NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume XLVIII, Issue 7756, 9 January 1891, Page 4

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Pouca Cooai.—At tbe^ ter_iy morning 40s and costs, or in default four*imprisonment for drunkenness. i Baynes, J.P., presided. , g{fS g Fins Fauix.-Mr Edwar* *£» showed its yesterday a spies** JJjA cherries, picked from a tree growls « orchard on the North bett. JUf state that forty-seven of weighed lib. some idea can »fTOf the sise of the fruit. The fruit «1U g view in Mr Na_c_W» Iruit »&®» -.

Abbest. —The man Newman, who was —anted with Barnes for illegal fishing in *_c Waimakariri, has been arrested by the police at Kaikoura, and will be brought to Kaiapoi *<> r trial. Kaiapoi Regatta.—A meetin gof the Comnrttee was held on Wednesday evening at Pa-nip's Hotel; Mr T. S. Caverhill in the chair- After passing accounts, a balance of _£8 was declared in hand from the recent regatta. Tbe sailing race is fixed for Saturday afternoon. AHfIMNO Excursion.—Messrs Marciel, Parbnrv, and Spaekman returned on Wednesday from a fishing and shooting trip to the Clarence River, on the other _ide of Jollies Pass. Part of the time the river —as unfisbable through snow water from Lake Tennyson. They, however, report _c capture of some fine fish in the Clarence, and that, altogether, they had a very enjoyable holiday. Dbuids* Abt Union. —In this art union the first prize, a handsome piano and suite of furniture, goe3 to Mrs E Clarke, Lyttelton ; the second, a handsome piano, to Miss Thompson, Cust; tbe third, an organ, to Mr J- Coulson, Belfast; the fourth, juite of fnrniture, to Mr S. H. Bennetts, Heathcote Valley; the fifth, a rover bicycle to Mr McDonald, Bankside; and tbe seventh, a marble clock, to Mr J. Allan. Sydenham. The sixth, a sewing machine, has not been claimed. Inquest. —An inquest was held at the i Royal George Hotel yesterday morning on j the body of Emily Hall, eleven week 3 old, before Mr Beetham, Coroner. The infant had suffered from convulsions and diarrhoea for nearly nine weeks. Dr. Deßenzie, —ho examined the body, gave evidence, after which the jury found a verdict of "Death, from natural causes." The jury added a rider to tbe effect that the attention of the authorities should be called to the bad drainage of Queen street, where the deceased's parents reside. « Fun on tub Bbistol."—Mr George Macdonald, who has come on in advance of Sheridan's " Fun on the Bristol" Company, arrived in Christefaurch on Wednesday evening to make the necessary arrangements for tbe appearance of this entertaining Company, which takes place on Monday evening next at the Theatre Royal- The Company has been slaving lo crowded houses in Dunedin, j_d we have no doubt it will meet with the same success here. The Science Conference. —The officers &nd members of the Australasian Association for the Proniotiou of Science, the third meeting of which opens at the Canterbury College on the 15th inst, are commencing to arrive. Professor Leversedge, the General Secretary, and Professor Oliver arrived yesterday, the former being at the Christchurch Olub and the latter at Warner's Hotel. The President, Baron |V'»n Mueller, has gone off to pay a Tiait t<> Mount Cook, and several other members are en route by the Sydney steamer. Death on the Opkkating Table. — On Tuesday Thos. Sheridan was admitted into the Hospital, where he had come from Waikari for, treatment of cancer on the tongue. Shortly after 12 o'clock yesterday Sheridan was placed on the operating table fco undergo a necessary operation. chloroform was applied, but his struggles while wider its influence ruptured the great irtery from the heart and caused his leath. Drs. Deßenzie, Ovenden. and Deamer gave evidence before Mr Beetham, Sorouer, and the jury who held an inquest >n the body at the Hospital. The verdict was in accordance with the medical testimony as briefly given above. Cube Boating Club.—Showing the ippreciation of the Cure Boating Club at Kaiapoi for the fisotta made by its secretary in'the interests of the Club the mem bers on Monday presented Mr W. E. Parnham with a valuable field glass and a lilver inkstand, the latter in the shape of a bosit, inscribed "Presented to Mr W. E. Parnham by tha Cure Boating Club on the eve of his marriage, 1891." At the meeting at which the presentation was made Mr A. M. Marshall, Vice-President, presided, and the presentation on behalf of the Club was made in an ;eulogistic speech by Mr W. Hume. ASHBUttTON BOBOtTOH Council.—An

