NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume LV, Issue 10022, 28 April 1898, Page 4

NEWS OF THE DAY.

FrßK.—On Saturday last a house at •., Rakaia, belonging to Mr N. Welsh, was v destroyed by fire. Mr Welsh, our corres. _j pondent states, is a heavy loser, as the - i] building was not insured. The s.s. Monowal—The Union Steam- . ship Company wish to draw the attention ot - intending passengers by the s.s. Monowa' to the fact that she now leaves on arrival , of the 9.15 p.m. train on Friday instead ii Saturday as previously advertised. The "Friendly Sooikties Benkvolen-t Fund Bed.—With regard to the fact that no answer had yet been given to the pro- __ posal of the authorities of this fund to. .-, endow a bed at the, hospital for its mem- ' bars, the, -Chair-man of ~»e Hospital Board ' - yesterday explained that no discuurtesv was ~ intended and that the matter had been W ;j f erred to the House Committee. . ;jj

,_ B n»«*ATtdS*.—Th* question of irrigation «a« diso'UKSil at some length at the general meeting °f tnc Chamber nf Commerce last Bight. It WflS Incidentally mentioned that a deputation, headed by the president of the A. and P. Association, would wait on the Premier today with respect to the attitude of the Government on the matter. Suekv Dog Trials. — Tlie sheep do? trials wil' commence at Cashmere at 9 a.m. to-day, and conveyances will leave TattertallVror the ground at 8 a.m., 11 a.m., and Jpm. Given line weather, it is anticipated there will be a large attendance. The gheplimls' race wiU be run on Saturday. Several people came up by the express last night to attend thi trial*. Ministerial.—The Right Hon. R. J. goddouand the Hon. .1. M'lvciuie arrived at Lyttelton by the Te Anau yeaterday morning. They were met by Mr J. Joyce, M.H.R., »nd'left immediately for Christchurch. The Premier was busy seeing people all day, although no deputations were received. (The Hon. J. M'lven/.io -went south by a gpecial train shortly after midday. The premier w >" ue m attendance at the Provincial Council Chambers to-morrow morning. Precedence will be given to business of a public nature. Progressive Lifkral Association. — {The ordinary meeting of this Association W as held on Tuesday evening. Several gentlemen wrote accepting the position of corresponding members. Tlie Canterbury Woman's Institute having written requesting the Association to appoint representatives to a committee to be set up to deal with neglected children, two ladies weie appointed. A resolution was unanimously MBsed congratulating tho Women's Rational Council on the progressive ebaracter of their work. Kaiapoi Borough Council.—A special neeting was held on Tuesday evening. Present—The Mayor (Mr Wilson), Crs. Simpson, Feldwiok, Hayman, Clark, Knight, Pearce, and Eagle. The Chairman of the Finance Committee read a statement ■honing the position of the borough fund and the amounts paid over in a series of years far interest on overdraft. It was then resolved to make and levy a rate of (3d in the £ for the year on the rateable property in tho borough. Football. —Tho match Christ's College v Post and Telegraph was played yesterday afternoon, and resulted in a win for the College boys by 12 points to 11, after a very exciting game. For College Cotterell scored two tries, Blunrlen converting one and also kicking a goal from a mark. Rutherford and Blundcn among the forwards and Cotterell and Fryer among the backs played well. For Telegraph Gerard secured a try, whih» Simpson and Palmer each kicked a Kitted goal. Besides the above mentioned ojier and Gray among the backs, and Chambers and Watts in the forwards played Well. Theatre Royal.—There was a fairly good house at tho Theatre Royal last night, when Mr John Fullor'sMyriorama Company gave another of their entertainments. The various items were well received by the audience, some of the pictures in the •* London Day by Day " being especially popular. To-night the programme will be " Through Ireland in a Jaunting Car." In this Mr Chambers will sing '• Off to Philadelphia " and "The Desert," Mr J. Fuller "The Minstrel Boy " and " Ora Pro Nobis," Miss Lvdia Waller vecitea " Christmas Day in the Workhouse," MissHottie sings "Killamey" »nd "Dublin Bay," and Mr John Fuller «The Irish Jubilee."

