NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume LIV, Issue 9670, 8 March 1897, Page 5

NEWS OF THE DAY.

PimsevAL.—Mr Rolleston arrived from Auckland last night. He will be in Christchuroh and at the ealeyarde to-day, and at the Lincoln College to-morrow. Municipal.—The ordinary meeting of the Sydenham Borouch Council will be held this evening, at the usual hour. Art Society.—The annvial meeting of the Canterbury Society of Arts will beheld at the Gallery this afternoon, at four o'clock. (The exhibition will open on March 17th.

A Delaykd Train.—The Southern exprega on Saturday night was over an hour fate, owing to detentions at stations south of Christcnurch.

Freezing Works at Timaru.- A meeting of farmers was hold at Timaru on Satur« day (100 present) re new freezing works. It was almost a fintco. The discussion showed that complaint is made against the present works. A resolution was carried that thore ought to be second works started, bat no business arrangements wore discussed.

An Esoavkd Lunatic.—A patient named (Fhos. Reesby escaped from Sunnyside Asylum yesterday morning, and is supposed to be m&kiug his way to Southbridge. He is fifty-three years of age, of dark complexion, with dark brown hair, turning grey, sft 6in high, of stout build, and is dressed in Asylum clothes. Drcidism.— The social in aid of the Olive Branch Lodge regalia fund promises to be ver'/ successful. A meeting of members will be held in the Hornby Schoolroom on Tuesday night, prior to the ordinary Lodge meeting, to complete arrangements. Cantkrbcky Rose Socikty.—The annual mooting of this Society will be held in the Agricultural and Pastoral Association's rooms, Hereford etreot, on Thursday next, at 8 p.m. Members and their friends are invited to bring blooms for exhibition. MiNairn will read a paper on Autumn flowering ro3es. '

Indian Missions A very pleasant Zoning was spent in the Sumner Town Hall last Friday, when Mr C. P. Reeve, who has lately come from India, delivered by tectum on the Poona and Indian Village Mission. The lecturer showed, by the aid wa magic lantern, a number of very clear photographs taken in and around Poona, which ought to awaken much interest in the mission work. Two young ladies are "AViug Sumner early in April for India, to teke up mission work there. Hardwaur Athustio Club.—-A general {Meting of the Hardware Athletic Club was nwd at the Clarendon Hotel on Friday night, "ho Club Captain, Mr J. Austin, wasfin the chair.. It was decided to leave tho arrangements for entertaining the Wellington Wednesday football team in the hands of a "Pecial Sub-committee, who were then elected. After some discussion, it was deeded to hold the annual sports at Nnw Brighton, and also to have two swimming races. Five new members were elected. A hearty vote of thanks to the Chairman concluded the meeting.

Indian- Famine Fund.—ln the Mayor'e jmtlie item £5 5s from Chas. Clark and fcoiiiy should have appoared as follows :— Chas. Clark £2 2s, O. R. Clark £1 Is, L. E. Mark £1 Iβ, Miss Cordy, Hororata, £1 Iβ. -The following are the other subscriptions teeeived during the last two or three daya : .•-•Lin wood Sympathiser ss, a Friend 10s, T. J. Maling 10a, Fletcher, Humphreys and Co. £1 Is, W. G. Brittan £2 2s, U Hurst *5, St. Stephen's Church, ARhburton, £16 7s 2d, Mrs Carter 103, Mrs Blake's list *2 19s 6d. The total amount is now £105 *8s 2d. The following additional sums have own received at the Pabss Office—H.O. 5a J.E.S. 5».

Ranoioka Star Football Club At a Meeting of this Club held at the Corn Exchange, Mr W. Sinclair in the chair, the Wport and balance-sheet was accepted. The officers elected were—President, Mr H. J. •«■ Bailey; Vice-Presidents, Messrs A. S. CUrkson, M. Scott, \\. Allen and T. Jfjlson; Captain, Mr H. Crysell; SubCaptain, Mr J. Sinclair; Secretary and *reoauror, Mr F. Miles. It was decided to join the Rugby Union, and to enter a team ** President's Cup. Votes of thanks were Passed to the ex-officore, and the meeting *«iourned.

