NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume L, Issue 8492, 25 May 1893, Page 4

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Live Stock News.—Amongst the most noticeable of the many attractive items iv this week's issue of the Weekly Press are the contributions of our contemporary's most energetic and capable writer " Straggler," who is again to the fore with an excellent budget of stock news, in addition to a very interesting sketch of the Southdown" flock of Mr Samuel Garforth, of Spreydon Lodge.

Runaway.—A young horse, in a trap belonging to Mr T. \V. Alurfitt, bolted down High street, Rangiora, on Wednesday morning, knocking Over a trap and throwing the occupant, Mr Geo. Newble, out. He was not much hurt.

English RaoinO.—lncluded in their reports of the principal English events decided so far in England, the Weekly Press iitui Referee publishes ah account of the defeat by Floss in the Great Surrey Handicap of tbe New Zealaud filly Day Dream.

Magisterial.—At the Resident Magistrate's Court, Christchurch, yesterday, Mr Beetham, U.M., being on the bench, Christina Lawsoti, for drunkenness, was fined 10s, or, in default, forty-eight hours' imprisonment. Kate Moore and Frederick Kiilock, charged with indecent behaviour in Hagley Park, were rehianded till to-day. Presentation to Captain Andrews.—After the review yesterday a presentation was made by the Christchurch Rifles to Captain Andrews, who is about to visit England on six mouths' leave of absence. The presentation, which consisted of a pair of field-glasses, was made by Lieutenant who alluded to the energetic way in which Captain Andrews had worked for the corps, especially in the eucouragemeut he had given to shooting, which had been the means of thair winning the Battalion Shield. Captain Andrews feelingly responded, and urged the men to keep loyally together and endeavour to maintain the corps. The glasses bore tbe following inscription :—" Presented to Captttin Andrews by his corps on his leaving New Zcalaud.— May 24, 1893." Pkoposud Bazaar at Kaiapoi. —- A meeting, attended by thirty-ono ladies, was held in the Kaiapoi Volunteer orderly room, last evening, to arrange for the holding of tbe b&znar iv aid of funds for the gymnasium and cadets'' uniform fund. Captain Wilson presided. Captain Alexander, Lieutenants Millar, Simpson and Lynakey were also present. The question of tho bazaar was taken op with much enthusiasm by all present, and it was determined it should be held in October next. Four large fancy goods and drapery stalls were arranged for, as well as flower and refresment stalls, and, the ladies volunteered to form groups to conduct the same. The management of a produce stall was referred to the Men's Committee. After a general discussiou on the work to be undertaken, the Chairman, on behalf of all interested in the objects of the bazaar, said it was most cheering to witness tbe cordial sympathy shown by the ladies, and he had no doubt but the affair would be consummated iv a very handsome result, such as undertakings of that nature of that nature had been hitherto favoured.

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Billiards.—-A capital article, "M_«f__. of the Cue," appears in the current ftmLr 1 of the Weekly Press and Referee. ,b * Cathedral Mission Choir.—i nQro *m be no Mission ohoir praotleo at the CstL dral this evening. "*"*• Canterbury Jockey Club Theann meeting of the above Club will be bold the rooms, to-day, at 4 p.m. ** Dramatic—Mr David Christie Mam gives his " Dramatio Experiences " i tt jJ >l Zealand and elsewhere in a lengthy any* which appears iv the Weekly Prttt _»_ Referee, of to-day. ""• Supreme Court.—His Honour Mr Jmy*. Dcnniston will sit in banco at H a. m ♦? day. "' T

Sydenham Prohibition League. —i meeting of the members of tho above irih be held this evening, in the \Veslev__ schoolroom, to consider a proposal t 0 j»? vont any fresh licenses being granttoU the district. w

