NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume L, Issue 8544, 26 July 1893, Page 4

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Supreme Court.—His Honour Mr Justice Denniston held a short sitting in Chambers and in Bankruptcy yesterday, and disposed of the cases on the ust.

Christchurch Poultry Show.—lntending exhibitors at the above are reminded that the entries close to-morrow at 10 p.m. at Hobbs' buildings*. , Draugbx ~ Stalliox. — The Woodville Central A. and P. Association in another column invite applications from owners of draught stallions stating a lump sum for which they would be prepared to stand an approved draught stallion in the Woodville district.

Sunday Lectures.—Hia Worship the Mayor is the defendant in two cases at the Rekidenfc Magistrate's Couit to-day, under informations which have been laid for having the Toam street Theatre open on Sundays without having proenred a permit from the pity authorities.

Australasian Association. —Mr R. J. Scotfc, the lecturer in charge of the School of Engineering here in connection with Canterbury, College, lias been elected President of the Engineering Section of the Australasian Association for the Advancement of Science.

Elussmerb Roajo BbAßix—Mr P. J. Henley was elected unopposed a member uf the Kllesmere Road Board on Monday, in place of Mr Milson Jones, deceased.

Rugby Ukiok.—At a general meeting of the Rugby Union, held last night, Messrs G. Harris and Cresswell were appointed delegates to attend a conference, to beheld at Dunedin, to discuss the position of South Island football. Dr. Jennings was elected a Vice-President in the room of Dr. Mborhouse, resigned. The New Brighton Accident. — It is understood that a police prosecution ia to be instituted against the individual who ixJd4:_over the.youth Charles Ivee on New Brighton beach on Saturday, breaking his leg.

Banco Sittings.—For the first time for many months the banco list of the Supreme Court is entirely clear, and there is not a single application to come before his Honour this morning. It is not kn3\vn whether, under these circumstances, it is the duty of the Registrar to present his Honour with a pair of white kid gloves. Njsw Brighton Pier. — The ketch Catlin, which has about 25,000 feet of timber on board for the extension of the ' New Brighton pier, has been safely moored alongside the tramway bridge, and has (commenced discharging her cargo. ,The first pile, in connection with the contract for the extension of the pier was driven yesterday morning, amid the con-, gratulations of a few residents who were present. The work is to be vigorously carried on by the contractor and the present hsecllon will be completed in time for the convenience of the summer visitors.

Our Spanish Visitoes.—Several of the officers of the Nautilus paid a visit to Chrotchurcti yesterday afternoon. Mr F. Arenas, Spanish Vice-Consul, received them Bid conducted then? over the Provincial Council Chamber, the City Council Chamber, and other public buildings. They expressed themselves as much surprised at the extent and size of the city, its completeness in regard to the modern appliances of civilization. To-day Mr Arenas, with the Reception Committee, will pay a formal visit of welcome to the ship, leaving the Christchurch station by the 1.25 p.m. train. Arrangements are in progress for visits to the Kaiapoi Woollen Factory and the Belfast Freezing Works. The Street Cosiness. —Mr Inspector Brohatn has called the attention of the City Council to the danger to life and limb which exista from vehicles going round the corners of some of our principal streets at more than a walking pace. Some time since the City Council had boards pot up at various intersections of the streets stating that vehicles were only allowed to pass at a walking pace, but there does not appear to have been any notice taken of it. Mr Broham might also,

mad rush which ensues whenever a cab is hailed, which some day will result in a fatal accident. Only a day or two ago four cabs made a rush in one of our principal streets, and it was with the utmost difficulty that two ladies and a child escaped from being run over.- ' ; ' ..-"" ';" /• ,' ■ - : .' ■ |

;■■ 'PoUTWAit.-^-AM, will be seen by advertisement, elsewhere Mr John Rennie announces himself as a candidate for the Ellesmere seat at the forthcoming general election. Mr John Bennie has been a. resident of the Ellesmere district for close on thirty years, and has taken a prominent part in local government matters. He -was a member of the Lake Ellesmere and Lake Forsyth Reclamation Trust during its existence, and for twenty years has been a member of the Ellesmere Road Board, and several times occupied the position of Chairman, for seven or eight years he has represented the Ellesmere. riding on the Selwyn County Council. The Ashburton Liberal Association wrote to Mr Rennie asking him to allow himself to be nominated for the Ashburton seat, but declined. Mr Bennie will stand as a Government supporter.

