NEWS OF THE DAY

Press, Volume XLVII, Issue 7731, 10 December 1890, Page 4

NEWS OF THE DAY

P_bsona_.—The Hon. T. Fergw *»«5 I Hon. G. F. Richardson passed, mm I Chri-tchurch yesterday en routs *»-**■ f lington. , ~ a 1 H.M.S. C-B-OOA.—This war ship «** | Anckland for Lyttelton yesterday.*' {' . £ CoaoMAwnafc JHob_ita&.— As vta al I seen by advertisement elsewbeso ■» g Coroma-dal Hospital Board sdy«*»f r I n oompetent house surgeon. ,* I O-ATOBIO IN THB | "Last Judgment "will be I Cathedral on Monday evening, W *** | inst. '<~-, A_t» 11 Eiocabton Fbtb.—This fete I placO this afternoon at 2.30 in the g/m? § of MrL. Harper at Ham. . '*.'«__ I ABTiswc-Mesars Nelson «# JJE 1 have secured a most charm» msml 1 their almanac tbis year caUcd" The f man's Daughter." The picture «*» »jj i wonderfnUy well executed, and ™ | issued will no doubt be preserved »/ *»*?> j as well worth framing. «._«■/*» I N_w ZbA-And Sai-nso CgSSaft I The annual general meeting of tt* *^ a | Company waa held yesterday •* I the report and balance sheet 1 London Board was present «»•*»,,, 1 The retiring Directors and An*M?L-i I rejected, and a special voteo£»«*"{* 1 passed to the officers of the -gf I their services during the itnto«*, & § L. Harper was re elected Cb_-«-»o *"" I Board of directors. .'Ujrf | Vo_uiftJß«iM*o--~A daylight F*rf|tert 1 the Headquarters Rifle Corps 1 erening. After falling J»' •* ' 1 shed the men were marched to *»* ? t headed by. the Garrison Band, ««•*. I were put through some ;, ***g*s_fr meats by Major NewaU. lhe Co"" 0 f attended by the following staff 2Sw* Majora Fr_nc_* and _*fae following CW» *W a J?3W« W^^£ff&* Irish Rifles, Captain, . . mond Rifles, Captain Guards Captain Eiflea, Captam Bastoy,,^ and Rifles, Sergt, Teape. . ~. fully 260 men were on parade-*

