TOWN & COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume LXX, Issue 8557, 10 August 1888, Page 4

TOWN & COUNTRY.

Parliamentary. —The Council carried the third reading of the Mining Act Amendment Bill by 21 to 9, and then, by 17 to 13, "laid aside" the Naval and Military Settlers Bill. One or two other measures were forwarded a stage. The Bills passed in the evening included the Eaiapoi Drillsbed and the Timaru Harbour Loan Act Amendment, When the Native Land Bill came on in the House, the northern Maori member was as good as his word. Mr Taiwhanga had threatened a stonewalling, and he succeeded in keeping possession of the floor, in spite of all protest and appeal, until the 5.30 adjournment. In the evening, after a protesting speech by Sir George Grey, Mr Taiwhanga resumed his tactics, and, from his point o£ view, with uncommon success. At 10.25 he was still talking, and then, on the motion of Mr Fish, the galleries were cleared—the ladies’ gallery excepted—-and the House was left sitting. A Very Old Identity. —A private communication has been received in Dunedin from Captain Jackson Barry to the effect that that very old identity intends shortly to revisit Otago. The missive is distinguished by the orthographical eccentricities peculiar to most of the captain’s correspondence, but it shows him to be as cheery and energetic as ever. The writer says that he has been drawing large bouses in Adelaide, and that he intends to deliver two lectures during his stay ill Otago. The Mikado.— This opera will be repeated to-night and to-morrow. In this ' connection it may be mentioned that Mr T. Fleming kindly undertook to score and arrange the whole of the orchestral music. The members of the Company have accepted an invitation from Messrs Sbandish and Preece to have their photographs taken in their respective characters, and some of the groups as presented on the stage will make pleasing mementos of the performance. The photographers are preparing the necessary scenery and accessories for the purpose. The Direct Steam Service. —We understand that the representatives of the New Zealand Shipping Company and the local Board of Advice of the Shaw, Savill and Albion Company have been sitting in Christchurch for the past two days considering the question of mail contracts. It is stated that they are concerting arrangements to tender for a mail service fortnightly to and from London, on such terms as will yield a considerable profit to tbe Colony. It is also in contemplation to give passengers travelling by the two lines the privilege of stopping en route, and resuming their voyage by the steamers of either line. Skating at Kaiapoi. —Last night, at Burnip’s Drillhall Rink, Kaiapoi, a Onemile Handicap Race, for a pair of skates, valuo 30s, was skated. There was, as usual, a large attendance. Mr Champion acted as starter and timekeeper, Mr Taylor was Judge, Messrs Simpson and Johnson Referees. There were twelve entries, and some capital skating, in heats of two competitors, was shown, on a track of twenty-four laps to the mile. The first prize was ultimately won in capital time by Mr John Higgins, Mr Carl second. With capital attendance and good management, and a supply of skating novelties in future, Mr Burnip’a Hall should continue a favourite resort through the winter. Good Templary. —At the usual meeting of the Pride of South Malvern Temple, No. 98, held in the schoolroom on August 7, there being a full meeting, the following officers were installed by Bro John Ford, Superintendent of Juvenile Templars:— C.T., Bro J. Webb; Y.T., Sister M. Webb; R.S., Bro James Ford; F.S., Bro G. Ford; Treasurer, Bro W. Levick; Chaplain, . Sister A. Leeming; Marshal, Sister A. Grindrod; LG., Sister B. Palmer; 0.G., Bro T. Thin; R.H.S., Bro E. Ford; L.H.S., Bro T. Webb; D.M., Sister E. Leeming, Readings were given. The receipts of the evening having been announced, the newlyinstalled C.T. closed the meeting, assisted by the officers, at 8.30 p.m. Pigeon Bay School Committee.— The Committee met on August 6; present— Messrs Pettigrew (Chairman), Scott, Salt, Barclay, Kelly and Thompson. The main school report showed that there were twenty-eight on the roll, with an average attendance of twenty-six. * The side school report showed forty-eight on the roll, with an average attendance of forty-one. Routine correspondence was read. The Chairman was instructed to procure form of agreement between Committee and master in connection with new house at sido school. Mr Thompson was authorized to have some repairs effected at side school. Mr Scott reported that the trees had been planted at side school, and some drains that were necessary bad been cut. Accounts to the amount of *6 ISs lOd were passed for payment. The Committee then adjourned H.A.C.B.S.—The Hibernians of Christchurch have completed arrangements for providing a “local habitation’ for themselves, in the form of a very commodious little hall, to be erected m Barbadoes street South, between St Asaph street and the Ferry road. It is to be constructed of wood, _ and will be 74ft in length by 30ft wide. The front will bo plain, but effective, with neat cornices over the door and windows. Within there are to be a large room, 60ft by 30ffc, • and a smaller one behind, 30ft long and 14ft in width. The walls will be surrounded wi‘h a handsome panelled dado, and plastered. of the large room are to be divided with the ceiling into five bays. In this room will he two sunlights, above which are to be corniced ventilators. There will be an internal porch in front, forming a small vestibule. A fireplace is to be provided in the smaller room. Tbe building has been designed by Mr John Whitelaw, architect, f and the contract for erection let to‘ .. ItTAKHfB r fetllQSflifcvO**' . ■..

