NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume LII, Issue 9030, 16 February 1895, Page 7

NEWS OF THE DAY.

A_cno_*s—-The advertisements of Geo. K'»gand Co., D. Thomas, Tutton and Wilnot, H. B. Sorensen, and Joseph Clarke ***d Sou, will be found on page 11 of this tame.

. Bicle Talk.—ln another column of this *«• miy be found a Bible Talk by Mr "Ortlungton, who has resumed their publi*.Uonin our Saturdays' issue. POFO__R SUKDAT SCl__rriFlO t-ECTOBES. —Mr W. W. Collins, in tbe Lyceum, tomorrow, will commence a series ofaatronoWaftl lectures, taking for the first subject, vTfae Story of the Heavens." These *e.w-a will be illustrated by limelight .ews.

Bunoeußtic_—The Rev. J. Cook, who •oinea hero with a very high reputation as a tocher and an orator, will open an Evangelistic Mission at the Durham street Weaj*J*sa Church, to-morrow. The mission will continue over ten days. Tram Excdrsio-t. —- The City and •.--urban Tramway Company will run an ' l Xcur lion to-morrow, leaving Edwards, «*u*e,t*s corper at. 2.10 p.m. It will be *c«|>n*p_ai.d by tho Sydenham Band, which will pUy elections on the pier. o'-cul.—A successful social was held by «*• Shirley Invitation Social Committee in we Burwood Hall ou Thursday evening, *b«n about forty-five qfftiDles were present. «he hall was very tastefully decorated, aud . _ J^ 1 "' 0 WM "applied by Messrs Baker *?jWhyte. . Baxtauok Parade. -— A Government Wybght parade was held last evening, Swoeu the following were tho numbers resent:—-City Guards (Captaiu Crew well) , - College Rifles (JLiieuteuant Smith) 20, A company (Captain Hobday) 43. Garri-on gad (Bandmaster Searell) 25--total, 142. *•*« staff officers present were Lieut-Colonel in command, Majors Slater and ."♦new, «ad Lieutenant Sandford, acting ,'Wjutaat. The battalion Was exercised in *«.*. st duty, the City Guards being posted «»•.» *M*tt_ 4W_..iMid the other companies JHwX.orthl'arfc-.

Pouch Changes.—Constable Johnstone, of Woolaton, is to change stations with Constable Hayes, of Papauui. The former lias been ten years and tho latter nine years without a remove. Tub Fka.vz Shooting Cas*.—-At Timaru vestorday, F. Schnier, second mate of the barque Franz, was charged atresh before the Magistrate with the murder of a seaman on the 26th ult. Ho was committed for trial at Christchurch next week. There was no fresh evidence. Richmond Amatrttb, Swimuixo Club.— Tho annual sports in couuecii .n with this Club will be held in tho Richmond School lx-th this afternoon at 2.15. A Useful Gift.—A well-known citizen has made a useful present to the city in the shapo of seats, which have been erected beneath the two large sycamore trees on the bank of the river opposite the Young Men 'a Christian Association rooms. Football.— The first meeting of the V.M.'J.A. Football Club was held last evening, when bet ween twenty and thirty were present. The various officers were elected. Mr Pavittbeing elected as the Clubs repreJ tentative to the Rugby Union. After fixing the Club's colours as maroon with white ; i sash the meeting terminated. i Fcneral.—A very large number of persons assembled yesterday at the Addington Cemetery, when the late Mrs K. Wilson was interred. The funeral procession was headed by the children of .St. Mary's Sunday School, Addington, the coißn being carried by representatives from the Addington Workshops, where Mr Wilson is employed. The service was conducted by the Rev. Mr Bean. New Brighton.— A largely attended meeting of swimmers was held at New Brighton last uitjl.t, when the question of making the Club "The Brighton Club" was caVried by a majority of fifteen to three. Mr Smart was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. The membership was considerably increased and a subcommittee, consisting of Messrs Mclntyre, Wells, Barker, Thomas, Slater, G. Findlay, Hawker, and Walker (Captain) was ap* pointed. Those Mcdbanks.—Other stepß than those already taken are to be adopted with a view of devising some scheme to either remove the mv .banks or slightly increase the level of the water in the river. We understand it is probable that a conference on the subject will shortly be hell between the Mayor of Christchurch, the Sanitary Committee of the City Council, the Chairman of the Drainage Board, and Mr Brightling, tho contractor for clearing tho river.