iJfS*' L__ TV-iterdav _a-*ningr the ternsale of I_e t**?r Barman and Son, will take 18-iSow. To-day they win be on sydenham r ._S_?Cou--il on Monday evening, on a *^JfivTto four, decided to resume for "Lanff- *»* l In the report of the meet-KubK-edinour last issue the o_»_.------I ?-«ntt>ssion was conveyed. * are eightj- ? Srisfor the flat and hurdle races, ff fita-ber thirty-two are for the £_Jud handicap, sixteen one mile, and Nearly twenty _L«havebeen received for the bicycle being for the five mile, and _f_* lor the one mile. #£*£*. TExcm-Sios.-The weekly ex- ;«- to Sumner continues to attract a _Z___ber, Six car loads of visitors went down last evening *£!!_* beat of the day, and enjoyed a the sands while listening to the of the Stanmore brass band, who __*rt~l the selected programme with its acSSmea success. The Cave Rock was again grated with Chinese lanterns and w_ui_r tar barrels. the Committee _aLadies' L.0.L., No. I,No Surrender, Monday evening, preparations flrt made for the social gathering on 16th A good programme was forthof vocal and instrumental music, evening may be looked forfcoTas aU the brethren and sisters are Luck.—A gentleman in who had five tickets in the Ar fc "P nion ia connection with rtiArTGallery there, received an intima- : «mi __at he was the lucky drawer of four !*£_, Hia numbers were 81, 82, 83. 84 |__8$ and of these Nos. 82, 83, 84 and 85 £1, prizes. This is an experience unhi art union drawings anywhere in the world. Caxs and Apbon Fair.—The cake, fMsea, and doll fair in connection with the „£_ity Church Was continued yesterday, when there was again a _m_ attendance. Iv addition to the attracSjjg previously noticed, there was a well %^Christm_ i tree, the articles on which •ra-e the production of the Young People's jusociation. The tree was in charge of 'yjjk-TMaude Budden and Singer, aud _;_•__ B. Owen and fl. Roberts, who did a •-sot. satisfactory business, having sold out the first evening. " AcctoxNT. —An accident, fortunately -jaattended with any serious results, cocurred yesterday afternoon at the corner el Durham and Tuam streets. A trap towing for its occupants a lady and child •fad*yot__g man, who was driving, was taroisg from one street into the other, jß___one.of .the shafts snapped, and the _~_b being startled ran away. The driver was pulled from his seat, and fell to the ground, but some bystanders speedily -topped the career of the horse. The yoßOgman only received a few bruises. :: IT__D_r-_™T Spobts.—A meeting of the <s<p__tteeof the Yaldhurst Sports was t__d : sfc~—te Talbot Hotel on Saturday evening. It was resolved to hold the gports on Friday, Jauuary 2nd. The folloviag were appointed to fill the various -•post.*—-Hon. Secretary, MrE. Mayo; Hon. „_surer, Mr W.-H. Taylor; Handicappere, Messrs W. and F. Guy; Starter, Mr D.* Roberts; Programme Committee, Xet-rs Johnston, W. and T. Guy; Judges, Messrs Freeman and Webster. It was rejolvedto advertise the Sports in the daily rojen,'And communicate with the Burnt |_a Brass Band about playing at the -.ApartSpkingpield Schooi-—Our correspondent writes ;—lt is very gratifying indeed to that the State school here has passed an extremely.- successful examinatkm. Of the pupils examined in the _______ but seven failed to pass, or 9 per cent of the whole. This, in such a large school, refiecta tbe greatest credit oh the|«AC_ers, Mrs Ryan and Mr W. N. |ad eit&_es them to the thankß of "parents in the district. Lttt-ltoh A-catkub Ofbbatic Society. —Tha Lyiteltau Amateur Operatic -Society will, to-morrow night, at the Oddfellows' _H_U, Lichfield street, xepeat their perJan.—tee of "Trial by Jury," given with .so much success recently in Lyttelton. Owing to a sad bereavement in the family , it*m feared that Miss M. Williams (the % JBaiatif) would be unable to appear. Her i *a_-_jpearance would create a vacuum so \ftma that results, financially and artiati"fßS&v.of a disastrous kind were antioi- '-»_•_. When tbe matter was placed before Miss Williams, she, with unhesitat—g generosity, came to the rescue and, ft-ttidering the urgency of the case, proii^edJ&iiU."her part in the performance. Dj_(.-£s ov Tinns_> Fish. —Mr Wells, the stauon-toaster at Chertsey, and his &__j*_ad an unpleasant experience on Soaday night. They had partaken of some tamed fish late in the evening, and shortly -ft*reating tbe fish they were seized with "ti—jai internal pains, and suffered very tt_ader___y during the night. As matbegan ta assume a serious aspect, -«. Tweed was sent from Ashburton in the morning, and on going pat I*f«a_d two of the family still suffering —9— pais. Remedies were administered spAthe family have now recovered. The %h must have become poisoned in the toning process. Mr Wells, though not feeing well, was able to attend to his <«*»s hi the morning. . iiscopt SraßTß.—-An adjourned meettl. Adsooln Sports Committee was *»»»t th% Lincoln Hotel on December in the chair. There *w aMI attendance. Conrespondence Wweived from Mr F. C. Murray, ac-*_?*-M the position of judge. Also from •".* McDonald, of Southbridge, in M judging the Highland fling and sword dance. It was decided to have ;jj^F K W ; *Buae printed at once, also to •"urs'.** 4 *he publican's and confecsSsP_) The usual sports ball is » he held on the night of the sports, and AM-naittee was appointed to carry out »? amagemen--. The programme for sports is considered most at"■^g*f** ; and fihould be the means of v ?s|B lo i*-togettter a large number of oomI«m_a_,

