NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume LII, Issue 9124, 7 June 1895, Page 4

NEWS OF THE DAY.

London Art Union. — The Rangiora agent of this Society has received a notification that a priz; valued at £25 had been won by Mr James Carmichael, of Rangiora. Orange."*.-.—The Rangiora LO.L. has decided to hold its annual social and dance on the 11th of July, aud a Committee hae been appointed to make the necessary arraogements. . Scpkeme Court.—ln the case of Pyne v Black, Beattie and Co., heard at, the Supreme Courc yesterday, which was an action for damages sustained through a roll of matting falling on Mrs Pyne whi;e in the defendants' shop, the jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff. They awarded Mr Pyne £200 damages and Mrs Pyne £400. His Honour Mr Justice Denniston will si h . in Chambers at 11 a.m. to-day. He leaves for Titnaru on Monday. Volunteer Bazaar, Rangiora. — A meeting of ladie3 interested in getting up a bazaar to assist in liquidating the debt on the drillshed at Rangiora was held on Thursday evening. There was a fair attendance, and Captain Helmore occupied the chair. It was decided to hold a bazaar at an early date, and a Committee of ladies was appointed to carry out the same. Scripcurb Text Book Association —A meeting of the Committee of this Association was held in the rooms of the Y. M.C. A, on Wednesday afternoon. His Lordship the Bishop of Christchurch presided. The business was of a purely formal character. It was decided to call a meeting of the Association as soou aa possible. Supplement.—With this issue is given a supplement containing reference to the bespoke tailoring and ready-made clothing department of Messrs W. Strange and Co., Victoria House, aud also with reference to an extraordinary purchase by tbe firm of flannelettes. Industrial Building Society. — At a meeting of the Board of Directors of No. 4 Industrial Building Society it was decided, owing to the share list which had been filled and the regularity of payment to make two further allotments of £300 on July 4th. This makes the third allotment to this Society Avithin a period of siv weeks. Lecture. —Mr Byron De Winton gave his usual lecture last night at the Oddfellows' Hall before a large audience. The subject of Mr De Winton's lecture to-morrow is "Hell." Canterbury Christian Endeavour Union.-—This Union held its half-yearly mt-eting last eveniug in the Trinity Congregational Church. After the various branches of the Union had answered to the roll call the Rev. Dr. Eln_3lie and Mr Baker addressed the meeting. A very large number of people were present.

Queen's Cadets. -An art uuion is in course of being arranged under the permission of the Colonial Secretary in aid of the uniform fuud of the Queen's Cadets. The prizes are on view at the Wertheim Sewing Machine Company's shop, High street, and no doubt the public and volunteers will be only too glad to aid in the good work of providing the lads with uniforms. Band op Hope. — The usual meeting of the Woolston Wesley an Band of Hope was held last Friday evening, Avheo an excellent programme was gi\'en. At the close of this the annual meeting Avas held. The Secretary's report and Treasurer's balance sheet showed that the past year had been veiy successful. The election of officers resulted as follows:—President, the Rev. VV. J. Elliott; Vice-Presidents, Messrs Gimblett, Reeve and Trerise ; Secretary, Mr J. W. Hillary ; Treasurer, Mr S. Mcffarg ; Organist, Miss K. Ellison : Committee, Madames Gough, Newton. Wilsoo, Wise, Messrs G.rton aud Gofton : Delegates to the Union, the Secretary and Treasurer.

Social at Kaiapoi. — Last evening a social entertainment, including a dance, was tendered, in the Orderly room and the V dunteer Drill Hall at Kaiapoi, to Mr J. Moir, who is leaving North Canterbury. There Avas a large attendance, proving his popularity. The hall was well decorated by the Committee, and when lighted up for trie dance, with the charming toilets of the ladies, presented a pretty spectacle. The music wa3 provided by the local string band, which gave an excellent programme. Mr D Brown catered iv his usual style.

