NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume XLIX, Issue 8359, 19 December 1892, Page 4

NEWS OF THE DAY.

MiNitfQ RETuasa.—Mr Jamee Btoefc son, 178 Hereford atreefc, reports ilhe ■<*■ lowing mining retnxni for tM j» week, viz., United Alpine, Ljell, *HJ aamlgam from 390 tons quart* jW»H> Beef ton, 1420za from 190 toaa quarts. Pofco.—Oα Saturday aftcrnooa a »*• from the Christchureh Polo Club, eeWJing of the Hon. B. W. Parker, M«*j» TV?Buckley, A. W. Bennetts, nf*** G. Uhodss (captain) journeyed to Aesss ton. The Aahburion Polo Cub cafe* tamed then, atlunoh, and was then made to the loca Clnb a afcTiawald. A match pC tnroe -P-JjA-played, Ashburton being wpwaeytetfV Meiers Geo. Buckley (captain)^• f B. Saundars. and Sw««fc Diwug*, first spell the Chrietchucca ineft •*»JJ two goals and Aehburton oae. W second-apeU Aehbarton played ft game, and no goala wcra hit bj team. Iα the third apell the ajotfc condition of the WaitoW pomes the Cfadetcharch teami scored »«^ e goale. Saunders played a goo* 6»» w taU back for .Aahbnrton .beside* the only goal for hia eide- Of U»££ burton forwards the captain w« For Christchureh Bhodea got thrte Parker two, and the others ***, After the match a S QO . d V T ff C played, aidea being picked Se both Clubs. There «- •JgJ'J* bar of spectators, come of »*««»% got a considerable »'*' foreign match pJayed in epectatore and players were JJJ* entertained by Mrs CarUs «d_ > Saunders during the aftot»ow»» w ß fdsii News fok CmusT3tiS. — fib^ Plums 8d aud ls.-tAi>vr.j woqeeWr Beautiful Flowers, b"?" mod** bridesmaids , and hand jto*** crosees. apraya, button l>oljj <JJ ifl gg» to., table palms and pot gJJ variety, ac Nairn a«d T4.icoJa toad ,t*^-»->'^"-»

