NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume XLIII, Issue 6371, 19 February 1886, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Thb Wbathhb.—The threatening rain in the Ssngtora and Ashley -districts oleared off on Wednesday night, and yesterday was a drying day in all respects, bo thit the operations of harvesting were considerably facilitated.

Magdaudt A6TLTJM. — The foundation etoneof the proposed Magdalen Asylum; which is to be built on the property formerly known as Standard Farm, Lincoln road, was la ; .d yesterday by Hie Eminence Cardinal Moran. The weather was lovely, and there were from 2000 to 3000 persona present as spectators.

Bootmakers' Pie.vie—A meeting ef the Committee of the bootmakers* picnic was held on Wednesday night. The* tender of the Garrison Bind was accepted to provide music at the picnic on February-27th, and Messrs W. Mummery, W. Forayth, and R. Prebble were appointed as Sports Committee, to draw up a programme for the day's sports. ''■' , Miss Chbistian's Fabe-well Concbst.— The late train for Lyttelton will not leave before half-past ten to-night, for the convenience of persons attending Miss Christian's last concert. . Miss Christian's songs (in addition to an oratorio aria) will be— "Will he come?" ■(Sullivan)' and; " S rangers yet" (Claribel), and the la3y will sing in three duets with Mr Beaumont. Next Monday Mies Christian will give her first concert in Dunedin.

St. Lion's Cibcus.—The seating capacity of Messrs Sc Leon's large tent was tested to the utmost last night, when a very large audience assembled. A new programme was produced, each act in which wae gone through admirably, concluding with " Turpin's ride to York." To-night the same programme will be given, and tomorrow afternoon an extra matinee performance. The last night will be Saturday, as the other engagement} prevent a longer "stay.

Volttntbxk Pabadbs.—With referenoe to the proposed canvass of employers of labor for the Friday holiday, from 8.30 p.m., to Volunteers, to enable them to attend parade, the Committee appointed have not yet got to work. Until his Worship the Mayor and LieutenantColonel Lean have met to arrange the various districts to be assigned to the. Committee, no practical steps can be carried out. No doubt this will be taken in hand at once.

Valbdiotobt.—Mr John Beharrell, late of the New Zealand Grain Agency Company, was yesterday invited by a number of his friends to meet them at the Queen's Hotel, for the purpose of presenting him with a purse of sovereigns, and to wish him a pleasant jou.-ney to Napier, where he proceeded last evening in the Bingarooma, to join the staff of Messrs Murray Boberte. Mr D. B. McLaren, who was deputed to make the presentation, took occasion to refer in high terms to the kindly disposition and gentlemanly bearing which, combined with sterling business qualities, had acquired for him the respect and esteem of all who came into contact with him. He regretted that business had compelled Mr Beharrell to leave this district, but was happy to assure *»"> that he took away their good wishes for his future prosperity in his new sphere. The recipient expressed his thanks appropriately, stating that both himself and Mrs Beharrell felt exceedingly loath to leave Canterbury, where they had resided for twenty-eight years, and that their greatest pleasure would be to return here once more and settle down amongst their old. friends.

STAukoBB Bawd.—The Stanmore Brass Band perform the following programme of music, in the Band Botunda, Latimer square, thia evening; Mr D, MoKiUop, bandmaster :— Quickstep, " Castle ,of Stirling " (T. Kelley) j Selection /op?ra), "Lncia di Lammermoor" ( sCnis^tti ) ; Take, " Bygone Visione M (B. Boond) t Grand Fantasia, " Beaatiea of Ireland " { B. Newton) ; Schottdsohe, "Willowdale" IT. Metoalfe); Valse (vocal), "SHU Thine Own" (T. Metcalfe)} Selection (opera), "Martha" (Flotow) 5 Quadrille, «London Bevels" (R. DeLacy); Polka, *• Fairy Palace" (B. Smith) ; " God Save the Queen."

Fbkb Lxcturb.—Aβ already notified, a free public lecture will be delivered at the Queen's Theatre on Monday evening next by Miss Georgia Smithson, on the East and West Coteb and Nelson railway. Mies Smitnson will have the advantage in hex favor of having travelled over nearly every portion of the West Coast, and to some townships where no other entertainment ever penetrated. The chair will be taken by his Worship the Mayor, and it is intended to seat the body of the theatre. The gallery will be reserved for ladies and gentlemen accompanying them. Judging from the demand for tiokets for the gallery, there is every probability of a Lvge number being , present on the occasion. The chair wul be tiken at eight o'clock.

