NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume LIV, Issue 9886, 17 November 1897, Page 4

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Cmi. Sittings.—The civil sittiugs of the Supreme Court will commence at 11 a.m. on Monday next, before his Honour Mr Justice Denniston. The number of cases set down for hearing ia not large at present. A Banvu-i-T Metkob.—On Monday evening a brilliant meteor was seen in the S.W* arc- of the sky, where it burst, leaving^;_■ long scintillation of lctminous matter in ltd tfftok.

Thb " Weekly Press.' — Carnival week ha* provided the Weekly Press artist* and engravers with plenty of subjects, and we find illustrated the arrival of the Governor jit Chri-lchurch, Lord and Lady Ranfurly at Kltnwood, the New Zealand Cup Meeting, Jjidy Ranfnrly decorating tho Derby Winner, and the Metropolitan Cycle Show. Tbe racing pictures are successful, and include a snapshot of the finish for the New jjealnnd Cup, which covers the four leading horses and shows them clearly. The Canterbury A. and P. Association's show is fully reported, and thero is a large quantity of light, and entertaining fiction. As a matter of course the Rrfcree pages contain fall relcronco to the New Zealand Cup Meeting (which is fully reviewed by "Spec tator") nnd other recent race gatherings. Anticipations for coming meetings are furnished. The trotting budget is a very fall one, and includes reference to the Colonial Secretary's opinion on the Bed of Stoic cane. All branches of sport receive a tltte measure of attention. ,

Allecjkd Foi-oki-y. — Constable Fitzjerald arrested a man yesterday on a charge ti forging a cheque. Kaiapoi Fire Brigadi:.-—At a meeting on "Monday it was decided that a team should go into training with a view to competing at the Auckland demonstration. Tho Secretary was desired to ascertain the cost of sending the team to Auckland.

.Small Fire.—At ten minutes past 4 p.m. yesterday the Fire Brigade were turned out to a fire, which fortunately did not become lerion-. It occurred at No. 22 Cranmer iquftie, occupied by Mr Stonebridge, and was extinguished without the fire engines being brought into operation. Kimi'.krlkv. —At a public meeting on Monday evening a Choral Society, to be called tho KitnGerley Musical Union, waa formc'l, Mr F. J. Haymau to bo conductor. Mi.'» Brown was appointed Treasurer, Mr 'H«y">!* n Secretary. It was decided that the first music prepared should be the cantata " The Lion of Judah."

The Fi.vinu Joi-tuns.- There was a very large and enthusiastic audience last night at the performance of the Flying Jordans. The wire feats of Mdllo Aragon caused great enthusiasm, as did also the liar work of the two Marios, which was really excellent. The clever performance of the Jordans on the trapeze elicitod loud applause, and all the other items on a varied programme went excellently. The Company will appear again to-night. Tho season, it may be noted, will closo on Thursday evening. Open Am M usio.—The Lyttelton Brass Band will this evening play tho following programme at the corner of London and Oxford streets : — March, •• Step Out" (Warder); waltz, ''Love's Messenger" (H. Round); schottische, *' May Flower " (Mellon) ; fantasia, "La Bienvenue" (Bosquier) ; wait:-, "Morning Glories" (Rimmer); schottische, "Flnrrie (J. Jubb); overture, "UK-notion"' (Bosquier) ; waltz, "Love in a Mist" (11. Round); march, "Shells we Gathered by the Sea" (H. Round); " God Save the Queen." Presentation.—-A pleasant gathering of the members of the congregation and choir of tho Sydenham Wesleyan Church took place on "Monday evening, and advantage was taken of the opportunity to present Miss Watson, who has been associated with the church aud choir for some years, with a purseofsovereigns, and thechoirmasterspecially, on behalf of thechoir, presented herwith a dressing case. Miss Watson has always shown herself ready to help any worthy object, and general regret was expressed that she has found it necessary to sever her connection with the church. Miss Watson thanked the congregation and choir for their , expressions of goodwill. A programme of musical items and recitations was contributed by members of tho choir. Aholino.—Mr Alpe reports the following takes of fish :—Ralph Coe, 14 trout, 701b ; T. ("reaves, 16 trout, one 91b, 10lb, 131b, total 50lb; F. Welstead, 12 trout, total 361b ; Dallington angler, 18 trout, largest Sib ; Christchurch angler, 10 trout, largest 6lb ; two anglers, 32 trout, total 64f-lb\ — Last Thursday was about the most favourable fishing day experienced for a long time, Langdon'-t register showing the following takes :-W. R. Darling, Waihi (fly), 6, 3Jjlb; T. Twigg, Waihi, 27, 13_lb •: T. Twigg, ion., VVaihi, 24, 121b; J. W. Pye, Waihi, go, 1241b ; J. Mcllroy, Wailii, 22, Ulb; H. M. Bainbury, Orari, 4, Alb ; C. Haar, Orari, S,3lb ;C. Opio, Orari, 9, 181b. Total, 120 tt,wdgJiing77£lb.'';v CuAUiTAiiLB Aid Board.—The expendit«r« by tho Charitable Aid Board, for the month of 0 ' «l)cr, was as under :— Institution reliof—Ashburton Home, £105 17s 9d, 57 persons relieved ; Female Refuge, £35 16s Bd, 12 infants and 15 women relieved ; Memorial Homo, £95 193 Id, 45 persons relieved ; Orphanage, £-16 18s 7d, 26 persons relieved; Samaritan Home, £25, 45 persons reliovcd; Armagh street Dopot, £11 9s_d, 23persons relieved ; total, £320 18s 3d. Outdoor relief—Number of cases relieved 470, including 1419 persons, cost £594 10s; maintenance ot destitute children £19 15s 4d, 51 persons relieved ; maintenance of infirm and invalid persons £5 IBs, number "f persons relioved 4; maintenance of children at Jndustrial schools £57 16s 7d, number relieved 42 } general ex- ? slues £79 14s 5d ; miscellaneous £3 6s. otai number of persons relieved 1749, atatotalcoßtof£lll_ 6s 7d. Floral Fete.—Tho Programme Committeo in connection with the floral fete, •hloh is to be held on tho show grounds on tho 16th Dcoetnber, met in the City Council Chamber last evening; Superintentendent Smith was voted to the chair. An attractive programme of floral decorations, including four-in-hands, go-carts, traps, tradesmen's carta, perambulators, bouquets, *a, was arranged, and will be submitted to the meeting of tho Exccntive, to bo held iv the Council Chamber this

