NEWS OF THE BAY.

Press, Volume XLVI, Issue 7252, 7 March 1889, Page 4

NEWS OF THE BAY.

Thk " Weekly Press."—A fine colored I supplement accompanies our contemporary I this week, illustrating the wonderful 1 waterfall between Milford Sound and Lake I Tβ Anau. This makes, with the accom- I panying scenes, one of the most attractive I pictures ever issued by a New Zealand newspaper, and deeerves the very widest circulation that can possibly be given to it, The Yeoman department of the paper is full of valuable articles, among which we may single out one on the Proe atid Cons of Threshing from the Stook, whiflfc handles this important question exhftuj. tively. The excellent original stories, f or the publication of which the Weekly Pret seems to have become the reeogniwd medium, are continued, with a vigorouslywritten North Islaud story by Scott Webster, clever alike in construction and in local color. The literary articles "On Letters," by Cara, and " On the Plague of Books," by Ouida, are both excellent. The New Zealand Exhibition.— J£» Twopeny, the Executive Commissioner of the New Zealand Exhibition, had ad interview with the local Committee jester* day afternoon oa subjects connected with the Exhibition. A report appears else' where. Mr Twopeny leaves for thetfoith to-day, intending to have an interview with the Government, and also to address meetings in Wellington, Nelson, and New Plymouth. Pbbbonal.—Mγ H. W. Jenninge, of the firm of Bennetts Bros., made a start as an auctioneer yesterday at the Addingtoii Yards sales, and judging from the congratulations offered to him by some of, the veteran stock salesmen, acquitted Mmself admirably. Sfoktingk—Owners are reminded thai; nominations for the Lower Heathoote Racing Club's trotting meeting close tonight at nine o'clock at the Empire Hotel. Cbickbt. —The following will play ft* the Sydenham Wesleyan C.C. against & team from the Midland C.C, on Saturday next, on the latter's ground.-—jßev. Isitt, Messrs Eowe, Voyce, Ritchie, SmitH, Beare, Rudd, Minifie, Voyce, Q. Ayfes, and Manchlin. • • Leotube. —The Rev. W. JDlorley. irill lecture in the Durham street Weeleyan Church this evening. The subject is, "My trip to England, and what I saw there." Mr Morley having just returned fresh from the fatherland, his experiences and impressions will be of special interest just now. The Durham street choir will render some anthems during the evening. Football.—The Merivale Football Club will play their opening match on their ground, North Park, on Saturday, at 3 p.m. Sides will be choson on- the ground. All members are requested to attend.' The Cambridge Club will hold a practice match on Saturday at North Park. Sides picked at2.3op.in. ~-,..; Attbmjptkd Suicidb at Timabu.~>A woman named Gray, alias Major, attempted to commit suicide at Timartt yesterday afternoon by taking' * Routrh on Rats." Medical aid was quickly called in, and the woman was taken to the and is out of danger. No reason ia given for the act. The woman has been living in Timaru for some years. A Dangebous Pbbson to bb at Labob. —A day or two ago while at work oh Mrs StevSnson's farm at Flaxton, the hands were alarmed by some man from the road firing at them, evidently with a revolter; The police were informed of the mattttj 1 but np to the present no arrest has been made. ICAKAHtr.—rProfeasor PTrioh, on Tuesday, visited the Kakahu district for the purpose of reportinar on its minerals. On Wednesday the Professor and his party paid a visit to Mr C. Q. Tripp'a homestead, Orari Gorge, where tin and antimony are said to exist. The Professor will again visit the Kakahu to-day. Very great interest is being taken in this visit by the settlers in the district, and it is hoped that some permanent good will result from the steps that have been taken, which have been much appreciated by those. owning property in the Kakahu. • , : ; Citt Mission.—A public meeting was held in the Bangiora Literary Institute on Tuesday evening, to hear an account of the work of this mission. There was a good attendance, the majority being ladies, and the Mayor (Mr E. R. Good) presided. Mr Herrick, the Manager of the Mission, was present, and gave an exceedingly interesting address on the work,,of 1 the Mission. Hβ gave numerous instances of the good done by the Home in Christchurch, and appealed to the audience to essisfc. The Yen. Archdeacon Dudley and the Revs. J. Smellie and Jr. H. Gray, delivered addresses. The Chairman offered to take charge of, and forward any donation to, the Home, and the meeting terminated with votes of thanks to Mr Herrick, the speakers, and the chairm >n. > Salb of the Cantebbuby Runs.