NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume XLIII, Issue 6544, 13 September 1886, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Fibb at Lyttblton.-—A fire occurred at Lyttelton at a quarter-past three on Sunday morning in an unoccupied house in Dublin street, which was until recently used as a boarding house. The Fire Brigade were promptly on the spot, and owing to their exertions the fire was extinguished before mnch damage was done. The origin of the fire is unknown.

Entertainment at Hilton. — On Friday night last, the Geraldine Dramatic and Minstrel Company gave an entertainment at Hilton, when the pieces submitted were successfully gone through, as well as negro minstrelsy. A dance afterwards took place, which was well attended, and the company departed at daylight on the following morning.

Miss Ada Campbell.—This lady was announced to lecture at Lyttelton last evenirjg. but requests us to state that she was unable to do so from the fact that owing to a misunderstanding, she missed -the train.

Art Society.—The winter exhibition was fairly well attended on Saturday, and in the evening Mr Corrick's string band performed a number of pieces to the enjoyment of the many visitors. This evening's concert will comprise some especially attractive items. We are requested to remind the public that as arrangements were made for only a short session the exhibition will close during this week,

Presentation. —Becently Miss B. M. Harband, who had held the position of Mistress of the Akaroa Borough School for the p ist two years, was the recipient of a very handsome writing desk from the children under her care, on the occasion of her leaving the school. Duiin? her stay at Akaroa, Miss Hatband did good work, and endeared herself to her pupils. Miss Harband was also the recipient of a reticule, the present of two of the pupils.

Malvern Loyal Orange Lodge (No. 7). —The monthly meeting in connection with this Society was held in the Orange Hall, Annat, on September 9th. The W.M, Bro. Wm, Barlow, presided. Officers were elected for the ensuing year, viz, WM, Bro. Thomas Wallace; W.D.M., Bro. Wm. Barlow, jun.; Chaplain, Bro. Wm. Barlow, sen.; Secretary, Bro. J. MtfEat; Treasurer, Bro. H. M. Bobertson; aad a Committee, consisting of Bros. A. Henry, J. Moore, J. Moffat, H. M. Robertson, and Wm. Barlow, sen.

Working Men's Cltjb, Kaiapoi.—At a general meeting of members in the new rooms of the Club oa Thursday evening, Mr Feldwick in the chair, a Managing Committee was elected, to include the Trustee, Secretary and Treasurer. It was decided that in future the Club be open from 9 a.m. till 11 p.m., a proposition to open on Sundays being negatived. The subscription was fixed at 53 per quarter. A proposal to establish a debating claes was mooted for consideration at next meeting.

Ghbaldinu Racing Club.—On Friday afternoon last the Committee of the Geraldine Bacing Club held a meeting in the Secretary's office, Mr Pearpoint presiding. It was decided to offer the privileges and booths without reserve, the auctioneer to reserve to himself the right of one bid for the Club. Some vacancies in the list of officers were filled up a3 follows:—Dismounting steward. Mr W. Da Benzy; totalisator steward, Mr Polhill; handicippera for the Consolation Bace, the jChairman and Mr Lawson. Some routine matters were settled and the meeting adjourned. '

StTDDBN DEAIH AT LyTTELTOHT. Wβ regret to record the sudden death of an old and respected Lyttelton resident, Mr James Yule. Tbe deceased gentleman was at his usual occupation on Saturday last, and died about midnight of heart disease. He came to Ljttelton about twelve years ago with Messrs Connor and McKay, contractors, for some harbor works, and served with them as foreman. On the completion of that fiim's contract he was engaged as Wharfinger to the Sailway Department, which position he filled till his death. He was of a kind genial disposition, and most obliging to all who had business transactions with him. He 1-avea a widow and daughter to moutn his loss. Yeeterday all the chipping in Port had their flags half-mast as a mark of respect to the memory of the deceased.

