NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume XLV, Issue 7123, 20 July 1888, Page 4

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Yesterday's Pa__ia_:ekt. —In the Council yesterday afternoon further debate took place on the subject of taxing the totaUsator, and it was again adjourned till'next day. The subsidies deli»teVa s also resumed, and it would appear from the Press Association's report, which is not very clear on the subject, that the " previous question was carried by 12 ' to 11. tn the House, after the Telegraph Office closed yesterday morning-, further consideration of clause 3 of the Fair Rent Bill was postponed. Clause 13 was amended so that permanent improve" ments should not be taken into account for the purpose of fixing tenants' rents. At tlusstage—lr.Hislop agreed to..report progress, and the House rose at 2.15 a.m. Yesterday afternoon a number of local Bills were dealt with, including the Timaru Harbor Board, Loan Aclf Amendme-V Mount Somers Road Board Empowering (passed), Kaiapoi Drill-Shed and Christchurch Ride Range Bills (read a second time). The rest" of The "sitting was taken up with stonewalling the Auckland Girls' High School Bill and Hospitals and Charitable Institutions Bill. The former waa : talked out till the dinner adjournment, and there waa every appearance of an all night sitting over the latter. Towards midnight one of the members moved that strangers be ordered to withdraw with the view- of releasing the Hansard reporters from the drudgery of reporting the farcical proceedings.

Maeket Eepoets.—Owing to the great pressure of cable news on our space this we have been compelled to transfer our markot reports to page 6. •

Christchurch Poultry Society.—The second day's exhibition, in connection with the above Society drew a large attendance of visitors yesterday at the Oddfellows' Hall, < -

Madame Adelina Patti. —Five berths have been engaged on board-fihe s.s. lonic by Madame Adelina Patti from Rio de Janeiro to London.

Mount Magdala.—We are requested by the Hey. Father Ginaty to state that the ceremony of Sunday next is,open to all those who take an interest in the work of tho Mount Magdala Magdalen Asylum. The Babbit Invasion.—A silver grey rabbit was shot iv the North Kowai riverbe_,"near Amberley, yesterday morning, by Mr J. Dwan, and can now bo seen in Mr Hore's window, Amberley.

Police Changes.—lt is stated that Mr Thomas Niel, who for a number of years has, been chief detective. in;- r thp i Christchurch police district, is to be transferred to Timaru, exchanging with Detective Austin Kirby.

Educational Institute.—The ordinary meeting of the North Canterbury Educational Institute will be held at the' Normal School to-inorr6w at 1.30" p.m., when several subjects of importance will be discussed.

A_tBu_ANCE Ball.—The ticket? ■ for *tue annual ball of the Ambulance Association, which take 3 place on Thursday evening next, at the Oddfellows' Hall, are being rapidly disposed of, and there is every indication of a successful gathering on the occasion. >

Kauri Timber Co_TAirr.—-As will be seen by advertisement elsewhere, the time for receiving applications for shares in the above Company .has been extended vntil August 4fch, in order allow of the prospectus being circulated in the country districts.

Sur-REHE Court.—His Honor Mr Justice Ward heard and upheld the appeal in the case of Crow v Palmer, a dog shooting case, and dismissed the appeal in the case "Wilson v Souimerton. His Honor will sit in chambers at 11 a.m. to-day/ ,The list of cases is published elsewhere. Altebation of Meeting.—The North Canterbury Education Board .yesterday carried a resolution to meet once every three weeks. Tho next meeting of the Board will be on the 9th of August.

The French Convicts. — It must be admitted that the two convicts who are perplexing the Chief Justice and the Bar of Wellington as to exti-aX_-ib_.'prOcedui!e had considerable temptation to escape. Tho sentence of one prisoner would expire in 1903 and that of the other in 1936. They did not believe in the law's delay.

Oratobio at the Cathedral.—The Cathedral choir gave Sterhdale Bennett's cantata, "The Woman of' Samaria,""at the Cathedral last night; when there.,was a large attendance. The work will be repeated on Wednesday! evening next. A notice of the cantata appears elsewhere. Theatee ' Royal.—Mr Arnold and his company will commence their season here at the Theatre Eoyal to-night in "Hans the Boatman." The piece has been remarkably successful elsewhere, and, no doubt, tihe company will be as great favourites with Cliristchurch playgoers as with those of parts. . • Glove Fight.—-At' the 1 Theatre Eoyal last night a glove fight for JB2O a side took place between Ellis, of -Wanganui, and Hopwoocl,.of _Lc--_on- There waa, & large attendance, and after a display oi;.boxing between local men and also of some shipmates of Hopwood's on the Aorangi, which produced some very good sparring, the event of the evening took place, resulting in -the defeat of the .Englishman by the New Zealander in two rounds'.

Inspectors' Salaries.—The motions of Mr Bowen and Mr Saunders respecting the Inspectors' salaries were not-discussed at the Education Board yesterday.;; Owing to Mr Saunders' absence it was adeemed advisable to postpone their consideration until next meeting. Mr Cunningham's motion for the division of the Education district into three parts was also postponed. s , -..-■ ■ ,;■;.-/'■,? ;; -

Personal. —The Rev. James A. Crawford, Rector of Stranorlar, Londonderry, and Rural Dean and Surrogate of tike Diocese of Derry and • Raphoe,'' who is making a tour through the colony, arrived in port yesterday morning, by the s.s. Penguin, fro—i Wellington." We understand his visit to this colony is with a view to gaining information regarding New Zealand as a field for immigration. He -will stay iq. Christchurch a week.

