NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume LIII, Issue 9520, 12 September 1896, Page 7

NEWS OF THE DAY.

The Relief Committee.—At the meeting of the Relief Committee yesterday it was decided to close the work at the end of next week. City Council.—The meeting of the CityCouncil, which will be the first after the election of new members, will take place on Monday evening next. Lusus Nature.—A few days ago an eight-legged and two-tailed lamb was born on Mr W. Strange's Riversdale estate, near Ashburton. The body and head were perfect in shape, and so also were the two tails and eight legs. Science and Art Club. —The Science and Art Club met in Chancery Lane Hall on Thursday night. A number of animal and vegetable organisms were shown on the screen byjneans of the optical lantern, and a descriptive lecturette was delivered by Mr A. Bickerton. There were also numerous experiments with polarised light, &c. Sailing Club.—A Committee meeting of the Christchurch Sailing Club was held at the Clarendon Hotel last evening, when there was a full attendance. It was decided to open the season on October 10th. A good programme was arranged, including a 100 yards swimming race, for medals kindly offered by Mr Kennett, who was thanked foi his donation. Five members were elected.

.Acknowledgment.—The Committee of Management of the Samaritan Home desire to acknowledge with thanks receipt of goods from the following—Pastor Birch, Rev. Penny, Messrs Smith, Forrester, Saunders, Baker, Langdon and Steel, Lave, Mesdames Richards, Sounders, Knowl.es, Free-, man, .Misses'Hockly, Webster, a friend, and postal note 2s 6d.

Rangiora Rifle Volunteers. — This corps intends to hold a private camp on the Northern Agricultural Show Ground (if permission is granted) for eight days, from September 23rd, and during that period the class and volley firing will be got through. The Company has recently completed the erection of the apparatus for canvas targets at the range and the necessary markers' trench, which it is understood has been examined and passed by the authorities.

Morris Tube Shooting.—On Thursday evening a match was fired between eleven a sido of the Rangiora Rifle Volunteers and Morris Tube Club, in which the former scored 345 points, the Club 343. The principal scorers for the military were— Lieutenant D'Auvergue 35, Sergeant D'Auvergne, Sergeant H. Gulliver, and Lance-Corporal Rule each 34, Corporal Hayman and Private Geddes each 33: for the civilians—Mr. F. Baker 34, Messrs J. Efford, sen., D. McKay, W. Blackett, R. Efford, R. Walker, each scored 33.

Swimming.—The first annual meeting of the Lancaster Park Amateur Swimming Club was held last evening at the Lancaster Park Hotel, Mr F. R. Duusford in the chair. The report and balance-sheet were confirmed. After providing for all liabilities the Club stands with a very good credit balance. The Chairman referred to the terms required by the Ground Company for the carrying on the bath for the ensuing season, and it was ultimately decided to adjourn the meeting till Friday next. In the meantime a SubCommittee, consisting of seven active members, was formed to'canvass the district, and see what prospect for new members there was. A Ladies' Club is also to bo formed.

Woodend.—The annual meeting of the Woodend Cricket Club was held in tbe Institute on Wednesday night. Mr J. Judson presided. The balance-sheet showing a credit of £5 6s 7d was adopted. The election of officers resulted as follows :— Patron, Mr D. Buddo, M.H.R. ; President, Mr R. Moore ; Vice-Presidents, Messrs H. T. Gray, N. B. Archer, C. E. Skevington, J. Stevenson, Revs. H. H. Mathias and J. Dellow; Captain, Mr J. Judson; ViceCaptain, Mr D. C. Shilton; Secretary and Treasurer, Mr W. H. Little; Assistant Secretary, Mr T. Scales ; Delegates to the Ashley County Cricket Association, Messrs J. Judson and D. C. Shilton; Selection Committee, Messrs J. Judson, D. C. Shilton, F. Smith jun., G. Little, and W. C. Armitage. Mr J. Daniel! promised a bat for the highest scorer in the Cup matches. Rifle Match.—A rifle match that is exciting considerable interest amongst the Volunteers will be fired at the Bromley range on Saturday next, between a team consisting of five fathers with their sons and a team of Volunteers. The folio whig are the teams:— Fathers and Sons—Adjutant Sandford and son, Lieutenant Simpson and son, Sergeant Wakelin and son, Sergeant Parker and son, Private Robilliard and son. Volunteers — Sergeant Ashton (Mounted Rifles), Corporal Lester, Gunuer Butler (E Battery), Privates Batchelor and Bentley (City Guards), Private C. Wright (Kaiapoi Rifles), Sergeant Trebilcock, Corporal Jackson (City Rifles), Sergeant McFarlane, Private Banks (Reserve Corps). Members of the Volunteer team unable to fire are requested to communicate with Lieutenant Dougall, E. Battery. Southbrioge.—The monthly meeting of the Southbridge Town Board was held on Thursday. Present — Messrs R. Webster (Chairman), R. C." Burns, H. Slater, F. Paddy, John Kilbride. Correspondence was received from the Auditor-General, returning balance-sheet duly certified as being correct. From the Audit Inspector, as to payment of £1 into the Bank of New Zealand for auditing. From W. H. Montgomary, M.H.R., stating that no orders had been given from the Justice Department for the removal of the Courthouse, and ha 3 given orders not to permit it without instructions from him. From Akaroa Council, forwarding cheque for £2, being for transfer fee of the Southbridge Hotel. From the Secretary of the Masonic Lodge, applying to have the name of J. Cowan placed on the roll for that section. The application was granted. Accounts amounting to £11 7s were passed for payment. Mr l?addy stated that as this was the last meeting of the present Board before the election, he would take the opportunity of passing a hearty vote of thanks to the Chairman for the able manner in which he had carried out his duties in the past. The Chairman briefly returned thanks to the members for the way j they had treated him.