i : _J^***^t,lEoT_cL.--There was a good '«* the theatre last evening, 2 Brothers' Combination ■m* ttwjh* third appearance. The exoel- |« jnaguig of Miss Helen Cunard was received and duly aci?®***s*«ed by tha. artiste, as also was Biasing of Misses Brandon and fl"«», who were both extremely happy lines. The banjo playS*-** <*•»-*•* cams in for a large «SL*_ applause from the audience, -S^ ecomic acting and clever b__ngj« the Brothers Harvey, McGee and 22i_* M "Stable, and sent their away in a most humorous frame To-night there will be an entire iSk and on Saturday * were will be a matinee at 2~0 p.m., ; •amber of pantomimic sketches in the programme, Ho_us.—Mr Herrick rethe month of November to fiat there has been given : 'tow*e? e Home 1166 meals, beds made of k obtained for several men &iao ' -*°*-m»» boots, Ac, blankets. During the '■***.-'___r haabeen S iTen a~*y toout Be Teral orders for groceries, lalij^E**^? vegetables to 207 persons, Sic se»; ' - ot hing and boots to 99. is«*_?«? meetij u? has been carried on f*™ces being conducted by Ji*®**- *^ ior »l>-wdney and Staadage. -ocrease of poor women at "f_S_s J**™**' and want "of more »c k.J_*j P-M-haso of material, % ,« to reopen the class •*4 ovl- °? w comers, those having ' : *e*&J '^* mon^ hB a «»nding these S»3,f_^ tforatimßoeaße « >m ing- All %££", '• e *Peci*lly widows, are i-vited :«2ft Our Christmas v^S_S»___! ee, \•"-' ronnd to friendß 00 *- to B We * Christmas fc^°. 0f Poorest famiUes **^T* d Taking an M__f*t;£ pwßonß - We h °PO to gi-e 9Aso» to the HBBa . * •weful jare-eat.

Rah* the 16th? nstaat, has been appointed as a Bank I; holiday. *■*?: _ oc -_, Wo ° l ' Sai_bs.—-The next of the series of local wool galea will take place on December 18th. *

Niw Bbiohtoh BxcoßsioKr.—The tram excursion to New Brighton will take place this evening. The party will be accompanied by the Stanmore Band. Thetrams will leave the Bouare at 7.15 p.m. Doll Show. -In connection with the doll show at Trinity Hall, the "**-nn» of the I-x'.t. at the Cake and Apron Pair in theiancy class and for the best doll in the show should have been printed Mrs T. Cool instead of Mrs Coule.

City Couhcii, Elbction.—The following candidates have been nominated for the vacancy on the City Council for the Northwest ward caused by the resignation of Cr. Gray, Messrs R. Levoi, J. A. Bird and W. L Ballinger. The nominations close on the 15th inst. As will be seen by notification elsewhere, in response to a requisition, Mr E. W. Humphreys has consented to come forward as a candidate for the seat.

A Gbmebo-js Gt¥T.—Mr John T. Matson has presented the city with a couple of black swans and five cygnets, which have been placed in the river near the Hereford street bridge. It is to be hoped that the public will assist the officers of the Council in trying to prevent the swans • being disturbed. The gift will no doubt be appreciated by the citizens.

Land Sale at Ranoioba. —Yesterday Mr W. Buss sold at his rooms, Victoria street, Rangiora, 2J acres and house known as tbe old boarding house, near the Plough Inn, Rangiora, to Mr Murray for -.156, and 1_ acres at Woodend,with house, to _drs|W. L. Porter for -.101. Mr Inglesby's land at Balcairn was not sold.

Defaoltino Jubobs.—Messrs Newton and G. P. Williams, who gave a satisfactory excuse for their absence when the case was called, were not fined. Messrs W. Dnnlop, J. L. Scott, and B. Gray, who again failed to attend, were each £5 unless cause could be shown within a fortnight. His Honor observed tbat had the. case come on the day for which it was originally fixed, and the gentlemen had not chosen to attend, the fine would have been a deal heavier.

