TOWN & COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume LXXVII, Issue 9700, 14 April 1892, Page 4

TOWN & COUNTRY.

Ourselves. To-morrow ' being Good Friday, there will be no publication-of the Lyttelton Times. Prohibition. —On Monday night the Rev L. M. Isitt gave a lecture in the Papanui Town Hall on “Prohibition.” The Rev D. J. Murray was in the-chair y and there was a fair attendance. Rugby Union. —The Committee of the Canterbury Rugby Union met last night, and decided not to join the proposed New Zealand Rugby Union. A report of the proceedings-appeare in another column.

Gold and Dross. —The Australasian Rambler has selected the “Search for Truth” as the subject for hia contribution to the Canterbury Times this week. The article deals with a popular subject, and will be read with much interest.

Hkavt Sheep.— On Saturday Mr A. Cooper, butcher, of Leeston, exhibited a four-tooth wether weighing ISolbs. ‘ The sheep was a three-quarterbred Leicester, and a motherless lamb, , grazed by Mr Geo. Hill, of Lakeside. Abbbsts. —Yesterday evening ChiefDetective O’Connor arrested a man named Richard Edward Kerr on a charge of stealing a fur boa. A boy named Becks was arrested by Constable Dougan on a charge of stealing a lamp in Sydenham. Bun Over.— Yesterday afternoon a sheep, being landed from the Ohau at Lyttelton, jumped over the rail and ran up the railway yard. The poor brute got as far as the crossing leading into Oxford street, where it was run into by a passing train and was cut almost in two. Ma Snazelle. — This talented entertainer gave a performance in Oamaru to a good house, on Tuesday night. He will, m accordance with announcements already made, appear at the Theatre Royal here on Monday night, when doubtless there will be a bumper house to greet him. Presentation. The employees of Messrs Lake and Co., boot manufacturers, met at the factory on Monday, to bid farewell to Mr Thomas Ohitty, who, for the past seven years, has filled the position of pressman, and is leaving to settle in the North Island. Mr Lake, oa behalf of the employees, presented Mr Chitty with an address and a clock (suitably inscribed), as an expression of their good feeling and of hearty wishes for his future welfare. Mr Chitty responded, thanking his shopmates. Rifle Shooting. —Arrangements have been made for a match to be fired between the Dunedin and Canterbury Engineers. The Dunedin team will arrive in Christchurch by the excursion train on Friday morning, when they will be met by a squad of the Canterbury Engineers, who will parade at the station at seven o’clock. The match will bo fired on Saturday, when conveyances will leave Cathedral square at 10 a.m. In the evening the visitors will bo entertained at a smoke concert, to be held in the orderly-room. International Tug-of-War,— 'The entries for the international tug-of-war, to come off on Saturday night in the pavilion now being constructed opposite the Theatre Royal, closed last night at the Christchurch and Lyttelton offices of the Committee. The entries received at Christchurch comprise ten teams, representing England, Ireland and Scotland, Germany, Austria and Australia, New Zealanders (Europeans, two teams), Maoris and Chinamen. Each team consists of ten men, and the order in which they will compete with one another is to be decided by ballot. Chatham Islands Sheep.— The steamer Ohau arrived at Lyttelton from the Chatham Islands yesterday forenoon with 1660 sheep. She left Whangaroa at 2.30 p.m. on April 10, and met with fine weather until 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday, when a thick fog was experienced which lasted until arrival, and delayed the vessel some hours. During the hot, muggy weather seven or eight of the sheep died, but outside this number only four were lost throughout the voyage. The Ohau will not return to the Islands for another load, as was thought probable. The Easter Holidays. The first gathering of note in connection with the Easter holidays is the trotting meeting at Lancaster Park, which is to take place on Saturday. Oa Monday the autumn meeting of the Canterbury Jockey Club will begin at Eiccarton. On that day, also, there are to be sports at Chertaey, the Oriental Bazaar will be opened in the Tuam street hall, a Band of Hope demonstration will be held in Hagley Park, and Mr Snazelle will begin his season at the Theatre. The Canterbury Jockey Club's Meeting will be continued on Tuesday. On Wednesday and Thursday there is to ha coursing at Plumpton Park. Special train arrangements, particulars of which have been advertised, have been made for the holidays, and there are to be the usual excursions in Lyttelton harbour. The Canterbury Art Society’s exhibition will be open throughout the week. “Hyslop’s Teas, when once tried, are always used in preference to any others.”— [Advt.] ‘

