NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume XL, Issue 5812, 30 April 1884, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Political. —Mr J. Holmes, M.H.R. for Christehurch South, will address his constituents this evening at the Oddfsllows* HaU.

Thb Ministbb of Lands.—The Hon. W. RoUeston, Minister of Lands, proceeded to the Hanmer Plains yesterday morning, and wiU go via Blenheim to WeUington. "A. and P. Association.—A Committee Meeting of the Agricultural and Pastoral Association for the transaction of formal business, was held yesterday at 2 p.m. Tbout Fishing.—A sub-committee has been appointed by the Acclimatisation Society to confer with the Anglers' Society relative to the bait and tackle to be used in trout fishing.

St. John's" Chubch.—The annual parish meeting which was to have been held last evening was postponed on account of the small attendance tiU next Friday evening. Civil Sittings.—The nisi prius sitting of the Snpreme Court will be resumed at ! 11 a.m. to-day,before his Honor Mr Justice Johnston and a special jury, when the case of Fucha and wife v Union Steamship I Company wUI be taken. Sib Gbobob Gust's Visit.—The SecreI tary of the Working Men's PoUtical Association has received a telegram from Sir ' Geo. Grey, in which the latter says that he wiU jgive the earliest intimation as to when he can leave for the South, and that he is doing his best to leave immediately. Shooting Licenses. — Attention was called at the meeting of the CouncU of the Acclimatisation Society yesterday to the fact that only half the number of shooting licenses have been taken out as compared with last year this time,althoughthe fee jfcs_aßßS I—st.—Bfis Worship the Mayor held a Court yesterday under the Municipal Corporations Act for the purpose of receiving any appUeations for additions or amendment to the burgess roll. None being preferred it was decided that the list be signed as provided by tbe Act. late residence at a quarter past 1 two o'clock, and reaching the Cemetery at three o'clock. The Government have directed that the public offices in Christchurch are to be closed to-day from twelve o'clock on account of the funeral. Cobpxb Mining,—At a meeting of these interested in the Malvern Hills district, held last night in the Trinity Hall, Manchester street, Mr T. Gapes in the chair, it was resolved that another meeting should be held in some better known place, and that appUcation should be made to the Minister of Mines for a report from a competent geologist on the position. Fntß in Tttah stbbst. —A three-roomed cottage in Tuam street East was burned down last night. It was occupied by Mr M. Moyle, who is at present up country. The fire was caused by a sudden draught of air from an open door heating a kerosene lamp, which burst. Mrs Moyle ran out to call for help, and the fire spread very quickly. No furniture was saved, and it is beUeved that a policy for 42100, formerly taken out, was aUowed to lapse. Salb of Thoboughbbeds. — Messrs Newton and Son held a sale of some thoroughbred horses yesterday at MUes and Co.'s Repository, when the foUowing horses were sold on account of Mr M. H. Smith:—Kingaek, Hero—Toi, 4 yrs, Mr V—Uaaoe, 80gs; Madonna, Hippocampus— Titiko, yearling (engaged for the chief two and three-year-old events), Mr Miller, llgs; Miss Braddon, Fiction—Miss Sykes,' 3 yrs, Mr Bell, 7gs j Little NeU, Kcjari--NeU Gwynne, 3 yrs, lOjgs.

Sttpbkmb Coobt. — His Honor Mr Justice »Johnston held a short sitting in Chambers yesterday morning, when the foUowing business was transacted :—ln re will of James Robertson, deceased, probate waa granted on the appUcation of Mr Stringer; re wiU of Peter McNeU, probate to A. McFarlane (Mr WUding) ; in re W. H. Dix, deceased, for probate to widow and executors, and re Walter Farquhar, deceased, Mr Joyce obtained orders. Fibs at the Spbead Eagle.—A fire broke out in the dining-room, of the Spread Eagle Hotel, Ashburton Forks, about nine o'clock yesterday morning. The buUding, which comprised twenty rooms, was an old wooden one, and the chances are that if the fire obtained anything Uke a hold the structure would be totally destroyed ; but up to five o'clock bust evening no news of the extent of the damage done had reached Ashburton. The hotel has recently been in the occupation of Mr J. Baldwin, , but Mr E. Tisch, the owner, was about to resume occupation.

