NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume LIII, Issue 9340, 14 February 1896, Page 4

NEWS OF THE DAY.

SATUjra Racs.—The fleeb of the Brighton Sailing Club will decide a race on Saturday afternoon, for a prizs givea by Mr J. Murray of the Brighton Hotel. Bod? Fovsd.— The body of Tiiurso Clarence Workman, drowned ou Thursday woek from the Stewart's Valley railway bridge, was found on the beaoh yeaterday by Mr M. Phillips, a fiihermaa. Thbatbib Koyali.—Despite the almost unapproachable attraction of the byelection declaration last night, there was a very good audience ab the Theatre wl\eu "The Uniou Jack" was repeated. To-night will be the last performauoe of the piece, as to-morrow evening the season concludes with " A Woman's Revenge," a piece of which we hear great things. Boildiso Tbades Pionio.—The annual picnic to-morrow bids fair to be a great success. The following timber merchants and builders have signified their intention of closiug their places of business :—-Messrs Waller and Son, Wood aud Laurie, R. W. England, J. T. .Browii and Soa, Williams and Stephens, H. B. Kirk, sJurutii and Smith, Gavin Wataoi , , E. Simmoua, J. R&utiu, T. N. Horsely, W. Hunsloy, Jamiesou, J. Goss, Wm. White, W. Booth, and otheri. Da^PSßy.—With this iaaue will be found a catalogue from Messrs Keuuetb ilathesou and Co., announcing that their second grand colossal sale obnurieooee- to'-d&y, 14ib, and contiuues for thirty days only. By quotations given it will be seen that they meau to maintain the position gained by them ou the occasion of their first coloesal sale, which was; such an immense success. The sale prices will be marked ia red ink side by side with original prices. Customers are asked to shop early and avoid inconvenience caused by afternoon cruah. WooLSi'OK.—A meeting was held in the Wi<olar,oa Weeleyan Church last Tuesday eveniug, to consider the aclviaibility of! forming a Youm; People's Society of Christian Endeavour. Tue Rev. W. J. Elliott occupied the ohftir, and it waa resolved to form a society. The following were elected an Executive Committee :— j President, the Rev. W. J. Eiliotc ; Vice- j President, Mr Giiling; Treasurer, Mr Wadman ; Corresponding Secretary, Mis* Trerise ; Reoord Secretary, Mr J. VV. Hillary ; several Committees were appointed, and it was re3olved to meet e\wy alternate Friday evening. Wbdding at Lyttki.xqn.—The vessels in Port, the principal business places, and | many private houses were, fairly ablaze with flags yesterday in honour of the wedding of Mr J. W. Woodbury, of the Railway Department, and Miss Darbidge, eldest daughter of Mr S. Derbidga. the popular Foreman of Works for the Lyttelton Harbour Board. The ceremony took place at St. Saviour's, West Lytleltou, whioh wao prettily for the oi;ca««inn, aud was crowded to the doors. The offijiatiug clergyman waa the Rev. E. i≤. Chambers. One or two hundred persons, mo3tly ladies, were unable to gain admission, and took up positions on the high baukH txbout the church door, from whicii points of v*ntaj|e they were able to view the arrival and departure of the wedding party. The bride; who looked exceedingly well, wae the cynosure of all eyes. After the ceremony a very large party of frieuua met at the bouso of the bride's, parent*.* In the eveniug a dance was held ia the schoolroom at the Orphanage, aud a very Urge number" of gaeste ware present;. . Ssvimjiiso.— A. Committee meetinjg of the Sydenham Swimming Club wWs"•' held on Tuesday evening. Present—Mexers 0. Kent, W. A. Howison, J. VV. Treriue, W. A. Hall, A. Denham, »»d G. Cobledipk. The annual sports were fixed for March" 21st, and a preliminary programme was drawn up. Donations were vecoived from Mr W. Jacques and Mr W. Mauti. Several items were passei for payment. At a Committee meeuut; of tbe Park Amateur SwimmiDg Clnb on FrMay evening last, if wae decided to hold their heat annual race meeUoe on March W'li. Several trophtes have been preßoined to ihe Club by the President aod Vice-Pfe*ideutn, and a good d&y'a sport is looked forward to. Four new members were "elected.. A U>minittee meeting of the Chri*tchureh Amateur Swimming Club wae held ao the Albert Hall on Tuesday uight. Smart (Chftirmauj, VVataon, FiHncia, England, Anderson, Crucniny, SSrj.tbou, De«ham. Duncan and Fox (Hoa. Sec.). Correspondence from vnriou* auurcea wae discuesed. Toe grogriiinnie ioe the annual races, to be hetd on Marcli 7'-li, wae drawn up, and includes Maiden Hrtnrii'jap, 50 yards ; President's Handicap, 100 yards ; .Ladiea , Brocslefc Handiaap, 50 yards ; In-tec-Club Hnndicap, 100. yards ; VicePreaiden! ? !« HuHle Haudicap, 75 yards; Junior Club Ohumpionship and Senior Handicap ; Oooeolation, 60 yard*. A ladies' race will be included ia the programme. The foiluwLDg officers were duly appoiqt«<l: —Referee, Mr A. Francis; Judges, Dr. hloochoase, E. O. Ash by; U. Herrin, .'. S. Fo*ter, J. .f. labisret- and A. H. Toosey ; Starter, Mr E. A. England ; Oheok Starter, Mr J. M. Watson ; Timekeeper*, Meesw T. Butfett aud C. H. Jones; resule board. Mr A. Gray ; Markumen, Me3»re J. Crummy and R, Sueddou; C.istuine Steward, MrG. J.C. Smart. Me«r»EugUod,Foxaud S.-n-tro were appointed a {jub-Commiote* to draw up tbe programme and make fiiial arrdngements. It was decided to hold the usual long distance race, qu*rcer-mile f t a time aud piacs fixed by the Sub-Ck»mmitree. Votes of thanks were passed to the New South Wale* Association and ' Clubs ntfilUted thereto for the -kindness extended to the Club representatives whilnt to .Sydney.—A Committee meeting of the Riilwiy Amateur Swimintug Clum wa« held l*at evening, arraugemenra being ma>lo to hold vhe Club's four lengths (64yd») haudi9*p race ou Wednesday next.

