TOWN & COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume LVI, Issue 6490, 15 December 1881, Page 4

TOWN & COUNTRY.

Tn» Obpuakaok,—There are at present in the Lyttelton Orphanage 47 boys and 42 girls. Aoolimatmation SooißTt.—An ordinary meeting of the Council of the Canterbury Acclimatisation Society was held yesterday afternoon. A considerable amount of business of the usual character was transacted. A report will be found ia another column.

IKTBUOOLOUIAL WIATIIIB XIOHAHOB. The following message has been received t—- “ Sydney. Tuesday: There are moderate southwest winds south of Australia and Tasmania, and light south-east winds in New South Wales. Barometer: Portland, 80 0; Hobart, 29-70; Sydney, 299."

Tsotrr bob tub Avon.—At the meeting of the Acclimatisation Society yesterday, it was stated that some 20,000 trout had been placed in the Avon since the introduction of the fish into the Province. This season 4000 have been turned into the river, and 8000 more are to be liberated there at once.

Dbaxbagb Board,—A special meeting of the Christchurch District Drainage Board was held yesterday to ooarider the tenders for further pipe laying in the city, Heatboete, and Sydenmm. Jive tenders were considered, varying from £15,114 4e 6d to £939516s id. The lowest, tender, that of Mr 8 tin ion, wae accepted. HoamAL Boabd. The Hospital and Charitable Aid Board held the usual fortnightly meeting yesterday. Among the business disposed of was the appointment for the next twelvemonths of the medical staff for the hospital, and the medical officer for the Charitable Aid. The following were elected the staff -Drs Brittio, Frankish, Ned will, Prins, and Anderson. Dr Doyle wae reappointed medical officer.

8t Johh’s Cnuacn.—The ladies of this congregation intend to hold a tale of goods for the purpose of raising a fund for the erection of a handsome stone fence with iron ruling round the church. The sale, it ia expected, will take place at a garden fits to be held in the grounds of Mr Wynn Williams, in Latimer square, early in January next. As soon as aU the arrangsmenta are well advanced, full particulars will be advertised.

A New Bdixudso Stok*.—The Edith Beid, which arrived io Fort on Tuesday from Greymouth, brought 60 tons of building stone obtained from the Wallsend quarries. The stone in question is of a blue colour, and is, we believe, properly classed amongst the freestones. It is stated to be very easily worked, and to be of a tough and durable character. Mr Stocks, contractor, is about to work up some block*; and it is intended to establish a depdt at Messrs Kay and Woods, St Asaph street.

Fibb Bbioadb Dkkokbtbatiok.—The programme of the pyrotechnic display and order of procession in connection with the Biro Brigade demonstration to-morrow evening, appears in another column It will be seen that the spectacle will be at least equal to that of last year. The Brigade has gone to considerable expense in preparing for the occasion, and it is to be hoped that the response to their request for contributions in aid of their funds will be a liberal one.

Pavastti School.—A meeting of the Papanui School Committee was hell on Tuesday night; present—ail the member*. Correspondence was read re head master’s and head mistress’ appointment The Board confirmed the appointment of Mrs Oololough as head mistress, but declined to appoint Mr Stewart, without giving any reason lor so doing. It was moved by Mr Calvert and seconded by Mr Monro—“ That the Chairman be requested to write to the Board of Education, asking for their reasons for objecting to the appointment of Mr Stewart as bead master for the Papanui School; and that the Committee adjourn until Saturday, Deo. 17, at 7.80 for the purpose of receiving a reply to the came.” Mr Munro gave notice of motion that be would move at tbs next meeting—” That in the event of no satisfactory reply being received from the Board, the services of Mr Morgan, the present master, be retained.” After transacting some routine business, the Committee then adjourned.

