NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume XLIX, Issue 8358, 17 December 1892, Page 6

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Auctions. — The advertisements «« Messrs R. Latter, Fredk. Jam«ee»# ■ *j \.< H.Bethunaand Acland, Scarvell, D. Thomas, Wm. Busa, C. ,-*• Willis. J. R. King and Co., and Bow* and Son appear on page 11 of tt» *■* EaNGIOBA SaLEYABDS.-~A .!*£•«> of stock is advertised in rt opening sal© of the new "• Rangiora Yards on Tuesday »»■

«. w ZUUTO STOMKO COMPACT. - . JLttnrs of this Company have made % o?SV« share on Bhares nofc RM. Court.-Yester-C nS?g before A. Lean, Esq., J.P., Johnston, for being drunk in Srdst£t,was fined ss, and a first *r j„- fnr being drunk in Victoria fined ss; each in default of Sntto be imprisoned for twenty-four KShbbsai. School.—The annual disJCrtcn of prizes in connection with this Swill take place at 10.S0 a.m. to-day. £, Bishop of Christchurch will present ilnriaes to the successful scholars. raiasTCHtrßCH Bowling Club. — A i«l jneeting of the above will be held evening, at Warner's Hotel, at eight 'dock to consider the question of rinks Sw tbe'tournament, &c. Popular Lec" l * lls - —To-morrow and on _r j-« evening popular lectures will be jT«rtMd in the Oddfellows' Hall, Kaiapoi, tSSrC.J.Rassell. Socsss Excursion. —As will be seen by jgfcation elsewhere, the s.s. Warrimoo | announced to leave Lytteltoa on a trip t, the West Coast Sounds on January fss Siccabton Estate.—As will be aea by advertisement elsewhere the sale tfthis estate has been postponed until a *Lg of which due notice will be given. ygj Whitebock Estate.—This estate -Uibe sold to-day, at noon, in tbe hall of Ifcg Chamber of Commerce, by Mr E. G. sLveley,* auctioneer for the Loan aud 2f#t»orile Agency Company. No doubt will be a large attendance on the «sssk>n. ]sfi,B Shooting.—The members of the gjuigfcchurch Rifle Club will fire one of tfee series of competitions for the season's gjjjonpionsbip on the range to-day. At fee same time a simultaneous match will fc# fired with the Port Chalmers Martini sjge Ciub, and the team will be picked on j*e ground* The ranges will be 200, 500, sod 600 yards. A conveyance will leave jjse Square at 1.30 p.m. sharp. JjUSAtic at Laege.—An inmate of the Suaayside Asylum named James Archer Is at large. He is about fifty years of rather stout, about sft 7in in height, Say hair and whiskers, and when he left the Asylum was wearing the usual white clothes. He visited his house at St. jjhaaß yesterday, but only stayed a few minates. Ssddced Cabls Rates.—The President cf the Canterbury Chamber of Commerce fob placed at our disposal the following telegram'addressed to him by the Hon. J. Q, Ward : — Postmaster General, —"I isjpe much pleasure in advising you that the date of the reduced cable rates is now (jsfujitaly fixed for the Ist January." The compared with that now in use jOTsears in another column.

Sttkdat Lectures. —Mr W. W. Collins %ill lecture- in the afternoon at three, taking for his subject " A search for a bouL" In the evening the lecture will be gi K How the world was made." Prior to the lecture a programme of vocal and orchestral selections will be performed.

sPhe Sydney Bicycle Champion.—Mr W, Kerr, the Sydney bicyclist, arrived jestsrday by the Rotorua from Wellington, and wa3 met by a number of cyclists $t tbe Railway station. The party- then proceeded to the Pioneer Club rooms, tshere a hearty and enthusiastic welcome tras accorded to Mr Kerr. The chair was occupied by the Hon. B. C. S. Stevens, nko proposed the health of Mr ETerr, and welcomed him once more to Christchurch. Hr Etrr responded, speaking in terms of great enthusiasm as to his former visit, of ivhieli he had the most pleasant recollection?.

Scpdsn Death.—A man named William Greer, who lived by himself in a small cottage at St. Albans, died suddenly on Thursday night. He had been in bad health for the last few days. On Thursday, about 9 o'clock, Mr Kelly went in and found that Greer was very ill. Dr. Mickle, who was sent for, could not get admittance. Constable Flewellyn was sent for, end he broke a window and put a boy in, trho found that the man was dead. An iscpiest was held yesterday at the Caledonian Hotel, before Mr H. S. Wardell, Cotonsr. Constable Flewellyn and Dr. llickls gave evidence. The latter stated he had made a post-mortem examination of deceased, and was of opinion that death resulted from bronchitis and influenza, accelerated by neglect. The stomach of tbe deceased was quite empty. The jury returned a verdict in accordance with the Esedical evidence.

The Voluntbers.—The E Battery of Artillery held their annual shot and shell praeUce at Tai Tapu yesterday. Mr Burke, a life member of the Battery, kindly allowed tbe corps the use of his grounds for'the occasion, and the result of the day's shooting showed that practice of this description is of inestimable benefit to the Battery. At 9 a.m. the fcur guns, under the charge of Captain Jackson, left the .rillshed, and, after a couple of hoars' £mc, reached Mr Burkes paddock. Os the arrival at their destination the corps ~as photographed, and then brought into action for shell practice, when, considering that this practice only occurs once a year, excellent shooting was done. Targets were siraek repeatedly up to ranges of 3000 yards, the shooting of No. 4 gun being, if anything, the best. After disposing of all the ammunition, the men adjourned to laach, and after which the annual sports of the Battery were held, when the following meu succeeded, in winning the digerent competitions :—Long jump, Gunner Brien: putting 191b shot, Corporal Loui&son; 100 yards, Gunner Menzies.