—With reference to the sale of the Canterbury .runs, respecting which some enquiries hare been made, it is understood that they will be advertised as soon as the Government have'completed the necessary arrangements. Plans of the land and posters are being prepared, and will be displayed at the various Railway stations as soon as they are ready. In the meanwhile any information required can be obtained at the Land Office, Christchurch. The sale of the runs will take place at the Land Office here on the 29th April, and all sales will be advertised at least one month before the sales take , place, as required by the Act. TJbe extent of, country which the Comlssionars have had personally to inspect hae prevented the infdrmation being pufrbefoze the public at an earlier ; date. THfe HoßTictrLTvaAt, arrangements for the horticultural '"now at tha Palace Kink to-day will be the most complete that the Society hare yet been able to make. The fine expanse of room they have now at their disposal enables all tLe exhibits to be displayed to 'the best advantage. • Now that this w «o, it rato b<» hoped that care wilib* talteJß.wlwrever possible to group the eihibite. mow especially of pot plants, so as to gire th<» best effect in contrast of color. It is intended the flowers ehaE occupy the oeptare, the fruit being placed at tie side, and the vegetables at the Gloucester street end o£ the building. This, afternoon at two o'clock hie Worship the Mayor will open tfce.»bo«r. There will be three avenu.es for promenade, and chairs wiU be placed at the sides for persons to sit down. Underneath the band stand will be a fernery, illuminated with the electric light. As been already stated, the attractione of th* Show iteelf are to be enhanced by music, promenade concerts beingjarranged fo* eafia evening. It is to bo hoped that the spirited efforts of the Society to populapw the show will be rewarded by a lafge attendance of visitors. J. Gtcmmo.—The monthly meeting of tne Christchurch Bicycle Club was b **daX headquarters on -Tuesday evening* we Captain in the chair, and a good attendance present. Included irf the correspondence read was a letter from the FernsWe Bicycle Club, Victoria, forwarding programme, and inviting members or»e c;b.C. and other cycliate to compete a» their meeting on April 13th. The Hon. Secretary replied thanking them, and promising to put their meeting (before tne wheehnen of Christchurch. The meeting <r then resolved itself into Committee to aider matter* connected with the KeM*"' Interprovincial Kacea on Easter Mond*y, and on resuming the following programme was passed, viz. : - One Mfle_Maidea Roadster, Two Mile Hoadster, Three Mile Roadster, One Mile Bracelet, Three Mile New Zealand Grand Whee,l Race, Five Mile Bicycle, Ten Mile Bicycle, One Wμ© (C.B.C. members only), One Mile Consolation; and oa resuming and passing earn* routine business the meeting closed. ■ -. ' .■■•;, ■.■..■•"■* £#

Mohkt Club.-A meeting of the Sfc. Mbans Cooperative Money club will be held 6n Monday evening next for the purpose of commencing operations. P Sesshsst CouBT.-.The Assessment r« M ,+ for- the South-east and South-west w£Lof ttedty will be held to-day at 2 tun at the City Council Chambers P Ektebtainmbnt.-A popular entertainteent xh connection with the Dauntless tXe I.aS.T.,will be held in the Blue Ribbon HaU, Worcester street, to-ni^ht. Wfathek Report. — Captain B. A. Edwin telegraphed from Wellington to the Harbormaster at Lyttelton, at 1.7 p.m. yesterday, as follows .—N.E. to *. gale within next twelve hours; glass further fall; indications much rainLtttelton Recreation Ground.—There was a well-attended meeting of the ratepayers of the borough on Tuesday night in the Colonists' Hall to discuss the question as to the formation of a recreation ground, and it was decided, by a majority, that the work be carried out and gone on with at once. „ . , , . AcKNOWLEDG«EN-T.-Tlie Superintendent Of the Lyttelton Sailors' Home begs to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of two trained from the Key. Watkin Davies, ncr E J S. Harman, Esq., being subscriptions 'for 18S7 and 18S8 to the Lyttelton Bailors' Home. . BULB SHOOTixG.-The following will represent the Sydenham Rifle lub against the Kaiapoi Rifles and < lub, on Saturday next, on the Sydenham range:—Messrs Bashford Parker, Bourdot, Skeiton, Butler, Harry Phillips, TrebUcock. Haigh, Jones, and McAdams. The sixth competition for the Captain's trophy and the final for Mr E. M. Taylor's trophies will also be fired on Saturday. . LrrsßAET.—The latest volume issued by Messrs Kegan, Paul, Trench, and Co., m connection with the Colonial Library, is « Tata," a Mahratta tale, by Col. Meadows Taylor. Col. Taylor is a powerful deecriber of Indian life, and the volume under notice is full of interest. Rksidknt Magistrate's Coitet, Geealjjixie.—At this Conrt yesterday, before Captain C. A. TJray, R.M., judgment by default for the amount claimed and costs •wae given in the case A. Bennington v E. Smith, claim £X 193 6d. In the case Singer Sewing Machine Company v B. Goodwin, claim .£3 12s 6d, the sum of .£3 3s was paid into Court, and judgment was given for the balance with costs. Juvkole Crime. —A meeting of Justices "of the Peace was held yesterday, at which the increase in juvenile crime was discnased. Several methods for its suppression were suggested, after which a Committee was appointed to draw up a report embodying the views of those present and $übmit it to a future meeting for confirmation before its presentation to Government. ' Pbesentation. —A telegram from Cambridge says:—" Yesterday evening Mr G. W. Russell, J.P., late proprietor of the Waikaio News, was presented with a handlome tea and coffee service and illuminated fcddress on the occasion of his departure for Chiistchurch. Mr Russell, who is a brother of the well-known Christchurch lawyer, contested Waikato last election in the interest of the Stout-Vogel Government." COMPLIMENTABT CONCEBT AT KAIApoi. — Begular practices are being held for the concert to be given to Miss Blakeley to-morrow evening, and it is expected to be one of the largest .attended gatherings ever held in the Kaiapoi Oddfellows' Hall. The concert is ' given as a compliment to Miss Blakeley for assistance rendered at many of the local benefit entertainments. Agbicttlturaii and Pastoeal Association.