The Lyttelton Times. TUESDAY, NOV. 30, 1875.

Lyttelton Times, Volume XLIV, Issue 4616, 30 November 1875, Page 2

The Lyttelton Times. TUESDAY, NOV. 30, 1875.

Race Horses.—Mr D. O’Brien’s Fish Hook was shipped for Wellington yesterday, in the s.s. Phoebe. Popular Amusement Association.—The adjourned meeting will be held at the City Council Chambers, at four o’clock this afternoon, for the purpose of drafting the programme for Anniversary Day, &c. Drainage Board.—His Worship the Mayor has consented to become a candidate for the North-east portion of the Drainage District, and Councillor Jones has signified his willingness to stand for the South-east portion. It is said that Mr Harman will come forward for the South-west quarter. Sporting.—The Timaru Herald reports that at a Committee meeting of the New Zealand Grand National Steeplechase Committee, held at the Royal Hotel, Timaru, on Friday night, it was resolved to hold the next Grand National Mooting at Christchurch, Stewards were appointed and other business done. The arrangements for the meeting will be fixed on Dec. 15 next. St. Andrew’s Day.—This being St. Andrew’s Day, it will be observed in the Anglican Churches throughout the world as a special day of intercession for missions, by special invitation of the Archbishop of Canterbury. A special form of prayer has been provided by the Bishop of this diocese. The offerings will be appropriated in equal proportions to the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge and the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts. Philadelphia Exhibition.—We are requested to intimate to intending exhibitors at the Philadelphia Exhibition that the time for receiving statements of their exhibits for the general catalogue has been extended to Dec. 29, The Committee will furnish cases for packing exhibits, on application to Mr L. E. Nathan, the Chairman of the Local Committee. Exhibits must be sent in not later than Jan. 3,1876, to the Secretary, at the offices, Cashel street. The Committee, however, would be glad to receive the statements and exhibits at the earliest possible date. The New Zealand Magazine.—We are glad to be able to state, that arrangements for the production of the long-promised New Zealand Magazine are so far perfected that the first number will* make its appearance on or about Jan, 1 next. The object of the promoters of the magazine has been to supply periodically, to the public of New Zealand, that kind of reading matter to be met with in the pages of Macmillan , the Fortnightly, or Fraier. The movement originated ia Dunedin, and an effort was made by the promoters some months, ago, to induce certain gentlemen in Christchurch to co-operate with them in bringing out the proposed magazine. Although that arrangement fell through, the promoters did not relax their efforts, but energetically sot to work again to supply what they knew was a much-felt want ia the community. Letters were addressed to all those in the Coiony who it was thought were likely to contribute magazine articles; and the promises of support have been such as to satisfy the promoters that their magazine, in point of literary merit, will be fully up to the mark. The editors will be five in number. They are as follows : —G. A. Sale, M.A., Professor of Classics and English Language and Literature, Otago University; D. Macgregor, M.A., M. 8., Professor of Mentol and Moral Philosophy, Otago University; J. M. Brown, M.A., Professor of Classics, Canterbury College; Rev R. L. Stanford, M.A., and F. W. Hutton, 1 F.G.8., C.M.Z.B. It is intended that the 1 magazine, which, in the first instance, will be i issued quarterly, shall in general appearance resemble the Contemporary Review. With f so powerful an editorial staff, and a well arranged plan of action, nothing will be required to make the undertaking a success but support at the hands of the reading public, and that rapport, we feel sure, will bo so freely ' and liberally accorded that a long and useful [ life for the new magazine may safely be pro- , dieted.

