TOWN & COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume LXXVII, Issue 9760, 24 June 1892, Page 4

TOWN & COUNTRY.

Parliamentary. —The New Zealand Parliament was opened yesterday with the customary formalities, and a report of the proceedings and the text of the Governor’s speech will be found elsewhere. Mr Bryce applied for permission to be hear d at the bar of the House of Representatives, and Mr Rolleston endeavoured to obtain information with regard to the proposed appointments to the Legislative Council. The Premier intimated that if the debate on the Addreas-in-Reply is finished to-day, the Financial Statement will be brought down on Tuesday.

Supreme Court. There will be no Chamber sitting to-day, as hie Honor Mr Justice Denniston has been detained in Timaru.

Professor Hutton. — A telegram from Dunedin states that Professor Hutton has been elected a member of the Royal Society. The Labour Bureau.-—ln an advertisement in this issue Mr Tregear warns men in the country from coming into town to seek Government work from the Bureau. The men are advised to apply to the local agents. Bishop Grimes. —On Sunday the Eight Rev Dr Grimes, S.M., will administer the Sacrament of Confirmation in Sb Joseph’s Church, Lyttelton, at three o’clock in the afternoon. His Lordship will also preach at the evening service at 6.30.

Eaiafoi Licensing Committee.— The adjourned meeting of this body was held on Wednesday* all the members being present; Mr E. Coup in the chair. It was resolved to grant the renewal of the license of the Pier Hotel on the completion of the work of drainage, which is now being proceeded with. The Amalgamated Cabbiebs.—Following a common practice, fourteen of the city carriers have banded together under the name of “The Amalgamated Carriers,” and have rented an office adioining the Canterbury Tramway Company’s sheds in Cathedral square, where a clerk ia in attendance at the telephone, and communicates the orders received by means of a code of signals to the members of the Association. St John Ambulance.— The first aid examination of the women’s classes will take place in the City Council Chambers on Monday and Tuesday next. The afternoon and evening classes will form one class for examination. For the practical part, on Tuesday, the pupils should each bring a triangular bandage. Dr Jennings ia the examiner. The men’s first aid class commenced on Wednesday night, with an attendance of thirty. Dr Murray-Ayasley being the lecturer. “ Social,” —A social evening in connection with the View Hill library was held on Thursday, June 16. Thera was a very large attendance, the hall being packed. A capital programme, consisting of readings, solos, duets and trios, was presented. The following ladies and gentlemen took part: —Mesdames Clark and Harbidge, Misses Simmons, Clark and Day, and Messrs Barnes, King, Eoberts, Harbidge, Baxter, Smith and Pole. After the completion of the programme refreshments were handed round. The New Scholarship Eegulations.— At the meeting of the North Canterbury Board of Education yesterday a letter was received from the Education Department, objecting, on the authority of the law officers, to certain points in the new scholarship regulations of the Board. A letter on the regulations was received from Mrs Macmillan Brown, Lady Principal of the Girls’ High School. The Board appointed the Chairman and Secretary to revise the regulations, to forward a reply to the Department, and to draw up an answer to Mrs Macmillan Brown’s letter. The Avon Eoad Boabd Petition Case. -Yesterday being the day set down for hearing argument in the petition against the recent election of a member of the Avon Road Board, Mr Deacon mentioned the case to Mr Beetham, remarking that he believed “the other side” wished for a further adjournment in consequence of Mr Joynt’s absence. Mr Kippenberger said that Mr Joynt was professionally engaged at Timaru, and that the case in which ha was thus engaged had been postponed till Friday. After further consultation it was agreed that the petition case should bo argued at 2 p.m. on Monday nest. Akaboa Borough Council.