TOWN & COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume LXXI, Issue 8688, 11 January 1889, Page 4

TOWN & COUNTRY.

Supreme Cotmi.—His Honor Mr Justice Ward will sit in Chambers to-day at 11 a.m. The list of applications set down will be found on the usual page. Lincoln Sports.-— The special prize given by Dr Westenra to the competitor gaining most points at these sports, was won by ,F. J. Brown, who obtained three first prizes. New Zealand Jubilee Exhibition.— The Sub-Committee appointed to select a Secretary to the Canterbury Commission in connection with the New Zealand Jubilee Exhibition, have appointed Mr J. J. Kinsey to the position, and that gentle* man will enter upon his duties at once. Lyttelton Regatta. —The final meeting of the Lyttelton Regatta Committee will be held this evening, when all accounts will be passed, and the protests in the Junior Sculls he considered and decided. Up to the present neither the Avon nor the Kaiapoi Clubs have complied with the Committee’s request to prove that their representatives were under age. Fire Alarm.— About half-past three o’clock yesterday the Chester street fira*beU rang an alarm, the signal for which wag given from the box near the comer 02 Gloucester and Madras streets. The engines turned out smartly, bnfc soon returned, as it was found that no fire existed. The police are making enquiries which may lead to the discovery of the mischievous perpetrator of this stupid practical joke. E Battery op Artillery.— The, members of the B Battery will fire the first of the annual series of competitions for the Champion Gold Star at the Bromley range on Saturday afternoon, and will also continue the competitions for the Sergeant's trophy. The annual general meeting of the Battery will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 22, at 8 p.m., in the Orderly Boom, when a full muster is expected, as matters of importance will be discussed. , Cube Boating Club. —The Ordinary Committee meeting of this Club was held in the Mandeville Hotel, Kaiapoi, on Wednesday evening, Mr G. M. Marshall, Vice-President, in the chair. A vote of thanks was passed to the Av6n Bowing Club for the use of their boat at the Lyttelton Regatta. A letter was received from the custodian, resigning his position, which was accepted with regret, and Mr J, Perrin was appointed. With regard to the protest entered by. the Lyttelton Bowing Club, it was resolved to forward to the Lyttelton Regatta Committee the affidavits of T. Taylor and W. Barnes as to their being under twenty-one years, the latter havmg been bom In England. A vote of thanks to the Chairman terminated the meeting. Db Laval Cream Separator.— ln one of the windows of Messrs Mason, Struthets and Co. is exhibited a striking proof, if one were needed, of the general success of the De Laval Cream Separator. This is a large frame containing fac-similes of the cups and medals which have been awarded the separator at Agricultural Shows throughout the world. Altogether there are two cups and seventy-six medals, the last being in duplicate, each medal being fixed with obverse and reverse exposed* Supporting the separator trophy, are, on the one side, fotir capital photographs of Messrs Mason, Stratheri and Company’s splendid collection of agricultural and other .exhibits shown at the Addington Show Grounds in 1887 and 1888, and on the other side a handsomelyframed and spiritedly-drawn and coloured picture of the Leering reaper and binder. In the comer of this picture a group of old men are discussing the merit* of the machine, and point is given to their diei cussion by the legend, beneath the picture, <r Harvest is not what it used to be." The lower part of the window is occupied by a display of Russian hempen twine, for which there is such an „£or fche.reaperß an&Jwidera*

Band Performance. —Yesterday evenj ing the Addington Workshops Band played in the rotunda, Latimer square, under the direction of Mr Pooley. A large crowd assembled to listen to the very good programme provided. Discovery of a Skull. — Yesterday afternoon a human skull, apparently that of a Native, was found in excavating the foundations for the new buildings at Hobday’s corner. It was about eight feet below the surface, and was considerably decomposed. Queen’s Cadets.— A number or the prizes for the Queen’s Cadets’ art union have been placed on view at the shop of Messrs Simpson and Williams. They are certainly a very attractive lot, comprising Japanese cabinets and other articles in lacquer, a very fine Japanese tea service, some rugs aud other articles from the looms of Kaiapoi, a couple of sewing machines, and many other objects useful and ornamental.

