NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume LV, Issue 10214, 9 December 1898, Page 4

NEWS OF THE DAY.

The committee of tho Canterbury'Agricul* tural and Pastoral Association have ap- [ pointed a sub-committee to report upon the results obtained on those farms in Canterbury where irrigation ha_ been carried out. The police seek an owner for a "Star" bicycle. They also want an owner for an office key, which was found in Colombo strce'. yesterday. An old man named I). Courteiiayy win bad been swagging in the country, was brought to the 'hospital lost evening from Culverden by | Constable Costin. He was foimd some days ago in a weak condition at Balmoral railway station. , A substantial prize is 10 bo offered at the next Canterbury Metropolitan Show for a combined seed and manure drill, which is to be subject to a two days'trial. Captain Meikleham has been nominated for the vacancy in the Waltham. Ward.-on the • Sydenham Borough Council, caused by the election'of Councillor Hadfield to the Mayoralty. The latest news to hand regarding the Lyttelton Harbour Board's new dredge Manchester is to the effect that she was almost ready for sailing, and that applications were being called for the position of captain. A sitting of the Native Land Court was, „ held by Mr H. W. Bishop, judge ,atJKaiapoi, on Monday, at which orders were made varying the restrictions upon titles to sections 76, 77 and 78 in the Kaiapoi Native Reserve, to the extent ©Tallowing the native owners to mortgage the same for a sum,of £300 each. The City Council authorities ore taking steps to prevent the scorching nuisance which has become rampant through Latimer Square. -Cyclists seemed to delight in.coming along the asphalt paths through the square at top speed just behind the young ladies crossing. No bells are usually carried by these festive startlers, and the result has been narrow escapes from accident. The Council have erected turnstiles at each of the entrances,. which will effectually check the nuisance referred to. ' "" The funeral of the late Mr J. W. Anderson took place yesterday afternoon at the - . Borbadoes streot cemetery, and was attended by a large" number of people, being largely -residents from thei country about "Prebbleton, - where the, deceased Uvea for many'years, - The pall bearers were t the Past ~ Grand 'Masters of the Orange' Order, -Bros. Redpath, Prudhoe, Tollerton, and Douglass, and the members- from town* and country Lodges, who wore regalia, numbered nearly one hundred. There was also a large attend- : ance of Masons,' and the 7 funeral was ac- ' companied by the Sydenham > Band. The funeral service was conducted by the Rev. H. C. M. Watson, and the service of ijhe Orange Order was read by W.M. Bro. "' Ranger. ( On Wednesday the popular master of the : John'Anderson j .Captain P. MoConville, was ~ agreeably surprised by the receipt-of a" morocco leather case containing a handsome silver-mounted pipe, accompanied with- the following letter:---"Lyttelton, December'6th, « « 1898. l To Captain P. MoConville, of the s.s, •-, John Anderson—Dear-sir,-—Feeling, as-we ■■_ do) under many obligations to you since utif '-'■ residence in Lyttelton, we gladly take -the J 'present opportunity of testifying our appro* ' f ciation of your .uniform kindness and cour* v tesy, and, in. asking your acceptance of the,.;] accompanying - small memento of ourpleasant- associations, desire, to express the'.»\ hope that, our happy relationship may'long'':;'* continue. J. have, ,&c.,, G. A, Duigan, for■=•',< the gunners of the Lyttelton detachment of-;' 'jthe Permanent Artillery. V • '~'' : '/~J: As soon as it became known that the-;: volunteer authorities Jwd to decide- w_ereVj-/' the battalion camp was to be Held;-the -. bttat--;,:*.' ness .people of Sumner held a meeting, the-Mayor-elect; Mr-E. R. Deacon, in the chair..'-*:■>" to obtain information to be laid be*' .-:■'-- fore the' authorities as *to the*' facilities. >.! in Sumner ' 'for .' a . ! ca_ip/i' ; '-' c ' 'Commitfees were appointed to see aboutavailable ground, .&c. r . An enclosed sixa half acres," well watered with open; space l.rJ, adjoining, was selected, the tram comply : |i * interviewed and special concessions'" ,were promised, and other matters for makingjthe' <%£ visit of the volunteers pleasant and-effective <\ 7 , were speedily; arranged. At., present,. how- -i;~ ever, it appears as if the authorities had cte-vV cided upon Bryndwr as the site for the camp.,,\"4, At the Court; yesterday a" in the witness box/describing the prel__l-£, i,| naries of an assault', came to a full,stop'with* "*% "Then he" (the defendant) "made _w',of;i-K# word—a word." "Go on," s*».fcer lawyer, fJi encouragingly, "go, on." "I cannot speak,.;?: it," she said, 'and-her hesitation cont-iuedCV i> "But you must, ybu know," said counsel, '■.,??■'£ "tell us exactly what he said." The lady _e*V.--$ gan again, "Indeed! cannot repeat it, 1 " she seemed painfully embarassed. "Oh, doh'fe v % j be afraid," said his Worship, "Out witb : we hear plenty of bad language here, .W;s| aro used to it'VShertried again; "Well, was something . like ,laminated or ■' _ nated.'" - A happy thought here struck thejiffi other, legal gentleman engaged in the ca»,' and he said, "Perhaps the lady means taminated.' " That's it," joyfully exclaimed-* f$ the witness, "That's the word, V»_taini%_ rmted,\aure enough.". "Pshaw!".'said.Jff»lsj| Worship, "that's not such a very bad iwwMS we often hear worse than that I" CotmwMp were of opinion—without prejudice— was really a good word, and, after that, th-'kjp lady s yarn reeled off quite smoothly,; ,Jifijs H you require a tonic take the. Syrup of Hypophosnhates. ■ ~.Baraetfc,'&i| Chemist, lib bottle, 4s od; _lb, 2s fed. >-$$% The favourite place for cycle repairs i*_Vki M Boyd and Sons' Cycle Works, Gloucester;'., - : % street (between Colombo ' street and Qtvt'rm Company's office; Christchurch).,' All of machines equally,attended to.— (ADVT.),'^tj| Morris, photographer, from personally' takes all the portraits tofim Colombo street. Call and see new mens.—[Advt.] - . i4M When you think of buying a bicycle., will give satisfaction, think of Oates, and makers of bicycles in Zealand; Zealandia 'Works, Christchuteßfeif§ —(Advt.) ' * \''Wsl . With the coming of Christmas .purpose .making it agreeable to our friendf;s||| and customers, by giving, in additiou tO*||f fm very best- value ' money can buy -n y thousand and one lines that go to ™^ c j|pf|| a'soft- goods stock, a present free of to,every.-customer who lays out 5s and'.upj ; fg wards with-us within the next, five V*<*s_i_| commencing to-day,- and- continuing 2 tt *'l_i_| January 6th, 1899.. A few samples ■gifts are oh view in our; largo centre I!(r * n< while.our- upstairs showroom'is with them:' 10,000 presents for iQjfflm customers; Shawj - Robinson. and £o- : j!|P|||l Calhel. street,; opposite "Press" o*P§_l _|