Pototbt Club. — A meeting of the Managing Committee of the New Zealand Poultry Club was held at the Pioneer Bicycle Club's E-om, on Friday evening. Present, Messrs J. W. Wood (in the chair), J. E. Bishford, Geo. Ritchie, E. D. Bees, J. Mather, W.G. Walker, and S. C. Kestaven. Mr Mather apologised for the absence of Mr Parr. Twelve new members were duly proposed and elected. With those previously elected this brings the members' roll up to forty one. The Secretary was authorised to order copies of tbe English and American poultry pipers, catalogues, almanacs, &c, &c. Several offers of booke and papers were reported, and ordered to be acknowledged with thanks. The meeting, after adopting a programme for the opening night, which haa been fixed for Friday, 17th inst., at eight p.m., adjourned.

St. Albans Cbicket Club. — The annual meeting of the St. Albans Cricket Club was held on Tuesday evening last in the Knightstown Library. Mr J. Colvile presided. The Secretary read tbe Committee's annual report and also the balance-sheet, showing a credit balance of JEI 4a 6d. The report Bhowed that at the close of last season tbe first eleven had played sixteen matches, of which ten were won, thre9 drawn, and three lost. The second eleven had played six matches T>f which three were won and three lo'et. The report and balance-sheet were adopted. The following officers were then elected for the ensuing year : —Patron, Mr George Gould; President, Mr F. J. Gar rick; VicePreeidenta, Messrs F. E. Buokland, A. E. G. Bhodee, G. Kelly, and J. Neill; Treasurer, Mr W. Hathaway; Secretary, Mr W. G. Carl; Committee, Messrs J. Colvile, C. Colvile, J. Dufeu, J. Smith, and W. Sharp; Match Committee, Messrs C. Colvile, W. Hathaway, and W. Sharp. It whs decided that the opening match should be played on the last; Saturday ii September. After a hearty vote of thanks had been passed to the retiring Committees and the Chairman, the meeting terminated.

Wooistoh Towk Boabd.—An adjourned meeting of this Board was held on the 11th met. Present — Messrs Hopkins, Coles, Bowron, McDiarmid, Freeman, and O'Neill. The Clerk apologised for the nonattendance of the Chairman (Mr York). Mr Hopkins was voted into the chair. It was resolved that the Clerk draw the attention of the Manager of the Tramway Company to the letter of the 30th ult., and inform him that unless the road between the tram rails be attended to at once the Board would have same done, and charge the Company with the cost. A hearty vote of thanks was' accorded to Mr York, the Chairman of the Board and Works Committee, and to the members of the Works Committee; also to Mr Hopkins, Chairman of the Finance Committee, and members of tbe Finance Committee, for the manner in which they have carried out their duties for the past term, and that the Clerk forward a copy of the resolution to Sir York. Mr Hopkins, on behalf of the Finance Committee, submitted a statement of assets and' liabilities:—Assets, £403 93 7d; liabilities, .£4OB Is 7d, including debit balance of £245 9a 4d. It was resolved that the statement of accounts be received and adopted. After other business the meeting ended.

Trkatbb Botal.—The Sheridan season closed on Saturday sight when " Ingomar" w»e ivpratr'd. Toe company leave to-day for Tirouru whw» tbe/ play a short season en route to franedia.

Sdpbhmb Court —The case of McQueen v. Dock* if will be heard this moraing before His Honor Mr Justice Johnston aad a apecial jury of four.

South Malvsbk School. —The last meeting ot the School Committee took place at the schoolroom, when all the members were present. Correspondence from the Board was read. The Master's Report was received, from which it appears that there are fif oy-six names on the register, and the average daily attendance is forty-two. The Visiting Committee, Messrs Webb and McMillan, presented their final report, which wa? considered very satisfactory. A unanimous vote of thanks was passed for their past services.

Opening of thb Cycling Season.—On Saturday the season for 1886-7 was commenced by a trip to Templeton, in which nearly fifty riders took part. Though the Pioneer and Christchurch Clubs were the largest lepresented, the latter being the strongest by a few riders, there was not more than half the members whose names appear oa the roll book. A very grtat many have business on Saturday which cannot be left, so taken altogether the muster was a most satisfactory one, and a marked improvementon that of any previous year. The roads were ia fairly good order, and the day was fine. The outward journey took over an hour, as did the homeward one, again sj a rather stiff easterly wind. Yesterday mornin* ebout thirty members of the Cnristchurcb Club attended church at Papanui.

