NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume XLVIII, Issue 7894, 19 June 1891, Page 4

NEWS OF THE DAY.

WHOMBAM LICBNSSB.—The »«*<*"f J* dealing in wines and epirits are i*™*"*; that it is now, time for them to *Mw/; the different Licensing Committees m their annual wholesale licenses. M Sutbbm* Coobt.—His HonorMr Jμ*"* Denniston sat in banco at IX a.m. 7&te*a a f> when the case of Koster v Sfcanaard, oa appeal, was heard. This was a ease 01 some importance to shipmasters eaa owners, and was remarkable for e«« authority on the power of which is somewhat startling. The >ppe»* was dismissed with costs. To-day, »* 11 a.m., his Honor will sit in chamber* and on Satnrday, being the w*®* o *'* Her Majesty, the Supreme Court offle» will be closed. , ~ Pomcb Covbt.—Ellen Parkinson, »«« Dauby, who had come out of g«ff™ previous Monday, was pharted •*■«• Police Court yesterday with drunken am She pleaded guilty. She bM/° B? h*S against her which cover two eidea of foegj cippaper. The Bench eaid ti«V.«2J (rive her a chance of reforming, *****!: her Ah in default fourteen days *W*r, ment. The presiding justices were ffl€«sw C. P. Co* and J. Connal. ' : m * •« Choicest Bdses In cultivation #o®£

Thb Wobst Pest in Nbw Zblalaitd.— The diamond-back moth, which has of late years practically ruined the turnip crop in many parts of Canterbury, is fully described in the Farmers' columns of the TVee&y Press, and some excellently drawn Bud printed illustrations of it are given.

Thk San Feancisco Mail.—The San Francisco mail will reach Wellington by train to night, and the Southern portion will leave for Lyttelton by the steamer Penguin at 10.30 p.m. Dβ. Koch s Tobkbculine. — Two patients, Wright and Cook, who were inoculated some time ago with Dr. Koch's tuberculine, with a view to curing consumption, are doing well at the Auckland Hospital. Export of Sheep.—By the Takapuna was shipped a choice little lot of Lincoln ewes consigned to a farmer in the extreme north of Auckland. They were selected from Mr P. C. Threlkeld's Inglewood flock, and were models in symmetry and covered -with wool from nose to hoof. Sydenham Pocxtky Show. —A champion cup, presented some years ago by Mr J. Lister, for the best Plymouth Hock cock in the show, to be won three times by the Bame exhibitor or twice in succession, was won at this year's show for the second time in succession by Mr 11. Evans, and it therefore now becomes his absolute property. Ahbeuley Policb Coubt.—At this Court yesterday, before Mr A. Preece, K.M., and Air J. Innes, J.P., Jchn Pilcher •was charged by Lis wife with, neglecting to provide for her and her family of six children for the last two years. Defendant, who had gone to the Island, did noi appear, and was ordered to pay 20s per week until the children attain tbe age of fourteen years. Views of Avonhead.—Mr W. Boa?, of Furnside, has had some views taken of the picturesque old house, and bridge at Avonbead, on the Kuinside estate. The house and bridge were built by Mr Bray, surveyor, who formerly owned the property, and the latter was the first bridge erected over the River Avon. The views are done by the process known as the new enamelled colorgraph, and were executed by Mr J. Bradley, of Colombo street North. They are beautifully finished, and tbe tinting brings out the natural beauties of the scenes to perfection. Mr Boag has also had some views taken of the homestead at Burnside, and they are likewise exceedingly good. Lecttjbb.—The Key. A. Peters delivered a lecture in the i'ree Methodist Church, Eangiora, on "Wednesday evening, on incidents connected with a tour on the West Coaat and through the North Island, Entitled " Bambles with my knapsack." The rev. gentleman gave a very interesting description of the scenery, climate, and peculiarities of the places he visited when acting as travelling lecturer on behalf of the Methodist loan fund. There was a good attendance, and Mr George Watson preeided. At the conclusion of the lecture a hearty vote of thanks was passed to the lecturer. Thk Pkesent to the Queen , . — The present of New Zealand game which was referred to in our cablegrams yesterday was sent by the Government in the name of the colony to her Majesty, and was at first intended to be sent so as to arrive on her Majesty's birthday. It was found that the requisite amount of fish, game, &c, could not be procured in time, so that it was then arranged to arrive in England in time for Accession Day. The consignment comprised trout, frost fish, wild duck, pokaki, dotttsrell, wild pigeons, teal, bittern, and whitebait. The fish, &c, was placed in an osier basket, made from osiers grown in Canterbury. No doubt such a unique consignment would be appreciated by the Eoyal Household. Missing Friends.—The following are from Lloyd's Weekly of April 26th and May Brd:—Oscar "William Andrews was working on the Tyke goldiields, Coromandel, in September, 1881. In March, 18S2, he was at Northern Wairoa, New Zealand. Sister Emma inquires.—Mrs McDonald Fletcher twelve. years ago resided at Dam* pier's Bay, Lyttelton, Her mother and Bister long for news. —Chas. Hawkins Dale, of Margate, went to Australia in 1848-9, and afterwards proceeded to New Zealand. Sister Sarah.—-Frederick GUenister, of Poplar, sailed in the Pleione for New Zealand in Jane, 1881, and was last heard of at Wellington. Sister Edie. — Lavinia Hore (maiden name Webber) was last heard of at Boatman's, Beef ton, in July, 1884. Mother .inquires.—Walter Sprowell sailed on August 11th, 18'JU, in the Matatua for Wellington, and upon his arrival there left the ship. His mether longs to hear of him. i-John William Phillips wrote Home from Auckland on April 21st, 1889, to say that he was just leaving for the South Sea Islands. His father inquires.