election took place yesterday to fill a vacancy on the Ashburton Borough . Council, There were four candidates, sach of whom felt pretty confident of a fair measure of Bupport, but as affairs generally are going along smoothly and prosperously in the borough, the election excited no particular public interest. The result of the poll was declared in the .presence of six burgesses about seven v o'clock in the evening, as follows :—J. M. -.Tweed 132, W. Anderson 74, E. Cookson 65; Mr G. W. Andrews, who is away ou • a cricketing tour, did not manage to break • his duck's egg, the votes recorded in his • lavor being nil. There were five informal votes.

This African Pigmiks.—Ou Saturday a novel and interesting exhibition will be i given in Luck's buildings, Colombo street, m the shape of a family of Bosjesmaus or Bushmen of Central Africa. The iamily •consists of f other, mother, and son, are dwarfed in stature, but are well formed and duly proportioned throughout the figure. They were obtained in Africa, near Lake Victoria, and are said to bear a strong resemblance to the portrait of a-Bosjesman given in Stanley's ** Darkest Africa." The old man is said to be.over IQQ.years of age, but is ex* tremeiy active and intelligent. Their heights range between 2ft sin and 4ft oin, i and they go through a variety of perform, ances descriptive of life in their native land." No doubt the levees of these in- ' tereating speoimens ef the human race \ will be largely attended. ..-. Captain Jackson Babbt. —Last evening Captain Jackson Barry gave his first lecture in the Theatre Koyal. The chair "was occupied by his Worship tho Mayor, but there was not a very large attend knee. The lecturer, after referring to his arrival in Sydney in 1b29 at the age of ten, graphically described the penal settlement of Botany Bay. He then spoke of the hardship he underwent on a whaler with his companion Tom Winton; referred their career at Batman's settlement (afterwards called Melbourne); to their meeting with Buckley, the wild white man, and their being seized by the captain of pho whaler and taken to New Zealand. The whaler called in at Port Chalmers and Port Cooper (Lytteiton) in 1837, aad went on to the Three Kings, where Captain Barry and Winton rode for ? twelve hours on the back of a dead «?aale after their boat had been smashed op. He gave a graphic accouut of his hie with the Maoris, and said King

Tawhaio had offered him a piece of land if he would marry the king's sister. The lecturer said he was now on his way North to accept the offer. Ha concluded the lecture with a reference to his visit to England twelve years ago, and recited the piece of poetry written upon his doings by Mr Thomas 'Bracken. The Captaiu will lecture again thia evening, and those who attend m»y be assured of a couple of hours* capital entertainment. Mr W. Wilson will preside, and the prices will be 2s, Is, and 6d.

Masonic—-The installation of the W.M. of the St Augustine Lodge, N.Z.C., and the investiture of his officers took place last Uight, when there was a very large attend* anee of brethren of the Lodge and visiting brethren, about 125 being present. The ceremony of installation was performed by Bro. H. Thomson, the M.W.G.M., N.Z. Constitution, assisted by several of the Grand Lodge officers, and was most impressively carried out. The officers installed and invested were as follows:—----WM., Bro. H. I. Hobden; 1.P.M., W. Bro. T. Ritchie; S.W., Bro. F. H. Davie ; J.W., Bro. A. Miliar; Secretary, Bro. A. Gunder* sen; Treasurer. W. Bro. F. J. Smith j Chaplain, W. Bro. Bey. W. Bonaldson ; 8.D., Bro. W. J. Hawley; J.D., Bro. W. Broadhurst; Organist, Bro. B- T. Searellj 1.G., Bro. A. M. Molntyre ; D.C., Bro. LA. Slater; Tyler, Bro. A- Gee. The musical part of the ceremony was admirably given by the choir of the ijodge nnder the direction of Bro. IL T. Seareli, Bro. Maitlaud Gardner singing the ode " Within this holy dwelling" excellently. At the close of the ceremony the brethren adjourned' to the refectory. The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given, and duly honored. Amongst the many excellent speeches made during the evening was one by Bro. the Bey. Chas. Clark, in response to the toast of " Sister Constitu—ohs and Visiting Brethren," which was a master-piece of eloquence.

