TOWN & COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume LXXIII, Issue 9088, 26 April 1890, Page 5

TOWN & COUNTRY.

Auctioneers’ Notices. —The following auctioneers’ notices appear on page seven of this issue Messrs J. Mundeli and Co. and J. Ingram. Communism and Socialism. Another of the deeply interesting articles by Pharos,” on Communism and Socialism is published in this issue. It treats of Campanella’s “Ci vitas Solis” and Bacon’s

"New Atlantis.” Presentation Photograph. —Thera is now on view in tho window of Messrs H.

Fisher and Son a reduced photograph of the group of members of the Christchurch Amateur Swimming Club which was presented to the President last month. Geraldine Eoad Board. —Nominations were received on Wednesday of candidates to fill • the vacancies occasioned through the retirement, by rotation, of Messrs A. Metcalf and J. Kelland. Tlieso were tho •only nominations, and were declared reelected.

N. Battery Artillery.—A handicap

match will be fired on the Lyttelton range to-day, by the members of the N. Battery, for the gold medal presented by Hus Worship the Mayor, J. B. Milaom, Esq. The anniversary of tlie corps ■will be celebrated early next month by a social

gathering. . Theatre Eoyal. —Last evening Williamson, Garner and Musgrovo’s Company appeared Again in the charming opera of Dorothy t&'a good house. The performance ■was exceedingly well received. Miss Clara Merivale arfi Miss Fanny Liddiard especially being honoured for their singing and clever impersonations. To-night La Maseoite will be performed, and, as the season is drawing to a close, those who wish to see this clever company should not allow the opportunity te slip. Lincoln Mutual Improvement Society. -a-At the meeting on Wednesday evening, tho Eev H. Adamson in tho chair, “ Should Capital Punishment be Abolished ” was tho subject of debate. Mr Kennedy, with Mr J. Kennedy as seconder, took the affirmative side, while Mr A. Geddes, with Mr Banks as seconder, opposed. After some 1 lengthy and spirited speeches the jury ; decided by three to two that tho negative ! side had been better At the nest meeting readings and recitations will occupy the'evening. Cricket. --A return match was played between Ashley and Amberley on Saturday last, and after an interesting game, resulted in another viotory for Amberley by IS runs. Amberley, 60 and S 3; Ashley, 40 and SG. For the winners Nestcr (17

and 5), Warnell (10 and 2), Mason. (9 and 6), and H. C. Hussey (4 and 7), and for Ashley T. Croffc (10 and 10), Polhill (2 and 13 not out) were the moat successful with the bat, while Banka secured twelve wickets for 22 runs for Ashley, and Adams seven wickets for 29, and Mason nine for 39.

