TOWN & COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume LXXVI, Issue 9492, 14 August 1891, Page 4

TOWN & COUNTRY.

Parliamentary. —ln the Legislative Council yesterday the Select Committee on the Bankruptcy Bill recommended that it be allowed to proceed with amendments. The Wellington Electric Lighting Bill was read a second time; the Canterbury Society of Arts Reserves Bill was passed; the Law of Libel Bill was further considered in Committee, the third reading being fixed for next day. In the House of Representatives the stock quarantine regulations were referred to the Stock Committee, and the question of the importation of grape vines to the Noxious Weeds Committee. Supply was voted to the extent of £250,000, and the following Bills passed their second reading;—Hon J. Ballance; Marriage Act Amendment, Distillation Act Amendment, Customs and Excise. Hon W. P. Reeves : Trustees Act Amendment. Hon J. M'Kenzie: The M'Lean Land Bill, River Boards Act Amendment. The provisions of these Bills are stated in the report of proceedings. In the evening the Public Bodies Powers Bill was read a second time, and the Council’s amendments in the Employers- Liability Bill were agreed to. Then the House went into Committee on the Factories Bill, which was eventually read a third time and passed. Religious Services.—The Rev E. A, Teller will conduct special religious services at the Free Methodist Church, St Asaph street, to-night; Timber Sale.—Yesterday Mr J. Ingram held a very successful auction sale of sawn timber at Mr J. M. Booth’s View Trill Sawmills. A hundred and fifteen thousand feet of pine and birch were cleared at satisfactory prices. A Ketch Ashore. Our Kaiapoi correspondent states that the ketch Owake Belle, the property of Mr J. Sims,' of Kaiapoi, grounded on the north spit of the Waimakariri, inside the bar, yesterday. It is not anticipated that there will be much difficulty in again floating the vessel. Melbourne Dog Show, 1891. Mr Biggs informs us that, in addition to the eight first prizes won by his collies, he also wins six specials, including the Club’s collie team special and President’s special for the best team of non-sporting dogs in the show.

Society Meeting. —At a meeting of the P.U.M. Society, held at the Crown Hotel, Lyttelton, on Wednesday evening. President Wales presiding, one outcast was introduced and admitted to the privileges of the Order. At the conclusion of business, harmony was proceeded with, and & pleasant hour spent. Liteeaey Society.— The St Albans and Crescent road Musical and Literary Society held its weekly meeting on Tuesday evening, in the St Albans > schoolroom. A large number attended to hear a paper by Mr Houlder on “ Longfellow’s Poems,” which proved very interesting. During the evening several members contributed duets, songs, readings ' and recitations. Next meeting will be devoted to the Journal reading. Presentation. —The members and a few ex-members of the staff employed by Mr George Bounington, chemist, were entertained at his house in Woolston on Wednesday, when a silver Eotherham lever watch and albert was presented by Mr Thompson, on behalf of Mr Bonnington and the staff, to Mr E. Sainabury, who is about to leave for South Africa. Mr Sainsbury suitably responded, and the festivities were continued till a late hour.

