NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume LII, Issue 9230, 7 October 1895, Page 4

NEWS OF THE DAY.

The Band Contest.—The various city bands which have been competing at the Timaiu contest arrived by tho express on Saturday night.

Bishop Gbtmes.—Dr. Crimea, the Catholic Bishop, preached to large congregations at the Timam Catholic Church yesterday. Iα tho afternoon his Lordship performed the ceremony of blessing the new Presbytery, lately known as the Priory, the residence of the Rector of the High School. There was a large attendance, and the cere* tnony was most imposing and interesting. The Garrison Band was present.

Albion Football Club.—The mombere of the Albion Football Club closed the season by a smoke concert, on Saturday night, at tho Albert Hall. During the evening trophies were presented to C. Butler and J. Patorson (First Fifteen), E. Crad* dock and T. Crawshaw (Second Fifteen), F. Hodgson and H. Vagg (Third Fifteen).

Lecxobe—At the Opera House, last even« ing, Mr J. T. N. Horns by repeated his lecture upon •• Libels and Contempt of Court." Hβ also dealt with some of the tactics of the prohibition party. There was a fair attendance.

Halkett.—On Friday evening a most eu« joyable dance was given in Mr Turner's grain shed, many coming from long die* tances. Mr Watson made au efficient M.C.. and the music provided by Mr U. A. Oakes, of Christchurch, was most enjoyable. Dane* ing was kept up till 3.30 a.m, when the party broke up with cheera for Mr and Mra Turner.

A Complaint. — The residents of Worcester street East complain that the water carts of the City Council only sprinkle that street instead of watering it. The tram running through the street causes a good deal of dust to rise, and the small quantity of water put on it does not, it is complained, have the effect of keeping this down. The Bowling Season.—The bowling season of 1895-6 was formally inaugurated on Saturday by the members of the Christ* church Bowling Club on their green, Wor* cester street. The match played Was % three-rink one, President v vice-President, and resulted in a victory for the newly* elected President (Mr Geo. Bonnington). The formal opening of the green of the Can* terbury Club will take place on Saturday next, when "the President (Captain MoClatchie) has invited bowlers and their lady friends to be present.

Richmond Swimming Club.—The opening of the season in connection with the Rich* mond Amateur Swimming Club took plaoe on Saturday afternoon, when there was » large attendance of members and visitors* Between fifty and sixty members took pare in. the opening splash. Two races were afterwards got off. A fifty yards open h&n* dicap, for which there were twelve starters, was won by A. £. Milne, 7sec, with W. Baesett, scr, 2. Iα a twenty five yards junior handicap the placed men were—E. Ideate, 4sec, 1; W. E. Watts, 3sec, 2, and B. Arrowsmith, 7sec, 5. Tea started. Mr T. Bassett acted &a starter, Mr 8. X, BassetU as judge and Mr E. Jones as timekeeper • School Committee.—The monthly meeting of the Eaat Christchurch Committee was held at the main school on Thursday. Present—Messrs M. Sandstein (Chairman), F. J. Board, S. Claike, D. Lumsden, J. Tippett Smith, H. Allison, J. 8. Williams, J. Jameson, and J. R. Brunt. A deputation from the Swimming Ctab waited on the Committee with reference to the conduct of the bath, and it was decided to refer the matter to the Bath Committee to report to a special meeting of the whole. It was resolved, on the motion of Mr Lumsden, eeconded by Mr Clarke, "That the Board of Education be written to with reference to the necessity of appointing a truant officer for the North Canterbury district, and that the several School Committees in the district be requested to take similar action." The headmaster's report was considered satisfactory. After passing sundry accounts the meeting adjourned. A Good Suggestion.—lα the coarse of his remarks when proposing the toast of the Executive Committee of cbe Exhibition on Saturday, the Premier said that as the ladies and gentlemen of the' various Com* mitteas had had very hard work for many weeks, he suggested that they should have a little relaxation when the Exhibition closed. He thought the best thing would be for them to go away for a picnic, far off from business telegrams and newspaper men. One of the members of the Executive Committee, speaking afterwards, said that as Chairman of the Eutertatnmenb Committee he might suggest that the Premier, as an earnest of what he had eaidj might put the Hinemoa at the disposal of the members of the various Committees for a week. They had been doing » useful public work at great personal sacrifice, and were fully entitled to an outing. The Premier, in reply, said the suggestion wU. one which would be kept* steadily in view*

MUNICIPAL.—The ordinary meetings ot the City Council and the Sydenham JJorough Council will be hold this evening. Mr. Wklls' Motett Society. —A practice of "Elijah" will take place this evening at St. Michael's Schoolroom at 7.50.