Union Bowiso 0z.U8.-Tbo first boot of tbe junior four-oared moo, in connection with this tilub, for the Club’s prises, came off on the Aron yesterday, the course being from Butterfield's to the Willows, a distance of H miles. It resulted as follows:—Thetis (south bank), W. A. Styohe (stroke), J. Shaokieton, 8, E. EL Woledgs, 8, H. D. Hinge (bow), H. Y. Styohe (oox), 1. Electric (north bank), B. F. Bowloy (stroke), H. Martin, 8, W. O. Ateok, 2 ; L. W. Lough (bow), W. Fascoe (oox), 2. The Thetis took the lead at the start, and on passing Pratt’s, a clear length separated the boats. In tbe whole race there was never more than a length to a length and a half separating them. On coming into tbe straight, Bowloy tried hard to overtake his opponent, and reduced the distance to half a length, but Styohe again spurted, winning bylj lengths. The race all through was a hard pulled one, Bowley's crow rowing plaolily the whole distance. This evening the second heat will be pulled by Styoho’s crew in the Thetis, against F. Q. Moale (stroke), P. Ward, 8 j A. O. Ataok, 2 j W. P. Clarkson (bow), in tbe Eleotrio. Bxtbaobdinabt Purnokinon. Last night's Ashburton Guardian is responsible for the following i—Luring the heavy shower of rain, which lasted about fifteen minutes, yesterday afternoon, a wonderful instance of tbe power of reflection from tbs sun's raye was witnessed in a room which faces the north-west, in this town. Whilst three persons were conversing in the room, which at the time woe slightly darkened by means of a Venetian blind, a remarkably beautiful picture, distinct in every outline and colour, was reflected on the ceiling of tbe room, through a small aperture between the Venetian blind and the top of the window casement. There was no mistaking the objects presented by the redaction, so vivid and clearly were they defined. It consisted of a lovely view on our sea coast (probably near Akaroa), showing the headlands, with one or two bouses in the distance, and the hills and trees, Ac,, and, steaming along in beautiful grandeur, one of the Union Steamship Company’s vessels, which was easily distinguished oy its red funnel The steamer was rolling slightly, ana the waves were seen washing lightly against the sides, and (he port-holes on one side were distinctly discernible, and glittered with the sun’s rays on the water. This charming and remarkable phenomenon lasted about tea minute*, and os lb faded away the colour of the ship appeared to become aflame, os it tbe steamer was burned up, and gradually disappeared. We are prepared to vouch for the truth of this statement in every particular, and those who witnessed the reflection wish it to be made public, In order to see If any more of our numerous readers witnessed this remarkable phenomenon. We can account for the reflection being shown through the window on the ceiling by the foot of there being some water on the floor of the verandah in front of tbe worn.

, Woonsirn Ftowsa toow.-Th® flrrt flower »how in connection with the Woedend Hortieolwral Society wilt tie held in the dUtriet ichootreoni to-day. IloentAt Pathsts.—There ore 72 poUesle in the Xtoipimt. Lut year, at a correependltM date, there wore fli. During the but fortnight 81 patitnfe were admitted, JM were olecharged, and one patient died. Amisontow Ilims.-Thie Company i* now very fttrong, having largely recruited •Inee the Maori emwe. At the oeual inepwolion parade on Toe*day evening over fifty men were in the raub, white more than eiity are on the roll.

Local Jnnwaiss.—A meeting of the Ashburton Local tuduttriee A**ooiaUon wae to have been held last night, but, from various cautee it was postponed till Wednesday evening nest. The eperial business wifi bo to consider the winding up of the Society. Erasers or tns labti»q(m*b,—One very undesirable effect of the recent earthquake is that several artesian wells on the Native Reserve near Woedend, which up to that time had alwaye overflowed, have since then ceased to flow, and pumps have now to bo called into request. The water has receded to a depth of eight feet in some of them.

Ashbubtoit B. II Couar.—Tbo basine«« at this Court yesterday wae very light. It consisted of two caws of furious driving, punished with a £1 fins each t a charge of cruelty to a horse, which was dismissed t and another of using abusive language, arising out of a neighbours* quarrel, and out of which nothing came. Several small debt cases of no public importance were also heard. ASIIODBtON HoanuuLVPJBAL Bocibtt.—• The usual monthly meeting of the Ashburton Horticultural Society wae held on Tuesday evening, at which the catalogue for the forthcoming Show was approved, and Mr Poynts read an instructive pspgr on the growing of pot plants. Some very large strawberries, grown by Mr O. T. Smith, were also exhibited.