evening. Various other details wore worked out in connection with the gathering, which ,>t w expected will bo one of the most novel end picturesque displays ever seen in the colony. Substantial prizes will be offered , m the various classes, of which no less than fifty-eiglit have beeu set down for competiwon. fho meeting was moat cnthnsiastio, end it was felt that the object for which tho fete is to be held will meet with the approval and support of the whole community. •Hie proceeds, it may be noted, will bo demoted to the improvement of tho river Avon. »ne competitions have been so arranged that •Ml classes of the community, both old and young, win ) lavo an opportunity of showing weir ingenuity in floral decoration. bUFRKMK Coimt.—The criminal session *M continued vestorday. In the cases of a*homnßon, Oreon, Candfish, and Haynes, *ho had pleaded ««Guilty" to forgery, f ♦*!' _*'* • srca ' s ' n _ a "d entering, the reports w the Probation Officer were presented, and »• accused admitted to probation for twelve restitution to bo made and wje exp nses of the prosecution paid. In **fk a9 »t° f Ha ?.' ar, d aT 'd Northcote, charged *»& theft of articles from the schooner Morning Light, the former was sentenced to «Xinonths' and the latter to three months' «Ti» 0, T nt Edwft - a Townshend, found _wulty " of misappiopriating trust money, m . s *' , * t * l - c * e d to three months' imprison■wttithonthftrd labour. Iv the ease of ftagerie Chas. . Mackrill, charged with f** mt,n g a Chinaman, the jury were absent jf[, ( * 0 hours and then returned a verdict of "iiulty" 0 f common assault. The Court •ajourned until 10 a.in. on Friday, when wepnsouer will be brought up for sentence. Weioht GiricasiKo at the Show**.—The *V V* hibitei - ttt the sho "** at Rangiora, for • jwoh a guessing couipotition was held as to |» weight when killed and dressed, the Femiutas being special prizes given by Mr M* pr? Waa yesterday on exhibition at i_"F «• Cone's shop, Rangiora, the weight ton I £ 2 -i ,b * The first prize was given to \ rfy*;, Weylandt, who estimated the weight I «1821b, Mr H. Matron second prize. 1811b. ■"esh-Mjp, it may be Btated, was estimated *i _ donor of {ho P l, ' ze at 2301b " but •L m • * lled the kidney fat in it was very ■"■nail indeed—Tho carcases used for the weight guessing competitions at the MctropHtaii Show were weighed yesterday tnornM at tho shop of Messrs' Henderson and j? n » Sydenham, Messrs E. G. Staveloy, W. S* I ™-*. and M. Murphy being present. l*trL U,lock weighed 9841b, the siugle sheep *«-lb, ami the pen of five sheep 5361b 50-i. «c entries were opened in the afternoon, fautlie following aro the winners :—Bul-•oci-s carcase—Mr Wm. Cox, Green's road, i*lf f 'w»- 9851b, 1; Miss N. Murray, 9821b, *„-.,»; Pl Wood » T-raaru, 9871b, 3. There if,-?., 123 entries. The highest guess was "oolb and the lowest BCWIb. Five sheep greases-Mr M. F. Hansbury, Greymouth, _WR b \ 1 ; Mr Y. Donald, 5391b, 2. Highest jwif, lowest gue«s 3851b ; eighty-four en;2w«. Singlo sheep's carcase—Mr Spencer Vincent, 1321b, 1; Mr H. Rosendale, 1271b, ?• Highest guess 1561b, lowest 871b ; thirty- . J[» entries. It will thus be seen that the •inning guesses were remarkably accurate.

