TOWN & COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume XLIV, Issue 4618, 2 December 1875, Page 2

TOWN & COUNTRY.

Selwyn Election.—Mr Reeves will address his constituents on Thursday week. The Hon B. Richardson.— This gentleman arrived in Christchurch, from Wellington, yesterday morning.

Mayoralty or Christchurch.—No candidates for election to the office of Mayor have as yet announced themselves.

Kaiapoi Borough Council.— The annual election of Mayor will take place on December 17. Nominations mast be Bent in to the office of the Town Clerk not later than 4 p.m. on Dec. 5. The mode of election is exactly the lame as that referring to the election of Councillors.

Inquest.— An inquest was held at the Hospital, at 2 p.m., yesterday, before Dr Coward, coroner, and a jury, of whom Mr Wyatt was foreman, on the body of Wm. George Moore. After hearing the evidence of Dr Powell, who had made a post mortem examination of the deceased, the jury returned a verdict to the effect that he had died from natural causes. Theatre Royal.—" The Lancashire Lass ” was repeated last night to a good house. It was again enthusiastically received, and tonight should attract a good many visitors from the country to the Theatre. To morrow evening Miss Florence Colville will take the first benefit of the season, and there is no doubt that her deserved popularity will secure her a bumper house, An excellent bill of fare will be provided. Teachers’ Annual Examination.— The annual examination of teachers and candidates for higher grades and appointment will take place about the middle of January next. Twenty-four teachers will compete for higher grades, and ten candidates for teachers’ certificates, will present themselves for examination. There are also eight candidates for assistant teacherships. Concert at Rangioba.— A concert in aid of the Kaiapoi Church Organ Fond was given in the Hall of the Literary Institute on Tuesday evening last. The programme was an excellent one, and it was carried oat despite the very small attendance. Several of the items were encored and responded to, and those present enjoyed a real musical treat, which, judging by the applause, most have been appreciated. 1.0.G.T., Kaiapoi.— The Star ot Freedom Lodge held its usual weekly session oh Tuesday, Nov. 30. Three new members were iniated and several more proposed for membership. Bro George Sellars was elected and installed as Worthy Chief Templar by the L.D., the office being vacated by Bro 0. O. Combridgein consequence of his . leaving the district. Several other matters of importance were disposed of, after which the Lodge was closed in due form.

0.8.0., Pbesidbot’s Opp Each.—This race will be rowed this evening on a coarse from Wright’s to a point near the boat-sheds. Ihe first heat will be started punctually at 6 pan. The following boats and crews will compete in it! Tyne—Gundry, bow; Davis, 2 j Clark, 8;■ A. Cuff, stroke. Ilyssus—J. Callender, bow: Templer, 2; Vincent, 3; Eerdson, stroke. In the second heat, which will be started immediately on the conclusion of the first, the following will compete: Tamesis—Martin, bow; Lanauze,2; Morris, 3; Jones, stroke. Ilyssus Morris, bow; Grierson, 2; L. Ollivier,, 3; J. W. Gray, stroke. The final heat will be rowed to-morrow evening at 5.30 o’clock. Chbistchpech BOWXIITS Ox-pe.—At a meeting of members, recently hold, the following persons were elected as officers and members of Commitee for the year,Mr Wynn Williams; Vice-President— Mr P. Cunningham; Committee—Messrs D. Craig, D. S. Melville, A. Guff, G. B. Menzies, J. 0. Morris, J. Beaumont, 0. F. Barker, and J, A, Bird; Treasurer, Mr Garrick; Secretary, Mr Vincent. The opening game will be played at Mr Wynn Williams*, on Saturday next, where all the members have been invited to attend. The Club have been kindly granted the pje of » piece of land tmt Mofltwal h»w— -• * • ii— • • - _ --- — O/ wmon

mey intend levelling and fencing, and they are in hopes that it may be ready lor play in the course of two months.

Cheistchuech Fxeb Bbigadb. The quarterly practice of the Christchurch Eire Brigade was held lost night. The members assembled in groat force, and took the steam fire engines to the tank opposite Messrs Cobb and SawtelTa office in High street. The practice was of the usual character, and was continued until the engines had emptied the tank, which the Citj Council purpose haying repaired. At the conclusion 9* the practice a meeting of the Brigade was held la the read-ing-room of the Lichfield street station, when the details of the torchlight procession to take place on the evening of Deo. 16 were arranged. The Lyttelton, Kaiapoi, and Bangiora Brigades will be invited to take part in the procession, which is to be carried out on an extensive scale.

