NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume LIV, Issue 9812, 23 August 1897, Page 5

NEWS OF THE DAY.

jrrrvicirAL. — The Linwood, Sydenham ? anil Ft. Albans Borough Councils will meet this evening. ✓• SirriiiiM- Court. —The civil sittings of the Supreme Court will open at 11 a.m. ♦odav. before his Honour Mr Justice Deni,i,t<>i>.' The list ia a lengthy one, but no jouht when the cahes :ire called on there w ,li he, us usual, a number of adjournments. I Tub Clock Tower.—A Conference was held on Friday between the members of the clock Tower Committee and the Works Committee of the City Council. A number j designs for the base was submitted, and it wa a Agreed to forward one, which was -electee! as the best, to the meeting of the CjtV Council on the 30th inst. > jj A vdevilli: and Kanuiohaßoad Board. --At the monthly m.eting all the members were present. It was decided to take action in respect of the Dog Registration Act. A rate of tive-eigliths of a penny in the £ on rateable property way. agreed to. Peruii.«<»ion was given Mr V. (J. Threlkeld to plough a road fronting his land to remove gorse. It was decided to give not ice to Woodend ratetayera to clear side drains. The month's receipts were £149, and the Bank overdraft was i'24l lis _d. Accounts £135 4s lid were pa-wed. Lekstos.— A successful benefit concert took place at Leeston on Friday night, and, considering the inclement weather, there was a K OO< * attendance. Mr Raphael brought up a select company from Christchurch, and gave the country residents a good entertainment. Songs and musical Items were given by Misses Davy, Corrick Mid Marsden, Messrs Rayner, Raphael, Perry, Day and G. K. Rhodes. Valedictory. —Mr R. J. Guy, who has carried on a saddlery business in Waimate \ tor six years, wo* on Friday evening enter- / tftined by the Waimate Rifles at a social in th» Foresters' Hall. During the evening several songs were sunt; by members of the Company, and Captain Giant, on behalf of the Volunteers, presented Mr Guy with a gold keeper. Mr Guy, who with his family leaves for Ashburton on Tuesday, carries with him with him the best wishes of a large circle of friends in Waimate and the lurrounding districts.

Oddfellowskip.—A very successful social, lo celebrate the thirty-first anniversary of the Loyal Benevolent Lodge, waa held in the Oddfellows' Hall, Montreal street North, on Thursday evenihg, when there was a large attendance. The room was tastefully decorated and a programme, consisting of dancing interspersed with pongs, recitations, Ac, was gone through very successfully. The music was supplied by Mr C. Fox, Hid Mr Hullet made an efficient M.C. bight refreshments were dispensed by Mr WT Edwards.

St. Stephen's, Ashburton. —The Ashburton branch of the Girls' Friendly Society held, on the 19th inst., a large gathering iv St. Stephen's schoolroom. A sale of work was hela in the afternoon and evening, and an enjoyable programme of music was gone through, items being contributed by Mrs VV. B. Denshire, Misses Douglas, Hamilton, Macdonald, Haskon and Taylor, Mr H. A. Gordon and the Rev. T. A. Hamilton. A Runaway.—Greatcomn lotion was caused h Colombo street on Saturday afternoon by . runaway horse, which made its course on tho footpath. At the corner of Armagh and Colombo streets it carried away the backboard of a light trap, the collision imEieding its progress very little. At the Jathedral it took to the footpath, and never was there a greatei stampede of pedestrians, us the animal continued on the asphalt and under the verandahs as far as Tuam street, where it was caught. It belonged to Mr E. W. Wright, of Kaiapci, who was driving along Colombo street North, when the king holt of the buggy broke, and the horse ran away with the forecarriage, which went to pieces before the beast was caught. Opposite the Hereford Hotel two women Were knocked down, but escaped injury.