Supreme Court. —His Honor Mr Justice Ward will sit in Chambers at 11 a.m. to-day. The list of applications appears in another column. The Poison street Fire. —The cottage bnrnt down on Wednesday morning was insured in the London and Lancashire Insurance Office for £IOO. Nothing was saved.

Export op Gold.— The steamer Penguin, which arrived at Lyttelton yesterday, brought six boxes of gold, sent from Hokitika, for transhipment to the Rimutaks, sailing for London to-morrow. The Centennial Exhibition.— The letter from our special correspondent, published in this issue, describes the great procession at the opening of th e Exhibition, and the grandeur of the inaugural s mony. A brief sketch is also given of the j New Zealand Court. | Football. —The Secretary of the C.J.C.'s Football Club asks us to state that he was! in error in his football announcement. ■ There will be no team sent to Leeston on' Saturday, as a match was arranged be- i tween the Union and C. J.C. Club some time \ hack to be played on August 11. Benefit Entertainment.—A benefit entertainment to assist Mr J. B. Halbert, the caretaker of the East Belt Oddfellows Hall, was held in that building yesterday evening before a very small audience. The entertainment consisted of songs, dances, musical selections, and the farce " The Yankee Travellers.” Little Akaloa. —A Band of Hope has been started in this place. At the first meeting there was a large attendance, the Eev W. Beady in the chair. Singing, dialognes, and recitations were given by Misses Wilson (2), Bennett, Priest, and Master A. Bennett, which were greatly appreciated. At the close thirty joined the Band of Hope. ~ Sales op Pedigree Stock.— Messrs Pyne and Co. have sold, on behalf of Mr H. Hereford, the two-year-old colt by Albany —No Name to Mr S. H. Gollan, of Napier. The price, we understand, is 400 guineas. They have also sold a very promising draught entire colt (coming three years old>, the property of Mr G. King, by Eeufrew Jock—Flower (an imported Tasmanian mare) to Mr G. H. Clifford, of Flaxbonme, and two first-class draught mares, the property of the same owner, viz.. Flower, the dam of the above colt and Gipsy 11-, to Mr H. Wharton, of Highfield, Amuri. Little Biter.— The trustees of the pro-, posed new Bible Christian Church, which is about to he erected in this place, met for the purpose of considering the tenders, when that of Me J. Lewthwaite, of East Oxford, was accepted. Th® church is to be a wooden structure, the size 22ft by 36£fc. Mr Lewthwaite has undertaken the erection of the building, including windows, doors, rostrum, &c., for Ihe snm of £47 15s; the contractor finding material for windows and doors, and the trustees findin g all other necessary material. The Eev W. Beady has already got towards the object, in promises and cash, over £6O. There ia to be a public tea on behalf of the building fund on August 22, which it ia hoped will be well patronised. British Israel.— The Sydenham Association met on Tuesday evening, Mr T- M. Gee (President) in the chair. The following officers were re-elected for the ensning'yearMr T. M. Gee, President; Mr S. Smart, Vice-President; and Mr Parsons, Secretary. For the next meeting, the anniversary of the Association, it was arranged that as many visitors as possible should be asked to attend; and those of them who should he willing, invited to address the meeting. The President promised to give a report of the Association’s proceedings during the past year, and also an address on the nature and proofs of British Israelism. Mr M'Haffie concluded his paper on “The Territorial Possessions of Israel in the Latter Days.” After a short discussion the meeting was closed. „ _ , Eiohmond Band op Hope. —The Band of Hope in connection vnth the United Methodist Free Church have been celebrating their anniversary during the week. Oh Sundav evening the pastor of the church (Eev 8. Macfarlane) preached a most powerful sermon on the question of temperance. On Wednesday the schoolroom was crowded on the occasion of the annual soiree. Dialogues and recitations were given by the members. Vocal items were contributed by Mrs Hamill, Misses Watkins and Stumer, and Mr Horsley, and pianoforte solos by the Misses Edwards and Hadfield. Mr J. A. Flasher accompanied the songs. The entertainment was one of the most successful ever held in Eichmond. During the evening refreshments were supplied to the visitors and friends. Agricultural Progress in Southland.