Football.— The match Press v Times will be played on Sydenham Park to-day instead of the North Park, owing to the fact that all the football posts were taken out at the Fatter place. The Angling Season.—The approach of the angling season, which opens on October Ist, is shown by a very excellent display of Hies, tackle. _c", made in the window ofMr Alpe, High street. The Rev. E. R. Or way.—The services in St. John's Church on Sunday evening will partake of a memorial character, as the Rev. E. R. Otway was for a time in charge of St. John's parish, and was held in high esteem by tbe parishioners. Fancy Dre.ss Ball. —The annual fancy dress ball under the auspices of the Geraldine Cricket Club, was held in the Volunteer Hall on Thursday night, and was the most successful event of the kind that has ever taken place in Geraldine. The Christchitrch Election. —In conne.tion witb the by-election for the Christchurch seat, a telegram appeared in one of the Christchurch papers, stating that there was an item in the account of election exponsas _20 10s 6d. This was ah error, a? appears by the return laid on the table, in which the" bicycle expenses are stated as £2 10s 6d. Mr Lewis made a statement in the Honse to the same effect.

Acknowledgement.—The Secretary of the Christchurch Hospital desires to acknowledge, with thanks, the receipt of periodicals from Miss Fairhurst, Mr W. G. Brit.on, and Mra Recce, flowers from Mrs Turnbull, and old linen from Mrs Vince.— The Manager of the Industrial School, Burnbam, begs to acknowledge,-with thanks, the receipt of a parcel of periodicals, for the use of the children, from Mr J. T. Smith, of Cashel street.

Canterbury Band of Hope Union. —The secondannual musical and efcymtionary contests will beheld_in tiie Od%llo*sjj' Hall, Lichfield street, on Septembef' _lst, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, and 25th. There ; fa_e a larger number of entries for this contest than last year. These will consist of recitations, quartettes, vocal and insLriunen_-..60105, duets, action songs, choir dialogues, impromptu speeches, and oral Band of Hope addresses. (.or,*-—The first round of the Caib championship in connection with the Christchurch'"Golf Club will" be played on the links this afternoon at two o'clock. Ths following is the draw:—V. E. Ha. man v Captain "Marshall, J. H. W. Wood v W. Harman, W. Lambie v B. K. Burns, W. T. Charlewood vT. D. Harman, E. Wilder v L. B. Wood, J. C. Wilson v J. M. Turnbull, C. Wilson vR. D. Kitto. The second round will lie played on Tuesday next. Union Rowing Clue. —A largely attended meeting of the Art Union Committee was held last evening at the Clarendon Hotel, the Captain of the Club in the chair. A considerable amount of correspondence was dealt with. It was decided to send a circular to all those who have had books sent to them requesting them to forward returns as soon as possible. - .-A report from the Ladies' Committee was satisfactory.

The Godfrey Season*.—The opening of Mr Charles Godfrey's season at the Theatre Royal will tako place at the Theatre Royal on Tuesday evening next. In addition to the support of a number of talented artists in various lines Mr Godfrey will sing several of his descriptive and dramatic song sketches with all the accessories. The company which supports Mr Godfrey is a very excellent one, and no doubt the season will be, as the Dunedin one has been, a great success.

