NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume LIV, Issue 9702, 14 April 1897, Page 5

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Banco Sittings.—His Honour Mr Justice Jjeumston will sib in banco to-day, at 11 a.m. Arrest.—Detective Maddern arrested a man last night on charges of obtaining money by false pretences at Pahiatua ana Christchureh, and wife desertion, at Christchuroh. . ■ ;, Drainage , Board.—A meeting of the Drainage Board, at which the matters in connection with the Sydenham sewage scheme will be discussed, will be' held to-day. Seftox.—The kinematograph was exhibited in Seftou on Monday evening wheu the Town Hall was filled with an appreciative audience. In addition to the kinematograph a aeries of beautifal Japanese scenes were shown. Thk Cathkdral. — Sir John Sfcainer's Meditation "TheCrucifixion" will be sung in the Cathedral this evening, collection for choir fund ; and on Good Friday evening in aid of St. Mary's Home. Busintess Changes. —As will be seen by advertisement elsewhere, Mr A. K. Preston, who has for many years been favourably known in connection with the Australian wine trade in this city, now announces that he will for the future be found at Meests P. Archer and Co.'s, Hereford street. The Pollard Opsra Seasox.—The box plan for the season of the Pollard Opera Company, commencing on Saturday, opened yesterday at Messra Milner and Thompson's, and a large number of seats wero secured. The company will arrive to-morrow from Wellington, leaving by the Marftroa. The opening opera will be "Bocaccio," one of the most tuneful of comic operas. Besides being this, there is plenty of scope for dis. play of scenery and dresses, of which Mr Pollard takes 'full advantage. The season altogether promises to be a very brilliant and successful one. -

Ctcxixg Meetotg. — Cycling ir.en are anxiously looking forward to the meeting at Lancaster Park, and the large entries, over 120, go to show that, given fine weather, one of the moat interesting cycling meetings ever held on Lancaster Park will take place on Friday next.—The Easter Monday meeting at Ashburton promises to be a success, large entries having been received for all the events on a niost liberal programme. The Three-mile Provincial Cycling Championship is exciting keen interest, and all the principal cracks have entered for it. The cycling track promises to be in perfect order.

Chrtstchcrch Tramway Company.— The time-table for Good Friday on the different lines of the Christchnreh Tramway Company appear elsewhere. Timaru Gas Works.— The Timaru Borough Council have resolved to offer th£*Gas Company £22,000 for their works, to buy them for the lnunicipalitv. Iα the event of the offer being declined, inquiries will be made re water gas and electricity. Supplement. — With to-day's issue w given a supplement describing a visit to the packing warehouse and bond of Nelson, Moate and Co., in Wellington. Rkcrbation Club.—The opening concert and dance of the Washington Lodge Recreation Ciub was hold on Thursday evening. Iteni3 were given by Madaines Kuthbridgc and Ci'olding, Messrs Schwartz, S. and A. Williamson, A. Hooper, T. Sullivan, J. Carpenter, J. Moore, T. tJreening and Ruthbridge, and Master Emuiersou. Mc Walter .Schwartz acted as accompanist, and Mc T. 11. Townsend (senior) presided.

Dkuidum.—The concert and dance avi'<uiged to ho held ia the Templeton school room in aid of the Olive ISrancii Lodge regalia fund have been postponed. The conceit, by amateurs from Christchnreh, will be supplemented with a grand Druidical tableau exhibited by P.D.G.F. Bro. 33ailey. Thkatrk RovAii.—There was a very large audience at the Theatre Koyal last nigut, when Mr Carl Hertz repeated his clever entertainment. The pictures in the oinematographe were loudly applauded, and many had to be repeated. The programme will be repeated to-night, and to-morrow there will be a as well as an evening performance, which will conclude the season.

Tjcozav Famtkk Fosd.—The following subscriptions have been received at the City Council office in addition to thoes previously acknowledged :■ —Special offering at Watcrton, 16s 2d; the Rev. Stanley Hinßou, £1 8s 6d; Kaiapoi Presbyterian Church, £3 3s; Kaiapoi (per Rev. H. H. Mathiaa), 2s 6d; widow's mite, sa; Prkss Company's list, £38 10a lid. The total amount raised, deducting expenses, amounts to about £290.

