NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume XLV, Issue 7180, 16 October 1888, Page 4

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Supreme Court.—His Honor Mr Justice Ward will sit in Chambers and in Bankruptcy to-day. , The Chamber sittings will take place at 10 30 a.m. Personal. —Mr Arthur Towsey is a pas senger from Melbourne by the Tarawera, which arrived at the Bluff yesterday. Magistrate's Court, Kaiapoi.—On Monday, before C. Whitefoord, Esq., R.M., the civil cases heard were H. Anderson v R. East, £8, for rent. Non-liability pleaded. After hearing evidence, judgment was given for plaintiff. G. F. Smith vE. Sommerville, £2 8s 10d. Judgment by default. Sydenham Borough Bates.—Owing to the laxity on the part of a large number of ratepayers of Sydenham in paying their rates this year, the Council intend instructing the Collector to take proceedings to recover the rates unless prompt payment is made. Accident Ssas, Gebaldine. —A painful accident happened on Friday last to a six-year-old son of Mr O. G. Bradley, Hilton. While riding to school on a horse with two other children he fell off, breaking his thigh. Dr. Fish attended the sufferer and set the limb. The patient is now doing well. Accident. —A man named Arthur Down, employed as a groom on the Balmoral station, had one of his legs severely injured on Sunday through a horse he was riding falling and rolling on him. Down was brought by train to Christchurch last evening, and removed from the Bail way. Station to the Hospital in the ambulance stretcher from the police station. Choral Society.—A meeting took place last night, undes the auspices of Mr A. A. North, for the purpose of forming a Choral Society. About forty were present, and it was resolved to start such a Society. A President and other officers, including a Committee, were elected, and it was resolved to produce as the first work the cantata of " Esther, the Beautiful Queen." It is intended, it may be stated, to practise the work in both notations, viz., the sol fa and the ordinary one, and the assistance of all those desirous of becoming members is requested. Oddfellowship.—The half-yearly meeting of the Ashley District Lodge was held at Kangiora on Saturday. P.G.M. Murfit (presiding) read a short report of the halfyear. The balance-sheet showed .£173 0s Id to credit in the sick fund, £20 7s lid in the management fund; and assets valued at .£253 83. Accounts, £22 5s lid were passed. It was decided to deposit £150 in the Savings Bank. The valuations of the Lodges showed a surplus for Kangiora of £1629; Nil Desperandum, £543 ; Amberley, £144 ; Ohoka, £124; Woodend, £113; Cust, £184; Leithfield, £388; Waitari, £71; and Oxford, £1 17s 6d. Some formal business was transacted, and nominations received for next year, and a lodge of Pa3t Orands concluded the proceedings. The dinner to the visitors was held at Mrß Mullins' Red lion Hotel.

Dsaxii op a Well-known Actoe. —A cablegram' yesterday announces the death of J. L. Hall, the well-known actor. A brief notice of his career in Christchurch appears elsewhere. Tbout Distbibution-. — To-day the Secretary of the Canterbury Acclimatisation Society forwards 6000 brown trout for distribution in the Hurunui and Waiau Rivers. Lacrosse.—The Otago Lacrosse team returned to Dunedin by yesterday morning's express train. During Sunday afternoon the visitors were taken for a suburban drive. The day was a fine one, and the drive was enjoyed. Centennial Wool Show. —In another column will be found some important information with reference to the Centennial Wool Show to be held in Melbourne in January next. Cake and Apron Fair.—A capital programme has been prepared for St. John's Cake and Apron Pair, which opens at three o'clock on Wednesday. The tableaux vivants, the names of which appears elsewhere, form a special feature, and Sir Crook has kindly promised to assist with his lime lights, so that the spectacular effect of the various tableau* will be telling. The sale of cakes and aprons will commence at three o'clock. Dedication* Festival.—The dedication festival in connection with St. Luke's will take place to-morrow and Thursday. Tomorrow there will be choral evensong and Sermon. On Thursday there will be semichoral celebration of Holy Communion at 7.30 a.m., at 8.80 a.m. choir breakfast, at 3 p.m. sale of work, at 7 p.m. organ recital, and at 8.15 p.m. a social'evening in the parish schoolroom, when there will be music, &c, and sale of work. Volunteer Inspections.—As already announced, the annual inspection of the E Battery, N.Z. Regiment of Artillery and Engineers, by Lieutenant-Colonel Hume, will take place to-mght at the Drillshed. Lieutenant-Colonel Hume leaves on Wednesday for the South, and will inspect the Ist Canterbury Battalion on November 6th at 5 a.m. This early hour has been fired in order to obviate the men leaving their employment in the afternoon, and will enable them to attend the inspection and afterwards go to their several avocations. Typographical Society.—At a Board meeting of the above Society, held on Saturday evening, it was decided that the next social should take the form of a conversazione. Among the members of the craft a number of works of art and curios can be lent for the occasion, and judging by tne success of the last social, a good vocal programme can be put forward. It is intended that the social shall take place on November 3rd. Burglary at Kaiapoi.