NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume L, Issue 8433, 16 March 1893, Page 4

NEWS OF THE DAY.

David Balfoup.—The colonial admirers of Robert Lewis Stevenaoa, their name is legion, will be rejoiced to find that bis latest work is available at flrsfc hand, as it is being published in liberal instilments in the Weekly Preasl Mr Stevenson stands so high in the Republic of Letter*, that he has few equals aincyig his. .contemporaries, in the esteem of both tbe crittes *n<l ihe public; aud we are glad to observe that the proprifctors of fch* Weekly Prut tue sparing no efforts to obtain the very best serial atones going. There are few who have not read " Kidnapped," but those who have that pleasure to come will fiud tint a ajaopsi* of its plot printed in the first column of *' The Novelist" in the Weekly Pres$ t pots them at bfcme at once with thji' oh»raot«ni of "David Falfour," the aequel, which now begins pqblic*tion.

Atwjbxics,-~-Axx lovercargiU telegram •ayatUat at the Irish Sporle yesterday, J. King (Victoria) did lOOyde in 9 4 6ths Mc There was no wind, aad the traok was indiffereofe,

The Hessias Fly.— According to a Wellington telegram the collector of agricultural statistics in Master to v reports that in the Maet&rtoß Road Dieteict, Jen bu»h.«i« of wheat to tlioacra was destroyed on nine farms by the Hessian fly, fifteen bushels to the acre oa three forme, and twenty btjshela to aero oa obo farm.

CXsiUCVL Bwotbv.—Mr C. H. Owen, sob of a well* knowa Wanganui settler, having joined the Dampier Dramatic Company tor some time, hie name was expunged by the Rev. Mr Herman, enrate in of W»nfl*nui parochial mitriot, frgta the list of iMy readers. At a parishioners' meetiug at Upokongaro the action of Mr Hermau was oaadainued.

p&ay gave a change of programme last night at the TJ«iati<« Royal, Tbe various Ueme -w«re very sa«®e»tfuily given, jprticuiarfy Mr Etnenson'a amg% Mr Wood/c comic soag, and Mt&l© piece o£|»hj!<>sqphical reflection, Me.asr.B I?VanJk3 *nd Lyndon in tMr «mg tod a.«see* Mr Lyndon in hia Irish songs, And Lillian Iα her clever ehoofcmg all received doe appreciation, Mr Hftrdy playsai $ violin sqlo verjf wll| aijd the two ske4eh.es went capit&liy. To-ntght the tfesjp&njr again appear. Cvcwj AccessosuiSis. — Lamps, belle, wc.tijrp.roQf capes, $ro»»er cHpe, locks, simplex safety stand, oils, pneumatic rcpaUloq oatil t3 . bails, polishing P&9t<;, chains, lubncant, enamels, in face «?vgrjciung far en up to <ta.te ri&osveira fee obtained %t Nsw S»ai»4N» Cvqub Woacs, 70 Manchester street, Cbrfstchurch.—

O0t»oo» PASTlMS—Aquatice, swimmin* cricket and football are subjects exhaiutivefy dealt with in our contemporary, the Wetktl Prea and Referet* y Draughts Match—A very interesting match Wμ played last evening in the Cale. doniau Society's room between teams of the Chriatchurch Draught* Club and tho Cafe donian Society, resulting in a wiu for the Club by three games. Tho scores wetfL Club 12 wins, Society 9. Porujr»AK Concerts.-—Tho second of thi series of Popular Concerts, nl tho 'f vat* street Theatre, will be given ihia evening for which an excellent programme has been arranged. In addition to the vocal item* recitations, &0., Miss Adtv Fitzroy 6R ,j Mr Oscar Smith will appear. As It is a holiday night and the charge of adiniseion is email no doubt there will be a lirgy audience.

Ambeblbt Rifle Cu.*n.—A handeotnely chased silver cup has been given by Mr Q. D. Greenwood, of Tevintdale, to be shot for by members of the Amborloy Rifle Club the competition to take pkco ou Kaater Monday.