Sale of Property. — The Westerfield property at Ashburton w_s offered for sale yesterday at Mr Charles Clark's. The sale was necessitated by a dissolution of partnership. The bidding started at £10,000 for the property. Bids of £250 brought the offers up to £15,000, at which price it wa? bought by Mr C- F. Todhunter, one of the pa.'iners. The property included 2536 ticrea of freehold, and 550 aces of leasehold, together with buildings, &c. Messrs Pyne and Co. were the auctioneers.

Obitu-RY.—An elderly man named Thomas Peate, who has been an inmate of the Hospital for the last twelve years, died yesterday evening. The deceased had been _fl_ cted with an injury to the tpiue, and had also suffered from chronic rheumatism. Those who frequent the Hospital will remember how he used to sit at the gates in his bath ch'aii when the weather was suitable. During his enforced leisure Mr Peate taught himself to paint, and some exceedingly clever and artistic specimens of his work can be seen at the Hospital.

Mutual Improvement.—The weekly meeting of the Springfield Mutual Improvement Society was held on Saturday, Juue Ist. There was a large attendance, and Mr Hy. Baiker ("-"resident) occupied the chair. The "Journal,*' comprising a large amount of correspondence, &c, was read and well received. Papers were read by Mrs Thos. Atkiuson aud Messrs Dumeresq and Davey on ''Should Women haA*o Equal Rights with Men," ''Gladstone's Boyhood," and "Tact" respectively, for which the contributors were accorded a hearty vote of thanks. Some brisk discussion aft.i wards took place. Three new members were elected and two nominated for membeiship.—The weekly meeting of the Belfast Mutual Improvement Society was held on Wednesday evening. There was a good attendance. The Rev. Vv*m. Giieg, President, occupied the chair. The subject of the evening was a debate on the " Undesirable Immigrants Bill." Mr Ferguson led off in the affirmative, followed by Mr Longman in '.he negative. A lively discussion eusued and the Bill was carried by a majority of three to one.

Bavd of Hope—The East Malvern Band of H pc held a very successful entertainment, iv the Waddingtou Schoolroom, on June 4th- Mr C. Gimble occupied the chair, and beside the Rev. Jas. Maxwell, who delivered a speech, the following took part in the programme :—Misses Tresidder (2), Armstrong (2), Gates, Davies and Colthart, and Messrs Blo.r, Cowan, O. Gamble and Hawke. After the meeting the officers for the ensuing twelve months Avere elected as follows :—Chairman of Management Committee, the Rev. Jas. Maxwell; Vice-Chairmen, the Rev. T. H. Lyon and Mr C. Gamble ; Secretary, Miss Armstrong; Assistant-Secretary, 'Ac G. Sherson ; Treasurer, Mr Armstrong ; Organist, Miss Sherson ; Committee, Misses Jenkins, Austin, G.mble, Gates and Charles, and Messra Aikios, Jebson, Lord, Jeukins, G. Gamble, Neutze, E. Austin and Cowan.

Ballakce Liberal Association. — The usual meeting of the Association was held last evening. The President in the chair. There was a large attendance. Correspondence was read from Mr Scholfield, asking the Association to appoint delegates to act on the Anti-Chinese question. Messrs Wright, Mever and Warner were appointed. The report of Messrs Lawrence and Moody, Delegates on the Hospital enquiry question, ,waa adopted and a vote of thanks passed to the Delegates. Thirty new members were elected aud ten were nominated fur election. Messrs Wright, Meyer, Moody, Compton and Dynes, Junr., were elected additional Committeemen. The following resolution waa passed :—" That this Association views with repugnance and apprehension the proposal in the Hon. W. J. Stewart's Elective Executive Bill to introduce voting by ballot into the House of Representatives, because (1) the electors of New Zealand have a right to know how their representatives vote ia Parliament ; (2) because secret voting in Parliament would lend itself to treachery and corruption " It was resolved that the above resolution should be sent to the several local members &nd the Premier. Mr R. Clark, of Dunedin, delivered a lecture on the currency question and Avas accorded a hearty vote of thauks.

LiceX-IM" Committee. — The annual meeting of the Riccarton Licensing Committee Avill be held at noon to-day at the Road Board office.

