NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume LIV, Issue 9883, 13 November 1897, Page 7

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Sotrumb Court. — His Honour Mr Justice Deiiniaton returned from Wellington yesterday. The criminal session of the Supreme Court will open on Monday next, at 11a.m.

Mayoral Elections.— Mr N. K. Bowden, the present Mayor, has been nominated for the position of Mayor of Sydenham. Mr R. C. Bißhop has been nominated for the office of Mayor of New Brighton. False Alarm.—A false alarm of fire was given last night shortly before eleven o'clock, the box at the Hospital being broken. All the engines turned out promptly. Lost Boy.—Arthur Woodham, about four years of age, has been missing from his home in North street, St. Albans, since one o'clock yesterday. He is described as being dark with black curly hair and dressed in a knickerbocker suit. The police would be glad of information whioh will lead to finding him. Fire.—At ten o'clock yesterday morning an eight-roomed house was burned down at Southbridge. The building, which was the property of Mr E. White, was insured for £150 in the Northern Insurance Company, and the furniture, which was owned by Mr Martin Burgin, was insured for £80 in the National.

Pke-setttation.—Yesterday a presentation was mode to Mr R. D. Thomas on behalf of the passengers by the Glentanner. Mr Thomas invited his shipmates to a reunion at New Brighton to commemorate the fortieth anniversary of their landing. At the suggestion of Mr W. Bush a Committee was formed to arrange for the presentation to Mr Thomas of a souvenir in recognition of his kindness. This took the form of a solid silver salver, bearing a suitable inscription, obtained from the firm of Coates and Co., Christchurch, and which Mr Bush, in a very happy speech, had the pleasure of presenting to Mr Thoma3 on behalf of the Committee and remainder of their shipmates. Mr Thomas expressed his very cordial thanks for the very handsome present, which would always be treasured by Mrs Thomas and himself as a memento of the Glentanner reunion.

Mketikg of Railway Emfu»y__s.—A meeting of railway employees will be held in the Oddfellows' Hall to-morrow, at 2.30 p.m,, to consider the Cls-sifinstion Act.

The Holiday.—Yesterday, despite th» rain ia the morning, turned out a most enjoyable day, and the number of pleasureseekers taking advantage of the holiday was very large. The Christchureh Tramway Company carried no less than 20,000 passengers over their lines, which is a record number. They were carried as under : 6500 to Sumner, 8500 to the Show Grounds, and 5000 on other lines. A large number went to New Brighton, and also took part in the harbour excursions, picnics, cycle outings, *kc At night all the places of amusement were full. It is satisfactory to be able to record that no accidents, so far as is known, occurred during the holiday. Courtknay Show.—The entries for the annual show, which takes place at Kirwee next Thursday, again show an increase. The numbers are as follows:—Sheep I*lß, cattle 20, draught horses 32, thoroughbreds and hackneys 102, pigs 15, poultry 28, sheep dogs 13, farm produce 70, implements, <kc., 27. The entries in the fnt sheep and lamb classes are more than double of any previous occasion, and will form a strong feature of the sheep entry. In draught horses about the same number of animals will be present, the difference between this arid last year's figures are accounted for by the same animals being entered for special prizes last year. Most of the large entry of thoroughbreds and hackneys will appear either in saddle or harness, and will no doubt be the finest collection ever seen at a show in New Zealand (Metropolitan included), ladies' hacks being conspicuous. In farm produce there is a considerable falling off, and in grain and seeds, whilst there is a considerable increase in the more attractive exhibits, particularly of dairy produce. Sunday Lectore.—By special request the lecture on "Japan" will be repeated in the Lyceum to-morrow evening with limelight illustrations. Scenic effects, appropriate music, a fan song and tambourine dance will be introduced

Cathedral Orhan.—At the organ recital to be given in the Cathedral on Monday evening, Mr Tendall will play Lemtnen's " Storm Fantasia," and other works by Handel, Beethoven, Bach, Rheinberger, &c. Miss Lake will sing songs by Handel, Gounod and Stainer.

Sr-OIAL.—If you require a tonic take the best—Syrup of Hypophosphites. Barnett, chemist, lib bottles 4s 6d, £lb 2a 6d.— [Advt.] Holidays.— Qo to Akaroa. Stay at Grange's Hotel. Terms by the week, 30s. Every convenience and first class attendance. 6884

Sugar reduced to 2d per lb, with any brand of tea, at Hubbard, Hall and Co.'s. 2159 Bio Wins at Sydney on Saturday. Elliott won the Wheel Race, prize £200, and Meg9on won the Ten Mile International Scratch Race. Both these riders were mounted upon Beeston Humbera. Similar machines on view Austral Cycle Agency, Limited, Colombo street. 830 Dunloj? 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. 7630 Sugar rednced to 2d per lb, with any brand of tea, at Hubbard, Hall and Co.'s. 2159 Buy a Gramophone, the latest and most Souderfal home entertainer ever invented, wole agents New Zealand, Barlow Cycle Company, 48 Manchester street, next Coker's. 9888 Tip fob Racks —Stop watoh for races, field glasses for races, money for races. Dftvidßowman, 186 Colombo street, Triangle. 343