»A tJSTRAUA!,r ' Mmv ~ The Tnlnne, from Melbourne and Hobart, arrived at the Bluff yesterday morning. Her mails, including one from England, should reach Christchurch by to-night's express. Kaiapoi Domain.—At a meeting of the Domain Board hpld last evening accounts £50 16s 4d were passed for well arid wDrk done, leaving £43 in hand from the fund raised at the Jubilee. A letter from the Christchurch Council stated that there were no white swans to spare, but the request for them would be borne in mind. A vote of thanks was passed to Cr. Feldwick for erecting a swanhouse for the Domain. Society of Engineers —At a special summoned meeting of the Amalgamated Society of Engineers, on Monday night, it was unanimously decided to ask Government, through the Minister of Railways, that bo far as their members are concerned, they be exempt from the Classification Act, also that the Government should be amenable to awards of the Boards of Con- ! ciliation and Court of Arbitration. Concert at the Hospital. —The Kinematograph Syndicate gave an entertainment at the Hospital last evening, showing views of the Royal procession and others. Messrs J Raphael and P. Hockley sang songs, and the entertainment went off well. Liberty League. - A fully-attended Council meeting of tho Liberty League was held last night. Satisfactory "reports were received from the suburban delegates. A very interesting paper was read by a lady meinher. Discussion followed. The Council expressed their very keen satisfaction at the unopposed election of Mr C. Louisson as Mayor of Christchurch. Sale of Stock.—The sale, at the stock sale of the A. and P. Association, of a Border Leicester ram, from Mr John Little to Mi N. M. Orbell, should have been recorded as at eight guineas instead of £1. "-"■an'-iora Athletic Club.—At a meeting of the members of the Programme Committee of this Club the catalogue of the events for the next athletic and cycling meeting was drawn up. A special meeting is called to place the Society on the register of Unclassified Societies. Transfer of Licence—The Licensing Bench yesterday—Mr Btjetha.ni, S.M., Chairman, and Messrs F. Trent and T. Gapes—granted a temporary transfer of the licence for the Gladstone Hotel from Frederick James to Bryan Kiynn. A Deserving Case. —In connection with Louisch, tho blind man who comes from

Kutnura, his Worship the Mayor has investigated it, and finds that tho case is one deserving the help of the benevolent His Worship opened a subscription list in aid of the man, and has put the £1 sent from the Times ofKce on to a list which is now open at tho City Council office.

Shorthand Writers' Association. — The results of the August speed examination have recently come to hand. The fol-

lowing are the successful candidates and receive certificates :—Miss E. A. Rout, 170 word-* per minute ; Mr St. George AtkinBOli, 130 words per minute ; Miss G. King, Miss AJ. Olliver, and Mr F. V. Wade, 120 words per minute.

Swim mini*.— A meeting of the Committee of the East Christchurch Swimming Club was held on Monday evening, Mr T. Wav chop (captain) in the chair. It was decided to hold the annual carnival on Saturday, November 27th, instead of January Bth. Admission will be free. A good programme of events was drawn up, including several new and inte'estii.g items. Given tine weather, a capital afternoon's enjoyment will be afforded the spectators.

