TOWN & COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume LXX, Issue 8618, 20 October 1888, Page 5

TOWN & COUNTRY.

“The Mikado.” —This favourite opera it is notified elsewhere, will be performed at the Theatre Royal during the race week.

Cathedral Organ Recitals. —Mr Tendall will give the second of his present series of organ recitals on Thursday evening next. Mr A. Millar will be the vocalist.

Union Steamship Company. From information which appears elsewhere, under the heading “ Strikes,” it will be seen that trouble with the Seamen’s Union is anticipated. Warwick House School Spouts.—The annual] sports of the boys attending Mr Cook’s School will be held on Tuesday next. Entries for the Old Boys’ Race dose to-day. Shakspebian Festival. The Palace Skating Eink has been engaged for the •Rnmari Catholic Shaksperian Festival which is to take place during the last week in January next. Probate. —ln Chambers yesterday. His Honor Mr Justice Ward granted, on the application of Mr Loughrey, probate re Elizabeth King, deceased, to John King, the sole executor named. ~R.ATT.wA~r Arrangements. Pull particulars will bo found in our advertising columns of the train arrangements in connection with the Ellesmere Agricultural Show and Eangiora Eaces, on Thursday next.

Jones v. Spence.—ln this case, on the application of Mr Holmes, with the consent of .Mr Bowman, his Honor yesterday granted stay of proceedings until the argument or a motion for a new trial. The argument is to be taken on Wednesday next. Musical Society.—On next Thursday evening, the Christchurch Musical Society will perform Gade’s Cantata, “Psyche,” at the Oddfellows’ Hall. The soloists are the Misses Spensley and E, Strange, Mrs Wilson, Messrs Izard and Day. Lyttelton Resident Magistrate’s Court.—At this Court yesterday morning, before J. G. Garforth, Esq., George Titmus was charged with being drunk, and was ordered to leave the place in the course of two hours, otherwise he would be locked up for two weeks.

Big Eggs.—A duck of the Aylesbury to Mr Woodward, comStanmore road, has produced two eggs of extraordinary size. One of them, ■which has been shown to us, has a circumference of 6|in, and is proportionately long. 1.0.6. T. A miscellaneous entertainment in connection with the Dauntless Lodge took place in the Blue Eibbon Hall, Worcester street, last evening, when there was a fairly numerous attendance. The programme was well selected, and apparently was much enjoyed. Canterbury Cricketers in Victoria. — Mr David Dunlop, the Canterbury bowler, started his cricketing career in Melbourne by taking four wickets for eleven runs. This was in a match between a South Melbourne Eleven and Eleven of Kew. The scoring was very small on both sides. Messrs Buchanan and J. Dunlop were also playing, but did nothing. Supreme Court. —His Honor Mr Justice Ward sat in chambers yesterday forenoon, and at noon resumed the civil sittings. The case set down for trial was Marks v. Ayers, an action to recover the amount of a promissory note from its endorser. After hearing the defendant’s explanation of how he was induced to endorse the note, TTia Honor gave judgment for the plaintiff, but stayed further proceedings for two months. Canterbury Amateur Athletic Club. —The following have entered for the bicycle races at the Canterbury Amateur Athletic Club’s sports on Saturday, Oct. 27:—W. H. Langdownand C.M. Suckling, Pioneer Bicycle Club; C. S. Eeece and A. C. Wilmot, North Canterbury Bicycle Club; W. T. M'Kay, H. Soanes, T. H. North, andE. C. Vine, Christchurch Bicycle Club. Messrs Petersen and Co. have offered a prize for the quarter-mile flat race.

Union Rowing Clue.—At a Committee meeting of the Union Rowing Club, held on Thursday evening, the following were elected members:—H. J. Collins, A. W. Darton, F. Lawrence, and A. M. Plank. The Committee are pleased with the unusual amount of interest shown by the members generally, in securing so many new members, as no less than have been elected this season. Members wishing to enter for the Trial Double Sculls are reminded that entries close to-day.

East Belt Mutual Improvement Association. —At the meeting on Thursday, Mr Potts occupied the chair. “ Portfolio ’’ •was the business of the evening. Some questions were handed in of an amusing description, while others called forth discussions on subjects of interest, particularly with regard to some of the habits and popular amusements of the people of the present day. The last business meeting of the Association will bo held next Thursday, after which a social will terminate the present session.

