NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume LIV, Issue 9835, 18 September 1897, Page 7

NEWS OF THE DAY.

The Mayor.—His Worship the Mayor has recovered from his indisposition, and has resumed his official duties.

Saturday's "Truth."—The usual Saturday eight-page edition of Truth will be published to-day, the first at 3 p.m. and the second at 4 p.m. It will be found to contain an exceptionally interesting selection of reading matter.

Supreme Court.—His Honour Mr Justice Dennieton left yesterday for Invercargill to t»ke up the Supreme Court work there for Mr Justice Williams. He expects to return by about the 3rd October. "Funeral at Waiau.—There was a very large and representative attendance of old settlers in the Waiau County aud friends of the late Mr G. W. Mcßae at his funeral in the Waiau Cemetery on Thursday. The weather was inclement and rain fell, but the number who attended gave evidence of the high esteem in which the deceased gentleman was held. The service of burial was conducted in a most impressive manner by the Rev. W. Campbell, Presbyterian minister.

Victoria Water. —The first contract in connection with the "Victoria Water is nearly completed. The second contract, that of forming the basin, will soon be let, and the contract for the water supply will be settled next Monday. The following subscriptions have been received :—Amount last published, £184 4e 6d ; Mr P. Burke, £1 Is; Mr S. B. Wilson, 10s 6d ;Mr A. K. G. Khodea, £2 2s; Mr J. E. Hanson, 10s; Mrs Bevan-Brown, 10s; Mr H. S. Strouts, 10s; Mr G. J. Whitehead, £1; Mr H. S. Bushill, £1 Iβ; the Rev. J. F. Teakle, £1 Is; total, £192 10s. Further subscriptions will be received at the Press Office, or by Mr G. Humphreys, Cathedral square, Hon. Treasurer. National Association.—A general meeting of members of this Association was held in the rooms, Gloucester street, on Wednesday evening. The President (Mr A. B. G. Rhodes) occupied the chair. Mr W. Jacques read a very interesting paper on some of the " Labour problems," chiefly in connection with the working of the Conciliation aad Arbitration Act. He pointed out that the Conciliation Board had no power to make art award. It could only recommend, and if such recommendation were not accepted the matter had then to be considered by the Arbitration Court which had power to make au award, and, if necessary, enforce it. After referring to the difficulty experienced in carrying out the award in some industries, he called attention to clause 82 of the Conciliation and Arbitration Act, in which the Government railways were " deemed to be an industry within the meaning of this Act." As some of the men employed on the railway works were unionists who were subject to the award and the railways were an industry within the meaning of the Act, the a ward of the Court should apply to both. Only recently the Commissioner had refused to acknowledge the award of the Court, and therefore the men were not able to receive the same benefit as those engaged by other employers of labour. The paper also dealt with the question of skilled and unskilled labour. A number of those present discussed the paper, and on the motion of Dr. Jennings-a vote of thanks was passed to Mr Jacques. Cross Coontry Race.—The cross country race in connection with the Amateur Athletic Association takes place to-day, and should the weather prove favourable, no doubt there will be a large attendance of visitors,

Bcrxham KisosLKY SocrKTY.—The usual meeting of this Society was held on Tuesday, Mrs Graham presiding. Extracts from the works of Charles Dickens were read and discussed by Mesdames Graham and Wicks, and Meesrs Graham, Wicks, and Mercer. Thb Mayoralty.—lfc is surmised that there will be two or three candidates for the City Mayoralty for the ensuing year. At present Councillor Appleby is the only one publicly announced. City Improvements.—The removal of the old portion of the Central Hotel and of Lane's Mill is now being carried out, and when completed the improvement to the city will be very marked. The removal of the mill will enable the City Council to plant the island, which should make this part of the river more ornamental than it has hitherto been. Sale of Work- —The ladies of St. John's Epispocalian Church, Leeston, held a succesful sale of work in the Parish Room on Thursday. In spite of inclement weather a good attendance was kept up all day. The sum realised is very satisfactory. The refreshment stall was in charge "of Miss Cooper ; the flower stall, Miss Kweuson anil Miss L. Cniddook; the k>ll ie stall, Mrs Hurst; the fancy goods stall, Mrs " iosset and Mr 3 Lunn, Misses Lunn and F. Craddock ; and the bran tub. Miss Gosset. SooDSH Dkvtk of a Hoksb.—A horse haroessed in a butc-liev's cart bfilonging to Mr G. Cone, Rangiora, dropped dead in the street near Mr G-. F. Smith's drapery establishment yesterday.

Trkspassing with Dors.—ln a case before the Justices yesterday two boys were each fined £1, with 4s 6d costs, for trespassing on the Cashmere Estate with clogs. Considerable loss lias been caused in connection with sheep owing to theae cases of trespass, and it is to be hoped that the penalty inflicted in these cases will act as a deterrent to others.