St. Michael's Church.— An interesting service took place in the Church of St. Michael and All Angels yesterday morning —the unveiling and dedicating of two windows in memory of the late Mr Ernest R. Anderson and Mr Annesley Harman. After tho third Collect, Hymn 242, " We love the place of God," «■«« sung," And the choir aud priests proceeded to the north-west end of the church, where were the two windows to be dedicated. There a short service took place. The windows were unveiled and prayers dedicating them to God's glory and commemorating the faithful departed were said. The choir returned to their stalls sinking Hymn 499, "On the resurrection morning." The two windows were representations of St. Simon and St. Jude, and complete the el.yen coloured windows on the north side of the church representing the eleven Apostles. The vicar in his sermon, which followed, spoke of the value of church decorations, as betokening the idea that worshippers had of the nature and being of Almighty God. Tho church was God's reception room, and should receive the same care and decoration as the reception rooms of the rich. He spoke also of the exemplary lives of those to whose memory tho windows wero erected, and in conclusion *poke words of comfort io the friends and relatives of tho departed. Hock_y.—On Saturday the Christchurch No. 3 team met tho V.M.C.A. on North Park, whon the former won by two goals to one. The play was at first slightly in favour of the V.M.C.A., Rankin scoring after a good run from the centre of the Unund. From this to the end of the spell the V.M.C.A. was chiefly on the defensive, bnt owing to good play by Roxburgh, Mus- ' grove, Redpath, and Aherne at back no score was registered. In the second' spell the Christchurch again assumed the offensive, principally through the good play of Pavitt, wwomworth, and Bennetts at half back ; ' but owing to good defence only two 'goals Wwe wored, by Ridley and Black respectively. Dash, Rankin, and Pavitt for the V.M.C.A. got well away several times but *ere safely tackled by Glasgow aud Sinithaon at back. Mr Gurney was referee. .Jubilee Cklkbration Piioce_sio-*. —The Theatre Royal was packed to overflowing on Saturday afternoon with a perfect army of children, all eager to see the Kinematograph nproditction of the Diamond Jubilee Profusion in London. They were a splendid audience, cheering the pictures to the echo Mid Hinging the National Anthem with right good will. The Mayor of New Brighton, *ith commendable tjeiievoail-y, invited all "the children of the New Brighton school to Jhe Theatre, not only ptoviding admission for them and tram conveyance, but supplyl »_ tham with refreshments. In the evening ™«ye was again a crowded house, every seat *•'*»£ filled. The audience was a moat patriotio one, not only singing the National Anthem and giving cheers for the r* e * n i but also taking up the ohoruses to "Rule Britannia" and "Britannia, J?e Pride of tho Ocean," the solos being sung by Miss Gray and Miss jj*K_ respectively. Both were encored. *h*i other items were given by Messrs A. «'Uar, Hockley and Ryan. The pictures **nt splendidly, several being re-demanded, wrtngthe evening Mr Townßhend announced tb *t arrangements had been made for jMttlonging the stay here of the exhibition for wree nights longer. There would also be |*o malmees. The exhibition will be given Jo-tught, and those attending are requested ■woo seated before eight o'clock. Ackkowlkpgments.— The Matron ot the Vieen'B Jubilee Memorial Home desires to ""knowledge with thanks the receipt of "agazines from Mr Brittain, Review of ***w/tt. from the Progressive Liberal Asbo-j-jauon, preserved eggs from a Friend, two jwxeaofbuns from a Friend, books from 'r* Avonsido Girls' Friendly Society, ?*?&zmeß from Mr Gavin, plant* from Miss *»ia.~Mr A. Chalmers, Mayor of Lyttel•°n. desires to acknowledge with thanks !£« receipt. 0 _ a donation of £21 from the Carnival Committee, Christ- £■«*, towards the MeNeillie fund.--The the Lytteiton Volunteer Fire with thanks a dona*2 2s from Messrs Anderson for __! in co »nection with the recent fire in weir engine room. Band op Hope Union. —A B_nrt g t?l representatives of the various £*M of Hope was held on Thursday even- , l»" the residence of Mr W. Tarker, Bargw street, the President, Mr J. T. annual '" thfl chan *' to amin ge for the and ,1 mn ß , cal and elocutionary contests Band » <L eleb ™tion of the jubilee of the tok_^\r opo raov em.»_- It waß decided tomh-r th< L conteot9 -bout the end of Separr_ij_* LoD ' m 'ttee_ were appointed to **■_!_, the Worki "g of the contests. It at Jr° ai 7 an ged to celebrate the jubilee •*»fit_* y * dftt * M t° Bßibl y * ft « the