Popular Lectcrks. — The first of tja aeries of popular lectures to be by Professor Bickerton, will be given f)|? evening in the Chemical Theatre of (W terbury College. ' Sydenham Popular Concerts Th.flni of the series of Sydenham popular ooac_rb will be given this evouiug. A very programme has been arranged. Footiiaj.l.—The football news and nota in to-day's Weekly Press and litftrtt\? eludes a report of a meeting of the EngM Union at which a new system of scoria. was adopted. * Jenny Lino Magnet Company. —AnoUm of the series of concerts given by the .boy. company took place in tho Oddfellows' Hjji J last night, when there was a good atUfti I ance. Songs were given by Misses Jj | Wirth, MoCreudy, Lucy North, and t A. A. North, J. B. North, and 0. 8, J Mason. Three selections were played.U I the septette orchestra, and Mr G. C. iJui I played a couple of violin soloa.' B Wkrivalk Winter Entkht.unm _:«_»-, 1 An entertainment iv connection with St m Mary's,Merivalo, will take place tonmtr.u § evening in the schoolroom. The promote I have been fortunate enough to secure th. 1 services of Messrs Hart and Seager to gift I their well-known lecture, " Old Canterbury 1 Illustrated." A large number of tidkij i havo been sold, and no doubt the room will 1 be well filled. 1

Ivky Memorial.—At a ineoting of th* committee recently held at Liucoln it wii resolved—"That a portrait in oils of % late Mr Ivey be offered for the acceptance <i{ the Governors of Canterbury College to Ift placed in the Dining Hall of tho Aerksu.. tural College. That another appeal for subscriptions bo made in order that the painting may be life-size. That ths subscription lists be closed as soon as posiibl. after June 16th. That Mr F. 0. Murray aud the secretary carry out the neotsttry details." '

Entertainment. — A most successful entertainment was giveu last night in Hi. Patrick's Hall, Barbadoes street, in aid of the Catholic schools. The programme included musical selections by Alius Funstoa, Miss Loader, Mis 3 Haywood,. Mrs Kelly, Messrs Funston, Cronin, and MoOormhk, Tho other item waß tho well-known leotur* " Old Canterbury Illustrated " by Meisw Hart and Seager, which was mo»t enthu. siastlcally received. At tho close Biuhop Grimes proposed a vote of thanks to Metm Hart and Seager and to tho ladles m\ gentlemen who nad assisted in the musical portion of tho entertainment, which ws) carried by acclamation.

Tuam Street Hall Popular Concern.-* Tho programme of tho popular concert atlhi Tuam street hall attraotod a largo alldieMt last night, when a special programme wtl given in honour of the Queens Birthctyi, The Truda Bros, played a very good Bt»l& tion of music, aud then of course tin National Anthem was played. Songs w»t. sung very well by Miss M. Johnson, MU» Spensloy, and Messrs F. Woodhouse, W, Robarta, H. Weir, and Swaun. Miss VartU played a piano solo j Mr S. Truda a piccolo solo and a fluto solo, and Mr ft. Irwin gtv* a recitation, Mr Raynor introduced sougt well-known faces in his lightning skutchft, and altogether the performance was a very BUocesßful one.

Cycling.—Tho Cash Amateur Bleyols Club held its first annual road race w terday morning, the course being frOtti tl» Plough Ino, Eiccarton, to Prebblelon ooil back, a distance of about sixteen miles. Then were thirteen competitors, of whom Jt Taylor, lOmin, was first; J, Boyd, i«r» second and G. H. Forbes, smiu. tldci. The winner's full time was 45jj minutes and the scratch man's 40 minutos. Messrs C. R, Wilson aud T. Boyd acted as starters. Th» closing ruu of the season in connection With the Pioneer Bicycle Club was held yesterday. when about a dozon members' of thi Club, including their Captain, Mr W, % Eyre, went to Governor's Bay, via the bill road.

