NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume L, Issue 8581, 7 September 1893, Page 4

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Ltvb Stock News. — This week's "Straggler" of the Weekly JPress is well to the fore in the interests of bis readers. Some expert information regarding the mortality in breeding ewes, practical hints for cutting and tailing operations, correspondence on various matters, and a large budget of local news, well upholds the leading position which it is generally acknowledged our contemporary's contributor has attained. Each Mils ts 3.20 and a fraction oa the road for 50 miles proves that Stars are the fastest wheels in Australasia. The true test of a cycle is a road record. Only a first-class jigger could stand the pace on bumpy roads with water races every few miles. Easy payments for Stars. Adams, Cubtob and Co., 70 Manchester street, Christcharch,—(advt.) 3a

Weasels at Kaiapol—a weasel wn£ recently captured at the Railway statkr and yesterday another was caught in Mr j R. Hopkins' fowl house, Per aki street. Northern Agricultural and Pastobai Assocxation.—The annual meeting of the members of the Northern Agricultural sod Pastoral Association takes place at Rangior* this (Thursday) afternoon. Rangiora Liberal Association.—Unable to decide on the candidates offering kt the Liberal interest,, tae members of thai Association at their last meeting resolved to.* hear the candidates at the principal centres* of the district before pledging their suppost ! to any one. Morris Tube Shooting.— On Saturdaj j evening a match was fired in the Kaiapoi Rifles' drill hail between teams of the Working Men's Club and the Kaiapoi Rifles. The scores were:—Kaiapoi Rifle, 300, Working Men's Club 282, the Rifle* thus winning by 18 points. Doctor for Little River.—At an ad. journed public meeting, held in the Maori Hall, Little River, on Monday evening, if was unanimously resolved that an advertisement be inserted iv the Christehnrch i papers inviting applications for the services | of a resident medical practitioner for the I district. Mining News.—Our Reefton correspon.. dent telegraphed last night:—Sales of for, feited shares Keep-it-Dark, No. 2 Dark, United, Welcome, and Drake tike place oa Saturday next. Shareholders should wire calls before that date at 4 p.m. to protect their shares. Dividends have been declared —Big River Is, Alpine 2s 6d. The Pollards. — The Pollard Opera Company opened a season of three aighteat the Ashburton Oddfellows' Hall on Toes, day. There was a capital house, and the company met with a cordial reception. The piece played was " The Gondoliers,** and much applause greeted the various choruses and solos. Encores were very frequent, and the performance was thoroughly enjoyed by all. South Malvern Presentation.—A pre, sentatiou of a purse of sovereigns was made to Mr R. P. Pole on his retirement fro© the South Malvern school. Mr Pole hag held the mastership of this school for nearly eleven years. As Pastor of the local Baptist * Church, and Grand Lodge Representative of Good Templars, he nas always taken a prominent position iv the moral develop. meat of society. He leaves with the respect and love of most of the inhabitants. Memorial Service?.—A memorial service in connection with the late Mrs Charles Early, of Greendale, was held ou Sunday evening by the Primitive Methodist Chorea congregation in the Orange Hall at teat place. The Rev. T. H. Lyon preached an impressive sermon suitable to the occasion. The deceased lady had resided in Greeodala for a considerable number of years and was highly esteemed for her many good qualities. Wakatu Goldminino Company.—Messrs Cuff and Graham have received a telegram from Messrs Pitt and Moore, solicitors, Nelson, stating that the decision of the Court re Wakatu Gold Mining Company v in favour of the shareholders, and that the loss caused by the defalcations of the late liquidator must fall upon the creditors as he was their appointee. New Sailing Boats.—Two more addi* tions to the fleet of the Brighton Sailios Club have just been completed by Mr G Page of Linwood One is an 18ft centreboard boat, built on Dixou and Kemp'j lines to the order of Messrs Hawker, Evans and Thomas. The other is an extremely pretty modelled 14ft una boat, of very Ugh* draught. j A Popular Sporting Jqiprnal.