Cultivator Trial.—A trial of the New Mttsaey-Harrib Sprint? Tooth Cultivator will be held at Mr Doud's farm, Belfast, from 1 p.m. to-morrow. Local Injh-sthy.— Messrs Scott Bros, arc now constructing, to tho order of the K*iapoi Woollen Company, a 600-h.p. compound CorliPs condensing engine. Destitutb Patiknts'Tund.—A meeting In connection with this fund will be held to-day at 3 p.m. in tho Board-room of the Hospital. Social.— The Bluo Bell Assembly wound Op the season with a social in the Albert Ball on Friday a'wht. About forty couples wore present. The mu>io was provided by Messrs Dunmille and Williamson, and the catering was in the hands of Mr Fox. Mr Piper made an ellicient M.C.

Thkosophical iSociKTV.—At the lodge toom of this Society j-taterdny afternoon the public meeting was opened at three fr'clock by a short reading taken from the *' Light of Asia." The -Secretary then read > paper entitled " Theology and Theosophy." A vory lively dUuussion ensued. School Excursions.—On Saturday the Ashley scholars and friends, to the number of sixty, and those of the Mount Grey sohool district, to the number of forty, came by excursion train to town and visited the Industrial Exhibition.

Athletic Cutis' Protection Association. —A Committee meeting of this Association was held on Thursday evening. It waa decided to finally post as defaulters Jour men reported to the Association by an affiliated Club. The annual report was drawn up.

The Lycixm.—The lecture " 1000 Miles was delivered by Mr Robert (Thompson to a very lar<,'e audience laht night, and some seventy views of the moat noted places, shown by Mr A. H. P. Noble, gave increased interest, as did the incidental music and Frequent applause testified to tbo appreciation of those present , . PioKfiM Flying. — The Christchurch Pigeon Flyiny Club lew off a race from Duiiedin ou Saturday. Owing to a strong wind blowing against the birds the velocity was poor. Tho v/inner was Mr Kowe'e Purcpn. The Club desires to thank Mr Piper for attending to and liberating the birds. Tho following competed :— Mr Rowe's Purppo, 947.2 yards per minute ; Mr Ear::sijaw'a Fakir, 9-17 yards per minute ; Mr Green's Maori, 946 yards per minute ; Mr Buttciiteld'a Condor, 945 yards per niinuLo ; Mr Thomson's Wainui, 938 yards per minute. Masonic. — The Canterbury Masonic Lodge, 1040, E.C., bold its regular monthly Ineeting at the St. Augustine Hall, on Friday evening. It was decided to alter the Loilgo night to the second Friday in each month, the chantro to take effect from the uew year. Bro. McDonald, R.V/.M. of tho Crown Lodge, S.C., and his officers, paid a formal visit during the evening. After the Lodge closed iui excellent musical programme wa3 submitted. Hornby School.—A concert and dance took place in Mr R. M. Moreton'a railway ehed at Hornby Junction on Friday night in aid of the prize fund of the recently opened ■chool at Hornby. The School Committee were kindly assisted by the Islington Freezing Works Library Committee in providing seating accommodation. Songs were sung by Messrs A. Cook ion, Freeman, G. llolland, 1). Burt, and McNae, and Mra Derritfc. A comedietta entitled " The Waterman " was performed by tho members of the Yaldhurst and Riccarton Dramatic Club and waa enjoyed very much by those present. Meeers A. Cookson and VV. Lund accompanied the vccalista on the piano. Messrs Doherly Broa. supplied some excellent dance music, a/ad Mr L. J. Smith supplied the refreshments. There woro about 300 persons present. Tub Maori? on the Fishisg Question. •—lt is stated that the Alaories intend to return to the question of tho right under the Treaty of Waitangi to catch trout in New Zealand rivers. Thoy argue it out this way. The trout is a very voracious fish. It eats large and small Native fish that ought to come to tho Native nets, and as the trout aro more or less composed of what they take in food the Natives say they have a right to take them in nets. The Maoris ftlao assert that the whitebait, smelts and small mullet or herrings, which they have always been allowed to take from the rivers, aro decreasing by reason of tho predatory habits of tho trout, and they must have some compensation. Any fisherman need only examine a trout to be convinced that the omaller Nativo fish are taken in wholesale parcels by the trout. Another attempt to teat Jihe "question, which was before the Courts in 1891, it is stated, will be made, and the ranger will be challenged by the Natives to proceed against them.