— A meeting of this Council was held on Wednesday night; present—The Mayor and Councillors Chappell, Cheokley, Noonan, Munro, Watkins and Taylor. The financial report showed the receipts since last meeting to have been JS2OSIBs 7d, and that the debit balance was 30a, Accounts amounting to .£l9 15a were passed for payment. It was decided to procure the map of the County issued by the Lyttelton Times Company. The Mayor repotted that the cost of asphalting twenty-three chains of footpath had been Is SJd per yard. After some routine business had been transacted the meeting terminated. Band or Hope. — A meeting of the Lincoln road Band of Hope was held on Tuesday, when a very enjoyable evening was spent. Songs and recitations were given Ly Misses Preece, Brown, Perry, F. Rogers, J. Torrens and E. Brown, Messrs J. Petrie and E. Marriner. A dialogue, entitled “The Wishing Cap,” was given by Misses B. Eankin, E. Comer, P. M'Donald, S. Gahagan and J. Morland. Misses Preece played several selections on the piano and violin, which were highly appreciated, and Mr J. T. Smith gave an address. Mr T. Doig, jun., occupied the chair, and at the close of the meeting several of the audience signed the pledge. A Eunaway.— At two o’clock yesterday afternoon as P. Palmer, owner and driver of a hansom cab, was standing on the footpath at Boon and Stevens’ factory ia Lower High street, the horse took fright at a traction engine which was passing. Palmer essayed to catch the horse by the reins but failed, and he also failed to catch the dickey of the cab as the horse tore on up High street. The animal then galloped up° High street into Cathedral Square, along Colombo and Victoria streets, into Durham street north on its way to the stables. Mr Jabez Lukey, who was walking in that direction, saw the runaway, and running alongside the cab, cleverly mounted the dickey, and gained control of the animal, which ho drove back to town. By Mr Lukey’o prompt and plucky action the cab was restored to its owner undamaged. A Eeliqious Revival. —A religious movement of a somewhat unusual character recently took place in the Waltham and Sydenham districts. A short time ago it was resolved by the ministers of the Sydenham Wesleyan and Presbyterian churches (Eevs J. N. Buttle ami J. M. Simpson) to inaugurate a series of missions in the district. Evangelistic services were initiated at their respective churches, and. as a development of these a united mission was held in the old Wesleyan Church at Waltham. The mission began on and was continued for two weeks, the services being conducted exclusively by the two ministers named, assisted at the enquiry meetings by lay preachers and others. These meetings were romarEaDiy successful, from eighty to one hundred persons having professed themselves benefited by the work. These included all ages, but the majority were young men and women. The influence of the movement has extended considerably, the Sydenham Wesleyan and Presbyterian churches being stirred in a manner which is described as phenomenalNew and choice roses, camellias, magnolias, daphnes, boronias, clematis, heaths, rhododendrons, Ac., Ac. Nairn and Sons, Lincoln road, Chriatchuroh.—[ADvx.]

[ Sydenham Poultry Society.— -Entries i for the forthcoming show close on Satur-I day evening, as notified in an ment.

