TOWN & COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume LXXIII, Issue 9120, 4 June 1890, Page 4

TOWN & COUNTRY.

Communism and Socialism. —Elsewhere in this issue will be found the second half of Article XII. from the pen of " Pharos.” In this he gives further details of the history of “Co-operation in Shop and the Factory,” a subject of which he appears to have made himself thoroughly master. Probate. his Honor Mr Justice Dennistoa granted probate of the will of Bernard Mora, deceased, to the executor named in the will.

Christchurch Gaeeibon Library. A meeting will be held in the Christ's College Rifles’ orderly-room on Friday at 8 p.m., when Major Slater will read a paper on reconnoitring. Land.— -At noon yesterday Mr W. Buss offered by auction, at his Rangiora mart, by instruction of Mr A. Dann, a farm of twenty acres, situated on the Oxford road, about a mile from the centre of Rangiora; but it was passed in at £B6 per acre. L.O.L.—The ladies of No. 1 No Surrender held their monthly meeting in the Orange Hall, Worcester street, on Friday. Thera was a good attendance. Twelve new members were initiated. An invitation to a social was received from No. 24, L.0.L., and accepted.

Supreme Court. —His Honor Mr Justice Denniston sat in Chambers, in Bankruptcy, and in Divorce yesterday. A rule nisi was granted in Tompkins v. Tompkins. The civil sittings will be resumed at 11 a.m. to-day, when the case of Honeybone v. the National Bank and Official Assignee in Knight’s estate will be taken. Bankrupts’ Discharges. —At the sitting of the Supreme Court in bankruptcy yesterday, Mr Justice Denniston declined to grant discharges to certain bankrupts who were not present, though they were represented by counsel. His Honor pointed out that a bankrupt must always be in attendance when his discharge is applied for, unless there is valid excuse for his absence.

Drainage Board. —The monthly meeting of this Board was held yesterday afternoon. A considerable amount of business was transacted. Mr J. H. Hopkins, one of the members, has applied for a mandamus calling upon the Board to invest the sinking fund for two years past, and for an amended statement of the Board’s accounts. The matter has been placed by the Board in the hands of Messrs Garrick and Co.

New Brighton. —The New Brighton Beach Jockey Club met on Monday, Mr C. Falairet in the chair, and decided to hand over the surplus (£l7) of their funds to the fund for buying instruments for a juvenile band to be formed at New Brighton. The following Trustees were appointed:—Messrs Coraer, John Kerr, and Patterson. Mr Rowsell will be the bandmaster. Additional subscriptions to the fund will be gladly received by the Trustees.

E ducationaXi .—The Wellington Evening Press remarks:—“ Our inland country is being rapidly peopled and by a class who apparently appreciate the advantages of free education. At the meeting of the Education Board no less than three petitions were received for new schools, viz., at Ballance, Kaitawa and Taratahi, places where a few years ago there was hardly a settler to be found. On the motion of Dr Newman a Committee was appointed to journey over the districts under the care of the Board with a view of clearly ascertaining whore schools were really required." This was the work of the special settlements. Mb Minn’s Benefit. —This evening Mr George 0. Miln will make his final appearance on the stage of the Theatre Eoyal, and will take a benefit. With great generosity Mr Miln permitted Mr Collet Dobson’s benefit to precede his own, and it is fitting, therefore, that the friends of both gentlemen should mark their appreciation of his conduct by according him their patronage. The programme is an excellent one. Miss Eose Seager will appear in the sleep-walking scene from Macbeth , in which she made such a favourable impression on the public last week. Mr Miln will appear as Borneo in the balcony scene, as Shylock in the trial scene, and as Marc Antony in the famous forum scene from Julius Caesar. Fred W. Broughton’s comedietta, Ruth’s Romance, will also be given. Mr Milu’s admirable impersonations of various characters have shown him to be an actor of great artistic power, and all who appreciate high-class histrionic art should show that they do so by attending his benefit to-night.

