NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 5360, 29 November 1882, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Smwnf Coitntt Council.—Mr E. J. Lee was yesterday elected chairman of the Council for the ensuing year.

Ltttelton Ebsatta.—Tenders are invited by the Lyttelton Eegatta Committee for the services of a band on regatta day. Wool Season.—The railway trains from North and South are already bringing quantities of wool from the tip-country stations down for shipments

Waiau Bbibgb.—The men employed on this work axe reported to have gone out on strike in consequence of some disagreement, '. and the erection of the bridge is expected to be some time delayed. St. Matthew's.—The conversazione and exhibition in St. Matthew's schoolroom yesterday was well attended, and there is every reason to believe the church funds will be considerably augmented by the receipts of the past two days.

Seeabing.—Shearing operations are now in full swing in Malvern and the surrounding districts, and wool is being rapidly sent to the different railway stations.' The clip generally is rather above the average weight and quality, and sheep in very good condition. ~ ' .

Simonshk's Ophba Company.—-Mr Smith, the agent in advance of the Simonsen Opera Company, arrived last night from the South to make the necessary arrangements for the appearance of the contpany at the Theatre Royal here.

Ambebley Magistbate'B Coubt-hootb. —In reply to representations made by the Resident Magistrate of the district,, the Government have agreed to the conversion of the late post and telegraph office building into a Court-house, and it will be forthwith fitted up ac a temple of justice. - Malvebn.—A lady named Mrs Scott is at present in the Malvern district very successfully conducting revival services and lecturing on different subjects connected with religion- on behalf ■of the Wesleyan denomination. She held a meeting at Russell's Flat schoolroom last Sunday, which was very hugely attended, and is now drawing crowded audiences nightly to hear her discourses at Sheffield. The attendance is largely composed of other denominations as well as TVeslevans.

Picnic.—Yesterday a picnic in connection with the Wesleyan Sunday-school was held at Malvern. The children met at the chapel in the morning, and were taken in traps, buggies, &c, to Barton farm, the properly of Mr John Jude, who had kindly placed his paddocks at the disposal of the promoters. The necessary refreshments were provided by members of the Church and friends of the children, who thoroughly enjoyed their outing. Late in the evening they were conveyed to their homes, but before leaving gave three hearty cheers to Mrs and Mr Jude for their kindness, and to the kind friends who had been the means of enabling them to spend such an enjoyable day. Mrs Scott addressed the children on the ground.

Magistrate's Coubt, Eahgioba. —At this Court, on Tuesday, before C: Whitefoord, Esq., 8.M., the civil cases disposed of were— J. Anderson v James Johnston, JJS 3s 4d; judgment for plaintiff. P. Stevens v W. Pinching, 12s 9d; Mr Wilson appeared for defendant, who denied giving authority for carting charged for; H. Davies gave evidence that he ordered the service as defendant's manager, and judgment was given for plaintiff. P. Day vH. Bloomneld, £1 Sμ % judgment for plaintiff. J. Bell v J. Busch, JSB Os 6d, balance of accounts, upwards of J660; judgment for plaintiff for £7 Os 6d and costs/inclusive of accountant's fee of one guinea.

PBKBKNTATibH at Pobt.—A handsome silver tea and cofEee service was presented yesterday to Mrs S. C. Phillips by the officers and warders in the Lyttelton prison. The gaoler, Mr Phillips, has been transferred to the charge of the gaol in Dunedin, and the above present was but an expression of the good feeling which has subsisted between the gaoler and those in the prison service. The chief warder, Mr Ferguson, in a few. appropriate remarks introduced the donors of the gift to Mrs Phillips, and Mr P. Jones, to whom, as the oldest officer in the gaol, the duty of making the presentation was delegated, expressed the sentiments of regret the staff felt at the removal of Mr and Mrs 'Phillips from Lyttelton, concluding by wishing them both prosperity and health for the future. » ,

SnTgrmtTtTTOTit PATgwrTngg , Clttb.—A meeting of the committee of the Southbridge

fm the cMr)i ft $i At fir Inwood, and J. T. Slwxn. It ms resolved that at the public meeting on Thursday, the 30th November, the following resolutions be proposed:—l. That it is desirable J that the Small Sirds Nnismce Act, ISSa, be "faroaglit into force in. tire Elleamere been originally eranted for road purposes, it is undesirable to allow any portion for t.Kn desfetxcfcioir of yrr>i».ll tirds, aiid tihat therefore a petition be drawn up praying the Board to levy a special rate for that purpose- 3. That poisoned grain be distributed, to the ratepayers on four separate occasions during the sowing season, to each in proportion to hi 3 rateable value, in any quantities he may require, provided that he shall give notice of Ms requirements at least one Week previous to the distributing date. 4. That in the opinion of this meeting the clause of the Act prohibiting the sowing , distance should, be altered from ten to fire chains. A vote of thanks to the chairman closed, the meeting.