—The News says:—A visitor just returned from a trip in the western district states that agricultural operations in that quarter are in a satisfactorily advanced state. A good deal of ploughing has been done, and much of the wheat land is already sown. Despite the frosts of the past week or two, ploughing and sowing have been energetically carried on. In one large paddock of wheat, near the railway line, a promising braird was perceptible. The traveller was particularly struck with the extent of the drainage work going on, as compared with that observed by him in former seasons. Various styles, from the old-fashioned V bottomed drain with plank cover,to the modern tile, were seen, as well as in places indications of the passage of the drain plough. From Makarey/a to Eiverton, and also up the Jacob’s River Flat—an area of several thousand acres—the ground was intersected by drain trenches, many of more thanuaual depth, thns reclaiming acres of previously useless swamp. Entertainment at Addington. —The Addington Total Abstinence Society and Band of Hope gave a very interesting entertainment on Wednesday evening last, when a sketch entitled “An Hour with Mother Goose and Her Temperance Family,” which was specially ordered by this Society, was given by several young members. This revival of the more famous of nursery rhymes, re-worded to suit the temperance cause, was exceedingly amusing. The comical and historical dresses of “ Mother Goose,” " Mother Hubbard,” “Jack the Giant-killer,” &c., together with the solos and choruses proved quite a novelty. The children gave the recitatives and choruses very well indeed, and their performance must have been gratifying to the lady (Mrs Jones) who kindly took the piece in hand. Songs were given by Mr A. Atkinson, Mr A. Lillyman; recitation by Mr Clarkson, and a duet by Misses Hamlin and Casbott was also given. The Eev J. Parkin took the chair. The attendance was so large that several ladies and gentlemen unable to find even standing «wui. The meeting was closed with the Benediction. Cruelly Hoaxed. —A cruel joke (says the Tuapeka Times) was perpetrated a few days ago on a highly respected Tuapeka settler, and one whom we might describe as comfortably circumstanced. He received a letter from a pseudo firm of solicitors in Dunedin, informing him of the death of an esteemed uncle, who had bequeathed to him all his w?alth, which was represented by some four figures. Hoping to be honoured with his instructions, Ihey begged to remain " his most obedient servants, ” Liggina and Brown.” It so happened that the recipient of the letter has expectations in the direc tion indicated, which the perpetrators of the joke may have heard him speak about; and so the lucky nephew may bo excused for taking the whole thing, as grunted and acting with the air tjf a man to whom fortune was not a stranger. In a fit of generosity he committed himself to several large donations to churches and other deserving objects; bis daughter was ordered to cut the baker and book on to the curate; his son was peremptorily told to resign a position of some importance at the grocer’s; and, to crown all, the generous uncle was mentioned in the prayers of the village conga gallon at the earliest opportunity. A b a‘.sequent let tv/* from Dunedin, in reply to cnqnirioa re Mo»ars loggias and Brown, revealed the distressing fact that such a' firm novor existed; and from the latest advices Irom homo the wealthy undo still survives.