:_ i)CRRAM STREET METHODIST CHURCH.— Special services were held yesterday in ."jjte church to mark the re-opening of *&*> building, wrhich has been repainted varnished throughout. In the morning ■•»* service was taken by the Rev. G. Soltau. Ansa Venie Flower sang " The better land." the choir gave the anthem " O for » closer walk with God" (M. B. Foster), solo being taken by Miss Allen. In the the preacher was the Rev. R. Erwin, *«o took as his text St. John xiii., 1 and 2. ""Be P. Andrew sang " There is a green hill * r avny," and the choir gave Stainer's Wvhem "I am Alpha and Omega," the solo ft being taken by Mrs Rowe. The at•""lftuce .it both services was very good, weiuucli being especially well filled in the

Legal.—His Honour Mr Justice Denniston and Mr Blair, Judge's associate, left for the North on Saturday night to take up the circuits of his Honour Mr Justice Edwards at Blenheim and Nelson. After this his Honour proceeds on circuit to the West Coast.

I Sydenham Pkksbyteriax Ciiuaen.—The anniversary services in connection with the I Sydenham Presbytevian Church were con- \ ducted yesterday by the Revs. Erwin, I Monro and Scorgie. The choir sang special ! music at the various services.

J Football Clubs.—The annual general : meeting of the Lin wood Football Club will be held on the 15th at 8 p.m.—The annual general meeting of the Merivale Football Club will be held on Wednesday next, 10th I inst, at 8 p.m. in the rooms, Morten's Buildings. • Open Atr Music.—The Sydenham Brase Band will play the following programme in the Sydenham Park to-night, under tho baton of Mr W. F. McLean, commencing at eight o'clock :— Quickstep, " Washington Post"; Selection, "Nonpareil"; Lancers, {"Doris"; Selection, "Carmen"; Valse, ("The Dream"; Selection, "Scotch"; Scottisohe, " Just f r Fun " ; God Save the Queen.

Amuri Sheep Fair.—The following omissions were made in our report of Messrs i Dalgety and Co.'s sales—On account of j Mount Parnassus Estate, 143 merino ewes at 2s 8.1, 000 merino wethers at 4s 2d, 1000 at 4s Id ; on account of Balmoral station, 200 merino owee at 2s 4d, 600 at 2s 3d, 1300 at 2s 2d, 807 thteeqiiarterbred Southdown I cross lambs at 5s 3d and 1478 threequarterI bred Shropshire Down cross lambs at 7s i 10.1.

Uxion' Rowing Club.—A meeting of the Committee was held on Friday evening. Present—Messrs F. E. Hyrr.an (Chairman). W. G. Atack, E. H. Cooper, A. Allan, D. Lee, A. E. Craddock, F. A. Moon;, F. D. Kesteven, and F. Collins?. It was decided to recommend to tho N.Z.A.R.A. that the championship regattas be held not later than tho middle of March in each year. Messr3 Leo, Allan, and Craddock were appointed a Sub-Committee to arrange details in connection with tho annual smoke concert and presentation of prizes. Owing to irregularities which occurred in the race for the President's Cup this season, it was resolvod to declare it off. After dealing with correspondence, the meeting terminated. The coxswains* sports were held on Saturday afternoon, and were very successful. O. Barns and L. MoCormick won the pair-oar race, C. Seal and C. Sandford the double sculls, C. Seal the single sculls (handicap), and L. Barna the 50 and 100 yards running events.

