NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume L, Issue 8483, 15 May 1893, Page 4

NEWS OF THE DAY.

SorREMH Court. — His Honor Uk Justice Deaniaton arrived on Saturday from Welliugton, where ho has beta attending tho sittings of tho Court ol Appeal. Ministerial.*—The Hon. W. P. Reeve* in at present ou a visit to Christchurch. fife will be at the Public Works office, Potf. office building*, to-day, after noon, to m anybody who may wiah to sco him. Tas Minister will leave for Dunedin to-morroir, and will probably address a mooting there, —A Wellington telegram states thai tne Minister for Lands leaves thure #or the South to-day, and after meeting the GeloaM Treasurer at Dunedin, he will go home tad address his constituents, entering upas ft full defence and exposition of hil \t&\ policy. Savage Club.—The Rangatfrs Savage, assisted by the other chiefs and braves of the tribe connected with the Christchurch Savages, will conduct the usual korero at the Chamber of Commerce Hall to-night. Those gatherings are not only most eujoyable to those takintf part iv them, but ate also instrumental in bringing out much latent local talent in various directions.

Theatrical. — The Kennedy Dramalfe Company concluded on Saturday a highly successful season of six nights at the Agb> burton Oddfellows' Hall. Tonight they produce " Current Cash "at the Raked* Town Hall. The Kennedy Company is the only one which has ever played six nights ia succession at Ashburton.

Women's Institute.—A special meeting of the Committee of the Dress and Athletics Section of the Hygiene Department was held at the Y.M.C'A, on Friday afternoon. It was decided to hold a picnic to Taylor's Mistake via Sumner, on 20th May, and to invite other Societies to join. St. Saviour's, Svdbnham.—A concert which is being given by Miss E. 0. Hirtzol, for the purpose of obtaining funds for decorating and painting the pipes of the organ of this church, is to take place to-morrow evening in the Sydenham Oddfellows' Hall, at 8 o'clock; Several Christchurch amateurs have kindly consented to give their aid, | namely, Mrs Edgar, Miss Watson and Misi ! Partridge, MrC. 0. H. Bunz (who will play two violin solos), Messrs C. Edgar, Mom. Colclough and Dr. Thomas. Miss Hirtzel and Miss Lilly will also take part. A large audience is expected. Knights of Labour. — The Rawhltl Assembly held its weekly session in the Druids' hall on Wednesday when the Worthy Foreman presided owing to the absence of tho Master Workman. Corres* 1 pondenoe was received from the St. Albans \ Borough Council in reply to tho Assembly's communication, from the Labour Department, from "Shorter Hours," and from the late Secretary, who is at present at Auckland. The Brother sent a good account of the order and its progress in the northern districts. Other matters and reports of Committees were dealt with, after which the meeting closed. Popular Concerts:—ln response to • request for a repetition of last Thursday's programme, the management of tho popular concerts at the Tuam street Hail havt deoided to give an extra concert this evening. The programmo will include voosl items by Miss Johnson of Wellington, Miai F. Martin, Miss E. Rowley and Messrs Robarts, Woodhouse, Weir and Edgar. Th* Truda Brothers will play several selections and also a banjo and flute solo. As this will be the lastappearanco of these clever musician*, no doubt there will be a large audience. Mr Dave Gardner gives one of his clover sketches. As the programme is a lengthy one, the audience are requested not to demand a repetition of any items. A special door has been arranged for tho convenience of day ticket-holders. . Thb Circus.—The final performances of Filliß' circus were given on Saturday very successfully. Prior to the one in the afternoon a procession took place through the Srinoipal streets, which attracted a good eal of attention. The cage of lions and, that containing Scindia, the performing tiger, were perhaps the two most noticeable points. The procession was escorted b| large numbers of the youth ol Christchurch. There was a good attendance at the after' noon performance, when the programme was gone through very satisfactorily. In the evening Mr Fillis introduced his very realistio sketch illustrative of (movent in th« Zulu war, tho wonderful training of his hor« evoking loud applause. The other items included those which have been mc.«| popular and successful during tho season of the circus in Christchurch. The company leave to-day for Wellington. A telegram from Wellington last night states that Lord and Lady Gfesgow have extended their patronage to the oponing performance ol tha circus in Wellington on Tuesday night. Bacon-curing at Kancuosa. — Th# Directors of the North Canterbury O&i operative Stores Company, Rangiora, have decided to commence bacon-curing opera-, tions this season upon their own account*! and for this purpose they have leased Mr J* Lilly's premises, where the curing will be carried on nnder the management of Mr Geo. Cone, who is well-known as a success ful curer. The Company have decided B|»oa this step for the benefit of their flhafis holders and others having pigs for dispos*** Mr Cone's shop being near the Company a office will be used as a receiving <fs°h where the pigs will bo passed, weicheo* ano v a voucher given for payment. It » **$ intention of the Company to restrict thia, season's operations to a limited nuinbsr, and, should the venture prove a success from *■ co-operative point of view the business wui be gone into very much more extensively i», future seasons. <