Cactus Granditlora. —Mr Taylor, of St. Albans, has a magnificent caotus in his greenhouse, which for size and free flowering, may be said to be unequalled in this city. It covers a wall about ten feetsquare, and yesterday upwards of fifty blooms were fully out, proving that although, it will flower freely out of doors, it improves vastly by greenhouse culture.

Wkathhb Exchange.—Yesterday: New Zealand—Fine weather, with moderate variable winds, high pressure and uniform. Australia—Slight depression off the south coast; wind, N.W. and S.W. on the west coast, N.E. at Tasmania, and calm In New South Wales. Generally overcast; sultry and threatening rain. Bough sea on the west coast. Barometer—Russell, Wellington, Bluff, 30.3; Portland, 29.7; Hobart, 29.8; Albany, 30.1; Sydney, 30.0.

Yamjhtjrst Sports.—A meeting of those interested in the {above sports was held at the Talbot Hotel on Saturday evening , , Mr Hepworth in the chair. The following gentlemen were appointed a committee.— Messrs J. Taylor, W. Taylor, Galletty, Johnston, Jamieson, Joseph Wilson, W. Grey, T. Grey, F. Bailey, Hepnrorth, W. Mason, R. J. Mason, and Holmes. It was agreed that the sports be hold on Friday, December 29th, also that they be confined to the Templeton Road Board district. After passing a vote of thanks to the chairman the meeting adjourned.

Powi. Stkaling.—Keepers of fowls will do well to see that their fowl houses are securely fastened, as poultry thieves are now taking their " walks by night." Cashel street east was visited on Monday in raore places than one by these gentry. At one of the places there was a brood of ten pure game chicks, only three days old, in a separate coop, the side of which was thrust open, and the whole of the chicka killed and thrown about the garden. The old hen was also killed, having received a violent blow across the back. Attached to the said coop was the roosting place of other game fowl, which was also entered and one of the hens stolen, the others having made their escape, and were found in the morning after considerable trouble. Ltttelton Graving Dock.—The caisson of the graving dock, when tried the reverse way, was found to still admit water below the keel, and the workmen had yesterday made such alterations as they expected would remedy the fault. It is a veryslight fault indeed, being out but about 3-16 th of an inch from the stone facing, just at a particular part of the keeL Thisi though taking time, of course will be put right, and it is proposed to fill the dock today to test it. Judging by appearances, the dock can scarcely be opened before the end of December, though the work is being pushed with all despatch, in the hope that it will be finished by the 20th of December at the latest. Young Men's Club.—The usual meeting of the committee of the above was held at the roonii, Gloucester street, laet night. Present—His Worship the Mayor fin the chair), Messrs Packer,. Malcolm, March, Joseph, Lambert, Hogben, and Griffiths (hon. sec.) The following gifte and subscriptions were received and ordered to be acknowledged:—From Archdeacon Wilson, JBS ; from Mr G. Gould, five pictures ; from Mr F. Horwood, a set of chessmen. It was announced that Messrs Allardyce, McCormick, and Knowsley had been elected to assist the managing sub-committee. Mr Joseph was accorded leave of absence for six months. A vote of thanks was passed to Messrs Seager and Crook for services rendered in connection with the weekly entertainment. '

Boad Closed.—A meeting of ratepayers of the Bangiora and Mandeville Boad Board was held on Tuesday at the office/ Bangiora, to consider the question of closing a road, including 1 rood 16 perches, situate on B.S 338b, near Kaiapoi. Capi tain. Parsons, chairman of the Board, presided, four persons were present. There being no objection taken, the meeting adjourned. At the Magistrate's Court, before C. Whitefoord, Esq., 8.M., application was made under the Public Works. Act to close jthe road. After hearing the statement of W. H. Bristow, surveyor; and the chairman of the Boad Board, who proved to its proper survey and that legal notices of the closing had been given, the Besident Magistrate declared the application of Mrs Mary Dale to have the road closed granted, and the Board empowered to sell the land contained in the same, Kaiapoi Bobough School. ■ — A special \ meeting of the committee was held on Monday evening to discuss the question of awarding prizes -and arranging for an entertainment. Present—Messrs Parnham, (chairman), Moore, Fraser, Coup; Macfarlane, Beyell, and Eobins. Mr Alexander, headmaster, who attended, explained that a record was kept of the marks obtained by the scholars, and included marks for: attendance and punctuality. A record was kept also of the periodical examinations held from time to time by the teachers.; A. protracted discussion took place in refer- j ence to the basis for makitag the awards. It was contended that the principal prizes should be awarded for mental aptitude, Mr Bovell held that prizes ought to.be. given for attendances, as provided by the Act. The chairman explained that it was not the intention of the committee to ignore the important question, of attendance, but, in the awards of the last two years too much, stress had been laid thereon. The certificates to be given for attendance were so paltry, and never sought after, that *he committee must feel bound to give, substantial prizes. Mr Macfarlane moved, Mr Bobins seconded— v Thai prizes be given for attendance, but that the attendance inarfrn be not counted in' the awarding: of prizes forgeneral aptitude, and scholars to be ineligible for prizes who have not attended during the number of times- prescribed by the Act." A list of prizes to be awarded, including about forty-two for proficiency, was drawn up, and the chairman and head master were authorised to purchase same, Mr Bobins was deputed to confer with Mr Porter on the awarding, of his £10. It was resolved the entertainment be held on the 14th, and distributed on December 15th. The chairman, head master, and Mr - Macfarlane were appointed to arrange the programme of the entertainment.