Masonic—The annnal communication of the Grand Lodge of New Zealand will open to-day at 2 p.m. in the Choral Hall, when iheR.W. G.M. Bro. Barron (Dunedin) will preside on the occasion. In the evening at 7.30 the installation of R.W. Bro. Right Hon. R. J. Seddon as M.W. G.M. for the ensuing year will take place in the same hall. The Installing Master will be the retiring G.M. Bro. Barron ; the address to tho newly installed Grand Master will be delivered by Bro. H. Thomson, P.G.M., and Bros. F. W. Fran sis, P.S.G.W., and John Murray, P.M., will act as Q. Directors of Ceremonies. The musical part of the ceremony, which will be very elaborate, Will be under the conductorship of W. Bro. R. T. Searell, P.G.0., and a strong orchestra and choir has been arranged for. The banquet will take place in the social hall after tbe ceremony, when the G-.S. for {iauterbuiy, Bro: J. J."-*-. Hs-niltaY, will preside. A goodly number of brethren from outside Canterbury arrived yesterday, apd more are expected to-day. It is anticiStated that 400 or 500 will take part in the retaliation ceremony.

Canterbury Lawn Tennis Club. —The annual meeting of the Canterbury Lawn Tennis Club was held in the Clarendon Hotel last evening, Dr. Nedwill in the chair. The balance, sheet showed a credit balance of £5 lis. The following officers were elected :—President, Mr A. Appleby ; vice-presidents, Gen. Fulton, Dr. Nedwill, Messrs A. E. G. Rhodes, J. Gould, F. Wilding, C. Croxton, F. H. Bruges and E. J. Ross ; hon. secretary, Mr E. J. Ross ; hon. treasurer, Mr P. A. Laurie; committee, Messrs R. D. Harman, Styche, Williams, Sutcliffe, Hair, Tapper and Wood ; delegates to the Canterbury Lawn Tonnis Association, Messrs Harman, Ross and Laurie. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to tbe retiring president for tbe interest he had taken in the play on the courts, and for his offer of a prizo for competition among tho lady members during the ensuing season. After considerable discussion a motion to admit ladies on one Saturday in the month was negatived. The question of establishing grass courts for summer play was referred to the incoming committee.

Road Board Elections.—The follow, tag have been elected members of the South Rakaia Road Board :—Messrs D. G. Holmes, T. Morland, J. Copland, H. J. Harrison and J. Lambie. Messrs R. W. Bealey, W. F. M. Buckley, A. Colvill, P. Westenra and Sir J. Hall have been elected w members of tbe Rakaia Road Board. Messrs J. Addinell, T. Conway, A. Hunter, John Smith and W. Turner have been ejected for the West Eytetou Road Board. Messrs 8. Garforth, C. P. Hugonin, C. Lewis, F. W. Quaife and R. H. Rhodes «*ve been elected for the Halswell Road Board. In connection with the Lincoln Ro&d Board Messrs P. J. Fryer, P. Henley, *. W. Overton and H. Paterson have been "Mnunated for No. 1 Sub-division, aud Messrs H-E. Peryman and J. Siuclair for No. 2. whe latter have boon declared elected, and a poll for the election of three of the former gentlemen will be taken on Thursday, May «h. Messrs P. T. Baker, R. Bristow, E. o. D'Auvergne, D. Dick, R. B. Holdsworth, J. Mathers, G. A. McLean, G. B. Starky and John Vallance have been nomi■ated for the Kowai Road Board. A poll *or the election of five of these will take Pwh> on Friday, May 6th, at Balcairu, Amberley aud Sefton.

