NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume LIV, Issue 9879, 9 November 1897, Page 4

NEWS OF THE DAY.

' The MKrnopoiTTAK Show.—The number of entries for the Metropolitan Show, ■which commences on Thursday, was stated to be 1747, but this is exclusive of the twenty* eight tents containing collections of exhibits, which bring thfe total number up to 1775. West Coast? Visitors.—Above seventy people came through by the ordinary and special coaches from West Coast on Satui'day and Sunday for the holidays.

Agricultural "agricul' tural returns are announced to be collected between November 15th and December 18th. ■ . : \- -'.';r---- : •:

Hospital and Gbaktcaxcb Aid Boards.: —The date for the annual election is. November 24tb.

Permanent Reserves.—ln the Canter* bury district reserves are made —2Ja Spaxton and Corvvar survey, districts for gravel, pita, 10a Cor war for recreation, 5a for cemetery.

Katatpoi Mayoralty.—Nominations for the office of Mayor must be sent in before' noon on November 17th, the election taking place on the 24th. This TjlEdeekbanzchkv.—By a printer's error it was made to appear in our report of the Jjiederkranzchen "At Home" that Mrs Wells conducted. It should have been stated that Mi , H. Wells, the conductor of the Motetfc Society, officiated on the occasion. ■

WAVMAIB. —Mrs Studholme, the donor of the Union Jack to the Borough of Waimate, in commemoration of the Diamond Jubilee, has very generously presented hie Woiship , the Major with another flag, to replace the burnt one. Mr E. C. Studholme has undertaken to erect; the (lag pole. Farm Notks.—Almost all the early rape and turnips sown in the Waimate district, whether sown broadcast or in drills, bas been completely eaten up by birde anil the fly. In most cases the land hae had to bo resown. The larks and green linnets are the most destructive. Grass ie now fairly plentiful in and around Waimate, and the crops are looking exceedingly well. Shearing is commencing, and will be general in a fortnight.

Labrikinism. —At Oxford yesterday two lads, named McCuHoch and Zimnierman, were fined '. Is and ex-' penses 9a and 7s respectively, for disorderly conduct. Messrs Ingratn and G. A. White, who wore on the Bench, threatened to nnt down larrikinism with a etrpng hand. ophooli Comjiitteb.—The monthly meeting of the East Chriaicburch Committee was held at the main school on the 4th inst. , Present—Messrs M. Sands jbein (Chairman), J. Jamieson, H. Allison, j. Tippott Smith, F. J. Board and J. &. Brunt. A letter was received from the Board of Education ac to requirements at the South Belt school. The Head Master's report showed attendance at main school 1070, PhUHpetowu 216, South Belt 118. He also stated that the Drill/ Instructor proposed to givg the boys physical drill. Hβ also recommended tb&t the inside wails of the main school should be distempered diving the Cb'istmas holidays. It was resolved to write to tho Board thereon. It was also resolved to write to , the Board, requesting the promise to sink another well at the Pbiilipstown school, to be carried out at onoe. After passing accounts the meeting closed. I WOOLSTON BOBOUOH CoONCIZ,. — The monthly meeting of the Council was held on Thursday. Present—His Worship the Mayor, C're. Milne, Thomas, .Anderson, Lord, Hawkins and ColwUl. Mr T. SiWy waited on the Council with a request for the putting a few loads oi metal on the roadway leading to his homestead, and it was resolved that the Chairman of the Works Cmntnittee am} Clerk inspect and report at the next meeting. Correspondence was received from ilr H. Wilkinson, complaining about a draiu/hear the form occupied by Mr Ttadcljffe.f The matter was referred to the Works Committee and Clerk to inspect. From "the Chief Commissioner of lands relative to the deputation from the Council. The Mayor reported that the deputation had waited upon the Commissioner and had since sent him a letter embodying what the Council wanted to have done to the road at Roimata. Approved. From the Heathcote Road Board, asking that half the rent rcooived by tho Council for grazing the Canal Reserve be paid to them, which was agreed" to. From the Heathcote Road Board, agreoing to join with the Council in the cost of levelling the Canal Reserve. It was resolved that the Mayor and Cr. Lord attend the election of the Hospital Board. The. Finance Committee's report was received, and the ftocou&ta were ordered to be paid.