Obioxbt.—A match was played between the Rustic* and Courtenay 0.0. teams at View Bill on December 10, which resulted in a victory for the Baltics by ton wickets. Courtenay made 24 the flnt innings and 84 for the second, while the Rustics made 67 m the first inning*, thus leaving them only two runs to got to win in the eeeood inning*. Messrs Anson and Simpson bowled well for Courtenay, whilst Messrs Beeves and Clark were very effective for the Bustice.

Bwawat.—Between five and six o’clock Jeeteiday evening as a trap driven by Mr amee Thomas, and containing fire other men, was proceeding towards town along the Papanui road, the bone took fright at a tramcar near the residence of Mrs. T. Matson, and bolted. The reins soon broke, and the occupants were thrown out on to the road, but fortunately received no injuries beyond some severe bruises. The horse continued his career to town, and passed through Victoria and Colombo streets, taming at last into Messrs Austin and Kirk’s yard in Colombo street south. The trap was much damaged, and the hone was injured anout the head. BurOSLAVD TBBBUB BICHMOVD.—At the meeting held last evening in the Btngtland schoolroom, for the purpose of electing a School Committee for the new educational district of Richmond, one of those present, who was evidently desirous of having the general name of nis district changed from that by which it la at preaent known, to the more high-sounding and olaasio one of Richmond, enquired by what means this could be accomplished. Mr Flasher explained that the proper course to pursue would be for the inhabitant* of the district to petition the Postmaster-General on the subject, when probably the change of name, if desired, would be brought about.

Oatbbsbazi Sbbtiobs.—The attention of our leaders is directed to an announcement which appears in another column respecting the services appointed in celebration of the anniversary of the Province; also, Sunday next and Christmas Day. 10-morrow there will be a celebration of the Holy Communion at 7.80 a.m.; Matins will be sung at 9.30, instead of 9 a.m. j the Litany at 18.80 will be plain instead of choral, and evensong will be as usual at 5.15 p.m. On Sunday next, owing to the great length to which Matins and the Ordination service together would extend, Matins will be song at 10.16, and the Ordination service will begin at 11. The usual afternoon service will be held, but, as the Litany will have to be sung In the morning, it will be said, not sung, in the afternoon. On Christmas Day there will be no afternoon service; the services, otherwise, will be as usual on Sundays.

Pbbbblbxoh School.—A meeting of the Prebbleton School Committee was held in the schoolroom on Tuesday evening; present— Messrs Maakrey (Chairman), 0. L. Davies, Alsop, 0. Thompson, Buie and Haslehurst. The schoolmasters report was read, which •bowed 180 on the books, and an average attendance of 97T. Tbo Chairman Informed the meeting that he had applied to the Board of Education for the amount of £l9 for various purpose*. The Chairman stated that the late concert had resulted in a deficit of £l9s fid. The Chairman wae requested, in the event of receiving a favourable reply from the Board, to call a special meeting. Several account* were then passed fer payment, and it was resolved that the school break up on Friday, Deo. 28, and re-open on Monday of (he second week ia February, 1882. A vote of thank* to the Chairman brought the meeting to a olese.

Oahtbbbubt Obiokbt Association.—A meeting of the General Committee of this body waa held at the City Hotel last night. There was a very good attendance, Mr fc. 0. J. Stevens being in the chair. The Secretary, Hr Condell, read a letter from Mr J. Conway, agent lor tbe English Eleven, accepting the Association’s terms, and stating that the visitors would leave Melbourne on Jan. 4. A letter was read from Mr Wilding, Secretary of Lancaster Park Club, asking to be affiliated to the Association, and enquiring upon what basis they would be accepted. After some discussion, Mr Corfe moved that Lancaster Park Club be admitted to the Association under the terms of Bale XI, which woe agreed to. The question of fixing the date of tbe Interpromcial match was then brought up. Members appeared to be divided as to whether (ho match should be playsd immediately after the match with the Englishmen here or some weeks later, but eventually it was decided to give notice to the Otago Association that the Canterbury team would go down as soon as the English match was over—playing on Feb. 1,2 and Bif possible. The meeting then closed.