Early Closing Association. —The Committee of the New Zealand Early Closing Association met on Monday evening at the T.M.C.A. Booms, the Eev Thomas Plavell presiding. Correspondence was read from other Provinces reporting satisfactory progress. A letter from the United Brotherhood of Labour was read, in which was conveyed a resolution that the members had pledged themselves to shop before six. It was decided to hold another monster public meeting early next month in the Tuam street Hall. A deputation was appointed to wait upon the proprietors of the stationery establishments to endeavour to get them to close at six o’clock on Saturdays. The names of several tradesmen, who were keeping open after the majority of their trade had closed were handed in. The Committee appointed deputations to wait upon these gentlemen in the interests of early closing. The Committee expressed a sincere wish that these tradesmen would not compel the Association to adopt extreme measures, but that they will agree to act in withuthe wishesaad ,ActionßiOf t hajaiajority. 1

The Halswell Elvctobatb. stated, the Timaru Herald says, that the Hon W. Rolleston will be asked to become a candidate for the Kalsweu seat at the general; election. The Railways. —The Wanganui Herald says :—lt is believed that the Gov era meat will consent to the appointment of a Select Committee when Parliament meets to investigate the dispute between the Railway Commissioners and employees. Electoral. —We {Manawatu Standard ) understand that Sir Walter Bailer has been' promised substantial support should he contest the Palmerston seat. It is more than likely that he will accede to the wishes of his friends and announce himself a candidate..

Musical. —At Auckland yesterday the conductor of the ladies' orchestra, Miss Reeve, and her sister, Miss Josephine Reeve, the leader, were presented by the members with a handsome cabinet of New Zealand woods and a gold brooch. The ladies are about to leave for Christchurch.

Benefit Concert. —A concert, organised by a Committee in Sydenham, will be given in the Theatre on Saturday evening for the benefit of Mr J. T. Rice, who has been prevented from working, by illness, for a considerable time. The programme to be submitted is a good one, and popular prices have been fixed for the occasion. Sydenham Liteeaby Guild. —The nasal fortnightly meeting of the Sydenham Literary Guild was held on Monday evening, June 2. The President (the Rev P. E. Monro) introduced the Rev 0. H. Bradbury, who delivered a very interesting lecture on “Oliver Wendell Holmes.” This was followed with the greatest interest, and much appreciated by all present. Vice-President Haig proposed, and Mr P. P. Meikleham seconded, a hearty vote of thanks to the lecturer for his very able lecture. Songs were given by Misses Haig and Byers. The meeting closed in the usual way. Palace Rink. —ln our advertising columns appears an announcement that: the Palace Rink will be re-opened for skating on Monday evening next with an " invitation night.” Tickets may be obtained from Mr H. G. Parker, the manager, at the rink. Various special attractions will be provided daring the season, end the management have resolved to keep the establishment thoroughly select. The floor has been pub in first class order, the ladies’ dressingroom has been comfortably furnished, and arrangements have been made for a band to play every evening and on Saturday afternoons.

Theatre Royal. —A good house assembled at the Theatre Royal last night for the benefit of Mr Collet Dobson. The programme included the third act of Othello and the whole of The Fool’s Revenge. In the former Mr Dobson sustained the part of Othello, and was accorded a hearty reception for his excellent acting. In The Pool’s Revenge Mr Miln’s Borfcuccio again stood out as one of his most successful dramatic representations, and ho was applauded frequently and heartily. To-night, the last of the season, has been set apart for Mr Miln’s benefit, when there should be a crowded house.

The Codlin Moth.— The larva of the codlin moth is full of resources, says the Auckland Star, and evidently has the faculty of adapting itself to circumstances, as is shown by what Mr James Fergusson, of Cambridge, noticed the other day. He bad some bottles of lemonade and hop beer stored in a room, in which was also a quantity of apples. Noticing that some of the bottles were fizzing, he investigated the matter and found codlin moth grabs in some of the corks. Mr Fergusson brought down four apparently intact corks to Mr Hewitt, and on their being cut open, in the presence of Mr Charles Tuck, grubs were found in each of them, in one instance there being two well-developed, healthy-looking grubs in a single cork.

