TOWN & COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume LVII, Issue 6507, 4 January 1882, Page 4

TOWN & COUNTRY.

Pangioea Maoistbatb’s Oottbt.—Only one Justice was present at the opening of this Court yesterday morning, and it was consequently adjourned for a week. K&iapoi Roman Catholic Chttech.— Arrangements have been, made for opening this church on Sunday week, Jon. 18, and a special train is to bo laid on from Christphuroh for the convenience of visitors. 8t Albans Bobough Council.— The first meeting of ‘ the newly-elected St Albans Borough Council was held yesterday. The business was merely formal. A report of the proceedings appears elsewhere. Ashley Fabmbbb* Club.— The ordinary meeting of this Club was adjourned on Monday night, in consequence of the small attendance of members. Those present, however, thought that the evening after the Boad Board election would be a favourable time to hold it, and adjourned accordingly. Sunday School Pionio.— The children belonging to the Congregational Sunday school, Timaru, and a good number of friends had a pionio at Normanby yesterday, proceeding by a special train. The party thoroughly enjoyed thetnsolvpp. Photographs were taken of the group on the ground, to serve as mo men toe of the occasion.

Sydenham Boeough Council.— Messrs 7. T. Brown and Joseph Sherlook were nominated at noon yesterday for the extraordinary vacancy in the Sydenham Borough Council created by the election of Councillor Joy oe to the Mayoralty of Sydenham. A poll will be taken on Jan. 13 next at the Sydenham Borough Council offices, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Joubbbt and Twobeny’s Exhibition.— At a joint meeting of the Committee of the Industrial Association and the Citizens’ Exhibition Committee, held in the Industrial Association’s rooms last evening, it was resolved to write, to the. similar bodies throughout the Colony, asking them to endeavour to secure exhibits for the forthcoming Exhibition in Christchurch. A report of the proceedings appears in another column.

Sbbbydon Boad Boabd.— The polling for two members took place yesterday, with the following result John Miln, 124; John Smith, 102; Thomas Mullins, 63; William Brizly, 64; D. Nairn, 45. The BetnrningOfficer, Mr Bichards, declared Messrs Miln and Smith duly elected. The successful candidates returned thanks; and afterwards Messrs Miln and Garforth complimented Mr Henderson, the Chairman of the Board, for the interest he had taken in the affairs of che district.

Fibe ax South Baeaia.—A stable, containing some machinery, harness, chaff, &c., together with a men’s whar£ adjoining, tbe property of Mr Walter Hartnell, were entirely destroyed by fire on Sanday last. The fire apparently originated in the stable, and made a clean sweep of everything in a very short space of time. Luckily, the wind kept the flames from reaching a large stack of hay a few yards distant. The origin of the fire is unknown. The buildings and contents were insured in the New Zealand Company for £IOO, bnt this does not nearly cover the loss.