Sheep Driving.— Hr Begin*!* jjfslm has contributed a very valuable article on Sheep on. the Eoad to thocurreut-aumber of the Canterbury Times. %. "• Wharf Labourers’ Picnic.—rOwiag, to the large number of persona who' intend being present at the picnic tomorrow, the p.s. Lyttelton will leave the-wharf 8 aim. instead of at 9 a.m., as previously arranged. Zenana Mission. —Miss Arnold gave her interesting lecture on the Zenana Mission in the Oddfellows’ Hall, at Ashburton, on Tuesday evening. There was a fair attendance. The lecture was attentively listened to, and during the evening Mr Wildamith gave several organ solos. Bowling Tournament.— A good number of entries have been received for the bowling tournament on the Canterbury green. It has been resolved that further entries shall bo received at the Canterbury pavilion up to eight o’clock, immediately after which the drawing will take place. All bowlers are invited to be present. St John’s Church.— Services will b® held in this church to-morrow. At 11 o’clock the subject of the sermon will be,: “ Two Memorable Deaths; of Socrates, of Jesus Christ—a Contrast;” at 7 p,m,, •* The Crucifixion of To-day.” In the! afternoon, at 3.30, there will bo a service of Passion music, selected from the best sacred music, with appropriate readings, . Ashburton Amateur Ctclikg- an».. Athletic Club.— A meeting of the Committee was held on Tuesday night, when arrangements were made for the_ meeting, on Easier Monday. The entries have reached a total of 311. Messrs Wilmct and Eallinshaw intend to try to lower the. mile record on the track. With a fine day the meeting should be a great success. Tea Meeting.— To-morrow evening th® annual Good Friday tea meeting of the Bible Christian Church, Lower High street, will be held. At the public meeting, which takes place after the tea, the Welsh sailors from the ships Chscma, Coimbatore and Portia will be present to sing a> selection of bymns. This, no doubt, will be an interesting feature of the meeting.

Lecture. At the Methodist Free Church, St Asaph street, last evening, the Ifyw , J6ha Husking delivered a lecture on “ Is Supplicatory Prayer Blasphemous and Idolatrous?” being a criticism of Mr Worthington’s lecture on prayer.' An opportunity for questions was given, which was availed of by a few. There was a large congregation. Mr Leadley occupied the chair.

The Cathedral.— The Right Rev tha Bishop of Christchurch gave the third of his addresses on the Atonement in f th« Cathedral last night. There was a largo congregation. BBs Lordship will, give the last address of the series this evening. Tomorrow, Stainer’s cantata, "The Crucifixion,” will be given in the Cathedral, beginning at half-past seven o’clock. A collection will be made in aid of the fanda of St Mary’s Home. The Fire Brigades* Demonstration.The balance-sheet of the recent demonstration of the United Fire Brigades shows receipts amounting to J 6713 18a lid, and expenditure J 8632 14s Bd, leaving a credit balance of J6BI 4s 3d, which is to foe held in trust to be expended for the benefit of the Christchurch Brigades in such manner as the executive may decide. Lieutenant Smith, the able and hard-working Secretary of the Committee, has been presented with a gold chain and pendant in recognition of his services.

Model Shbbptards. —At the Northern Agricultural and Pastoral Association’s last show a prize was offered by Mr G. D. Greenwood, of the best plan of sheopyards capable of working 4000 or 5000 sheep. Five plans were submitted, but a difficulty arose as to judges, and tbe plans were sent to the Metropolitan Shew for a final decision. Messrs A. M. Clarke, of Temuka; and E t D. Giles, of Horsley. Down, were requested to give their opinions. This they have now done, but their decisions are not favourable to any of the plans, on the ground that they are too complicated.