Diocesan Synod. —A special service in connection with the opening of the extraordinary session of the Diocesan Synod was held in the Cathedral at 11 a.m. yesterday. The clergy, headed by the Right Rev the Bishop of the diocese, and preceded by the choir, entered by the western door, and passed up the nave to the chancel, a processional hymn being sung. The Holy Communion service was then celebrated, by his Lordship, assisted by the Right Rev Bishop Harper, and Hon Minor Canon Dunkley. A large nnmber of the clerical and several lay members of the Synod partook of the Sacrament. The session of Synod was opened in the afternoon by the. Right Rev the Bishop of Christchurch with an address, which is reported elsewhere. Notice was given of a motion in favour of promoting a Bill in Parliament authorising the payment of Property tax on the English loan out of the trust estates. New South Wales and New Zealand. —The demand for passages to New Zealand (says the Sydney Morning Herald) is great just now. The demand is mainly dne, as was pointed ont lately, to the low fares. The of the Union Company, is running against the Jnbilee, Mr J. C. Ellis' steamer, and both vessels carry large numbers each way. From New Zealand there is no trouble in finding cargo to fill these vessels for Sydney. This Colony is a larger buyer of New Zealand prodnce than ordinarily can be found room for in the steamers employed in the trade. The cargoes taken to New Zealand from'New South Wales, however, consist nearly altogether of coal, and in this respect some surprise has been expressed that a more general commercial business is not represented in the outward cargoes from .Sydney to the New Zealand ports. The ■ outward manifest of the Tekapo this < time is more varied as to contents than.* is usually the case. Wedding.— A rather quiet but exceedingly pretty wedding was celebrated yesterday at St Luke’s Church, Archdeacon Lingard being the officiating clergyman. Mr F. G. Ayers, eldest son of Mr A. Ayers, of this city, was united to Miaa Alice Miriam, eighth daughter of Mr William Stringer, also of Christchurch. The church was crowded with ladies anxious to catch a glimpse of the bride, who arrived punctually at half-past one, leaning on her father’s arm. She was attired in a beautifully-fitting travelling costume of Shetland snowflake tweed, jacket, muff,. and hat en mite, and carried a most lovely bouquet composed of white daphne, stephanotis, and maidenhair fern. Miss Mabel Champion acted as bridesmaid, whilst Mr J. F. Marshall performed the onerous duties of best man. After the ceremony, at which Mr Normington played the “ Wedding March," the guests adadjoumed to the residence of the bride’s father, where the usual cake and wine were dispensed. After the toasts had been proposed and duly honoured, the happy couple left for Sumner amid showers of rich.

Human Bemains^ —The Otago Daily Tones reports .—The discovery of a heap of bones was made on Sunday evening by some boys, who happened to be on one of the sandhills near St Clair, and was reported by them to Constable Groves, of Caversham. The Constable proceeded to the spot indicated, which was not far distant from the S 6 Clair Hotel, and bad the bones removed to the Caversham Police Station, whence they were yesterday conveyed to the Hospital. At the latter institution Dr Copland examined them, and found them to be part of the remains of a human body. A portion of the skull, portions of the backbone, the small bones of the leg and of one arm, two pieces of the collar-bone, two kneecaps, a number of ribs, and the bones of the fingers and toes were among the number, hut there were not sufficient to indicate whether they belong to a male or female, nor was there anything to enable the doctor to arrive at any conclusion as to the height of the person. All the bones were bleached with exposure, and some were much corroded, while others were in a fairly good state of preservation, hut as sand would have a tendency to preserve them, it is a difficult matter to form any opinion as to the number of years they were lying where they were discovered. Various theories were given out as to hew the bones came to be on the sandhills, hat the matter is merely one of conjecture. The police intend to make a further sea-ch of the spotiaiJieiopo uf finding.addiiafiaA .remaiss.l

