NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume XLVI, Issue 7264, 25 January 1889, Page 4

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Direct Mail.—The following are &» particulars of the mail taken by th» Euapehu, from Lyfctelton, for London yeei terday:—7ls letters, 30 booke, 130;newepapers, and 10 registered letters, contained in ' 3 bags.

Political. —Mr Blake, M.H.E. for Avon, will address his constituents this erening in the Papanui Town Hall.

Export ate <Joi.p.—The K.M. *e,a. Ruapehu, "which left Lytfcelton_ yesterday afternoon, has on board thirteen boxes of gold, valued at .£45,724,. ) »

Education , Board. —An ordinary meet* ing of this Board took place yesterday. T. S. Weston, who has been absent throngfc illness, resumed his seat at the Board. '•■> PUVIU TeACHEES* ExAMINATIOjr."r-3li reporb of the pupil teachers' exaatinaiioa states that 182 presented themseltes, 0! that number .5G were malea aad 126 females. There were 152 passes. J •'■• Kiflb Shootikg—A retain match SriJs bo fired on Saturday, next between turns representing the Sydenham Rifle ClnbieoJ the Oamaru Mail office, each teamMn* on their own lange. The following will represent the Sydenham 7 Rifle Clnb r-, Messrs Hamilton, JButfer, Parker, Hany, Phillips, Haigh, and Weeks. -Firing t» commence at 2.30 sharp. >; A Naeeow E scapk .—On Wednesdayafterj noon a number of children were playing on the banks of the river Avon between .the Armagh and Victoria street bridges, when one little fellow, about fourfyeani of age, fell in at a place whore Jfc was much beyond his depth. LAn older brother was fortunately close at liand, tai catching one of. the child's hands, ha wiJ§ able to pull him out. . •• ' ■ <.; Sttpbbme Coral , .—The case of Cl&flei v Knight and Honevbone, wWch' ,vai :t®& for the recovery of a sum of money said Iβ be due on a contract, was taken yesterday mdrning. The matter in dispute was tto measurement of the work. After hassag evidence his Honor gave judgment for tip amount claimed, without coats. The&>ss adjourned until 10.30 a.m. /to-day, *M counsel in the case 6t McKay v. Otesi will address the Court. " . ,', West a meeting of rate" payers called to discuss the question of; bringing: in force the Counties Act a letter was read from Mr H. J.'BWrrell, sentative of the riding , l on the County Council, asking for a postponement of >w& matter for a week. It was, accordingly, agreed to hold the adjourned meeting as Monday, January, 7.30 p.m. V*; Abhbubton Woollen Factobt.-!-Jm Ashburtoii Woollen Manufacturing CffiSj-i pany would appear to be in flntiricial trouble, the Directors haying convened $ meeting for Ifriday, the Bth February, w consider the following motion:: —7.W»t i* has been proved to the satisfaction of iiift meeting that the Company cannot; hf reason of. ite Ua|>iUW es * its btaf" ness, and that it is adyisable to windisp the same, and itj3>ccbrdingly hereby re* solved that the Company . W wduna up voluntarily. ,, TxiAMWAT Escubbions. —Both the 3ifass» way Companies organised escuraiona last night, the one to Sumner and the other to New Brighton. The former was very btjo , cessful, between 600 and 700 taking tageof the opportunity to pay, a visit to Sumner. The moon not eerviog'tin the o» sion, porches were used, which had a veSF pretty effect on the Cave Bock. To New Brighton three or four well filled cars we« despatched, and the evening being pie* , aant those who went down enjoyeft&fi , selves most thoroughly. J *' Etttklton Haebob, anxm election of members of the Ly Boordi -wiU be held on Februajy: JUj*. Nomihatibhs mu3t "be made on orlPWs nooa oi February let for two pejWBW/«f theoity o£ Christehurch at the office; one person for the borough j>l Ly* , telton at the Borough Council o ffioeß >_r'T telton; one person for the borough -of "•• Albans at the St. Albans Borough Counou office.

