TOWN & COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume LXVII, Issue 8125, 23 March 1887, Page 4

TOWN & COUNTRY.

Supreme Court. —His Honor Mr Justice Jolmston sat in Chambers and in Bankruptcy yesterday; to-day His Honor will sit in Banco. The Circus. —The proprietors of the London Circus very generously gave a children’s performance in Lyttelton yesterday afternoon. The children attending the Orphanage were admitted free of charge, while the other youngsters sa w the “ show ” for half-price. A half holiday was granted those children attending the Borough School, and a large number attended the Circus. The horses, plant, &c., were sent North by the steamer Hawea yesterday evening. Broadfields.— -A concert was given in the Broadfields schoolroom on Friday evening on behalf of the children’s school treat and prize fund. The room was crowded, and a very excellent programme had been provided, consisting of songs, duets, trios and recitations by Mrs O’Callaghan, Misses Brake. Hardy. Nutt, Comerford, Gabites, Nellie Brake, Messrs Comerford, M'Bae, Ivey, Makepeace, Gabites, 'and Dr Cook. Recitations were also given by the school children. Mr Gillies presided at the piano. The entertainment, which was the best ever held in this district, was concluded by all singing “ God Save the Queen,” after which the room was cleared and dancing was kept up till the small hours of the morning. Lyttelton Volunteers. —An inspection parade of the two Lyttelton Volunteer Companies was held on Monday evening, in the drill shed. Both corps mustered well, the Navals under Captain Rose, numbering SO of all ranks, and the Battery under Captain O’Brien 47, only having two absentees. Lieutenant-Colonel Lean conducted the inspection, and at the conclusion addressed a few words to the men, urging upon them the necessity of turning out well at the forthcoming encampment, to be held at Titnaru during Easter, as it was a matter that affected not only each Company, but the whole district. The new uniforms for the members of the Battery are on board the steamship Tongariro, now about dae at Wellington, and it is expected that they will be to hand in time for the encampment.

The Unemployed.— The Government have decided to find work for some of the unemployed in constructing a new fish pond at the Acclimatisation Gardens, for the purpose of rearing the young salmon. Colonel Tosswill’s Resignation. —lt is stated that a Commission of Enquiry has been applied for to investigate the circumstances connected with Lieutenant-Colonel Tosswill’s resignation of the command of the First Canterbury Battalion. Cantbbbury Chess Club. —At a Committee meeting held last night, it was decided to start a match between sides chosen by Messrs Hookham and Ollivior, play to commence on April 1, at 7.30 p.m., and to be continued on the following Friday. Two games will be played between each player, the Scotch Gambit being the adopted opening in each game. Service op Song. —The Service of Song entitled “ Eva ” was given last evening m the Blue Ribbon Hall by the choir of the Oxford terrace Baptist Church, nnder the leadership of Mr H. Corricfc. Mr S. Ingold was the reader, and Mesdames Corrick and Lawrence, Miss Chapman, and Messrs Hunter, Appleby and Bensley were the soloists. There was a good attendance, and the performance passed off well. A Paddle Boat. —Mr Herbert Steel, who has built a boat for use in the Ashburton Domain Lake, bad a trial on Monday evening of the craft. He has fitted her with small paddles, to work by hand, and at the trial spin he was able to get wonderfully fast speed out of his little vessel, which, thanks to his gearing, was thoroughly under his control, and could be steered with ease by side action. The boat and her little bit of machinery are all his own work, the little vessel having been built in his father’s workshop. West street. The trial of the first paddle boat on the lake caused quite a sensation among the usual evening visitors to the Domain, and quite a crowd raced up and down the banks witnessing her performance. Kaiapoi Fabmbrs’ Club. —A meeting of the above Club was held in their room, Cookson street, Kaiapoi, on Monday night, Mr Edward Pamham presiding. The Secretary read the balance-sheet for the past season, showing total receipts for the past year to be £144 15s 2d, expenditure .£134 10a lid, balance in hand JBIO 4s 3d. The balance-sheet was read and adopted. It was resolved to hold the annual Boot, Grain and Foal Show, on a date to be fixed, in conjunction with a Horticultural Exhibition, in the drill-shed, Hilton street, Kaiapoi. A large and influential Com* mittee of some 61 farmers and others was nominated to carry out details. A draft programme was submitted for approval, the adoption of which was postponed. The meeting' then adjourned to Monday, March 28.

