NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume LIV, Issue 9703, 15 April 1897, Page 5

NEWS OF THE DAY.

The We-Ely Press.—A typical Caledonian Society's gathering in the North Canterbury meeting at Amberley is illustrated in this issue of the WeeJcly Press, and the photographer has been especially successful in getting the pipers and dancers. The unveiling of the Ballance Memorial Statue at Wellington last Thursday is also illustrated. Reading matter is supplied in groat abundance and variety, and Hall Caine's new serial, " The Christian," is already justifying the favourable anticipations indulged in concerning it. The Referee editorials deal with the starting machine in Ireland, tho unpaid forfeit list, and betting stewards. The forthcoming meeting of the C.J.C. is dealt with by " Speotator,--who gives his ideas as to likely winners, while " anticipations " are furnished for the other meetings taking place throughout tho the colony at Easter time. The trotting department will be found full of interest to followers of this branch of sport, while cyclists, 'cricketers, footballers, and th© athlete in general, will find their wants catered for in an unequalled up-to-date style. The Kjnsmiatograpk.—At Woodend on Tuesday evening Messrs Drayton Bros, gave an exhibition of their kinematograph and limelight views. Lkbstok.—The Sunday-schools of the Leeston andlvillinchy Presbyterian Churches held a successful tea meeting in the Leeston Town Hall on Tncsday evening. The Rev. W. Grant occupied the chair. The tables were provided by the ladies of the Leeston and KilKnchy congregations. Speeches were given by the Revs. Messrs Riddle and Wright, and the Chairman presented the Leeston Sunday-school prizes. Thk Diamond Jubilee.—-The Demonstration Committee held its first meeting at the City Council Chambers last night. Mr G. W. Russell was elected permanent Chairman. Mr C. Samuels was elected a member of the Committee. It was decided that on Celebration Day a procession should be formed, comprising among other organisations, the Volunteers, friendly Societies, Trades Unions, Bands, Fire Brigades, Mnnicipal and Local Bodies' and so on. A sub-Committee was appointed to make** inquiries and report at the next meeting before the question of site should be decided upon*

C.J.C. Autumn Meeting.—The antumn meeting of the C.J.C. will take place at Riccarton on Easter Monday and Tuesday. The first race starts at noon, and trains leave Christchurch at 11.10, 11.17, 11.25, 11.32 and 12.10.

Sydenham Working Men's Club.—The quarterly general meeting of the members of this Club will be held this evening, to consider proposed alterations to the premises of the Club.

Railway Excursion. — The railway excursion from West Oxford to Lyttelton yesterday was well patronised.

Presbyterian Church, Rangiora.—At a meeting of the congregation last night, the Rev. W. J. Gow presiding, it was resolved that the Rev. A. Donll be asked to take charge of the congregation, and steps were taken to have him appointed.

National Concerts;.—As will be seen by a notification elsewhere, two concerts will be given in the Opera House on Easter Monday and Tuesday, when very attractive programmes are promised.

Art Exhibition.—As will be seen by a notification elsewhere to-day and Saturday will be the last two days of the Art Exhibftion, which will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. The art union will be drawn at eight o'clock to-night, aud Mr E. W. Seager will exhibit limelight views, statuary, &c. On Saturday there will be a grand special entertainment. Hanmer Plains.—At the Hanmer Plains dog trials for yarding, bringing back and holding, also for heading, bringiug back and yarding, __r Gillespie's Wag was first. Ia the former competition 'Mr McLcod's Scot was second and Mr Gillespie's Cheviot; third. In the second competition Mr Meßae's Je_" was runner up. In the driving away contest a dog owned by Mr Fraser was the winner. The hurdle race was won by Floral Cross, the walk, trot and gallop by Skipper, ami the cup by Floral Cross. Lincoln.—The first meeting of the Lincoln Mutual Improvement Society was held on Monday evening, when tlie following officers were elected: —Mr J. Doherty, President; Misses Hanghton and Blythen, and Messrs Thos. Yarr and the Rev. Northcote, Vice-Presidents ; Committee, Misses Restell, Doherty and Taylor, and Messrs Howell, McNae and Rule; Editor, Mr Banks ; Treasurer, Mr W. Bartram ; Secretary, Mr Jno. Yarr.