•The Escaped Lunatic.—The patient named Archer, who escaped from the Suonyeule Asylum on Thursday night, arrested yesterday and sent back to Hig institution. Musical Society.—The final rehearsal o f " The Messiah " by the members of the Christchnrch Musical Society will take place in the Cathedral at 7.30 this evening. SiXE op Pkivileges.—The privileges for tße two days' meeting of the He&thcote JJaoiaff Clab, to be held on December 2Gth end 27tb. will be sold by auction by Messrs. Tonks, Norton and Co., at 1.80 n.jn. on Thursday nest. Cohflisientakt Basqttet. —The complimentary banquet tendered to the Hon. W, P- Beeves, under the auspices of the liberal Association, will take place at the Oddfellows' Hall, Licbfield street, at 8 o'clock this evening. Among those present will be the Hon. A. J. Cadinan, Sir Robert gtoufc and Mr T. Pratt, M.H.E. St. Mark's, Opawa.—A grand Christmas entertainment in connection with thia «burch is advertised, when there will be a Fairy Queen and Fairies, with songs and jnusfcal accompaniments, tableaux of Jfursery Ehymes, illustrated by lime light ' illuminations by Mr T. Crook. Father Christmas -will be present, and give every jChild a Christmas box. Anniversary Day AT Waihatb.—Oα Friday the Wesleyan Church Sunday School held their annual picnic at Knottiogly Park, and the Knos (Presbyterian) Church picnic was held at the Point Bosh, : J>y the kind permission of Mrs Sfcudholme. Jjflth picnics were well patronised, the $ildren being entertained with sports and legated with refreshments of all sorts. J« Batteby Astilleby, Lyttelton.— Arrangements have beeu made for this Company to do their annual rolley firing ■-irt.tbe Lyttelton range this evening at 6.30 p.m. Traps v/ill leave town at 1.15 p,m. As every member must attend to qnalify for capitation, no doubt there will -be a large attendance. Chbietchukch E.M. Court.—At thi Court on Saturday, before S. D. Barker, Esq., J.P., Margaret Isle, who on November 23rd had been charged ■with a violent assault on Elizabeth Stewart, and has eince been several times remanded, was again till December 24th, when it is supposed the complainant will be able to appear. There was no other business. Faum Notes.—Farmers in the Malvern district say, that never before have they had such an abundance of feed as in this gping. Grass is so plentiful that the etsck cannot possibly keep it down. Sheep have clipped well, and the prices obtained have in mcsfa cases given satisfaction by realising the reserves. The crop 3 sown early are looking very well and promise a good return, but many of the later oaes are stunted and badly choked by sorrel aud weeds. It is doubtful if 6orno of them will be worth the labour of reaping, the favourable growing weather having pushed the rubbish ahead, far faster than the grain. Wbdding.—On Saturday afternoon a very pretty wedding took place at St. juke's Church, the contracting parties beisg Mr Harry Priston, son of one of Canterbury's early settlers, and Miss Lucie Whiteford, of Torquay, DevonShire, niece of Mr John Toovey, of this tity. The service was conducted by the Yen. Archdeacon Lingard. The chancel ttna prettily decorated with flowers and Evergreens, and the Wedding March was played by Mr S. H. C. Uooper. The church was crowded with friends. Miss Prisfcin acted as bridesmaid, and Mr Dcmn as groomsman. The wedding party, after the ceremony, adjourned to the house of the bridegroom, and affcer congratulations the newly-wedded couple left en route for Dunedin, where they spend their Jioneymocn. Awnat. — The combined Primitive Methodists' Sunday school children of Waddington and Annat celebrated their annual picnic on Friday, at Dalethorpe, where the buildings and beautiful grounds were kindly placed at the disposal of parents, teachers, and children by Mr Geo. Eutherford. The party were taken to their destination by Mr Humm's traction engine and a number of traps, and spent a. most; -pleasant day. Sports of various kinds were indulged in, and gifts distributed to the little ones. When leaving Dalethorpe three hearty cheers Were given for the owner of the station. •AsHBTTKTON Wbslbyan Chxtbch.—The TS-ojjening ceremony in connection with 4he Ashburton Wesleyaat Church took place on Friday. The opening service was conducted by the Eev. L. M. Isitt, of Christchurcb. An excellent tea -was eerved at 5,30 p.tcu, the tables being in charge of Mesdames J. Orr, L. Cawsey, S. Potter, Jackson, Lawry, H. Gh Berryman, Mr H. Collins, J. W. Baker, C. Baker and others. A meeting in the church, in the evening was well attended. Hr B. Alcorn presided, and interesting and instructive addresses were given by the pastor, the Eev. G-. Lawry, the Key. J. E. Gray, the Rev. L. M. Isitt, Mr E. Buchanan and the President. The choir gave several musical selections during the evening. Bifle Skooting.t—At the Point Bush

wage the Wainiate Eifla Volunteers held , their annual prize firiug. Ot?iag t> the triad and rain the scoring was nob up to . $Jh> usual mark. The following were the «&ief scorers : — Private A. Inkster (16) 81, Buprler Adam 3 (7) 78, Private K. B. Hurst (11) 75, Private Tregonning (16) 74. Private C. J. Hurst (17) 73, Ptiyate Gilkes (14) 71, Private Manchester (14) 71, lieutenant Adams (scr) 69, Private t Wflliataß (10) 67, Sergeant Sanders (14) 67, Corporal Gay (scr) 63, Lieutenant Grant (scr) 65, Corporal Coltman (scr) 64, Private McGowaa (13) 63, hon. asmber Capstick (9) 61, Private Shaw (16) 61.