— Information was received in town yesterday afternoon that on the previous night Marshall's Mandeville Hotel at Kaiapoi had been broken into, and a robbery com* mitted. Five shillings and sixpence, in threepenny pieces and sixpences, and about 13s 6d in coppers, were taken from the bar till. Au entrance had apparently been effected by the thief or thieves lifting up the back window, breaking a piece of glass in the bar slide, and removing the peg which fastened it. An old towel, a piece of beef, and some potatoes, taken from the rear of Archer's Hotel, were found outside the Mandeville. Suspicion is attached to no one, but the police are making diligent inquiries. Wangapkka Silvee Mines. — Messrs Cuir and Graham have now received from Wellington the assays from specimens of ore sent by them to Mr Skey, the Colonial Laboratory, from the Wangapeka silver lodes, the result being as follows : —From No. 1 specimen, being a small piece of quartz chosen for the amount of pyrites showing, and which was thought to contain gold — Assay report —Principally iron pyrites, with galena thinly interspersed with it; traces of copper only. A poor ore being very quartzose. When assayed it afforded silver at the rate of 16ozs ldwt 14grs per ton, with traces of gold. From No. 2 specimen, a fine grained ore, the report says various metallic sulphides in a matrix of ferruginous quartz. Lead and copper sulphides are .present in quantity. When assayed silver was obtained at the rate of loooz 16dwt per ton. (Signed) W. Skey. Midland Pharmaceutical Association. —The monthly meeting of ' the above Association was held at the.Pharmacy Board Office on Friday last at 9 p.m. There was a fair attendance of members. The newlyelected president, Mr G. Bonnington, occupied the chair, and opened the meeting with a short address. Mr Wilson's new by-laws were then read, and after some discussion, passed. Mr R. Fainter was elected an associate of the Society. Mr Hill moved —" That a circular be drafted and addressed to members of the trade in Otago and Wellington, together with a copy of the report, pointing out the advantages offered by, the Association, and inviting the co-operation of the chemists by joining the Association. ,, This was seconded by Mr Wilson, r and carried. Mr Stevens proposed that Messrs Bonnington, Hill, and Akhurst be appointed a sub-com-mittee with full power to carry out Mr Hill's motion; seconded by Mr Berry and carried. Mr Berry proposed that in future the monthly meetings be held on Thursday nights instead of Friday nights as hitherto, to allow.membersfrom.Lyttelton au opportunity to attend the meetings." Seconded by Mr Hill, and carried. It was resolved that in consequence of the next meeting falling in the holiday week, no meeting be held in November next. Mr Hill moved— "That as Mr Bonnington was visiting Melbourne, he should be invited to act as a deputation to all kindred societies, and obtain any information he thought useful to the Association." Seconded by Mr Berry, and carried. Mr Bonnington expressed his willingness to do so. Mr Wilson proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the President, and wished him a very pleasant and successful trip to Australia. Carried unanimously. The meeting then closed. Parochial District of Longbeach.— On Friday evening last » very euccessfal social gathering was held in the Temperance Hall, Tinwald, in aid of the funds of St. Andrew's Church in thi3 township. The exertions of the Warden and vestrymen were rewarded with a crowded attendance. Mr Kneen, of Ashburton, kindly conducted a concert, assisted by several vocalists of both sexes, among whom we may mention Mesdatnes Crisp, Williams, Brooks, a»d Miss Jeff, with Messrs Thomas, Gates, Ward, Simpson, Mayo and Corrigan. In addition humorous readings and recitations were given by Mr Moore and Mr C. H. Jephson. At the conclusion the Eev. E. F. Garbett, the curate of the district, stated that the proceeds of the gathering were for the incidental expenses connected with maintaining the church fabric and enclosure in suitable order, and in suitable terms conveyed the thanks of the Vestry and congregation of St. Andrew's Church to those whose kind efforts had provided the entertainment, and had procured so large an attendance. . . * Meeting at Little Eiver.—The adjourned meeting relating to the reclamation of .Lake Ellesmere, the Akaroa railway, and the Ellesmere Land Act passed last session, w_as held in the schoolroom on Saturday evening. There was a good attendance, and much interest was taken in the proceedings. The Mr Pease, read tjhe answers He had received from the Minister of Public Works, and from Mr Maxwell, Manager of the Kailways, in reference to the resolutions passed at the last meeting. These were considered of a satisfactory character. He then read a telegram from Mr McGregor, M.H.E., to the . effect, that the bad weather prevented his attendance. After thi3 considerable discussion took place in which. Mr G. E. .loblin, Mr Tavender, ' and Mr John Eadford, of Gebbie'e Valley, took the principal parts, acd finally Mr Joblin proposed the following resolution, which was carried unanimously---" That this meeting appoint Captain John Curling, Messrs Tavender, James Eeynoldsj, S. Nutt, Eankin, James Gundy, Thomas Eadford, and the mover of the resolution, a Committee to watch all proceedings, by whomsoever instituted, having relation to the Elleemere Beclamafcion and Akaroa Railway Endowments arid Ellesmere Lands Act, and to collect information relating to these subjects, with power to add to the number of the said Committee/ - : Votes of > thanks were accorded to Mr Joblin and the Chairman. The meeting then terminated.

