TOWN & COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume XLIV, Issue 4617, 1 December 1875, Page 2

TOWN & COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Gas, Coal, and Coke Company.—The town of Lyttelton will be lighted with gas this evening. Avon Election.— His Honor the Superintendent will address the Avon electors at Papanui.on Wednesday next, Deo. 8, Race Horses.— The following race horses were shipped yesterday in the s.s. Taupo Mr Delamaia’s Templeton and Pungawerewere; Mr Redwood’s Korari, Guy Fawkes ; and Cocksure; Mr F, Campbell’s Tattler and Daniel O’Rourke." Progress op the Southern Railway.— At the last meeting of the Timaru and Gladstone Board of Works, it was stated by a member that an engine had run South as far as the Waihi crossing. Waihi crossing is sixteen and a-half miles from Timaru and four and a-half from Temuka, which place is already connected by rail with Timaru, Cricket. —A match will be played on the U.C.O.C. ground on Saturday next, between the C.C.C. Second Eleven and the College. Flay to commence at 1.30 p.m. sharp. The following players will form theO.O.O. team:— Reeder, G. A. Taylor, Pairhurst, E. Hill, White, Chapman, Kent, Gray, Poore, Palairet, and M'Oardell; emergency man—G. A. Turner. Sudden Death.— Mr W. Moore, chief letter carrier in Christchurch for many years, died at his residence, Moa Place, shortly after one o’clock yesterday. He had been ailing for some time, and Dr Powell, who was in attendance upon him, had only left the house a short time before death occurred. The body was removed last night to the Hospital, where an inquest will be held to-day. Oxford. —A meeting of the shareholders of the Oxford Town Hall Company was held at Leur’s Harewood Arms Hotel, on Nov. 25, at 7 p.m. A resolution—“ That tho Company be incorporated as a Limited Liability Company under the Joint Stock Companies Act, 1860 ” —was confirmed. The Memorandum and Articles of Association were approved of and signed by all the shareholders present. The Building Committee’s report was read, and considered satisfactory. The meeting then proceeded to elect a Board of Directors. All the retiring Directors were re-elected. Waitaki River. —The Waitmgi Tribune, of Nov. 27, says :—This river is higher now than it has been for the last six years. On Thursday last, the water had risen within four feet of the top of the cylinders, and was still rising. A good number of people from Oamaru took advantage of the railway running to the .bridge to view tho vast body of water rushing down on its coarse to the sea. The Messrs Wellwood had a small stage, on which was stacked about forty bags of grain, swept away; and the contractors for the bridge have lost about £IOO worth of timber, which was lying on the Oamaru side of the river beach. Should the river still continue to rise, we may safely affirm that the bridge will be put to as severe a test of its powers to withstand the rush of waters as, in all probability, it is ever likely to receive. Oust. —A m'eeting was held at Mr Benjamin’s Half-way House on Saturday evening, to consider the advisability of establishing monthly sales. There were very few present, in consequence of the unfavourable weather, and the bad state of the roads. Mr J. A. Free was voted to the chair. The Chairman said the meeting had been called at tho request of several persons in the district. He said that Mr Benjamin bad offered to erect yards at a cost of £3O or £4O, and give the paddock at tin back of the stables for the use of the people during the sale. He would also keep the yards in, repair for twelve months. Mr Marshall and Mr Hosegoofi pointed out the disadvantage of not having saleyards, and gave instances of having taken their stock to Rangiora, and selling at a disadvantage rather than bring them back and trying again at another sale. Messrs How Son, Morrison, White and Blaokler spoke in favour of the object. Mr Buss attended and promised to conduct sales at the Cust at the same rate as those at Rangiora, and said that if sales were established those who had things for sale if they got a fair offer for them ought to let them go, or it would be against them, because buyers would not attend if they found they could not get anything, and some confidence ought to be placed in the auctioneer, as, from experience, he ought to know the value of stock offered. It was decided to accept Mr Benjamin’s offer to erect yards and keep them in order for twelve months; and that Mr Buss should have the entire right of selling during that time, at the same charges as *^ ogo a j. Rangiora saleyards, and tire yards be ready at th? of March. Open Air Mission.