Waikari.—On Wednesday evening last the congregation of Waikari and surrounding districts met in the Presbyterian Church, (or the purpose of choosing a minister to fill the vacancy. The Rev. A. — H. Tread well, of Lytteiton, preached and presided. The gatheriug, if not very large, was representative of the whole district, aud most hearty. lb was unanimously deter - , mined to address a call to the Rev. I). D. Rodger, of Cust. The call was signed by those present, and left to receive the signatures of others in the district, aud a determined effort is beiug made to secure Air Rodger aa pastor. The call will be considered by the Presbytery at its next meeting on March 12th. Rifle Shooting —The third competition for tho E Battery champiou belt, ex Gunner White's and Fletcher, Humphreys and Co.'s and other trophies was fired off on Saturday and Thursday. The following were the scores:—J.hat class, Quarter-master Sergeant Dougall 64, Corporal Crqpp 64 ; second class. Gunner Jewell 65, Gunner Rose 54, Trumpeter Gordon 44; third class, Gunner Hickey 50, Gunner Mo* .samara 46, Gunner Thomson 42. The fourth competition will take place to-day J A vehicle will leave the Square at 1.30 p.m. ■ CnßtSAMHemum Club. — A monthly general meeting of the members of the Christchurch Chrysanthemum Club was held at Dr. Irving'a resid.nce last evening, when there was a good attendance. The President was in the uhair. Moasra J, Karland, ■of Wellington, and S. Brooking wrote agreeing to act with Mr Jones as judges at the coming show, subject to the approval of the Horticultural Society. It was reported that the amount received towards the Blyth Memorial was £16 _s 6d, and; that there were 150 members on the roll of the Club. Air Jones read a paper on "Staging Blooms for Exhibition," and a discussion followed. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to Mr Jones. Crukltv to A-iiMALs Society..—A prosecution wan recently instituted at the Rakaia Magistrate's Court by the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Wm. Lindsay and Thos. Harrold were charged with cruelly overdriving and beating a bay gelding aud a black filly on the return journey from Hororata races to Rakaia. Sergeant Moller, of Ashburton, conducted the prosecution, and Mr, R. Poster, Inspector, represented the Society. Mr F. Wilding appeared for defendants, who were.fined £5 each, with costs. Lindsay's fine was paid, but Ma Wilding gave notice of appeal in Harrold- case. Mr; Cresswell, Honorary Solicitor for the S.P.C.A., will re present (the Society on the appeal in the Supreme Court. Acknowledgment.—Mr Herrick desires to acknowledge with sincere thanks receipt of the following during the past fortnight: —Clothing, Mrs Bowman (Amberley), Mrs ! Gainsford, friend, Mr J. D. Hall, and Mr T. Janlieson; rhubarb, friend; sheep, Bel* fast Freezing Company ; vegetables and fruit, .friends (3), Miss Perryman, Mesdames Wilson, Garrard, Salkeld, t Prudhoe, Maddison and Opeland, Messrs Wilson (Waiknku) and H. R. Btitcher. dripping,, friends; bread, Mr Crowe; periodicals, friends; meat, per Mr Lougdin and Mr J. C. Prudhoe; straw hats, G L. Beath and Co.; onions, Mr Pritchard: bacon, Mr T. Kincaid. "Thh New Boy."—"The New Boy" Company, undor the auspices of Messrs Williamson and M negrove, will commence their season at tho Tueatre Royal to-night, and there is every prospect of it being an exceedingly successful one. The piece itself is spoken of as being exceedingly funny, without a particle of that peculiar and somewhat objectionable style which seems to be the prevailing mode in the up-to-date plays we have had recently. The situations are said to be effective and humorous, and the dialogue bright and witty. When to this fa added a clever company Christchurch playgoers ought to have a very pleasant time this evening. The Company appeared at the Ashbnrtou Oddfellows' Hall la« 6 evening to a crowded house. The comedy came fully up to the high expectations formed of it, and the clever Company kept the large audience in a continual state of merriment from the rue to the fall of the curtain. PaonißiTiox League. —A meeting of the League was held in its rooms last evening, the Rev. Frank W. Isitt in the chair. A letter was read from, the. Rev. Sidney Baker, declining to receive a deputation of temperance workers. It was reported that the Rev. Gordon Webster had exSressed his inability to receive such a eputation owing to his departure for Auckland to attend the General Assembly, but he said that he sympathised fully with the work of tbe Lea.ue, though be was not clear that prohibition was practicable. The Rev. Dr. Elmslie and Bishop Julius bad made no reply. Bishop Grimes and <tha Board of the Young M**n'a Christian Association had received deputations. Telegrams had been sent by the League's Executive to the Anglican General Synod, the Presbyterian General Assembly, and the Congregational Union respectfully asking each cf those bodies to rule that no liquor sellers or men who promoted gambling as members of Jockey Clubs- ought to hold office in Christian churches. Tee

