NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume XLVIII, Issue 7871, 23 May 1891, Page 5

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Js_kjcat_ona_. —A number of advertise-

relating to the re opening of schools and other educational matters will be found on page 6 of this issue.

~ 2_» Sam Fbancisoo MAin.—The San ' yrancisw) mail left Onehunga in the gteamfe. Oreti at 10.30 yesterday morning. She ifi expected to reach Wellington late to-night, and 'the southern part will be despatched to Lyttelton by the steamer liabiaapua, leaving at ten o'clock on * : 2___day morning. Saba __-bn_abi_-. —An Auckland tele gram gays *—Sara Bernhardt stated, in an interview, that it is improbable that she ■• play in New Zealand. 'Ib_.Ho_.. Mb Pbtbb.—A private teler. mam from Ashburton yesterday morning pAf* that the Hon. W. S. Peter is "very 1 thtt eh worse than yesterday -, no hopes ot recovery." Mr J. Palmer, who is an old friend and acquaintance of the Hon. Mr Peter, went to Ashburton by yesterday's

express. ■ ' A»DI-»«*ON WoRXSHOM Bah _. -— The " above band will play ou Sumner beach oh .Monday afternoon, when a good selection 'of music will be given. In the evening a . jccial will be held in the old Masonic Hall, ■^3_j_ac- ester street. Hbavt Wbathsb.—-During the b.S. .'lUfeilee's trip from Wellington to iiytt»ltoh rfery heavy weather Was experienced '. Jbteughout the voyage. "She left.Wel- ' lifigton at 6.30 p.m. on the 20th, and en- . eOJßßtered a heavy sou-west gale all the iray down the coast, makinsr Port at 8 a.m. yesterday mornmsr. . Chubch Annivbbsaby.—The annu<_. soiree and public meeting* in connection with the Bicbmond Methodist Free X |j___h will take place on Monday* The ''_'__-' will be taken at the public meeting by Mr T. S. Weston, and the speakers j.*ill be Eevs. Dr. l-imsUe, J. Hoatson, and "i.Bosking. Esid a__ Ghat Diggikg Plough.— Messrs Reid and Gray grave an exhibition yester<iay of "their digging plough, at Mr / Wyllie _ farm, Seftoh. Th© plough, which j had been thrown out of the trial held : the previous day, through an accident " whereby the shares were broken, was tried in the same paddock and did its work so satisfactorily that it was purchased by Mr Wyllie on the spot. 3s__*izet> School Comjuttia. —At a ■ meeting of this Committee, held in the Behoo-room, Mr W. Ford (Chairman) presiding, the average for the month was xl a66w_» to 1 be ? _s._.___ was very satisfactory. It was decided to close the school for another week, owing to sickness being prevalent in the district, - and the school nob being completed. C-HTHBBOBY PIiUMPTOK CoO-tSINO Cl Tfß. . *_»Tiiß above Club will hold its first meeting to-day, to be continued on Monday. The Club have a splendid enclosed coursing - ground at Sookburn, on whioh is erected a v, very commodious grand stand, from which tW whole of the coursing will be easily seen. The first brace of dogs will be

slipped at noon. Ladies and children will i ba admitted free to the grand stand.

Owners of dogs, are reminded that entries

close to-night at the Scotch Stores Hotel •for the Supplementary Stake, to be run at Bock burn on Monday. __.&w_a Rivlb Cuns.---Through the energy of the officers and the liberality of t £ft6__an_B in Christchurch and other

