NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume L, Issue 8650, 27 November 1893, Page 5

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Tits Pcblic Library.-—The circulating and reference departments of the Public Library will be open to the public to-day. Th_ Primier.— The Hon. R. J. Seddon arrived on Saturday morning from Ashburton, and addressed a large meeting at TattereaU's in the evening, subsequently leaving for Wellington by the Penguin, accompanied by the Hou. J. G. Ward.

Telegraphic Notice.—All telegraph and telephone offices within the colony will be open for public business from 7 p.m. on Tuesday, the 2Sth (election day) until 2 a.m. on the 29th

Christchurch R.M. Court. —Ac the Christchurchß.M. Court on Saturday, before Mr H. W. Bishop, R.M., John Q'Leary, for stealing three towels from a line in a yard at the rear of the Al Hotel, was sentenced to three weeks' imprisonment with hard labour. There was no other business.

St. Pauls, Papasui.—A largely-signed requisition has been presented to the Rev. «L O'Bryen Hoare asking him to reconsider his intention of resigning the incumbency of this parish in the event of his election aa a member of Parliament.

The Lyxch Family.—This Company gave their concluding performance for the season here at the Tuam street Hail on Saturday evening. The varioua items on tha programme were given very effectively, more particularly those on the glassophone, which were enthusiastically received. Today the company proceed on a country tour, appearing to-night at Kaiapoi and later on at Amberley and Rangiora. Hayes' Allied Circus.—This circus will give their first performance in Christchurch to-night, in the large marquee opposite the Theatre. The Company is a very strong one, and includes, amongst other artists, jEola (who is styled in the bills the human cannon-ball) and Ohmy (the very clever gymnast and trapeze performer). The prices have been fixed on a popular basis, aud no doubt there will be a large attendance on th«- occasion.

Port of Kaiapoi.—lt is understood that Mr J. Sims, timber merchant, Kaiapoi, has recently purchased the Rock Lily, ketch, about 49 ton 3 register, for the Waimakariri river trade. The ketch was built of hardwood near Sydney and is designed with a view of carrying a considerable amount of cargo on a light draught of water. It will be a decided acquisition to the little fleet on this river.

Furious Riding.—A young; man named R. Mc Walker was violently thrown from his bicycle on Friday evening at the corner of Colombo street and South Belt through a man galloping furiously on horseback. The rider escaped with a shaking, but the machine, which was hired from Mr Saville, was almost completely destroyed. Lyttelton Mayoralty.—There was a large attendance of ratepayers at the Colonists 'Hall, Lyttelton, on Friday evening, when the candidates for the Lyttelton Mayoralty gave expression to their views on municipal matters. . His Worship the Mayor (Mr J. T. Brice) occupied the chair. The candidates are Captain McLellan and Councillors J. Thompson and N. C. Schumacher, and they spoke in the order named. A number of questions were put to each candidate, and the meeting, which was marked by the utmost good humour, terminated with a vote of thanks to the Chairman. The poll will be taken on Wednesday next.

Educational Institute. — A special meeting of the North Canterbury Educational Institute was held in the Normal School on Saturday morning. There was an excellent attendance of members. The recent attack on the educational system was freely discussed, and the feeling of the meeting was that every effort should be made during the present week to strengthen the hands of those pledged to support the system intact. Exception taken to the statement recently made by Bishop Grimes that Catholic children attending State schools had not been taken from the schools at the request of their spiritual advisers. S Dunedin Art Gallery. —The public who patronise the Dunedin Art Gallery are not very liberal in their response to the Trustees' appeal for subscriptions for the purchase of pictures. Dr. Parkes reported to tbe Trustees—" As a matter of curiosity, I have opened the box and found it to contain one sixpence, five pennies, a button, a lozenge, a photograph of an actress from a packet of cigarettes, several broken peanut shells, and seven pieces of paper. Perhaps the Trustees may be glad to hear of the success of this method of raising funds. 3 ' Bishop Nevill has presented "The Mumbles Lighthouse," by Pritchard, to the gallery.