V.M.C.A.—The winter classes in connection with the Young Men's Christian Association commence on April 20th, and the names of intending scholars will be received up te the 15th April. The subjects to be taught include Arithmetic, Elementary Muthematic, Freehand and Model Drawing, English Literature, Book-keeping, Shorthand, Ambulance, Elocution and Gymnastics. Teachers of known ability have nadertaken the work of tuition, and as the fees arc on a moat reasonable ecale the classes should be well attended, and prove of benefit to those taking advantage of them. Football.—A Committee meeting of the Sj'denham Football Club was hold on Monday evening, when final arrangements were made in connection with receiving and entertaining the Melrose team, which will arrive hci-e on Friday morning. The annual matches between these Clubs for the past three yeais have been closely contested, and the one to be played next Saturday, on the Sydenham Park, should prove to be as interesting as ite predecessors, as both teams have been hard at work getting into form. Mr F. T. Evans hae consented to act as releree. The Linwood Football Club, at the Committee meeting on Monday night, made final arrangements for their First and Second Fifteens going to Dunedin to play the Union Football Club teams at Easter. In addition to the thirty players taking part in the matches thei - © will l>e about, thirty memDefS of the Club to watch tho games. They will leave by the train to-morrow night. The annual match between the Christchurch and Wellington Clubs will be played on Saturday next at the Christ's College ground. Mr VV. Ct. Gurrard will act as referee.

The Diamond Jubilee. — The first meeting of the Entertainment Committee of tho Diamond Jnbilee was held last night at the City Council Chambers. His Worship the Mayor occupied the chair and there was a good attendance. Several apologies were received.. Mr G. R. Hart was unanimously elected as Chairman of the Committee. It was resolved after some discussion, "That j it was advisable to hold entertainments in aid of the fund for celebrating the Queen's Diamond Jubilee." On the motion of Mr E. Smith, seconded by Mr Btiltitude, it was ,1 be a- recommendatidn to* 1 ] the Executive Committee that a social, consisting of vocal and -instrumental' items, interspersed with dancing, be held on 24th May, the dancers to be in fancy drees if desired." It was also resolved that the pi ices of tickets be 5s double dance ticket, 3s single, and Is spectators' tickets. | It wa3 agreed that notice be given that the concerts advertised for Easter Monday and Tuesday at the Opera House were not under the auspices of the Committee, and that all tickets issued for entertainments by the Committee bear the City Council stamp. Considerable discussion ensued with regard to the arrangements for Demonstration Day, aod ultimately it was resolved—That a procession of State school children be organised to Cathedral square, and that the National Anthem be sung and two short addresses on the reign of the- Queen be delivered by prominent colonists. That the Sports Committee be requested to arrange for a Sports meeting in the afternoon, including children's entertainments. That the evening celebrations include water display, illuminations and fireworks. It was resolved that it be a recommendation to the Executive Committee to amalgamate the Demonstration, Sports arid Entertainment Committees. The meeting then adjourned until 7.30 p.m. on Tuesday next.