Gkkaldine.—The fortnightly stock sale at Ueraldiae yesterday was ait exceptionally Urge oue. All pons in tho y.\rd were taken tip with atock, and temporary pons were erected on a vacant section. Halts were aood and prices fairly high, only a few lines being withdrawn. Popular Science Lectures. —■ At the Lyceum to-night, Mr \V. W. Collins will continue hie courso of popular science leatures. The snbjoct to-night will bo" The geological history of plant Ufa," and the lecture will be illustrated by a numbor of diagrams and views shown by means of the oxy-ether light. Political.--Me R. Meredith, M.H.R., addressed the Ashley elector* at the Odd* fellows . Hall, Aniberley, on Tuesday sight, There was a good attondanco. Mr 8, Doleman occupied the cluiir. At the cloao uf Mr Meredith's address, Mr Ttoitur moved uuij Mr Lezard seconded a vote of thanks »nd confidence, which was agreed to without discussion.

Harwell School.—The annual treat took place on Thursday, when three tram cars well filled with children, their parents and frionda, left the Bhow (iroumls, reaching Sumnor about 11 a.m., where Mr Edwards, of Sydenham, had an excellent lunch provided for tho children. The weather was perfect. At 4.30 p.m. a eUrfc was made for home, after a most enjoyable day had been spent. Orangkism.—The monthly meeting of L.O L., No. 3, Canterbury True ttluoi, was held in the Orange Hall, Worcester street, on Tuesday, Bro. Moor, W.M,, boing in the chair, supported by the G.M. Bro. Douglass, Bros. taoCail, McKelvy and Johanteu. Coi-respondonoo was received from Irelaud and from the Dietrict Lodyc, intimating that their night of meeting was on March 23rd. Communication was also rscelved from No. 2 aud No. 33, Rising Star v! Richmond, approving of the Lodge oi Instruction to be formed, and heartily joining in to make it a Bueeom Youxo Men's Ciiuistiak Association.-— The winter session of tho above Association was opened by a drawing room social, which took place lost ntght in the hall. It was well attended, und tho programme gave satisfaction to thoso who were present. Tho Academy String Band played the overtures. Vooal selection.s were contributed by Mis<tcn Orr'and Duncan, Mcasra West und Sheltoii) a quartette by the Misaca Orr uud Duncan and Meesrs P. Johnson mid S. Robinaou; and recitations by Meesrs P. Johnson anq O. H. Brown. In an interval, which divided the programme into two porta, light rofrcelimente were handed round and wore muci? enjoyed. Mr A. W. Boaven, President oi the Association, occupied tho chair, and during the course of the proceedings alluded to the work to bo undertaken at tlie sesmon opoiied that night. Clauses had boon arranged for each day of the week, and included those for Bible study, literary work, phonography, oook-keeping, singing, elocution, gymnastics, writing, and arithmetic.

