NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume L, Issue 8557, 10 August 1893, Page 4

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Scpreme Court.—The argument of the law points in the case of in re.C.W. Turner, which was an application to set aside a sale of coals to the Former's Co-operative Association, Timaru, took place before his Honour Mr Justice Denniston in bankruptcy yesterday morning. His Honour took time to consider.

Sport axd PtAT.—New Zealand's representative sporting chronicle, the Weekly Press and Referee, this week deals exlnmstvelv with racing matters and British field" sports. Naturally the Grand National is a fixture that is very fully treated. Some rhyming tipsters, among others, forecast tho result of the principal event, while " a Grand National Cektp'" is a very seasonable story. We commend to the attention of the officials of clubs, and all interested in the welfare of the turf, the lengthy statement made by the Hon. Captain Russell at the annual meeting of the Hawke's Bay ,_ Jockey Club. " Spectator' has a number .-» of sires of the season articles, the imported Arab pony stallion Better Days, St. Clair, ' Rubezahl, Reclnse and Lebel coming under review. " Hotspur*' concludes his articles on the past season. The football notes include comments on the last game for the Senior Championship, and a detailed list of the scores made by each club in that contest. The athletic,- -Cricket- and wheel departments are np to date with the latest Australian and English items. Kaiapoi Fiiexo-t Socikties' Fets.— Bros. A. T. Clark, W. Fraser and P. Bate have been appointed as the delegates from the Oddfellows' Society to the Conference to arrange for the annual fete of the Kaiapoi friendly societies. Rangiora Liberal Associattox.—At a recent meeting of this Association it was decided to make application for the relief of the unemployed; to protest against the sale of any part of Cheviot, and against that land being let in large blocks. *lt was decided to call attention to the case of a youth fined for shooting in the Ashley riverbed, the pnblic always having had the privilege of shooting on the waste land of that river-bed.

Wooden d Martini Rifx,e C'lcb.—The field day of this Club was held on Saturday on the Volunteer range at Woodeud, when a number of prizes were shot for. The ranges were 200, 500,500, and 6COy-3», seven shots at each distance. The highest scorer* were G. Gibbs 117, F. Garlick 116, followed by E. D'Auvergne, J. .Tudsou, W. Stalker, J. Staunton, J. G. E. Winslow, and C. D'Auvergne in that order. Hare By Train.—On Tuesday morning as the special cattle train was ea its journey to Culverden, and passing hue Rangiora, a hare was observed racing in front of the engine between ihe metals. Just before reaching the Ashley bridge puss tried to get clear of the line, but was rua into by tbe train and decapitated. Waddixgtox.—Our correspondent writes: —Tha recent heavy rains have made a large breach in the Gorge water-race at a spot near the Messrs Minchiu's property. A large slip filled the race, and the water forced its way over the side. Repairs are now being carried out by fluming over the break.

Sparrow Poisoninc:.—Our Malvern correspondent writes:—Every advantage was taken of the recent snowy weather by tin farmers to destroy sparrows and other small birds. The Road Board- supplied poisoned wheat, and the result of laying this has been most successful, thousands ot birds being killed by it. In one cose twelvs dozen were picked up in ten minutes in a farmyard. Ciiristchcrcii Fire Brigade.—Superintendent Turton wishes to acknowledge, oa behalf of the Fire Brigade, the receipt of a cheque for £3 3s from Oram's Trustees, as a recognition of the efforts of the Brigade as the tire in the Golden Fleece buildings. Patent G banted.—A Wellington tele, gram states that the Patent Officer yesterday delivered judgment in connection with the application of Mr Job Osborne, of Doyleston, for letters patent for a combined clover threshing and dressing machine. Mr Haselden dismissed the objection raised by Mr John Greenslade, of Prebbleton, ana granted letters as requested. Oddfello-VSHrp.—At a summoned meeting of the Kaiapoi Lodge, 1.0.0. F., M.U., on Tuesday evening the half-yearly balancesheet was presented and was considered highly satisfactory, showing a steady increase both in membership and funds. It was decided to make a further investment of the funds, the trustees to report on tbe best method. P.P.G.M. Bros. A. T. Clark and W. Fraser were elected as delegates te . the district meeting. High Priced Sheep.—Prominentamongs* .the fat sheep penned for yesterday's market .at the Addington Yards was a line of cross"bred wethers sent, forward by Mr S, A, Bristol, of South Canterbury. They were bred from merino ewes by English-Leicester rams, and although barely nineteen months old were estimated to turn the scale at over '** lOOlbs. On being submitted to auction by Messrs J. T. Ford and Co., the sheep came j in for animated competition, being sold at '•*] up to 25s a head. Gre-npark School Committee. — Tbe monthly meeting was held on Monday evening. Present — Messrs McDonald. Dulieu, Bennett, W. Kimber, McColl and Quayle (Chairman). The master reported that the school, after being closed for three weeks on account of the measles, had reopened with on attendance of 17, number on roll 88. It was thought advisable to keep open the school.