Obituary.—The death of Mr Samuel Smart, of Sydenham, the well-known asphalt contractor, deserves more notice than it has hitherto received. Mr Smart, who was a very much respected colonist, passed away peacefully at his residence, Sydenham, as already mentioned, on April 15th, having lost his partner in life two years ago. He had been failing ever since. He arrived in Lyttelton September, 1859, by the ship Zealandia. Being a builder he immediately started as, a contractor, about his first contract being to build the Government wharf in Lyttelton. He carried on the building trade for a few years successfully. He then introduced the asphalt, his first contract being to asphalt all the footpaths in Lyttelton. When this was completed he decided to come to Christchurch, where the first piece of asphalt was put down in front of Wood Bros., saddlers, High street, in 1864. About the year 1870 the Wellington Council wrote to him about asphalting the footpaths in the principal streets. He decided to go, and was there a few years, aa also at Wanganui, at the same time keeping the asphalt business going at Christchurch. He then entered into a contract with the Christchurch City Council to asphalt all the footpaths in the city that had not been done. The amount of contract was between £12,000 and £13,000. After the completion of this contract he took a further contract to keep the whole of the asphalt in repair for the term of seven years. Although not taking an active part in politics, he was always ready to help in a quiet way. He was a member of the Spreydon Roaa Board in the early days, a member of the Ashley Road Board, and a member of the Christchurch Drainage Board for a few years. He will be missed by a good many,* for he was always ready to help those that were in need. He leaves a grown-up family of two eon? and four daughters to mourn his loss. Notice.—Messrs G. L. Beath and Co ? s Establishment will remain open on Thursday afternoon and evening, the 15th, also all day Saturday, 17th. 8612 Sαvb Yoor BabiE3.—Use Townends Tasteless Teething Powders. These powders cannot be excelled in allaying irritation in teething. All storekeepers. W. P. Townend, 183 Colombo street. 1982 Nbrve.—The best brain and nerve tonic yet discovered is Compound Syrup of Hypophosphites. Bamett and Co., V ictoria street. 6938 Agaik to thr Front.—T. Clarkson, mounted on a "Swift" cycle, secured first place in the Half-mile Championship, and second in the ten miles recently at Oamaru. Inspect our stock. Austral Cycle Agency, 48 Manchester street. 5326 FCSK NOVELTIES FOB BOTS AXT) GtRLS. — The agents for Snratura Tea, Hubbard, Hall and Co., are giving free to boys and girls puzzles and rulers for drawing. 2159 Dos lop Tykes are the best. First in. 1883, foremo3t ever since. Beware of spurious imitations. 2751 W. Strange and Co. intimate that their ? remises will be opeu all day to-morrow, hursday, and closed on Friday, the 16t*>, and Monday, the 19th inata., for the Easter

Holidays. 8584 The Empire Company's perfectly blended Teas still continue to give the highest satisfaction, and attention is directed to several pithy announcements made by the firm ia ouf '' Wanted " columns. * 8623

Courts.—There was no business afc the Kaiapoi Court on Monday or at Rangiora on Tuesday. Woooekd.—On, Monday evening Mr H. Cameron gave a lantern entertainment on India, in the Wcsleyan church, in aid of the Poonah and India Village missions. There was a good attendance. Waimakaruu-Askujy Water Supply Boakd Elections. —The election of members for the Hidings of Oxford, Cust, West Eyretoa, Eyre ton and Maude ville and Rangiora takes place on April 30th. Nominations are to be sent in by April 22nd. Technical Edccatiqk,— Efforts are being made to establish technical classes at Ashburtou.

Hinds.—A most successful concert was held in the Hinds schoolroom on Friday evening iv aid of the Teuuis Club, Hinds. The promoters were Messrs J. Sheldon and D. Miller, who seenred the services of Miss Birdie Butler, Dr. Morris, Messrs Wilson, F. G. Tucker, A. Orr, Mw Sheldon, Mrs Garton, Mies Barrett, Miss llarg and several other well known amateurs.

Hokobata. —A football match pl«yed hero on Saturday between YVhiie Cliffs and the local team resulted in a win for the latter by 9 points to 3. The Bachelors held their annual mestiug on Saturday, evening. It was decided to hold the usual ball, and the following were elected a Committee to carry oub the arrangements :—Messrs W. Brown, T. Patterson, A. Wilson, J. Hartnell, M. Thorne, C. Pevov, H. Thorne, J. Nelson, and J. W. Powell {Hon. Soc.)

Anothkk Boot Tradk Dispute. — The Conciliation Board meets at the Provincial Council Chambers on Monday, the 26th inst., to hear a dispute between the Federated Bootniikere' Union and the nonassociated employers. The dispute has been filed for the purpose of endeavouring to get the employers who are not member of the Manufacturers' Association to ai-cept "the award of the Arbitration Court, under which the Federated Union and Manufacturers , Association are now working. Purposed North Canterbury I<"ootbat,t, Association*. —On Mouday evening a meeting of football representatives of -the Rangiora, Star, Amberley, Kowai and Oxford Clubs was held at the Corn Exchange rooms, Mr A. S. Clarkson in the chair. MrGarrard, of the Canterbury Rugby Union, was present to assist in explaining the formation and management of l a Union for North Canterbury. It was resolved to form a North Canterbury Football Association and to call another meeting of delegates of Clubs to elect olficers. Mr J. Anderson consented to act as Secretary. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Mr Garrard.

Eyreton*.—A concert in aid of the Eyreton Public Library was held on Thursday last, and was a preat success. Items were contributed by the following Kaiupoi friends :—Mra if. Black well, Mrs Burrows, Misses Blackwell, Johnston, Young (2), McKinney (2), Messrs Blackwell, Burrow.*, Leithhead, Johnston (2). At the close a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the performers. A dance followed, which was much enjoyed. The music was supplied by Miss Lake and the Messrs Gibbs.—A meeting of the Public Library Committee was held on Monday evening, all the members being present. Mr Dixon in the chair. Tho Secretary reported that the proceeds of the late concert amounted to £8. It was decided to purchase new books at an early date. A hearty vote of thanks was ac^ corded to the Kaiapoi friends for their kindness in providing the concert, St. Patrick's Day Cklepkation. — A large and representative meeting of the Committee took place last night at the Hibernian Hall, to wind up the aocounts. The Rev. Father Marnane presided. In connection with the concert and outing to Sunnier Mr JE. O'Connor submitted a balance sheet, duly audited, showing a net balance to credit of £50. The Cliairinau thanked the Committee for their work, and hoped they would be equally successful next year. He also thanked tho ladies for their care and attention to the-children at the outing. It waa decide to divide the proceeds between the two parishes, and after votes of 'thanks to the hon. Secretary, Mr O'Connor, the meeting closed. " Br.OADFiROt).—A soiree wag held on Monday night in connection .with, the anniversary of the Broadfield Church Slid Sunday Sfchool. - Mα excellent tea, provided byfthe Indies of t-he congregation, was followed by a public meeting over which Mr W. La wry, of Springston, , presided. The reports showed both church and school to be iv a sonnd financial notation. Addresses were delivered by the Revs. J. T. Burrows and C. Griffin, the latter gentleman also distributing the prizes to the Sunday School children. During the evening the Rev. C. Griffin was presented with a handapoie silver salver, suitably inscribed, as a token/ of the esteem iv which he is held. Mrs Griffin was the recipient of an artistic silver: butter bowl. The presentations were made by Mr H. W. Peryman on behalf of the different congregations over which the rev. gentleman' has had the pastoral oversight. Mr W. McMeekan, on behalf of the teachers of the Springston Sunday School; presented Mrs Griffin with a handsomely bound Canterbury Union Teacher's Bible. The Rev. Mr Griffin made a suitable reply. Canterbury Rugby Union^—The Committee of the Canterbury Rugby Union met yesterday at the Clarendon Hotsl. Present —Messrs J. C. Adams (in the chair), W. Walton, T. M. Buntin, J. U. Collins, F. T. Evans, F. E. Asquith, H. Frost and W. G. Gavrard. Mr H. McCardle wrote accepting the position of the Union's delegate; on the New Zealand Rugby Union, and thanking the C.R.U. for having elected him. All the papers referring to the appeal in the interprovincial match, Canterbury v Otago, were laid on the table, and it was decided to ask Mr Evans, who had acted as referee in the match, to study them. The ,New South Wales Referees' Association wrote asking the Union to correspond with them during the season. Received. 'Mr Caverhill wrote asking that Waimibaka be allowed to play for the Kaiapoi Club. Referred 'to the Permit Committee. The Secretary of the A. and P. Association wrote, stating they could not allow the Union the use of.their ground for matches. Mr Garrard said the East Christchurch Club would , probably not enter a team for the Senior Chanipiohship, and it might be necessary to rearrange the matches or allow of one teane • having a bye. Ib w.\s decided to ask the Sydenham Borough Council for the use; of the Syden4 ham Park, with an open gate on certain days. Mr Garrard stated he had interviewed several Clubs in the. North Canterbury district, with the view of instituting a competition. The matter .was left to the general meeting. After dealing -with some matters in connection with the opening day, the meeting adjourned.

Supreme Court.—-His Hononr Mr Justice Denniston sat in Chambers and Bankruptcy yesterday and disposed of the cases on the List. To-day his Honour will sit in banco at 11 a.m.

Masonic.—The arrangements for opening the new Masonic Lodge at Woolatori, under the New Zealand Constitution, which stood over until the close of the special session of Parliament, will now be pushed on., Caledonian . Society. —About ISO entries have now been reeeivedfor the games on Easter Monday, and the gathering is expected to be a most-yppuhw one. The handicaps are to be issued" as early as possible. ' • Milk Conference.—TheMilk Conference, which wae to have been held at the Council Chamber , last night, has been postponed until the 27th instant. It has been fonnd necessary to adept this course as the Mayor has been unable to obtain a legal opinion in time, and certain information has not yet arrived from Wellington.

Okaxge Lodge.—Kc. 33, L.G.L. Rising Star of Richmond, niefc on Friday evening, the W.M. Bro. J. McCaualand presiding, supported by G.S. Bro. Caygill. There was a large attendance of members and visitors. After the usual business had been transacted, one candidate was received into the Orange degree. The Secretary w&a instructed to forward a letter of condolence to Bro. D. McCall. After the usual votes of thanks had been passed the ix>dge -was closed, and the Brethreq adjourned for refreshments, and a pleasant hoar was spent in harmony; Mesac on the Rotcsda.—The Christchnrch Garrison Band, under the baton of Bandmaster R. Trist Searell, will give the following programme of popular music on the Band Rotunda, Market square, tonight (weather permitting), commencing at 7.4s—March, " Erl King" (Allan); overture, " Nabucodonosor" (Verdi); inarch, "The Blizzard" (Soddon); cornet polka, "I/Elegante" (Damare); valse, "Grand Duohesse" (Farmer); march, "White Squall" (Barker); national fantasia, " Episodes of a Soldiec's Life " (Kopprc) ; "y od Save the Queen. ; *

The BottuixG Trade Differsscr.— The acceptance by both side 3of the award of the Conciliation Board in the building trade dispute has been adjourned until the 26th instant. This is done in order to enable the parties concerned to draw an indnsferial agreement. Fruit Growers' Association.—A Committee meeting of this body w&9 held ou Monday afternoon. As business engagements will prevent Mr F. Wilding from attending the Brisbane Conference of Fruit Grawers, it was unanimously decided to notninata Mr F. Sisson as one of the delegates the Govern inent should send.

The Kkckst Athletic Sports.—A meeting of the Canterbury Amateur Athletic Club is called for to-day, at 5 o'clock, at the Club-rooms, City Hotel, to receive an approximate balance-sheet iv connection with the late sports. Kaiai'oi BoKoutsu Scuoor, Committek.— The mouthly mooting was held on Monday. Present—Messrs Feldwick, (Chairman) Cavorhitl, Clark, Butcher, Young and Coup. Leave was grauted to Messrs Moore, M.H.R., leaser, and McKinney. The Headmaster reported an attendance equal to 92 per cent, of the roll munbor. Five absentees were ordered to be dealt with in the usual way. Accounts amounting to £3 5s were passed for payment. The Chairman and Secretary were requested to prepare the annual repoit. Prk.skstation.—On Sunday afternoon, at the Kaiapoi Wesleyan school, Mr A. Blakeley and Miss Kva Hay man were presented with a marble clock on behalf of the teachers, scholars and choir, and with a Family Bible from the Christian Endeavour Society on the occasion of their approaching marriage. Dkitidism.—Tha Mistletoe Lodge held its usual fortnightly meeting on Monday; A D. Bro. J. L. Brown presiding. Sick pay was passed to three sick brothers, and the sum of £2 from the benevolent fund passed to an alHtcted brother. It was resolved that the members of the Lodge take part in the procession on Wednesday evening, the concert in aid of Bro. R'anhatn, and that the members be requested to meet at the Druids' Hall, at seven o'clock. A strong Committee was appointed to carry out the monthly socials—the first one being arranged for Monday, April 26th. After a short time spent in harmony the Lodge was closed in due form at 10.15.

Rangiora Borough Council.—A special meeting of this Council was held on .Monday evening to consider the estimates for the ensuing year. There were present—the Mayor (Mr Jennings) and all the Councillors excepfCr. Blackett. The statement of estimated receipt., and expeudilure for the year was read and discussed, showing receipts £1363, including £480 for rates at three farthings in the pound on the rateable property in the borough. After some discussion the statement was adopted, and it was decided to give notice of the Council's intention to strike a rate of gd in the £. Some conversation ensued upon the method of celebrating the Queen's Record Reign, and it was thought desirable to suggest the erection of a public bath in the borough. The meeting then terminated. THE PREMIER. Mr and Messrs Seddon were entertained last night at a " social" under the auspices of the Wellington Women's Social and Political League. There was a large attendance. THE ALBURY ESTATE. Sixty-one applications have been received for sections on the Albury Estate at Timaru and others are receivable at Christchurch. A ballot will take place on the 22nd inst. THE QUEENSLAND EXHIBITION. The Government have cabled securing the space available at the Brisbane Exhibition for a New Zealand Court, 8000 square feet. A proportion of this is for individual exhibitor.., and the balance for the Government , exhibit. CHARITABLE AID. ' At a meeting of the Auckland Hospital and Charitable Aid Board yesterday, attention was drawn to the yearly increase in the charitable aid vote, which had grown from less than £3000 a few years ago until it was now approximately set down at £5600. It was moved that £600 be taken off the estimates, but the proposition was withdrawn on the Chairman pointing out that the estimate was only an approximate one, and that every endeavour would be niade tti keep the item down. LADIES' WHALEBOAT RACE. The Press Association telegraphs from Auckland that the Waitara ladies' whaleboat crew arrived, there by the Kanieri yesterday. Their names are Misses Eva and Blanohe Tatton, Miss A. Sarten, Miss Bella Nichol, Mrs Sofia and Mrs McKenzie. Tlie Auckland crew consists of the following ladies:—Miss Ada Smith, stroke ; Miss Mabel Evers, No. 4; Miss Nellie Ruth, No. 3 ; Miss Gretta Evers, No. 2 ; and Miss May Evatt, bow. They will row in the colours of tbe Waitemata Rowing Club, black and gold, while the Waitara ladies will wear crimson and white. The race takes place next Saturday, and a most interesting tontesb is anticipated. AN INJUNCTION REFUSED. An application was made to Mr ; J us. ice Williams, at Dunedin yesterday, for an injunction to restrein the proprietor of the Democrat newspaper from printing or publishing a cartoon. The application was made by Mr Andrew McFarlane, and evidence was given that the cartoon suggests that improper influences had been employed to secure for the plaintiffs firm a contract for a supply to the Benevolent Institution. His Honour refused to grant an immediate injunction, as the.case 3 were against a Judge exercising such a power except in extreme cases. STACKS-RE. Two stacks, containing about 600 bushels of wheat, valued at 4.150, the property of Mr John Fleming Douglas, Waihao Downs, were (says the Timaru Herald) burned on Saturday last. The stacks were not insured, and the cause of the fire is unknown. A man named Herman Meyer, who is employed on the estate, bad occasion tot bo out at 4.30 a.m. on Saturday, and on noticing the fire he gave the alarm. The whole camp turned out, bub were unable to save the stack.. The Waimate police are making enquiries. It is thought probable that the stacks caught fire through the careless use of matches when the men were building them. THE J. G. WAR?ASSOCIATION. At Dunedin yesterday morning the Supreme Court, on the application of Mr R. Cook, liquidator, authorised a call of £4 per share in the J. G. Ward Association. Calls amounting to £20 and under are payable in two instalments at two and four months-; £20 to £100 in three instalment- at two, four, and six months; £100 and upwards in four instalments at two, four, six, and eight months. In the affidavit of the official liquidator supporting the application for power to make a call is set forth a schedule showing tbe total claims against the Association and the assets to meet these, as follows:—Claims allowed, £32,069 6s 7d ; estimated expenses of liquidation, £2500; claims not yet adjudicated upon, £62,461 15s 4d. The. assets are:— Cash in the Bank, £24,746 8s 6d ; value of stock and plant estimated to realise £1900; book debts estimated to yield £20,000; Bank balance trust account, £4987 3s sd; ditto special account £3599 16s 2d ; estimated value of call, £4 per share, £8450 ; total, £63,683 8- Id. There are 733 persons settled as confeributories for 15,233 shares.