Gebaldine Floral and FoßTicufr , tubal Socnmr.—A meeting of fcae Con* , mittee of this Society -was held in the S«£ retary'e office on Wednesday evening: Th9rewaeftgoodattendanoe,MrJ.WUiiatf3> the VicerPreeident, occupying the chair. Mr C. &. Tripp wrote re hie ejperialprisj** and offering to renew his special prizee v* apples grown.the previous season B.bn&N> year's show. Notice of motion for tne next meeting was given by the Secretary as follows:—"That the name of the society be altered to the Geraldine Horticultural and Industrial Society.'* B* aidered that such an alteration was necs*» allow" of the society taking »• • wider range of exhibite at future exbiwHaas. Some further business wW, <*«» and the meeting adjourned. Peopsssob Baldwin.—Aβ already •»' nounced Professor Baldwin will make U» ascent at the Agricultural and EN***** Association Or jnnda, Addingfton, morrow afternoon, at 4 p.m. The &&&*!% of the balloon will be » ample time to allow of a start being ma»» in time. It may be explained witoregese to the the gae here, that it is far w****J* carbon or illuminating power "than English gas and consequently is of gre**- B--density. This accounts for the very long while, as compared with English fJP taken to iqflate. However, now thatwuj is understood, there will be no Wg to-morrow on this account. As'fW-WJ former occasion, epecial trams vrill ran ■• short intervals. -v-, AXLBeBD iLLEaAI. FISBINO. "T J**? Waimate correspondent telegraphing *"• night says:—This afternoon the pww* received information that a party Of *»?£ without a license were netting & a ~J D 'j!L. Waitaki river. Sergeant Gilbert ™~ mediately sent a constable oat Waitaki, and he met two traps at "*Jl£ which he found to be what he **Tja The occupants were A. Lane, T. Bg* >' Beat, J. Hunt, Wm. Towers, «M "w Sever. The constable directed to take everything te the PiWfj; The two traps were found to contaia v** large trout about 50ib weight » >le flounders under regulation eiie, **»" kawhai and muUet, a net 25 yards MBg 20 fathoms rope, and six gaffs. were quite wet, and appeared ta»«**iw»'* recently used. Everything was B *^ the police, and information Acclimatisation Society, who cute the mea.

Cwtb.—The halfi^ewnmg.» , *~ cUT i OM _The annual ' ****%£ Sb John Ambulance Associa- ** eTening ' m** cw Ooa»efl<*ff Tl ; e very fU cces3ful *>*?!£?** theDruids was brought to a P*SS*t byiTeKeedinglv pleasant the delegates of the **CS lodees and several visitors were Alport appears elsewhere. -There was a large gatnenng the Craft last night at a t* l ?* Schmidt was installed as W.M. *\ his officers invested. A of brethren were present P°%l i Christchurch Lodges, particularly *"* SJp St Augustine Lodge. ISD UTTEUNQ.-A Frederick Clapham was ar■£/«*terdav by Detective O'Connor on forgery and uttering The |tsrdl Sine was forged is P. Fry, J*?7iA cheques were on the Colonial gVriSebeq™* were as B«* £Tf j white on 22nd inst.; £20, to Xhos. Lasoelles on 23rd inst.; =2f~JLd to J- D. Phillips on 23rd *J 7nd\£6, uttered to C. Klingenstein *f&jSDAB tor ISS9.—Messrs Edward * -i Sons, the well-known importers have just issued a very neat calendar for 1889. At the d. tbecard is a landscape scene, with a Sitenaa td&7 equipped an< * n is ™ The centre picture is an of a pair of rough-haired SETHa breed tiat is probably better S*irtt sad more serviceable in America XT elsewhere. The engraving was done JTjSux A. Lowell and Co., of Boston, Wα n ktoBSD Faiss Pbetxnces. —A man .-mcd William MeSweeny was arrested at iZcUbaa, on Wednesday, on a warrant, TTljjjg him with having obtained 16e SjtW Spring,publican at Leeston, by bmuucf a valueless cheque. The accused up at Eakaia before Messrs H«rdT «nd Pyke. He pleaded guilty to tke Charge, and was remanded till Friday X ti»t the Probation Officer might bring BiTiJts. —This Company have jgcjded to institute a vigorous recruiting a (eder that there may be no difficulty in agnpJTP'g with the somewhat stringent now in force in reference to trades. The Company is in a good finan2jp3sition, possessing a valuable free}gji with really excellent buildings and a aih balance of about .£3O. The estimated ggaant of capitation for the ensuing year jufcoet .£32. The Company's esprit de corps |m jlwsvs been noticeable, and doubtless tefwul continue to hold a good position Soeth Canterbury Battalion. Si. Joan's, Winchsstib.—The Vestry rf this church have accepted the tender of Hr William Young for additions to the inrth. The amount of the tender was 1130 14s, and the alterations contem pjefced will consist of the bmlding of a £neel, vestry, and porch. Mr H. J. QfrjaaßCene of the lay readers, has very Hbeally offered to build the vestry at his en cost, otherwise the parishioners had bo intention of at present making such efeaave additions. There appears every prospect of the required amount being jgjaedwith little difficulty.

