NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume LIV, Issue 9868, 21 October 1897, Page 4

NEWS OF THE DAY.

The Premier.—The Right HonouraW* ( the Premier will pay a visit to Christchurch during the Carnival week. Tub C.J.C. Ball.—The annual race ball of the C.J.C. will be held in the Provincial Council Chamber or the Art Gallery 00 ; Wednesday, November 10th, Silver Wedding.—Mr and Mrs P. Jj - Fowler, of Kaiaooi, yesterday celebrated -r their silver wedding, and received the con- , gratulations of a wide circle of friendß. A Quite recently Mrs Fowler experienced* '-j severe illness but has completely recovered. , f Cabli-: Rates.—At the meeting of tha ._- Chamber of Commerce last night a resol"* - '. tion was carried in favour of a reduction in ; the rates for cable messages to England. ;J Unclean Premisics.—An information has .^ been laid by Inspector Massey against a a person for allowing his premises to become m a nuisance by the accumulation of ouenuve -»a matter, m

Tub Bisley Team.—The South Island mr-mber** of the Bisley team, including Corporals Simpson and Bank.-* and JYivate Harris", arrived from Wellington by yesterday morning's steamer. Co sckbt at the Hospital.—A concert, arranged by Mr C. M. Gray, was given at the Hospital last evening, when vocal nnd instrumental items were contributed by Misses A. Lake and Alice Gray, Messrs A* Miliar nnd Hockley, and the Estudiantina Band. Miss Black acted as accompanist. La nor r. Bill-".—Tne general meeting of the ('-■ amber of Commerce last night endorsed the action of the Sub-Ccnimittce with regard to the Eight Hours and Masters and Apprentices Bill, and also expressed a titropg opinion as to the unwisdom of legislation "■u'jh as that contemplated in the Masters and Apprentices Bill. fur. Mux _>'-.mi». —It ia to be hoped lliattiic Works Committee, or whoever has ch.iri'c of the work of the removal of the .wilding, be, from the mill island, will take steps to ''l-fir it up a little before visitors from other portions of the colony arrive. At present it has a very dilapidated appearance. Asjii'lJ-ton Hosi'iTAL. — Mr F. Mainwaring, Clerk to the Ashburton Hospital Hoard, lias received from the Government the sum of £300 5s 4d subsidy of 24s on the amount subscribed for the Jubilee convaksront ward. The total amount now to the credit of tho fund is £555 5s 4d, and further subscriptions arc promised. Chamber ok Com.mkkck.—The new departure in connection with the Chamber of Commerce of holding general meetings in the evening was tried lost night for the first time, with a good deal of auccess as regards tht' attendance. It likewise conduced considerably to the amount of oratory on the various important subjects brought up, which were di-cutscd at considerable lengthy The Clock Tower.— The iron clock tower in the City Council yard has been painted, hut that does not appear to have interfered in the slightest degreo with tlie colony of sparrows and starlings taking up f heir abode in it. i Tub Carnival Week. — Judging fromihe number of request, received for accom-j modation during the Show and Race week, the Carnival of 1837 promises to be lis largely attended as any which have preWlecl it. With the uclvont of a new (Governor, ami given lino weather, the at-, -l&ndance at the races and Show ought to be of such a magnitude as to gladden the Jieaits of Mr Wanklyn aud Mr Murphy. f CONVERSAZIONE TO THE GOVERNOR. —It maybe as well for those who intend attending the conversazione, to he given on November Bth to his Excellency the Governor anil the Countess Ranfurly, to note that idmission will be by ticket only. The Committee have absolutely decided that nc

money shall be taken at tho doors, and only 1000 ticketß will be issued. The space at the disposal of the Committee is limited, and it is impossible properly to accommodate more than the number fixed.

Bankupitcy.—The first meeting of creditors in tho estate of James McDonald, farmer, Southbrook, to have been held at the office of tho Official Assignee yesterday, lapsed for want of a quorum. The bankrupt's statement showed as under :—Liabilities—Unsecured creditors £87 4s 3d, secured creditors £2; total debts, £89 4s Bd. Assets •—Stock-in-trade at Southbrook £30 10s, furniture £10; total, £40. Deficiency, £49 .a Bd. There wero nine unsecured creditors, the following being for amounts over £5 :—Hay Smith £18 ls Bd, G. Cooke £19 10s, G. H. Bhickwoll £26 ls Id, John Devlin £13. J. E. Withers, Southbrook, was the secured creditor, secured by an order on rent owing. Tk-icka ani> Get-.ali.jne.— Under the auspices of the Geraldine Farmers' Club, on Tuesday night a public meeting was held to consider the question of resuscitating the Temuka and Geraldine Agricultural and Pastoral Association. Mr R. Skinner occupied the chair. Mr J. Mundell suggested that if tho Association was reorganised it would be better to hold an annual show of young horses, including foals, two-year-olds, three-year-olds, &c, instead of a root show or anything of that kind. His idea

was to award prizes in each class and have competent judges to decide. This would •be the first show of tho kind in New Zealand, and he felt convinced that' if ' carried out on the same lines as at Home it

Would be of great advantage to the district in improving the breed of horses. On the motion of Mr Mundoll, seconded by Mr W. Beattie, it was unanimously resolved—

"That this public meeting requests the 'Executive of tho Temuka and Geraldine A. and P. Association to convene a public meeting, when all matters appertaining to the endowment and the money in their hands be fully discussed with the view to resuscitating the Association."