FooTBALih—A match was played at Mr G. E. Rhodes's, Meadow Bank, Irwell, on Saturday* between the Irwell Club and a team eelected by Mr A. C. Perry from the Christohurch Club. The latter, which included; feve old South Canterbury representatives and four old Canterbury representatives, consisted of Wigley, full back ; Mendelson, A. C. Perry and Nalder, threequarters ; Cox and Ford, halves; Beswick, J* Turnbull, Yon Haast, Studholme, Lβ Cren, Todhunter, Fisher, Palmer and Wilson, forwards. Mr Cowlishaw acted as referee. The game resulted in a win for the visitors by 9 points (a goal and two tries) to 3 points (penalty, goal). For the winners Mendelson, Beswick, Turnbull, Haast and Fisher were prominent, add for Irwell Rhodes, Cardale, J. Healop and A. Wills (backs) and McMillan, Floodj Smith and W. Wills (forwards) all played a good game. The Irwell men were handicapped by the absence of three of their best men. The visitors were entertained by Mr Rhodes after the match, and were driven to town by Mr Coward in the evening. Co-operative Society. —The fifteenth quarterly .meeting of the Christchurch Working Men's Co-operative Society, Limited, was held at the Oddfellows' Chambers, last evening. There was a large attendance of shareholders, and Mr T. A. Bullock, President, occupied the chair. The Committee, in their report, congratulated the shareholders upon the continued success of the Society. During the past quarter 115 new members had joined holding 391 shares, while eight members holding 31 shares had withdraws, leaving the Bociefcy with 886 members, holding 2890 shares. The paid up capital was £1827 33 lid, or about 12s 9d per chare. It had been decided to. call, for, tenders for lengthening the two, store* 30ft, owing to the increase of business. The annual social, held on Tuesday, June 13th, was a great success. The cash sales for the past quarter had been £4615 Qs 6d, an average of over £347 per -week, being £71 per week more than last quarter's average. The divisible profit, after paying all working expenses, amounted to £450 15s, and the Committee recommended that it be used in the following manner:—Bonus on paid-up capital at 7 per cent, per annum, £31 19s 6d ; bonus on members' purchases at Is 5d in the £, £305 Iβ 10d; bonus on non-mem-bers , purchases at 8d in the £, £1113s 4d ; bonus on wages at Is 5d in the £, £19 12s lid; depreciation on fixed stock, £16 8s; depreciation on rolling stock, £10 2a 6d ; loans and unclaimed bonus at 7 per cent per annum, £10 15s lid ; deposits at 6 percent, per annum, £17 15s 4d; reserve fund, £25; balance to be carried forward, £2 5s 3d— £450 15a. The report and balance-sheet were unanimously adopted. The following officers were re-elected :—Mr J. A. Efford Secretary, Messrs L. Browett and H. Chaplin Committeemen, and Mr J. Jebaon Auditor. It was decided, after a discussion, to have the additions to the Society's premises carried out by day labour.. The meetins then terminated.

- Thb Latb Fikb.—Mγ Bnperiatwtdeai, Turton has received a letteP from M* Sweeney enclosing a cheque for £2 2» jb recognition of the services of the Brie*< 3* «£ the lire in Colombo street on Friday !«*. The Houx)\vay Skason.—There was & very good house last night at the Tu*m street Theatre, when "The Land of the Living" was repeated very euccMrfo&T To-night "tJncles and Aants ,, played. '

Relief fob the UjnamortD. — Th« Sclwyn County Council h« agreed te subsidise its Road Boards £1 f« £3 £1 to £20, toiassieb them in providing immediate relief fop the unemployed. Rasgioka Police Court. —At th« Rangior* Magistrate's Court before Messrs E. R. Good anfl A. ""Tola, a case ot D. Moorhouse v C. Boyce, £612 i 6d, Mr Cathro for plaintiff, wae adjourned for a week.