HuNriNa.—Our Amberley correspondent writes: —The Brackenfield hounds met at MrK. Sloper's farm, near Amberley, on Wednesday last. Owing to the hard frost scent was bad in the morning , , but after luacb, which was kindly provided by Mrs Bloper, and I may say was done foil justice ; to, scent held well. A hare was quickly found in son.9 rashes close to the boose, and gave us a rattling rtin over wire country, hounds eventually killing on Mr Courage's fiat. Only about four followers were in at; the death. From what I saw, unless a man has a wire jumper he will see very little of the hounds in this country. 'During the run a most remarkable jump was made by an Amberley gentleman who was riding old Gabriel Junks. Ho jumped a double wire fence, the fences being about 9ib apart, the old horse clearing the lot without a mistake. Two other short runs were obtained, but owing to the hares making for the hills taeynad to be whipped off. The meet on Saturday is at Mr J. H. Evans', Balcairn. Waimakaeiki Biybk Boabd. — Yesterday several members of the South WaiSJakarin Eiver Board, viz., Mesers W. Boag (Chairman), B. W. England, J. Glanville, C. F. Money, H. Crooks, and H. Allison (Secretary), paid a visit of inspection to the Board's plantations at the head of Harewood road. Mr Mortimer Da vie drove the party up. The plantations, which consist of willows, extend along the bank of the river for about three miles, and have been growing for several years. The trees have obtained a strong hold, and the roots form good protection to the bank. Those farthest away from the edge of the bank, and on the higher ground, have suffered to some extent through the dry summers of the past two or three years, and in many cases the tops are dead. The Board decided to have them cut down to give them a fresh start, and dispose of the wood. It was decided also to apply to the railway authorities for permission tc take some young silver poplars from Ca&ney's Corner to plant at several points of the bank between the rows of willows. The silver poplar stands the drought even better than the willows, and whenever the loots become exposed new shoots spring op. The members of the Board also inspected the cottage on their reserve, occupied by Mr Green, and decided to have certain repairs affected. After partaking of lunch the party returned to town.

The Ltcsttk.—The opening of the new lecture hall belonging to the Freethought Association was celebrated by a ball, held last night ia the Lyceum, which was largely attended by members and their friends, who made" up a moat agreeable party. The tastes and convenience of th c Visitors had been carefully studied, and with satisfactory results. A good floor for dancing was provided, the walls and ceiling • ■ °f. the building had been distempered, presenting a freshness which was in itself •ttractive, and this was enhanced by the decorations. The stage was furnished with comfortable ciiairs, with tables and ferns, & garland of flowers was suspended from . ttde to side, and around the hall were numerous flags resting on representative *aields, which bore the names of eminent °ten. The whole produced a pretty scene, * noticeable feature in which was * good-med picture of Mr Bradlaugu. ±no music for the dancing was supplied -Wf Bunz'e string band, and Messrs W. •stores and J. Crawshaw were the masters °* tbe ceremonies. Refreshments were provided in a room well adapted to the Purpose, and they comprised mo3t of the aehcacies obtainable at this season of the year. The whole of the arrangements vete complete, and contributed greatly to toe success of the entertaioinent, at which eighty couples enjoyed themeelveß «• Mreral hours.