friends, the Club has by far the largest and taost valuable coliectiou of prizes for the " competitiona on their annual field day, Monday, 25th, that they have ever had, tinsr. being fifty-three different articles, the whole space in Mr Vaughan's two windows fronting the street being crammed with them. Prominent amongst , them is Mr C. Eusor's cheque for J33, and the Club's medal value J&2, to be given as first prizes. . . ESTS&TAINMBNT AT EaNOIOBA.—The -"-'last of a series of entertainments in aid of the Church of England Sunday-school Waa given in the schoolroom on Thursday «vS__rig. There was a good attendance, and the Mayor (Mr E. R. Good) presided. She principal portion of the entertainment ( eoßfliated ot a lecture on a trip to the TJEtft&am Islands, entitled " The Land of theMojtiori,**' by the Rev, Canon Dunkley, L Which was illustrated by magic lantern Views, and was very interesting. Musical o seleotiohs were given by the Misses Torth? 88 Amy, Lisbauiau, Templer, Messrs . Toriesae and G. Barlow. Miss Packer, of varifitchurch, gave a violin solo, whioh was duly appreciated, and two glees were sung oy a company. VotP3 of thanks to the PMfprinei., Cauon Dunkley, and the < bhairm__icoi lc _ v< _ e< i tue entertainment. ™*tt-KT_ai Church, TBMt___. — The antuveraarjr tea meetiug and social gathermg in connection with the above church was held in the Volunteer Hall on Thurs»»y evening. There waa a good attendance. Tea provided by friends of the |° n -7eg*tion was hospitably dispensed by «w McCallum and the Misses Lewis (2), - Brown (2), McCallum, Storey, and Young. After tea the chair was taken by Mr J. W. Miles, the senior circuit Steward. Ad-g-essee were K i ven by the Revs. T. A. suttnlton, Watiers, Williams and Wood, who joined in .attending a cordial welcome Wthe Bey. Mr Deliow, the newly ™nister of the church. Mr Deliow returned hearty thanks for the kindly expressions, lv the course of the evening fiias Wood, of Timaru, the Rev. Mr J__lOir, and Mr W. G. Rutland contributed '-*_*_. S: Wood P la 7 ed » violiu Bol ° and both vocalists and instrumentalists w*re. warmly applauded. Misa Wethey fiuidly played accompaniments. Goon Tucplakt.—The Hope of Christ* wurch Lodge held its weekly meeting on .Wursday evening, at the Druids' HaU, Worcester street. There waß a large *"f°danee. Bro. Bastion, sen., C.T., prewaea. One member was reinstated and ©a_ candidate initiated. Bro. Young, was elected as Electoral deputy of the G.L., to look after electoral atsres-s on the temperance question. It »?« decided that the Lodge attend the ___?* Mct a°diat Church, Sydenham, on evening, in regalia, to hear a jr a P*»ace sermon to be preached by the _._:*£ Hoskings.— The weekly session ' ! 2_ th t D ! sire of Sydenham Lodge, No. 63» fl!_ *_ ld in the Fre e Methodist Church, r l ™? w»d, on Wednesday evening last, £_._*'_* . Maddrea » C.T., presiding, gwpite the inclemency of the weather were was a good attendance of members •ou visitors, a considerable amount ot «age business was disposed of, and three ___ _n? re P ro P° B «d for initiation next __!__ _, lod 8 e baring received an invia&on from the Bey. Mr Hoskingß to a «fflperance sermon which he intends preaching on Sunday evening next it was toaaimoualydecided that the lodge attend The meeting waa brought to a wose at an early hour by the C.T.

. Cust.—The usual sale held by Mr Buss at Oust is postponed from Monday next till the following week. STrt>_>_;_r _">___•_.. — Mr George Konley, a farmer well known in the Northern District, and who was at the Rangiora yards on luesday, died on Thursday morning after a few hoars'illness.

Accidbnt.—On Tuesday evening Mr W Moody, who was driving along the road to his hotne, tear JCaiapoi, came in collision with afaother vehicle, and was thrown Out, receiving somewhat severe injuries "The Congo.*'—A lecture will be delivered at the Baptist Church, Oxford terrace, on Tuesday next, by the Rev T Spurgepn, on "The Conquest of "the Congo, Return Social,.—The return social to the officers aud crew of H.M.S. Curagoa Will take place on Monday evening next at the Tuam street Hall.

C__.B_X_.l__N CONCERT AT RaNQIORA. On Monday a Scotch concert, under the patronage of the North Canterbury Caledonian Society, will take place at Rangiora, to provide funds for the renovation of the Presbyterian Church. The Lupus Case.—The temperature of the woman in the Hospital who on Thursday received an injection of Dr. Koch's tuber online was normal yesterday morning. A second injection of the lymph was administered.

Bible Christian Church.—On Monday, in connection with the above church, there will be a Church Convention in the afternoon, after which the annual tea meeting will be held, to be followed by a public meeting.