Masonic.— The meeting of the St Augustine Lodge will this month be held on June 24, St Joha’a Day. Gams Licenses.—Aliat of licensee issued hy the Acclimatisation Society for the present season appears in our advertising columns. , Tatt.au.ft* Union. —The annual meeting of the Tailors, Tailoresses and Presaers’ Union was held last night. Mr F. S. Parker was re-elected President. The Sun, —At the weekly meeting of the Bangiora Debating Society, on Monday evening last, Mr T. W. Rowe, M.A., delivered an interesting and instructive lecture on “ The Sun.” At the close he received a hearty vote of thanks from the members.

Shmp-Wobkying.-— On Saturday night last, at Flaxton, some dogs worried a flock of sheep belonging to Mr E. Mulcook. Five of the sheep were killed, ten were so badly bitten that they had to be destroyed, and a number of others were more or less injured. wanton Destruction. The Wahatip Mail reports that some vandal recently shot a pair of golden-crested grebe at Diamond Lake, and there is now only one pair left. As there ia a penalty of £2O for shooting these birds it is to be hoped the offender will be discovered. Msbitbd Punishment. —For the bmtal and unprovoked assault upon the old man Leek, Major Steward, at the Ashburton Resident Magistrate's Court yesterday,gave Gill two mouths* imprisonment, regretting that the law did not permit him to give a longer sentence. , Working Men’s Club.— Mr Alf Ingleson has painted a new set of scenery for the drama to be played at the Christchurch Working Men’s Club to-morrow evening. One of the scenes is to be illuminated, and, altogether, the effects presented are expected to be among the best ever seen at the Club. A Kindly Act.— Mr A. E. G. Rhodes, the member for Gladstone, was the gentleman who had the kindness to order the special train that conveyed David Williams from Fairlie Creek to Timaru. Mr Rhodes, on hearing that the stationmaster was powerless to order a special train without a guarantee, at once agreed to give the necessary amount. The Duplicate Cable, - The first message on the new cable laid between Sydney and Auckland was when Sir Harry Atkinson wired to Mr D. O’Connor, the Postmaster-General of New South Wales: —“Accept our hearty congratulations- on successful laying duplicate cable; may it tend to strengthen friendly relations between Australia and New Zealand.” To this Mr O’Connor replied: " Many thanks. Heartily reciprocate your congratulations on completion of this important work, which I hope will cement the union between Australia, Now Zealand, and the Mother Country." Gladstone Shooting Range. —The following are the teams entered to shoot for the Gladstone Trophy, with the date upon which they are drawn to fire, in accordance with Rule 6 .—June 9, Addington Oddfellows; June 10, Mason, Struthers; June 11, Christchurch Rifles; June 12, P. and D. Duncan; June 13, Heathcote Talley; June 14, Kaiapoi W.M.C.; June 16, City Guards; June 17, Lyttelton Navala; June 18, No, 1 Christchurch WJM.O.; June 19, Merivale Football Club; June2o, Mounted Rifles; June 21, Combined Press; June 23, E Battery; June 24, No. 2, Christchurch W.M.0.; June 25, Railway Club. Windy Wellington.— Daring the gale on Saturday afternoon the steam yacht Gannet, anchored off the Railway Wharf, parted her moorings, and crashing into the breastwork, filled and sank. She ia considerably damaged, two of her planks are stove in, and the combings are all carried away. The damage done amounts to about .£2OO. An effort will be made to raise her, and the real extent of the damage ascertained. The yachts Zarifa and Petrel also broke their moorings and drifted on to the beach by the Thorndon Baths, but neither is much damaged. Numerous windows in several parts of the town were blown in.