lißjuwr.—An inquest was held at Sew Brighton on Wednesday afternoon before Mr C. Whitefoord, Coroner, and a jury, of whom Mr J. Patterson was foreman, teaching the death of Ernest Osbome Miles, aged 15, who was drowned the preTioaa day in the Biver Avon. After hearing the evidence of Wflliam Henry Moses, Mra Foster, and Constable Stunner, the jury returned a verdict of "Accidental death." The conduct of the witness Moses, vho had jumped into the river and recovered the body of the deceased, and of Mn Foeter, who bad endeavored to restore waa ifn jn terms Of

, praise. LICXXSISQ CdCICmXES.—The innmni election of Licensing' Committees for the Chrtstchnrch districts will take place as under.—North-west at the City Council office, on February 7th; Sootheast, at St. John's Schoolroom, on February 9th; North-east, at the Orange Hall, on February 12th; and Soofcbvwee*, at St. TfiAtmefg Schoolroom, on February 13th. The nominations will take place as under: North-west and Soath-weet Districts, at the (Sty Council Office and St. John's Sehooinnm, on January 30th; North-east and South-west Districts, at the Orange Ball sod St. Michael's Schoolroom, on January 31st.

But* Match.—A rifle match will be feed, on Saturday next between the Btngioza Bine Club and the Honorary Beserve Corps. Conveyances wfll leave the Christchxirch Post Office at eleven o'dock sharp with the latter team, the following being selected:—Sergeant-Major Warner, Corporals Olliver and King, Pontes Allison, Donolly, Anson, Miles, Coffins, Fox, Bashford; emergencies, ißßtenant Stringer and Sergeant HibelL Bμ following will represent the City Sands in a match with the E Battery on theßromley range to-morrow (Saturday) afternoon:—Lieutenant Massey, Sergeants WiHis, Harris, and Weeks, Corporal Steere, Lance-Corporal Lezard, Privates Gonrley tad H. Coombs, Bugler Ashton and Orderly Coombs; emergencies, Lieutenant Helps •ad Private P. Sing. A conveyance will leave the Post Office at 1.30 p an.

TsKXTju. ITbchaotcs* Ibstttots.—The asanal meeting of the members of the inaka Mechanics' Institute took place « Wednesday evening, when there was a ba attendance. Mr James Myth, the ffeeMeJit, occupied the chair. From the Kport.it appeared that during the year the rabaeripfcion had been reduced. The year esasiesced with 17 anpnaj subscribers and tried with 63. The balance sheet showed Ss total receipts from all sources to have awanted to .£49 17e ?d. The expenditee amounted to MS 8s lid, leaving *«edit balance of £1 8s Bd. In addition to the ordinary amounts expended for •lay and periodicals, the condition of the bmlding had necessitated repairs to the •await of £3 14s. The report and balancetteet haying been adopted as read, the jjßstamary votes of thanks were passed. raeioßowing officers were then elected— «ea<lent, Mr Jas. Blyth; Vice-President, «B. Lee; Secretary and Treasurer,Mr «ja McCaekill ; Committee : Messrs WBfiennm, Archer, Butland, Morton, **ea, Bere, Andrews, Lawaon, Edwards, *&& Butiedge. At a Committee meeting ekjequeatly held Messrs SfcCaskill, Ent■■4 Batiedge, and Andrews were apHjjkd a sub-committee to arrange for ■wing readings, &c, during the winter

J£b* JSNJTT LIJTO VOICS PbOIKTCBR.— «* HaU of the Young Men's Christian **fln*tjon building was well filled last **«»& when Mr A. A. North, teacher of ?!** production, save a lecture, and ex*»wtt his invention, the " Jenny Lind " |**pwxhicing apparatus. The lecturer 2*Md the construction of the vocal Tgns, and described the method of pro?**S Bonads. The registers of the ***a yoke were referred to, and hints *J*^ gwen upon breathing and diet. The ?** <* *^ c n 1 ""! upon the voice was also £**». The Jenny land was firetexhibited j* B**e of the andienoe under a series jeitoed lights, manipulated by Mr J. jy«fflnpson. The invention was exSbßfoff e^ec^s on voice were by several members of the testing their range of voice by 2*?** it. One elderly gentleman was three semitones higher than he rr**oefaaaedtosing.. The second subject notthe Blightestearfor music, drV-"* 0, * 1 powers could not therer*"» discovered without more time and c" , " ,0, * «»an could be then afforded. A jo»a who could previously take only reach B, which was six tones «»n without the aid of the instrulady went np to the E T sll , 0 ' aad another young man S|a ne had a baritone voice and igSvp to D, was able to reach F *m£L*Jz* appeared to be every -way. Mr Nortk '<*» ea>l y^e of Jenny Lind a «ained in one-tenth of the * B *fc»S2^ dfir tte ordinary system of te ««eati*S?** Tbe lecture was listened tnroughoQt, and much in"subjects" were

Bowhisa. —A meeting of the members of the Christchurch Bowling Club who intend proceeding to Dunedin to take part in the tournament there will be held on the green, at 2.30 p.m. to-morrow. At this meetir.'r the rinks and players will be

arrange .