Ellesmbeb, 0.0.—A match is announced for Thursday next. A special general meeting will bo hold after the match. Canterbury Salbtaeds Coir pant. —The second annual general meeting is announced to bo hold on Monday evening next. Regatta at Timaeu.— At a meeting of those interested in boating matters, hold on Saturday evening last, it was decided to hold o regatta at Timaru on Deo, 16. Shearing. —The Waitanyi Tribune of Nov. 27 states that the first two loads of this year’s clip passed through Waimate from Elephant Hill on Thursday last. Shearing was etarted at Messrs Stud holme, Bros., on Nov. 26. Akaeoa Regatta.—As will bo scon by advertisement, the New Zealand Steam Shipping Oo.’s steamer Wellington has been put on for an excursion on Deo. 16, so that excursionists may view the regatta. The steamer leaves Lyttelton on the arrival of the first train from Christchurch, returning in time for the late train to town. Fatal Accident.— On Friday last, about six o’clock, as Mr A. Fus sell, a farmer at the Tai Tapu, was proceeding homo with his dray, which was loaded with a quantity of fencing wire, he slipped forward, and fell from off the dray on to the roadway, in front of one of the wheels, which passed across the lower part of his stomach. The unfortunate man was taken to the Junction Hotel. Dr Symes was sent for, and did what ho could, but the injuries were so severe that Mr Fussell only survived until yesterday afternoon, when _he breathed his last. Deceased leaves a wife and large family. Timaeu and Gladstone Boaed ov Woeks. —The following figures, says the Timaru Herald, show the total receipts and expenditure of the Timaru and Gladstone Board of Works during the time that it has been in existence, namely, from 1868 to 1875: —Receipts—General Government, £28,656; one-fourth land sales, £198,304.; Provincial Government, £111,722; interest, landing service, sale material, &c., £10,921; total, £349,603. Expenditure—Land sales, &c., distributed to Road Boards and Municipality, £193,466; works executed, £138,641; expenses of management, £1225 ; total, £332,3^2, Saxloe’s Funeral, —The last sad tribute to a messmate was paid yesterday to,' the unfortunate cook on board the New Zealand, Shipping Company’s ship Waikato, by hik ' comrades. It appears from papers found upon the unfortunate man, that he was a married man, and his wife resided at Plumstead, Kent, England. Ha was an old man-of-war’s man, and was in receipt of a pension. During the time ho had been on board the vessel he had earned the good-will of the whole of the ship’s company, as was verified yesterday by the fact, that all of the crew who could possibly be spared from the ship attended the funeral in the uniform of the New Zealand Shipping Company, Captain Rose was also in attendance. Central Cricket Club. A special general meeting of the above Club was held last night at the White Hart Hotel, Mr Childs in the chair. The rules of the Club were submitted by the Committee, and, with a few slight amendments, were confirmed by the general body. Messrs Flint, Hawthorn and Searle were nominated as Captain, and, on a ballot being taken, Mr Flint was elected. Messrs D. Caro, Dodd and J. Ayers were elected members of the Club. It was resolved, " That the Secretary write a challenge to the employes of SunnyaidO Asylum to play a friendly match on Dec. 16 on their oWn grounds.” A vote of thanks to the Chairman terminated the proceedings. The Point Railway. The Timaru Herald reports that at the last meeting of the Timaru and Gladstone Board of Works, a letter was read from the Government, stating that the Railway Engineer reported that sufficient rolling stock to work the Washdyke and Point Railway would be sent down as soon as the railway line was made between the Rangitata and Temuka; also, that he would proceed south to inspect the Washdyke and Point line as soon as the station buildings were completed. The letter also stated that the traffic manager had been instructed to open the line for traffic as soon as the rolling stock tor working it was sent down and station buildings were completed. A letter was read from the Government, approving of the acceptance of Mr E. G. Wright’s tender at £30,991- for constructing the extension of the Point railway to the Opawa. Peebbleton School Committee. A meeting of this Committee was held at 7 p.m. on Saturday last, in the schoolroom, all the members except Mr Hayden being present. The minutes having been confirmed, the Chairman read a letter from his Honor the Superintendent, which has already appeared in these columns, stating that the Executive Government were willing to meet the wishes of the Committee by giving them a room 50ft by 20ft; but as the Provincial Architect reported that some alterations in the original designs were desirable, the Government was of opinion it would be better to leave the matter in his hands for the preparation of new plans. The Chairman then read a reply which was unanimously agreed to, stating that the Committee gladly accepted these pro* nosals, and desired to express its great gratification at the decision arrived at by the Government. After the transaction of some routine business, the Committee adjourned. Ashburton Annual Athletic Spoets.— A meeting in connection with the above was held at the Ashburton Hotel on Friday evening at eight o’clock! Mr Williamson presided. Messrs Donaldson, Anderson, G. Compton, E. Saunders. H. Friedlander, G. Parkin, T. Quill, W. Robertshaw, J. Little, J. M. Cambridge, D. Williamson, H. Jeff, R. Morgan, A. Forbes, G. Scott, M'Donald, wore elected members of the Committee, with power to add to their number. Proposed by Mr Friedlander, seconded by Mr Robertshaw—"That Mr Buchanan act as Honorary Secretary Proposed by Mr B. Saunders, seconded by Mr G. Parkin—“That the sports be held on Deo. 27.” Mr Quill proposed, and Mr Robertshaw seconded—" That Messrs Saunders, Little, and Buchanan act as a sub-Committee to make arrangements for the site for holding the sports.” It was further resolved —"That Messrs Anderson, Cambridge, B. Saunders, and Buchanan act as a Special Committee, and prepare a programme for the consideration of the next meeting.” Subscriptions amounting to a good sum were announced. Scandinavian Papee.— The first number of the Skandia, a journal published at Palmerston (North) in the Norse language, has reached us. It is a small three-column Journal, nicely printed, and seemingly full of information. As it is published expressly for Scandinavians who have mode New Zealand their home, a corner is devoted to grammar and the equivalents of a number of English words are given in Scandinavian. This is with the idea of helping the immigrants oq to acquiring the language of their adopted country. The following is a paragraph published in English, in which the editor sets forth the laudable aim of the publication : We take this opportunity of thanking our English friends for the kind and liberal support they have given us in our undertaking. To those who may have any doubt as to the wisdom of establishing a journal printed in a foreign tongue, we will explain that Skandia aims, not at _ separating, but amalgamating the English and Norse elements of Now Zealand. It will be the main object of the Editor, through the medium of his journal, to make his countrymen acquainted with the language, laws, business, and events of their new and promising home, of which the greater number are and would continue to be ignorant, unless some help were given them in the manner we have indicated. By using all the means at our command, we hope to bo able, not only to point out, but to lead our countrymen to that path of prosperity which is the inevitable result of honest and assiduous labour in this Britain of the South, and thereby show to them, so that they may appreciate, their now homo and the 'efforts made by the New Zealand Government on their behalf. Wo have no doubt our English friends will con* tinue to use our advertising columns, as much with the object of lending a willing hand as with a view to profit. With pleasure, we acknowledge the extreme kindness of Vincent Fyke, Esq., who, without remuneration of any kind, has accorded to us the privilege of republishing in the Norse language the tale of “ Wild Will Knderhy,” a work which places him high in the ranks of literature.