Morris Tube. Shooting,—The Morris Tube competition for the Mayor's trophy, which was, to have commenced at the Drillshed last evening, was postponed till Wednesday next, owing to certain,ciKa__nstances which arose at the last moment in connection with the arrangements made, A full meeting of delegates will be held at the Council Chambers at 8 p.m_ on Friday next to re-consider the rules.

Military Concert.—The annual military concert will take place in the Theatre on Thursday and Friday, August 24th sad 25th, and should meet with the hearty support of the public The concert this year partakes more of a peaceful character thaa the previous ones in that there will be bo attack or firing. A number of new exercises have been prepared, and some very taking choruses from operas that have not been produced in Christchurch yet. The table-ax. of which there are several, will be on a» scale never attempted before, and are quite unique. The vocalists will be some of tbs leading ones in Christchurch, and altogether no expense has been spared to make jtis* concert equal and in many respects ecligsa those of previous yean.

Supreme Court C_.iiu_?A3. Session'. — The criminal session of the Supreme Co-it will open on Monday next, at 11 before his Honour Mr Justice Denniston. The calendar comprises fifteen coses agaia-i twelve persons, as follows:— Thomas Coupar, forgery and uttering (two easts)', W. G. Kidd, larceny j Artnur Hssy £• McKinney, larceny (two cases), forgery, sad embezzlement; John Sinclair, rape ; G-eorgs Gorrie, misdemeanor; James larceny; R. 'Cochrane, false pretences; John Allen, breaking into a shop; J-ta-S Woller, breaking into the Sumner Borough Council office; Ernest Sydney Dyer, larceny; Thos. G. Vangioni and W. Ceh_a. receiving property, knowing the ssme to ha stolen.

Thk Late Mr A. G. Cox.—The f_-er»-of the late Mr A. G. Cox, which tock place on Wednesday, at Temnko, was one of the largest that lias ever been witnessed ia the district. Mourners were present from nearly all parts of South Canterbury, mchtdxag representatives of the South Contei-ary Hunt and Jockey Clubs, and the Geralaiss Racing Club and Christ's College. *T_» cortege included a number of pede|ttis-S| seventy-six carriages and over fifty horsemen, was over a mile in length. All the busy ness places were closed. Wreaths s~* floral devices were sent from all ports., Th* service was impressively conducted by the Revs. W. E. Gillam and Butterfield.

Kaiapoi Extension. — The Kaispw j Borough Extension Committee held a meet- g ing at the Mayor's room on Tuesday eves* ? ing. In the absence of Mr G. H. Sloes* | well, Mr W. Doubleday was voted to to* j chair. After receiving a report that th* j property proposed to be incorporated ia th* < borough had a capital valuation of £22,Gw>» j and included about sixty property ewa-r* -- i who paid a present rate of about J_s6 * f year, It was resolved that a petition to the j Governor be forwarded for signature, to be | imz to the Borough Council for its approvalMessrs Sharp, Simms, and the See*****?, (Mr Robb) were requested to take charge ef the petition au i report at the nest meettag--BA_.vaGE._-A rate chance is offered «a Friday next when Lonargan and €&s¥**s offer for absolute sale all the drapery aad j& clothing saved from Walsh's fire. The ~|| value of the salvage is £600. Great sad ** many wonderful bargains are promised* Se® * price list in Press. SBIQ Os the Scauss.—Our *93 featherweight light roadsters run 321b, fitted witfe 1»» /*■"! Dunlops, Call at the works and m* "' | our wheels. Adams, Cobths aud Co-i 1 70 Manchester street, ChristchnKh.-' I Advt.j » _.-J

San Franci.co Mail.—Owing to the Takapuna not leaving Wellington till midnight lost night the closing o. this mail is further postponed till 11.10 &.m. to-day for letters, and 10.20 a.m. for registered letters and money orders.