The Lady and the Tram.—A somewhat yvfyi LiD g scene occurred en the New Brighton tramway on Saturday afternoon. A detailed account appears on page 3 of this issue. Chrysanthemum Club.—The first annual meetiog of the Christchurch Chrysanthemum Clab will be held at the rooms of the Agricultural and Pastoral Association at 8 p.m. on Thursday next, when the officers will be elected. Evangelistic Address.—An evangelistic address on the subject of "The three aniens" will be delivered this evening, j*_t to the Orange Hail, by Dr. Burton. Bootmakers' Union. —The first of a ggrjes of socials in connection with the Bootmakers' Union was held in the new rooms, Inglis' Building, on Wednesday evening, when a good programme of songs, *c. was given. Magistrate's Court, Kaiapoi.—At this Court on Saturday, before Mr J. L. Wilson, J-P, J&mes Bradley, arrested for ill-treating and torturing a pony by driving it in the Saltwater Creek mail cart with a sore shoulder, admitted the offence, and was remanded till to-day, bail being accepted, one surety of £25. pßOHlßiTtoy.—Last evening there was a large attendance in the Tuam street theatre, when addresses were delivered on Prohibition. The Rev. H- C. M. Watson presided. The speakers were the Chairman, Mr 1. L. TayloTandthe Revs. S. J. Baker and F. W. Isitt. Their remarks were frequently applauded. A strong choir under Air H. Corrick sang several hymns during the S.RVics.-lbe Rev. J. Hoakfag delivered a memorial sermon in the United Methodist Free Church, St. Asaph street, last evening, having reference to the Lteßev. Matthew Baxter, who some time back had charge of the congregation for five years. The preacher dealt with several traits in the deceased minister's character, which would no doubt, prove interesting to the large congregation assembled. Akaroa At Home Society.--On Wednesday, there was a large attendance at the meeting of this Society, the attraction being a debate on Home Rule. Dr. Bolger took the affirmative and Mr Black the negative. Many members took part in the debate, and at the conclusion a division was Jaken, resulting in favour of Home Rule. Science Lecture at » Rangiora.—On Friday evening, Professor Bickerton delivered a lecture on "Science and Religion " is the Presbyterian Church, at Rangiora. jii T. Keir presided. After the lecture, which was very interesting, Mr Johnston moved and Mr Buddo seconded a hearty vote of thanks. Regret was expressed at tha __ge_-« of the Rev. P. R. Munro, who has been laid up with illness, but is now slowly recovering. Jenny Ltnd Magnet Concert Company. —The first of the concerts to be given by this company at the Oddfellows' Hall will tske place to-night. Songs will be given by Misses Massey and North and Miss Lacy North, Messrs J. B. North, Masters A. A North and J. B. North. Mr H. Poore will play a couple of flute solos, and Mr C. H. Bunr two violin solos. The Garrison Band play two selections, and Mr J. B. North will give a recitation. O-ANGEisM. — The Star of Sydenham lodge, No. 32, held its monthly meeting in Bt Saviour's Schoolroom, the W. Master, Bro. A Bleach presiding. The four principal officers of the Lodge were appointed to be a Committee re the celebration of the 12th el July. It was resolved to hold an Arch Purple Lodge at the next meeting, - After tha routine business was dispatched, hearty votes of thanks were accorded to the visitors, .to which several responded, after which the Lodge was closed by the W.M. Lyceum Lectures.—Yesterday afternoon there was a large audience at the Lyceum, when Mr W. W. Collins delivered a lecture traversing the statements made by the Rev. H. C. M. Watson in his lecture on " One of the most certain facts of history." In the evening the Lyceum was crowded, when Mr Collins lectured on " Darwin; the effect of his discoveries on modern thought." The lecture was illustrated by means of a number of diagrams and views shown by means of the oxy-ether limelight worked by Mr A. H. P. Noble.

Kaiapoi Wxsleyan Chukch.—On Thursday evening twenty-five members of the Christchurch Trinity Congregational Church gave a concert of songs and glees in the Wesleyan Sunday schoolroom. Owing to counter attractions there was not so large an attendance as expected. The several pieces were well given, and at the close a hearty vote ef thanks was accorded. _ 4 It may be stated that the choir, which arrived during the afternoon, was shown over the woollen works by Mr G. H. Blackwell, and afterwards, with several friends, was entertertained at tea in the Wesleyan school, by Mesdames Isaac Wilson, Blackwell, Geering and Ellen.