Wbllinoton Exoatta. —About Tuesday next the yachts Mascotte and Pastime will start for Wellington. The Zephyr is also to go up, and will be taken on by steamer. - -_•'«,- Sundat School Tbjbats.—The Protestant Sunday Schools at Rangiora held their annual treats yesterday, and were favored with fine weather. The Presbyterian School went to the Recreation Reserve, the Church of England to Mr Graham's paddock, South belt, and the Wesleyan to Mr Foster's paddock, King street. The ministers of the different churches were present, and assisted in amusing the little ones. Death at thb Hospital.-—A young man named H. J. Hutchinson was admitted . into the Hospital on the sth inst., and died there on the following evening. He •was suffering from delirium tremens. He was a billiard marker by occupation, and bad been employed at Heath's Sydenham Hotel. An inquest was held at 5 p.m. yesterday at the Hospital by Mr Beetham, R.M., Coroner. Evidence wa3 given by Drs, Robinson and De Rensd and two other witnesses, after which the jury brought in a verdict of death from delirium tremens.

NOBTH CANTE3BUET RESIDENT MaQlStsatk's District.—Mr B. Beetham will for tha present preside at the Eesideat Magistrate's Courts in the northern district during Mr C. Whitefoord's temporary absence. In the event of the latter requiring to have an extended leave, owing to his health having given way, Mr Waddell, R.M., will, in all probability, take the duties of the respective Courts in that district. Mr Whitefoord's health has slightly improved since his removal home. He has been for a few days at Glenmark, and expected to go to Duuedin next week in tha hope of being benefitted by the change. Pkoducs fob Auckland. —The Aucklanders, in view of the approaching bad harvest, are evidently preparing for a rainy day. Messrs Kaye and Carter have loaded wheat for Auckland per the ship Leading Wind from Dunedin, and per barque Ganymede from Timaru. They now have on the berth at Lyttelton, the schooner Glencairn, which cleared yesterday ; the barquentine Jessie, to start loading on Monday; and the barques Gazelle and Loongana, to commence about the middle of next week, all for Auckland.

Gabdbn Party.—Yesterday afternoon the Bishop and Mrs Julius entertained a large number of guests at a garden party at Hambleden. The scene was a very pretty one. Tbe lawn and gardens, in spite of the dry season, were charmingly bright and fresh looking. A band played while dancing and tennis were heartily entered into. Refreshments were served in the dining-room and carried round the lawn. The enjoyment of all was ensured by the perfection of the weather and pleasure of meeting so many friends, it being generally understood that 700 in yitations were issued. At any rate, it is the largest party of the kind which has been given here, and was an eminently successful one.

Th a Phonograph.—Professor Archibald, M.A., and Mr W. McMahon, who will introduce Edison's phonograph to a Christchurch audience on Monday evening, arrived last night by express from Dunedin. The season in Dunedin and Timaru has been most successful, and no doubt will be equally so here. Mr W. A Jinkins, as already announced, has arranged for a private performance at the Oddfellows' Hall to-morrow, in order to allow of the capabilities of the phonograph being understood more fully than is possible on the occasion of a public performance. The Orpheus Quartette party will sing "How sweet, how fresh," into the phonograph, and the audience during its stay will be able to hear the efforts of our local singers most faithfully reproduced. The first public performance will take place at the Oddfellows' Hall oa Monday evening.