Geraldine County Council. — The monthly meeting of the Geraldine County Council on Thursday was attended by Messrs J. Talbot (Chairman), A. Kelman, Quinn, Dennistoun, J. Murray, and McKay. A reply was received from the Minister of Lands that the request for a grant of £500 for building a traffic bridge over the Orari river on the main South road would be duly considered. It was decided to endorse the resolution of a meeting *of delegates from the Levels and Geraldine Councils respecting the proposal to erect a bridge over the Opihi, near Pleasant Point. The accounts passed for payment amounted to £322 2s. Forestry. — The ordinary <• meeting of Court Star of Cantcibury was held on Monday evening, when the C.R., Bro. H. J. Ranger, was in the chair. The Woodwards reported thirteen members on the si;k fund. Correspondence was read from Bro. Tanner, M.H.R., in reference to.his interview with the Registrar as to the amendea by-laws. The correspondence-was referred to the Managing Committee for consideration. The District Officers and twenty-five members of Court Thistle of the Forest and several members of Court Queen of Canterbury paid an official visit to tbe Court. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to the visitors, to which theC.R,, Bro. Pellow, of Court Thistle, replied. A Committee was appointed to arrange for holding a social in connection with the Ladies' Court. The receipts of the evening amounted to £29. St. John Ambulance Association.—The examination of the men's first aid class lately instructed by. Dr. Moorbouse was made on Wednesday last by Dr. Hacon. Of twenty-four candidates for first certificates, twenty-three succeeded in satisfying the examiner. Their names are as follows :— Messrs W. J. Boyce, A. C. Bowbyes, J. S. Hawkes, H. Killner. J. W. Longman, W. Musgrove, G. H. Weir and R. D. Weir; Volunteers—C. E. Baynon, A. E. Cooper, H. Firman, W. Hunt, C. Innis,. H. H. Milne and W. Watts (Engineers), F. Cresswell and J. S. Murphy (City Guards), A. Bourdot, J. W. Cork, W. R. Farrant, A. E. Ffrost and W. F. "Wansbrough (City Rifles), B. Lloyd (Mounted Rifles). Messrs Charles Steiro and A. E. Steire were reexamined for medallion, and passed. The men s nursing class will commence on Wednesday next at 8 p.m. at Dr. Mickle's house. Dr. Thomas concluded the examination of the thirty-four lady candidates for medallions, all of whom succeeded in passing.

Cricket Clubs.— The annual meeting of the Linwood Cricket Club was held at the Royal George Hotel on Thursday evening. Mr W. Martin presided, and there was a good attendance of members. The Committee's report stated that the Club had a membership of forty. The balance-sheet showed that the receipts had been £14 Bs, and the expenditure £13 lis 3d, leaving a credit balance of 16s 9d. The report and balance-sheet were adopted. The election of officers resulted as follows :—President, Mr A. Marshall; Vice President, Messrs T. Lyons, T. Danks, W. A. Cooke, G. Peacock, J. Connal, J. Tisch, J. R. Brunt, J. Irvine and J. Hiorns ; Committee, Messrs G. Mills, F. Townsend, H. Fleming, B. Burson, F. Lightfoot, and S. Poore ; Selection Committee, F. Townsend, H. Fleming, and G. Mills: Match Committee, K. fcite, H. Fleming, and the Secretary ; Secretary, Mr L. Taylor ; Treasurer, Mr K. Kite. It was decided that the snbscription for the coming season should be 7s 6d for members over eighteen years of age, and 5s under. It was resolved to alter the colours to black cap with white initials. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the retiring officers, and a similar vote to the Chairman terminated the meeting.—The annual meeting of the Hair-dressers' Cricket Club was held on Wednesday evening. Mr T. Smith presided. The report and balance-sheet, showing a credit balance, were adopted. The election of officers resulted as follows:— President, Mr W. Brice; Vice-Presidents, Messrs G. Davies, A. Francis, H. Harris, C. M. Gray, J. Davis, H. Oakey, and S. W. Mitchell: Secretary and Treasurer, Mr W. Simpson ; Captain, Mr H. Deal ; Deputy Captain, Mr T. Smith ; Committee, Messrs Cusack, Gilbert, and G. Deal; Selection Committee, Captain, Vice-Captain, Secretary, and Mr J. C. Cusack. A vote of thanks was passed to the retiring officers, and the usual vote to the Chairman.—The annual meeting of the Springston Cricket Club was held on September Bth, Mr G. Keast in the chair. The following officers were elected :—Patron, W. H. Montgomery, M.H.R. ; President, Rev. C. Griffin ; VicePresidents, Messrs C. G. Dalgety, S- McGnllough, G. Rennie ; Captain and Secretary, A. Macdonald : Treasurer, T. Baker ; Committee, W. Buckenham, E. Keast, A. Kimber, H. Neale and P. Rowell Sale of Carpet Squares.—On Wednesday next Jlr Charles Clark will sell thirtysix carpet squares by auction. Particulars are advertised in auction column of this

morning's paper. 5633 Presentation "Pipes," Matchboxes and Walking Sticks are made a special feature of Davies and Lamb. Grand stock. Inspection invited.—[Advt.] We would draw attention to an advertisement in our columns from the Perth Dye Works in regard to the spring cleaning. Good housewives could not do better than send their orders Robertson and Co. are an old established firm and are well known throughout New Zealand and Australia. They are patronised by Government House. 5559

