NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume XL, Issue 5971, 1 November 1884, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Sttpmjsmbnt.—With this issue we publish a supplement containing auctioneers advertisements, <x>mmercial reports, and local and telegraphic intelligence. Thb CJ.C. Mbhuko. —Owners are once more reminded that general entries for the Spring Meeting of the C. J.C, are due this evening at nine o'clock. Thb Lsgal PBaMwaoN.—Three penilemen were yesterday added to the already ! over-crowded ranks of the legal profession, via., Messrs Potto, Herman, and BusseU. This makes seven within the last fortVital Statistics.—Doting the month of October there were registered in Christchurch city and district 200 births, 30 marriages, and 42 deaths. The numbers for the corresponding month last year were— 149 births, 26 marriages, and 74 deaths. Ellesmbbb Show.—The annual Show of the Ellesmere Agricultural and Pastoral Association will be held at Leeaton on ; Tuesday next. The train leaves Christchurch for Leeston at 8.40 a.m. Aβ* TTniox of Londok. —The specimen engraving for 1885 in connection with the I above is now on view at the office of the agents, Messrs J. M. Hey wood and Co. The subject is the attack of the Vanguard on the Spanish Armada. Inquests.—An inquest was held yesterday afternoon at Mr Tyrrell's house ia Armagh-street by Dr Coward and a i coroner's jury on view of the body of Mr JTyrrell's infant son, recently deceased. The evidence went to show that the child had been overlain, and died of suffocation, and a verdict was returned accordingly. Open Ami Concert. — The Stanmore Brass Band provided the usual Friday evening open air concert in Cathedral square last night, and got through some very pretty music The night .was very fine, and a large number of listeners were attracted. Papaotti Spouts.—There was only a small attendance last night at the meeting of gentleman interested in the proposed sports at Papanui, and on the motion of Mr.Wild, seconded by Mr Goodland, it was resolved to adjourn the meeting till Tuesday evening, at the Schoolhouse. The meeting ended with a vote of thanke to Mr James Low, the chairman. Thb emeus.—There was a large attendance at the circus last night, when the per. formance passed off moat satisfactorily, every item on the programme receiving due appreciation. There will be an afternoon performance t>day in addition to the usual evening one, at which the children will be treated to a free ride on the elephants. Stood.—The sitting of the Diocesan Synod, which commenced at four o'clock yesterday afternoon, lasted until nearly half-past twelve this morning. The time waa principally occupied in a debate on a motion by the Tery Bey. the Dean to separate the parish of Lyttelton. The Synod will continue it 3 session at the usual hour this afternoon. Cathbdbal Services.—To-day being All Saint's Day, and the anniversary of the consecration of the nave of the Cathedral, special services will be held at 7.30 and 9 a.m., and at 11 a.m. a children's service, for children of country Sunday-schools. On Sunday afternoon there will be a children's service for the Christchurch Sunday-schools. - Boating at Kaiapoi.—The sculling races on the Waimakariri for ■ trophies takes place this afternoon, and as the tide suits well, should the weather prove favorable, the rapes will be very interesting. The Managing Committee have decided upon sending them over oval courses, which will allow of the heate being rowed off within view of the ewing bridge and wharves. H. J. LrBBT Cabb.—His Worship the Mayor of Lyttelton,MrS. B. Webb, received the following telegram yesterday afternoon from the Minister of Justice—Re petition signed by yourself and others relative to the seaman McCarty, of the American, barque.H. J. Libby, I regret his Excellency the Governor has no authority to direct the American Consul to act as requested, bub a copy of the petition will be forwarded to the Consul for his information, with a request to take such, steps as are requisite for the purpose of justice.—Signed, J. A. Ton." Thbatbb Boyal.