Mayor of Timaru. —Mr John James Grand' wv, .V cstcrcla V re-elected unopposed J r another term as Mayor of Timavu. fiAKKir Un-'H School.—Messrs VV. B. Howoll and James McCahon were yesterday lecteil members of the High School Board, iir McCahon tills the place vacated by Archdeacon Hinder, who leaves on Wednesday for hie trip to Knjjlund. picKFOfKKTs at \Y urk.—.That a number f ur ,ilcsiral)li; visitor* arc in Christchurch aV 'i)C pat heref! from tho fact that on SunJ?'y a fternoon ut tho Museum a visitor was •obbca of £9, and .n the Theatre and othor nieces eiinilar thefts, though on a smaller J,,le, lmve taken place. Sale oy i l:lv,LEfn:s •— At R«kai&, on Thnisilay. the privileges in connection with '»v« Roxini; Day sports were sold as follows : i Publican* booth, J. Holiday, £10 2a 6d; Xlit Of « limls > (; - 11Il,ck . right of Oft*. <>• Bhe,k " !: ' £1 10 "- PBtsESTAi , i"N. —At the St. Albana «rr e «]eyan Suinlay School ou Sunday afterLon Mr J- Buchanan was presented by the nembera of tho Young Men's Bible Class with a linndsoine traveiling bag. gCnOOli C'OMMffITKKS , ASSOCIATION.- A meeting of the Executive was held at the Main School, Gloucester street, on the Ith instant. A v ~ c ai » oH « fc of correspondence was read. It " ,;1! resolved to hold the auarterlv meeting on the 24th instant. Ra.vcioka Mayoralty.—lt is understood th.it Mr C. I- Jounrngs declines to aceopt a second term of office as Mayor, and Cγ. T, nics Carniichael lws been invited to accept the position. ■jf£w ZKiT.wn GinusTiAX Ekdkavocr Ukio.v.—The iirsL Colonial Convention of the Yew Zealand Union will be held this week, commencing this evening iv tho Oxford terrace Baptist Church with a reception meeting to the visiting delegates and Union sermon? On \V(\'u:c?day and Thursday the meetings will be in ihe Durham street Church. Ou Wednesday, at 7.30, there will grand missionary meeting. On Thursday, at 6 i>.ni. : there will be a public tea in tho schoolroom, and at 7 p.m. a song service md public nv."-ting. CANTERurnv Amatkhr Athletic Club. —The Committee met i\t ihc City Hotel on Thursday, at 8 p.m. Present—Dr. Jennings, Dr. Thomas, Messrs Anderson, Collins, F. S. and L. W. Hurley, D. Hoare, Hon. Sec. Mr P. A. Lawrie's resignation as a Committccman and delegate was accepted. Mr Ihos. Korr was appointed Committeeman, and Mr C. F. Smith delegate to N.Z.A. A. A. Eleven new members were elected. The ten mile bicycle race was struck out of the December programme, and the three mile put in its place. Jlesfiva Collins, F. Harley md Hoaro were elected a Sub-Committee to revise the rules of the Club, and report at a general meeting. Amberley.—-The monthly meeting of the Amberley Town Board was held on the 4th Inst. Present — Messrs Harris, Rogers, Winskill and Wilson. An apology was tendered for tho absence of Air Brodic. Mr Wilson presided. Mr Harris reported on bohalf of the Works Committee, that the re-metalling of the principal roads was nearly finished, the quantity put out since May last being 980 cubic yards, at a cost of £94, practically £8 more than the total rate income for the year. Correspondence was to hand from ths Secretary to the Christchurch Hospital Board, advising of a meeting of the representatives of the local bodies in Ashley county, at Eangiora, on the 24th inst,, for tho election of two members to the Board. The Clerk was requested to represent the Board. Two members of the Board having forfeited their seats through nonattendance, tho Clerk, as Returning Officer, was instructed to take steps to fill the vacancies. After passing accounts amounting to £22 193 Id, the meeting terminated. Thk Cycle Sirow.—The value of the Metropolitan Cycle Show aa a means of bringing before the public a large number of very best make of bioyclos is evidently becoming appreciated, judging by the improved attendance yesterday, particularly in the evening. In addition, the promoters have arranged entertainments of an attractive character. Yesterday afternoon and evening the orchestra played a number of selections. In the concert hall Mr March aang "Gallop my Steed"and " Ailsa Mine," and Miss Mabel Bell "Thou Wilt Return No More" and " Remember Mc No More." Mr Poore gave the flute solo " Maritana," Mid Mr Tankard the cornot solo <( The Holy C}iyVV Mr E, Beexcbloy exhibited the competitive lantern slidsa and other viewe of an interesting description. The visitors, after looking over the well-arranged and inviting display of bicycles, find their attention attracted by the Dunlop Tyre Company, whose assistants are continuously engaged in showing how tyres are detached and replaced—information of use to all cyclists. The Show will be open to-day and night at tho ÜBual hours, atad the programme for the occasion is in tho hands of the Christohurch Cycling Club. At the left hand side of the arch at tho entrance of the show is Messrs Alfred Tyree and Co.'s exhibit s>i a very good collection of tha well-known "Marriott" cycles. Tho Marriott Cycle Company was established in 1875 at Birmingham, when their wheels held a foremost position, and have done bo ever since. Their largo works cover 11,000 square yards, and are built on the ground floor principle, thus bringing the vibration to a minimum. It will ho patent to everyone that tho absence of vibration is necessary to the true turning of bearings, &c. The works are lighted up by electricity from their own installation. It has also its own gas plant, and manufactures all tho gas used in braziDg, enamelling and plating, and for driving engines. No machines aro allowed to leave the worke before undergoing tho most minute- tests in the direction of speed, safety, comfort and gerieral quality, and to this fact no doubt caiv ( be attributed the popularity of the machines in England to-day. The exhibit •consists of No. 22 gentlemen's best roadster, No. 28 ladies, Np. 29 ladies, No. 6 gent's roadster, No. 25 roadster, and No. 18 road racer, all fitted with Du,rilop tyres. Waimakariri Harbour Board By-laws. —A now by-law, providing for the appointment of a signalman, and his duties, is intended to be adopted at a meeting of the Board on Decombec 6th.

