NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume LVI, Issue 10462, 28 September 1899, Page 5

NEWS OF THE DAY.

The lighting of the Hospital by electricity wiL commence on October Ist.

The passengers by coach from the West Coast yesterday had a cold trip over Porter's Pass, where the snow was lying bin deep.

'"As to the fresh air shafts in the Marks Ward," said Mr Jacques yesterday, at the Hosp-tal axnut], "they are the most stinking places in creation."

Komepue Papanoi, a (native chief who fought on the side of the British in the Maori war, died neer Wanganui a few days ago.

At Lyttelton, yesterday, Mr Beetham granted an old age pension to an applicant, aged 66 yeare last March, and a resident in the colony for 37 years.

The lambing season just drawing to a close na» been a most successful one in the Waimate district, owing mainly to the beautiful weather, and the abundance of feed. At the meeting of the Sehvyn County Council yesterday the Inspector of Slaughterhouse* reported that, during the month, he bad condemned two beasts and five sheep.

"We have," said Mr Gray yesterday at the meeting of the Hospital Board, "over ninety people to look afcfcer one hundred patiente, and I think that is a fairly good number for supervision."

Mr JK. W. Hanmer, who had been suffering from a very painfui and protracted illness, has returned irom Tβ Aroha to Ashburton, and his many friends will be pleased to learn he is now able to resume his commercial duties. He has derived great benefit from his visit to ttie hot springs, and has also thoroughly enjoyed the trip.

Owing to the south-westerly gale, the Rotoiti, with the southern portion of the San Francisco mail, did not reach Wellington till 0.06 p.m. yesterday. The Botomahana'a departure for Lyttelton was delayed in conseqnence, and irhe did not leave with the fckmth Island bags till 7.10 p.m.

A youth or a bicycle, with a bandbox slung over his shoulder, was careering along at top speed through Cathedral square, on Tuesday, the sou-wester blowing at the time giving him impetus in his onward career, when a lady, carrying an open umbrella, crossed the street, and escaped by only a few incites from being knocked down by the Dicycle, and perhaps severely injured.

The passengers by the evening train from the Houth on Tuesday had a most) uncomfortable ride. Owing to the number of trucks of sheep attached to the train the jerkin? at the stations was so severe, the passengers e&y, that they had to hold on to the seats to prevent being thrown off. To make matters worse the train was half an hour late in arriving at Christchurch.

The '•Wanganui HeraJd" alleges that the matron of the local orphanage lias received notice of dismissal because she chose to send lver own children, who arc living with her in the heme, to a Sunday school which is not Anglican,and because she herself attended service in the evening at a dissenting church. The '"Herald" call* this religious intolerance, and demands an inquiry.

To deter others, a* much as to punish the delinquent*, was the explanation given by the Bench yesterday, why two lads were each fined 6a for throwing stones. The congregating of boys at street comers to annoy people, and the practice of throwing stones, were reprehensible things, and ac occasion arose must be met by some sort of punishment.

Mr A. Jack, assistant engineer, with his staff, intends leaving this morning for Waipara, to commence the final survey and pegging out of the Waipara-Cheviot railway. He expects to be at leaat a couple of months in the field, and, on finishing the field work, it is estimated that about a month will be required to prepare the plans of the various sections of the work.

Meteorological records taken at the Canterbury Agricultural College, Lincoln, during the week ended yesterday, show that rain feu on three days to a deptn of o.Bßin. The wind blew from the north-east on two days, from the south-west oa three days, from the north-west on one day, and from the southeast on one day. Hie mean barometric pressure for the"week was 29.808. The lowest thermometer record was 38.8deg, on Saturday and Sunday. . ...

"There are many men in the country," said Mr Wallace during the discussion oa the porter's wage* at the Hospital Board yesterday,. "who only get tea or 4rweJve shilling* a week for their wages, and they work long hoars." "You ought to pay them mote," interjected Mr Payling. "Well," returned Mr Wallace, "it is all very well for you oity men who are clothed in purple and fine linen and fare sumptuously every day, but what about the farmers -who cannot be helped by trades and labour councils in any way. They have to compete against toe Wttd, and have to struggle for long hours at a very little "rofit indeed."

The ninth annual meeting of the Canterbury Athletic Clubs' Protection Association was held at the CUrendon Hotel last m«ht; Mr G. H. Cooper in the chair. The report stated that the membership had increased to twenty-four clubs and the balance sheet showed a credit balance of £3 15s. 4d. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year :—Hon. sec. and treasurer, Mr B. P Gully; committee, MewrsG. H. Cooper, A. Cant. T. K. Chianall, D. Hoare and F. D. Keeteren; auditor, Mr A. J. Barge. Rule 7, relating to notice* with regard to defaaiters, was so altered as to do away with first notices to clobs entirely. A donation of £3 3» was voted to the hon. secretary.