—To-night Mrs G. B. W. Lewis, supported by her Dramatic Company, will make her first appearance in Christchurch. as Peg Wefflngton iv " and Paces." Ihe company includes several old faces, notably Mrs J. P. Hydes (nee Miss Madge Herrick), Messrs Hayte, Lawrence, and Haygarth. Mrs Lewis herself has won high rank as an actress in Australia, where she has established herself as a prime favorite. No doubt she will be equally successful during her New Zealand tour. The season to be j opened this evening will extend over four weeks, during which a series of novelties will be produced by the company. Accident. —As the 5.15 p.m. tram yesterday was passing Cook and Boss' corner, a daughter of Mr Carraway, North street, waa knocked down by a horse driven by Mr Heriot/grccer. The child was taken to Dr. Deamer, who, after examination, found that there were no limbs broken, and recommended her removal to her home. Great credit Iβ due to Mr Heriot for his anxiety to see the little sufferer was properly attended to. Nobth Bklt Pbebbytbbian Chubch.— The choir of the above church, assisted by several friends, rendered the Service of Song "Little Dot" on Thursday evening. The chair was occupied by the Bey. B. Erwin, and there was a very good attendance. The choir, under the leadership of Mr Bitchie, and accompanied on the organ by Mr H. M. Johnston, performed their part with good effect, whilet the Bey. F. W. leitt gave the connective readings with much feeling. After a collection had been made on behalf of the Sunday School, Mr Cameron proposed a vote of thanks to the Bey. F. W. Isitt, the choir, and friends who had assisted, which was carried by acclamation. Benefit.—Miss Gwynne HerricVs benefit last night at the Theatre Boyal was well attended. The performance commenced with the farce of " Should this meet the Eye," which was fairly played, though the gentleman who essayed the part of Lambkin Louder did not seem to have the tightest conception of the character. .The dialect to which he treated the audience was a cosmopolitan mixture, which it would puzzle the most learned philological student to unravel. ." Our Boys," which followed, waa very creditably played, the gentlemen sustaining the ! parts of the butterman and Talboi Champneys being very good. The ladies also were successful in their respective parts, , and as a whole the performance passed off well. Canteebuxt Jocext Club.—A meeting was held yesterday for the election of members, Mr Wynn-Williams in the chair; Messrs Stead, Morten, Gresson, Prankish, Pyne, Henderson, Parker, J. Campbell, and Egan. lhe following membets were elected:—Messrs W. Heath, Hon. B. Bodney, Byrne Bayley, F. Houlton, Maitland Gardner, F. H. Pickering, W. E. Hacon, B. Steele, G. F. Martin, G. H. Bhedes, C. J. Bhodes. It was resolved that a recommendation be sent to the Trustees of the Christchurch Baceoourse Beserve to lease about 100 acres of the reserve to Mr Tuft. Mr Qresson gave notice to move—" That it be a recommendation to the Committee to consider the advisability of establishing a fund for the benefit of disabled jockeys, and that all. fines received from jockeys should be placed to the credit of. s%id fund." After discussing the various improvements to the course the meeting adjourned.

Honor Mr Justice Johnston held a short sitting in Chambers yesterday, and disposed of the applications set down on the list. ■-.._,- *w Akaboa BaaATTA.—In to-day's issue ttt programme of the Akaroa Begatta isvnbUshed. The pri»es effered are very liberal, larger than on any previous occasion, and, given fine weather, the gathering is sure to be a success. Cokpkhsatiok Wasted,—We learn from our correspondent at Wellington that Sir Julius Vogel presented a petition on Thursday from Archibald Morgan, of Christchureh, late Staff Sergeant-Major and Drill Instructor to the Canterbury Volunteers, asking for compensation for his services. ■ _. Bbsidknt Magistbatb'B CooM —The only business at the Besident Magistrate s j Court yesterday morning was the binding over of Edward (reorge in hia own recognisance of jeso to keep the peace towards his wife for twelve months. Mr Austin appeared for Mrs George, and produced sufficient evidence to satisfy Mr Whitefoord, 8.M., who was on the Bench. Bahqioba.—On Thursday as Constable Gaffney, of Bangiora, was returning from the North Canterbury Bacrs, and, passing the Cam Mill, his horse shied and threw him heavily. He was removed to Mullins* Terminus Hotel, and attended by Dr. Downes, where it was found he had received severe injuries to his back. The horse was recently purchased for the service, and was a high spirited animal. It was subsequently found that it had come in collision with a dray proceeding along the road, one ehalt of which had penetrated its side, and two of its ribs were broken. The horse, valued at JB3O, died yesterday morning. Lodob Mkbting.