A.O.S. Sanctoabt. —The Star of Canterbury (2309) held their monthly meeting on Monday aa above; Bro. J. C. Vogel in the chair. There waa a very fair attendance of members. In consequence of one of the trustees having left the province, Bro. J.C. Vogel was elected as trustee in bis stead. It was decided to hold an entertainment in the beginning of June, and Bros. Gray, Howard, Watts, Elliot, Gent, WiUiams, Calvert, and the pastor and scribe were appointed a committee. After some routine business the Sanctuary closed with harmony. Bangioba Land Sale.—A sale of land waa conducted by Matson, Buss and Co., at their rooms, Rangiora, on Tuesday. Mrs Basaingthwaite's property in High street waa cold to Mr J. Rossiter, the mortgagee, at £800. The properties of the late Mr James Shaw were sold. Mrs McCricken, £150; Mr W. Manhire, £130 j Mr W, Lapstone, £130; Mr W. Bourke, £175. In the estate of Mrs Easterbrook, fifty acres at Southbrook, the price bid was £27 10a. The land of Mr J. Burt, at Southbrook, waa not sold, as weU as several other properties.

Chbistchubch. and Sububban Directobt. —We have to acknowledge the receipt of " The Christehurch and Suburban Directory, Postal and Telegraphic Guide," for 1884-1885. It is compiled and published by. Hugh Reid, and printed by Messrs Whiteombe and Tombs, Limited. Itcontiinßan alphabetical directory and burgess roU of Christchurch, a trade directory, and a street directory. Then follows Sydenham alphabetical directory and Sydenham street directory. The suburban directory includes AvonvUle, Bingsland, Fendalton, Heathcote VaUey, Linwood, Merivale, Opawa, Papanui, PhUlipstown, Riccarton, St. Albans, and Woolston. In addition the volume, contains a General Government official directory and other useful information. The publication is neatly printed, and contains two maps, one of Christehurch and the other cf Sydenham.

Lyttelton R.M. Coubt.—At the Lyttelton R.M. Court yesterday morning, before Messrs J. T. Rouse and H. Allwright, J.P.b, a.flrat offender, for being drunk, was fined ss. W. Gray pleaded guilty to being drunk, but was proved to have resisted the police. Fined 16s on the two charges. Henry Ross was charged with being a stowaway on board the s.s. Te Anau. He pleaded not guilty, stating that he was taking leave of a friend and was carried accidentally to sea. Captain McGee stated that the man had behaved in a disgraceful manner. He could have been put ashore, had he made any effort, when he found the steamer off the wharf. Mr Keith, purser, testified that accused used most abusive language to him when he aaked him for his ticket, and made himself a nuisance the whole way from Wellington. The accused now admitted that he was drunk and knew nothing about the charge. Fined 20a, and the fare, 30s, or fourteen days* imprisonment.

Lincoln Public Libbabt. —The annual meeting of the above Library was held on Monday evening hist. The Treasurer read the balance sheet, which showed the receipts to be 4247 14s 2d, expenditure 4234 13a 4d, leaving a balance of 4213 03 lOd. A grant had been received from the Government of 4214 2s lid, and 4215 had been expended in the purchase of new books. The foUowing were elected a Committee for the ensuing year—Messrs Banks, Finch, T. Townshend, Cribb, Wm. Bartram, Wm. Dunn, and F. Townshend (Secretary). Messrs Banks and Wm. Bartram were appointed Übrarians. It was resolved that during tbe summer months the library be open once a week, from the Ist October to the 31st March. A vote of thanks was passed to Mr Banks for acting as librarian during the past year. Mr Finch was appointed Chairman for the ensuing year.

