NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume LIV, Issue 9814, 25 August 1897, Page 5

NEWS OF THE DAY.

TriF. " Wkekta* Prkss."—A fine view of Hie Supreme Court buildings and portraits of Mr Justice Denniston and Mr A. R. Bloxam appear in this week's Weekly Frets, together with a gronp of the Industrial Corporation Conference, views in the Grey Gorge, North Canterbury, several large pictures of Curling in New Zealand, and a number of interesting scenes from abroad. In the Farmer the subject of improving wool and sheep on small farms is ably dealt with. In tho lieferee pages will be found recorded the week's racing news, together with comments on current topics. Besides beintt the New Zealand Racing Calendar, the Referee is now the official calendar for the whole of tho Trotting Clubs of the colony, and in this department will be found a list of licenses granted to riders, drivers, &>*., and a batch of official notices. In tlie cycling, cricket and athletic departments there will be found much that should interest followei's of outdoor sports.

Australian Mait..—-The Talune, from Melbourne and Hobart, arrived at the Bluff yesterday morning. Her mails should reach Christchurch this evening. Thk Racing Case.—The case of Proffit v Parker and others, for damages on account of exclusion from the Grand Stand enclosure by the Stewards of the C.J.C, was heard before his Honour Mr Justice Denniston yesterday. His Honour reserved judgment. Municipal Elkction.—The nominations for three councillors for New Brighton in place of Messrs Glanvilte, Marshall and Owles, who retire by rotation, will close at noon on September Ist. The nominations for three councillors for Kaiapoi, Woolston and Linwood must be made at the same time and date.

IfoRTHBRH Agricultural and Pastoral Association. — A meeting of $ho Catalogue Revising Committee, with Mr R. Liggett, a Vice-President, in the chair, wa3 held at the Com Exchange, Rangiora, on Tuesday. Tlie pr/zo schedule was adopted with a few amendments, and it is expected will be one of the most attractive of the country show programmes of the season.

Runaway.—-A horse and cart belonging to Messrs Robertson Bros., corn dealers, Cashel street, bolted up Manchester street from near Coker's Hotel at about ten minntes past five yesterday afternoon. The horse turned into High street, and continuing its course at full gallop passed the Bank of New Zealand, and threading its way by the cabs and trams in tho most marvellous way, dashed up Colombo street into the Papanui road, where it galloped on till it turned down Clare road and trotted quietly into its stable. All the streets through which the animal passed were full of traffic.

Thk Jubilee Procession.—A full house and standing room only is still the cheering motto from a managerial point of view in connection with the kinematograph at the Theatre Royal. Last night all the views went excellently, being received with enthusiasm. The vocal items of Miss Gray, Miss Lake, Messrs Millar and Hockley also received due appreciation. This afternoon the only matinee will be given, and an attractive programme has been arranged. For to-night, which is positively the last of the season, the patronage of the various Mayors has been given. There will be a change of the concert programme, and a number of new pictures, which have just been received, will be exhibited. No doubt those who have not yet seen these interesting pictures will take the opportunity of doing sotoviight. m __nix,K Board Conference.—The Snbl

Jrommittee of the Milk Conference met at the City Council Chambers yesterday afternoon. Present—His Worship the Mayor, who presided, and tlie Mayor of Linwood and Cr. Charlev/ood, of St. Albans. An apology was received for the absence of Cr. Large, of Sydenham. The drafting of a Bill was discussed, after which it was resolved, on the motion of Cr. Charlewood and the Mayor of Linwood—"That in view of the different aspect the matter has assumed under the question of the pasteurisation of milk, and as the Conference has not yet had an opportunity of expressing its opinion on the subject, this Committee considers it advisable that a freshyreference should be made to it before it proceeds with the drafting of Latiy Bill." The meeting then terminated, v JyHKAT.TH Lector*:.—A large audiencJ at the Oddfellows' Hall last evening, when Dr. Russell gave the seventh of his series of Health Lectures, the subject being a consideration of those organs of digestion which the lecturer had not previously touched on. He also gave a description of the various kinds of tumours which were the indirect result of indigestion, and made a reference to chromic acid, which he said had been known to the medical profession for exactly one hundred years, it having been discovered in 1797. He described chromic acid as one of the most powerful and energetic caustics known. There were some parts of the body on which it could be used without harm, and it was useful in many instances but exceedingly dangerous in others. In all cases it required to be applied by very skilful hands. The second part of tlie lecture consisted of limelight views showing some of the vital organs of the body.