Sailing Club.— At a meeting o£ boat owners, held at the Clarendon Hotel last night, it was decided to form a Sailing Club, with its head-quarters at Monet’s. A Committee was appointed to mate the necessary arrangements for moorings in that part of the estuary waters, and was instructed to write to the Harbour Board for the required permission. The Club, from the interest taken in sailing on the estuary, is sure to prove a success. The Game Laws* —A Dunedin telegram says: The law in regard to the sale of Native game was severely commented on to - day (Thursday) by counsel in the Police Court, where several expressmen were fined for selling game without a license. In each case the expressmen only acted as agents for others in the country, who killed the game and consigned it by rail to the expressmen, who sold it to a licensed dealer, and remitted the money, less what they deducted for cartage, to those forwarding the game. Australasian Humane Society. —The annual presentation of medals and certificates by the Humane Society of Australasia took place at Melbourne on July 28, in the presence of the Governor of and a large number of distinguished visitors. Amongst the persons presented with certificates was Mr Claude Perrier, who now occupies a position with the Canterbury Stevedoring Association at Lyttelton. Mr Perrier’s certificates were gained for saving life on two occasions off the steamer Hauroto—ia° which vessel ho was second officer—once at Wellington and once at Lyttelton. West Eteeton Hoad Board. The monthly meeting of the West Eyreton Koad Board was held on Monday; present —Mr Addinell (Chairman) and Messrs Smith and Sheat. A letter received from the Water-race Committee stated that that body had no power to increase the number of its members, and therefore Mr Dixon could not be given a seat thereon. It was decided applioation-in the proper quarter for Heserve 1634 to be vested.in the Board as a gravel reserve. The surveyor was directed to have the gorge growing on Fester’s road grubbed up. Some other business having been transacted the meeting closed. } Supreme'‘-Court. —The criminal sittings >of /-the Supreme Court -were concluded yesterday. The first jury in the case of A,. E.-Mos3 could not agree, and was discharged. A new trial before a fresh jury resulted in tho acquittal of the accused on the ground of insanity. William James pleaded guilty to a charge of assault and robbery, and was sentenced to three months’ imprisonment with hard labour. George Bull, who was convicted on Tuesday of false pretences, was brought up for sentence and placed on probation for twelve months. Joseph Moynell, charged with being concerned in the same robbery, was found “Not guilty.” George Syrett, charged with uttering counterfeit coin, was found “ Not guilty.” There will be a sitting in Chambers at 11 a.m. to-day. The list of applications appears elsewhere. Waikari School Committee. The usual monthly meeting of the Waikari School Committee was held on August 5 ; present—Mr G. W. Sellars (Chairman), and Messrs T. Armstrong, J. Finlayson, P. Scott, J. G. Knight, B. M. Pemberton and J. G. S. Tonkin. The master’s report showed that the average daily attendance during the past month was eighty-five, with one hundred and thirteen on tho roll. Correspondence was read from the Board of Education, authorising the temporary appointment of Miss Little as teacher in the place of Miss Barclay, who, on account of ill-health, had been granted leave of absence from her duties for a month; also, stating that tho application for a new ring fence round the school grounds was deferred. Messrs C. Blake and J. G. S. Tonkin interviewed the Committee on behalf of the Waikari Oddfellows’ Lodge, and agreed to put up a good iron fence between the hall and the school, the Committee to contribute half the cost. The Premiership.— lt is rumoured we are about to have a change of Premiers, and various arc tho opinions as to who will make the most competent Minister. But whoever may be selected to bo Premier in politics, there can be no questioning the fact that the “Matchless” Brand of Teas is the Premier in tho Tea trade, and likely to remain so for some time to come. To be had of all storekeepers. X 339

Inteepbovincial Football.—-A Wellington telegram says; —Speed has sue*oeeded in obtaining leave, and wilßforaa one of the football team. San Fbanoisco Mail.-—The RJ&LS. Monowai arrived at Auckland from San: Francisco last evening. The southern portion of the mail was to be forwarded by the Mabinapua at daybreak this morning. Immigration and Emigration.—The arrivals in the Colony during July numbered 867, aud ’ the departures 1284. As usual, the bulk of the latter—645—were to New South Wales. There were also 160 to Tasmania. Seventy-four of the .arrivals were from the latter Colony. The Chicago Exhibition.— The-SonA-; Campbell has arrived by the Monowai Bathe accredited representative of the United States Government, to interest the Australasian Colonies in being offioiaUyrepresonted at tbs World’s Fair at Chicago, He proceeds to Wellington to interview the Government, and will travel through the Colony, afterwards proceeding to Australia.

Telephone Charges.—The nswoharges for telephones are gazetted, and will come into force on Oct. 1. The usual entrance fee of £1 will still be charged; but the annual subscription will be reduced to JBS within a half-mile limit for shops, &o.,and within a mile limit for private houses. For each additional mile there; will bo a charge of £1 extra. At telephone bureaux, where the line is not more than six miles long, the charge will be 6d for three minutes inside a town and sis minutes outside.

