NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume LIV, Issue 9834, 17 September 1897, Page 4

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Wkst Coast Railway.—At the meeting of the Committee of the Industrial Association, last night, a Sub-Committee was appointed to co-operate with the Chamber of Commerce in connection with urging the Government to complete the West Coast railway at the earliest possible opportunity. National, Association". —A meeting of the National Association was held on Wednesday night at the rooms, Gloucester street. The President (Mr A. E. G. Rhodes) occupied the chair. A paper on " Social Problems " was read by Mr W. Jacques The reading of the paper was followed by a discussion. Thk Lvte Sru W. Jkrvois.—At the meeting of the Committee of the Canterbury Industrial Association last night, it was resolved to forward a letter of condolonce to the relatives of the late Sir Wm. Jervois, who took a very lively interest in the Canterbury Industrial Association, and evinced thi3 on more than one occasion.

Arrest. —A young man was arrested yesterday by Acting-Detective Murray on a charge of false pretences.

Native Land Court at Kaiapot.— A sitting of the Court was held yesterday, presided over by Mr H. W. Bishop, judge, Riwiri Rota Tβ Tahiwi, of Otaki, acting as assessor. The Court house was crowdod, seating accommodation boing provided for the women. Most of the cases were succession applications, and no matters of public importance transpired. Bataj. —The Primrose Quadiille Assembly's season was CDucluded last evening with a ball held in Hobbs's Assembly Rooms. There was an attendance of about sixty couples. The Primrose Band played capital music for the dancing. Mr J. Long made an efficient M.G. Songs were sung by Mies L. Cockayn, Mr Long, and others. A Wkloomk Home.—Yesterday, at the Cafo de Paris, a number of th« frieuds of Mr E. C. Ashby gave him' a sort of informal welcome at a very excellent luncheon. Satisfaction was expressed at Mr Ashby's return amougat his friends in Christchurch. Mr Ashby responded briefly, stating that though he had seen a great deal since he lett, he had come back thoroughly convinced there was no country like New Zealand after all.

BARBKD-wniE Fkxcks.—The destructive not to say dangerous nuisance of barbed-wire fences abutting on the main thoroughfares in Sumner will, it ia hoped, soon ceaso. The Borough Council joined with Woolston iv trying a case to ascertaiu if property owners could be compelled to remove them, and having got a verdict they are going to aot. It was resolved on Wednesday night to serve on property owners notices to remove barbed-wire fences.

Oddfellowship. — The Loyal Waikari Lodge celebrated its anniversary on Friday night by holding a Chviety Minstrel entertainment, followed by the nigger farce, "Sprinks, the Baker," after which the annual ball was held. The gathering proved u> great success financially and otherwise. The foltowingtook part iv the programme:— Mrs W. Traill, Mies K. Sellon, Miss C. Lee, and Messrs G. and J. McDowell, W. J. White, J. and C. Thompson, F. Kepler, B. James, W. Lea, A. C. Macbeth, and J. Trengrove. Music for the ball was supplied by Miss K. Sellon and Mr G. Thompson, and Mr T. Honey bone was M.C.

RiFiiE Shooting.—A match of au unusual character takes place on the Associated Corps' Range at Bromley to-morrow, when two teams, five aside, which comprise between them most of the finest shots in this district, meet at 500, 600 and 700 yards. The teams will be captained by Sergeant Wakelin (Hon. Reserve Corps) and Sergeant Parker (City Rifles), and will comprise the following :—Sergeants Wakulin (Hon. Reserve Corps), Meddings (City Guards), Parkev, Trebilcock, Jackson (City Rifles), and Lester (E Battery), .Corporal McKays (Hon. Reserve Corps), Privates Batchelor and Bentley (City Guards). Sergeant Wakelin has offered a prize of one of his celebrated bcefwood cleaning rode to eaoh member of the winning team, and 'ammunition is to be supplied free to all competitors on the ground. The match is exciting considerable iuterest in local shooting circles, Competitors are to leave Cathedral square at 1.30 sharp.

Ashley Protective Works.—On Thursday a meeting of the members of tho Ashley Road Board, including Messrs Millton (Chairman), Ddbsriri, Kennedy, Philpot, with Mr Joyut, Surveyor, was? held to confer with Messes Meredith and Moore, M.H.R.'s, in regard to the protective works at the Ashley traffic bridge. A visit was made to the bridge, aud •it was seen that the protective works, already made oE a substantial character, are answering the purpose intended, but it was clear that similar work must be carried out on the south side of the river to assist in training the river into a main channel. It is the wish of the Government Rngineers to train it iv one channel through the railway bridge, and it is believed that the combined action of the local bodies, with the assistance of the Government, could carry out the work effectively..

