NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume LIII, Issue 9365, 14 March 1896, Page 7

NEWS OF THE DAY.

A. and P. Association.—Mr R. Heaton Rhodes was last night elected President of

the Canterbury A. and P. Association for the year 1096.

National Association. — A meeting of the Oxford Branch of the National Association will be held at East Oxford to-night), at eight o'clock.

Educational.—Elsewhere it is notified that the Misses Buchanan, Aorangi, Hereford street, have resumed teaching in dancing and deportment.

Amphitheatre op Varieties. — The Company now appearing in the marquee opposite the Theatre gave another performance last night, when several new artists appeared. There will be a matinee to-day, in addition to the usual performance at night.

Political.—A petition is being largely signed to Mr E. G. Wright, asking him to contest) the Ashburton seat at the next election.

Benefit Conobr- — A benefit concert will be given to Mr Fred. Seelen, at> the Oddfellows' Hall, on Thursday, 19th inst., when a very attractive programme will be givco.\

V.M.C.A.—The date for the autumn festival of this Association has been fixed for April 9th and 16th, the first of which evenings will b9 occupied by a social and the second by a gymnastic display. An attractive programme is being arranged which will be of special interest to athletes of all descriptions.

National Association.—A meeting was held at Ashburton on Thursday evening to consider the advieablenesa of forming a branch of the National Association of New Zealand. Mr C. W. Puruell was voted to the chair. After some discussion it was unanimously resolved to form a branch of the Association, and a provisional Committee was appointed, consisting of Messrs John Orr, Hugo Friedlander, C. Reid, D. Williamson, C. W. Purnell. W. Home. J. Scaly, T. Seaiy, T. Bullock, aud S. B. Nelson, with power to add to their number, lb was decided that a public meeting should be held shortly, and that the Christchurch branch should be invited to send delegates to address the meeting.

1 Biological Laboratory.—The Biological Laboratory was thrown open to the public last evening, aud a conversazione was held, which was well attended. The main laboratory was used foe the exhibition of students' microscopes by tho senior students, who gave examples of tbe way specimens are dissected. Iv tho senior laboratory there was a demonstration of the incubator, allowing thefdeveiopment of tho chick, while in the preparation room there was an exhibition by senior students of tho section cutting apparatus. Professor Dendy gave a brief lecture on the ** Development of Animals," illustrating his remarks by models and diagrams. In the Professor's room Mr F. C. Bums gave an exhibition of binocular microscopes and microscopic specimens. It may be mentioned that the gift of Professor Hutton to the Biological Laboratory was a microsoope, and not a telescope as was stated in the description of the building in yesterday's issue. Gkraldine County Council. — The monthly meeting of the Geraidine County Council was held on Thursday. Present— Mr 0. Talbob (Chairman) and Messrs A, Kelman, A. White and Quinn. At the request of the Levels .County Council, the Council agreed to relinquish ail control over the lower Pareora bridge. Delegates were appointed to meet delegates from the LevelCouncil to pass a special order for joiut bylaws for the regulation of heavy traffic. Word was received from the Railway Department thai consideration wonld be given to the matter of reducing tbe rates ou the carriage of grain and wool. The following tenders were opened for the reconstruction of the Temuka bridge:—Mnnro and Co. £1713 13s. D. McKay £1650 15* lid, CI .eh and Lloyd £1465 3s 6d, Jas. Philp £1362 10s (accepted). The Engineer wai instructed to call tenders for the formation of a road on the north side of the Opihi Riverbed, and it was agreed to close the old portion of the bridge when the road ia finished. Accounts amounting to £67 were passed for payment. Business Notice.—The sale of Hulbert and Company's stock has been quite phenomenal. The well known premises in High street have been like the proverbial fair ever since the sale commenced. It was the intention of Strange and Co. to continue this clearing salo till Monday week, but owing to the rapid clearance of the goods, this will be unnecessary, and the sale will close on j Monday next. The balance of the stocks ; will be sold to-day, Saturday, and on Mon- I day following, for just what they will bring. When tbe sale is over, the premises will be closed for a few days, and will re-open with an entirely new stock, including hats, mercery, and other goods, indented to Mr Hul- i bert, and adapted to tho requirements of the present season. The premises will undergo some alteration and improvement j during the few days they will rert.ai.-i i closed* < 6224

