NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume XL, Issue 5985, 18 November 1884, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Cable Intebbottsd. —The overland line between Adelaide and Fort Darwin having been damaged, communication with Europe and America has been interrupted. Suddkn Death.— The infant daughter of Mr Mann, of Peterborough street, died suddenly early yesterday morning. The child was born ten days ago. Dr. Irving was called in, but could not certify, and an inquest will be held to-day at 3 p.m. CONFEEKNCB OV LOCAL BODIES. — The meeting of the conference of local bodies to consider the scheme of municipal government introduced by Cr. Hoaxing, which was fixed for the 20th. inst.,has been postponed for a future date. Personal.—The many friends of Miss Georgie Smitbson will be glad to hear that she has so far recovered from the effects of her late accident as to be likely to be able to resume active work in a few weeks. She leaves for Wellington to-day. The Cebcus.—The eeason of the circus was brought to a close last night when a capital programme was gone through. The company leave tor Wellington to-day. Theatre Boyal.— 'Jane Shore" was repeated last night to a good house. The piece went excellently from first to last, Mrs Lewis being re-called at the end of the fourth act. To-night" Leah" will be produced, which is spoken of as one of the -best impersonations of this talented actreES. Wkeck okthe Clydb.—lnspector Fender has received a further telegram from Sergeant Brooke as followe:—" Whaleboat just brought in body of a man; head j gone and not recognisable, also a l< g, from thigh. There will be no inquest. The boat goes again at daylight, as another body was seen, but sea too high to get near it; close to wreck." Wbathbb ExcHXHa*. —New Zealand, yesterday—Slight depression to the South; generally fine weather; winds west and N.W. Australia—Steep depression passing the Australian Bight with strong northerly winds and heavy rain in theeast and southerly winds in the west. Baro- j meter—Bussell, 30.4; Wellington, 30.2; Bluff, 29.9. Australia — Albany and Sydney, 30.2; Hobart, 29.7; Portland, 29.5. Bitclh Accbobnt.—On Sunday afternoon a young man named Ashton was thrown heavily from his bicycle near the Court-house at Kaiapoi, through the machine from come reason turning somewhat sharply. He was picked up insensible, but after a time came to and was taken to a friend's house. On Monday morning he was able to return home. Thb Feozen Meat Industbt.—A very important meeting of those interested in the frozen meat industry was held yesterday morning at the rooms of the Agricultural and Pastoral Association, when the majority of the flockowners of the district were present. After some discussion, in the course of which the Hon. W. S. Peter, Messrs Buckley and Clifford gave some valuable information on the subject of the manner in which the meat is distributed at Home, a Sub-Committee was appointed to collect information on the subject, and report at a future meeting. The Bosk Show.—ln connection with the rose show and promenade concert to be held under the auspices of the Christchurch Horticultural Society on December 4th, it has been arranged to have a stand, under the management of Mrs E. C. J. Stevens, devoted to the sale of flowers, buttonholes, hanging baskets', pot plants, &2., &a. In England and elsewhere such stands have been found to be very attractive features of flower shows, and should be equally successful here. Any of oar readers who are willing to make donations of cut blooms, pot plants, or of any horticultural decorative requisites will confer a benefit on the Society by communicating with the Secretary, Mr F. Whit- j more Isitt, 226 Cashel street. Fb£bthotj6HT.—On Sunday, at the FreeI thought Lyceum, there were fifty-nine I children present. Mr Webber described to i them a trip across to the West Coast. At the evening meeting there was a good I attendance; Mr B. Pepperell in the chair. The Secretary made the announcements, and read letters from Mr Wm. Pratt and from the Treasurer of the Benevolent Association. "The Dying Creed" by Col. Ingersoll was read by Mr Hall, and the band played two selections. Next Sunday the lecture will be " Bible Stones," by Mr S. Parker.

At Howb.—We are requested to state that Lady Jervois will be at home to receive visitors at Elmwood on Tuesdays, front 4 to 6 p.m. Citt Guaedb' Spobts—At a meeting of the City Guards' Sports Committee, the I dispute ■which arose over the boxing com-1 petition was considered and settled. The ! Mayoral SbioKATioKa-—Hie Worehitil ie Mayor was the only person nominate Si esterday to serve as Mayor of the city <aS hristchurch for the ensuing year, and?] ras declared duly elected. Mr Bichardjl [core has been duly nominated for reM lection for Kaiapoi, and as there is noil ikelihood of any opposition he will be I leclared elected for a second term of office. I The nominations for the Mayoralty of I ydenham close to-day, and of Lyttelton | Q , .., ~-n i——^Wß—M ju^pHm^gpCß^W^THii.pKEK. —By the lndinvitation of Mr Chiarini, as many of ie Burnham Industrial school children as could be conveniently accommodated attended the circus on Saturday. The children marched from the railway station, headed by their band, which played several selections during the performance, and afterwards in Cranmer square, where refreshments had been provided by J. E. Parker, Esq. The children marched through the Domain Gardens and back to the railway station, returning to Burnham by the 8.10 special train for Dunedin, after spending a very enjoyable afternoon, their first trip of tho season. Seftoh School.