Tennis.—A game was played at Rangiora on Saturday between a team from the Canterbury Club and a team composed of players belonging to tho Rangiora and Kaiapoi Clubs. It resulted in a win for the Chriatchurch players by the narrow margin of three games, the ecores being 83 to 80. The following are the sets played :—Laurie and Styche (0.) beat Baker and Uower (R.), 9-5; Rose and Sutcliffe (C.) beat Blackwell and Bean (R.), 9-3; Misses Fuller and ScotG (R.) beat Mrs Ollivier and Mies Cox (C), 6-1; Miesos Van Asch (C.) beat Mrs Fairdough and Miss Blaokwell (R.), 6-3; Laurie and Mrs Ollivier (C.) beat J. H. and Mies Blackwell (R.), 6-5; Dr. Baker and Miss Fuller (R.) beat Styche and Miss K. Van Asch (C.)» 6-3; Rose and Miss Van Asch (C.) beat Bean and Miss Jfoirclough (R.), 6-3 ; Gower and Miss Scott (R.) beat Sutcliffe and Miss Cox (0.), 6-2; Miss K. Van Asch (0.) beat Miss L. Blackwell (R.), 5-3 (unfinished); Miss Fuller (R.) beat Miss Van Asch (C), 6-2; Gower (R.) beat Ross (0.), 9-7; Blackwell (R.) beat Lanrie (C), 9-6; Sutcliffo (C.) beat Dr. Baker (R.), 9-3; Bean (R.) beat Styche (C), 9-6; Migs Cox (C.) beat Miss Soott (R.), 6-4. Afternoon tea was provided by Mesdames Baker and Scott, and there was a good attendance of visitors.

Trades and Labour Council.—The monthly meeting of the Canterbury Trades and Labour Council was held on Saturday. The President (Mr J. Wilson) occupied the chair. All Unions affiliated with the Council were represented. Correspondence was received from the Tillett Reception Committee requesting the Council to supply a, speaker to deliver a speech of welcome to Mr B. Tillett, on behalf of labour, at the social in honour of Mr B. Tillott's visit to Chrietohuroh. It was decided to request the M.H.R.'e for the district, with the members of affiliated Unions, to meet the Council on Saturday, March 27th, for the purpose of discussing labour questions.- The sum of 5s was granted to the Progressive Liberal Association towards defraying the cost of compiling and issuing the Association's pirectory for 1897. The following resolution was adopted—" Owing to the near approach of the first session of the new Parliament tine Council thinks it inadvisable for the Premier to proceed to England in connection with tho record reign celebrations, the colony having an able representative in the person of the Agent-General; and also protest against sending a contingent to England at the public expense." Morris Tttbe Shooting.—A most enjoyable triangular match was fired on the Working Mom's Club range on Saturday evening, when the Club's team met teams from the Press and Lyttelton Times. Considering that in several instances the representatives of the fourth estate had nofc handled the Morris tube for years, the scoring was very fair, and the fact that the Press team got within 11 points of the redoubtable Club men says much for future matches which will doubtless result as tho outcome of Saturday evening's shooting. The Club came out winners with 11 points to the good, the Press beating the Lyttelton Times by 4 points. Sandford, of the Press team, made top score with 34, Mumford and Wells (W.M.C.) being next with 33 each. The following are the scores:— W.M.C—Wells 33, Mumford 33, Allan 32, Broom 31, Garrurd 30, Ash ton 28, Lumnria 28, Caldwoll 26. Press — Sandford 34, Costley 32, Hardcastle 32, Smith 29, Eastwood 27, Barry 27, Bills 26, Steel 23. Lyttelton Times —Davey 32, Woodward 31, M. Davie 29, Malcolm 29, Klein 28, Barlow 27, McNamara 26, Watt 24. After tho match a social hour was spent by the teams and their friends.—On Friday evening the members of the Christchnrch Working Men's Club Rifle Class fired another competition at the 200 yds range, for prizes presented by Messrs Vincent and Co., E. Recce and Sons, S. Manning and Co., Sargood, Son and Ewen, Hubbard Hall and Co., the Universal Boot Company and G. and C. H. Jones. The following were the highest scores :—G. Jones (2) 35, A. Cowan (2) 35, E. Barlow (3) 35, A. G. Forgie (3) 35. W. G. Munford (2) 33, W. A. Caldwell (3) 33.