Otjb Museum.—Hia Eminence Cardinal. Moran, accompanied by hie Private Secretary. Father O'Hara, and the Bishops, paid a visit to the Museum yesterday. His Eminence, whilst regretting that the time at his disposal was too short to do more than make a cursory inspection, expressed himself as highly delighted with what he saw, and stated that the Museum reflected the highest possible credit on the colony. Father O'Hara, a gentleman who has travelled largely on the Continent, and has recently come from Borne, stated, in course of conversation, that for arrangement and completeness, and also taking into consideration its size and the infancy of the colony, our Museum was superior to those he had seen in Borne, Paris, and •leewhere. What appeared to excite the curiosity of our visitors most was tire skeletons of the moas and the Maori house. The Cardinal was especially impressed with the latter.

Chbistchubch Hunt Club —A meeting of the Christchurch Hunt Club was held last night in Warner's Hotel, Mr F. J. Kimbell, Master, in the chair. About twenty members were present. The report and balance-sheet presented showed a very satisfactory position, as the Treasurer will have JB4O in hand at the opening of the season. Officers were elected as follows: —President, John Brabazon; VicePresident, Hon. £. W. Parker; Committee, A. E. G. Bhodes, P. Campbell, C. Palairet, G. King, F. Egan, J. Haydon, G. B. Woodman, M. Lewin, W. Lawrence, J. A. Ban dall, A. Bennetts, Hon. E. Bodney, Dr. Hacon, and Major Tosawill; Hon. See., A. Lean, junr. (re-elected); Hon. Treasurer, X. Cuff (re-elected). Mr F. J. Kimbell had been elected Master at the previous meeting, and holds office until the end of the season. Five new members were elected. It was agreed to hunt the Leeston country one day a week. The meeting then adje irnad.

Butcbkbs' Picnic—The butchers and their friends assembled in force in the Cathedral square yeaterday morning, pri)r to their visit to Linsdowne, where tfa-» annual picnic was to take place. There must have been close upon 300 persons in the drags, waggonettes, and carts which formed the procession that, headed by the Stanmore band in a four-in-hand, marched through the principal thoroughfares, and then took to the Lincoln rbsd The vehicles were mostly ornamented with flowers, and many of the horsemen were bedecked in fancy, not to say groteEque, costumes. At the paddock, which had been kindly lent by Messre Sutton and Monkhouse,the holiday makers abandoned themselves to a day of pleasure, and as the weather cleared up, they were no .doubt well satisfied with the amusements provided.

A DANasßOue Pbacticb.—At the Beeidettt Magistrate's Court yesterday mom* ing, two small boys were fined each Is; with, 7a cists added, for flying'kites from a public street in Linwood. Inspector tender explained that in view of leveral accidents which had happened through kites descending on passing horses, the police were trying to put a stop to the- practice. J'hey had given a number of warnings without effect. Mr Beetham said he saw , kites flying daily in all pa-ts of the town. Ie seemed rather hard to put a stop to. this boyish amusement, but there appeared to be good reason for it, an i, as far an the public streets were - concerned, the Police Offences Act included it among many other things not generally known to be prohibited. He inflicted the nominal penalty, as the boys were apparently made to suffer for the sins of, and as a warning to, others. .

Naw Zealand Wool-Gbqwxbs , Abbocu.tiok.—We aze in a position to state that a communication juet received by the Secretary (Mr L. C. Williams) from the kindred Melbourne Association, refers to the manufactories in China as " giving considerable hope for the future." The information in possession of the Melbourne Association was not to be made public in detail, pending farther advices; but it is gratifying in the present depressed state of the market for wool to see' a glimpse of a new outlet. / Now that the local Association is in possession cf the rules and regulations of the Australasian Association toere should be no reason for any longer delay in their becoming the Central Association in New Zealand, which we believe is the position held by the Victorian Committee of the Australasian Association.

SODTHBBIDGX TOWN BOARD.—A SpeOlfll meeting of the Above Board was held on Wednesday evening, the whole of the Commissioners being present. A long discussion took place on the question of the purchase of the Town Htli, the majority considering that there would be no need of the auction to piooeed. The Clerk stated that he had telegraphed to Mr Jameson on the subject, but had received no reply. It was resolved that should the auction be proceeded with, the Chairman, Mr Wauobop, and Mr Simpson, be a Committee to confer and appoint a person to bid on behalf of the Board, and they were given a price at which Buch person should cause bidding. A vote ot thanks was pas3ed to Messrs A. Low, W. Adams, John Moore, H. F. Britton, and J. Duffy, for their aid and assistance in bringing votes to the poll. Mr Simpson took advantage of the meeting vo move a vote of condolence and sympathy to Mrs Bridge for the 1083 she had sustained in the death of her son-in-law, Mr H. H. Chapman, M.S.C.S. This was seconded by Mr Wanchop and carried. After a vote of thanks to the E turning-Offloer the meeting closed.

