TOWN & COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume LXXVII, Issue 9648, 13 February 1892, Page 4

TOWN & COUNTRY.

Auction Advertisements. —The following auction advertisements will be fount! on page seven of this issueMessre W. Buss, Frederick Jameson, John Ingram, D. Thomas, Wilson and Sons and Bant of New Zealand Estate Company. Master Butchers. A of master butchers is convened for eight o’clock on Monday evening, at Warner** Commercial Hotel. Rhodes Convalescent Home. The annual meeting of contributors to the Rhodes Convalescent Home is convened for 3.30 on Wednesday next, in Mr Charles Clark’s room, Hereford street. Jubilee Memorial Home.— On Thursday the inmates of this institution were conveyed to Sumner in a three-horsed! drag kindly supplied by Messrs Delamain, of the Rink Stables. The refreshments were obtained by money collected by the Society of the King’s Daughters, and other kind friends. All enjoyed their trip immensely. The Master desires to thank those who contributed towards the expense of providing such an outing for thij old people, also Mr Bowron for apples and plums. The Holiday. —lt will be seen from an advertisement elsewhere that the Canterbury Fire and Marine Insurance Association, with a number of other offices, have signified heir intention of closing on Tuesday for the regatta. These, in addition to “the lon r list already published, prove that the holiday will be very general!. The Mayor has requested the citizens to close, and the Colonial Secretary has granted the Government officers a holiday. Lake Forsyth is fuller than on any previous occasion, and quite two feet higher than last year. This fact should give competitors a chance to put up some records. It is pleasing to note that the total number of entries exceeds those of any previous regatta. Sydenham Rifles. —A meeting of the Sydenham Rides was held after the parade last night. Captain Anderson presided!, and twenty-four members were present. Private F. S. Parker was elected lieutenant of the Company, and the usual requisition in connection with the election signed. The following wore elected as a General Committee:—Sergeants Hunt and Board and Lance-Corporal Osborne, with the officers ex officio. As Private Parker becomes ex officio a member of the Firing Committee on his election as lieutenant. Private Butler was elected to fill the vacancy thus caused on the Firing Committee. -A match with the Kaiapoi Rifies will be fired this afternoon at the Bromley range. A conveyance to take the Sydenham Rifles team to the range -will leave yO&fchecUal square fit

from Burnham. Yesterday afternoon two hoys* named James Jackson and Ernest Fake, each about fourteen years old, ran away from the Burnham Industrial School. Fake was wearing a red Jacket at the time. Charge os 1 Embezzlement.— Yesterday evening Chief Detective O’Connor arrested William Mardon, employed by Mr E. Smith, plumber, on a charge of having embezzled £lO 5s of his employer’s money on Nov. 27. 1890. Inteepeovincial Cricket. —Mr T. D. Barman, Hon. Secretary of the Canterbury Cricket Association, has received a com* xnonioation from the Wellington Association, announcing that a Wellington team will pay a visit to Christchurch in about a fortnight, for the purpose of playing an interproyincial match with Canterbury. Lecture. — Last evening the Rev W. llorley delivered a lecture at the Sydenham Wesleyan schoolroom, on his visit to the recent Methodist (Ecumenical Conference, •t Washington. The chair was occupied by the Eev J. N. Buttle, and there was a ![ood attendance. At the conclusion of the ecture, which was very interesting, the anal votes of thanks were passed. Sydenham Streets.— At a public meeting of ratepayers held at Sydenham last evening to consider the proposal now before the Borough Council to open np streets through Mrs Tancred’s land, a motion was carried by 29 to 23, asking the Council to make the extension of Bourke street a condition of granting‘permission to construct roads through the property in question. s Pise.— At 12.18 on Thursday night a fire started under the counter in Black’s jeweller’s shop in East street, Ashburton, but was discovered in time for the building to be saved from being completely burnt, although damage to the extent of about £ls was done. The stock was insured to the amount of £SOO in the North British Mercantile, but the damage cannot yet he estimated. Hobs® Teaching Competition.— ln regard to the challenge issued by Mr Lukey to Professor Lichtwark, the latter has covered the deposit left with the editor of tha Canterbury Times , and, as Mr J. T. Matson has kindly granted the use of Tattarsall’s Bazaar for the trial of skill, it only remains for judges to he appointed and suitable “subjects ” to be obtained to bring about what should he a moat interesting exhibition.