A Much Coveted Seat.—There is now a sixth candidate in the held for the Ashburton scat, and still another is spoken of. Oue of the sis will probably retire after a ballot has been taken by the local Liberal Association.

New Zealand University.—The distribution of the diplomas in connection with the University of New Zealand Mill take ?lace in the Hall of Canterbury College on 'riday, 18th inst., at 3 p.m. Sydenham Money Ci.cn.— The adjourned general meeting of the above will be held in the Oddfellows' Hall, Colombo road, tomorrow, at 7.30 p.m.

Political.—Mr G. J. Smith will meet his friend* ond supporters in the city electorate at the Oddfellows' Chambers, this evening, at eight o'clock.

Garrison Liiiraky.—The ordinary meeting of the members of the above will be he'd to-morrow evening in the Richmond Rifles' orderly-room, when a paper will be read by Lieut. Snow on " Reconnaissance.*'

Small Farm Settlkment.—A block of 660 acres, part of the \Vannate estate, situate at the Waihao end of the Waimate, has been purchased by the Government for a small farm settlement.

Cycling.—With reference to the telegram from Auckland stating that E. Reynolds is unable to go to Sydney with the team of amateur cyclists, tt is understood that the Selection Committee will probably elect H. J. Pither to fill the vacancy.

HoßTicn.TrK.u. "Society.—A well attended meeting of the members of the Christchurch Horticultural Society was held last evening al the A. and P. Association rooms. Air Jones read a practical and interesting paper on *' Pruning apple and pear tret-,'' which was favourably criticised by members.

Theatrical. — Christchurch plaj-goers will be clad to learn that a return visit of seven nights* season has been arranged for the Pollard .luvenile Opera Company, commencing at the Theatre Royal on August 28th. This company will be succeeded by the Gonrley-shtno company and Mr Bland Holt, to whom all New Zealandera will give a hearty welcome. The HoujOWay Season. —There was a very good house at the Tuam street Theatre lost night, when " My Jack " was repeateo. To-night " My Jack " will be again played, and os it i- a thorough holiday bill, no doubt there will be a large attendance. To-morrow evening " The Wages of Sin " Will be produced. A New BrsiNEsa.—As will be teen by a notification elsewhere, Mr T. G. Hudson announces that he has taken the building at the corner of Gloucester and Colombostreets now occupied by the Government Insurance Department. Until the new building of the Department is finished, Mr Jludson will start business to-morrow in the shop recently occupied by Dr. Mickle as a dispensary in the same block. CHRis.-'C'Hur.qi Poultry Show. — The show of tho Christchurch Poultry Association will open to-morrow in the Wool Store of Messrs If. Matson and Co. There is a very good entry in all the various classes of the show and an excellent display of birds may be looked for. Exhibitors are reminded that all exhibits must be staged by ten o'clock to-night. Our Spanish Visitors.—Yesterday was a pretty busy day wit h the officers of the Nautilus. In addition to their private engagements, which were numerous, they were present at the Liederkranzchen concert in the afternoon, and the concert in the Oddfellows' Hall and the Cinderella dance at Hobbs' Assembly Rooms in the evening. To-day, at the invitation of the C.J.C., they will bo present at the Grand National Meeting. Funeral.—The funeral of the late Air W. K. Sprott, the well known young artist, took place at the Linwood Cemetery yesterday afternoon. The bearors were Messrs Hordie and _\lcLena'._.n, relatives of the deceased, and Messrs Elliott, Gibb, Madden and Walsh, artist friends. Dr. Elmslie conducted the service at the grave, and among those present were a number of local artists, including Messrs John Gibb and Van tier Velden. The coffin was covered with beautiful wreaths, which were sent by the Auoklond Mahlstick Club, Christchurch Palette Club, Students and Masters of the School of Art, and several private friends. Inquest.—An inquest washeld on Tuesday last before Mr G. R. Gorton, J.P., actingcoroner, and a jury of whom Mr Chas. Gorton was chosen foreman, touching the dfcath of Annie, daughter of Mr James Neil, of the View Hill Oxford Village Settlement. The evidence of the father, which was corroborated by Mrs Purvis and Mr Howard Kees, showed that the deceased, who had been a long time ailing, had received •very attention, but the fact of her having been attended by a gentleman who does not possess a diploma, although recognised lor many years in the Oxford district a. a man in possession of medical knowledge and large experience, necesaitated the inquest. The Coroner in summing up dwelt on tho necessity in all dangerous cases of engaging the services of properly qualified modical practitioners, so as to avoid the disagreeable, necessity of holding a judicial enquiry before a certificate of death could be obtained. The jury returned a verdict of *' Death from natural causes."

