NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume LII, Issue 9126, 10 June 1895, Page 5

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Tnt Ho.rirAL En-quirt.—The enquiry into matters connected with the Hospital, before Dr. Giles, the Commissioner appointed by the Governor for that purpoae, will be resumed at the Provincial Council Chamber at 10.30 a.m. to-day.

The Late Mr A. J. White.—-A requiem mass wiil ho celebrated thia morning at the Pro-Cathedral, Barbados* street, in connection with the obsequies of tho late Mr A. J. White. The funeral will take place at the Linwood Cemetery this afternoon.

Mb Mehi'Dith at Woodsioe —On Friday evening Mr Meredith addressed a large audience in the Woodside School. He was attentively lititcned to for about two hours, Mr Arthur Wright occupying the chair. The meeting concluded with a vote of confluence in Mr Meredith and of thanks to the Chairman.

Mutual Improvement.—The usual fortnightly meeting of the Ashley Mutual Improvement Society was bold on Thursday evening. Mir H. Cairns occupied the Chair. The subject for debate waa "Party v Nonparty Government," Mr R. Collie leading in the affirmative, and Mr T. Whiteside in the negative. It waa decided to have an open meeting, when the Rev. P. R. Monro Will give a popular lecture. Preachers' Association.—At a meeting of the Methodist Preachers' Association of North Canterbury on Monday last it was decided to suggest that a united meeting of all circuit otlieiats of the Bible Christian, Free Methodist, and Wealeyau Churches in North Canterbury should be hold at Rangiora for tho purpose of discussing union readjustments, in view of the probable anion of the three ohurohea next year.

Shorthand Wkitbrs' Association. —A very iuatructive and entertaining lecture on ••Shorthand, ancient and modern" was delivered by Mr E. J. Lush at the V.M.C.A. on Saturday evening before a large audience. A vote of thanks to the lecturer and tho Chairman, Mr A. G. Aahby, terminated the meeting. Woolston Wesleyan Church.—-The annual tea and public meoting in connection with the Woolaton W.alevan Church will be held in the local Odd'fellowa' Hall on {Thursday. At the public meeting addresses will be deliverod by the Uuva. H R. Dewabury, F. W. Isitt, and W. Scorgie and Messrs Dawaon and J. T. Smith.

Theatrical. —There ia now an interregnum at the Theatre Royal. The next company to appear will bo the Gwen Davies Sketch and Concert Company, including Miss Gwen Daviea, who was here with Madame Belle Colo, two members of the Leipzio Concert Company, a violinist and a ■010 trombone player of some celebrity, and Mr Marcos as the tenor. They will open here on the 17th iuat. Mr Phil Stuart, who waa here in advance of the BeaumontPalmer Concert Company, passed through on Saturday to Dunedin. He is now ahead of Mr George Darrell. Company, who are ia the North, and will be here next month.

Mutual Improvemknt Associations.— _he usual meeting of the Durham street Wesleyan Mutual Improvement Association was held on Friday evening, when there was a large attendance. The ladies had the room tastefully decorated and provided an excellent programme. The Sydenham Wesleyan Mutual Improvement Society held its usual fortnightly meeting on Thursday last. The evening waa devoted to the reading of the journal, which consisted of papers on "A Week in a Coal Mine," '•Colonial Manners," •• Improvement Societies," besides several smaller items.

Pigeon Flying. — The Christchurch Pigeon Flying Club flew off a race in conjunction with the Sydenham Poultry Show on Saturday, from YVashdy_e. Twenty-one birdß, divided amongst aixteen owners, were liberated. The Club desires to thank the Statioamoster for liberating the birds. The following is a list of those timed:—Mr Btnith'a Dartmoor, 1000.2 yards per minute, Mrßows's Matipo 1000.1, Mr Kingsford's Ace of Spades 999, Mr Earnshaw's Fakir 998, Mr Gapes' Sailor's Star 996.2. Mr Howiaon's Break o'Day 996.1, Mr Un win's •Speedwell 996, Mr Green's Rimu 995, Mr Hart's Mercury 993, Mr Gerard's Blue Marine 991, Mr Thompson's Eucore 975, Mr Ayling'a Bowbell 965, Mr Haxell's Black Watch 953.

