NEWS OF THE DAY

Press, Volume XLVIII, Issue 7770, 26 January 1891, Page 4

NEWS OF THE DAY

Tub SyATS Schools. — '2**&,| piblic schools, under the Bo*?s«*& •,; tion, resume work to-day,« w *sflkJ» • ham, where some repairs aa?e r> , completed. -» a gsS^ ' Stoinham Mowkt Ciwb.-W "p j general meeting of the above iTJtt at the Sydenham WesJeyaa *?& this evening to receive report aaa**sheet, election of officers, Aβ. .^*&» The Avon STBAJras.—Oa■ SwJJfy ■■ Avon steamer was run up m ":£jiW : New Brighton for the pwgP**? iifr,, willow branches oierhangw* "" ,j»» h , at various points. The boa* I well, and eteers much more tarn f than when the steering gear ww»r ig forward. . α-atift^wf-Sumnbb.—Sumner is having ] { season. It has rarely bad •""''■■->» | Last week there | ecarcityof lodgings that ® ore Jf£g* | visitor had to return, being W even a bed, and there are people camwd out in tents w>, - j township. ; \

at Hobart at four o'clock on and sailed at mid Zealand: The mails should Sphere on Thursday or Friday next Clvx'Bvxkmb, Hebting.—The S±2r Meeting of the C..TO. takes place next. The train arrangeeuW ix f connection therewitsl appear *itt!£*** Chobai, Association—The meeting of the above will be held practice room in the tower of the Cathedral on Friday evening next at 8 J «Sff*NSB Sxcttesiov. —The usual weekly xJ« preursion will take place on Tuesday *ine The Stanmore Band will be in SSkice, and trams leave the square at 7, ml'Swws's CoNCERT.-The plan of re««f seats in connection with Mr J. i. at the Oddfellows' Hall on nphnrsdaj evening, will open this morning \ Messrs Milner and Thompson's. * Sale.—The sale of «,« bouse property and furniture, belongStoSrJ.E. Coker. at Opawa, by Mr SftrieeOllwk, will take place on the 26fch and not on February Gth aa ANNIVEBSABT.— The celebration «l the iiurns' anniversary will take place SSSht »t'the Congregational Schoolroom. rSferamme of the songa of Burns has tJaarranged illustrative of his works, connective readings will be given gftj K.T. C. H. Bradbury Mr D Reese Su occupy the chair, and there will be, no loubt,alarge gathering of the lovers of Tlifrni on the occasion. THS Westerfiet/d Flax Miri. Dh »«iSrED —Oa Monday evening last a fire SS intheWesterfldd Flax Mill, and any assistance could be obtained bttilding was completely deatroyed »«rf the machinery bo damaged as to Serituseless. Mr J. G. F. Lublow, IS proprietor, estimates his losa at JE22O, there being no insurance on either the s Infant Son,—Out rntmaztoi correspondent telegraphs :— Sf cljEistening of Lord Ooslow's infant Bon will tate place afc St. Panl'a ProCkibedral Church, Wellington, at noon gienow. Her Majesty the Quo,-n and V£ c : e x-H»yor of Wellington will be the t«a sponsors. Alter much cogitation the Maori name fixed upon is 'Huia,' which jH»id to iave been borne by a famous Mil Of former days, as well aa by a bird, pother names wiil he Herbert Victor HpM^s.—Wβ have to acftowledge the receipt of 10s from *(5"W.H., as a donation in aid of Dr. Eaajardo's homea. The amount, however, muareceived too late for despatch by |gw c mail, and will therefore be fprSitdfid by the next m&il » w » th cue farther donations that may be received. Ste second instalment remitted on Friday 4as i3B 12a 6d, toabing a total to date of

