NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume LIV, Issue 9735, 25 May 1897, Page 4

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Degree Day.—The degree day oereittoisies ,in connection with Canterbury GollegfrWiU take place to-day in the College Hall at 3.30, p.m. i . Supreme Couht.—His Honour MrJuetw* Dennieton will sit in Chambers and Bank* ruptey this morning. The Chamber'sittings will commence at 10,30 a.m. The criminal sittings will open on Monday nexj>y at U a.m. ' >'. The CHaiSTqpttmola ■ Tbamway CoM« PANy.—This dompany carried 12,000 per* sons over their lines- yesterday," of whssa, 4000 .journeyed to Sumner and l6Wto Addington. ' ' - ' ' North Line Tuains. —Yesterday, Queenft "Birthday;'"the North line tratoe were vfff , largely patronised, and it wan evident w» line ia a popular one for townspeople goirig , out into the : «ountry. • - ■- RICCARTON . ROAD BOARD.—Aβ will » seen by a notification elsewhere Mr Dβ* , hunt ha 3 consented to be noniinatea as • * candidate for the seat on the Riecartoj Road Board, rendered vacant by the a6»fl of the late Mr H. J. Hall. Kaiapoi Pake.-A contract tea t««fl M? to Kink *w deep stratum well, α-fc the TS-niapot 3E"*»xfe, from wluch it is hoped to obtain *= Mil li te lei if .«.nt' depth o£ 178ffc by the men einployacl by Mf Oiborne, the contractor. Fart of tb« bora was through quiokeand, bub on Sattirdsyj" , entered a stratum of large boulders, » wKich tlie boring ■was very difficult, iM_ could only proceed slovrly. IDLIW. Gim. IJIITIISJ tliis > chxircH on Stioday the fayrajje n«eo *» the anniveraary servioes were repeetea. » the afternoon the service of song "^ a rf, mill Hollow" -nras given. Mir A. HolSCr' choirmaeter, conducted the singing, and a*jj E. Kenner presided at the organ. lW connective readings were given by »»» Olliver. At the conclusion of the erealflfe service the congregation and the Be?, ft,' J. Murray rose and sang tha Nat»B», Anthem. t - '■]■ WKDDIXS AT LVTTBtTOK.—O\?IOg ' » doubt partly to the holiday, bnt more to t** 3 ! popularity of the bride and bridegroom, * very large congregation gathered yestewy to witness the wedding of Mr 0. Harringtw, of the Railway Department, and Jw"*fJ£ Thompson. The bridesmaids -were Mis**, C. and E. Hooper, and Mr Qeo- A«W fulfilled the dutiea of best man. The bn*» who looked extremely well, wae given a«*J by Mr D. Hooper. The happy couple «*« the recipients of a number of handHOine ** 1 useful presents. A dance was held in W evening at the home of the bride and bn«*" groom. Mr and Mrs Harrington leave W : Dunedin and Tnvercargill this morning. ; Bepioit • RtEUE Ci«tfß.—The annual B» jmatches hold on Queen's Birthday ««* yesterday well attended and competed «r« the prizes being all cash. The ha?*; cap match, seven shots at 300 **■ 500 yards, was won by Private T. S- W> m \ son, £510 a, with a score of 61; ihfr being <MrJ. A. Lumraie, 60. There •«£ twenty-one other prizes in this match. ladies r bracelet match, seven shots at Wf yards, kneeling, first prize 30s, Mr J» V" Pate, 30; the eecond being Mr A. 30. There were thirteen other prizes. aggregate of these two matches was a nsedal gfivea by the Club, which w&s.Wortj'Ji Private T. S. Robinson, 87. Mr G. VW*: and N. G. Robilliard each made Bd,i? *W aggregate. Aboat fihirty-foar compem during the meeting. The weaihet w*» Tnf good. • ■ i --j

OThs WKATHJnt.— The weather throughOut New Zealand yesterday appears to hare been remarkably fine. During the previous nitrht the thermometer in Christchurch reeislcvcd 22deg. Last night in Christchurch the temperature wae again very keen. \RUteST.—Constable Rich arrested a man Mined S. Boyce, at Cheviot, for forging a cheque for £10. He was remanded to Chribtchnrcli. I'ou(;K COURT.—Two men, accused of drunkenness, wore brought before Mr Alfred Marshall, J. P., yesterday morning at the police station and were fined ss, or hi default twenty-four hours' imprisonment. Tk.vn'lß.—A match was played at Rangiora on Monday between Raugiora Second and Woolston, and resulted in a victory for the former by 104 games to 15. Twknty Mile Road Rack.—The annual road race of the Pioneer Bicycle Club was held yesterday, the course being from the Ricearton Hotel to the Wheateheaf and the distance twenty miles. The starters were - J. Spring, G. BBlcliffo, £. Caebolt, E. Archer, H. Amos, J. H«nrn, J. W. Jones, ; J V Baldwin and Shorlind ; and the race j requited- Spring 1, Billdifle 2, Caabolt 3. jiine, 56min 2?oc. Popular Concerts.—The next popular concert under the management of Mr W. Mackenzie, at the Opera House, will take place on Thursday next. On this occasion Jiies Alice Corrick will take part in the programme, which will be of a very attractive character. Aβ will be seen by a notification elsewhere, family tickets at a reduction C«n be obtained from MrT. Crook, stationer. Goi.?.—The opening of the Christchurch Golf Club's season took place at the North Park yesterday, when about sixteen players attended; among whom were two new members, Messrs Wardrop and JJatehelor. ffhe links were in splendid order, though the grass wns rather long, and some excellent games were played. The name of Dr. HaiL'ieaves was omitted from the list, of new members which appeared in Friday's issue. OriTiTARY. Still another depletion has taken place in the ranks of the old settlers her- by the death of Mr R. W. Walters, H2Cd WVenty-one, who for so many years carried on business as a furniture dealer in Victoria street. The deceased gentleman arrived by the Clontarf in 1860, and has been in business in Christchurch ever since. Theatre Royal.