Unemployed Pbint_p.s.—At a special -toting of the Board of thu Canterbury typographical Association held on Saturday, ■ letter from the Wellington Association Riving detaila of a schemo for the employment of sessional hands in tho Government printing office was under consideration and met with the unanimous approval ot the local Board. Tho scheme, which was recently submitted to the Hon. Sir P. A. Buokley, the Minißter in charge of the printing office, provides for the abolition of overtime and the substitution of a night •toff It is calculated that, by the adoption *» this arrangement, the bulk of the unemployed printers in the colony will be abaoibed for a time. The local Secretary Was inatruoted to write to the Hon. Sir P. — Buckley in support of tho scheme. View Hill village Settlers.—-Mr Meredith, by request of the settlers, met wem _t the Woodstock School on Friday •Mt. Mr Lugar waa voted to the chair, and invited free discussion, which was *J*ried on in a conversational atvle for jwout two hours, and elicited the- facts that «c holdings (viz., fifty acres) were too ■•-oil, especially ss the land is of a poor ut y> a -d the settlers were unable to sub"due their earnings by hiring out, as there *ere no employers in the neighbourhood. « was pointed out that a reserve of 200 **-**», the lease of which had nearly expired, »culd soon bo available to attach to their holdings, as well as large quautities of Mid»nd railway land, in the event of no legal «j-cultiea barring its acquiaition. Mr Meredith quite sympathised with tho it s _*' aa oe nad * on S heen aware that w«r holdings were too .mail, and he would waeavour to use his influence aa a member °* the Land Board to at leant get possession «the 200 acres referred to, but as to the "Wway l__d, he saw no hope of the Land "°*-"a having authority to deal with it for o long tim_ to come. After a hearty vote W tuanka to Mr Meredith nnd the Chairm M. the meeting terminated. rRESESTATioxs.—On Monday evening, at "•Oddfellows' Hall. Cust, Mr G. J. Walah, *80 has been for about five yvirs sUtionmoater and telegraph operator at Cuat, was pertained at dinner, which waa laid by ■*t Cryaell, of the Cust Hotel, in the very **t style. Between fifty aud sixty person's R ev . J. McKenzie Gibson and v> n McS3rs R ' I)i - m P ier Atkinson «_* *• O. Horrell were iv the vice chairs. «• wast of •• The Guost" was drunk with ■wjcsl honours after the Chairman had r*»e a presentation of a pur3e, and re?F_iu l S the obli g« n g way in which Mr "*«* had carried out his duties. A •ri_»* t °xw 80nRS Here BUD B -nd toasts fttW Mr Wa,ah ,eave3 for Aramoho O_TO o _* n ! ar w o->gamii t on Tuesday.— Y".!*«dneaday evening, at Marshall's Manniie Hotel, Kaiapoi, about thirty of the ?wptoyees » t the Kaiapoi Woollen Mills met •Over? Bnl Mr F- 6,mberb with a Purs'- of t_nli*! I*,1 * , . 0D lno occasion of hia returning sE_h m T° r his health * The cfaair was nrMrrf » Simpaon, and the vice-chair th*A_Jr*. Bardon Regret was expreaaed at •»«e L" f ° f Mr Sm &*rt' Refreshments served, -nd a pleasant evening was

"New AtrsTßALlA."—The usual weekly lecture at the Art Gallery by Mr J. 08. Hoare will be given to-morrow at 8 p.m. on the subject of "The Failure of .New Australia."

Savage Club.—The usual weekly korero of the Savage Club will be held this evening in the hall of the Chamber of Commerce. Savage W. W. Collins will wieid the mere of authority on the occasion. A very attractive programme has been arranged, and there is every probability that to-night's gathering will* be as enjoyable, social and thoroughly Bohemian as the ones which have preceded it during the present season. Close Tesdkeiso.—ln connection with the tenders for the erection of the new Supreme Court Library some very close tendering occurred, as will be Been by tbe amounts given below. Tenders were «s followa:—J. J. W. Jamieson (accepted), £1140 19s lOd ; W. B. Scott, £1156 16s; W. H. Bowen, £1187 15a; John Greig, £1184 19a 7d; Scott and Son, £1197; Casket and Graham, £1195.