—The j Weekly Press and Referee, the Mail Edition j of which yesterday was fairly rushed, is faH of information and comment of great interest to the followers of sport and patI time. " Hotspur's " Notes aud Comments I deal with the most prominent subjects of the week, and include selections for the Otago Hunt Club's meeting, a tip for the | Epsom Handicap (in which New Zealand ! will be represented), and a review of toe. South Canterbury and Auckland Handicaps, Under the heading of New Zealand Horses ! in Australia, a list of the New Zealander*' , ' engagements at the A.J.C. Spring Sleeting is given. Racing Clubs will be interested in the Commissioner of Police's report to Parliament on the totalisator betting cases. The Football Notes are full of TSfereace to the coming Interprovincial Match, Canterbury v Otago, the selection of both being criticised; *• Dark Blue " in hj; f Cricket Notes tells us of a deadlock J3 Christchurcb. cricket circles. Aninteres£uf£ letter from Mr W. J. S. Hayward, one « the New Zealand team of amateur cyclists now in Sydney, appears under the heading of The WheeL The many other branches i of outdoor sport are folly dealt with, and I "Pirospero" contributes a very chatty budget of Dramatic Notes.' The Licensing Bill.—The Rev. P. B. Monro addressed a largely attended open«*ir meeting at Ashburton oa Tuesday evening iv opposition to the Government Licensing Bill r and the following resolutions were carried :—" That" this meeting ' protests against the retrogressive character of the legislation embodied in the Alcoholic Liquor Sales Control Bill, and considers that it* passing into law would be prejudicial to thi best interests of the colony." '* That in vies of the importance of the interests at stain and the people never having asked for sack a measure, this meeting expresses the hope that the Legislative Council will prevent the Alcoholic"Liquor Sales Control Bui from "becoming law." A vote of thinks was passed to Mr Monro for his address. A letter was read from Mr W. Earoshaw, ■ M.H.R., expressing his willingness to give as address in Ashburton oa his way to Danedia at tho close of the session. Addington Lrva Stock Market.—la j spite of the threatening state of the weather 1 in the morning there was a large attendance \ ut the Addington Yards yesterday aad a ! fairly large eutry of stock. The entry of < fat sheep was about the usual average for the time of year. Merinos and medium halfbreds formed the principal portion of ) the yarding, with occasional pens of really j good sheep. Prime sorts met with a very { fair demaud, but inferior quality was more j difficult to dispose of.. Rest crossbred < wethers made from 18s 6d to 21s' 6d, lighter j sheep from 14s to 17s 6d, crossbred ewes , 16s od to 18s sd, crossbred wethers and I maiden ewes 14s lOd to 16s 10d and 17s ; 6d to 20s 6d, merino wethers 10s lOd to 12* ' Od and 13a 3d to 15. 6d, and some extra prime sheep from Dalethorpe up to 17a j A line of Snowdon merinos brought frets \ 12s" 8d to 15s 2d. For best pens of ~ fat lambs 14s to 16s 6d were realised, - and lighter sorts from 9i to 12* 6d> A small entry of store sheep met with a dell sale. Merino wethers brought Vs bd, final! crossbred hoggets 6s sd, crossbred ewes *sd lambs 12s 6d, and crossbred ewrs 14s to to 16s 6d. The prices for fat cat'Je we* somewhat uneven, but best quaiity msia* tamed high values. Steers brought fros* £6 10s to £13155, cows £510s to £9 7»&L and heifers £6 to £10 7s fid. A nice line «*' fat cattle aent forward by Mr J. Gr«pt«a*dt £10 10s to £11 2s 6d for steers and £8 7*6* to £9 7s 6d for heifers. Young stores wet* in more active demand, but other sorts ***• sold at about the u.«uat rates. Yearfiaf* made from £113s to £2 12s 6d. Tbeeattf of pigs was a very large one, stores a considerable proportion of it. Fot &** there was a keen demand, and a st **ftS for baconers andjporkers. all prices from 27s 6d to 54a, poikersl» » 25s 6d, and stores from 8a 6d to 17s. Nor'-vest Wind.—Attention is draw* to an advertisement notifying sh** &** Bowman and Son have just landed a sttfjh i ment of cane verandah bands, B J"*L*f seen that the prices are very limited number is corning forward » at€n£U =* buyers should make the* V**"^ TBBAT.-TJaef 6 the moat remarkable display ever made in Christehnrch isn6 seen in Messrs Wbiggleswoktk ** . Bcnss* vesilbule. the w«r profmew*"* the businesses of the Eden pany. The striking port rsits of L«td *«* Lady Glasgow and family, and of Carols** Moran are attracting a vast amoaa* f! attention. The work shown is ali fttt»*f by Wrigglesworth and Binn» pat*a**| matt-opal type process, which has ore*** 5 such a. furore among fashionable circle***' Wellington. The firm are now ; receive patrons for this class of pis 8 * | grapby.—f Advt.] |. J Cabinet Photos., 15s per do*. A *w5Jb display of the beautiful Platinettef. »jji vestibule. Standish and PrsbcsY High street. [Advt.] __^T Notice of Removal.—Health Co. have removed to more salt*** premises, 245 Cashei street West (b****?! bridge). A large stock ot Health ****» just in. Agents for Count Mattel* W»« vellous Electro-Homoßopathie lAuvt.) ] -'.J