St. Luke's Concebt.—The concert at St. . Luke's last evening was in every sense of the word a successful one, alike as regards attendance and the excellent programme submitted. . Mis Swindell contributed two numbers, "The Blind Girl to her Haajp„'* and "Home they brought her warrior dead." The first of these was enng with 'considerable expression, the staccato passages being prominently brought out. The second song was expressively rendered, the pathetic tenderness which should be wedded to the words beirag very marked, j the result being an unanimous encore, to which the response was a repetition of the last verse. Mrs Townend was in excellent voice. Her first- song, "Buby," I was received with every demonstration of favor, the full rich tones of this lady's voice finding ample scope in this number. An encore was the result, which *waa answered by the song "Say I will be thine." Prolonged applause followed, but no response ensued.' Mr B. A. Joseph sang two songa, viz., "When the quiet moon is beaming" and "The Midshipmite." For the latter, -which is a departure from his usual style, Mr Josephs was compelled to respond fay repeating tha last; m-t*HO- ~JUnet "iyo-y-_ 35. A • T.Znj~&n*• :-«»ii»j^ *WI Mill i»t »«MMttl gtlit H H(HH* k* Toice" in. his -well-known efcyle, but kis l>est effort was in a dnet with Mr Miller,

"A voice from the wave 3." The latter gentleman eaag with good taate. Mr ■TaxLcfcer gave two pianoforte solos, and also accompanied the -various performera. A ionos [)1 aiiiolviDiT Ylowi wire iDqih dj Mr 7. Croofc.tlie first Tpaxt being from Be» Zealand to .T>ond;on. Xbe first view efaown wasSilitifceVCWch. Canterbury College • the the Boys' High School; the Cathedral; post-office and other Christchurch newt, the port and harbor of fcjfr telton, Aden, the Great Pyramid and th* Sphynx, the Sues Canal, a ferry a* Pert Said, Lard Wolaeley, Arabi P&aha, Wβ pM* of Veiette, Gibraltar, lead's Knd with St. Michael's Moant, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, Bodvwter Catodial, tbiee towb <rf &«»• Trich Hoepital, the Custom Honse, London ; the pool and I,m<Sm Bridge- The wamd part mc intended to be illasttefaTO of " from London to Windsor,, bu* as the gae -waa expended only two tojwb -were shown, Tiz., the Honsee of Parliament Mid, Windsor Castle.

Kanqioha School. —At the month!* meeting of the committee/at -which thew were present Messrs Cunninglsm ( c •»)/»* Keir, T.Boyd an<fSfertSJa that a holiday be gSnfc? J* ltarsday, on the occasion of an. Oddttiton fete. The master's report on the SS^X 08 IrM read and deemed satfefac! that the committee ™ I • i , C ? mior ' assistant master, a teetimomal letter, expressive of satisfactiok summer hobdaya commence on DocembS lfath for a term of four weeks. PbKSBTTKBY OF ChBISTCHURCH —A tn«r.t_ ing of the Presbytery of Chriatchurch S summoned to be held yesterday fn*™™ at St. Andrew's Church Oatte Zfh arriving, it was found thrtSSrtSSll! the church had beealpefcei TUft3taJ tery was therefore constituted on ciucts, and thereafter the meofaW adjourned to St. Paul's ChuS ft resolved that a committee be appointed to examine into tho position of the aXktT™ ton Cemetery Trust The f oUowW lutions were also carried.—" ThatWhui heard the report of the committee anpointed to enquire into certain affecting the character and ministerial standing of the Rev. C. Fraser, and having heard also and carefully considered the depositions of witnesses, for and againet and also the explanations and robuttine evidence adduced by Mr Fraser Lwd upoa the table, the Presbytery resolve to proceed by libol in strict accordance with the laws of the church ; that a committee be appointed this day to frame the libel; that Mr Fraser be suspended from the office of the Holy Minis, try forthwith ; and that tho Moderator of Presbytery (the Rev. A. Blake) be nowappointed Moderator of St. Andrew's Kirk session, and to preach in St. Andrew's, Church, next Lord's day." "That the Presbytery express the etrongeefc disapprobation of Mr Fraaer'e conduct in excluding them this morning from their usual place of meeting, and is. hie unworthy attempt to escape from the discipline and withdraw from the jurisdiction of the church in direct contravention of hie ordination vows."