Supurmb Court.—Hie Honour Mr J U8 Uoi Denniatoo will sib ia Chambers ab U v .is to-day. , ' * '-'J;

Masonic—The monthly meotinc of th, Cantorbary Lodge, 1018, E.C., wilfbe he ?,i ■/ Rt the Masonio Hull, Manchester etrJf this evening, at 7.30. eet » *. Quebn-'s Cadets—A parade of th« Quoen'a Cudeta will take pUoe thw evetune ud the drillahed. at 7.30, whou a J ar " attendance is requested. X*

Lyttelton Convent Sonoor, Piosio-, The annual pionio of this school rake* at Diamond H\fbonr on Mouday T , public are onrdtAlly invited to attebi* The steamer Joha Andaraon will meet »» trains. ■ v

St. Barthqlomkw's Church, Kaupoi Yesterday, h\ che Vicarage yroundg, a tj ar( C fete, with sales of work, doll uhow ant pyrotechnic display, was given in aid of th funds for the churoh. The grounds were very nice order, and the weather bein!!'' favourable there was a large attearU tt «?v The collection of dolls iv the coatnmes of many lauds and various fashions included some marvellously olever needlework am? ehowed good taste. The Yic.\rage dininp. room formed the show room, and » fe E interest was taken in it. In the grounds v were stalls for sales of goods made up by the Working Bee, and for display of nro. duce. There was also a cake emiipetuL ' Those who assisted at sales were Mrs Hiokg* Mrs Parsons, aud Misses Andrews • young ladies' stall, Missee Winter* bourne, Pearce and Jox ; produce atatl v» Kich, Mrs J. Ward and Mm Bargass • Ml ? stall, Mieses Taylor and Pavitt; refreih. mente, Mrs Ward, Meiid'oworoit au4 Ol»rk* Missea Ward aud B. Hurae; j..i n \V, c stall, Misses L. Htirse and Hnvell • doll show, Miasos K. Lsija aiul y' Wilson ; shooting gallery, Mr F/RabdUanL In the competittoua the prizja were—For '■ cake, tirsit, Ins Humphreys; .sconce, Jirgk M>iy Feldwiok ; dolls, for'girU under ' years, firat, Eiaie Humphreys; girU oyj t ten years, first, Antue Bu-iby ; best dreatatl> doll in character, Anuie Christie. Io evening there was a Jnutern and liiasliehl display given by Mr D. P. Parker, thud a display of the electric nude by Sir \V Broadley. Music was supplied by tlia br*»s ' baud.

