NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume XLVII, Issue 7541, 3 May 1890, Page 4

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Biehop of Waiapu will preach m W, Cathedral to-morrow mormnfci»*JrgJ! Julius in the evening. The Anthem and Hymu will bo euag "» »• Cathedral at the latter service. ~ POMTidAt.-Sir John HaU *»» «2 g' electors of the Selwyn diitrwj «Jg Leeatou Hall on Wedne«Uy «« Edwin, of WeUingfcoa telogtapNa » * Harbor Master, at Lytteltoii, ati yeeterday,™ ftfl tog... - "^ *** «jg twelve hours from now j gl»«* P* sß *" , ift nM

* f^ e advertisements -of aad Co wiil be fooad on **? of this issue. P&lviastov Boad Boabb.—The election of the Eieearton Boad * j wsterday resulted in the return of ?SLWan«J Stanley. tfrTAi. Statistics. —' he following are A vital statistics for the Geraldiue for toe month of April .—Births 9, deaths 5. 1 Football. — The ChrisfcAssociation Football Club will hold < ?J-jOsaal practice game to-day on the ■ ifrjE. ground, Hagit-y Park. "Play to jinssjeßce at 2.45 p.m. The following are i jSested to wear white : — Beswick, ' saderson. Donaldson, Simth, Mac Donald, ; SaU > Turnbull, Eutherford, G. ILjes, Coglan,. Eolleston. Colors — i-rceon, Taylor, Sloss, Todhunter, Watt, gjer, Fisher, Tendall, Turreii, DewdMaude. 1 f^axTMasonic Lodge.—Atthemonthly lasting °* the Ashley Masonic Lodge, held jjf&Uigiora on Thursday evening, Bro. T. SLriiftJß was elected W.M. for the ensuing ««fr Bro. A. Irory Treasurer, ffflifc was decided that the installation of rLebere a d investiture of officers take Simeon the 29th instant, a supper to be in the ante-room after the installaat Irttell. —On Thursday UgtJlrs E. Haddock, of Irwell, met with rjjenoas accident. It appears that while j,. ires driving up the Leeston road and crossing the Irwell bridge the horse shied, running the trap into col*Ljoß with the bridge. The shock was IVgrr severe one, and completely capped the vehicle, throwing its occupants loathe road. Mrs Maddock received & «ry severe shaking and was rendered soaaisible * or some while the trap -as » complete wreck. ObitUABT.— Oar St. Al , ane correspondent writes :-Taere passed away yester Agx at the ripe oil age of 81, Mrs Martin, wife of Mr Michael Martin, of St. Albaaa. Th fl deceased lady was an old iffeatlfcyi navingj resided * n fcne borough for M«r twenty-six years. She was of a kind Ing junidble disposition, ever ready to dp those in distress, and making herself Wed and respected by all who knew her. She leases a grown-up family of five and fareaty-tiwee grandchildren to mourn their

faes.*" Jiisomc Installation. —In the report rf the recent Masonic installation in connection with the Grand Lodge of New Zealand mention was inadvertently omitted of the feet that the organ used was kindly lent by Mr E. J. Norton Tayior, agent for the Cornish Organ Company. The organ vas a very excellent one of considerable power sod it added considerably to the W®e&<s&9 ceremony. Th* Siw Bishop.—Bishop Julius had a Ijhsj day yesterday. In the forenoon he lo6k a waft through the city," in the course paid a visit to Mr Eden Qeorce'B Btwii<>» and, being an amateur. ,io&qgreDher,tocfr great interest in what h»)»*' #rGfeorg e secured an excellent Bfcotogwpfc of Biahos Juliu3. At 2 p.m., vxkh ton Julias, he attended a eomplimeetary luncheon in the Provincial Council Chamber, and in the evening there was an immense public reception at the Palace Bink. Full reports of both gatherings appear elsewhere. Jlps. Babtestz's Mission. —Lasfceyenine ${U3 Jady evangelise addressed a very «ewd#d meeting of men and boys at the Oddfellows' Hall. The audience paid very crest attention to her earnest and powerful address, at the close of which a goodly number went into the enquiry jponi, Also in the afternoon she addressed ajery large audience in the rooms .of the XSLCLA. on the subject of holiness', Jfc will be seen elsewhere that she will address tso meetings in the Tuajn street Hail at o'clock and 6.39 p.m. to-morrow. Mutual Assooiatiow,— . syllabus for the present session of the East Belt Wesleyau Mutual Improvement Association was arranged at a meeting on Thursday evening. It include? lectures, debates, a mock election, a Parliamentary evening, a trial by judge and jury, and other subjects of an interesting and entertaining character. After the syllabus had J>sen pa*se<i, " Portfolio" was taken, when several'questions bearing on social and political topics were discussed. The .--.. jsieeting was under the direction of Mr J, TU Wilson.