A Returned Colonist.—By the lonic

Mr J. T. Beresford, who has been on a visit to the Old Country, returned to Christchurch. Mr Beresford was commissioned as the representative at the Memorial Orange Council, and at the Twelfth of July Celebration of the Grand Orange Lodge of the Middle Island. Ho was also entrusted with the Jubilee add res* from the Grand Orange Lodge to her Majesty. Mr Beresford left by the Gothic, and had a good trip Homo. He attended the Memorial Council, which was held in Glasgow, and as the representative of the most distant colony of the Empire received a hearty welcome, being placed first in order of precedence. At this meeting Lord Erne was appointed as Grand_ Master. The Scottish brethren gave the Now Zoalander a good welcome, and then came the visit to the Twelfth of July Celebration, which was hold in Belfast, and where Mr Beresford also received a right loyal welcome. The address from the Grand Lodge of tho Middle Island was sent through the Grand Lodge of Ireland to Lord Erne, who forwarded it to the Secretary of State, and it was duly presented to her Majesty. A reply has been forwarded to t)ie Grand Secretary here. Aftor transacting his business, Mr Beresford went on a trip through Ireland, visiting the Lakes of Killarney, &c. Altogether he had a very pleasant time, and speaks in glowiDg terras of the hospitality accorded to him as a New Zealander.

Philosophical Instecctk.—A special meeting was held in the Chemistry Lecture Theatre of the Canterbury College last night, when an address was given by Mr I. yon Gottfried on "The displacement of engraving by photography." Mr Gottfried traced the history and improvements in fngraving from the earliest known engraving down to the birth of photography, and then showed how at the very birth of photography, when the dagnerrotype was invented, the idea was formed that by suitable means the daguerrotype plate could be made into a printing plate from which proofs could be taken on paper in printing ink. The dis.ovo.ies of Nicephore mepce, de St. Victor and Mungo Ponton were mentioned, and it was shown how Niepce's discovery of tho sensitiveness to light of bitumen or osphaltum, and Mungo Ponton's of the use of an alkaline bichromate in albumen or gelatine, were the foundation of the modern Photographic methods of reproduction. Tlie first blow engraving received was from benefelder's discovery of lithography, •which soon received aid from photography m the various forms of photo-lithograph v. tfrom the general use of stone for this work, j history showed how certain metals, notably ?.mc, %vere capable of the same uses, hence the origin of photo-zincography. Gillot's process was then touched upon, where an I impression in ink on zinc was capable of ' being etched in a suitable mordant so as to j Maud in relief and be printed from in the *aroe machine as ordinary letterpress. Aleisenboeh's patent of 1882 and Max Levy's of later years were shown to be the originators of the modern method of illustrating magazines and books. Though displacing engraving to a great extent, photography would never entirely supersede it, especially in the form of copper etching. Slides illustrative of early and modern engraving, scraper board., and so forth were shown o.S l . X _°. co ,'' c 'U»'On of the address, Mr ,n , •» ustr ** ti on of Mungo Ponton's »nd i oitcvm's discoveries, developed a large print on carbon paper, showing how the action of light rendered gelatine insoluble when combined with a bichromate