Waikuku Cheese. —At the farewell banquet to Sir William Jervois on hia departure from Christchurch, he expressed nigh admiration of the Stilton cheese on the table. When this compliment reached the ears of the maker. Miss Rose Andrews, of Waikuku, she sent hia Excellency one of the oheeaea. which he was pleased to accept. As Sir William’s successor was leaving ns. Miss Andrews made a present to the Luncheon Committee of a similar cheese, which was duly placed on the luncheon table, and received general commendation from all who tasted it. Supreme Court. —His Honor Mr Justice Denniston held a sitting in Chambers yesterday. The trial of the divorce case of Winter v. Winter was fixed for the next sessions, before the Judge alone. Probate was granted of the wills of the following deceased persons Samuel Aldwin (Mr Hunt), Enoch Barker (Mr Joyce), and B. W. Martindale (Mr Hunt). Mr Martindale’s estate was sworn under .£IO,OOO. The Chamber and Bankruptcy sittings, which in the ordinary course would be held next Tuesday, will be postponed to Wednesday. Volunteer Parade. —A daylight parade of the headquarters Rifle Companies was held yesterday evening. The following was the strength of the various corps : City Guards, Captain Massey, 30; College Rifles, Captain Harper, 26; Christchurch Rifles, Lieutenant Andrews, 27; Sydenham Rifles, Captain Anderson, 28; Scottish Rifles, Captain M'Bean, 29; Richmond Rifles, Captain Bowron, 19; Irish Rifles, Colour-Sergeant Miller, 23; Garrison Band, Bandmaster Searell, 23; total, 124, The muster, although small when compared with those of years gone by, was larger than that of the previous parade. Lieutenant-Colonel Gordon was in command, and Majors Richards and Francis were also present. The men were marched to Hagley Park and exercised in skirmishing with blank ammunition. . West Oxford. —Sunday last was the anniversary of the United Methodist Free Churoh, West Oxford. The Rev. J. Banning preached three appropriate sermons to good congregations. On Wednesday the annual picnic was held in one of Mr James Haugheys’ paddocks, kindly lent for the occasion.. As rain commenced to fall shortly after one o’clock, an adjournment was made to the Oddfellows’ Hall, where the children and adults enjoyed themselves thoroughly. In the evening an entertainment took place in the church, the chair being occupied by the superintendent, the Rev. J. Penning. An excellent address was delivered by Mr L. Watson: solos were sung by Mrs L. Watson and Miss M. Lamb, and a duet by the Misses M. and L. Comyns. The balance-sheet and report showed the Sunday School to be in a very healthy condition. The prizes were distributed to the children by Mr L. Watson, and hymns were sung by the choir and children. Mr Senson and Miss M. Lamb presided at the harmonium.

Canterbury Rugby Union. —A special meeting of the Committee of the Canterbury Rugby Union was held last evening •t the Christchurch Football Club’s rooms ; present—Mr G. Harris (in the chair). Dr Moorhonse, Messrs Hawkes, Kesteven, Garrard, Smith and West (Hon Secretary). Correspondence was read from Mr W. Johnson, Secretary of the Junior Flag Committee, with reference to the appointment of referee in the match between Kaiapoi and Cambridge, played at the end of last season. It was decided that, although the evidence before the Committee was contradictory, the matter shonld now be allowed to drop. The question of removing the disqualification of certain members of the Sydenham Clnb, who had been disqualified last season for disputing the referee’s decision, was discussed at considerable length. Dr Moorhouae moved —“That the disqualification passed on three of the Sydenham men, to the effect that they be disqualified during the pleasure of the Committee, or until they tender an apology, be removed.” Mr Kesteven moved, as an amendment —“ That this meeting be adjourned till Friday, Feb. 26, for further consideration of the matter.” The amendment was carried, and the meeting closed. 'The Floods in the South. —From the Cromwell Argus we learn that considerable damage was done to water-races and county roads, but this is counterbalanced by the general gain. Between Clyde and Cromwell the road was broken away in several places, principally, however, at the Leaning Rock Creek and the Cromwell Brewery. At both places the roadway was completely washed away, and rendered impassable for vehicle traffic. Indeed, at the former place a horse could not pass. The mails to Clyde, which were packed thither, had to be taken across the gap by hand. Near the Halfway House a large rock, computed to weigh 100 tons, fell on the roadway. The Quartz Reef Toint road suffered. The Lindis was impassable, and the mail coach could not o*oss the Luggafcj. The Otago Daily Times says the punt at Taieri Mouth was carried away on Monday afternoon while crossing the river during a strong flood, owing to a link of the chain snapping. A buggy and horse with two Dunedin gentlemen were on board, and after dragging half a mile, to within a short distance of the breakers, tbe pant held fast to some rocks, where it remains The horse was swum ashore, and the saggy was left on the punt, where it IB yej, the passengers reaching shore in a boatr The punt, which is a primitive, clumsy affair, and occupies twenty minutes in crossing, should be immediately sunerBeded by a modern article, or, baiter still, by a bridge. Bbidal Bouquets, Dress Bouquets, and FlCral Wreaths in any design, at T. Abbott’s, Exeter Nursery, Papanui road. Christchurch. Greenhouse and Beddingont Plants in great vari. ly. X 389 Polly put the kottie on end vra’ll have Borne “ Arab ” Tea; it’s ;.o delicious and Refreshing this hot weather. , APerfeofcFood Anlsebrook’s Biscuits.— Abtt.]

