NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume XXXIII, Issue 4638, 12 June 1880, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

E—_ss_ebb Liobsshtg Copst. — This Court, whioh was adjourned from the Ist inst. to the 10th, was again adjourned to Thursday, the 17tb; for want of a quorum of Commissioners.

... Tai Taptj Spabbow C_o3.—A meeting of this club was held injjhe sohoolroom on June 3rd. Members present—Mr R. J. Fleming (chairman), Messrs Rainey, Forbes, Leatham, Herriok, Tanner, Mangles, Bidder, Barrett and Bamett. It was resolved that fifteen shillings per bushel of 401bs be charged to members and twenty-five shillings to nonmembers, and that one ounce strychnine and a sixpenny box matches be used to 401bs oats. Several new members joined the club. ■■■

The Vioiobia stbbbt Well.—Yesterday afternoon Professor Biokerton made another attempt to blow up the deep artesian well sunk by the Council in Victoria street, and this time a most successful explosion took place so far as the eleotrical conditions were concerned. The charge exploded with great violence, and sent the water out of the tube to a considerable height, but no result was apparent in the removal of the obstruction at the bottom of the pipe. There can be no question bnt that such an explosion must have rent the pipe and driven in the soil at all sides, but it has not penetrated downwards, and, as no water comes up, it will probably be the best plan now to explode a charge at the 80-feet level, and so utilise this well as a first-stratum well, when no doubt it will ba a success. Crs. Gapes and _ing were present on behalf of the works committee. Mr Cherrill was also present. Clydesdale Sta__ons job New Zealand.—The " North British Agrioulturi.t " says:—Mr David Biddell, of Blackhall, Paisley, has sold two of his celebrated stallions, viz, " Luck's all " and " Chancellor," at a very high figure to Thomas Wilkin, Tinwald Downs, Dumfries, for exportation to his brother, Mr Robert Wilkin, of Christchuroh, Canterbury, New Zealand. « Luok's all," we understand, has won nearly £600 in premiums, being the champion horse at the Highland Society's Show at Perth last season. He is by that well-known horse " Prince of Wales." "The Chancellor " has also been a very fortunate horse. When three years old he was engaged at the Glasgow Show to serve mares belonging to the. Duke of Bedford's tenantry at Wobura, at £400 for the season, and last year he was selected at Glasgow by the Dumfries Horse Association for their district, with £100 premium. -He is by the noted horse " Time o' Day." Cantbbbu—sr Fbmalb Refugh.—The usual monthly meeting •of the committee was held on June 9th. Present—His Lordship the Primate (president), the Very Rev. the Dean, Messrs J. P. Jameson (treasurer), G. Bowron, W. Pratt, H. W. Paoker, and J. Aldred (secretary). The number of inmates was stated to be 16; infants, 11. The treasurer reported—Earnings for the last month, £24 2s 64; expenditure, including the sum of £60 7s 7d tor furniture, &o, for new wing, £113 4s lid. The following donations were announced—Mr S. Stewart, on behalf of the late Mrs Stewart, £50; Mr W. D. Wood, £10, and several other smaller sums. The. committee directed that their thanks be presented to Mr Hopper, of Addington, for three months' supply of bread to the institution. The ladies' committee reported that Mr Taylor, of Tuam street, had kindly offered a supply of bread for a month. The offer was thankfully acoepted. The sub-oommittee reported that the new wing (reformatory) was now in readinesß to admit women under Class B.