East CiißiSTCHDr.cn Football Club.— At a meeting of this Club, held at the Clarendon Hotel last night, it was decided that the Club be voluntarily wound up. The Committee were authorised to receive and pay the accounts of the Club. Ib was decided to present the banner of the Club to Mr R. Heaton Rhodes. At a subsequent meeting of the Committee it was resolved to call on all snbscril)ers, who had not paid their subscriptions for 1896, to do so at once. The "Express Trains. — The Easter excursion season opened yesterday, aud heavy express trains left Dunedin and Christchurch. The train from Dunedin arrived at 10.35 p.m., being 1 hour and 35 minutes late. The delay was caused in the first place by the Southern mails keeping the express thirty-nino minutes behind ordinary starting time at Dunedin, and at Timaru an accident happened to a .luggage van, which had to be disconnected and the contents transferred to trucks.

Juvenile Templars.—A juvenile lodge of Good Templars was formed at Lyttelton on April 6th, when ninety-seven presented themselves for enrolment. Mrs W. Owen has been made superintendent. The following officers were elected:—C.T., Bro. P. Longuot; V.T.,8r0. W. Stewart; C, Sister E. Avers; P.C.T., Bro. E. Arnold; Secretary, Bro. E. Treleaven; F. Secretary, Sister L. Hinds ; Treasurer, Bro. W. Owen; Marshall, Sister A. Semmens; Sentinel, Bro. W. Barnes. A second meeting was held last Tuesday evening, when fifteen more were elected, making the lodge the strongest numerically in the colony. Poi—ard Opera Company Season. —Tlie season of the Pollard Opera Company will commence at the Theatre Royal on Saturday evening. The Company arrive to-day from the North, where they have played a wonderfully successful tour. Since last here two new operas have been added to the repertoire, viz., '' Boccaccio" and "Falka." The first named will be the opening production of the season. The performance and mounting of the opera is spoken of with great praise elsewhere, and judging from the way in which the seats have been booked a brilliant season may be anticipated. Cycling Races. —The bicycle races tomorrow are causing great attention, judging from the large number of spectators each evening at Lancaster Park to witness the performance of riders. Barker and Wilmott, who will try to lower all previous records for the half and one mile, will be paced by the quad and triplets. It has been decided, by special request, to add a second " buck-jumping" race to the programme. The following are the handicaps for the officials' race:—J. Boyd 50yds behind scratch ; G. H. Lethaby 30yds "behind scratch, C. Hulston 20yds behind scratch, H. Soanes scratch, F. T. Pannell 50yds, R. H. Thompson 60yds, W. P. Williams 60yds, H. Fleming 60yds, J. Henderson 60yds, A. H. Hobbs 70yds, J. H. Thompkins 70yds, S. Wilson 70yds, T. C. Faville 80yds, J. P. Kelly 80yds, C. Pannell 90yds, W. E. Thompson 90yds, W. Wade 100 yds. Entries for the " spectators'" race close with the Secretary at 3.30 p.m. j

St. Matthkw's Young Men's Guild.— The fifth annual meeting of this Guild was held on Tuesday night, Rev. H. Williams in the chair. The Secretary's report stated that prizes for competition during the coming winter had been promised by Roy. H. Williams, Mr Thos. Gordon, and Mr Chas. Ives. The balance-sheet showed receipts £62 Is. and expenditure £61 2s 3d, leaving a balance of 18s 9d. The only liability is £24 10s on the piano, and the assets were valued at £50 lis 3d. The election of officers resulted as follows .--—President, Rev. H. Williams ; Vice-Presidents, Messrs Thos. Gordon, J. W. Francis and H. Forwood ; Secretary, Mr Chas. Ives (re-elected); Treasurer, Mr E. Ridder (re-elected); Committee, Ed. Allen, J. Wathew, W. B. Carter, H. Carter and F. Butterfield. The following were appointed Trustees :—The Vicar and two Churchwardens for the time being, and Messrs Gordon and Bevan-Brown. Votes of thanks to : Messrs Gordon and G. and C. H. Jones for trophies, the Press and the Chairman, concluded the meeting.