Woot.ston KoKouaii Council. — The ordinary monthly meeting of the Council was held on Thursday night. Pceseut HTU Worship tho Mayor, and Crs. Wood, Hob* son, Milne. Audoraon, Lord, Hawkins, md Reunie. Or. Gimblett's apulogy for his absence was accepted. Corr?apnu<Jenctt wai read—-From Mr replying to notion from Council to rcm..Vi> v uuiwuce existing on his preinisea. Or. Milne siviil h< had vmted the place and touud thing! a&tiaf&otoiy. From the Secretary of the Drainage Board, disclaiming uny letjiatiaN bility for bridges over Boll's cceslc. Urcun the Christehuiuh Ga3 Company, afferlug the sale of tar. From Mr Mucbath, giving uotioe tliar, tiui future price of naphtha would be 25s delivered in Chrietchureh. From the solicitor to the Council, coveting deed of txunaOr of a piece of land. The Mayor stated that the overflow o( water near the Cemetery had beau atteuded to, aud it wna resolved that; the surfocenuo should be instructed to have the drtio covered with soil and metal as soon at possible. Id was resolved—"That tha Clerk draw the attention of tlte Dfiiiuftga ;s Board to the unsatisfactory state of the -; drain autnpi throughout the borough," A ~ discussion haviug arisen oa the oubjeofc of Inking steps to iiave this borough, ia can* jiinotion with the Lmwood aud Sumnev " boroughs, represented on the Lytteltoa "' Harbour Board, it wae reso ved—•" Thrt the matter be loi'fc in the hands of the > Mayor to determine what steps it muy bo advisable to take in uuieou with the Sumiier aud Lmwond Councils with the view of ultimately carrying tho matter to a succea«< ful issue, aud that the Alaj'or aud (Jr. Tanner be anthoriaed to repreaeao tliii borough at any aud all oonaultatiane oa thl BtibjecG with the two Councils above named. * Tiie Finance Committee's report was aa< oapted, and tho acaoimta as prddauted were parsed for piyiiieut. Sohool Committkes —The usual monthly mutttiug of i(i4 Weht Cln'intuhiuoh School Coinimt>i.ee was held ou Tuesday evouiug. 'Present—Mr VV. Mc(Jl«tt (Chmriiian) au4 Messrs G. 'Combs, if. VV. iSaiidford, G. T, Ohisuall, H. Ciirlott, J. Ir.biater, G. Wiilson and H. C. Godfrey, aud I); , . Moorliouotf. The eub-Comniatjae apnoiated for the j--. pose reported tne purcu&se of tiv: piano. Ot , the eleven pupil cetvoheca who atU, for exa* mination all paaaed, and the n.uu is of tea wore in the merit Use. Four Huit<>larehipi '' wece won by pupils at ttiu nchuol—one Board of Education, ouo Caiedoma», auC, .' two Girls' High School. It was resolved tc oongratuULe the headmaster and hil aaaietouti upon tho eucoese atcainod in tin recent examinations, it was decided to asc«rr.aiu tuo cost of top m drees ug the ' asphalt. Abstfuteo uoticoa ware to b»* aent to tho parents of two boya irregular iq, attendance. The Committee ajjree.l to vote "' for Dr. Mo'Ji'hoiue, Mr 'JVunbs and Mr T. S. for election ofl V' the' IJofud ot' Eduoaltoß. A meet* ing of the Richmond Committee wai; - held on. the 11th. Vreaent—Mr Snowball./ (Chairman) aud Meaara Huyhen, D*tlow t > Shaw, -iluuder, Paul!, fJell and Soreaieo.' -'- The Master reported an average attendance '" Jil of 471 and r»U number 5a6. re- ' 'J solved thftb atte.Ttliou should be given t< l /y; prevent abseubvos. Four pupil passed thpvc resjiectivo ex&miuatione, thre* ''" in the firsb-olasaj two acholara Ecaol»rai)ips for two years iv the High '■ 'A' Sohool, and a third received a Junior Somo* - {Scholarship. If. was rsanlvoJ—-'That tf#: ' - Muster i*ud statf be congratulated ou $«r ' aucceau of thßir teaching." amouuting to dES2 9i 9d wuie paejod ttix, 'p&y'inent. The liank ba.la.nce was 9i lOaf; , in credit. Measw Woeton, PiSrynimt wla Wobb w«re nomiri.iEed for the J Board of , f Kducation. Lett eve were received itoui the r School of Cookery and tue Ron. Secretary v of tho P.ichmoud Swanmiog O'tuo, aud tue mattpra thereju menpioned were attended to. ** Pouow CoujiT.— He Bsephain, SM , pre- -, - at tho Police Court yeaterilay, wdr.»manded for a week a frmale fireb otfe«d#f • charged with drunkenness. ■ "Puess" PiOMC—T/ie annual picnic 01----the employees of the ChiUtohurch P*BJ 1 ' Compauy takes jplaee at tloon Hft-y lO< m TiKOBOPHy. -- The , Count.ew Wgehfr '; j meißwr Uotured iv the OoUmwt% -Jl*l>» , , LVtteltoi), OD Wednesday e?eni»g, her »uo* . t jeefc bemi? " Theosophy." 'iWre w««e - about 150 persona preaeut. Tha lectured- - wae listened to witr- mufh atleatloa, uua wae f i equently applauded. /..,„*> "^ •i'HJS kosptTAb Fb.tr.-- The Secretary >P* v , the Ladua Vusiung Association desire 10 v return thanks for a donation in money wje , ~ food for tl»e fete from Air Courtney, »«<» also asfiistauce from the Can t»« bury I'mw* way Comp*ny per Mr E. N. Wpod, " *"*?£, total sa'n.vdaliaod by the fete wait £130.'• '•„ Thh Inoomb Tax.—Aa aomft mi&yp**' ,"- heasioh exists as u> the wording of" IW Press Aasoc.ation telogram with regard W . the income tax, we have bseu requeuMil'W \ u slate that the da>B of grace io r*apect« ' y. the iuoomo tax due on 31»t January expirs to-day, 14th February. , I oent: penalty will bo added Lα all ' paid on or bsforo this dare. , \wsi Ths ])sr.DQATKa fuom th« CAp». -'M«a«re V.wer aad Halee, Uta drifg»«|pT from the Cspe who are on a viaifc io the tralaiiau cnlouiea tor the pnrpoau of report" ing to their colony upon agriouUnw*?!:-. matter*, waited upop the CommUtee Canterbury A. aud P. Association They were welcomed by the Prenident. wer« aupphed with coptea of the Hcpd, and Draught Horse Stud Co'inlry Journal, Snow catalogue, &'.■• 5C'": Ik lUHKattPrcr. —The <ic«o inueuOß * *_ t I creditor!) iv the estate of JB. d« ! German Bay, to have bean held yoeteiru*.?t did uoc take place, as no one pat ia an *Vf~ f pearance. The bankrupi'e steUMiieot that there were mi asaate, aud tno lUbilitie* amounted to £9i 9', divided eighteeo credstow, those for the r amonuta beinvj J -S. Do-ida £5 4* 61, J. W*;irs, 8-nith £5, R. 'Forben £21, (Jr. £12 X2j, Ah Lum £1113* 3J, Mrs Lβ V*a*' " laaC £5.