Richmond Free Methodist Church,** The anniversary celebration of this church was continued last evening, when tho annusl soiree took place. Tea was provided in tlie schoolroom, whore Mtsdamos Shcppard, Flesher, Lock, Wrigley, and Myers, at* tended to the wants of the goodly number who were present. After tea an adjournment was made to the church, wlitm tho annual report was presented by the Trust Steward, Mr J. A. Flesher. Ih» receipts for Trust purposes were £66 8s 6d, and the expenditure £5 lis 3d more. In addition to the amount for Trußt purpose*til* following amounts had also beeu raised during the past year t—Circuit, £114 15a 7id ; SaouM' school, £22 6s 4_d; Missions fund, *18j Band of Hope, ordinary £18, speei*n<* piano £30; Guild, £10. After pmauMn tion of the report the Rev, J, Wrigley, tftt pastor of tho church, delivered su addr«A Tho church Choir, with the assl«tttno« « friends, under the leadership of Mr h Simpson, then rendered Pattison's cantiMt "The Good Shepherd." Tho solos w«s takeu by Misses Fuller (2), *uiul Me&tt Hughes, Snowball, and Steero. The othsC items were also very fairly rendered. Prokiessor Alum's Dismissal. — According to the Auckland correspondent ol the Otago Daily Timet Professor AlilU W made a statement with rogurd to the mn&ttftt botween himse.f and tho University ConwiDj of which the following uro the innwtill poiuts :•-••' On Thursday afternoon I ieartfc from the Herald of the previous day lhsto». Monday the University College had declaM to dispense with my services ou six tnonttt notice. This was the first in.unallou 1 received that such a question nas «vw being discussed. Ten years *,:«» **bW I was asked by the AgepbUcuoul W undertake tho duties of itjie Chair Q» Mathematics in the Auckland University College, I was assured by that gontleitpn that the appointment Was practically ft* life, and that, as in similar caae* England, the liability to tutmlnatiou of the engagement at six months' notice was only intended to provide for casus of inUuoaduQj or neglect of duty clearly charged «t» proved. I should assuredly on no o.li« terms have given up the appointment which I then had a life tenure. In M* Herald it is stated, apparently on tu* authority of the Council, that my salary » £800. The Committees knew perfectly w«j that it is only £700. Nothiug has buen |«m« to mc beyoud what was promised as an u> duceineut to leave England It was by the Committee that I only give eigM hours of loutures per week. The CominitM* kuew perfectly well that, in addition ty these lectures, two hour* a week have bw* devoted to tutorial work at the College. a*" that the time spent in tho revision w students' exercises occupied many hours * day. It is hardly to bo believed th*t N«# Zealand will tolerate such a gross Luoauh »« faith anil fairness as that involved, both | a the piopo4al aud in the indecent manner » which it bus been hurried on. SeriOtw *| the consequences of such high hannW tyranny might bo supposed to be to i«yi*»( that is nothing to the How which «">« * piece of repudiation would luflict outm cause of University education in *»•* - Zealaud aud on tho l-epuUtiou of ta * colony." ALL (leDoslfe tickets iHHued by thsjfe*! Gaoitox Company, lmimu, aia s*wHt, Hnd cau be used Up to > »OM«j A-* the studio and workroom-* under the pergonal inatiaaauK'nt of ***' Hiw>s, the delay which has lately b«B a experienced in the deliveiy of ordur* w«| *oon'disappear, and every oabinet »w« opal will be inspected before deli™fy*| that none but themoit artl.tiivdlf «'"*«.** photos will be allowed to Jcave the a*t**«*fr MK&8IIS WtIGOIJUSWOBTH AND '? i♦. will shortly open a studio in C«J*jr church for the production of »»*»* patenfed matt opaityiics. which b*J| created such a furore among faahiouavw circles in WeHlnßton.—iAovt.] „„..,_; ASruufnin Relish.-The •*©« Br»K Pleklee and Sauoee are uaequaliw^, purity and excellence. New &•■*"?' Tomato Sauce now ready try it,—iA»v*