NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume LII, Issue 9162, 20 July 1895, Page 7

NEWS OF THE DAY.

The San Francisco Mail.—The s.g. Fenguiu, with the Ban Frauciaco mail on board, left Wellington for lyttelton at 1.10 p.m. yesterday, and should, therefore, be ia port at daylight this morning. C.Y.C.—Tho North Canterbury contingent of the Canterbury Yeomanry Cavalry intend to hold a private camp at Lieut. C. Dompier-Crossley'eßrockenhurst estate from {Saturday next till tho following Tuesday. Northern Acjiucultuuaii 'association. —Mr A. S. Clarkson was yeeterday elected by a large majority as Secretary of the Northern Agricultural and Pastoral Associa tion at Kungiora, and general regret was expressed at parting with Mr Arthur Templer, the late Secretary. Golf. —The members of the newly-formed Aehburton Golf Ciub played their" opening match on Thursday afternoon, when there was a larpe attendance of players and onlookers. Mrs W. B. Denshire kindly provided afternoon toa. Benefit Concert. — A concert for the benefit of Mr U. P. Hoatte.n, who. recently lost hie left hand while working at a chaffcutler, took placa in the Aehburton Oddfellows' Hull on Thursday evening. There wae a good attendance, and the concert was highly successful. Morris Tube Shooting.—On Thursday evening a match was fired between ten aside of E Battery Artillery, Rangiora Rifles and the Rar.giora Morris Tubo Club, in the Rwgiora Volunteer Drill Hall. The scores nrnlo were—Rifles 322, Club 293, Battery 276. A pleasant reunion was afterwards held. KaUpoi Voujntetcp. Fikts Brtgadr. —On Thursday eveuing a meeting of the Entertainment Committee of the ivaiapoi Volunteor Fire Brigade was held, Mr J. Bailey iv the chair. Tho accounts of the recent benefit performance were passed, showing a balance of about £27 in hand. Votes of thanks were passed to all who had kindly (twisted at the entertainment, and the meeting terminated; aVkhdoxs Crtckkt Cluf..— The annual meeting of thia Cluo was held ou Satnrdfiy. Tho report and result of last year's play proved very satisfactory. Tho following officers were elected :—President—Mr W. Phillips; Vice-Presidents, Messrs Jonee Mid Gilmonr; Captain, G. Gudsell; ViceCaptain, J. Thompson; Secretary aud Tremurer, J. Cnrrogh. Sydenham Gospel Mission.—A service of song, "The Apoetle of Primitive Mstboiliam," wa3 given on Thursday evening by the choir of the Primitive Methodist Church, Cambridge terrace, in the Mission Hall, Sydenham. Tho different ite<ns were v.cry creditably sung before a large and appreciative audience. Tho connective reading* vera given by the Rev. W. Dawson, Mr ijanraker acted as conductor and Miss Corrick as accompanist ■ Salvation Akm y.—The Guards' Band in connection with the Salvation Army, arrived at Lyttelton on Thursday and stave » concert in the evening at the Oddfellows' Hall, which was crowded. During yesterday afternoon and evening the band placed round the town and attracted a large crowd by their excellent music. The band gave a capital selection yesterday evening at the Salvation Army bur rack a. The programme wag a varied one, ona item being a " gum leaf" solo by Guard Thomas, fhe other ««loieU were Guards Rixon, Clark, and •wok. All the pieces were well received. Thie afternoon the band will play selections on the band rotunda, and the proceeds will be devoted to the Winter Work fund. Educational Institute. — A social fathering of members of the North Canterbury branch of the Educational Institute was hold at the V.M.C.A.. rooms last evening, when there was a fair attendance cou•idering the unfavourable weather. Mr T. eughes, President of the brauch, occupied the chair. During the evening refreshments *ere banded round, and songs were sung by Wiwei Morrow and Kdkins, aud Mes>rs D»lgh)ieh, T. Douds, Rosewarne, and Row™y. a duet by the Misses E Ikins, a pianoforte uolo by Mr Lewan, a violin solo by Mr C. Bunz, and recitation by Mr Winter A. Hfcll. Mr A. J. Merton was musical director. At the Normal School this morning » general meeting of members of the Branch W«H be held, commencing at half-past tea. XyttELTON LITERAHY SOCIETY.