Mr Wells's Motett Society. — A rehearsal in connection with the above Society will be held on Monday next, at 8 p.m., at St. Michael's schoolroom.

Timaru Races.—The railway arrangements in connection with the Timaru races on 16th and 17th inst. appear elsewhere.

Meeting of Plasterers.—A meeting of plasterers, in connection with the benefit for Mr L. Green, will be held at Otley's Hall, at seven o'clock this evening. Musical. —As will be seen by a notification elsewhere Mr F. Woodhouse announces a debutantes' concert by his pupils, to take place in the Temple of Truth on the Ist October.

Tempi/-, ok Truth.—Or. Zillman will lecture at the Temple of Truth to-morrow at 11 a.m. aud 7 p.m.

Merivale Winter Entertainment. — Au entertainment will be given at the Merivale schoolroom on Tue.day next, when Messrs Wood and Mannering will exhibit Alpine pictures, and the members of the Fendalton Dramatic Club will also perform. Socialist Church.—Addresses will be delivered in the Square to-morrow, at 3 p.m., in connection with the Socialist Church.

PK.HiDr._ON Meeting.—A prohibition meeting will be held in the Square this evening, -when addresses will be delivered by Rev. W. Tin-ley, Mr C. Palk and others.

Presentation. —Mr J. May, who for nearly twenty-one years lias been stationmaster at Or.ivi, and who has now been promoted to take charge of the Rakaia station, was on Tuesday evening presented with." a valuable watch, gold albert and pendant from the residents in the district, and with a silver-mounted walking cane from the running stall' connected with the Orari train service. Mr May was also entertained at a dinner, to which a thoroughly representative gathering sat down. Mr Eranci. Barker presided, Mr John Murray filling the vice-chair. Ex. erimkntal L>:.t_rk... — Professor Bickerton will, ou Friday afternoon next, give the first of a series of experimental lectures on " Sound and tiie physical theory of music." The lectures, which will be given in the Canterbury College Hall, will be thoroughly up to date, and the experiments will be of a most interesting as well as instructive nature. A course of lectures on the modern applications of chemistry will begin on the evening of the same day. The Wood and Clay don* Automatic Stoker Company.—A largely attended meeting of the shareholders was held on Thursday. Mr W. N. Macbeth, Chairman of the provisional Directors, presided. The balance sheet and retiring Directors' reportwere approved. The ballot for Directors resulted in the return of Messrs W. N. Macbeth, D. Wood, W. A. McLaren. W. E. Baker, H. Pan-ell, C. Cuff, and T. M. Rainey. Messrs Scarvell and Nottingham were elected Auditors. At a meeting of the newly appointed Directors, Mr W. N. Macbeth was appointed Chairman.

Progressive Liberal Association. — The Druids' Hall was crowded on Thursday evening, on the occasion of the third annual general meeting of the Progressive Liberal Association. The President of the Association (Mr T. J. Gledhill) occupied the chair. The Secretary read the annual report, which was adopted, as was the Treasurer's statement. The following officers were elected— President, Mr Shaw Billcliff; VicePresidents, Mrs Jowett, Mrs Simpson, Mr H. G. Ell, and Mr W. H. Manhire ; Committee, Messrs T. J. Gledhill, W. Millar, W. Dobbs, D. Lum.den, Peter Patten, W. Eusom, C. Eastwood, W. I. Ballinger, J. Bowiker, ' 08. Hoare, T. Clarkson, W. Rollitt, Mesdames McCready, Clarkson, Rowntree, Blake, Ell, T. Henderson; Council, Elvines, Robinson, Stewart, C. Henderson, and Me.-lister. The following resolutions were • carried —"That the Premier be urgently requested to introduce and pass the Betterment Bill this session, with a view to the public securing a portion of unearned increment which will be produced by the proposed expenditure of £250,000 on railways." "That the Government be written to to conserve the people's rights in the auriferous country now being exploited by English and foreign capitalists." A hearty vote of thanks was passed to Mr Ell for his valuable services to the Association. Mr Ell returned thanks. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to the Press of the colony for the generous assistance it had rendered the Association.- --

Linwood Chess and Draughts Club.— A progressive euchre match was played by the members of the Linwood Chess and Draughts Club, on Thursday evening, for a prize (a smoker's companion) presented by Mr Minson, a Vice-President of the club. After some very exciting games, Mr Atkinson, who won fifteen 'games, was declared the winner.

