NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume XLVII, Issue 7529, 19 April 1890, Page 5

NEWS OF THE DAY.

lacHOSS.—The advertisements of A. and Co. will be found on page Jofthi-i-sae, ~ _ _■ _ _ La CBOssi.--The match to-day has been The funeral of the late Mr W.B, Shaw --Utake place this afternoon, kanajr his late residence at Fendalton at tvmJot the Addington Cemet.ry. Of__ativ_ Ba__bs* awetuig of the above will be held in Hobbs' B-il-ings this evening, at 7 o'clock. Sjoapoi _-AaisTaATß*s Court. —On Fri<B*v, before Mr J. I*. Wilson, JJ?.. a first ©lender was fined 5a for drunkenness. JWaJXVWI B*_c_ Boao.—This road is jew closed during repairs to the Tarauaki Crse- bridge, in the Mandeville district, neat Woodend. I_vwh T_mns Club. — The annual gsijeral meeting of the Canterbury Lawn !|-_B_|Cl-b will take place at 8 p.m, this treping at Warner's Hotel, when the of tournaments for the ooming Winter will be discussed.

A--XQ-X* FfiAT/DuX-KT BaNKEU-ITO-'.—-__e Police received information last night that Josiah White had been arreste4 at fete Bluff, on a warrant from Christchnrch, tat a charge of fraudulent bankruptcy, OxroKD Boad Board.—Messrs Dobson, Co-?en, Lugar, aud Gorton have consented to be aeaiin_ted to fill the vaca-ncies caused by the retirement of Messrs Booth •ad E-glebrecht Wxa-h_» FOBXCAST. —Captain B. A. IMwia, at Wellington, telegraphed to Captain Clark, tbe Harbor Master! at tyttelio-, at 1,5 p.m. yesterday, as follows: »-•• West to south and south-east gales, #& very, cold weather • glass rise soon, »-likely to rise very high." f£A_fO~ ItAI-WAT S-A«rioH.-*i_n ad-_&-i_l length has been placed oa the r>l*__ra at this station, which -will form to passengers by the trains, Wfiif carriages have been frequently ii**vflpast the very sjiort platform which ha» hitherto been muse. , Gpj«ieii_Hcs MoKav.-~The Collector of C-ttoias has received 8s 6d towards the aweaue sceount. This small sum was evidently contributed by some one whose conscience gave him great uneasiness while the funds of the State were without •the amount he owed.

___ Pb-V-I-ino EfrpMnc.—lnflueji_a has reached Waimate, and numbers of cases have been reported, although up to the present the disease has only appeared in a very mild form. Around the Deep Creek some working horses have been attacked, aad they have developed the aaaae symptoms as those reported elsewhere.

C-t-is-t-nracE Guk Club.—A meeting nf this Club was* held last evening -t Amyes* Al Hotel. Letters were read from the Secretaries of the Poverty Bay and Dunedin Gun Clans, each of which expressed ttt__f_ction at tbe formation of the Ohri-tohnreh Gun Club and the rules tbeyhad and co-operation was promised. The report and balahce-sheet Babaufcied by the 'IVeasurer showed that a balance of M IBs was in hand after the last match, and it was resolved to hold a ttatch 09 JVictay next for members only at Heatbeo-?, the grounds to be open to the public free. The meeiihg then adjourned. CouaTXKAT.^The*. fourt-enth anniversary of Co-rt*P_ide of Couxtenay, A.0.P., *_s celebrated by a tea and entertain- , tmt on Friday last. There was » large attesdwee of the phhlic, but not of the -«-_«*•. of the Coort. The concert pro- . graft-Be, though somewhat short, was a ***? _»$ one. P. 08. Bro. Q, % Robert«?s»S ee _P th * chair,in the absence of rH °*°- "**• B- Anson, who was predated from attending' on account of ijl- •***■*•■ Solos aad duets were given by .P?« fipeirs, Bruce, and Bowler, from : Wfart&un-h, and Bros. White and Belf»«*. Th« usual votes of thanks were &&*& by the C 8., Bro. C. H. Ellis, «*?.CJg. Bro. G. F. White, and duly The entertainment closed *w»a__aee. . -Mr Herrick desires with sincere thahkf, %c Biackmore, Eaiapoi, a ** « ftour; Mr Evans, ditto, sack of ' Mn** * **" en d- ditto; Friend, bread ; *£*>* Clarkeville, clothing; .C__rk-ville Mr B. N. Butcher, fruit and S-w* Sfc - Albans Church, Ohoka, Wff H. Shnte, ditto- Mra Buss, Bey. S2S*- Webster aud Mr C. Lomsson, **Jn_j[; a Friend, boots- Bey. J. W. aad Hon. J. T. Peacock, fruit j 8., £«*»-. saj Mrs Donnell, apples; Mrs Bridge, clothing and periodicals. •at Manager iof the Industri-l _k*hnol, g_"a»a, begs to acknowledge with " s__T» ** c rece ipt of some periodicals «w»»MrO. J. Herrick, of Tai Tapu, and *_ parcel of illustrated books from a •**_4. per Mr J. T. Smith, of Cashel for the use of the