Football.—The Selection Committee have chosen the following teams to play in the trial match on Saturday next, at Lancaster Park :—A (red and black) —Mendel•on, A. Hobbs, P. Menzies, Lee, Cook, White (captain), Cl.ilds, Matheson, Evaus, L. Ebert, A. Ebert, Oram, C. Menzies, Johnstone, MeKendry; v B (colours) — Young, Lang, Reese, Laic]., O'Brien, Spring, Price, Triggs, P. Lynskey (captain), Frost, Moriarty, 1). Fraser, Dickie, Humphreys, HttUamore, Morris, McOuire. The following are also requested to keep up their training and attend at the practice-room :— P. Craddock, J. Fraser, T. Gordon, G. Forbes, Scott, McForlane, Ivens, Weddell. Training rooms ate to be arranged for Tuesday and Thursday oveuings.—The following will represent Merivale Third against Oamaru Third, this afternoon, on the North Park:— Atheo, Eraser, Mason, Cook, Lambert, Gunthrope, Harris (2), Duggan, Butterfiold, Phillips, Mavriuer, Pike, McClelland, and another.

Yesterday's Markkt.—Business commenced with the yards in a rather unsatisfactory conditiou under foot. On the uor'-wester springing up, however, they quickly dried, and were in first-rate order lor the remainder of the day. The ent.ies wer<s meagre, and as buyers showed a. disinclination to operate sales were consequently drill. A smell supply of store sheep was forwarded, v ».e greater portion of which consisted of crossbred ewes and hoggets. Prices were hardly as firm as ac last week's market, and a number was returned unsold. Some improvement was notiotable in yarding of store cattle, »tock being'particularly prominent. The demand for all sorts was much firmer than has been the case for some time, and indications pout, to sales in this department improving. The supply of pigs forwarded was not equal to "satisfying the demand. This was especially the case with baconers, the few yarded being snapped up -t greatly improved rates. Tae presence of » Wellington buyer helped competition greatly. A meagre supp'y of fat cattle came under the hammer, the quality being rather "Uneven. Values were again high, and it was evident that a much larger entrj' was needed to satisfy the trade's requirements. The fat sheep p?us were comfortably filled, but an absence of quality was again noticeable. Half fat crossbreds and merinos formed the bulk of the yarding, and this had a depressing effect on the sale of secontl-i-te sheep. Prime sorts, on the other hand, came in for improved attention, and although the market. fluctuated considerably, the tone for really good sheep was farmer.

The holders of Eden George Company Deposit Tickets for twelve cabinets aud cpal enlargement had better bestir themwives, as Messrs Wr.i_..u.s worth and "INKS, the now proprietors of the Eden vteojye studios, positively decline to recogW»e them after the 30th September. This WAtment to the indolent ponton ot the Sttbllc is very liberal, as these tickets have •en extended from June.—[Advt.J Cabinet Photos., 15s per doz. A new display of the beautiful Platinettes in jestlbule. Stan dish and Preece, 182 HUrh street, iAdvt.J A Customs Item.—The duty on a case Of kerosene is 4s, and yet the highest test with patent tap is selling at 10s the case, Si the tin, at T. Ta yi,or s, Cashel street.— lADVT.J _ -