Christchurch Shorthand Writers* Association. —Tha Committee of this. Association met last evening for the purpose of electing members and making arrangements for the opening night. Forty, members were formally elected, and it was decided, after discussion, to hold the first meeting for the purpose of grading the members ou Saturday evening, at tha Toung Men's Christian Association’s rooms. The attendance of all members isrequeated. A sub-committee was appointed, consisting of Messrs M. Donnelly (President), C. H. Gilby (Hon Sec.) and H. J. Thomson to make the necessary preliminary arrangements Society or Arts.— There was .an excellent attendance at the Society of Arts* Exhibition last evening, when a musical programme, kindly provided by Mr Gi Bonnington, constituted a special attraction. The items included instruments!' music, vocal trios, &c., and it was abundantly evident that thorough enjoyment was being afforded to the large assemblage of visitors. Perhaps the success that has attended Mr Bonmngton's effort may induce him, and the ladies and gentlemen associated with him, to arrange another programme before the close of the season. It is of interest to note that the Art Society’s invitation to children attending the Government schools is being freely accepted. On Saturday, 75 children from the Spreydon school were present* on Tuesday, 165 girls and 330 boys from the East Christchurch school attended* and yesterday morning there were 230 girls from tbe Normal School, and 275 boys from Richmond. Tbe exhibition will be open to-day and on Saturday at the usual hours.

Kiewee District School.— A concert and dance in aid of the prize fund for the children attending the Eirwee school was held on Friday, and was well patronised. The programme, which was an unusually good one, was carried out by Misses Croskill (2), Meredith, Mangin, Eoe and Templar, Messrs Belgrave, Drummond, Gough, Johnson, Ramsay and Templar. Four songs were sung by the school children, “The Marseillaise Hymn” in uniform being a special feature and reflecting the greatest credit on the master and mistress’ training. The programme coneluded with the laughable farce Behind, Time, the characters being well sustained by the Misses Griffith, Messrs Anderson, Griffith, Hitchens and Ramsay. Mr Jamea Gough occupied the chair. The usual votes of thanks were passed at the close of the concert. The sum of £7 10s waa netted for the prize fund. lo is the intention of ' the Committee to distribute the prizes on Friday, April 22, when the children will be entertained with tea and games. A dance followed the concert,' Messrs Ramsay and Wilson kindly giving their services as musicians.

Chbistchttbch Golf Club. —The annual meeting of the Christchurch Golf Club was held yesterday afternoon at Mr Charles Clark’s rooms. The chair was occupied by Mr P. Cunningham. The report congratulated the members upon the completion of a most successful year, play having been carried on in a most enthusiastic manner. The Captain, Mr P. Cunningham, had presented several prizes for competition, and the thanks of the Club were due to Mr H. J. Hall for the use of a hut upon wheels. A Ladies' Golf Club was about to he formed,' and it. was proposed to grant the new Club the use of the links upon terms to be arranged. The statement of account# showed that the receipts for the past year had been JE23 11s, and the expenditure £l3 Os tid, leaving a credit balance of £lO 10s 6d. The Captain (Mr P. Cunningham), Secretary (Mr A. Garrick), and Treasurer (Mr Eohson), were re-elected; Messrs Otterson, Burns and Kinsey-were elected a Committee of Management. The Committee was empowered to make arrangements with the Ladies* Club in regard to tho use of the links. A vote of thanks was passed to Mr H. J. Hall. The meeting closed with a vote of thanks to the chairman.

A Bio Drop.—Now is the opportunity for householders to lay in a slock of kerosene for winter use, the price having fallen to an abnormally low figure, and at present rates is fully 50 per cent cheaper than gas. Messrs Wardell Bros# and Co. advertise that they are selling beat quality water white-oil at-6s-6d per- timer lOb6(S *per case, “ XOS6

Sy»e KSAM.iosT 6mcE.-Tha rumpus fh« Government intends to close the S'psfc 1 ’Office' at Sydenham S 9 absolutely B Coast.—A sketch of the . West doast'snd the gold rushes of the sixties, from the pen of a practical digger, is publiahad in to-day's issue of the Canterbury Times. VolunteeeChurce Parade.— The annual church parade of the headquarters corps •will take;placa on the afternoon of Sunday, Jtpril 24, when the force will attend divine service at the Cathedral. His Lordship the Bishop of Christchurch will preach on the occasion.