Cantbbbtjbt STX_n>AY School Union.— The usual monthly committee meeting of the above Union was held in the vestry of the Congregational Church last Tuesday evening; nineteen delegates were present. The president, Mr H. J. Ross, read a statement of the business transacted from date of last meeting, and reported that the depot of the Union has been removed to Mr Fountain Barber's premises, the newly appointed trade agent of the Union. Thejßev. J. Elm-lie wrote informing the committee that the directors of the " Christian Record" have agreed to devote two pages to Sunday school work, notes on lessons, &o. It was resolved that the cordial thanks of the committee be tendered to the Rev. J. Elmslie for his kind endeavors to further the interests of Sabbath schools work. A resolution was also passed requesting the delegates present to lay the matter before their respective schools, bo that the directors of the " Christian Record" may receive the hearty support of all persons interested in Sabbath school work. The centenary committee reported that the arrangements for the celebration of the centenary were nearly completed. After some business of a routine character the meeting, closed. Kaiapoi Fabmbbs' Club.—The monthly meeting of this club was held at its chamber, Kaiapoi, on Thursday, evening. Present— Messrs Pashby (chairman), Coup (hon. sec), Pan—am, Wails, Ross, Moore, Perrin, Dudley, Robb, Wilson, and Beharrell. Letters were read from the-president, Canterbury Corn Exchange, enclosing a letter and resolution of the Exohange referring to a proposed Act prohibiting the use of sugar in breweries, andenacting that public breweries should use only malt and hops. Mr Wi_on moved—" That Mr Bruce's letter be acknowledge-), and the club co-operate with the.' Exohange in requiring that malt beer, sold as such, should be brewed from barley malt." Mr Beharrell seconded the motion, which was put and carried. It was decided that Mr Bateman be paid £5 for pamphlets on the subject of agriculture and free trade. The secretary read Mr J. A. Williams's paper. Mr G>. W. Wearing applied relative to. an account in connection with the Eaikanui Hotel, whioh was referred to a sub-committee. A letter was received from one J. S. Brower, Little Sank, Minnesota, on cattle breeding, its uses and abuses, in which the writer went_ very closely into the subject, and related his experience in the management of various kinds of cattle, as well as commented on' some of the principal bulls owned in Canterbury. On the motion of Mr Par—ham, it was resolved that Mr Williams be thanked, and as the club understood that he had some further information on the subject, they would be glad if he could attend personally at some future meeting. Mr Williams was elected a member of the club. On the motion of Mr. Wilson, seoondedby Mr Walls, it was decided that the annual ploughing match be held, and the managing committee of last year be re-appointed. Messrs - Stevenson, Walls,_,Ypung, Eashby, BossT Pan—uitd, Coup, Perrin, and Bah_Tell were appointed the working committee. It was resolved that the date be. arranged to come in with the Papanni match, and that offers of paddocks be received at an adjourned meeting, to be held on the 24th inst. The club then adjourned.

R.M Cotjbt, As—BUSTON. —At the above court, yesterday, before F. Guiness, Esq., 8.M., Benj-min Corrie, charged with sheep stealing, was brought up on remand, and fujtier remanded t—t Tuesday.

Ftee at Fs_sside. —On Thursday morn-! ing, a six-roomed house, the property of Mr Kennedy, was found to have been destroyed by fire. The house was not occupied. The destroying element soon removed every trace, .except the chimney, whioh was left standing. The building was insured with the Standard Company for £100. The origin of the fire is still a mystery. BbO—DEtEOVD. —The usual monthly meeting of the school committee was held on Monday evening, 7th June. Present—Messrs Maoguinness (ohairman), Harrison, Benington, Denison, Robinson, and W. Early. Advice of salaries for May was received, also a letter from the Rsv. J. S. Smaller, asking for the use of the schoolroom for a literary and musioal entertainment to be given on Friday, June 18th. The consent ef the committee was given. Some routine business was raasacted aad the committee adjourned.

R.M. Doubt, Lbbstoit. — The monthly sitting of the above Court was held on Thursday, the 10th, at which the two new J.P.s for the district, Messrs W.D. Lawrence and J. R. Campbell, took their seats for the first time. Mr J. Beswiok and R. R. Willis were also present. In the oase of A. Ramsey v L. V. Desborough, a disputed claim over a Saroel of grass seed, judgment was given for efendant with oosts. On the information of constable Hilliard Mr J. Weston, proprietor of the tipper Selwyn Hotel, was charged with allowing gambling. Several witnesses were examined, but as nothing could be proved the Bench dismissed the case with a caution.

AIBIOK A—ATEtTE DbA—ATIO ClUß.—The opening entertainment came off on Thursday evening at the Oddfellows' Hall, Lyttelton. The front seats were fairly patronised. The evening commenced with a capital comedietta, entitled " The Count and the Secretary," the parts being creditably filled by Messrs H. W. Newman, R. Martin, F. Beaumont, W. Cavendish, and H. Gilbert. In the interval Mr H. Williams gave a comic song, for which he received a hearty recall. Then followed the faroe, " A Sudden Arrivfll," in which Messrs Brdune, Hamlyn, Cavendish, Clarkson, Newman, Gilbert, and Beaumont appeared to advantage. A dance wound up the evening. Asia_r Masonic Lodge.—This Lodge held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday evening at the hall, Bangiora, Bro. Sansom, W.M., in the chair. After the usual routine business, the D.D.G.M. installed the various officers as follows : —Bro. Sansom, ,W.M.; Bro.. J. Fulton, S.W.; Bro. G. Buokham, J.W.; Bro. R. Aherne, D.0.; Bro. A. B. Blaokett, treasurer; Bro. J. J. Robinson, secretary; Bro. S. Stephens, S.D.; Bro. O. G. King, J.D.; Bro. R. Atkinson, 1.G.; I. Boyd, tyler. The Lodge dosed at 8.15 p.m.. and a ball was held in the Institute Ball, About one hundred and fifty were present, and dancing was kept up with spirit till an early hour on Friday. The music was furnished by Mr Schwartz's band. The catering was under the management of Mr L. W. Wilson, of,the Club Hotel.

