NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume LIII, Issue 9515, 7 September 1896, Page 5

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Cantf-RBPRY Men in Auckland — A letter received recently from a Canterbury ijjnn, who is on a visit to Auckland, siiva ••You might imagine you were in Colombo street, every second man hails from Christchurch." Abkest.— Detective Marsack arrested a young man on Saturday on two charges of breaking into Mr H. Fuhrmann's, and stealing therefrom a quantity of hooks belonging '"' M? Fnhrmann and tools belonging to w\e. of his employees. ° fiiK Hvman Mauks Ward.— The ceremony of laying the foundation stone of the Hynian Murks Ward in connection with the jlospital, which was postponed on account of the inclemency of tiie weather, will take pl.ic on Thursday next. Srni'U"* Lat.ouu Learpe. —On Saturdny evening addresses were delivered in Cathedral square, under the auspices of the Surplus labour League, by Messrs Early Powell, and Kelly on behalf of the unemployed. Pkizk Collies.—On Thursday there were released from quarantine a prize collie biidi and pup imported by Mr J. H. Jowett, of Dunedin. The animals were in magnificent condition when released, and reflected the g-eatest credit on the caretaker, Mr C. rown. Olivkttk Assembly.— The fancy dress ball at the Opera House in connection with the Olivetti Quadrille Assembly promises to be a great success. Already" a number of tickets" iuive br-*»n disposed of, and several unique fancy dresses will be seen on the occasion. RiFL>: Match. —On Saturday the onening match of the season was fired on the Ivaiapol range between the members of the Rifle. Volunteers and Working Men's Club. The ranges were 200 yds find 500 yds, ten shots at each distance, Martini weapons. The scores jnade-were—Rifles 774, Club 575, majority f OT Rifles 199 points. It may be noted that jQUjeimprovements have been made to the rant'e, an, ' that shortly canvas will be Bubstituted for iron targets. Katapot Uxkmi-loyicd.—A number of names were received at a special meeting of the Borough Council 'on Saturday evening, who will be given work as decided at the last meeting at 5s a day trimming the sides of streets, &c. An excellent suggestion has been made that a great improvement to the borough would be the formation of a parade along the river bank of Raven strent between the bridges, in preference to allowing any more squalid erections to be put there, especially as the rentals hitherto have been merely nominal. Political Central Council.—A well attended meeting of the Liberal and Labour Political Central Council was held on Friday evening, Mr W. Williams, Vice-President, in the chair. It was decided that the Council should invite all the members of the organisations affiliated to it to meet for the put-pose of taking a ballot for the final selection of candidates. It was also determined that the ballot should be conducted on the second ballot principle. Prohibition League.—The week 13* meeting of the Christchurch Prohibition League was held in the Congregational schoolroom on Friday night, the Rev. J. Dawson (VicePresident) in the chair. About 230 members were present. A programme of musical items wa3 given by members and friends. [Thirteen now members were elected. Morris Tube Shootino.—On Friday evening the members of the Christchurch Working Men's Club Rifle Class tired another competition at the 300 yards range for prizes kindly presented fey Messrs Fletcher, Humphreys and Co., Bates and Co., the Saxon Tea Company and W. W. Collins, M.M.R. The following were the highest scores:— J. Hounsell (4) 35. J. Hostie (scr) 34, J. A. Lummis (1) 34, K. Barlow (2) 34, W. G. Munford (3) 33, D. Ashton (3) 33, W. Carrarcl (scr) 32, VV. A. Csldwell (3) 32. School Committee.—The monthly meetini» of the East Christchurch Committee was held on Thursday. Present—Messrs M. Sandstein (Chairman), S. Clarke, F. J. Board, D. Lumsden, J. Jamieson, J. K. Brunt, and H. Allison. Apologies were received for the absence of Messrs J. S. Williams and J. Tippett Smith. Mr Sandstein, as Chairman of the meeting, of delegates from the city and snburban schools, reported . on the resolution carried at that meeting, ami stated that there was a probability- oi ft School Committees' Association being formed hove. After passing accounts the ffifceiing closed. f , ! Hn:m<(n. Rabbit Board.