Ashbukton BoEOura Council,— The usual fortnightly meeting of this Council took place on Monday evening. Present— His Worship the Mayor, Cre. Bird, Friedlander, Harrison, Ivess, Nelson J rw Boberts, and St. Hill. The Cha'imS stated that the overdraft at the Bank now stood at .£iqS2 Is MM, and that the total amount received for rates up to date van 9a 10d. Correspondence waa read from Mr T. Bullock enclosing account sale* of reserves let by auction. Prom Messrs Cullen and Dally asking for a refuai of fees paid by them for a second carrier , * license. Application refused. Prom Mar A. Curtis, on behalf of the Athletic SportsGround Company, offering 3d jier load for a quantity of earth for filling up a section, of land. After some discussion the Council decided not to entertain the application. The engineer reported the progress of various works, amongst them being, the commencing operations for kerbing ani channelling on tho west side of the railway line. The clerk reported the , re-election of"--Mi D. Williamson as Mayor, Cr; Iresa congratulated hia Worship on hia reelection, and in reply the Mayor thanked Cr.;lvess and the Council for their expressions of good will towards him; and stated that he would always strive to do his dutgr to the Council and the Borough genorallyThe tender of Mr Davidson for the valuation of the Borough property for the sum. of £23 was accepted, as was also that of Mr J. Heseltine for re-badging dog- collars at 2£d and supplying new ones at 6d each. On the motion of Cr. Boberts the question, ef the erection of. horse troughs m convenient parts of the Borough was left in the hands of the works committee. A number of lioenscs were granted, and after passing, accounts the Council ad» jonrned. Ejclsskksb.—The usual meeting of-tn* Ellerimere Branch Association of tho Nortt. <~ Canterbury Educational Institute was Jbe£li in the schoolroom, Xeeston, on Eattuttyr/ last. There wai\ a, good attendßßot l *2. teachers. A letter from the Be*, A. J , - O'Callaghan, M.H.8.,.re additiettal capitation allowance for refund of 10' per. cent, reduction upon salaries, was read- and discussed. The secretary-reported that hahad, by circular letters* invited the chans mim and members of each school committee in the district to become members of the , association, and read replies to the same.. The president (Mr Baldwin) reported thebuainess done at late meeting of committee of management of T&GJS. Institute, and then formally resigned his office, aa he wa» about to remove from the district. Bb , solved—" That the resignation be receivodi with regret, and that this meeting congratulates the retiring president on his.awellmerited promotion to a larger sphuro of usefulness, and also wishes to accord *. hearty vote of thanks for his past services .' to tho association." Mr McKay was unanimously elected president,. •&•■ Mr Bald* win. , Mr Baldwin stated that the Institute-: wished each branch, to contribute a, paper upon some important topic for - discussion at the ensuing annual meeting, and consented to prepare one on " The Practical Working of the Present Elementary School System." BesolvedT *'Thatthisa9Bodationcordiallyrecommen& the North Canterbury Educational Institute to co-operate with the HeUoa. E3nc»> tional Institute to obtain ajCCTtifledwioftexfc books for pupil teachers , ezaminafcions-aod for examinations for the E. and l> certificates." An aged teacher from Mtotbsr district expressed a complaint, that he had received unfair treatment at the baade.ol bis inspector, and it was felt by the members of the association that hie cose sham the necessity of a superannuation fond being established, to provide for old teachers after they become incapacitated, for work. A short discussion, took place upon the standard syllabua and the desirability of the year's work being divided into sections, with a view to interchange of examination papers. Beaojred, that tho next meeting bo held at Leeaton on the last Saturday in January, 18831 A llimtajbt FEOFHOT.—The "Times" in a leading article on the attftdc oa Tel-el-Kebir Bays: —"It is impoaeible to con--ceive of an operation more sncceeefol and executed in a more masterly manner. The _ [whole plan of thd campaign was settled . by General Wolseley, with the concurrence of his superiors, and the hearty acquieeof his chief advisera* before, he hts& England. There never waa any dueetion. skkout the Canal being tiie basic of operations. Before he left England he put hi* finger upon Tel-ei-Kebir, saying l there Arabi would stand, and we Bhould attadk him on 15th September, We mention *&* circumstances to ahow that a groat.,&» which to the outeide observer seems cfe»W» ■ is really foreseen, planned, or General Wolseley has achieved aeuccee* which renders all apology tot hie method* superfluous."

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