TOWN & COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume LXII, Issue 7386, 31 October 1884, Page 4

TOWN & COUNTRY.

Supreme Court.— His Honor Mr Justice Johnston will sit in Chambers to-day at 11 o’clock. The list of applications to be made will be found on page 3. Workshops at the Dock.— The Harbour Board yesterday accepted Messrs Scote Bros, tender to lease the workshops' site at the Dock for twenty-one years, the rent being £SO a year for the first seven years, JBIOO for the second, and .£2OO for the third seven years. There was no other tender. Lyttelton Harbour Board.— An ordinary meeting of the Harbour Board was held yesterday afternoon in Christchurch. A report of the business done will be found on another page. The special meeting to confirm the new list of charges in connection with the Graving Dock, was -adjourned for four weeks. Main Roads. —The following roads have been brought under “The Roads and Bridges Construction Act,” and declared to be main roadsKaikoura to Inland Clarence river; Loburn road, from Loburn township to Kowai river; Beach road, from Ashburton Town Belt to the ocean; Winslow township to Rangitata ferry, via lower crossing. Ashburton Early Closing Association.—At a meeting of the Ashburton Early Closing Association, held on Wednesday evening, it was resolved to issue circulars appealing to the public not to shop after six o’clock in the evening. It was further resolved to publish the names of the firms who had promised to close, and those who had declined. Southern Cross Petroleum Company. —The following is the Manager's weekly report:—Oct. 11—The depth was 280 ft. We are boring through the elate rock into the flag rock again. Oct. 13—No change in the rock;. depth 209 ft. Oct. hi—No change in the rock, out can light the gas at any time in the well, so that the rook must bo full of it j depth 3l7ft. Oct. 15—Depth 827 ft. Oct. IC—Character of rook a muddy grey sandstone, badly shattered, extremely hard driving; depth 347 ft, Oct. 17—Depth 368 f t; no change in the rock, and no alteration in the oil indications.

Pish Cultuhe at OrAWA.—Eggs of the English porch aro now hatching out in thousands. .The difficulty in propagating this fish is, however, in the rearing, such a small proportion surviving out of the immense numbers usually hatched. From a variety of experiments extending over many years, it would appear that soil and quality of water aro the moat important requisites during the minute and tender infantile stage of perch Hfo, but when a few months old they are hardy enough. Considerable expense has been incurred this season in providing ponds especially adapted to the artificial propagation of the perch. It is valuable as a pond fish, thrivIn still waters unsuited to trout, affords capital sport, and when taken out of clear water is excellent for the table. Sbkton Fahmkkh* Cton.—Tho annual meetiug of the above Club was hold in the Town Hall ante-room on (Wednesday night. Mr A. M'Lean, in the absence of the vice-President, was voted to the chair. There was a small attendance—only nine—and owing to the Salvation Army occupying the body of the hall, the business of election of officers, passing of annual accounts and the. general business was adjourned till the next ordinary meeting. An account for printing, Ac., Jb 7s fid, was passed for payment, and the signatures of Messrs E, Lewis and A. M*Lean were sent to the Bank for the purpose of paying the above, In lieu of a standing notice of motion r« subscriptions running from date of entrance for Hie full animal term, a minute vu inserted that all joining members shall pay their subscriptions as from the nearest quarter to the annual mooting pro rota.

Wkathkr Kxf:iu*«r,.—NVw 'A-alnml-ClifiM’falljf fiat* weather } alight d.-pr«>aai<.n to south, and light rain ; north and northwwt wind. Australia—High proasuro to westward, with <-vf.<<rly winds 5 doprKumton pAt.»ing to south of Tasmania ; north-w« sit wind, ••rrojrt Bydn«v south. Ilarotnoh-rs-New Zealand : Wellington, ao-p- Hluff ( IT. Hi. Australia : Albany, 3GH ; Portland, 30 0 ; Hobart, 30.0; Hydnoy, .'lO,l.