Woolston BIFXJBB.—On Monday last the numbers of the Woolaton Biflea held their annual general meeting. There was a lsrge attendance. Captain Johnston presiding. The Chairman etated that he wished each member to do hia utmost towards making the company efinent, and urged the necessity of attending the battalion drills, and expressed himself well pleased with the conduct of the corps during the past year. The balance-sheet was passed and adopted, and showed a credit of £20 6j 3i. The Captain then called attention to the backward way in which the subscriptions were paid} on which a general discussion ensued, and resulted in a resolution being carried as follows.- —"That a second instalment of 10s be paid on Monday night, and 2e 6d every fortnight, for the purpose of paying for the uniforms." Color-Sergeant Jenkins, Sergeant Scott, Privates Norris, Wiggiaa and Day were elected the Committee, and Sergeant Scott re-elected Secretary for the forthcomin'? year. It was resolved that a hearty vote of thanks be sent to J. H. Hopkins, Esq., for his liberality to the corps by granting them the use of the hall in which they drill. Votes of thanks to Captain Johnson, Lieutenant Bound, Color-Sergeant Jenkins, the Secretary and outgoing Committee brought the meeting toe close.

Bakau. S.M. Coubt.—At the Beeidenfc Magistrate , * Conrt, Bakaia, on Thursday before Mr H. C. S. Baddeley, S.M.. then wasoajy one case for hearing—A. Chaou fcerUln ▼ Boyle, A 9 2s 6d. Judgment *v for plaintiff by default for amount claimed aadcosta. —«»

Ent*btaimh«nt.—Last evening a ooa> cert, in aid of the parish funds, was gives to a large and appreciative audience in the Avonside schoolroom. Songs were contri. buted by Bey. Dunkly, Meeens GardW Escott, and Gray. Mr Gard'ner'e Italian song at the end of the programme elicited a well-deserved encore, to which he re. sponded with the well-known song, " My name is John Wellington Welts." Mr Gray's song," Tomorrow will be Friday,** also gained an encore. A song by Master LeMasurier was well applauded. Mist Spensley Bang "The Last Watch" " Scenes that are brightest." The forme gained a well-merited encore. Mies Gardner eang that old favorite, "John Anderson my Jo, John," Two quartettes were sung by the Misses, Urfr' 1 and Mr Gardner, and a duet was given by Miss and Mr Gardner. Miss Herriott played a pianoforte eolo. During the interval the Incumbent , , the Bey. Mr Pdscoe, took the opportunity of telling the audience that he intended call, ing a meeting of the ladies of the parish for the purpose of getting up a tea meet* ing, to take place inaboutafortnight,«nd on the came evening hold the annual harvest thanksgiving. The (rev. gentleman oalled on the ladies present to give him whatever" assistance in their power for the further* anca of the object he had mentioned. Votes of thanks to the ladies and gentlemen who had c jntrlbuted so ably to the evening's enjoyment, were asked for and given, after which the audience dispersed.

Chamber of Commerce.—The quarterly general meeting of the above will be held at 3 SO p.m to-day.

Flowbb Show —7 he annual flower ehov in connection with tit. Luke's Sunday School will open to-day at spm., into* schoolroom. ~.

Convbrsazionh. —The oonversacione la connection with the Educational Institute Annual Session, will be held at St. Michael's schoolroom at eight o'clock tonigkt. Battalion Pabadx —A parade of the Ist Canterbury Administrative Battalion will take place this evening at the Orillehed. Ahmagh stbbbt Dkpjt.—The Master c 4 the Armagh street Depot dt sires to acknowledge., with thanks, the receipt of ft quantity of plume and apples from Mr Bowen, of • Heywood, and a quantity of apples from - ' Mrs Hamilton, of JLatimer square, for the, inmates , *■ Mothjbes Don't Enow.—How main' - children are punished for being uncouth wilful and indifferent to instructions or reward simp y because they are out of health? An intelligent lady said to a - child of this kina:—"Mother don't know that ahe should give the little one moderate doses of American Co.'a Hop Bitters for two or throe wetks, and the " child would be all a parent could desire,— fADVT.

A Loykxt Chaplbt.—A late fashion report atys:—"Nothing can be prettier than a chaplet o£ hop vines in blossom/** A recent medical review eaya :—''Nothing can be a better renovator of the health than American Fop Bitters. They aid ia all the operations or nature; toning up the stomach, assisting the food to become properly assimilated, and promote healthy action in all the organs. The dictates of fashion, as well as the laws of health, alike favor a right application of hopa." fce&d, —[Advt.] core Lhroit quickly yields to " Baxters' Lung Preserver " In Croup, "Baxter's Lung Presetreif* , operates magically, its expectorant and other properties affording speedy relief. - In Whooping Cough, "Baxter's Lous Preserver " is a speciao. :In Bronohitia and Aathma, " Baxter* ' Lung Preserver" affords immediate relief. — FAbyt.] -