—The annual general meeting of the members of the Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association will be held on the 21st inst. As will be seen by advertiifeiaent elsewhere the nominations for office bearers and committee must be made on or before the 13th inst, in order to erii able them to be posted in the rooms of the Association, for seven clear days. "" i-teocmts and Storekeepers' Associa--130»v.— A meeting of the above trades, convened by circular, was held on Tuee- ■' tby evening, at the Queen's Hotel, when 1 : there was a large and representative attendance. Mr Gilchrist occupied the chair, and after some discussion it was resolved to form an Association, under the title cf the Canterbury Grocers and Storekeepers* Association. A Committee was formed to draft rules to be submitted to ah adjourned meeting. Sitodbn Death at Mount Somebs.— An old mail named Thomas Cousins, who has been resident in the Ashburton County for some twenty years, and who was parti,oo]arly well known to every visitor to the 'SJtbunt Somers district, was found dead > About midday on Tuesday. Tommy had been a long time in the employ of Mr J. Hood, and was generally liked by all who "knew him. On Tuesday he went to a ; paddock to get a horse, and some tine afterwards was found dead on the roaciide. An inquest was to be held last evening. '" Cadet Act Union. —The drawing for the numerous handsome prizes to be offered in. connection with the Cadet Art Union bis been positively fixed for the 26th inst. Those, therefore, who desire to obtain tickets should lose no time in doing so, as " Hie returns from the different agents must •be in. by the 22nd inst. It is to be hoped - that there will be a liberal response to the appeal now made, so as to put this very laudable movement in a position to carry on the good work. The boys are working ■teadily and well, all the companies drilling very satisfactorily under -their respective officers. Rangiora Lttbeaet Institute.—The monthly meeting of the Managing Com- ; inittee of this Institution was held on . Tuesday evening, Mr Buckham in the chair. The Chairman reported that after the accounts for the month had been paid, including the insurance, £14, a balance remained in hand of £1 2s 4d. The question of procuring larger lamps for the hall was again discussed, and the President and Secretary empowered to make arrangements for the purchase of several Mammoth Rochester if they can be got at a reasonable price. The meeting then terminated. Social Gathering.—The usual monthly 'social evening of the Lyttelton Young Men's Club was held at the Club rooms on Tuesday evening last, when there was a large attendance of members and friends. A good programme of songs, readings, &c, wae gone through and greatly enjoyed by all present. During the evening a spelling, bee and recitation competition took place. The spelling bee resulted in a win * tot D. Page, after a hard struggle with W. Olliver, second, and the recitation competition resulted in M. McKenzie getting fitfcfc place, with A. Elgar second. It fa pleasing to note that the Club is proving a great benefit to the young men in Port, and, no doubt, during the winter monthsefforts will be greatly appreciated. Forkstet.—The monthly meeting of Court Star of Canterbury, No. 2309, A.0.P., was held on Monday evening at tiie. Foresters' Ball, under the presidency of Bro. J. R. Davidson, C.R. The officers present laid before the Court a most favorable report of the past month, showing the sickness amongst the members to have been exceptionally light. Bro. T. Gapes, as a delegate to the Friendly Societies' ' Conference re dispensary, gave a detailed account of the gathering, which was received with approbation, the Court being evidently in earnest in its support of the scheme. A notice for calling a special meeting was read a second time as required by the laws, and it wae resolved to print the necessary information, to place in the hands of members prior to the meeting. Correspondence on various subjects was readj including letters of thanks from sister Courts for supplies of literature forwarded on the history of the Order. The balance sheet of the Foresters' Guarantee Society was laid before the meeting, and after some further unimportant business the Court was duly dosed by the OR. St. Andrew's Chuech.—The annual congregational meeting, in connection with St. Andrew's Church, was held last evening, when highly satisfactory reports on tie finances and the various branches of toe Church work were submitted. The ahurch ie now out of debt, and for the first time in twenty yi-aw a.,.■:•.-.lit balance is carried forward. The progress made by the Church during the year points to i the success of the Rev. Gordon "Webster aa castor of the congregation.