Oantbebttet Eceticuitpeae and AebobicuxiTUeali Societv.—A meeting was held yesterday evening at the Clarendon Hotel, Professor Bickerton in the chair. After the usual business had been concluded, arrangements were made for carrying out the first general show, which is to take place on Dec. 33, The following were appointed judges For bouquets—Mesdamea Murray Ay nsley, E. 0. J. Steven* and H. J. Tanc'red i for fruit and vegetables—Messrs Collins, Ivory, Maofulane and Gibbs j for pot plants and cut blooms—Messrs Fisher, Tunmor, Clark and H. B. Webb. Tfie following were appointed stewards Messrs Alex. M'Bay, Ashton, and Havers. It was resolved—- " That the Bose Show Committee be appointed to carry out all necessary arrangements for the Show/’

Nelson Regatta.—Mr J. 0. Jones, captain of the Canterbury Bowing dub, has received a letter from the Hon Secretary of the Nelson Begatta Committee, requesting him to bring the Nelson Begatta programme under the notice of the Canterbury boating men, with a view to inducing crews to go to Nelson to compete. The Nelson Committee ore willing to afford every encouragement in the way of faking boats up trpe of cost, and are trying to get the various steam companies to carry them gratuitously. They have also solicited the companies to offer cups as prizes. The principal events are—Champion whale-boat race of £25, pair-oar race of £lO, amateur whale-boat race of £l6, four-oar race of £l6, yacht race of £25, second-class yacht race of £l6. There are also some smaller rowing and sailing races. *

Heathcote Election.— Mr j/riilT 'MI address the electors at Woolstontv evening. tUIB Fiji Exhibition.— There wag a very eoa} attendance of visitors to this interesting collection yesterday. ° Bicoaetoh Floweh Show.— The Show will be held in the old Schoolroom, on Dec 7 commencing at 2 p.m. ' *’ Peesbytebian Ohheoh.— The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church »iit meet in St Andrew’s Church to-morrow even, ing. The Session is expected to last about a week. Bosk Show.— The Bose Show of the Can. terbury Horticultural and Arboricnltural Society will be held at Mr Alport’s new gale, rooms, Hereford street, to-day. The exhibition opens at 2 p.m. and closes at 9 p.m. Timaeh and Gladstone Board op Wobks,—A private telegram informs us that Messrs John Manchester and Edward Elworthy have been elected members, by the Waimate District, for the Timaru and Gladstone Board of Works. Foeestbbs’ Fete and Athletic Sports, —The combination spoken of in a previous issue is not likely to be arranged. The Fores* ters’ Fete Committee prefer having an independent day’s amusement, and they will probably decide upon the same ground as last year, while the athletic sports will be held on the Agricultural Grounds. Ettnawat. —An accident, fortunately unattended with serious consequences, happened yesterday in Lyttelton. A horse, with vehicle attached, belonging to Mr B. Bunker, bolted in Oxford street ; coming round into London street the cart capsized. The horse was thrown down, and the driver, A. Bunker, fell underneath the vehicle. Thanks to the bystanders the animal was secured without doing farther damage. Both the driver and the horse escaped with a few bruises. Victoeian Statistics.— We are indebted to the courtesy of Mr H. H. Hay ter, Government Statist of Victoria, for copies of the “Victorian Year Book” for the year 1874; also, for copies of parts 6 and 7 of the “ Statistical Begister of the Colony of Victoria.” The Year-Book is admirably compiled, and contains in a small space an enormous amount of valuable information. For present reading it is highly interesting, and will be of great use in the future for purposes of reference.

ImmiGEATion.—The following is a list of the trades and occupations of the Immigrants to arrive par ship WaitangiFarm labourers, 43; general labourers, II; gardeners, 2; farmer,!; mining engineer, 1; navvy, 1 ; sawyer, 1; carpenters, 4; cabinetmaker, X; wheelwright, 1; case-maker, 1; joiner, 1 ; blacksmiths, 2; bootmakers, 3; carmen, 2; tinmen, 2; carter, 1; harness-maker, 1 j printer, 1; painter, 1; mason, 1; porter, 1; hammerman, 1; batcher, 1; chimneysweep, 1; plumber, 1; toiler, 1; engine-fitter, 1. Single women General servants, 16; housemaids, i ; nurses, 4; cooks, 2; dairymaids, 5; charwoman, 1; housekeeper, 1. Summary—Male adults, 93; female adults, 79; male children, 19; female children, 27; infants, 3; total souls, 224, equal to 197£ statute adults. Nationality—English, 142 souls; Scotch, 11; Channel Islanders, 16; Welsh, 1; Irish, 42; Germans, 7 ; French, 4; Canadian, 1; total 224 souls.