Cuss Boating Ciatb.—A general meetbig of the Care Boating Ciub at Kaiapoi was held on .Wednesday evening at- the Hotel; Mr J. 11. Marshall in tS* chair. The balance sheet for the sea mo showed receipts j≤ll3 Gs 3d, expend!- ---; lire iIOO 5a 3d, leaving a clear balance pf £13 Is in hand. Oα motion of Mr Jf. H. Xfeetley, seconded by Mr W. E. Paraham •«■■** The statement *as adopted." "It was ' stated that trophies had been given to crews to the value of £26 7a 6d, and it was ftso decided to present the two coxswains frith patches. After passing some formal jfclflsiness the meeting then adjourned. '. Sjijieay Sbbvicbs.—At Trinity Congregational Church to-mosrow evening the Eev. John Boatson will follow up his recent addresses on inspiration by giving Hue first of a short series oh " The Atoneeeat. M The special aspect dealt with will i$ "The Atonement in rejatjon to man." begins at half-pasfc sis. At she , "Wesiayea Church, Durham street, the Bey, E. Taylor wili preach in the morning, and the Bey. J. A. Luxford in the evening. At the East belt Wesley Church the Bey* J. A. Laxford will preach in the morning, *nd the Bey. E. Taylor in the evening. Afc the fodeahara Wesleyan Church the - It M. Isitt will preach morning and evening. - pOtOpjßAtrvß STOEB.-T-A meeting of the Directors of the North Canterbury Coopered Store Compaay, Limited, was . field oa Thursday evening last at the wee of the Company, Rangiora. Mr G. Jii ??. Behnore, solicitor, attendee, and t*Ste& that the Company had b*en duly «g«te*ed. Mr Malcolm Duncan was •gpetated Chairman of Directors, Mr Tn^s ms Mr fSL Manager and Secretary. JfceChMraeaKjportea that the Company fi»a commenced to take delivery of Messrs «. J. Crottier and Co.'s business, and the mm i wouW be opened for the busnesf of tfae Company in a few days. Mr J. B. Hfieata was retainedas broker for the ComEγ , ?-, lee meeting adjourned till next xnursaay. m???i? Stdbnh **-—Yesterday morning «>oafc five nunutea to four, a fire broke oat m & seven roomed house at the corner eroolombo road and Beaumont street, gTdenham. It waß owned by Mrs E. gossell and was vacated at half past four tte previous afternoon by Mr Murray, weg w*s removing to New Brighton. The wSßueal engine from the Lichfield street «Maaa went to the scene, but the Brigade weannabKj to prevent the total destrucoaaof the building, aa the fire bad then fk Hi B s a hold - The neighbors state WW the fire broke out near the chimney, *ft»a was a double one. On an exaniinawoa of the chimney after the fire it was WW Sh&t the stringing piece to which the ««wg was joined had been built into the onck work, and it was thought that fire «oa the chimney had communicated with Hjewood. The building was not insured, we policy having been allowed to lapse. Gj&hdihb Litsrakt Isstitutk.—A eeenng of the Committee of this Institute wm field mthe Library on Thursday afternoon. There were present—Major Moore 0? the chair), Messrs H. B. Webster, W. f-, M ?ore. F. Wilson Smith, A. J. Moule ■Jβ H. K. Hiskens Mr Webster presented the balance sheet of the lafcecarjs2i showed the receipts to have been **5 2s 6d, and the expenditure about the very substantial balance of *35- The oucstandin? liabilities of the amounted to about J2lO, so that •*wt clearing oif all their liabilities there *• * sum of £25 to be devoted towards por«*«ng new books for the library. The I/Onu nittee unanimously admitted the very P*** obligation they were uuder to the fcows of the district, whose zeal and energy ©a behalf of the Institute had placed the in such a very satisfactory condiA special vote *of thanks wa3 acto the ladies for the assistance j*ey had rendered. Votes of thanks were •t BO accorded to Mr for his serthe Geraldine Brass Band, Mrs Post «* the use of her pLino, tbe donors to the aactirin. and to ail who had assisted in *jj** i ng the carnival the success it was. 4*oteof thanks to the Chairman termi«»ea the meeting.

Garrison Hbbakt.—A meeting of the members of the above will be held in the E Battery orderly room at 8 p.m. on Friday next, the 9th inst., when Major Newall will read a paper on his '* Eeminiscences in the North Island."

Bablt Closing. —The President of the Drapers, Tailors, Outfitters, &c., h&3 received intimation from several members of the above Association that in consequence of inconvenience to their customers and loss to themselves they intend keeping open on Saturdays till 10 p.m.

Acknowledgment. — The Hon. Lady Superintendent of St. Mary's Home desires to acknowledge, with thanks, the following donations: — From the Eev. M&ssrs Holland, Pritchell, and Irwell, harvest thanksgiving vegetables and fruit; apples and vegetables from Mrs Taylor (Yaldhurst), Mr Norman (Papanui), Mrs Kitto, Mra Maude, Eev. J, Holland, and Eev. F. Irwell.