Lectukk.— To-night Mr T. Baker, of Dannevirke, will give a lecture entitled "A Good Time Coining," at Trinity HalL TitE A. akd P. Snow.—The train arrangements for the Agricultural and Pastoral Bhow appear elsewhere. Our Cocn-try Friknds. — Visitors from the country who always like to see what is going on in Christchurch, should certainly not neglect to visit W. Strange and Co/s BJjeat establishment, wheie great preparation* bave beoh made to please holiday, makers. The great display of new season's mantles, dresses, hats, bounets, ribbons, glovee, sunshades, flowers, &c, specially selected for the holidays, has probably never been equalled in Christchurch. Ladies will hnd all goods not only in the latest fashion, but at the most reasonable prices. The ti P™ o^6 °* buying always"for cash, enables them to give their custouieia special value for .their money. 765 hsousii C&rsioieM.—When the Premiers visited Londou to attend the Jubilee celebrations, the one tbinp that people took particular note of was their dress. .Shakespeare "ay*, " The dress oft proclaims the man." If, then, our gentloinen readers desire to look their bo?t, we would recommend them to go and see Hulbert's splendid collection of summer novelties in hats, shirts, ties, gloves, &c. " You know a gentleman by his hat," edd an authority on dress, and if you would be known for the stylish and becoming hatu, ties and shirfa you wear, you are safe if you get them at Hulbert's, in «»gn street, opposite Strange and Co.'s. *ou can iliways get all kinds of travelling requisites there, of the best quality, and at "Jf most reasonable prices. 756

! Bankruptcies.—There were ten bankruptcies in the colony last week, a butcher, a painter, a clerk, a draper, a dentist, a contractor, a holelkeeper, a storekeeper, a grocer,- and a boarding-house keeper. TiiEosoPiiicATi Society. — The Sunday afternoon public meeting of the above Society was held in tho lodge room, when an address was given by Mr Mackenzie, entitled " The Ladder of Experience." A Sancitahy for Native Game.—ln the iSonthbridge survey district 486 acres have been reserved as a sanctuary for Native game. The number of the section is 3192 in red.