Axaboa Count* Council. Emotion.— The following petition bos been presented against the return of Mr J. B. Barker for the Uxain'e Biding of Akaroa County:—“We, the undersigned elector# of the Okola’s Bay Hiding of the County of Akaroa, hereby declare that we verily believe that at the election to the office of member of the Akaroa County Council, bolden at Little Akaroa and Okain's Bay on Bov. 18,1881, at which John JBeilby Barker, of Little Aka oa, in the said County, farmer, was declared to be duly elected to the said office, the said election ol the said John Beilby Barker is void, oa the following grounds i—That the roll used at the election was not made up in terms of 1 The Counties Act, 1876,’ qualified electors being omitted or erased from the roll, and names entered oa said roll which bad no qualification, and others entered for more votes than tbe assessment roll entitled them to have. That the said John Beilby Barker woe not capable of being elected to, or holding (be office to which he wee elected. That one or more persona voted who were not entitled to vote, or gave more votes than he or they were entitled to give at an election. And we pray that enquiry may be made into the said election, under the provisions of ' The Begulation of Local Elections Act, 1870,' and that the said election may be declared void. Given under our hands tide 29th day of November, 1881. Jams* Holeyn, elector and candidate, Robert Sbuttleworth, elector, George Thomas Bennett, elector. Signed by the eaid James Boleyn, B. Bhuttleworlh, and G. T. Bennett, in the pretence of James D. Garwood, J.F., Mayor, of Akaroa," An enquiry was held before Justin Aylmer, Esq., 8.M., on Friday last, and after hearing the evidence, the decision was reserved.

MaVOHAI, BAVQtTtr.—The Mayor find of Chriitoburch, Mr liuddefchlau, bar Useed earcU of invito!lon to an " installation banoutt” it the Oddfsllow*’ Hell, on Wed* nesday afternoon next

Ku«aM«RB Hoiticrowiah Socnmr,— The Spring Show, under the auepkee of this Society, will be held in the Lwston Town Mall nest Tneeday, and promise* to be a great sauces*. Entriee close on Monday evening nest.

T»» Wrr.aßtser Coi*cb»ts —lt I# hardly necessary to remind our reader# that to-night the first of the concert* in which Herr WilhelmJ is the central figure will be gives at the Theatre Boy si The chance to hear such “ monarch* of mn*io " are few and far between in Hew Esaland. and the oppor* lunity is one that will probably be eagerly embraced. The company appeared to a Targe house at Ashburton wet night.

A Omroaotrs Acrtton.—Mr K. O. Wright, M.H.8., hu kindly offered to defray the cost of taking the children attending Ash* burton School a railway Journey to Winder* mere Estate, (be grounds of which Mr Wright ha* thrown open to them, and he will also suitably entertain the children. The School Committee hoe accepted the kind offer, and the trip will tale place on Be* comber 22.

B*n*m ow Mi«a Uqxtaopc.—Last night tho Montagne*Tußier Opera Company made their final appearance in Christchurch. The attendance, though net so largo as it ehonld have been, considering that the prima dmm wee taking her benefit, was sufficient to fin the stalls, and nearly half fill the drese circle. The opera was “ Faust,” which the Company hod previously given with the same rest, and it went as well es before.

