NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume LV, Issue 9992, 23 March 1898, Page 4

NEWS OF THE DAY.

The :t Wbkkt.v Press."—Over a hundred illustrations appear in the current issue of the Weekly Press, among the subjects being the Jubilee of Otago, which has pro. duced some highly interesting old pictures' the Rifle Association Meeting at Oamaru* in which we see the champion and his tw& closest rivals in their shooting position*• the opening of the Christchurch Meat Com' pany's freezing works at Timaru, with views of all the operations and portraits oj the visitors ; and the Sumner gala,- of which most artistic and pleasing pictures are given. The literary matter is all highly readable, and includes stories, sketches and articles on early Otago and early Southlaud, Laat words about the Dunedin Cup, and other events at the D.J.C.'s Jubilee meet* ing, commencing to-day, appear in the Referee pages. \ ♦' Spectator" has much to say on the i*ecent form at the Hawke's Bay meeting. The English and American mails contribute some interesting items, inolttding an English opinion on Australian horses, and a reference to the purchase of Uniform! In the various departments of indoor and outdoor pastime there will be found much that will interest. Akrwsts.—A man was arrested yesterday by Detective Fitzgerald on the charge, of stealing at Woolston the sum of £2, the property of John Philips. Detective Chrystal arrested a man yesterday o» the charge of stealing a saddlo and bridle, valued at £4, the property of William Aeh. Back from the Kivlr Alketing.— The largo number of passengers by the express last night; included very many of the cow*, .petitors from the recent Rifle Association meeting at Oamaru. The visitors from the North went straight through to Lytfcelfcon, where they joined the Rotomahana,

Conciliation Board.—Mr H. J. Beawick, • Chairman of the Conciliation Board for this district, has resigned his position. The Board met recently to appoint a successor, bui failed to agree, though two or three candidates were proposed. The filling of the vacancy is now loft to the Government. Tkohnicai. Education.—The Industrie)} Association's Sectional Committee on Tech* nical Education met last night. It wiia decided to collect information on the subject, to be presented at an adjourned meeting in a/week's time. Oxford Working Mkn's Club. —A general meeting of the Oxford Working Men's Club was held on Saturday night, when a ballot was taken to decide if the club should or should not be continued in the present premises. The ballot, by 56 votes to 25, decided in favour of the continuation.

Tiie Abattoirs. — A meeting of thebutchers of Christchurch and suburbs, at which there were thicty-eight present, J was held at the City Hotel last night,' It was unanimously resolved that a deputa-* tion should wait on the Selwyn County' Council at its next meeting and place before it the opinions of the butchers on the subject of public abattoirs. Tho meeting generally was favourable to th. proposal. Sub Contb<vc roa-j' Mkrting. —At a largely attended meeting of the master plastererspainters and plumbers held at the- Buildera and Contractors' Association's rooms,- H.reford street, last night, it was resolved to work under the conditions of contract as approved by the Builders and Contractors' Association. It was also resolved to call a meeting at an early date to form a SubContractors' Association.,, , -

CHRisTCHURoa Salksmes's AssooiATiosr.--At a meetin? of this Association, held in their rooms, Inglia's Buildings, ence was received from Wellington, *tnting that the formal alterations in the rules had been attended to, and that the Association would be registered forthwith. The need .' of prompt aud decided action in aecurintj shorted hours for shop assistants was urged upon the Association, and in consequence it was resolved to take a ballot of members at next meeting as to the advinablenessof sending a circular letter to the shopkeepers of Christchurch, urging them to close their establishments at 5.30 p.m., and so folio** the example of a leading firm in this city. The XfjaATSK Thornton Season.—Frank Thornton after finishing a remarkably successful engagement in Dunedin is now playing overlatad to crowded and deliglifced audiences. The popular comedian -commences a season of twelve nights at the, Theatre Royal next Friday night with undoubtedly the greatest theatrical success of yw past season in Australia " The Strange Adventures of Miss Brown." This is to' produced for three nights only, and will be, followed by ''Tho Private: Seoretary" «nd , *'Sweet Lavender," botfi oi which will-Vo* played for two nights each. THe box pw» for the first six nighta of the settaon are n<JW on view at Milner and Thompson's. /- Pp.*-sbntations.— At the quarterly meetw irig of the St. Patrick's Branch, H.A.C.B.S* Mr R. P. Lonargan was presented with *. purse of sovereigns as a mark of sympathy, aad in recognition of the esteem and respect in which he in held by the members. The;--presentation wai made by Bro. Greshain . and supported by the RewFathei* Cuminings (chaplain) and several' other brothers.—Mr D. C. Burns, officer in charge of the Railway Telegraph Office, Chriatchurch, received a handsome present on tho eve of his wedding, consisting of a set of carvers, from the staff otMu's office. Mv J. Foster made the presentation in suitable terms.