Lyttelton Election.—Mr H. R. Webb will address tho electors of Lyttelton on Friday evening next. Open Aib Mission.—At a meeting hold last night, a Committee was appointed to arrange for an open air mission. A fuller report is held over. Stock Quarantined. Some imported stock, introduced by Messrs Russell, of Timaru, and P. Boag, were yesterday put into quarantine by tho authorities in Lyttelton, Inquest.—An inquest on the body of W. P. Larriman, infant son of Mr W. Larriman, Probbleton, was hold yesterday, at tho Hospital, before Dr Coward, Coroner, and a jury, of whom Mr William Langdown was chosen foreman. From the evidence of tho mother of tho child, it appeared that the child ■ was choked through swallowing four green gooseberries, on Saturday last, while she (the mother) was out of tho room. Mrs Larriman succeeded in extracting three of tho gooseberries from tho throat, bat failed to remove the fourth. She at once etarted to bring the child to the Christchurch Hospital, but before reaching there the child expired. A post mortem examination was made by Dr Guthrie, who found that death resulted from suffocation, caused by the gooseberry obstructing the throat. A verdict of " Accidental death ” was returned. . Theater Royal.—Last night, Mr Hoskins placed before the publio the " Lancashire Lass,” a piece which gives both himself and Miss, Colville, as well as the other members of the company, scope for plenty of good acting. As “aparty by the name of Johnson” Mr Hoskins fully sustained his high reputation, and as much may with justice be said of Miss Colville’s impersonation of “ Ruth Kirby, the Lancashire Lass.” Mr Walter Hill, as Spotty, was exceedingly comical in the comical portions of his part, which he played well throughout, and Mrs Hill may be complimented on her pourtrayal of the part of Kate Garstone, The remaining characters were ably sustained by Miss Lilly May, Messrs Douglas, Booth, Starke, Thorpe, and other members of the company. The “ Lancashire Lass,” which will be repeated this and succeeding evenings, affords an excellent evening’s entertainment, and as put upon tho boards by Mr Hoskids and bis scenic artist, Mr Williams, is really worth seeing. Fieks —Yesterday evening, at about halfpast six o’clock, the fire-bells rang out an alarm, and it was soon ascertained that the buildings on the Ferry road, formerly the Star Brewery, but now occupied by Messrs Brown and Co., was in flames, Messrs Brown and Co., in addition to carrying on a fellmongering and tanning business, are also engaged in working up the leather they manufacture into boots, and it was an upper storey of tho portion of the building where the latter industry was carried on that the fire broke out. It contained a large quantity of boots and shoes, sewing machines, cutting machines, leather, workmen’s tools, and other necessaries of trade. The fire was first noticed by Mr D. Gallagher and others, who were passing along the Ferry road at the time, breaking out about midway between the old brick malt-kiln and the entrance. They at once rushed to the building, gained admission, and proceeded to carry out leather, hides, and as many portable articles as they could, not forgetting to remove some account books and invoices from the office, which for safety they stowed in a case in the yard; meanwhile news of the fire was carried into the town, the alarm was given, and a splendid turn-out of the Fire Brigade, Fire and regular police, with the two steam and the hand engines, were quickly on the spot. The hand-engine immediateiygotto work,and the steamers, which found abundant eupplies of water, the one in the drain, the other in an adjacent creek, were also rapidly in play, the Deluge commencing before ten minutes to seven. By seven o’clock it was evident that the fire would not extend beyond the block in which it had originated, and by a quarter past all danger was at an end. Nothing is known as to the origin of the fire, for one the work for the day being done, the place was locked up as usual, and no one was on the premises at the time it was discovered. The premises, which belonged to Mr James Banks, were uninsured. Messrs Brown and Co.’s stock was insured for £SOO in the Imperial office, and for £750 in the Transatlantic; £1250 in all. They estimate their loss at over £2OOO. At about 10 p.m. the fire-bells again rang out, and in the centre of the City it was at first thought that the new East Christchurch main School building was on fire, as a strong glare was visible in that direction. It turned out, however, that the fire was further away, in an old oottage on the Stanmore road, at one time occupied by the late Mr Brunsden, but which has been empty for some months. Some members of the Fire Brigade and a large crowd of other persons repaired to the spot, but as there were no other buildings in the immediate vicinity, and it was hopeless to try and save the cottage, the engines were not taken down, and the fire was suffered to burn itself out. Its origin is unknown.