East CnawtcmmcH Pioxox Furtiro Cicn.-The acceptances lor the Derby and nomination* for the St Leger were lodged with Mr Welker, boo Secretary, lest night. For the Derby, out of 44 birds nominated 17 have accepted—vis, Mr W. Skinner's King Quail and Fair Wind j Ur G. Bryeaton's Telegraph, Flying Dutchman, and Swallow t Messrs Walker and M'Gntb's Stomflend, Pitwater, Queen, Jenny Lind, Derwenter, Doncaster. Chance, Kisber, and The Boy, Mr W. Williams* Marora, Lilipea, and Highflier. For the St leger II birds are nominated—vis., Mr W. Skinner's King Quail and Fair Wind t Memo Walker and M’Gntb's Kisber, Pitwater, Doncaster, and Derwenter j Mr W. Williams' Lilipeeand Highflier t Mr G. Bryentoo'e Swallow. Flying Dutchman, and Telegraph. The Derby will be flown from Amfaerley to Christchurch -83 miles—on Anniversary Day, the St Leger from Bangbra to Christchurch—2o miles—on Boxing Day. Should the weather be fine some capital time will no doubt be made, as all the birds are thoroughly trained. On Deo. 87, an excursion train for the Lincoln School Ptcuia -Hi bare Christchurch a* 8.75 t.o n sad Ltooola at 0 10 a i».. for the present temisns of tbo little Hirer line.

Tba members of the 8{ Aagnatine Hanosic Lodge. Ho. m E.C.. am notified tba: tit* Lodge of Emergency, called for thin arcaing, has beoa to* definitely postponed. the sale of tbepririlagesls connection with the Worth Canterbury Kaoto mWo* tMi'iDn.wlll take place at Heesra Matson. Bum sad Oo'a. Tarda on Tnaaday next, at 3 pja. Today * taa»en Will ae played on tbs Aahbnrtoo Domain Oround between emeu of Wont Canterbury and tbs Aahborxm Connty*» team, Ts# attention of intending toariata during tbe Christmas holidays ia directed to tbs fact (as aa> Bounced ia an adratieemeßt). that all ordinary eiogla ton tickets issued on Dec. SSL or any day op to and including Jan. 3, will to arailabls (or main no to isclooing Jan, 7. A tobUomtotingof rntspiyemof tbs Aron Bead district will bo bud in that Town Ball, Pspnsni. on Monday next, at 7 o'desk, to consider tbe pootca of tbs dl-tnct r* tbs new Bxottgb of St Aliens, and other matters of important;*. Too noadnatloa of Councillors for tbs now Borough of Bt Albans take* place at noon to-day at tha Amt Hold BourdOffiot. A general meeting of lbs members of tbs Industrial Association wtll be bald on Tuesday next, for tbeelaetwa of President, Vics-President, endotbsr tinilnwn A foil moating of tbs Comalttss of tbs Popekr Amusements Aaeociatioa will to bsid tbia afteraoon at fear o'clock, to complete flaat arnuagamoats. A special meeting of the BoerdofGcTemam win to held at Canteibnry College on Tbnzsday, Deo. 23L it S o'clock The following will slay for Lyttelton In tfcstr nttek against senoed Moran of Jt.C.C. toasnea: —Meters Wagataft, Wright, Lindsays (9), Browning. Hatchett, BrowtuEogexe, Seymour, Hortb, Morrison, Ormbb asd wood. Tba atom am mqriested to pcoeaed by tba 9.35 train. Owasn am maiadad tbat general satriaa for Maldsa Plate. Howl Baca, asd aoatlaalioß for District Hurdle, also aeoeptasate for Handicap Hurdle, Boatboota Cap. Tito, end Plying Bandttop, with.sweepstakes of 9 sow ia Cap. mast to sent in to the bacretaxy, Wbstf Hotel, woolstoa, bafora 8 p-m. on Monday next. open at tba Saiapoi Oddfellow** Hall today, and remain on axhibiUoo Friday asd Saturday. To-morrow araniag a grand assembly toll will to told, Babin's quadrille tosd jjroridmf tb* snsioe The Gam Variety Oonpaay asaonsM they will open fra short season at tba Academy of Haile. Ths following will represent the Addington C.C. In their match on Saturday against tbs Lyttelton C.C.. play to commence at 8 o'clock sharp, on tbs rands of tbs Assoeia&ioß s—Meean W. Ashby. Hopper, T. Hooper. S. M’Marrey, Ofist (3), Smith, Torner (9}, Taylor, J. Wtoatly; entergcnalee—Seager and Simpson. The master of tbs Canterbury Orehan Asylum desires to iiih lasayr oelpt yoeterday of a cass of obenios from Mr H. Hobday, and two eatoeriptions of three guineas aanh from Hr George Gomel and Meters M'Goaaal sad Douglaa.