Personal —-Sir John Hall, Messrs A.j Saunders, E. Meredith and G. F. Richard- j con, M.H.R.’s, were passengers for Welling-1 ton by the Waihora last night. The Musin Concert Company. - The! tickets for the season of this Company will be on sale this morning, at Messrs Milner I and Thompson’s. The office will be open at! 10 am. j sonic. —The meeting of Lodge St' No. 4, N.Z.C., in celebration oft the festival, St John the Baptist, takes! place at 7.30 this evening, in the hall, Manchester street. | The Weather. —Yesterday barometric readings indicated a storm-} centre to the southward. In the coarse of] the day there was rain at Wellington, and! in many places the sky was overcast; j north-west to north-east winds. j Prince op Wales’ Birthday.—The Colonial Secretary has replied to the application of the Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association, stating that ini deference to its wishes Friday, November 11, will be proclaimed a public holiday inj honour of the Prince of Wales’ Birthday, j in lieu of Wednesday. November 9. < ' City Plantation Reserves.— The CityCouncil Reserves Committee has recently had considerable improvement affected in' the plantation reserve near Shirley. The] Committee has levelled a sandhill for about; eight chains and has erected an inner fenee for the better protection of the young trees j which Messrs Kerr and Barnett have arranged to plant there. • The Sydenham Hotelkeepers. —A. public meeting of sympathisers with the; hotelkeepers in Sydenham who have lost • their licenses by the decision of the Licens-1 ing Committee, was held last night in. the Oddfellows’ Hall, which was packed to excess. Resolutions expressing sympathy ! and in favour of amended licensing legislation were adopted. The resolutions, will be forwarded to the Government and: every member of the Legislature, A report ’ of the meeting appears elsewhere. Chemistry.— Lastnightinthe Chemistry Lecture Theatre of Canterbury College, the third of Professor Bickerton’s popular ’ course of lectures was delivered to a stilliucreasing audience. As before, the matter of the lecture was rendered very intelligible, while the numerous experiments ’ were striking and successful. The subject of the lecture was “Carbon, Sulphur, Chlorine and Nitrogen,” and these were treated from an industrial point of view., A fine series of slides was displayed, showing the vegetation that existed at the; time when coal was produced, as well as the methods of coalmining. Conversazione at Woolston.— A very successful “ social,” with music, refresh-. meats and sale of work, in aid of the organ I fund of St John’s Church, Woolston, was held yesterday in the local Ovidfellows’i Hall. The room was tastefully decorated} by the ladies, under the direction cf Mr. Wilds, the parishioners* churchwarden.: A number of framed engravings bad been i generously presented by Mr Bonnington for sale in aid of the fund. The ladies at the l stalls did good business. The refreshments provided were excellent. A very good i musical programme was given, the items ‘ being rendered by Mesdames Chrystall, P.' Scott, Misses Bonnington (2), York,,; M‘Connell, Lowry, M'Neil, and Messrs; Hayward, Trewern, Adley, Robinson and Flesher. There was a large attendance, 1 and a very pleasant time was spent by all.Board of Reviewers.— The Board of Re- ■ viewers for Geraldine County held a sitting ■ yesterday, when the following objections ■ were dealt with:—Anthony Mill, 16 perches and cottage—£l6s. Valuation 1 reduced to £l2O. A. Sutherland, 20 acres ; at Pleasant Point—,£loo. Value of improvements increased from £loto £2O, and j value of land reduced from £9O to £80.; A. Sutherland, 317 acres—£23.lo. Valuation reduced to £2152. W. Hay, Totara,-, 1818 acres—£l6,sol. Valuation reduced j to £14,683. A. Stewart, Pleasant Point, 124! acres—£l24o. Valuation reduced to £1140.. H. Miller, 144 acres—£l4Bo. Valuation up- - held. Rhodes’ Trustees, 131 acres—£l2B9. i Valuation reduced to £llß9. F. Cullman,; 11 acres—£so. Valuation upheld. F.! Cullman, half-acre—£7o. Valuation re»; duced to £3O. James Bishop, Sutherlands,: 182 acres-£l2lO. Valuation reduced,toi £llOO. George Butler, 112 acres—£Bl2. : Valuation reduced to £752. Some slight! alterations were made in a few cases at! the instance of the Valuator, and the; Chairman, on behalf of the. Board, ex-; pressed its satisfaction with Mr Allan’s ■ assessment. ; Ancient Order of Foresters.