Apropos of the discission in the City Council on Monday nighst on the subject of children selling newspapers in the streets, it is of interest to note that Liverpool &w dealt in a drastic way with this difficult question. No child under eleven is permitted to sell in the streets. Children over 'that age must obtain a licence at the school office, for which they leaTe a deposit of 6d, afterwards returnable. No licensed child is aJ lowed to trade in the streets after nine o'clock at night. Between Ist October and 31«t March, na licensed bar or girl can trad? after 7 p.m. Along widi the licence certain regulaiions are issued, the chief of which are as follows:—The children are not allowed to beg, and are prohibited from going into public houses, theatres or music halls for the purpose of selKng. They are »ot allowed to aaoat their wares in the streets, nor to frequent the parks or landing stages. At a meeting of the Selwyn County Council yesterday, the question of renewal of the tenancy of the offices now occupied by the Council came up. Mr Dunlop suggested that the Couacil should consider the question of securing offices ia the new Agricultural and Industrial Hall. They could; by now making application, secure offices- arranged to- suit them, *nd he thought it was their duty to help so laudaWe en undertaking It was resolved to postpone the coneiSeration of the matter for a month, the chairman, in the meanwhile, to make enquiries *• to the term* upon which offices could be secured in the new fcalL

Rrst prize Hams aad Bacon now on view at Kincaid's O.l.C.—(Advt.)

Hie interview between Sir John Hall and a representative of "The l'nss" on the subject of Federation has attracted a good deal of attention. It was ito the Auckland "Herald," and was made the subject of leading articles in the Wellington "Post" and other papers.

At St John's CLurcb, yesterday afternoon, Miss joathias, eldest daughter of the late Mr H. J. Matliias, of Racecourse Hill, and uranuuaughter of the late \ on. Archdeacon Mathias, was married to Mr T. F. Gibson, youngest son of Captain F. D. Gibson, JAerivale. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Hugh Aiatliias," uncle of the bride, assisted by the Rev. H. C. M. Wateou. The bride was given away by her brother, Mr H. ivnight, ot Kocecourse Hill, and the bridesmaids were Misses Fay Mathias and Lucy Gibson, sisters of tne bride and bridegroom, respectively, and the bride's three nieces, Misses Neroli, Gladys, and Norna Knight. Messrs C. M. Mathias and A. C. Wilson acted respectively as best man and groomsman, 'i he wedding party, which was strictly a family one, were, after the service, entertained by Mrs Mathias, at her residence, Cashel street. The wedding presents were numerous and varied, and included a beautiful dinner-service and table lamp, presented by tne staff of the Christchurch. branch of the I»ew Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association, and a handsome silver candlestick from the Ashburton branch, of which Mr Gibson is manager.

The liquidation of the Australian Cycle and Motor Company has necessitated the whole of their bicycles being forced on the market, and in our advertising column will be found an advertisement by a Wellington auctioneering firm, Messrs Macdonald, Wilson and Co., that they will sell, at George King and Co.'s Wool Stores, Hereford street, on Saturday first, 100 Humber. Premier, and Olive bicycles, without reserve. The sale takes place at two o'clock, and the "Bikes" will be on view from seven to nine, on Thursday and Friday evenings, and all day on Friday.* 5888

In oar advertising columns to-day, Mr W, Johnston, late of the Refreshment Rooms, Timaru, announces that lie has taken possession of the Railway Hotel, Manchester street. Mr Johnston has uad a largo experience in catering for the public, and 'he intends to leave no stone unturned to make the Railway one of the most comfortable hosteiries in Canterbury, and to give his.whole attention to studying the comfort ani convenience of visitors. 3837 / Enamelled ware at wholesale price. Fletcher Bkw., High street.—Advt. Best Japan rice, 2£d per lb, 10s 6d per bag, at Kincaid's G.l.C.—(Advt.)

Lady's AtaHonta Bicycles.—Favourites everywhere. This season's models now ready, price £22. Small deposit and easy terms arranged. Oates, Lowry and Co., 82 Manchester street, Christchurch. 1

The Premier has no intention of submitting to the people at the next election the question of State control of the liquor traffic; the people have expressed their opinion on Black Swan Butter, which is adjudged as being the best and purest.— (Advt)

Don't buy bicycles offered by auction, but go and inspect the 1899 Pattern Waverley Bicycles, where you will get the beet value for your money, and a proper guarantee. Latest stock of sundries kept on hand. Repairs also a speciality at Waverley Cycle Depot, 217 Colombo street, Christchurch. 2242 Crockery and glassware at rock bottom prices. Fletcher Bros.—Advfc.

Morris, photograpl*er, from Dunedin, personally takes all the portraits in Colombo street. Call and see new specimens.—(Advt.) ■• !