MikißTksiax PmoKisxa, —Our experience of the preeent Ministry (says the Weti Coati Timet) has been sot voir pleasant. Mr Oliver, lata Minister for Public Work*, paid • ten minutes' visit to Hokitika, when ha uttered hi* famous throat 11 to keep the Hokitika and Qreymouth railway steadily in riew.” It may gratify the Minister of Mum to hear that the small portion of that proposed line which wa* formed it now overgrown with grass, which it looking aa well u can b« expected after a long drought. Heavy Stork m Victoria. —A storm of exceptional violence passed over Mribourne during the afternoon of Dee. 5, the rain coming down in torrents ao aa to completely flood the chief street. At Willi*rostown several oases of damage occurred, tha principal being at the willianutown Woollen Mills, The work waa going on as usual in tho afternoon, when a sodden crash, followed by a peculiar dragging or tearing noise, as it the entire root was coming in, caused the utmost consternation amongst the employees, many of whom are female*. A number fainted away outright, and some others raised tho oxr that the tall brick chimney wai falling down. A general rush waa made out of doors, when it was found that a brick annexe, about 20ft in length, with iron roof, which stood beside the ruin building, was a total wreck, the wail* having been thrown down, and the roof bodily carried over the main building and deposited—crumpled up like a piece of paper about fifty yards on the other aide. At Ballarat the tornado caused terrible destruction, the Christian Brothers’ sohoolhouse being completely blown down. The high wind was followed by a very sever* thunderstorm, and at the Orphan Aeylum < man servant named Michael M'Bridc, was struck dead by the lightning. The deceased had taken refuge in an outhouse from the heavy rain falling, and the electric fluid tlruok the house, glancing down an upright at the building on to poor M’Bride, who was immediately killed. Another sum wae killed by lightning at Bungaree, and considerable damage was done in other place* in the district Pvaiueno PsorxMoas.—Tho Melbourne Arjrm of Dec, 6 say*The difference which occurred on Thursday hut at the University between two members of the professorial etaff after a Board meeting, has been formally reported to the Chancellor and Council. Further reticence on our part on a subject which most sooner or later obtain full publicity is therefore no longer necessary. The meeting was held for the election of toe President tor the year of the professorial Board, and four professors were present. Each professor wae supposed to write on a ton of paper the name of the candidate whom he toted for. On examining toe tope one by one, and calling out the name on each as ho opened it, toe registrar discovered tost one paper was blank. Professor Bauson said that his vote had been overlooked, and banded in a top, which other* say wae not submitted until too other votes had been announced. Mr Nansen's vote caused Profeseor M'Coy, who wa* the only candidate who received two voice, to be elected. After the meeting wa* over, the result of the election (to which no special importance wa* attached) formed the topic of conversation

b«tw#*n two or three gentlemen. P ro fe«*eiEUtlngtoo remarked to Mr Kaoson that ha had no particular reason to be f rond of tha ** Ad explanation was demanded. Mr fclkiagtoo told Mr Nan* ton (but bo pat In o blank p»p«r in the flr.t instance, ood did not fill up u, e second unta bo hod ascertained hew the oth#r rote* had «on*. Mr jraomi then gave Mr Klkirrtoa tbo lie direct, and the latter promptly »tmck Mr Ifoaooo io tho fact, the blow driving that gentleman backward*. Before leaving the room Mr Ellington tool another andsotnowhat kind ted method of exons* ing hi* resent* moot at Mr Hanson's word*. Particular* of the affair were noted down in the prmcce of the gentlemeo remaining in the room, end they were forwarded to the Doivenity authorities by Mr Bee*on. It ie uadmtood that its the event of the Conned taking no ■of ion in the matter, Mr Banioo will reeort to legal proceeding*. iono Biscoexrms'i Staite. The colonel national memorial stain* in memory of the late Earl of Beaoooefield, which i* to be erected io Parliament-eqaare, and which will be placed nest to that of lord Derby, and looking toward* the Bouses, will be 9ft m height, and will stand on a granite pedestal 7/t 7ln high. The design, wh eh has been approved of by the Committee, tho Chairman of which ie Bit Stafford Northco’*, with Lord Wilton, Karl Percy, Mr Stivers Walisce, and many othere, will rsprreent the earl in a pear* robe, with a scroll in hie left hand, and hie right band by hie tide. The work has been eatr&eted to Mr Mario Beggi. The work, when finished, will be ea»t in bro&ie, and the cost of the memorial will he between £4OOO and £6OOO.