Lawn Tennis.— Tha return match between the Ashburton Wesleyan and Primitive Methodist Lawn Tennis Clubs was played on Thursday afternoon, and resulted in rather an easy win for the Wesleyans. District Court.— At the District Court at Ashburton yesterday, his Honor Judge Ward sat only for a few minutes. The business was to grant the Deputy Official Assignee in Bankruptcy releases in several bankrupt estates. Lincoln.— The Payne Family of bellringers gave one of their popular entertainments in the Lincoln schoolroom on Thursday evening. The room was well filled by an appreciative audience, many of whom had come long distances. All went away well satisfied with the entertainment. Cheistchuboh Regatta.— By advertisement, appearing elsewhere in this issue, his Worship the Mayor of Lyttelton requests, in accordance with a numerouslysigned requisition, the burgesses to close their places of business on Tuesday next, on the occasion of the Christchurch regatta at Lake Forsyth. Oeangkism.—The monthly meeting of the Rising Sun of Richmond Lodge, No. 33, was held on Tuesday, Bro Johansen, W.M., and Bro Ballantyne, D.M., presiding in their respective positions. One candidate was proposed for membership. After the Lodge had been closed the brethren spent a social hour, enlivened with songs and recitations. Ambbblet. —The weekly meeting of the Advance Lodge of Good Templars, No. 72, was held in the English Sunday School, on Thursday. There was a fair attendance. Seven candidates were initiated, making a total of eighty-six members, and two were proposed for the next meeting. Thera being no other business the Lodge went into harmony, and after a pleasant meeting was closed by Bro Rogers, C.T. The Everest Fibe.— An inquest into the circumstances connected with the fire on board the ship Everest occupied Mr R. Beetham, as Coroner, and a jury of six, nearly the whole of yesterday at Lyttelton. An open verdict was returned, but the cook of the ship, Emanuel Pont, was arrested immediately after the enquiry, and charged with arson. He was remanded until Wednesday next. Details appear elsewhere. Masteb Plumbers and Gasfittees’ Association. —A general meeting of the above toot place last evening, Mr Haviil in the chair. The business in connection with the late picnic was gone through, and after the accounts had been passed, very hearty votes of thanks were accorded to Messrs Ashby, Bergh and Co., Mason, Struthers and Co., and E. Reece and Son for the handsome presents given by them as prizes, to Mr Gaw, Traffic Manager, for his kindness in placing reserve carriages at the disposal of the picnic party, to Mr Constable, Ocean View Hotel, Governor’s Bay, for the very able manner in which he carried out his duties as caterer, and to the Committee. A similar compliment to the Chairman closed the meeting. Novel Mechanism. —A mechanical hand has been made in a very ingenious manner by Mr Phillips Bond, of Port Chalmers, who invented the boat-lowering apparatus shown at the recent exhibition. The advantage of this artificial hand is that every joint works, that its shape can be varied very greatly, and that it can be made useful for many purposes—even for writing with, though the writing is, of course, done from the elbow. The finger and palm springs are worked by a small Spanish winch, which is situated just above the wrist, and manipulated by the natural hand. With practice, no doubt, very good results could be secured. It is stated that this is the first mechanical hand ever made in the colony, and that the medical gentlemen who have seen it regard it as an admirable piece of mechanism. Sodthbeidge Town Board. The monthly meeting of this Board was held on Thursday evening; present—Messrs Webster (Chairman), Brittan, Burns, Shearmanand Cameron. Correspondence was read —From the Clerk of the Selwyn County Council, claiming £9 18a 9d, balance due to Hospitals and Charitable Aid Fund, and also £33, being the town district’s proportion of the cost of administering the Licensing Act. In terms of a resolution passed at a former meeting, it