To-Day’s Police Court. The adiourned hearing of the charge against the proprietress of the City Hotel, for allowing the “shilling in and the winner shout game to be played, will bo heard this “correction.— Mr Richard Grose, defendant on Wednesday in the case of alleged cruelty to a horse, requests us to say that the animal had not been used by a milkman at Sydenham, but bad been in his THE STABLE DOOR.”—Since the escape of Jonathan Eoberts from the shed on Ripa Island, Lyttelton harbour, the authorities have discovered that the ehed is not "man proof,” consequently it has been with match i>q3iTrEj^ES.—The Bate Collectorsnow! engaged ia making out the notices to land-i lords” whose tenants have not paid theirl rates. Those tenants who are in this? 'category would do well, therefore, to pay j fl at once, unless they wish their landlords to Ibecome aware of their neglech_______ ■Wi Little BiVEß.,rrt<ife!fiMßiMWW*^' lix iun mWWPiI jffnTTßlr 1 1 1 Tarawera Sawmills Company having secured the| contract for the supply of sleepers for the| Sumner tramway. Eight thousand sleepersj? have to be furnished in a couple of months, ‘ so that considerable expedition will have to be used to execute the order. Landslips at Seaclipp. —The Dunedin Herald has the following:—lt is said that the rain has caused cracks of considerable extent in the Seacliff Asylum grounds, and further that the lino in places in the neighbourhood of Seacliff is gradually slipping towards the sea. The kerbing at one end of the platform of the Seacliff station shows that the ground on which the station stands has shifted bodily for a considerable distance since the line was made. Selwtn Copper and Manganese Company.—A general meeting of the shareholders in this Company was held at the Market Hotel on Wednesday evening, at which there was a good attendance. Mr T. Cooper presided, and the business of the meeting having been explained, it was resolved that the proposal to amalgamate with the other Company was not acceptable to the shareholders. The other proposals were likewise rejected, while thanking the applicants for their offers; but as it was the intention of the Company to issue a prospectus and offer shares to the public, the offers were inopportune. Some really excellent specimens of copper _ ore were displayed which evoked enthusiastic comment. Mr J. Free was appointed canvasser to the Company, and the desirability of at once proceeding with the working of the mine was urged by all present.

Linwood Bicycle Touring Club,—A special Committee meeting of this Club was held last night, the Captain, Mr H. Thompson, in the chair. The business q£ the meeting was to decide on a badge. Several designs were laid before the Committee, and after a lengthy discussion it was decided to accept the tender of the Lyttelton Times Company. Tne Club must be congratulated on the choice of a badge, which for workmanship and general appearance will hold a first place among Bicycle Club badges in the Australian Colonies. The design of the badge is a monogram of T.8.C., wreathed in sprays of laurel leaves, with the word "Linwood” engraved on a scroll at the end of the sprays. It being distinct from other Club badges in Christchurch, there will be no difficulty in distinguishing the “Touring Club." A vote of thanks to the chair terminated the meeting. New Zealand Nuggets.— Observing some correspondence in our exchanges recently with respect to the 360 z Eiverton nugget, and stating that it was the largest nugget yet found in new Zealand, we {Lyell Times) wish to correct that impression. During the year 1869 Messrs Scott, Hutton and party, while working on the bank of the Bailer river, opposite Junker’s present accommodation house, and about five miles below Lyell, discovered a nugget of pure gold weighing 920 z. Also, in Lyell creek, and two of its tributaries. Irishman’s and Scotty’s, nuggets have been found weighing 730 z, 660 z, 520 z, and a large number between 30oz and 50oz. The “Pistol Nugget,” 520 z, was unearthed at Maori Bar, Lyell creek. We are also aware that at Maori Point, Greenstone, and Moonlight creek, larger pieces of gold than 360 z have been discovered.

