NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume LIII, Issue 9604, 19 December 1896, Page 7

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Christchurch. Tramway Company.- - The resources of the Christchurch Tramway Company were tested to the utmost yesterday, but the strain was stood most gallantly; Early in the morning twenty .cars were in requisition for the school excursion to Sumner and later on six for the Weka Pass trip. On both occasions the oars were filled. The Drainage Board Election.—An influentially signed requisition has been presented to Mr John Deans, asking him again to represent the ratepayers of the Riccarton district on the Christchurch Drainage Board at the coming election next month. Mr Deans has consented to be nominated. Lyttelton Borough Council.—An election to fill the vacancy; on this Council, caused by the election of Cr. A. Chalmers to the position of Mayor, was held yesterday. Messrs W. H. Dalley and H. McLellan were the candidates. Not much interest was taken in the contest, and shortly after 6.30 p.m. the Returning Officer, Mr H. J. V. Rogers, announced the results as follows :—Dalley 246, McLellan 68. The candidates briefly returned thanks, and tne proceedings terminated. Mayoral Installation.—The name of Cr. J. T. Smith was accidentally omitted from the list of those present at the installation of the Mayor of Christchurch. A New Zealandkr Abroad. — The many friends of Mr W. A. Tombs (son of Mr G. Tombs of Christchurch), who is now Practising as an architect in Geelong, Ictoria, will be glad to learn that the firm of Tombs and Durran are the successful designers for the Colac Meat Preserving Works. The following is an extract from the Geelong . Times of November 23rd :— " We had an opportunity of inspecting the prize designs for the Colac Meat Preserving Company's works at the offices of the architects, Messrs Tombs and Durran. Last month the Directors of the Company decided to advertise throughout the colony for competitive designs for these buildings, and a large number of plans were submitted throughout the colony, and after due consideration have awarded the prize to the Geelozuf firm. The Directors on receipt of the designs carefully considered the plans, with the assistance of an expert. The contract plans are in coarse of preparation, and tenders will shortly be called for the erection of the first contract. The architects' estimate is between £3000 and £4000." Ladies.—Kindly note that a nice pipe, I or tobacco pouch, or a walking stick, or even a good razor, strop and brush, will make an acceptable Christmas gift. See Davies and .Lamb'sfine stock., 8

Rangiora High School-. —This school has been examined by Mr J. P. Grossman, M.A.. and the prize distribution takes place on Wednesday next. ______ Volunteers.— Tliis evening the Volunteers of the North Canterbury battalion march to Kaiapoi, and will be quartered in the Drill Hall. On Sunday an attack and defence.of that town will be carried out, and the City and Rangiora corps will return to their homes in the evening. Skin Sales.—At the usual weekly sale of stdn. yesterday there was fair competition. The following prices were obtained: — Crossbreds 4s 6d to 5s 6d, merinos 4s to 5s 6d, lambs Is 3d to 2s 9d, pelts lOd to Is 6d. Fat was not in good condition, and made f d to l£d per lb. Obituary.—News was received in town yesterday of the death in the Fretnantle Hospital of Mr W. H. Hosking. Ho was 48 years of age and a native of Collingwood, Victoria, and leaves a widow and a family of three or four children. He was for several | years a member of the Christchurch City Council, and at one time occupied a seat on tbe North Canterbury Hospital Board and Christchm-ch Drainage Boawl. Chris-church Cycling Club.—A meeting of the Committee was held at the Club i room last night, for the purpose of paying over the prizes and passing accounts in connection with the bicycle meeting held on Anniversary Day. The balance-sheet showed receipts £137 18s 7d and expenditure £131 4_, which went to winners all over the colony. The Secretary was instructed to forward prizes immediately to all those who have not already received them. Mr* Hunt, of Rangitikei, is the largest prize winner with £36. The meeting may be considered highly satisfactory iin every way. f Little River.—A meeting of the Little River Regatta Club was held on the 17th i instant. Present—Messrs W. H. Montgomery (in the chair), H. White, Nutt, I Robinson, and Chapman. A letter was received from the Dunedin Amateur Boating | Club intimating that Messrs S. McWatt and | Hogan intend competing with the Little River champion. It was resolved that a single sculling race for best boats be added to ! the programme, first prize £10, second £3, one and a half miles, and that general entries be altered to Tuesday, the 22nd instant. It was resolved that the Mayor of Christchurch be telegraphed tb relative to the date of holding Boxing Day holiday as this regatta is advertised for the 26th instant. School Committee.