Malvern Licensing Election. — The undern_sßtioned persons wew yesterday nominated as candidates for the Malyern Licensing Committee.—-Prohibitioi|is-sr-'* Messrs Beach, Gamble, Jebson, Eevs*. __t_well and Robertson; moderates—Messrs Cunningham, DaVey, J. Fraser, A. Gaud, Judd, Jesse Pr-stidge, juhr., Eather.o._» and Williamson. Tne poll takes place on June let, and there will be a toujgb contest between the parties.

Kikwkb.—_ meeting of the Kirwee Lawn Tennis Club was held on Thursday evening, Mr C. ti. Davis in the chair. An offer for laying an asphalte court was received and considered satisfactory, and it was decided to hold a concert and dance, to raise the necessary funds, on June sth. The following gentlemen Were elected a Committee to carry out details :—Messrs T. H. Ahson, J. C. Sheldon,C.J. Denby, J. i_ Paterson, C. L. Davies and J. Templer. Dußf-UDiK Unemployed.—A Dunedin telegram says that the names of ninetysix unemployed were t_ken down by the Mayor yesterday for road making in the Catlin'a Biver district. Mr March then addressed the men, explaining the village settlement system, for whioh blocks of land have been reserved along the line of road making which the men will work on. Fjbb at an Hotel.—Mr McNae's hotel at Annaf* had a very narrow escape from destruction by fire on Wednesday even_ing. By some means a candle that had been left; in one of the bedrooms ignited a quantity of newly washed clothes. The flames rapidly; spread to the * walls and ceiling, which in a short time were blazing. The family, with the exception of Mr McNae, were at tea. but the latter came in from outside, caught sight of the glare, aad with asai-tanoe managed, .after a hard struggle and a few burns, to subdue the flames. The damage to the room and the value of the linen and wearing apparel destroyed is estimated at about -_7. Ca____>___ Cho-Usibbs. —■ There axe vacancies for boys in the Cathedral choir. A preliminary trial will be held in the Cathedral on Tuesday morning, the 26th inst., at half-past nine o'clock. An allowance is made to boys who board at the Cathedral School and day boyß receive a free education. The Cathedral Organist will also give gratuitous help to any boys under ten years of age who may possess a Voice of Such promise as to render them at all likely to become successful candidates at any future election. Accidbnt.—About * quarter to 4 yesterday afternoon an accident happened at Hey wood's corner to a waggonette and pair, driven by Mr D. Kin-bell. The waggonette was loaded with straw, on the top of which Mr Kin_bell was sitting, and as he turaed --he .*____ into Colombo stueet; the _i_ _ axle broke close to the wheel. Mr Kimbell waa thrown to the ground, bnt he pluckily stuck to the reins, and Was dragged several yards through the mud. He succeeded in pulling up the horses, one of which was a young otic, and no further damage was done.

Rao___cka Licensing- Election.—The polling for the Baukapuka Licensing Committee took place on Wednesday last, and despite the fact that the day was very wet a good number of votes Were polled, some voters coming from Timaru. The moderate patty were elected by a majority of 24 votes, the results being as follows :— Moderates —Messrs W. M. Moore 107, G. J. Denrtistoun 107, R. Thew 106, -J. Holland 105. A. Macdonald 103; Prohibitionists—Messrs A. McKenzie 83, F. R. Flatman 81, C. Je.sep 79, W. E. Barker 77, O. G. Bradley 74. StrN Fma Officb.—As will be seen by advertisement elsewhere it is notified that Mr T. Aeland has resigned the Canterbury agency of the Sun Fire Office as from the 22nd instant, and handed over the same to Mr F. H. Barns, in connection with this Mr Barns notifies that in future the business of the Canterbury Agency of the Sun Fire Office will be conducted by his firm, Messrs Kinsey and Co., who will receive and pay all moneys due to and from the Sun Fire Office, in Canterbury. Dubham Stbbbt W___by__n Chubch.— As will be seen by advertisement elsewhere, a sacred concert and organ recital, to celebrate the opening of the-new choir gallery and the reopening of the organ in the Durham street Wesleyan Church, will be given on Thursday evening next. A capital programme has been prepared. It includes the performance of Mendelssohn's " Festgesang and of selections from the "Creation" and "Judas Maccabeus." The solos will be taken by Miss A S. Taylor, Mrs Row, Messrs Pusohell and Millar. Mr It Trist Searell will give an exhibition of the value of the alterations to the organ now being made by Messrs Parsons aud Sandford by playing several selections. With such an attractive programme, the churoh should be well filled on the occasion.