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Picnics.—On Friday a treat to the Loburn School children, who with their teachers and friends numbered about eighty, wa? giiren by a railway excursion from Ashley to Lyttelton, which was much enjoyed by all concerned. On Satnrday" the employees of the Railway workshops, Addington, held their picnic at Lit tip River. It was largely attended, and a very enjoyable time wm epoat.

PidEOX Flytxc. —The Christchurch Pigeon Flying Club flew off a race from Oamaru on Saturday. Nine birde competed for a prize presented by Messrs Macquarrie and Smith. Owing to a strong north-east gale blowing against the birds they made a very poor velocity. The Club desires to thank Mr Jack for attending to and liberating the birds. The following -were the only oirds timed :—Mr Pearce's Matchbox, 729 yards per minute; Mr Thompson's Realistic, 727 yards per minute: Mr Harrison's Charge, 710 yards per minute. TiiEATRK Royal. —As will be seen by a notification elsewhere, Mr George Darrell will renew his acquaintance' with Christchurch playgoers at the Theatre Royal on Friday night. The piece chosen for the occasion is an adaptation of Nat Gould's well-known sporting novel, "The Donble Event," and in order to give full effect to the Melbourne Cup scene it will be run by horses ridden by local jockeys. Mr Darrell has always been a favourite with the Christchurch audiences, and no doubt he will be warmly welcomed on Friday night. The membera of the Company are for the most part new here. During the season, which is limited to six nights, a dramatic adaptation of Marie Corellrs powerful novel "The Sorrows of Satan," will be produced. Mr C. F. Searlo arrived yesterday from Wellington to make the arrangements for the season.

Canterbury Women's Institute.—A meeting of the Committee of the Canterbury Women's Institute was held on Saturday evening, the President (Mrs May) in the chair. An article which appeared in the Prkss, February 19th, regarding alleged favouritism in the appointment of Government officials was discussed, and the following resolution unauimously passed :—" The Canterbury Women's Institute desire to record the regret they feel on learning (vide Press, February 19th ult.) that undue favouritism is shown in the appointment of Government officials ; they consider that the ideal of sound justice to all should be fol'owed, and that the wrong old notions of political influence and privilege should be entirely abandoned." On the motion of Mise Sherriff-Bain, it was resolved, "The Canterbury Women's Institute thank Miss Spence for tier long continued advocacy of effective voting, and congratulates her on her candidature for the Australian Federal Convention." Several members supported the resolution, and spoke in worm praise of Miss Spence'a work. It was decided to hold a special meeting on Tuesday next to appoint a delegate to the National Council. The delegates to the Ben Tillett Reception Committee reported that arrangements had been satisfactorily made for his reception. A hearty vote of thanks wa3 passed to Mrs E. T. Robinson for her offer to conduct a concert in aid of the funds of the Institute. One new member was elected.

A Lekothy Session.—The District Grand Lodge of Druids, at their annual meeting on Thursday last, sat from 11 a.m. to midnight. Art Society.—The annual exhibition of the Art Society opens on the 17th inst. There is promise of a very excellent exhibition, not only as regards our local artists, but also those in other provinces. The annual meeting of the Society takes place to-day.

Prkbbleton Post Office.—Some time ago it was proposed by the Government to remove the Poet Office at Prebfeleton to the railway station. A large petition was, however, got up against it, and the result has been that the intended alteration has been abandoned.

Acknowledgment.-—The Matron of the Hospital wishes to acknowledge, with thanks, the following contributions:—Magazines from Mrßrittan, illustrated papers from View H<ll, and " Review of Reviews' from the Progressive Liberal Association. A Fine Meat Display.—The Christchurch Meat Company's branch at Lyttelton made a very fine display of meat on Friday, just about five tons being hung up in the shop. By evening a good proportion of it had been cut up and sent to the steamer Aotea for use on board.