Morrt* Tmsw Shooting.—On Friday evening.the members of the Christchurch Working Men's Club Rifle Class fire another competition at the 200 yds range. The following were the highest scores:—D. McMillan (2) 35, J. Hastie (scr) 34, C. Lurnmis (1) 33, W. A. Caldwell (2)33, W. G. Munford (2) 33, D. Ashton (1) 32, R. G. Forgie (3) 32. Ratapoi Rifi.E-s. — At an inspection parade of this Company on Friday evening there were present Captain Millar, Lieutenants .Simpson and Papprill and fortyeight in the rank.. Lieutenant-Colonel Francis was the inspecting officer, attended by other of the battalion officers. The Company, in respect of accoutrements and drill, maintained its high standard of efficiniency, and received praise from the Inspecting Officer.

• Cards. —On Friday evening the bachelors of Waimate gave a euchre party to their lady friends. The party was held in the Library Hall, 100 being present.

Lecture. — A lecture on '• Practical Education " was delivered on Wednesday evening last in the Main school, St. Allans, by Mr ii. \V. Russell. Mr H. A'Conrt, Chairman of the School Committee, occupied the chair. The lecture was listened to with marked attention, and was frequently applauded. The remarks made by the speaker showed that our education .system could be greatly improved, and that be had made a thorough study of the subject referred to. Mr Russell offered to repeat the lecture at some future date should the Committee wish it. The evening being very unfavourable on account of wet weather, there was not a very large attendance, although the subject was of such an interesting and instructive nature. A vote of thanks to Mr Russell and the Chairman brought the proceedings to a close.

Chambkr of Commkrce.—The annual general meeting of the members of tbe Chamber will be held at 1.30 p.m. on Friday next.

Richmond Loan.—A meeting of the burgesses of Richmond will be held to-night in tho Forester.' Hall, Vogel street, to consider matters with reference to the proposed loan.

Important Sale.—A large and important sale by Messrs Matson and Co. of farm stock, implements, &c, at Bangor, will take place at 11.30 a.m. to-day. Sydenham Working Men's Club.—A special meeting of this Club will take place this evening. Health Lkctures.—The next of the series of lectures by Dr. Russell will be given in the Oddfellows' Hall to-morrow evening on the subject of *' Digestion."' Tai Tapu Dairy Company.—The annual meeting of the Tai Tapu Dairy Company will be held at the schoolroom, Tai Tapu, to-day.

Savage Club.—The usual weekly korero of the Savage Club will take place to-night.

Complimentary Bknefit Conckrt. —A complimentary benefit concert will be given at the Oddfellows' Hall to-night to Miss Jessie Glover. An attractive programme has been arranged.

Enginkkuiko Society. — An ordinary meeting of the Canterbury College Engineering Society was held at the College on Saturday night, when Mr A. L. Beattie, Vice-President, read an excellent paper on " Railway Working." Messrs Morrison, Craddock, Burt and Henderson joined in the discussion which followed, and Mr Beattie replied. A vote of thanks was accorded to Mr Beattie and the meeting terminated.

Sunday Lectures.—Mr W. W. Collins lectured twice in the Temple yesterday. In the afternoon he compared the births, lives, deaths and teachings of Jesus, Socrates and Buddha, and in the evening he dealt with professed healers and their dupes, Crowdkd Out.—Messrs Beath and Co. tender their sincere apologies to all those who could not gee their wants properly attended to on Saturday at the Great Clearance Sale of The Hall Drapery and Clothing Stock. Beath and Co. ask as a special favour that customers will try and assist them as much as possible by shopping early in tho day. 6250 Dunlop tyres are the original tyres. First in 1880, foremost in 1897. Guaranteed twelve months. Beware of imitation. Dunlop Pneumatic Tyre Company, Limited, 128 Lichfield street. 3670 Visit Hubbard, Hall and Co.'s warehouse, Manchester street, next Milner and Thompson's. Enamelled ware, brushware, tinware, teas, sugars, butter, cheese, eggs bacon, ham, Sec, in any quantities at lowest prices. 2159 Special.—lf you require a tonic take the best—Syrup of Hypophosphites. Barnett, chemist, lib bottles 4s od, _lb 2s 6d.— [Advt.]