Saltation Abut.—The Kaiapoi contingent on Tuesday night concluded its harvest festivities with a grand tea meeting, which was largely attended. The usual sale of fruit, flowers and vegetables was held, and the result must have been satisfactory to both sellers and purchasers. •PhilCß Mutton.—A small pen of the ptimest fat mutton sheep that have been in the Addington market this season was sent in yesterday by Mr W. Hibberd, of ;Sonthbridge. After very keen competition, Mr James Knight, of the Caledonian road, aecnrsd them at the fancy price of 21s a 'head.- *" 1 JPastzs Offerings.— We have been requested to state that the offerings on Eastef Day at all 'churches of the' Anglican communion in the .diocese of Christchurch will be handed to the incumbents or curates of the several churches, without deduction, . in accordance with a regulation obtaining in the diocese for many years past. Chatham Island Sheep* —ln conse- ' quance of the loss of so many sheep in the last trip of the Kahn from the Chatham Islands, the Inspector of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has made a special report, which will be dealt with at a meeting of the Society to be held to-day, at noon at the City Council Chamber. ■ -Whistling.— Mr M. Lewis will appear t.hta evening in a concert at the Oddfellows* Hall, when, in addition to performing several of his own whistling solos, he will be assisted by Mr W. Hulston, a local whistler, in some duets. Songs, &0., will be given by Messrs Weir, Marshall, and making up an excellent and ■Varied programme. ’ Sotkemb Const.—His Honor Mr Justice Henniston held a short sitting in Banco yesterday. AH the motions set. down Jot hearing were adjourned till after the sitting of the Court of Appeal. The Easter vacation will begin at noon to-day, and will continue until the end of next week. The Supreme Court offices will be closed irom l*p.m. to-day .to next Wednesday morning. * Canterbury Peaches. That peaches can still be successfully grown in the open air in Canterbury is proved by an exhibit ©f four splendid specimens of what is known as the Apricot peach, now on view at the rooms of the Canterbury A. and P. Association. They were grown by Mr W. Faaiell at Tai Tapu. The'heaviest weighs no less than nine and a half ounces, and the appearance and v condition of all are excellent. Mr PasselVs method of treating his trees is to constantly cut back the old wood, and to keep the trees vigorous by manuring the ground around them. Mutual Improvement Society.— The Oxford'Terrace Baptist Young People’s Mutual Society opened its session on Tuesday evening with a “social.”' There was a large attendance of members and friends, including the Rev W. Birch, who was received and welcomed as the new President of the Society. The other officers were elected as follow:—Messrs John Clarke and George Perry, Vice-Presidents; Mr E. J, Gumming, Hon Secretary; Mr Alfred Mills, Hdn Treasurer; Mr Eoy, Magazine Editor; and Messrs C. H. Brown, W. J. Jenkin, W. Mills, H. B. Hiddlestone, C. H. Cox, and A. Partridge, Committee of Management. Tot Codlin Moth. —The news that a shipment of Hew Zealand apples sent to London has been utterly ruined by the codUa moth has considerably intensified ■the feeling among fruit-growers in Canterthat, unless drastic measures are cn- ! forced by enactment for the suppression of the pest in this Colony, the export of apples from Hew Zealand will be an impossibility. That such measures would preserve the trade is proved by the example of Tasmania, where the codlin moth was, at one time, ai prevalent as it os now in some parts of Hew Zealand, but the drastic means adopted for its suppression proved effective, and the Tasmanian fruit export trade is now very flourishing. • CtJBT>—A meeting of the' Institute Hall Committee took place on Tuesday evening; present—the EevF. P. Feudal! (presiding), and Messrs Lee, Buddenklau, Early and Hassell. An intimation was made that there was a credit balance of £3los to the Library account, with subscriptions due to the extent of £1 15s. The Selection Committee was directed to proceed with the issuing of a catalogue preparatory to purchasing an additional supply of new books. The matter of erecting a new ante-room and providing • additional seat accommodation was discussed, it being eventually decided that the Ear F. P. Fendall and Messrs Lee, Early, Buddenklau, Jones, Cooper and . Dixon should be constituted an Entertainment Committee, with instructions to take steps to raise the necessary funds for building purposes. Easjee Monday. —The annual demonstration in connection with the Canterbury Band of Hope Union will be held in Hagley -Park on Easter Monday. The Banda of Hope and temperance organisations will meet in Latimer square at 10 a.m., and the procession will start at 10.30 sharp for the Park. Through the kindness of Colonel Bailey and Major Vince, the Salvation Army will join in the procession. Brizes have been offered for the beat banner in the procession. In the Park there will be a recitation competition and * public meeting; addresses will be given by Revs J. M. Simpson, G. Houusell and Pastor Birch. There will be sports for the - -children, for which a number of valuable prizes will be given merry-go-round, swing boats, &c., and refreshment booth. Gentlemen -will be at the gates to receive contributions towards the expenses. Lyttelton Wesleyan Sunday School. —The anniversary tea and public meeting in connection with this school were held on Tuesday evening. There was a large gathering, and the tables were given by Mesdaines Dyer, Smith, Arnold, Joyce, Lanyoa, Austin, Collier, J. E. Webb, the spinsters and the bachelors. At the public meeting held afterwards, Mr J. Joyce, M.H.Ef, Superintendent of the school, occupied the chair. The Secretary’s report showed that there were 314 scholars on the roll, with an average attendance of 219; there were 22 teachers, and the library contained 500 books. During the year about £3O had been contributed to the TTnwia Mission Fund and .£3O spent in school furniture; and it was intended doring the coming year to purchase a piano for the social hall to allow of social gatherings being held. Musical selections were given by Misses Tinsley and D. Fafrhursfc; recitations by Misses Carter, • Morgan, Webb and Lanyon and Master Owen, Erickaen and Gower (2). Addresses were delivered by the Eevs J. Tinsley and J. H. Buttle. The Voluntbeb Camps. —The Mounted Eifles, City Guards, and Eicbmond Eifles will parade at the drillshed this evening for the purpose of going to their . respective private camps. The Mounted Eifles will form a flying column, which, under Major Slater, will traverse the hills of Banks Peninsula. Their tents and camp equipage will be sent from town in a waggon at 11 a.m. to Birdling’a Flat, where they will encamp for the first night. The City Guards and Richmond Eifles will camp, though not together, at Sumner. The Christchurch Eifles, with some members of the College Eifles, will parade on the South Belt at 6.15 a.m. tO-morrow and will go by an early train to Lyttelton, whence they will be taken by the steamer John Anderson to Port Levy, where they will encamp. On Monday, probably, the Mounted Eifles will come into contact with the Christchurch Eifles in the vicinity of Pott Levy. It has been suggested that w the two companies encamped at Sumner p should go to Port Levy on that day in - order to take part in the operations. f “Ask for Hyslop’s Indian and Ceylon ! Teas; bear smallest profits and are best t Values.’’—.[Adtt.J

