TOWN & COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume LVII, Issue 6509, 6 January 1882, Page 4

TOWN & COUNTRY.

Hospital and Ohabitabm Aid Boabd. —Dr Prins has been appointed a member of this Board. Wastb Lands Boabd.—Messrs O. Hart and Q. A. Beade have been appointed memben of the Canterbury Waite* Lands Board. Owning of thb Addington Ibahwat.— Carriages were run on the Addington tramway for passenger traffic for the first time, yesterday, and the line is now open to the publio. Mammoth Minbtbbls.—A troupe of wellknown amateurs, under the title of the Mammoth Minstrels, gave an entertainment in aid of the Kerr-Campbell fund last evening, at the Oddfellows' Hall. There was, we regret to say, but a small attendance. Thb Wanganui Election.—The New Zealand Times hears "on good authority" that Mr Ballanoo has quite decided to petition against the eleotion of Mr W. H. Watt for Wanganui; and that, now the rules of procedure are published, action will be taken without delay. Thb Chabgb of Personation Against thb Hon 0. 1. Phabazin.—The hearing of the case against the Hon 0. J. Pharazyn in the Wellington Supreme Court resulted in a verdict virtually amounting, according to the Chief Justice, to one of " Guilty." The case was reserved for the Appeal Court. Sbbviob op Song.—The Service of Song, "The Mayflower," held in the Wesleyan Church last evening, was rendered very successfully. The connective readings were given by the Bev B. W. Isitt, and the musioal selections by a ohoir of about 80 voices. There was a very good attendance. The proceeds will be devoted to the Sunday school.

Avon Boad Boabd.—Nominations for No. 1 Ward of the Avon Boad Board should have been made yesterday, at noon, but the ratepayers of the Ward, appear to be too apathetio to trouble themselves either to nominate or to be nominated. At the time appointed the Betarning-Officer had not reoeived the expected document. Sunday S'ohooi. Gathbbing.—The children attending the Sheffield and Buisell's Flat Sunday schools held their annual gathering on Wednesday. They were conveyed to a paddock kindly lent for the purpose by Mr Jude, at Malvern, where they were entertained by teachers and friends with games, and a plentiful supply of refreshments was provided. Hearty cheers given for Mr and Mrs Jude oonoluded a very pleasant day's outing. ABHBTTBTON CHBBSB -AND BUTTBB FAOtoby.—The articles of association of the Ashburton Cheese and Butter Factories Association, drawn up by Messrs Branson and Purnell, were adopted at a meeting of the Provisional Directors on Wednesday evening. They will be laid before a general meeting of shareholders on Jan. 11, at whioh the number of the permanent Direotors will be finally fixed, and the gentlemen who are to hold the office eleoted. About two-thirds of the shares have been bought, and the rest are being rapidly sold. Thb Hanmbb Plains.—A correspondent writes: —" Some one in authority is misleading the Government on the question of the use of the Hanmer plains as a sanatorium for Canterbury, but on what grounds or for what purpose cannot be divined at present. Messrs B. Wilkin, H. M'llraith, John M'Farlane, and several other gentlemen of standing, have expressed themselves publicly in favour of the opening up of a township there, and have promised, with a view of forming one, to buy seotions. The Government have, ou two occasions, sent surveyors to mark off the township, and Mr Kitson, in so doing, reported that there was no necessity for the work. Sinoe then, Mr Greenfield, Commissioner of Crown Lands for the Nelson District, has been sent to report upon it, and has, to a certain extent, corroborated Mr Kitson's report. Why thiß should be, in the face of such frequent application both for purchase or lease of the reserves, is difficult to understand, but there can be no doubt, that with a bridge across the Upper Ferry, whioh could be constructed without any great oost, thoro would be little or no difficulty in making a very good township on the Hanmer plains, whioh would be alike profitable to the Government and benofioial to the residents of Canterbury. OANTBHBUHY LIOKNBBD VIOHTAMBKB , Association.