The New Brighton Mystery.—The final act in connection -with the New Brighton mystery was performed yesterday afternoon, when the human remains found on the beach were consigned to the grave. The interment took place at the Addington Cemetery, in the presence of Sergeant McDonald and others, and was conducted by Mr H. Scrimshaw, who supplied the coffin. The remains were interred as those of the deceased Matthews, who was drowned from the ketch Clematis, while she was stranded on the beach on June 16th, 1887. '■

Important to Shkep Owxkbs.—At the Supreme Court yesterday, his Honor Mr Justice Ward gave a decision in an appeal case -which is of considerable importance to sheep owners. His Honor held that a dog caught worrying or ' chasing sheep could only be destroyed during tne commission of the act, to make the action of the person shooting it justifiable within the meaning of sections 13 and 17 of the Dog Registration Act. Otherwise, his Honor considered, there was no limit to the time at which it might subsequently be destroyed. The Citesteb steebt Fi__.— -The fire which destroyed the bouse. No. 25, in Chester Btreet yesterday morning was discovered by Mrs Taylor, who was awakened from her sleep by the smoke which had penetrated the bedroom. She called her husband, and they succeeded in removing their children, the eldest of whom gave the alarm to the brigade. Only a few valueless artieleo were saved. The house, belonged to a client of Messrs Harper and Co., and was insured in the Standard office for £150. ■ ■ '' '■>:'■■

-~ Edoc_ho_ Board.—Owing to pimwh of cable hew 3 our report of yesterday's meeting of the Education Board is held over.

Parish at Horn.—ln conaeokion with the social gathering: at St. John's on Wednesday next, some of our leading amateur singers have given their services, among whom are Mrs Westmaoott, Mrs W. P. Townend, Miss Buchanan, and Mr T. Acland. As there will be refreshment and a dramatic performance in addition, a pleasant evening ought to be spent by those present. Wobkinq Men's Club.—The variety and combination troupe of the Christchurch Working Men's Club gave a niiaoe-aneouu performance in the reorcation hall last night to a good audience. In the coarse of the evening comic songs and ballads were contributed, a piece was recited, and a lecture given, all of which greatly pleased the patrons of the troupe. A farce entitled " Mick Jeff" closed the performance, which throughout was a success. Local. Industry.—Messrs Moor and Son, of Victoria street, have iust completed a most compact and very handsome trotting sulky, which is one of the most unique" here." The wheels, which are of the American trotting sulky pattern, are five feet high, with bicycle spokes. The boxes and nuts are of gun metal. The axles, rims, and spokes being of steel, aud the- tyres indiarubber. Though weighing "ahnosti loolb,,the sulky will run as lightly as a 501b trotting sulky. It is painted in white enamel, fine-lined with blue and vermillion. The workmanship of the sulky is exceedingly good, and reflects great credit on the local makers. Forestry. — The Sydenham Foresters held.their half-yearly meeting of the Court on Tuesday evening last, for the installation of officers for tho ensuing term. P.C.E.. Bro. Wiseman installed the newly elected C.E., Bro. Taeon, who proceeded to instal the various subordinate officers. The retiring C.R. was then presented with a Pore-tei-'s sash, and suitably thanked the brethren for their gift. It was decided to hold a church parade at the Sydenham Baptist Church next Sunday, when it was hoped a good attendance of the members, and also members from the sister Courts, would be present. Regret was expressed at not having received the Valuator's report from the district. In all I future meetings it was resolved to allow a I 3hort time for harmony. The receipts for the quarterly night amounted to £33.

AcKNowLn_OM_NT. — Mr Herrick begs to acknowledge, with sincere tha__§, the receipt ot the following gifts during the week, for the City Mission Home :- Mrs Grey, counterpane; Anon, large parcel of men's clothing and boots; Friend, six new buta, ono pair trousors ; DX-.> parcel of flannel clothing; Mater, children 9 olothingr; Friend, counterpane and clothing; Mrs Baker, two lamps jretnains of Orango tea ; Avon. mans cloth Lug ; BaUant-jno and Co., two parcels of men's clothing: B. m. Itowal, 10s Od; A Wellwisher, 2s 6d ; Friend, six children s jackets: Anon, through V.M.0.A., parool of clotbi__ ; *Friond, Rangiora, two parcels clothing ; A Wellwisher, parcel of clothing:; Mr Kay, draught board and men, also luagaziues ;Mr Rosswarno, moat; aad Mr Marks, vefeetablds for the week ;Mr Nixon, oread. ! Grand National Stkeplkch—sb.—Vieitors to Christchurch will do well in hiivinp thoir Photographs taken by C. H. Mannint,". " Tho Photographer. 150 Colombo street (late Scliou-runJr.-IADVT.I ~ For Cliul_a__ and Rheumatic Pains, Baxter's Anodyne I—runlent is unequalled. . For Chapped Hands, use Baxter's ODettergent and -nif'lUeut. For Throat and Chest Complaints, use Baxter's Lung Preserver.. ■;'■:..'. As a Blood Purifler, Baxters Alterative Elixir is unequalled.—[ ADVT.j