Past Cricket, Season.— A interesting review of the intefprovindal cricket matches of 1891*92 appears in the Canterbury Times this week. The Elginshire.— A telegram received from-'Timaru last night says* —Messrs Scott Bros, tested the arrangements for floating the Elginshire this afternoon, and some minor defects were found. They will be remedied as far as possible, and most likely theflrst thorough attempt at floating will be made in the morning. New Zealand Pigs.— Mr T. Eowe, of Christchurch, the well-known breeder or pigs, who, a short time ago, took to Sydney a number of animals bred by aim for competition at the show now being held there, has met with signal success. A private cablegram received last night states that he has taken four champion prizes, six firsts and four seconds. Tug of War.— Thera are on view at the shop of Mr Gunderson, High street, eleven gold medals, which will be presented to the members of the winning team in the international tug-of-war, which will commence on Saturday. The medals are in the form of a handsomely-engraved Maltese cross with an oval centre bearing the inscription, “International tug-of-war.” On the reverse side of each medal there is a space on which the name of the winner may be engraved. Home-beading Union.— A meeting was held at Timaru on Tuesday evening to form a branch of the Australasian Homereading Union. Mr Hogban, Kector of the Timaru- High School, who had been entrusted with the work of organising branches, explained the many advantages to be derived from these Unions, It was resolved, on the motion of. Mr W. HallJones, M.H.E., to form a Timaru group of the Union. The following officers were elected President, Mr Hogben; VicePresidents, Messrs W. Priest and W. HallJones; Committee, Mesdames Wake, Ingles, Smithson and Cowan, Miss Smellie, Eevs W. j. Williams and F. D. Cecil, Messrs G. Eaymond, Grand, Smith, Storrier and Haidcastle; Secretary and Treasurer, Mr A. J. Mayne. The Sydney Levanters.— A London contemporary says:—A strange story comes from San Francisco about the contraband opium traffic said to be carried on extensively in the Pacific. Some time ago two swindlers left Sydney, and, buying a small schooner in Melbourne, they sailed.away to the Pacific Islands, bidding defiance to the New South Wales police. They were in Honolulu lately it appears, but, having quarrelled with their captain, he left the vessel and informed the local authorities of the character of the two voyageurs, The Honolulu people, however, are used to this kind of thing, and the swindlers grew in popularity, although, of course, they bad to leave the place after a little time, as communication between Honolulu and Sydney is now frequent and regular. They have now, it is reported, gone into the opium trade, in which they expect to do a large business among the Pacific Archipelagoes. Loed Glasgow.— The following is from the European Mail of Feb. 26:—It is reported from Wellington that dissatisfaction is felt by the members of the New Zealand Cabinet owing to the fact that Lord Glasgow’s appointment as Governor of the Colony was not previously submitted to the Government, and that it was announced in the Press before it had been communicated to the Premier by the Colonial Office. With regard to this, however, it must bo remembered that two years ago Lord Knutsford, in a circular dispatched to the Colonial Governments, expressly stated that the Imperial Government considered it was impracticable to submit the name of a proposed Governor to the Ministry of the Colony concerned, and that the Secretary of State was under no obligation to do so. In the case of the appointment of Lord Glasgow to the Governorship of Now Zealand, Lord Knutsford telegraphed it to the Premier of New Zealand on the same day that the appointment was sanctioned by the Queen. Complimentary Banquet. —ln response to a circular issued to a number of the citizens of Christchurch and the surrounding districts, forty gentlemen assembled,at the Terminus Hotel last evening to express their appreciation of the energy and pluck displayed by Messrs Scott Brothers