Concert.—A concert will be given tonight at. the Prebbleton Town Hall by the Sir H. Bishop Part Song Company. A very attractive programme has been prepared for the occasion.

City Council Election.—A meeting of the supporters of Mr W. Woods in tho forthcoming election wa3 held last night at tho Oddfellows' Chambers, when there was a good attendance. Several matters were discussed and sub-Committees appointed. The Unemployed.—Twenty-rive married meu haA'o been sent from Chiistchurch to Duntroon, where road Avorks are in progress. The Labour Bureau endeavoured to select the most deserving cases. Volunteers.—Lieut. Joyce (Lyttelton Navals) sat for examination yesterday before the Examining Board for the district. Jumble Sale. —A jnmhle sale in connection with St. Mary's, Merivale. will take place at the schoolroom on the _S-.h inst. at 2 p.m. Parishioners are requested to send in their contributions to the Parsonage not later than the 26th inst. Horticultural Society.—The annual meeting of the Christchurch Horticultural Society will take place in tho rooms of the Agricultural and Pastoral Association tonight at eight o'clock. Prize money will be paid between 7 and 8 p.m. Acknowledgement.—The Treasurer of the Charitable Aid fund begs to acknow ledge, with thanks, a domitiou of £2 from the O'Connor and Neill Committee (per Mr T. Gapes, Chairman) towards providing a treat for the inmates of the Queen's Jubiloe Memorial Home, Woolston.

Buf-MLOISM.—A euchre match was played on Wednesday night between the Lyttelton raid Waltham Lodges at the Royal Hotel, Lyttelton. At the call of time the scores stood Waltham 20, Lyttelton 12, the match resulting iv a win for the youuger Lo<lge. After the match the visitors were entertained at supper, which was provided in Host Grantham's best style. The usual toasts were honoured, and the Waltham brethren were accorded a hearty scud-off by train.

Masonic.—The installation of Bro. G. F. Smith as W. Master, and the installation of the officers of the Ashley Masonic Loiigo at Rangiora, tool; place last evening. Thoro was a large attendance. The Grand Lodge officers were present. An excelleut banquet Avas served afterwards. The regular monthly meeting of the Canterbury Lodge, 1040 E.G., will be held this evening in the Masonic Hall, at 7.30.

Or-ERA House. — The Alhambra Gaiety Company gave a performance at the Opera House last night, when there was a large attendance. The first part comprised a minstrel performance and in the second the speciality acts Avere given. In these Luella's clever performance on the Avire, Professor Tindall and his performing monkey, M. Driscoll in his acrobatic feats, and little Elsa Ingle in her ballads were exceedingly good. To-night there will be a change of bill and a very attractive programme will be given. Association Football.—A match under Association rules was played at Lincoln between a combined team from tho Hardware and Christchurch Clubs v Liucoln College and resulted in a victory for tho College by 4 goals to 1. The game was very fast, the College team showing good combination all through. Giendiuniug, Harris, Orr, MaleD and tbe Marshall brothers were the most prominent for the College, while N'-.wall, Blake, Johnston, Wilson aud tho Trusuott brothers played well for the losers. Hospital Enquiry.—The enquiry before Dr. Giles, the Commissioner appointed by the Government to take evidenoe w'th reference to the management of the Christchurch Hospital, will open to-day at 11 a.m. at the Provincial Council Chamber. The enquiry will be public, and a large number of tho legal profession are interested in that they have been engaged to appear in connection with the various charges made. Industrial Exhibition.—The work in connection with the exhibition, to be held in August next, iv the Drill Shed, under the auspices of the Canterbury Industrial Association, goes on apace. The Refreshment Committee have appointed Mr H. Curlett as Chairmau, and the Workers Committee Mr S. H. Seager to the same po.iiion. Mr H. B. Kirk, President of the Association, reported last night, at a meeting of the Workers Committee, that a number of workers had promised to be represented, including the following, viz : —Pottery, printing, art wickerwork, art woolwork by machinery, Avood carving, and silversmiths' work. The Entertainment Committee meet to-morrow, at 7 p.m.