— The; fortnightly meeting of Court Star of Can-' terbury was held on Monday, C.E. Bro< Eldridge in the chair. The District Chief \ Ranger, Bro Wathew, and several mam-; beta of Court Pride of Richmond ware pro-1 sent. The Woodwards reported that there! were seven members at present on the; funds. Bro E. Davis withdrew bis nomiaa-; tion as Junior Woodward, and P.C.E. Bro; T. Cooper was nominated to fill the vacancy.; P.C.E. Bro J. Swindell, P.C.B. Bro Eldridge, and Bro E. Butcher,were appointed; scrutineers for the election in'July. The; Managing Committee’s report of Jnne 18 1 was read and adopted. Bro Potter, of; Court 4124, Queeneoliffe, Melbourne, was i admitted as clearance member. Correa-: pondence was read from Court Pride of; Richmond, accepting the Court’s terms for ; amalgamation. One candidate was proposed; for initiation. The correspondence waaj then considered, and the sick" pay passed. ; The Court was closed in the usual manner.; The receipts of the evening amounted to ! £5 10a. Good Tbmplaey.—The Hope of Chrl*®.; church Lodge, No. 8, held its weekly. session, in the Druids’ Hall, last evening,; P.C.T. Bro J. Young, presiding. There; was a large attendance of members and' visitors, including the officers -of the Dauntless Lodge, who paid an official visit,; and were received iu the usual manner., A letter was received from the D.D., Bro.. Oates, asking that two delegates might be j elected to attend a meeting to consider the * formation of a District Lodge in Christ-: church. The Secretary (Bro W. Bailey) and the Treasurer (Bro J. Young) were, elected delegates to attend the meeting. Bro Eastwood, C.T. of the DauntlessLodge, reported that it was proposed to start a Literary Class in connection with the Order. Bros Youag, Horne, W. Bailey ; and E. O’Keeffe were elected a Committee to assist in promoting the movement. It being “pound night,” a largo variety of articles were disposed of, Bro Bailey acting as seller. The following elected a Committee to arrange for the, Lodge anniversaryßros Bailey, Baation, sen, and Young, and P.C.T. Bro Ansley, Sisters Bastion, M. L. Bailey, Manhire and Hull, sea. The Lodge then went into harmony. Mutual Improvement Associations.— The Fernside Mutual Improvement, Association held its usual weekly meeting on Wednesday; Mr Henry Scanners; (President) in the chair. The evening; was devoted to readings, the contributions being Stories of the Crusaders,” Mr J. Lehmann; “ Jennie Mac Neale’s Ride,’* Mr Sioane; “Loss of the Birkenhead,” Mr W. Smith; “Siege of Gibraltar,” Mr T. Kelcher; “Selection from ‘Pickwick Papers/ ”Mr J. Doak. The subject-matter of several of the pieces was pretty freely, discussed by the members, —An entertain-' ment was given by the Akaroa Young Men’s Association on Tuesday evening. There was a large attendance, and the various songs and recitations were well received. After the concert was concluded, the hall was cleared for dancing.—The usual weekly meeting of the Oxford Mutual Improvement Association was held in the Library, East Oxford, on Tuesday evening. There was a good attendance, and Dr Volckman occupied the chair. Four* teen gentlemen were balloted for, all being, unanimously elected. Mr Laming was, authorised to prooure firewood. ■ It was. resolved to have “A Paper Night,” the members to write some short pieces and read them on certain nights. The debate for the evening was, “Is Smoking Injurious?” After a lengthy discussion it was decided by a show of hands that smoking was not injurious. Tennis, cricket p.ayors, and other holi , day-seekers should drink only ‘‘ Arab” and “Shah” brand of Teas; refreshing, ia-, vigoratiagj-and^wj&omical.