Droidism.—At the quarterly meeting of tho Bud of Hope Lodge, Kangiora, on Monday evening, Bro. Evans was appointed L.A.B , vice Bro. Harlow, resigned. The Social Committee reported a trifling deficiency. Bro. Hughes offered to entertain the Juvenile Lodge, which was agreed to. One candidate was initiated and three were proposed for election.

City Council Elections.—Mr C. M. Gray, the retiring Councillor for the North* west Ward, has been nominated for the ordinary vacancy on the City Council for that ward.

Kaiapoi Borough Council.—The Councillors retiring this year are Messrs Blakeley, Drabble and Mathews. It is understood that the seats may be contested. Bankuuitcv.—lu the case of in re George Hall, of Lcßon's Bay, farmer, Mr Fisher, for the petitioning creditor, obtained au order of adjudication yesterday morning, before his Honour Mr Justice Demmton.

Tkke Planting.— Tbe Ground Committee and the Secretary of the Canterbury Agri cultural and Pastoral Association spent v largo part of yesterday in planting trees at the Show Grounds, Addiugton. A judicious selection has been made, and the result, in a comparatively short time, will no doubt improve the appearance of this useful aud popular area.

A Dangerous Expkrtment.—During the argument yesterday, in the Supreme Court, of the racing case, Mr Stringer was illustrating the lengths to which the Trustees of the Riccarton Racecourse might go in excluding persons from the course. " Supposing," said the learned Counsel, " the Trustees determined to refuse admission to ladies in reform dress, they would be within their rights." •' That might or might not be so," observedhis Honour," but in the present state of things it would be a very dangerous experiment, 1 ' and the learned Counsel himself looked as if he fully agreed with his Honour.

Oddfkm.owship.—The usual fortnightly meeting of the Loyal Addiugton Lodge was held on Monday evening. Owing to the inclement state of the weather thete was only a meagre attendance, but some important business was transacted. Two new members were initiated, the charge being given by L.M. Bro. Free, and sick pay was passed to three Brothers. The three sentiments were given and responded to and, after arranging for a musical evening next Lodge night, the meeting was closed in due form by N.G. Bro. Murray.

The Richmond Loan;—The poll to decide whether or not a loan of £1640 shall be raised for the Richmond Ward will be taken at the Foresters Hall, Richmond, on Tuesday, September 7th. The form of voting is simple. Those favouring the loan strike out the line " I vote against the above proposal;" those who are opposed to it strike out the line "I vote for the above proposal." Under the 186 th section A the Municipal Councils Act, 1886, the majority required for raising such a special loan is three-fifths of the total number of votes given at tha poll for and against the proposal.

ANTi-PfiOHrnraox. — At a well filled meeting at Methven on Tnesflay evening last, Mr J. 1). Sievwright delivered a lecture on "Prohibition, Past and Present." The meeting carried unanimously the following resolution, moved by Mr E. Fox, and seconded by Mr J. Dart:—" That this meeting accord Mr Sievwright a hearty vote of thanks for his admirable and instructive lecture, and that the residents of Methven consider that the highest and truest aims of morality and progress are only attainable with the highest freedom of the people, and that prohibition is a menace to both morality and progress." MuTKoroLvr-AN Cyclts Snow.—The executive of the Metropolitan Cycle Show met yesterday at Mr H. H. Homan's rooms. Present—Messrs J. J. Kinsey (in the chair), Burrows, E. Milne, E. H. Burley, Hastie, E. W. Piclgeon and H. K. Homan. The Chairman showed a plan of the space to be allotted. It was decided to forward a copy to the other centres. A letter was read from the Private Secretary of Lord Ranfnrly stating that his Excellency and the Countess of Ranfurly would be pleased to act as patrons to the show, although not certain of their being able to attend. I.ieut.Colonel Francis wrote saying he would do his best towards having an exhibition by the various cycle corps at the time of the show, but lie would have to consult the officers commanding tlie companies before anything could be definitely done. The Chairman reported mat Urn in connection with music and catering, and said that the balloting for space would take place on October Bth. It was decided that all applications for space should go straight into the Chairman's hands, and not come before the rest of the 'executive until th&'Hate :, of trie ballot.