Thb Tinnbvblly Mission.—A meeting of the Committee of this Mission Association was held at Christ's CoUege on Monday afternoon. Present—The Yen. Archdeacon Harris (in the chair), the Revs. H. C. M. Watson and F. Knowlee, Messrs .C. R. Blakiston (hon. treasurer), D. Griffiths (hon. secretary), and J. Slater. The Treasurer stated that on November 19th, 1883, he paid 421 2s to the "Lyttelton Times," and 421 5s to the Pbbbs for advertising; that on the same day he remitted, in accordance with the resolution passed at but meeting, 425 through the Rev. H. B. Macartney for general Mission work at TinneveUy; on December 21st he remitted Ito Mr Macartney, in reply to his request, 422 for copies of the " Gleaner." Mr Blakiston further reported having received through the Very Rev. the Dean of Christehurch 424, first of an anonymous annual donation for the support of a youth at the TinneveUy Mission, to be called " Valentine." : This sum had been Bent on to Mr Macartney. JThe re- '. ceipt also of 427 43 from the children of St. j John's Sunday-school was further reported, and its transmission in the usual manner. The Secretary reported having received from Mr Macartney copies of the " Gleaner " for the months of August and September, 1883. It was resolved that the same be distributed amongst the subscribers. The Secretary was requested to order through the Diocesan Book Depet a set of diagrams," India and the Hindoos," with hand-book, and to write to the Bishop of TinneveUy for information for the' annual meeting of the association. It was j resolved to request subscribers to pay their subscriptions for the year, July, 1883-1884, gAfter the transaction of other business the h3ot_nittee adjourned until the first Friday , ffigCANTEBBUBY. Rowing: Club.—A meeting 1 jig, the above Rowing Club was hell at Sferner's Hotel last evening, on which $>Sasion orders for prizes were-given to the j i«za winners of the past season, except in ] sftcase of the coxswains, who were preQKed with cups. The Captain, Mr L. M. KMUvier, occupied the chair. There was a fair attendance of members. The prize winners are a 5 foUows: — Club RacesPresident's Cup: J. Grierson, S-. E. Wright, F. R. Dunsfbrd, M. H. Lean. Maiden Fours: C. Turner, R_ J. Pottinger, C. H. Coe, W. T. Edgar.; Maiden Double Sculls :M. H. Lean, P. A. Laurie. Senior Double Sculls: A. L. Smith,F.R.Dunsford. Maiden Pairs : M. H. Lean, P. A. Laurie. Akaroa Regatta—Double Sculls and Pairs: J. F. Grierson, E. M. Boulton. I Kaiapoi Regatta—Senior Fours: A. C.I T iean, E. M. Boulton, J. F. Grierson, J. O. Jones. Junior Pairs : H. Heywood, W. F. Dannage. Christohurch Regatta—Senior Double Sculls: J. F. Grierson, E. M. j Boulton. Junior Double Sculls: M. H. Lean, P. A. Laurie. Sculling Race: L. M. OUivier. Coxwains prizes—W. H. Dunnage, W. PengeUey, W. Kiteon, R. Roes. The amount won by the Club during the season was 4299, and that expended in prizes 4255 10s. During the evening the toasts of the "Prize Winners," "Unsuccessful Competitors," " The President, Mr R. J. S. Harman,'' and others were pro- i posed and On behalf t of tlie Club Mr J. O. Jones presented a handsome spirit stand and a field glass to Mr L.M. OUivier, on the occasion of his departure for Auckland, and as a alight recognition of his past services to the Club and a token of tbe esteem in which he was held by the members. Mr OUivier, in a brief but very feeling speech, thanked the donors, and expressed his sorrow at parting with friends whom be. might not meet again for years.

Testferancb Lectube. — Last evening John Harding, Esq. (G.W.C.T. of New Zealand) of Hawke's Bay, gave a lecture entitled "The Waste of Food in the Manufacture of Intoxicating Drinks," in Oxford terrace Baptist schoolroom. The lecturer treated his subject in a very elaborate and able manner, showing the extraordinary waste in the manufacture of alcohol. During the deUvery of the lecture the audience testified their approval by frequently applauding. It proved one of the most interesting and instructive lectures deUvered in this city. The church Choir, under the able leadership of Mr H. Corrick, rendered several anthems at intervals. As the lecture was in aid of the funds of the Temperance Society, the I coUection was a good one. Ashbtjbton BoßotjGH Council.—The usual meeting of the above was held on Monday evening. Present—His Worship the Mayor, and Crs. Bird, Friedlander, Harrison, Liggett, J. Orr, S. B. Nelson and Sealey. There was not much business. Amongst that transacted was the reading of the Fire Brigade Committee's report, which recommended that the title of caretaker be altered to custodian, and that he be paid by the Council, and that the salary be not deducted from the annual grant to the Fire Brigade. In reply to Cr. Nelson, his Worship stated the employment of the labor gang rested with the engineer. He was also under the impression that there was a rule to the effect that in all cases where suitable ratepayers be given the preference when extra labor was required. The granting of a carrier's license to W. Crooks and some minor matters concladed the sitting. Pbesentation. —A pleasing ceremony was performed in the Leeston school on Saturday afternoon last. Miss Blee, who is severing her connection with the school, was presented with a magnificent workbox by the girls. Mr Barnett, the Chairman of the School Committee, in making the presentation, stated, on behalf of the Committee and parents, the regret which they felt at her leaving the school. In accept ing the testimonial. Miss Blee suitably replied in a few well-chosen words. Also, Mr John Woodward having completed his apprenticeship as pupU teacher, and having I entered the Normal Training CoUege, was presented with a handsome case ef mathematical instruments. Mr Barnett, in making the presentation, said the more Mr Woodward was known the more he waß liked, and hoped success would attend his undertakings. Mr Woodward warmly thanked the chUdren who had given the present, and hoped they would make as much progress in future as they had done in the past; and although he was leaving the school, still he would always remember them with gratitude, and the very valuable present would always remind him of the many pleasant days he had spent among them.