• 1.0.0. F., A.C.—The members of the Eidgley Lodge (No. 36 A.C.), held one of their enjoyable social gatherings in the Orange Hall on Wednesday night, when there was a full attendance of the members of the Lodge, their wives and lady friends. At its commencement, P.G. Bro H. T. Gourlay delivered a very able and interesting address on the merits and progress of the Order dealing principally with its social phase, and urging the ladies to encourage members in the effort to provide means for sustenance, Ac., during incapacitation. Bro Qourlay’a address was listened to with attention, and elicited vociferous applause at its conclusion. During the evening some good songs were rendered by Mrs Parrett, Messrs Ritchie, Donaldson, Groves, Schwartz, and other friends; recitations were given by Bros Gourlay, Groves, Schwartz, and Gardiner. The piano was presided at during the greater part of the evening by Miss White, her accompaniments to the songs being all that could be desired, and the dancing was kept up with spirit till an early hour yesterday morning. Malvern School Committee, The monthly meeting was held in the schoolroom, Waddington, on Tuesday, at 7.30 p.m.; present —Mr G. E. Willis (Chairman), Messrs Scarlett, Bull, Colthart, Payne, Wallace,and Jebeon, senr. Routine correspondence was read. The Chairman reported having received vouchers for teachers’ salaries, which he had paid. Mr Jebson read a long protest against the action of the Chairman in granting a holiday on July 30, on the occasion of the children of the district meeting the Eev Mr Bean to wish him good-bye. No other member of the Committee endorsing Mr Jebson’s views, the Chairman ruled that he could not receive the protest. The master’s report was read, and the Chairman was empowered to have the repairs asked for attended to. Five tenders were received for fencing and trimming the trees in the plantation, and the lowest tenderer, H. Johnston, at £2, was accepted. After passing several accounts the Committee adjourned. The Sub-Committee appointed ibo make arrangements for holding entertainments to raise money for prizes, met immediately afterwards, and the Treasurer reported that the proceeds of the late concert were £6, and of the dance £7 ss, total £l3 ss, which was ordered to be placed in the Savings Bank. The next concert and dance will he hold on Friday, Oct. 19, a moonlight night, when it is hoped there will be a large gathering.

West Chribtchttech School Committee. —The monthly meeting wag held on Wednesday evening; present—Messrs D. Beese (Chairman), W, K. Allison, A. Alfrey, A. E. Kirk, J. Mannings, J. Wendelken, aud C. 11. Winny. The Chairman reported that the' Board had agreed to renew the spouting round the main school building as tho old spouting was past repair. The Visiting Committee reported that the front fence was requiring repair, which they were authorised to deal with at once. The head master stated that the examination of tho school was now over, the ladies’ inspection of needlework having taken place that day, and their report would be before the Committee next meeting. The Secretary was instructed to write to the City Council, and draw attention to the defective native of the recent repairs.to the sump attached to the bath, the water leaking out as hadly as ever. All the members agreed to act on the Entertainment Committee, and it was decided to get tickets printed at once, and to meet again next week and arrange further pielimirarics. The balance to credit of Committee was JCSB 5s 2d, and accounts were passed amounting to .£l9 14a. Circulars were received from the Board, stating that the Minister for Education objected to the schoolrooms being let for mere purposes of amusement, and also requesting Committees not to apply any portion of the incidental allowance to the purchase of prizes or for school The