Coscnsr,-_.A very successful concert *»» given last night at the Oddf-Bowe* ■SKf .by the Garri-on Band. The fire Brigade and the various wWpaoi Volunteers were present in good *"""«. The two solos by Mrs *W. P. *o*n-a_, "Dear Heart" and *» Ova Pro J«ois," were capitally sung, and well «caved by the audience. Mr A. MiUar *«*? the " Son-fiend" and "The Sjf-**" both of which were well given. *y. remaioder of the programme 00m--**-»d instrumental items. The Band §■*« two overtures, one of them. *"'&« **« de Ory," being the contest piece r**yed at Duuedin, and a selection from «*g_er, which was also a contest piece, !*•"«•were well played throughout- 2-r "%»****& played an ophiclie_e solo, watina,-- by Richards, which he played gOnnedin as a contest piece. Mr B. T. :2_y°«- the Bandmaster of the Band, : and also played the aceompani-

GsWJBAt* STtfOD,—We understand that a vacancy has occurred for the northern district of this- diocese by the resignation of Mr H. J. Horrell, who is unable to be present at the ensuing special session in Wellington. L_nd Boabd.—Block X., at Spaxton, allotted by the Land Board on Thursday to E. Herring, contained IOGO acres, instead of 100 acres, as reported. Mc-Tino or Mr___BN-.—A meeting of master, milkmen is convened for this evening, at half-past seven o'clock, at the Zetland Arms Hotel, for the purpose of discussing matters of importance to the trade.

_ Rioo-stok Ro__> Boasd.—The nominations of members for the Riccarton Road Board will be received up to noon on Wednesday, 23rd April. An election, if necessary, takes place on the 2nd May. S-TBS-TB Cotjbt.—i_is Honor Mr Justice Denniston held a sitting in Chambers at 11 a.n_. yesterday, and disposed of the cases on the list.

FotnroATio- Stos_.—The ceremony of laying the foundation stone of St. Mary's Soman Catholic Church will take place afternoon. It will be conducted by Archbishop Redwood, who has come specially from Wellington for the purpose. It is expected that there will be a large gathering of the clergy and laity on the occasion. The Irish Rifles will form a Guard of Honour on tho occasion.

Ceicket.—A match between, teams representing Cabmen and Hotel Employees was played yesterday afternoon. The Cabmen went first to the wickets, and put together 41 runs, while the Employees responded with 76, On the Cabbies again going in to bat a successful stand was made, and 1-3 runs had been compiled before the last wicket fell, Unfortunately foe them time d d not permit the match being finished, and the Hotel Employees are, therefore, victors on the first innings.

W_.__i_._B Ell-SB.—About thirty members of the Waimate Volunteer Corps and their friends met at the Library Hall, Waimate, on Thursday night, the occasion being the presentation of the prizes won daring the late firing competitions, and also to wind up the evening by a dance. Mr John Manchester presented the prizes, aud expressed his pleasure at the advancement the Corps had made during the year. The winner of the champion belt was Sergeant J. C. Adam 3 and of the cup Private Sanders. Dancing was subsequently kept up with spirit by about thirty couples until about midnight, the Volunteer band and Lieutenant Uapstick and Corporal Harding supplying the music.

