NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume LIV, Issue 9668, 5 March 1897, Page 4

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Chamber Sittings. — His Honour Mr Justice Denniston will hold a sitting in Chambers at 11 a.m. to-day. This will be the last sitting prior to his Honour's departure for circuit in the North Island. Polo.—Part of the Canterbury team who will play for the Savile Cup went North the other day, and Hon. E. W. Parker and Mr Beauchamp Lane followed last evening. It is to be hoped they will be successful.

.Avon Road Board.—The polling yesterday for the election of a member of the Avon Road Board resulted in the return of Mr Parish, the figures being Parish 33, Turner 27, Mace 12.

Progressive Liberal Association.—As will be seen by a notification elsewhere, a public meeting* in connection with the above will be held in the Druids' Hall to-night. Mr H. G. Ell will read a paper on the land question, which will be followed by discussion.

The Late Cricket Match.—The following letter was read at the . supper given to the Otago team on their return :—" My dear Rattray,—l have to be in Court by eleven, so I cannot have the pleasure of saying good-bye to you and the Otago cricket team. Allow mc to send a hearty handshake to each member. While wishing the result had been different, I am sportsman enough to have forgotten all disappointment, and I can heartily rejoice and sympathise with you all in the splendid reception that I feel sure awaits you in Dunedin. The colony may feel proud of the pluck with which you one and all pulled the match out of the fire. Fisher and Downes and also Hope will long remember this momentous mat«_ with pride and satisfaction, and so will the deservedly esteemed captain.—With kind regards to you all, yours faithfully, F. Wilding."

Angling.—At the Rangitata Mr and Mrs J. T. M. Hayhurst and party killed 43 fish scaling from 41b to 81b. _ During his six weeks" stay at Temuka, the Rev. L. M. Isitt landed some 900 fish. All were taken with the fly.

Musical.—Mr A. J* W.'Biina, at present organist of St. Mark's, Opawa, has been appointed organist and choirmaster of St. Luke's. Oamaru.

Supplement". — With to-day's issue is given a supplement containing the particulars of W. McClea and Co.'s fourteen days' clearing sale of drapery, clothing, mercery, _*c. Indian Famine Fund.—A mistake occurred in the list of sums acknowledged in yesterday's Press. The amount received from Mrs Blake should have been stated at £3 14s, not £2 14s.

The Wesleyan Conference. — The Wesleyan Conference this year is holding its session in Wellington. A large number of ministers and lay members have already gone up to attend the meeting. The Rev. P. W. Fairclough, of Kaiapoi, has boon elected President for the coming year. PROHinmoN Fete.—A largo gathering assembled at the Prohibition fete which was held at Lau-Jaster Park yesterday. A varied number of amusements was provided in tho way of cricket, bicycle races, bowls, tennis, fee.

Benefit Concert.—There was a very large attendance last night at tho Oddfellows' Hall, when a concert was given for the benefit of the family of Mr Jacob Leskie. The programme of vocal and instrumental music, recitations, &c, which was somewhat lengthy, was gone through satisfactorily. Timaru. —At the Timaru Board of Education yesterday it was announced that the result of the voting for members was the return of Messrs P. M. Moore, J. Talbot, and J. I. Keith. The last displaces Mr Melville Gray, who has been a member for a great many years. The appointment of masters at Geraldine and Fairlie was postponed till the 18th inst. Mr John McLood was appointed master, at Woodbury. Prison Gate Mission-.—The Committee held their monthly meeting yesterday afternoon in the rooms of the Young Men's Christian Association. Present—The Rev. C. Coates (presiding), Miss Torlesse, Mesdames Guise and Dunning, Mr H. D. Carter (Hon. Treasurer), also the Secretary and Visitor (Mr J. W. Heath). It was resolved that the Lady Visitor and the Secretary be requested to visit the Police Court when necessary on behalf of such offenders as the authorities may allow to accompany thorn to the Samaritan Home. The Hon. Treasurer reported that the many new claims had somewhat diminished the usual subscriptions to the Mission funds.

The Licensing Election's.—On Wednesday, at a meeting oi tho Committee appointed by the City Council, it was decided to telegraph to Mr Martin, the legal adviser for the New Zealand Municipal Association, to ascertain who had the right of appointment of the Returning Officer for the licensing elections —the Government or the local bodies. Mr Martin replied that the appointment was under the control of the Government, so that this disputed question ia now set at rest.

Indian" Famine Relief Fund.—A very successful concert in aid of the Indian Famine Relief Fund was held* at Hawker's Hall, New Brighton, last evening, the hall being filled. The New Brighton orchestra, led by Miss Marsden, played two selections some very pretty quartettes were sung by Messrs Hay, Morris, Day and Millar, and songs were given by Misses Hardy, Graham and Lake, and Messrs Millar, C. D. Morris, W. A. Day and Key ; Miss Marsden played a violin solo, Mr A. Gundersen a flute solo, and a trio, consisting of selections from " Paradise and the Pori," was given by Miss* Marsden, Miss Graham and Mr Gundersen, on the violin, piano and flute respectively; a recitation was given by Mr Hull. In the interval Mr R. C. Bishop, the Mayor, thanked the performers for their services and the public for their attendance. Picnics.—Thedairymen held their annual picnic yesterday at the New Brighton racecourse, where a long programme of some thirty events was carried out. The prizes total £20 in cash and £30 in trophies. The picnickers assembled in Cathedral square at ten o'clock, when the following prizes were decided: —Cavalry horse, T. Creery 1; A. SaundeVs 2; best horse, trap and harness, J. Gillett 1, — Burke 2; best decorated turn-out, F. Partridge 1, J. Gillett 2. A special prize of 10s was awarded to the turn-out of Mr E. W. Bradshaw, which was | very tastefully decorated, but unfortunately arrived late. The judges were Messrs Thomson, Wachsmann, and Howell. The procession, consisting of some twenty vehicles, headed by the Sydenham Band, left the square at 11.15 a.m., and proceeded through the principal streets of thecity to the racecourse. On arrival the sports •were proceeded, with. The principal races resulted as follows race, Falloon 1, McFadden 2. Hack race, Partridge 1, Fraser 2. Milkcart horses, J. Kerr 1, Falloon2.; Married men's race, J. Kerr 1, W. Falloon 2. Young women's race, Miss Wolfe 1, Miss Peate 2. The Sydenham Band was in attendance —The Normal School picuic, which had been postponed from last Thursday on account of bad weather, took place yesterday at Little River. About 1200, including children, teachers, and friends of the children, occupied eighteen carriages. The weather was very pleasant, and all enjoyed themselves thoroughly. . Athletics.—The 220 yards handicap in connection with the Post and Telegraph Athletic Club will be run at Lancaster Park to-day, at 6.20 p.m. . Q-Adbille Assembly. —The members of the Olivette quadrille assembly inaugurated the season on Wednesday with a very pleasant social evening. The floor wain good condition, and the playing of Mr Brockett's band was excellent.

Ell v Harpkr.—Judgment will be given in this case to-day in Chambers. Druidism.—On Wednesday night last a meeting, of the Oak of Sydenham Lodge was held, when an official visit was received from the Olive Branch Lodge (which has just been formed at and also from the officers and members of the Queen of the Oak Lodge. The visitors having been received with a hearty welcome the Lodge was adjourned for harmony, when in song, recitation, pianoforte solos, &c., the evening was passed in a most enjoyable manner. During the evening. refreshments were handed round by the Sisters, the male members throughly appreciating the honour and novelty of the occasion. At the close of the meeting A.D. Bro. Lawrence, on behalf of the Olive Branch Lo<ige, and P.C.D. Sister Cumming, on behalf of the Queen of the Oak Lodge, returned thanks for the hearty reception they had received and the pleasant evening spent. Spnught Ysab"Books for 1897—Can now be obtained from any grocer, or from Hubbard, Hall and Co. Price 6d each. Postage 4d extra. See advertisement front page. 2139 Dunlop Tyres.— Guaranteed for twelve months. "Beware of imitations." First in 1888. Foremost ever since. Holdall New Zealand records. Full particulars on application to 128 Lichfield street. : 2751

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L__al.—His Honour Mr .!__«__-r__ , ton will leave for the NorthT? nnl <*' take up the circuit work at Nouii y *-" Blenheim, relieving Mr J„«tico EdwSl..*^ AcKNowi.BDOMBOTs.-The Matron of\„ Hospital wishes to acknowledge wi_*7--i *?* the following contributions :_C-2»'f h . nk " from W Gimblett, periodicals f roil^ lt Guruoy, fruit from Mr IWrs IW n » lf * Mrs blunders, Mrs WyEv Ham ftQ ' n Murray-Aynsley. * wuu» m . Tram Excursion.— a sacred concert. •„ be given at Sumner on Sunday next » Trams leave &.S&* Old Age Pensions.—Tho anni;-..,,. .'• the old age pension {* Worship tno Mayor of Christchurch l} a busy signing and attesting their si_n_l? y to the forms of applications. OySSS I have already made use of h is WonS? services in this direction. Whethr.4 p8 practical result will follow from JhJ*? being done is altogether Mother matter U