—At a meeting held on July 4th—Present, Messrs W. O. Rutherford (Chairman), E. D. Giles, T. Chapman, and G. Mcßae—it was decided that a r rate be struck for the current year of \i per head on sheep, and 1J per head on cattle throughout the district. At the meeting held on August Ist Messrs' W. O. ■ Rutherford, E. D. Giles, and and T. Chapman were present. Mr Chapman apologised for the absence of Mr Mcßae and asked for leave of absence for Mr W. T. Robinson, 'which was granted. The clerk was instructed to acknowledge receipt of Mv Wm. Atkinson's letter. • A -NTbw Soyc—We have received from Messrs Angus and Robertson, Sydney, a copy of a song, entitled "The Daylight is ■ Dying." The words are by A. P.. Patterson, • author of "The Man from Snowy River." The first twelve line 3 have already been published in- his book of poems, but the remaining twelve have been specially written for tiie song* 1 There is a tuneful and ap- - propriftto setting by Rene Goring-Thomas. The Uskmi'LOYKD.—No communication reached the Charitable Aid Board on Saturday by the Wellington mail as to the subsidy. The sub-Com-mittee of the Relief Fund therefore cannot do anything at present in the way of employing men. Yesterday Mr W. H. Cooper, Chairman of the meeting on Friday of the Relief Committee, received the following telegram from the Premier, who is at Pahnerston North, in answer to the one sent to him by the Committee —" Will make enquiries as to cause of delay in payment of subsidy. Have handed your telegram to . Minister in charge of Department." Saturday's Matikets.—There was an entry of over 50 horses in the yards on Saturday, and ifc iucluded a better class of draught horses than usual. Good farm horses are now in active demand, and more could have been disposed of on Saturday than were offered. Other classes sold at current market rates. Best draughts made £2310s to £35, medium do £16 to £22, aged d ° £9 to £15, best harness horses £14 to £1710s, medium do £9 to £13, hacks £5 to £12. At the produce markets there was a small entry of pigs, and good prices were obtained. *Weaners sold at 6s to 10s, stores 12sto 16s and porkers 16s 6d to 27s 6d. There was a small supply of poultry, and not nearly suineient for requirements, and consequently high values were realised. Jens 2s to 3s, roosters 3s 3d to 4s 3d, docks 4s to 5s 6d, geese 6s 6d to 6s, turkey h eas 03 6d to 8s and gobblers 15s to 20s, all V> Per pair. St.' Albaxs Cricket Cr.tfß.—The annual BMsting of the above Club was held on Friday evening, when Mr J. l>ll Feu preOaetl. The-"report and balance sheet were fead and adopted. The latter showed a credit balance of £2 18s. The trophies *on during the season were presented to Mr »v. Colville for the highest batting average, tod Messrs Chapman and Williams for good P«y in the second eleven. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year— president, Mr A. E. G. Rhodes: 'Vicepresidents, Rev. H. Williams, Messrs F. "ayiuouth, O. G. Stead, R. H. Rhodes, das. Speight, Geo. Dickenson, and H. For)jro°d; Hon. Sec. and Treasurer, Mr H. Uiapman ; Committee. Messrs J. R. All»P. P. Ausley. J. D. Colville, J. N. Dα Feu, •«d C. R. Williams ; Selection Committee, f*r J. R. Allsop and and the Captains of ««5 First and Second Elevens ; Delegate to *ne Junior Cricket Committee, Mr C. R. -Williams. The queslion of accepting the l «jntation of a Wellington junior Club to P&y a match there in December was dis<*ssed and left in the htuids of the Committo report. It was decided to commence practice games on the ground next Satur- ?*}". and that the season be opened on wtober 3rd. It was also resolved that teams be entered for the Junior and Prcsi*j~r tß Cup contests, and that the work of rolling and improving the ground be put in "ana It vrais decided to hold a concert, and "fnce under the auspices of the Club, and a *p>ng Committee was appointed to make l «e necessary arrangements. Badger Hαxu Shavxxg Brushes. —We all who appreciate the luxury J a comfortable shave to use " William's " American Soap and one of Davies and wmb's Soft Brushes.—[Advt.] m Goods at Wholesale Prices. — See Wardell Bros', new list. 132