A Nabeow Escape —On Sunday last, a party of six youths, who were attempting to sail a boat on the Waimakariri, near Saltwater Creek, narrowly escaped drowning. In putting the boat about, they jibbed her, owing to a want of dexterity. This resulted in a capsize in one of the deepest parts of the river. All the occupants were thrown into the water. Three of the crew lost no time in getting on to the bottom of the boat, and two struck out for the shore some fifty yards off, which they safely reached; the other, a young man named Lindsay, lost his presence of mind, and in place of swimming towards land, kept paddling down stream. Fortunately for him, he was observed by Mr F. Day, who was sailing the yacht Blue Jacket in the vicinity, and got up just in time to seize hold of his hand as he was going down for the last time. The accident was also perceived by Mr George Wright, who pulled off to the lads’ assistance with commendable promptitude, and reached the spot just after Mr Day had saved him. The other lads were afterwards rescued, and the whole were brought up to Kaiapoi in the Blue Jacket. A Sailing Club at Kaiapoi. —A meeting was held on Monday night in the Council Chambers, Kaiapoi, with a view to form a Sailing Club. There was a good attendance j his Worship the Mayor presided. In opening the meeting, bis Worship said that after the display of sailing boats at the last regatta, he thought it was desirable to form a Club of this kind. Some years ago the Kaiapoi Sailing Club were celebrated, and no end of interest used to be taken in their matches, but unfortunately, owing to one and another leaving, the old Club had dropped through. There was quite a fleet of small boats here now, and he thought a great deal of amusement could be had out of a Club of this kind. He would now call on someone to propose the first resolution. Mr J. H. Evans proposed, Mr George M’Alister seconded, and it was carried — “ That a Sailing Club be formed at Kaiapoi.” The following gentlemen were proposed as a Committee to bring up a code of rules at the next meeting:—Messrs Nalder, Mathews, Pearce, Evans, and Pamham. Mr Prank Pamham was elected Secretary. It was resolved that the subscription be fixed for the present at 5s per annum. The meeting then adjourned till Monday next. Theatre Royal. —Last night the Theatre Royal presented the same crowded appearance that it has done every night since the Jubilee Singers took possession. The programme was of a similar character to the others, the choruses being given with all the accustomed spirit and character. Mr Loudin’s solo was “ Friend of the Brave,” which he sang so well that it was encored. Instead of repeating it, he gave “The Lazy Man” with much humour. The second “ selection ” was a pianoforte solo by Miss Leota F. Henson, who displayed a nice even touch, combined with perfect accentuation and rapid execution. The first number of the second part was a chorus, entitled “The Band,” which was given with such animation that the audience insisted upon its being repeated. The next “ selection ” was the chorus, “ Come down Angels, Trouble the Water,” an extremely acceptable number, which was loudly re-demanded; but the demand was not complied with. This probably was owing to the fact that several of the company are suffering from sore throats, to which also, no doubt, may be attributed the absence of any solos from the lady members. The last selection was “ Whip Poor Will,” a quartette for male voices, which was admirably rendered. In response to an enthusiastic encore, the quartette gave “ Three Bumble Bees,” and were as successful in this as in their previous effort. The season is now rapidly drawing to a close, the last night being Saturday next.

Sydenham Rifles. Last night the Sydenham Rifles celebrated the opening of the commodious new orderly-room just completed on the drill-shed ground. After parade, the members of the corps assembled in the room, where they passed a pleasant social evening. Captain Coxon was in the chair, and Captain Linn, Quartermaster of the First Canterbury Battalion, and Lieutenants Hobday and Phillips, were present. Captain Coxon congratulated the Company on having obtained such a fine orderly-room, which, he hoped, would be regarded by the members as a sort of club-room, where they could assemble for friendly intercourse —a place which would tend to bind them together. He also expressed his gratification at the progress the Company had made, and urged the necessity of regular attendance at company parades as a means of maintaining efficiency. The following toasts were honoured during the evening:—“The Queen,” “Captain Coxon,” “ Captain Linn,” “ The Lieutenants,” “The Sydenham Rifles,” “The Non-Commissioned Officers,” and “ The Press.” Several capital songs were sung between the toasts, and a most enjoyable time was spent by all present. The new room is built next to that of the Scottish Rifles. It is constructed on a similar plan, with a private office in addition to the orderly-room. Both rooms are provided with fire-places, the grates in winch were presented by Messrs Scott Bros.

Evangelistic.— Mr Duncan Wright concluded his evangelistic mission in Ashburton last night. On the whole hia meetings have been very successful.