Walking Tour.—Three little boys made a trip from the West Coast to the Maori pah at Kaiapoi in three days, carrying their swags and tucker. The youngsters enjoyed their trip and met with no mishaps. They had fine weather for camping out. Two of them were Natives, and the third a son of Mr H. J. Reeves, the schoolmaster.

Entertainment.—An entertainment was given in the Rangiora Literary Institute on Friday evening in aid of the fund for giving a treat to the scholars of the Borough School. There was a large attendance, and the programme, including the operetta of " Daisy Dell," gave every satisfaction. New Zealand Insurance Company.— Mr A. L. Parsons, the newly-appointed local manager of the New Zealand Insurance Company, has arrived by the Tarawera from the North, and takes charge to-day Mr Parsons has been for some years manager of the Wanganui branch of the Company, and was, prior to that, in the head office at Auckland. From all accounts Mr Parsons will make a worthy successor to our old friend Mr D. Craig. The Christchttrch Licensing Elkc-tion.t-Now that the little difficulty with reference to the Returning Officer has been settled no doubt the City Council will issue the notifications as to the election of the Chrstchurch Licensing Committee. The election must take place, under the Act, during this month, and there is little time to lose. It is understood that five of the present members have intimated their willingness to be nominated again. So far as can be seen there does not appear to be any likelihood of a contest. St. Patrick's Day.—All the arrangements for the celebration of St. Patrick's Day in a truly national manner are well forward. The concert programme will be an excellent one, and there will be introduced a number of novel items. On the following day (Thursday), it is proposed to hold a monster picnic, so that the anniversary of the Patron Saint of the Emerald Isle will by no means go unmarked so far as Christchurch is concerned.

Druidisx.—The Grand Secretary of the Druids, Bro. Brennan, of Melbourne, paid a visit to Christchurch during the week and transacted a good deal of business connected with the order. He subsequently went over to the West Coast. It may be noted in connection with the Canterbury district t-hat at the recent Grand Lodge meeting , the Board of Management reported that the aggregate funds of the Lodge in the distriot nan increased by £1499 14s 7£d during the year, the total now standing at £16,620 7s of which £16,326 ia invested and bearing interest.

A Good Rtcord.—Mr Moore, the representative here of the Auckland Kauri Timber Company, Limited, sends a good record of the work done during the year ended February 2nd last, of the Huia, owned by Messrs Mitchelson Bros., and chartered by the Kauri Timber Company, Limited. It also indicates a • healthy state of things in the building trade here. During the period referred to the vessel made nineteen trips between Lyttelton and Kairpara, up to January 24th, thus leaving eight days to Spare in the year. The average passage was four and three-quarter days, loaded both ways.

Bekeftt Concert.—The matter of holding a benefit concert in Christchurch, in aid of the Indian Famine Relief Fund, is now in the hands of his Worship the Mayor. Miss Marsden, Mr Millar and the ladies and gentlemen who so successfully inaugurated and carried out the concert at New Brighton, have offered their services. The most practical method of utilising the help thus proffered would be for his Worship to call to his aid a small committee in order to carry oat the details. If this is done quickly, whilst the public have the matter before them, a substantial result might follow.

Art Ujjion Prizes. — The following were the principal prize-winners in the U.R.C. Art Union, which was drawn on Saturday week :—The Ist prize, organ, value £75, Miss Nellie East, Salisbury street; 2nd prize, suite of furniture, Miss Margetta, Harman street, Addington ; 3rd prize, bicycle (Kent), Mr H. S. Drummond, Waltham; 4th prize, Wertheim sewing machine, Albert Cree, Leeston ; sth prize, overmantel, R. B. Ingram, Dunedin; 6th prize, gold watch, J. Marriner. The first prize in the Akaroa Boating Club's Art Union, a Singer sewing machine, was won by the U.R.C., the two Clubs having exchanged books. Boys* Gordon Hall.—The Mayor has consented to open the Boys , Gordon Hall, in Oxford terrace west, on Saturday next.