MvKiciPAT,.—The ordinary meetings of the Linwood and Sydenham Borough Couffoils will take place this evening? at the usual hour. Pomck News.—There will bo ten cases tor hearing at the City Police Court this morning, soven of druukenness, and one each of larceny, breaking and entering, and vagrancy. Caytkubury Bowljso Club.—A general meeting of the members of the Canterbury Bowling Club will be held at the Empire Hotel this evening at eight o'clock. Lvitklton Haubouh Boaru.—The proposed new by-law of the Lyttelton Harbour board, tor lieeusmg steam tugs and other vessels, is now to be seen at the offices of the Board. A spactal meeting will be held on the 17th inst,, at 10.30 a.m., in connection therewith. C\sri:iijiVKX Rowrxc. Cum —The anmi.-.l general mooting of the C.R.C. will be held at the Boathon.se on Tuesday, 15th instaal, at 8 p.m. Buys' High School.—The next term in connection with the Boys' High School will commence on Wednesday, September 16th. ••Isn\Kr, in Egypt/'—lt is satisfactory to bo able to state that, at the request of a large number of lovers of music, the Committee of the Moteit Soeietv have decided to repeat " Israel in Egypt h on Thursday, <Mth mst., at the Temple of Truth. The prices of admission have b=en fixed at 2s and Is. No doubt there will be a large audience on the occasion. ° The Jkwish New Year.—The festival of the Jewish New Year will commence this evening, and will continue on Tuesday and VV ednesday. The Rev. J. Falk will conduct the services at the Synagogue, Gloucester street, assisted by the President, Mr H. Phillips. There will be service at six o'clock to-night and to-morrow night, and .at 8 a.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday. The law will b» read at ten o'clock each morning. " Yom Kippur," or Day of Atonement, will commence on Wednesday evening, the 16th inst. The North-East Ward Election.— Mr W. H. Cooper, one of the candidates for the vacant seat in the City Council for the North-East Ward, has called a meeting of his friends and supporters at the Foresters' Hall this evening, at eight o'clock, to arrange for electing a Committee, &c. Trades an* r> Labour Council.—The monthly meeting of the Trades and Labour Council was held on Saturday evening. Correspondence was read — From the Painters' Union, stating that they had decided to become affiliated to the Council, and had appointed delegates. From Hon. VV. P. Reeves, acknowledging a resolution of thanks for his eiforts in connection with labour legislation. A member of a Union affiliated with the Council reported that an endeavour was being made to ionn a Liberal and Labour Council. It was resolved— That this Council regrets the action of certain gentlemen in attempting to form another Liberal and Labour Council, as in view of the fact that a strong Liberal and Labour Council is already in existence, their action must tend to split the ranks of labour. Licensing Committee. — The quarterly meeting of the Avon Licensing Committee, called for Saturday, did not take place, as there was no business to transact. Katapoi Borough Council.—Mr A. H. Hunt having retired from the contest for this borough, Messrs Hopkins, Fraser, and Simpson have been declared elected as Councillors. Cards.—A match between the Ohoka Card Club and Rangiora Druids was played on Thursday evening. At crib the scores were—Druids 25, Olioka 22. At euchre— Ohoka 16, Druids 14. The match was, therefore, won by the Druids by one game. Pure Bred Stock.—By the steamer Te Anau, Mr P. C. ThrelkeM, of Inglewood farm, Max ton, shipped a beautiful two-year-old roan heifer, one of the noted Daisy herd. This was consigned to a well-known breeder at Gisborne. Ashley Cricket Club.—The annual meeting of this Club at Rangiora was adjourned on Friday night as a mark of respect, owing to the recent death of Mrs J. B. Wilson, wife of the President. Checkmating the Burglars.—A local Borough Council, whose premises have not been visited by the undesirable burglar, decided to give that gentleman a stiff task should he essay to try his tools on their safe. The receptacle of their books and small cash has been embedded in a mould of concrete, which leaves only the strong door exposed. - ; Rev. Haskett Smith.—This talented lecturer, whose discourses on "Jerusalem," &c, created so much interest a short time back, has arrived in Auckland from Sydney. It is understood that he intends making a tour of New Zealand on. his own account. When last here he was'"tinder engagement to Mr R. S. Smythe. Lyttelton Liter\uy Socket?.