Sebious Accident.—On Friday morning Mr B. H. Willis, of Eurella, Merivale, was driving out with his wife, and had just turned a corner of a etreet at the back of the Carlton Hotel, when a tree fell right on the carriage and its occapantp. It seems to have been cut down by a Mr Dartnall, and was actually falling when Mr Willis turned the corner. The latter, seeing that escape was impossible, tried O get clear by urging on the horse. The attempt, however, was futile, the main stem of the tree, which was about a foot thick, fell between the horse and the splash board, breaking the front axle, and a branch nearly as thick struck Mr Willis on the head, and crushed him and Mts Willis on to the eeat. Mr Willis has a very ugly scalp wound, stveral inches in length and two or three wide, from which he lost a good deal of blood, and he is brides severely bruised and shaken. Mrs Willis is also badly bruised. The injuries would be dangerous to young persons, but the risk is increased owing to the age of the sufferers. Ib would be well Co know whether travellers have any protection against accidents of this kind, for it seems a very objectionable proceeding to cut down trees close to a public road without takiDg any precautions fer tbe safety of passers-by. Mr Willis displayed great presence of mind when tne accident occurred, sticking to the reins in spite of his injuries until assistance came.

North Canterbury Eiflh Club.—This clnb.held their annual meeting on Friday evening at the Junction Hotel, Bangiora. There was a large attendance oil members. During the vast season there bad been nina matches fired with other clube, five of these being won. It had been found necessary to have a new range formed and a second target erected. The statement of receipts and expenditure was then submitted, which showed the receipts to be £133 43 Bd, and the expenditure .£ll9 la Bd, leaving a credit balance of £14, 3 i. The election of officers was then proceeded with, the Hon. E. Bichardson being chosen Patron: Dr. Gordon, President; Messrs Blaekett and Nicholls, Vice-Presidents; Mr J. Roberts, Captain; Mr E. D'Auvergne, Lieutenant; Mr C. Jones, Treasurer and Custodian; Mr T. Boyd, Secretary; Mr T. Boyd, Armourer; Messrs BobertP, McKay, A. Josling, E. D'Auvergne, and F. Humphreys, sen., Handicappers ; Messrs A, Josling, D. McKay, J. Johnson, B. Higgins, J. Sansom, J. O. Josling, and G. Thompson, Cominitteemen. Dr. Gordon brought forward the question of forming a Volunteer Company in Bangiora, and Mr. H ggins statea that he had been in communication with Major Newell on the subject and hid received every encouragement from that officer. The meeting was then adjourned till Thursday next.

A Wellington Ghost.—Som IB causing a good deal of ala> >n in Wellington among women and children by dressing up as a gt'ost. We letw a from the Nexc Zealand Times that a lad uamed Linley, who was frightened the other night by this fellow, has been subject to dangerous fits since; and several women have been alaimed to euoh an extent as to severely injure their health.

Hbathcotb Biplks.—A meeting of the above will be hell this evening at the DriJl hed, Woolston. only a few more recruits are required to bring the Company up to its strength.

Pbevention of Cbubltt to Animm.B. — fhe fourth annual meeting of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will be held at the Oddfellows' Ballon Thursday next at 7.30 pm. His Worship the Mayor will preside on the occasion.

Poverty and Btjfkbbing. — "I waa dragged down with debt, poverty, and suffering for years, oaueed by a sick family and large bills for doctoring, which did them no good. I was completely discouraged, until one year ego, by the advice of my pastor,! procured tlop Bitter* and commenced thair use, and in one month we were a'l well, and none of us have seen a sick day since; and I want to say to all poor men, you can keep your families well ayear with American Co.'c Bop Bitters for less than one doctor's visit will ccst. I know it.—A Wobking Maw. Jttead.— LAdvt.j How to Get Sick —Expos* yourself day and night, sit too n>nch without exarcise, work too hard without rest, doctor all the time, take all the vile nostrums and imita tione advertised, and then you will w*nt to know. —PAdvt.J .. , . , How to Get Wμ.!.—Which is answered in three words—Take American Co.'b Hop Bitters. Bead— fADvr] . Whooping Cough and Oroup yield quickly to the action of Bonnington's "Carrageen. | or Irish Moss.", It is eoothing, ei»fe, and reliable. Baware of imitations.—[Advt. J —».