Theatrical.—lt is imderstood that Mr

Holt intends paying a return visit to Christchurch in about a couple of months. Messrs Williamson) and Musgrovo will produce the great play, " The Sign of the Cross," at Dunedin following upon the season of Mr Paulton and Miss Stanley. BowLiNfL—Both the local greens are just now in excellent order. The Canterbury Club have under consideration the establishing of a ladies' dny in connection with the Club. Nothing definite has yet been come to, but it is probable there will be one

or two ladies' days during the season,

Sumner Excursions. — Tho season for Sumner excursions has now sot in very strongly. Every morning the 10.10 tram which is the favourite one with Sumner excursionists, is filled to overflowing, and extra cars have to be put on. The pretty Utile Watering place is rapidly filling up with visitor*, but so far there does not ap-itear to have been a very large emigration of campers from the city to Sumner. New Brighton, tod, is well filled with visitors. Proposed Operatic Society.—Owing to the holidays intervening, no further steps have been taken with regard to the estAb-

liahment of an Amateur Operatic Society, but the whole of the details of the scheme have been worked out, and it is probable that a meeting will be called at an early date to elect officers and to arrange for the starting of the Society on a piactieal basis.

Rangiora High School.—A meeting of the Board of Governors was held on Monday evening, There were present—MessrsE. R. Good (Chairman), H. Boyd, J. Johnston, R. Ball, W. G. Whiteside, and C. I. Jennings. Tho motion passed at last meeting reducing the rent of the reserve was duly confirmed, and the Chairman was authorised to inform tho Minister of Lands of tho same. Accounts amounting to £3 17s were passed for payment. The Chairman was deputed to arrange for an examination of the school at Christ inns. Attention was drawn to tho r.icessitv of a new roof to the master's

house. It was decided to send copies of the school prospectus to the various primary schools iv the district.

i SoyTUßßinau.—Tho monthly meeting of the Southbridge Town Board was held on Monday evening. Present — Messrs R. Webster (Chairman), C. H. Willis, F.Paddy, J. Kilbride and W. Hibbard. Correspondence was received from Mr T. Keely, drawing attention to the dangerous state of tho traffic bridge over the water-race at his premises. It was decided to writ© Mr Keely that the Board has no control over that traffic bridge. From Mr F. Saudford, asking permission to take tht* water from the race into his garden on High street. Granted, subject to tho approval of the Board. From Mr C. Hampton, asking permission to make an open crossing over the water-race leading to his proport}* in Broad Btreet. It waa decided to leave the matter in tbe hands of the Works Committee to inspect. The Clerk was instructed to acknowledge receipt of circular from Core, and to state that tho Board was in perfect sympathy with tho contentions contained therein. It was decided to have the road on High street opened out and the crossingon the street attended to by the Works Committee. Accounts amounting to £20 4s 10d were passed. Acknowlkdomkn't.—Tho Medical Superintendent of the Suunyside Asylum wishes, ou behalf of the inmates, to return his best thanks to the members of the Kinematograph Syndicate for the exceedingly interesting and entertaining exhibition of views given at the Asylum on Mouday night, and begs to assure them that it was very highly appreciated, many of the patients remarking that it wa* the best entertainment they have had here.

Unio:? Bowixo C-.rn.—Tbe following crews have been drawn for the Trial Fours, to take place at New Brighton on December 11th :—H. Clark bow, F. S. Otley 2, N. McRobie 3, J. Smith stroke, v P. Mansfield bow, H. Manning 2, R. Laurie 3, K. Simma stroke.

Tha*sk!=.—Elsewhere Mr J. A. Macdonald thanks the Manchester Fire Office for its liberality in settling his claim for insurance. Mrs Macdonald, the wife of a shepherd, some two weeks back, lost everything by a fire in Timaru, having scarcely time to escape with her infant. It appears that that notice of removal was not given as stipulated by the policy, so that it was in reality cancelled, but the Company settled the claim in full. Sugar reduced to 2d per lb, with any brand of tea, at Hubbard, Hall aud Co.'s. 2159 Dctnloi- tyres are the original tyres. First iv 1888, foremost in 1897. Guaranteed twelve months. Beware of imitation. Dnnlop Pneumatic Tyre Company, Limited 128 Lichfield street. 7630 Watchks—Watch - .-*.—Bargains in ladies' or gent's watches in gold and silver. Genuine bargains. David Bowman, 186 Colombo street. Triangle. Excelsior Bicycles.—Built only to order, never break down, best of everything. up to date. Price, £21 gents, £22 ladies, Barlow Cycle Co., 48 Manchester street, next Cokor's. 91 Special.—lf yon require a tonic take the best—Syrup of Hypophosplute**. Barnett, chemist, lib bottles 4s 6d, _lb 2s 6d.— fAnvT.] Scgar reduced to 2d per lb, with any brand of tee, at Hubbard. Ball and Co.'s. i! 59

A Coincidence.—lt was a peculiar coin, cidence that in the fivo or six cases on Monday in the Supreme Court in which the accused pleaded guilty each one produced a somewhat lengthy written statement for the perusal of the Judge. By the time the last case was dealt with the Registrar had quite a bundle of documents of thi3 character. Sydenham Municipal Election*.— The polling for a Councillor for Sydenham, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Cr. Dunsford, took place yesterday, and resulted in the return of Mr R. Ml Taylor, who polled 55 votes against Mr Young's 54. New Zealand Shipping Company.—The annual general meeting of the shareholders of this Company will be held at the oflices, Hereford street, on December 7th, at noon, to receive the report and balance-sheet of the London Board and to elect Directors and Auditors.