Women's Christian Tbhpekancb Hsiok.—There was a full attendance at fixe Coffee Kooms on Wednesday last, wben the annual meeting of this Union was held, Mrs Richardson presiding. Mrs jKroton read the annual report. Addresses bad been given and public meetings held ia the interests of the hygiene and franchise departments. The relief department had been quietly and energetically worked, and was much appreciated. Sewing classes had been held for girls, literature, dealing with " science and alcohol" and the franchise, had been distributed. The arrangements for utilising a page in the Prohibitionist had been reaewed for another year, and it oad been found most useful as a »can« cf communication between the Qiffereai Unions. Eescne work had been csae successfully. Tbo Coifee Booms continued to do fairly well. Officers and superintendents were appointed as fol •owe: — President, Mrs Richardson; General Secretary, Mrs Newton; Beeordgg Secretary, Miss Barker; Treasurer, «USS Wardell; Vice-Presidents, Mesdaines "*• T. Smith, Ballantyne, and W. S. Smith. I ■«»• superintendents appointed were : — Mrs Venables, literature; Mrs Corlett, felief work; Mrs Sbeppard, franchise and *aauencing the Press j Mrs Ballantyne, Ipieaifcural show; Mrs May, hygiene; «Jf& Guise, rescue work; Mrs Mannings, preventive work; Mrs Shells, heredity; js~ss Hewson, sewing classes; Mis 3 *™rdcn, drawing-room meetings; Mrs •raisted, evangelistic work ; Mrs Newton, Ksentifie temperance instruction; Miss librarian. It was announced that aaachise petition forms would soon be for circulation to be presented at **»c next Parliamentary cession. In connection with this department it was stated tuat the Christcbureh Union had joined *ita otters in urging the Government not the franchise on their behalf °®c&use of the unasked for but optional pectoral right insisted on by the *9gislative CoucciL

* — Edex Geohge Compjusy, rj, s . E ?« lbe leading photographers of Wiristchurch, are now producing from "J&ir new workrooms in Worcester street SLk? 0 * 1 *WM»ttfttl and artisUe photogenic work ever seen in New Zealand. *w«paa holding deposit tickets are re tnat they only remain good until 31et, aad as a Rreat rush is ex■SShTi i last two weeks holders of deS te *?tß should sit early and avoid the fiiiXiL* - l °P als and portraits are now new « l £ a f °rtnight, as owing to oar *s o r or l? oom8 Paving such a success E&SjtoJ** llo Pwdec? 1500 priata per Btf£^ DIB ? Pbkeck have just cometadS c ?2 lye alterations to their 060 -

*«*—■■* *c dent^f° W 4.t ß^* BNT - - The SuperintenutoLri a 6 :^ ttd *«» Sailors' Home vrith thanks the receipt of ° £ Sl l^*** 6,1 aad otfl « Heme paperafrom Mr P. Cunningham j also, a p!Sr °L Lc> ? d r 011 PwuMs from Mr Canton, (aodley Heatt Lighthouse. . Thb Pirb at Linwood.—The follow mg are the complete insurances oa the buildings destroyed by fire in Linwood :— Air Nevm, New Zealand Insurance Company, damage .£3O. Mr Pentecost, Norwich Union, £250, £150 on the Jbouae and £10C on the furniture. Mrs Thompkms, two houses, insured in the Liverpool .London and Globe, damage estimated at ±,30. Mr Virtue's house. Commercial Union, .£l5O on the building and .£IOO on the furniture. Nobthebn Building and Loan Societt, Pebhanbnt.—At the last meeting of the Board of Directors of this Society a cordial vote of thanks was passed to Mr E. Moore, M.H.E., for hia efforts in the direction of relieving Building Societies of taxation to a large extent nnder tho land and income tax assessment*. Mr W. Praser was elected one of the auditors of the Society. It was intimated that Messrs A. Anderson and E. Moore were the Directors who, at the end of this, the tenth year, would retire by rotation, but were eligible for re-election. Temo-jka Eiflbs.—Upon his first appearance at parade, after a visit to the Old Country, Colour-Sergeant Coira received a very hearty welcome from his comrades, and the parade having been dismissed he presented to Captain Cutten, as representing the Corp3, a very handsome New Zealand flag. This wa3 suitably acknowledged. He also presented to Private E. Smith a silver cream jug and sugar bowl in a cruet as a prize won at the last Queen's Birthday meeting. The gifts were selected in England and are both handsome and valuable. Gkbaldine Countt Anglebs' Society. -—The annual competition in connection with the abovo Society was held on Friday with the following results:—Class 1, for artificial fly only—Mr W. Mendelson 39 fish, 25£lb, 1; Mr J. Quiun, 17 fish, 141b 12oz, 2; Mr N. C. Nicholas, 28 fish, 211b 13oz, 3; Mr Findlay's basket, 19 fish, 15lb loz, was highly commended. Class 2, for any bait excepting natural and artificial fly—Mr Beck, 23 fish, 241b 6oz, 1; Mr D. Taylor, 9 fish, 211b 2oz, heaviest 41b, 2 j Mr G. Mason, 2 fish, average lflb, 3; Mr Moorhouse, average l£lb, highly commended. Dabfield.—Oar correspondent writes: —This district has suffered a severe loss by the untimely death of Mr Hector Gillanders. He for many years has taken an intelligent interest in all social and religious matters—in which good work he spared neither time not money—the township being indebted in great part to him for the Sbate school aod the recently built Presbyterian Church, he living long enough to witness the successful opening of the latter building. His sudden demise faa3 left a blank in our local social circle