Pas_eurjskd Milk.-Mr J. Knott, who «• connected with a company actively invested in the sale of pasteurised milk, Waited on the Hospital Board yesterday Afternoon and took exception to its attitude «n the question of pasteurised milk as reParted in the papers. From what a member w the medical staff had said to him, that "■net* was a great deal to be said in favour « pasteurised milk, it appeared to him that were was a muddle somewhere- In answer *> » question, the Chairman said that no contract had been made for the supply of Pasteurised milk. Mr Knott said that his company did not care about the Board *eceptirig the milk or not, but a »; a _ en, But had j;ono out from the Board. A*» Chairman—You have got your "•'"nation from the papers; no opinion haa been expressed by the Board. «r Knott—Then we must fight the matter in n!° the P*P erß - This is what appeared _rk-if ,P a P er3 —(reading tho paragraphs)— ***nich haa had the effect of injuring the 3__m-*\, Tho C hairman-I do not think nat the Board had any idea of injuring your Jewess. Mr Hadfield—The report in the PfPers was practically correct. At this "*B* Mr Knott withdrew. Mr Hadfield j~» a that unwittingly the Board had done nn to the Company by what appeared in "w papers, for what did appear practically *°°* place. The Chairman stated, in «wwer to a question, that there was no gotten report; but he had spoken with the «„ *"**_ Surgeon, who in conversation inwmed him that, from hi ß knowledge of Pasteurised milk, he was not favourably ""Posed towards it. If they were in a Pwwon to remedy the matter, whether they J™«* the milk or not, they should do so. He ""Night that they should decide to purchase Pfpeunsed milk when required. It was re___J «* on the motion of Messrs Hadfield •fa. Wolfe-" That this authorise the V*°: should they deem the use of pasJJJgaed milk necessary in the hospital, to

Chrysanthemum Show.—lntending exhibitors are retniruit-d that all entries for the show next Wednesday must be in the hands of the Secretary by to-morrow. CuRISTCHDRCH WORKING M_X'__ CLTJB. — The half-yearly meeting of this Club will be held to-night, at eight o'clock, at the Recreation Hall. Salvation Army.—Adjutant Bishop of the Salvation Army left Christchurch for Melbourne yesterday. Brigadier Hosking has. been promoted to the rank of Colonel, and will assume command of the army in New Zealand. Tai- Übiquitous Chairman.—Before the Police Commission yesterday a witness stated that though his name as a petitioner to the House came first under the letter D and subsequently under W, he found that Mr John Joyce was chairman of both of the committees. Tun Police Commission.—The sitting of the Police Commission was very dull yesterday morning, ami there was only but a thin attendance of the public. Mr T. E. Taylor was in attendance but took no part in the morning's work. In the afternoon Mr Taylor brought forward two charges, the evidence in which is not yet concluded. Political—Mr W. H. Montgomery, the member for Ellesmere, addressed a meeting of his constituents at Southbridge on Tuesday night, and had a good reception. He keenly criticised tbe Government in its action, where, in the opinion of the Left Win,.,', it was opposed to the interests of true Liberalism. He was accorded a vote of thanks and confidence. Good for the Police.—ln the course of the business of the Police Commission yesterday Commissioner Tunbridge suggested that as the constables giving evidence were calling for the merit and defaulters' sheets of others they had better be given a week's holiday and go to Wellington to examine the records.

The Wortiunoton Pomp.—The Hospital Board yesterday had another discussion over the provision of a second duplex Worthington pump, and decided to call for tenders for one, " the same in all respects as that in use at the hospital at present." This was carried, after a motion had been rejected to call for tenders for one of local manufacture.

Tim Volunteer,?.—The team to fire for the North Canterbury Non-Corns Club Club against the Lyttelton Non-Coms Club, at Bromley, on Saturday, will be selected from the following : — Sergeants-Major Purvis, Foster and Treleaven, ColourSergeants Steere, Bean and Butcher, Sergeants Jackson, Trebilcoek, Meddings, Jiuntin and Mar3h and Corporal Munns. The Pacific Cable.—At the meeting of the Chamber of Commerce last night Mr Wood brought up the question of the second Pacific cable, and the members present strongly urged tho Committee to endeavour to get united action by the Chambers of Commerce to urge the matter on the Government.

Spain and America.—On Sunday evening, in the Theatre Royal, Mr W. W. Collins v/ill deal with the all absorbing topic of the war between America and Spain in a lecture on " The Present Crisis," whicii will be illustrated with numerous limelight viows showing incidents in the Cuban insurrection, American warships, &c, the views having been specially prepared for the lecture. Cycling-. —At a meeting of the committee of the Pioneer Bicycle Club last night, .t was decided tci abandon the proposed race meeting on May sth, owing to the fact that no satisfactory arrangement had been come to with the Park Company. The annual road race will be held on Queen's Birthday, and it was reported that several members were in training for this event.