South Canterbury Refrigerating Company.—The South Canterbury Refrigerating Company's annual report States tnat they put through tbe works during the year 98,426 sheep, 48,375 lambs, 11,000 hares* The net profit, allowing £1489 for depreciation, was £1084, and a dividend of 6 per cent, was declared, and they carry forward £277. Offers were received from Nelson Bros, to lease the works for three or five years at £3000 a year nett, and from tbe Islington Company, offering the same terras, with an indefinite offer to purchase during the term. The meeting was adjourned for a fortnight, and both are to be asked for a straight out offer to buy, or for a compulsory purchasing clause.

Sailing Race.— Brighton Sailing Club was again unfortunate in the weather on Saturday afternoon, when the third of their season's races races was decided. At starting a light northerly breeze was experienced, but later in the afternoon it got very streaky. The starters were—Aone (scr), Waitangi (smin), Wallaby (lOmin), Wainui (llmin), Great (llrain), Ariadne (13min), Waiwera (14min), Truant (20min), Waitangi and Aone being in the van before half a mile had been traversed, and held command at intervals. When within a mile from home both grounded, after which Waitangi took command and crossed the line about about 30sec in advance of Aone.

Masonic.—There was a large attendance ' of members and visitors at the regular monthly meeting of the Canterbury Masonic Lodge, No. 1048, E.C., held in the St. Augustine Hall on Friday night. Bro. J. A. Paton, W.M., presided. The Lodge was worked in the second degree, and one new member was proposed. For the ensuing year Bro. George Swarm, Past S.W., was elected Worshipful Master ; Bro. M. Sandstein, P.M., was re-elected Treasurer ; Bro. A. Gee being re-elected Tyler. An Audit Committee was also elected, and after other routine business had been transacted an adjournment was made to the refectory, where the usual Masonic toasts were interspersed with some songs, Bro. A. J. Merton playing the accompaniments. The health of Bro. James Smart, J.W., who has been appointed station master at Winsloe, was proposed by Bro. F. M. Warren, P.M. Bro- Smart, in reply, thanked the members for their hearty recognition of the toast, and intimated his intention of continuing a member of tbe Canterbury Lodge. A Boon to Gardeners, amateur and pro fessional, is now obtainable in ChristchurchMr Dombrain, 141 Cashel street, has been appointed Cant erbury agent for Brenchley's Insecticide andeFertfdser, which has been so successful iv th North Island. It is death to slugs, worms, and insect pests of every kind. For agricultural purposes it has been found invaluable for turnip fly, &c., and some large orders have been received for this purpose. 3280

A Photographic Treat.—Undoubtedly the most remarkable display of photos ever made in Christchurch is now to be seen iv Messrs Wriggles wort « and Bums' vestibule, the new proprietors of the businesses of the Eden George Company. The striking portrait* of Lord and Lady Glasgow and ramily, and of Cardinal Moran are attracting a vase amount of attention. The. work shown is all finished by Wbiogleswosthand Binn*' patented matt-opal type process which has created such a furore among fashionable circles in Wellington. The firm are now ready to receive patrons for this class of photography.—{Advt. 1

And yet you will find that any one who requires thorough artistic and legitimate photographic work that is permanent and of the highest order of execution, still patronises C. H. Manning, as his still increasing business testifies. The demand for his own patent process, the Bromaline Photos, is largely on the increase. Another new exhibit sS s" classes of work just added at Studio, 150 Colombo street. Appointments advisable to avoid detention.— [Ajdvt.l Stan dish, and Pbkeces photos are still unrivalled. New specimens iv vestibule weekly. 218 High street. —{Advt.] OOK Marie Almond Ginjter aud Malt Biscuits are highly recommended. Auxsgstoox a*» Co. lAbtt.)