—A meeting of the Richmond Committee was held on Tuesday. Present — Messrs Snowball (Chairman), Wright, Pauli, Flesher, Hughes, • and Sorenson. Apologies were received from | Messrs Shaw, Bell, and Ledsham. It was decided to purchase £5 worth of books for sewing prizes, also to request the Board of I Education to allow fourth year pupil I teachers to remain another year, as otherwise the teaching staff would be seriously disarranged. A deputation was received 1 from tbe Swimming Club re dressing room accommodation, and it was resolved to pay one-half of cost of erecting them, provided the Club find the other half. Chamber of Commerce.—The monthly meeting of the Committee of the Canterbury Chamber of Commerce was held yesterday afternoon. Present—Messrs F. Waymouth (President), W. D. Meares, W. Chrystall, E. W. Roper, G. T. Booth, G. 1 Gould, and S. Hardy. Apologies for absence were received from Messrs R. Struthers and I. Gibbs. The question of the railway charges between Christchurch and Lyttelton was brought up, and it was decided to ask, those Canterbury members of Parliament representing electorates north of the Rangitata to hold a conference with the Committee. A sub-Committee, consisting j of the President and Messrs Roper, Gibbs, and Chrystall, was appointed to go into J this and other railway matters. The Secretary of the Lyttelton Harbour Board wrote i stating that the biennial election of members of that Board would be held on j February Bth, 1897, the Chamber being en- ] titled to two representatives. School Treats.—The scholars attending the Sydenham public school were enter- j tamed at a picnic which took place at j Sumner yesterday. The young folk turned out in good numbers, and with their teachers j and friends were conveyed by tram to Sumner, where they had a most enjoyable time.—A large picnic was givenyesterday to the scholars, and it likewise included the teachers and friends, of the St. Albans borough school. A long train, containing about 700 persons, drawn by two engines, conveyed the party to Weka Pass. The weather was cool and pleasant after the rain. Ample provision was made for refreshment for the company and amusements of all kinds.—A picnic to the children of the Waltham school was held on Friday, when they were conveyed with friends and • teachers, in all about 400, to Rangiora by rail, and Were granted the use of the recreation ground, ou which games were played and refreshments were provided. Ashburton Art Society.—The Ashburton Art Society's annual exhibition was opened on the 15th inst. in Mr H. A. Gates's School of Musio Rooms, by the patron of the Society, the Hon. Major Steward, who specially referred to the successful efforts of Messrs H. A. Gateß, W. H. Tait, and several others. There were many most creditable specimens of local talent on the waU, as for instance those in oils by Miss Field, Miss Hood, Mrs H. Zander, Miss Fooks, Mrs Horan Gates, Miss Steward, Mr W. H. Tait and Mr Higgs. Some good water colours by Miss Alington, Miss Torlesse, Mr H. Curtis; pencu sketches by Miss Boyle; artistic wood carving by Mrs Alfred Curtis ; poonah painting.by Mrs K. Boyle; and sepia drawings by Master Inglis. The Society's medal for freehand drawing was won by Miss VTvienne Willis, with Master A. E. Hillyer second, and Miss May Canning third. Other exhibitors of paintings and drawings were—Mrs Inglis, Miss E. Gates, Mrs Bairstow, Miss N. Rowan, Miss Fowler, Miss Shury, Mr Baker, Miss Davie, and MissG. Fox. Common Sense.—When.a design for the j Christchurch Cathedral was required those who were interested in that great work apj plied to a gentleman of established reputation, the well-known Mr Gilbert Scott; so, when anything really good is wanted sensible people go to houses that have a valuable name to keep up. In Christchurch Hulbert's have always had the reputation of selling the very best articles for gents' wear, aud the house to*day more than sustains the good name which it has for so | many years deserved. , Hulbert's hats are [ the best obtainable, and in the latest styles in silk, felt, or straw. Hulbert's fashionable stocks of gents' gloves, ties, hosiery, pyjamas, white, dress aiid regatta shirts, travelling requisites, &c, are unequalled in the city for variety, quality and moderate prices, and indeed all the goods shown are of superior make and quality, and so well is the business conducted that these superior -articles can -be sold at prices quite as low as those charged for inferior goods elsewhere. We strongly recommend gentlemen to visit Hulbert's in High street, and inspect for - themselves their splendid stocks. , 71648 The "Victory" Sewing Machine. — Very few people can realise what the machine is capable of. The variety of work it accomplishes without alteration of tension, needle or cotton is quite a revelation to expert machinists, and must be seen to be believed. Every detail will be explained in the new department now opened at the D.LC. - No one should think of purchasing a sewing machine without first Seeing ti_e "Victory." 