Su__A_ S__v_3__.—At the Cathedral to-morrow, -he Rev. H. T. Purchas will preach in the morning and the Rev. W. Dunkley in the evening. At the Linwood Congregational Churoh to-morrow evening the Bey. C. H. Bradbury will lecture on "The Church and Humanity." At the Richmond United Methodist Free Church the anniversary services will be held. The Rev. W. Morley will preach' in the morning and the Rev. S. - Mqpfarlane in the evening. In the afternoon at 2.30 there will be a service of song. At the Oddfellows' Hall in the morning, Mr Worthington will lecture on "What is cohscfenc. ?" and in the evening, at the same place, he will lecture on "Historic religions and their ultimates." At the Durham street Wesleyan Church the Rev. I*. M. Isitt will preach in the morning, and ihe Rev. W. Morley in the evening. At East Belt Church, the Rev. S. Macfarlane will preach in the morning and Mr j. T. Smith in the evening. The Rev. D. J. Murray will preach at Hay ward's Ball, Sumner, in the evening. The Sydenham Wesleyan Church will hold their anniversary services tomorrow. In the morning the Rev. J. N. Buttle will preach, and in the evening the Rev. W. Baumber (late of Dunedin) will occupy the pulpit. The choir and orchestra, assisted by a host of friends, under the direction of Mr G. Daltry, will render she sacred cantata. "The Wise Men," in the afternoon at three o'clock. A large attendance at all the services is expected. The anniversary services of lie Bible Christian Church, Addington,will be held to-morrow. At eleven the Rev. J. Orchard will preach. In the afternoon there will be a gospel song service. In the evening the Eev. R. Ex-win, MA, of the North belt, will be the preacher. At the Baptist Church, Oxford terrace, to-morrow Rev. Thos. Spurgeon will preach morning and evening. At the St. Albans Wesleyan Church the Rev. W. Baumber will preach in the morning, and the Rev. D.J; Murray in the evening. At the Methodiat Free Church, St. Asaph street, Rev. J. Dewdney will preach in the morning, aad Rev. O. 8. Howard in the •vaniag.

__?"* E ? XAJ *. Mi_x._rrs._These clever little people will commence their season _er_ __ the Od&eL-ows* Hall to-night, when a very attractive programme will be presented.

S______s Excursion.—The Akaroa will make an excursion to Pigeon Bay on Monday next, leaving Lyttelton at 9.30 a.m. and returning at 4 p.m. Thsatei Royal.—Theseason of Madame Cora will open at the Theatre Royal ou Monday evening next She arrived by the express last night from Timaru. Cantbbbuby _____-**__. Company.—The arrangements in connection with the trams of the above Company for Monday next appear elsewhere.

Concbbt.—A concert, to be followed by a social, will take place on the Shand's Track schoolroom, in aid of the school funds, on Tuesday next, 26th mat

Chamber op Commerce.—The quarterly general meeting of the members of the Chamber of Commerce will be held at the rooms of the Chamber, Cathedral square, on Friday next, at 3 p.m. St. John Ambulance Association.—The first of the lectures for the season in connection with the above Association took place yesterday afternoon at the City Council Chambers. Dr. L.m__. Smith lectured on first aid, and the class comprised twentyseven ladies.

Queen's Birthday Sports.—The annual sports are to be held at Akaroa on Monday next, and the Committee are sanguine of scoring a great success, as the entries for the various events have exceeded the average of previous yeare and mnch local interest is taken in them. There is to be an entertainment and ball in the evening at the Oddfellows' Hall. " K6ad Board Election.—An election for a «&____* <jnx the Akaroa and Wainui Board took place on Thursday, and re suited in Mr J. R. Newton being elected ny a majority of 8, the numbers being---Newton 3f, J. Lelievre, sen., 2_ Wet weather prevented many from polling. LOWSB HIATHCOTfc LIBRARY.—A vei^ successful and enjoyable concert was given on Thursday evening last, in the Oddfellows' Hall, T/Toolston, in aid of the above. The programme was a very excellent one, and went most satisfactorily from first to last.

Sal* of Paintings.—The sale of paintings advertised to take place at J. Bowman and Son's rooms yesterday, was postponed, owing to a number of the best pictures which were advertised not coming to haftd in time for the sale.