—At the Weekly meeting of this Society, held on Thureday evening, there was a crowded »Uendauce. The business ot the evening *a» the reading of the stories in the prize •toty competition. Three prizes bad been offered, and five competitors entered the lute. Their stories had been judged by a Committee consisting of Mr .lust, headmaster of the Lytteiton Borough School, and his Maistancs, Messrs Ross and Jack, who wero *n complete iguoiauce of tha name 3of the Writers. The award of the Committee, in a ee&led envelope, was upon the table, and after the stories had been read before the Society, and well discussed by the members, the envelope was opened. It was found that the first place had been gained by Miss Henderson, with a very cleverly written, •tory entitled "Jean." Mrs H. Green •ecured second place with another good Itory "A Modern Hero," while' Mrs R. Brown was an excellent third with a realistic "Digger's Story," the eceue of which was 'aid id the West Coast of this island. Miss lMley and Miss Stinson ran the other competitors hard for places. The decioion was received with loud applause. After th.o competitors had epokou, votes of thanks Were accorded to the judges and the readers »f the stories.

Frozen Meat Trade.—Mr M. C. Orbell writes from «eraldine to say that ho advocated asking Government for a guarantee cf Uβ f a mutton debentures, not a million and a half, as reported in the Pkess of July 15th Lancaster Park Racks.—Aβ will be seen elsewnere Mr Fuche will have a hcenaed victualler's booth at Lancaster Park to-day on the occasion of the trotting meeting. .... Sunday. JLectchb.—-To-morrow, in the Lyceum. f=lr W. W. Collins will deliver an addreas on "Profq is or Huxley, scientist, philosopher and controversialist," New Zealand Flock Book.—All the entries frur.i the North l.ilapd for iusertion iv the New .Zealand..Fiock Book have been sent in to the Secretary of the Canterbury A. ar.d P. Association,"and the publication will be issued at an early dale. Columbia Fitteii.— Air Powell will give an exposition of the. art of dress cutting as done by the Columbia fitter at the Oddfellows-' Hal), Aahburton, on Tuesday next at 3 p.m. Waxworks Metsecm.— The exhibition of figures, views, &c, at the Waxworks Museum still continues to attract large numbers of visitors. It is announced that the exhibition will be closed after Wednesday next,. Savage,Club.—The korero on Monday evening of the Savage Club will partake of a military character, inasmuch as Lieut. - Colonel Gordou will occupy the chair, and the items will in the main be supplied by military Savages. The programme will comprise songs of a military character, recitations, &c. CiruYSANTUEMUM Society.—The monthly meetiug of the members of the Chriatchurch Chrysauthemnm Society was held last night at the residence of Dr. Irving. Considering tho weather there was a good attendance of members, who were entertained and instructed by two papers—"Notes on Competitive Groups of Chrysanthemums," by Mr S- Anatey.'aud " on the Cultivation of Late Varieties," by" Mr W. Jones. Prohibition- Meeting at Glbxtonneli. —A prohibition meeting was held in the school on Wednesday evening. There was a good attendance. Mr R. P. Pole was voted to the chair. The Chairman, the Rev. Mr Lyon, and Dr. Hosking gave addresses. At the conclusion of iho addressee Dr. Ho3king proposed—" That it is desirable that local option become the law in connection with the Licensing Act." Mr Palmer seconded tho motion, which was carried unanimously. Football.—A match under Association rules was played on the North Park on Thursday between a team picked by Mr Glendonning and one from the Ohristohurch Association Club. It resulted after a good game in favour of Glendenning'e team by 3 goals to 1. The first trial match of the season takes place on. Uagley Park this afternoon to prepare the players for the earliest interprovincial contest. The teams selected are very evenly balanced, and if tho game is entered into heartily a clos-e match ought to result. A collection will bo made at the gate towards the funds of the Union. Theatre Royal.—On Monday evening the Athambra Gaiety Company will fill the breach which now exists in qooneclion with amusement matters in Christchurch by appearing at the Theatre Royal in a very attractive programme. Messrs lvingsiey and Kerr will introduce their bicycle specialities, introducing also riding a buggy wheel. Mias Markham will give songs aud dances, the H&rvey Bros, will introduce new acrobatic feats, and Luella and Driscoll will also appear in their specialities, including the glide for life and the high ascension wire. Tuere will be also other items on tlie programme, as notified elsewhere. Anniversary Social.—The fifteenth anoiveraary of the Anchor Lodge, U.A.0.D., was celebrated by a promenade concert and ball in the Oddfellows' Hall, Woolaton. on Thursday. The chair was occupied by A. D. Bro. J. Ifolrasi. Songs were given by Bros. Spence, E.stwick, Stammers, Jas. Moses, Papps, Rsiinie, Tl-.'baon, F. B;oj. A. O'-ango. ami Nctrhera, Miss Whence and Mis Wilkinson, and recitations by M&ster Papro. Mr Prentice gave a clog dance, Mr Olaikson a whistle solo, and a clarionet solo. Mesdames Buttoinlcy, Sponce, and Rhodes superintended the refreshments. The hall wus well filled with the members and their lady friends and dancing was kept up with great spirit to the close of the proceedings. Presentation's.