tbat will be unfilled for a long time, and the most sincere sympathy is expressed for his family under their bereavement. The funeral took place at Greendale, and was very largely attended.

St. Joseph's School> Thmuka.—On Thursday afternoon Mr A. E. G. Rhodes, M.H.K., and Mrs Rhodes visited the Convent Schools at Temuka by invitation. They were received by the Eev. Father Fauvel, and introduced fco the Sisters of the Order. The scholars then presented their visitors with an address expressive of their pleasure at having an opportunity afforded them of conveying a sense of their appreciation of Mr and Mrs Ehodes* liberality towards their school. The address was beautifully illuminated and handsomely framed. In responding, Mr Ebodea thanked the scholars for their graceful reception of Mrs Euodes and himself, and expressed his higk sense of the self-denial evinced by parents in maintaining for their children -an education in accordance with their religious belief. Mrs Ehodes was also the recipient of a pretty bouquet. After partaking of Father Fauvei's hospitality, the visitors were afforded an opportunity of inspecting the handsome church.

Good TbkpliAbs.—The monthly sessions of the Christchurch District Lodge No. 2, 1.0. G.T., was held ia the' Desire..of Sydenham lodge room on Wednesday evening. In the absence of the D.C.T,, L.D. Bro. Forest presided. One candidate received the district degree. Several accounts were submitted and passed for payment. The D.S.J.T. reported that a Juvenile Temple would be opened at Woolston, and that step 3 were being taken to open one at Lyttelton at an early date. The reports from the District Committee were received, and the next; sessions fixed for January 16th, at the Progress of Linwood lodgeroom. Sister Gunnell received a very warm welcome, and conveyed the fraternal greetings from the Timaru district. The report stated that the social in aid of the District Funds would take place early in the new year. Votes of thanks were passed to the visitors and to. Bro. Forest for presiding, and the meeting closed. DfiUiDS , Gala,—The Dmids* Gala this year, wbi,ch takes place on Boxing Day, will be conducted under somewhat different auspices to what it has been hitherto. Tnere will be no sports, but instead there will be a grand torchlight procession in the evening to the old Show Grounds, where a display of fireworks by Messrs Stokes and Hobb3 will be given. This, from the preparations which have been made, wilt eclipse anything that has eter been attempted in Canterbury, and will comprise a number of most elaborate devices. The art union will also be a feature in connection with the gala. For this 125 prizes have been collected, amounting in value to over i>300.-" These are now displayed ia a shop in the triangle. The number of course prevents anything like a description being given, but it may be said the prizes comprise almost every article of use and ornament that can be imagined. The first prize is a Humber Star safety bicycle, the second a piano, tbo third a very fine drawingroom suite in walnut, the fourth a Cornish organ, the fifth a marble clock, the sixth a pretty Japanese cabinet, the seventh a black and gold overmantel, and the eighth a solid leather dressing-case for a gentleman. In addition to these and a hundred and one other articles, there is a very handsome Special Star pneumatic safety bicycle for a lady. Altogether the prizes are well worth inspection, and when it is remembered that the art; union tickets also admit to the ground, it is scarcely to be wondered at that they are being eagerly taken up.