Breaking into a Post Office. —Some time on Thwsday night the Post Office at Lincoln waAiroken into, and it ib a matter for surprise that the thief did not make off with more than he did. The only article missed waa ft registered packet containing a silver brooch and a silver bracelet, of no very great value. The packet was abstracted from the pigeon holes in which the letters were kept. The thief had evidently effected an entrance by a back window of the office by forcing the catch. Yesterday morning Mr J, C. Eevell, the Postmaster at Lincoln, discovered the robbery, and at once informed the police, who now have the matter in hand. Friendly Societies’ Dispensary. —The Friendly Societies in and around Dunedin apoear to have made their dispensary a success. The report just presented says:— “The Board have the gratification of being able to meet you at the end of the third year of the dispensary’s career with assets of the value of .£Bl2 Oa 10-Jd, and a total indebtedness of only J 2245 la 2d. -The balance to credit of profit and loss for the year is .£B7 19s o£d, which, with the balance from the previous half year, gives a total credit of JBIIB 17a o|d. Daring the year there have been 15,699 prescriptions dispensed for members. The membership roll now stands at 2308.” An Unpleasant Experience. —Mr C. Ziele, of the Union Bank, Dunedin, met with an unpleasant adventure on Wednesday morning. He had, it appears, pulled down to Broad Bay the previous evening in a light rowing skiff, intending to return to Dunedin nest morning. This he essayed to do at daylight, but on reaching Grassy Point found the wind and sea more than ha had bargained for, and in turning back the boat capsized. Finding it impossible to hold on to the boat, and being an expert swimmer, after cutting off his boots he struck out for the beach, which he succeeded in reaching. Returning to Broad Bay, he obtained assistance, and the boat was picked up, minus oars, of course, and a bag containing a suit of clothes. He also loses Vi is. coat, in which waa his watch. Election op Primate. —A gentleman who was present at the meeting of tho General Synod, sends us the following : —“ It may be interesting, while the question is fresh in men’s minds, to state that out of twenty-six laymen, nineteen were present, of whom ten voted for the Bishop of Wellington. Several of the absent ones were known to be supporters of Bishop Suter, and had only one of them bean present, the result would have been different. It will bo seen, therefore, that the votingcouldnotbavebeen closer tohave given an election. BiahopSaterisapplauded on all sides for the manner in which he accepted the choice of the Synod, and the dignified and eloquent language with which he installed the new Primate, were worthy of the occasion. The greatest good feeling prevailed throughout the session.” Mercantile Marine Officers. The Mercantile Marine Association now numbers two hundred and fifty members in New Zealand, and has a credit balance of

,£7OO. It 18 affiliated with the Federated Maritime Council. In a lecture which the iiew Zealand secretary (Captain Highman) recently delivered before the Maritime Association in Melbourne, it was pointed out that officers were much underpaid, and aa an illustration of this he showed that although the master of a P. and O. steamer received from .£6OO to £BOO a year, the chief officer's remuneration was not more than J3lO 6s 8d a month, although he was required to possess ability equal to that of the master. Captain Highman pleaded that officers who have worked and studied bard to fit themselves for highly responsible positions should be adequately paid. Jos Scott in Trouble. — A case, in which some of the parties are exDonedinites, came before the Fitzroy Bench tiro other day. Joseph Scott, the “ champion walker,” appeared to answer a charge of assault. It appeared that three months ago Charles Edwards, aa ped,” purchased the Curlew Hotel from its then licensee. As, however, he bad been twice convicted of breaches of the Licensing Act, ho was unable to secure the license in his own name at that time, and ! ‘ he took into partnership Scott, to whom the license was transferred. The firm gave a promissory note for £2400 to the Victoria Brewing Company as purchase-money of the lease, goodwill, and stock of the hotel, and Prances Sykes wes engaged as barmaid. She, however, only recognised Edwards aa her employer, and refused to take any orders from Scott. 111-feeling grew apace, until one night Scott entered the bar at closing-time and ordered the girl to “ clear out." She ignored him, and he then said, "If you don't leave here at once. I’ll shoot you.” She became frightened, and left the house nest day to institute these proceedings. Her solicitor stated in Court that he would be satisfied if the defendant would promise not to interfere again with his client, and would enter into bonds to that effect. Scott’s counsel, however, declined to do this; and, after much discussion, the Bench hound Scott to

keep the peace for six months, and provide a surety of -62 a to ensure due compliance with the verdict of the Court.

The Cathedral.—His Lordship the Bishop of Nelson preaches in the Cathedral to-morrow evening. The Tailors’ Trouble. —Elsewhere in this issue will bo found copies of letters which have paased between the Tailors and Tailoresses’ Union and the Directors of the Kaiapoi Woollen Manufacturing Company. School Committee Elections. The annual meetings of householders for the purpose of electing School Committees for the ensuing year, will be held at the main schools of the various districts at 7 p.m. on Monday. South Malvern School. The Inspector’s annual report was received at a Committee meeting on Tuesday. It was unanimously resolved that considering all the circumstances the report is quite satisfactory, Heaihcote Eoad Board. —The nomination of four members on this Board closed yesterday at noon, when the retiring members, viz., Messrs A. M. Oilivier, E. Curry, W. J. Beer, and J. Kerr, were the only persona nominated for re-election, and were declared returned accordingly; Band op Hope. —The Crescent Eoad Band of Hope held its monthly meeting last evening. Mr Andrew Philpotb occupied the chair. There was a good attendance, Songs and recitations were given by the members, and an address by Mr Tieross. The meeting was closed with the Benediction. Fine Chrysanthemums. —Mr E. E. M. Evans has made a splendid display of eighteen blooms of chrysanthemums, nine of the Japanese and nine incurved, which, being in their prime, could nob be reserved for the forthcoming show. He has therefore exhibited them in Mr T. Turner’s shop window in Colombo street, where they have attracted considerable attention.