Dahfikm).—The annual meeting of the Darfiel'l Tennis Club was held on the 6th inst. The retiring Secretary, Dr. Inglia, read a report which showed that the receipts for the past year amounted to £6 ss, while the expenses were £4 9s, leaving a balance of £1 16s. The election of officers resulted —Mr J. Gillandera, President: Viee-Presi-dents. Messrs J. A. Holmes and W. Clinton ; Committee, Messrs J. Reid and A. Nelson and Miss Gillanders; Secretary and surer, Miss J. Reese It was decided to have the opening day on October 16th. Thk Fire Brigades' Association.—A deputation from the Fire Brigades' Associaciation, headed by Mr Superintendent Smith, waited last night on Messrs T. K. Taylor, M.H.R., and G. J. Smith, M.H.R., to ask for their support of au application to the Government for a grant in aid of the Conference and demonstration expenses. Last year this was cut off, and the request of the Association is that the last year's grant and this should be given. The members promised to do what thoy could, and to-day Mr C. Lewis, M.H.R., will also be aeked to support the application.

St. Joi« Ambula-nck Association.—On Thursday evening Dr. Trotter completed the evoning course of medallion lectures. The examination by Dr. Thomas will be held in the City Council Library, on Thursday next, at 7.15 p.m. Cindidates who have not been able to attend lectures are, notwithstanding, eligible for examination. Dr. Fenwiek's lecture to the afternoon class was unavoidably postponed to next Thursday. The examination of this class will be held in a fortnight or so.

A High Distinction.— Messre Andrews and Beaven have received information that their chaffeutters and baggers at the Queensland International Exhibition have been awarded the special first gold medal. This is the highest award made for chaffeutters at the Exhibition. The firm, we understand, are doing a very good business in Queensland with their chaffeutters.

Horticolturai.. Show.—The exhibition of spring flowers, pot plants, &c, in connection with the Horticultural Society, will take place at the Art Gallery on Thursday next. There will be no charge for entries, anil a special prize of £1 Is is offered by one of the Vice-Presidents for the best collection of cut specimens of flowering and ornamental shriiKs. The show will open at 2 p.m., and a number of ladies have undertaken to provide afternoon tea gratis from 4 to 5 p.m.

Richmond Swimming Club.—The annual general meeting of the Richmond Amateur Swimming Club will take place in the Richmond gchbolrooni on Thursday, 23rd insfc., at 8 p.m.

Thk Late Madame Blavatsky.—ln connection with the letters which appeared in the Pjkess, exposing the pretensions of Madame Blavatsky, and *« Colonel '* Olcott's reply, the Rev. Mr Watson announced, on Sunday evening last, his intention of dealing with the subject to-morrow night, as he wa3 in possession of the letters whose genuineness had been impugned. Cards.—Matches at cribbage and euchre on Thursday evening were played, in the Orderly-room, between the Kaiapoi Rifle Volunteers and the Football Club, which resulted as follows :—Rifles 55 games, Club 52 a;ames.

Tk.mpkrancg.—The fortnightly meeting of the Sons and Daughters of Temperance, Eliin Division, No. 22, was held on Thursday evening, Bro. R. G. Jones, W.P., presiding. Three new members were proposed and duly initiated into the order. The members adjourned for harmony, and the meeting closed in the usual manner.

Sunday Lecture.—Mr W. W. Collins will lecture to-morrow evening in the Templl on the late Sir W. C. Wiiideyer, LL. 1)., as an advocate of freedom of thought and the liberty of the Press.

Business Notification. — Elsewhere Messrs James Shaod and Co. notify that they have been appointed agents for the celebrated House of Lords whiskey. Causdonian Society.—lt is probable that steps will be taken to hold a kind of extended social on the occasion of the closing of the exceedingly successful season of gatherings in connection with the Canterbury Caledonian Society. City. Impkovumknts. — Messrs Black, Beattie and Co. have just completed some alterations and improvements in their premises. The stairs have been shifted and the office carried further back, giving more room to the customers. A new fitting-room has been added to the tailoring department. The firm are also making a tine display of spring goods in every department.

Dancing.—The Misses Hardy-Johnston resume their classes in the Art Gallery, Wednesday, 29bh, and Thursday, 30th September, at 4.15 p.m., and purpose teaching all the newest dances. Private lessons given. Address, 103 Hereford street east. 26 Cycling.—We note that Messrs Mason, Struthers and Co. have just opened up a new shipment of the celebrated Raglan bicycles of the newest design. 7788

Special.—lf you require a tonic take the best—Syrup of Hypophosphites. Barnetfc, chemist, lib bottles 4s 6d, £lb 2s 6d.— [Advt.) Dunt-op tyres are the original tyres. First in 1888, foremost in 1897. Guaranteed twelve months. Beware of imitation. Dunlop Pneumatic Tyre Company, Limited 128 Lichfield street. 3670

Visit Hubbjlkd, Hall and Co.'s ware house, Manchester street, next Milner and Thompson's. Enamelled ware, brushware, tinware, teas, sugars, butter, cheese, egga bacon, ham, &c, in any quantities at lowest

prices. 2159 Holidays.—Go to Akaroa. Stay at Grange's Hotel. Terms by the week, 30a. Every convenience and first class attendance. 6884