EsnoroLT Societies’ Coneseence.— A conference of Friendly Societies will be held in the Foresters’ Hall, this evening. Ashbubton Hounds.— The Ashburton hounds met at Longbeach yesterday, and had two splendid runs, each ending in a at Lyttelton.—There is just now a considerable amount of sickness in the usually healthy marine borough; TnflnawiM, for the most part is the cause, and in many cases it is being very severely experienced, wholly prostrating the victims* Tbs Sydenham Licenses.— The licensees of the Lancaster Park, Waltham and Club Hotels have, it is stated, instructed their solicitors to take proceedings against the Sydenham Licensing Committee in order lo bring the Committee’s action in refusing the renewal of their licenses before tbe Supreme Court. Shearers fob Australia.— The steamer Wakatipu, which leaves Lyttelton to-day for Sydney, takes a large number of shearers, who are going over to Australia to put in the season in the New South Wales and Queensland sheds. Many of thffin are under engagement from last Presentation. A presentation of a handsomely engraved inkstand, bearing an inscription, was made on Wednesday night by the cleaners of the Christchurch railway to their late night foreman, Mr J. T. Elackmore, on his removal to Dunedin. When making the presentation Mr E. R. Cxone, on behalf of his fellow-workmen, expressed their best wishes towards Mr Blackmote, who responded. The proceedings were terminated by the singing of « He’s a Jolly Good Fellow.” Chbistchubcs Presbytery. —At a special meeting of this Presbytery, held in St Paul’s' Church on Wednesday, the call to the Bev B. J. Weatbrooke from Metbven, Springbum, &0., was sustained, and - the induction _ service was fixed to take place in the Springburn schoolhouse on Tuesday, July 5, at .3 o’clock iu the afternoon, the Eev A. H. Treadwell to preach, the Eev P. J. Riddle to preside and induct, the Rev A. M. Beattie to give the address to the minister, and the Eev A. M. Wright to the people. _ Tee Hobatio Street Case.— lt appears that Mr Herrick, of the City Mission Home, has on several occasions given assistance to the unfortunate woman Harvey. He made repeated attempts to investigate the case, but Miss Harvey protested that she only required temporary relief, and refused to either apply to the Charitable Aid Board, communicate with her relatives or accept employment. Mr Herrick thinks that her pitiable condition was mainly due fco her morbid desire to conceal her poverty. A well-known undertaker, who has placed his name in the hands of the editor, has promised to furnish funerals free of charge in cases similar to that of Mias Harvey Waieabi Stock Saxe. —The prominent position which the sale conducted by the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company at Waikari now takes in stock sale fixtures invariably ensures a good attendance of all interested in the trade. Yesterday was no exception in this respect, and though the entry was not so large as customary, every lot was Quitted at prices which again demonstrate that the market is a first-class medium for obtaining the highest market values. The principal sales were: wethers at 16s 6d. 300 half-bred ewes (good mouths) at 14s 6d, and a line of 300 cross-bred ewes in forward condition at 13s Bd, 250 merino wethers at 9s, and a line of mixed cross-breds at 13s 6d, 100 cross-bred lambs at 10a 7d, 120 merino ewes (in lamb) *t 9s Id, 100 merino ewes at Ss 3d, and a line of cross-bred two-tooths at 13s Id, 400 mixed half-breds at 15s 9d, merino owes at 7e-

Industbiaii School Methods.— The following is from the Wairarapa, Daily Times:—“ There resides in Masterton an industrious settler whose wife has for some time been in indifferent health. Too poor to employ a servant, he has been worked and worried almost to death. Knowing that a sister of hia wife was an inmate of the Burnham Industrial Softool, he recently made application to the authorities for her release, pointing out that she was now twenty years of age, and would be of great assistance to the family. The officials of the school-cold-hearted mortals 1— have written to the police officers in Masterton, | requesting information regarding the | to know _ i£ proper provision is made for the maintenance of the young woman. It is to be hoped they will be satisfied with the information they receive, for it is scandalous to think that the country should have to maintain a person twenty years of age whose services would be of