Rangiora Domain Board.—A meeting of this Board was held at the Corn Exchange on Tuesday afternoon. Present—Messrs E. Mnlcock (Chairman), H. Blackett, A. Ivory, and M. Duncan. A deputation of the Mayor (Mr Jennings), and Crs. A. B. Blackett, and T. Keir, from the Borough Council, interviewed the Board in reference to obtaining a portion of the racecourse reserve for purposes of a publio cemetery, and also in regard to the Council taking control of the recreation ground. The Chairman said if the matter could be arranged with the Government the Board would be willing to hand over the management of the recreation ground. Regarding the land for a cemetery it was stated that the portion required had been purchased by the Board, and it was not really belonging to the Government. Till that question was looked into no definite reply could bo given to the deputation. The Board received a report that the owner on the east side of the recreation ground had cut down the fence and liis cattle strayed on to the recreation ground. It was resolved to have tho damapo assessed and claim for the same, and failing settlement the Secretary to take legal proceedings. Central Dairy Company.—The report **of the Directors of the Canterbury Central Co-operative Dairy Company, Limited, to be presented to the annual meeting of shareholders on Tuesday next, is as follows—"In submitting their fifth annual balance-sheet, the Directors have again the pleasure of reporting a most successful year's business. The balance-sheet shows a profit of £2421 19s 7d, including £159 9s 9d brought forward from 1896. The Directors recommend the following, viz., That a dividend of 5 per cent, per annum be paid, absorbing £372 12s 6d, that the preliminary expenses be reduced by £150 and machinery and plant- by £600, and that a bonus of £d per lb on butter fat supplied be paid to suppliers, the balance of profit being carried forward to next season. In disposing of the surplus butter for the past season, tire Directors again deemed it advisable to sell f.o.b. Lyttelton, in preference to taking the risk of consigning, and with very satisfactory results. Iv reference to the butter dealt with for the year just ended, it is gratifying to state that the quantity has decidedly increased. The weight of milk received during the year was 15,293,4321b, an increase of 2,117,4561b on last year, the production of butter from the same being 632,2?.7ib, showing an increase of 119,9221b last season. The average weight of $jiilk taken to make lib of butter was 24.191b. As intimated at last annual meeting, certain alterations have been made in the handling and cooling of the cream at the factory, which have proved a step in the right direction. The Directors nave decided to extend the business of the Company by catering for the supply of pasteurised milk to the public of Christchurch and are having the necessary plant erected for the purpose. The loan of £5000 falling due last April, after repayment of £1000, lias been renewed for a further period of three years at a reduced rate of interest. During the year the office of the Company has been removed to the factory, Addington, i"nnd is a decided improvement, besides being Fa considerable saviug in expense. The Directors recommend that the word 'August' in section 41 of the Articles of Association be struck out and the words ' September 14th' be inserted in its place ; also that article 77 be struck out. The following are the Directors retiring, viz., Messrs Barnett, Sauderson, Henry, Dunlop, Reynolds and Watson. The Auditor, Mr R. Hill Fisher, also retires aud offers himself for re-election."

Dunlop tyres are the original tyres. First iv 1888, foremost in 1897. Guaranteed twelve mouths. Beware of imitation. Diiulop Pneumatic Tyre Company, Limited, 128 Lichfield street. 3670

Visit Hubbaru, Hall and Co.'s warehouse, Manchester street, next Milner and Thompson's. Enamelled ware, brushware, tinware, teas, sugars, butter, cheese, eggs bacon, ham, &c, in any quantities at lowest prices. 2159 Sr-KCtAi If you require a t-onic take tbe best—Syrup of Hjuiphospliite.". Baroe-t, chemist, lib bottles -Is 6d, Mb 2s 6d. — [Ami.] Educational IvsTiTtTTR. — A social fathering will be held at the rooms of the r.MLCA.. on Friday next, in connection with the NortJi Canterbury Educational Institute. During the evening papers will be read by Messrs Alexander and F. J. Alley.

Avon RowinoClub.—A Committee meeting of this Clnb was held in the Boathouse last evening. Present—Messrs McDonald (in the chair), Lamb, Bastion, Hannan, Tapling, Moses, Scott and Sherris. Some correspondence was received, and an account for £1 3s 6d was passed. The date of the annual meeting was fixed for Wednesday, September 7th. Socialist Cucrcii.—- At a meeting of the members on Monday it was decided to change the night of meeting to Saturday, a gathering in Cathedral square to precede that held in the room. 'The question of forming Clubs was further discussed, lifter which a reading from " Ten Men on Money Island " was given. An animated discussion followed on loan and discoutit busiuess.