KanuloMA JloßTlrt/fcTVfcAI. HociKTt,— The <*oramiUo>‘ of the Mangi'm Horticultural Society hold a mo tin;; on WV|. nosday night. Uta Rev Father Rmsf-dd in tho chair. Tho appointment of judges and tho arrangement of other matters of routine in connection with tho Hpringfihuw was tho principal business of the evening, A new rule was also made, in effect that all prijw-inoney not claimed try a certain date? should la? forfeited to the funds of tho S< *r. i hleeided yesterday morning that tho ■lausa in the t-Uy Building by-law, Inmpctling intending builders to giro mi days’ notice tr» the City Hnmtyor V the locality in which the building is to w erected, is beyontl the powers given toj So Council to make by-laws, and tneiwforoj At binding on the citizens. Mr Beethaml cKtmweed regret that ho bad boon con 4 to upset so many by-laws, but h«f hncarefully considered his judgment i m tlSr matter. jft wiT • concern was felt for Mr 0, A. Keys, Postmaster at Sheffield, when it was known that he had met with an accident whilst driving to Springfield Church on Sunday. Hi« home was frightened by a dog which rushed out and caught it by the nose. Mr Keys held to tho reins until both shafts broke, and eventually be was polled out and dragged along the ground for some distance, and two broken ribs were tho result. We are glad to say he is progressing favourably. Lectcrf. Last evening the Kev C. Wor boy s lectured to tho Mutual Improvement Association in connection with the Oxford Terraco Baptist Church on “ Negro Life and Character in West Africa,” the chair being occupied by the Rev C, JDallaston. The rev lecturer having reared a hearty welcome, he gave numerous interesting and amusing sketches of home and social life in West Africa. An enjoyable evening was spent by all present, as was evidenced by the frequent applause which greeted the delivery of the lecture. Ak Atrocious Criminal. —A little boy, 10 years of age, was brought before Mr Beetham yesterday, charged with setting fire to a gorse fence at Addington. Mr Worship remarked on the absurdity of bringing boys of such tender years before the Court on such trivial charges. It would be far better, he thought, if they were taken to some old woman with a broomstick. The case was dismissed, with an admonition to the boy's parents to deal with him, and find out if he was in fault, a matter which appeared by no means certain.

Sudden Dsaths. Early yesterday morning a child named George Henry Terrill, five weeks old, son of Mr George Terrill, residing at 238, St Asaph street, was found dead in bed by its mother. It had been healthy to all appearances till Monday, when it became somewhat unwell, apparently with a cold. Ko serious results, however, were apprehended, and its state when put to bed on Wednesday was not such as to cause alarm. An inquest will be held to-day.—At 11 a.m. a second sadden death occurred in the same street, when a female infant four days old, daughter of Mr Richard M'Cready, died. It was deformed at birth, and it ia not supposed that an inquest will be necessary, as Dr Bussell, who saw the child at its birth, gave small hopes of its living. Lincoln Annual Sports. —An adjourned meeting of the Sports Committee was held on Oct. 27, at the Lincoln Hotel, Mr F. Doherty in the chair. The programme was arranged, and some alterations were made in the rules. The Committee have been successful in obtaining Mr John Tod's large paddock, in which the sports were held last year. It was decided to make a charge of Is for all horses and vehicles admitted to the ground; and also to bold a ball on the night of., tiie sports.- The following were selected aa a Ball Committee :—Messrs D. Broome, J. Dalton, R, M'Creedy, F. J. Fenn, A. J. Wagner, W. Bart ram. The subscription lists were handed rdtmd, and a large sum promised. After a vote of thanks to the chair, the meeting adjourned. COJCPLIMBNTAET BENEFIT.—It is to be hoped that a large audience will assemble at the Theatre Royal to-night, when the capital farce, “ Should this meet the Eye," followed by “ Our Boys,” will be performed for the benefit of Miss Gwynne Herrick. The parts are to be taken by amateurs, who have already proved that they possess capabilities of no mean order, and the popularity of the beneficiaire should form an additional reason why there should be a bumper house. We hope, therefore, that the talented young lady will have the satisfaction of seeing that her efforts to please the Christchurch public on the stage of the Theatre Royal have net been unappreciated. Musical Society. —ln order to give aa efficient rendering of its concerts in the Drill Hall on Monday and Wednesday in Race week, the Society has, with the permission of the Drill Hall Commissioners, undertaken the work of lining the walls of the hall round and about the permanent platform. This should improve the acoustic properties of the room considerably. The Society held its first rehearsal in the lecture hall of the Y.M.C.A. on Tuesday evening last. The music to be performed during the coming year has just arrived from England to the order of the Committee, and comprises 104 score copies and full orchestral band parts of the following works, viz.:—“ Alexander’s Feast,” " Lovely,” " Last Judgment,” " Lauda Sion.” " Stabat Mater,” and “ Now Year’s Song.” Variety Entertainment.—lt is to be presumed that the Convent Building Fund will receive a handsome addition m the result of the variety entertainment given in the Theatre Royal last evening, for not only was every seat in the building occupied, but a considerable number of persons had to be content with “ standing room.” The programme announced that the Committee were making every effort to please all. They certainly succeeded in hitting the taste of the great majority, if not the whole of the audience. The programme was a long one—24 numbers, four of them being dances and six comic songs, and every one of those ten items was encored. For those who preferred a somewhat higher class of amusement, there were several items. Miss Lilly Mason sang two songs in her usual cultivated style, perhaps the best being "The Wild Rosebud.” Miss Lo Gassick also contributed two songs, for one of which, " Lassie,” she received a well deserved encore, one of the very few bestowed on items other than comic songs and dances. Miss Fisher's two songs were both very sweetly rendered, and Miss Dick gave "The Exile of Erin ” and " Fairy Glen,” the latter of which was encored. The best of Mr Farraat’s songs was the well-known " Oft ha the StUly Night.” Mr Gerald Dillon’ii recitation, " Curfew shall not King To-night,” was well delivered, and received considerable applause. Mr Jf ansden’a hand-bell performance, whten as encored, was certainly deserving the honour. Mr E. Clair s feats of balancing were very clever, 'hie oi: tno most popular of the comic items * William’ " Mother HubWl Comic songs were contributed by Sinclair. H. J. Price and Kerr, and dwew bv Messrs Smyth, Prentice. Jtturpnj, iLighey and Shot! Brothers. “« of whom did very 7 well in their respective hoes- M* H. Fleming acted as puw»t m stole, and Afr T. Flaming oondneted an efficient occhestrs-