A. E. Moss’ Cass.—The jurors in AEoss* case, ,who were looked up on Wednesday night, could not agree yesterday morning whether Moss was insane or not when he attempted to kill his wife and • himself. They were accordingly discharged and a new trial was begun before a fresh Jury. After hearing the case, the Jury deliberated for an hour and twenty minutes, and then returned a verdict of "Not guilty on the ground of insanity.” The prisoner was ordered to be confined till the pleasura of the Colonial Secretary is known. I.O.G.T.—The regular weekly meeting of the Desire of Sydenham Lodge, No. 68, was held on Wednesday evening, in the Free Methodist Church, Colombo road, Bro Robinson, C.T., presiding. Two candidates were proposed and one was initiated* Bro Waite, on behalf of Bro Robinson, presented the Lodge with a handsome Bible. 1 A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Bro Robinson for his present. The Lodge decided to attend the temperance sermon to be given by Bro Orchard, of the; Reviving Stream Lodge. Bro Grant, of * Dunedin, made a few interesting remarks regarding the state of the various .Losses in that city.

Hampstead School Committee. —The ■ usual meeting of the Hampstead School; Committee was held on Tuesday evening:; present —Mr Eickman (Chairman) andj Messrs Meaolem, Pickford and Page.' They Chairman stated that tenders for sinkin g for 1 water for the school had been received and : forwarded to the Board. The Board wrote j consenting to pay £1 83 for chimney) repairs, and stating that the examination ') of the school would take place on August | 20 and 21. The master undertook to see that no undue punishment was inflicted. ’ Messrs Meaclem and Pickford were appointed a Visiting Committee ■ for the month.

Choib Boys’ Entertainment. A unique entertainment will be given in the Oddfellows’ Hall on Monday evening, by the choristers of St Luke's, under the director-, ship of Mr G. H. Normington. In addition to a number of well-selected songs, the musical comedietta The Fairy Wood will be produced in Christchurch for the Arab time. It was written and arranged by ' Lady Breadalbahe and Mr Herbert Gardner, for the boys at Lady Breadalbane’s- Orphanage, at Kenmore, daring the time that Mr Normington officiated as private organist to the Marquis of Breadolbane at Taymouth Castle. The dressee; are very pretty, and Mr Normington’# pnpila have held some very satisfactory rehearsals, having had the assistance of Mr P. N. Meadows as stage manager.' The box plan opens at Milner and Thompson’s, to-day. ■-Gospel Temperance Mission. —On Wednesday evening the friends of theGospel Temperance Mission gave a tea to, the members of the Band of Hope. A vary'’ pleasant evening was spent by the children,l Becitations, songs and addresses were given by the members and friends. Recitations 1 were given by James and John Harvey,'; Hetty Kilbura, Jessie Scarff, Harry, Bertie; and Ethel Donovan, Walter and Alick Scarff, Mabel Harper and George Jones; a' dialogue by Bose Kelly and Louisa 1 Whitely; songs by Florrie Whitely and; ' Maud Baylis; two quartettes by Mias' Harvey, Miss Kilburn, Mr Harvey and Mr' Scarff. Mr Tremayne addressed the' children, urging them to seek always good' company and influence, also to try and in-; crease their number, and recommended; prizes being given to encourage them to do) so. The attendance was large. The meet-'; ing was brought to a close by the Benediction. Otago Agbxcultubal and Pastoral'; Association.— The President of the OtagO; Agricultural and Pastoral Association, in moving the adoption of the Committee’s report at the annual meeting of the; Association on Wednesday, referred at some length to the lack of support that■ has been received during past yeare from. the country districts. In justification of his remarks upon this point, he mentioned' that out of a total of J 6420 derived from subscriptions last year, the whole sum,, with the exception of .£34, bad been raised in town. He maintained that it was pro-, posterous to ouppose that the farmers of Otago could not easily raise £3OO or .£4OO a year for the support of the Association, and, with the view, of remedying such an unsatisfactory State of matters, he suggested the estabmeat, in agricultural centres throughout the Province, of local sub-Oom-mittees, who would procure members forthe Association and induce breeders to bring out their stock for exhibition. Mr W. Cuningham Smith was re-elected President, and Mr Mark Sinclair, VicePresident, of the Association. With the view of securing a larger representation of country members on the Executive of the a number of town members were transferred from tbe Committee, to which they had belonged, to the honorary stewards’ list, and in their place members holding a more intimate connection with the'pastoral industry were -appointed. Lotal Obanqe Institution.— The Star •of Sydenham Lodge, No. 82, held its usual monthly meeting on Tuesday, in St Saviour’s schoolroom. There was a good attendance of members and visitors, and the Worshipful Master, Bro G. W. J. Parsons presided. One member of the Order was admitted by affiliation, and one ; candidate was proposed for membership.' The Worshipful Master, Bro J. T. Smith, and the officers of No. 5 District, then, took their respective chairs to conduct the election of officers, when the following were chosen Worshipful Master, Bro E. Jones; Deputy-Master Bro A. Bleach; Chaplain, Bro J. Strothers; Secretary, Bro Hugh Jordan ; Treasurer, Bro G. W. J. Parsons; Tyler, Bro W. J. Straw } Committee, Bros J. Strothers, J. Webley, Charles Bush, J. Straw, and J. Tuliooh. A Vigilance Committee was appointed, consisting of the four principal officers. Hearty votes of thanks were then accorded to the W. District Master and officers, and to the visiting brethren for their attendance, to which Bro Carey responded for the district j Bro W. J. Sloan, P.D.M., for No. 24 Lodge; Bro J. Ballantyne for No. 2, • and Bro E. Willis for No. 3. An invitation from No. 2 Lodge to attend a “ social “ was cordially accepted, as was one from the W.D.M. to attend at No. 5 Scarlet Line, St Albans, to conduct the election of officers on tbe next Lodge night. The Lodge was then raised to the Eoyal Arch Purple, when two candidates had that sublime degree conferred on them; The lecture was by Bros G. W. J. Parsons and A. Bleach. The Lodge was then lowered, and closed with the usual ceremonies by the W.M".