MethooiSc Chuiich.—Harvest thanks- 1 fiving services in connection with the linwood Primitive Methodist Chnrch were celebrated on Sunday last. The Rev. T. H. Lyon conducted the morning and afternoon service, and tbo Rev. T* Turner the evening one. Mr F..Spratt gave an address at the afternoon meeting. On Monday evening a public meeting was held, when addresse* were given by the Rev. T. H. Lynn and Mc Grose. .Solos were given by Miss WeUfc-rd and Miss Barr, Mr Spiers and Mr Alexander, and duets and quartettes were also rendered. There was a large and efficient choir and orchestra under Mr H. Coomber*. The building was very tastefully decorated, and there were crowded attendances at the meetings.

FtJNKBAL OP THE LATE Mb T. S. W_*troaop.—-The funeral of the late Mr T. S. Waucliop, tbe well-known swimmer, which took place from iris -mother's residence, Lichfield street East, yesterday afternoon, was a large and impressive one. The remains were interred in tho Linwood Cemetery, the Rev. H. C. M. Watson officiating at the grave side. Nearly a hundred beautiful wreaths and crosses wore sent by, friends, including the following:--Kemp-thorne, Prosser and Co., the employees of Kempthorne, Prosser and Co., East Christchurch Amateur Swimming Club, Christchurch Amateur Swimming Club. Lancaster Park Amateur Swimming Clnb, New Brighton Amateur Swimming Club, Yaldhurst Amateur Swimming Club, Richmond Amateur Swimming Club, Riccartbn Amateur Swimming Club, Canterbury Amateur Swimming Club, Railway Amateur Swimming Club, Lyttelton Amateur Swimming Club, the New Zealand Amateur Swimming Association, his old camp mates and numerous swimming friends. The hearse was draped with the wreaths sent from the various clubs, and representatives from every swimming club in Canterbury.followed it to the grave. The following acted as pall-bearers :—Messrs A. Brabner (Christchurch Swimming Club), F. Truscott (New Brighton), G. H. Ormandy v(East R. D. Arm'itage (Richmond), K. Grpver- (Sydenham), 0. Taylor (Lvtteltoii), G. J. C. Smart] (N*.Z.A.S.A."), W. Frank* (Yaldhurst); C. Mnzey (Lyttelton), F. Stokes (East Christchurch), J. Sibbald (Sydpnhatn), and S. Stewart (East Christehurch),