Morris Tube SiiooTixc—On Thursday evening, at Raugiora, a match Club versus Volunteers resulted in a tie at 387 points. Tho average was a little under thirty points for each competitor.—On Thursday evening the members of the Christchurch Working Men's Club Rifle Glass fired a match against Messrs Wigram Broa.' Morris Tube Club on the range of the latter Club at Heathcote, which, after a very close competition, resuited in a win for tho Working Men's Club by four points. Tho followiug are the highosb scores for the winners:— W. ftarrard 35, J. A. Liimmia 33, A. Allan 33, R. C. Wells 31, D. Marklund 30, and for tho losers G. Weir 32, F. George 32, J. Gilmour 32, C. H. Hewellett 31, H. S. Hewellett 30. On Saturday evening a match was tired between the members of the Chriatchurch Working Men's Cluo Rifle Class aud a team representing Messrs 8. Manning and Co., which resulted in a win for the Working Men's Club Rifle Class. For the Club the highest scores were made by H. Manning 34, VV. A. Caldwell 32, D. Markland 32, A. Allan 32, and for Messrs 8. Manning and Co., J. Constable 34, J. Donald 30. A. Borough 29, J. Gent 27. tTne uanal competition took place on Friday eveaing for prizes kindly presented by Wessu J. Gould, E. Recce and Sous, Ashby, Bergh and Co., S. 11. Veruazoni, andßurrell Bros. The following \vere the highest •cores:—W. Garrard <acr) 35, D. Markland (1) 34, A. Cowan (scr) 35, U. C. Wells (scr) 33, J. Hastio (scr) 33, J. Broome 32.

Entertainments. —Laat week an entertaimnout was given in the Harewood ioai schoolroom in aid of tho St. James's Sunday •chool prize fund. There was a very fair attendance, and every item passed off admirably. Tho first part was a concert, in which items were i»iven by Messrs Hayden, Wilkinson, Mrs Salter, and .Viessrs Willcox, Morgan, Clark, Baruca, Wilkinson, and Ryan. The farce " Leave it to mc" was given at the conclusion, aud the characters were admirably taken by Misses Hayden, Brightling, and Messrs Kyau, Brice, Seddon, and others.—A very enjoyable entertainment in aid of the funds of the Church of England. Rangiora, took place on Friday evening. There was a large attendance, the Rev. F. P. Fendall presiding. The following ladiej and gentlemen contributed the programme :—Mrs Sim, Mrs Reeves, the Misses Sim (2), Wood (2), Gray and Helmore, Messrs Helmore, Moore and Dunnage. The accompaniments were played by Misses Templar, Scott and Sim.

Odr Volunteers.—On Saturday affcerfl»y afteruoou, the Kaiapoi Cadet Corps (46 of all ranks), under Captain R. J. Alexander »nd Lieutenant M. Lynskey, were inspected by Lieutenant-Colonel Gordon in the Woollen Company's paddock. The turnout was very croditable, and the manual and firing and company drill were executed with much precision. The inspecting officer said he should make a favourable report. The Rifle Volunteers, under Captain Miller and Lieutenant Simpson, were then inspected, °Q being accounted present. They were drilled in the manual and firing exercises *ud fire discipline in half companies and •ectione by the non-commissioned ofQcereand the attack by Lieutenant Simpson. AfterWards, Captain Miller informed the corps that Colonel Gordon had oxpressed his entire »atiefaction with the steady marching and the care shown with the arms and accoutrements. There was a good attendance of the public at the parade, as well &% in the evening, when the brass band played a programme of dance and operatic music at the camp. On Sunday morning, a Church parade wae held to the Presbyterian Church, when the Rev. W. J. Gow preached to a large congregation. Iα the afteruoon, a somber of visitors were entertained by W>e Volunteers at the camp, it is expected tb«t the camp will break up to-morrow *norning,

- ?if Premiers Visit.—The Premier and Mrs beddon arrived on Saturday from Wellington and paid a visit to the Exhibition m the afternoon. The visit, the premier stated, is entirely and completely a holiday one, the labours of the session necessitating a short rest. The Premier and Mrs Seddon return to Wellington this afternoon. In response to a request, the Premier has accorded Mr Sorrell a sitting for a portrait. European- Market Garpeneks , Association.—A meeting of this Association Ukes places this evening at the City Hotel. Emergency Meeting.—An emeraency mcetiug of the members of the St. Augustine Lodge, No. 4, N.Z.C., will be heid tomorrow evening at 7 30 Ellesmere Show.'—The annual snow in connection with the Ellesmere Agricultural and lastoral Association takes place on Thursday, 24th mat. at Leeaton. The entries will close on Monday, October; 14th, the latest date being jWednesday, October 16th.

_ Palette Cleb.— The fourth annual exhibition of pictures will be opened at Bowman's Rooms, 200 Hereford street, at 10 a.m. to-morrow. The pictures this year, both in number and in quality, are in advance of last year's exhibition, good a3 that was. and mark a<distinct era in the progress of art in Canterbury. Concert at Lyttelton.—The St. John's Madrigal Club have arranged to produce their musical sketch "The Old plartation," at the Oddfellows' Hall, Lyttelton, next Friday. The sketch will be followed by a concert, at which leading Christchurch vocalists will assist.

