THE GLOBE. MONDAY. MAY 2, 1881.

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2239, 2 May 1881, Page 2

THE GLOBE. MONDAY. MAY 2, 1881.

Loss of this Taeabtta.—Full detail* of this distressing event will be found in to-day '* columns. Suez Mail Delayed Twenty- four Horns. —It is telegraphed from Melbourne that Mr Graham Berry had arranged to delay the departure of the Suez mail steamer next week by twenty-four hour*, in consequenoe of the miahap to the Tararus, ao that the New Zealand mail might, if possible, arrivo in time f o be sent on.

The Soatbnging Rate. Petitions aro being carried round in the four wards of the oity for signature, praying that a rate for the above purpose may in futnre be levied at Hd in the £ instead of at so much per pan, &o. as at present. Already a considerable number of signatures of ratepayers has been obtained

Vital Statistics.—During the month of April 170 births, 39 marriages, and 53 deaths were registered for the city of Ohristchurch and district. In the corresponding month in 1880 187 births, 45 marriages, and 60 deaths were registered. Magistbate's Coubt, Rangioba.—Thoa. Linton, charged with stealing from a dwelling, was brought up on remand on Saturday, before J. Johnston, Esq. (Mayor). Mr Joyce, who appeared on behalf of the prisoner, asked for a further remand until Tuesday, the 10th inst. The application waß granted, and the prisoner was removed. Rangioba Bobotjgh Council—The estimated expenditure for the borough for the current year has boen put down at £1277 lOj, against which the estimated receipts show a deficit of £283 16a 3d. A rate of Is in the £, produoing £492 3s 9d, is the main item of income, and £7OO for roads and bridges, the chief sum to be expended. Impobtbd Shebp.—A valuable addition has just been made to tho Alford flock by the importation of two valuable two-tooth merino rams. They were selected from the celebrated flock of Mr Gibson, Tasmania, and »ere shipped to Canterbury to the order of Messrs R. Wilkin and Co. Experts who have seen the sheep proncunce them fine specimens of the merino, the wool being of remarkably fine quality. Mr Tooth may be congratulated on the addition made to his flock. The DnuiDS.—The Mistletoe Lodge, No. 26, held their usual fortnightly meeting on Thursday evening, at their Hall, Oxford terrace East. Bro. Hepburn, V.A., presided. Bro. Ryan, J.P.A., was elected A.D.; Bro. Bailey was elected {pro tern) A D. 8., and were installed by Bro. bamuels, district president. Bro. Nathan, A.D., intimated his intention to road a paper of a Druidio nature at an early date. There was one candidate initiated. After some further business had been transacted, the lodge was closed in due form at 10.30.

Lttsttb Natub^;.—On Monday last a slut belonging to Mr J. M. Furze, butcher, Dunsandel, gave birth to a pup with two heads. Nature, however, as if regretting her liberality in this respect has only provided the animal with thiee iegs, although the toes and claws aro perfectlv developed at tho point of tho shoulder. The tail also is entirely absent. It whines with both mouths at onoe, and strango to Bay to say the sounds emitted are of ton totally unlike each other. This remarkable prodijjy is still alive and apparently in good health. Rangioba Obicebt Club.—On Thursday Lvening a thoroughly jovial and musical evening was spent by several members of this club and their friends at Roberts' Junction Hotel. The president, Mr G. Merton, occupied the chair. The usual loyal toasts having been duly honored, Mr J. G. L. Scott proposed "Success to the Rangiora Gricket Club," to which Mr Merton responded. He announced his severanoe from the club, being about to leave Rangiora at an early date. The Mayor and other gentlemen responded to tho various toasts with which they were associated.

Fibb at Rangioba.—The fire reported in our issue of Saturday last broke cut on tho premises belonging to Mr George Newton, and situated in Victoria street. It appears that Mrs Newton had sent the childreu with their father's tea, he having a hairdresser's shop in High street, and being dark she went along tho road to meet them. During her absence the place took fire. Mr Dutton, who was passing at the time, observed smoke and flames issuing from one corner of the cottage, and breaking open the door, found that the fire had taken too great a hold to save anything. The Fire Brigade quickly arrived, but were unable to do any service in arresting the flames. Mr Newton, we understand, estimates his loss at £7O. There was a small insurance in the Colonial Office on the house and effects.

Gone Home Again.—On Saturday morning the Government steamer Hinemoa left

Lyttelton with 157 of Te Whiti'e benohmen, who had while in gaol evinced a desire to go home and sin no more. Sixty-one were from Dunedin and ninety-six from the Lyttelton Gaol. These latter were marched down to

the steamer on Saturday forenoon; the Dunedin contingent arrived on Friday night by

