TOWN & COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume LIII, Issue 5897, 20 January 1880, Page 4

TOWN & COUNTRY.

Resident Magistrate's Court, Lyttelton.—The only business at this Court yesterday was fining an inebriate 10s. Juryman Fined.—Mr J, S. M. Jacobsen was called yesterday as a special juryman. He did not answer, and Bis tlonor directed him to be fined £5, unless ho showed cause. District Court.—His Honor Judge Ward will hold the monthly District Court sitting to-day in tho Old Provincial Council Chambers. Tho cause list appears in another column.

Boat Races.— Tho final heat of the Canterbury Rowing Club’s Junior Four-oar races will be pulled off on Wednesday evening. Tho Union Rowing Club’s Senior Four-oar races are fixed to take place on Jan. 81. Gutbejie Court.—The case of Ashton v. Grubb was brought before his Honor Mr Justice Johnston and a special jury yesterday, but after the evidence for the plaintiff had been heard was, on tho suggestion of his Honor, withdrawn by consent.

. Imported Entikbs.—The horses on board tho Remonstrant have been passed by the Inspecting Veterinary Surgeon, and will he landed to-day. Harbour Defence. —Colonel Soratohloy will inspect the Harbour to-day, with the view of determining the best method of defence for the same. Distress in Ireland and the City Council. —On the motion of Councillor Hulbert the City Council, last night, formed themselves into a Committee with power to add to their number, for the purpose of collecting funds towards relieving the distress in Ireland.

Camera Obsoura. —As the Oily Council last night refused to grant Mr Proctor an extension of tho permission to occupy tho tank reserve by the cathedral with his Camera Obsoura, those who have not yet visited this interesting exhibition should do so before it is moved to a less favourable position. Water Supply,— The report of the Oity Water Supply Committee was brought up last night at the Council mooting bub was not read. It is of great length, and tho Council deferred its consideration until they had had time to road copies of it, which were promised to be provided for them immediately. Lettering the City Plan. —Councillor Oherrill has given notice of the following motion —"That in tho opinion of this Council it is desirable to adopt a system of lettering the blocks of this city, and that it be an instruction to the Committee to have the work done as soon as possible.” Kyle School, —Mr F. W. 'Thompson, lately of Avonside, has been appointed to the mastership of tho above school, recently rendered vacant by tho removal of Mr Murray, who has been appointed to the Kowai school. This school, which has been open now for about twelve months, numbers over 35 children on the books, but the attendance at this the harvest season is likely to be somewhat meagre. City Council. —The Oity Council held an ordinary meeting last night, when a good deal of business was done, a report b£ which appears elsewhere. At the close of the meeting Councillor Oherrill presented th 6 Council with the portraits of the members and officials. His Worship the Mayor, in accepting the present, spoke in high terms of praise of the excellence of the portraits, which he said reflected tho highest credit on the artist.

The Goese Nuisance.— At last evening’s meeting of the Sydenham Oouncil, Councillor Charters called attention to the danger existing within the Borough on account of the untrimmed gorse fences. He referred specially to one fence, which was 11 or 12ft high, and which was recently on Are. On that occasion several families had a narrow escape of being burned out. It was understood that the Works Committee would take action in the matter.

A Relic of Early Canterbury. —Mr R. Ball’s coach now running daily to Opawa was the first American vehicle imported into Canterbury, and was used before the days of railway for tbe conveyance of the mails from Lyttelton over the hill to Christchurch and vice versa. The attentions paid to the old coach have left little of the original work with the exception of the body, and that is now as sound as the day it was first put together. Harbour Board. —The annual meeting of the Lyttelton Harbour Board was held yesterday at noon. All the members were present except the Hon John Hall, who is at Wellington. From the report which appears in to-day’s issue it will be seen that the Board’s operations are being carried on in a most satisfactory manner, contrasting very favourably with those of some other Harbour Boards. The report contains a large amount of information of a very interesting character. Special Volunteer Inspection. A general order has been issued for the headquarter corps of Volunteers to parade in the Drill-shed at half-past seven o’clock to-mor-row evening, for inspection by Colonel Scratcbley, C.M.G., Royal Engineers. The B Battery of Artillery, the Engineers, City Guards, and High School Cadets will be represented at the parade. The rifle match, Artillery v. Engineers, has been postponed until the following Wednesday. The Whitepish Ova. —Very great difficulty has been experienced in keeping the water in the fish-house at as low a temperature as could be desired, and though every effort was made by a constant supply of ice to retard the process for a few days longer, the hatching out commenced yesterday afternoon. The loss of eggs, so far, has not been above tbe average, and the best results are looked for. Some of tbe young fish will most likely be conveyed to Lake Coleridge on Friday next.