In Bankruptcy.— Yesterday morning, orders of discharge were granted to William Brooks (Mr Salter), Thomas Henry Garland (Mr Bruges), and Alfred Piper (Mr Loughrey). Returned, —The members of the Union and Canterbury Rowing Clubs, who competed in the Wellington Regatta, with their boats, arrived in Lyttelton by the steamer Wairarapa yesterday morning. Lyttelton Borough Council. The nomination for a person to fill the seat on the above Council, made vacant by Mr T. M’Donald, was taken yesterday, and Mr J. Bain being the only person nominated, was declared elected. Cycling.—A committee meeting of the Christchurch Bicycle Club was held last evening. Correspondence was read from the Secretary of the Dunedin Bicycle Club, stating that Messrs S. Kerr and J. Howlison intend competing in the championship of New Zealand on Easter Monday. It was decided to advertise the programme of the Easter races in Wednesday’s papers. A run was fixed for Thursday evening next, starting at 7.30. Swimming. —Two events in connection with the Christ’s College Swimming Races came off in the College bath at 12 o’clock yesterday. They were an 80yds race for boys under thirteen, and a 60yds race for boys under twelve. J. Murphy won the former, with Cocks second, and E Qrigg the latter, with J. Murphy second. The remainder of the events will be swum off in tbe bath in the course of the week. Land in Rangioea. —Despite the depressed state of the times there seems to be no deterioration in the value of laud in the Rangiora district. Last week a fifteen-acre section at Pernside changed hands at an equivalent to JB4O per acre cash, and the lowest price asked for a triangular acre section fronting the Railway Station in the same locality is .£IOO. In Rangiora a building site in the centre of the town was recently sold at JEI3 per foot. Abhbueton Volunteers. The last Government inspection parade of the Ashburton Volunteers was held on Monday evening at the drill-shed. Major NewaU was the inspecting officer, and all the local officers were present. The parade sheet showed 51 of the Rifles present, 40 of the Guards, and 60 of the newly-formed Cadet Corps. After parade Major Newall read the advertised orders for the Easter encampment, as these affect South Canterbury. A church parade has been called for Sunday, April 3. Bazaar. —At noon yesterday a bazaar was opened at the Institute Hall, Rangiora, under the auspices of the Wesleyan body, the object being to raise fnnds towards the liquidation of the circuit and parsonage debts. A year’s work on the put of tbe ladies connected with the circuit was represented by a large and miscellaneous array of articles, temptingly displayed on stalls running down each side, and across the end of the hall, and a well appointed refreshment stall occupied the platform. The appearance of the room was much enhanced by a profusion of appropriate mottoes and texts displayed on the walls. These were all made from coloured paper by Mr R. H. Ferguson, of Ashley, who certainly proved himself to be an adept in the art of cutting ornamental letters and designs from paper. Those who had charge of the stalls were—Meadamea Rowse, Sheat, Bradley, Ross, Pearce, Ayers, Cumberworth, Manhire, Misses Rowse and Walters; refreshment stall, Mesdames Ellis and Thompson, and Mr J. Gulliver; produce stall, Mr D. Graham. The usual Christmas tree, loaded with fancy articles of small price, occupied a central position, and was under the charge of Miss Rowse. There was a fair amount of business done during the afternoon, being market day, and in the evening the room was crowded.

Christchurch Eegatta Club. —An ordinary meeting of the Committee of the Christchurch Eegatta Club was held at the Commercial Hotel yesterday evening. There was a fairly good attendance, and Mr M. J. Kilgour presided. The Treasurer, Mr T. L. Smith, reported that the financial results of the regatta had been very satisfactory. The receipts from all sources had been £233 17s 7d, including subscriptions from the public and members of .£lll Os 6d. The expenditure, including prize money, amounted to -6166 11s 3d, leaving a balance in hand of £67 6s 4d. The amounts won by the various Clubs were as follows: Canterbury, £3l and Cup, and Champion Pours Cup; Cure (Kaiapoi), £27; Union, £2O; Lyttelton, £18; Star (Wellington), £10; total, £lO6. A bonus of one guinea each was voted to Mr Eees and his assistant for their services in attending to the boats on the regatta day. A report was read from the Protest Committee, upholding the protest lodged by Mr P. Poster (Union Club) against Messrs C. A. Cornish and Hume (Star Club) in the single, sculling race, on the ground that they did not pass between the flags which marked the winning post. The Committee accordingly awarded the race to Mr Foster, lie report was adopted unanimously. On the motion of Mr Buckland, seconded by Mr Johnston, a sum of five guineas was voted to Mr G. P. Wright in recognition of the zeal and ability with which he had • discharged the duties of Secretary. A special vote of thanks was passed to Mr H. D. Buchanan for his efforts in furthering the interests of the regatta. This concluded the business.