Rev. JL M. Isitt and Mr T. JS." Taylor were appointed delegates to the Convention in conjunction with the annual meeting of the New Zealand Alliance. Arrangements

were made for a Divisional League Con .en-

tion to be held on Thursday, April 4th, with delegates from all parts of Canterbury, and for a public meeting ou Friday, April 6th. The Secretary tendered his resignation, which was accepted with regret, and the office was left vacant till the next

meeting. It was determine*! to hold a picnic at New Brighton on Thursday, March 7th, to be followed by an open air public meeting. MrT.E. Taylor was deputed to wait on Colonel Hume relative to lnspeotor

Broham'a misreading of his instructions on the subject of Coroners'juries. Business Notice.—W. Strange and Co. are now showing new goods in all departments for autumn and winter Wear, and

announce that their Semi-annual Sale'will

continue for ten days longer, daring which time all surplus summer stock must be cleared at one price or another. 2.96

Sufrkmb Court. —His Honour Mr Justice Uenn.s.on sat in Chambers yesterday, and disposed of the cases ou the list. Knights o. L&boub—The usual weekly meeting of the R&wta.i Assembly was held on Wednesday last, the Master Workman presiding. Two new members were elected. Tennis.— A tennis match that was played hist Saturday at Lincoln, between tho Little River and Lincoln Lawn Tennis Clubs, ; resulted in a win for Lincoln by 62 to 48 games. " The Enchanted Swing."—This, which is the latest novelty in entertainment matters, and is spoken of as a very clever and amusing illusion, will open this evening on the circus ground opposite the Theatre Royal. Sunday Lecture.—A lecture will be delivered to-morrow afternoon in the Opera House by Mr R. C. Gilmour. Temple of Truth.—Mr Wortbington will lecture at the Temple of Truth tomorrow at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. At the evening service the anthems to be given will be " O Lord my God " and " I will Feed my Flock." Alteration of Date.—As will be seen by a notification elsewhere, the date of receiving tenders for the leasing of the North- : wood Estate has been extended until March j 2nd.