Tai Taftj.—-A very successful concert in aid of the school prize fund was eiven on Tuesday evening. Mr H. W. Peryman presided at Mr Herrick's request. The children, who were guided in their labours by Mrs Carleton and Misses White (2), Barlow and Guise, displayed great taste in the decorations of stage and room. The first part consisted of vocal and instrumental music of & high order, and the audience recognised merit by their encores and hearty applause. The comic element was well sustained by Mr J. White with his Sancho Panza variations. Miss

Speight played the accompaniments. The following contributed sonsrs, recitations, &i., viz.—Mrs Walker, Misses Faller, Millar, McCready, Speight, Mann, and Messrs Hunter, Shier, Ogier, Base warne, Wakeiia, Hobbs and Allen. The

second part wae a comedy given by the Merivale Dramatic class, entitled " A Blighted Beiog." The title role isas taken by Mr Hobbe, who displayed great dramatic ability in the rendering of his part, and was well supported by Miss Jones and Messrs Parker, Wakelin and Rosewarne. The Chairman, at the close, moved a hearty vote of thanks to the pet formers, which was carried with enthusiasm. A substantial supper, provided by the Committee, having been partaken of, the performers and their friends left for town amidst cheers.

Fob Inhhtknza.— -What is beat? Not to take it. Dr. Schnesler's Cell-Salts prevent <U 9d) or cure it (23). Testimonies post free. Marshall s Mixtures <3s); 140 sold in day in Dunedln, Health Supplies, 170 Colombo street, Christchurch.— i Advi*}

The Change of Inspectors.—Mr Inspector Pender has received instructions to leave for Wellington on January 7th. MtrNiciPAi..—The ordinary meetinga of the City Council and the Sydenham sad ?*• Albaus Borough Council will bo held this evening , . The Wbath«e.«-A heavy rain and hail shower with thunder passed over the North Canterbury district about noon yesterday. It caused no damage, and would assist in refreshing the crops and the grass. 2Jew Zealand Shipping Company.— The ordinary general meeting of the above Company for the reception of the report and balance-sheet of the London Board and the eleotion of Directors and Auditors will be held at the offices of the Company, Hereford street, to-morrow at noon.

Chubch Mission Fund. —The Organising Seoietary deairee to acknowledge with his best thanks the receipt of J635 from the Eight Rev. the Bishop of Christchurch, being the balance of his Lordship's contribution of jgsO for this year towards the fund. Boabd of Education Scholarships.— The examination for the scholarships given by the Board of Education will commence to-morrow at 9.30 a.m, at the Normal school. The junior clas3 examination will take place to-morrow and Wednesday, and that for the senior class will occupy from to-morrow until Saturday nest. Supbbhb Coubt.—The case of Drummo nd v Isitt and another, in which the plaintiff claims £750 damages for a libel appearing in the Prohibitionist, will be taken th»s morning, at 10.30, before his Honour Mr Justice Denniston and a special jury of twelve. Mr Stringer appears ior plaintiff, and Sir Eobert Stout, ■with him Mr Caygill, for the defendants. Theatub Eoyal.—Wills' Surprise Party repeated their programme of the preceding evening ac the Theatre Eoyal on Saturday night, when there was again a good house. The comicalities of Mr Dave Gardner and Mr Jones, the clever joggling of M. Frovo, and the quartette singing, together with Miss Verne and Miss Williams in their items, all received due appreciation from the audience. The Company will appear again this evening. Waltham School.—The annual concert

in aid of the prize fund of this school will be held in the Oddfellows' Hall, Sydenham^

to-morrow evening. The programme includes song 3by infants, clnb drill, and the children's play, " Eip Van Winkle," by the pupils. The distribution of prizes will take place on Wednesday afternoon at 3

p.m. in the schoolroom, when it is expected Messrs J. Joyce (M.H.E.) and W. H. Peryman, members of the Board of Education, will be present.

Mayo&al Installations.—The installations of the Mayors of Chris tchuroh, Lyttelton, Sydenham, St. Albans, Kaiapoi and Bangiora will take place on Wednesday next, as provided by the Municipal Corporations Act. The Mayor-elect of Christchucoh (Mr Eden George) has issued invitations to the various ex-Mayors to be present on the occasion of his installation at the Council Chamber. Thb Sydney Cycling Champion.—As will be seen by a notification elsewhere, the Pioneer Bicycle Club have arranged for Mr W. L. Eerr to train on the track at Lancaster Park every evening about 6.30. No doubt a goodly number will avail themselves of the opportunity to see the manner in which he does his work.