Canterbury Trade 3 and Labour CorNCIL.—The ordinary meeting of the Canterbury Trades and Labour Council was held on Saturday, when all Unions affiliated were represented. A resolution was passed protesting against the action of the Government in increasing the salaries of officials who are in receipt of .£3OO per annum and over. The Secretary was instructed to forward the following resolution to the newlyformed Painters' Society :■— •« That this Council congratulate the painters of Christchurch in uniting for the improvement of the trade, and trust that their efforts will be successful."

City Improvements.—There has just been completed in front of the premises of Messrs Maeon, Struthers and Co. one of the finest verandahs iv the city. It is 100 x 76. carried on iron pillars, and is of the usual curved form. The corner on Lichfield and Colombo streets is of bent plate glass, and tho lettering is also on plate glass. Tho verandah has been constructed by Messrs J. Anderson and Co., and the lettering and glazing executed by Mr Lutnmia. The verandah is a very great ornament to the street.

Trip to Governor's Bay,—The s.s. Canterbury resumed running trips to Governor's Bay yesterday. Capture of a Peng din.—On Sunday afternoon Mr George Laster caught a penguin on the New Brighton beach. Mra Murray received the bird, and the interesting visitor is now ou view at the New Brighton Hotel, where it is attracting considerable attention.

BroCKLEY Co-OPERATIVE COAL MINING Company.—At a meeting of the Directors held on Friday night, a tender for the formation and laying of the tramway from the mine to the tip, about eightyeight chains, waa accepted. A number of the new issue shares were allotted.

City Council.— Cγ. Cuff has forwarded to his Worship the Mayor his resignation Bβ a member oE the Christchurch City Council, on account of his leaving Chriatchurch at once for Auckland.

Canterbury College. —At a meeting ot graduates held at Canterbury College on Saturday, Meeara John Lee Scott and Michael Murphy, F.L.S., were nominated for tho vacancy on the Board of Governors caused by the death of Mr J. V. ColborneVeel. The election will take placa on Saturday, October 19th.

Golf Championship.—The championship gold medal of the Hutt (Wellington) Golf Club has been manufactured by Messrs G. and C. H. Jones, jewellers of thi3 city, and the work is of a character that should give full satisfaction to the Club. The desigu is a St. Andrew's cross surrounded by a wreath of Scotch thistle and surmounted by two cleeks and a ball, symbolic of the game at which the award was won. On the face of the cross in raised letters is the monogram H.G.C. The firm recently made fifteen silver footballs for the N'tu Ahuriri team, which won the Junior Football Flag of last season, the work and fiuish of this order reflecting equal credit on the firm.

Church Parade.—The Engineers and their band paraded yesterday afternoon, end attended divine service (.at St. Mary's Church, Addington, where an appropriate sermon was preached by the Rev. VV. S. Bean. The Company was under the command of Captain McGee. Its strength was thirty-eight, and that of the band twentythree. After the service the Company was formed on the lawn at the church, and inspected and addressed by the Hon. the Premier. He complimented the corps on its good turn-out and the appearance of the men, and expressed a hope that he might soon meet the Engineers and the remainder of the Volunteer force. He also said he was pleased to see the band associated with the corps, as music greatly assisted the Volunteers' movements. The hon. gentleman having gone through the ranke, which were opened for that purpose, the officers were introduced to him, and shortly afterwards the Company marched back to the Drill-shed.

Ashburton , Ambulance Societs , .—The members of the Ashburton branch of the St. John Ambulance Society had a pleasant gathering in the local Orange Hall on Friday evening, his Worship the Mayor (Mr J. Sealey) presiding. Tho successful candidates, numbering thirty-eight, were presented with their- certificates, after which the Mayor, on behalf of the Society, presented Dr. Leahy and Dr. Greenwood, the Society's lecturers, with a handsome dressing case, and Dr. Trevor, one of the examiners, with a silver mounted walking cane. The second examiner, Dr. Hunter, was unavoidably absent, and a presentation to him will be made on a future occasion. A high compliment was paid to the Hon. Sec, Mr H. McKay, and a substantial recognition of his valuable services was made. Dr. Trevor, Dr. Leahy and Dr. Greenwood each referred to the highly creditable manner in which the various candidates had passed their examinations. A musical programme wa3 gone through, the items being contributed by Miss Orr, Mrs C. M. Brooke, Miss Treletwen, Mrs Dodds and Mr A. H. McKay.