Waimakarxei Harbour Board. The annual meeting of this Board was held in the Borough Council Chambers at noon on Monday ; present —Messrs Wearing (chairman), Denton, and Threlkeld. The Secretary laid on the table a statement of receipts and expenditure of the Board for the past twelve months, showing the receipts to have been £467 Is lOd, and the expenditure £487 7s lid, leaving an overdraft at the Bank on Jau. lof £2O 6i Id. As there was only a bare quorum present, the Board adjourned till the ordinary meeting night. The New Zealand Beehive.— The Rev George Wilks has transferred all right in connection with the New Zealand bar-framed beehive, to Mr William Lucas, Knightstown. Mr uucas will make the hives in four sizes, holding 8,10,12, and 14 frames respectively, and with or without covers, to suit purchasers. As the selling prices for the plainly constructed hives will range from 5s 6d to 14s, it cannot be pleaded that primary cost will deter people from keeping bees. The hives will be obtainable from Messrs A. Duncan and Son.

Deputation prom Lincolnshire Farmers.—The Hon E. Richardson on Saturday last telegraphed to Mr Rolleston, the Minister for Lands, suggesting that the deputation from Lincolnshire farmers, now in the North Island, should be urged to come to Canterbury to see the crops here before they are reaped. Mr Bolleston replied that he had at once telegraphed to Mr Whitaker to the effect suggested, and would do his utmost to induce the deputation to lose no time in visiting Canterbury. Cricket. — A match was played at Sunnyside on Saturday last between the Sydenham and Sunnyside Cricket Clubs, resulting in a draw. The scores were Sydenham 95, Sunnyside 88, with one wicket to fall. The bowling of Willett and Chambers for Sydenham, and White for Sunnyside was good. Easton 29 and Chambers 16, for Sydenham, and Rule 17, Whitley 17, White 12, and Dixon not out 16 where the highest scorers. —A match was played on Saturday last between the St Albans C.C. and Bohemian 0.0., which resulted in a victory for the former by 23 runs. St Albans, in their first innings, made 46 runs, with only eight players, against the Bohemian Eleven’s 23 runs. For the former, Tolan, 26 not out, was the only one making double figures, and for the Bohemians Pugh, first innings, 10, and Andrews, second innings, 19. The bowling of Tolan for the St Albans, and Preece and Costley for tho Bohemians, was very effective.

Carieton School.—Tho annual treat; and distribution of prizes in connection with this school took place on Friday, Jan, 16, when the children to the number of about 80, and numerous visitors, assembled in the school grounds early in the afternoon. Various games were soon in active progress, and races were run at intervals for prizes, consisting of money, toys, &o. Tea had been snread on the grass, but owing to tho gathering of a thunderstorm a rapid adjournment had to bo made to tho school-room,’ where ample justice was done to the good things provided. Toys and other articles were distributed by means of tickets, each child receiving one, and also a small packet of lollies. Several Kindergarten songs were then very creditably sung by tho children, causing great amusement to the visitors, after which the prizes were distributed by the Chairman. A special prize was given by a lady, to be presented to the most “ popular boy " in the school. It was suggested that tho girls only should vote, this was accordingly done, and the prize awarded amidst groat laughter. After giving throe hearty cheers for the ladies who had provided tho tea, the children dispersed homewards thoroughly satisfied with their day’s enjoyment.

