TOWN & COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume L, Issue 5493, 30 September 1878, Page 2

TOWN & COUNTRY.

TsHSOBArn Communication. —Communication with ’I imaru and the South was restored at 10.30 r a.m.: yesterday. . Communication between Port Darwin and Banjoewangie has been interrupted since Thursday. The San Fbanoisco Mail. —This mail arrived in Port- by thO’s.s; Taranaki early on Saturday morning, The mail consisted of 69 bags, 51 for Ohristchtffoh 1 ,7 for Timaru, 6 for Oamaru, and 5 for Lyttelton. , The Christchurch and'Southern portions wefe forwarded through by the 6.50 a.m, train.:: ; Cbiokex. —The match which was to have been played between the Lyttelton Times office and the Theatre Company on Saturday,: did not come off, in consequence of the in-' ability of tho latter to-got away in time. A very pleasant game, however, of. 12 aside was made up from those on tho ground, and each had an innings. Tho scores wore respectively, 68 and 46, the bowling predominating throughout. ' ;. “Enoch Auden.”— ln “Enoch Arden,” tho new drama which is to bo produced at the , Theatre Royal this evening, MrG> D. Chaplin is to appear in tho title role, and Hiss Tilly Andrews as Annie Lee. Mr J. F. Graham personates Philip Ray. With now scenery, tableaux, and lime-light effects, a pleasing entertainment should ho afforded. The performance is to terminate with’ tho farce entitled “In the Pigskin.” A Nuisance Abated.— A notorious house pf ill-fame in Salisbury street, known as Lewis’, was.on Saturday night cleared by the police of its oboupants—tlireo women and two men, who.will bo brought before the Resident Magistrate this morning. At the present time there is a woman awaiting trial on a charge of having robbed aman in Lewis’, and the police have for somo time been only waiting for a chance to remove what was a moral plague, nrid ! a nuisance to the neighbourhood. Papanui Chicket Club.— The annual mooting of this club was hold in the old schoolroom on Tuesday evening, the President, Rev F. G. Brittati, in tho chair. Tho accounts of tho club, showing a small balance in hand, wore passed. A letter was road from Mr J. T, Matson, apologising for being unable to attend. Officers were elected as follows:President, Rev. F. G. Brittanj Vice-Presi-dent, W. Horneri Captain, D. Thomas j Treasurer, J. Jackson ; Secretary, J. W. Horner j Custodian, W. J, Jackson j Committee, Messrs J. T. Matson, D. Thomas, O. Amoys, 0. Hack, W. J. Jaokson, F, Kruse, Dr Brittin, E Haskins, and R. Whiting j Ground Committee, Messrs Hack, Horner,and Amoys. Tim following new members were duly elected Messrs J. Wright, W, Burd, R. Whiting, W. Newton, J. Young, E. Haskins, G. Detroit, J. Langdon, T. Fisher, J. P, Horner, and F. Hack. Tho meeting then adjourned. Tho opening match will bo played on Saturday next, at it p.m,, between Married v. Single.

I,juid Salks.—The auction* o! landjwer-| Used for Saturday wore postponed in SpM« queues of the hor*e parade, 1 k Lyttelton Fibb Brigade.—At oTfeoW peeting of thi* brigade, hold on Friday erem Jug, it wo* determined to postpone the prfgwod torchlight procession until New Yeara* , » LiNOOMf.—Tlie farmer* in thi* district hare : been ", v*ry ieuoopisfßl in their effort* to diminish the number of sparrow*. Large IMIeW bf bird* hare been poisoned all over the dl»triot.'':'i'>i Hwinin '• Racing Stock. — Mr Redwood's horses, Warlock and i&roro arrived »or s.s.Tamnaki oh S&tvirday. Warlock‘will Wpufc ibwCroinlog at once for the ChampAgUo Stakes. rorq if enterfdfor thf Ikudicap. , PaoTOOHAKuia or OBigiiiATA—Discjple* of Lavator 1 should endcavourto get a peep At the photographic albums which, arc in the poseauio&.of tho detective Officer* of thi* city. A study of the countenance* to be found therein might afford much of interest to a genuine physiognomist, though to the tinscientific observer there i* little or nothing to distinguish the face of a murderer or forger from that of any casual acquaintance, I.O.O.T.—The Rainbow Lodge, No. 84, Lyttelton, held ono of their open meotincs on Thursday evening last, when about2Bo persons were present. A very entertaining

programme, consisting of song*,, duets, instru-: mentarmuslO.rcadings, Ac., was well corned; out, and evidently muoli to the satisfaction of the audience, who dispersed at 10 n.m. The next open evening of the Lodge will be given in two months time; when all interested are i invited to bo present, no charge far admission; being made on these, occasions, 1 '

West Coast Coach.— Those who have travelled overland between Christchurch' and : Hokitika will, should they again have need toj use the West Coast coach, miss that very obliging and skilful driver Mr Thomas Power, better known on V.the Coast” by the j name of Tommy Power,, who lias resigned thereins ho so firmly hold lor many years,; Toj Mr Power and the othor driver* on this road; it is duo thot thojourney overland, which, though extremely picturesque, is by no means; devoid of danger, : has been accomplished: through all seasons with astonishing regularity, and with an almost. entire freedom from accidents. Sr MiOhael And Am. Angels.— The annual festival of the Church of St Michael and All Angels was celebrated yesterday in a fitting manner. The morning and evening services wore fully choral. . In the morning: the Te Deum was Dyke’* and the anthem (84th psalm) Thomas Sullivan’s. At the conclusion of the evening service a considerable portion of Spbhr’s “ Last Judgment” was sung. The excellent Choir of this church executed the whole of the music, accompanied on the organ by Mr B. Parker, in a most effective' manner. The annual tea and concert in connection with the festival will bo given to-morrow evening.