Stbwakt y Prim Men. —Aftqr tho lufciring of the case for malicious prosecution brought by 0. Fi'immer against P. Stewart in lha Timaru Supreme Court, the matter came up in Chambers beforo his Honour Mr* Jnstlct Deaniston in tho form of a euwmaua imeued by the plaintiff calling on the defendant tn,rc, show cause why Supremo Court coMs not be allowed to him. At tho taxation <>i costs Mr Caygill, for Mr Cnthbertson, ds. fendant'e solicitor, raised objection under Rule 524, Supreme Court Code, that the plaintiff having recovered leea than £50, should have obtained a oortifioute from tho Judgo that the action was v proper one to bring in the Supreme Court botore he was entitled to costs in that Court, and that having failed to do this, th« pl&ititill'oould only recover costu on the District (Jomb scale. This objection was uphold by the Regiatrav, whereupon plaintiffs solicitor brought iha matter before tlio Judge in tho above form. After argument his Honour reserved hit decision, nod on Monday Mr ' Cuthbertson received intimation that his coptcntiou had been upheld. Thin me*u» ft considerable. reductiou in tho coats the defendant Stewart will have to pay, FcNKßALjj—'lhe funeral of the ljifcs Mrt l&.O, Dovtrilfah-Moaroa., wifo of tha Mayor of St. Albins, took place yeHterd&y after* noon at the/hour appointed. Thexto'WfUi ft,'.ystflarge ami ropieeonuitivo gutlwriog, : of v ||**» who deeirdd to shvw tlioir rcnpO'jL to ths deceased lady and her sorrowing relatives. Among those prewtmt woro Dr. Moares rbJ Messrs W. D. Mcarea, Bruce (jarrioft, K« Garrick, 1). Garriok, I;), l>. Garriok, 11. H. Webb, W. J. Webb, E. R Webb. 0. Webb, the Mayor of Cliristcluuch Mid CrAppleby, Dre. Prins, Townend and Thomas. Hon. J. T: Peacock, Mosars W. P. Cowlihavf, J, Biukorton Fisher, P. Cunningham, F. Graham, AY. B. Common, A» H. Anderson, F. Anderson, A. Cox, R. D. Thomas, Gonway Mftfcaon, Hi. Nairn, W. J), Wood, V. Wood, W. A. Day, J. Heard, 11. I Turner, C. VV. Turner, P. Donald, 11. Neleon, j J. J. Kineey, I. Gibbu, W. F. Boateon, L. A. Cuff, Rev. J. Aldred, T, W. .Stringer, J. Henderson, W. Touke, S. ti, "Way, J. Way, J. P. Newman, und W. and the niombet* of the Bt. Albane Bbfougli Council. A niniibor of beautiful wreaths were sent by friends of tho family, mi these were pkoed on tho coffin 'Him i mournful corU-'ge was a, very kng|hy one, | aud proceeded to the Papanui comctor>. I where the inim*eseive funferal mn-'we oi | the Church of jßnglaiid was road by the ! Rev. C. J. Mertoii, the Tncumbt'nt «t' St. j Mary's, Merivole, tho cheir tho39th j Pealm to, Turle'e sottiitg. Tho m>i vice a& ! Jthe grave was taken to u T.&\\i»," ih« rev. gontleman e»«gin« tJit? pinverw, and the choir t&kingup the ,rWf<Miso». Hefcro the ] Bonedi«feiou Hymn 130 (" Juhu, L«ver oi \ my Soul ") wo* sung. $lv {J. F. Turuoi' preaided at the organ, and played the " DeadMftfoh " as the cortege entered the cburchj and Cbopio'a "Funeral March " ac it proceeded to the grave.

AtoisaroK Livh Stoc?k AUHKia , ,—Tb« entry of all claueoa oi stock ut the yards yesterday was a large one. There wtw ft good demand for the best quality orassbrede, which sold firmly at late rutee. Prlnw... merino wethers also sold well, but all other eortswere neglected. Best crossbred wethers j made from 12s 9d to 14j» 3d and 15s to 17* ; Bd, crossbr«d wethcre aud maiden cwea lfii i 6i1t0168 3d, haUbrod owes 13s Id to 14s 9*i, crossbred ewea %Qa to 12s 6<l and up t« 15a for epecial liutta, Hampshiro Down *n s ;ca 14s 9d 18a, m«r)no wether* 8s 6d t« 10s j 3d and Hβ to 13& 5d f merino owesi 6« Mt* ] 7e 10d j the Biiccloueh merinos made frosa 12e to 14a Id. There was? an improved demand for the best quality crossbred kttsbs \ fit for export, aud a tnereaeo in v»iu& They aold atfrcm 7«6d to Hβ 6d and I2n tnl to 14a 34; a einnJi epecial lino U> e market at 17a. There was a keen demand for good young crossbwi ; ewee, of which the lurge entry of stortf chiefly CQ»eJ4ti;d, Two, four, and \ six-tooth ewed sold from 12s 6(1 to l&s &1; \ eouud-mouthed owes Us to 12a 9A; evjfU4 0* 9U to 10s i crossbred lp.mbe r«jbllm 7» to 10a 3d, and an even line of wethere brought 13s, The supply ofw ca,t4te ww» «omewha,t Jq excew o| the <lf mand, and prices receded about Iβ ! >IS? 1001b. Biwn» sold ati from £6 16s to £»■ 1% Ueifors U6 to fi7 12« R cowe I!S f / to 437 Yi* 6(3, Store cwtUi?, though in coosiderable numbqra* woro dull of «aw, and a grffat wiany xvwo mnwl Y oM ' Unp made 265, two-yoar-olds £3 14s, two-and'a'halC-year.olda £4 1», thrwo-year-wM m VJ» 64 to £5 6s, dry oowa £2 B» to p 16s. There wae a good demand for dairy cows and «pringere, which mado froia 10a U 4J9. There was a largo entry of $W' awl prices r*opvet'«d from laab WC 3] B*conera made from 32a 6d to »7« ,w porkere 80a to 20a 6d, and stores eoltl n varloua pvices from 13s to ICa.