Waimakahibi Hahboub BoAED.—Afc the monthly meeting on June 2 there were present—Messrs B> Moore (m the chair), Evans, Fraser, Hansen, Horrell, Moody, Feldwick, and Matthews. Mr Day reported that on May 18 the 0 wake Belle got lift at a low spring tide. Sundry stakes had been washed away. During May there were inwards 147 tons, outwards 133 tons. The report was adopted. The Treasurer reported the credit balance, and accounts to £ll 18s 6d were passed lor payment. It was resolved that extra Aiarma for attendance when piloting fishing-boats be not allowed. A question ' of letting portion of reserves to Mr Petersen was left to the Works Committee. The Board then adjourned. r Stranger THAU Fiction.— The Manawatn Standard has the following Most of . our readers will remember the man Egan, who was convicted of stealing a revolver from Mr Flood’s residence at Harare some time ago, and who, during his spare time in; gaol, completed a model of a torpedo boat, which he bad invented- After he was liberated, ho brought his invention under the notice of the proper authorities, which resulted in his being called Home. On arriving there he received £12,000 as , ius share of the invention. Then by some means he contrived to obtain an entry into society, from which he presently emerged with a young and pretty wife. After three ' weeks of perfect happiness, he took it into his head to indict a severe chastisement on the lady of his love. From the proceedings which followed, it was elicited that he was a married man, and the upshot of the whole affair is that his London wife has instituted a suit for bigamy with £IO,OOO damages, while hia forgotten spouse in New Zealand has also instituted proceedings, so that he has lively times in store. Lbbston School Committee. ■ — At a meeting held in the schoolroom, the members present were Messrs W. D. Laurence (Chairihan), Bennie, Jeffrey, Scott, Barnett and Cook. The headmaster’s report for the month showed the ‘ number on the roll 228, average attendance 157*4 j side school number on the roll. 103, average attendance 78 , 8. The Inspector’s report on the main and side schools spoke in eulogistic terms of the general tone of the work in both schools, hut pointed out that more energy was required to keep up the attendance of the school. The Chairman and Mr Cook were appointed to go over the list of absentees and write to the parents. Tenders for the position of Secretary were received, but no appointment was made, the Chairman and Mr Cook agreeing to do the necessary work for the year. The head maeter, Mr Anderson, applied for more assistance. Resolved—- 1 u That the Chairman and Mr Bennie write to the Board.” The Chairman and Messrs Lunn and Barnett were appointed a SubCommittee to interview Mr J. Osborne re artesian well to be sunk 152 ft, the Committee not to be held responsible if • any breakage occurred before that depth was attained.

Ambulance Lectures. —The St John Ambulance Association have arranged ! their programme of lectures to be delivered during the winter months. One feature to which special attention may be called is an evening class, conducted by Dr G. E. Deamer. This class is intended to give women who are employed throughout the day an opportunity of attending and receiving instruction as to the best means 'of aiding sufferers from accidents. The following is the programme of lectures to he delivered by members of the honorary medical staff Lectures to Women: First aid, evening class, by Dr G. E. Deamer— Five lectures, on June 24, July 1, 8,15 and 22 respectively, in the City Council Library, at 8 p.m. on Tuesdays. First aid, afternoon class, by Dr Stewart—Five lectures, on June 27, July 4, 11,18 and 25 respectively, in the City Council Library, at 4 p.m. on Friday. Nursing class, by Dr Deßenzi—Five lectures,, on Auguste, 13, 20, 27, and Sept. 3 respectively, at the Hospital, at 8.30 p.m. on Wednesdays. To Ken: First aid, by Dr Manning—Five lectures, on June 25, 2,9, 16 and 23 respectively, in the City Council Library, at 8 p.m. on Wednesdays. The number of pupils for each class is limited to twenty candidates for examination. Horse covers 11s 6d ouch, Sec BJtlalo od Co.s advacUaaiaeßtoapeseS,