District Cot;bt.—The nest rittin--1 the District Court stand* adjourned from I Not. 4 (the ordinary day ) to Not. 7. Tint Synod.v-The Diocesan Synod t on. I Untied »U sitting yesterday till after n o'clock, when there was an adjournment I in consequence -f their being no quorum A report of the procedings will be found on another page. Ddxman <’if iHAt, Association. —A r»n i well attended practice of th-> memW* ,f | the Diocesan Choral Awnciatinn w,a» held S last evening «t Ht John’* schoolroom. unde- ; the direction of Mr Well*. Portion* of tt» ; wiu»k for the service to I*. given by th* Association on Kor. 20 w-re got,.; through I »"♦!• judging 1 1’'in the progress alravly . rna/ie. the serv ll be* v . ;ry Imping { Tb**t»* Ko?Mr.~Mr IMge, agent for Ajhe Lewi* Drao-at;.: and Pantomime OitnT pony, which will . opy the hoards at the ffnrwtro Rvyal during the holidays, arrived •an ( nnatt Imif h yesterday. The Compaow P« to f'A houses in Dual fcdm and l mw.ru. They wi ji %rriTe wChnatcbiirob to-morrow. rrmtmnc* |£" f . *^' n ,n " hi ‘ at the I Theatre Royal with t.v -orc-dy << Masks land Faces. I Sr»UC« or? THK Rou -. li? fV,, v~.: I dent Magistrate'* Court 7-0-,. r 7j ay I following nam -s were rtnu-k ,j' t tj* roll for Christ- hor ?. South I the person* haring ceased to I the districtrhotnas Me.*.,r,, Magnus I Sutherland Meredith, Henry Message, I Thomas Henry Mormon. William {(’ j Moor®. Richard Moore, Henry M.ffott | Neil M'Taggart,. John M'Craig. M'lnman, Aletiiader M'Dregor, Alfred May, John Mast well, Robert Mika, John Ncwaon. Robert Newman. Henry Nicholl*, James Osborne, John O'Ncilf, WißSats Oakley, Arthur Pixloy, Edwin Platt, Solomon Phillips, John Patrick, Rol-ert Parke, Edward Hudson Palmer, William Powell, and Henry Pope. Chiari.hi’s Ctt4CVH. —The audience which seac-mbled last night at the Royal Italian Circus was, if anything. larger than on the previous evenings. The performance throughout went without a hitch. Mr Holloway, the funniest of downs, gave new comic songs, which were locidly applauded ; the ” La Perr.be EquipoiM.” a daring performance by Messrs Benhatsn and Rodriguez on a 30ft pole balanced vertically, was watched with brsatblew attention, and loudly applauded at its conclusion. Miss Emma Stoodky's daring equestrian act, in which she leaped through several objects in rapid sncceeekin, was another noticeable feature in the programme. The circus will be open again this evening, and to-morrow there will be an additional performance in the afternoon, commencing at 2.30 p.m., in order ts suit the convenience of families. Tbs Stanmore Bnm Batul will Klva ma opeß-sir concert in Cathednl wiiure to-aecht vadw Hr D. H'Killup, when the followtag yrnfmama wflj N* etbrotuth -OakkAtep, “S<w Cloada - ' untl); qaadnl',e. *' ’I he British Fleet ** (B ); «W (descriptive). M Hoars of B«wty” (H. Bonoo): achottiierte. “ fkltridere “ (S. Barnai); inraod march, ** Ok .;z “ (Mozart) gnad meitetion, **Dtar Old Soaked" (D» Laiyjvaka, “Beautiful Loch Duuocd" (H. Bound ; p-dka, M Fairy Pakee" (3, Harris); Mataxia, M Lea ChevaUers” (VnBot;; God Save the Qceea. Entries for the Metropolitan Show close to-day. Additional entries ail! he received co-morrow oa payment of a doable (retry fee. The second concert oi the Canterbury Pialeetia Society will he given in the College Hall ca Monday. The members of the Tourists’ Bicycle Club will bold a moonlight ran to Hoon Hay os Tuesday next, starting at 7,15 p.m.