University Examinations. —The results of the New Zealand University examinations for degrees, honours, and senior scholarships are published elsewhere. It will be seen that Canterbury students have done exceedingly well, as five out of the seven who bane gained first-class honours in Arts, and three out of the four who have taken second-class honours, are from this district. Bible Christians. —The harvest thanksgiving services take place in the Lower High street church to-morrow. In the morning Mr Glass, who is leaving for Queensland, preaches. In the afternoon the popular service of song, “ Little Glory’s Mission,” will he repeated by the choir and staring band, by special request. The Eev B. H. Ginger reads. Tho Eev J. Orchard preaches in the evening. Narrow Escape; —A daughter of Mr Superintendent Turton, aged seven, while playing about the water tank opposite Barrett’s Hotel, yesterday afternoon, with another child, had a rather narrow escape from drowning. She was running round the edge of the tank, when she fell in. Mr Oafcey seized her as she was sinking a second time. Chief Detective O’Connor and Mr S. Victor came just then, and they took tho child into the hotel and employed the necessary means to restore animation.

A New West Coast Steamer. A number of Taranaki gentlemen have obtained from Sydney the large steel paddlesteamer the Terranora to run between New Plymouth and Onehunga. She will shortly arrive from Newcastle, probably calling at Auckland before starting running. She is a vessel of three hundred and fifty tons gross register and one hundred and ninobynine net, with engines of ninety-four horse power. She was built at Glasgow in 1879, and has for some time past been laid up in Sydney Harbour. She is owned in Sydney by Mr E. M. JKnox, Manager of the Colonial Sugar Company. Accident in Cathedral Square. —Some commotion was caused in Cathedral square yesterday by the occurrence of an accident, the consequences of which were fortunately not serious. Mr Lukey’s Sydenham and Port Hills drag was standing with its three horses close to the lamp-post opposite tho Post Office. The driver was off the box, and the horses, apparently without any cause, bolted towards Morten’s Buildings. They collided with the telegraph pole at the corner of the block, and were then secured by several bystanders. Tho poles of tbo vehicle wore broken off, and the footboard badly smashed, but the horses escaped without ssrious injury.