School Picnics. —The children attending the Flemington Presbyterian Church Sabbath School were afforded a very enjoyable picnic on Friday, when they assembled in a paddock kindly lent by Mr ilcArthur. .Refreshments for dinner and tea were provided in abundance, and games were indulged in to the great delight of the children. The children assembled in the church in the evenmg, when they were addressed by the Rev. E. A. Blake, and a number of award books were presented.—The children attending St. Stephen's Church Sunday School' assembled in the Ashburton Domain ba Wednesday afternoon for their annual treat. Racing and other games were indulged in and a large number of toys, &.Q., distributed. The children, numbering about 300, were supplied with a bountiful te», and all present seemed to thoroughly enjoy the outing. Annat.—The Annat School Committee held their monthly meeting on Tuesday night. -Present—Messrs Graham (Chairman), Searle, Ferguson, McNae and Barlow. was dealt with aa follows: Prom the Board, giving names of retiring members of the Board, and forwarding the usual yearly returns for completion. From the master, whose report for December k&3 very satisfactory, tha month showing an increased attendance, and for the quarter an attendance of seventy two out of a roll number of eighty-six. The accounts in connection with tho late entertainment were produced by the Chairman, and proved to be most satisfactory in a financial sense, giving the best results of any contribution in aid of the funds. The amount realised was £14> 4s 6d.

Ashbubton Ambulance Cobps.—The members of the Ashburton Fire Brigade are taking steps towards the formation of an Ambulance Corps* in connection with the Brigade. The matter was discussed at a meeting held on Wednesday evening, when Dr. Tweed and Dr. Leahy were present by invitation, and both gentlemen volunteered to give their assistance. Dr. Tweed pointed out that what would be necessary would be for the men to be instructed in the first principles of surgery, so that in the event of anyone being disabled at a fire they would know how treat the patient till skilled medical assistance could be procured. He also suggested that the Ashburton corps should seek affiliation with the St. John Ambulance Association in Christchurch. He would be happy to assist the Ashburton branch through a course of instruction on the first principles in surgery, and if the members then-felt like proceeding further in ambulance work he would be glad to help them. Dr. Leahy also expressed his willingness to aid in giving instruction. The medical gentlemen Were thanked for their attendance and offers of help, and it was decided to obtain information as to working of other ambulance cor_»3, and to report at a future meeting.

Thb Dbbring HAava<Tßß.—Mr J. Ot. Bestell, the Ashburton agent for the Deering reaper aud binder, arranged for an exhibition trial of thi3 machine on Wednesday, on Mr O. Digby's farm, near Ashburton. A smart shower of rain for a couple of hours in tbe morning, delayed a start being made till late in the afternoon, but this did not prevent some tw.-nty or thirty farmers putting in an appearance. A few acres of oats were cut to the entire satisfaction of all, and so pleased was one of the principal farmers iv the district tbat he purchased the machine as she stood in the paddock. The trial was continued yesterday with highly satisfactory results. The crop was a short, light one of oats, and not at all the kind of crop in whijb. a machine usually makes pretty work, but the Deering cut round after round, picking up every straw, leaving a clean, close stubble, with au entire absence of litter, and delivering well-bound, square-butted sheaves, with perfect regularity. A Deering sheaf „ always known by the squareness of the butt, and its general compactness, and short and irregular as the crop was, these made and delivered by this machine during yesterday aad Wednesday were as well tied and nicely shaped as a farmer could wish to see. Mr Cairns, a gentleman recently arrived from the head works of ! the Deering Company, and Mr Carlisle, were present, and explained to those present the main features of this popular machine. In this connection it might be stated that included in the latest improvements are a steel pitman rod, a steel spring in the adjuster, and a steel platform. The machine, drawn by two horses, went very smoothly during the two days, working to the satisfaction of all, aud without the •lightest hitch of any description.