Opera House —Tne Alhambra Gaiety Company gave an excellent programme on Saturday night at the Opera House, where there was a good audience. To-night there will be a change of programme in the minstrel and speciality items. Messrs Kerr and Kingaley will do a bicycle act, riding amongst a number of bottles. Luella and M. Driscoll will do a double trapeze act, and there will be a new finale and a farce.

Theosophical Society. — The Christchurch branch of thia Society held its regular public meeting yesterday. The subject for consideration was *'Cremation." The Vice-Preaident read an excellent paper which dealt with the objections to it, as well M the arguments, scientific and Theosophical, in its favour. Cremation met with the unanimous approval of both members and visitors.

Gospel Temperance Meetii-o.—This meeting followed tbe evening aervice of the United Methodiat Free Church laat night, the Rev. Dr. Hosking presided. The speakers for the evening were the Revs. H. C. M. Watson and F. W. Isitt, and Mr E. Armstrong. In the course of his address Mr F. W. Isitt spoke very strongly against the introduction of absinthe into this country, when even the French Government, recognising its baneful effects, refused to allow its use in the French army or navy. The church was well filled, most of those who wore at the evening service remaining. Tub Lyceum.—At the Lyceum last night Mr W. W. Collins leotured on " Ireland, Her Struggles for Religious and Politioal Liberty." The lecture waa illustrated by a number of limelight viows.

Saturday's Markets.—There was an entry of 76 horses at Tatteraall'a ou Saturday, when a fair amount of business was done in the different classes. Heavy draughts sold up to £15, light do up to £15 10s, harness horsea up to £11 10s, best haoks £10 to £12, medium do £7 to £9. In the other markets there was a fair entry of pigs, but there waa not a very active demand. Baconers sold at 24a to 235, porkers 16s to 225, stores lis to 14a, weaners 2s 3d to Bs. There was an improved tone in the poultry markets. Roosters sold at 2a to 2s 6d, old hena la 6i to 2a, yonng do Is 9d to 2a 3d, ducks 2s 9d to 4s, geese 5a to 7s 6d, turkeys 10a to 15s. The Unemployed.—An adjourned meeting of those interested in the unemployed Sueation was held at the Oity Council hambors on Saturday evening, when there were present his Worship the Mayor, and Messrs Ensom, Bellinger, Pentecost. Kerr and J. Burgess, Hon. Secretary. After a long conversational discussion it was decided to draw the attention of the local bodies to the reply of the Premier to the doputatation that afternoon in reference to the willingness of the Government to subsidise local bodies through the Charitable Aid Board. The Mayor was asked to invite a number of citizens to meet and consider the question of raising subscriptions to provide work for the unemployed. The meeting terminated with a vote of thanks to th« 3 Mayor.

Morris Tube Shooting —On Friday evening the Christchurch Working Men's Club Rifle Class firod off another stage of ths Friday evening competitions at the 200 yds range. The following are the highest scores:—A. Cowan (1) 35, R. C. Wells (acr) 33, W. A. Caldwell (1) 33, G. Allen (1) 33, D. Markland (2) 33, J. A. Lun-nia (3) 33, W. Garrard (1) 32, D. Ashton (2) 32, A. Allen (2) 32, W. G. Munford (1) 31. On Saturday evening the competition was for a class prize,'the highest scores being :-*A. Allen (1) 35, W. A. Caldwell (1) 34, R. C. Wells (acr) 33, J. Haatie (scr) 32, H. Spicer (1) 31, J. A. Lummis (3) 31, W. a Munford (1) 30, C. H. Rodmell (2) 30, D. Ashton (2) 30. Band of Hopb.—The usual fortnightly meeting of the Sydenham Presbyterian Church Band of Hope waa held on Friday evening when there was a crowded hall. The President (Mr C. Smith) occupied the chair. Recitations were given by Masters John Hnwieaon, Stanley Aitohison, William Seaboura, Donald Bumsiie, and Gordon Aitchieon; readings by Masters William Round, Gilbert McKay, and John Milne; songs by Maatera W. Smith and Walter Duffield, and a dialogue by several senior members. A ihort but very interesting address was given by the Rev. Mr Somerville. Industrial Exhibition:—-It is satisfactory to be able to record that even at this early stage, nearly two months before the date fixed for the opening of the exhibition under tho auspices of the Canterbury Industrial Association, there is a brisk demand for space by intending exhibitors; so much so that the Space Committee have under consideration the erection of an annexe to the westward of the Drill Shed and joining thereto, 100 x 42. It is also proposed that the whole of the Drill Shed shall be left free for exhibits, and that a concert and entertainment hall, 80 x 40, shall be constructed alongside the annexe referred to and communicating therewith by an arched doorway. The public who do not care for concerts. &c, will be able to see the exhibition undisturbed, and there will be no interruption in the display of the various industrial arts in work. Those who desire to see the exhibition and hear the music con do so. A full meeting of the Entertainment Committee was held on Saturday evening when a numbor of offers of assistance were received and held over for further consideration. It ia proposed to ask some of the most prominent of our musicians to take a night and provide a programme.