Concert at Pobt.—The first of a series of concerts, to take place in aid of the funds of Holy Trinity Church, Lyttelton, came off last night in the Colonists' Hall at Port. The weather was not at all inviting, but did not deter a fairly large and very appreciative audience from being present. The following programme was gone through and elicited much applause: —Overtures by Misses Hawkins and Misses Malcolmsen; duetts by Mrs Parsons and Miss Cambridge and Mrs Eyes and Miss Haw kins; solos by Miss Watson, Messrs Petherbridge, Laing and Dranßfield ; readings by Messrs Lance and Puflett; recitation by Mr T. L. Smith; trio, "Winds Gently Whisper " ; and four really exoellently performed ohoruses; the whole concluded by the National Anthem.

Lincoln.—A public meeting of the ratepayers of the township of Lincoln was held at Sluis' Hotel on Tuesday last, for the purpose of electing trustees for the river domain, and taking into consideration other matters affecting the welfare of the distriot. The Rev. A. P. O'Callaghan was voted to the phair, and explained the action taken by the Springs Road Board in fencing and planting the. river reserve. Mr Wolfe stated the wishes of a large majority of the inhabitants with reference to further plantation and ornamentation of the reserve, and the willingness of several of the residents to give gratuitous labor to do the work. The following persons were unanimously elected as permanent trustees :—Messrs Meyenberg, Brown, Ross, Wolfe, and Doherty, and the chairman was requested to submit, their names to the Springs Road Board, with a view to their recommendation to the Selwyn County Council. Considerable dissatisfaction was expressed that some chains of the South town belt and approach to the river reserve had been cut off by the formation of the railway line, and it was resolved to draw up a petition on the subject, and forward the same, together with tracing of township, to Mr J. T. Fisher, M.H.R. for the distriot, asking for redress or compensation. _ hearty vote of thanks to the chairman for his servioes rendered to the distriot in all matters of public and local interest, was unanimously acoorded.

Lincoln School Co—mittbb.—The usual monthly meeting of the distriot school committee was held on Monday evening, June 7th. Present—Messrs Herrick (ohairman), Wolfe, Wills, Doherty, Bell, and Taylor. Letters were read from the Secretary for the Board of Education, in reference to salaries for May, scholarship candidates, and returns for March quarter. From Mr Martin, surveyor to Springs Road Board, enclosing donation of one guinea to sohool prize fund. From the head teaoher, enclosing report of attendance for May, also that a circular should be sent to parents urging more regular attendance of the pupils for preparation fox the approaobing examination. Many matters requiring immediate attention were considered in detail. Resolved—" That the use of school-room be granted for concert on the 18th inst." "That no school books be supplied to the ohildren for the future without prepayment." " That 30s be paid for lighting fires and dusting sohool-rooms until 31st . December next." "That a circular letter.be sent to the parents urging more regular attendance of the ohildren." Several minor matters were left to the ohairman to carry out, and sundry accounts were passed for payment. C_u_OH Wobk Soor-nnr. — Yesterday, being St. Barnabas' Day, the half-yearly devotional meeting of the Church Work Society was held in St. Michael's Church. At 11 a.m. the celebration of the holy communion took place, and in the evening a choral evensong was held, with sermon, the Rev. W. A. Pascoe being the preacher. A conference in St. Michael's schoolroom was held subsequently, the Most Bey. the Primate presiding. The proceedings were opened with a hymn, followed by prayer. His Lordship then delivered an introductory, address, in which he stated the object for which they were gathered together, namely, for the purpose of joining in publio worship, and hearing some account of what had been done in reference to the Church Work Society, the objects of which were to create united action among the members of the Church for the extension of the work and the glorification of the Lord. In this connection he pointed to" the great good that could be effected by the lay members in ministering and setting an example to those outside the Church as well as those within it, and he appealed especially to I the usefulness of women in this respect, they by their sympathy and gentleness! being more capable than men of doing good. The Rev. C. Harris then delivered an addresß on the Church Work Society in the parishes, and read a report of what had been dose under its auspices — first, as to diocesan work, and secondly, ohuroh work in the society—the results shown being eminently satisfactory. At the same time he pointed to the necessity for sustained efforts in tha good labor they all had before them, in which Church members were called upon to take, all of them, a part. The Rev. H. B. Cocks then read an interesting paper on " The means of promoting attendance at Holy Communion, followed by the Hon. Mr Gresson, with a paper on the same subject. Mr Twentyman spoke to the question. In reference to Church work among the seamen and in the publio institutions, the Rev. Mr Davidson, who is actively engaged in this direction, gave some interesting and satisfactory particulars, and the Very Rev. the Dean of Christchuroh then addressed the meeting on "The Spirit— __ Life—how to deepen it," hi reference to which he dwelt on j the efficacy of earnest prayer. Mr Twentyman spoke on the same subject, and advocated ! the constant reading and study of tbe Holy [ Scriptures by all who sought the consolation and comfort of religion. Then followed a hymn, s_d the proceedings were brought to a close by the Primate pronouncing the benediction.

