NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume LV, Issue 9991, 22 March 1898, Page 4

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Arrbsts.—Yesterday Detectives ChrystiJ and Benjamin arrested two men on a charge of having stolen a portmanteau and qou; tents, valued at £2. They will before the Court this morning.

Victoria College Council. — Bialiok Mules, of Nelson, will be a candidate fo r {[ seat on the newly-formed Victoria College Council.

The Late Mr T. S. WAucnor. —Mem. bers of the New Zealand Amateur Swimming Association, the East Christchurch, Christ church, Richmond, Sydenham, and LytteJ. ton Clubs are invited to attend the funeral of the late Mr T. S. Wauchop thij afternoon.

Transfer.—Mr A. G. Ashby, one o{ the clerks at the Stipendiary Magistrate's Court, has been transferred to Kivevton. 2 e * leaves on Thursday next. He has been ia Chrietohurch , for the pact eight y ea » previous to which he was clerk at the Dunedin Court.

The Parliamentary Boildinos.— The Government Labour Bureau agent wiahe unemployed bricklayers to call upon him, as men of that trade are wanted in connec. tionwith the completion of the addition anj alteration to Parliamentary buildings.

The Tdam Strekt Drain.—There k t probability that this long-standing nuisanj, will be done away with, as the scheme fcj its improvement, submitted to a meeting of ratepayers last evening by the Council, met with cordial approval. Tin necessary consent for the work has be«u obtained from the City Council, and the Drainage Board has expressed ita willingness to contribute towards the cost.

Picnic. —At the picnic of the members of the Riccarton Oddfellows' Lodge anj their relatives and friends at the New Brighton Gardens, various games helped to make the outing pleasant, and toys were distributed to the children. 1% waa decided to establish a ladies' lodge ol Oddfellows, and a oauvass for members i> to be instituted.

The Abattoir Question.—The special' Committee of the City Council appointed on > this subject meet to-night. The principal ' business before them will be the considera? tion of the attitude the Counoil, in their opinion, ought to take up in view of the action of the Selwyn County Council.

The Police Force.—The Christclmroh police force has been weakened by the withdrawal of four of its members, who have been sent to Dunedin in connection with the Otago jubilee. In addition to Detective Brooevg, Sergeant MoLeod, Con. stables Field and O'Halloran have been sent South to strengthen the force at Dunedin. The Express.—This train from the south last night consisted of two engines, nine oarriages and six vans. They were principally returns from Dunedin, whither'they conveyed passengers on Saturday. The train encountered a heavy gale crossing the. plains, which delayed its arrival at Aeh. burton nearly half an hour. Most- of the lost time was made up in the last fifty miles.

PRIZE FOR THE BEST GARDEN.—The gar. 5 dens nominated for the apeoial prizo offered by the Christchurch Meat Company for the garden, not exceeding half an acre, having the best effect seen from a public road, were judged on Saturday and the prize awarded to Mrs R. D. Thomas, 199 Salisbury street. Air Mitohenson's garden, off Aikman's road, St. Albana, waa placed second. The iactgej were Messrs L. Cockayne and Mr [J, Gimtrip. ■ : ., Military Cadets for England. —"Of the two military cadets chosen by Governmeut to go to England for a course of training as officers, Mr Herbert Pilking* ton (Auckland), is son of Mr Edward Pilkington, of West Tamaki, and is al-out twenty-one years of age. He hae been > undergoing ,a course of drill at the Per« manent Artillery depot in Wellington. The other cadet, Mr W. P. Wall, is the youngest son of Mi , Michael Wall, of Kumara. The Wkathrr and the Crops.—Out Oxford correspondent writes:—We have had some beautiful showers during the past week, though the occasional nor'-westers minimise the good that might be done. Turnips have benefited but slightly, as so much drought has produced a woody fibroiiv* growth, and they respond but little to th<, / rain. Ploughing for oropping is well in hand, but the plough drags heavily for the want of moisture. Farmers for the most part have decided to orop larger areas th&n formerly. Pasturage is very fair for thii season.