Fish Jubilee Singers. The Fisk Jubilee Singers had a very good house at their concert at the Theatre Royal last night. The choruses and part songs were given with all the quaint effectiveness which has rendered the singers so popular, and the solos ware as excellently rendered as ufrufd The audience were emphatic in their expressions of approval, and encored several of the numbers. The Jubilee Singers will give another performance to-night. , Rainfall. —The rainfall at the Eangiora High School for the week ending Thursday, Jan. 8, was as follows;—Friday, Dec. 28, •046 in, wind S.W.; Saturday. Deo. ~29, -OOSin, Wind S.W.—total, *oslin. The rainfall for the week ending Thursday, Jan. 10, was as follows:—Sunday, Jan. 6, *oo3th, wind N.; Monday, Jan. 7, 'oo2in, wind N.W.; Tuesday, Jan. 8. -002 in, wind N.W.j Wednesday, Jah. 9, -081 in, wind E.N.E.; Thursday, Jan. 10, ’23sin, wind E. to S.W. to E.N.B.—total, *B22in. The measurements are taken at 8.45 a.m. for the previous twenty-four hours. Abeblbt.— On Wednesday night a threshing machine drum, valued at £3, the property of Thomas Haskett, saddler, of Tuam street, was stolen from a vacant section in Tuam street near the Royal Hotel. The matter was reported to the police at nine o’clock yesterday, and at half-past twelve Detective E. Neil, who took the affair in hand, arrested two men—Harrison Hammond, a coloured man, and Charles Stinson —on a charge of the theft. The drum had. in this short time, been broken up and sold as old iron. The two accused will he brought up at the Resident Magistrate’s Court to-day to prove their innocence or suffer a penalty. Rifle Shooting.— With the assistance of a few generous friends, and by their own exertions, the Christchurch Rifle Club are going in warmly for keeping up the interest in their favourite pastime of rifle shooting. To-morrow afternoon there will be a handicap competition for a handsome trophy presented by Mr H. D. Carter, and on the following Saturday the (Hub are initiating what they hope will prove the first of a series of afternoon prize meetings, open to all comers. During the next week the Club are also endeavouring to arrange a match with a team from H.M.S. Raven, each side using the Martini. This should bring forth some very high scoring. Tramway Excursion. —The Canterbury Tramway Company’s excursion to Sumner was liberally patronised last night. Two trains, consisting of two and three cars respectively, left the square at 7.15 p.m. with a large freight of passengers, and accompanied by the Stanmore Band, soon reached their destination. Favoured by really beautiful weather, the visitors thoroughly enjoyed the trip, the low tide giving a fine expanse of sandy beach on which to Wander. The Band established themselves on the strand, and gave some creditably rendered music during the evening. The return trams left At ten o’clock and 10.23 respectively, and the excursion throughout was a thorough success. Masonic. The first of this year’s quarterly meetings of the District Grand Lodge of Canterbury has been summoned for Thursday evening, Jan. 17, in the St Augustine Hall. The business for that evening includes the annual statement, the report Of the Standing Committee, and the appointment of officers. On the following Thursday, Jan. 24, occurs a specially interesting meeting, that of the Lyttelton Lodge of Unanimity, for the installation of the W.M. elect, and the investiture of his officers. Lodge Unanimity is the Mother Lodge in Canterbury, and this, combined with the exceedingly hearty welcome accorded to visitors, always induces a large attendance. It is, however, anticipated that this year the gathering will be even larger than on former occasions.