Concert.—A very successful concert waa given on Friday evening last at the Prehbleton Town Hall by the Sir Henry Bishop Part Song Company, when there was a good attendance. Several part songs were capitally sung by the members of the company. Mias Bruce sang " Tit for Tat," and for an encore "Love was Once a Little Boy." In the second part Mias Bruce aang •• The Lover and the Bird," and for an encore '* Loch Lomond." Mr Farrant, who was in good voice, gave "The Death of Nelson" well, and for on encore "The Skipper's Story." In the 6ecoud part he sang "The Holy City," and in response to an encore " Mona." Mr Bert, who has a powerful and well trained bass voice, sang " The Skipper," and in response to an encore "Across the Border." Mr Lovell in the fir3t part gave " May Morning *' excellently, and had to respond to an encore, when he sang " Marguerite." In the second part Mr Lovell Bang " Queen of the Earth," whioh was redemanded, when he gave "The Last Muster." Mr Alexander was good in "Who Shall be King," being loudly applauded. Mr Rowley played a flute solo " Air Varie " very artistically, and for an encore a cavatina by Clinton. He was also very successful in hia humorous songs. Mise Rowley played the accompaniments, and Mr J. Rowley conducted the part songs. Altogether the concert was a very enjoyable one.

Juvenile Comedy Company*.—A newlyformed Juvenile Company, under the stage managership of Mr C. F. Searle, gave a performance on Saturday evening at the Oddfellows' Hall, Kaiapoi. The first part comprised a minstrel programme, in which the little people acquitted themselves very well, especially the items by Miss V. Harley. Charlie Wratton, and Harry Herman. The second part comprised a specialty olio, in which Mr C. F. Searle gave "The Charge of the Light Brigade," and in response to an encore "Joe's Bespeak." Misses Nelson and V. Sandford did a double skirt dance, and the other items were contributed by Misses Florrie Ward and Louisa Nelson, and Masters Herman and Charles Wratton. The programme concluded with an up-to-date version of "Villikina and hia Dinah," in which the parts were filled by Messrs Halboroe, Hart and| Searle, Miss Sandford, and Master Herman. The Company appear again oa Thursday evening at .the same place.

SrtciAL Service.—The Rev. Mr Haweis delivered a special address in St. John's Church on Saturday evening. The r-hurch was crowded, some SCO people being present. Mr Haweis took no text, bat the words '* My heart is ready, oh God. My heart ia ready. I will awake and give praise with the best member that I have. Awake 2 thou lute and harp; I myself will awake right eariy," he emphasised in connection with Church music. He thought there was no doubt- tbat the music in the early days was very rudimentary, and he explained how the responses "God be with yon," •' And with Thy Spirit," and " Let us Pray," had beeu banded down from the early Church of St. Clements. During the address he complimented the choir and organist, observing that in moat churches the congregation were debarred from joining m their special part, the musical part, of tbe service on account of the choir studying themselves only and rattling off tbe hymns and responses as fast aa tuey could. Mr Haweis left Christchurch by the 9 13 train for Lyttelton en route for Wellington almost immediately after the service. A number of his admirers met him at the station to wish him bon voyage.

Masonic Concert.—A largely attended meeting of the Masonic Concert Committee was held on Saturday evening at the St. Augustine Hall, the VV.M. Bro. Broadburst presiding. It was decided to hold the concert in the Opera House on Tuesday, July 9th, and also to issue family tickets to admit five at a reduced rate. The various Sub-Committees handed in their reports. The Programme Committee reported on the progress made, and if the draft programme as submitted can be arranged for, the concert will be one of the best and moat attractive, musically speaking, that has been held here. It was decided to apply to the Grand Superintendent for a dispensation to enable brethren to wear regalia on the occasion. It wan also resolved to issue circulars to all the city, suburban, and country Lodges, enclosing the programme aud asking their hearty co-operation.