Hockwy.—An opening match afc Kaiapoi Park was played on Saturday between -team's' ohoeen by the President, Rev. H. H. Mathias, and vice-President, Rev. P. W. Fairclouph, which was won. by the latter'a team. Goals Were taken by G. Oram 2, H. Featherstone 1. The President's side, Rev, H. H. Matbiae 1 and F. Mathewe 1 formed the tally. There was a good attendance of spectators. Orangkism.—After the monthly meeting of No. 7 Princess of Orange Lodge, atwbioS Sister Oooper presided, a social took place. An abundance of good things was provided, and aonga and recitations were contributed by several sisters. The opportunity was taken to bid adieu to Sister Brown on the occasion of her departure by the Ruahioe for a trip to Ireland. All present joined in . wishing lier God speed, a pleasant voyage Home, and safe return. Chkistchuroh Poultry Club.—A meeting of this Club was held in the Club rooms last evening. There was a large attendance of members. A letter having been read from Mr Bristow, Wellington, with reference to pigeon ringa,9 the Seoretary reported that he had written to Mr Hy. Aleopp, of Birmingham, ordering 22 gross of rings for the ensuing season. Hβ stated that he hoped to reoeive them prior i to led July next. A letter was also read from Mr Maequarie, Nelson, asking the Club to join the Nelson Society in a petition to the Government for permission to Poultry Societies to hold art unions as usual. ft was resolved to support the peti tion. Five new members were elected, bring! ng thetotai membership up to sixty-four. The schedules; for the coming show were received and were*: much approved by the members present. It.. was announced that a number of the' members had agreed to visit' the Timara Society on Good Friday. Frank Thornton's Frank Thornton, who has always been a popular' player with Chriei*chnrcji audiences, will make a welcome 're-appearance at Theatre Royal next Friday night. His opening play is a farce comedy entitled " The Strange Adventures of Miss Brown," in which the popular comedian, apparently, has another " Charley's Aunt," for it has not only proved as great a laugh-maker, but* it is also as big a money-maker. The play enjoyed phenomenally successful runs in Melbourne and Sydney, being sufficiently attractive to fill the Melbourne Bijou for the entire eeawn, and it literally packed the Criterion Theatre in Sydney every night. To succeed "The Strange Adventures of Mies Brown," which is to be produced for three nights only, there will be almost a nightly change of bill during Mr Thornton's brief season, which is limited to twelve nights. The success of the season is a foregone conclusion. The box plan for the open*," mg performance will be on view this morn , ing at Messrs Milherand Thompson's. Temcka Pioneers' MMMOBrAti.—At tb* final meeting of the general Committee of the Temuka pioneers there were present Messrs James Blyth (chairman), P. Coira, G. J. Levens, F. Oliver, T. Palmer, H. Goodeve, G. McS. Gentlemun, E. PiibroW and A. Gaze. The Chairman submitted a balance-sheet, showing total receipts, less exchanges, £12116s 7d. The expenditure had been £117 7s Id, and there was a credit balance of £6 9o 6d. The balance-sheet was adopted. The balance was equally divided, and voted as honorariums to the Hon. Secretary (Mr Gaze) aud Hon. Treasurer ' (Mr Pilbrow), in recognition of their services. The Chairman stated that he hod | received a subscription of £1 Is from a pioneer who had been too late to join them, and he understood that there ware several others in a like position. It was agreed, after discussion, that if at any/time there are three qualified subscribers of £1 Is their names should be recorded on the obelisk, the funds so derived, afterpayment of expenses, I to be handed to the Park Board as thenuoirjK of a maintenance fund. After the Mrs Blyth was presented with a memento of the unveiling of the obelisk, consisting of tf group of photographs, mounted, with an = illuminated address, the work of Mr G. W. ; Wade. The photographs show the laying of the foundation atone, its unveiling, i* 9 * | completion, and a group of pioneers. Mr ?• . ] Coira made the presentation. -.- j Beautifying Society.—The ChristchttrcK J City Council has handed over the sum "*'■'■;) £20—voted at the last meeting—to tl® \l* Chriatchurchßeautifyh.g Society. '-, ' ' *i

SOPRRMR Court. —Mr Justice Denniston w ill sit in Chambers to-day at 10 o'clock instead of 11 o'clock, as previously notified.

