NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume XLV, Issue 7139, 29 August 1888, Page 4

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Ybstebdat's Parliamrnt. .-!-, In the Legislative Goaneil yesterday the report of the Conference of managers on the Chinese Immigration Bill was brought up. A compromise bad been arrived at with the Lower House and the report was A message was received from the House, of Representatives disagreeing with the amendments in the Native Land Court Act Amendment Bill and Native Land Frauds Prevention Bill. These will be discaesed af a conference to be heJdthiß morning. The Council threw out the New Plymouth Hospital Bill and Epsom and Mount Eden Ground and Gravel Pit Eeserve Bill. In the House of Bepresentatives several local Bills were dealt with. The report of the Conference on the Chineee Bill was agreed to. The Eoad Boards Act. Amendment BilL the Naval and Military Settlers and Volunteers Land Bill were read a a third time and passed. A Bill giving compensation to l£r Jones, iif Hcftatt-fame, was read a second time. On the third reading of the Appropriation Bill, member 3 followed to the full their usual custom of criticising the Government and addressing their $ironga, the medium of Hansard. Sir BJ.. Agnxifm Wound up, the debate by a vigorous defence of the Government, after which the Bill passed. The fdjpfr|ed. at r _li£p a.m. tgl eleven €bS0 4 m6rnii£g. •

I*keßON.ajc.—By the s.b. Tβ Anau, from Wellington yesterday, the Hon. J. B. Acland was a passenger to Lyttelton. Supeikb Court.—His Honor Mr Justice Ward s&» in chambers and in bankruptcy yesterday morning, and disposed of the list. To-day he Will aifc in banco. Weather E.A.Edwin telegraphs from Wellington to the Harbormaster at Lyttelton, at 1.52 p.m. yesterday .—North to West and South-wesi; gale, after twelve hours from now. Glass fall again soon. The San Fbancisco Mail Service. — Private information was received in Christchurch yesterday that the American Government were favorable to increasing their contribution to the San Francisco mail service by .£IO,OOO. This may have been brought about by the Canadian Government endeavoring to arrange with one <>i the large Scotch steamboat lines to run through to the East via Vancouver. Wateb Racks.—The Selwyn County Council Jias annexed part of the Ricearton Listrict to the Waimakariri water-race listrict. Mr Davies has been instructed o construct a race through the Burnham School reserve, as -well as to make one for ;he benefit of Mr Hall and others in the ricinity of Harewood road. Traction Engines.—At its meeting yeserday the Selwyn County Council passed iinended by-laws for the regulation of the ise of traction engines. The confirmation if the laws will be made at the next >rdinary meeting, and in the meantime ihe owners of traction engines will have in opportunity afforded them of perusing ;he proposals. The Bishop's Resignation.—At the >pening of the Synod yesterday afternoon ;he Primate mentioned that he did not intend •esigning his office until after the session >f the General Synod, as it was important ;hat the Diocese should be represented at t. The present session of the Diocesan synod cannot therefore deal with the juestion of the successor to the Bishop. Slaughterhouses.—An application for t license to slaughter on certain property it Shirley has been refused to Mr T. S. bodge. The Selwyn County Council, to vhom the application was made, decided ;hat it was not advisable to increase the lumber of houses in that district. It was ilso stated by the Inspector that a yard in ;he same district over whioh the Council iad no control was not so clean as it might :>e. Cableton.—On Friday evening the Rev. C. J. Pendray gave a lecture called "A iVord in Season to Lads and Lasses." The ecture was full of good advice and aurasng anecdotes, and was received with great nterest by those present. A dialogue, " A Wif e's Mistake," was also given in spirited style by Misses Horn, Bailly and Baxter md Messrs Dalley and Tewens. Several selections of music were sung in an excelent manner by the choir. Mutual Improvement ABBociation.-t----rhe Mutual Improvement Association in jonnection with the United Methodist Free Church, St. Asaph street, held their meeting' on Thursday night last, instead of Friday. The subject for the evening was m essay on " Popular Delusions," by Hflr Hople. The essay, whicn was of considerable length, contained great deal of information, and criticised by I<he members. Street Accident.—A cab. horse belonging to Mr Haggie djed suddenly last night. It was being driven in a hansom by Harry Jpnes from' the stand opposite Warner's Hotel, southward along Qoloiribo street. When opposite Hereford street the animal stumbled and fell- The harness and cab, which were not damaged, were removed and the horse examined. It was found to be quite dead, and was placed in the side channel until its removal later on. Dbattghts.