BoWLHfG- —The article on the late bowling tournament in a recent number of the Wet&sy Press rtntf Referee has called forth gome correspondence, which appears in today's issue of that journal. WomSs's Institute.—A meeting of the literary branch of the Women's Institnte be held in the V.M.C.A. rooms tomorrow, from 2to 5 p.m. ■ m. ■ . . jJosohary Reserve Corps.—There will be' practice at the Cashmere rifle range to-day, members going by 2 o'clock coach. Liberal Association. —The Canterbury liberal Association advertises that its -aarterly general meeting will take place in tJhe ftddfellows' Chambers to-night. . BX2AAB at Ambebley.—The opening of $ bazaar at Amberley takes place this evening, the receipts from which are be devoted to the erection of a Roman Catholic Presbytery at Hawarden. It is to be held in a store near to Mr T. McNaught's, and continued over St. Patrick's Day. .Wateb Poix) Champiokship.—The following will represent the Chrietchurch Club in the Championship on Saturday :—No. 1 team— J. M. Watson, E. W. Marsh, S. J. Denham, W. Halliday, G. J. C. Smart (captain), A. Brabner, C. Fox. No. 2 team — J. E&ves, J. Crummy, J. R. Duncan, I?. Wilson (captain), D. Casbolt, A- G. Henderson, J). Sinclair. Rare Sale.—Mr Charles Clark notifies elsewhere that he has the instructions of Mr P. Cunningham to sell by auction his celebrated collection of stove and greenhouse plants. Lovers of flowers will thus have an opportunity of securing magnificent specimen plants so often admired at the local exhibitions. , Special Mission Services.—A series of special mission services under the auspices of the, Young Men's Christian Association, will c6mmenceonSnnd»y-ijextatß.lsp.m., at the V.M.C.A. rooms. The meetings will be ceedfteted by Mr H. J. Todd, and continued each evening during the week at 7.30 O'clock. Selwyx Coustt Council.—A fortnightly meetiog of the Selwyn Council was to have been Held yesterday morning, but there was not a quorum present. Messrs T. H. Anson, W. Dnnlop, and J. Rennie were the only members in attendance, and an apology was received for the absence of the Chairman {Mr D. McMillan). It was decided to adjourn until the ordinary mooting day, on March 28th. C..T.C. Atjtttmk Meeting.—The current cumber of our contemporary, the Weekly press and Referee, is particularly interesting this vreek to sportsmen. The prospects of £ac C.J.C/e " two-thousand pounder," the Challenge Stakes, are exhaustively analysed 6y **ilotspur," who, as also does "Spectator," reviews at length the adjustments for ike Autumn and Easter Handicaps.