Th« xx-Paivc* o» Tnr».— fair telle os that Mustache, ex-Priae Minister of Tonis, was unwise in bis generation when bs trisd to tom his betters, and did not return alone to Tunis. Bis proceeding* were at once voted (hocking and unbearable, and to Mnstapha was disgraced; and Mohammed Xhasuedar, an octogenarian Georgian slave, has become M. Houston’* shadow instead. Mnstapha has passed the last two months in disposing of bis largo properties on the moot favourable terms, and is doubtless glad to *e> cape to the pleasure* of Paris and the comfort* able retreat he hae purchased io the Boulevard desCapudo*. Be ie now only 31 yean of age, and is worth about £8,000,000 sterling. Twenty yean ago he was a bare-footed and bare-beaded street Arab at Tunis, and thought it a rare privilege to be allowed to pick up cigarette ends in the European cafe*. Many an honest eaftUtr still living has often soundly cuffed Hi* Excellency for over-seal In pursuit of those then much appreciated delicacies. Ha next took service in a Maltese tavern, became cm promotion a barber's apprentice, and at fifteen struck out a line for Limaeli a* a courtier. This was in 1863. Bine* then he ha* married a Boyal Princess, and gone through every gride of the non-existent Tosisiaa army. Be became Prime Minister of Tool* four yean ago. He can write his own same legibly, and can speak only his own language. Me has been decorated by every Power so Europe except England, and, after being the chronic object of attack by the French Pros* for twelve months, received from the hands of Monsieur Grfivy, In Toly, the Grand Cordon of the Legion of Honour—a distinction which be shares with the Prince of Wale* and almost all the reigning severeigss of Europe. Tan Yomcrowir OastxirxiAX.—Mr A. Forbee, thinking that the American* are not the only people interested io the Yorktown celebration, seat the following slightly sarcastic communication to the As* York Herald ßut it ocean to me that you are in danger of making an important ocomxcd in connection with this event. Just w it take# twO'to make a marriage or a murder, so, at least according to ray experience, it take* two to make a capitnlatioß. I venture, with Ml diffidence, to advance the proposition that the aliiee could cot have effected ths capitulation of Ycrfctown single baadvd. The accomplishment of this feat demanded the cooperation of Cornwallis and his mberdmate*. If they h*d not surrendered tb»re *oa : d hav* been no surrender, and eo, in virtue of th«i•urreader, these htfter most he regard--; u the direct authors of the impending lion. As a simple matter of gratitude,«, it would seem fitting that the descendo-vi ;f Cornwallis, o*fia», Abercrombie and Duc iu should receive invitations to attend. The descendants of the first may be eaid to hav* a special claim. Cornwallis was an eminently genial aad far-seeing men. On purely military grounds he need not have surrendered at ail, he might have eaten hie boots and «o mads the culmination of ths episode a horror instead of a triumph. But 1 bare co doubt that, with a far-reaching glance uto futurity, he foresaw that a centennial celebration would be the pleasant outcome of Ms grerefsi act, and that he surrendered accordtsgiy, with a single eye to the pride end pleasure of the present generation of Americans. This being so, surely the least thing that the generation in qumlioa can do In return is to afford his dreeendante the opportunity of having a good time. An ancestor of my own waa an officer in the 7lat when that regiment contributed towards the suremsof the Centennial by laying down its areas.”