NOTES AND MEMORANDA.

Press, Volume LI, Issue 8781, 30 April 1894, Page 6

NOTES AND MEMORANDA.

0a Friday night Mias M. Vincent was the recipient of a very handsome and valuable davenport and writing-desk from the congregation of St Ambrose Church, Sheffield. For some years she has held the responsible position of Superintendent of the Sunday school, but being about to leave the district, the people desired to show their appreciation of her very successful services. Dr. Meadows made the presentation, and with it read and handed to Miss Vincent a neatly-worded address. Afterwards a social was held ia her honour, and attended by over eighty people. At the annual meeting of the Kaiapoi Wesley an Mutual Improvement Society the officers elected were—President, Rev. J. S. Smalley ; Vice-Presidents, Mrs Stnalley, Messrs G. H. Blackwell and R. Blakely ; Treasurer, Mr H. Parnham ; Hod. Secretary, Mr J. H. Black well ; AssistantSecretary, Miss Johnston ; Committee, Misses Wilson and Dance, Messrs Pappiril and Leithhead.

The polling for tbe election of members of the Waimakariri-Ashley Water Supply Board at Oxford, West Eyreton, and for the Mandeville and Rangiora district takes place to-day (Monday). A public meeting was held at the Oddfellows' Hall, Rakaia. on Friday night, to discuss tbe advisablene3s of starting a creamery in the district. There were about thirty persons present, and Mr C. Hardy was voted to the chair. Some interesting aud useful information was given by Mr W. Strachan. A resolution was passed that it is advisable to start a creamery. The following geutletneu were appointed a Committee to ascertain the support likely to be given:— Messrs Alexander Haslett. J. Gardiner, N. Welsh, W. Stiachsn, John Duncan, S. Boyce, and W. Allan. The following gentlemen have been nominated for election as members of the Riccarton Road Board :—Messrs James Feather, H. J. Hall, H. Nunweek, and R. Stommer. The nomination of H. J. Derrett was also received, but it was informal. The poll for the election of three of the above will take place on Friday, 4th May. Mr Alexander Blue, late chief officer of the barque Yolande, who has been studying at the Triuity House Navigation and Steam Schools, Welliugton, on Friday last passed his examination for a certificate of competency as Master in the Merchant Service. To-morrow eveuing, meetings of the Canbury Rugby Union and of the Christchurch Association Football Club take place at the Clarendon Hotel.

A lecture on " The stuff that dreams are made of " was delivered last evening at the Methodist Free Church, St. Asaph street, by Rev. John Hosking. This lecture is the fourth of a series 0.1 spiritualism and the Bible the rev. gentleman is giving on successive Sunday evenings. There was a large congregation. On Friday evening last the Christchurch Working Men's Club rifle class fired off the final stage of No. 4 competition for prizes presented by Messrs Ward and Co., Manlouie and Co., Wood Bros., Wells, and class prize ; seven shots at 200 yds. The following were the highest scores :—Sherwood (scr) 35, Tut pin (scr) 35, Cowan (1), 35, Frost (scr) 34, Scott (scr) 34, Hastie (scr) 34, Thomas (3) 34, Wells (scr) 32. Ou Saturday a class prize was fired for, and won by Scott with a score of (scr) 34. The new room of the Linwood Chess and Draughts Club will be opened this eveuiug at 9.30 by the President, Mr J. G. L. Scott.

The Sunday Concert last night at the Theatre Royal was well attended, all parts of the Theatre being filled. Miss Edith Wilson sang " Strangers," by the author of "After the Ball," which—the former song— is new here. It has a strong family resemblance to "After the Bali" without its waltz refrain, and is likely to be popular here. Miss Howarde sang a couple of solos very well indeed, including "Twelve Months Ago To-night," which we are now getting pretty weil acquainted with. Mr Cadzow, who was in excellent voice, sang " Tom Bowling," "The Death of Nelson," and " Tell Her I Love Her So," all of which were enthusiastically received. Mr Dryland was heard to advantage in " Thy Seutinel ami," and "The White Squall," and Mr Williamson sang " The Young Brigade." Mr Charlesßeade sang "Queen of the Earth" very nicely indeed. The orchestra, under Mr Bunz, played some selections very well indeed.

If tbe Sydenham Band can obtain permission to use the old Show Grounds, they will give a programme of music there tomorrow evening, commencing at eight o'clock. The programme will be published to-morrow.

The annual meeting of the master milkmen was held ou Saturday evening at the Zetland Anns, when it was resolved to raise the price of milk to 4d per quart as from May Ist. After transacting some routine business, the meeting adjourned. At the Gordon Hall on Friuay last Mr C. H. Large showed the members a series of interesting experiments in electricity and magnetism, which he explained as he proceeded. The galvanic battery was afterwards a source of much amusement.

At half-pa3t seven last night a very brilliant meteor, travelling in a South-westerly direction, was observed in Christchurcb. At the Leeston sale on Saturday there was a heavy drop in the price of bacou pigs. There were over 1000 pigs yarded, a large proportion being baconers. Prices were from 10s to 15s per head lower than at the sale a fortnight previous. There was practically only one large buyer in the market.

The St. Asaph street Free Methodist Mutual Improvement Society met on Friday evening last. The attendance was not so large as might have been expected, but this to some extent was no doubt attributable to the counter attractions of the evening. The minutes of the previous meeting were read by the Secretary and confirmed. The rules of the Society and syllabus for the session, which had previously been prepared by the Committee, were also read and passed to the satisfaction of the members. The Rev. John Hosking then read a most comprehensive and instructive paper proving the veracity of Biblical inspiration. At the close of the meeting several members were enrolled. The next meeting will take the form of a " Question Box."

The Kaiapoi Drill Hall is, during the winter months, to be opened as a skating rink, conducted by Mr F. Day.

On Saturday we were shown a turnip of the Swede kiud, grown by Mr J. G. Barnes, section 10, at Cheviot, near the Waiau river, which measured 2ft 2in in circumference and weighed 6»jlb. Mr W. W. Collins lectured last night to a very large audience, the Lyceum being crowded to overflowing. The subject was, " Incidents of English Martyrology," and proved to be a most instructive historical lecture on the Tower of London. Mr A. H. P. Noble showed some splendid limelight views of all parts of the Tower, as well as of some, of the horrible scenes enacted within the Tower and in its immediate vicinity. Previous to the lecture the Lyceum orchestra gave musical selections, and the President, Mr J. Nancarrow, occupied the chair. The ordinary meetings of the City Council and the Linwood Borough Council will be held this evening at the usual hour.

A Prohibition Convention will be opened at the Tuam street Hall on Friday, May 4th. The session will be from 10.30 a.m. to 2.50 p.m., and there will be a public mseting at 7.30 p.m. The notification of the intention of the Linwood Borough Council to raise a loan appears elsewhere. The chrysanthemum and fruit show will open at the Art Gallery on Thursday next, and will also be continued on Friday. There will be a concert each evening under the management of Mrs Edgar. A tea aud concert in connection with the prohibition movement will be held in the Tuam street Hall on Thursday evening next.

In connection with the Eyreton Road Board election, it may be noted that the date of the polling is Wednesday, May 2nd, and not on Wednesday, May 7th, as announced in the advertisement.