Spaeks fhom ENGiKBa—On Saturday last, all along the railway line there were ■mail tussock fires (caused by sparks from the engine), which the nor’-wester then blowing helped to keep alive. At Dromore, the fire burned for some time, and extended for a good distance, but did no real harm. Another fire from the same cause occurred between the Ashburton bridge and Tinwald, but was put out by the people on the road after about half-an-aore of the dry vegetation had been burnt. A fire occurred up at the terminus of the Mount Somers railway on Saturday evening last, by which two or three railway trucks were reduced to several pairs of wheels and the iron framework of the waggons. How the waggons caught fire is not very clearly known, but it is supposed that a spark of Native coal from tne engine had started it. The fire was discovered by the only, employee on the ground, who, unaided, was not equal to the task of saving the trucks, one of which had a valuable load of timber on it for two of the County Council’s contractors, for fluming purposes. Peesentatxon. —At the Presbyterian School treat on Monday, in the Ashburton Manse Grounds, the proceedings were very pleasantly varied at about | mid-day, by a presentation to the church: organist, Mr A. Stott. Mr Stott has been! for about three years head-master of the Ashburton Borough School, and owing to an unpleasantness with the Committee, recently resigned his position. Mr Stott, during the time he has been in Ashburton, has also been organist of the Presbyterian Church, and as such has been deservedly popular—all the more so that his services have been rendered gratuitously. As an expression of the esteem in which he has been held, and of regret for his departure, the members of the church presented him on Monday with a handsome marble timepiece, suitably engraved. The pastor, the Bov Mr Beattie, made the presentation, and in doing so spoke highly of Mr Stott, both as a private citizen and as a teacher, adding that there were very many in the township who were still at a loss to understand for what reason Mr Stott had seen fit to resign his position as master of the Ashburton School. Mr Stott acknowledged the present very gracefully, and expressed a hope that the choir would maintain the high state of efficiency to which it had been his happiness to see it attain. The clock was supplied, and the inscription engraved by Mr B, Murray, watchmaker, Ashburton. Sydenham Musical Society. The second annual meeting of the above Society was-held in the Colombo road school, last evening at 8 p.m. His Worship the Mayor of Sydenham presided, and there was a fair attendance. The Secretary, Mr Penfold, read the annual report, by which it appeared that the (Society had given eight concerts during the past year, five of which had been for benevolent or charitable purposes. The report averted to the loss the Society had sustained through' the death of Mrs Bowler. There had boon a considerable increase of members during the post year. Mr Edmonds, the original conductor of the Society, and to whom practically it owed its existence, had left the district owing to business engagements, and his place bad been supplied by Mr C. Morton. Votes of thanks were passed to Mr Bowler, Miss Bowler, the retiring officers, and Mr Edmonds for tho services they had rendered tho Society. The following officers were appointed for tho ensuing year i—Presidont, His Worship tho Mayor j Vioe-Presidente, Messrs J. T. Brown and H. W. Packer; Conductor, Mr 0. Merton; Pianist, Miss N. L, Bowler; Secretary, Mr E. C. Hall; Treasurer; Mr Edvard Pavitt; Committee, Messrs W. Boeoe, F. W. Penfold, J. L. Edwards, J. J. Oowdery and E. Jones; Auditors, Messrs J. B. Andrew and J. Sherlock, A vote of thanks-to the Chairman terminated the meeting.

Kaxapoi Bosotfon Cotmoit.—Messrs 1. Feld wick and O. H. Wiring were nominated yesterday for the seat on this Council rendered vacant by the election of Councillor Smith to tho Mayoral ohsir. The election will be held on Jan. 18. Bbuioioultubh.— A# an evidence of the possibility of rearing the silkworm productively in Canterbury, Mr J. P. Jameson exhibited to tho Industrial Association last evening »large skein of yellow silk in the raw state, which had been grown by Mr Fedorli, in Christchurch, during tho past week.

Thsatdb Botal,— "Twelfth Night” was repeated last night at the Theatre Boyal, where there was a pretty largo audience, who greatly enjoyed the manner in which the comedy was played. Miss Pomeroy appeared to have quite recovered her wonted vivacity, and, with Miss Douglas, and Messrs Hamilton, Hoskins, Wallace, Leake, and Bede, kept up the fun admirably. To-night “East Lynne” is to be played, and no doubt it will prove as attractive as usual. Tbs Ghand National Meeting.—Mr S. Saunders writes to an Ashburton paper, complaining that two meetings regarding the holding of the Grand National at Ashburton this year have fallen through, and stating that he is about to write to hit friends in the Grand National Club, terminating negotiations, Bo adds that the enthusiasts of a few weeks ago appear to have lost all interest in the matter, as well as one of tho best opportunities they could have had of advertising the town. Tbial or Gbabs Seed Stbippbbb.— The annual trial of grass seed strippers, under the auspices of the Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association, was held in a paddock at Spreydon yesterday. Only two machines were on the ground, a third, which bad been entered by Messrs Scott Bros., not putting in an appearance. Both tbe machines —which were exhibited respectively by Messrs P. and D. Duncan and B. Wilkin and Co.worked well, but the judges considered that Messrs Duncan’s was the more suitable of the two for Colonial requirements, and on those grounds awarded it the prize.