Theaihk Eotal.—Mr and Mrs Darrell and company open their season at the Theatre Royal to-morrow evening in Mr Darrell's dramatisation of " The Mystery of a Hansom Cab." Mr Nicholson has been at work for several days painting the scenery, and the piece wul be produced with every attention to detail. The company arrive to-day by the Kotorua, from Wellington.

Clkabing Salb. —The clearing sale in connection with Ballantyne and Co. is advertised as being now on, and particulars as to the goods, &c., will be found in the circulars issued by the firm.

Ltttelton Picnic.—A largely attended meeting of Lytteiton tradespeople assembled at the Borough Council Chambers od Wednesday evening, in response to an invitation from his Worship the Mayor, to discus 3 the advisability of holding the annual picnic. It was decided that the picnic be held as usual, and the following officers were elected: —Chairman, Mr S. X, Webb; Treasurer, Mr C. H. Gilmore; Secretary, Mr J. T. Brice, and a large Committee. A Sub-Committee was appointed to arrange for a suitable site to hold the picnic, and after disposing of all minor matters the meeting adjourned until Wednesday next.

A Precarious Position.—On "Wednesday evening William Burns, who looks after the New Zealand Shipping Company's coal hulk Blackwall in Lytteiton, had a narrow escape from what might have been a serious accident. He was working on a stack of coal bags on the vessel's deck, and with the idea of pulling the winchhook down he caught hold of it. The gear was foul, and instead of coming down in response to Burn's weight, it went up and lifted him several feet in the air. He managed to keep his hold, but before very long the gear got overhauled, and Burns was let down, falling into the ship's hold, a distance of nearly twenty-five feet. He was badly bruised, but the injuries are not considered serious.

Horticultubali SocTBTT. — Tentative arrangements have been made with Mr Donnolly, the enterprising proprietor of the Sink, for holding the coming Autumn show of the Society therein. There can be little doubt that the enterprise shown by the Society and Mr Donnolly will be fully appreciated by the public generally, and particularly by the many supporters of the Society. The Eink is in every particular highly suitable for a flcral exhibition. There is room in plenty, good light, the best of ventilation, and a total absence of anything deleterious to the most sensitive plant. Given such favorable conditions it is to be hoped that the several private gentlemen who are known to possess so many and rare kinds of exotic and other plants, and who have always extended their hearty assistance to the Society will at the forthcoming show give their very best assistance. To the profession the opportunity will be one without equal, so far as the chance of dis play is concerned; and a good display means a good advertisement, and a good advertisement means profit. An effort will also be made to induce the Fruit Growers' Association to join forces with the Horticultural Society, and Sβ, in one large exhibition, show what progress is being made. It is intended that the Exhibition shall extend over two days, and as the Society is extremely anxious to make it a great success—and further, so far as example will do, a love for flower and fruit culture—they intend to make an appeal to all interested to further to the best of their ability the success of the 'undertaking. To that end the energetic Secretary of the Society, Mr T. Gordon, is now working

Dβ. Rooke's Elixir may be obtained of the agent (Mr J. Baxter) at 10s 6d per bottle; pills Is &L-{AdvT.J Professor Brown's Herbal Remedies are oflfered b> bis agent (Mr J. Baxter) at a alight advance on the English prices.—{Ad vt.] At this season of the year no medicine can be of greater service than Baxter's Alterative Elixir and SpringjMedicine.—{Advt.] Acknowledgment. —Mr Herrick bees to acknowledge with sincere thanks the following:—Mr Marks, vegetables; Mrs Fisher, milk; Mr Bowker, milk: Friend, Australian papers; Mrs Martin, meat, &c.; Confectioner friend, scones, &c; Messrs Lane, Cooper and Mann, meat; Bread Company, bread; Mrs John Holmes, children's clothing; Kaiapoi Friend, children's clothioe: Mrs Traak, Sydenham, meat; Hon. Mrs Parker, box clothes, books, &a; Mrs Baxter, children's clothes and boots; Help, children's clothes. 1