—A p!easi"<? ceremony took place at the A.M.P. Buildings yeaterday, when Mr C. E. Gholmondeley wa3 the recipient of a handsome silver-mounted pipe, presented by several of tho clerks engaged in the building. Mr Chohnonde'.Ky suitably responded.—At the usual weekly meetiug of the League of the Cross, held on Thursday evening, a presentation was made to Mr J. Finlay, who is leaviug Christchurch this evening for Wellington. The Rev. Father Galerne occupied the chair. The presentation, which was made by Mr J. P. Young, was iv the form of an excellent book, in which the recipient's name nas suitably inscribed. Mr Finlay thanked the members for their kiuduesa. TiiEsriAN Wanderings.—The Alhambra Gaiety Company, who have had a record experience as regards moving incidents by tlood aud field, arrived last night. They loft Aahburton on Thursday morning, ami reached as far as Dunsuudel, where a halt was called. Yesterday morning a start was made, a part of the Coinpauy walking across the Kelwyo bridge, the remaiuder, consisting of Miss Markham, Mies Veroni. Messrs Searle and Morton Prior, with Mr Lukey, the drive , attempted to ford the river. Tho river was running very strong, and on getting into tbe firac stream the horses jibbed and stood sUli. Tue position was somewhat dangerous, and after some littio time the party was assisted by some of the residents, and got out of the river. The three other streams had to be got over, which was accomplished with some difficulty, and the Company negotiated the remainder of the distance to Ghristchurch without any further mishap. "New Zealand Country Journal."— The July number of the New Zealand Country Journal contains some really good articles in the interest of the agricultural and pastoral sections of the community. The improved aspect of affairs is dealt with very iuielligently in an article entitled "A Ray of Hope," which points out the improvement which has taken place in the price of our produce. A summary of a very excellent lecture given by Air J. B. Mcßwau, chief Government dairy expert, on '• The Fuutre of the Djiiry Industry in New Zealaud " is given, and there is also a description of the Almundel estate, to which Sir John Lawss , shield and the Otago.A. aud P. Association's gold medal for the best farm over 400 acres were awarded. Two interesting papers are given on barley and clover growing experiments at Lincoln College. There is also a very good paper on the Hobart Intercolonial Fruit Conference. The other articles which compose the number are well written and instructive. j Ballascs Liberal Association. — The nsnal meeting of the Ballauce Liberal Association was held at Waitham on Thursday evening. Mr J. H. McMil.an was in the chair. Twettfy-four candidates were proposed for membership. A telegram was read from the Hon. J.G. Ward acknowledging a telegram sent by the President welcoming him and AJrs Ward on their return to the colony. The following- resolutions were passed :—(1) " That the Ballance Liberal Association communicate with the members for Christchurch re railway to Brockley coal mine, urging upon them the necessity of putting the work in baud forthwith in the event of the engineer appointed by the Government reporting favourably on the line." (2) " That Mr Fawcus be commended for his discretion in retiring in favour of Mr Thompson in the interest of the Liberal party, and tnat this Association hope 3 that he will soon be afforded an opportunity to sit in Parliament." (3) '♦That the BaUance Liberal Association approves of the Asiatic and o , her Immigration Restriction Bill as brought forward by the Hon. Mr Reeves, and hopes ie will be carried successfully through the House." (4) *' That the Ballance Liberal Association approves of the Servants' Registry Offices Bill, subject to the insertion of a clause regulating the amount of ?ces to be charged by the keepers of registry offices." (5} "That the Ballance Liberal Association commend the action of the Hon. tbe Premier and the Hon. W. P. Reeves in declining to take any notice of the threats held out by some of the prohibitionist leaders in the matter of the prosecution of Inspector Broham." A largo amount of other business was gone through, and arrangements were made for opening a branch of the Association at Addiugton on next Tuesday.