TEI.EPHONB Exchangb,—The attention

of subscribers to the Telephone Exchange is drawn to the fact that xa the new list of subscribers issued to-day many alterations in numbers, as well as additions of names, appear. Subscribers are advised to substitute it for any older issue which may be in use. Cantkbbtjky Women's Institute.—A public meeting under the auspices of the above Institute will be held at the T.M.C.A. Hall on Thursday next, at 7.80 p.m. An address will be delivered by Lady Douglas, president of the Institute, and information about the various departments of the Institute will be supplied by the Superintendent. A general meeting of members will be held in the chess-room of the V.M.C.A., at 7*15, on the same evening. Quarantine op Dogs.—lt is reported thac on account of the Government of Victoria allowing private quarantine grounds, it was decided at the lace Australasian Stock Conference that Victoria should be treated as an infected country on and after Ist January, 1893. This means that all dogs arriving in New Zea-

land from Victoria will have to be quarantined, and also that fanciers who have been in the habit of exhibiting their dogs at Victorian dog shows will be debarred from doing so; ia other words, New Zealand, with the other colonies, will be prohibited from having any intercourse with their sister colony Victoria so far as dogs are concerned.

Bowling.—At a general meeting cf the members of the Christchurch Bowling Club, held at Warner's Hotel on Saturday evening, it was decided that the Club shonld be represented at the forthcoming tournament to be held in Christchurcb about the middle of February next by four rinks. Messrs Maddison, Sfcruthers, Thomson and Wood were elected by ballot skips, with liberty to select their teams, and members not chosen in the four representative rinks were at liberty to form additional rinke. The Committee was requested to bring up a report with estimates for an increased water supply. A Good Bxamplh.—The Chairman of the Hospital Board has received from the employees of Messrs Wood and Laurie, at the Terawera saw mills, Little Kiver, a donation of jelO 103 towards the fund for the erection of the nurses' home, This represents the contribution ot a day's wages from each of the employees, and is an example which is well worthy of imitation by other establishments. Only about i≤3oo is required to complete the amount necessary to be raised for the purpose, and this should be forthcoming at no distant date. It is expected that the question of the site will be settled during the current week, the Inspector paying a special visit to Christehurch to confer with the Hospital Board on the matter. So soon as this point is settled, the work of collection will be pushed on with.

OSDIJTATION AND COOTIBMATION.—An ordination service was held at the Cathedral yesterday morning, when his lordship the Bishop ordained the Rev. Hugh Norfchcote a priest, and Messrs M. W. Butterfield, 8.A., and E. E. Blakiston deacons. The liev. H, T. Purchas preached from Cor.. 4bh chapter, let verse, '■ Let a man so account of us as of the ministers of Christ acd stewards of the mysteries of God," and pointed out the duties of priests and deacons. The candidates were presented by the Very Bay. the Bean and the Etev. H. T. Parchas. The service was Ssainer in E flat, and the anthem " How lovely are thy Messengers." In the afternoon a confirmation service was held, when six male candidates, members of the Cathedral school and ohoir, were presented by the Eev. W. Dunkley, minor canon. The Bishop delivered an earnest and appropriate address to the candidates. There were large congregations at both services

Cheistchxtech Palette Club.—The members of the Christchurch Palette Clnb opened their quarterly exhibition of sketches axtd studies in the Art Gallery on Saturday evening. The exhibition included a number of -works from the Auckland Mahlstick Club. About 100 sketches itt all were exhibited, of which the Christchurch Palette Club sent forty, the re* mainder being from Auckland. Several of the members of the Christchurch Club did not exhibit, being away on holiday tours, && Still a fairly representative show is made, and the majority of the sketches both from our own artisis and those in Auckland show a considerable amount of merit. It was expected that the members of the Wellington Art Club

would have sent in some sketches to the

exhibition, but for some reason they did not do bo. It is satisfactory to be able to record the interest taken in the exhibition

by the public, a goodly number of visitors putting in an appearance. During the evening songs and instrumental pieces were kindly given by several ladies and gentlemen, which added greatly to the enjoyment of the evening. This afternoon the exhibition will again be open, and also in the evening from eight o'clock to ten o'clock. There is no charge for admission and the sketches are well worth inspection.