was decided to forward one-third of the latter amount, the whole to be paid in three instalments; the former claim to be paid forthwith. From Mr A. R. Inwood, complaining of the inconvenience caused by the Board’s new departure in only receiving rates, &c., on a fixed day in each week. It was resolved to procure a firebell weighing about 651 b, for the use of the town. The Clerk was instructed to sue forthwith for all outstanding rates. A petition presented by Mr Slater, and bearing forty-two signatures, praying the Board to open up a now road to the railway station in continuation of Lee street, was held over until next meeting, in accordance with the by-law affecting petitions. Accounts amounting to £l9 5s lOd were passed for payment, and the meeting terminated.

Loyal Orange Institution. —Walker’s Purple Heroes Lodge, No. 24, L.0.L., held its usual monthly meeting in the Orange Hall, Worcester street, on Thursday evening. The Lodge was opened by Bro F. Coles, W.M., who, after the initial proceedings, vacated the chair and requested Brothe Rev John G. W. Ellis, 1.P.G.M., to preside. In the absence of Bro A. F. Carey, D.M., Bro Middleton occupied the deputy chair, and Bro T. J. Dyson, Secretary, and Bro J. Glanville, Treasurer, were in their respective chairs. There was a good attendance of members, and visitors were present from sister Lodges Nos. 1,2, 3, 11, 32 and 36. Two clearances were granted to brethren who were desirous of joining Lodges nearer their places of residence. After the transaction of other business the Lodge was raised to the Royal Arch Purple Degree, and the degree was conferred upon one candidate in a very impressive manner by Bro Ellis, who was assisted in the lecture by Bro J. Yenabies, Past District Master. A hearty and unanimous vote of thanks was tendered to Bro Ellis for presiding, and reference was made in eulogistic terms to the valuable service ho had ever readily and unselfishly rendered the Institution during the four years he has resided in Canterbury, Regret was expressed at his approaching departure, and hearty wishes were expressed for his happiness and prosperity in the Wellington Province, whither ho goes next week. Bro Ellis replied in a few wellchosen sentences. A vote of thanks was accorded to the visiting brethren and acknowledged by them. Addington School Committee. A special meeting of this Committee was held on Monday evening in the schoolroom, when the following members were present: —Mr C. H. Winny (Chairman), J. Brown, N. K. Bowden, T. Cutler, A. Hadecke and W. Johnson (Secretary.) An apology was received from Mr J. A. Clark owing to illness. The Chairman reported having interviewed the Secretary to the Board with regard to the management of the school until the appointments were made to the teaching staff; also, that the Board had placed the sum of JBIS 4s to the credit of the Committee. The Union Bank was appointed for the Committee’s banking account. Correspondence was received from the Board relative to the applications for positions on the teaching staff. As head master, Mr W. Taylor, second master of the West Christchurch school, was unanimously recommended to the Board for the position; for the position of infant mistress, Mias S. Currie, the present infant mistress, was unanimously elected ; and for assistant mistress, Miss Campbell, also of the Addington school, was elected unanimously. The Chairman, Secretary and Messrs J. Brown and T. Cutler were appointed a subcommittee to furnish a report to the Board as to the requirements iu buildings and grounds for the carrying on of the schoolunder the new management. Several Items of interest having been discussed, '.hb Committee decided to vote for Messrs - ('ohn Joyce, E. Curry and E. Weatenra as members of the Board. Accounts to the amount of £2 la 8d were passed. It was decided to hold the regular monthly meeting on the second Wednesday in the month at 7 p.m. Tennis, cricket players, and other hob-day-Eeekers should drink only “Arab” and “ Shah ” brand of Teas; refreshing, invigorating, and economical.