train. Of the Lyttelton lot seventy-eight were taken from tho prisoners who were arrested for fencing across the Government road before the West Coast Settlements Bill was passed, and there are still thirty-five of these detenues left inside the walls of the Lyttelton Gaol. Eighteen of the lot sent away on Saturday belonged to the hard labor gang so called—prisoners undergoing a sentence of two years under the Act jutt named. The remaining sixty-four are still finishing the term in gaol awarded them by the Judge. It was noticed that the only prisoners who indulged in any Native vocal exercises on their march from the gaol to the steamer were the " two year men." The others, it is said, would have cheerfully remained as guest s of Mr Phillips, the gaoler, at all events " until tha whare was finished," as one of themselves expressed it, and having reference to the new police station, in the building of which they wore engaged. They looked quite disappointed at having to retrace their steps to Parihaka, where the prospeot of regularly partaking of kiki—roast beef and vegetables —is not the most assuring; where, in fact, tho sound of the dinner bell is but a melancholy reiteration of Te Whiti's prophecy—" the potato is oooked." On the arrival of the prisoners at the Hinemoa they went vigorously to work saluting their Dunedin friends after the fashion of the aboriginals, viz., by a mutual noso rubbing all round. One rangatira (chief), who is still kept in gaol at Lyttelton, wss permitted to see the departure of his countrymen, and before the steamer left he addressed them at some length, imploring them to be on their good behaviour when they again reached the festive scenes of their childhood ; in other words, not to make them-

selves so ridiculous again. The Native Minister, Mr Rolleston, and Mr Parris, also Honi Pihama, returned to Wellington by the Hinemoa.

A Sao Btoby.—A painf nl case of destitution was reported to the police yesterday by a Mr W. Smith. It eeoms that a family ooHtisting of man and wife and seven children, living in Willis street, had been in reduced circumstances for some time, and latterly were so poor as to be without the bare necessaries of life. On proceeding to the house, the inmates were found in a most pitiablo condition, being miserably clad, and without a veßtige of bedclothing or food. The eldest child, a girl, is soventeen years of age, and an idea of the poverty of these poor people may bo imagined when it is stated that she was too insufficiently clad. to make her appearance outside the doors of her home. From enquiries made by the police, it appeared that the father had been some time out of work, and one of tho children, who had been employed in one of the bays on the Peninsula, received no benefit in a monetary sense owing to the failure of his employer. Most of the other children are unfit for work. The police at onoe communicated with Mr Maroh, who .supplied the family with blankets and whatever else was necessary for their immediate wants. Thbatrb Rotal.—The Liliputian Pinaforo company gave a very enjoyable matinee performance on Saturday, which was well attended by the little folks. The piece went capitally throughout, Dick Dradeye especially being a great favourite with the audience. In the evening, despite the hard work of fc« o performances, the member* of the company sang and actud with undiminished vigour and success. The Admiral, Captain Corcoran, Josephine, Hebe, Little Buttercup, Ralph, and last but by no rreans least, Dick Doacfeyp, all received unmistakeablo approval at the hands of tho andienca, the applause and encores bsisg loud and frtquent. Between the acts Mr Walter Reynolds oame before the ourtwn and thanked the publio of Christchurch for the unprecedented patronage—larger than had been accorded !o anything yet performed in the theatre—which had been bestowed upon the comply. He also announced amidst choers, that owing to the company whioh followed them not being quite ready to go on, they would appear for three nights more. The performance on Monday evening would be for the benefit of Little Buttercup, who on that occasion would perform a violin solo, when he trusted they would give the little lady a hearty welcome. Mr Reynolds intimated also that the next novelty he would introduce to tho Christchurch publio would be Mr and Mrs J. 0. Williamson. The seoond ast was then proceeded with, and wont excellently. To-night, therefore, in addition to the opera, Little Buttercup will give a violin solo.

Reading the News at the Cihtbches The first authentio list of survivors from the wreck of the Tsrarua was furnished in Christchurch in a " Press Extra," published on Sunday morning about ten o'olock. Copies wero promptly supplied to the various churches, and the ministers read out the news to their congregations, to all of whom tho intelligence was of thrilling interest, and so many of whom yearned to learn something definite in regard to relatives or friends who had taken passage by the Tararua. New Bboadway Mabkbt. —Tho city was kept agog on Saturday evening by a plethora of music, the reason being the opening of tho New Broadway Market, on the South Belt, at its junction with Colombo street. The objeot of this spirited venture is to give the residents in South Christchuroh, Sydenham, and Wallham the convenience of a market, as is or.joyod by the northern part of the oity. Mr Hamilton's band was engaged, and played a varied selection of musio at intervals during the evening. Nearly all tho stalls wero opsn for trade, which was carried on busily. The scone, lit up by gas, preseoentod a marked contrast to the erotwhile durk appearance of the corner. As a counter-attraction, tho residents of the Northern Market employed the Railway Band, who played during the evening in their well-known style. Rakgioba Schooii Commutes. —On Wednesday last the usual monthly meeting was hold, Mr A. H. Cunningham in the chair. There was a full attendance, business of a more routine character was transacted. Election op Sinodbmen.—Mr E. Chapman has been elected to represent tho parish lof Rakaia in the General Synod. Mr W. B. Mountford has been returned for Phillips- j town. Messrs Blackwood promise "At Home in Fiji," by Miss O. P. Gordon Gumming, who is already known by a book of travel—" From the Hebrides to the Himalayas." On the present occasion, the " Academy" says, Miss Gordon Gumming has mado the tour round the world, but her forthcoming work will limit itself to Fiji, where she was a guest at Government House with the family of Sir Arthur Gordon; and the home-life there, with accounts of the new colony, will be given, as well as the position of planters, the characters of tho natives, their customs, dances, manufactures, with some account of their unique pottery. Mies Gordon Gumming - brought home a large number of sketches, which aro at present exhibiting in Edinburgh. i Elliot Stock, a London publisher, lately issued an edition of the New Testament for ; one penny. He had sold 400,000 copies at [ last accounts.