in undertaking to float the a.s. Elginshire. The promoters, however, had reckoned without their guests, who were, at*the time of the banquet, busily engaged in the work they have undertaken ; consequently no representative of the firm was present. The banquet was, nevertheless, proceeded with, and a very pleasant evening was spent, the theme of all the speakers being a hearty wish for the firm’s success. The Mayor of Christchurch presided, and Mr H. B. Kirk occupied the vice-chair. The loyal and patriotic toasts were duly honoured. Major Wolfe, in replying on behalf of the Volunteers, gave an interesting risumt of Volunteering in Canterbury, with which he had so long been connected. Mr G. T. Booth proposed the health of Messrs Scott Brothers. He alluded to the firm’s previous record of enterprise, and the toast was heartily received. The subsequent toaatswere—“The Agricultural, Pastoral and Commercial Interests,” “ The Christchurch City Council,” “ Other Governing Bodies,” “The Ladies,” “The Press,” “The Chairman,” and “Our Host.” Mr and Mrs Storey were highly complimented by the Chairman on the excellent banquet provided. The proceedings were enlivened by a number of songs. The Addington Market.— -The following is a summary of the live stock market at Addington yesterday:— There were a few more lines of store sheep on sale than at the previous market, and though the sale of breeding ewes was limited as to number, some nice quality was at baud, and good prices were obtained for this class. Two-tooth cross-bred ewes sold from 12s Od to 14s, two and fourtooths from lls Id to ISs sd; sonadmouthed three-quarter-breds brought 14s 8d to 15s Id, failing mouths lid sd, and aged ewes from 8s 7d to 9s 2d. Crossbred lambs of all sorts and conditions realised, proportionately, from 7s to 9s 6d, and some quite as fat as most of those yarded in the fat pens realised from 10s to 10s Bd. A lot of merino ewes sold at from 5s 4d to 6s 6d, and a line of culls at 3s 2d. The sale of fat lambs was unimportant, not more than 150 being yarded,, of which some monsters realised 12s 4d. In the fat sheep pens all descriptions were well represented, but by far the greater proportion consisted of crossbred ewes, which caused a glut in the market for this class of sheep, and an easier tone prevailed all through the sale of second-rate sheep in consequence. Little or no difference occurred in the value of the best cross-bred wethers, for which 15s 9d to 17s 9d were the ruling prices for sheep which, killed for export, would weigh from 681 b to 781 b, yielding a net return of 2sd per lb. Several lines of prime quality maiden ewes sold at from 13s 8d to 16a lOd, giving a similar net return. In the ewe class the net ■ price ranged from 2d to2-J-d per lb, while the sale of merino wethers, being confined to an indifferently representative lot, caused their average value to be lees than lsd per lb net. The entry of beef was small, and the animals offered were on the light side, no steers weighing more than six hundred and a quarter being offered under the hammer, though a few were sold privately by the regular dealers. Beat beef was sold at an average of 20s per 1001 b, and good cow beef ranged from 17s 6d to 18a 6d per 1001 b. In the store pens, with the exception of a few calves and yearlings that realised 25s 6d and- 35s respectively, and soma two-and-a-half-year-old steers that brought £3 os to £3 15s, the sale was confined 0 to cows, for which a good demand existed at from £2 to £3 18s 6d for dry cows, and -£4 to £7 5a for good sorts of springers and dairy cows. The sale of pigs showed a great improvement on last week’s market, as, though there was about double the number yarded, thedemand for porkers and light baconers was keener. Good sorts of light bacon pigs brought fully 3d per lb. Porkers were worth 3-Jd per lb. Wreaths, Crosses, Bridal and Hand Bouquets artistically arranged at Nairn and Sons’, Lincoln road. Florists by special appointment to Lord Onslow.— [Advt.l “ Hyslop’s Teas are direct from growers to consumers, and are therefore best values to Public.”— [Advt.J