Kibweb Sports.—On Friday next the most attractive day's outing ever held in the Malvern district will commence at Kirwee, at 11 a.m., with a bicycle race, followed at short intervals with sports and cycling events, also sports for children, for which the Committee have procured a large quantity of useful toys. The annual show of the Courtenay Horticultural Society will also be on the same ground. The Burnham Band will play at intervals during the day. In the evening a concert will be held in the Hall, followed by a ball in Captain Tosswill's large grain shed, kindly lent for the occasion. Fleming's Band will supply the music for the dance.

St Albans Distbict School. —In aid of the prize fund of the above a concert is to be given to-night at the schoolroom, St. Albans road. A very attractive programme has been arranged in which some of our well-known amateurs are assisting, and at which Mr Kelly will recite some of his humorous pieces. The object ia such a deserving one, and with such a good programme, a crowded house of the friends and parents of the children should be looked for. The Committee, in making this appeal to the parents and friends of the children, notify that it is only done because they are not permitted to use the ordinary funds for the purchase of prizes. The Masset Binder. —Messrs Dickon and Co., the local agents for the Massey binders, have received a cable advice from Australia with reference to the following field trials of reapers and binders ■—- " Dookie Agricultural College—Massey first, beating McCormick. Wood, Deering, Hornby, and Buckeye. Nathalia —Massey first, heating McCormick, Deering, Wood, and Buckeye. Kaniva—ln expert class, Massey first; in farmers* class, Massey first, beating machines mentioned above. Port Pine—•Masseyfirst, beating machines mentioned above. Wagga Wagga—-Massey first, beating all comers. Broad Meadows —-Massey first, beating all coiners. Chbist's College Beoisteb.—We have to acknowledge the receipt of a copy of the "Christ's College Sports Register," which makes its re-appearance after an interval of two years. Besides accounts of the College sports Of 1888, the cricket of 1888 89, and the football, fives, and swimming races of 1889, the magazine contains "School Notes," and a clever parody of Andrew Lang's "Ballade of Primitive Man," under the title of "The Old College Boy." We trust that the editor's hopes of being able to publish a number of the "Sports Register" every term will be realised.

TJnbu-t, Electors at Mhkchvb-!—-There was considerable ' excitement at Methven over the elections on Friday, and towards night matters began to assume < a serious aspect. Some of those present became so noisy and quarrelsome that Constable Morgan found it necessary to arrest one man. A noisy crowd then set on the constable, who had to appeal for help: to one of the residents, and during a scuffle the prisoner escaped, and Constable Morgan and his assistant were" both roughly treated. It is stated that Constable Morgan, in order to protect himself and quell what had become a very serious disturbance, had to draw his revolver, but one chamber fired in the air had a very salutary effect on the excited crowd.