Tub Whatheb.— Our Ashburton correspondent telegraphed last night that the weather was unsettled, and a heavy south-west wind with slight rain had set in. Ashbubton Jockey Club. —The annual meeting of this Club took place on Saturday last, when a very satisfactory balance-sheet was presented, and a unanimous vote of thanks to the retiring officers was passed. Academy of Music.— There was a fair attendance last evening at the Academy, when the sensational drama " The League of the Working Men ” was repeated. The play was well mounted, and went exceedingly well throughout. To-night there will be a change of programme. The Obeba. —Wo observe that “ Carmen” is announced for Friday night. This highly original opera has had such successful runs wherever it has been produced, that a great success may be expected for it here, in a future issue we propose to publish some account of the plot and merits. Ashburton Resident Magistrate's Couet. —A man named Kelly was sentenced yesterday to a month’s incarceration, for obtaining certain sums of money from a poi son named Blair, with whom he was in partnership. The Government Works Inspector visited Ashburton yesterday, to inspect a site for a new Court House. Bishop Eedwood at Timaeu, —His lordship Bishop Redwood, accompanied by six nuns from Chicago, went to Timaru yesterday by express from Christchurch. They were met on the platform by Father Ohataiener and a large number of Catholics. On tneir arrival at the church addresses of welcome from the Catholic children were presented to His Lordship and the ladies. The six ladies are to found a convent at Timaru.

Wesleyan Church, Eaiapoi. The anniversary sermons were preached in this Church on Sunday last to good congregations, by the Rev W. Morley, President of the Wesleyan Conference. There was a collection made at the close of both services in aid of the trust fund. Recently some additions have been made to the new organ by Mr B. H. Jenkins, which have considerably improved the tone of the instrument. Kalis v.—The latest addition to the names specially invented for the purposes of cable torturing is Kalisv. This has come to us in about six different forms within the last three days, but to set the minds of our readers at rest we may inform them that Kalisv, which we suppose is the place meant by Kalish, Kalioz, &c., is a town just inside the borders of Poland, and not far from Warsaw. Hero it was that the quarrel between German and Russian officers is alleged and denied to have taken place. Carriers’ Picnic. — A well attended meeting of city carriers was held last evening in the Temperance Hall to consider the advisability of holding the annual picnic. Mr Cameron was voted to the chair. After consideration it was decided to hold the picnic, weather permitting, on the first Tuesday in February in a paddock on the Lincoln road kindly offered by Mr Hellewell. A Committee was appointed to make preliminary arrangements, to report at another meeting to be held on Tuesday week. Church Work Society. —The Rev W. 0. Harris, Organising Chaplain of this Diocese, delivered two sermons on Sunday at St John the Baptist’s Church, Rangiora, on the formation of the new Society bearing the above name which has been established in Canterbury. In the morning, the rev gentleman dwelt upon the objects for which the Society was established, and in the evening on the necessity for some parochial associations being established in connection therewith, urging the members of the Church to assist in the promotion of so necessary a branch of the work of the Church in New Zealand. The Yen Archdeacon Dudley conducted the services on both occasions, and the Rev C. J. Merton presided at the organ.