Tin*. Little Rivnn Accidf.xt.—A tele(*iam I'oin Little Rivt*r yesterday state*- that Mr Turner is further improving, but he cannot bo removed for a day or two. Tiik Ota-:o Ji'iiiLKi*.—The number of excursionists to Dunedin yesterday again necessitated the employment of two trains. The one specially despatched for Dunedin was well filled with passenger-*. U.A.0.D., Rangiora.—*_fter the fortnightly meeting of the Druids at Rungiera on Monday, a committee was appointed to arrange a return cricket match with the Kai-pui JJodge. One member and two honorary members were proposed, and one juitiated. Land Ofkekkd at Ranciora.— On Tuesday the land and resilience of the late Mr J. J"ult«n waa offered by Mr W. Buss at his audi"- room**, and an offer of £700 was declined. An estate of 300 acres in the estate of the late Mr Graham Bruere was withdrawn at 30i per acre. Lyttbl'TOn* Prb.-ibyti'p.ian* Ciicrcii.— The Rev. Robert Welch, of the West Coast, North Island, arrived yesterday. He fills the pulpit of the Presbyterian Church at Lyttelton during the absence through illness of the R<w. A. H. Treadwell, Clerk to the Christchurch Presbytery. SheE'* Trains.—On the North line long iheep trains are beinf; run daily. On Monfay evening tho stock train had 103 trucks. A very long train also came in last night from jielfast and Islington works, also the Addington market. Ur.i-K.TY Lv.Af:rK.—At a well attended ■ttuncil meeting of tlii« satisfactory report* were icceived from the suburban delegates and several new members enrolled. An excellent paper on the " Influence of the J'rcsi on modern thought was read by a Jadv councillor. After full discussion the meeting terminated with a very hearty vote of thanks to the lady. Tin* lonic. —The man Bryant, who was fined ftt the Lyttelton Court on Monday, was a fireman, not a seaman, on the lonic. Dr..ii>'A«E DiHTß'cr.—A meeting of all aersons who are interested in the proposed ffalswell Drainage District is announced for Friday next at 7 p.m. in the Tai Tapu Sclioolhouse. At the meeting is to be presented the report of the committee appointed to inquire into-the subject. Hospital Boako The ordinary meeting jf this Bonrd will be held at 2 p.m. to-day. CiiAWTAULK Aid Board.—At the adjourned meeting of this Board, which takes place at 10.15 a.m. today, the estimates for the current year will come up for consideration. CntNBSK Mission Hall.—This evening, _t tho Oxford terrace Baptist Church, by torchlight Mr (•'. .7. Smith, M.H.R., is to lay the foundation stone of a new Chinese mission hall. The ceremony is to lie followed by a public meeting in the church. Tennis. — The official opening of Hie Cranmer square courts, for the coming season, is to take place on Saturday next. The President, General Fulton, will provide tea and refreshments for members and their friends. Members are already in active practice for the interprovinoial nvitches during the Easter holidays. Midland Salkyards.—The directors of the Midland Saleyards Company have acceded to requests from Ashburton, Rangiora and Sheffield, and decided to alter the date of their weekly sale from Tuesday to Thursday. The latter day will also be more convenient for butchers, as on Tuesdays they are usually engaged in cutting up. The next solo will therefore be held on Thursday, 31st inst. CYCLtNn.—Measrs W. E. Thompson and C. H. Cotton, of the New Zealand League of Wheelmen, procaeded to Dunedin yesterday, where they officially represent the League at the Jubilee Cycling meeting. Mr T. Clarkson, of Christchurch Cycling Club, a competitor in the cash events, was a passenger by the express, as waa Mr Harry Thompson, of the Pioneer Club, who represents that body in the amateur contests.