Wool Sale.— The fourth wool sale of the Christchurch season is to be held on Friday next, Feb. 19. The Gift of Fruit to Lady Onslow. —Mr S. Jackman, who presented a gift of plums to Lady Onslow on Thursday evening, resides in Salisbury street; not Papanui, as was stated. The Lyceum.— A variety entertainment will be given in the Lyceum at eight o’clock on Monday evening. To-morrow, afternoon and evening, lectures will be delivered by Mr W. W. Collins. Rifle Shooting.— This afternoon the members o£ the Alpha Martini-Henry Rifle Club will hold a practice on the range of the former. A conveyance will leave the Square at 1.30 p.m. sharp. Pbopebty Sale. —On Tuesday next Mr W. Buss is to sell at his Rangiora auction rooms two excellent farms, one situated at Fernaide, and the other at Balcairn. Other landed property at the former place will also be offered. j The Ashley Tbapfic Beidgb. —The recent fresh in the Ashley having diverted < one of the main streams under tha traffic bridge, the Ashley Road Board, after an inspection on Thursday, decided to at once j repair the approaches to the structure, and reopen it for traffic. The Chicago Exhibition. —Reuter’s j Telegram Company, Limited, acting as international advertising agents, have been appointed sole agents to the Columbian World’s Fair at Chicago in 1893, for the ' purpose of publicity, for Europe and the ! British Colonies. | Polo. —The sides at polo this afternoon ' will be as follow: Colours : Messrs Palmer, H. Rhodes, Harper and the Hon E. W. Parker, against Whites Messrs Archer, Lane, Williams, Bennetts and Scott. Play to begin at 3.20 sharp. A tram leaves the square at 3.15 p.m. i Athletic Team fob England. —The 1 Committee meeting of the New Zealand i Amateur Athletic Association has been j postponed from to-night until Monday at I 8 p.m., when the question of sending an I athletic team to England will be j considered, j Christchukch Sailing Club.— The foli lowing entries have been received for the ■ President’s prize of £5 ss, the first race I for which is to be sailed this afternoon : I Stella, rating, IT, scr; Moana, '76, 2tnin 1 55sec; Petrel, '76, 2min 55sec; Pakeha, ■67, 3min 59sec; Huia, '57, 5 min 22aee; Marama, - 57, smin 22sec; Wallaby, "54 smm 50seo; Orest, "46, 7min 17sacj Julie, •23, 14min 3sec. The race will start at 4.30 p.m. from Monek’s Jetty and will be to the Heathcoie bridge and back. Time allowances will be given at the start, j Sun Spots. —Mr Arthur Beverley writes : to the Otago Daily Times:—' “An enormous cluster of spots is at present visible on the sun, the largest I have ever seen. It extends over a space about 120,000 miles by 80.000 miles, or one-seventh by one-tenth :of the sun’s diameter. In the middle of the cluster is an oval penumbra, 70,000 by 60.000 miles, within which are two very ' dark apots,ueariy round,and with diameters 14.000 and 12,000 miles respectively. It ; lies to the south of the sua’s equator, and i will be near the middle of tho disc on Saturday. It is ea.-ily seen by looking , through a bit of smoked glass.” | Rangiora Hoesb Fair. —Mr W. Buss i held his monthly horse fair at the Ran- | giora yards yesterday, when there was an, I entry of sixty, including a special line from Kaikoura, on account of Mr A. S. Collins. Of the special lot, light broken 1 draughts realised from £l2 to £l7; spring ! cart horses, £lO to £l2; light unbroken j two-year-olds, £5 10s to £8; mares and ■ foals, £9 10s to £ll 10aj polo ponies, £9 j 10s to £ll. Of the horses sold on account I of various owners, unbroken draught colts j and fillies realised from £l4 to £18; i broken in draughts, good sorts, £l7 to £23; lighter sorts, £lO to £l2. Canterbury Methodist Council.—A meeting of representatives of the United Methodist, Primitive Methodist, and Bible Christian Churches, was held in the vestry of the St. Asaph Street United Methodist ; Free Church last evening. The meeting ; was opened by the Rev. S. M'Farlane, who, [ in a practi cal address, showed the reasons 1 why there should be a closer sympathy j between tfc e various sections of Methodism, jit was unuaimoualy agreed—“ That the i Council be i and that representation be upon tho basis of two laymen to one minister.” A conversation ensued as to the various objects of tha Association, and a committee of six representatives was appointed to draw up a constitution to be submitted to a meeting 1 to be held on Feb. ! 26. Seventeen ministers and laymen attended last night’s meeting, which was I moat hearty and cordial.