Women’s Christian Temperance Union. —The Executive Committee met in the up-stairs room of the Tea and Coffee Restaurant, Manchester street, on Wednesday last. The Secretary read tho report of business done in connection with the opening of the rooms, which was considered satisfactory, and stated that alterations had been made, furniture purchased, and gas fixtures supplied. Details of arrangement were considered for the next general meeting of tho Union on May 14, which was to be held on the Coffee-room premises, to inaugurate the opening. Members were to be asked to bring friends with them on that occasion, so that the meeting might be as large and hearty as possible. Papers were to be read by members, and a welcome proffered in the shape of afternoon tea. The Secretary was instructed to have advertisements inserted in the daily papers of May 12, so that the members should receive due notice of the meeting. Bacon-cubing. —Of late seasons the farmers of the northern district have not been satisfied with the prices given them for their pigs for bacon purposes, and some of them have now determined to make an effort to improve their position in that respect. On Thursday next, at 2 p.m., a meeting is to be held at the Eoad Board Office, Eangiora, to consider the advisability of forming a Company to carry on the bacon-curing industry in the district. The northerndiatriot has had always a good name for the quality of the pigs reared therein for bacon purposes, and tho farmers were not backward in supporting a curing establishment carried on at Eangiora by private enterprise for a few seasons some years ago. Judging by the feeling last market day at Eangiora, the present project will be taken up as warmly as its merits deserve. Wellington Tailokesses' Union. —The Tailoressea’ Union, which now numbers about 140 members, held a meeting at Baker Bros’ rooms recently, the President (Mr J. Allen) in the chair. The business was mostly of a routine character, but the President gave an interesting account of his late visit to Dunedin and Christchurch, and of the information which he gleaned as to tho systems under which tailoresses work in those towns. In the course of the evening it was repotted that the officers of the Union were distributing amongst the local factory owners copies of tho D unedin log, which has been adopted by tbe Union, and is the recognised standard of rates in all the chief centres. On some lines it materially augments the rates heretofore ruling in Wellington, hut no information has yet been received as to how the employers view it. A Picture of Johannesburg. —A private letter, dated February last, received by Mrs Williams, of Black’s Point, from her husband. Me Isaiah Williams, who is at present in South Africa (says the Beef ton Guardian), draws a terrible picture of Johannesburg. The place was in a horrible state—typhoid fever was rampant, and the people were dying at the rate of one hundred a week, eight hundred having died since the beginning of the year. People stricken with the sickness last only a few days; and as the newspapers there carefully exclude death notices from their columns, tho first intimation one receives of the fate of a friend or acquaintance is by stumbling across his grave. Mr Frank Thomas lost his son John, who died of the prevalent fever, and so lonely was the bereaved parent amongst his new acquaintances that not a soul other than himself followed the remains. The undertaker who made the coffin for the body of young Thomas said that he had already made ninety that week, and had orders for eight more. Such a picture is appalling, bub amidst sucb gloom it is pleasing to know that the awful unhealthy state of Johannesburg is nob general, as where Mr Williams resides is twelve miles from Johannesburg, in tbe country, and is very healthy. He is in luck’s way, as he holds the position of Manager of a claim, at a salary of £35 a month and residence, besides which he has a carriage and horses to take him wherever he wishes, and black sen ants to attend; on him,

Sale of Privileges. —The privileges in connection with the North Canterbury Jockey Ciub’a Autumn Meeting, to bo held on May 8, will be offered at auction by Mr W. Buss on Tuesday next at his rooms, Eangiora. Conference on Local Government. — The Conference of representatives from the County Councils in the Canterbury district, on the subject of local government, concluded their work yesterday. A report of the conclusion of the business appears in another column. The Humble Bee. —The humble bee is making bis way South. Mr- Lennio informs the Southland News that he saw one in his nursery at Waikiwi the other morning. Ho was so pleased with the advent of the little stranger that he called in several neighbours, who were equally delighted at tho sight. The Milkmen’s Association. —A fully representative meeting of the milkmen of Christchurch was held last night at the Zetland Arms Hotel. The draft rules were discussed in readiness for the forthcoming general meeting, notice of which will be given in duo course. The'question of affiliation with the Trades and Labour Council formed one of tho principal items of discussion, and will be fully dealt with at the general meeting. Mrs Baeyebts. —By advertisement elsewhere this lady is announced to preach in the Baptist church, Oxford terrace, tomorrow, at 11 a.m.. and to commence her mission in the Team street Hall at 6.30 in the evening. The advertisement states that tho meetings are to be evangelical, and of a non-sectarian character. It is to be hoped that Mrs Baeyertz will be favoured with as largo an audience as her eloquent powers should command.

Southland Dairy Farms. —The Orepaki correspondent of the Southland Times writes:—“A mania for dairy farms is raging here just now. Everyone who has a couple of cows must have one, and each Warden’s Court sees the granting or refusal of two or three of these. To acquire a dairy farm is not expensive by any means ; but when they are situated in the bush, the shilling per acre per annum, coat of advertising, agent’s fee, &c., is the worth of them.”