Thb Wbathbe.—Our Ashburton correspendent writes'The nor’-wester is still the prevailing wind, though considerably moderated in force from last week. Yesterday morning, and again in the afternoon, there were some smart showers of rain, but ulti mately the sky cleared up again and left an almost unbroken expanse of pitiless blue. The heat has been excessive for some time, and the dust has been master of the situation. Harvest operations have commenced on not a few, of the Wakanui forms, and on every homestead the traveller passes, the farmer can be seen getting his M'Oormick, Peering, or other reaper set to rights. On all the drier lands harvest will he pretty general by the end of the week. New Year’s Tbmpbeakob Pioirxo.—On Monday a large annual gathering of juveniles and adult members and friends of the cause of temperance took place in the grounds of the Bev H. B. Cooks, at Barfield, Heathoete. Various amusements and games occupied the morning and afternoon of the day, the St Saviour’s, Sydenham Branch of the Ohuroh of England Temperance Society successfully contesting a cricket match with the Pride of Sydenham Lodge of Good Templars. In the early part of the evening seats were placed on the lawn, and addresses in the temperance cause were given from the verandah by the Bev H. 0. M. Watson, Mr Buxton, the Bev H. B. Cooks, and others. Interspersed amongst these were glees by the choir, and songs and recitations, Miss Cooks kindly playing the pianoforte accompaniments. Lancing al fresco was also enjoyed by severs! young couples. The St Saviour’s Sydenham Ladies’ Sewing Society also bad a stall of useful wearing apparel, which was so well patronised that almost a clean sweep of the goods was made before the day closed. The work given by the ladies thus produced a very satisfactory donation towards clearing the debt on the church enlargement fund. Lobtten.—The annual treat given to the children attending the Loburn school was held on Monday in one of Mr Mnngram’s paddocks. The weather was very suitable, and everything that could be done to make the children enjoy themselves was done by the Committee and other friends. In the evening an adjournment was made to the schoolroom for tea, after which the school prizes were distributed in accordance with the examination held by Mr Bestell. That gentleman’s report on the school was read, and the advance made under Mr and Mrs Wilmot’s charge commented upon. Each child received its prize amid applause, the Chairman and other gentlemen present addressing them afterwards, sth Standard— Elsie Barker, 1; Smith Free, 2 ; George Wilmofc, 8. 4th Standard Catherine Banks, 1 ; Jane Armstrong, 2 ; Bridget Carboy and Agnes Duncan, 3 ; Mary Nelmes, 4. 3rd Standard —George Armstrong, 1 j John Barwell, 2; Jessie Banks, 3. 2nd Standard—Emma Brady, 1; Eleanor Barwell, 2 ; Ida Barker and Maud Baily, 8. Ist Standard—William Armstrong, 1; Charles Barwell, 2 ; Annie Duncan, 3 ; John Waller, 4. Extras—Hannah Wells, for best exercise in 4th Standard from Jane 4 to Deo. 31, 1881; Dinah Wells, for best attendance during the year. Stobbmb Oottbt. —The criminal sittings of the Supreme Court opened yesterday at eleven o’clock. His Honor, Mr Justice Johnston, in his charge to the Grand Jury, congratulated them on the lightness of the calendar, and paid a tribute of respect to the late Mr Justice Chapman, Mr G. L. Mellish, and Captain Ologstoun, whose names, however, he did not mention. Of the ten cases on the calendar all but two were disposed of, with the following result:—Morgan Harper, for larceny from a dwelling, four years’ penal servitude ; Frederick Edward James Hunter, for breach of the Marriage Act, six days’ imprisonment without hard labour, and £lO fine; William Henry Sutton, for indecent assault, imprisonment with hard labour for twelve calendar months; Daniel Mark, for receiving stolen property, eighteen months’ imprisonment with hard labour; Matthew Keen, for larceny in a dwelling, two years’ imprisonment with hard labour; William Wombwell Charters, for embezzlement, four years’ penal servitude, and for forgery four years' additional penal servitude. John William Crabtree, indicted for horse stealing, was acquitted, (he Crown leading no evidence against him. The Grand Jury found-no true bill in the ease of Alexander M'Millan, indicted for embezzlement. The Court will resume this morning at ten o’clock, Kowai Pass.—Our correspondent writes : —After a lengthened period of fine weather, this place was, on Friday lost, visited by a very strong nor’-wester, fortunately doing no other damage than denuding the fruit trees of some of their foliage and the greater portion of the fruit. Saturday, which proved finer, was quite a gala day—the Springfield Colliery employees, with their wives and families, turning out en masse to a picnic. The idea originated, in the first instance, with the Manager, Mr Moody, whose proposal to give the children a treat was afterwords carried out on an extended scale, under the supervision of a committee of the employees. The first item in the programme was a tea, for which an excellent spread was provided, the tables being laid in the old brick shed. All the families and men connected with the works were present, betides invited guests. After tea (which took place at 2.30 p.m.) an adjournment was made to the Government reserve, where sports wore held, in which young and old participated to the evident delight of all, the proceedings being wonderfully enlived by the strains of the Colliery Band. Fifteen events wore contested, with good fields in each, particularly in the youngsters’ races, and in the 100yds Handicap, open to all ages, in which a lad named Newton, aged 14, carried off the prize. Amongst (he other items in the programme were a ’Wheelbarrow Bace, with men for barrows, a Barrel Bace, in which each competitor crept through a cement barrel, a Married Women’s Bace, a, Tug-of-war, married versus single, ten a side, won by the married men, and last a Donkey Bace, men blindfolded, and steered by the ears to the winning post by their respective jockeys. .To finish the amusements a dance was held in the large pottery ehed, and kept up with great spirit till 10.30 p.m., when all retired to their homes highly satisfied with the day’s outing.

Ashburton Vital Statistic!, —Birth*, 32; deaths,»; marriage*, 6Ohibtbby Gbain Stobh Situs.— Mr Bullock (old the Ohertsey groin store sites by auction on Saturday. They fetched fit per foot frontage, or £2O per annum per site. IIITBC AT TUB SUPBBMB COUBT— Mr Henry Thoms* Bowen,* juryman who did not appear when called yeiterday at the Supreme Court, was fined 40*} and Mr Edward Tipping, a witne»« in the caeeagainst W. W. Charters, who did not appear when called, bad his recognisance estreated. The rooogniianoe was £25, Twine Binders.— A trial of M'Oomicks twine binder, which has recently been imported from England by Messrs Morrow, Bassett and Co., was made last Monday, at Mr J. W. Orerton’s farm on Sband's track. The working of the machine appeared very satisfactory, as no “mines” were made throughout the trial. BEaooaor aShip'bOkbw. —ThethipPhasis, which arrived from Calcutta on Sunday evening, had on board a portion of the crew of a Dutch ship whom she bad picked up in a boat at sea. The Dutchman was a collier, which caught fire on Nov. 26, and bad to be abandoned under circumstances that will bo found at length in our shipping column. Lyttelton Regatta. The four-oared out-rigger race which had to be postponed on Monday on account of the weather, was pulled off yesterday evening, and resulted in a victory for the Eaiapoi crew. TheOhristchurch boat was second, Lyttelton third, and Dunedin last. The in-rigged race was won by Lyttelton, Christchurch and Dunedin a dead heat for eeoond place. Academy of Music. — There was a fair attendance at the Academy of Music last evenng, when Lyons’Tourists gave another perormance. The pantomime waa repeated, and went as well as ever. It was preceded by a musical burletta, entitled “The Loan of a Lover.” To-night, Mice Amy Horton takes a benefit. A most attractive programme has been prepared, and the popularity of the fair ieneficiaire ought to secure a crowded bouse.