Catholic Literary Society. — The weekly meeting of this Society was held on Toesday last. It was also the quarterly meeting. After the routine business tbe tjograrame for the evening, "Original papers by members." was proceeded with, the- following being read :—Rev. Father Bell on " Catholic rights in New Zealand," byMrE. O'Connor on "Wantof Unanimity ameng Catholics and ways to remedy," fciy Mr D. O'Cannell " Does the pursuit*>f wealth tend to -demoralise nations, ,, by Mr E. M. Carr " Holiday character sketches." After being generally criticised a hearty tote of thanks was passed to the contributors, after -which the meeting closed. 7 A Woman Ganpidate in Auckland.— AMegram to the Otago Daily Times states that, a sensation has been caused in Auckland by the comination of a local celebrity, & Miss Spilsbury, to fill the vacancy in the €Sty Council by the retirement of Cr. Layer. The Herald says on the subject:—" It will, &c have co doubt, cause very general surprise to find that Mr C. Layer, who retires from 'the representation of the Graf ton Ward, and Mr Patterson, who at present ffpeeeents that ward in the Council, have Bomihated Miss Sarah Spilsbury for the vacancy. Miss Spilsbury is well known in Auckland, having made several appearances at the Police Court as defendant in cases in which her dogs had brought her into trouble. it is generally thought that Messrs Layer stud Patterson have made the nomination as a "jokt, but if so they have a curious idea of the jocular. Moreover, their joke is likely to be thoroughly carried out, as Mr I'awleyj.who is the only other person nominated, will probably retire from the contest. Iα th&% case Miss Spilsbury must be declared elected."

Good Temflary.—The regular weekly session of the Dauntless Lodge, No. 7, was heid in tbe Druids' Hall on Tuesday night, Ero. <jawthine, 0.T., presiding; There was a ytfylftirge attendance of members and visitors, amongst Uiem being some from H.M.S. Rujgdove. There were six new members initiated, whilst two were re-admitted to the Order. Amongst the initiates were two from H.M.S. Rwgdore. Bros. Bailey, . JXD.G.C.T., and Eastwood, D.C.T., paid official visits, and decided a knotty question which has been some time disturbing the Order. The special item for the evening was Bran Pie, and the thanks of the Lodge are das to Bro. Cawthiue and his Committee for the n&sner in which it was carried out. During the evening Bros. Treuen and Ide, of H.M.b. Ringdove, gave a, very fine display ~-©f naval exercise, which was much, appreciated by all, and the Lodge was closed by Bro. Cawthine. Harvest Festival.—A most successful lowest festival was held in the Primitive Methodist church, Cambridge terrace, on " Ssßttoy and Monday last. The church was most tastefully decorated, and reflected peat credit; upon the ladies of the congregation. There was an abundant supply of Yegetablee, fruits, flowers and grain, all of Wwsh were arranged with very; great taste iriu , produced a> most pleasing eight. The _Bey. G. Urindley, recently from North Wales, was the preacher morning and fveaing, and maintained hia popularity •»''"-•* preacher before large and •ppeciative audiences. The afternoon •ftrvka. was conducted -by the minis* let of the. church, the Rev" J. Dawson. A public tea was held on Monday, wbich, eotwithst&nding tho inclement weather, *&3 well attended and passed off well. An eaUiasiastic meeting was, held, presided. ev«r by Mr J. Nott, one of the old and respected officials of the church. Addresses vera given by the Revs. G. Clement, G, J3»&hJ%, J, Dawsoa, and Mr J. M. Bourne. oevesal recitations were given by the young people of the school. The choir in »tt«ad*aee & t «ach of the services, and sang wprqpntte hymns and anthems in a style vm celled forth hearty commeiiditfuttis aom thc<e who were present. ,- *USQ3ie.~Tae iostaJiation o f the W.M. _ of the Ud ge of Coocard, No. 39, *»panuj, and the iaveatiture of hi* rateerstOQk place last night. There was a «*B«atteßdanee, nearly 100 being present. ««tM. Tbwaeoo, P. D. Q. M., in fefeeabaeace of ■t>ra A. Kaye, D.G.M., performed the eere»pay of installation of the W.M., Bro. W. wifsias, who invested, hie officers. The ioUowing were the officers installed and "Rested; ™.W.M-, Bxo. Wm. Gifkiaej LP.M., Bro. W.-J. Jackson: S.W., Bro. |.B. Parker; J.W., Bro. W. H. Were; Bro. J. W, Homer;: Secretary, Bro. R. B. Wilkineoß ; S.D., Bro, Chas. Samuels; J,D., Bro, ]?. W, fefold; D.C., Bro. Ferguson: 1.G., Bro. W. T. Horriey j. Tyler, Bro. G. 1%; Steward, Bro, W. Long, The e&iio*l part of the ceremoay was cony by Bro, Horsley. In addition to the ggeiferea of the Lodge visttora were present feon Calcutta, New South Wales, and from fi»layers, Crown, St. Augustine, Robert Barns, and Unanimity Lodges. After the «*reßio«y, at the request of the W.M., Bro. Thomson presented the immediate Past Waster, Bro. Jackson, with a very hand- *»» Past Master's jewel in token of tha •ppreeiatiou of Ma services during the year «y the brethren. The Lodge having been dosed the brethren adjourned, to the Church ofEagl&nd Sunday school, where & very excellent repast was provided, Tha.eseal lo J*i ttd. Maeooie (mats were gives and re §pQJidefl to and a pleasant evenins was