Tax Tapu Dairy Company.—The first general meeting of shareholders m the above Company will be hel l in the district schoolroom on Friday next, to receive report, elect Directors, and consider offers of sites. Offers for site must be sent m by noon on Monday next. North Belt Presbyterian Church.— On Wednesday there was a large attendance at North Belt Presbyterian Church, when Mr Wright spoke on " Open to Me. This afternoon at three there will_ be an address to women on the subject o£ “ Woman’s Influence.” The mission closes on Sunday evening. The Edendale Butter.—As a proof of the excellence of this butter, Mr M. Murphy informed ns yesterday that ho cut the samples sent him three weeks ago Lad was surprised to find that the butter IWas as sweet as when it was churned. i?his is due to the process under which is feado, as all impurities are thoroughly Rmovedby it. The butter was entirely areo from salt.

is op the Cable Interruption,

t-The Superintendent at Wakapuaka wires ■to the Nelson Mail to the effect that on [August 6 the Eecorder restored communication between Java and Port Darwin by 'cable, and that both cables are now perfect. The ship, speaking from mid-ocean, says the breaks are due to volcanic disturbance, and much of the cable was buried. A new piece had to be inserted to complete the repairs. Church op the Good _ Shepherd, Phillipstown. —An entertainment was given last night in the schoolroom of the Church of the Good Shepherd, Phillipstown, in aid of the funds of the church, to an audience which, though very appreciative, was much limited by the inclement weather. Those who braved the ram seemed well satisfied with the amusement offered them, and were especially gratified by the songs of Misses Long (2), and Messrs Iggleden, Marriott and Carder, and pianoforte solo by Miss Burrell. The senes of entertainments will be continued on Thursday next. An Acknowledgment. —Mr M. Murphy, Secretary of the Agricultural and Pastoral Association, is the recipient of several very complimentary notices of the value of his pamphlet on “ Dairy Factories.” Only recently the Australasian gave a lengthy review of the pamphlet, strongly recommending it to the notice of Australian dairyfarmers,andon Wednesday bereceived a letter from Mr J. L. Thompson, principal of the Dookie Agricultural College, in which he says—“ Will you kindly send me a couple more copies of your pamphlet on ‘ Dairy Factories ?’ It is the most valuable production of the kind I have come across.” Mr Murphy has replied to numerous other applicants for the pamphlet, and it has secured a large circulation in Australia. Bible Christian Church, Ferry Eoad.—A lecture was delivered in this church last night by the Eev J. G. W. Ellis, in the presence of an attendance principally composed of the fair sex. His subject was “Woman as a Ministering Angel,” and the manner in which he dealt with it was both practical and interesting. He spoke of her as the queen of the home, and deprecated her interference in political or other matters which were out of her sphere, expressing no sympathy for those ladies who took part in women’s rights agitations, &c. He referred to her influence for good as sister, wife, or mother, and instanced notable cases in which that influence had brought great benefit. The lecture was listened to with great attention, and at its close a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the lecturer on the motion of the Eev J. Orchard; a similar vote being passed to the Chairman, the Eev J. Crewes. Eefreshments were served in a liberal manner by several ladies of the congregation, and a social hour was passed agreeably. Supreme Court Action,— The case of Pearson v. the Queen, which was set down for hearing in the Supreme Court at Christchurch last Wednesday, arose out of the setting fire to the gorso and property of Mr William Pearson, close to Southbrook station, in March last. As the suit was against the Crown, a month’s notice of action had to be given, and as the damage was under £SO, a request was made by Mr Pearson’s solicitor to have the case tried in the Magistrate’s Court at Eangiora. When the month had very nearly expired, a letter was received in reply from the Solicitor-General, saying that as questions of law of great importance and intricacy would arise on the trial, the request must be refused. The only reply was the issue and service of a writ; another delay of twenty-eight days took place, allowed by law, and just sufficient to throw the case over the July sitting of the Supreme Court. The August sitting came on, the case was put ia °the list for trial, but a few hours before the time fixed lor the hearing the whole sum claimed was paid into Court.