Lacrosse.—The following will represent Christchureh against the Cust Lacrosse Club to-day :—T. D. Harman (captain), A. Harman, E. Blairiaton, C. Biakiston, D. Wood, G. Manneringf, C. Inglis, F. S. Goldingham, G. Phiilips, H. Andrews, H. Tripp, W. Day; emergencies—D. McLean, A. J. Park. The game will commence at 2.45 p.m., at Hagiey Park. Thia match will be a chance for intending members who have never seen the game played.

Ashton Schooii Peizes. — On Friday last Mr Taylor and Mr J. Croy, members of the Committee, presented prizes to children attending the Ashton School. The prizes were given according to merit, and consisted of handsomely-bound volumes. The following were the firat three in each class :—Standard VI; H. Mc 'onnell 1, P. Shearer 2, Lizzie Crossan and Agnes Bell 3; Standard V.: Lizzie Taylor 1, T. Crossan 2, W. Protheroe 3; Standard IV.: Fanny Stevens 1, A. Aahton and S. Crossan 2, J. Croy 3; Standard 111. : Maggie Brown 1, Jessie Brown and Julia Eyan 2, W. Croy 3; Standard II.: J. Croy 1, G. Pearce2, Sarah Stephens 3; Standard I,: Christina Taylor 1, T. Bell and Sophia Brown 2, Lily Body and W. Stephens 3 ; Part H.: E. Protheroe 1, Ethel Brown and H. Small 2, Maggie Eyan 3.

Metbobologioaii.—Mr E. C. Buckley of the School of Agriculture, Lincoln, supplies the following chief weather records taken there in April rainfall, .414 m, having .fallen on four days; heaviest shower on 18th, .204 in. The total fall since January is only 3.6 in, and for the twelve inopths ending April 30th 17.728jn, which is nearly 10£ in short of the average annual rainfall. The mean temperature in shade, 56.7 Fahr. 5 extreme maximum in shade, 80.6 Fahr. on the 4th; extreme minimum in shade, 32.0 Fahr. on 23rd; mean maximum temperature in sun, black ball in vacuo, 117.9 Fahr; hottest day in oUn, 14th, 131.4 Fahr.; mean minimum temperature on the grass at night, 42.8 Fahr. On four nights rre have bad frost, the most se> re occurring on the 22nd, when the tuermometer went down to 28.0 Fahr.

CoKOBBT.-r-Last night a concert was held in the Oddfellows' Hall, Colombo road, in aid of the Sydenham Brass Band TJniforiri Fund. There was a good attendance, and the various items on the prograinnie tvere well received by those present. .* The band, unde? Mr W. F. McLean, played two selections in a manner which showed considerable improvement since the Ohristchurch Band Contest. Miss F. Martin, who was in good voice, Bang " Tit for Tat" and " Cam' Ye by Atbol," and for encores sang "Caller Oα" and "The Dear Little Shamrock," Mr J. McLean played a euphonium solo, " Jenny Jones," with a fair ainpnnt of success, as also, did Mr P. Williamson a cornet solo "La lieve d'Amour." The comic element was in the hands of Mr H. Price, who as usual had the audience with him. Songs by Miss Higgott and Messrs Broom, Maurice, Wood and Croxford, a duet by Messrs Maurice and Brockett, a clog dance by Mr Cotton, and an Irish jig and sailor's horn.pipe by Mr Close paade up a capital programme. After the concert: a ball was iield, when a large number were present. Mr B rockett presided at the piano, and Mr Ji)unkley acted a3 M.C.

THBATBEEoTAii.-T-The production at the Theatre Eoyal of a play with snch a reputation, aa that achieved, by " Little Lord Fauntleroy/ , and by a company specially organised in America t'pr the purpose, J3 aa event wnich should attract a very large gathering * a that' building to-night. The play moreover ;a very different from the class usually presented. The story is one of beauty and of childish love and devotion, and if the play is nearly as interesting aa the novel, •* Little Lord Fauntleroy'' should be a popular attraction at the Theatre throughout; its stay of seven nigSts in Chri&tchureh. The success already achieved by the Company and their play at all events entitles them to a pleasant welcome, and this it is safe to predict will be accorded this evening. The part of Little Lord Fauntleroy will to-nieht ha sustained by Miss Olive Berkley, who was sent out from America to create the rols in Australia, and who therefore is the original in this part of the world, ilias Gcacie tlopkias, who also has achieved a remarkable success iv the character, will be its representative on Monday night. The two little girls alternate the part, an arrangement made for the purpose of relieving the strain on the physical energies imposed by continuous performance. Mr' Harry Edwards, a very old Australiao. favorite, who during an extended absence in America has secured for himself a place of distinction in the histrionio world, will appear as the crusty old Earl of Dorincourt. The cast of characters is identically the same as that engaged in the original production of the play at the Princess Theatre, Melbourne. The scenery is by Brunton, and the staging of the play generally will be worthy the reputation of the triumvirate. Mr Geo. Wofcherspoon, the representative of the authors and of Mr Sisson, of New York, visits Chrietchurch with the company, and it is by arrangement with him that the piece is produced.