DAIRY INSPECTION. The Auckland City Council are inviting a Conference of local bodies, to consider the inspection of dairies and the city and suburban milk supply. THE HINEMOA. It is intended to fit the Government steamer Hinemoa with Stone's new patent bronze propeller blades, after which a trial of her speed will be made. SHEEP EXPORTED TO AUSTRALIA. By the Talune, which left Wellington for Sydney on Sunday afternoon, there were forwarded 100 Leicester and 50 Lincoln rams, shipped at Dunedin ; 50 Romney Marsh rams, shipped at Lyttelton, and 650 Marsh sheep, shipped ab Wellington. RESIG STATION OF A DAIRY EXPERT. Mr S, M. Robbins, Gsvernment dairy expert in charge of the South Island district, has forwarded his resignation to the Agricultural Department. The Afataura Ensign states that Mr Robbins is about to visit the United States. DEATH OF A VETERAN. " Captain "T. M. Brodrick, well known in connection with the small steamer on Like Tβ Anau, died at the Inverourgill Hospital on Wednesday. A native of the United States, he served as a trooper in the Federal army during the Civil war and was wounded. He came to Southland daring the gold rush to the Lakes district. A LARGE KAURI TREE. An Auckland Press Association telegram states that at a meeting the Waitemata County Counoil resolved to thank the Governor for his offer of a donation towards the purchase of a largo kauri tree on the Waikomihi range, and to inform him that the Bank of New Zealand and the Couucil are taking steps to carry out his wishes. The Bank of New Zealand manager Iβ to be asked to reserve a right-of-way to the tree, which the Council would undertake to fence. FERTILIZATION OF RED CLOVfiB. Mr Bayne, the Director of the L r ncoln College, has received from Professor M'Alpine, consulting botanist to the Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland, a letter regarding the fertilisation of red clover. Professor M'Alpine states that Darwin's experiment must be repeated in order to confirm his results or prove them erroneous. Professor M , Alpine is to repeat the experiments at Home, and similar ex* perimoats will be undertaken next season a>t Lincoln College. THE £5 POSTAL NOTES. The new £5 postal notes will be received by any Government Department in payment of fees or for the lodgment of deposits in the Post Office Savings Bank. They differ in two particulars from money-orders—they need no letter of advice from the issuing office, while their period ot circulation v not limited, so that they may be cashed at any time after delivery, an arrangement which is cow made, we believe, for the first time in the British dominions. The poundage fee is 61. it is expected that the effect of making the time of payment unlimited will be that the public will come in time to treat them as current notes. A RELIC OF EARLY DAYS. A correspondent of the Otago Daily Times writes :—" In the grouuds of First Church is to be seen a cracked bell, bearing the following inscription:—'To the Jftrsb Chuich of Danedin. Rev. Thomas Burns, minister. From a few friends and members of the Free Church of Scotland, 1850. Time is short. , I believe in the early days this bell was used for all public purposes. Whether the bell is the property of First Church or of the members of tne family of the late Dr. Burns, I know not. My reason for writiug is to throw out the suggestion that this bell should, if possible, be obtained and placed in the Museum, or any other proper place, as a relic of the early day 3of this city." THE LATE MaToR JERVOIS. The Wellington Post says:—The announcement of the death of Major Jervois will be read with deep regret in this colony, and especially in Wellington, where he was intimately known and greatly liked. He was a quiet, kindhearted, unasauming man, but possessed of a very large amount of ability. As Private Secretary to his father, Sir William Jervoia, he gained the goodwill of everybody with whom he was brought into contact. He was considered a most rising Engineer officer, and his promotion had been rapid. Hβ left New Zealand prior to his fathers departure,, as he was recalled to join the Array. Deep sympathy will be felt with Mrs Jervois in the loss of her husband, and with Sir William in the further loss he has sustained by the death of his son, following so quickly upon th&6 of Lady Jervois. Major Jervois received his commission in the Hoya! Engineers in 1872.