Permanent Investment and Loan Association.—At the annual meeting oi the Permanent and Lan Association of Can terbury two Directors and two auditors are to be elected. Presentation at the Rhodes Convalescent Home. —The staff of the institution last night presented Mrs Drummond Macphersou, the Lady Superintendent, with a very handsome photographic album |as a farewell token of their regard and esteem. Ball.—A most enjoyable ball was given on the Lagmohr Estate, Ashburton, by Mr G. M. Buckley, on Thursday. The big wool .ied was decorated for the occasion, and th. guests were numerous, all spending a very pleasant evening. jJlr Harry Fleming presided at the piano. Organ Recital.—An organ recital will be given at the Temple of Truth ou Tuesday next by Mr T. F. Faulkner, the bliud organist. An attractive programme of orcan solos and vocal items will be given. The Coal Industry.— Some few years ago, coal was obtained from what are kuown as Hart's Pits, Malvern Hills, and the trials showed it to be excellent for both steam aud household purposes. A ten-foot seam has recently been opened out, and a sample is now on view in the window of Mr Walker, tobacconist, High street. Runaway.—About a quarter past four yesterday afternoon three hordes attached to a wajfgon, owned by W. A. Morrison, of Darfie-d, bolted from Lichfield street, near Messrs E. Recce aud Sons, into Manchester street, aud were brought to a standstill on the footpath at Edwards, Bennetts and Co.'s oo rr, er. Fortunately no damage was done. Valedictory.—Tho Directors of the New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association have invited a number of gentlemen to meet at the Agricultural aud Pastoral Association's rooms to-day, at 2 p.m., to wish bon voyage to Mr George Jameson. Mr Jameson proceeds to London next week by the Ituapehu, to take up the responsible duties of English representative of the Farmers' Co-operative Association. .Athletic Championships.—W.> A. Low and S. Craw_haw (of the Dunedin A. A.C.) and S. Stedman (Dunedin Cycling Club) passed through Christchurch en route to the combined Athletic and Cycliug Championship Meeting at Napier next week. Lot* is expected to repeat lv's performance of last year, when he won the quarter and halfmile flat, championships. Louisson in practice lust night put the shot 34ft llin. Last year's champion won with a put of 33ft 7in. The team to represent Canterbury leave this eveuing for Wellington, going on by train oh Monday. Tiie Bjbxl Hill Mr_r_.—A recent visitor to the lapation of the Bell Hill Gold Mining Company—a large number of shares in which are held here—writes to the Brunner Hews that it promises to be a magnificent property. He saw high walls of heavy boulder wash with gold distributed throughout. The lace varies from 120 to 150 feet high. The work of providing a very efficient water supply is, in . course, ojt .hjsingcarried out, and also the putting; i_ of a 390 feet rock tunnel. Progressive Liberal Association.—The usual fortnightly meeting of the Committee of the Progressive Liberal Association was held on Thursday evening. Mr W. I. Ballinger, President, occupied the chair, and there was a good attendance. The news that the Government had purchased a block of land near Christchurch to be cnt up into allotments, was received with marked appreciation, and an interesting discussion ensued,' during Which the question of 'erecting homes for those without che means of doing so cropped up, and it was resolved that the President should wait on Mr March nnd enquire of him as to whether any facilities will be afforded those unable to erect homes for themselves. It was unanimously resolved —"That this Association desires to place on record its appreciation of the reforms effected since the Government assumed control of the people's railways, particularly with regard to the Inauguration of the excursions estab'uhed for school children.and the concessions granted in favour of fruit." Crown Brewery Picnic—The employees of the Crown Brewery Company, Limited, hold their annual picnic at the Recreation Grounds, Papanui, on Thursday. The employees, with their, families and friends, left the. brewery at 9.15, and were conveyed to the grounds by drags. As soon as the party arrived at the grounds sports, including cricket, football aud races, were entered into. The following ia the result of the Brewery Handicap :—First prize (Aitken and Roberts' trophy), A. Jackson; second prize (McCfatchie and Co.'a donation), J, Falkconer. A cxicket match was played between the Visitors and Employees, whioh resulted in a win for the visitors by 19 runs, the principal scorers being—For the Visitors, Jackson 27, Mason 20; for the Employees, Sim 26, Jackson. 14. The manager, Mr C. Louisson, with Mrs Louis

son, visited tbe picnic in the afternoon and: distributed the priz.s, soma of which were given by them. In the nice events-Mr C. Louisson, jun., made an efficient handicapper and starter.