During the progress of the concert at the Opera House last night some person threw through a window, on the west side, a large stone, which narrowly escaped doing serious damage to a lady fitting near.

Aboflt three o'clock yesterday morning two cottages in London street. Woolston, were totally destroyed by fire. One, containing three rooms, Vas occupie. by Patrick Smith and his wile, and the other, containing four rooms, vas unoccupied. The unoccupied notice .vas frequented by children, who played in it, and some had been in it the previous evening. The properties were owned by Mr Ily. Hawker, of Oxford, and were insured for £1.00 in the Commercial Union Office. Yesterday afternoon the breaking-up and prize distribution in connection with the High School of the Convent of Our Lady of Mercy. Manchester street, took place. The Vcrv Rev. Father Le Menant do Che3nais, V.U., presided, and Father Marnane, parish priest of .St. Mary's, and a number of the' clergy were also present. A good programme of music was given by the pupils, and the drama "Health and Wisdom" was played by several of the young ladies. The prize distribution in connection with St. Mary's li.uish school will take place this afternoon.

At the Merivale Chuu-li Bazaar on Wednesday evening, a string kit, containing articles of dress belonging to one of the lady stall-holders, who was drc-a.sed in fancy costume, was stolen from the cloak room. The Durham street entrance- door was occasionally left unfastened during the evening, and it is supposed that the thief thus obtained access to the room. As this is not the first time robberies- have taken place from this building, it is desirable that a lock should be fixed on the door, so that people could not ii"..-.-i in and out when the Armagh street entrance is the only one that is supposed to be opened.

The Southbridge Town Board met on Wednesday. Present—Messrs R. Webster (chairman), J. R. Campbell, W. FL Smith, R. P. Hill. J. Malcolmson, J. Cowan, and C. H. Willis. Dr. T. J. Withers wrote complaining of the bad state of the roads. It was decided to put two men to work on the roads. It was decided that all rates outstanding after the 22nd inst. should be sued for. Messrs Gimpbell, Cowan, and Willis were appointed a Finance Committee. It was decided Unit when accepting contracts for shingling in the future a provision be made to the effect that all stones appearing do the surface above the regulated size within three months should be broken-by the contractor, and that 25 per cent, be withheld from the contractor for the three months.