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"£«. to JoBYMBN.-Common jurors, summoned to the Monday next, aro notified uhat they will not be required to.attand. . , . Winter Faib.-B* circular enclosed m this issue, Messrs Lonargan, M‘Clea_ and Co announce their second annual winter fair. They promise to give unusual bargains in drapery and boots, as the goods must be cleared out to make room for some large shipments, now due. Last winter many thousands of customers aro said to have visited the fair, and no doubt will visit it again this year. THB SI'aUGHTEBH,OUBK BILL.— Tho petition from the master butchers of Christchurch and' the surrounding districts protesting against the Slaughterhouse Bill now before Parliament has been signed by over ninety tradesmen carrying on business in the City, Lyttelton, Sydenham, and the surrounding districts, and was forwarded to the Speaker of the House of Representatives by yesterday afternoon's mail. Kibwek. — On Monday evening the choir arid members of tho Baptist Church, Kirwae, held a tea and “ social " in the Temperance Hall. About forty sat down to aa excellent tea provided by tho choir. Singing and selections by the choir wore indulged in till about half-past nine, when the Rav D. Dolamore presented Miss Paterson with a small purse of sovereigns as ‘an acknowledgment of her services as organist. Jn doing so ho spoke in high terms of the zeal and punctuality displayed by, Mias Paterson on all occasions, not only on' Sundays but at services of song and practice nights. Mr J. W. JBelgrave (choirmaater) bn behalf of the recipient suitably acknowledged the gift. Games of various kinds were then indulged in, and brought a most enjoyable evening to a closo. St George’s, Kxbwee. — A meeting of the vestry.of Sb George's, Kirwee, was held on Monday evening, the Eev H. Collins in the chidr.. MArs Turner and Wilson, churchwardens, £»nd Stewart, Dauby, Portbury and Griffith, vestrymen, were present. There being a small debt owing on the chinch, it was resolved, with a view to its liquidation, to organise a working bee and have a Sale of work about December. It wai resolved to give;the envelope system a trial fdr three months. The members of thi vestry decided to meat on Saturday weak and put the grounds in order. Messrs Stewart . and Portbury kindly signified their willingness to scrape and oil tho roof, and their offer whs accepted with thanks. A vote of thanks to-the Chairman terminated tho meeting. - Suxiriß' Borough Council. —The fortnightly meeting of tlio Sumner Borough Coonoil was held on Tuesday evening ; present — The Mayor, /and Oounoillors Carpenter, Gilbhidsb; v Hayward, ; ? Moack, Pratt and Tail;. The Clint: was instructed to acknowledge the receipt of letters from Mr Tinner, M.H.E., and to thank him for the trouble he had taken (in the interests of’the Borough. The Mayor submitted an offer for the purchase of a piece of land belonging to the Council. The offer was accepted. The Treasurer's statement ihdirec!