Northern Agricultural and Pastoral Show. —lntending exhibitors at fVii« ahow are reminded that entries close ■with the Secretary (Mr J. Polton) this evening. It will be noticed on referring to an advertisement appearing in another column, that the already long special prize-list has been again added to with prizes offered by Mr Walter Chapman, for sheep suitable for freezing purposes ; and by Messrs Ward and Co., with one for the best draught entire on the ground. The Bank ok New Zealand’s New Notes. As the very striking difference between the old notes of the Bank of New Zealand and the more recent issue has caused someiperhaps over-cautious tradesmen to consider the latter to be spurious, a brief description of these may be of use. The decent issue is somewhat nearer a square than the old one, and the ornamental devices are differently placed. On the face of the note the numbers are printed on the right hand upper and left hand lower corners of the promise to pay, instead of vice versA, as in the old notes. The extreme comers of the note are occupied alternately by the figure 1 and the word " one.' 1 On the left middle margin la a female :bust, which is altogether an innovation, whilst this is balanced by an ♦enlarged copy of the group of Maons, formerly printed on the left hand side, above the New Zealand landscape, which, has kiwis, catbhage trees, a lake with canoe, and a snowcapped mountain, &c. This last, somewhat enlarged, is now transferred to the back of the note. The workmanship of the new note is of equaLezceUencO'With, tb*fc<c£tiltiro&^HS*

Waimaeariri Harbour Board. —The Works Committee of this body met yesterday, and considered five tenders for the sale of the old mill bnildings of the Board, with the result that the offer of Mr W. D. Humphreys to purchase the same, for the price of .£lO ss, was accepted. Needed Repairs. room at the Snpreme Court, the boards of the floor are so rotten that they have broken through and must be replaced. It is supposed that the absence of ventilation beneath the floor has caused the boards to be thus rendered completely useless through the ravages of dry rot. Canterbury Amateur Athletic Club. —The following entries have been received for the One-mile and Three-mile Handicap Bicycle Races to be held at this Club’s annual sports on Saturday next, Oct. 27;—A. T. Willmot, North Canterbury Bicycle Club; W. H. Langdown, C. M. Suckling, andC. S. Reece, Pioneer Bicycle Club; H. A. Soanes, C. H. North, E. C. Vine, W. T. M'Kay, Christchurch Bicycle Club. Messrs B. Petersen and Co. have given a prize for the winner of the Quarter-mile Flat Race. Canterbury Poultry Society. A meeting was held at the Rotherfield Hotel last night. A deal of routine work was gone through in connection with the forthcoming show to be held in conjunction with the Agricultural and Pastoral Association's Show on Nov. 9 and 10. A largo measure of support was promised, and the show should be a very great success. A night-watchman was appointed to be in attendance at the show the first night to attend to the exhibits, and the judges have all been appointed. Entries close at the Rotherfield Hotel on Saturday night, Nov. 8.

Sunday School Anniversary.— The anniversary services in connection with the Sydenham Wesleyan Sunday School will be held to-morrow. The Rev C. H. Bradbury (of Linwood) will conduct the morning services, the Rev C. Dallaston (Baptist) in the afternoon, and the Rev L. M. Isitt in the evening. As the singing of the scholars is a great feature in Sunday School anniversaries, we can promise those who enjoy children’s efforts a treat in this way, as they have, under the direction of Mr G. Daltry, been hard at work, and this year promises to eclipse all previous efforts. The tea takes place on Tuesday next.