Waimatjs and Wattaici Acclimatisation Society.— A inciting of the Waitaki and Waimato Acclimatisation Society was held on Friday last. Present—Messrs Black (Chairman), Adams, Dooley, Sinclair (Secretary), Waimate "Branch; Messrs Aitken, Bruce, Mclntoah, Captaiu Crawford (Secretary), Waitaki branch. A letter was recoived from Mr T. Y. Duncan, setting forth the boundary for Upper Lakes district, subject to the Council's approval, as follows— From Mount Cook down the Tasman River to Lake Pnkaki, through the centre of the lake and the River Pukaki to the southeastern boundary of the Mackenzie Country to Mount Dalgety, including the whole watershed of the Hakateramea and Waitaki rivers. It was resolved that the proposed boundary be recommended to the Government ior approval.

. Co-operative Building Society.— The fifth annual general meeting of the Christchurch Working Men's Building Society was held at the Oddfellows' Chambers last evening. The annual report, which was adopted, stated that the total cash revenue had been £2567 5a 9d, and the expenses £84 14s 3d, being equal to 2s 10d per share. Ten appropriations had been held during the year (five by sale and five by ballot), the sales realising £203 Is. The balance of profit to carry forward was £721 Is 9d, equal to £1 4s lid per share—a gain of 5s 10d per share for the year. The Directors .had exercised the greatest posfnble care in dealing with proposed securities, the result beini; that they had a very cafe margin in every case, and had so conserved the interests of the Society. The retiring Directors were Messrs W. B. Bultitude, l>. Handieidea, H. Poarce and G. W. Stanilaud, who being eligible for reelection had given the requisite notice. Mr J. Bigwood also had given the requisite notice of his intention to offer hie services as a Director. It would be necessary to elect a shareholders , auditor for the ensuing year in the place of Mr A. Marshall, who, however, wae eligible for re-election. Messrs Bultitude, D. Handisides, H. Pearce and G. W, Staniknd were re-elected Directors. Mr A. Marshall was elected shareholders, auditor. N

CatOKET.—A match was played on the Kaiapoi Park on Thursday between aides chosen by Mr G. H. Black well and Mr D. Brown. The latter won with 125 runs (W. Blackwell 62 not out, and. D. Brown 32). The other side scored 49 (F. Burrows 21). The bowling was pretty even throughout.— The annual meeting of the Wood bury Cricket Club was held on 11th September, when Mr A. Sugden took the chair. The report and balance-sheet of the Secretary and Treasurer were passed, the finances being in a satisfactory condition. Votes of thanks were accorded to the Geraldine Cricket Club for allowing the use of their ground, and to the retiring Secretary, Mr H. Scott. Ten new members were elected, bringing up the membership to over seventy. Officera for the year were elected as follows :—Patron, Mr A. E. G. Rhodes; President, Mr J. M. Barker; Vice-Presidents, Messrs M. Tripp, W. Moor, W. R. Sercombe, F. R. Flatman, M.H.R., G. Pym; Captain, Mr C. J. Brummond-Sharpe; Vice-Cap tain, Mr A. Sugden ; Hon. Secretary, Mr C. J. Drum-mond-jSharpe; Treasurer, Mr J. Fifield ; Secretary for Second Eleven, Mr H. Scott; .Committee, Mesare A. Sugden, J. McLeod, Diuinmoiid-Suarp?. H. McLeod. J. Fifield.

Thb MAjOß—His Worship the Mayor is confined to his room with a severe cold Malvern.—Heavy southerly weather set in over this district on Thursday mornine continuing all day, with a low temperature Snow fell on the hills and ranges. * FolliOwinq a Good Example.— The Com mitteo of the Industrial Association follow ing the example of the Chamber of Oommeroe, have resolved to preface their animal meeting with a dinner.

RoLt.KSTON.-A meeting of the Rolleaton Sports Committee was held on Tuesday evening. The balance-sheet showed a crcdif balance of £8, and the sum of £5 w ', collected in the room. Votes of thantte were passed to the officers for their service Haul ov Fish.-There was a venrE catch of fish on Wednesday off SumiZ™? sisting of ling, gropor, hapuka and cod, and the dray in which it was brought to town yes terday attracted general attention beimr so overloaded that tha contents we're con tinually dropping off on to the road it was estimated there was about a ton weitrtu of fish. o" 6

ToBACCoKisTs' CoNFKRRNCK.— A confer ence between the leading tobacconists of Christchurch and Messrs C Lewis P t Smith, T. E. Taylor and \V. W. Tanker M.H.R.s., was held at the Chamber of Commerce rooms yesterday. Mr C. FrancU occupied the chair, and twelve tobacconists were present.