Ban-krui-tciks.— There were ten bankruptcies in the colony during last week, a farmer, a labourer, a china dealer, a veterinary surgeon, a miner, two auctioneers, a groom, an aboriginal and a widow. Blackberry Picking.—Some families near Nelson earn from £1 to 30s per day at blackberry picking.

Easter Encampment. —It has been decided that it would be impracticable to divide the Easter volunteer camp, and hold one encampment at Port Levy and another »t Sumner, and the whole of the volunteers will be encamped at Sumner. Sergt.-Major Purvis is at present making the necessary arrangements.

Otago Jubilkk.— The railway platform presented an exceedingly busy appearance yesterday morning. Two long trams—one drawn by two engines—were dispatched for Dunedin witii a number of passengers to the Otago Jubilee fete and exhibition, on board from all parts of the colony. Some idea of the number of passengers may be gaugfd from the fact that no less than* five luggage vans went with the trains.

Cvcuno.—McHsri) •' Don" Walker and E. Archer, of the Christchurch Cycling Club, with other cyclists, proceeded by express to Dunedin yesterday. They take part in the Jubilee cycling races ou Thursday. New Zealand Natives Association*.— The Christchurch centre of the New Zealand Natives' Association has decided to give a high class concert in Christchurch, probably about Easter, similar to the concerts given by the Auckland and Wellington centres. Outside talent will probably be engaged in addition to the best local musicians.

A Well-Deserved Compliment. — At the inquest on the man Gilpin, who committed suicide on Sunday by throwing himself overboard from the C'orinna, the jury added the following rider to their verdict of " Temporary insanity " :—" Great credit is due to the officers of the Corinna for the prompt manner in which they saved the man, and the manner in which they tried to restore life." The coroner, Mr It. Beetham, ■aid :—" I have very much pleasure in endorsing that, and I will forward the rider to the manager of the Union Shipping Company." Shorthand Writers' Association. — The San Francisco mail brought the result of the December speed examination. The following are the successful candidates :— Miss E. A. Rout, 180 words per minute ; Mr St. G. Atkinson* 140; Mr C. E. Will•tead, 130; Miss I. M. Hawkins, 120; Misses Maud Digby, Elsie Russell, C. C. Whitcombe, and Mr D. Barker, 100 ; Misses L. M. Hall, I. Swindells, M. Quaife, M. Adams, and Mr H. Gilby, 80 words per minute.

Good Templa^y.—The fortnightly meeting of the Dauntless Lodge, No. 7, was held on Wednesday evening in the Temperance Htill. The chair was taken by Bro. Parker, Fust C.T., and there was a good attendance of members and visitors from other Lodges. The principal feature of the evening was the annual voting for the election of district deputy for tlio ensuing year, the candidates being Eroa. Wilson, Fellingham and Hill. As usual thfjre was a good deal of excitement on this occasion, which added much to the evening's entertainment. It was also decided that the lodge hold a public meeting on 'vfrednesda.y evening, the 23rd inst., so that those outside the Order may have a chance of becoming acquainted with its principal objects, and at the same time have an enjoyable and instructive evening. It was reported that the lodge was in a sound financial position. Inventions, Patents, &o.—Provisional apeoifications have been accepted from Mr J. Mercer, coppersmith, Christchurch, safe for perishable articles; Messrs R. Tomline and N. P. Jonaseu, engineers, Christchurch, hydraulio rams; Messrs J. Hudson, carpenter, and Mr F. Cooper, accountant, Sydenham, self-lock point •or switoh for overhead rails at freezing works; Messrs C. Anderson, sailmaker, and T< A. Wrenn, carrier, Christchurch, horse sling;- Mies G. M. Eldred> photo retoucher, Christchurch, for attaching to photographs actual material depicting the wearing apparel and also material of upholstery and other accessories; Mr J. S. Roberts, Christchurch, apparatus for chalking billiard cues ; Mr W. C. Greig, commercial traveller, Christchurch, clothes' peg ; Mr R, 0.-Trevor, accountant, Christcharcta, prooesa of manufacturing varnish from kauri sum ; Mr G. Clayden, engineer, Addington, force ejecting appliances for cans containing oil or liquid. Opek-aib Meetings.—Mr Wm. Harker announces that, " without the permission of the Town Council," he will hold a meeting in Cathedral square at 8 p.m. on Saturday next.