Bangioea Friendship Guild. —At the ordinary meeting of the Eangiora Friendship Guild on Tuesday evening a lecture on music was given by Mr W. J. Sloane, of Fernsido. There was a good attendance of members. Timaru Harbour Works.— A wellattended meeting of ratepayers of the Timaru Harbour District was held on Tuesday evening. It was resolved to strenuously oppose the proposed expenditure on plant ■ for the removal of shingle from the south end of the breakwater, and to oppose any expenditure for such purpose until after the election of a new Board. Music in the Cathedral. —At the performance of Stainer’s cantata. The Crucifixion, on Good Friday evening, members of the Mission Choir are requested to be in their seats by a quarter past seven. All the doors of the Cathedral will be open to the public at seven o’clock. Children under twelve years of age will not be admitted.

The Weather.— Yesterday the sky was overcast or gloomy at Auckland and on this coast, with drizzle at Oamaru and fog at Dunedin. Fine on the west coast of this island and at Wellington. During last night the barometer was stationary. A fog settled over the northern district again on Tuesday night, and the weather remained dull yesterday. Our Timaru correspondent writes -.—The pleasant, mild weather we lately have experienced changed on Tuesday night, as rain began to fall about eleven o’clock and continued until yesterday morning. The weather still looked threatening last evening. The rain temporarily stopped threshing operations, but it will assist those who have autumn ploughing to perform. Wheat is coming in pretty freely to the stores, but there is not much speculation, as buyers are hanging off, Eeally good samples may be sold at fair prices. Trinity Congregational Church.— The Young People’s Association connected with this church opened its course of meetings on Tuesday evening, in Trinity Hall, there being a good attendance of members and friends. Tea, provided by several ladies of the Association, was partaken of, after which Mr -G. H. Greenwood, Vice-President, opened the session, commenting, in the course of a short address, upon the variety of interesting subjects provided in the syllabus for the weekly meetings, and also referring to the advantages and usefulness of such meetings to young people. Mr A. S. Parker and Dr Foster also delivered short addresses during the evening, the speeches being pleasantly interspersed with songs and duets, excellently rendered by Miss A. Greenwood, the Misses Shanks, Messrs Eowley and Martin, the Messrs Rowley also contributing duets on the violin and pianoforte. The success of the opening meeting seems to give promise of a prosperous and enjoyable session. Eifle Shooting.— The following will represent the Canterbury Engineers in their match with the Dunedin Engineers on Saturday, at the Bromley range Hon Serjeant-major Lawrence, Sergeants Fisher, Beveridge and Middleton, Corporals Evans, Hean, Conzens and Bridgeman, Lancecorporals Watts and Hobbs; emergencies —Swanson and Watson, Lance-corporal Donaldson.—The following will represent the E Battery in a match against the B Battery (Dunedin), at Bromley, on Saturday:—Captain Jackson, Quartermastersergeants Dougall and Fox, Sergeants Were and Hemvood, Corporal Berry, Bombardiers Hewlett and Higgs, Gunners Cropp, Butler, Soarle, Menzies and Soper. —The following will represent the A Company, Canterbury Volunteers, in a friendly match on Friday, at Temuka, with the Temuka and Timaru Eifles: Captain Anderson,Lieutenants Drayton and Parker, Colour-sergeant Millar, Sergeants Morrison and Keating, Corporals Chapman and Bourd6t, Privates Jackson, Harry, Wright, Hennessy and Harrison. Kimberley School.— The annual treat of the children attending the Kimberley School was held on Friday. The school was decorated for the occasion by the master. A large number sat down to an excellent tea presided over by Misses M'Causland (2), Brown (2), M'Clelland (2), Cowan and Walker. At the concert Mr C. M'Causland, Chairman of the Committee, presided. Singing and recitations were given by the children, and songs by Misses Hutchison, Cowan, Beaman, Frear and Brown, Messrs Wlthell, Bowles, Wilsted, Whall and Malcolm. Mrs Spencer and Miss Hutchison acted as accompanists. The prizes were given out during an interval in the concert, when all the children attending the school received a book. Sewing prizes were awarded as follow: Standard V.—lsabella Brown 1, Maggie M'Causland 2; Standard IV. Agnes Brown 1, Georgina Brown 2; Standard lll.—Eleanor M'Clelland 1, Jane M'Clelland 2; Standard Xl.—Katie M'Causland 1. The usual votes of thanks were passed, and a ball was subsequently held, the music being supplied by Messrs Whall, Prestidge and Beaman.

