TOWN & COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume XLIII, Issue 4426, 21 April 1875, Page 2

TOWN & COUNTRY.

The Gotbbnoe’s VisiT.-His Honor the Superintendent yesterday afternoon received the following telegram from the private secretary to his Excellency the Governor“ The Phoebe, with Lord and lady Normanby just sailed ten minutes past six ; you may expect her about two p.m. to-morrow. The Phssbo calls at Kaikoura, which will delay her a little.” The Superintendent requests us to state, for

the information of those who have been invited to go in the special train, tint it will leave Christchurch a little afi er twelve noon.

The Pakobaka. —The paaominaof Paradise Lost was exhibited agent ut the Odd* fellows’ Hall last night.

Amalgamated Society of Oabpenteeb AND JoiNBEB.—At the adjourned mealing held at the Temperance Hall, Gloucester street, last night, the objects of the society were explained and debated, and tbe following resolution was carried :—“ That this society be

called the Christchurch, N.Z., branch of the Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners, to hold its meetings on alternate Tuesdays from the 20th inst, at 8 p.m. at the Temperance Hall, Gloucester street.” The following officers were then elected for the ensuing term:—President, 0. Wadey; secretary, J. W. Heath; check steward, 0. Wilkins; sick steward, W. Allen; treasurer, G. Evans; referee, W. Geo ; committee, Messrs W. Knight, Q. Handysides, W. Wady, W. Allen, W. Pope; auditors, W. Knight, W. Gee, W. Pope; trustees, 0. Wadey, Or. Handysides, W. Allen; door-keeper, A. Allen.

HOBTIOtriTTJBAI SOCIETY AT SICCAETON. On Monday evening, April 19, a meeting was held in the old schoolroom at Biccarton to take steps to form the above society. The meeting was very well attended, and a subscription list which had been circulated during the last week had a good number of subscribers’ names, showing that great interest is taken by many persons in this matter. The Bev 0. TurreU was voted to the chair, and after short addresses from him, from the Bev C. Bowen, Mr March, and several others, the following resolutions were proposed and carried unanimously :—lst. That a Society be instituted for Biccarton and the surrounding districts, to be called the Biccarton Horticultural Society. 2nd. That a subscription of 10s or 5s constitute membership. 3rd. That the Society be governed by a President, VicePresidents, and a Committee of twelve, to include Secretary and Treasurer. 4th. That the following officers be appointed :—President— Mr H. F, Gray; Vice-Presidents—Bev C. TurreU, Col. Packe, Messrs L. Harper, Blake, Hanmer .£. Jollie, J. Deans, Twentyman; Honorary Secretary and Treasurer—Bev C. TurreU; Committee—Messrs Marsh, Andrew Wilson, Eaton, Erskine, Hodgkinson, Cotton, Cookson, Ferrick, Webster, Ratcliff, Fletcher, Gilpin. The committee was instructed to draw *p rules for the government of the Society, to be submitted to an adjourned meeting, to be held the second Monday m May, at half-past seven o’clock in the evening, at the old schoolroom. A vote of thanks was passed to the Christchurch friends who were present, and also to the chairman, and this terminated the proceedings. Acclimatisation Society. A special meeting of the Council was held at the Public Library yesterday afternoon. Present—Sir Oraoroft Wilson (chairman), Dr. OampbeU, Messrs Tancred, Wood, Johnston, WaUace, Marshman, and S. C. Farr (hon. secretary). Mr Johnstone asked if 'anything had yet been heard respecting the ship Tintem Abbey, on board which Mr Bills had embarked with the insectivorous birds. Mr Farr replied in the negative, adding that the ship sailed on Jan. 9, and was therefore considerably overdue. Mr Johnstone reported that the deputation appointed at last meeting had waited upon the late Government to request them to place a sum of £2OOO on the estimates for acclimatisation purposes, and had received the reply that a liberal amount would be set down for the Society. How far the new Government - would ratify this promise was of course another matter. The late Government expressed some dissatisfaction at an observation made daring last meeting of the council of the society with respect to their refusal to pay over the £3OO voted for salmon ova, and explained that the reason for this refusal was that the society had not expended the money for the purpose for which it was voted. Several accounts were passed for payment. The Hon G. Buckley was elected a member of the council vice Mr Watts-BusseU, deceased; and Mr A. Duncan vice Mr Leonard Harper, resigned. Mr Johnetono aokod tl,o soorotaiy whether he had heard anything from the curator since he went to. Invercargill to wait for the arrival of the salmon ova ? Mr Farr replied in the negative, hut said he had received a telegram through his Honor the Superintendent from the Superintendent of Otago, stating that 20,000 ova had been apportioned to the Canterbury society, and expressing regret that the ship Timaru was making such a long pasage. Dr Campbell moved—“ That all arrangements in connection with fish culture for the coming season be left to the Garden committee.” He said his reason for bringing forward this resolution was, that there had been such grievous failures at the gardens in taking ova from the fish artificially that he thought it was right they should fall back upon the natural mode of spawning, and he farther considered that to ensure the matter being properly carried out it should be under the sole control of the Garden committee. Mr Tancred seconded the motion, which was unanimously agreed to. It was decided to recommend the Superintendent to appoint Mr Edmund Ames, of Broadlands, and Mr John Cunningham, of Brookside, as rangers under the Act. The Council then adjourned.