Pkusknxation.—At- St. Mary's Club on Monday night the Rev. Father Mamane was the recipient of a beautiful oil painting of himself, given by Mr Joseph De La Hunty as a prize for the tug-of-war on last St. Patrick's Day, and won by St. Mary's parish against Barbadoes street parish. His reverence is represented sitting at a desk, with his hand on a book. Several speeches were made and eloquently replied to by Father Marnane, after which an adjournment was made to the presbytery, -where refreshments were provided. The picture bears on a scroll the names of the recipient and donors, as also the names of all those who pulled in the tug-of-war for St. Mary's parish. It is in a massive gilt frame, and will remain the property of the parish library.

Forestry.—A meeting of the members of the Court Queen of Canterbury, Ladies' Branch of the A.0.F., was held on Monday evening. Miss B. Wade presided. The sick visitors reported that'although there had been a considerable amount of sickness amongst tlie members lately, they were happy to state that all were now oft the funds. The officers brought forward the matter of' the next district meeting being held in Christchurch. They trusted that a great deal of interest would be token by the members. Miss Brown, P.C.R., proposed a vote of thanks to Bro. Thos. Gapes, the Permanent District Secretary, for providing everything for the social, which was such a very great success. The vote was duly forwarded to Bro. Gapes. The Secretory, Miss A. Steven, read the correspondence and replies, after which arrangements were made to transfer tbe fund of tbe Court to the Trustees that had been registered at Wellington. It was suggested that a return social should be given on a large scale, probably in the Art Gallery.

Railway Employees' Social.—This social will take place in the Opera House on Friday evening next.

" Nan-sex's Farthest North." — A lecture on the above, illustrated with limelight views, will be given by Mr S. C. Howard at the East Belt Church to-morrow

evening. Sheep Do« Trial.—ln connection with the Methven sheep dog trials, there will be a special train to-morrow, connecting with the 4.45 p.m. tram from Christchurch.

Franchise Social. — A franchise social, given by the ladies of the Olivette Quadrille Assembly, will take place in Hobbs's buildings this evening. Mr A. B. Wortiiinotok. — Sympathisers with the cause and persons in favour of the return to this city of Mr A. P>. Worthington, met at the Social Hall, Madras street, last night. The proceedings were of a private nature, and our representative was not permitted to be present. HILL-CLIMBING CoMI'KTITIOy. — The Christchurch Cycling Club have decided to postpone the hill-climbing competition until Thursday week, on account of the benefit football match at Lancaster Park to-morrow. The minimum gear was altered to 59, and no cranks longer than 7in are to be used.

Opawa Dramatic Club.—The first entertainment of this Club will be given in St. Mark's Schoolroom, Opawa, on Thursday, September 2nd. It will include "An hour with Dickens," by Mr C. K. Salter, with limelight illustrations, by Mr Seager, and the farce of " Betsey Baker," by the members of the Club.

Horticultural SftfiTKTY.—The adjourned meeting for electing .officers of the Horticultural Society wili be held this evening at eight o'clock in the rooms of the Agricultural and Pastoral Association.

The PitlsatorMilkkr.— Those interested dairying., are* - milking machine 'wilt .ttwK %6rfcing. To enable everyone to see it the Company have arranged to milk cows ; every day at 11 o'clock on the premises 61 Messrs Cunnington, Gloucester street (next Rink stables). V.M.C.A. Rowing Ox,ub.—-A musical carnival benefit tendered to the V.M.C.A. Rowing Club will take place at the Opera House on September 2ncl. ; The programme is a very attractive one. The various items will be given by Misses A. Corrick, A. Gray, Danks, Lako, Mrs Corrick, Mrs Chrystall, Messrs MaillandGard'ner, A. F. Young, C. Read, P. Hockley, Poore, H. M. Johnson. There will be a full orchestra and chorus, and amongst other special items a recitative and cavatina from " Lucia" will be sung by Miss Corrick and Miss Gray, with stage effects under the management cf Mr E. W. Seager. Late trams have been arranged for on the various lines.

Souvenir Concert.—The Estudiantina Band will give a concert at the Theatre Royal to-morrow evening. , Miss A. Gray will sing "La Serenata," with band accompaniment, and the "Flower Song" from "Faust"; Miss A. Hay ward will sing "Bid Mc to Love" and "Alas these Chimes" ; Miss A. Corrick will sing "Woodi land Serenade," and with Mr C. Read a duet from " Trovator* " ; Mr Millar will sing, "Oh, Oh, Hear the Wild Winds Blow" and "Thy Sentinel Am I"; Mr Kistle Cornwall will sing " Tell Mc, Mary, How to Woo Thee" and "An Evening Song" ; Mr C. Read will sing " The Death of Nelson." The Estudiantina Band will play several selections, and ;'Mr Ryan will give a couple of recitations. Miss M. 15. Bush will act as accompanist.