Ths River.—The river Avon beiWeea the Victoria and Colombo street brtdgtg now presents rather an unsightly appear, ance owing to the large number of wUlow boughs and other rubbish stranded there. It would certainly improve the appearance of the river if they were removed, a wort that would necessitate very little trouble.-- ! TfiLEURAPHIO CoaMr.VICATiOJT IXTEk. kttited.—Owing to the nor'-west sale yesterday there was no telegraphic cejQ. munication with Dunedin last nigat, all ifo wires couth of Ashburton having been blown down about mid-day. Two of the north wiree were also interrupted, but the woyfc was got off on the other two line* a&j en the wire to Blenheim via the West Coast. ■ Chbese Factor?.— At a meeting "of German Bay dairy farmers on Pridav itirfet resolved that the Directors of the proposed cheese factory be empowered to register tl» Company at once, and that the businea of erecting the factory be proceeded with without further delay. Obituary. —Yesterday morning Mr GL J, Barker, commission agent, from Rangionu died in the Christchurch Hospital. The d*» ceased was at one time an officer iv the Bank of Australasia. He was an old member of the Masonic Craft, and at the time of his death was a member of the Rangiora Rifle Volunteers, Lα which company he took great in. lerest. The deceased will be buried with Masonic and military honours at Rangiook Liberal Association*.— The Committee of tbe Riccarton Branch of the Canterbury Liberal Association met last week when a letter was. received from the pj©i mier thanking the Committee for its sag. gestion re a State Bank, but stating thai the financial proposals of the Government were contained in the Financial Statement. It was decided to ask Mr G. W. Russell te address a meeting at Addington at an efcily date. The names of several new members were handed in and two more gentlemen were added to the Committee.

Sale of Teas.—Messrs Neleos, Mo&te and Co. wish to infona the public thufc they were the introducers of Ceylon and users of Indian teas throughout the colonies thirteen jears ago, and that theJi offorts have undoubted educated the pabllc taste to prefer the delicately-flavoured, high quality, straw-coloured, iine inf asionj of their well-kaowu teas to the strong herby dark-coloured, indigestible common teas now being packed by inexperienced dealers, and pushed on to the public by means ot fancy packets and extra profits, regardless of the injury to health. Medical men of the highest standing in England having proved that these strong herby teas are ruinous to health, the public most see how necessary it is to buy teas tested by ah expert with a responsible name attached to each packet. The Customs returns prove beyond contradiction th&t Nelson, Moate and Co.'s tine teas,are being appreciated by the majority, for, in spite of the numerous firms in every town' ta the colonies that are copying them, their turnover is as large as ever, and the demand so great that they sell more Indian. Ceylon and blended teas than the whole of the importers and dealers Jpt together in any quarter of the coloay." Street Crossing.—A crossing is mu<3i required from Cook and Ross's corner in Colombo street to the lamp-post near the cabstand on the opposite side. Owing to the heavy traffic round this comer the road gets into a very -bad et»i» after a little rain, and it is hardly fair to those who have business on that aide of the street to compel them to walk through a eea of mud. We commend the matter to the attention of tba Council, as a croeshsg at this particular place is really mncS required. ' r .

xiTjttcea-oy advertisement, a meeting » u» held in the Oddfellows , Hall on Friday night to urge the immediate enfranchisement of women. A large attendance is ex< pected, and it is hoped by the promoters that those who at present style themselves "prospective electors " will be able to dispense with the qualifying adjective before the end of the next Parliamentary seasios. The names of the speakers will be advertised in Thursday and Friday's papers. Acknowledgite>-t.—Mr Herrick desire* to acknowledge, with sincere thanks, the receipt of £10 from the members of Q» benefit football match; also £7 from t&a Treasurer of the late benefit concert given in aid of the City Mission Home.

The holders of Eben Geohjje Coicpaht Deposit Tickets for twelve cablneta ssd opal enlargement had better bestir themselves, as MESSRS WRieGLESWOBTH BiNNS, the new proprietors of tt»6 Bd*a George studios, positively decline to recognise them after the 30th September. Tais treatment to the indolent portion cf the public is very liberal, as these tickets a*?e been extended from Jane.—{Advt.J Cabinet Photos., 15s per doz. A &W display of the baautlfal Plattnettes in vestibule. Standish anz? Pseecs SI High street. [Advt.]