Haepee Stebet Wesleyan Chuech.— The opening of this church was celebrated by a tea meeting yesterday evening. Trays were provided by Meedames Buxton, Shierlaw, Smith, Sheppard, Lanham, Bunge, M'Cutcheon, England, and Miss Elmsley. Over 200 sat down to tea. A public meeting waa afterwards held, Mr J. Ballantyne in the chair. The chairman, in his opening remarks, congratulated the congregation on the selection of their site for a church, and hoped the church would be well filled and well supported by those residing in the neighbourhood. Mr Dawson made a statement explaining the state of the finances, which showed that a debt of £3OO would remain on the church and site, and that this would be paid off by instalments through the Permanent Investment Society. The Eev. J. Buffer said he was very glad to meet them that evening under these very favourable circumstances in their new home, and was pleased to find that Methodism was taking up the long neglected ground on the East belt as well as here, and that Methodistically they would soon be thus able to encompass the town. The Rev J. Berry said he was very glad to find himself already so much at home in Christchurch, knowing that he was in the way of Providence, he looked forward to many happy days amongst the people of Christchurch, and now that this church was removed to a more favourable position, he hoped, though this congregation had not been so prosperous in their old place, they would all let bygones be bygones, that they would " let the dead past bury its dead,’’ and now that he had come amongst them, be hoped all would attend as often as they possibly could to the means of grace, and not wander from one church to another, but keep to one place. He hoped also that a brotherly feeling would be cherished by all connected with the church, and that there should be unity of life not that described by an old Scotchmen, when asked if there was unity in his church, he said “ Yes, we are all frozen thegither.” He hoped that there would be no grumblers, but all work together and then he looked forward to a prosperous future for the church. Mr Cumberworth said that he had no speech to make, although called to take a place on the platform. He was glad to find the church placed now where it is, half way between Durham street and Waltham. He spoke of the Sunday school and the good prospects of this institution in connection with their place of worship, and said that, owing to the present Education Ordinance, there was more necessity than ever for looking after the children, and getting them to attend the Sunday school. The chairman made a few remarks upon the necessity of making a very liberal collection, in order to secure the amount desired to place the church in a healthy financial position. The collection was then made, and amounted with the tea meeting and Sunday collections to nearly £6O. Mr Hall spoke of the necessity of bringing all the latent talent and energy in the church into use, believing, as he did, that much of this was being put to a wrong use. Mr Lanham, in a few graceful and well-chosen remarks, proposed a vote of thanks to the ladies, which was seconded and carried by acclamation, A vote of thanks to the chairman closed the proceedings.

Ektbbtaikmekt at Lyttelton,—Baker’s Hibernioon will be exhibited at the Colonists’ Hall this evening. City Gpaedß.—The members of this corps, paraded at' the Drill-shed under Captain Hawkes last night, when the final arrangements were made for the Governor’s visit. TiKAEPRaoM.—The list of nominations for the South Canterbury Handicap and Novel race, to be run at this meeting, will be found in another column.

Bishot Redwood.—By a private telegram received yesterday, it appears that Bishop Redwood will leave Hokitika for Christchurch by coach on Tuesday morning next.

Sppeeme Copet.—The cab cases were argued in banco yesterday. His Honor withheld his decision in both cases. In the case, Creyke v. Dransfield, his Honor will deliver judgment on Friday next. Oantbebpey College.—A meeting of the Board of Governors will be held at the Public Library to-morrow week to consider the following notice of motion by Dr Turnbull:—That each committee shall elect annually from its number a chairman, who shall take the chair at each meeting, and carryout the instructions of the committee. Impoeted Stock.—The Rev W. J. G. Bluett’s imported cow, Matchless 19th, bred by the late Mr J. Fawcett, of Scaleby Castle, yesterday produced a fine strong heifer calf, the sire of which is the Bth Dnke of York, also the property of the late Mr Fawcett. The pedigree of both sire and dam were both published when the cow arrived here.

Theatek Royal.—The curtain rose last night to the “ Harvest Storm,” a short drama of fair merit, the characters in which were well sustained by members of the stock company. “ The Lakes of Killarney,” a so-called musical drama, written for the sisters Duvalli followed. The dialogue and singing portion were again miserably poor. The dancing was frequently applauded, and at the conclusion of the Pas de deux , the sisters were called before the curtain. The farce, “A Model Wife,” brought the evening’s entertainment to a close.