Kaiapoi Easter Sports.—At a meeting **f the Committee on Monday evening, Mr R, Evans in the chair, arrangements were made for the handicappiug, and publishing the same on April 7tb. It was decided to Invite tenders for a confectioner's booth. Mr A. Pearce wa* elected starter, with Mr D. BroWn to assis*. Messrs J. Sim, G. H. Blackwcll, T. H. Caverhill, and A. C. Wright were appointed judges, Mr J. Simpion to judge the wrestling. -BitAtJTrFYrxo the Crrv.—-The banks of the river Avon have been still further improved by the planting of a quarter of an acre of daffodils and a large number of wild hyacinths—blue, white and pink—opposite the City Council Chambers. '• This work has been done by the Beautifying Association. In the Market square the chrysanthemums are coming into flower in time to keep up the succession of bright colours which have made this part of the town so gay during th-3 past summer. TnR Bricklaying Tram;.—The bricklaying trade is booming in Christchurch. Largo buildings arc goin a; up all over the city, and every available bricklayer is kept fully employed. So much is this the case, that not one praotical bricklayer.has applied to Mr Lomas in reply to the Government's application for bricklayers to build 1 the audition to the parliamentary buildings in Wellington. Obituary.—One of the sisters of Mount Magdala, Sister Mary Gabriel, died yesterday at noon. The deceased lady, who was •iater assistant, was bora on December 10th, 1854, was educated at the Loretto Convent in Dublin, and entered the Convent of the Good Shepherd, instituted for fallen women, and became a professed mm in the same congregation 11th May, 1882. She arrived in New Zealand on September 12th, 1886. Rer life was full of good works. In her loot moments she received the rites of the . Catholic Church from the Very Rev. Father Pummings. A Requiem Mass and office for t(»0 dead will be offered to-morrow, A Li*t_e FiAT.__Y.--In a case at Court yesterday the counsel engaged applied for moderate bail for the accused. Heavy bail would, he said, be prohibitive. It was hardly likely the accused would endeavour to abscond. The telegraph wires were so easily and quickly manipulated that it would be quite futile for him to try to go, and any attempt would only mean greater punishment to himself. Besides, added connsel, tiro activity of the police in New Zealand (at whioh a smile overspread the features of the Sergeant-Major) was so well known that there could not be auy possibility of.the accused getting away. Hockky.—A general meeting of the Kaiapoi Hinemoa Hockey Club was held on Monday, the Vice-President, Miss Evans, in the chair. New officers were elected as follows:—-President, Mrs J. Lowthian Wilson; Vice-Presidents, Mesdames Par»on**, Wood, Millar aud Miss Evans ; secretory, Miss Fairclough; treasurer, Miss l-*gg. It was decided to play on Saturdays inatead of Tuesday-, and to open on Saturday, April 16th, at 3 p.m. The colours Were .Ranged to black and green. Eleven new members were elected. ■ Busk Fires Relief Fukd.—-Mr James Ingram, hon. treasurer of this fund, acknowledges the receipt of the following suras:-Rangiora collection £159 17s 9s 6d, balance of Press Company's collection £7 16s od, Thomas Chapman £5, collected by John Halm, Kokiri, Westland, £10 93, Mayor of Sydenham £2, Hope of Amberley Ledge, U. A.O. Druids £11, Oust Committee, balance of collections £5 10s, Judge Ward £10 Is, Christchurch City Council, balance of collections £115 Is 6d, per Mr C. Kempthorne, Amberley, A. H. Weebcr £1, H. Bates £1, J. E. Chamberlain £1, P. D. Hoare £1, A. Francis £1, Tv McNaught £1, R. Buston £1, W. M. Burke £1, W. IfcGregor 10s 6d, J. J. Wooler 10s, R. E. Warnafi 10s, G. Tickner 10s, A Friend 10s H C. Hadler 10s, Mr Hewlett IQ-, collected fey Miss Barrett, of Ashburton, 7s 6d. •Tdbixkb Rkoatta.—Mr A. E. Craddock, sf the Christchurch Regatta Club, went to Dunedin yesterday. He has been appointed to fill the onerous duty of starter at the Jubilee regatta there. Stan more Basd.—Mr R. Trist Searell has been appointed conductor of the Stanmore Band. Zealand ia bicycles, £21, with the best of everything and twehe months' guarantee, -re on top for good value. Yfrite for cata[o.ue. Oates, Lowry and Go., Zealand"* Works, Christchurch.—(Advt.) '.->, AfoREPORK celebrated Mild Cured Hams I* an.l Bacon can be had in any quantities from Hubbard, Hall and Co., Manchester street, next Milner and Thompson's. 2159 fcPECJAL.—If you require a tonic take the bent— Syrup of Hypophosphites. Barnett, fhemibt. lib bottles 4s od, _lb 2s 6d.-* IA TAT.] Buy a Gramophone, the latest and most •'owlerful home entertainer ever invented. •*'ole ni-onts New Zealand, Barlow Cycle -'onii-.ny, 48 Manchester street, next Cokcr's. 9880

TiMr.EP. Salt* at Little River. — A limber sale will be held .it Little River to-morrow. A special train will be provided nt excursion rates, and no donbt a number of people will take the opportunity of a day's pleasure and<ehange of air. Raxgioba School Tr_at.—The Railway Department has decided to allow the Rangiora School Committee to use No. 2 shed at Lyttelton for the purposes of a school treat.

Football—A general committee meeting of the Albion Football Club was held last evening in the Clarendon Hotel. Twentysix new members were elected. It was decided to enter two teams for the President's Cup competition. Arrangements for training 100103 were completed, aud a fiuancs committee was appointed.