NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume XLVI, Issue 7384, 9 August 1889, Page 4

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Resignation ov tttb Bishop of Christ church. —Wβ are informed upon good authority that it is the intention of the Bishop of Christchurch, now that the Pension Bill has been passed, to forward hia resignation at once to the Bishop of Nelson, as Senior Bishop of this Province. Hia Lordship proposes that hia resignation shall take effect on 31st March next, but in the event of his successor being elected, and being prejjared to enter upon the dut'es of his oilice before that date, his Lordship will be ready to vacate his office at such earlier date. We understand further that his Lordship will not draw his stipend as liishop of thu diocese, after 30tb September, bub from that date will onlj draw his retiring pension.

Ma Sullivan's Mission.—Tie mission conducted by Mr G. T. Sullivan, the re* formed athlete, is being , earned on with great success. The Baptist Church, Oxford terrace, was ngain tilled with an attentive audience last avouiujj, Tai Tapu Dairy Company.—The annual meeting of the shareholders in the Tai Tapu Co-operative Dairy Company was held on Wednesday evening, a report of which will be louiid elsewhere. ;

AaiBEitLEY. —A carnival was held in the Auiberley Skating Rink oa Wednesday night. The hall was crowded, and about fifty appeared in fancy dress. The imparted a very pleasing effect.

Tkmuica IioAD Boakd.— At the lael meeting of the Teniukii Road Board Mr J. T. ML Hayhurst, who has been a member of that body for some years, tendered hia resignation, which wus accepted. It ia understood that Mr liayhurst contemplates a voyage to the old country. Lincoln. —The weekly meeting of the Young Men's Mutual Improvement Society took plaue. on Wednesday ev-euiiitf at the Lincoln Library, the Vice-President, Roy. Mr Adamson, in the chair. There was a large at« tendance. Essays were, given by Measta D. Dunn and W. liartram.... Seven new members were proponed, and one eleoted. A numbers of subjeete were given to the members for impromptu speeches for the following night. Accident at TicxurKA.-i-A young man named C. Prattley, of Temuka, was badly hurt on Wednesday, through a fall from his horse. .While lying on tue ground the horse 'kicked him in the face, with the result that the cartilage and septum of the nose was completely torn away so that the aperture of the throat wa» >pjain£y visible. His injuries were attended to b'j Dr. J. S. Hayes, and lie is progressing aa favorably aa oau be expected.

Ikbiqation.—A poll was taken throughout the Ashbuirton-Rakaia irrigation* dietrict, on Tuesday, to determine whether the County Council should borrow the sum of 45000 tor the. purpose of increasing the present water race system by taking a supply froui the Rakaia River. The proposal was to take sufficient water from the Rakaia to enable those living between the Ashburton and Rakaia rivers to use the water for irrigation, as well aefor general purposes. A considerab.e number of votes were recorded, but it is understood that less than one-half the total number of ratepayers exeroised the privilege, and the proposal for increasing the supply of water for the plains was unfortunately negatived.

Government Parade. —A Government parade of the Richmond and Christchtufch Rifles was held last night at the Drillshed. There were sixty-one of the former under Captain Bowron, and fifty-onejOf'the letter under Captain BowroW > Th& parade 4a3 conducted by Major Newall. After parade the Richmond Rifiee met in the orderly room and enjoyed the jiselves at a eapfce concert, at which Captain Bowron dcoupM the chair. In the bursts of the evening the toasts of "The Queen," '•' The Army and Navy," " District .Staff," " £indrad Corps," " New Members," " The Captain?* "Absent Comrades," "Visitors," "The Ladiee,"and "The Press." TheproGetedings were enlivened with songs happily contributed by many of the members. . Farming in South CAirrEßßtfat.—-Con-tinued fine weather favors fanners in the Teniuka district, and they are taking every advantage of it to push forward seasonable operations. The early wheat looks remarkably healthy, and the dry frosty weathei has given an excellent opportunity for the preparation of a'good seed bed for epring wheat.- On the Eangit»ta i( bae.or two crops of Dun and Tartarian bate sown about April or May look very we 11,.. Soxo* of these hare been grown tor epring feed,iind others with the intention iof being early into the market next seaeoni There are some excellent; turnip crope, and,feif reports of losses among stock. A vferjr'oonsiderable area will be put into wheat this season. .