' Oanteebuey Hnrc Club.—A meeting of the Club was held at TattersalTs, at 3 p.m., on Monday last Present—Messrs F. H. Moore (Chairman), £. H. Campbell, Henley, Western®, Delamain, Greeson, Oardale, Barker, Lee, Brittan, and Egan. Mr Campbell (hen sec) reported that the hounds hod arrived from Melbourne all safe. It was moved by Mr Barker, seconded by Mr Egan, and agreed to—" That it ie expedient that permanent arrangements should be made respecting the hounds, and that a Sub-Com-mittee, consisting of Messrs Cardale, Egan, Brittan, Moore, B. E. Campbell, and the mover, be appointed to make arrangements respecting suitable kennels, and to find a competent man to take charge of the hounds,

pending the appointment of a huntsman" The Sub-Committee met afterwards, and made arrangements with Mr Lunn, of Biccarton, to* take charge of the hounds. Sweating Monet.— We were yesterday morning shown several coins which had been evidently sweated by seme person who is in the habit of collecting silver in this fashion. Out of eleven pieces of silver taken at an establishment in town yesterday no less than four (three sixpences and a threepenny bit) had holes drilled through them in such a manner that it was quite evident it had not been done for amusement, but with the in-

tentioa of depreciating the value of the money. The holes are of the same size, and the edges of three are perfectly bright, as if the operation had been performed quite recently. From the similarity of the perforations, it is pretty evident that the same person bad drilled at least three of the holes. It is the intention, we understand, of the recipients to place the matter in the hands of the police, and it is to be hoped that they will be able to put a speedy stop to such practices. Ohbistchubch Fiee Police.— The first practice of the Christchurch Fire Police, in conjunction with the Fire Brigade, wss held last night, when twenty-one members were in attendance. Captain Mitchell, who was m command, divided the men into three squads, with an officer to each. Mr Alport had charge of No. 1 squad, whose duty was to take possession of buildings adjacent to the supposed fire, and prevent unnecessary removal tu goods. Mr S. 0. Bishop had charge of M Z squad, whose duty it was to obtain ropes fro® the Fire Brigade or elsewhere, and strei.cn them across the streets to beep the puwi back* and Messrs CK Beattie and W. Jhad charge of No. 9 jauhd, whose duty it w to assist the regular police to keep the clear for the Fire io worn, it 6 various squadg went through the exercise allotted to tbsni yery well, and there can bs no doubt that similar practices at moderate intervals would be productive of great goon. PsEBBLBTON ANNUAL SPOEI3.— A meeting was held in the schoolroom on Monday e ing last relative to the above _ sports. . meeting was poorly attended, owing to B a notief. Dr Durham was voted to the chair. The Chairman stated the reasons fo ™ vening the meeting. Mr Anderson, tre of last annual sports, handsd in £lO •>* > . balance left in hand from last y®“ r ' £ , rt , and seconded—" That Mr Oomerford be (ary and Mr Anderson Treasurer, and tb sports be held on Deo. 27.” A subscripts list having been got up, was handed ton a , rood.', WO £9 8s promised, making a £l9 17s 6d to OCmmeil®® " f orme J, " That there be a general Committee - ~ and that each member be furnished subscription list, the general Comm 1 f consist of the following persons : n P. Marohant, W. Prebble, jun., B. ‘J Williams, Jones. Kissel, Yoyce, <3. . « S. Bailey, E. W. Trent, Bovey. Prebble, Maskrey, Dr Durham, Ward, as wood, Brake, Alsop, Haydon, Bljth, Co Oomerford, East, Qabbites, Anderson, »■ • Prebble, sen. A vote of thanks to to 0« man terminated the meeting. Oantebbubt Amateus Athletic CH’* —A general meeting ot this Club was held Warner's Hotel last night at 7.30. , Wynn Williams Was Voted to the chair. bj Hon See. (Mr W. Tosswill) stated that w amounts received were—For entrance 10 races in March, 1876, £6; for £8 4sßdj and for subscriptions, »> making a*total of £46 16s Bd, ® nd rH , amount paid for prizes and adverti m amounted to £3l 11 4d, leaving » , balance of £4 5s 4d, as against over * t j, e balance lost year. He also stated number ef members this year w , a c .■ ( j on j against 31 last year, though the B “ b , 6 g had been raised from 6s to 10s. T , r the ing were elected as officers of the .... nS • ensuing year President, Wynn g ee ,, Yioo-President, E. J. B. ’ . . ctooW. Tosswill; Treasurer, W. ff. mittee, A. M. Olliner, B. B. D M'Oardell, J. W. Davis, and G.O.M tllo The rules were then gone tnrougn flng meeting, and several important si ol made m them. The following were members of the Club: terill, Maples, J. Barker, J. Mwtm, J. ” % maan, H. B. Ooodeve, and opo ßcd vote of thanks to the Chairman was p v by Mr Tosswill, seconded bv Mr - Itavis, and carried. The mestmg the jouracd.