—The Oak oF Sydenham Lodge of Druids held their usual meeting on Wednesday night, when it was decided that owing to the next meeting falling on the A. and P. Association cattle show day, the Secretary advertise the alteration of the night of meeting to Thursday night, November 13th. A large Committee was formed for the purpose of forming a Juvenile Lodge in connection with this and the Perseverance Lodge, Addington, to which an official visit will be paid on their nest meeting. The Secretary stated that the ChrisVchurch Amateur Troubadours had kindly promised to give their services for the concert in aid of the widow and family of the late Bro. Ghnblett, on the 14th November. One candidate being proposed for membership, and one initiated, the lodge was closed. OhOKA AHD EyBHTON 'JOCKBT CITJB.— A meeting of members at which' sixteen were present was held at the offices of Messrs Champion and Smith, Kaiapoi, on Wednesday, Mr Geo. Bailey, Vice-Preei-dent, in the chair. Messrs O. Giles, T. Lord, (J. Gray, A. Mitchell, H. Butters, J. Davidson, B. W. Chapman, and J. Barker were elected as members. It was decided, to ask the Mayors of Kaiapai and Bangiora to invite the storekeepers v> observe a half holiday on December Ist, the day of the races. It was resolved to make arrangements for a special train on the day of the races, leaving Kaiapoi at 11 a.m. and returning from Mandeville at &.30 p.m. Mes3rs Burnip, Bailey, and F. Moore were elected members of the Ground Committee. It was decided that the privileges be sold on November 18th by Mateon, Buss and Co. at Bangiora. After passing some routine businees the meeting adjourned. Fabbwbix Dinner.—Mr Gillard, who for the past three years has been in charge of the Methven station, having been promoted to the charge of the Darfield Junction Bailway station, a large number of friends met at Patton Hotel on Saturday evening to bid their late station-master farewell. Host Patton provided a sumptuous spread, which was done ample justice to. A most pleasant evening was spent, during which Mr Gillard was com* j plimented on the manner in which he had always discharged his duties to the public, and the company separated, after wishing Mr Gillard every success and prosperity in his new undertaking. Agricultural and Pastoral.—After 8 protracted period of cold which had served to check the growth of vegetation, a week's fine weather has been vouchsafed, and a canter throngh" the farm lands reveals the fact that much progreas has been made by ' the young crops. The wheats on the higher lands seem to be in a very, good condition and more advanced than on the lower, plain. Every effort is being made to get farm work forward, and before the end of this month should warm daye and cool nights continue, the grain ought to be well forward. The autumn planted cereals show strong growth, and the wheat has tillered weD. So far, the crops, while presenting a favorable appearance, are also free from disease or blight. The pasture lands are in the condition which gladdens the hearts of the grazier, and cattle and sheep are making rapid profits—soon there should be no ecarcity of well finished animals for the butchers. Milch cattle everywhere are thriving, and dairy produce must speedily cheapen upon wiater and spring prices. The lambing season is reported to have been a good one, and fiockmasters, who are turning their attention to their busy time of shearing, speak in very hopeful terms of the expectations from the woolshed. Altogether agricultural and pastoral matters are as favorable for all parties as we have noted for some years, so far as prospective yields are concerned. Waikaei Football Club.