Presentation.—At the usual weekly practice of the Savage Club Orohestra held on Wednesday evening, the members'took the opportunity to present their conductor Mr A. J. Merton, with a haudaome baton' as a token of the high estimation in which he is hold. The baton is an ebony one with heavy silver mountings, and bears the fol. lowing inscription :—"To Bro. Savage A. J Merton, by the members of the Savaue Clnh Orchestra, September, 1897.*'

monthly meeting of the No. 25 L.O.L. took place on Saturday evening, W.M. Bro. G. E. Smith in the c hair It was arranged that a church service in connection with this Lodge be hold ou Sunday, November 7th.

Waim.vmj Buttek Factory Mr John Duncan, of Palmeraton, who represents the New Zealand Co-operative aud Agency Company of Dunedin, has been in Wafmate for the last few days selecting a site for a butter factory. Several cites are under offer to the Company, but it is almost settled that tho one chosen will be a part of Mr J. O'juoary's municipal leasehold, near the railway station. If the Company are successful in obtaining reasonable terms of lease from the Borough Council, the work of sinking a well will oo commenced immediately.

Conokrt.—A concert in aid of the piano fund wiia given in St. Paul's Schoolroom, Lichficld street, last evening. The programme consisted of two duots on piano and organ by Miss Henderson and Mr Davis Hunt, two vocal duets by Mrs Hunt and Miss Duncan and Miss and Mr J. Buchanan, two quartets by Mrs Hunt, Misa Duncan, Messrs Smart and Johnston, songs by Misses McGregor and Buchanan, Mrs Hunt, aud Meaara Smat-t and West, four glees by the choir, and a violin solo by Mr P. Cliff, which waa encored.

COMI'LIMENTABY SOCIAL. — A COmpHmentary social was given on Wednesday evening by the members of the Amalgamated Carpenters' Societies, to Mr A. P. Talbot. The gathering took place in the Temperance Hall, Gloucester street, and was largely attended. Songs wore contributed by Bros. La\ie, Luck, Tindall, Hall, J. Palmer, and ■Ruthbridge, recitations by A. F. Talbot, and a character reading by Bro. Hoole. Bro. H. Lane, President of the C. C. and J. Association, presented tho Hon. Secretary, Mr A. R Talbot, with a purse, subscribed for by the two Societies, in recognition of his many services in the cause of Unionism, especially in connection with the late arbitration case. Bro. Talbot returned thanks in a speech in which he also thanked all who had helped to bring the case to a successful issue. The toasts of the Queen, House of Representatives, and Kindred Societies having been honoured, a pleasant evening was brought to a close. Mr W. Palmer kindly acted us accompanist.

Xnqujssj. , .—The itiquodt touching thcdeath of the man White will bo held at the Samaritan Home at half-past ten o'clock this morning. . s, — Hard-dp Social, — The entertainment to-night ia the Theatre Royal in aid oE charity promises to be a great suocess. A very large number of tickets have been sold, and in addition the booking of reserved seata is quite up to the mark. The programme will be one of the most unique ever given here, and as the proceeds are to be devoted to the cause of charity no doubt there will be a large attendance. ■"■, Cathedral Chortstjjks. — There are several vacancies in the Cathedral choir for boys under eleven years of age. Candidates must see Mr Tendall at the Cathedral on Tuesday, at four o'clock. Probationers receive half their fce3 and scholars a free education at Christ's College. School of Art.—An exhibition, of a series of works illustrating the various branches of study under the Science and Art Department, South Kensington, will take place at the School of Art for three weeks from to-morrow till Tuesday, 21st, 10 a.m. till 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. ; Wednesday,"September 22nd till Saturday, October 9fch, 10 a.m. to 4p. m. each day. There will be no charge for admission.

Chntbaii Dairy Company.—A general meeting of the shareholders iv the Central Dairy Company will be held in the Hall of tho Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, 25th inst., to confirm certain resolutions for the alteration of the Articles of Association; to eiecb an auditor, and to consider the milk supply. Chbistchokoh Pbohibition League.--A social in connection with this League will bo tendered to-night to Messrs G. 3. Smith aud T. E. Taylor, M.H.R., prior- to their leaving to attend Parliament.' The meeting will be held in the Congregational schoolroom, and members of. suburban Leigues are cordially invited. Mkssus Rkid and Gray have been advised by Mr F. N. Meadows, who has charge of the New Zealand court afc the Brisbane International Exhibition, of the following awards in connection with their exhibits :■—Special first (gold medal), champion doable-furrow plough ; •special first (gold medal), disc harrow.; special first (gold medal), grain and lucerne drill; first, portable chaffcutter and bagger. 7°83 Splendid tennis courts, excellent fishing, picturesque walks at Akaroa. Stay at Grange's Hotel, terms by the week 30s. Private sitting rooms and every convenience.

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