— Pursuant to notice per circular issued by Mr Binstead, and by intimation from several of the pulpits on Sunday, a meeting was convened in the upper vestry of the Congregational Church, Manchester street, on the evening of Monday last, in order to consider the expediency of organising an agency for open-air peaching in the town and suburbs of Christchurch, About twenty persons attended. The Christian Young Men’s Association were holding their weekly meeting at the. same hour, which prevented their being present. On the motion of the Rev W. J. Habens, the Rev J. Buller look the chair ; at his call Mr Habens offered prayer. The Chairman requested Mr Binstead to address the meeting. Ho brought forward several cogent reasons for the establishment of the proposed institution. Mr Habens expressed his sympathy with the object, but felt there would be a difficulty in securing the right men for such a work. He deprecated a denunciatory style of address such as was sometimes heard in street preaching, and was of opinion that this enterprise demanded men of a superior order, if they could be procured, Yet he ’(fould not despair of success if any good men, who are judicious, would engage in the path of usefulness. Before, however, the Ministers could pledge themselves to any action on their own part, it would be necessary . to know who were to be the preachers employed, as on their fitness would greatly rest the character of the movement. Several others followed. Mr Gavin appeared on behalf of the Christian Young Men’s Association to assure the meeting that they would heartily co-operate in such an important undertaking. The Chairman observed that the subject resolved itself into three questions as to time, place, and agents. After some further discussion it was resolved, on the motion of the Rev W. J. Habens, seconded by Mr Cameron—" That a Committee of that meeting be appointed to confer with a Committee to be nominated by the Christian Young Men’s Association, Mr Binstead to be the convener, and to report the result of their conference to another general meeting, which i is to be called as seen as convenient.” The! Chairman closed the meeting with the Benediction. I

Fieb Police.—A special meeting will be held this evening. Oolheidqh Election.—The attention of electors is drawn to au advertisement insetted byMrJebion. HkathcoTe Election. —Mr J. T. Fisher will address the electors at the Oddfellows* Hall, Woolaton, to-morrow evening. Fibs at the Stab Bebwbey. —lt was stated in error yestorday that Messrs Brown’s stock was insured for £760 with the Transatlantic Insurance Company. She insurance of £760 was in the Batavia office. Fiji Exhibition.— The attendance continues to be very good, and Mr Surplice contemplates being in a position at the close of the Exhibition to hand over a goodly sum to the Fijian Church. fIOBTXOULTUEAL AND ABBOEICULTUEAL Society. The monthly meeting of the Society will bo held this evening. This Society’s Rose Show will be held to-morrow. Exhibits must be staged by one o’clock on that day. Mayobal Election.— Up to the present time no candidate for the office of Mayor of Christchurch (who will, in future, under the provisions of the Municipal Corporations Acts Amendment Act, 1876, be elected directly by the burgesses) has announced his intention of standing for the post. Those who intend offering themselves should lose no time in the matter, as it appears from a notice in another column that written nominations must be sent in to the Town Clerk’s office not later than four o’clock on the afternoon of Deo. 6 (Sunday next.) 1.0.G.T., Lyttelton. —A very interesting, ceremony took place at the Oddfellows’ Half, Lyttelton, on Monday evening last, viz,, the opening of a new Lodge in connection with the Independent Order of Good Templars, the initiation of which was conducted by Bro J. Caygill as representative of the Grand Lodge. The Lodge, which was named the Lyttelton Advance, opened with a goodly number of members, and, considering the interest taken in Good Templary in Lyttelton, this lodge promises to increase considerably in numbers. The officers elected for the ensuing term were as follows: Bro George Dimond, L.D. ; Bro A. M’Williams, W.C.T.; Sister M. Dimond, W.V.T.; Bro T. Smith, W.S.; Bro J. Carpenter, W.F.S.; Bro J. Graham, W.T.j Bro P. Childs, W.O. ; Bro H. Clarke, W.M. ; Sister L. Hester, W.D.M.; Sister A. Dimond, W.R.H.S.; Bro G. Dimond, W.L.H.B. ; Bro T. Fogarty, W.1.G.; Bro. W. Owen, W.O.G. CONGBBGATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL.— A tea and entertainment specially arranged with the view of clearing off a debt of £3O, in connection with the Congregational Sunday School, took place last night. The tea, which was provided by the Committee and presided over by lady teachers, was laid in the schoolroom at six o’clock. About two hundred and fifty partook of the refreshing beverage and its concomitants, and daring the entertainment, which followed, the schoolroom was crowded. The Rev W. J. Habeas, pastor of the Church, presided, and opened the proceedings with a brief address. Mr Waters, Hon Sec of the School, then read a report which gave an epitomised history of the school, from the date of its establishment, showing that great progress had been made, and that the school was in a highly prosperous state. The number of children on the roll was stated to be nearly 400, and the average attendance during October bad been 235. Daring the evening addresses were given by Mr S. C. Farr, superintendent of the school; Messrs J. P. Jameson, J. Inglis, and Jaa. Woodham; the intervals being filled in with vocal music by the teachers and children. Mr Jameson and Mr Lea presided alternately at the piano. A very pleasant evening was brought to a close with singing and prayer. Annitbbsasy Sjpobtb. A meeting of the Popular Amusement Association was held yesterday at the City Chambers. Present His Worship the Mayor, Messrs Wynn Williams, R. P. Crosbie, Walkden, S. P. Andrews, and