—The Committee of the above Association held their usual monthly meeting last night at the Sootoh Stores, High street, and at 8 p.m. a very good attendance of members mustered. A large amount of business was transacted, and sundry notices of motion were given for the meeting to be held in April next. These are of extreme interest to members of the trade, and it is hoped that at that meeting there will be a very full attendance from country as well as town. It is worthy of note that at last night's meeting honorary members, representing prominent firms in the city, attonded, and by their aotions evinced a deep interest in the proceedings and welfare of the trade. It was resolved, on the motion of one of the latter—- " That for tho future all meetings should be oalled by circular, as well as by advertise* ment," asit wasantioipated that the quarterly gatherings would bemuohmore fully attended if that system were adopted. The nomination of President, Vice-President, Hon Treasurer, Auditors, Solicitor, Secretary, and Committee, for election in April next, suooeeded, and from tho number of nominations and.the interest evinoed, it may be fairly anticipated that there will be a keener com- j petition than has ever before occurred. I

Tmatmoas. Mrs F. H. Digby (Mill Solange Navaro) is about to take up the stage once more. She hat accepted an engagement with the Williamson's, in Dunedin, and #as to make her first appearance there last night. „ iBTBBCOtOHIAt WbaTSW. EICBAKOB. The following mettag* has been received • " Sydney, Wednesday evening j Strong south* west winds prevail on the south coast of Auttralia; light north-*»*t winds on the east cotwt. Barometers Portland, 290 1 Sydney, 80-0 " OPMVtm of thb New Amim.—The new wards for males at Sunnyside will be open for the inspection of the publw on Sunday next, between the hours of 10 and 12 a.m., and 8 and 430 p.m. The furnishing of the building hat been executed by Messrs Walters, Papanui road, and MrFuhrtnann, Colombo street. St Aibasb Bobotoh Ooxrwcii,.—An ad* jouVned meeting of the St Albans Borough Council was held at the Avon Road Board office- last evening, when a considerable amount of business was transacted. Mr W. F. BcaUon was appointed Clerk to the j Borough. A report of the proceeding* appears elsewhere. AccidbKTv— At a boy named Edward Pollick was getting into a trap yesterday, near the Star and Garter Hotel, the horse suddenly started forward and the boy was thrown to the ground. One of the wheels of the vehicle patted over bit left leg, causing a simple fracture of the bone. He was taken to the Hospital, where the necessary means were at once taken to reduce the fracture. Thb Wbst Coast Railway.—-Yesterday evening Meitrt H. M'llraitb, M.H B, and J. Beaumont, two of the Commissioners appointed by the Chamber of Commerce to report on the resource* of the route for the West Coast Railway, returned from their trip to the Ada Pats, whither they started on Saturday. They have experienced nothing but the most severe weather from the northwest since they started. Hbathcoib Boas Boabd Elictiojt.— The polling for the election of a member for No. t ward of the Heatbcoto Road Board took plaoe yesterday, at the old Congregational Chapel, Ferry road. The candidates were Messrs B. Brown and B. Vincent. The result of the polling was—Brown, 126 votes; Vincent, 23. Mr Richard Brown ha*, therefore, been declared duly elected. Mr Gk L. Lee acted ai Returning-Officer. Thi Pbiicibb.—The Hon J. Hall proceeded yesterday by rail and coach to Waian, partly to see the country and partly to inspect the site for the proposed bridge over the Waiau-au. "The hon gentleman could not have hit upon » more suitable occasion for his visit, as, owing to the continuance of nor'-west weather, the river is heavy in flood, and it is impossible for anyone to ford it. The Premier was conveyed to hit destination by a special coach, driven by Mr F. Holder. He will return to town this evening. Distbict CorBT, Ashbttbtok.—There were only three bankruptcy cases before the Ashburton District Court yesterday. One of these was an application for payment of costs out of bankrupt's estate, which was granted; another application was adjourned, while a third to have an affidavit by bankrupt taken off the file was declined by his Honor, who stated however, that an information could be laid by the applicant, or the application for attachment of trustee could be rendered, when bankrupt could be summoned for examination.