G—_—-_tb. —A telegram received last night says that a crowded meeting re the property tax was held at the Oddfellows' Hall, Geraldine. Resolutions were passed agreeing with the property tax in principle hut suggesting exemptions and additions. Tha Mu_ic__ii EiißonoK.—The declaration of the polling for the ele-tion in the north-east ward of the city took place at the O/ange Hall yesterday. Mr Murray, in the absence of Mr Lee, read the state of the poll as follows:—Thomson, 423; Morton, 214. Mr Thomson was therefore declared duly elected. The successful candidate then addressed the ratepayers assembled, attributing bis victory to hu being a resident in the ward. He deprecated the canvassing whioh i now appeared to be so prevalent in the elections of the city. He had gone into the ' Oounoil in the past to serve the ratepayers, I and he should do so again. Mr Morton spoke ' briefly, attributing his defeat to his nonresidence, and stating that he would be ready, should it be desired, to plaoe his services at the disposal of the ratepayers of the city. A vote of thanks to the Returning Officer closed the proceedings. Gbologioa-—The "Academy " for April the 10th has the following in a favorable review of Dr Yon Haast's book on the Geology of Canterbury and Westland:—"lt often happens that a local monograph is, of necessity, utterly uninteresting outside the locality to whioh it is dedioated. Dr ; Haast, however, has managed f o throw considerable life and interest into this official record of his geological explorations. The descriptive account of bis field work is presented in so popular a form that even the non-geological reader can hardly fail to take an interest in the difficulties and dangers, the joys and rewards, of an explorer's life. Moreover, the grand features of the Southern Alps, laden with huge glaciers, are brought vividly before the reader, whose imagination is aided by an excellent series of lithographs, representing some of the finest scenery in Canterbury and Westland."

Asciiest Dbuxds — Bon of Hope.— Thursday last was quite a rei letter day in the history of this Order, in the formation and opening of an influential lodge at Rangiora. About 8 p.m. about 130 brethren and those intending to join the Order, formed in a procession from the Red Lion Hotel, and marohed with torches lit,, and headed by the Bangiora brass band, through the town, and thence to Southbrook. Along the line of route the novelty of the regalia and the light from the torohes drew forth large numbers of spectators, in spite of the somewhat unfavorable state of the weather. The initiation ceremonies were conducted by Bro. Swinnerton, deputy president, in the Southbridge district school, which had been kindly granted by the committee for the_ purpose. The lodge having been opened in due form, and the dispensation read, the following officers were induoted:—Bros. R. Dunkerley, Arch Druid; secretary, H. Hawes; Vice Bards, H. Tyler and A. Ellis; 1.G., W. Harris; Druid Bards, G. Luxton and G. V. Robilliard ; V. Arch Druid, M. H. Brown; 0.G., J.Wilson; medioal offioer, Dr. McCarthy; treasurer, W. Bridgett. About thirty-four brethren were initiated, and a like number proposed as candidates. The visitors from town were entertained by the members of the Bud of Hope, and at 11.45 left Southbrook by special train for town.

Lyttelton Wesleyan Chtjbch. — Tomorrow the Rev. Alexander Reid preaches morning and evening at Lyttelton, in the Wesleyan Church, the occasion being the Sunday School anniversary services. Next Thursday a public tea meeting will take place. Chbistchubch Habmonic Society.—The final concert of the season of the above will take place on the 15th inst., at the Oddfellows' Hall. The first part of the programme will consist of Smart's cantata "The Bride of Dunkerron," the solo parts in which will be taken by Miss Ada Sinclair Taylor, Mr A. Appleby, and Dr. Yon Haast. In the second part there will be solos by Mrs Townend and Mr Acland, selection by the orchestra, a sonata for piano and violin, by Mr Landergau and Mr J. Coombs, and two part songs. __^^______-_-__