J, Ollivier. The Mayor reported that the City Oounoil had granted the use of Latimer square for the Sports, and had also granted the application for the old bridge timber, required for the erection of a grand stand. Mr Ollivier moved —" That Mr Walkden be instructed to proceed with the construction of a permanent grand stand.” Mr Andrews seconded the motion, which was agreed to. Mr Williams said he thought it was time the running course was put in order. Mr Walkden said that men were now engaged in mowing the square, and after this had been done the course would be put in Order, Mr Ollivier said he had received a telegram from Mr W. R. Mitchell, expressing a desire to act on the Sports Committee again. A letter to the same effect from Mr Alport was also read. It was resolved to ask Mr C. C. Corfe to act as umpire in the walking race, and also, to aot in -conjunction with Messrs S. P. Andrews and F. H. Dlgby for handicapping the competitors in the mile race, the two mile race, and the walking race. The programme for the sports was then considered in detail, and the one carried outlast year was adopted, with a considerable addition to tbe value of the prizes. A third prize was added in several- of tbe more important events. The meeting then-adjourned for a week. Impostbd Stock Quabantined. — The addition of valuable stock to the Province of Canterbury from the Old Country, has been regarded by all who have the welfare of the Colony at heart, as of the utmost importance, and the enterprise of those persons who daring the past few years have introduced stock into the Province, has been duly acknowledged. It will, therefore, be subject for regret that anything should have occurred at all likely to check stock importation, though it will be as freely granted that every care must be taken to preserve the valuable flocks and herds of the Colony from the disastrous results that must follow the introduction of any infectious disease, along with imported cattle or sheep. An unusual pressure on our space yesterday prevented our referring more than briefly to the first action in the direction of quarantining imported stock by the Local Cattle Board, uncl»j powers Delegated to vjr mo General Government, which waa takch oh Jfcnds?, bn tbe arrival of the s,B, Phoebe, bringing the English consignment o! horses, sheep, and cattle, ex the ship Canterbury, from London at Port Chalmers. The regulations under which the Board acts, provide that, for no stock shall certificates be issued until after the quarantining of such stock, the place of quarantining to heappointed, and such stock to be taken charge of and detained until such time as the Board may determine upon. Acting under the regulations, the inspecting officers had but one course to pursue, and informed Mr P. H. Russell, one of the owners, that the stock would have to be put into quarantine. Mr Russell’s consignment is for Timarn, and not having had any intimation on leaving Dunedin to the effect that the cattle were liable to quarantine at Lyttelton, he was much surprised. To make matters worse, Mr W. Boag, who held tbe Dunedin certificates, missed his passage. By the aid of the telegraph wire, this difficulty was ultimately obviated, and tbe sheep and cattle were landed and sent round to a section near Gollans Bay, belonging to Mr Hawkins. Mr P. H. Bussell’s lot is a good importation. It comprises two rams and twelve ewes, two rams dying during the voyage. They are from wellknown flocks, and comprise Lincolns and Leiceaterfl. There is a li9 on? short-horn bull, and two heifers, from Aylmer’s herd; they look in good condition, considering the voyage they have experienced. Mr Boat’s lot comprises three Leicester rams and nmo ewes—two other rams were lost on the voyage —one bull calf and heifer from Mr Aylmer's herd, and one cow from Mr Curry’s, of Holkerstone. In addition to this, there are two Clydesdale fillies, rising one year, one of which took the second prize at the Highland Show, Glasgow ,- and one Clydesdale entire colt which took the third prize at the Ayr Cattle Show. There were also on board, for the same owner, two fine Berkshire sows and a boar from the Prince Consort’s farm at Windsor. It is to be hoped the quarantining of this valuable stock —some of the rams having cost over £IOO each, and being declared clean by the Inspectors— Will not ba a lengthened one, especially when it is considered that the present quarantine ground affords but slight sustenance to the animals. Should the quarantine regulations be carried out strictly, the Government ought to provide for importers proper shed and grass accommodation.

Christchurch* Election.'— Mr S. P. Andrew# will addre## the elector# on Monday evening next, at the Oddfellow#' Hall, Lichfield street. Thbaxrr Royal,-*-" The-Latacashire Las# " was repeated, with ooniiderable bucobbs, to a large audience last night. The same piece will be played again this evening and i# well worthy of public support. Inquest,—An inquest on the body of Aaron Fussel, farmer, TaiTapu, who was killed by falling from his dray on Friday last, was held before Dr Coward, at the Junction Hotel, Lincoln road, yesterday. The evidence given accorded with the facts reported in yesterday's issue, and a verdict of “ Accidental death ” was returned.