The Orphana<«.~A meeting of ladu. will be held at Mrs Wynn WillK* Latimer square, at 2.30 p.m. to-day C consider matters ro lady visitors to'tU Orphanage. w " Cavalry—The Cavalry camp broke tm yesterday morning. The Otaro Hussan. and the southern portion of the CTo went away by the express from Addineton Th eremainder of the Yeomanry were djT missed after breakfast. * Palace Eink.—There was a verylarea attendance of skaters and visitors, j2? night, at the Palace Rink, and the othS sessions during the day were also wdl attended. The Rink will be open attS usual hours to-day. • The Mails.—The R.M.s. Mariposa with the San Francisco mails arrived at Audfc. land yesterday morning. The Wahaka with the Southern portion of the mail left Onehunga at 3 p.m. yesterday. The mafl ought to be delivered in Christchurcaon Wednesday afternoon. The e.g. Tarawert with the Australian mails arrived at the Bluff yesterday, and they should arri?« here this evening. Christmas Cards.—We have received from Mr W. E. Sorrel!, of the CanterWi Art Studio, Manchester street, a varied assortment of photographic Christnui cards. Nearly every public building and picturesque feature in and around Christchurch is laid under contribution tor subjects, and Lyttelton harbor also fana* largely in the views. One card contains* number of bits of Mount Cook ecenert and all are very suitable for sendiniTbJ friends at a distance. Sooth Canterbury Rabbit Fexci.*. Messrs Rhodes and Lance, M.H.R.'s jf company with the head of the Stock Ik partment in Canterbury, Mr R. Fosfo leave this morning to inspect the rabMt fence prior to its being formally takes over by the Government. The recent seven snow storm must have severely tested tbe stability of the erection, and tho gentlemen we have named will carefully inspect it with the view of ascertaining whether tho next section of tbe fence about to be erected should be proceeded with in the same manner. Bowlino.—At the international bowling matches, which take place in Melbourne from November sth to 10th, there will be a considerable number of New Zealand bowlers present. Tho Christchurch Club will be represented by Messrs H. Thomson, K. Struthers, F. Hobbs, S. Manning, and J. W. Marshall; the Canterbury Club, by Messrs E. A. Ashby and W. Thoinaw, The Dnnedin Club send the following representatives :—Messrs J. Jack, J. Pow D. Baxter, W. Wright, G. H. Marsden, T. Cutting, and the Hon. T. P'orgus; and the Caledonian, Messrs C. Greenslade and J, Blannie. It is probable that Mr J, Scoular, for the Dunedin Club, and Mr Lonsdale, for tho Caledonian, may yet be induced to go. It may be added that the Wanganui Club sends two representatives, Mr Binnie and another. Election Petition. —At the Cotnl» house, Temuka, on Monday last, before C, A. Wray, Esq., llesident Magistrate, enquiry was made iit the instance of Joseph Ash well, Job Brown, E. Brown, Joseph Spooner, George Mason, and Jas. Maishw, into the validity of tho election of Geargt Edgeler and William Bryant to the office of Commissioners to the Arowhenua Town Board. Mr Raymond appeared in support of the petitioner, md Mr Hay for Messrs Etlgeler and Bryant. The case occupied some time in hearing, and the Court wu crowded. His Worship decided to reSKcty his decision. Prebbleton.—An entertainment in iid of the funds of the Anglican Sabbath School was held in the hall on Friday last, Mr Seager, with his usual generosity and readiness to assist in every good cause, brought his magic lantern, and gave the children of the district a treat which they will remember for a long time. This is the second time this year that Mr Seager hat gratuitously given an entertainment in the district. The first cricket, matob tf the season here was played on Satur&ty afternoon with a team from the Templtjton Club. There was only, time to play one innings on each side, and it resulted in t win for the visiting team. Scores were— Prebbleton 37, Templeton 41, and one wicket to fall, Volunteer Bazaar.