Presbyterian Church, Geraldine. — The Timaru Presbytery met at Geraldine on Wednesday evening for the purpose of receiving a call for a minister to fill the pastorate rendered vacant through the resignation of the Eev G. Barclay. There was a largo attendance. Tho Eev Mr M‘Kee, Moderator, presided. The Eevs A. B. Todd and A. Stewart were duly proposed, hub the former receiving tho greater number of votes, his name was inserted in the call. The Presbytery then adjourned till May 13 at Timaru, to consider the call and other business.

Accident at Longbeach. —On Thursday a man named Clinton, the feeder of a threshing machine working at Aiong beach, met with a serious accident. While clearing an obstruction with his left hand his fingers were caught in the machinery and his arm drawn in and terribly mangled. The engine waa immediately stopped, and Clinton was taken to the Ashburton Hospital where his arm was amputated, the operation being performed by Dr Trevor. Tho unfortunate man had a narrow escape from losing his right arm, with which ho endeavoured to extricate his left.

Living Whist. —The games of living whist nightly played at the Tuam street Hall are rapidly growing in public favour. Last night there was an excellent attendance, and the games were watched with keen interest, the pretty dresses and the novelty of the idea evidently pleasing the spectators. Omission was made in our first notice of the fact that Mr Watkins, organist of St John’s Church, presides over a compact little orchestra, who provide some very acceptable music from Gilbert and Sullivan’s operas. Tho games last night resulted in a victory for the Blues, who won the rubber. Another game of living whist will be played at the hall to-night.

The Bishop-Elect.-— Archdeacon Julius and Mrs Julius will arrive in Christchurch by the express on Tuesday night, and will be met at the Eailway station by the Eeception Committee. At the consecration on May 1 there will be present the Primate (Bishop Hadfiald), and Bishops Harper, Sneer, Stuart, and Nevill. The Primate will preach at the morning service, and the newly-consecrated Bishop Julius will preach at the installation service in the evening. On Friday next, the day after the consecration, a complimentary luncheon will be given to Bishop and Mrs Julius in the Old Provincial Council Chamber. Ladies, as well as gentlemen, will be present at this gathering, at which it is expected there will be a large assemblage to greet the newly-installed Bishop. Cycling. —The monthly meeting of the Pioneer Bicycle Club was held on Thursday night at the Club room, Mr Parker in the chair. There was a fairly good attendance of members. After the meeting the Club held a smoke concert. A large and varied programme was gone through, recitations and songs were given by Messrs Weir, Eyre, Parker, Myhre, Cooper, Bowles, and others. It is the intention of the Club to hold these “ smokes” at intervals during the winter months. This new departure the Committee have found to he much appreciated, as was evinced last evening. Refreshments were handed round during the evening. The Club desire to tender their best thanks to Mr Weir for his kindness in accompanying the songs. It was decided to hold the closing run of the season on. May 24 and 25, toe-destination being Akaroa.

Death to tee Goblin Moth. The Auckland correspondent of the Otago Daily Times says;—“Mr E. Allen Wright, of Auckland, has succeeded in importing a number of insects which prey upon the codliu moth. These were a present from the United States entomologist. Professor Sit Charles W. Eiley, and consist of twenty-one small boxes of raphidia, contained in a large box. Of these ail save three seem alive and well. Sixteen are in the pupa state, and one in the larva. The last at once attacked and devoured a codlin moth grub, though larger than itself, and as soon aa it had recovered from the effects of the gorging ate several other grubs. So far the experiment has been succesful. The package was sent through the Post Office to avoid interference from tho Custom House officers and delay, but for soma reason these gentlemen got hold of tho packet and opened and examined it, the process costing the loss of a seventh part of the insects, and ten days’ delay. The raphidia is not a true parasite, but a predacious insect of the same order as the dragon fly and the white ant.”