The Sbizobk of Smuggled Tobacco.— The Oamani Mail Bays that the discovery of this alleged fraud on the Customs was purely accidental. It bo happened, through the shunting of the van, four of the eleven parcels were discharged at one end of the platform, and left there. With the curiosity that seems to be natural to detectives, Detective O'Brien appears to have casually examined the parcels, and the peculiarity of the fact that fish was addressed to a hairdresser and tobacconist, added, probably, to a knowledge that tobacco had been offered for Bale in town at a remarkably cheap rate, gave rise to a suspicion that there was something « fishy " about the parcels. A further and more careful examination of the parcels was the consequence, with the result that the fraud was discovered. Chbibtchobch Hobtioultubal Socibtt. *—A meeting of the Committee of the Christchurch Horticultural Society was held yesterday evening; present—Messrs Anstey (in the chair), Bennett, Guntrip, Donald, Brooking, Marsh, and T. Gordon (Secretary). A hearty vote of thanks was passed to Mr E. Turton for lending his collection of ferns at the Eose Show. It was resolved to ascertain from Mr E. H. Donnolly the terms on which he would allow the Autumn Show, on March 7, to be held ill the Eink. A discussion took place on the question of holding an Art Union in connection with the Autumn Show, and the general opinion was that it was inadvisable to have one. The Treasurer was authorised to pay all accounts in connection with the Carnation Show. The Committee adjourned to Feb. 19, when Mr Brown will read a paper on “ New Zealand Flora.” Chbxbtchubch Fibb Bbigadb. - The quarterly meeting of the Christchurch Volunteer Fire Brigade was held on Wednesday evening} the Superintendent in the chair, and a full muster of members present. It was decided to hold the annual picnic at Rhodes' Bay, on Thursday, Jan. 81, and the following menibera were appointed a Committee to carry out the arrangements: Deputy-Superintendent B. Smith, Acting-Foreman J. Taylor, Assistant-Engineer J. Watts, and Branchmah 1. Kennedy. The necessary arrangements were made for sending a team to compete at the Invercargill demonstration. The learn in all probability will consist of 'Branchtnen A» Skein and G. King, Firemen A. J. Watts, X Fraser, P. Smith and C. Armstrong. Deputy-Superintendent Smith was elected as delegate to represent the Brigade at the annual Conference. Septon Farmers’ Club.*—The monthly meeting waa held on night in the Town Hall. There waa a fair attendance of members, and Mr John Valle nee, junr., Vice-President, presided. The Secretary reported that he had addressed communications on the proposed alteration in the railway tariff to the member for the district, also to the Chairman of the Co-operative Association, and the President of the Chamber of Commerce. A letter was read from Mr Ensor, containiog'some suggestions on the same subject. The Chairman said he understood that the proposed alteration would not come into force at present. The information was received with every sign of satisfaction. A discussion took place on the turnip crops in the district, and it was pointed out that wherever chemical manures had been used, the crops were looking remarkably well; bttt ott land which bad not been so treated, the crops were a comparative failure. A statement of accounts was submitted, showing a credit balance of .65 5s Id, which was considered satisfactory. After attending to several matters of

Christchurch Regatta Club. lu another column is published the programme of the regatta to be held at Lake Forsyth, under the auspices of the above Club. It will be seen that the date decided upon is March 18, which, being a Bank holiday, and because there is no other holiday about that time of year, is a fortunate date on which to fix, in the interests of the public as as those of the crews, who have ample time in which to get fit. It is expected that a number of crews from Wellington will compete in the majority of the events. Yesterday, Mr Rhodes and the Secretary of the Regatta Club interviewed the Traffic Manager, Mr Garshin, and made satisfactory arrangements for the usual excursion trains.

Industrial Association.— A meeting of the Committee of the Industrial Association took place on Wednesday night; present—Messrs G. T. Booth (President), J. Glairville, T. Banks, K Toomer, E. H. Banks, L. Adams, A. Q. Howland, F. Jenkins. H. B. Kirk, H. Curlett, J. Waller and R. Buchanan. The President reported what Jie had done in reference to the New 1 Zealand Jubilee and Paris Exhibitions. Some of the members of the Association •were appointed to act oh the Jubilee Exhibition Committee with the representatives of other Societies. The President laid before the Committee A sample of isinglass made by Mr Frigaux, of Sydenham. The balance-sheet to he pfesehted to the annual meeting on Wednesday was submitted and approved, and nominations for the officers and members of Committee received.

Palace Rink.— There was a very large attendance at the Palace Rink last night, when Gaylord and Silbon’a Company gave another of their capital performances, which included the sensational “ dive from the dome” by Mr A. Silboh. To-day the rink will be devoted solely to skating. Tomorrow afternoon the Gaylord-Silbon Company will give a matinde, and tomorrow evening a complimentary benefit will be tendered to the Silbon Family, under the patronage of the Mayor. The Silhpns will perform . their “ Roman Studio”, act, a aeries oi poses plastiques. Messrs Moulton and Dashway will introduce several new feats on the triple bars, one of which will be to take the middle bar out, and turn a somersault from the one end bar to the other, a distance of 20ft. On Monday evening a pony race will take place in the rink.

The. Search fob Professor Brown.— The Otago Daily Times is informed that Robert Murrall, jun., and J. Barber are still out looking for Professor Brown. They left Manaponri some time since, and were expected to reach the tent at Disaster Burn early last week. They took a plentiful supply of provisions, and intended to make several trips therewith between the head of the lake and the tent, in order that they might hive plenty of time to search and ho anxiety about food. They will go right through to Deep Cove before returning. Mr Murrall owns the accommodation house at Mauapouri lake, and is very anxious to see a track out through from Deep Cove to the lake, being satisfied that it is the shortest and best route. The snow is still very low down on the West Coast mountains, but is rapidly melting. Kaiapoi River Embankment.—Attention was called at the last meeting of the Borough Council to the fact that owing to dry weather and cattle trespass, the banks lately erected at great expense to the Borough, are, in places, much broken down. It is evident that the smallest breach or gap should not be permitted to exist, and the Council resolved to effect immediate repairs, also to fence the embankments where they cross private land used for grazing. In this connection it may he remarked that systematic trespass of horses and cattle is carried on in the Borough, and the present system of checking it by rangers is simply a farce. Those who are in the habit of using public streets to leed their animals may, however, rely that in future the earliest opportunity will he taken to enforce heavy damages for the constant mischief caused by this practice.

Pbebbmxon. —The annual treat in connection with the Prebbleton and Lincoln Presbyterian Sunday Schools was held on Wednesday, The weather was beautifully fine, and a large number from both schools attended. They met at Ladbroohe’s crossing, and proceeded in traps to Mr Sharp’s paddock at the hills. A more excellent spot for a picnic could scarcely be got, as it is sheltered on all sides from the wind, and a large number of trees provide shade from the sun. After lunch many wandered up the hills to the bush. A collection was made on the ground to provide racing for the children, and every child received something. A vote of thanks was proposed by the Bev Mr Adamson to Mr Sharp for the kind use of his paddock, and hearty cheers were given for him. The Bev Mr Adamson, with the teachers, worked heartily to give the children thorough enjoyment. After tea a hymn was sung and the blessing pronounced.

West Ohbistohuhoh School Com-mittee.—-The monthly meeting was held on Wednesday evening; present—Mr DEeese (Chairman), Messrs W. K. Allison, A. Alprey, A. E. Kirk, J. Mannings, C. H. Winny, and J. Wendelken. The Board of Education wrote stating tenders would be called for painting all buildings and repairing the caretaker's Cottage; also that five pupil-teachers (A. Gray, J. S. Walker, A. Hunnihell, Annie Menzies and H. Guise) have passed the examination for the fourth year, and are recommended by the Inspector for admission to the Normal School, and asking the Committee to appoint successors to them at an early date, in order that they may begin work at the Normal School when It re-opens on Jan. 28. The Committee consented to release those whose terms had nob quite expired, provided the head-master and the Chairman could arrange for filling the vacancies. The Board also notified the payment into Bank of £246 Os 8d for salaries for the month, and £69 10s lid for incidentals for the quarter ending Deo. 81. Accounts were passed for payment amounting to £2O 19s 6d, and the meeting adjourned. Benefit Concert.—Last night the Oddfellows' Hall was crowded on the occasion of a complimentary benefit concert of Scottish songs and Highland dancing, given to the Crawford-Hunter vocalists. The concert was under the patronage of the Mayor of Christchurch, the President and members of the Caledonian Society, and the officers and members of the Scottish Eifies, very many of whom were present. The programme as originally announced was a sufficiently liberal one, but as, with scarce an exception, every number in it waa encored, it was almost doubled before “ Auld Lang Syne ” was sung. Nor waa this due solely to the patriotism of those present, who, no doubt, for the most part hailed from the Laud o’ Cakes, for the excellence of the programme would have excited enthusiasm in the breasts of people of any nation. Of course, the programme was essentially Scotch, beginning as it did with “The Eoyal Highlanders' Farewell to Aberdeen,” played by the four pipers of the Scottish Eifies, and ending with " Auld Lang Syne,” and including a choice number of favourite ballads, besides reels by Captain Campbell and three other members of the Scottish Eifies, and a sword dance and fling by Master William Crawford. Miss Hunter, Miss F. Martin, Miss M‘Gregor, Mrs Eeid, Messrs Crawford, H. Johnson, M'llroy, Millar, Smeaton, and Lieutenant Anderson were the vocalists, and appeared to be inspired by the occasion to excel themselves. Not one of them but was complimented with an encore, and in responding to the compliment they as a rule substituted another song' equally appropriate. Mr Crawford took the opportunity, when he was recalled after having already responded to an encore, to thank the Caledonian Society, the Scottish Eifies and the Committee who had worked so earnestly to make the concert a success. The Crawford-Hunter Company are to appear to-night at Leeston, on Monday night at Southbridge, and on Friday next at Lyttelton, and no doubt lovers of Scottish songs aud humour will gladly avail themselves of these opportunities for hearing exceptionally olever exponents