Dysentery at Ashburton. —Last year, about this time, the town and district of Ashburton had a pretty severe - visitation of dysentery, and many of the resident* were taken away by it. This year—though it Is to be hoped the disease will not assume the virulent form of last summer—there are not a few cases of it in the district, and extra precautions in sanitary matters are being taken. Some nine deaths from the disease have occurred since Saturday.

Bazaar at Oxford.—A bazaar In aid of the funds of the United Free Methodist Church was held in the Town Hall, East Oxford, on Monday. The stalls which were well filled with a large and varied assortment of useful articles were provided by the lady members of the congregation, who also presided over them. Considering the many counter-attractions the bazaar was well attended, and the results very good, about £4O being received daring the day.

Woodknd. Tho annual treat to the children of the Woodend Wesleyan Sunday school took place on Monday, in a paddock kindly lent for the occasion by Mr Pate man. The scholars assembled at the school, and were escorted thence by their teachers. The usual amusements, Ac., were provided in abundance. This, together with the fine day and plenty of sheltering trees, resulted in a very enjoyable time for the youngsters, who, towards sunset, went home well pleased with the day’s amassment. Sunday School Treat.— The annual treat in connection with the Free Methodist Sunday school, Colombo road, was held on Monday. About 10 a.m. the scholars and teachers walked to a' paddock on the estate of Mr Packer, Colombo road south, and were joined in the afternoon by parents and friends, making in all upwards of 250. After spending a most enjoyable day they gathered in front of Mr Packer’s residence. Tha. gentleman, with Mrs Packer, kindly led the visitors around the gardens. Here the children eahg several hymns. The Bev A. Peters, on behalf of the school, thanked Mr Packer, and three cheers were given for him and Mrs Packer.

Sunday School Gatherings at Ashburton.—On Sunday afternoon. New Year’s Day proper, the Sunday scholars connected with the Presbyterian, Wesleyan, and Primisire Methodist Churches in Ashburton, held their annual gathering in the Town Hath In no previous year has there been each an attendance of children as there was on the occasion, all the schools sending their classes to almost a scholar. Mr Andrew Orr, superintendent of the Presbyterian school, was in the chair, and introduced the speakers, who comprised the ministers of the denominations represented, and Mr T. B. Hodder, who has always taken a lively interest in Sunday schools. Several hymns were well sung by the children, Miss Kidd playing the accompaniment on the piano. On Monday, the Presbyterian school children enjoyed their annual treat on the Manse grounds, where a day was happily spent by the little ones, whose teachers did their best, and successfully, to amuse them. One of the novelties of the day was a procession round the grounds with the Bangitata piper, Mr Finlayson at the head, whose Scotch marches were very spiritedly played. Luncheon and tea were both enjoyed on the grass by the children, several ladies of the congregation being very assiduous and painstaking in their attention to the children’s wants. The same day, the Wesleyan children had their treat in a paddock, kindly lent by Mr T. B. Hodder. There was a large attendance of the children, who were entertained to good things by their teachers, and the day was very enjoyably spent.

A service ot soar, entitled the *' Hay Flower," will be rendered in the Wesleyan Church, Durham street, on Thursday evening. It is descriptive of the landing of the Puritans in North America, and is of a very interesting character. The Bev F. W. Isittwill give the connective ret dings. The pro* oeeds will be devoted to Sunday School purposes. The following have been chosen to represent the Midland Club in their match versus the Lancaster Park Club, on Jan. 7 and 14, on the Association ground, play to commence at half-past one: Messrs Washer, Watson, Ataek, Fowler, Fowke. Fuller, Philpot, Strange, Buchanan, Edsor, Fairhurst; emergency—Lodge. The funeral ot the late Captain Clogstoon will take place at Bicoarton Cemetery at 4 o'clock «n« afternoon.