Thb Alleged Child Mubdxb. — Tbe circumstances surrounding this case become more complicated. The house near where the head was found is inside the [ belt. At three different houses beyond the belt in the same street a quantity of I child's apparel was discovered by the occupiers on Tuesday last, and in consequence of the early publication of the affair the articles were deposited at the police station yesterday morning. At one place were found some napkins marked with blood, at another some baby's bandages, and at the third a little shirt. The two latter appear to have been unused, and all were thrown into the gardens without any attempt at concealment. Thb Late Mb Angus Macdonald.—A brass tablet has just been placed in the Presbyterian Church, Geraldine. in memory of the late Mr Angus Macdonald. The tablet bears the inscription—"ln Memoriam. Angus Macdonald, born April Ist, 1522, died March 2nd, 1890, aged 68. One of the first members of this church." The tablet is placed at the north end of the church on the left side of the rostrum, just above the family pew, aad faces tbe congregation. On the other side of the rostrum, also facing the congregation, a white marble tablet has been placed by the members of tbe church, bearing tbe words:—"ln Memoriam. Angus Macdonald, for fourteen years Elder of this church. Beloved for his benevolence end good works. Erected by his many friends." The letters are in black, and the tablet is placed upon a black ground. The two tablets are very conspicuous in the church, and are a fitting memorial of a man' who was greatly honored and loved. Wedding at Rangioba.—A correspondent writes: —A very attractive marriage service was conducted in St. John's Church, Rangiora, to day (Wednesday) by the Yen. Archdeacon Dudley and Rev. W. _. Gillam, when *iiss Lilla Hunnibell, eldest daughter of Mr Luke Hunnibell, was married to Mr W. A. Bowse, son oi Rev. W. Bowse of Masterton. Owing to Miss Hunnibell's connection with the choir there was a full choral service, and appropriate marriage hymns were Mies Dudley presiding %tthe organ. The bride was attired in a white cashmere dress trimmed with white silk. The bridesmaids were Misses Bowse, Jones and Bunz, and one of the bride's sisters, two j |of whom wore dresses of a light 6hade of j green and two dresses of a primrose shade. Mr W. Harrop was best man and tbe bride was given away by her father. The wedding breakfast was given in the Oddfellows' Hall, where the usual congratulations were exchanged, and the j newiy married pair subsequently took their departure for the North Island. j Peesentation at Ghbaldine. — On Tuesday afternoon a deputation from the Committee of the Presbyterian Church, j Geraldine, consisting of the Rev. A. B. Todd and Messrs James Aitken, 8.A., A. Irvine, F. B. Cochrane, A. McKenzie, B. Skinner and K. McKenzie, waited upon Miss Dunlop at ncr parent's residence, for the purpose of presenting her with a small taken of their appreciation of her services as organist of the church during the past six years. Mr J. Aitken, leader of the choir, made tbe presentation, and spoke for some time, eulogising the many amiable qualities Miss Dunlop had displayed during the time she had acted as organist of the church. Ho concluded by presenting her with a purse of sovereigns, not as an equivalent for the services she had rendered, but as a mark of appreciation of tho&e services. Mr Aitken's remarks were endorsed by the Bey. A. B. Todd, pastor of the church, and by the other members of the deputation. Mr Dunlop briefly replied on behalf of his daughter, and thanked both the Session and the Committee for all the expressions of kindness and goodwill.

Ashbtjeton Swim_ino Club—- A largely attended meeting of those interested in the formation of a Swimming Club was held in Mr A. Harrison's auction room, Ashburton, on Wednesday evening. Mr Harrison was voted to the chair. It was unanimously decided to form a Club, to be called "The Ashburton Swimming. Club." Officers were elected as follows :— Vice-Presidents, Dr. Tweed and Mr Kempthorne; Captain, Mr Alfred Harrison; Hon. Secretary, Mr J. C. Lane; Hon. Treasurer, Mr F. Mainwaring; Committee, Messrs T. H. McOwen, W. H. Collins, H. W. Barratt, E. Higgins, C. G. Moss, and A. Miller. It was decided to leave the offices of Patron and President vacant pending the consent of two gentlemen nominated. The colors of the Club were fixed as blue and white neck-to-knee costume. The Committee was requested to draft rules, to be submitted to the next meeting. The first race under the Club's auspices will take place on Wednesday evening next at the public baths in the Domain. The race will be a seventy-five yards' handicap, for which thirty entries have already been received.