Lecture. —A lecture will be delivered at the schoolroom, Avoneide, this evening, by the Eev. W. A. Paecoe on a " Trip to Australia."

Poverty in Chbistchubch.—An address will be delivered at the V.M.C.A. rooms, this evening, under the auspices of the Trustees of the City Mission Home, on " The Poverty in Christchurch; how being dealt with." The chair will be taken at 7.50.

A Gbnsbotts Gift.—Mγ A. E. Tut ton, Victoria street, has kindly made Mr Herrick a gift of ten sheep, to be distributed among sixty of the poorest families in Christchurcb.

St. Mark's, Opawa.—The Bishop of Cbristchurch will deliver his popular lecture entitled "Three Years inaCountry Village," in St. Mark's Schoolroom on Monday evening, June 22nd.

Thb Weathee at Nelson. —A Nelson telegram Bays : —Sharp frosts with bright days are continuing, the cold registered being greater than for many years.

Masonic.—The regular monthly meeting oi the Canterbury Masonic Lodge, 1048, E.C., will be held this evening in the St. Augustine Hall. A lecture will be given by Bro. F. Bureess, P.M., Crown Lodge, S.C., on the second Tracing Board. Akaboa.—Too Licensing Committee met again on Wednesday, but failed to elect a Chairman, Mr Dodds being away on account of ill-health. It was decided to adjourn until Monday at twelve o'clock in order that Mr Dodds could be communicated with and endeavor to be present on that occasion.

Woodbnd. —The weekly meeting of the Bible and Mutual Improvement Class wjia hell on Tuesday evening, the subject being the "Journal." Lively and interesting discussions took place OD "Donovan," " Prohibition, , ' "Tne First Tangle," "The Influence of a Smile," and " Scandal." There was a large attendance of members and friend?.

Employers' Association.—The Conference of delegates from the various E.nployers' Associations in New Zealand will meet in Wellington next Tuesday. The Christcburcii delegates are Messrs Geo. T. Booth, G. H. Blackwell and C. P. Hulbert They proceed to Wellington per Penguin to-morrow eveniU). , .

Wanqanui Licensing Committee.—At the adjourned meeting of the Licensing Committee held yesterday, the Committee reversed their decision in the oase of Mahoney'e Railway Hotel and granted the license. With regard to the other three applicants, their decision was upheld and the Jicenees refused.