Mibsiokart Mbetikg.—A missionary meeting, under the auspices of the Church "Work Society, will be held thie evening, at St. Michael's schoolroom. The Bishop of Nelson will give an address on the missionary work throughout the world as discussed* at the Lambeth Conference, and the Bishop of Melanesia on his special work amongst the islands. Columbia Skating Rink.—The Tuam street Hall will be re-opened on Saturday next, at 2 p.m., as a roller Skating Rink, under the auspices of the Columbia Elite Company, Mr F. Conway Harrison being the manager. As the skates ordered have not yet arrived from America skaters will only be charged for the use of the floor. There will be a ladies' session from 10 to 12 free, an afternoon session from 2 to 5, and an evening session from 7.30 to 10 pjn. The admission to these two latter sessions will be sixpence Sbsftixu>. —A meeting of the Vestry of St. Ambrose Church was held on Monday evening; the Rev. T. Hodgson in the chair. The Chairman reported that he had obtained promises of assistance from several ladies in the way of providing the tables for the tea meeting on the 22nd inst., and also numerous promises of ass is tance with the concert that was to follow. One of his parishioners was printing the tickets, and the gathering promised to be a success. It was decided to advertise the same in the daily papers at once, and further particulars at "a later date. The Vestry considered the subject of the harvest festival, and ultimately decided to hold the same on Sunday, March 24th. at the afternoon service.

Bishop Selwyh.—The Bishop of Melanesia, whose health has not been so good as his friends could wish, intends to pay a visit to the old country at the urgent request of his brother bishops, leaving in the course of a few days.— Otago Daily Times. A Visitor.—Tbe Eev, Charles Spurgeon, brother of the Eev. T. Spurgeon, of the Tabernacle, Auckland, is now on his way to Auckland, on a visit for the benefit of his health. He will arrive by the direct stea er Aorangi on the 14th inst. at Wellington, and intends to remain a month in Auckland, and will then return home via San Francisco.— Otago Daily Times. A Bio Scheme.—An American gentleman, the possessor of a wonderfully strong and vigorous electric motor, offers to drive the presses of a London daily newspaper by means of electricity conveyed from New York by cable. Distance in electricity is, of course, a matter of no consequence, bat the difficulty that presents itself in all electric arrangements, in their present condition, is the possibility of the electric current breaking off at a most inopportune moment.—Court Journal. The Empress Frederick's Fortune.— Lord Cross was summoned to Osborne recently for a private conference with the Queen and the Empress Frederick concerning the disposal of that part of the Emperor Frederick's fortune which, he left to trustees (Her Majesty, the King of the Belgians, and the Duke of Saxe-Coburg Gotha) for the benefit of hie widow and younger children, with a special direction that it was to be invested in British securities. The late Emperor's fortune was wholly derived from his father, Kaiser William, and he left a large sum to the Empress absolutely, out of which her Imperial Majesty has expended abont £40,000 in the purchase of a residence and •estate at Kronberg in the Taunus. Tennyson.—lt seems settled (says a a writer in the Philadelphia Times) that the poet Tennyson cannot be induced to write a volume of his memoirs. One American publisher has authorised his London representative to offer Lord Tennyson .£IOOO for the American rights of such a book. Another has offered .£4OO each for five chapters of such a book for magazine publication.. Both offers have been declined. It is thus pardonable to infer that a volume of Tennyson's memoirs will never see the light, for certainly more generous terms could not be offered to induce any man to put pen to paper. In the meantime Mr WilMe Collins, not so unsusceptible to financial promises, is plodding along on his memoirs, which promise to make a volume rich in interest Wht Trout abb Scarce in the Tweed,—A writer in the Stotsman notices the absence of good sport in trout fishing in the Tweed. Two of the causes he thinks are- poaching and the ever-increasing number of eels and bull-trout which infest the river and its tributaries. The clamant evil—quite over-weighing all the other harmful causes—is, however, he adds, the want of an annual close time, embracing the spawning period. Incalculable damage is inflicted on the reproductive powers of our rivers through the capture, year after year, of the mature trout a ter the closing days of September. Every ripe female fibh taken from the river in October quite as surely means the destruction of so many scores, or it may be hundreds, of trout as if the number were dragged from the stream in early spring. The Tweed trout are both earlier on the redds and earlier well-mended than the inmates of many of the tributary streams, but it would be safer to make the close season extend over a period to suit the needs of the main river, rather than pay undue regard to the varying needs of the tributaries. Perhaps the best possible close time would be the period extending from the Ist or 2nd of October to the loth of February. Such a period would meet the general requirements.