Amateur Swimming Club. —At a Committee meeting of the Christchurch Amateur Swimming Clubheld on Wednesday evening, it was decided to make a charge for admission to the next sports, which will be held on March 7th. This is the outcome of the inconvenient crowding of the bath at the recent sports, and owing to their popularity. Only a limited number of tickets will be printed. Special prizes are presented for the Bports by Messrs C. P. Hulbert (President), T. S. Foster, G. T. Booth, A. E. G. Bhodes, and Dr. Moorhouse (Vice-Presidents), and Mr E. 0. Ashby, an old enthusiast of the Club. The Club also intend giving even better prizes than last season to make the meeting still more popular. The programme will include the same events as last races, with the addition of an interclub 100 yards scratch race. Szdbnham Council. — The adjourned meeting of the Sydenham Borough Council, to consider the burgess roll, was resumed last night. Present—His Worship the Mayor, and Crs. Langdown, Taylor, Smith, White, Eudd, Brown, and GleJhill. Iv Committee tbe opinions were read from Messrs T. S. Weston and Caygill, and upon the Council- resuming the public were admitted to the Chamber. Mr J. B. Fisher was present, as representing the Licensed Victuallers' Association. The Finance Committee's report was again read, after which Cr. White moved, and Cr. Langdown seconded an amendment to it— " That the applications to be placed on the list be considered at once, and that the alterations be made. 1 * This waa carried on a division. The ayes were Crs. Lang down, Taylor, White, Budd, and Gledhill, and the noes Crs. Smith, Brown, and the Mayor. There were forty four applicants who wished their names placed on the roll, and of that number five were rejected.

Wedding at Geraldine. —A wedding of considerable interest to residents in South Canterbury attracted a large number of spectators to the Presbyterian Church, Geraldine, on Wednesday. The bridegroom was Mr Finlay Bethune, bead-master of the Manakau School, North Island, aad well-known in Canterbury as a footballer and cricketer. The bride was Miss Mary Dunlop, eldest daughtsr df Mr N. Dunlop, merchant, Geraldine. The bridesmaids were Miss Millar and Misses Maggie and Mina Dunlop, sisters of the bride. Tbe bride was also attended by two little pages, Masters J. Pyne and C. Stonehouse. Mr Bethune was attended by Mr J. Cunningham as groomsman and Mr Kenneth McKenzie. The altar rails and Communion table were beautifully decorated with evergreens and white flowers. An arch of evergreens was erected over tbe front gateway of the church, and beneath it in white letters on a red ground was the motto, *' God Blesa the Bride and Bridegroom;" The marriage ceremony —as performed by the Bey. A. B. Todd. Mies Fish presided at the organ, and played the " Wedding March " as the party left the church. The building was crowded. The wedding breakfast was laid in the Good Templars' Hall, about eighty guests being present. The bride and bridegroom afterwards left for Christchurch by the express train, and were escorted to the Orari station by most of the guests in traps. In the evening a large party was made welcome at Cornwall Villa- Mr W. S. Maaiin placed his auction room at the disposal of the party and dancing was carried on with great spirit for several hours. The gathering was certainly the largest wedding gathering ever held, in Geraldine, and everything passed off successfully. The presents received by the bride were both valuable and numerous, and made an imposing display.

Eds* Gxobgb Company.—At a meeting of the Directors of the Eden George Company, Limited, an interim, dividend for the half year at the rate of 15 percent, per annum was declared, and the Secretary authorised co advertise it as payable from Monday next. Axaboa Borough Council.—The ordinary meeting of the above Council was held in the Council Chamber on Wednesday evening last. Present—His Worship the Mayor, Crs. Chappell, Monro, Dodds, Clark and Bruce. The financial statement showed the receipts to be _154 los lid, and accounts passed for payment amounted to £21 2s 3d. Cr. balance at Bank, £110 9s 3d. Cr. Clark, as Chairman of the Finance Committee, moved that jSIOO be placed as a fixed deposit in the Bank, to waida the repaying of the reclamation loan and sinking fund. Cr. Chappell moved a notice of motion as to the advisability of constructing an efficient water supply to the new wharf, for the use of shipping. After some minor business waa transacted the Council adjourned.

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