1363 Christmas Tree.—The public have only a few days to obtain a coupon free of charge entitling them to a prize on Hubbard and Hall's gigantic Christmas tree. 383 Hanmer Plains.—-Visators to the Han mer Springs will find the best accommodation at Mrs Lahmert's Jack's Pass Temperance Hotel for 37s and 25s week.* [AdVt.] Nerve.—The best brain and nerve tonic yet discovered is Compound Syrup of HypophospMtes. Barnett and Co., Victoria street. 8693 Save Your Babies. — ■ Use Townend s Tasteless Teething Powders. These powders cannot be excelled in alluyingirritation in teething. All storekeepers. W. P. Townend, 183 Colombo street. 1982 Notice-—Messrs Black, Beattie and Co.'s premises will be opened till 10 p.m. on Thursday, 24th, and closed all day 1 on Friday and Saturday, 25th and 26th inst. 1668 Thb Baby's Food,.—More than the photo Try new Health Food, watch baby outgrow; the photo. Send past card for free sampleHealth Supplies Company, 246 Ca_b«l street. 2™ Goons AT WHOLKSA-- Pbicsb. — s«" ; , WardeU Bros', new lis*. **

Drainage Board Election.—Mr H. Laing was yosterday nominated for membership on the .Christchurch Drainage Board for North-East ward. Shorthand School.—-The presentation of pmes, in connection with Mr C. H. GUby's School of Shorthand, will take place on Monday next, when Mr Beswick, exMayor, will preside. Rakaia.—The gentleman who kindly sent the traction engine to convey tho children of the Presbyterian Sunday school to Acton was Mr, W. Harrison, of Doric. Nbw Brighton.—-The Engineers' Brass Band will leave town by the 2.10 tram tomorrow, and will play sacred music on the pier during the afternoon. Geraldine Public School.—The Geraldine Public School broke up on Thursday, but as there was uo concert held this year there was no distribution <»f prizes. The Committee, however, promised a presentation of prizes to the children on tbe reopening of the school in January. Public Library.—As will be seen by a notification elsewhere, the Public Library will be closed for stock-taking, ke, from Monday, 4th, to Saturday, 9th January, inclusive. j "The Messiah."—"The Messiah" will bo sung at the Durham street Methodist Church on Wednesday next at 8 p.m. Railway Excursion Fares.—The holij day excursion tickets notified to be issued [on 21st December on tho New Zealand 1 Railways will be available for return till February 2nd. Sale of Privileges.—The sale of privileges in connection with the Boxing Day and New Year's meeting of the Canterbury Trotting Club will be sold by Messrs Tonks, Norton and Co. at their rooms on Monday next at 2 p.m. Theatrical.—The Delroy Company will commence their season at the Theatre Royal on Boxing night. The company is spoken of as a bright variety company, including singing, dancing, &c. Tue Holidays.—The legal practitioners of Christchurch notify that their offices will be closed from Friday 25th inst. to Saturday, 2nd January, both days inclusive. The wholesale firms notify that they will close on Friday and Saturday, 25th and 26th inst., and on Friday and Saturday, Ist and 2nd January. . Richmond Working Men's Club.—The usual monthly social in connection with the Richmond Working Men's Club was held on Tuesday evening. A very good programme of songs, recitations, &c., was gone through, and a pleasant evening spent by all present. Girls' High School. —The following are j the names of the winners of the Senior Entrance Scholarships: — Two years— Lilian Smith, Addinaflon School ; Annie Wright, East Christ(3-_rch School. One | year—Edith Fowke, Sydenham School; I Flora Shrimpton, East Christchurch School; j Master Bakers' Association.—The I officers of this Association met last evening at the Shades Hotel, and presented Mr Derry Wood, of the firm of Wood Bros., with a handsome silver-mounted wjalking stick, suitably engraved, as a token of their respect for him, and their esteem for his geniality aud willingness always to render any assistance that was in his power to further the interests of the bakers in general. Mr Jame3 Hiron made the presentation, and Mr D. Wood suitably responded. The meeting then resolved itself into one of a social character. Pioneer Bicyole Club.