—A draughts match, played last nisht between teams from the Irisb. Rifles and City Guards. There yere eight men aside, and four games were played at each board, the Rifles proving victorious by nine games. A match was also played between nine men. from Messrs Toomer Bros., and a similar number from the Ohrisfcchurch Eifles, fonr games at each board. The former team won seventeen, games, drew five, and lost fourteen, thus scoring a rather close win by three games. St. John Ambulance Association. — In our advertising columns will be found a notification of the dates of the nursing class examination, viz., Monday. September 10th, 4 p.m., at the City Council Library for the written part, and Tuesday, September 11th, 3.15 p.m. for tne oral and practical part, at the Hospital, by Dr. Guthrie. The fourth lecture of the course will take place at 3 p.m. to-day, at the Hospital. Dr. Dβ Benzie has also kindly undertaken to give two extra lectures on Thursday and Friday this week at 3 p.m., for candidates for examination only. Motett Societt.—A very good concert was given last night in the St. Michael's schoolroom, under the conductorship of Mr Pooley, in aid of the funds of £he Motett Society. Several selections -were well rendered by the orchestra, which also accompanied two motetts, one of which, composed by Mr Pooley, went exceptionally well. The, programme also included a piano solo and several aonge, that tjy Mi H. Ogier being encored. Another item which was much appreciated was a olarionette solo by Master D. Sinclair, entitled Scotch airs, with variations, which was loudly redemanded. There was a good audience, whe were most enthusiastic throughout with their applause. Oust —On Friday evening last the Band of Hope mustered largely in the Presbyterian Church, over fifty children being present. The Rev. D. Rodger presided. During the evening several saored songs were sung, and recitations given by Mary Murray, Alice Cromie, James Osborn, William Livingstone and William Wells, and afterwards a brief address by Mr Meredith. At 8 o'clock there was a very fair attendance to hear the Rev. D. Rodger deliver his second lecture on the Scottish worthies. This time his subject was "George Wisharfc." The lecture was listened to moat attentively by those present, and at the close a very hearty vote of thanks was given to Mr Rodger as an expression, of approval and appreciation of his efforts. West Christchubch School Committee. —At a special meeting held on Tuesday evening it was decided, after receiving the reports of members and the head master as to the sale of tickets, that the entertainment in aid of the prize fund on. Friday next should take place at the Oddfellows' Hall. LichSeld street, and a varied and excellent programjne was drawn up, consisting of instrumental selections by the Addingtoa Workshops Band, part songa by the school children, and duets, songs and humorous recitations by several ladies and gentlemen. It was also decided t<? arrange with, the Tramway Company for a special tram to Addington after the entertainment. New Zealand Alliance. —A large numbjer of persons' aseenjibled in >$c Schoolroom, Upper Ricearton, on Monday evening, to hear Mr T. W. Glover explain his opinions in regard to the liquor traffic in l?eir Zealand* Mr Sheppard wa3 elected chairman, and introduced the speaker. The meeting was also addressed by the Eev. H. B. Cocks, Mr Sydney Smith, and Mrs Packe, who, at the close of her address, proposed that a branch of the W.C.T.U. be formed in Ricearton, Mr Sheppard to be chairman, which, on being put, to the meeting, w*s, nnajnimosisly carried. Rivee Boaed. —A special meeting of the South Waimakariri River Board was held vestertbiy at 2 p.m. Present—Messrs W. Boal <£habman), Crooks, P. Hill, T. S. ! Lambert, R. W. England, and C. F. Money. The business waa, to consider the tenders sent in fbr the wort oFconstructin" , a shingle embankment between No. 9 ajwl Np. 14- Mr Hill objected to the work being gSB£ on with, Tnihqujfc jfurther consideration and theTobtaming of the opinion of experts. He moved in this direction, and that Mr Davis, Inspector oj Water Raoea for the Selwyn County Council, and Mr Ellis, QresmF' *°> &* Biccarton Road Board, should be asked to report on the; proposed new protective works. The motion was ruled out of order, on account of the meeting having been called for a floeeial purpose- Messrs England and; CKOoJk; exp*e§j«<i ; themselves strongly against any further delay. It was to postpone the whole question till the next ordinary meejaflgof SS?' 1 be held on %s*if» mh -i The Board then adjourned.