— There was a good attendance at the weekly meeting of-this Society on Thursday eveuing. Mrs H. N. Hiskens occupied the chair. Songs were given by Mrs P. Couch, Misses Halley, Bradley and Hough ; pianoforte solos by Misses Enland, B. Asshman and E. Smith ■, recitations by Mis 3 Stokes and Masters Couch and Evrickeon, and. a reading by Master Errickson. Mias Kenner accompanied the singers on the piano. The return debate with the Lower High street Society was fixed for October Ist. Leap Ykau Social.—A return social was held in the Foresters' Hall, Oxford terrace, on Wednesday night. About twenty-five couple? were present. _ Daring the evening songs wore sung by Miss Burns, Messrs Ellis and Hutton, Mr H. L. Oakes played a cornet solo, and two recitations were given by Mr C. Napier. The rest of the evening was spent in various games, &c., and the party' broke up about midnight. Miss Burns acted as accompanist. The catering was in the hands of Mr Rattray, who gave every satisfaction. A Pest Hole.—ln rear of the Fire Brigade Station at Kaiapoi, and close to the main street, there is a parfeot pest hole which is filled with stagnant water and the drainage of a stable. In case it may not have been observed by the Inspector of Nuisances or the authorities of the town, it will not be out of place to point out that such places are a menace to the public health. It would cost only a trifle to till up the disgusting hole. The section is in tho joint ownership of the Borough Council and Harbour Board, and the stench from it is simply sickening. The Penalty of Greatness.—The Chairman, in the absence of the Mayor, of the Relief Committee meeting, on Friday had rather a peculiar eicperience. A telegram was decided to be sent to the senior member for Christchurch urging him to press the claim of the Committee for the payment of the subsidy. In view of the remuneration which members of Parliament receive th' 6 telegram was made "collect." Bat overtook tho Chairman, on Saturday in the shape of a notification from the ofKcev in charge here requesting the paymeut of 3s 10d co3t of telegram, the honourable member for Christchurch having left for his home. Richmond Football Club.—The annual smoke concert in connection with this Club was held in the Foresters' Hall, Richmond, on Friday night. Mr J. Hughes, a Vice-Presi-dent, occupied the chair and about sixty members were present. The toasts of the "President and Vice-Presidents," "Officers of the Club" and "Kindred Sports" were proposed and acknowledged, a number of songs contributed by members and a conviviale vening was spent. During the proceeding the medals awarded by Messrs G. and C. H. Jones, W. Onnamly and \V. Collins were presented to W. Henderson for best forward play in the First Fifteen, G. Anderson most impiwed play Second Fifteen, and E. Cook for obtaining the largest number of new members. Property: Sales. —Messrs Pyne and Co. held a sale of properties on Saturday in their wool stores, but very little business was done. The first property offered was a farm of 100 acres, situated on Shand's Track, Broadtiekl, now in the occupation of Mr E. O'Rorke, held by him under lease expiring on July Bth, 1900, at the rental of ten shillings pec acre. The improvements consist of a good dwelling-house of six rooms and the necessary out-buildings, and the farm is divided into suit- i able sized paddocks with live fences. After some competition the property was knocked down to Mr R. M'Connell at £7 per acre. The next, lot was two roods, in Battersea street, Sydenham, with four brick cottages thereon, but it was passed, no bid being elicited. A section of thirteen perches, in High street, Christchurch, now occupied l»y Mr J. H. Noding, and situate nearly opposite Mr A. J. White's furniture ware- ! house, was withdrawn at £700. A lot of fifty acres, at Hillsborough, an early selection of the late Mr Geo. Holmes, also was passed in.

Katapot Rtf&es.—At the inspection on Friday there were forty-eight on parad* under Captain Millar. Promotions were made as follows-.—Lance Corporal W. B Stevenson lo be Corporal; Privates G. Simpson and P. Bates to be Lance Corporals. It was decided to hold a camp of instruction in the Domain early in October.