island, permission having been obtained from Mr March, Government Agent. The Waiwera was engaged for the occasion, and she left Governor’s Bay pier at ten o’clock, returning home at five o’clock. On the return journey the steamer struck a shark about ioft long, and, according to the version of those on board, breaking its back. A very enjoyable day was spent by all. The officer in charge of the Quarantine Station was very obliging, and did all in his power to contribute to the children’s enjoyment.

Narrow Escape. About 1 p.m. on Sunday last it was discovered thata portion of the roof of the Central Hotel was on fire. The alarm was quickly given in the house, and by theactive exertions of several of the young men stopping in the hotel, and the proprie--tor, with the pumps, what might have been a very serious conflagration was averted. It is supposed that some fat setting fire to the kitehen chimney was the cause. Fortunately there was no need for the fire alarm, but it may be pointed out that the saving of the hotel was due to the bedrooms being fully supplied with water, which was used to put out the fire. The Gaiety. —Christmas without a pantomime would be buta shadow of a festival, and Miss Amy Horton has therefore arranged that it shall not be wanting. Great preparations in the way of scenic and mechanical effects have been made. For the former Mr Nicholson has been industriously engaged for the past three weeks, and we are promised an “ Abode of Bliss” for the last scene such as has not before gladdened the eyes of theatre goers. The burlesque opening will be “ The Maid and the Magpie,” with a very good cast, whilst the harlequinade is spoken of as being quite “ too utterly precious.” As a further inducement to the public, Misa Horton has had a couple of punkahs erected, which will have the effect of rendering the temperature of the theatre exceedingly cool. The season opens this evening, and, judging from the way the pantomime has gone at rehearsal, it should be a great success. Seasonable Benevolence. —As already stated, his Worship the Mayor of Christchurch arranged through Mr March for the supply to the inmates of the Armagh street Depot of provisions to enable them, to enjoy the festivities of Christmas equally with their more fortunate fellow colonists. In addition to this his Worship requested Mr R. P. Crosbie, as secretary to the Benevolent Association, to be providers of his Christmas benevolence to families within the city bounds. Mr Crosbie, acting under the authority of the committee, has dispensed his Worship’s bounty to Some thirty families, numbering in all about 350 souls. This was carried out yesterday, and no doubt the recipients will gladly appreciate the kindly benevolence of his Worship. The Benevolent Association also supplemented his Worship’s liberality to - several families beyond the bounds of the city, so that it would appear that none were left out on this festive occasion.

The Police Depot.— The grim guardians of the peace are not pruof against the season that brings “ peace and goodwill to all men.” Their mess-room was tastefully arranged at the Christmas dinner yesterday, Sergeant Wilson presiding. The usual loyal and patriotic toasts were indulged in, and a happy hour was spent. Ambeeley Races. The T following amounts were paid over on Saturday evening in connection with these races :—G. P. Williams, .£62 14s ; C. Richards, .£49 8s; W. Stark, .£34 4s; F. Busch, .£22 18s; T. Haines, j£l2 7s; Mason and Vallance, JE9 10s; H. McLean, £9 10s ; R. McKay, 219 10s ; B. J. Hale, £1 18s ; total, £2ll 19s. Besides these amounts paid several other accounts were authorised to be settled, the clerk paying away in all nearly £3OO. It is contemplated to topdress the course during the autumn and sow with grass seed; also, before the next meeting, to erect a stand, with suitable accommodation for stewards, jockeys, reporters, &c., so that it is hoped the arrangements nextseason will not be of so primitive a character as hitherto. Christmas Cheeb. —The tradesmen of Kaiapoi and the hotel proprietors on Saturday evening made a goodly display of arboreal decoration, having literally covered in the fronts of their premises with evergreens and pines, granted them by the Domain Board. Mr G. H. Blackwell, Gallagher, May and Co. and Mr W-’ Fraser had, in addition, a display of Chinese lanterns, while at the Kaikanui, Middleton’s, Pier and Kaiapoi Hotel similar lanterns were hung out, the exhibition made by Mr Wearing being a veritable feast of lanterns. The exhibition of meat made on Friday night by Messrs Parnham, Weston and Humphries, J. Davis and J. Kiuley, was of a tempting nature, and the effects produced by floral and other decorations attracted numbers of sight-seers to the various establishments, - which remained open till nearly midnight. At Eangiora a grand display of choice meat was made by Messrs Cone, White and Pole, Mr White’s shop being the centre of attraction, so far as the get up and decorations went.