The Pkoascs Tin Field.—A meeting of those interested in the Pegasus Tin Field was held in Invercargill last night. The tenor of the discussion was that the twelve Companies holding twenty-five claims should amalgamate with the object of putting on the London market a Company withjßloo,ooo capital. The matter was referred to the Committee, who met afterwards, and drew up resolutions on tha lines advocated at the meeting. The Auckland Stbike.—ln consequence of a suggestion that the Auckland bootmakers might make terms with the employers, which would mean breaking away from the federal agreement, a meeting of the Wellington branch was held last night, at which the proposal was strongly opposed. It was decided.that sooner than agree to such an arrangement they would be prepared to double the strike pay of the Auckland men. Anthhopoloqy.—Professor Mason, the anthropologist, who has been in Wellington for the past fifteen weeks, and lecturing in the Exchange Hall, in that city, for twenty-one nights to crowded houses, has reached this city, and intends giving a course of lectures in the Oddfellows' Hall, commencing next Monday night. His lecture that evening is entitled "Heads and Faces," which will ba illustrated by drawings andliving subjects. We also learn that Mrs Mason intends giving afternoon talks to the ladies on "Health." A Masonic Libel Case.—One of the most interesting eummings up to a jury in a libel case was that of that of Mr Justice Hodgee.of Melbourne, recently, in the case of Biashki v Smith. The question as to whether a Mason should appeal for redress to an ordinary court of law on a dispute arising: out of Masonic affaire was trenchantly dealt with, and his Honor said that no matter how grossly the rules of the Masonic body were violated they could not prevent any man coming with a grievance to a court of law. The address -was listened to with much interest by a large number of prominent Masons. Tbmtjka School Committee. — The monthly meet-ng of the Temuka School Committee was held, on Tuesday evening. Present—Messrs W. G. Aspiuall (chairman), E. Brown, P. McCaakell, J. W. Velvin, W. Storey, and A. Eusbell. Correspondence was read from the Education Board confirming the appointment of Mr Theo. B. Strong as fourth teacher. Three tenders were received for grading the floor of the infant room and that of Messrs Comer and Larcombe accepted for £G 15s 10d. The head master's report on the attendance showed that it had increased steadily during the. past month. It was resolved to close the school for the winter holidays on Friday, June 26th, and reopen on Monday, July 7th. The bank book showed that the balance to credit of Committee was j}l3 18s 7d, and accounts having been passed to the amount of £8 43 3d the meeting terminated. N.Z. Fabhsbs' Co-opbkativb Association. —The tenth report of the Association states that for the 1000 shares sanctioned at the last annual meeting, application was made for six times the number. The premiums from that issue, i>2so, had been carried to the reserve fund. The Directors recommend that this year 1000 new shares at a premium of 6s be issued. The balance sheet shows the net profits at .£9902 3s 9d, to which has to be added £2292 11s Bd, carried forward last year, making a total of £12,19415 sod. The Directors propose to allocate came to payment of dividend of 7 per cent., and a bonus of 4 per cent, on the capital; to payment of a honus of 4 per cent, to shareholders on their purchases, and a bonus at same rate on salaries and wages ; also to refund 25 per cent, on all net commissions earned during the year, to -write off 20 per cent, of the machinery and office accounts, to carry £1500 to the reserve fund, and the balance to next year's account. Biccabton School CoaranrEE. —The monthly meeting was held on Monday the 15th mat. Present — Captain Garsia (Chairman), Messrs Brake, Burke, Clark, Hanson, and Wilson. The head master. Mr H. English, reported for the fortnight ending 13th inst a slight increase in the number attending school, and brought under the notice of the Committee the names of a number of children, borne oa the roll of the school, who attended very irregularly. It was decided that certain members of Committee interview the parents of the children so reported on the subject. In regard to the notification from the Board .of Edncation fixing the 17th November for the examination of the school, on the motion of Mr Hanson it was resolved that the Board be asked to postpone the date for at least a fortnight, as owing to the customary week's holiday occurring about that time the school would have hardly reassembled before the examination begau. The meeting having transacted other business adjourned till 20th July. Litebabt Societies.—A meeting of the V.M.C.A. Literary Society was held on Monday evening, when there was a good attendance of members and friends; Mr McDowali occupied the chair. Mr S. E. L. Smith read an excellent paper on " Memory," dealing very fully with the subject, and was afterwards criticised by the members. In addition to the above musical selections were rendered at intervals. Miss Smith played a pianoforte solo, and the Misses Horneman a pianoforte duet, and Mr Willy eang a snug, all of which added greatly to the evening's enjoyment, —There was a good attendance of members at the weekly meeting of the Catholic Literary Society on Tuesday evening; Mr E. O'Connor, Vice-President, occupied the chair. The Council's programme for the ensuing month was submitted and approved of, and a Committee formed to arrange details in connection with the Society's annual reunion. A programme of a social character was carried out by junior members, and • pleasant evening passed.

Midland Bailwat.—As -will be seen by notification elsewhere, tenders are invited, to be cent to tbe Midland Railway 4 !ompany'e office, Chrietchurch, up to noon on Tuesday, July 7th, for the construction of the Kotoku section of 5 miles 34J chains. A Juvenile Widow. — The youngest widow in Australasia is probably Minnie Breen, thirteen years of age, -who lives at Berrima (N.S.W.). Her husband died the other day at the age of twenty-three veare.

Thz Population op Qubbkslakd. —The Premier of Queensland cables to the Hon. Mr Ballance as follows :—" Preliminary censue enumeration gives the total population of Queensland as 393,938, an increase in ten years of 180,412, in five years 72,055."

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