jDOKuuuu election. — The »I«,*r hree members b> tho Std^MnTn n °* ftnmril will be held on TWfcy ?» j roximo. Nominations must be " )iocesan Synod was opened veatU 3 Iternoon by the Bishop of I rhe usual services were held • i , I Cathedral in the morning and «i U ■ M it the latter the sermon * M tne^&F , " I he Rev. J. W. Stack. by B C.V.C.—A regimental order issued ;„*• f nates th*t the Canterbury vjl '" $ Cavalry will coiumencethe | raining at Christchureh on October ««? ' rho camp is to be on the Show <W a Iddington. Orders aro issued fan* * cabling of the Timaru, - | burton, and oSorthern contingents tP* I understood that the penalties <£. v ~- ; attendance wiU be pnt into «eSL?» * necessary. *~»<»u«w jf •. s Newcastle CoAL.-This clasa of i principally \ised by the Drainage Boa«l *. > its piunping station, and the striked«T '- miners is likely to be felt bytte&S , after the present supply, whi( f h *&£& I ably last tor a month, has ceased machinery, however, can be worked w£k * Malvern coe.l. mi * f North Belt Band op Hops — in, ~~ ■ '■ monthly meeting of thia society was hd! ] in the church on Monday evening «. " ; President, Mr Wm. : chairman, when a large atteniltoceS members and friends were pwseat k ~ excellent programme, consistingof einirfn ' ■ and recitations, was rendered brttS "-* juveniles, who entered into their work witt! great earnestness, Mr H. Bennetts p*w» a very able address on Temperance - i Kaiapoi Bououou Council —/\» I Blakeley, Doubleday, and WearUJsr retS "' at the annuiiJ election, and are eligible fr> " re-election. In reference to the reaolnf; of the late public tssLlng UD ? n five Councillors to resign, taoee jftoflg»£„ we learn, have decided not to allow th*"' equanimity to be disturbed byapgg-j breeze—hence have decided not to radm? N An Important Point.—A somewhat*™ portant ruling was laid down by his HqZT Mr Justice Ward yesterday morningb Bankruptcy. A debtor applying fo»*}Z discharge filed an affidavit that the tfe* ferential creditors had withdrawn fteir claims. This, however, his Honor decided, did not come within the scope of the Act "~ which states that until preferential claSnu shall be "paid and satisfied," the debtor should not be entitled to his discharoe Aβ the creditors had only withdrawn their claims, it could not be said N that they had been paid and satisfied under the Act. His Honor therefore refused the application fop his discharge. N.Z. Knights of Labo?.—A meeting of the Executive Committee of the NewZev land Knights of Labor was held in thai-' office, Hereford street, on Monday evening j the Vice-President (Mr C. Caygill) in tbe chair. It was resolved thas tfce Executive ~ Committee of the Miners' Conference, New South Wales, be communicated -with, and l certain suggestions re arbitration cent f« their perusal. It was also rearived tW . Messrs Taylor, Longhrey, Reevea and Jones be communicated with, and aekedto obtain a return from Government showing the -number of men that had obtained work through the Government Bureau, Christclmrch, and the cost to the country - of working the same since its establishment. The meeting expressed regret that -N • the Tynedale coal mine proprietora had sold out to the Union Steamship Company, thereby securing to them a monopoly of; West Coast coal. It was decided to invite i■ -, the public to attend the next meeting , , to be held at the Druids' Hall, Wanpjter street. ■.:'■■" Memorial Sermon. —On Sunday even* ing, the Kov. A. Peters, of lie United Methodist Ohureh at Bangiora, preached N an impressive sermon on the erudden : decease of Mi W, Waterson, Manager o! the Bank of New Zealand, who was a member of the congregation. The pulpit iv draped with black cloth. The preacher , ! text was from the Eevelation of St. John, xiv. v. 13 —" Blessed are the dead," "■«.*;** from which he delivered a>very imm^srire v address to a large congregation.. .Suitable' hymns and anthems were rang. Reference was made to the lamented death of Mt - Waterson by the Eev. W. E. (Jillam'at Sfe John's Church, and appropriate hymnj ( were aung. , v \' INDUSTKIAL BUILDING SOCIETY.—A meetll»: x of those in iavor of et*rtinz a Nα. 2 Industrial Building Society vfiU bpKeld at the enange, Cashol street; to-night at 7.30. - Chamber of CoMMEKCE.~The annual geiw- - ral meeting of the Chamber of Commerce wifl be held this afternoon at three o'clock, when the report and balance-sheet will be submitted, ■ and the office-bearers lor the ensuing year elected. '■■'.■■•'■ Southern Cross Petrolbum CoitPANT.Tlie half-yearly general meeting of the atwre will be held on September 12th, at the roomed the Agricultural and Pastoral Association. Lecture.—A lecture wUI be delivered at the Sydenham Wealcyan Schoolroom on Friday evening next, by tho Roy. C. H. Bradbury. Don't delay to >lstt tho Studio of Standllß" and Preece, the poptilar photographers.