Unexplained Phenomena.—Mr C. P. Beadell, the manager of the Cashmere Estate, tells the following tale, which will no doubt be of interest to all the dwellers in this land of mild earthquakes. During the past few days Mr Beadell’s son and two men have been fencing on the summit of the hill overlooking the Dyer’s Pass road. Three days ago they were startled by two loud reports in the vicinity, which they say almost exactly resembled the noise which would be made by big jets or spurts of steam. Nothing, however, could be seen which would in any way account for the noise, nor was there any odour of escaping gas. They did not, after all, pay very much attention to the matter, but on the following evening, just as they were leaving work, the noise was repeated, this time three reports being heard. There is, so far, no explanation. Ajiberley.—The annual Home Mission meeting was held in the Wesleyan Church on Thursday evening, and was a great success, the church being filled. The chair was occupied by the Eev J. T. Penfold, who read extracts from the report and delivered a short address. It was stated that over £8 had already been contributed, to which would be added the collection raised during the evening. The Eev W. M‘Gregor spoke about the Jews, and the Eev C. H. Laws (of Christchurch) made an interesting and humorous speech, on the objects of the Home Mission Fund. Solos were sung by tbe Misses Bailey and M'Lean, and recitations given by Misses Hoare and Ferrar, and Master Musgrave. The choir, under the leadership of Mr Turner, rendered several pieces from the “ Christian Choir.” The collection realised £1 12a, This makes the income from Amberley about £4 10s more than last year, for which result the contributors are to be congratulated. An Interrupted “ Mill.” Cabbies, as a rule, settle their differences with high words, and stop at that. Last night two of them deviated a little from the common rule, and finding that words were not sufficient, agreed to discuss the matter in Hagley Park with fists. Talk ended, they mounted their cabs and mada for the cricket ground, ignorant of the fact that Detective O’Connor had heard the wordy row and the “ ultimatum." Away at top speed went the Jehus. Away after them more leisurely went the detective, also in a cab—found with difficulty. The two Jehus had had a round or two when the two staring lights of a cab hove in sight. They had an armistice for a time until it could be shown to whom the suspicions lights belonged. When O’Connor stepped from the strange cab their hearts sank within them, and they came out—coatless —from their cabs, in which they had taken refuge and hiding for the time. The battle was not finished, and the question has still to be fought out; but meanwhile the valiant Jehus had to put in an appearance at the lock-up, and make it right for getting out with the watchhouse keeper. To-day they will have to give an explanation to his Worship. Eangiora Eifle Club. —A meeting of this Club’s Managing Committee was held at the Junction Hotel last night. There were present—Messrs J. Sansom (President), P. Gulliver, E. and C. d’Auvergne, J. and A. Josling, and G. Gulliver. The President reported what had been done respecting substituting canvas targets for the iron ones, and it was decided not to take any further steps in the matter at present. It was agreed to send a team to meet the Canterbury Scottish team on tbe same day as the match between the latter and the Eangiora Volunteers; this decision being come to in compliance with a suggestion to that effect from the Scottish team. It was resolved to accept a challenge from the Christchurch Eifle Club to fire a match at Christchurch on Dec. 1, and to suggest the usual conditions, viz., 200, 300, and 500yds, ten men a side, seven shots and a sighter at each range. A letter was received from the Hon E. Richardson covering one from the Defence Office stating that the question of assisting Eifle Clubs is to he considered by the Hon the Defence Minister on his return from Melbourne, and bis decision would be duly communicated to the Club. Mr A. Templar was elected a member of the Club, and the meeting then terminatedBeookside Presbyterian Church. The annual meeting of the congregation was held on Thursday last. The Eev J. W. Cree occupied the chair. From his opening remarks it appeared that the attendance at services had been very gratifying. There had been nine admissions to the membership, eight of which were for the first time, and there had been seven disjunctions, of which two were by death. The baptisms had been ten, and some twenty were attending the Bible class. Missions had been conducted by Mr Wrigbt and Mr M'Lennan, at which there had been large attendances. The Treasurer, Mr Scott, submitted tbe financial report, which showed that the finances were in a satisfactory condition. Starting with a balance in hand of £l2 10s 9d, the gross receipts for the year had amounted to .£2OB 4a lid. The expenditure for the same period had been £194 6a lOd, thus leaving a balance to the good of JEI3 18s Id. On the motion of Mr Walker, seconded by Mr Boag, the report was adopted. The Sabbath school report was also submitted by Mr Scott, from which it appeared that, with a balance from last year of £2 6s 6d, the receipts bad amounted to £l3 18a Id, and the expenditure to £ll Is 9d, leaving a credit balance of £2 16s 4d. The cemetery report showed a balance in hand of £l3 Is, and was adopted. The following gentlemen were elected a Committee for the ensuing year; Messrs Scott, Walker, Eobinson, M‘Kay, Milne, Donald, and Nelson. A Committee, consisting of the Misses M'Kay, Walker, Eollo, Graham, Boag, and Scott, was appointed to collect for a bachelors’ table at the Sabbath school tea meeting, to be held on the last Friday in November, Mrs Milne to take charge, and Mr Walker was’ agpointed to see .to necessary arrange-

Concert. —The Riccarton Glee Choir will give a concert in the Papanui Town Hall on Monday evening next, in aid of the Papanui Wesleyan Dorcas Society. Palace Rink.— Last night the floor at the Palace Rink was full, and skaters had a pleasant time. Among the attractions of the night was the skating of a lady member of Mr Donnolly’s family. Her waltz polka, and "edge” steps are equal to the best work of Harry Simmons at his best, and ought to be seen and copied by all our lady skaters. Prom our advertising columns it will be seen that a highly attractive programme has been prepared for next Wednesday evening. The described bicycle tournament will undoubtedly prove an attractive novelty.