such great value to one in distress/ 1 Public Meeting at Glentunnel. — A. public meeting to endeavour to secure the services of a doctor was held on Wednesday in the Glentunnel school. There were representatives present from Glenroy, Hororata, Coalgate, South Malvern, and Glentunnel. Mr Opie was voted to the chair. The Chairman read an apology for absence from Sir John Hall, who stated that he would be on his way to Wellington when the meeting was being held, otherwise he would have been present. He promised his co-operation. After much discussion, the following motion, proposed by Mr Lord and seconded by MrDerrett, was passed unanimously: delegates, Messrs Hitchall, Watson. Thorne, Derretfe, Colville, Doyle, Osborne and Learning attend the Darfield meeting on Friday evening nest, and inform that meeting that the residents of the Hororata and South Malvern districts will extend their hearty co-operation to any movement for locating a doctor at Coalgate, or some more western and central position thau Darfield ; otherwise the residents aforesaid prefer to take steps to get a medical man independent of the Darfield Committee.” Ms J. Thorns moved—" That should the Darfield meeting he unwilling to co-operate in giving effect to the former part of the foregoing resolution, then the Chairman of this meeting be requested to call a public meeting at au early date to further conaider the matter of obtaining a doctor.” The motion was seconded by Mr Hitchell and carried. A vote of thanks to the Chairman terminated the meeting. lupßoys Youb Health.—Dr De Renzi Resident Medical Officer, Christchurch Hospital, says “ I wish to thank you for the Stab Sajpstt Bicycle which you made to my order a few months ago. The machine, as regards comfort, easy working and finish, is simply perfect. I may add that since going in for regular bicycle exercise I have improved wonderfully in health.” Adams, Cueties & Co., Manufacturers of Star Cycles, Christchurch.— [Advt.] Public Swimming Baths.— ‘There can be no doubt but that public baths would tend to improve the health and well-being of the community. Our worthy l Councillors, however, fear they would not pay, and are reluctant to add to the burdens of taxpayers. But there is one thing they might safely recommend to the public as certain to conduce to the health of their pockets and bodies at the same time, viz., the general use of the Matchless Brand 2s Tea, which ia\ more economical and better flavoured than any other. Sold wholesale and retail by Wardell Bros, and Co.— [AdvtJ Fruit Trees.—Come and see 30,000 and upwards, two to five years grafted; choicest kinds in great variety, well grown and well set with fruit buds. Catalogue oa’application. W. E. Ivory, nurseryman, Haagiora. —[Advt.J The Eden eeorge Company, Limited, finding the Opal work too heavy to finish before June SO, have dost extended all deposit tickets until -opt. SO. In consequence, the Dunedin issue is postponed, acd they intend using up some of the stock impdrted for Dunedin by issuing a few more deposit tickets in Christchurch. Early application is necessary for these few tickets, as hundreds have ba*n- applying and on no account will Upale ba dona under £2 2s ai ter this issue. [ 4 cvi. l “ Platinotte.*'—StandUh and Praeco are exhibiting in their vestibule a beautiful collection of these gems at art. Come and see the consummation of photographic research. Clarke and <’o.'a 18-oorat gold wedding, kespor or engagement rings, at £1 la, are the heaviest and beat finished. Diamond, ruby, pearl and sapphire at £2, £3 and upwards are the newest and best erersnnwn , , , ... Mr Herrick desires to acknowledge with sincere thinks the following c ntributiocs received during the laitfortnight s-Sheep from tie lug Company, meat from “Help," dapping from several friends, milk from Mr Qillott, parcel of groceries, &o„ from Mr FeUicghnm, vegetables mm" Help" axd-ajPrißEd, JMk iLpotatoesirom

Mr Bowkar, snot of peas from Mr Wilson (Wai. knku), plokles from Mrs Andrews, remains of tea from Working Men’s “social," illustrated papers from Miss iloir, clothing and hoots f'Om_ Mrs Wvnjard Bridge, Mrs heath, Mrs Xightbsnd, Mr Heywood. Mr Hobbs, Mr Beattie, Lady Friend, Kalapol Friend, Cranmer square Friend, North belt Friend and other friends, parcel of new material from “Daisy” and ‘‘Neliia. _ Cash donations: Leaatou Friond ss, a Friend »2, B os, G 2s, a Friend 10s; proceeds of Miss Yarfcna a concert £3 Os 2d, employees of Suoklmg Bros, 2s6d»