Waimate Eirtßs.—lhe fourth rankereary of the Waiinate Rifles wae heldon Wednesday. About forty members mttstered ai the drillehed, nnd after parade add-'Sa-epection by Captain Studholuie; .they marched to the Oddfellows' Hail, where *n excellent supper was awaiting them, there being about sixty member* 6f the corp3and thirty ladies present Cajrt»in Studholme presided, and was fiuppor|9a>Dy Lieatenant-Colonei Bailey, &ieut§aante Capetick and Shaw taking the vioe-ehaire. After the conclusion of the repast Captain Studholme said he was glad to ccc the number of members increasing, and tmaC the balance sheet showed thafctaay were in a good financial position. A nimber, oj loyal and patriotic, toasts were; propped and-honored. Songs were , e «3?,;?J r , B l fl £ geant-Maior' Jones, Corporal Phillips, aaa Privates Strachanand.Hardingf. ?*s«* then commenced and kept nptiH.an early hour. All present spent * very pleasant evening. . . o , Backto Cantata.— Last wenm&mS*' Paulas Presbyterian Chnrch, GaflU amf* cantata, " Euth," was given by the choir, in aid of the debt extinction fund of the church. There was a large JUg cantata was preceded by the motett, HfeSj my prayer " (Mendelssohn), in wh,ch MM Darie Hunt took the solo admirably. . That lady also sang the soprano iwjfajjg, cantata, her pleasant being heard to advantage M«eJ>H«*ff san/fche contralto parts with good etfeot. Mr W. S. Smith was scarcely in. voag, nevertheless eang with care the »»» mist be considered as very good, «w.*gj SSatively listened "*» «*.««SfSS4 the audience. Messrs Davw Kant Well 3 were conductor and orgw^r^p^ tively, and, it is needless to ad 4 ngj...gj positions with ability. , A * J. Elmslie,on tion and Churck Debt Extinction com^ mittee, moved a hearty vote Mr Davis Hunt and the them with the nanwe.of Messrs Wells ana to acknowledge of clothing i Mr K. W. En fS ee maHßvbMßJ meat.

Stdbnham Co-operativb Building Soarrr. —A meeting of the above will be • *a this evening at eieht o'clock. —The regular monthly meet-t-tiof the Canterbury Lodge, No. 104S will be held this evening in the St. Masonic Hall. Chbistchckch Pbacs Association.—A mtetine of the above Association will be held in the Congregational schoolroom this ivening at eight o'clock. Quekh's Cadets. —T.he usual monthly battalion parade of the four companies of Queen s Cadets, under Major Newall, -will be held at the drillshed, South. Bait, on - Monday next, at 7.30 p.ni. Oratorio. —This evening the choir of Weiley Church, East belt, will give the oratorio " Babylon " in aid of the circuit debt fund. The choir have been as3iduouslv practising , for some time past, and the reicarsala have gone excellently. '■ St. John Ambulance Association.— The first of this year's course of nursing lectures (to ladies only) was given on Wednesday afternoon last by Dr. De ] Eeazi at the Hospital. There was a slightly larger attendance than last year, more than forty ladies being present, and j of these twenty-one are candidates for examination. Eably Whitebait. —Mr Catchpole, of Jolouiby street had on view yesterday a j rery fine lot of whitebait caught in the i Heathcote. The tish were large and fully ap to the usual standard of spring. This B about the earliest recorded catch of tcbitebait in Cbrisi church, though some have bee* 1 taken in the Waimakariri. * CbOSS-Countbt Bacb.—The Canterbury Amateur Aiiiietic Club have obtained the U!<e of the New Brighton racecourse for fcheir annual cross-country race, which lakes place on Saturday, September 7th. : The etand t<. fiords a good view of the whole >? the course. Diploma Day.—The usual presentation af diplomas in connection with Cantertmiy College will take place on the 16th just. The students of the College intend •elebrating the event by an amateur jramatic performance in the evening ,, , then Sardou's brilliant comedy, "A Scrap jf--Paper/* will be given. The comedy das been very strongly cast, and as the rehearsals have tone very well, there is ' tiwry probability of a successful per- ■ formance.

JJamps-ijad School. —The Hampstead School Comintties held their regular nieetinffin Friday, when there were present Messis Andrew Orr (Chairman), Johnstoce, Meelean, Baker, Fawcett, and Andrews. The Headmaster (Mr Mayne) forwa-ded his resignation, he having been appointed Master of the Ashburtou School. It was unanimously resolved to give Mr Mayne a testimonial.

Mabtiki-Henrt Rifle Club. —In reply to-a request from the newly - formed " Alpha " Martini - Henry Rifle Club, his Excellency the Governor has consented to become its Patron. His Excellency is far from being a novice with the rifle, and he will doubtless take an interest in rifle shooting. Tha Club promises to be a very etronjr ore, and will oppn the season with » membership of about fifty. J Band ok Hope.—The members of the Eichinond Band of Hope held their ordinary meeting in the school-room on Wednesday night, when there was a large attendance. At the close of the ordinary

programme of dialogues and recitations, the , annual election of officers took place, as

follows:—President, Mr T. Wilson j VicePresidents, Messrs Bobinson, T. £■ Flesher and J. Farrow; Treasurer, Mr H. Smith; Secretary, Mr George Simp3on; Organist. Mies,Whale ; Representatives to Band of Hope Union, Messrs J. A. Cooke and S. Mill?,

- British Isbael Association.—The Sydenham British Israel Association held its usual meeting on Tuesday evening; Mr T.-M. Gee (Pre&identt in the chair. The discussion on the probable use of the word ihiloh'in Scripture was continued. The President then read the opinion of Bishop TitcoDib on the "Throne of David." It was afterwards announced that,the dis-

cnssion of the Bishop's views, together

: with Dr. Gr&nfs answer to them, would fee taken, next meeting. The proceedings £g£?2 closed with the benediction. ' ;Theatbe Eotaii.—"Uncle Tom's Cabin" was produced by the Ogden Company at the Theatre Royal laso night. BabyOgden remarkably good in-the character -of • Ivfc/playing the part "with much pathos i;fuid effect. Mies Helen -'Fergus gave 'evidence of gTeat versatility in her performance of the dual characters of Topsy :&n$ Cassy. In the former part she was excellent, the mischief of the character being brought out very strongly, She tho sang '"Way down on the Swannee Biver" very well indeed. Mr Ogden appeared to greater advantage in the part ■of Uncle Tom than anything he has done faring the season. To-night the comedy "of"Mamma" will be produced, aud tojaorrow there will be an afternoon perssa*manceof "Jo."

Show.—The following additional'prizes have been offered for the

oriming Metropolitan Show. From Pbkss Company,Xsin the cattle classes; Cansterbury Frozen Meat Company, for ■J sheep for the frozen meat trade ; Anthony, , Sellars and Co., .£lO in horse and pig fliawes; Miles and Co., MO 10s in sheep dagseefor the frozen meat trade; J. Grigg, :£5 in new machinery; Mrs Deans, £5 in batter classes; Coates and Co., ilO 10s in t etock classes ; Mrs S. Fisher, £3 in fresh butter classes; J. S. Eutherford £10 and (J. King J£s, in the hunting classes, and other prizes are promised in connection frith hunters.

• . Footbali.. — The prevailing , kind of Mreather is about all that; is wanting to j Sftt Lancaster Park in first class condition ■i<* the football match, on Saturday. A Igwct keea contest may be expected, as both teams—Christen urch and Hawke's .Bay-T-aw strong. The latter includes a i,|ra#t.?BfUiy Maoris, who, as exponents of twoi£ttgby game, have secured a high JfKWwwriiii! football circles in the district Altogether the match The Hon. Sec. C.E.TJ. K*i<WS&xis to notify footballers that the JJomnjiKee of the Union has declared all batches (both senior and junior) off for SJwlGth and 17th inst., those being the ■*»*» fixed for the Hawke's Bay and -owiTßinatches respectively. ' RpciAl Gathbrixg.—The Bidgley Lodge, American Constitution, held their MjOTeraary social in the Orange Hall •S*.Wednesday evening. Bro. 'league, *4>.GJS£., occupied the chair, and the hall *£■. fitted to its utmost capacity. The Wamnan.in hie opening remarks, referred »tte financial position of the Order, and lj»ted from the Kegistrar-General's report «*fcontof 161 Lodges of all Orders only ,** were in sound condition, and of these 19 Constitution; and of Grand wiges with separate funds only the eeencan Constitution showed a surplus, and dancing was kept up till a Hiss Hart, Mesdames Parrott, Hartle, and Messrs Donaldson, "2?*f T " Moor * Williams, Hartle, Sp y contril >ating to the harmony. ~"^r°£r ett acted as accompanyist in his *™»lefficient manner. I^F^taikkbxt.—An entertainment in SeWi c J 0 ** ,8 of Marist Brothers held last night in the schooliS» ™? n Uiere was a ver y lar S e attendSft>w included items by §*^ of the pro-Cathedral, school, the trial scene tbTnli merchant of Venice," in which " were sustained by the sleight of hand by Professor ■Sa-iSn « p - Townend sang two *tS «cellently, Miss E. Funston gave I * B pearl >" and ihe BetSLJ^f 011 &*?**■ » Pianoforte duet. e»defcv«, u ® Parts » presentation was 6 Ee T . Fafter cummins to Mr S? X£ Bhnai i on beludf of *te choir. <* hia remarks Father \3SSS £*w£ exertions in **% Of Mr Longnnan'e SS mIZ eonnecta °tt the choir Yin?M ygo °? Settee* concluding fr*» f» rt,ftf £ Gumming and thoee i PiS^ eU of and received that c consisted of a very >n^~*« ! cas e of silTer fiah knives and

Opawa Parish Concekt. —A ooncert will be given this evening in the Opawa schoolroom, in aid of the parish funds. A very attractive programme has been prepared for the occasion.

Lamb.—Mr W. H. Cooper, of the City Company Butchery, Armagh street, exhibited yesterday two splendid lambs, weighing 801b each. They were crossbred, and were from the flock of Mr M. Dawson, Hornby.

Supreme Covet.—His Honor Mr Justice Denniston s»t yesterday morning at 11 a.m., when the case of Canterbury Frozen Meat Company v Shaw, Savill aid Albion Company was taken. It had been arranged that the questions of law arising out of the case should be arg-ued, and this was done. After argument his donor took time to consider. To-day his Honor will ait in Chambers at 11 a.m.

Weslbtan Church, Tesiuka.—A social gathering in connection with the Wesleyan Church, Temuka, took place on Tuesday evening. Tea was provided by Mr and Mrs Miles and Mr H. Miles, aftid was partaken of by about 150 persons, Mrs Miles and the Misses Granger and F. and E. Brown presiding at the tables. After tea an adjournment was made to the church, where the chair was taken by Mr George Butler. Addresses were delivered by Messrs Miles, Culley and Brown and the Chairman. The Rev. Bunn contributed an amusing reading, Mrs Bnndesenof Timaru save two sacred selections, and the choir in the course of the evening sang several anthems.

Ellessikbk Young Men's Club.—The ordinary meeting of this Club took place in the Leeston Library on Tuesday evening. There was a fair attendance of members present, the Rev. Mr Hamilton occupying the chair. Two new members were elected, and one proposed. Mr Durant lea the debate, the subject being "The amendment of the Gaming and Lotteries Act, with a view of decreasing th-e excessive gambling n :>w carried on through the agency of the totalisator." A long discussion took place, and on the motion being put to the meeting it was lost by a large majority. The Rev. Mr Hamilton read a paper entitled "Is it better to save money for investment, or to spend it in business; thereby giving employment to laborers ?" During , the interval for refreshments Messrs Brooke and Fabling gave recitations, and Messrs Toomey, Durant, and Brooke contributed songs. A rery enjoyable evening was spent by those present. To obtain a true and artistic likeness, patronise Standish and Preece, Hitrh street.— [Advt.] Dr. Kooke's Elixir may bo obtained of the agent (Mr J. Baxter; ao 10s 6d per bottle: pills Is 2d.—[Advt.] Professor Brown's Herbal Remedies are offered b> his agent (Mr J. Baxter) at a slight advance on the English prices.—[Advt.] At this season of the year no medicino can be of greater service than Baxter's Alterative Elixir and Spring Medicine.— [Advt.] A Maori Temperance Lecturer.—A. temperance lecture was recently delivered at the Wesleyan Church, Newtown, by Hori Bopiha, a native chief from Waipawa, Napier. It was attended by a large number of persons, and the Rev. J. Berry occupied the chair. In the course of his remarks, which were inter preted by Mr Eb. Baker, the lecturer (says the Evening Post) stated that he had now been lecturing amongst the natives for about five years, and during that time had managed to prevail upon nearly 12,000 of his brethren to adopt temperance principles.

The Abuse op Cocaine.—A cocaine habitue, who recently died at Cincinnati of tramatic tetanus, and a physician of ability and former mark, took as high as fifty grains of cocaine a day, in from three to five-grain doses. The American Lancet states that "he always said that he who died from the use of cocaine would retain his consciousness to the last, and this was the case. He was conscious to tbe very second of his death. He frequently made efforts to dispel the influence the drug held over him, but it was useless. He always looked forward to the time when he would be free from its hold, and hoped against hope." The .-following hallucinations and delusions formed a prominent part of his symptoms : —He imagined that somebody, some enemy, was continually pursuing him, trying to kidnap him. He frequently thought he saw a dark lantern flashed at him. He would sometimes hear noises and imagine enemies were pursuing him at night. His appetite is also recorded by the Lancet as " capricious," eating but one meal a day; sometimes "eating a bit and walking about," and he " ate nothing for the three days previous to his death."