Gospel Temperaxcs Meeting —A Gospel Temperance meeting will be held to-morrow evening, at. 8 o'clock, in the Addington Free Methodist Church. The Keys. Penuey, Ellis and VVilliama will speak. Acknowledgment.—The Hon. Sec. of the Hospital Lady Visitors' Association acknowledges with many thanks a donation of 10s from the Band of the Spit Fire Brigade for their fund for relief of destitute patients. Macmillax-Bbowh Memorial.—A meet, ing of all those interested in the MacrnillauBrown Memorial will be held this afternoon at the College, at —.30, as the opportunity is to be taken of taking a forma] farewell of P ofeseor Brown, on the occasion of his severing his connection with Canterbury College, and of formaily announciog the establishment of tbe Macmilian-Brown prize. A large attendance is requested. Excursion to Otaka_a.—Oa Friday the employees ac Mr W. fct. Clark's wool scouring works at Ohoka held a picnic at Otarama, aud a special excursion train was put in requisition. Carriage accommodation was put on for 200 persons, and tbe coaches were comfortably filler!. The weather was most favourable, and the excursion was fully appreciated by old and young. Long Service Medal.—At the banquet in connection with the Fire Brigade Demonstration, held last night, Mr C. M. Gray, Chairman of the Fire Brigade Committee of tho City Council, presented to Sub-Superin-tendent Gilberd, of the Napier Fire Brigade, the long service gold star for Superintendent Waterworth, of the Napier Brigade, for twenty-five years'service in the Brigade. Cricket. —A very enjoyable match was played at Hagley Park on Thursday afternoon between Messrs G. L. Beath and Co. and \V. S. Strange and Co., which resulted in a victory for the former by 104 runs. For the winners, SchoSeld, Cain and Voyce played best ; and for the losers, Clarke, Biltens and Berry. Bromley.—The scholars and friends of the Bromley Bchool held their picnic on March 10th in the school grounds, and also in Mr Andrews' paddock, kindly lent for the occasion. Tho thanks of the district are due to Mrs VViss, who superintended most of the arrangements ; to Mr Ashton, who promoted the evening's entertainment; and to all those other ladies and gentlemen who so readily gave their services. Sunday Prohibition Meeting.—A prohibition meeting will be held to-morrow in the Opera House at 8.15 p.m. The Rev. F. \V. Isitt will occupy the chair, and addresses will be delivered by the Revs. W. C. Woodward and J. Dawson and Mr T. E. Taylor. The Primitive Methodist choir

will conduct the singing, and members of suburbau choirs are invited to assist.

Postal Almanac.—A remarkably ingenious and useful card almanac can be now obtained at the stamp counter of the Post Office The almanac supplies a variety of postal Information, and indicates by a novel and simple arrangement the dates at which the ocean mails are due at the principal ports of New Zealand and Australia, and in London.

Tne Salvation Armt.— As will be seen elsewhere, a harvest festival celebration is to take place in the Salvation Army Barracks, Sydenham, to-morrow, also on Monday aud Tuesday, the 16th and 17th inst., Major Bruntnell in command. The Barracks are to be tastefully decorated, and a special programme of songs will be given. One of the most important features of Sunday's meetings will be the installation of Captain aud Mrs Bishop, who have lately arrived from Melbourne, to take the oversight of the Army's social department in Now Zealand.