jjpaxoAr.. —It will bo remembered that jj r 0, H. Templeton, who, as bantono in Mr Gh -B. • Allen’s Opera Company, that Company was performing in Chriotohurob, earned great praise for com* fitting to memory, within the short space of, nine or ten days, the "difficult part of Mepbistophelcs in Gounod’s “ Faust ” —Mr Bainford, who used to play the partin Wellington, having just at that time loft the Company —and thereby afforded Opera-goers »n opportunity of hearing Miss Alioe May in the part of Marguerite. It appears that Mr Templeton’s ability to " study ” has not failed him sincohis return to Melbourne,as thefollowin extract from the Argus of No v, 18 will show: illustrating the amenities of professional life behind the curtain, wo may mention an episode which occurred yesterday morning at the Opera-house, during the rehearsal of " La Jolie Parfamouse,” when the director, Mr W. 9. Lystor, presented Mr 0. H. Templeton with a handsome scarf-ring, set with diamonds aud rubies, and accompanied with a letter, which read as follows 11 My dear Mr Templeton,—Enclosed you will find a email present from the Opera-house Company ■n acknowledgment of the way in which you have studied new parts, with such short notice, during the last month, thereby assisting tho management out of a difficulty, and also for tho admirable way you have performed them. Hoping you may long continue a member of my company—l remain, yours very truly, W. S, Lystbb.” The director further said that at a time of great difficulty tho great exertions made by Mr Templeton in the study of new parts had enabled him to present to the public a different opera each night during tho Carnival week. He was glad to reward any artist who assisted him to keep faith with the public, and would on tho other hand carefully guard against any attempt to 'place him in a false position. These remarks were received by the company with general applause, and Mr Templeton returned thanks m a suitable manner for tho compliment that had been paid him. The Latest Pedesteian Feat.— The New Zealand Times of Nov. 29 says of Edwards, tho pedestrian, who, a few weeks ago, accomplished, in the Oddfellows’ Hall, Christchurch, tho feat of walking 105 miles in twenty-four hours:—Edwards accomplished tho task of walking 105 miles in twenty-four hours; in fact, ho did a great deal more—he walked the distance in twonty-threo hours forty-six minutes, and completed 106 miles within the twenty-four hours. Edwards certainly deserves' credit for the performance, and no one will be likely to deny that he has more than maintained his reputation as the champion walker of the Colony. Ho displayed an amount of pluck and power of endurance in this feat that astonished many. Thera can be no doubt that the distance was minutely correct, the course having been measured by Mr Marohant, tho City Surveyor, who not only certified in writing that the course was correct, but initialed .-non peg on tho course. Towards the close of tho performance, when tho attendance grew to be very numerous, Edwards showed signs of fatigue, although he still kept up a steady pace, and occasionally put on a good spurt, at which the spectators, who were beginning to be very much interested, would cheer him lustily. When ho had reached 100 miles the room was crowded in tho body of the hall, the gallery and the stage. Some time before this, Anderson, a local amateur ped, had been walking behind him for company’s sake, and to keep Mm from flagging, and continued walking with Mm till the distance was completed. After the 101st.mile was accomplished, Edwards still keeping up a good four miles an hour pace, it became evident that he would accomplish the feat if his strength held out, and that it did tho sequel proved. Ho was constantly encouraged by the cheers of the crowd, amongst whom we observed some of our leading citizens, aud when he hod finished the 104th mile, the interest became intense. As stated before, he completed the 105th mile in 23h. 46m. From that out Edwards put on a tremendous spurt, which he kept up, and performed the extra mile within the appointed time. He was very much exhausted at the finish, and as he entered the side room was loudly applauded. Mr Crawford announced from the stage the distance Edwards had walked, and made some very flattering remarks on his performance. Edwards was put into a cab, from which the horse was token, and a crowd of his admirers dragged the “ triumphal car” from the hall.