A Stebet Nuisance. —A correspondent—a stranger in Christchurch, and one likely,; from his profession, to bo observant—writes to us complaining of the horribly profane ■ and obscene language that is allowed to be ; used in our streets by larrikins, costermongers and others without the slightest interference on the part of the police. He states that on Saturday evening, in one of the most crowded thoroughfares, one Ash-hawker was • loudly announcing his wares as “ Six b—— flounders. for a bob,” while another a few yards oif was making use of equally disgusting language. In close proximity a constable stood for several minutes, evidently rather amused, than otherwise. Our correspondent adds—- “ Tliis went on all the evening, while hundreds of women and children passed.” Wo feel sure that now the attention of Inspector Hickson has been drawn to tliis, he will take steps to prevent it in future. • Lincoln Show. —A meeting of the General Committee was held at Sluis’ Hotel, Lincoln, on Thursday evening last j present—Rev. A. P. O'Callaghan, in the chair, Messrs Hammock, Wills, Muir, P. 0. Murray, W. B.; Andrew, W. Ivey, R. Wright, Jas. Bell, E. Townshend, Jas. Beaumont, Wm. Gilmour, R. Lambie, and W. C. Ladbrook. Messrs Wright and Townshend were appointed a Ground Committee to attend to the fences, &c. Messrs Gammack, Panned, White, ; M‘Kenzio, Lambie, Haydon, Shaw, Beaumont, and O’Cnllaghan were appointed a working Committee. The following gentlemen were appointed Class Stewards:—Sheep—-Messrs Bell and Herrick; fat sheep—Muir and; P. 0. Murray ; cattle—R. Wright and Lambie; fat cattle—Gammack and Gilmour; draught horses—Townshend and Morrish; light horses—F. Wright and Andrew; pigs —J. L. Blair ; implements—Wm. Laury ; dairy produce—-J. Beaumont. The Secretory : stated that all the Judges were made up withthe exception of four. Mr Lambie was authorised to make arrangements for the accommodation of strangers’ horses, and the Chairman was requested to make arrangements for a - special train and booth. The .Secretary was authorised to engage a hand. After some

farther routine business had been transacted, the meeting adjourned. ' Royal Maeionhxtes. — Messrs Webb and Trotter’s troupe of Royal Marionettes opened; on Saturday at the Oddfellows’ HaU to a! well attended house, the gallery gndsoeond price seats being crowded. The programme, was what those who had seen the Marionettes before anticipated it would bo—excellent in; every way. The first part consisted off a' Chnsty Minstrel party, whose songs included : “Down by the deep sad sea,” “Hannah, how’s your ma?” “Close the shutters, Willie’s dead, ’’ and “Possum.” These were well sung, and interspered were some capital jokes, and dancing not to be equalled elsewhere. Following the Christy Ministrels. came “The equilibrist,” “Chinese singers," “Old Nigger, Abraham,” “Sarah and; Tommy,” and several other equally astonish-: ing puppets, the most grotesque being the “Animated Skeleton," to appreciate the; wonders of which necessitates a 'Visit to the i Hall. Suffice it to say that the term, “animated ” gives but the faintest notion of what this genuine “ Bones” can and. does perform. The third part was the Fairy Pantomime of Little Red Biding Hood,-with-beautiful scenery, and “ business" of a nature;