Linwood Congregational Church.— The fifteenth anniversary of the Sunday School in connection with this church was celebrated this week. On Sunday last special sermons were preached. In the morning Eev J. Hoatson pointed out some of the duties of parents. In the afternoon the Eev C. H. Bradbury, pastor, commended to the children the getting of a “good name” rather than “great riches;” and in the evening, in the course of an address to teachers, suggested a number of improvements that might be introduced; He also deplored, that with all the advancement in the methods ;of education, Sunday Schools generally have been allowed to drift. At these services the children rendered a number of hymns with great accuracy and expression, particularly in Hr H. Bonar’s hymn “ I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say.” This was due to the training of Mr S. Owen, who kindly undertook their drilling. On Wednesday evening a Social was hold in the church, which was crowded. During the evening a large number of prizes were distributed to the scholars who had passed at the quarterly examinations ; and a handsomely bound volume, presented by the parents of the late William Dow, of football fame, who was for several years treasurer of the school, and a great favourite with the scholars. This prize was given to the|Scbool Committee to dispose of as they thought fit, and was by them presented to James Hampden for good behaviour and general helpfulness in connection with the school. Eecitationa by the scholars, that by Master' Tanner coming in for sxiecial mention, rungs by Miss M. Wilson and Mr Fraser, and.a short by Mr Hoatson tilled ia ; a most enjoyable evening.

Late Train. —For the convenience of those residents of Lyttelton who may wish to go to the opera on Monday next, a late train will be run, leaving Christchurch at half-past eleven.

Pigeon Shooting. —Nominations for the Autumn Handicap, to bo fired elf on tho Heathcote racecourse, on Friday next, close at nine o’clock to-night at tho A 1 Hotel. Trinity Congregational Church. — Special services will be held in this church to-morrow, to celebrate the anniversary of the Sunday School. The annual tea and public meeting will take place on Wednesday next. Resident Magistrate's Court, Geraldine. —At this Court yesterday, _ David Stewart, was charged before K. H. Pearpoint, Esq., with having stolen from the person of John Woodheacl, of Temnko, one sovereign, one cheque for £2, and £lB in notes. At the request of Constable Willoughby the accuse a was remanded for eight days. Primitive Methodist Church. — The anniversary sermons of this church will be conducted to-morrow, by the Bovs It. Taylor and W. S. Potter. The soiree will be held on Tuesday, and tho public meeting will bo addressed by the Kevs. J. Orchard, G. Dallastoa, W. S. Potter, and Mr Eatwaker.

Accident. —On Thursday morning, as Mr Marmaduke Dixon, of Byreton, was riding across the rails to catch tho Oxford down train, his horse slipped and fell. Mr Dixon’s hand was cut and he was much bruised and shaken, bub continued his journey to Christchurch, returning in the evening. It is hoped a few days’ rest will remove all effects of the fall.

St Albans Money Club. —The adjourned meeting of the St Albans Co-operative Money Club was held last night in the clnb-room, when there were several members present, Mr H. D. Pine, the President, in the chair. Mr Thomas Gordon was unanimously elected Secretary, and a resolution was adopted to the effect that no one but a bond fide member should be eligible for office in the Club. Richmond Eiplee. After parade on Thursday night the Eichmond Eifles met in their orderly-room at a smoke concert, at which Captain Bowron presided. The health of the Queen, the Army, Navy, Kindred Corps, and other toasts were duly honoured. Songs and recitations were given by the members, which greatly added to the enjoyment of tho evening. The singing of ‘’God Save the Queen” brought a very pleasant evening to a close.