I VOLDXTEER OFFICERS DICORATIOXS.— I The presentation cf the long service decorations to the Volunteer officers entitled to ! them will tako place at the Drillshcd tonight, when a special parade of the headquarters and Lyttelton corps will be held. The officers receiving tho decorations are :-— Lieutenant - Colonel Sumpter (Oamaru), Majors Slater aud Wolfe (North Canterbury), Young (South Canterbury) and Headlaid (Oamaru). The preseutatioas will be made by Mijt.r-General FuUon, R.A. (retired). The Queen's Cadets will parade in addition to the adult corps. Wister EsTERTAiSMEST.—The entertainmeut at the Avoaside schoolroom last night, was a decided success as far as the attendance went. The programme was very attractive, but owing to the change in the state of the weather there were one or two disappointments. The dumb sketch of Mrs Raphael and Ballantyue causad fjrea*; amusement, and ths pretty tableau " Tit for Tat," by Miss E. Watson and Mr Seymour was very effective. Miss Cholmondeley and Mr B. Garland brought the programme to a close with the comedietta " A Happy Pair," and gave great satisfaction in their respective characters. After the entertainment dancing was indulged in by some few who remained. Women's Political Association. —A meeting of the Women's Political Association took place on Wednesday, when teveral Bills, vow before the Bouse, were discussed. The following resolutions, which the Secretary waa instructed to forward to the Hon. W. P. Reeves, were passed :—"That this Association is of opiniou that it is not to the true interest of servants that registry ofSce keepeis shall supply them with board and residence" ; " That the joint following of registry office and boarding-house keeping is not conducive to tbe general welfare of the public, aud that, in order to avoid extortion, a scale of fe«s, payable by servants and employers, be fixed by Government." A very [ interesting paper on "The Political Education of Women" was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. Canterbury Liberal Association.—Tho usual fortuightly meeting of tbe Committee wa3 held last evening, when there was a full attendance. Letters were read from the Minister of Railways re the 11.50 North train, promising fall inquiry; from the Minister of Justice, re tho case of Mr J. J. Meikle, of Southland; and from Messrs G. W. Russell and W. W. Collins, M.HR.'s, enclosing Bills—Revaluation Bill, Truck Act Amendment Bill aud the Licensing Acts Amendment Bill. It was resolved to cordially approve of the Revaluation Bill (Mr G. W. Russell), the Trucu Act Amendment Bill (Mr Pinkerton), the Payment of Juries Bill and the Divorce Amendment Bill (Mr VV. W. Collins), the Undesirable Immigrants Bill (Hon. W. P. Reeves), and utterly condemn Mr McNab's Licensing Act. Amendment Bill. The Committee resolved that the thanks of the people of Canterbury are due to Mr W. W. Collins for bringing the matter of the Wairiri aud Brockley line of railway before the House and to the Government for so readily making the enquiry, and to urge tbe Governmont to immediately proceed with it should Mr j Ussher's report be favourable. I