K*w Zealand Eiflb ASSOCIATION.—At fhejfew Zealand Biiie Association's meet Ittß iU H&pier P n Saturday, the district match for the Exhibition Shield and Hobson'a Cup was won by Stage, the Canterbury team, who were fteWners last year, were fourth. The teams' masch was won by the A. Battery, |&nd. last year's winner* The Eonxwy Corps were fourth. The Unjou Cup was won by Kruae of fitCLiNO.—Messrs Adani3, Curhes and Co *i the New Zealand Cycle Stores, nave received the first shipment of the EW cushion-tyred bicycles which has «aa?ed in New Zealand. A " Girder Star" • safety, fitted with the cushion tyre, does St'fok in any way clumsy, and unljke fcbe paeußaatip are reliable. Mr B,edlake, epeaiiaeof the new tyre at the Stanley clotT Conference, in London, recently, i erne it ac hie advice to cyclists to borrow* 1 machine fitted with the pneumatic, but 4 cujhion "tyres fitted to. their own v Thbamm Eotal.—Dr. Fritz will deliver . the first of l4e three lectures at the Theatre Bayai tbia eve&ing, the subject being •* Phrenology: ita proofs and uses." The leotiire will be simplified by numerous emails, and expensive models, wHici the doctor will take to pieces, and explain the different parts with their /auctions, showing how carefully and closely Hβ lies studied the hum>n frame. Serine the evening the African pigmies will be exhibited. To-morrow afternopn Dr. Frits will deliver a lcuture to ladies only on pealfch and bloom restored," and \n fhe evepiog ho will give another lectttfe to xf&n "poly on " Manhood analysed snd'restored." , B.M. Coy»T. —? At this Gofcrji on Saturday, before Mr Afcoro, 4.P., Wm. O'Brien', agaipst whom there O&a. a long list of previous convictions, •was fined 5s and costs on a charge of • |rpßkenhes3. J. Wilson, and a young man of color named Stanley Cook, were , $w«e4 with drunkenness, atd with fefvwwg to leave Mrs Butler's Painily Ho&l. Evidence was led to show that the accused bad refused to leave the hotel ■when requested to do so by Miss Butler, at •11 p.m. The assistance of Constable Mo Qw aad to be summoned, and when thp Messed were arrested they resisted viqleßtly, They were each fined Ca and costa, <» la default twenty-fout hours 1 ijnprisoniieai

Teh Qovbemor tb;h Selwth TiiusT.r-Lord Onslow seems to have formed a great liking for the Upper Sel wy v Vidtley. Hβ has made three visits tp ; Wjiwiqliflg or Glentunnel, and besides fplajj in foi? tront fishing, fie enjpye him ia a quiet fashion, strolling with, hie ■«ik s&oat the river-bed, or talking up - come $1 the gullies near the mines. The ' Etlaja Valley, as a pleasant resort, hap beea spoken of move than oaoe in the Columns of this paper, and recently several have returned from its clear,, bright : aii &ad interesting surroundings much pleased with, the place, and inclined to Mc Sidney Hobbit.—ln reference to the solos ta be playad by Mr Sydney Boben at his recital and concert on Thursday eveake we learn that he will play epSaplea of Grieg, Eeinecke, Rheinberger, wawaara, Paderewski, and Chopin. The Esinecke and Eheinberger numbers are Sot the left hand only. Mr Hoben has eseuted strong support and the ccn«f t promises to be a musical event of eooslqerable imporUuce. Seats may be *88€iTed at MiJner and Thon>p?on's toThe New Zealand Heralt states that mt Hobea is •writing a work on " Musio in Sew Zealand," vhich will embody his eperwaees during his present tour. The flwold eajs that no series of articles in the first instance in the tt>wni&l Press ever attracted so much attenw>tt W i?ere so widely read as Mr Soben'e rteteheeof "Student Lih in Leipsic." PAPAHtn WEBIJtTAS BAND OS , HOPB.t-t Wesleyan Band of Hope, Papanui, ma their monthly meeting in the Town J*W Qn Friday evening. There was a s 'S? e , &tv ! iience ' E«v. J. J. Lewis occupied wcuejr. A good programme was rea*J**pd by the members, A dialogue, ♦Vμ ß * 1 w*a well given by Misses Claridße, Porter and Simpson,. tw6gle«Bbythe junior members. Eeoi* by Masters A. Wilcox, T. Boberts, f< woper, and the Blisses Louie Appleton «W JL md 0. Wilkineon. Minnie Cooper »a« " A Mother's Love"; the band played selections; Mr Cooper gave a ***s««t The chairman delivered a very fwa Midresß on the evils of intemperance, wwl the benedictdoQ closed a very pleasant i J. Mundell and Co. « Uer&ldine, having advertised s large «w of valuable furniture to take place at *«WA on Thursday last, there was a large pittance of buyers from all over the diaW&, including Timaru. Two days before S!v**!f' the owner of the goods J^OMef uge in the Bankruptcy Court, and we Beputy Official Assignee obtained an "faction from the Court to stop the sale, •"■eai with this, he repaired to Moana on »«2f*T y , mor ain£, and at the time adTertlsed for the sale to take place, told gose present of the steps that had been «*«£, expressed regret that no luncheon provided, and a hope that those ESS ,^ 0 * ed their outin ß- Mtex |S??*wwle»idinjie the furniture !K« Oa fche l^ w "» the people dieperaed, ■.S*?3rtffiSS. **** only^thmg