Rangioba R.M. Coubt.—At the Rangiora Magistrate's Court yesterday, before C. Whitefoord, Esq., R.M., and H. Blackett, Esq., Edward and Henry Jollettwere charged with trespassing on the property of Chapman Brothers in pursuit of game with gun and dog. The information against H. JoUettwas withdrawn. E. Chapman stated his attention was drawn to accused by hearing shots fired, and he found the parties trespassing. They had no permission. Defendant said he had permission from Mr R. Chapman, and had foUowed a hare from his father's paddock on to the run. The Bench pointed out that if the parties had permission from Mr R. Chapman, after hiß death they ought to have got permission from his sons. They had no right to trespass, and it was annoying to farmers to have sheep disturbed by persons going about with dogs. Fined 20a. Judgment was given for plaintiffs in case of B. Ems' Trustee v Featow, _12 8s 6d $ Walker, Smith and Co., v T. Noble, coats 7s ; Same vP. Day, £ 1 15s. In the case of J. Holcroft v W. Harvey, JE3lss,tendered £1 15s set-off, £2. Judgment was given for £2, and the return of engine, horses to the defendant.

Parish Mbsting at Kaiapoi.—An adjourned meeting of the parishioners was held in the Kaiapoi Church Sunday-school on Monday evening. Fifteen were present. The Rev. Vere White, incumbent, presided, and stated the vestry was in favor of adopting the envelope system of coUecting the donations towards general expenses. Mr E. ReveU moved, Mr Whitefoord seconded — "That the envelope system be adopted." Mr J. Lowthian Wilson suggested the placing of the horse before the cart. The meeting having been adjourned to receive an audited statement of accounts, they ought be laid before it, with a statement of estimated receipts and expenditure. A general discussion foUowed, during which the churchwarden stated that roughly the income for the year would be about -3280; the probable expenses -247. The amount of the offertories last year was 42138. Pew rents were estimated to give -245, and donations —70. It was finally resolved—" That the Vestry canvass for subscriptions on the envelope syatem to meet UabiUties and current expenses, and be asked to advance a quarter of the annual subscription." Mr Robins read a report from the Auditors of the cemetery accounts over twenty-five years, showing receipts £423 15s, expenditure J8330 6s lOd, showing -293 8s 2d had been absorbed in the general account of the parish, against which it was calculated _100 was a fair charge for sexton's services. Some amount of dissatisfaction was shown regarding the state of the accounts, with which it was stated the parishioners could not interfere. A vote of thanks was passed to the Auditors, and the meeting adjourned. ASHBUBTON R.M. Coubt. —At this Court, on Tuesday, before H. C. S. Baddeley, JEsq., R.M., J. CamUle was charged with drunkenness, using obscene language, and resisting the police. Accused was fined 429 10s in all, or two months' imprisonment. A man named Michael Shea was charged with disorderly conduct at Chertsey. Accused not appearing to answer the charge, a warrant was ordered to issue for bis arrest. T. L. K. Hill waa charged with a breach of the Licensing Act by permitting drunkenness on his licensed premises, the Somerset Hotel, on April 12th. Mr Crisp appeared for the accused. The evidence of the poUce was to. the effect that two- men had been seen in the hotel drunk, and that the licensee had been requested to torn them out, but failing to do so> the poUce went in J ten minutes afterwards and arrested them, j For the defence evidence was called to prove that the men were temporarily employed in the house. As soon as the ticensee's attention was called by thepoUce to their being in the/ house drunk orders I were given to have them removed, but before this could be done thepoUce again appeared and arrested the men, only five minuteß having elapsed from the time the licensee being warned and the men being arrested. They had not been suppUed with drink in the house that day. The men had been elsewhere and got drunk, and when they came back to the Somerset Hotel and asked for drink they were refused. Dismissed.

Hospital Boabd,—ln consequence of the funeral of the late Mr Tancred, the meeting of the Hospital Board is postponed tiU May 7th. ! Young Mbn's Club.—The usual enter-, tainment in connection with the Young Men's Club this evening wUI consist of songs, recitations, and violin selections, to conclude with the amusing farce entitled " Ici on Parle Francais." To commence at eight o'clock. Thb Tn>T Housewife.—The careful, tidy housewife, when giving her house its spring cleaning, should bear in mind that the dear inmateß are more precious than houses, their systems need cleansing by purifying the blood, regulating the stomach and bowels, and she should know that there is nothing that will do it so surely as Hop Bitters, the purest and best of all mcdi cines. Look for.—r_a»VT._ Good Resolutions.—At the commencement of every new year hundreds and thousands of our young men, and old as well, form resolutions for their guidance fo» the ensuing year. Many keep them whUe others break them. To such we wish to give a word of advice. In order to sustain your determination of leading a better Ufa in the future you should use Hop Bitters. The judicious use of Hop . Bitters strengthens, cleanses and purifies the stomach, bowels, blood, liver, nerves and kidneys, and is just what you want to build up and invigorate yourae!!,-*-** Ureenbuah Dcia." Bead.—[ADVT.s

St. Mask's, Opawa.—Harvest thanksgiving service will be held this evening. The service commences at half-past seven. The sermon wiU be preached by the Rev. J. O'Brien Hoare, and the offertory will be in aid of the Sunday School buUding fund.