Eeapkp. anb Bindeb Trial.—A. trial of the Mercer Binder will take place at 11 a.m. on Thursday next on Mr Bergin's farm at Swannanoa.

LiTESAEY.—Ib is understood that a work on " The Intelligence oi Animals, , * from the pen of Mr C. W. Pornell, is nowill the press and will shortly appear. The author having made the subject of animal instinct, or intelligence, a special study for many years, and as the- work abounds with anecdotes illustrative of the subject, an interesting volume may be anticipated. The publishers are Whituombe and Tombs, Limited.

Philosophical Institute.—The members of the Philosophical Institute and their friends who take an interest in the photographic section, are reminded that the third general meeting takes place place next Friday at the College Library at 8 p.m.. The business to be a paper on lensee by Mr Page and an exhibition of lantern slides.

Midland Eailwat Extension.—The opening of the Midland Railway extension from Springfield will be the occasion of an excursion on Monday next, 26th inst. A train wili leave Christchurch at 8.40 a.m., for Kowai Bush and Ofcarama. As the price of the return tickets has been fixed at a low rate (seven shillings), no doubt there will be a goodly number of excursionists.

Sunday Lkcttjbks.—At the Lyceum yesterday afternoon there was a crowded audience, when Mr W. W. Collins gave a lecture entitled " A Search for a Soul/ In the evening the hall was packed, many being refused admission, Mr Collins lectured on " How the World was Made." He received quite an ovation on both occasions. Mr W. Stokes occupied the chair. At the Lyceum to-night a social to welcome Mr and Mrs Collins will be held.

Pioneeb Bicycle Club. —The usual weekly Committee meeting of this Club was held on Friday evening last at head quarters. It was decided to engage the ti-arrison Band for both days of meeting on Boxing day and December 27th. Mr Buggy's term 3 for catering were accepted. The Secretary reported that entries were coming in freely from all parts of the colony, Auckland, Napier, Wellington, Daneain, Oamaru, Timaru, Ashburton and every other Amateur Cycling Club in Canterbury being represented. At the special request of the Auckland and Napier Clube ie was decided to extend the time for receipt of entries till Tuesday •norning.

Christmas "Was Cby."—An advance copy of the Christmas number of the War Cry has been seat by Staff Captain Grinling, the editor. It comprises twenty pages, and is enclosed in a neat cover, on the iront of which are very well executed portraits of Colonel Bailey and the other occupants of the new head quarters, numbering sixteen. The centre is occupied by a view of the new head quarters. The paper is full of illustrated articles, and there is also specially composed music. In addition, the editorial department have issued a well got up Christmas number of the Young Soldier and an almanac. This latter is lithographed id colours by Mr Willis, of Wanganui, the different medallions round the border illustrating some scene in Salvation Army work. The date calendar for the year has a scriptural text for each day, and altogether the get up of the almanac is excellent.

Masonic.—The installation of W.M. and investiture of officers of the lonic Lodge, 1917, E.G., took place at Leeston on Wednesday last. The D.D.G.M., assisted by officers of the District Grand Lodge, performed the ceremony. The D.G. Lodge S.C. was also represented, and the W.M. and officers of the Canterbury Lodge, 1048, i<. C, attended. The members of the lonic Lodge were present in full force. Brother Wm. Header was installed as W.M,, and the following officers were invested: —S.W., Bro. F. Jameson, P.M. j J.W., Bro. J. MoLachlan; P.M.; Treasurer, Bro. W. Johnston (re-elected)? Secretary, Bro. G. Gossett, P.M.,- S.D., Bro. J. Anderson; J.D., Bro. James Bateman; 1.G., Bro. D. Blythj Syler, Bro. A. Blyth (re-elected). Affceif the ceremony, •an adjournment was . to the refreshment room, where, supper being disposed of, the U3ual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured. A very pleasant evening was spent.—The installation of Bro. H. A. Bruce as K.W.M. of the Eobert Barns Lodge, So. 604, S.C., will take place to-morrow evening at the St. Augustine Hall. The ceremony will be performed by Bro. Chas. Louisson, B.W.G.M. under the S.C. and the Grand Lodge officers.