Lecture job Youxg Folks.—Mr W. W. Collins will deliver a lecture to young folks to-night, entitled " Leaves and Flowers." The lecture will be illustrated with a number of specially prepared botanical slides shown by means of the oxy-ether limelight. At lie conclusion of the lecture a pictorial repM_e_u_-to_ os " Dick Whittington aud his cat" will be given. Children will be -Emitted free,, and in order not to keep. tift-tttoe lata the fee-ire will commence at 7.3 a

Tbi Gaiety Company. — To-morrow *vs__g the London Gaiety Company will sake their first appearance in (-hrißtchurch atthe Theatre Royal in " Faust up to ntf Toe Lnainess in Wellington has been remarkable throughout the season, aad judging from the way in which seats have been booked Christchurch will be .quite »» good. A Wellington correspondent telegraphs:—*' For the last performance standing room was at a premium. Lord and Lady Glasgow with a large party from Government house have been frequent visitors, and were present to witness the farewell performance. A longer season would have been welcomed, but Messrs Williamson and Musgrove find it impossible _*> defer dates, and She company leave for Chratch-re- to-morrow." <AAXO__a_-_The monthly meeting of Heroes, No. 24, LO.L, Jas _«&_ on Thursday evening in *»: Orange Hall, Worcester street. as * re was a good attendance of »**j»rs ana visitors, and Bro. A. F. Carey, A sum of money was *£__xtoacaseof distress. P.M. Bro. J. **°jes, who has resided in Sydney for some "Bjljpait, visited the Lodge, and received acordial welcome. A brother was also present Pom County Down, Ireland. An interesting dtso-__an took place on the subject of Home JS-ia for Ireland, and also on the subject of now to make tbe Lodge meetings more interesting. It was resolved to provide refreshments at the next meeting and to introduce the question box and other items of recreation. A hearty vote of thanks was accet-ad to visitors, and acknowledged by Bro. J. Tollerton, W.D.M., and onTjehalf ot Lodges Nos. 1, 2, 5, 32 and 36, after *blcli the Lodge was closed in due form. Ferry Roab Sc_too_.---At the last meeting of the Ferry road School Committee all the saembers were present. The head-mailer reported that the average attendance of scholars during the past month was 482 out •faroll number of 536. The Secretary was -sstrocted to write to Constable Cullen re "» absence from school of certain children. A motion that the opening of the school be altered from 9 am. to *30 a.m. during the winter months, was, *l>»r considerable discussion, put and lost, jjrmission was granted the Rev.' J. Nott, **-A, to give biblical instruction, before or **ter school hours, to the scholars, attendance qq the scholars' part not to be made The Committee authorised c *ft_in repairs and the purchase of six door twenty loads of screenings and tan ** the grounds, the Chairman to interview *«c Board of Education, and endeavour to Wagra-tfor the purpose. After trans•etiag n_sor business and passing several ■founts the Committee adjourned until the «*t Monday i Q June.

All ienosifc tickets Issued by the Bdfk _**P*«* <*UCPA_rr, ___oteb, are extended _r%_* n be used op to September 80th, _"«>« studio and workroom- are now Saoer the personal management of Mr S_??» the delay which has lately been 2_* in the delivery of orders will J22? and every cabinet and !¥•* wal be inspected before delivery so •get none but the most artistically finished _?<*°* will be allowed to leavethe studio. *SSBRS WRrcG__S\<roßTH AND BINNS •_^__ hor _ ly °P ea a studio in Chriat«orch for the production of their grated matt opaltjpes. which have _S2_rt ß^S l ,. a J*™" among fashionable **£_** in We_Unc:ton.--iA_»VT.} M«5^ A _ IDISH AND I*heece*s " Rembrandt " BKf_- t ev £ nin * dreßß tf*o*ogr__-ta, _Ejsh*dm Platluette, are tSvT] Stadio « Hißti street.—

PotWtCAL.—We understand that the Hon. W. Rolleston intends to oner himself for the newly-constituted EUesmere electorate, which includes a large portion of the old Halswell district, and the whole of Banks' Peninsula.

Sunday Trading.—A raid was made last night by the police on the hotels of the olty, with the result that two or three of our hotel keepers were, it is alleged, caught flagrante delicto in serving customers, and will have to interview the Resident Magistrate on the subject at no distant date. Lrt-RARY Society.—The weekly meeting of the Y.ILC.A Literary Society was held on Monday evening, when between fifty and sixty were present. The evening was devoted to a debate, "The press v The Platform," and after considerable discussion a show of hands was taken which showed a small majority in favour of the Platform.

Quick. Work.—Messrs Geo. McClatchie and Co. inform us that, so far as they know, the work done by theCanterbury Stevedores' Association, on board their ship, Edward Pembroke, was the fastest on record. The ship was moored alongside at six o'clock on Friday evening, and at 11 a.m. on Saturday was landing coal on the wharf, this reflects great credit on the Association for the manner in which they handle the work of the Port.