—At a Committee meeting of thin Club it was decided to introduce a novelty at the Boxing Day race meeting. They are giving two prizes for the best decorated ladies' machines — first prize value £2, second prize value £I,— the machines to be ridden round by the competitors. The following entries have been received for the Boxing Day races :— One mile maiden 7, half-mile handicap 23, one mile roadster 17, one mile championship' 16, 220 yards flat handicap 11, one mile ladies' bracelet 22, two mile roadster handicap 17, 440 yard., flat handicap 11, two mile Pioneer Cycle Handicap 31, three mile roadster handicap 16, five mile bicycle handicap 25, one mile and a half visitors 14 ; total number of entries 210. Te Anau . and Manapouri. —Holiday makers will be glad to learn that from December 25th to January Bth there will be cheap steamer excursions on these two beautiful lakes, which advantage, added to the fact that the Id a mile rate is to be charged on the railway, will^enable* I -holiday makers to explore a new and" very beautiful country. There are excellent hotels on both lakes, and the -, charges, are no higher than those usually obtaining in more settled districts. x The Trmplb Bible Mission.—Addresses are to be given by Mr Corrie Johnston in the morning and evening, on "TheLast Days." The afternoon meeting, at three, is. specially for mothers, who are invited to come with babies in arms. A lecture is ta be given in Cathedral square, at eight o'clock to-night, on "The Bible arid the Last Days." Union Rowing Club Carnival.—There was a very large attendance at the carnival last evening. The musical items by Misses Man*, Samuels, Sandstein and Woodhouso. Mr Woodhouse (encored) and Mr Bryant were well received. " The Bogie Man," by Mr Foley, with- a chorus of fifty littlo children, was a feature of the evening. • By the request of a large number of ladies in the audience the attendants' march was repeated, and the final tableau was exceed- j ingly pretty. This evening being the last J it is hoped that those who wish to see the i best carnival ever held in Christchurch,will attend and help the Club in their time of j trouble. Oxford Sports Committee. -A meeting of the Sports Committee was held on Thursday evening, when there wa - a very large attendance. A good deal of interest is being taken in the forthcoming sports and a very large attendance, weather permitting., is expected. The railway authorities have been approached with reference to an oxcursion train on the day of the sports, but as a £40 j guarantee was demanded the Committee declined to proceed further with' it. All necessary arrangements, such as the appointment.of officers, &c, were made, and'the meeting terminated. Mr Rossitbr's Benefit.—The benefit concert to Mr H. Rossi ter will take place at the Opera House on Monday night, when a very excellent programme has been arranged. The Stanmore Brass Band have offered their services to play Outside. The various items on the programme will be contributed by Misses Venie Flower, Lucy Ryan, Mr McLaughlin, F. Partridge, Burke, Poff, the pupils of St. Mary's Convent, Messrs A. Millton, J. Peterson, 0. Read, D. Ryan, C. Edgar, F. Hobbs. Mrs Edgar and Miss F. Triggs will act as accompanists, Miss Funston as organist, and Mr. Painter as leader. Bowling.—The return match between the Christchurch and Canterbury Bowling Clubs will be played to-day on the green of the Christchurch Club. The following have been sehjcted to play for the Canterbury Club :—5-To; 1 rink —J. R. Simpson, Captain McClatchie, Captain Meikleham, W. Thomson (skip). No. 2—J. Mercer, F. Beverley, W. Gee, E. C. Ashby (skip). No. 3—F. Barlow, A. Kirk, P. Hyndman, J. Karsten (skip). No. 4—J. Thomson, R. Irvine, T. Skelton, J. Taylor (skip). 'No. 5-C. Burton, W. Prudhoe, Captain Coleman, H. Oakley (skip). Tlie following will represent the Christchurch Club :—No. 1 rink—Scott, Hon. J. T. Peacock, Bishop, Struthers (skip). No. 2 rink—C. R. Blakiston, Throp, H. N. Nalder, S. Manning (skip). No. 3 rink— Hobbs, A. Appleby, Dr. Brittin, Dr. Thomas (skip). No. 4 rink—Cuddon, R. D. Thomas, Dr. Anderson, Barnett (skip). No. 5 rink —Lane, A. F. Blakiston, H. V. Parsons, L. B. Wood (skip). Ths Liedhrtafrl.—A Herren Abend in connection with the Christchurch Liedertsfel was held in Hobbs's Assembly Rooms last night. The soloists were Messrs C. Steere, A. Miller, CD, Morris,A.Appleby, and H. M. Reeves, Mr Stee.e sang very nicely."Come into the garden,. Maud," and Mr Miller gave Calcott's well-known song "Friend of the brave." Mr Morris's sweet tenor was heard to advantage in " Good-bye sweetheart," and Mr Appleby and Mr Reeves gave their solos well. Mr Wallace played a violin solo '* Habanera " with considerable fire and success. Tbe part songs went well, especially " Banish O maiden," "Invitation to the dance," and "Onthe march." Mr Wallace conducted and Mr A. Banz played tba-aocoinpanimente with? care and success. The Society now goes Into recess for the Christmas holidays, and all true lovers of music will look *°«™ to the first concert after the hohdays with cX away! Where. At Hnbbard, H__l and Co.'s n their monster priro cheese.. The largest ever seen in Shristchnroh; full of gold and silver likea Christmas podding. -720