—The new school which has been erected at Sefton will shortly be open. It is placed on two and a-half acres of land, and is built on the most approved design. There is a large main room with grades for the desks, and an infant's room with gallery and a class room. The building is airy and well ventilated; the accommodation in it is sufficient for 110 children. MrW. Salkeld, of Woodend, the builder, has done his work in a highly satisfactory manner. Mr E. C. Farr, the architect of the Board of Education, is to be complimented upon the arrangements and completeness of the institution. Near the school i 3 placed the master's residence, a neat villa-looking cottage, containing six rooms, with ground for garden, and every convenience. Woolston Town Distbict. —A meeting of the ratepayers of the Woolston Town District was held in the local Oddfellows' Hall last evening. There was a fair attendance. The chair was occupied by Mr T. York, Chairman of the Woolston Town Board. Mr Hopkins explained the matter fully, and moved "That in the opinion ot this meeting it is desirable to raise J62000 by way of special loan for the district of for the purpose of concreting side channels in the district." Mr Perkins seconded the motion pro forma in order that discussion might follow. Mr J. O'Niel moved as aa amendment—« That this scheme ie not complete, and is premature as well." Mr Philips seconded the amendment. On the amendment and motion being pat to the meeting both were lost, the first by a majority of two, and the latter by a majority of one. C.A.S. Club.—A Committee meeting of the Christchurch Amateur Swimming Club, held yesterday, was attended by Messrs Francis (captain), Booth, Alexander, and England (hon. sec.)- Messrs E. Blake, C. £. Bates, H. Lamb, H. L. Strattan, and J. L. Scott were elected new members. The Committee decided to hold the Exhibition Sports on Saturday, the 13th December. The Sub-Committee reported having obtained the permission of the West Chrigtchurch School Committee for ladies to use the bath on Tuesday and Friday afternoons, between four and five o'clock. It was agreed that the ladies should make their own choice as regarded their coetume, and as that costume would doubtles3 be more expensive than that of the male members, and the lades will only be entitled to use the bath for two hours in each week, the Committee decided to fix the annual subscription at ss. Several lady members were elected, and so soon as more are appointed, a Ladies' Committee will be immediately formed. Chubchmen's Club.—A meeting of the Churchmen's Club was held last nigbJUo consider the question of adding a lactfes' room to the Club premises. The Very Eev. the Dean occupied the chair, and some twenty-four members were present. The Eav. W. Knowles moved—" That the Committee of the Club be authorised to take the necessary step 3 for adding a ladies' room "as soon as they are satisfied that it can be done on a sound financial basis." Mr Evans seconded the motion. An amendment was moved by Mr Andrews and seconded by Mr C.Bell, as follows:—" That the consideration of the question be postponed till the next annual meeting." In the course of the debate the Chairman pointed out that a room at the back of the confectioner's premises below would be fitted up by the proprietor as a sitting-room for ladies. This the Chairman thought should weigh with the meeting in its decision; After an interesting debate the amendment was put and lost by a large majority, and the motion was also lost by a majority of one, ten voting against and nine for. The meeting then adjourned. Commission eb Unemployed. — The members of this Commission resumed their sittinge in Christchurch yesterday, in the old Provincial Council Chamber, Mr J. D. Macpherson in the chair. Mr March interviewed the Commission in the morning and handed in reports on various cases that had been submitted to him. Mr A. D. Austin, Bssident Engineer, also attended and informed the Commission that he would communicate with the Mayors of Kaiapoi and Bangiora, with a view of affording men in those towns out of work an opportunity of accepting the Government work at the Waiau. A letter was received from the Secretary for Public Works, enclosing copy of the petition presented to Parliament by Messrs Corley and Powell, on behalf of the unemployed of Canterbury, for tho Commissioners' perusal. During the day several witnesses were examined, amongst them the Bey. H. J. C. Gilbert, of Phillipstown. The Commission adjourned at 5 p.m. till 9.80 a.m. to-day.

Lowkb Hhathcotb Bacing Club. —l"r £. G. Griffith has resigned his position as Handicapper of the aboTe Club. Nominations for the December meeting close at the Wharf Hotel, Woolston, on the 20th inst, at 8 p.m. V.21.C.A. —The annual meeting of the above will be held on Friday next, at 7.30 p.m., when addresses will be delivered by ministers from Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney. Pabliahentaht Association.—A call of the House in connection with the above has been made for to morrow evening, when certain amendments in the Constitution will be considered, and the prorogation take place. The Holmes Banquet.—A general meeting of the Committee of the above will be held at the Scotch Stores, to nigat, at 8, o'clock. Tbamwat Company.—A meeting of the shareholders of the above will be held at the Central Depot to-day, at 11 a.m. DiocKSiN Chokal Associ at/on. —The annual festival of the above will be held in the Cathedral on Thursday. There will be a celebration ef the Holy Communion at 8 a.m., choral marina service at 11, and evensong at 3.30 p.m. The sermons will be preached by the Bishop of Dunedin. A luncheon will take place at 1 p.m. at St. John's schoolroom, when the Primate will preside. Copper Mining at Malveen. —A meeting of parties interested in Smith's copper claims took place at the Royal Hotel on Monday, November 17th, when it whs decided to form same into a company, as the copper bearing stone obtained from that district has proved beyond doubt the existence of a good payable lode, and the same will no doubt prove one of the best payable companies ever started in New Zealand. Over one-half of the shares were applied for at once, and the name of the Company is to be the Christchurch Copper Mining Company. For prospectus see to-day's Peess. Wicided fob Ci^bbgthhn.—" I believe it to be all wrong and even wicked for clergymen or other public men to be led into giving testimonials to quack doctors or vile etuffs called medicines, but when a really meritorious article is made up of common valuable remedies known to all, and that all physicians use and trust to daily, we should freely commend it. I therefore cheerfully and heartily commend Hop Bitten for the good they have done mc and my friends, firmly believing they have no equal for family use. I will not be without them." Eev. , Washington, D.C. Scad. — [Advt.3