Brass Bands’ Association.—A meeting of the executive of the Bands’ Association of New Zealand was held last evening; present—Messrs E. Trist Seateli (in the chair), J. Painter, A. Gordon, F. Taylor, John Cusack, W. F. M'Lean, J. M'Cullough and W. Mansell (Hon Secretary). The business was the passing of the annual report and balance-sheet for the past year, and the consideration of business to be brought forward at the annual general meeting to be held in Dunedin during the current week. The following delegates will represent their respective bands, and leave Christchurch to-day to attend the meeting;—Mr F. Oakes, Garrison Band, Wellington; Mr E. Trist Searell, Garrison Band, Christchurch; Mr W. F. M'Lean, Sydenham; Mr D. M'Killop, Stanmore; and Mr J- Broome, Addington. Other delegates intend leaving by the special train at 8.45. The outcome of the meeting is looked forward to with interest, as questions of importance to New Zealand bandsmen will be discussed. The Association now numbers twenty-six bands, with a membership of over 500 men. A vote of thanks was passed to Mr Fuchs, of the Wellington Hotel, for the use of his rooms for meetings. Prize Competition.— Messrs Cleaver, the well-known manufacturers of Juvenia soap, announce a grand prize competition in connection with their soap, full particulars of which can be obtained from the agents, Messrs P. Hayman and Co. The first prize is a cash one of *630, the second. .£lO, and there are six prizes ranging down from *£s to ss. Every purchaser of a tablet of their soap gets a ticket entitling the holder to compete for the prizes. This is a novelty, and no doubt many of out readers will avail themselves of the opportunity. Consignment of Safety Bicycles.— Ex s.s. Pakeha. Special offer, immediate delivery, Girder Star .£ls, Marriott No. 7 £ls, Marriott No. 13, diamond frame, ball bearings all over, £l7 10a. Adams, Cutties and Co., 70, Manchester street, Christchurch. Cycles sold bn the hire purchase system from 5a per week. — [Advt.l

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