All denosit tickets issued by the Edes Company, ape extended *nd can be used op to September 30tti. « j be * tQoi o and workrooms are now ««"*«*> personal maaaeeraeut o< Mr Iskss,. ib* delay which has lately be«a experienced m the a«Uvery of orders will aoon disappear, and every cabinet and °P?} wiU be inspected before delivery so v&at none bat tbemcwt artistically finished W^ 0S w ™ fallowed to leave the studio. twu ebortJy open a studio in ChrtetiSSL for i he Production qI V SSr Rented matt epaltypes, whicl* feave Puff and PsesQE'e beautiful also Photographs of the Earl

Lixwoop Tenxis Club. — A special general meeting of this Club will be held this evening at the Eastern Hotel at eight o'clock. .

Costome Cbicket.— The Emerson-Wood C.C. play a burlesque fancy dress cricket match against a local team at 2.15 p. m. to-day, at Hagley Park, for the benefit of the Queensland Relief Fund. Boxes will be stationed at the gates, and a large attendance of spectators is expected. Stdesham Gymnasium.—A public meeting will be held in the district school, Sydenham, at eight o'clock to-night, to consider the advisableness ef forming a Club in connection with the Gymnasium. Opes Are Music—The following programme will be played in the Rotunda, Latimer square, to-morrow evening, by the Garrison Band, commencing at eigh£ o'clock : — March, " Swiftsure " (Swift); grand BeUevue contest selection, "Cinq Mars" (Gounod), arranged by Chas. Godfrey, Bandmaster Royal Horse Guards; cornet solo polka, "Village Festival" (Clement); contest overture, "El Dorado," by request (H. Round); entr'acte No. 2, ballet music, selection, 4l Rosatnunde" (Schubert); contest selection, "Mozart," by request (H. Round); finale, ■** God Save the Queen." ■ Musical. —It is satisfactory to be able to record that Madame Bahnson's first appearance in Christchurch last night was a decided artistic success. For the second concert, to-morrow night, Madame Bahnson will sing an air from "Queen of.Sheba" (Gourod); Synnovi's song "On the Mountains " (Kjerulf); serenade (Gounod), with violin obligate by Mr F. M. Wallace; the Nightingale air from the "Marriage of Jeanette " (Victor Masse) ; and Mrs Wilding and Mr Wallace will play two numbers for piano and violin. Badder's " Statutes of New Zeat.\xd." —We have received from the compiler and publisher, Mr Wilfred Badger, a copy of Volume 11. of his "Statutes of New Zealand." The volume contains the law relating to land tenure, local government, and statutes affecting the medical profession and persons following agricultural and pastoral pursuits. The work has been carried out in Mr Badger's usual careful and methodical style. Compression is obtained by the omission of obsolete and repealed matter, and the copious indexes, side-notes, &c, render the contents easy of reference. The work should prove indispensable to public bodies and many classes of business and professional men.