"Whites Case.— Josiah White, who was brought up at the R.M. Court yesterday morning on a charge of fraudulent bankruptcy and released on bail, was re-arrested upon a similar charge, a second information having been laid charging him with having removed property to the value of £lO and upwards within four months nest before the filing of a petition to adjudicate him a bankrupt. Ho was in the iock-up last night awaiting his re-appearance before a Magistrate. Bible Society. — The annual public meeting of the Christchurch auxiliary of the British and Foreign Bible Society, will bo held at 7.30 p.m. on Monday next, in the hall of the Young Men’s Christian Association.V,The Rev H. T. Rob Johns (the parent Society’s deputy) will preach in the North Belt Presbyterian Church tomorrow mornjug, on “ The Unity of the Bible,” and in the evening at the Wesleyan church. South Belt, on “ The Bible Man in Many Lands.” Masonic. —Pull details of the important gatherings of Freemasons to be held, in this city on Tuesday and Wednesday nest, are given in our advertising columns. The necessary information to everybody concerned is so clearly set forth, that there is no_ necessity for recapitulation. The various SubCommittees have given close attention to details, and the whole of the arrangements can fairly be said to have been well thought out. There can be no doubt that the ceremonial of Wednesday will be a very imposing one, and it may he taken for granted that the attendance will bo large. Visitors will be present from various parts of the Colony. Bible Shooting. —This afternoon the members of the Alpha Martini-Henry Rifle Club will fire for the two medals presented by the President, Mr W. H. WynnWilliams, and a prize offered by Mr Eden George. The return match with the Richmond Rifles (New South Wales) will take place at the same time. The ranges for the competition are 200, 300, 400,500 and 600yds, five shots and two sighters at each, and for the match 400, 500, and 600yds, seven shots at each, the scores made in the competition by members of the team, with two extra shots added at each of the three ranges, to be the scores for the match. The team to fire in the match will be chosen on the ground. Lukey’a drag will leave the square at 1 p.m. sharp for the range, and members are requested to turn up punctually, so as to allow time for the shooting to be completed before the light fails. Tennis, —At a Committee meeting of the Canterbury Lawn Tenuis Club, the following new members were elected: —Dr Lomas Smith, Messrs D. Hall, M. Lean, Mathews, F. Barker, H. F. Harrison, H. von Haast, G. Bennett, G. B. Rhodes, W. K. Macdonald, Maxwell, MissesL. Ormond, E. Rutherford, L, Nedwill, E. C. Cox, C. Lean, Croxton (2), E. Davy, E, Lingard, B. Loughnau, A. Greenwood, T. Greenwood, Mssdames Lomas Smith, Ewen, Clifford. It was decided to hold three tournaments, to come off immediately, viz.. Combined Double, Gentlemen’s Single, and a Ladies’Double. Messrs Way, Ross and Croxton were appointed handicappera. It was decided to lengthen the centra court six feet at each end and widen the three courts in front one foot each. Various other improvements were agreed upon. The Secretary reported he had asked the town Clubs to be present [at the opening on Saturday next, and also asked the members to bring all their friends, all of whom are expected to play. A good Gentlemen’s Double will be played at 2.30, between Messrs Ross and Grossman and Messrs Harman and Wilding. Various accounts were passed, and the meeting terminated. Salmon. —The news from the Clinton salmon ponds is of a nature likely to be highly pleasing to the members of the Otago Acclimatisation Society and the public generally. Mr Burt writing to Mr J. P- Maitland on April 21, reports that last week he emptied the salman pond for the purpose of transferring to the race the fish likely to spawn this year, and also to allow of the pond being thoroughly cleaned. Last year these fish produced ova from which fourteen thousand young fish were hatched. Mr Burt was also anxious to ascertain whether the salmon had maintained their condition while confined to the pond. He reports that the salmon have grown a good deal, several being now eighteen inches long and two pound in weight, while their condition is excellent. The female fish are perfect pictures and full of ova, while most of the male fish were of that rich yellow tiage which at once showed their condition. There was no sign of disease, each fish being in the pink of condition. The fish to the number of eighty-seven w’ere all safely conveyed to the spawning race, and it is anticipated that fifty thousand eggs will be obtained this season. The experiment of keeping the fish in the pond has so far proved a great success, and there is now every reason to believe that they will be successfully acclimatised, as the Society will be in a position to add to the stock in the rivers year by year. The attention of our readers is directed to a new advertisement of Kincaid’s G.I.C. which appears in this issue. Mr Kincaid desires to point out that his firm possesses special advantages and is determined that, as far as quality and prices are concerned, they will not be beaten. The hospital contract, which the firm has_ had during the past year, has now expired, and an extra stock of groceries and general stores, and also a choice assortment of wines and spirits will bo cleared at greatly reduced prices. The annual n;*- iact of Ult taxpayers of the Bpreydon an -: a job d!*: riots will be hold on May 5 and May 7, roewv The Secretary ot tt '■ desires to acknowleda-o .u- : .V '■u.'.ta the following gifts :-Haga o! uopi.sc and ptw-e uvtn.Urd Naville ; pears and iruu \> Mrs Guiss; sundries ol c-oe .ervware, mu Uiole, one form, from W.P.D, (nor 2a .3 ;3ui«n) • apples and large 1 parcel of cloth .X ir>;a '-lay.