Tflß Dbuids.—The half-yearly summoned meeting of the Perseverance Lodge of Druids wm held in the Lodge room, St Mary's sohoolroom, Addington, on Tuesday evening, Jan. 8, A.D. Bro Peek presiding. There was a fair attendance of members. During the evening the election of officers for the ensuing half-year took place, with the following results:—A.D., Bro J. Greenwood ; V.A., Bro J. Gilbert ? Secretary, Bro B. A. Rogers: Treasurer, Bro Petrie, re-elected; A.D. Bards, Bros Baird and Fulton; V.A. Bards, Bros Loveday and Boujan; 1.Q., Bro T. Brown; 0.G., Bro H. Holt; Auditors, Bros Stenhouse and Fisher; Surgeon, Dr BusselL P.A., Bro Skinner, was nominated for D.P. After the usual business the Lodge was olosed in due form by the A.D. Thbatbh Royai.—" As You Like it," was the comedy performed last night at the Theatre Boyal. Miss Louise Pomeroy's Rosalind is well worthy of her high reputation, being as original in its conception »» it is artistic in its realisation, her singing of the "Cuckoo song" last night was admirable. Mr ff. H. Leake impersonated Jacques in his usual conscientious manner. His delivery of the oft quoted speeches allotted to the character was in excellent taste, though perhaps occasionally rather too deliberate.- The "seven ages" I was his best effort. Mr Hoskins as Touchstone, and Mr Wallace as Adam could not be improved upon. Miss Lizzie Laurence was very good as Celia, and so was Miss Maud Douglas as Audrey. The other rSles were for the most part sustained by the same artists that took them when the comedy was played here some three months ago. - The audience were as usual most liberal in their applause, complimenting the chief performers by frequent calls before the curtain. To night "The School for Scandal" will he repeated, and to-morrow night, "Led Astray." Masonic.—The annual meeting of the St Augustine Masonic Lodge, 8.C., for the installation of the W.M. elect, Bro Henry Sawttll, took place at the Canterbury Masonic Hall, Manchester street, last night. There was a very large attendance of the brethren of the Lodge and visitors from nearly all the Lodges in Canterbury. The large hall was well filled, and the installation was conducted according to the established custom by the D.D.G.M., Bro H. Thomson, assisted by F.G.S.W. Bros Deamer, Joyce, and the t fibers of the District Grand Lodge. The officers of the Lodge were then duly invested as follows:—l.P.M., tiro O. P. Mulbert; 8.W., Bro G.Douglas; J.W., Bro T. W. 'cttringor; P.M., F. J. Smith, Treasurer, re-elected; Bro K. Wilson,Secretary; 8.D., Bro S. Papprill; J.D.,BroC. J.Morris; DO., Bro R. N. JSewby; 1.G., Bro J. Sbarland. After the Lodge had been closed in due form, the brethren proceeded to the St Augustine Lodge-room, where a banquet was spread, to which about 150 brethren sat down. The chair was ocoupied by Bro Sawtell, who was supported by the Grand Lodge officers and other visiting members of the order, and the usual loyal and fraternal toaßts were duly honoured. A very pleasant evening was brought to a oloae shortly before twelve o'olook. The monthly meeting of the Committee of the Agricultural and Pastoral Association will be hold this day at 8 p.m. „ . A meeting of farmers and others interested m the linseed industry will be held this evening in Eoad Board Office, Ohoka, at 8 o'olook. A treating of persona interested in the grain traffic ot the Ashburton Forts Bailway will beheld at Messrs Morgan and Hibba' store, Mothvaa, on Wednesday, Jan. 11, at 4 p.m., to consider the question of memorialising the railway authorities tor the better regulating of the grain traflio at the stations on the line. Tho following will play for Lanoaster Park Club against the third eleven of M.C.O.onIi.P.C. ground on Saturday, Jan. 7 and 14 s-Meaars W. H. Kyes, Dunlop. juu„ A. Guy, W. Hassal, Manning, G. Marshall, Penaalley, Sutcliffe, Sawtell, Cooper, Vailingo (oaptaln). Eleven of the following will be ono9en to represent Lyttoltoniu their matoh anainst tne Hills, borough U.C. on Saturday:—Messrs Morlce, Smith, Beymour, Mitchell, Wagstalf, Matohtn, North, Morrison, Wright, M'VVilH.ms, Lindsay (8), Grubb, Brown. Browning, Atkinson, and Willcox. The above will pleaso proceed through to Hoathcot» Valley by tho 18.45 p.m. train. The polling for members of the Eyroton Boad Board will take place to-day at the various polling booths iu the district.