Cycling Champion.—The Secretary of the Pioneer Bicycle Club yesterday received a telegram from Napier, stating that Mr Petersen, the present twenty-five mile champion of New Zealand, will be a competitor at the Interprovincial Bicycle Races at Lancaster Park on Boxing Day. Christmas Displays.—Some really excellent displays of Christmas presents, cards, ke, have been made in the various shops in the oity. These will well repay a tour of inspection. The Pro-Cathedral.—Good progress is being made with the new fence in front of the Pro-Cathedral, BarbadOes street, which, when complete, will be a great ornament to tho locality. Masonic—The installation of the W.M. of the Crown Lodge by R.W.D.G.M, Bro. C. Louisson, took place on Thursday night. The installation of Bro. Maitland Gardner as W.M. of Lodge St. Augustino will take place on January 12th. Th_ Wellington Exhibition.—Mr E. W. Seager'a entertainments in connection with the Wellington Exhibition are vexy highly appreciated, and the large Concert Hall has been filled on every occasion of iris giving them. The Festive Season.—lt is to be hoped that in the approaching festive season Herrick's Home will not be forgotten. There are a large number of inmates who, unless their more fortunate brethren and sisters remember them, will not be able to realise a merry Christinas. The appeal made by Mr Herrick, therefore will, it is earnestly to be hoped, be substantially and liberally responded to. Nfav Brighton Gala. — The seaside township of New Brighton is just now in a state of great excitement consequent on the gala which is projected to take place. Those who havo the matter in hand intend making such a display as the township has never yet seen. A Canterbury Musician.—The friends of Mr L. A. Cane will be pleased to hear that he has made another addition to the long list of succosses at Home, having gained tho degree of Bachelor of Maisica* Oxford Unii.ersity. Rangiora.—Mr Thomas Keir, the xretAring Mayor, being tho only person nominated on Thursday to the vacant seat in the Council caused by Cr. Jennings's election to tho Mayoralty, was declared duly elected, and took his seat in the evening. Burglary at Kaiapoi.—On Wednesday the houso of Mrs Fisher, near the Woollen Mills, was broken into and a sum of about ten shillings in silver stolen. Sunday Lecture.—ln the Lyceum tomorrow Mr W. W. Collins lectures on *«The Star of Bethlehem." " Truth " Supplement. — The supplement to be issued with Truth to-day will contain a number of interesting stories, among them being " Wedding Gifts-" and " The Winning of a Neck." A tale«of i*e Akaroa massacre giving a lucid.account_ol the manner in which Maori warfare was conducted in 1827 will also appear. A number of short articles under the heading of "Miscellaneous," Ladies' Gossip, Cycling Notes, Useful Recipes, and Alleged Humour combine to make a most readatdeisupplemerit. Musical.—The departure from our midst of Mr F. R. Woodhouse, who has always been to the fore when help has been required for anything, wil< leave a blank in musical circles here which will not easily be filled. On no occasion, when appealed'to for help in a good cause, has Mr Woodhouse ref used, and he has also been cosmopolitan in his assistance. It is to be hoped he will not be allowed to leave us without some little recognition of the many services he hits so ungrudgingly given whilst sojourning in Christchurch. U.A.O.D.—A meeting of those interested in forming a branch of this Order in the Islington district was held in the Islington library on Thursday, when a good number of people were present, including the D.G. officers from Christchurch. The names of intending members were submitted to the meeting and approved of. Correspondence was read from several medical men stating . the terms upon which they would attend members of the proposed Lodge. After some conversation it was eventually resolved tha* final meeting be held early next week for the purpose of electing the same, and to arrange for all matters in connection with the opening, which is to take nlace on Friday evening, January Bth, particulars ot wtpoh will 'beduly advertised.