—The ladies »b» have in hand the work of providing' 11)» \ articles for sale at the forthcoming volunteer bazaar in November are progressing most satisfactorily. Meetings of sub-com-mittees are held frequently, at which working bees are organised, and the result It is hoped will prove that the assistance ren« dered by the ladies to the good cause will meet with hearty co-operation on the part of the public by liberal purchase*. Th* objects of the bazaar are to provide fundi to execute necessary repairs to the drill-shed, and also to provide increased accommod* , tion at the Kifle Range. Now that thl capitation baa been reduced the varioui Corps have all their work to do toSMlft both ends meet for their ordinary Com* pany expenditure. It is, ttaereforei to be hoped that as the volunteers in case of any invasion will form the first line of defence, the public will come forward and aid then to make themselves efficient. VoiiTTNTKBR DRAMATIC SOCIETY. —1 proposition has been made by the men* bers of one of the Companies of theilt Canterbury Battalion—Tho City GfliiWl 4 * to establish a Dramatic Society in congee* tion therewith for the production of ttniß pieces, such as farces, comedies, &c. Tμ proposal has been submitted to Captaa Bishop, who has given it hia approval, ml I eteps will probably be taken at no distant date to bring the matter to a practicM issne. It is felt that the establishments such a means of recreation would tend to bring the men in closer union together* a Company and also enable them to «« performances at times in aid of the fund* &c. . '■ ? Amberlet. —An entertainment rt given by the Amberley Dialogue Cleft,« the Oddfellows' Hall, on Friday last,* aid of the Wesleyan Sunday School W» fund. The chair was taken by Rev. J- £ Pinfold, who gave a short address.,." , dresses were also given by the EIW-w Hope and W. McGregor. The choir, «*» Mr Turner, gave eeveral very tions. The organ was ably presided em by Miss Greig. The songs by Miss wh» MrsAyers, Mr Mossman (Woodend), *■• McLean. Messrs A. Rich, F. C. Musgrave, were well rendered. BWf tiona by Mrs Eogers, Misses. Chamber!** N. Holmes, A. Cuckow, and Mr P. »»* were jriven well. A pianoforte the Misses Greig was very nicely c . Four dialogues were given entertainment. Refreshments were W vided for the performers. The en««"r ment was a great success, the hall wt crowded. SuDiSBN Death at Rangioba.—A *•* sudden death occurred at n P or \7 j3(i day morning, when an old resident, "'jyj i W. Heath, fell down in his Shop «K»"2 within a few minutes. The dece f**Life complained of feeling unwell* but his place of began the work of removing h "L?°!r i> new premises, just across tbe fl 7 ee \L$ I J nine o'clock he fell down « nd j*£2 almost immediately. Dr Downee for, and, arriving before death too* was able to certify ac to its & deceased waa formerly a Sergeaw» 3rd Light Dragoons, and ser»e« some years with the Brine* in India and • Afghanistan, •££ present at the famous retree* Cabul in 1842. Coming to twenty-five years ago he <&**■?* TZtft and had a large number of P u time. Latterly he has kept a •*?•, t& and has acted as ponndlreeper *Jj« district for many years. HeWftS -wt«» two yeare of age, and leaves aW» sona and a daughter. p. St. Mary's, ft w** parturefrom Chriatchurcb, Mr £'J£uig haa kindly consented t9give enX'JSrfVfi hie woll-known readings from D lo !Le«»*s The selection made ie if humorous ion* be iritersoersed with rocal items rronn onr best known amateurs. . JJ**?s Popular spokts Assocutw*--» (jajsg of tho above wiU be held at the *»»*,#* oifl.ee to-morrow evening at 7-*> w"* i. Sl Ohoka and Etretos -The .programme of these to-day a issue, and refers to tee «•" Tins Pastoral Fisasck TBC«f *jw t e *J Company, LiMi-rm-Notice *%*&, tfjg full advertisement of the ?«• above Company in the iaeu t,i ineie&'S of Wednesday in each week, **£ Jr§gtl *" of the " Weekly Pwes." Co., agents.

eercnty-eeven. A. s^J£r^ b rother, «trf Between her and her fan»a» ~ S«e of her daughter °£" M £«T^r M» Aitken was » won f n^ t €hal been Tidmlitv. Her personal estate n« proved at c^eaMßA ._Ptom Le that there tad Colo* of the 15th fche be**?* «*»£ £ «S£on with the New caie - excawtaans at «* tbese men> it ap- &£&&££&&£ ■ens eneaeed in trade who work twelve or hoore a day for less pay than the navvies of Filoa receive, and there are many Government functionaries who are mgt m> well off. Fatal Bistots op Football.—The Doastan Times, referring to the death of ijtfcur Murrell, third son of Mr E. Marrell, efCwmwell, which took place under trying CJjggßstsuices at the Clyde Hospital, says : •It tppears that deceased, who is but ■Witnrn yean of age, received internal jsjnries while playing football recently at SgßßOckborn, and on these i& juries proving Iβ be rather serious it was deemed advisable to remove fr*m to Clyde Hospital,where, however, he lingered but a week."