Popular Lecture.—ln the Tuam street Hall yesterday afternoon the Rev. J. Hosking delivered a lecture on the " Philosophy of miraculous energy and evidential value of miracles in support of the divine origin of Christianity, and the supernatural character of the Bible." There was a large attendance, and Mr F. S. Parker presided. The lecturer dealt with the definition of miracles, the uniqueness of Bible miracles, the criteria of miracles and the greatest miracle on record, and the scientific and philosophic objections to miracles raised by Professor Huxley and others. At the close a number of questions were answered by the lecturer, who had throughout been attentively listened to. Musical.—Mr A. F. Hill, who made so successful a debut in Christchurch a3 a solo Violinist at the Musical Society's concert, has a comic opera in course of composition. The music is far above the ordinary jingle of comic opera as regards merit, and several numbers —notably the concerted pieces—are quite equal to grand opera. Some few musical friends were privileged to hear some portions of the opera on Saturday night, and the universal verdict was very much in favour of it. The libretto, which is by Mr Adams, of Dunedin, is very tunny. The Small Bird Pest.—The question of the destruction of small birds is becoming an important one amongst the farmers in the Geraldine district, and at the last meeting of the Geraldine Road Board a resolution was carried inviting the Chairman, or one member of each Road Board within the county, to meet in Conference on May 29th, at Geraldine, to discuss and take evidence as to the best means of dealing with the small birds nuisance.

Fires.—At 5.30 p.m. on Saturday the curtains in the window of the house of Mr baker, Colombo street north, caught fire through a gas jet being inadvertently placed too close to them. An alarm was given and the Brigade turned out, but further danger was averted without their assistance.—At 3.40 p.m. yesterday a shed used as a storehouse at the rear of Edwards, Bennett and Co., Manchester street, was accidently burned down. The Brigade promptly answered the alarm and prevented the tire doing further damage. The loss by the fire is estimated at about £25, which amount it is understood is covered by insurance.

"JNkw Zealand Country Journal.' — The May number of the "New Zealand Country Journal" has been published. The piece de resistance this montn is a paper on "Australasian Agriculture," read by Professor Wallace, F.R.S., Edin., before a meeting ot the Colonial Institute in Febuary last. A paper on " The Polled Angus'" will no doubt be read with pleasure. Tnere are a number of other articles dealing with matters of interest to agriculturists and pastor-lists, and the number generally is well up to the high standard which the journal has attained. Valedictory.—On Thursday evening at Geraldine an enthusiastic " send off" was given to Mr Alexander Keiman, a colonist of nearly thirty years' standing, who is about to retire from ousiness and take a wellearned crip to Scotland. A large gathering of friends of the esteemed veteran, met to bid him ban voyage, and a pleasant social evening was spent. Mr J. Mundell took the chair. Speeches of a complimentary character were made by the Chairman, Messrs J. M. Twomey, John Allan, H. B. Webster, J. Wreathall, Inglis, N. Dunlop, K. Brophy, McS-ane, K. Thew, Dr. Craig, i-Skimier, and R. Y. Ferguson. Mr Mundell, on behalf of a few friends, presented the gueat with a handsome gold watch chain and locket; Mr J. M. Twomey presented him with a silver-mounted spirit flask, and Mr J. Allun ou behalf of another friend, gave him a valuable meerschaum pipe. Akaroa Bobough Council.—A meeting of this Council was held on Wednesday evening. Present —His Worship the Mayor, and Crs. Chappell, Armstrong, Taylor, Perm, Watkins, Munro, and Checkley. Before the Council proceeded to business, the Mayor made reference to the loss the colony had sustained by the death of the Premier. Correspondence was read—From Messrs Lucas and Sons, re repairing crane. From the Hon. Secretary of the sports, asking the Council to grant the use ot the Recreation Ground and leave to erect booth on the 24th inst., which was agreed to. The receipts were £36 Os 8d; accounts passed for payment, £J7l6s 6d; credit at Bank of New Zealand, £56 Is Bd. The report of the Sanitary and Works Committee was adopted. It was resolved to call for tenders for kerosene, &c

The Dairy Industry.—-Mr Crawford, the Government dairy expert, addressed a meeting of farmers at Geraldine, a few evenings ago, on the desirability of forming a creamery in that district. The feed in the Geraldine district, says our correspondent, appears to be more suitable for sheepfarming than for dairy purposes, but still Mr Crawford is confident that he can make a creamery pay, if farmers will warrant him the milk of 200 cows, and each person supplying milk will hold shares in the Company. Mr Greenall, a farmer in the district, and Mr Crawford were appointed by the meeting to canvass farmers to ascertain how many will give their support to the establishment of a creamery at Geraidine.