'Canterbury Amateur Athletic Club. —The Committee of this Club met at the City Hotel yesterday, Mr A. H. Anderson presiding. Standard badges in connection with, the spring meeting were awarded to Messrs P. J. Brown (high jump) and H. H. Piercy (long jump), and a further claim for a badge for the high jump in 1895 was held over for further enquiry. Mr E. A. Robinson, Hon. Treasurer, read a rough balancei sheet over the Club's autumn meeting, I which showed receipts £60 15s and expenses £8 5s 6d, leaving a credit balance of ' £52 9s 6d. The assets showed an excess of £12 9s 6d over liabilities, and it was considered that the profit on the meeting would reach about £15. The Secretary was instructed to write to the Lancaster Park ! Ground Company in regard to the charges ; made for the ground. The winners of the teams race at the spring meeting wrote applying for their prizes, and P. Menzies stating he had not received a prize won by him,'and it was decided to enquire into the matter. It was resolved to immediately pay all debts incurred over the recent meeting. A motion was carried to record on the minutes the Club's appreciation of the work done by Mr T. Kerr, Hon. Secretary, in connection with the autumn meeting.

Cyclists' Alliance.—A general meetin*? of the New Zealand Cyclists' Alliance was held last night. Present—Messrs F. Denby (in the chair), F. R. Dansford, J. H. P_rker, P.. T. Lees, W. H. Langdown, G. E. Good, K. F. England, and J. C. Cusack. A letter was received from the Auckland A. A. and C.C.. re sending Mr E. Reynolds to England lor the championship meeting, and saying they had voted £50 towards his expenses. A telegram asked what' assistance the Alliance could give. The Secretary reported that the Executive had wired to Sydney asking if they would .assist in -ending Reynolds Home as an Australasian representative, but had not received any reply. On the motion of Messrs F. R. Dansford andK. F. England it was resolved—"That this Alliance favours the visit of Mr Reynolds to England as the New Zealand representative, and with the assistance of the affiliated Clubs guarantees a sum of sot less than £10." On the motion of Messrs G. E. Goodand W. H. Langdown it wa& decided —'" That the Secretary be instructed to ■communicate with the principal Clubs by wire to ascertain what amount they wiu contribute towards Reynolds _ easpensea to England.''

Easter Offerings.—The offerings on Easter Day in all the Anglican churches in the diocese of Christchurch are, by diocesan regulation, to be regarded as Easter offerings to the Vicar of the cure. Hockey. — A practice game will be held en Saturday afternoon, play to commence at 2.30 p.m. Cray Mission Homk. —A meeting to consider what steps are to be taken with regard to the City Mission Home will be held at the V.M.C.A. Hall to-night, at eight o'clock.

The Sydenham Sewase Cases.—-The Drainage Board yesterday decided not to proceed with the appeal in the Sydenham sewage cases, but before the meeting concluded notice was given of a motion to rescind this decision.

Theatrical.—The Collet Dobson Trilby Dramatic Company will appear at the Oddfellows' Hall on Easter Monday and Tuesday in " Trilby." The Company includes amongst others Miss Idrene Thornton and Mr Collet Dobson.

Picnic.—A picnic of the- Sons and Daughters of Temperance will take place at Kaiapoi, leaving the Square at 9 a.m. Church SontsK. —The annual soiree in connection with the Methodist Church, Lower High street, will be held to-morrow evening. The meeting will also take the form of a farewell to the Rev. and Mrs Orchard.

Good Friday Service. —At St. John's Church, to-morrow eveniug,_the incumbent wiil piench on the "Passion," and the sermon ivill be illustrated with. lantern slides.

Canterbury Christian Endeavour Union.—The annual camp meeting of the Canterbury Christian Endeavour Union will be held at Springston to-morrow. Arrangements have been made for a special train leaving the Christchurch station at 9.55 a.ra., and returning at 7.30 p.m. There will be a morning meeting in the Wesleyan Church, and a monster open-air meeting will be held in the grounds of Mrs Gammack.

The Carl Hertz Season.—There was a very good house last night at the Theatre Royal, when Mr Hertz repeated his programme. For this afternoon's matinee a special programme has been arrahged. In thee% r ening, in addition to a number of new items, Mr Hertz will give a double exhibition of cinematographe 'pictures. As this is the last appearance here of this clover entertainer, no doubt there will be a crowded house.

Timarix Presbytery.—The Timaru Presbytery visited the Geraldine Church on Tuesday, and found everything working most harmoniously, and that considerable progress had been made in the church work during the past three years. At tho Presbytery meeting it was decided; 5 that the ordination of Mr Robert Mackie at St. Andrews should take place on July 13th. The Rev. Mr W. Findlayson was granted certificate of transfer to the Presbytery of Christchurch, and satisfaction was expressed at the work he had done during the past year. At night the Presbytery met the congregation, and a number of addresses were delivered.