The second quarterly meeting 1 of the_ Christchurch Working Aten's Co-operative Society will he held at 7.30 p.m. on Tuesday next, 1:1 the Temperance Hall. Gloucester street. . A b.Arvsst festival v<ili 1)© li©ld.at; Sfc Stoplion s* Lincoln, on Friday next. There will ho a tea at 5.30 p.m.. followed hy Divine service, conduct ed by the Eev Canon Stanford. , Tho Secretary of the Christchurch Hospital Board boss to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of flowers from 8t .fohu’s, Wooleton, and Mrs J. Bishop, Papanui ; old linen and periodicals from friends. The second round of the senior championship football matches v?i)l commence to-day, and the most interesting matches —those between Christchurch and Canterbury College, and Merivale and Addington—^will bo played on the North Park, commencing at 3 pm. A collection will bo maue at tha gate in aid of the New Zealand athletic team. The Christchurch Association Football Clues usual practice game will ho hold this afternoon on tho U.C.C. ground, Hagloy Park, play to commenoa at 2.15 p.m. sharp. The following are requested to wear colours Gixford, Henderson, haven, Xlowclnoy, Donaldacn-Bmite. Mathias, 1 Cogian, Ehodes, Grierson, Tondali, Maude; White: Eollestoo, Turnbull. Harper, hloas, At‘Donald, Boßw'ek, Fieher, Helmoro, Hall, Gale, Taylor. Tea will lie provided after tho game. Other members wishing to play are requested TO eorno up to the ground, and a place viill be found for them,

Blandish and Preeco, High street, always to the fore in t:rustic taste, have just imported tho latest designs in studio scenery. liikouogen,—This most recent and wonderful developer producer, exquisite remits in photography, and is used solely iu Christchurch by C. H. Manning, Royal'and Vioe-Kegal Photographer. Ecu magnificent specimens at atadio.

Early Closing Movement. —Although we are not, and never were, members of the Canterbury Grocers’ and Storekeepers’ Association, we are anxious and willing to do all in. our power to assist the early closing movement, so long as no injury is done to those interested in the trade. Consequently wo intend to give the proposition to close at six o’clock on Saturday a fair trial, and trust our many friends and customers will exercise a little indulgence towards us, seeing our premises are altogether inadequate for the requirements of our business, and endeavour to let us have their orders, where possible, on Friday, or as early as convenient on Saturday, to avoid the tremendous crush on the Saturday afternoon. As an inducement for so doing, we are prepared to guarantee that we shall maintain our reputation for giving the best value in the city, and having just revised our price list and reduced several important items, it will now be found we are giving not the best only, but a LONG WAY THE BEST VALUE TO EE HAD in Christchurch. We have not as yet been brought to the necessity of joining an Association, to enable us to buy our goods or dictate to us at what prices wew are to sell them, but have proved in the past that we are able to hold the premier position in the trade single-handed; and as to the future, we have every reason to be sanguine. We take this opportunity of thanking the public for the very liberal patronage extended to us in the past, and beg to assure them that nothing shall bo wanting on our part to merit a continuance of their support. Wabdell, Bros, and Co., Christchurch and Dunedin.—[Adv.t.]