Sah F&AUCisco Maiw.—Our Wellineton correspondent, telegraphing last night, eaja :—" Mr Mitchelson infopna mc t&at Iteoe? now completed the arrangements for having #»c San Fraueiseo in*il carried through in thirty-two days instead of thirty-five, thus saving three days in the transmission of the mail.*'

Tbout Fishing.—Two fine trout weighing 20lb were on'view on Saturday erening at the shop of Mi* J. Barritt, tobacconist, High street.' These fish were caught in the Bangifcata by one of oar loeal'anglers, and it is said that the river is in first class condition for fishing and that there is plenty of fish. Pike at Greta Bridge.—Some days agff" a grass burned the planking on the Greta bridge on the Cheviot road to the damage of about JJIOCK The bridge was originally erected by the Government in 1876. "It has "been temporarily repaired. Sheep Stealinu—lt is reported that cheep stealing has' again began in the Ashley county, and that one mob missing is supposed to hare been stolen. Probably flock owners will accept this as a note of warning. The Tbeminus Hotel.—The many friends of Mr Fredk. Storey, the popular host of the Terminus Hotel, will learn with pleasure that his tender far the extension of the lease of the hotel has been accepted. During the period Mr Storey has been in possession of the notel, he has introduced a number of improvements, and it is now one of the best fitted and con venient boteis in Christchurch. It has recently undergone a thorough Qverh&ul, and several additions have been made to the accommodation afforded. Sdji&kb.—A concert will be given in the Siunner Town Hall on Monday, 26th inst., commencing at eight o'clock, in aid of the choir funds'of Sumner Church. A special tram wilileave tbef quare at<3.45 p.m. The following ladie? and gentlemen have kindly promised their assistanoe.: —Misses Fairhiusr, Wood, N. Wood, Messrs Maitland Gardner, J. P. Newman, W. A. Day, F. Corbett, G. E. Mannering, Jf. l>. Fairhurat, W. O. Hodgson, and C. F. Turner. SYDENHAM TeMPBBANCE MISSION Mr Knott will deliver the first of a series of lectures dealing with various phases of the temperance question in. the Sydenham Oddfellows' Hall this evening. It is hoped that the public will avail themselves of this opportunity of hearing Mr Knptt, who has earned golden opinions tor his eloquence elsewhere. Acknowledgments.—Themanagerof the Industrial School > Bu,rnhain,begstoacknowledge with tuanks the receipt of a parcel of periodicals for the use of the children from Mr W. G. Brittan. The Secretary of the Christchurch hospital begs to acknowledge the receipt of vegetables fiom Mrs Hobbs, Papanni, Mr J. Toovey, Fendalton, and Mr Gardner, Purau, periodicals from Mies Burn. Dejtsncb.-—The 7in gun which for some months has bepn lying on the wharf at JLytteitpn, has been mounted at Erskine Poipt, under the eujiei'viaiou of SergeantMajor The torpedo boat at Lyttelton has been thoroughly overhauled, and is now ready for the special inspection of the Permanent Artillery and Torpedo Corps, which will take place during this, week. I Q.G..T. -- The Desire of Sydenham, Lpdge held its usual weekly session in the Methodist £hureli., Colombo road (kindly, lent for use as a lodge room), on Wednesday last. The Chief Templar, opened the Lodge, at 7.30 p.m. Three candidates presented themselves for iniatiaturn, aiid tour members were proposed. I*p'd|*e has done fair work, since its commencement f r the Temperance uau.se in Sydenham. The 0. T. reminded the members that at the next meeting officers would be elected far the ensuing quarter —and hoped members would " Roll up " —and put the right officer in the right place. $y7.i3i3«NQ \Racb.—-On, Saturday afternoon a 100 yds, swimming race, under the auspices of the Union Kowiog Club, was got off on the river jusfchelow Cowlishaw'a Corner. The starters were;—S. L. Partridge, 6sec; B. Raphael, P. Lee,F. Foster, lOsec; P. l>. Mansell, 12seo; W. Shaw and Q-.'W. Hobbs, 14sec. The start was a bad one, nearly alj going into the. water simultaneously. Hpbba and Shaw swam together, and the result looked like a win for Shaw', but the judge's boat accidentally carried the rope two or three yards away, and Hobbs was the first to touch it. Mansell was a fair third, and Raphael fourth. The time was lmin