The Tichbobsb Case. —Mr E H. Browne, chemist. Park street. South Melbourne, writes to the Weekly Timet, under date, Oct. 4 :—“ hhave just returned from Sydney, where I was a witness in the above case on Sept. 25. I pic} 4 JvjjjP oat of a number of others (whom seen for thirty years), and upon examination of his left hand I found the same large scar there as', I had left it 1853, and I am prepared lo state, without the slightest fear of contradiction, being so certain, so sure, and so positive, that he (the lunatic now tin Parramatta Asylum under the name of Cresarwell) is the real Arthur Orton who brought the Shetland ponies out from England to Hobart in the ship Middleton in the beginning of the year 1853, and I will challenge the whole world to deny my identification.”

A Doubtful Investment.— An action was brought in an Adelaide Court by an elderly man against his son-in-law for jglOO, damages for breach of a carious agreement It is : no uncommon thing for persons in the sere and yellow leaf to make over their substance to some trusted relative with compensating advantage of being allowed a corner by that relative’s domestic hearth for the refcoainder of life, but in these cases there is usually a pretty even adjustment. In the matter heard lately however, it seemed somewhat one-sided, for the son-in-law in consideration of the small sum of il.loo undertook to keep his father-in-law and mother-in-law for the remainder of their days, provide them with comforts, and bury them decently. This ingenious family transaction only lasted a few weeks as far as the father-in-law was concerned, lor be appeared to have indulged in such vigouroas Saxon on more than one occasion that the son-in-law adopted th«f summary measure of putting him out of doers, and he in response entered a suit for breach of contract. One curious point in the evidence was that the old man, himself a widower, bad married a widow, and claimed the goods which had bren left in the son-in-law’s house, for the old lady not having been a party to the rupture, had remained and retained charge' of these things. She said she offered him his first wile’s bed, but he demanded her first husband’s bed. and both were determined not to yield. The case, which caused some amusement from its serio-comic aspect, ended in the son-in-law getting the best of it, although his speculation did not seem a promising one at first, because the father-in-law was hale and hearty enough in appearance to last for 15 or 9) years, and his and his wife’s board and lodging would have made havoc with the interest on I*l uO. The defendant, however, has the pleasure ct keeping his mother-in-law.