\ aledictory.—A large and enthusiastic gathering was held on Monday evening at the residence of Mr McDowell, Hinds, to bid farewell to Mr J. S. Young, also for the purpose of making him and Mrs Young a presentation, in token of the esteem in which they were held by all with whom they came in contact. Mr McDowell was voted to the chair, and referred to the respect and esteem held for Mr and Mre Young. Mr T. Holmes referred to the courtesy and civility displayed by Mr Young in the discharge of his duties, and the general regret felt at the departure of himself and Mrs Young. He then, on behalf of the general public, presented Mr Young with a silver-mounted salad bowl, aud wished him prosperity and happiness in his new home at Methven. Mrs Porter made the presentation of a handsome dressing-case and fittings to Mrs Young. Mr Young thanked the kind friends for their handsome presents. The company then partook of refreshments, and more speeches of a complimentary nature were given by Messrs D. McKenzie, P. Good, aDd others. Votes of thanks were passed to tho3e who had helped to make the gathering a success, prominent among whom were Mr and Mrs McDowell, Mrs Holmes and Mrs Porter.

Mandeville Plviss School. — This school was examined on October Ist by Mr Ritchie. All the children passed very successfully, and the Board considers that the report reflects credit on the teacher, Miss Ladbrooke, who has had charge of the school only about eight months. Since the examination the teacher has got up a concert to raise funds in order to present each of the scholars with a prize. At tha Chairman's request Mr R. Moore, M.H.R., kindly distributed these prizes on Monday in the presence of several of the parcnt3 and friends of the children. Appended is a li.-t of those who obtained special prizss for attendance and sewing :—Attendance, Ist class, Fanny Winter, Arthur Eurt, and Harvey Burgin ; 2nd class, Edith Burt, Mabel Burt, Ethel Scott and Ernest Burt. Sewing, lac class, Louisa Grant 1, Fanny Winter 2; 2nd class, Alice Hide 1, Edith Burt and Myra Jeffrey equal 2 ; 3rd class, Ethel Scott 1, i>3ttha Davies 2.

School Committee.—A meeting of the Lyttelton Committee was held on Monday evening. Present—Mr F. C. Field (Chairman), Rev. C. Coates and Messrs Brice, Dyer, Webb, Hobclen aud P.adcliffe. The Chairman reported that the concert for the paying off the debt on tlio playground had been very successful, and the debt was now extinguished. It was resolved that a letter be wrilton to the Railway Christy Minstrel Club thanking them for their assistance in the matter. Correspondence was read from the Board of Education stating that they Mould accept the rc-"-x-n.-*ibih'fcy of ordering the lower classroom to be used by a permanent draft of children. It was resolved to acquaint the Board of Health that the room would again be occupied. The Head Master's report showed the average 571, highest attendance 592, roll number 662. Accounts £2 lis 9d were passed. Lake Forsyth Regatta.—A meeting of Lake Forsyth Regatta Committee wa<* hold in the Courthouse, Little River, on Monday evening. Present—Messrs S. Harris (in tho chair), H. White. Jus. Coop, R. Ferguson, J. and W. Reed, T. Quealy and T. McManus. Mr White reported that'arrangements had been made with tbe Traffic Manager for an excursion train on tho day of the regatta on the usual teims. Au offer for the right of a publican's booth on the ground was considered too bw. and it wag resolved that an advertisement should be inserted in the Christchurch papers inviting fresh tenders. It was also resolved that the prizes and entrance fees for the ensuing regatta should be the same as at last year's regatta. The matter of the right for a luncheon booth was loft in the hands of the Secretary. It was decided to hold a concert on the evening of the day of the regatta in aid of the regatta funds, and a Committee Mas appointed to make the necessary arrangements.

Popular Coxcmrt.—A popular concert with sixpence admission, will take place at the Opera House to-morrow evening. Building Society.—The annual meeting of No. 4 Industrial Building Society will take place this evening. Rangiora Cycle Club. — On Monday evening a run of this Club, in which twenty* six joined, took place to Kaiapoi, there being four lady riders.