A Cownial Composer.—We understand that Mr Wickins, of London, has arranged with Mr H. Rossiter to publish all the compositions the latter may send him. Sheffield Sale.—This sole will take Blace8 lace on Tuesday, April sth, a week earlier fian usual, to avoid Easter Tuesday. Quadrille Assembly.—A social entertainment is to take place in the new Linwood Hall on Thursday, to open the season of the local Quadrille Assembly. Art Union.—The drawing of Signor Nerli'e art union takes place at Messrs McOorniick and Pugh's this evening. Cycle Trade Picnic—At a meeting of the Cycle Trade Picnic Committee, at the Empire Hotel, it was resolved to hold the picnic on Thursday week, Match 31st, at Governor's Bay. Hunt Club.—The annual meeting of the Chrtatchurch Hunt Club will be held at the rooms of the Canterbury Jockey Club on Tuesday, March 29th, at 8 p.m. Postponed.—The public presentation to Mt H. Rich, of the Lytteiton Swimming Club, has been postponed owing to the death of Mr T. Wauchop.

Canterbury Society of Arts.—The annual exhibition of pictures, under the auspices of this Society, will be opened tonight at 8 o'clock, when the President (Hon. £. C. J. Stevens) will deliver the inaugural address and present the medals to the successful students. Music will be provided by Mr Rossiter'e band, the refreshment department has been entrusted to Mr Freeman, and the decoration of the gallery, which will be converted for the nonce into a drawing-room, to Mr Fuhrmann. This year's collection of pictures is said to show considerable advance from an artistic standpoint on that of last year. Cycling.—At the St. Patrick's sports, held at Runedin, the Stirling cycle was first on six occasions, as well as being three times second and five times third. 8939 Special.—lf you require a, tonic take the teat—Syrup of Hypophosphites. Barnett, chemist, lib bottles 4s 6d, $lb 2s 6d.— (Advt.] Bioycli Repairs by competent workmen, satisfaction guaranteed, charges reaon*ble. Barlow Cycle Company, 48 Manchester street, next Coker's. 889 Zealandia bicycles, £21, with the beet of everything and twelve months' guarantee, *re on top for good value. Write* for catalogue. Oates, Lowry and Co., Zealandia Worki, Christchureh.—[Advt.] Morkpork celebrated Mild Cured Hams »nd Bacon can be had in any quantities from Hubbard, Hall and Co., Manchester street, next Milner and Thompson's. 2159 # Drkssmaking.—Ladte* are advised that <p anticipation of heavy demands upon this department for the approaching season a leading Melbourne dressmaker has been engaged to take charge of a room at the D.I.C. The styles introduced will be quite • departure from those in vogue in the Christchurch shops, with the further inducement that a specially moderate list of prices Mβ been arranged for every model of gown made to order. 2288 Tins may well be described as the age of dyspepsia, for who is there that has not felt the pangs of indigestion? whether in the changeable climate of England, or in hot countries, where the attempt is often made to accommodate the climate to the bill of rare, instead of the diet to the changed conditions of atmosphere. Antidotes are legion, ont hot water, containing the proper proportion of Coody'e Fluid, ia admitted to be the simplest and best all-round remedy, in most cases attacking the root of the evil, «nd acting as a preventive as well as s cure, j Many are well acquainted with the magical effect of Condy*B Fluid as a speedy oure for core throat, and the most nervous may use it, always provided they make sure that 1 they get genuine Condy's Fluid, a preparation highly recommended by the faculty, and » favourite with such eminent specialists for the throat as the late Sir Morell Mackenzie •od Sir George Johnson.* Full directions for both uaes will be found on every bottle. 9007

Anoltxg.—A number of gentlemen who have been spending their holidays angling in the rivers of South Canterbnry returned to Christchurch by last night's express. Waimakariri - Ashley Water Supply Boakd. —The election of a member of this Board, in place of Mr John O'Halloran, resigned, took place on Friday, and resulted as follows :—Mr Richard B. Dally 88, Mr Thofl Burgin 48; majority for Dally 40.