Sunday Schooi. Picnics.—Tie annual picaic of the Durham street Wesleyan Saaday school was held yesterday at the iwsmcts of Mr G. G. Stead, Strowan, which had been kindly lent for the occasion. There was a large muster of children, teachers and parents, and a very pleasant day was spent. A&the-cfaso of wie day cheers were given for the teachers, «c., and a special vote of thanks to Mr Stead for his kindness in placing his grounds at the disposal of the school—The St Albans Wesleyan Sunday school held jheir pic_i c i_ a paddock off St Albans hate. The children mustered in great fcree, and the day was spent in games of tarious kinds.—The children attending use Kindergarten and Sunday school in eoncection with the Students of Truth aeld their annual gathering in the greauds of Mr C. Duggan, Innes* road. About five hundred children were preseat, and some two hundred and fifty awaits. Swinging, - cricket, rounders, Jjj 063 * skipping competitions, formed of a most enjoyable day, *sd the party separated after giving caesrsfor Mr Duggan, tbe Superintendent *nu Mrs Buggan.

Artbtig. — Eden George Company, Jetted, the leading photographers of wiristchorch, are how producing from tacir new workrooms in Worcester street we most beautiful and artistic photographic work ever seen in New Zealand. rsrsoas holding deposit tickets are re pßaded that they only remain good until Slst, and as a great rash is exacted the last two weeks holders of dePosit tickets should sit early and avoid the All opals and portraits are now asished in a fortnight, as owing to our «ew workrooms proving such & success je are able to produce 15G0 prints pcx %.-{Advt.} »*i s"*^ DISH AND Pkkece have just completed extensive alterations to their and their new display of photoKraphs is well worth a visit.—{Advt. J ■ Always Up to Date.—"Star" Cycles *re the best; always up to date. Look JM forthe Geared Front Driver at Lancaster Park to-day. Thirty-five hands making "Stars"; largest manu«ctory in An«ralaeia. Adams, Curties toF o '' Christchurch.—[Anvr.) w^**^ 01 Flowers, bridal Douqnets, BKaeanaaids* and hand boanueta, wreaths, crosses sprays, button hoks, cut flowers, i"nJ . ie Pai~»s aud pot plants, in great |anety, at Nairn and Sojss, Florists, WocoJu roadß cairistchurcb,-IA»VT.3 vt YCLI £ G Novelty.—The " Star " Geared irf- at D A iver Safety manufactured by ™as, Curties and Ca secured three attwS l^ 8 ' heaHng aU makes of cycles, T&t? ic?ele R,ces yesterday.-{Anv-.] *«« W - ASB You f—Quite well, thank &.S. nee aslng Aulsebrook's Biscuits. vSLf?* c made ~»e so atrona.—f Anvrcl tawKL* 1 ' t3° School Tbeats akd Com faW^l 11 / 6 **>--*» worth toys and wSSX? M3ds for *oar pounds; one pounds la^^f-* B6^ 8 -* 5 * ***&* sums Hudson ANllCo. sale, miration of lease. lAdytJ '

Compmmbntaet Banqtjbt.—The banquet to the Hon. W. P. Reeves wTU teke place at the Oddfellows' fiSTonMonda? evening next, at 8 o'clock -^loay "Playkatks.''--There was a eood attendance at the Lyceum yesterday even ing.whenperformance of J. C. Grieves °S? ta was given by the children Lyceum. AnmXr of newchornses and marches were introouced, and reflscted great credit on the conductors, Miss Nellie Button and Mr A. Nancarrow. Miss Ada Green acted as accompanist.

Bictcxb Races.—Elsewhere will be found a report of the first day's raaing under the auspices of the N«wZealand Cash Amateur Bicycle Ciub. J. Boyd won the lwo-mileteßt handicap, and L. B. Scharp, one or the Australian team, the Pivo*inile Championship. The Dbbeing Bindkb—-As will be seen by a notification elsewhere Messrs Mason, Struthers and Co., the agents for the Deering Einder, advertise that the price of the machine hab been reduced to JS4S, with the usual cash discount. Reunion.—A very pleasant gathering washeid on Thursday evening, loth inst., at Lyttelton, to commemorate the golden wedding of Mr and Mrs Redpath, sen, when there was a large number of friends and relatives present. The presents were numerous and costly, and at the bupper a nicely framed illuminated address was presented by Mr Haigh on behalf of the nearest relatives, and was very feelingly responded to. The party broke up at a late hour, all present having thoroughly enjoyed themselves.

Chkistmas Gifts.—Why should people buy perishable gifts of fancy good 3 which will never see another Christmas, when they can purchase at Mason, Struthers and Co.'s cheap sale of plated ware, an article which will live as a remembrance for a lifetime. Presents in value from 53 to JBIO.

For Influenza.—-What is best? Not to take it. Dr. Schussler's Cell-Salts prevent (ls 9d) or cure it (2s). Testimonies post free. Marshall's* Mixtures (3s); 140 sold in day in Dunedin. Health Supplies, 179 Colombo street, Christchurch.— iAdvt.l

It is a well-known fact that you can always rely on getting the very best goods at Kincaxds G.I.C. If you compare prices you will also dad them by far the cheapest.—[Ajdvt.l

Imperial Roller Flotjb is now selling at 18s the sack, 9s 6d the 1001b, 4s 10£ d 501b, and 2s 6d the 251b, at Tho*. Taylor's. —[Advt.]