NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume XLVI, Issue 7451, 26 October 1889, Page 5

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Auctions.—The advertisements of B. Tonks and Co., the Midland Railway Company, New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative j~y-.; n ±irt« j D. Thomas, John Ingram, and B. Q. Staveley will|be found on page 7 of lfcisiaijapggaMaMM--P_»i» m . m ~ J-, Becbftion.—A meej-, A Ing of the City Council as a Reception Committee for his Excellency the Governor V-0 held yesterday afternoon. The Mayor' jsported having received a telegram frotfii jy» Excellency stating that he woulfi, imre in Christchuroh late on Friday: evening. It was therefore considered best to postpone the reception ceremony tall the I following day. The arrangements will be igosaewhat as follows:—His Worship the 3£ayor will call on his Excellency officially en Saturday morning and escort him to Cathedral square, where a platform will be erected. An address will be presented, and the school children ,wi& sJngvthe the /November Show of the Canterbury Agricultural and, Pastoral Association are reminded that the entries

in the various classes dose with ;the Secretary to-day. . f . A_H9uetom Show. —The tune foc-sp-Ceiving entries for the Ashburton A. and Pj Association's Show has been extended to this evening. Wjux-Ueb Fob-cast.—Captain R. A. Edwin, of Wellington, telegraphed to the Harbormaster at Lyttelton at 4.12 p.m. yes- , terday as follows:—"North-west to West • and South gale. Glass rise." Ma-TXKO.—Miss A. P. New-' ooi£u>s _« announced elsewhere to deliver 1 an address in the Baptist Church, to-t-arrow afternoon, on " Hindoo gods." On Monday evening there is to be an exhibition of Indian views, shown by limelight, Hi&a Neweombe giving the descriptive - lecture.

Tax Wabnsb Skason.—Mr W. Hughes, the advance agent of Mr Charles Warner, arrived in. town last night, to make arrangements for the opening of the season here xn " Hands Across the Sea," on Friday, November Ist. The season of Mr Warner in Dunedin closed last night when «• Hamlet" was played. The season throughouthas been a most successful one. Musical Socxbtt.—The above Society will give the oratorio " The Creation " at the Palace Rink on November 4th, under the conduotorship of Mr F. M. Wallace. Mr Prouse, of Wellington, has been engaged to sing in the oratorio. It is expected that ha Excellency the Governor will be taresent on the occasion, together with Major General Edwards and staff and his Worship the Mayor. The plan of reserved Seats will be opened at Messrs Milner and -Thompson's at 10 a.m. on Monday next. ; f, Ystsbak C-uckst.—Mr G. Willmer, who ii well known for the interest he takes in cricket, has been in communication for some time past with the Veteran Cricket Club, Wellington, with a view to a match taking place between them and a team •elected by Mr Willmer. The Wellington Club, it may be noted, have a rule which makes it imperative that all members shall be over fifty years of age, that the bowling .shall be underhand, and that all players wear tall black hats. Mr Willmer is sanguine that the match can be arranged, but the exact date cannot be fixed. Giia-TiTinn-— The usual fortnightly -Beating of the Geraldine literary and Debating Society was held in the library of the Mechanics' Institute on: Wednesday evening. There was a good attendance, ttt 3. Cunningham occupied the ohair. Mr F. Wilson Smith read a paper on "Government," and Mr H. N. TTiskenß a paper on "Shorthand." Critacisms followed the reading of each paper. The etasiag night of the session waa arranged to TjVed-aaday, November 6th, when Mr H. W. Moore will read a paper on " The Distribution of Wealth." An account was passed fox payment, and the "Wiig ter-aoi-u-ted. o_jrnE_Bu_.T Aiu.Tiu_t Athustic C_.ua. —■As will be seen by advertisement elsewhere, those desirous of competing at the annual sports to be held at lancaster Park on the Bth and 9th of November, must send in their names to the Honorary Iwsetary or Treasurer on or before five ae-oek on Wednesday next, or at WarherHotel between $ pjn- and 9 p.m. the same evening. There are events on the programme for persons who are not necessarily members of the Club, viz., tug-ofvwar tbr teams of ten men, members of any description of athletic club; and a 250 yards handicap strangers' race, both of which events are open to only bona fide amateur-. Besides the above, there are the two schools races, and four bicycle events open to members of clubs affiliated to the Zealand Cyclists' Alliance. -xu>se persons who desire to become members of the Club should send in their aaa-w to the Secretary or Treasurer on or before Monday next. The Committee of the Club will hold a meeting at Warner's Hotel on Monday next, to "»*V« final .preparations for the sports. Retz-i Matchss.—a rifle match between the Christchurch Reserve Corps aad the Alpha Martini-Henry Rifle Club will be fired on the range of the latter this afternoon. A match with the Morris tube will be fired this evening between a combined team representing the Lyttelton Time* and Pans and Messrs Whitcombe and Tombs •ad the Christchurch Working Men's Club. The match will commence at a quarter to eight sharp, and will be fired on the Club's range. This combined team is as follows.—Pssss Office—Messrs Allardyee, Bourdot, Eastwood, Hardcastle, Sellers and Watts; emergency, ED. Lyttdto* Timet— Messrs Barnes, Davey, Hyman, Jackman, Klein and Woodward; emergencies, Shaw and Morcam. Whit «*»«* and Tombs — Messrs An- «">*», Costley, Etheridge, Horwood, Bad- - e '*nd Soper; emergency, Loveless. a retain, match between the Linwood and woolston Bachelors was fired on Tuesday evening at the Lancaster Park Hotel range, remtttiag in a win for the former The total scores were—Lu_Wood -3fi.W___._--, aa*,

Polo.—The opening of the Polo season: will take place on Saturday, the 2nd November, at three o'clock, on the did Show- Grounds at Sydenham. Ctcxono. —Owing to the bad state of the road, the fifty mile road race, which was to take place on Monday next, is postponed indefinitely. Stdbnhai- Bowtrao Club.—The opening of the new green of the above Club will take place to-day, when a game will be played between rinks chosen from the Christchurch and Canterbury Bowling Clubs.

Psbfob-hkq Flxas.—The exhibition of performing fleas in Colombo street still continues to attract a goodly number of visitors. It will be open to-day and this evening. MaSTZB BaS-ESS* ,ABSOCL-XIOH. —An urgent special meeting of the above, will be held tibia evening at the Shades Hotel, to consider a letter received from the Grocers' Association.

Ctclorama. —The Cyclorama was open yesterday afternoon and evening, and will be exhibited at the same hours to-day. Hibernian Catholic B-NxriTSocrrrr— A special meeting of St. Patrick's Branch of the above Society will be held on Monday, November 4th, at their Hall, Barbadoes street.

Obatobio Psbtobkakcs. — The performance of the oratorio "Babylon "will take place in the Town Hall, Papanui, on Wednesday evening next, by a band and chorus of over sixty performers. The proceeds are in aid of the St. Albans Wesleyan circuit debt extinction fund. Ths Accident on th> Papanoi Road.— Mr C. Ashby, one of the (four men who were thrown from a buggy on the Papanui road on Thursday evening, has recovered consciousness at the Hospital, where he was removed. He is expecteuto get all right again in a short time. Entiktaiw-cbnt at Ran.io&a.—An entertainment was given in the Bangiora Literary Institute on Thursday evening, in aid of the funds of the Bangiora Catholic school. A long programme was gone through, and was duly appreciated. The following persons assisted:—The Misses Pender, G. Duncan, A. Dobbß, and O'Brien, Messrs Bagley, DougalL Bing, Hammond, Collins, Hennessy, and Good. There .was a good attendance.

HoßTicxxLTxrEAXi Show. — The Christchurch Horticultural Society's Spring Show will be held at the Palace Rink this year, November 11th and 12th, and not iv the Agricultural Show (-rounds; as in former years. The show of flowers pro mises to be the largest ever held in Christchurch. It is expected his Excellency the Governor' will open the show Monday afternoon. November 11th. This show will occupy all the Rink floor.

Druids' (Jala.—A large meeting of the •Druids' Gala delegates was held at the Terminus Hotel last night. The business transacted was principally of a routine character, and occupied, all the evening. The several Committees submitted their reports verbally of the progress being made. The accounts were considered to be highly satisfactory, as indicating a good measure of success for the Order. It was decided after a deal of discussion toehold a church parade of Druids on Sunday, November 3rd, at the Oxford terrace Baptist Church. The meeting then adjourned until Friday next.

•Visit or tzdc Irish D__ioat_s.---A

{meeting was held at Lyttelton on ThursWay night, for the purpose of deciding on -fee .-beet means of receiving the Irish deleStes. The Rev. Father Laverty was in c chair. The Secretary read correspondent from Mr Perrin, Dunedin, and others. The action of the convention was explained, after which a resolution was proposed—That the citizens of Lyttelton invite the Irish delegates to visit the town, and. that they bind themselves to give them an enthusiastic reception. The resolution was carried unanimously. After some other routine business, a vote of thanks to the chair dosed the meeting.

Addington B_j_aab.—This bazaar was continued yesterday in the Oddf alio ws* Hall, Lichfield street, with a further measure cd 1 success, a brisk business being kept up among a large body of visitors. a special feature among the attractions will be a luncheon from 12 till 2, to be included in the shilling charge for admission to the hall. After two o'clock the price of admission will be reduced to sixpence. As this is the last day of the bazaar and a very large quantity of goods refUfun to be bUsposecTof, there will no doubt be "a great gathering of* visitors, There will be a variety or entertainments in the evening.

I_soT_n».—Last evening the Bey. J. Fergusson, of lnvercargill, delivered a lecture in St. Paul's Church, on the famous American preacher, the late-Henry Wardßeecher. The Bey. J, Elm_Ke presided, and there was a fair attendance. The lecturer gave an interesting account of Beecher's early career as a preacher, and related a number of anecdotes illustrative of what the young preacher and his wife had to contend with in the settlements out West in which they had gone to labor. He then traced his rise to the prominent position he maintained for many years as a successful preacher. At the close a vote of thanks was passed to the lecturer.

I Thkatbx Rotax..—The Richards' company gave another change of programme Last night at the Theatre Royal. The opening item was the musical sketch " Brie a Brae," In this Mis- Constance was very good as a Lancashire Lass, dancing the clog dance with all the vivacity and go of one to the manner born. Miss Ada D'Alroy, as the German flower girl, gave a song and dance capitally, the dance especially being good. Miss Georgia Devoe both made up and looked well in the masher duet " Bai Jove" with Mr Kckar-__- and Miss Ella Murphy, who appeared iv place of Miss Katie Rickards, sustained the character of Maud Croker. Mr Rickards played the three characters of a painter, a masher, and a well developed specimen of the genus 'Any with a good deal of power and dash. His songs "The Bachelor's Club" and "'Any" went excellently, the! audience applauding freely, Mr Davys made a good deal of the small part of the butler, the phenomenon of the. electric nosft being very cleverly worked. Mr Bell as usual was sneeessful as the black footman. The "Champagne Chorus," which concludes the sketch, went welL In the olio Miss Constance danced very well indeed in her sketch "The Charity Girl." The Marionettes were aa funny as ever, creating roars of laughter. Mr Bell and Miss D'Alroy made a nit in their double banjo, song and dance act, and for an encore gave a banjo duet very successfully. Mr Rick-rds* two songs "I Forget," and " Seven Ages," were capital, the latter especially so; Mr Rickards acting the various descriptive points in the song with a good deal of power. *To-day there will be an afternoon performance, in addition to the evening one. Stjndat Sxavicas.—At the Durham street Wesleyan Church to-morrow the Rev. W. J. Williams will preach in the morning and the Bey. W. Moriey in the evening. At Wesley Church, East belt, the church anniversary services will be conducted. In the morning the Rev. W. Moriey will preach, in the afternoon the Rev. L. M. Isitt wUI deliver an address, and in the evening the pulpit will be occupied by the Rev. W. J. Williams. Collection will be made in aid of the trust;funds. The anniversary services of the Primitive Methodist Sabbath School are to be held to-morrow. The scholars, are to sing special hymns at all the services, and on Tuesday the annual soiree will be held, when a new Service of Song, entitled " Nothing to Nobody," will be rendered. No pains have been spared; to make this anniversary a great success; and there should be large attendances. For particulars see advertisement. The anniversary services in connection wffch the Sydenham Wesleyan Sunday School proved so attractive last Sunday that in the evening numbers were unable to gain admission to the church. At the request of many of those present it has been decided to continue the services to-morrow. In the morning the Rev. J. Potter will preach; in the afternoon, at three, a children's service { and the Bey. L. M. Isitt will conduct the evening service; the children, assisted by the choir and band under the condnntnrship of Mr jG. singing their hymns at all the services! The aru-iversary services in connection with St. Paul's Presbyterian Church will be conducted to-morrow by the Bey. J. V-tguso-w

- Bun. o* New Zm_x-_trD Shabxs.—A slight fall took place in Bank of New Zeaand shares, in Christehuzch, yesterday, fb lowing on the report of the half-yearly meeting being published. There were declared sellers, yesterday, at SSI, ex dividend, for old issue, and £6 14s for the new issue.

Majob-Gxnkbai. Edwards' Inspsotiok. —In an advertisement elsewhere particulars will be found relating to the parade of Volunteers for inspection by Major-General Edwards. The parade w_U take place in Hagley Park at 7 aan. on Tuesday, November sth. The announcement was made by Major Newall to the men at the Government parade last night. The hour selected does not meet with their approval, as it will prevent them from getting to work early on that day so as to secure a half-holiday in the afternoon to witness the running of the New Zealand Cup- It was suggested that if the date could not be altered that the hour should be made earlier.

Fran rw Sydknhax.—festerday afternoon, a few minutes after one o'clock, a fiveroomed wooden house, situate in Buskin street, Sydenham, took fire, and fanned by the strong nor'-wester, the flames soon reduced the building to ashes. It is said to be owned by a man named Spring, who occupied one room of the house. He was not at home when the fire broke out. The chemical engine at the Lichfield street station went to the scene, but was too late to be of any service. The houses on the south side of tne street were In danger from the fire, but the neighbors, with the aid of buckets of water, kept the roofs and walls wet until the danger was over. Acknow-jedoment.—The Secretary of the Christchurch Hospital begs to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of flowers from the Salvation Army aad from Mrs Willcox.

Athletic Clubs a speciality. Standish and Preece, the popular Photographers, High street.—[Anvr.]

Lord Onslow's'- visit to Christchurch suggests a splendid opportunity for everyone to be photographed by C. H. Manning, the Royal and Vice-Regal photographer, 150 Colombo street,—[Advt. J

Dbath vbom a Gobss Pbicklb.—The Tuapeka Times says:—" It will be remembered that, about four months ago, while Mr Lawrence was engaged in clipping a fence, a gorse prickle entered the middle linger of his right hand, a matter not considered of much consequence at the time, but which ultimately led to his death. The wound at first waa not considered of sufficient seriousness to merit attention, but in the course of a few days it became troublesome, causing acute pain, and showing a tendency to inflammation. Dr. Withers being consulted recommended the amputation of the injured finger. The operation was successfully performed by Drs. Withers and Blair; but, it is thought, too late to prevent the fatal consequenoes which soon after manifested themselves. Symptoms of blood-poisoning very soon after showed themselves, and, after medical consultation, it was decided to amputate the arm. It was ascertained, however, that this course waa then not only useless but inadvisable, owing to the rapid spread of the poison, and the consequent effect on the system of the deceased. After that there was little hope of recovery, the deceased, who was confined to his bed, gradually sinking, and finally dying of exhaustion."

Medical Attendance l or Doctors' FAiHI-CBB. — The Britisfc Monthly Journal reprints for the guidance of certain correspondents, the interesting, not generally known rule ot the "Code of Medical Ethics" regarding medical attendance upon the families of doctors.—"All legitimate practitioners of medicine, their wives and children, while under the paternal care, are entitled—not as a matter of right, but by professional courtesy — to the reasonable and gratuitous services (railway and like expenses excepted) of the faculty resident in their immediate or near neighborhood whose assistance may be desired. In the case also of near relatives who are more or less dependent upon a' professional brother (other than wealthy), it will likewise be well, at his request, to forego or to. modify- the usual fee. On the other hand, a son or daughter altogether independent of the father, or the widow and children of a practitioner left in affluent or well-to-do diroumstances, should be charged as ordinary patients, unless feelings of friendship or other special reasons render the attendant practitioner averse to professional remuneration. In such case the rule need not apply. Moreover, if a wealthy member of the faculty seeks professional advice, and courteously urges the acceptance of a fee, it should not be declined, for no pecuniary obligation ought to be imposed on the debtor which the debtor hirnfioif would not wish to incur."