Bad Cha__.ct__s.—A perusal of cases that have recently come before the Court leaves no doubt in any person's mind that there is at the present tune a large number >f undesirable characters about the town. The greater proportion of them are young men quite able to earn an honest livelihood if they choose to wort. This they will not do. They take to robbery. The victims they generally select, however, are drunken men, who besides falling an easy prey are unable afterwards to identify the thieves. Occasionally they catch a Tartar. One of them encountered a veritable Tartar the other night. A gentleman coming through the park about eleven o'clock one night last week was accosted by a suspicious looking character, who asked first for a match and then for a pipe of.tobacco. These were willingly furniahed. The man then asked to shake hands with hia benefactor. No objection was offered, but under this guise of friendship the miscreant tried to throw the gentleman by what is known in wrestling phraseology as the "flying mare," that is twisting' the arm over the shoulder. , The assailant counted without his host, for the man he attacked besides being immensely powerful, was up to all the knacks, and "hipping" his adversary, Had him at his mercy, _he conqueror was lenient to bis cowardly assailant, for instead of handing him over to the police he merely gave him a good kicking, and left him howling on the ground. M_bt Out of 'ExptxmsssT.— -A deputation of about twenty-five men out of work waited upon his Worship the Mayor (Mr S. Manning) at noon yesterday, and asked him to communicate with the Government with a view of obtaining some work for them. Mr Powell, who was spokesman, said there were.between 2W> and 300 men out of employment in and around Christchurch at the present time. They were unable to get shearing or haymaking to do. One of the deputation asked Mr Powell why the local members of Parliament had not been applied to. Mr Powell replied that it was no use going to chem so long as Sir H. Atkinson was in power. His Worship the Mayor, after bearing- the deputation, stated he would telegraph to the Government, and see if work could be obtained for them. Moxst Gioegi Company, Limited, the lea-lag photographers of Chnstchareh, fcrve now reduced their prices. Cabinets, 10s per doz; enamelling, 5s per do* extra; any style or position. We are the only photographers who make no extra charges to visitors from the country. See advertisement on another page.—tAnvT.j r His Excellency Lord Onslow having honored C. H. Manning with a sitthxgfor his photograph, specimens of them may be seen at the Studio among the usual brilliant display. All patrons upon their being photographed by C. H. Manning personally. The superiority of his work is universally known and admire A —[Advt. R, W. Msmts, Art Photographer. Popular prices, superior workmanship, satisfaction guaranteed. Children a specialty. Do not mistake the address— Meers, 212 Colombo street, Show room up-a_airs.-{ADVT.J

M—soinc.—At the usual monthly meeting ot the St Augustine Lodge, N-2.C, last night, Bro. H. J. Hobden, J.W., waa elected as W.M. of the Lodge for the ensuing year. Hobdat'b Co-OpBB_aTVB Company.—A general meeting of the shareholders of the above will be held at the Al Hotel on the 17th inst., at 7-30 p.m., to receive the final accounts in liquidation and dissolve the Company.

.- Blabtino 250,000 Tons oir Rock.—An important experiment was performed at the famous Dinorwic Quarries, Carnarvonshire, by which about 250,000 tons of rock was removed. The blasting operations were the work of between two and three years. The experiment was carried out under the supervision of Mr W. W. Vivian, the manager of the quarry, and was a complete success. The blast was the greatest ever attempted in North Wales, the cost of the explosive being about £000, and the quantity of rock displaced being so enormous that it will take some hundreds of men about nine months to remove it.

A Shaxb Tbat.—On the borders of Victoria and South Australia, where there is a wire net fence* it is stated that during the summer hundreds of dead snakes are to be found entangled in the meshes. When a snake arrives at the fence he pushes his head and part of his body through one of the meshes. Then before he has j_ofc through he changes his mind and decides to return. Pushing his bead through another mesh near at hand, he comes backwards, but not liking the friction of the thin, sharp wires against his scales, he turns again, and in the end securely plaits himself in with the wire netting, where he dies a lingering death from starvation, or from the attacks of birds.

Is Man the Onlt Shavino Ani_l_l ?— The correspondents of the Spectator who have applied themselves so diligently to the task of proving that the creatures we are pleased to describe as " inferior animals " really run us very hard in the matter of intelligence have hitherto admitted that there is one operation of the toilette which is exclusively human. The operation referred to is the act of shaving. Man, in brief, has been defined as a shaving animal; but even this distinction is now gone. The latest of these champions of the claims of our unjustly disparaged rivals bids us take note of the pretty South American bird called the " mot-mot" (Motmotus braziiiensis). which actually begins shaving on arriving at maturity. Naturally adorned with long blue tailfeathers, it is not satisfied with them in their natural state, but with its beak nips off the web on eacn side for a space of about two inches, leaving a neat little oval tuft at the end of each. Specimens of this bird may, we are reminded, be seen at the Natural History Museum at bouth Kensington, and a full account of it may be found in the " Journal of the London Zoological Society " for 1878.