—Receipts £4.0 3s 3d, bank balance J 8133 6a 9d, in hand <£l ss, rates out■tanding 1891 £214 12s 7d. Aegounts amounting to £l3 6s fid were passed for payment. Councillor Hayward gave notice of motion for next meeting-—“ That the Engineer report on the, old benched road toxhe Zig-zag, and ascertain the probable coik of making it available for foot pas■cigtri." The Engineer’s report was read and approved of. The recommendation of tho Committee—“ That a lamp should be erected to commemmorate the forming of Sumner into a Borough," was agreed to. Councillor Pratt brought'up an interim report on the by-iawa, which was adopted. Toadan wera opened for forming the old Christchurch road, and that of W. Thomas wae aooepted, provided that owners of property on that street contributed £25 towards ihe-coat of forming. The question of < kerbing tbs footpaths with, stone was held over for the present. BhOoxs Convalescent ■ Home. The monthly meeting of the Committee of the Erodes * Convalescent Home was held at tbn'oiiloe of the Home, Hereford street, in Wednesday; -present—Mr P. Cunningham ' (in the choir), and Messrs Vf: E. Mitchell, W. G. Rbind, and IVStrouta (Hon Sec.) Apologies for nbeCnde were received from Mr L. Harper, to-whom leave ofabaence during his visit to England was granted, the Messrs Rhodes, and Mr T. Acland. The Secretary’s report was read and approved. It stated that during the past month twenty-five patientshadbeen admitted, and twenty-four had left , the Home, in which there were twelve remaining. Satisfaction was expressed at the progress made in the formation of the road to the Some, as reported by the Secretary, and a vote of thanks: was passed-to the members of Parliament and other gentlemen who have interekted themaelves in the matter. The Secretary. reported the following donations :—Mr E. D. Thomas, framed on graving, “ Raising the Maypole; ” Mr W. G. Brittany two large packages of newspapers and books; Mr H. J. Ainger, Illustrated London News; Mr W. M. Lewis, English papers. Ho also stated ■ that Miss Emily Rhodes had offered to defray the cost of rebinding the l books belonging to the Home. The offer was accepted, and votes of thanks were passed to Miss Rhodes and the other donors. The Secretary was instructed to get in subscriptions as early as possible; and, after routine business, the meeting closed. Uden George Company, Limited, tho leading photographers of Christchurch, whosa photo.graph? ia by far and away tho hast in Kaw Zealand, j taka one dozan beautifully enamelled cabineto, taken and finished in any style and position for 155, Studio, 214, Colombo street, only. Sxahbish asb Prbecu advise sitters to make appointments before three o’clock during tho winter mouths. > Studio, 218. High street. • Mr Herrick desires to acknowledge, with thanksi the following: Clothing from A.L., Waiiars friends M.SJ.H,; clothing and hoots from Mrs Puksr j Hr Baxtsr periodicals ; 8.P., sis large loaves; turnips, Mr Goodwin; meat, Messrs Clarkson-and Sons j. flour, Mr Traleavan: hats, friend; cofloe, friend; four sheep, four Christchmch gentlemen y two sheep, Belfast I reezxn? Couipauy; remains of Nornial School. “ social, (0 (1 Boyi); Clarkerille Esortiatioq Olnb, £S 8a; Aehloy Mutual Improvement Society, £lO 10s. Doh’i M B2CEIVED.-K you want the host medicine the world has ever produced, try ColaHume 'and Son’s Eucalypte Extract; for colai*, ooughs, and all affections of tha ohs* t, gravel and kidney complaints, and fevers of nil kinds it has no equal. Under the distinguished patronage of Earl Jersey. Awarded medals and diplomas. Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne, beating all competitors. Only sold in lea and ioz vials, price Is 0t and 2a 6c( Sold everywhere. How Zealand Branch, Lichfield street, Christchurch. XIIB