Arkkst. —Chief Detective O'Connor arrested two men yesterday on a charge of Assault and robbery. Tuk "Liberator" Case.—The case of the Greymouth Jockey Club v the Press Company, Limited, was heard at Hokitika yesterday. The plaintiff claimed £1500, and tho jury returned a verdict for £25 with costs on the lowest scale. Burglary.—On Tuesday night the premises of Mr T. Taylor, grocer, were burglariously entered, but nothing was removed. The cash box had been locked up in the safe, which stood in the front shop near the road, and any noise would be easily heard by passers-by. This fact, probably warned "the visitors of the risk of attempting to open the safe. Licensing Committees.—At tho Licensing Committee meeting j'esterday for the South-east Ward, the restriction as to closing at 10 p.m. imposed on the Cafe de Paris, Eastern Hotel, Imperial Hotel and Burkes Hotel was removed as from Ist October next. Theatre Royal.— " Skipped by the Light rtf the Moon" appears to have thoroughly takeu the fancy of Christchuroh playgoers. Last night there was a very good audience, and the piece went from first to last splendidly, Messrs Gourley and Walton being enthusiastically applauded and encored. To-night the same piece will be played. Pjmlosopßical Institute.—A meeting of the Philosophical Institute was held last night and fairly well attended. Professor Bickerton presided. Mrs Shepherd, Miss S. Saunders, Messrs H. Larkins, O. J. Whitehead and W. Whitehead were elected associates. A copy of the prooeedings of the Australasian Association for the Advancement of Science, volume 4, 1892, was received. Mr P. Marshall read a paper on • " Tridymite Trachyte of Lyttelton." Ferdinand, a West Indian aubjectyy*had his* application to be placed ou the electoral roll of Chriatchurch granted at the Resident Magistrate's Court yesterday. Geo. 11. Albrecht, who w*a not a British subject born, made a similar application, and it was adjourned until the following day as the applicant was not able to produce his naturalisation papers. He, however, swore on oath that he had been naturalised in England in 1872. Canterbury Liberal Association.—A meeting of the above body was held in the Oddfellows' Hall, last night. Mr W. I. Ballinger, Vice-President, occupied the chair, and there were present the Committee and 229 members. The resignations were received and accepted of Mr Ensom, President, and Mr Ford, Treasurer, and an eleotion was taken to fill the vacancies. It resulted as under—President, Mr T. Gapes 149 votes; Mr Ballinger 28. Treasurer, Mr E. Smith 147 ; Mr H. G. Ell 34. The two members polling the greater number of votes were declared elected. Tho Association transacted some business of no public charactir and then adjourned. Where Do They Obtain the Drink ?— An emaciated and dissipated looking femalo drunkard appeared before the Christchuroh Resident Magistrate yesterday, charged with intoxicat on, and her cose caused the following dialogue:—The Magistrate —Is there no chance of finding out where these -people get their liquor? Inspector Broham —No; we cannot ascertain where they get their? liquor. Whon questioned, they deny it; the- publicans deuy it; the witnesses 'deny it, and no one can be found to admit it. That has been my experience. "The" Magistrate—l have asked the question several times, and it also seems to mc impossible to get at tho bottom of the matter. There is no class of cases in Which'perjury is so freely indulged in as in this class. Christchuroh Tailors' Union.—A Special general meeting of the Union was held on evening in the V.M.C.A. Rooms, Mr E. Swan, Vice-President, in the the Chair. Correspondence was read from the Canterbury Liberal Association. The "Secretary was instructed to write to the Master Tailors and Cutters' Association re a case of irregularity, and in opposition to the spirit of fair trading. The following officers were elected for the ensuing six "months:—Mr F. S. Parker, President; Mr J. Moore, Vice-President; Mr R. Kerr, Secretary and Treasurer; Committee, Messrs Swan, Fowler, Green, Peacock, and Tucker; -Auditors,. Messrs, Green and' Tucker; Delegates* to the Trades Messrs Parker and Eerr. , Oddfellowship.