Sunday Seuvtcbs.—At Trinity Congregational Church to-morrow services Will be conducted in the morning by the Bey. C. H. Bradbury, and in tbe evening by the Eev. John Hoatson, who will deliver the third address of the series on the " Inspiration and interpretation of the Bible," dealing specially with principles of interpretation. The Bey. W. C. Oliver, who for the past three years has been stationed in Nelson city, will com mence his ministerial labors in connection with the Weslpyan Churches in this city on Sunday next. In the morning.he will preach in the East belt Church, and in the evening at Durham street. The other services at each church will be conducted by the Rev. B. Taylor. At the United Methodist Free Church, St. Asaph street, Mr B. Gott will preach in the morai-iE, and the Rev. J. J. Lewis in the evening.

Footbai.-.—The interest in football this season seems likely to be even greater than it was last year, and as the Senior and Junior and Championship Matches commence to-day (Saturday) it is anticipated that some exciting games will be played. At Lancaster "Park East Christchurch and Christchurch Chubs' Senior teams, fight out their match, which should be the most interesting of the day* As the proceeds of the gate are to be handed over to the New Zealand Amateur Athletic Association to help them to defray the expenses of the team they are sending to Sydney, those who contribute at the gate will have the satisfaction of knowing that, besides seeing a- good game of football, they have assisted a good cause. Instead of making a fixed charge of sixpence, it has been decided to have a bag at the gate, as it is thought that many would willingly give a larger amount than that, seeing the object of the charge. The game Starts 3 p.m. sharp.

I_iF_3E a meeting of the Committee of the Alpha Bifle Club held yesterday it was decided that the conditions of the competition on Saturday next, for the gold and silver medals presented by the President, Mr W. H. Wynn> WilUams, should be as follows:-—"Ra,hgea. 200, 300, 4QO, 500, and 600 yards • 5 shpts at each,, and two sighters allowed i entrance 2s. 6d, including marker's fee, A prize offered by Mr Eden George will be given to the third highest scorer. A rifle match, between the Honorary Corps and the Eaiapoi Bifle Club, wiU be* tfredoatbe Alpha Club's range to-day, a conveyance leaving the Square at 1 p-m----sharp. .

Dhath ov an Oi/B Identity.—Yesterday morning Mr Samuel Manson, of the Head of the Bay, died after a short illness, the first he was known to have had in bis life. He was probably the oldest settler in Canterbury, having landed in Port Levy from Wellington in 1848, at whioh port he arrived in the Aurora. Mr Manson, with the lat-- Mr Deans and the late Mr Gebbie, went from Port Levy to < hristchurch via Sumner, and eventually took up land at Biccartop. After staying there for about two years, Mr Manson, with Mr Gebbie, went to the Head of the Bay, where he settled. Mr Manson built the first wooden house on the Canterbury Plains. He leaves a large family, sons and daughters and grandchildren, in all numbering about 120. He was bo rn in Kiccarton, Ayrshire, and was Beventynve years old when he died. It may here be remarked that, with the exception of about twenty, all the members of Mr Hanson's large family live at the Head of the Bay, and are farming there.

Hob-s Taming.—On Wednesday Professor J. H. Hick ton gave an exhibition of his skill as a horse tamer in a marquee erected at the rear of the Geraldine Hotel, Geraldine. The animal operated upon was a big upstanding mare belonging, to Mr W. Poatfethwaite and held the Greraldine record for " Pure cussedne-s." She was partly broken in some three or four years ago but prc-ed. herself such an unmanageable brute that nothing could be done with her and she was turned out and has" been used since for breeding purposes only. In the Professor's bands, however, she was by kind yet firm treatmeat completely tamed in about a quarter of an hour, and although, she had Sreviously been ah inveterate kicker and uck jumper she was completely mastered and snowed not the slightest inclination to perform any of ncr old tricks. Much admiration was expiessed for the results achieved by Professor Hickton.

Dbath ov a HOBBB.—-By a collision which occurred about nine o'clock yesterday morning, a mare attached to the sodawater cart of Mr H. Mace met its death. Mr Joseph Gibson *as driving through Cathedral square a grey cob attached to a 4og-cart belonging to Messrs England and Co. When passing the Bank of New Zealand the cob went off suddenly at a gallop up High Btreet, or tbe left-hand side, and was difficult to hold. Mr Mace's cart was backed into the footpath, opposite the Empire Hotel, and the mare was standing at right-angles to the road, Mr Gibson was unable to check the progress of his cob, which collided with the mare, whose right shoulder and ribs were pierced by the shafts of the dog-cart - the shafts of the sodawater cart were broken, and both horses came to tbe ground. The result of the collision was the almost instantaneous death of Mr Mace's mare. The cob and the dog-cart were uninjured. I-_OToaBAPH-C. —In consequence of the quantity of work oh hand requiring to he finished Mr Eden George notifies that his ! photographic studio will be closed on Monday next, and will re open on the following Saturday. Those who have .made appointments for sittings next week are requested to defer their visits till the following week. Mr -Wen George, the leading photo Eapber of Christchurch, ts now taking autif-Uy finished cabinets, in any poaltion, for Ite per dc-emHADVT.J

W_W4j*oton Pouxtby Show. —The eighth annual. Show of the Wellington Poultry, Pigeon and Canary Association is to be held in the <__rrison Hall on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, the 24th, 25th, and 26th July. There are to be 115 classes for poultry, 23 for pigeons, and 25 for canaries and cage birds. A new feature in the programme is the addition of seven selling classes for pure-bred poultry of various kinds. An innovation was made by striking out the clause whioh has heretofore existed in the programme of every society in the colony, enabling the payment of prizes pro rata, according to the number of competitors. All exhibitors may therefore depend upon receiving their prize money in full, an advantage which is sure to be widely appreciated. MB SAJfT-BT-S EXPBBIBNC-S OF DufTKdin. —Mr Santley expressed to us (says the Tablet) great admiration for Dunedin, by whose position and scenery he was most favorably impressed. He also seemed struck by the greater likeness of the people *n New Zealand generally to those in England. Go-ahead ways, as they are called, are evidently not to his taste. Quiet methods of proceeding he Bays in effect a--e more conducive to the satisfactory transaction of business. His admiration for our city, however, may have been in some degree modified by the aspirations to the artistic life of a considerable number of our citizens. He was sometimes almost worn out by listening to a trial of voices. Indeed we heard him say on one occasion that he at last could not tell one voice from another. He spoke with feeling, and as one who had had personal experience of the difficulty of persuading people that they had not been destined by nature to make their fortunes iv the career of the artist.

Mr Tools in Mklboubns. —Mr Toole met with a most enthusiastic reception on the occasion of his first appearance in Melbourne. The Argus says: — "It was not merely warm, but fervid; not merely hearty, but boisterous; not merely cordial, but tumultuous. It was a roar of'welcome, a prolonged shout of applause, taken up again and again, while the object of it stood bowing and bowing, and unable to articulate a single word of the dialogue on account of the storm of plaudits which shook the house. Many old London playgoers were delighted to see the face of au old favorite shining upon them from the Australian stage, pleasantly reminding them, as it did, of many and many a merry evening for which they were indebted to Mr Toole in bygone years, while others greeted him as a comedian who has ministered to * the innocent gaiety' of a whole generation of our fellow countrymen in Great Britain, and whose genius was sagaciously divined by the late Charles Dickens while the possessor of it was a young and obscure aspirant for histrionic honours in a small suburban theatre seven and thirty years ago. Mr Toole appeared in two characters on Saturday evening—as chawles, in Byron's comic drama thus entitled, and as Mr Sprigsrins in the venerable farce of * Ici on Parle Frangais'—a part which he created on the 9th of May, 1859."