Mandetillb and Rangioea Swamp Dbainage.—A deputation of persons interested in this question waited upon Mr C. C. Bowen, at his office, to ascertain from him what steps the Government proposed to take with regard to the water of the Oust, and to urge upon them the necessity of whatever was to be done being undertaken during the summer months before any further damage was done. Mr Bowen received the deputation courteously, and explained to them that the Government had promised that an independent Commission should examine and enquire into the whole question, and, if necessary, take evidence thereon; but, as nothing had been done, he promised that he would at once communicate with the Hon W. Eolleston with a view of having the Commission appointed at once. The deputation therefore thanked Mr Bowen and withdrew. The Russians in Cenxeal Asia.—lt will be seen from our telegrams that the Russians have suffered very severe reverses in Asia. Their defeat by the Turkomans, so carefully shrouded in mystery as long as possible, must have been complete, for the Russians have not only retreated on to the Caspian, but havo actually been compelled to abandon their Colony at Tchikislar, with some of their war material. Tchikislar is at the mouth of the river Attrek, which falls into the Caspian near its south-east corner, and being the place whence the Russian expedition originally started, the name has of late been frequently found in newspaper columns. Breech-loaders and the desert have been too much for even the Russians this time, and for the present Merv may breathe again. What effect this check to the Czar may have upon Afghan affairs remains to bo seen. Naming Sxeeeis.—The question of naming the streets within the Borough of Sydenham has for a long period been a weighty matter with the Council, all the members apparently holding different opinions as to the kind of names which should be chosen. Recently the original Committee was dissolved, and a new Street-naming Committee came into being. They held a meeting immedie.tely, and their report was presented last evening, its recommendation being that the various streets should be named after modern authors, in accordance with the list which was annexed. One Councillor objected that there was in several instances a surplusage of name, but Councillor Hall, who had charge of the Committee’s report, argued that if they had to use such a name as Islington Park road, which ho had seen in an advertisement, they could surely do with Douglas Jerrold road or Oliver Goldsmith road. The objecting Councillor pleaded that if only the surname of the favoured author had to be painted up, it would save expense. Councillor Hall was prepared to hang the expense, for he felt sure that there were many people who—like him —could never separate Tom from Hood. Thereupon the Council adopted the report, and Sydenham may soon be able to boast of the following thoroughfares, selected from the Committee’s list: —Wilkie Collins .street, Oliver Goldsmith street, Tom Hood street, Charles Lamb street, Douglas Jerrold street, Bulwer Lytton stieet, Stuart Mill street, Dean Swift street, and Victor Hugo street. Mr and Mrs Charles Florence will give a farewell concert at the Oddfellows’ Hall on Thursday. Jan. 22.

The installation of the W.M. of the St. Augustine Lodge, 609, will take place on Thursday evening nest, at halt-past sis, at the Canterbury Lodge, Manchester street south, and not at the St. Augustine Lodge as previously announced, A meeting of the Board of Governors will be held at Canterbury College, on Monday, Jan. 26, at 3 o'clock.

An entertainment consisting of readings, recitations, and glees will be given by members of tba Band of Hope, assisted by the Lincoln Band of Hope, in the Baptist Chapel, Oxford Terrace, this evening, at half-past seven.

Vagaries of mb Telegraph. The errors of printers piled up on top of those of telegraph operators —what a monument they would make ! The writer of “ Passing Notes ” in the Otago Witness copies the following from the World :—“ The telegraph wire is equal to wondrous vagaries, wo all know; but it has attained its extreme expression of eccentricity at last. The following sentence was despatched from Winchester in Lord Carnarvon’s spoken essays on sermons at the Diocesan Conference:— * The worst paid country curate is expected to preach twice on Sunday with the persuasiveness of a journeyman-tailor and the eloquence of a barrow.’ For‘journey man-tailor’ read ‘Jeremy Taylor,’and initial ‘barrow’ with a capital ‘B,’ and all is right.” To this I add another story about this same venerable Jeremy Taylor, who seems to fare hardly in this regard. A printer had

to set a quotation from the oloqu,rr7> on the duty of gmng. The pri,V r J? 18 S ' or not from an association of ideas appeals for charily generally l ! gave the author in a foot-noto notTf 4 Taylor, but as Jeremy Diddleri >y sympathise with the sentiment, and U - 1 the printer, who doubtless had reoen had at some charitable bazaar’ a'? - E n of mine, a young editor, at first used t T and tear his hair at the numerous 11 * passed by the reader in his ? rr °’ B journal ” under his charge. H e ban to it now and only mildly expostulate ’“f 1 I see that even the London Tim?* h J L? been caught tripping in a number of i nol „„ my friend will rejoice that he is-no.wor Ce,> than his neighbours. a - off