M_a_u__* Patsy.—An Auckland telegram states that Madame Patey, the great English contralto singer, arrived from Australia by last night with her concert company. On Thursday, on board the vessel, Mr J. Q. Patey, her husband, was thrown violently iv a roll of tbe steamer, and severely injured in the right side.

Ethical Society.—The usual weekly meeting of the above was held last night, when there was a very large attendance of members and visitors. Mr Alli_on read a carefully prepared paper on " Natural Bights." The paper caused a most animated discussion, Mr Bradbury, Bey. J. Hoatson, Mr Booth, and the Bey. O'Bryen Hoare replying to it.

Taa Do_A_to_ o_ Co __.—•His Worship the Mftyt>r has not had to wait long id Order to distribute the fifty tons of coal very kindly given for charitable purposes by a gentleman of Christchurch. He has already received a large number of applications, and the quantity already disposed of has been the means of brighten* ing the fireside of many a needy household.

PionbUb BicrcLH Club.—The Pioneer Bicycle Club have just had completed a photographic group of the Officers and Committee for the present year. The picture looks very well, and reflects credit on the photographers, Messrs Standish and Preeoe, This will be a valuable addition to the already fine collection of pictures owned by the P.B.C.

Bicycle Toubing Club.—-A ten mile road race in connection with the above Club will be run oh the Biccarton road on Monday next. The race will start at 9 a.m. The following are the handicaps:—J. B. Clarkson (Pneumatic) scr, H. Woledge Stain, B. P. Clarkson Boom, J. Forbes &_min, T. Clarkson 6smin, J. Barker Bmin, A. Jess § mm, B. Lilly Hi mm, F. A'Court ll_min.

Tblhobaph Optic.*. — Her Majesty's Birthday, the 24th instant, falling on a Sunday, the following day, Monday 25th instant, will be observed by telegraph offices as a holiday. Telegraph offices which open to the public on Sundays ahd holidays will open from 9 to 10 a.m., and from 7to 8 p.m. The Telephone Exchange will remain open as usual.

Kaiapoi Licjbnbinq Emotion.—The following candidates, it is said, will be nominated at this election: —For the Moderate party—Messrs R. Coup, E. Feldwick, W. Eckersley, C. Hansen and W. Fraser. For the Temperance party—Messrs D. Brown, Tt J. Bennett, J. Bradley, G. A. El.en and J. B. Ward. The nominations close today, at noon.

Tb_i Wbatheb.—Our Akaroa correspondent writes:—On Wednesday morning a heavy sou-wester came up with rain, and has continued until this (Thursday) afternoon. At time of writing it is veryfine, . with every appearance of good Weather setting in. The. hills are all covered with snow, and shows that we are approaching winter in real earnest.

• Footbax_>. —The first fifteen of the Merivale Club left by the express for Dunedin yesterday to carry out their annual match with the Aihambra, The team and its supporters are not at all confident of success, and while the former are prepared to play all they know, they recognise that their opponents would make it particularly warm for any club team in New Zealand. The Aihambra occupies a leading position in Dunedin in football, and Should it go down footballers here Would be surprised. The representatives of the Christchurch Club were also passengers by the same train. They visit Dunedin to play their annual fixture with the Pirates.

Thb Holiday.—--The holiday on Monday next in honor of the Queen's Birthday will be celebrated in a variety of Ways. At Sockburd the Plumpton Park Company initiate their' coursing meeting. At Lancaster Park the Ancient and Modern Sports Gala offers a very tempting programme, and for the lovers of racing there is the Lower Heathcote Racing Club's meeting. The Volunteer field day will take place near Bromley, and there will also be tram and steamer exoursions. In the evening there is Madame Cora at the Theatre Royal, the Midgets at the Oddfellows' Hall, and the social to the officers and crew of H,fli.S. Cnragoa at the Tuam Street Hall.

Salvation Abut.—The Salvation Army commence their eighth anniversary celebration to-night with a great War Cry march and meeting. The meetings will be continued all day to-morrow, and on Monday and Tuesday evenings Colonel and Mrs Bailey will lead, and will ba assisted by a large staff of officers from Head-quarters and from the stations round about. The anniversary tea will be on Monday. A soiree and publio meeting will be held in the Army barracks. East Belt, on Monday evening, when a number of ladies ahd gentlemen Will deliver addresses and Sing special pieces of music.

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