which sots at defiance all known laws of attraction, whether of gravitation or cohesion, The manner in which the fun is kept up from beginning to end of the harlequinade was most laughter moving, and caused thoroughly appreciative admiration from youngsters, whose delight was expressed in the most outspoken way. Tho “Transformation Scene,” or rather series of scenes at the conclusion of the Patomime, illuminated by a lime light, are most gorgeous, and form u fitting termi-nation-to an entertainment, as unexceptional in its character as it is admirable in its mechanical and soenieal effects. The Royal Marionettes will give their second performance to-night, • .i .• Suspicious. —On. Thursday night the Hon W. Robinson brought to the detective office a number of keys ana agimblet, which had heen found suspiciously placed under a house adjoining his. .They were replaced where they had been found, and Detective Benjamin; placed himself In ambush amongst some shrubs whore a view of them could be had. About half-pasttenonFriday night aman came through Mr Robinson’s gate, and walked quietly to tho spot whore lay the keys. Ho looked about ■ him, and then walked _ some yards np tho drive towards Mr Robinson’s, residence, Returning to the keys, he picked them up and walked away. Detective Ben-i jamin followed and challenged him, whereupon ho dropped the keys and gimhlet. Finding that there was no use In disclaiming all knowledge of them, ho said that ho had found them on tho previous clay in another place, and suspecting that all was not right, bail put them where ho had just taken them from, in hopes of oatohing tho person to whom they belonged. As this tale was too transparent for the detective, Benjamin or* rested tho man, whoso name is Walter Daniel, Tho house occupied by the prisoner was subsequently searched, and in it was found over £3O worth of postage stamps. As it is only a few days since an extensive robbery of sifoh stamps was committed, there appears every probability that a clue has been found which may lead to tho detection of the robber. Daniel was brought before tho Resident Magistrate on Saturday morning, and remanded till Wednesday. During the day on Saturday tho detectives searched prisoner's garden, and found promissory note forms (stamped) to the value of £sl 5s Cd. These hove boon identified ns somo of the property stolon from Mrs Bradwoll, and there can be no doubt that tho stamps found were part of tho proceeds of tho same robbery. Tho actual amount recovered now is of tho value of £B3 Ills 7d. That tho prisoner was an adopt in tho profession of thief, which he had adopted, appears from tho fact that in his house wore found a dark lantern and a- false board, besides a bunch of keys, one of which is a perfect specimen of the genus known us " skeleton,"

1 wL 010 ! 1 C( PjP°PgQit.—The ordiof^gllii^ which should a°^r e °’ ren i n g>collapsed ffJ^ most of wnom lu attended ball £n the prev«us evening, complaining of fatigue i and OS the motion of Councillor Cone, seconded by Councillor fiohinson, the Council ad. journed till Oct, 11, s^i. C,^^ rbnr y location Board will do hold on Thniwday, Oct. a, at 3 p.m. . A meet in* of the Board of Governors of Canter* bury Coßote Will bs heldon Thursday, atlt am St, Mfohaol’s parochial gathsrkf lakes place tomorrow {Tuesday) evoWn*. conimenclntr with tea Iff consisting of a concert twd*r the direction or Hr PUrker, the programme for which will be advertised to-morrow. The Synod of the Presbyterian Church In Canterbury and Westland Will meet In St. Andrew’s Church this evening at seven o'clock. wtM, £“1 ?{ OhrlStOlltiftib liOdgo, 1.0.0.FjK.U., will bo held this evening, at the Oddfellows’ Hall, at 7,30 o'clock. ■ ' , ’ "■■■ Tlio appointment of a number of gentlemen to Mt ss Oog Registrars, will bo found In our odvertislng columns. . A swolnl gnnoral meeting of shareholders in the Southbridge Co operative Company (Limited), will be held at the Sonthhridge Hotel at 8 o'clock this erasing. Subscriptions, Ac., to tho Canterbury Building Society Permanent, are duo to-morrow.

Customs Regulations.— Tho Wellington 'Evening Tost saysWe understand the Government is considering the subject of making alterations in the Custom-house regulations, so as to expedite tho discharging of vessels. It is felt by many persons concerned, that at various ports the practice of making overtime is unduly encouraged, and delays caused In consequence. What is really wanted is tho employment of more men in connection with the Customs department and tho abandonment of the overtime system, unless under the pressure of urgent necessity. If men are underpaid, as in many of the Government department* they undoubtedly are, lot them be properly paid, and not obliged to look to overtime for full remuneration. -A* for tho extension of the hours affecting the officers and workmen concerned, there can be no question that if those are to have extra work they will also have extra pay, in the sane fashion as payment is now made for that overtime which the necessities of shipmasters frequently occasion.. And.that is one pointto which we directed the attention of the Government and those concerned, when first the subject was mooted. Australian Trees tob C tubus.—Private letters from the officers who have accompanied Sir Garnet Wolseley to Cyprus, and the public despatches: of Mr Forbes, tho 'graphic correspondent of tho Daily New*, all concur in describing the island as a very desolate and woe-begono place. The dearth of vegetation was the first and most striking peculiarity observed, and it was not till Nicosia, the capital, was reached, that anything approaching to a greeil tree whs to be seen. No doubt mo disafforestation of Cyprus is a proximate cause of its present unhealthiness, still more of tho paucity of its rainfalL And one of the first acts of the new and energetic administration must be the plantation of suitable trees. There are many of rapid frowth which have other fine qualities, ’oromost of these is the well-known Eucalyp-

/us globulm, the blue gum of Australia, which has worked such wonders already in combating malaria in such unhealthy districts as the Pontine Marshes, and which will soon do tho same for Lofkosia, Larnoca, and Famagosta. Besides this there is tho Australian acacia, which has been tried already in Algeria, where the rapid growth of its bark has made it also extremely useful as a source of supply of tannin. To these trees may be added the Bella somhra, a tree well known in Gibraltar for the rapidity of its growth and the luxuriance of its foliage. The restoration of the Paphiau groves of old may be a matter of time, but we at least expect a little shade and some green leaves in Cyprus Vithin a year or two- Some News.