Kaiapoi Sports. —A meeting of persons interested in holding the annual sports here on New Year’s Day was held in the Municipal Chamber on Friday evening, Mr W. Burnip in the chair. Mr C. E. Dudley, secretary and treasurer of last year's sports, made a statement of receipts and expenditure, showing the same to be indebted to him LI 11s, and outstanding liabilities of £lO. The balance-sheet was adopted. It was moved that the annual sports be held as usual, to which an amendment was made that the meeting stand adjourned, which latter proposition was carried. On Saturday evening a meeting was held at Burnip’s HotelPresent Messrs Forrest (chairman), Pearce, Featherstone, Mcllroy, Christie, Cox, Monk, and Burnip. It was decided that a tradesmen’s sports club be formed to carry on the New Year’s Day sports, which was agreed to, and those present, with power to add to their number, formed the committee. The committee decided to meet to draw up a programme on Wednesday evening next. About .£lO was subscribed in the room, and subscription lists were issued. Southbeidge E. M. Court. —At this Court, on Friday, before C. Whitefoord, Esq., R.M., and E. J. Lee, J. E. Campbell, and E. B. Willis, Esqs., J.P.’s, William O’Hara was charged under the Vagrant Act with having entered the house of Dr. Gaze, at Southbridge, through a window, on the night of the 4th inst. Mr Whitcombe appeared for the accused. The accused was sentenced to one month’s imprisonment with hard labor. E. Bums and George Hill were each fined 5s and costsfor a breach of the Cattle Trespass nance. H. Johnston, H. Millar, and W. J. Millar, were charged with breaking windows at the Irwell Station. The case was adjourned to January 4th, 1883. A. Copplestone, for using abusive and threatening language to J. H. Doyle, at Spring’s Leeston Hotel, on the sth December, was fined 10s and costs. A boy named Eeordan was charged with assaulting another boy, named Dyce. The Bench considered the case so trivial that the defendant was only ordered to Spay the costs of the Court. Allan v Hannaford, claim £5 ; Mr Alston for defendant. Judgment for plaintiff, A'4 and costs. Bealey v Shellock, claim .£2O, o wrongful impounding of sheep and cattle; Mr Martin for plaintiff, and Mr Alston for defendant. Judgment for defendant, with costs. Wauchop and Co. v Wallace, claim LI2 19s Bd. Judgment for plaintiffs for L 4 18s 4d, and costs. W. A. Pearce vW. Roberts, claim £2. Judgment for plaintiff for 10s, and costs. Pearce v Roberts, claim £2 Ss Id. Adjourned for a month. Bluett, Prankish and Co. v G. Mawe, claim LI 5s Sd. Judgment for amount by default. Bluett,, Frankish and Co. v E. P. Bentley, claim £1 Is sd. Judgment for amount claimed and costs. W. Spring v C. Johnston, claim £5. Judgment for plaintiff. Bubnhak School. —The master of theBurnham Industrial School desires to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of the following donation towards the band fund and school treat: —The Bishop LI, Colonel Tupman L 5, Oram Bros. L2 2s, Taylor and Oakley L2 2s, V. Hamilton LI, W. Ehodo L2 2s, J. T. Bell LI, W. Strange 10s, W Wilson 10s, W. Kitson ss, Victoria 10s, collected in train -£l, sundries 14s 6d, Mr Milsom cask ginger beer. Mayor of Christchurch, one case of oranges.