The following will play for Lancaster Park Club against tbe Dunedin Phoenix Club at Lancaster Park to-day and to-morrow Messrs E. C. J. Stevens, W, F, Beeves; G. Beeves, W. H. Ataok, W. V, Million, F. Lonrhnan, C. Loughnan. J. Taylor, J. Sale, B. T. H'Donnell, and J, Whitcombe. Play will begin at 10.45 a,in. sharp.

The installation of the W.M. and investiture of the officers of the St Augnstino Lodge will take place at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 5. at the Canterbury Masonio Ball, Manchester street south. A meeting of master bakers re annual picnic will take place this evening at the Commercial Hotel, at 7.80,

The Board ot Education tor North Canterbury notify that meetings of householders in the respective Education Districts will be held on Mon. day, Jan. 83, at 7 p.m., for the purpose ot electing school Committees,

The quar>erly general meeting of the Canterbury Licensed Victualler*' Association will be held at the Scotch Store*, High street, on Thursday, Jan, 5, at 8 p.m. The following will play for the second eleven of the Midland C.O. against the L.P.C. second eleven on Saturday Messrs Whiting (captain), Horner, Cohen, 8011, P&lairot, Bow, W. H. Hargreaves, Hunt, Bailey, T. J. Hill, and Shaud. Third eleven Menre Hlgby (captain). Gee, Turner, Morris. Klssol. llarper. Mason, 11. P. Hill, Costlcy, Grossman, H, Hargreaves.

Modkbn Pbeskouxion. The Jewish World give* the recommendations of the Local Commission on the Jewish question at Odessa, constituted iu accordance with the recent circular of General Ignatieff. This body is the first to complete its report to the Minister for the Interior. The recommendations—adopted with only one dissentient voice—are as follows“ The Jews should be unconditionally prohibited from dealing with or selling spirituous liquors in rural districts ; they should bo declared; legally incapable of leasing Crown lands or purchasing ocher lands; the number of Jewish students in the Gymnasia and Universities to be limited to such a percentage as tallies with the relative numbers of Jews and Christians in Bussia; Hebrews to be debarred from filling public elective positions, and not to be eligible for judicial officers; the prohibition against the employment by Jews of Christian servants to be renewed; Jews not being handicraftsmen or having specified callings to be forbidden to remain or settle inroral districts; all Jews to be prohibited from holding or purchasing bills of exchange or promissory notes, unless they are registered members of the Merchants* Guilds Mid,