Football.—The annual inter-Club football match between the Wellington and Ghrisfcehnrch senior teams will be fought out on Christ's College ground on Easter Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The game should be a closely contested and interesting one as both Clubs will be strongly represented. The visitors arrive to-morrow and will stay at the Clarendon Hotel. The Committee of the Christchurch Club meet this evening to finally select the team, and the names of the players comprising both teams will be published on Saturday morning. Good Friday and Easter Holidays.:— On Good Friday Telegraph Offices which open to tho public on Sundays and holidays will open from 9 to 10 a.m. and 7 to 8 p.m., instead of the usual Sunday hours. On Easter Monday all offices will be open from 9to 10 a.m., and those.offices which open on Sundays will re-open from 7 to 8 p.m. The Telephone Exchange will be; open as usual. ~*

St. Mary's Catholic Churoh. — The services at St. Mary's Catholic Church on Sunday morning next, at 11 o'clock, will be of a special nature. The choir will be supported by a large orchestra. The mass will be sung under the conductorship of Mr H. Rossiter. The principal soprano solos will be taken by MisS Moir*'a*id Miss Lucy Ryan, and during the offertory Miss Moir will sing Gounod's "Aye Maria," with violin obligate, by Mr E. J. Painter. At Vespers in the evening Miss Ryan will sing the "Aye Maria " from "Cavalleriaßusticana."

PaESENTATioi-T.-rMiss Campboll/who has been Captain of the Ladies' Branch of the Christchurch Amateur Swimming Club for a number of years, was yesterday the recipient of a very handsome gold brooch, bearing the Club monogram, from the lady members and the Committee of the _Club. Mr Francis made the presentation fat the Club Baths, where a large number of the lady members and their friends had gathered for the occasion. Miss Campbell suitably acknowledged the gift.

Can-erbuby Band of Hops Union.— Tho first children's festival iin connection with the Band of Hope Union was held at the Opera House last night, when there was a very fair audience. A very pretty spectacle was presented by the large number of children, who were arranged on raised seats, the girls being dressed in white with pink and blue sashes. The programme consisted of overtures by the orchestra, solos by Miss A. Corrick and Mr H. M. Johnson, recitations by Miss Ritchie and Mr W. A. Hall, and choruses by the children. The latter wore very well done and showed careful training. Perhaps the best was the "Whistling Farmer Boy," which received an imperative encore. The organist was Mr H. M. Johnson, Mr A. Corrick was leader of the orchestra, and Mr J. A. Flesher acted as conductor.

The Cathedral.—There was a very good congregation at the Cathedral last evening, when Stainer's meditation, "The Crucifixion, " was given. Mr Miliar Was heard to much advantage in the. beautifully plaintive solo "'Could'st thou not watch with Mc," and also in several recitatives. Mr Hollow, who made his first public effort itt difficult music of this character, performed his part very creditably. Some of the solos were rather above his range in places, but the solo "King ever glorious" he gave with confidence and a regard for dramatic effect. Of the choruses, -'Fling wide the gates" was the best, although a great deal more vigour could have been put into it with advantage. The hymns went well throughout. The: offertory, which was devoted to the Choir and Library Fond, amounted to £9 5s 4d. "The Crucifixion" will be repeated to-morrow night. Notice.—Messrs G. L. Beath and Co's Establishment will remain open oh Thursday afternoon and evening, the 15th, also au day Saturday, 17th. '.-?■. 8612 Save Your Babies. —Use Townend-a Tasteless Teething Powders. These powders cannot be excelled in allaying irritation in teething. All storekeepers. W. P. Townend, 183 Colombo street. 1982 Nkbve.—The best brain and nerve tonic yet discovered is -Compound Syrup of Hypophosphites. Barnett and Co., Victoria street. 6938 Again to the FaoNT.—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 Free Novelties foe Boys and Girls.— The agents for Suratura Tea, Hubbard, Hail and Co., are giving free to boys and girls puzzles and rulers for drawing. 2159 Dunlop Tyres are the best. First in 1888, foremost ever since. Beware of spurious imitations. 2751 W. Strange and Co. intimate that their premises will beopenallthisday(Thursday),. closing at the usual hour (6 p.m.„ and will be closed to-morrow, Good Friday, and. Raster Monday. 8897 Ik High Estmatios'.— That the Victory sewing machine is fast gaining favour with the public, is best proved by the increasing demand, and its praises are constantly being. sung by everyone who has tested its iagh qualities. As well as being the best machine in the market, the price places it within the reach of all. Lessons free of charge at the agency, _D.I.C. t Cashel and Lichfield streets, Christchurch. ' 4556 "Home Comfobts"-*"may be enjoyed by gettuug Health foods (malted) for infants, &c., Health magnesia(fi_id), Rbeamstic nurture, Dr. Schussler's cell salts. Hare »; large stock just opened hot water bags, fountain syringes, enemas, vapor-as, pocket inhalers, pocket storca and other -imps, respirators, stomach tubes, catbeteis,, Pile Pipes, abdominal belts, muscle rollers, &c The largest hygienic rooms ie the colony. Open daily. Health Supplies Company, 245 Cashel street, Christchurch. * em.