Social GATHKBiNe.—-A very pleasant social'gathering took place, at the Druids' Hall on Thursday evening in connection with the Hope of Chrietchurch Lodge o? Qood Templars. Tiie arrangements, of- the tea tables were superintended by sistera of the Order to the satisfaction of all. After tea a concert was held, Bro. Young, C.s\, in the chair, and Sisters Cowan and McConnell presiding at the piano. Mr Gordon gave a cornet splo. very well, and the Glee party of the Lodge "Hail Smiling atprri," and " Ever True," excellently. A violin solo, by Bro. Cooper, and a social duet by Bro, Young and Sister Long were both highly appreciated by the audience.

Theatbical. —After a plethora of aransements, Christahurch is once more likely to left desolate for a time. So far as can be seen no companies are ab present en route for Jfew Zealand from Australia. Mp Bland Holt is said to be contemplating ay visit to New Zealand ahortly, but nothing is yet decided. It is matter for congratulation in view of the periodical intervegoums, that the initial venture as managers m New Zealand of the firm of Messrs McMahon has turned out so successfully as it has. done. This being so, there is every, probability of their following up their late visit with opera or a strong comedy company. In the North Island and in Dunedin the same dearth of amusement continues. The Rev. Charles Clark is just completing. his season in Dunedin, and will pass through Christchurch to-s*y» en route to give a second season in Wellington.

Major New all. —Aβ has been announced by telegram, Major Newall, who has so long and so efficiently filled the post of District Adjutant here, has been appointed to the chief clerkship of the Defence Office. During the whole period of Major Newall's adjutancy there has been bat one feeling amongst the members of all the companies, viz., that of thorough confidence and respect. So far as the officers are concerned —more especially the younger ones—Major Newall has been untiring in his efforts to. aid them, by valuable hints and aetf-sacrificing trouble, in obtaining a thorough knowledge of their duties. Under these cirooststanoea it is to be hoped that the Volunteers will not allow Major Kewall to leave for hia new sphere of duty without giving him some tangible expression of their respect and esteem.