Volunteers. — The commissions of Lieutenant A. C. Neave, Mounted Kifle3, and Lieutenant D. AlcNicoll to the E Battery havo been gazetted. Captain E. Cutten has been tnmsfered from the District Reserve to South Canterbury Infantry Battalion.

Valkdictory. — At Sheffield on Friday night a social and on Saturday a dinner were tendered to Mr Alf White/who, after many years' residence, is leaving the district for Christchurch, where he enters into business. He takes with him the good wishes of all for the welfare of himseH and family. Rangioka Domain Boatvd.—The new Board, including Messrs E. Mulcock, J. Lilly, H. P.laekett, A. \Vory and R. W. Chapman, has been appointed, having control of Reserve 132 of 10 acres and Reserve 1623 of 85 acres.

Old Army Claims.—Mr J. C. McKerrow, the Commissioner appointed xinder the Naval and Miliary Claims Settlement and Extinguishment Act, 1896, to enquire into' the claims of old :»rniy men, held sittings at the City Council Chambers yesterday. The results will not, bo made public. Morris Titbb Sugottsg. —On Friday evening the members of tho Chrigtchurch Working Men's Club Riße Cks3 fired another competition at the 300 yards range. The following were the highest scores :— J. Hastie (scr), 35, H. Hardy (2) 35, J. A. Lummi-i (1) 34, A. Cowan (1) 34, E. Barlow (1) 33, D. McMillan (2) 33, VV. A. Caldwell (2) 32, D. Barry (2) 32.

Un'iox Rowing Club. —The following crews have been selected to train for the Akaroa Regatta, which take 3 place on Anniversary Day: —Senior Pairs and Double Sculls, F. A. Moore (bow), A. Nicholls (stroke) ; Junior Pairs and Double Sculls, J. Juries (bow), L. Ebert (stroke) ; Maiden Double Sculls, W. Hobbs (bow), Lof. Hardie (stroke) ; Maiden Pairs, R. Cowan (bow), F. C. Hoole (stroke), W. Duggan (bow), F. J. Brooker (stroke). The last two crews row off on the 20th inst. Youths' Pairs and Double Sculls are to be selected. Entries for the Club's Trial Fours and the Thursday Double Sculling Race close on Saturday next.

Magistrate's Court, Kaiapoi.—At this Court, before Messrs C. Hansen and J. L. Wilpon, J.P's., two boys were charged with breaches of railway by-laws by jumping from a train in motion. The offences were admitted, the boys having'stepped off at the platform beforo the engine, which went a further thirty-five yards, stopped. As it was the first case brought forward for a long time, the Bench pointing out the full penalty was £10 and that the practice was a dangerone, inflicted a fine of Is each.

His Excellency the Governor. — His Excellency the Governor, accompanied by the Hon. Mr Hall-Jones, and attended by Captains Alexander and \\ ard, visited the Metropolitan Cycle Show yesterday morning, after their visit to Christ's College. Lord Ranfurly was shown over the Show by Mr Kinsey (the President) and other members of tho Executive, and expressed himself as being very much pleased with the number and quality of the exhibits. His Excellency has" consented to visit Mount Magdala on Friday next, at 11 a.m., when he will be presented with an address of welcome by the Catholics.

Polo.—The match on Saturday "the lawyers" v "the Club" resulted in a win for tha Club, who were victorious by three goals to one. The high nor'-wester blowing interfered considerably with the game, which was consequently somewhat disorganised and not so fast as usual. Taking advantage of the presence of several visiting polo players a two spoil matoh with a scratch North Island team has been arranged to be played at 4 p.m. to-morrow. The North Island will probably be represented by Messrs Baldwin and Skerrett (Wellington), Grace (WifSiganujt),'!' tuia *< Adeane (Hastings). Other games will also be played between the match spells during the afternoon.

Sugar reduced to 2d per lb, with any brand of tea, at Hubbard, Hall and Co.'s. 2159