The Secretary of the Christchurch Hospital begs to acknowledge, with thanks, the receipt of apple jelly from Mrs Bishop, Papanui; a case of oranges from Mrs We-ton. x , “ Woman’s Influence will b» the subject of an address at North Dolt Presbyterian Church »hia afternoon at three o’clock, by Mr D. Wright, evangelist, Another service will he held this evening nt half-past seven. The mission, which has steadily advanced bath in interest aud numbers, will be concluded on Sunday evening, with an address to young men. An entertainment will be beld m tbs Bine Ribbon Hall, Worcester street, this evening, under the auspices of the dauntless Lodge, I.< '.G.T. A number of interesting musical selections will be found enumerated in an advertisement. In connection with the Waterloo Cup Coursing Meeting at Dunedin, cheap excursion tickets between Christchurch and Dunedin will bo issued on August 13, available for return up to August 20. Further particular/ ia connection therewith will be found ia an advertisement.

The f.’llowing will represent the Warwick House (Mr G< ok’s soh ol) in their match against Bangnra High School, at Raugio a, to-morrow j Parkinson, G. Appleby, Griffin, 't jffen(2), Armstrong (2), Murray, Ronalds, Palairet, Bidmeade, Berkeley, Hewitt, Wilson, Blake ; emergency—Hutchison. The following will represent the Oxford in their matches on Saturday, at Latimer Square: First Fifteen v, Sydenham Pirates- Crone, Nicholas, M'Laren, Cross, Otley, Clark, Polar, Wilson, Bowley, Butterfield, Atkimou, Crompton, ALard, Thomas, B. M’Clenahan; emergencies—Stewart, Hudson, Hiddloston. Seen d Fifteen v. Chester— Gerard, T. Cross, Lee, Shaw, M'Laren (2 1 , Price, Willsteod, Lloyd, Simpson, Stewart, Ccbhledick, Bailey, Searls, Hudson; emergencies—Wallace, Thompson, Bill, W. Thomas.

A Female Jackson’s Escapade. —The Birmingham police have captured a woman named Alice Jackson, who had been evading tbe detectives in a remarkable manner. She absconded from Birmingham, taking with her a quantity of jewellery. She was traced to a place called Linmore, in Herefordshire, where a police superintendent went to arrest her. She was in bed at the time, and to escape arrest jumped out of the bedroom window in her nightdress, with, a child three months old in her arms. In a half-naked condition she reached a neighbouring wood, where she hid herself for nearly two days, though the wood was scoured by the police. Having sneaked out of the wood, she procured some clothes, and walked to Birmingham, where she was arrested. The child was unhurt. Under Chloroform. —" Chloroform or ether, doctor ?” " Start him with chloroform ” is the response. A handkerchief moistened with the sickening'sweet fluid is placed to the patient’s nostrils. “ Long breaths!” calls the surgeon, and the patient tries to answer "All right!” but his voice seems to him to step high, like the legs of a drunken man. Now he hears an elevated train coming. It is run by electricity. Its roads are of white light. Every now and then it dashes past a station, when a bell rings. "Happy?” inquires the surgeon. "Ye-es,” answers the patient, with an effort. "Happy?” the surgeon asks again, and there is no answer. * * * A blank, it may be of minutes, it may be of hours, then softness, warmth, comfort! He ia in the littls country graveyard which he knew when a boy. He ia sitting by his own body there. It is a sunny, summer afternoon. The birds are singing. And he can smell the odour of the pines as they stir in the breeze. " Spit it out! ” urges some one in a friendly tone. Spit out what, death ? Ah, the pain! and he is off into blankness once more. A moment of quivering, and again the balance strikes. This time he half opens his eyes. "Yes —it is all right—it is all right! ”he says to himself; and then, as if he saw it written in great capital letters, the thought confronts him, "This must be coming fal "'-lifcm. 6eriiner.