—The Lyceum Comerty Company, under the management of Mr D'Orsay Ogden, opened their seaeon at the Theatre Royal last night, when there was a good audience. The piece chosen for the initial performance was "Dot and her Dottie," and the audience, judging by the laughter and applause, which wa9 very liberally bestowed, seemed to enjoy it thoroughly. The mam burden of the comedy fell upon Miss NellOakdene and Mr D'Orsay Ogden. The former is a young lady of coneiderable ability aa an actress, and she played the character with a good deal of spirit and effect. Mr Ogdeu, though at times given somewhat to overdo the part, yet as a whole made an excellent bashful lover. The other characters were filled by Mrs Dunbar, Misses Clayton and Richardson, and Messrs L. Dnnbar, E. Russell and A. E. Manning. Miss Kichardson sang a eerio comic song, "The Red Umbrella," And was encored. Mr Norris, who is very clever on the roller ekales, gave an amusing comic sketch on skates and afterwards showed some very difficult feats, which were excellently done. To-night there will be a change of bill, when "My Mother-in-law " will be played, and for to-morrow a double bill, "Ruth'sßomance" and "TheMexican Efigress," is announced. Salvation Army Maternity Home.—• The opening of the new Maternity Home in Caehel street, which has been acquired by the Salvation Army, will take place on June 3rd, at 3 p.m., when his Worship the Mayor will preside. The acquisition of this Home will enable the local authorities of the Army to carry out one of the main principles in connection with their rescue and general social operations, viz., that of classification of inmates, which has hitherto been accompanied by such gratifying results. They have been doing a little in this branch of rescue in the city for Home three years past, but owing to very limited accommodation have not by any means been able to cope with the needs in their entirety. The new Home will place them in a portion to more successfully carry on the work and extend their borders. The property, whioh is a very valuable site, ■ and eminently suited to the purposes for which it has been acquired, has been purchased at a total cost, including fitting tip and furnishing, of between £1200, and £1300, and the Army are appealing to all interested in philanthropic work to help them. Hie Worship the Mayor has also agreed to preside at a large representative gathering in the Christchurch Barracks the same evening, when it is expected that members of the Council, the leading clergy, and other prominent citizens will be present. Tub Diamond Jubilee.—-The arrangetnente for the celebration of this great event are being gradually completed, and the attendance at the various sports and ceremonies promises to be a record one. Ladies, gentlemen, boys and girls will be about, dressed in holiday attire appropriate to the season of the year, and for this Messrs •Strange and Co. have made special preparations. They have made large purchases of new and fashionable goods of all kinds for cash at heavy discounts, and they have purchased the whole of Sykes and Company't stock, also for cash, at a big reduction off original wholesale cast, and these laigo purchases are offered to the public at corresponding reductions off usual prices. Ladies would, 'therefore, do well to look at Sttango and Company's dresses, dresa materials, silks, jackets, macintoshes, millinery, household goods, general furnishings, ready-made clothing, &c. Whether they want to buy for themselves, their husbands, or children, it will pay them to examine the bargains now being offered. Strange and Co. are now selling really good articles at niuoh below ordinary prices. It is the power of capital, the buying for cash (and everyone knows that advantage) which enables them to buy advantageously. It is their business tact which makes them give their customers the full benefit of these extraordinary purchases which they make from time to*time. 1079 Dcnw>p tyres are the original tyres. First, in 1888, foremost in 1897. Guaranteed twelve months. Beware of imitation. Dunlop Pneumatic Tyre Company, Limited, 128 Lichfleld street. 241 Huebakd, HαiJi and Co. for teas, sugars, candles, kerosene, butter, cheese eggs, bacon, hams, &c, in otiy quantities, at lowest prices. 2159 Nkrvx.—The best brain and nerve tonic yet, discovered is Compound Syrup of Hypophosphites. Baraett and Co., Victoria •treet. . 6938 In Hick Estimation. That the Victory eewing machine ia fast gaining favour with the public, is beat proved by the increasing demand, and its praises are constantly being sane by everyone who has tested its high qualities. As well aa being the best machine in the market, the price places it within the reach of all. Lessons free of charge at the agency, D.1.C., Cashel and Ljchfield streets, Christchurch. 5564 "Hoxb Comfoivts" may be enjoyed by getting Health foods (malted) for infante, *c., Health magnesia (fluid), Rheumatic mixture. Dr. Sohussler's cell salts. Have a large stock just opened hot water bags, fountain syringes, enemas, vaporisers, pocket inhalers, pocket stoves and other lamps, respirators, stomach tubes, catheters, Pile Pipes, abdominal belts, muscle rollers, &c. The largest hygienic rooms in the colony. Open daily. Health Supplies Company, 245 Ca3hel street, Christchurch. 8550