Southbkidoe.—The monthly meeting of the Southbridge Town Board was held on Thursday evening. Present —Mr R. Webster (Chairman), and Messrs H. Slatsr, F. Paddy, R. C. Burns and Jno. Kilbride. The rate of £d in the £*, proposed at the last meeting, was now confirmed. The Works Committee reported that a bridge was necessary to be laid over the wuter-rsoe

iii High street, fronting the road to Mr Shepherd's paddocks. This was left to tho Works Committee to deal with. The Chairman and Mr Burns, appointed to make water-race by-laws for the township, brought up their report. Accounts amounting to £513 5s 81 were passed. Mr Burns moved and Mr Webster seconded—" That the Board approve of by-law 13, sub-sections °* e » g» ii j' P, «.> aQ d c hat they be put into force in the town district in the usual way."" The meeting then adjourned.

Distribution of Prizes.—On Sunday, February 23rd, the Rev. Father Cumtnings distributed the prizes -to the pupils attending the Catholic school, Halsweli. In consequence of the death of Mr and Mrs Booth the usual entertaiameut was dispensed with. Amongst the prizas was a very valuable cross and a neat little timepiece, presented by Mrs Stratz, of Christchurch. Tho cross was awarded to Miss Leo Kennedy for good conduct, and the timepiece to Miss Kathleen Kilbride for regular attendance. The Rev. Father complimented the pupils and the teacher, Miss Booth, on the work done during the year, particularly the needlework. He alluded to the feelings of respect and esteem existing between tho people of the district and the teacher. He thought the Committee deserved every commendation for the energetic manner in which they had conducted tho school and for its very flourishing condition, financially and otherwise.

Navy League.—A meeting of the Committee of the Navy League was held at 4 p.m. yesterday. Present-—Mr 1. Gibbs (in the chair), Sir John Hall, the Mayor of Christchurch, Captain Willis, and Messrs J, Palmer, A. M. Oliivior, G, Humphreys, F. Waymouth and Marciei (Hon. Sec.) A considerable amount of correspondence was read from various local bodies in answer to to the circular sent out by the Committee. j One from the late Secretary of the Tailors' Union was read, in which it was stated ■ that the Union had ceased to exist, bat that while it was in existence the members took not much interest in the general welfare of the community. The Secretary acknowledged the receipt of documents, _c, from Mr Hopkins, of H.M.S. Orlando, from Captain Willis and Mr _.. W. Seager. A letter was read from the Rev. Mr Hamilton, stating in reply to the Secretary that he would be willing to give a lecture in aid of the Navy League. After some dissuasion, ib was resolved that the offer of tho Rev. Mr Hamilton be accepted, and that the Chairman, tho Mayor of Christchurch, Messrs Palner, Waymonth, Humphreys and Captain Willis be a sub-Committee to arrange the matter. It was decided to ask the Mayor of Christchurch to take the chair. It was resolved that the prices of admission should bo Is and 6d. Mr Waymouth mentioned that he was in communication with the Mayor aud Chairman of the County Council at Ashburtou, with reference to holding a meeting iv support of the League there, and they advised that there should be a little delay, as all the people were busy just noxv. The Secretary reported that the number of members was now seventy-eight. A resolution was carried thanking Mr Seager for his offer re limelight and accepting it. Mr Waymouth suggested that, they should ac no distant date, in view of the remarks of Admiral Bridge, see that the lines of local defence coincided with the ideas of

the Imperial Commanders. The meeting then adjourned.

Memorial Window.—A very handsome memorial window, which has been imported from France, will be unveiled at the 11 o'clock mass on Sunday at the ProCathedral, Barbadoes street. The window is 12 x 6, and displays a most admirable and artistic representation of the Annunciation, an 1 is intended as a memorial to the selfaacriiiciug efforts of the late Rev. Mother Mary St. Gabriel, the first Prioress of the Convent of Notre Dame Dcs Missions. The late Rev. Mother was for seventeen years connected with the Convent here, and tor twenty-aix years a religious. She came from Lyons to take charge of the sisters here, and though the times of small things is regarded the work of the sisters here, laboured with great assiduity and zea!. After come years of work, her health being delicate, she visited France, and was there made Mother-General. Unfortunately, her health declined rapidly, and she died in Lyons in 1893. Her pupils and friends scattered throughout the colony initiated a movement for commemorating her labours, and the window which has been referred to was selected as the means. It is a beautiful piece of artistic work, the centre design being (surrounded by an ornate border. At the foot is the inscription, " Pray for the soul of Rev. Mother Mary St. Gabriel, Prioress of tho Monastery of Notre Dame Dcs Missions, Christchurch, who died at Lyons July 25th, 1393 " The window is by M. Be jolt;, of Lyons, aud is really a beautiful srork oi arc