Village Settlement. —Mr J. E. March, the Steward of Village Special Settlement, attended at the Courthouse, Temuka, on Monday evening to explain the regulations regarding the village special settlements. There was a fair attendance, chiefly of residents of Arowhenua. After reading the advertisement calling the meeting, Mr March proceeded to point out the areas and situations of various village settlements now open for application. Those interesting the residents locally were situated at Temuka, Orari, and Geraldine, and were in blocks of from one to nine acres. There were also several sections at the Hinds, varying from 12 to 50 acres. The rents were charged at the rate of 5 per cent on the capital value of the land, and varied from Is to 10s per acre per annum. The land would be let on the perpetual leasing system, the first terjn being for 20 years; afterwards for 21 yers, and so on. In considering applications, the Commissioners would give preference to married men. Leases could only be transferred with the consent of the Commissioners, and all payments must be promptly made. Persons taking up a village settlement allotment could be assisted with the sum of £2O for the purpose of erecting a house, which must be approved of by the Commissioners. No person having an interest in more than an acre of land would be eligible for a selector. Applications for any of the lands available could be made on Tuesday next, when the Chief Commissioner would be in attendance. The first payments would require to be made on Jan. 1, 1888. In the event of two or more applications, the choice would be settled by lot. It was to be distinctly understood that residence on the land was compulsory. Sons and daughters of present settlers could apply for sections, provided they did not already own more than an acre of ground and had attained the age of 17 years. With regard to the sons, they would require to build, but building was not compulsory in the case of daughters. Various questions were asked with regard to the present Arowhenua settlement, but these Mr March requested might be referred to the Chief Commissioner when he came next tame to Temuka. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to Mr March for his attendance, and the meeting terminated.

Accident. Yesterday a man namedl' Frederick Yexley was brought to the Chrischurch Hospital from Waikari, suffering from a fracture of the leg, caused 1 by a fall from a stack of corn on to the wheel of a combine standing beside it. Harvest Thanksgiving. The usual harvest thanksgiving services were held in the Wesleyan Church, Ashburton, om Sunday, and, were conducted by the Eev Mr Keall. The Church was tastefully,and: .. suitably decorated for the occasion, and the: services were well attended. The Superintendent of the Lyttelton Sailor's Home acknowledges, with thanks, the receipt of' parcels of papers from air Austin, of London street, and air Crook, of the Bailway Department. The Stanmore Brass Band will perform the following programme of nmaic in the Band Botunda, Latimer pqoare, this evening, starting at eight o'clock sharp (weather not permitting will' perform on Friday evening), under Bandmaster Mr' D, td‘iCillop: - Quickstep, “ Mars," (T. Kelly); valse, “ Minnie,’’ (T. Harris); grand selection, opera, “ Chllperio, (Hervs); polka, ** Paul ana Virginia," (H, Bound) j anthem, "Eealms o£ Bliss," (E, Newton); valse, “ Bygone Visions," (E. Da Lacy); fantasia, •’ London Echees," (8,Smith) j valse, vocal, “ Loving and Hoping," (H. Bound); “ God Save the Queen." The following team wil. represent the Christ’s' College Biflea against the Scottish Bifles tomorrow morning: —Lieutenmt Mellieh, SergeantMajor Hanmer, Sergeants Smith and Stow,, Bugler Blafcieton, Prvts. Levereedge, E. Blakiston,. Bobiam, Harley, and Cololonghj emergencies— Corporal Wright and Private Hoskyns. Condi--tions, ten men a-side ; ranges, 200yds, 400yds, and 500yds, five shots at each, Wimbledon scoring and targets, any military position. A van will leave--tbe drillshed at 4 30 a.m. sharp. The fortnightly meeting of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union is advertised to be held at half-past two this afternoon. Nominations for the Sheffield Handicap Of 10 sots, to be run at the Sports on Easter Monday, close on April 1. An extraordinary meeting of the Kaiapoi Glass Company will be held at Kaiapoi on April 11. A special meeting of the Irish Bifles will he held*' to-morrow for the purpose of electing a Lientenant, The fortnightly meeting of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union will be held at 2.30 p.m. to-day. Unclosed as a supplement with this morning’e - issue of the Lyttelton Times is a catalogne.from Messrs G. L. Beath and Co., giving a few instances - of the great redactions made on the stock in the assigned estate of A. J. Le Gassick, The sale commences to-day. Children photographed by the instantaneousprocess. Standish and Preeoe, Studio, 218, Highstreet.— [A DVT.*] Davies and Lamb, the popular hairdressers and: tobacconists, 253, Triangle, High street.—[Ad vt.]: