TOWN & COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume LXXIII, Issue 9029, 15 February 1890, Page 5

TOWN & COUNTRY.

Federation. The Melbourne Conference closed yesterday. On the motion of Sir John Hall, a loyal address was forwarded to Her Majesty the Queen. Canterbury Society of Arts.— The adjourned annual meeting of this Society [will be held on Tuesday next, at 3.30 p.m., at the office, 211, Hereford street. Cruelty to Animals. —The monthly ' meeting of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was held yesterday, when the Inspector's report was read and received. Lake Forsyth Regatta. —The Mayor ■ (by advertisement in this issue) requests the citizens of Christchurch to close their places of business on Tuesday next, the occasion of the above regatta. Gabby's Bat.— The School Committee, at a meeting held on Wednesday evening, decided to vote for . Messrs Meredith, Peryman and Weston for the vacant seats on the Board of. Education. A Gbnbbous Donation.— Mr Superintendent Turton desires to acknowledge a cheque for .£5 5s from Messrs Williams and Stephens, in recognition of the promptitude displayed by the Fire Brigade m extinguishing the lira at their timber yard ©n Thursday. ■ Union of the City and Suburbs. — In another column will ho found an account of interviews with the Mayors of Christchurch, Sydenham and Sb Albans, and the Chairman of the Lin wood Town Board, on the subject of the amalgamation of the city and suburbs. Accident. —An' elderly, woman named Mrs Woodcock was received into the Hospital on Thursday suffering from a broken thigh and shoulder received through falling from a tree which she had climbed to gather pears. Last night the sufferer was reported to be doing as well aa possible under the circumstances. City Gtjabds. —An important meeting of ,tho City Guards will bo held after parade on Monday, when among many questions affecting the interests of the company. Captain Bishop will make an announcement with reference to his retention of that position, and a lieutenant will be elected, vice Mr F. Helps, who has resigned. Wibth’s CiKcug.—The proprietors of the Circus were again rewarded with an excellent house last night vfhon another programme was presented with marked success. The season concludes this evening. •The efforts of the Misses Wirth, and particularly those of Miss Marizela, met with well deserved recognition, while the clever feats of the Masters Wirth materially aided in the success of tho evening. This afternoon a matinee will bo given. Linwood Lawn Tennis Club. — ana Mowing is the handicap for tho All-round Tournament r- —BristfswJ —\owe 4-40), Satoliire (ow« $-30), Bruce and Styche (owe $-15), M'Farlano and Garland (owe $-15), Pavitt and Scott {owe $-15), Parkerson and Loughnan (owe $-15), Percival and M'Lean (acr), Andrews and Graham ($-15), Murray and Lean ($-15), Shires and Seymour ($-15), Batchelor and Haylocfc ($-15), Miss Griffith and Miss Simpson (15), Palairet and Warren (15), Misses A. and M. Simpson ($-30), Wright and Twentyman (30). -The Primacy.—lt is understood that a

meeting of the Board of the Church Missionary Society ia to be held at Napier next Monday, at which the question will be informally discussed by the assembled Bishops. After the meeting the Bishop of Auckland will proceed southwards to take part in the meeting of the Senate of the N.Z. University to be held at Dunedin. He may then communicate the decision arrived at during the meeting at Napier to the Standing Committee of the Canterbury Diocese, which may result in a special meeting of Synod being called, with the desired result of an amicable settlement of the difficulty.

Obituary. —The death is announced of Mrs Margaret Goodwin, of Pembroke, Pigeon Bay, at the age of Gh Mrs Goodwin was an old colonist of both New South Wales and Canterbury. She arrived in Sydney as long ago as 1853, with her husband, Mr Edward Goodwin, in the ship Bussorah Merchant, and after a stay of sis: years ia the Australian Colony, they transferred their interests to New Zetland, and finally settled at Pigeon Bay. They reared a family of five sons and two daughters, and earned the admiration of all who knew them by the exercise

of those qualities which go to make successful colonists. Mrs Goodwin's funeral will take place to-morrow afternoon, when her body will be interred in the Pigeon Bay cemetery. Harvest Festival.—A harvest thanksgiving service was held in the Holy Trinity Church, Avonside, last evening, at 7.30. The Church, as usual at this festival, was profusely decorated with fruit, flowers, and vegetables, the font and temporary chancel screen being strikingly effective; the whole reflecting the greatest credit 6n the ladies and gentlemen who demoted their time and floral offerings to the purpose. The service was fully choral. The lessons were read by the Revs E. K. Otway and F. R. Inwood, and the sermon waa preached by the Rev H. B. Cocks. The Revs W. A. Pascoe and W. Dunkley were also present. The anthem was Stainer's “ Fear Not. O Land,” the cautions being Bunnet'e in F. There was a large congregation. The service in the church was preceded by a tea in the schoolroom, to which a large number sat dowu. The tables were presided over by several ladies of the parish, who had generously supplied the good things, to which ample justice waa done. Gospel Temperance Union. —Mr R. Goad gave another stirring address last evening to a very enthusiastic audience. The Eqv Mr Potter opened the meeting by giving out the hymn "We are out on tho Ocean Sailing,” reading a chapter, and offering f prayer; Ho also announced that thihpfternoon at three o'clock there would bo gathering at Tuam street Hall for B- Wof Hope children, Sunday school children and others, and that in the evening Mr Goad would, by request, redeliver hia famous lecture on “ Tho Book of Esther.” Mr King sang a song “ Work and vote while you pray,” accompanying himself on the banjo. Mr Goad then spoke on the half-hearted manner of some who are really total abstainers, but are somewhat reticent in declaring their principles. He said there were two thousand licensed houses in the Colony, and reckoning four drunkards to each house—a low estimate — there would bo eight thousand drunkards. He„very graphically described the moderate drinkers, the absurd excuses they made for taking their little drops •. the town of drunkenness and tho town of moderation, the latter naturally leading to the former. Ho then explained teetotal town, urgl all to, live in that town. He concluded by speaking strongly In favour of local option,..

Peesonal. —Mr L. Pozzi, who has been for many years a resident of Christchurch, left f qe Melbourne by the Waihora last evening. On Thursday the members of the Working Men's Club said “Good-bye'' to Mr Pozzi, and wished him “better luclr on the other side, a sentiment in which all who know him will heartily join. Santley. —An Auckland telegram received last night says ;—A series of concerts given by Mr Santley was concluded to-night. He is to take part in a performance of the oratorio of Elijah on Wednesday by the Auckland Choral Society, and leaves for Napier going thence to Christchurch and afterwards to Wellington. Postmen's Uniforms. Some of the letter carriers in Christchurch, all of whom are compelled to wear the uniform when on duty, are just now in a sorry plight, aa their annual refit has not yet been received from headquarters. Those that are not absolutely worn into holes are looking decidedly “ seedy.'' The Yictoeian Bowlees. —Yesterday the Victorian bowling team, under the guidance of Mr Strutters, of the Christchurch Bowling Club, paid a visit to Sumner. This afternoon they will play on the green of the Christchurch Club. Personal. —Sergeant-Major Silver, who ia to act as instructor to the Permanent Artillery at Lyttelton, arrived from Auckland on Tuesday. He belongs to the Royal Marine Artillery, and has seen considerable service. He was under Sir Evelyn Wood in South Africa.

Late Rev T. R. Fisher’s Estate.— The will of the late Rev T. R. Fisher was sworn under .£50,000. To his widow he leaves a house and .£6OO a year, the balance of the income going to the children during her life. After her death the property is disposed of in various legacies to relations and friends, and the balance amongst the children. Timber and Coalmen’s Picnic. — A largely attended meeting of timber and coal merchants’ employees was held at the Wellington Hotel last night, when it was decided to hold a picnic on Feb. 25. Mr Maitlock was elected Secretary, and Mr S brothers Treasurer. A large amount of business was gone through, and the meeting adjourned till Thursday next. Rangioba Rifles. —This Company drilled in their new hall for the first time on Thursday, under the command of Captain Fulton and Lieutenants Helmore and Torlesse. The four hundred and twentyfive square yards of floor space for evolutions was fully appreciated after the cramped accommodation of the hall formerly used. The Churchmen’s Club, —The Committee of the Churchmen’s Club have decided to call a general meeting of members and others interested in the Club in the Club’s reading rooms, Hobbs' buildings, on Monday, Feb. 2-4, at which the Committee will fully explain their plans for the future, and invito full discussion. The meeting is to be held a week later than was originally determined upon. Licensing Election.— Yesterday the election of five members for the Southeast Ward of the City was held by Mr Lee, Returning Officer, it Sb Michael’s schoolroom, when tho former members of the Committee were returned by a substantial majority. The numbers polled wore as follows;—R. J. S. Harman 161, F. H. Barns 160, F. J. Kimbell 157 ; J. V. Ross 156, C. P. Hulberb 153, W. A. Symcs 50.

Cycling. —Arrangements are now complete in connection with the benefit meeting to be tendered to Messrs Fenlqn and Mayes this afternoon, and given fair weather the races should bo spirited and the finishes close. Additional interest is attached to the meeting on account of this being Mr Fenlon’s last appearance on a Now Zealand path ; also, the programme contains amongst others those distances which, as a rule, interest the public moat, viz., Half-mile, One Milo, &c. Pigeon Shooting. —A pigeon-shooting match took place at the Plough Hotel grounds, Eangiora, yesterday afternoon. Three sweeps were fired off, with the assist issrasTu H. C. Bailey, six birds, 2; G. Cone, five birds, 3; No.'. 3 sweep, six birds—A. T, Hay, five birds, 1 j W. Murfit, four birds, 2; J. Fulton, three birds. No. 3 sweep, three birds —G. Cone, three birds, 1 j A. Y- Hay, two birds, 2. Important Lecture. —A lecture that should prove interesting to all intelligent and educated people will be given in the Oddfellows’ Hall on March 4, at 7.30 p.m. The lecturer is Mr A. B. Worthington, LL.D. and M.A., a solicitor of the United States, who has for his subject " History, Eeligion and their Ultimate.” The admission is free, but a few seats will be reserved at one shilling each, for those who cannot come early, on application to Messrs Milner and Thompson. Concert. —A concert was given in the Oddfellows’ Hall, Lichfield street, yesterday evening, by the United Bands of Christchurch, in aid of the funds of the late band contest. Amongst the performers were Misses Fuller, A. Long, E. Long and Tucker, and Messrs E. Maurice, ]I. Price, J. Chapman, Dickie, Holland, E. Tucker, H. Ogier and A. Gordon. The concert was a good one so far as the programme was concerned, but the audience was not such a largo one as could have been wished. Poet Yictoeia Eacing Club. —At a meeting of the Port Victoria Eacing Club the Secretary reported that the balance from last year was .£ls; there were still some subscriptions unpaid. It was decided to hold the races as usual, and Stewards were appointed to carry out the preliminaries. A request was received to have the disqualification removed from J. B. Hill and the horse Nana, but the Stewards decided that they could not recommend its removal at present. After appointing a Committee to draw up a programme the meeting adjourned. Lost Child. —Mr Alexander Beck had the misfortune to lose his little boy in a rather unusual way yesterday. He had gone into the Lancaster Park Hotel on business, leaving the hoy standing by the cart outside, and when he came out the child was gone. Enquiries made failed to discover the hoy’s whereabouts. He is two years old, with light curly hair and blue eyes, dressed in a knickerbocker suit and large straw hat. If any person hearing of the hoy’s whereabouts communicates with the police, it will relieve the minds of the anxious parents. Midland Eailwat.— • A contract for a two and a half mile section of the Midland Eailway, between Brunnerton and Lake Brunner, has been lot to the lowest tenderers, Messrs Jay and Co., the contractors for the Ahaura section, which is nearly completed. The contract just let is on the line which is to meet that from Springfield, and includes a tunnel. Messrs Anderson have about 150 men at work on their Springfield contract, and have notified that they cannot take on any more until the cuttings are opened out. East Christchurch School Bath.— The monthly cleaning of the swimming hath at the East Christchurch School was carried out yesterday, the water having been escaping since 7 p.m. on Thursday. In contradiction of the alleged filthiness of the bath, it may- bo said that when empty at 10.30 a.m. yesterday, the total accumulalation at the bottom of the hath would not have filled a housewife’s ordinary dustpan. This consisted chiefly of flakes of rust and the whitening from the floor and sides, which come off when swept. The bath will be whitened, refilled, and ready for use by an early hour on Sunday. The monthly swimming races for the boys will take place next week. Slaughter of Horses.— Passengers by the morning train from Waikari yesterday report that the engine ran into a mob of four horses on the level crossing near’ the viaduct in the Weka Pass. Two of the animals were killed outright, and the third had its leg broken, necessitating its destruction. The other escaped without serious injury. The train was delayed nearly a quarter of an hour whilst the horseflesh was being cleared from the locomotive, one of the animals having been rat up in a frightful manner. It la stated that ihe horse's belonged to a man named Collins, of Eaikoura, and that they had wandering about the roads, in the vicinity of the accident, for a=day-or two^

Lyttelton,Licensing Committee.— The following nominations were received for the Lyttelton Licensing Bench, yesterday; -Messrs J. B. MUsom, A. W. Parsons, x. M'Clatcliie, W. Cook and D. Dimond. A Stray Horse. —An owner is wanted for a dark bay pony, with saddle ana bridle on, which was found straying abou„ Barfaadoes street South by Mr W. Simpson, late on Thursday night, and taken by him to the Police Depot, where it now remains.

The Theatre. —The Brough and Boucicault Company repeated My Milliner’s Bill and Mamma last night for the benefit of Mr Frank Thornton. The pieces will be repeated to-night for the last time, and arrangements have been made for ,a late, train to leave for Lyttelton at 11.15 p.m. Probates, &c.— His Honor Mr Justice Deuniaton eat in Chambers yesterday, and granted probates, &c., as follow :—Be T. R. Fisber (deceased), to J. Bickerton Fisher and R. Hill Fisher, reserving leave to Sarah Fisher to come in to prove (Mr Meares); re Frank Young Stratton (deceased) (Mr Cohen); re Edith Mary Sanders, letters of administration with will annexed (Mr Harman). The Baiensfatheb Family.— The first performance in Christchurch of the Bairnafather Family will, as is announced elsewhere, be given in the Oddfellows Hall on Monday evening, when there should be a large gathering of [both Scots and Southrons to greet these clever representatives of the music, wit and Rumour of Scotland. The season will be a short one, lasting for three nights only. Daylight Parade. An inspection parade of the various rifle companies was held last evening. The companies mustered at the drillshed at 7.30 o’clock, the parade state being as follows: City Guards, under Captain Bishop, 31; College Rifles, Lieutenant Day, 38; Christchurch Rifles, Colour-Sergeant Peake, 38Sydenham Rifles, Captain Anderson, 38 ; Scottish Rifles, Captain Campbell, 23; Richmond Rifles, Colour-Sergeant Smith, 39; Irish. Rifles, Captain Whiteside, 24; Garrison Band, Bandmaster Searell, 23—total, 254. The v. hole were inspected by Major and Adjutant Newall, who took command, and was accompanied by Majors Francis and Richards, After the inspection on the parade ground the companies, headed by the band, marched to Hagley Park, where they were put through a number of battalion movements. Railway Servants’ Union.— The weekly meeting of the Committee of this Society was hold on Thursday evening at their office, Hereford street, Mr William Eoban in the chair. There was a large attendance. Eighteen new members were enrolled. Correspondence from Auckland was received ; two new branches have been opened in that district. The total number of members enrolled exceeds 4000. Delegates to the Conference are to meet in Christchurch on March 6. The Secretary’s analysis of the grievances reported, and his report thereon were read and adopted. The sum or £535 2s was received, and accounts to the amount of JC4 3s were passed for payment. Some larger accounts - were held over for revision. The Secretary was instructed to forward letters of sympathy to the workmen at Cape Foulwind, with tho promise of pecuniary assistance, if required; and to the Early Closing Association, heartily approving of the objects of the movement. Letters were also to be written to the Secretary of the Wharf Labourers’ Union, Lyttelton, to the Secretary of the Miners' Union, Westport, and the N.S.W. Railway and Tramway Association. It was decided to hold the first quarterly general meeting at the Oddfellows’ Chambers on Thursday, Feb. 27, further particulars of which to be duly advertised. The meeting adjourned at a late hour.

H. H. Warner and Co,, Limited.— The gigantic concern of the above firm with branch establishments in. all parts of the civilised world has been sold to a London Syndicate for a sum involving one million sterling. The Directorate includes some of the most prominent men in the commercial world, leading memners of the British Parliament, with the Earl of Crawford as Chairman of the Board. The Hon H. H. Warner, hitherto sole proprietor of the famous Safe Eemcdies, who desired to he relieved of the exacting claims upon his time and attention which the exclusive ownership of a concern of such, magnitude involves, remains managing Director and retains a considerable interest in the business, which in its expansion has had no parallel in the history of proprietory medicines. The adjourned annual meeting of the Ivy of '• liinwood Money Club will be bold at the Royal George Hotel at eight o'clock this evening. The Rev C. H. Bradbury will deliver the second of the course of sermons on “The Structural Forces of Society” to-morrow evening in the liinwood Congregational Church. The subject will be “Marriage and Parenthood.” On our eighth page will be found an important advertisement by Messrs Tonks, Norton and Co. respecting the sale of eleven sections on the Fapauni road. The fishing tackle and tobacconist business so long conducted by Mr M‘William has been purchased by Mr W. J. Alpe, who has now added a well-fitted room for hairdressing,—See advertisement on page 1. C. H, Massing, Royal and Vice-Regal Photographer, baa now on view an entirely now and magnificent display of brilliant photos, oils, opals, and mezzo enlargements, at stadio. Go and see.