Mb Edkn Georcje, the leading photographer of Curistchurch, is taking such remarkable photographs that his studio is fairly rushed with sitters. Cabinet photos, 10s per dozen, in any style.

Standish and Pkeece, High street, always to the lore in artistic taste, have just imported the latest designs in studio scenery.—{Aovr.]

Photographs executed by C, H. MahtJTOTG. J4 yal and Vice-Regal photographer, are universally admitted to be unsurpassed anywhere. See brilliant display at Studio. Country visitors please note this, -4ADVT.]

Early Closing* Movement.—Believing after all the interest and ventilation the early closing movement has received that there was an almost universal public feeling against shopping after 6 o clock on Saturday, we were willing to give closing at that hour a trial; but af cer the experience of the last two Saturdays, and the vary numerous representations of our customers that they find it simply impossible to shop before 6 o'clock, we consider the movement I- premature, and until a different day is arranged for the payment of wages and the feeling against fate shopping much more general and sincere we cannot close our establishment at 6 o'clock, but intend closing at 9 o'clock on Saturday and 6 o'clock every other evening. This, we may point out, is a very considerable concession oa the present hoars. Our case is simply this— We take after 8 o'clock on Saturdays, on au average, £100 from about 500 customers. Last Saturday we lifted between £80 and £90 from 400, thus proving one of two things, either the people don't wish us to close at G o'clock or they cannoc conveniently shop earlier, the latter we believe to be the principal reason, as very many of them live ia the suburbs and dou'c receive their wages till Saturday evening, consequently cannot make their purchases before 6 o'clock. We have always made it a rule to study the Intekbsts and Coxveniexck op ocr ; Customers Fibst, and wben they unmistakably declare they are in favor of closing at 6 o'clock we will be very willing indeed to do so. N.B.—Aβ we are not j members of the Canterbury Grocers' and ' Storekeepers' Association, and have never been consulted by them with regard to closing at 6 o'clock on Saturday, no resolution passed by that body is in the least biudiug on us. Our business hours, until further notice, will be from 8 o'clock till 9 on Saturday, and 8 o'clock till 6 every other eveniqpr. — Wardeix Bros, and Co., I Christchurch and Duuediu.—[Advt.]

Olives Csomwbli/s Tablb.—At a eale by auction at Lyme Eegis an oak table inxich once belonged to Oliver Cromwell was pat up and sold, after a keen competition, for .£142. It is alleged that it was upon this table that Cromwell appended his signature to the death warrant of Charles I.

A Bishop's Fcbotture. —According to the Bj>ectator, there are pecuniary difficulties in meeting the great expenses which fall upon any new Bishop of Durham in purchasing the furniture at Auckland Castle, the palace of the Bishopric. Bishop Baring, it is declared, had to pay JBSOOO to Bishop Villiers* family for the furniture of the palace alone. Libelling the Hangman.—At the Leeds Assizes on Saturday, James Berry, the public hangman, brought an action for libel against a weekly paper called Answers, claiming .£SOO damages for certain remarks made abont him in an article which appeared on the 23rd of November, under the heading, " A Man of Mystery." The defendant admitted the publication of tbe article, withdrew the imputations against Berry, and apologized. A verdict was given for the plaintiff, damages .£IOO. A Hoese Fkightbned to Death by Elephants.—At the Dartford County Court Messrs Winter and Co., coal merchants, of Swanscombe, sued a menaarerie proprietor for the value of a horse alleged to have died from fright at the eight of the defendant's elephants. It appeared that the horse, whilst being driven along the main road, saw the defendant's elephants drawing some caravans. The horse gave a jump in the air, and then dropped down dead. The jury gave a verdict for J225, and judgment was entered for thi3 amount.

Detebjtined Suicide.—Eichard Henry Britton, who was on his way to New Zealand to visit a brother, committed suicide at Hobart last week in. a most determined manner. Be was arrested on the Doric on a charge of embezzling money while employed as storekeeper by the War Department, having retired after thirty yeara , service. While waiting to be sent back Britton filled a nail can with water, tied his feet together, and deliberately put his head under water until he was drowned. He was an oil soldier, and among his effects were two medals for service in the Crimea, one of which bore the inscription— "Corporal Henry Britton, Ist Dragoon Guard 3." He also had clasps for Balaclava, Inkerman, and Sebastopol.