Lyceum. —On Suuday evening, in the Lyceum, a lecture will be given on " A Trip through the Southern Alps, and Bird Life on the Macquarie Islands." Living tableaux, limelight pictures, and stage effects will be introduced, as well as incidental music.

Bicycles Without Lights. — It would appear that some drastic measures are required to put a stop to the riding at night of bicycles without lights. On Thursdah night two young women who were walking along Colombo street in Sydenham were knocked down by a cyclist whose bicycle was without a light. One of the young women was much bruised and cut.

Supreme Court. —His Honour Mr Justice Denniston sat in Chambers yesterday and disposed of the cases on the list. His Honour wiil leave on Monday for the South to take up Mr Justice Williams's work. The probability is that he will not return till the end of the current month.

The Bishopric ok Auckland.—The Right Rev. Dr. Grimes, Roman Catholic Bisiiop of Clu-stchurch, who is the senipr Bishop in New Zealand, has left for Auckland to make the necessary arrangements for the consecration of Dr. Lenihan as Bishop of Auckland. Dr. Lenihan had some scruples about accepting the appointment, but as it has been ratified by the Holy See these have now been removed, and Dr. Lenihan will be consecrated in due course.

Assoclvtion Football. — The bi-annual match was played on Thursday on the North Park between Christchurch and a team from R.M.S. lonic, and resulted in a win for the home team by three goals to nil. This is the first game Christchurch has won, the lonic team being victors in the three previous games. Fire at the Hospital.—A stack of coal at the Hospital became heated yesterday and the Secretary rang up for the Superintendent of the Fire Brigade to visit the Hospital and see if any extreme measnres were necessary. Whoever took the message appears to have misunderstood the instructions, as an alarm was given and the Brigade turned out, the t chemical engine going to the Hospital. There was no danger, and the application of water, of which there was plenty at hand, soon reduced the heat. Druidism.—The Anchor Lodge held a social gathering on Thursday evening in the Lodge-room. The chair was occupied by A.D. Bro. Spense, and a very good programme was provided by the members. Items were given by tiie following ;— Bros. Eastwick, Edwards, Hopping, Geo. Snelling, Alf. T. Round, Papps, Knight, Rhodes, and Bottomley. A duet was sung by Mr and Mrs Spense.and a piano duet' played by Miss Duggan and Mrs Stammers. A comic recitation was given by Master Papps, and a sentimental recitation by E. Papps. The refreshments were superintended by Mesdames Biel, Rhodes, Spense, and T. and E. Round. Miss Duggan presided at the piano. After the programme was concluded, the room was cleared for a dance, Bro. Biel acting at M.C. Akaroa.—Visitors to this lovely seaside resort will find first-class accommodation at Grange's Family Hotel, opposite the pier. Special terms to families, Sec. 5504 Bicycle Cleaninc.—A new departure in the bicycle industry has been started by Messrs Barlow and Co., of Colombo street, who have made arrangements whereby owners of cycles can have their machines cleaned weekly at a trifling expense. 5645 Hanmer Plains.—Visitors to the Eanmer Springs will find the best accommodation at Mrs Lahmert's Jack's Pass Temperance.Hotel for 37s and 253 week.— [Advt.]

The Universal Boot Depot (next to Freeman's) is making a specialty of Boys' and Girls' School Boots. They hold large stocks of different lines, especially got up to resist the grinding wear and tear that school children give their boots, and parents who wish to study economy will do well to visit the " Universal" without delay, as the schools will open next week. A pretty selection they also hold in ankle straps, with "kicker toes," both in brown and black, very suitable for slippers and for children's Kindergarten schools. 6526

The San Francisco Mail.—A Press Association telegram received yesterday, states that the Mahinapua would bring down the San Francisco mail, leaving Onehuuga at 3 p.m. The mail was expected to roach Wellington at 12 o'clock to-night, the Omapere leaving for Lyttelton with the southern portion as soon as the bags are transhipped.

Non-commissioned Officers' Social.— The next social of the non-commissioned officers of the North Canterbury Battaliou has been fixed to take place ou October Ist.

Industrial Association. — A general meeting of the above will bo held on Thursday next, at 8 p.m., at the oflice, Worcester street.