lastly, advocates professing tho Jewish religion are not to be permitted to plead in any of the law courts, Beally after reading this one would think we were in the dark days of the middle ages again. Ax EMINENT PHILANTHROPIST. —Mr Henry Fay Dorant, an eminent American lawyer, who founded Wellesley College for Women in the State of Massachusetts, has lost died. This College, which is designed for the higher education of women, w*e t nilt and equipped at an expenditure of a million of dollars, and since it'was opened, six years ago, has cost its founder not less than 50,000 dollars a year. All the professors are ladies. Conservative CsmciHM*.—Sir William Harconrt, i peaking at a Liberal meeting at Glasgow, replied to the recent criticisms of the Conservative leaders on the Government policy. He said he bad read through column after colnmn of their eloquence, which seemed almost Interminable, but he bod not been able to find out the point of their attack ; and yet they bad launched the whole of their impeachment in their respective manners. He raid, “ Yet we ought not to be too critical, because, in the unhappy political destitution of those gentlemen who are on the political tramp, we should not expect bat that they will pick up something here and there, what and how they can; and so you will observe that they have secured a Home Rule vote in Durham and picked up a protectionist seat in Lincoln. Misery always makes strange bedfellows, and allowance ought to be made for gentlemen who have no visible means of political subaistence. When they are challenged to say what they mean, and what it is that they intend, wont sort of a reply is it we get f Sir Stafford Norihooto, alter hie manner, which is at once a mild and indefinite sort of way, says, ‘ Well, it is true I did say something of the sort, but I din not exactly mean it. After all, if it is not quite true, at least it is what we eall a pious opinion.’ ” Daisy Babkins in Southland.— ln an article descriptive of the Eden dale estate, in Southland, the Otago Daily Timet says Dairying is expected to tarn out a roost profitable enterprise at Edendale, and with theview of giving it m fair trial the Company have imported a full set of cheese and bettermaking plant from America, and erected a most extensive and substantial building os a factory. It is placed on the private sidi% at the railway-station, constructed of timber and concrete, the floors and cellar being of concrete, and the walls doable, haring a packing; of six inches of sawdust, making 8-inch wall* overall. The ground floor is 42ft by 68ft, divided into receiving-room, settingroom, cheese-making room, churn-room, butter-making room, wash-room, with boiler and engine, 8-h.p. There is a concrete cellar underneath, 20ft by 12ft and Bfi hi«b, and a cheese-curing room upstairs 68ft by 20ft, all thoroughly well finished, and fitted with steam power, water Mid steam throughout,, and capable of manufacturing the milk of 1200 cows. We understand that in the meantime it is Hie intention of the Company tokeep this factory going with milk from cow* in their own hands and what they may be able to bny from settlers in the neighbourhood, either giving a fixed price per gallon, er allowing the farmer to have a share of the result pro rata; bnt ere long, when the property becomes settled, it is expected that thfr farmers will take over the factory and work, it on the co-operative principle, the Company either selling or leasing the factory to them at prime cost. If our information is correct that the Americans obtain a revenue of from £8 to £lO a cow by the factory system in theStates, as much, if not more, should be got here; and with soil and climate such as tbereare at Edendale every acre is capable of yielding a gross return of from £3 to £5 per annum, the bulk of which will be profit when the farmer is able to do the bulk of the work with his own family. A Gran with Telescopic Byes, —The last Yankee “ yarn ” we have come across is the following, gravely told in a Connecticut: paper:—Last winter, as the story goes, at. Litchfield, a girl of sixteen went ridirg on » cold day. Betuming home she complained that her eyes pained her. They grew worse, and she was obliged to stay in a dark room. A few days ago she felt something coming ont of her eyes. Sbe helped it out with herhands. Her eyes felt better at once, and her sight waa recovered. Now comes the strangest part of the story. Six months ago the girl’s eyes were straight and natural;; now tho girl is cross-eyed, but she pays noattention to that. She sees things just thesame as she always did, but let her close her right eye and look out of her left eye, and' she can see a distance of eight or ten miles, and distinguish things as well as an ordinary . person can only sixty rods away. She is ableto look clear to the lake, a distance of threeand a-half miles, and identify anyone, describing their dress even. The distant hills arebrought close to her, and 'ehe can sea the farmers getting in their hay, even counting-, the number of heaps, which in an air line are seven miles from her. To test her a fieldglass was used, and her eight would far outreach any object that could be seen with theglass. If she closes her left eye and looks outof the right, then she cannot see anything: except dote to her, bat that eye is a perfect microscope. She is able to distinguish thingsthat the natural eye cannot see. The point of a needle looks as blunt as a crowbar, and it is wonderful to hear her describe thebeautiful colours of flies and other insects.. To her the hairs on a person’s hsad look oe> large as darning needles, and in the finest pieces of linen she can count the threads aseasily as one can count bean-poles. Themoment she opens both eyes they assume' both cross-eyed expression or shape, and then* she sees again as any other person. ‘lt is theintention of her father to take her to New York at no distant day to let some of the celebrated physicians see this wonderful phenomenon. Tho girl herself is a verybright pretty girl, bnt very timid.