FSozbk Mbat. —"The Australian Company," reoently formed in London to work the trade, has fitted up on board the Sorrento, belonging to Messrs Houldor Brothers, a ohamber on an improved prinoiple, oapable of holding 500 tons of meat—the largest yet made. This Company has been carefully observing the various experiments which have been made, and they hope to profit by other people's experience. It is their intention to have regular consignments to the London market, and they mean to see what can be done in the way of giving the oonsumer the benefit of cheap meat at a fair Sroflt to the exporter and the wholesale ealer. The Sorrento was to sail for the Colonies either at the end of last year or at the beginning of this. Two other vessels of

similar size «n being fitted op for the % ime purpose. l'Bl TWHIAJf CjUtFAIOR>-It it reported that an army, 25,000 strong is to be formed composed of French volunteer*, for the oceupation of the Regency. Bach volunteer will receire 1600 f, half on enlisting, and the other half at the expiration of the term of •mice, fi»e year*. Moreover, 26 hectarci of land in Algeria will bo allotted to each vol Un . teer. On the occasion of the Bairam feati-al the Bey received M. Rouitan and the French general*, and, in reply to thsir eongratulations, expressed the hope that they would triumph orer the insurrection, and that the country would become prosperous under the protectorate of France. Without her moral and material support, Tu.is would be lost. Bdm>obbd F«»uw Cokspibact at Bbad-fOßD.~-Great excitement ha* been caused in Bradford by the newt of the seixure of Orearms and documents connected with Fenian and Land League organisation*. It appears that during s Tillage feast in July one lobin and several of his companions got drunk, and Tobin assaulted a West Riding policeconstable* A warrant was issued, but Tobin succeeded in keeping out of the hands of the police. He disappeared from the town, and his wife went to live in a cellar dwelling in Silk street, near a silk mill, where she was employed as a spinner. Tobin wa«, however, suspected of paying secret visits to hi* home, ana the police determined, if possible, to effect a capture. Accordingly, on Nov. 13, four Weat Biding constable*, accompanied by an equal Dumber of borough con*table*, went to the homo, and on being admitted found tbat it was occupied only by Mrs Tobin, her *on ? and a female lodger. One of the borough police, aware of the character that Tobin had, and, seeing a box which excited hi* suspicion, opened it, and found that it contained a large number of revolver*, cartridge*, and document*, which are said to be of a treasonable character. Tobin was apprehended at Middle** borough next night by two officers from Bradford and two detective* of AJiddletboroogh. In hit possession wa« found » copy of the United Irishman. HXTBAOBDIWABY SOINB IX A ChCKCH.— The lives of some 200 persons, assembled for special service in Christ Church, Carmarthen, were lately imperilled by the Sues of the heating apparatus being fouled by damp, which, comißg in contact with the Bre, lit for the first time since W t-int«r, gave ont almost imperceptibly noxious iuraet. Several persons, feeling ill without knowing the cause, left the church s-.d then fainted. Some boys became slup*fied, and their re* moral canting commotion, the vicar requested til unwell to leave during the hymn before the sermon, but was himself kr.me* diately seized with partial stupefaction, and, hastily pronouncing the Benediction, he, together with the intending preacher, the Rev Mr Adamson, commenced harrying their lady relatives away. When seated those present simply felt oppression and an irresistible inclination to sleep, but when moving lost all control over themselves. Strong men tottared ont leaning against the walls and pillars, while ladies staggered Out in twos and threes, some of them going into hysterics. After busying himself with the congregation, the vicar was to overcome as fo be compelled to accept the not very dignified position of being helped home