Temperance in Sydenham. — A wellattended meeting was held in the Oddfellows’ Hall, Sydenham, on Thursday to consider the advisableness of starting a Good Templars’ Lodge. Bro Wilson, W.C.T., was voted to the chair, and it was unanimously resolved that there was a great need for Lodges in Sydenham. About twenty of those present signified their intention of joining. It was further resolved that the Lodge should be opened on Thursday, Oct. 25, by Bro. Parker, District Deputy, and that sister Lodges should be invited to attend. After passing a vote of thanks to the Chairman the meeting adjourned. Mr Wells* Motett Society. This Society, now numbering over eighty voices, will give a performance of Mendelssohn’s popular oratorio, the " Elijah,” on Thursday, Nov. 15, in the Oddfellows’ Hall. The solos have been alloted to Miss Spensley, Mrs Townend, Mrs Gray and Mr Puschell. The title vt\e has been entrusted to Mr Maitland Gard’ner, who, it will be remembered, sang the part so successfully on the occasion of the last rendering of this oratorio in Christchurch. Mr H. Wells, the Society’s conductor, has been training the large chorus for some considerable time, and has brought it to a high state of perfection. The large and efficient orchestra, consisting of some of our best known instrumentalists, will be led by Mr James Coombs, of Dunedin. Altogether the performance should be a great treat to the music-loving portion of the Christchurch public. The Wellington Musical Festival. —This musical event has been fixed for the last week in November, and will extend over the week. The opening performance will he Mendelssohn’s " Elijah,” and this will be followed by Sullivan’s popular work "The Golden Legend,” a short selection from the works of Wagner, an orchestral concert, and Handel’s “ Israel in Egypt.” The principal orchestral work will be Beethoven’s " Symphony in C,” and his "Pianoforte Concerto in G”; Mendelssohn’s overture to “ A Midsummer Night’s Dream”; and Cowen’s orchestral suite, “The Language of the Flowers.” The chorus, which has been carefully selected by test, will number about 160, and the orchestra about forty-five, several players from Christchurch having promised their assistance. The principal solo soprano parts will be sung by Miss Spensley; and Mr Robert Parker, formerly organist of St Michael’s, Christchurch, is Musical Director of the Festival.

St Andrew’s Bazaar.—Last night the bazaar held by the St Andrew’s Presbyterian congregation in the Oddfellows* Hall was crowded, and big business was done. Quite a heavy proportion of the valuable stock on the stalls was disposed of, thanks to the push and energy of the young ladies who did the guerilla warfare. The museum of curios and “ art ” in the ante-room was also well patronised, and many a laugh burst from the enclosure at the clever “notions” there displayed. The “ Burnside refreshment stall” was also an attraction, and Mrs and the Misses Boag, with “ Butler William,” have every reason to he satisfied with their day’s work, which of course will begin again to-day. Visitors from the country are expected in large numbers to-day, and Mr Boag baa a special bill of fare in hand for them. To-night the tartan will be well represented, and many Highlanders are expected to be present. In the course of the evening a musical programme was given, contributed by Miss Wood and Mrs Parker (vocal duet). Miss Hopper (songs), Mr Skelton (violin solo), choir (glee), Mr Adley (song) a part song, and Mrs Jackson and Mr Adley (pianoforte duet).

Tho Bev J. J. Lewis will deliver the next of the series of monthly lectures to yoang meu in the St Albans Wesleyan Church, to-morrow. A charity sermon will lie preached by tho Very Bev Father Cummings, S.M., in the Catholic Church, Barbadoes street, to-morrow evening, in aid of tho funds of tho St Vincent do Paul Society. The following will represent the Canterbury Irish Eifles in a rifle match with the Little Hirer Bifid Club, on Monday, Oct. 22, leaving South Belt at 4 a.m.Sergeants Butler, M'Adams, Corporals Tolputt, Millar, Dobbs, Privates Harry, Coulter, Amos, Buckley, Clarkson. The following will play for the U.C.C.C. against the A.C.C. at Hagley Park to-day, at 2.15 p.m, B. and T. D. Harman, B. J. Cotterill, E. B. Mathias, D. Wood, J. D. Fairhnrst, Kennedy, W. Wilkinson, A. Bolleston, Tait, A. Longden. Wanted known, geared “ facllas," and a number of bicycle sundries to be sold at cost. A. id. Preace, btudio. High street.—[anvi.l ' Instantaneous photographs taken by Standish and Preece, photographers. High street.—[Advt.]