-'Science in New Zealand."—We note that Natural Science, an English scientific journal of standing, in its issue of March last, makes copious extracts from Dr. Dendy's article on" Tho Position of Science in New Zealand, which appeared some time ago in the ''Literary Column" of the Press.

Cheap Excursions.—The New Brighton Tramway Company notify that during the holidays, including Good Friday, Saturday and Easter Monday, the return fares by the 10.10 a.m. and 7.15 p.m. trams, will be sixpence as usual. An Ancient Tome.—ln the coarse of a case in banco yesterday, with reference to a traction engine, Mr Joynt cited from Keble, an old black letter tome some 300 years old.

The Late Mr Herrick:.—At the meeting of theCharitable Aid Board yesterday a resolution of condolence with Mrs Herrick on her bereavement was earned.

Supremk Court. — His Honour Mr Justice Denniston sat in banco yesterday and disposed of the cases on tho fist. The Easter vacation commences to-day. Charitable Aid Board. —A,n ordinary meeting of the Charitable Aid Board was held yesterday afternoon. After Many Days. — Nearly all the valuables which were surreptitiously removed from the Lily Camp, at Sumner, about last September, have been recovered, possibly as the result of uneasy consciences. Detective Mavsaek, who had made the enquiries, received the articles by po9t yesterday, and* the rightful owners have e_perienced very pleasant feelings in conse* quence.

Rk-opentng Social. —A successful reopening social in connection with the Mutual Improvement Society of the Cambridge Terrace Primitive Methodist Chui'ch was held on Tuesday evening. Recitations, a reading, and a song were given, also addresses by Rev. T. If. Lyon and Mrs Bunt. An interesting syllabus for the coming half year was read. Refreshments provided by the ladies were handed round at the close of the meeting.

Maroxic. —The installation on the 21sb | instant by Woe. Bro. JBevan, of Holutika, of Wor. Bro. R. D. Thomas as District Grand Master, E.C, in succession to the late Bro. Peter Cunningham, will take place in the Ak-fc Gallery. There is expected to be a very large gathering of the Craft on the occasion, and very complete arrangements have been made for the carrying out of the ceremony. The Easter Holidays. —For the holiday season, which commences after to-day, there are a number of attractions. The C..T.C. Autumn Meeting coinniences on Monday. There will be a cycle race meeting on Friday under the auspices of the Christchurch Cycling Club, and two inter-Club football matches on Saturday. In addition there will bs the usual train excursions to New Brighton and Sumner, and also sea trips round the harbour. Considerable dissatisfaction has been expressed at the fact that the railway authorities, have not seen fit to arrange for a night train, leaving Dunediu and Christchurch on Easter Monday. Kaiapot Wesmsyan Sttnday Schools.— The anniversary tea meeting in connection with this church was held on Tuesday evening, when there were 300 persons present. Tables were presided over by Mesdames R. J. Alexander, E. Baker, J. Gaarder, Isaac. Wilson, Miss Sims, the Christian Endeavour Society aud bachelors. After tea a public meeting was held, Mr G. A. Ellen, superintendent of the school, in the chair. Addresses were delivered by the Revs. Porter and Williams, and Mr C. S. Howard. Musical selections were rendered by the children, with astrongorchestraunder leadership of Mr G. H. Blackweil, with Mr R. Blakeley at the organ. The Secretary, Mr E. Parnham, stated that the school attendance was 320 scholars, being an increase of 33 on last year. The receipts were £84135 sd, and expenditure £64 4s 3d. The school had also raised £20 for the support of its Native teacher in New Guinea, and £6 10s to support the Home -Mission. The proceeds of the anniversary services were about £21. GOOD FRIDAY. To-morrow being Good Friday, there will be no, publication of the Press on clay. '■"• ~ .'."'„' : '';,'■'■■'■ SIR GEORGE GREY. A cablegram was ' sent from, Auckland yesterday to Sir George Grey, congratulating, him on his eighty-fifth birthday. THE WELLINGTON EXHIBITIONNow that the building has been pulled, down and sold, the profit from the recent Wellington Exhibition is expected to amount to botween £1600 and £1700. DUNEDIN OUTDOOR RELIEF. At yesterday's meeting of the Dunedin Benevolent Trustees it was reported that there was a satisfactory decrease in the number of outdoor relief cases. As compared with the corresponding amount of last year there was a decrease of 22 men, 67 women and 260 children receiving relief. This meant, if it continues, a decrease of nearly £2000 a year. , ARGENTINE MARRIAGE LAW. It is announced that the bachelor tax, referred to in our " Jottings for Women" yesterday, is to come in force in Argentina on January" Ist, 1898. Unmarried New Zealanders thinking of emigrating to the Argentine Republic will'no doubt take a note of the fact. THE KAIAPOI WOOLLEN MANUFACTURING COMPANY. At the half-yearly meeting of the Directorate of this Company, hold yesterday, the interim balance sheet, which was presented, showed a very satisfactory position, and the Board decided to pay the usual interim dividend of 3£ per cent, for the half year. THE BRISBANEJEXSIBITION. The Hon. W. J. Larnach has been appointed to represent Zealand at the Brisbane Exhibition, which opens in May. Mr. F., N. Meadows, -who has toured the colony recently, with a view to securing the support of exhibitors so that the colony may be thoroughly represented, will act as Mr Larnach's Secretary. Mr Meadows leaves Wellington for Sydney, en route for Brisbane, on Saturday week. THE COLONIAL CONTINGENT. Our Wellington "correspondent telegraphs . that the Premier, Mr Carroll, Mr HallJones and two or three members of Parliament went to Island Bay yesterday to see the. Contingent drilling.' ' Colonel Penton and; Major Madocks also were present. The men rode past the carriage in which the Ministers were seated, and went through several evolutions. At the conclusion of these the Premier stepped to the ground and briefly addressed the men. Altogether, although there was considerable variety of horses, the effect of the inarch past and the principal evolutions was good. One of the latest additions to the Maori contingent is Tareha Te Moananui, son of a leading chief of Hawke's Bay. He is 6ft 2in in height, and is well educated in English, THE BISLEY TEAM. Major Sommerville has telegraphed to the Press Association at Wellington:-—" The Premier ha* just wired to mc that £500 is -voted and I am to take that as finaL This will not cover the expenses of more than five men, and, unless the public will contribute another £500 the team will be useless* As the matter is now a national one, I put it to all those who can afford it to come to the assistance of our riflemen. Many of our best shots are hard working mea, and cannot afford the expense. 1 hope all-members of the Rifle Council throughout the colony will do their best to collect fands. Any of oar well-known shots who are prepared to pay a portion of their expenses should wire to mc at once. «q time is to be lost as the team must go in the Ruahine." Major Collins, Treasurer of the New Zealand Rifle Association, and Mr W. H. Bellinger, ex-champion, and a member of the-Council of the Association, had an interview with the Premier respecting the visit of -the team of riflemen to Bislejr. The deputation pointed out that the original vote by Parliament of £500 jpas only snfficeut to defray the cost of the passages of the team and, unless the amount trfts mb-

sidised by a publio subscription, New Zealand would be unable to send a thoroughly representative team. Mr Seddon, while admitting the propriety of having the best team of the colony s riflemen at Home, said ho could not go outside the parliamentary vote, though ho fully, agreed to an additional sum of £100 b_ing paid towards the expenses of Major Sommerville, Chairman of the Association, who should accompany the team as Captain. An urgent appeal is to be made throughout the colony for necessary subscriptions to assure a representative team going.