bya»ul*/art policeman, who waa fortunately at hand. Bo serious after-consequences have be«n reported. Bkxxibs or JnsGBHKATTT. A strange attack on the Idol of Juggernaut was made recently at Pooree by a body of fanatics. The rioters, who numbered twelve men and three, women, and were almost in a state of nudity, succeeded in entering the temple, and tried to force their way into the ir.ner recesses* Although upwards of 1000 pilgrims were present, they were not expelled without a severe struggle, in the course of which one intruder waa trampled to death. The rest were' arrested, and have been sentenced to three months' imprisonment. The enquiry showed that they belonged to a sect of Hindoo dissenters, lately founded in the Surnbulpore district, and known u Kumbhupatias, from the fact that its follower* wear ropes of bark: round their waists. They allege that their religion was revealed to sixty four persons in 1861 bj a God incarnate, whom they style Alekhaswamy—that is, the Lord—whose attributes cannot be described in writing. Their attack on the Pooree tempie was prompted by the belief that if the Juggernaut were burnt it would convince the Hindoos of the futility of their religion and the whole world would then embrace the truth.

818 BAKUKL Wixsoir.—The last European Mail says:—Sir Samuel Wilson has left Hughenden Manor for a short time, and i» now (Not. 18) in Ireland canvassing theelectors of Derry in the Conservative interests On his arrival at the Imperial Hotel, Belfast,, on Not. 16, he was waited upon bj a number of Conservatives of the-town and presented with an address welcoming him to Belfast, expressing approval of his principles as set forth in the address which he had issued to the electors of Darry, and wishing him success is the approaching electoral contest. The addrees was read bj Lord Arthur Hill, M.P. Bir Samuel Wilson, in reply, thanked them for the reception accorded "to him. In theafternoon Sir Samuel, accompanied by Mr Barton, formerly Secretary to the LordLieutenant of Ireland, and a friend of Sir Samuel's family, left Belfast for Londonderry. Wo regret to hear that Sir Samuel has been in ill-health lately, but he is now Tery much improved. PraxgHiHG A " Wbishkb." —At the Alexandra Park races an incident of a very exciting nature occurred. It appeared that abetting man known as " Hoppy," an appellation applied to him because he is lame, attempted to leave the grounds of the Palace - without paying those who had made wagerswith him on the last event. His movements being understood, a cry of " Welsher" was raised, and a crowd of several thousands of persons quickly assembled. The man was attacked in a furious manner, and his clothes for the most part were torn off. The noisesoon attracted a number of policemen, who . fought their way through the mob and surrounded " Hoppy," who, but for the timely assistance rendered, would have been most I seriously injured, if not killed. He was* I escorted across the course by the police, and allowed to pass through a gate leading to ; private grounds nearly opposite to the grand stand. What became of him afterwards is unknown. He had conducted hisbetting transactions from a waggonette, and when he was taken away by the police a considerable crowd remained behi d. A. call was * made for paper, and showers of newspapers, race-cards, letters, books, &o. came from the multitude in response. In a few seconds the vehicle was almost covered with inflammable articles, and these being set fire to, the woodwork of the trap, cushions and lining were soon in a blaze, the lookers-on cheering lustily. The appearance of the flames brought a strong body of police to the spot, and after great difficulty the carriage, well alight, was drawn out of the burning heap of paper. Had the resoue been longer delayed nothing but the ironwork would have remained. Cushions, rug?, aprons, and a portioa of "HoppyV wearing apparel were dam-iged beyond repair. The shafts were broken off to stir up the fire, and the harness was cutinto piece*, the horses being allowed to stray away.