A.O.F.—The quarterly financial period of the Court Star of Canterbury, No. 2309, closed on Monday evening, when the receipts from contributions and other sources amounted to £223 15s 6d, by far the largest amount taken since the Order has been established in Canterbury. By the ship Ocean Beauty a large supply of goods of every description has been received, and the District intends to open courts in various parts of the province. .Also, by the Ocean Mail has arrived, to the order of the Court Queen of the Isles, No. 2703, Lyttelton, a magnificent banner, which, no doubt, will be unfurled for the first time in honour of his Excellency the Governor's visit to Canterbury. Calcutta Sweeps. —The following sweeps came of at Tattereall’s last night. Autumn handicap, total value £49. Templeton sold for £l3 ; Tadmor, £8; Parawhenna, £7 ; Castaway, £7 ; King Philip, £7 ; Ngaro, £3 ; Bight Bower, £3; Guy Fawkes, £2; Hercules, no bid; Princess Mary, no bid. St Leger stakes, value £35. Elfin King sold for £l3; Sonnambula, £9; Ngaro, £6; Tadmor, £3. Champagne stakes, value £54. Pungawerewere, £l6; Daniel O’Rourke, £l4 j Lough |Neagh, £l3; Phoebe, colt, £9; Gilda, £9; Folle Fatine £2. St George’s handicap, value £35 10s. Hercules sold for £9, Castaway, £9 j Guy Fawkes, £8; Ngaro, £7; Spritsail, £6; Rory O’More, £3; King Philip, £3 ; Sonnambula, £5; Papawhenua, £3; Ifcdmor, £3; Templeton, Nectar, and Twitter, no bid. Autumn Handicap, value £49; Templeton, £l3; Tadmor, £8; Parawhenna, £7; Castaway, £7 j King Philip, £7; Ngaro, £3; Right Bower, £3; Guy Fawkes, £2 ; Hercules arid Princess Mary, no bid. A sweep was also drawn on the Autumn handicap, at Warner’s Hotel, Templeton selling for the highest amount, and Parawhenna next. Sweeps will be drawn again at both places this evening, i

The Sustkbb Koad.— -A public meeting of residents at Sumner was held at Horneman’s Hotel, on Monday evening last, for the purpose of considering matters connected With the alterations to the road now in progress. There was a large attendance, and Mr T. Papprill was voted to the chair. The chairman explained the object of the meeting, and after a short discussion the following resolutions were unanimously adopted : —Proposed by Mr Andrew Jameson, and seconded by Mr G. Fletcher —“ That a sum of money was voted at the last session of the Provincial Council for the purpose of repairing and improving the Sumner road, and that the contract which is now being carried out only includes a portion of the road, to the extent of 17 chains from Mr Homeman’s (Day’s Hotel) towards Christchurch; that the remaining dangerous portion of the road, towards Mr Monck’s, also requires widening and improving, more especially so on account of the projection known as Shag Rock Point; that the Sumner road is used by a large number of residents in Christchurch and elsewhere; that the Government, therefore, be respectfully requested to place a further sum upon the estimates for the purpose of carrying out the necessary improvements.” A resolution was also carried, requesting the chairman to forward a copy of the resolutions to his Honor the Superintendent. The meeting then terminated.

Reception op the Govbenoe—Men were at work yesterday afternoon decorating the railway station at Lyttelton, where an address from the Borough Council will be presented to his Excellency. On the steamer Fhosbe being signalled at the heads, the Union Jock will be run up to the signal staff. The arrangements in Christchurch were completed last night. The Provincial Government offices will be closed, but a general holiday will not be observed in the city, as basiness'men do not think it necessary to close to-day, as there is to be no public demonstrations, and for the farther reason that a holiday has already been settled for the first day of the races. The guns for the Christchurch Artillery were sent through to port lost night, and the members of the battery wiff follow by the 10 o’clock train this morning. The Engineers and City Guards wiff form a guard of honour at the Christchurch railway station, and the Cavalry will act as an escort from the station to the Clarendon Hotel. They are ordered to parade at the station at half-past two o’clock. The rooms engaged at the Clarendon are twelve in number,and have been thoroughly renovated and re-furnished throughout. Notwithstanding the short time Mr Wagner has had at his disposal, he has got the rooms into capital order, and has arranged a series of doors in such a manner as to completely cut off the wing to be occupied by his Excellency and suitefrom the rest of the hotel. Kaiapoi Faemres’ Club. The usual monthly meeting of this club was held at the Eaikatnui Hotel, on Monday evening last. Mr Joseph Clark presided, and there were about twenty members present. A communication was received frpm the Hon Secretary, Mr G. Edwards, stating that he regretted he was unable to attend the meeting, to read his promised paper “ On Horse Breeding.” Mr J. Beswiok then introduced for discussion the subject of grain buying, and pointed out the difficulties merchants and shippers had to contend against, on account of the unevenness of samples supplied by a good many of the farmers. Not that the samples were bad in themselves, but that small formers very frequently grew something like throe or four sorts of wheat, on twenty or thirty acres of land, when there was really no necessity for it, This entailed a deal of trouble and expense in sampling, when a large parcel from different people bad to be forwarded. A general discussion took place, after which a vote of thanks was, on the motion of Mr Beharrell, seconded by Mr Wilson, passed to Mr Beswick for introducing the subject. A number of persons were elected as new members of the club. It was resolved that in future the meetings be held on Thursday instead of Monday evenings, so that some of the country members could use the late train for attending the meetings. Mr W. M. Ross promised to read a paper at next meeting “ On the suitability of sowing different descriptions of grain in different soils at particular seasons.” The meeting then a'Jjouraed. /