Valuation Lists. —AH objections to valuations made under the Ruing Act by borough councils and other local bodies must be sent in not later than to-day. The Lyceum.—Mr W. W. Collins will lecture in the Lyceum to-morrow on " Praying for Iogersoll." Laws Tennis Tournament.—The Selection Committee requests the following players to practice at Cranmer square courts in view of the coming interprovineial matches against Wellington and Otago:— Misses Lean, Simpson (2), Mendelson (2), X and E. van Asch, Marchant, Harman, Mesdames Ollivier and Way, Messrs Sarman, Collins, Wilding, Marshall (2), Grossman, Garaia, Sutclifife, Stycha, Cox, Laurie, Fergusson, Bristed. Political.—Mr J. McLacbkn. addressed a well-attended meeting of hi 3 constituents at the Oddfellows' Hall, Ashburton, last evening. Ho spoke for about an hour aud a-half, mainly on the work done duriug the past session. He had a most cordlil reception, and at the close of his address a unanimous vote of thanks was passed. Teleuraphic Interruption.—The officer in charge of the Telegraph Department informed us that Adelaide advises " Communication intetrupted Port Darwin line north of Powell's Creek since 6 p.m. 12ch. Parties start inspecting at 630 a.m." Communication was restored at 8.45 last night. Movements of Ministers. —The "Sons. J. G. Ward aud A. J. Cadman arrived from Wellington yesterday, the former going south by the express and the latter staying in town. Yesterday afternoon Mr Cadman met a deputation at Lyttelton concerning railway rates. Juvenile Druids.—The Juvenile Druids of Sydenham held their fortnightly meeting in the Druids' Hall, Colombo road, on Wednesday evening, Bro. A. G. Betts. V.A., in the chair. Bro. 'Jteo. Batley tendered his resignation as Arch-Druid to the lodge, as he had left the district. Bro. Geo. Taylor was elected, to rill the vacancy. Bro. VV. H. Cooper, of the Hope of St. Albans Lodge, forwarded 2 vols of Dickens' works for competition among tho members. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to Bro. Cooper for his donation.

A Case of Distress.—As a result of an appeal on behalf of a family in distress, we have received the sum of £5 from an '• old friend," who does not wish his name to appear. The amount has been handed over to those interested in the case. Masonic.—The installation of the W.M. elect of the Concord Lodge and the investiture of the officers will take place on Tuesday next. Tho lodge, it may be noticed, has recently been re-decorated by Messrs B. Button and Co.

Memorial Window.—The very handsome memorial window to the memory of the late Sister Mary Gabriel, Prioress of the Convent of Notre Dame dcs Missions, will be unveiled at tho pro-Cathedral, Barbadoes street, at 11 o'clock mass to-morrow.

Kaiapoi Cadet Volunteers.—Twentyone recruits to the Kaiapoi Cadet Volunteers have been received in response to the advertisement appearing in the Press. A Football Ground for Kaiapoi.—Ab a general meeting of the Kaiapoi Football Club to be held today it is intended to discuss the question of purchasing Hurae's Park for a football ground. Valedictory.—Mr W. Recce, of the firm of Recce and Sons, has started for a trip to England, via San Francisco.

Kaiapoi Excursion. —The visiting firemen proceed to Kaiapoi today, to inspect the Kaiapoi Woollen Factory Company's mill. The tram will leave the Christchurch station at 8.20 a.m.