—At a summoned meet- " ing of tho Loyal City of Norwich Lodge, Lyttelton, held on Tuesday evening, there was a very large attendance, N.G. Bro. Foster being in the chair. Forty members were fined for non-attendance. Correspondence was read and a lot of routine buainess disposed of. The eleotion for Permanent Secretary was then held, and resulted in V.G. Bro. W. E. Sims being declared elected. The resignation of V.G. Bro. Sims was accepted. and Bro. Wells was nominated for the vacant chair. It was resolved to have a balance-sheet and audit* to be presented October 3rd, P.G.s Bros. Griffiths and Carroll being elected as Auditors. lb was decided to join the Society for Interchange of Medical Benefits. One hew member was admitted and one proposed. The sick visitors reported six members on the sick list. Receipts for the evening amounted to £56 2s Id. Horticultural Society.—A meeting of tho Committee of the Christchuroh Horticultural Society was held last night at the rooms of the Agricultural and Pastoral Association. Present—Dr Irving (in the chair), P. Donald, S. Anstey, R. E. M. Evwiß,S. Brooking, J. Guntrip, W. Wilcox, T. Allan, W. Jones, and H. Clark, and T. Gordon (Sec.) The Secretary reported that Messrs C. A. C. Hardy and A. Appleby had consented to act as judges, aud it was .decided to oslc Mr Lawrence if he would reconsider his decision not to act. It was decided that under the schedule permission could not be given to exhibitors to exhibit more than ono bloom of narcissus in each tube. It was reported that the Ait Gallery had been engaged for the Bulb Show ou Thursday September 14th. It was decided that the Chairman and the Secretary be requested to try and arrange for some music at the coming show. Mr H. Clark read a short paper on the cultivation of the tomato, after which he was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. The New Central Mission.—A tea and workers' meeting was held last night to celebrate the opening of the new Central Mission movement, and tho building in which it was held w«s crowded to excess. There was a good supply at the tea, which was heartily partaken of. Afterwards the public meeting took place iv the Tuam street Hall, the stage of which was occupied by the speakers and a large choir, uuderthe direction of Mr Lyons. Pastor Birch spoke at considerable length to the workers in the mission, and announced the course the movement was intended to take. Mr J. L Wilson also spoke on the imSJrtance of the Central Mbsion work. Mrs astion and Miss Telhain each contributed solos, which were well received, and recitations were successfully given by Mr Sorrell and the Misses McNeesh and Lawrence. A number of people gave in their names as members of the Mission, after which Mr Lawrence closed the meeting in the usual manner. Atalanta Cycling Club.—The annual meeting "of the above Club was held last evening in the W.C.T. 0". rooms, Manchester •tveet, the captain, Mrs Horace Thompson, occupying the chair. The report for the y*H-r, which was read by the Secretary, stated inter alia that during the year the active members, who number thirty-two, have done a considerable amount of touring ; numerous Club runs have been held, all of which were largely attended. One of the principal items discussed was the matter °f dress. As the Club has suffered to no small amount from the report that all the members were in favour of the dress reform, it was unanimously agreed that pone of the members be allowed to appear u» that costume. The dress decided upon was plain skirt with cream blouse, the colours navy blue aud gold. The election of officers resulted as follows :—President, Dr. Townend ; Vice-Presidents, Drs. Ovenden and Symes; Captain, Mrs Horace Thompson; Sub-Captain, MissE. Atkinson; Secretary and Treasurer, Miss Barker; Oammittee, Mrs Stace, Miss Keating, Miss Boyd. The matter of rooms was left in the hands of the Secretary to report at next Meeting. The first run of the season was decided to be held on Saturday, 16th September. Tea at Wholesalk Pricks.—Ceylon fekoe Souchousr, new H**ason's, original Packages, duty paid. 601b Is 6d, 40lb Is d. 20 b Is Bd, Mb Is 9d per lb, at T. TATLoars, Cashed street.—lAdvtJ.