The Bland Holt Season. —Mr H. Norman, stage manager for Mr Bland Holt, arrived lßst night by express from Dunedin to make arrangements for . the opening of the season on Saturday evening next. On Tuesday evening, at the Princes.. Theatre, Dunedin, Mr Norman was presented by the members of the Dunedin Highland Rifles, who have been, acting as military auxiliaries during the season, with a gold watch-chain pendant suitably inscribed, as a mark of esteem. Sydenham Poultry Society.—At a Committee meeting there was a full attendance, and the President (Mr A. L. Myers) presided. Correspondence was received from the Colonial Secretary granting permission to hold the mon-ter art union. The numerous Sub-Committees' rejiorts were considered exceedingly satisfactory. The Hall Committee reported having made arrangements with .Messrs Dalgety and Co. for the use of their wool.tore for the next show. The Committoo appointed to revise the schedule reported having added several classes to the schedule. Returning Rifleman. — Corporal C. Simpson, of whom Kaiapoi and its Rifle Corps feel justly proud, returned yesterday by the midday train, having been met at Port by his father, Lieutenant .7. Simpson, j and Mrs Simpson. At the home railway station he had to submit to the greeting of many friends. The Rifle Corps have arranged for a smoke conceit reception to-morrow. Tin: Canterbury College Engineering' Society. —An ordinary meeting of the Society was held on Saturday evening. Mr J. T. Henderson read a very good paper on *' The U Locomotivo Boiler," which elicited a good discussion, opened by Professor Scott. Messrs Burt, Beattie, Danks, Craddock and McLaren also joined in the to which tho lecturer replied. A vote of thanks to Mr J. T. Henderson rvas carried by .acclamation. L Women's .Social and Political Lkagui.. I—The weekly meeting of this League took Jplace on Monday evening, when the newspaper report of the recent meeting of the Charitable Aid Board was discussed at some length, and a resolution was unanimously carried that the statements therein regard-ing-White were untenable, futile and misleading. Delegates were appointed to the •pveposed Conference on the Old Age Pension Cill. Tlie Deputy President quoted from -.•/■/•excellent paper by Mr E. Hardcaslle, of Christchurch, read before tho Geraldine 2ap-.ers' Club. The following resolution was unanimously carried :—'• That in the

opinion' of this League the City Council should at once take means for ensuring, the purity of the meat and milk supply of this city.*"'

Horticultural Society.—A meeting of the Committees of the Horticultural aud Rose Societies took place on Tuesday evening to determine tho conditions on which the Rose Society should hold their show in conjunction with the Horticultural Society. An amicable understanding was arrived at between the two Societies. After the Committee ot the Rose Society had retired the Hon. E, C. J. Stevons took the chair, and a meeting of the Committee of the Horticultural Society was held to arrange matters in conjunction with the forthcoming show. The following were present—Messrs Allen, Cockayne, Jones, Joyce, Nairn and West. Messrs Jones, Joyce and Low were appointed a Sub-Committee to draw up rules and a schedule for the show, and the Chairman made the announcement that the Countess of Ranfnrly had consented to become patroness of the Society. Sydenham Boys' Club.—The Rev. F. A. Williams, of the Baptist Church, Sydenham, writing on the lack of a place of amusement for Sydenham boys, says that in that borough, with 11,000 people, there is no place of public resort of any kind for the lads except the street corners and the public- i houses. " Seeing the great need some of us j j last winter organised a Young Men's Association for lads sixteen and over. Our i ! membership quickly rose to 70. Games (outdoor and indoor), literature, addresses, debates, &c, wero provided, and altogether we had a very successful session. Just now we are running several cricket teams." Not having a room of their own tho boys have hitherto met in the Baptist Church, but they are very anxious to get a room. They have managed to raise £13, bnt £60 or £70 is required, aiid, with the object of helping the fund, the Sydenham boys have arranged with the Avonside Boys' Club to give a minstrel entertainment in the Wesleyan schoolroom, Sydenham, to-night at 8 o'clock. Mr Williams appeals for the sympathy and material help ot the public in making the entertainment a financial success. He Iras received a telegram from the Premier according his best wishes for tho good work. Sailing Race.—The Brighton Sailing Club will hold their first race of tho season on Saturday next over the usual course.

Honorary Reserve Corfs.—This Corps opens its shooting season on tho range, Cashmere, to-day. The Bisley men will be present on the occasion, and will no doubt be heartily welcomed.

Industrial Disputes. —The Amalgamated Society of Engineer* h.s filed a statement affecting thirty-five employers of labour and the men connected with the Union. The question comes before tho Conciliation Board on the Ist of November.

Lecture.—ln the Trinity Hall last night an astronomical lecture, entitled " Revelations of tho telescope," was given by. the Rev. Geo. Burgess, F.R.A.S. The lecture was illustrated by limelight pictures, some of the slides being exceedingly realistic, especially those showing the craters of the moon.

Benefit Concert.— The benefit concert, under the auspicos of the Canterbury Caledonian Society, tendered to Miss Maggie Watson, will take place to-night in the Theatre Royal. The programme is of a very attractive character.

Leeston Show.—The Agricultural Show season in Canterbury will be inaugurated to-day by the EUesmere Agricultural and Pastoral Association.

Trafalgar Day.—Tho celebration by the Navy League of Trafalgar Day will take place tonight at the Oddfellows' Hall.

Antarctic Exploration.—Mr D. Browne writes to say that the contribution offered by the Royal Geographical Society to the proposed expedition is £5000, not £1000, as appeared in his letter yesterday. Wreck of the Wairarapa.—Mr E. H. Taylor, Grand Chief Templar, will deliver a lecture on this subject on Sunday evening next in the Opera House. The lecture will be illustrated by limelight views, and a collection will be taken at the door.

Durham Street School—The anniversary tea meeting in connection with the Durham street Methodist Sunday school will be held tonight. This will be followed by a lecture, "Through Palestine." by Rev. W. Lee.