Excursion to West Coast Sounds. — The attention of those interested is directed to the Union Steamship Company’s advertisement* elsewhere, containing details of the 8.8. Tarawera’s trip to the West Coast Sounds, leaving Fort Chalmers on Jan. 16. Cricket.—Aa the date of the Otago match is so dose at hand, it has been arranged, in order to prevent any loss of practice amongst onr players, that in the event of a Monday, Wednesday or Friday evening proving wet, practice will take place on the succeeding day instead, at 4.30 p.m. Particulars of a railway excursion to Oxford and Wnimakariri Gorge on Tnursday next, the date of the Oxford races, will be found in our advertisement columns. The regular meeting of the Canterbury Masonic liodga wUI be held this evening at the St Augustine Hall; A meeting of the Committee ft the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will be held this afternoon in the City Conncil Chamber; The Sydenham Braas Band, under Bandmaster M’Lean, will perform the following programme of music this evening at 8 o'clock, at the corner of Madras and Herd Brougham streets: Slow march, “la Gillardo" (E. Brespant): polka, “Express” (H. Bound); selection, “Scotch’* (J, Hartmann); valse, “Morning ' lory'* (Felix Burns), schottisohe, “ Blue, Bonnets ” (8.., V. Balfour); selection. “Irish” (J. Hartmann); quadrille, “Roundabout” (W. Williams); quick march, “ Melbourne ” (D. P. Pogson); National Anfhfim- . . ... The following team, will represent the Christ’s College Rifles in a match against the Sydeidmm Rifle Club to-morrow (conveyance to leave drillshod, at. 1.30 p.m. sharp) .—Lieutenant Banmer, Colour-Sergeant Smith, Sergeant Cnrrv, and Sergeant Wright, Bugler Hoare, Privates B. Hlakiston, C. Blakiston, Million, Stow, Wright; emergency —Private Bioko- ton. . Mr Herrick begs to acknowledge, with sincere thanks, the following •.--Mr Marks, vegetables; Mts Fisher, milk; Mr Bqwtter, milk; friend. Australian papers; Mrs Martin, meat, Ac; Mrs Bishop, infants* clothing; Mr Gnggenhein, parcel clothes; Bread Company, bread; Mrs King, periodicals; Messrs Harris, Boaewame, and Cooper, meat; Mrs O. Trask, Sydenham, meat; Mrs B. F, Bees, vegetables; Mr Wasbbonrue, baiter; Mr Cotie, clothing; Mr T. Whitfield, Victoria street, bread; Miss Peryman, apples; St Augustine, meat ana vegetables.

Luxurious Travelling. A Pullman car on the American model is being built for the Emperor William of Germany, at a cost of £7OOO. It will contain bedroom, dressing and bath room, dining room, ahd library, and it is to be ready for use by April next. Tie Emperor’s trains are paid for at a special rate, and cost him about 15s for every ten miles for the engine and van, ahd about 8s for each carriage. Squaring the Circle.— Mr W,. J, Barnwell, an organist at East Hendced, Berkshire, has laid before the French Academy of Sciences a remarkable series of eight oyclometrio figures, which he maintains are the solution of the long-soughf-for quadrature, or squaring of the circle. The formula is now being studied by the Mathematical Commission. It is remarkable that within the last two years a great number of plans have been offered; that of Mr Barnwell, however, appears to find the moat favour. A Florist’s Little Bill. —Mr Sander’s action against the Duchess of Montrose to recover £I7BO for 1000 orchids at one guinea each and for work done in connection with a conservatory attached to her Newmarket residence, was concluded in the Queen’s Bench Division on Nov. 22. The Duchess went into the witness box and denied that she had given the plaintiff an order for 1000 orchids at a thousand guineas, or that an order was given for another consignment, after the thousand had been supplied, because the Prince of Wales was going to dine with her. The jury, however, after some deliberation, returned a verdict for the plaintiff for the full amount of the claim. .£1730 6s 4d.