NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume XLVI, Issue 7421, 21 September 1889, Page 5

NEWS OF THE DAY.

_Nbw Like or Caboo Steamebs foe New Zealand.—We learn from the New Zealand Shipping Company that they are in receipt of advice by cable, from their Londo-i Office, that the Duke of Westminster will be the pioneer of their new line of. cargo steamers, and that they will be informed k£ the others later on when arranfrements are completed. The Duke cf Wesbn-uister is a fine four-masted steel Steamer of 8726 tons, 450 horse-power, built' in 1882, and belongs to the well to-own Eastern Steamship Company. Her Si-Ma-ions axe—length, 400 ft; breadth 40J.; depth, 28.7. We are sure that this news will be gladly received by the numerous exporters in. New Zealand, as steamer tonnage has been very scarce fdr some time past. We understand that the *«"iii*n- cauacitv of -**« addi-iffnal -_ur_*o **^****"—*B*"**—' .'■ «gf " —I ,*V. ;'? *~■ — ~ ——"■—— ~—■"— *"*****^_f boats about to be put on by the owners of the. direct steamers trading to _|ew Zealand -trill be equal to about 750,000 sheep per annum. ~Goqd Prices.—-As an illustration of the renmnerative prices wMeh are being received by producers for nearly all classes of produce, it may be mentioned that skins have lately been fetching wonderfully high' prices, as much as 9s having been received tor crossbred skins, and 8s 7d for merino skins. These prices are about equal to "•ha* has **wd-nar_ly beeu obt-an-d-forthe carcases of fair fat wethers. Sale or Hotel Pbopjeett.—The well-kna-trQ and commodious Star Hotel, Temuka, has been purchased from Mr M. Qainn by Mr John Angiand, the present lessee. The price is a satisfactory one, ■•OS-ding to the t_m<*-*, but far below the price it, would have realised a few years •go.

Salvation Ae*t.—The third anniversary of the opening of the Salvation Army «rracks will be celebrated to-day, and ©a Sunday. Monday, Tuesday, and Wedrfes***y> To-morrow there will be a number °f senriees, and on Monday, in the afterBoon at 3, and evening at 7, the subject «*U be "The World's Cry and the Army'e Seeponee." On Tuesday there will be a ■Master tea at 6 p.m., and on Wednesday Colonel and Mrs Taylor will relate their **dian experience*. A large number of dembere of the Army are expected to take part in the various services.

* Avow "Rowwa above dab will be held tina&nmag at haif-paefc seven o'clock, .v - ? ::iTaa Sm.-The Ealaoe BinTc will be opea ac oenal to-day, and this evening. On Thmeday and Friday next a fancy dress and natural costume carnival will be ke l4 - ™. • ! Kaxapox Sailing Club. —The opemng match of the season with, this Clnb*s boats takes place to-day. All the craft owned by members have received a thorough orerhanl in anticipation of the work of the season. HoETicoxTtrßA.l. SocißTT.—The beautiful weather yesterday induced a large number of visitors to the camellia and bulb show at the Palace Bink, which was continued in the evening. Wiathsb Forecast. —Captain B. A. Edwin, of Wellington, telegraphed to the Harbor Master at Lyttelton at 1.53 p.m. yesterday as follows: —" "West to south and south-east gale with colder weather; glass further rise." Draughts. — A match between ten players from Belfast and an equal number of the Kaiapoi Chess Club took place in the Kaiapoi Institute on Thursday evening. Forty games were played, of which Belfast won twenty-seven, Kaiapoi six, and seven were drawn. Mb Sbagbb'B LEortTRB. —In our report of this lecture, the word " convection," referring to one of the methods of conveying heat, was misprinted " connection." Accident at TJangiora.—A runaway occurred at Bangiora yesterday morning, when a horse in Mre Macfarlane's buggy took fright and bolted, npsetfcinsr the vehicle in front of the Bed Lion Hotel. The lad who was driving, fortunately, received no injury. Sam or Buns.—About the middle of November next the runs unsold in May and June last will be offered, by auction, at reduced upset rentals. They comprise Ben Ohau, Ehoboro Downs, and Glentanner, in South Canterbury, and Blackford, "Woodstock, and Manuka Point, in North Canterbury. Flax Dressing Machiiteby. —It is understood the Government have decided to write to the Agent General for information on machines for dressing fibre, also scutching machinery, and to ascertain the use to which New Zealand flax is pnfc. In consequence of the increasing importance of flax dressing the Government purpose to obtain the fullest information. Thb Faozßisr Meat Industbt.—An adjourned meeting of those interested in the frozen meat industry wae to have been held yesterday afternoon at the Al Hotel to consider what steps should be taken to secure the use of the freezing hulk Edwin Fox in Lyttelton. No one turned up, however, except the promoter, Mr Fleming, and the matter will therefore drop. CANTEBBXTBT AND ITB ADVANTAGES. The Editing Committee of Branch of the New Zealand Exhibition Committfle met at Mr Kinsey's (Secretary) office on Thursday night, to consult as to the measures to be adopted for the publication of the pamphlet descriptive of Canterbury and its advantages ac a field for settlement. Arrangements were made for procuring the required information, and the meeting adjourned.

TmruKA Eoad Bcaed.—A numuerously signed petition has been presented to Mr John Talbofc, of Bangatiri, asking his con* sent to be nominated for the vacancy caused on the Temuka Road Board by the death of Mr Andrew Grant. Mr Talbot was a member of the Board for sixteen years, and it is felt that his recent retirement has been a loss to the district. He has signified hie acquiescence to the request of the gentlemen signing the petition. At a-special meeting of the Boad Board, held on Friday, Mr W. G. Aspinall was elected Chairman pro tern., and the meeting was adjourned until the ordinary monthly date, " Tempkbancb.—The Star of East Lodge, 1.0. G.T., Ashburton, has been making great progress during the past twelve months, and 'can now boast the largest membership roll of any single Lodge in Canterbury. At a meeting on Wednesday evening there twas an attendance of 160. Bro. B. Elston, on behalf of" a few members, presented the Lodge with a very handsome banner, on which was tastefully inscribed theemblems of the Templar Order. Bro. J. SawJe, on behalf of Sister Edwarda, -jnnrV, presented the Lodge with a tastefully worked cushion for the altar. PofuliAb Sports.—"Under the zealous guidance of Mr Thomas Turner, the Secretary to the Popular Sports Committee, good pmgress is being made towards a .very excellent turn-out on the 16th inst. Aβ an item likely to form an attractive one in the procession, the suggestion made to the Dunedin Exhibition Committee might be adopted with great success. This is the offering of prizes for the three best allegorical tableaux exhibited in the procession. If the Committee can see their way clear to do this, no doubt it will add very greatly to the attractiveness of the affair. A Kjhdlt Act.—Our St. Albans cor respondent writes:—lt will be remembered that, some few weeks ago, Mr J. WilliamBon, the proprietor of the St. Albans coach, was fined for alleged cruelty to a horse. Thpse who were acquainted with the true circumstances of the case were of opinion that Mr Williamson had been harshly dealt with, and a subscription list was set on foot in order to cover the amount of the fine and costs. So far did public sympathy run, that in a couple of days, not only was the amount of the fine subscribed by sympathisers, but a substantial little sum remained,, which has been handed over to the obliging owner of the coach.

MtJTTTAii , Improvement Association.— The.East Belt Mutual Improvement Association met on _,Thureday evening, when the Eev. W. Jl Williams presided. Mr W. Bishop read an excellent paper on " The present system of education in force in New Zealand." Mr Bishop maintained that the system, although not perfect, -was a very pood one. He opposed Bible reading in achool3, and favored the compulsory Clause of the Act. The paper was well criticised, and at the close an unanimous vote of thanks was accorded to Mr Bishop. HOIT IWNOCBNTS ChTTBCH, AMBBRT.BY. —A general meeting , of the parishioners of Holy Innocents Church, Amberley, Jwas held at the schoolroom, on Wednesday, for the purpose of considering what steps should be taken in the matter of restoring the churoh, which was wrecked by the gale of 9th rust; the Rev. J. Sheldon was in the chair. A letter from Mr Maddieon, architect, Ohristchurch, was read, in which -he stated the inadviaability of attempting to use any of the old material in constructing j the proposed new building, and estimated I the cost of restoring the church at about .£SOO. A Committee was appointed to organise a system {or obtaining subscriptions, And it was also resolved to appeal to the various parishes in the diocese for help. Several letters were read, including one from the Bishop, expressing eympathy, and promising donations towards the buHdine fund.. As the parishioners have had uphill wdrk for years pact in getting the church clear of debt, it is hoped that Church people and the public generally I will give practical help to them in their undertaking. SotrrHßgiDez.—A tea meeting in cennection with the Southbridge Loyal Orange, Lodge, No. 16, was held on Thursday evening in the Southbridge Town Hall, and was followed by a lecture on " The Nature and Need of Orangeism," by the Eev. <& W. Ellis, 8.C.M., B.W.D.G.M. for the Middle Island. There was a large attendance, about 200 persons sitting down to a good tea. The tables were presided over, by Vrs Burns and Mies J. Burns, assisted by Mrs J. Morrison ; Mrs T. McCormick, assisted by Mre. E. Winter; Mrs Tilly. short, assisted by Mies J. Moore and MissDyde; Miss Mutch and Miss Monro, assisted by Miss Burns. The bachelors* table, presided over by Miss L. Moore and, Miss Cowan, asisated by Misses Langeshwardt and Bray, was well-filled.' After tea Mr Ellis delivered his lecture, the chair being taken by Mr E. fi. Boras, W.M. of the Lodge. The lecturer explained fully the objects and principles of the Orange Institution, and was several times heartily applauded. A hearty vote, of thanks was accorded tohimfor his lecture. Amongst those . present were Mrs Willis, President of the Pom ale Lodge at Christchurch, and iliss Gourley, who were accorded a vote of thanks for their TKeeense.

l advertisement of tfce Farmers' Co-operative Association will be found on'page 7 of4*3s issue. Registered Lotmbs.—The fee for registered letters has-been reduced from 6d to 3d. This applies to all correspondence, intercolonial or for the United Kingdom. ADDiwerow Ckickst Clttb.—The annual general meeting of this dub will be held »t Warner's Hotel at eight o'clock thie evening.

Tjmatrb Botai..—-The "Union Jack" drew a large bouse at the Theatre Royal last evening. To-night it will be givenfor the last time, as it has to be withdrawn in favor of "New Babylon," which will be on Monday evening. Sukdat Services.—The Esv. L. 31. Isitt will preach in the morning, and the Bey. W. J. Williams in the evening, at the Sydenham Weeleyan Church, to-morrow, The anniversary services in connection I with the Sydenham Baptist Sunday' School will take place to-morrow, when Bey. C. Dallaston will deliver an address in the afternoon. Mr Suliivan will deliver addresses at the Tuam street Hall, tomorrow morning, atternoon and evening. Cahtbbbubt Bowling Club.—lt is in contemplation by the officers and members of this Club to repeat the very enjoyable form of entertainment given by them some tune back. This wae a social smoke concert, and was exceedingly successful. I ■On the present occasion, as the number attending i 3 likely to be large, it is probable it will be held in .Hobbs , Buildings. Kaiapoi Working Men's Club. —At a meeting of the members of the Kaiapoi Working Men's Club on Wednesday evening, a motion from a former meeting in favor of organising a Debating Society was confirmed, and the following officers were elected .—President, Mr T. Drabble; Vice-President, Mr J. Whitehead; Committee, Messrs J. B. Carter, B. Boss, ,J. Boss; Ei Balch, and J. Perrin. It was decided that the first meeting of the Class should take place on the first Wednesday of October, and subsequent monthly meetings be held. Valedictobt.—A very pleasant gathering of the employees of Messrs Whitcombe and Tombs, Limited, took place last night, the occasion being a complimentary dinner to Mr Geo. Tombs on retiring from the active management of the two departments hitherto superintended by aim. About forty sat down to a very excellent dinner, the catering for which was carried out in a manner deserving every praise by Mr Freeman. Mr G. H. Whitcombe occupied the chair, and representatives of all tbe other printing establishments were present as guests. The toast of "Our Guest" was proposed by Mr J. P. Cooper in an excellent speech, at the close of which he presented Mr Tombs with a handsomely illuminated and framed address, signed by the employees, expressing their high appreciation of the sterling character of Mr Tombs. Mr Tombs responded, and gave some very interesting and quaint experiences of printing in the old days here. The other toasts were—" The Art Preservative," responded to by Mr J. C. Wilkin, J. OH. Anthony, and Sellars; "The Visitors," responded to by Mr West and Mr A. Turner j " Whitcombe and Tomb 3, Ltd.," responded to by the Chairman; "Mr Tombs* Successor," responded to by Mr E. Hioks; and " Our Foremen/ , responded to by Messrs Burgess, Clarke, McCleary, and Horwood, "The Ladies," "The Press," and " The Caterer," closed a very enjoyable evening. Some excellent songs were sung, and altogether an excellent feeling prevailed throughout the gathering. Spring, beautiful spring—While you have new life, new vigor, and new apparel, be photographed by C. H. Manning:, Pretty baby photos made a study of. 150 Colombo street.—{Adtt.] Dkaf Forty Years. —The description of a simple remedy by which a complete cure of deaf aess and noises in the head of forty years'standing has just been effected will be sent free to any one who applies to J. H. Nicholson, 175 William street, Melbourne. [Advt.]