— On the evening of the 24th the members of the Waikari Football Club held a dinner at the Star and Garter Hotel, where they entertained a few visitors. Twenty-two in all Bat down to an excellent spread, for which every praise ia due to Messrs Hood Bros. The usual toasts were drunk and many songs sung. The members were urged not to despair on account of their many defeats, but to bear in mind that with practise they will yet defeat their hitherto victorious opponents. A meeting was held on the evening of the 27th inst. with the object of forming a Committee to carry out the annual athletic sports. There were present—The Bey. A. B. D. Toeswill (Chairman), Messrs J. Douglas, W. White, N. Dawson and J. G. S. Tonkin. The Treasurer of the outgoing Committee (Mr J. G. S. Tonkin) declared a credit balance of £25 10s 4d. Twenty gentlemen were nominated for the new Committee,' and the meeting adjourned. ASHBUBTON EABLT GIOSINO ASSOCIATION. —A general meeting of this association- was held in tLe Oddfellows' Hall, Ashburton, on Wednesday evening. There was a good attendance of members, and j Mr S. W. Alcorn, President of,the Association, occupied- the chair. The deputation appointed at last meeting to wait upon the various shopk- epers in the town reported that all, with one exception, had consented to close their shops at 6 p.m. every evening, excepting Saturdays. Steps were then taken with the view of enforcing this one dissentient firm to comply with the rules of the association, and twenty-four gentlemen were appointed to canvass the town for signatures to a requisition, asking the public not to patronise this establishment. It was also resolved to publish in the two local papers the names of those willing to close at the hours stipulated by the Association, and under a different heading the name of the firm refusing to accede to the deputation's request. The meeting then adjourned for a week, when the result of the labors of the above twenty-four gentlemen will be made known. Talus ct Wattlb Wood.—Our Wellington correspondent states that some information respecting the value of the wattle, forwarded by Mr J. Thomson, M.H.E., to the Premier, was presented to the House in the form of a Parliamentary paper yesterday. A memorandum from Mr F.-M. Beid, tanner and bark merchant, of Victoria, goes to show that besides being very valuable on account of its bark, the wattle wood is highly prized by bakers on account of its great heating powers,. leaving little or no ash. It is urgently sought after at all times, and is worth in Meltjourne in 2ft 6in lengths lid to Is per cwt. From the straight trunks there are very superior staves split for cooper's work for beef tierces. Mr Beid says no other colonial wood ie used, *« being the only wood that will hot stain the meat. It ieakocoming into use in camnes purposes, and looks very handsome when polished.

Lttth-tok B.M. Coubt. —At the Igrttelton Eesident Magistrate's Cottrfcjeeterday morning, before J. Ollivier, E«l" E.M., Alextoder Porbee, a ooloured raaa, cook on board the barque B. J. Libby, pleaded guilty to deserting from the Teasel, and wae remanded to prison, to be put on board when the ship leaves. Daniel Stacey wa9 remanded to gael until Wednesday xtext, November sth, on. a charge of failing to obey an order of the Court.

Masonic.—The annual monthly meeting of the Emulation Lodge of Instruction will be held on Monday next, at the St. Augustine Hall. Mutual Bbkzfit Buhdino Soctbtt. — The annual meeting of the above will be held at the Corn Exchange on Monday evening next, to receive the annual report, elect directors, &c. Phuosophccal iKSTrrciTj.—-The annual meeting of the above will take place on Thursday next. After the transaction of the business of the annual meeting Professor Hutton, Vice-President, will deliver <a addrese on the origin of the fauna and , flora of New Zealand. Pbimitivb Methodist Chubch.—Special services will be held tomorrow evening in connection with the Primitive Methodist Church, Oxford terrace, when a funeral sermon in connection with the late Mr Edwards will be preached by the Key. J. Ward. On Monday a service of song, "Littfe Dot," will be rendered by the Zaiapoi choir. N*vr Bbiqhton.—Wβ notice by advertisement that Messrs H. Mateon and Cosell by auction, at their rooms, at 12 o'clock to-day, Mr Thompson's dairy farm, subdivided into seventy-seven building allotments, situate close to the New Brighton bridge and the beach, and as the block of hind is .the best in the locality, it may fairly be expected that snch a good investment will draw a large attendance of buyers. V.M.C.A.—The Eev. J. Heateon will preach the usual monthly sermon to young men, under the auspices of the above association, in the Congregational Church to-morrow evening. A sale of work and fancy articles will take place in the rooms of the V.M.C.A. en Tueeday, Wednesday, and Thursday, November 11th. 12th, and 13th.