Mo&sis Tubs Shooting.—The sixth competitiou for the Wynn -Williams* trophy took place at the Working Men's Club Ktfle Class ran£e on Saturday eveaiug. 'the hjizke&i scorers were:—Messrs O. W. Turrin (scr) 35, W. A. Caldwell (1) 35, J. Geat (1) 33. T. A. Petri© (2) 33, W. P. Scott (7) 33, W. Latfeo (2) 32, M. Robertson (scr) 32, C. W. Sherwood (scr) 82, W. Garrard (scr) 81, J. Gisnville (»cr) 31, J. Hastie (eer) 31, J. G. Sellars (scr) 31, A. W. Jones (scr) 31, G. K. Joss (ser) BQ, B. C. Wells (scr) 30, J. Mclndoe (scr) 30, E. (scr) 30, J. G. L. Scott (1) 30. Oα Friday next there will be a competition for a walking-stick presented by Mr Geo. Bonningtori, and en Saturday will be fired tlie first of t<vo competitions for-a box of tea presented by Messrs W. Chrystall and Co.

SAiWNa RjiOß.--On Satnrday afternoon tbe Sailing Kace of the Brighton Sailing Club, postponed from the previous Saturday, was decided and resulted as fol> lowa :r-Eukaki, scr, Bowjker Bros., lj Moana, Squd, Hall, 2; Hawk, 3min, Hawker, 9. lvi, Bachelor, Canterbury, and Kauri also started. A strong nor'wester blew right down the course and made the water very bumpy in several places. In the run down the boats kept well together, the Pukaki and Hawk having somewhat the best of it. On the return journey the wind pToved too strong for several of the competitors, who were forced to give up. The Pukaki increased her lead and never left the result in doubt, passing the winning post twenty minutes to the good. A good race fop second place between the Hawk and Moana resulted in favor of the latter.

AntSRBROOK AND Co.'s BISGtTIT FAGtoet. —Our special reporter's account of Jhis industry will be found in another part of thiia pager. Mobeow. Basset and Co.—Last season Morrow, Baaset 'and Co. sold 400 harvesting machines in this country and nearly 10Q tons of twine.

Debp-sea Fishing.—Yesterday a small party formed for deep-sea fishing , , went out from Lyttelton to the Heada, where the; met with extraordinarily good hick. During the day the party caught altogether over 100 cod, and aa each of them weighed between two and three pounds, the eporfc obtained must be considered exceptionally good. Fib* at Haglbt Fabs.—About nine o'clock laat night the police were informed that a grass fire was raging in Hagley Park and that the plantation near the Carlton bridge was in danger of being destroyed. Two constables were at once despatched to the spos, and on reaching the Park they discovered that a fire had been started sear the Carlton bridge and was spreading in the direction of Eiccarton. With ths assistance of several gentlemen living in the neighbourhood the constables succeeded in getting the fire under, but not before about fifty or sixty yards of the fence and grass in the plantation facing the Fendalton road had been burnt. Ebhn Gborgb Company, Limited, the leading photographers' of Ckristchureh, hrve now reduced their prices. Cabinet*, 10s per doa; enamelling, 5s per dox sxtra; any style or position. We art the only photographers who make no extra charges to visitors from the country. See advertisement on another page.—[Abvt.l R W. Mjekbs, Art Photographer. Popular prices, superior workmanship, satisfaction guaranteed. Children 9 specialty. Do not iniatake the address— Meers, 212 Colombo street. Show room upstaira.—[Advt.J C. H. Manning has made no advance in the price of hie greatly admired and superiorly executed photographic work. The same moderate charges are made for his excellent appreciated pictures this year as In the past. Sittings by appointment advisable to avoid detention, owing to pressure of business.—[Advt.] Standish and Preece's Photographic Work is the most reliable and artistic Studio, 218 High street.—f ADvr.]