Young Men’s Christian Association.— A meeting of the members of the Young Men’s Christian Association was held in the rooms on Thursday evening for the purpose of bidding farewell to Mr S. E. L. Smith, who is leaving for Melbourne. There was a large attendance. The President, Mr H. E. Webb, occupied the chair, and on behalf of the members presented Mr Smith with a handsome silver-mounted dressing case as a token of the esteem in which he is held by every member of the Association. In making the presentation the Chairman said he felt that in losing Mr Smith the Association was losing one of its best workers and one who had always taken a leading position. Mr Smith replied at some length, and urged members to carry on the work hopefully. The General Secretary and Messrs A. Kaye, H. Purdie, W. Roxburgh, T. Herrick and W. J, M'Cormick also spoke very feelingly of their departing friend. Daring the evening Messrs Da Mans, Lake, Moss, Wagstaff and Whitelaw sang songs, and Messrs H. P. West and W. H. Brown recited. Mr A. Kaye acted as accompanist.

Sunday Services.— At the Cathedral to-morrow, the Eav W. Dunkley will preach in the morning, and the Rev H. T. Purehas in the evening. At the Durham street Wesleyan church, the Rev W. Baumber will preach in the morning, and the Rev L. M. Isitt in the evening. At the East Belt church the Rev L, M. Isitt will preach in the morning, and the Rev W. Morley in the evening. At Hayward’s Hall, Sumner, Mr C. Ray will conduct service in the evening. At the Oxford Terrace Baptist Church the Rev C. C. Brown will preach at both services. The subject in the morning will be, “ Christ’s Dying Legacy to His Friends,” and in the evening “Samson, the Man who Trifled once too Often.” At the Sydenham Baptist Church Mr Hofmeister will preach iu the morning, and in the evening Mr A. Lawrende will conduct a baptismal service. The services at the Bible Christian Church, Lower High street, will be conducted by the Rev J. G. W. Ellis. At the Methodist Free Church, St Asaph street, the Rev J. Hosking will preach in the morning on “ Christ the Lamb,” and in the evening will repeat his sermon on "Buddhism and Christianity, a Comparison and a Contrast.” At Trinity Congregational Church the Rev Sydney J. Baker will preach in the morning on " The Sheltering Influence of Great Men,” and in the evening on “ Meet for the Master’s Use.” The subjects of Mr Worthington’s lectures in the Oddfellows’ Hall will be in the morning “ The Crucifixion,” and in the evening “ Being of God and Creation of Man.” The Largest and most complete cycle works in the Australian Colonies is at 70, Manchester street. Adams, Curties and Co. Cycles from JES. Telephone No. 473. — [Advt.] X 387 The Eden George Company, Limited, are showing in their entwanco nearly all the Opals produced under their deposit ticket system. Crowds of persons daily visit the entrance, delighted at the beauty and clear fl ush of these Opals, while hundreds have bean trying to obtain deposit tickets. Mr Eden George has decided next month to issue 1000 more deposit tickets, particulars of which will be duly advertised. The Earl and Countess of Meath ware delighted with their Opals. The Secretary of the Christchurch Hospital Board wishes to acknowledge, wiih thank.-, the receipt of fruit from Mrs InwO'd, Fei dalton ; Mrs WiEou, opawa; and a friend, and of p riodicals from Mrs J. I. t ed. No one should miss seeing the latest novelty of Photographic Ait now ex dinted in Standish and Preece’s Vestibule, High street. The Earl and Connte.-suf Meath having sat to C. H. Manning for their photographs ba'ore leaving for the Southern i akes, specimens may now bo seen a* the stueio, Colombo treat, as also those of the Earl and Connies- of Onslow, the Cadies Gwendoline and Doioihy, the Hon Huii in Maori garb, the late &u.» of Clarence. Cardinal Manning, and the usual bril. Hant and artistic display of photographic work so much admired by tbe general public at this studio,