Industrial. -Association - . —A meeting of the Committee of the Industrial Association

of Canterbury was held on Thursday evening. Present—The President (Mr H. B. Kirk), in the chair, aod Messrs R. C. Bishop, H. Cnrlett, J. Ciegg, R. Buchanan, J. Duncan, A. H. Hancock, H. Hepburn, J. Maddren, R. E. McDougall, and J. R. Triggs. Apologies were received from Messrs T.N. Horsley, and A. W. Bevan. The following new members were elected :— Messrs A. Loughrey, S. Sanders. 8. H. Seager, G. H. Elliott, H. Wood, and T. W. Anderson. The question of colonial cement was again brought nnder the notice of the Committee. It was considered that the Association should assist to dispel an erroneous idea, anil make its ua.e more general It was resolved to approach the Board of Education by letter and deputation, with a view to their using colonial cement in their future buildings. The question of a local exhibition was then considered, and was held over till a general meeting, to be held on March 14 th, when an important paper on "Local Industry " will be given. Artistic.—Amongst the little band of local artists there is no one who has more zealously striven to improve her talent and to qualify herself for a position in art than Miss M. Culliford. Her pictures have always bran marked with much care and artistic attention to detail, an'l it has been a pleasure to watch her upward career. Miss Culliford is about to dispose of several of her pictures by means of an art union, which takes place early in April, and for which the sanction of the Colonial Secretary has been obtaiuod. The pictures are now on view at Miss Calliford's studio. Grain Agency Buildings, and are well worth a visit. Amongst them is a larg. picture of the Upper Selwyn. The river is shown in flood, the water and the bills shronded with mist in the far distance being very artistically done. ■'" Autumn in Hagley Park" is another picture, in which the trees and the autumn colouring of the foliage are reproduced with much fidelity. There are also a couple, of well painted panels, ore of chrysanthemums and another

of buttercups. A very good contrast in colour is brought ont in the latter by the dark vase in which tbe flowers are nlaced.

A capitally painted picture of the "native bush clematis and that of a boy feeding a couple of birds, which was exhibited at the Palette Clnb'« exhibition, are also well worthy of commendation. These are only some of the prizes which should be well worth wuiEw-ig. ' ' •;. ,'

\ The Warship Bussard.—The warship Bussard arrived at Akaroa at 5 a.m. yesterday, and is "expected to stay a fortnight. Fib*.—At Rakaia yesterday morning a house at the corner of Rolleston and Maine streets, belonging to Mrs W. "Cox, was discovered to be on fire. Fortunately Mrs W. Shannon saw the smoke issuing from the roof, and gave the alarm ; not, however, until the fire had got a firm hold of one corner of the building, which is occupied by some carpenters, who did their best to extinguish the fire. It is insured in the National Fire Insurance Company. SocrnBRiDGS. —The monthly meeting of the Southbridge Town Board was held on Thursday evening. Present—Mr R. Webster (Chairman), and Messrs R. C. Burns, H. SHter, R. P. Hill, and F. Paddy. The valuation roll for the Town District was adopted. The follow ing were appointed a Committee to manage the bath—Messrs Paddy, Hill, Webster and James Kilbride. Accounts amounting to £98 8s were passed for payment.

Waimakariri- Ashley Supply Board.— The proposal to, borrow £1700 for the purpose of bringing a race from Cooper's creek was placed before the ratepayers on the 14th inst., and the result was as follows :—

Votes polled in favour 120, representing £36,195; against 3, representing £1280; unrecorded 65, representing £7314; informal 1, representing £310. On the roll are 189 voters, representing £45,095. There was, therefore, a substantial majority in favour of the scheme.

Excursion to Otarama.—lt will be seen by advertisement in another column that a cheap excursion to Otarama via the Waimakariri Gorge will be run from Chrisbchjrch on Regatta Day, the 28i,h inst. The train will stop for half an hour at the Gorge, so as to allow of passengers obtaiu ing a good view of the fine scenery at this point. A number of the large retail firms have agreed to close for the whole day to allow of their-employees taking advantage the trip. Tickets can be obtained, after next Wednesday, on application to the Hon. Secretary, Mr H. Baker, at Messrs Whitcombe and Tombs, Limited.