New Zhaland Natives' Inaugural Entertainment. —The programme for the inaugural entertainment to be given by the New Zealand Natives' Association at the Choral Hall op May sth appears in another column. It contains a tasteful selection of musical and other attractive items. Miss Rose Blaney and Mr James Jago, of Dunodin, are to appear. Some very pretty tableaux have also been arranged, and they will be rendered more interesting by the inclusion of several Maoris. One of the features will be the firefly club display to be given by Mr Thos. Tankard, director of tha Christchurch.Physical Training School. A «.)toft t»f th« ofijejiis of the Association will be given by the President, Mr W. Recce, Tickets for tha entertainment are selling rapidly.

Parish Meeting.—The annual meeting of St, Bartholomew's Church, Kaiapoi, was held on Tuesday evening, about fifteen parishioners being present. The Rev. H. H. Mathias presided. The accounts showed an inorease of £213 4s 4d, »nd£l 13s Id in hand. The cemetery account showed an increase of £12 16s lid, and £7 15s lid in hand. The Clarkville Church receipts and expenditure balanced at £9 18s lid. It was stated that £32 lis 7d was in hand for re-roofing the church. The officers elected were as follows: —Vicars'a warden, Mr H. Mcadowcroft j people's warden, Mr L. J. Cox ; vestrymen, Messrs H. R. Butcher, R. Duqn, P. J. Fowler, j. Bailey, W. Smith, E. E.Papprill, T. Burgess, W. Pearce, W. Bucklebrank, and Dr. H. Compton-Parsons. A discussion took place in reference to pew rents, and allowing women to vote, but no definite motions were proposed.

Selwyn County Council.—A meeting of the Selwyn County Council was ■ held yesterday. Present—Messrs R. Westenra (in the chair), J. Rennie, G. Rutherford, J. Gough, W. Boag, J. G. Murray, and E, H. McHaffie. Correspondence was received— From the Minister of Lands with reference to placing the Coalgate and Glentunnel bridges under the Council's control. The letter was received. From the South Malvern Domain Board suggesting the name of Mr Samuel Hall as a member of that Board. It was decided to forward the name of Mr Hall to the Government for approval. From the Riccarton Road Board, with reference to placing a lamp near the saleyards. It was decided to write to the Board, asking them to find out whether the Addington Yards Company would contribute to its cost. It was decided to call for tenders for cleaning the river Halswell. A considerable amount of general correspondence was dealt with, aad also routine business relating to waterraces and reserves.

A Threatened Strike or Sheep Buyers.—Last year the Canterbury Saleyards Company remitted the fees charged for sheep bought at Addington, which, owing to the sale not concluding till after dark, had to be accommodated till next morning. The fee, reduced from the former rate, was re-imposed last week, and yesterday several of the principal buyers protested against it, and stated their intention of not purchasing any sheep after half-past four in the afternoon. _.bey consider that they should rot be penalised if the sale happened to be late. The Company state that if a charge is not made for paddocking sheep not removed, the practice of leaving sheep till next day might become general, and as men have to be employed to release the sheep they consider the charge a fair one. The sale yesterday Mas over early, so that the threatened strike did not take place, and owing to the scarcity of fat sheep it is not likely there will be many late nights this winter.

Excelsior Bicyclvs.—Built only to order, never break down, best of everything, up to date. Price, £21 gents, £22"ladies Barlow Cycle Co., 48 Man.bester street, next Coker's. 19

Gifts. —£1500 to be given away free in prizes of watches, albums, work boxes, workbaskets, &c, by Hubbard, Hall and Co., for Crown brand tea coupons. Full particulars from Hubbard, Hall and Co. 2159

Special.—lf you require a tonic take the best—Syrup of Hypophosphites. Barnett, chemist, lib bottles 4s od, 2s 6d.

Ckedix'Aßle Workmanship. — Oates, Lowry and Co. are now showing a number of ladies' Zealandia bicycles, specially finished in coloured enamel, which surpass anything of the kind yet made in the colony. —p£ Ad vt. ]