TOWN & COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume LXXIX, Issue 9985, 14 March 1893, Page 4

TOWN & COUNTRY.

Contents.— Meetings of the City Council and the Sydenham Borough Council were held last night; that of the St Albans Borough Council was adjourned owing to the sudden death of the wife of the Mayor. The ascent of Mount Earnslaw has once more been accomplished, and a brief account of the expedition is reported by telegraph. In connection with the details of Storm and Flood, Captain Edwin, who has been interviewed, relates the history of the gale that visited the North Island. The Panama Canal enquiry continues to elicit damaging statements, and the Chief of Police has resigned. In Imperial Politics, the strength of the army and navy has come under review, end some further idea is given of the movement in opposition to the Home Buie Bill. Boys’ High School. — lfc is notified that two 100yds handicap races for “ old boys " will be held on March 17. Sydenham Borough Council.— The fortnightly meeting of the Sydenham Borough Council was hold yesterday evening. A report appears elsewhere. Tuam street Drain.— A publio meeting was held at Linwooct last night in connection with, the Tuam'' street drain. The proceedings are reported elsewhere. Supreme Court. —His Honor Mr Justice Deuuistou sat in Chambers yesterday morning at eleven o'clock, and disposed of the cases on the list. His Honor leaves for the West Coast this morning. Theatre Koval. —The damp state of the weather was no doubt responsible for a thinner house than usual at the Theatre Boyal last night. The performance was just as successful as previous ones. Another entire change is announced for to-morrow night. City Council.— At the meeting of the City Council held last night a quantity of routine business was transacted, and, on the suggestion of the Mayor, a vote of condolence was passed and sympathy expressed with the Mayor of St Albans (Mr H. 0. D. Meares) in his sudden bereavement. Bishop Julius.—A rumour was circulated in Christchurch yesterday to the effect that news had arrived by cable fxom England that Bishop Julias was suffering from caucer. Enquiry at such places as the information would be first sent to, elicited the fact that there was no truth whatever in the rumour.

Linwood Football Club. —A special general meeting will be held in the Club rooms on Thursday evening, to confirm the constitution and rules passed at the meeting on March 2. The first lecture of the season, on “Training,” will bo delivered the same evening. At the close a meeting of players wishing to play on Thursday afternoons will take place. Band of Hope, Grebnpabk. —The Committee of the Baud of Hope met on Friday evening last to arrange for the opening of the winter meetings. Mr Baker presided. April 7 was fixed aa the date for the first gathering, and Mr A. Bramley was appointed loader of the choir. A discussion on various matters of interest took place, and sub-Committees were appointed to carry out details. Obituary. —The sudden and painful news that reached town at midday yesterday, of the death of Mrs H. 0. D. Meares, of St Albans, was the principal topic of conversation in town during the afternoon. The deceased lady was the eldest daughter of the late Mr P. J. Garrick, and, being of a very amiable disposition, was an especial favourite with all to whom she was known. She was taken ill at seven o'clock yesterday morning, and had the advice of Dra Prins and Townend, but human aid was unavailing. Great sympathy is felt for Mr Meares, who is left with two young children to mourn their loss. The usual meeting of the St Albans Borough Council, which was to have been held last evening, was opened and formally adjourned out of respect to his Worship the Mayor, after, passing a vote of condolence and expressing the sympathy of the Council with him in his bereavement. The City Council passed a similar vote.

Union Rowing Club.—A Committee meeting of this Club was held at the boathouse last night, when it was decided to eater the following crewa for the regatta at Rhodes’ Bay, on Thursday ; Senior Pair and Double Sculls, R. P. Croabie and W. P. Samuels; Junior Pair and Double Sculls, W. Smith and L. Longuet; Maiden Pair, J. R. Butterfield and S. L. Partridge; Maiden Double Sculls, A. C. Moltzen and G. Minifie; Single, R. P. Crosbie and W. P. Samuels. The Chairman reported that the President (Mr J. Gould) had forwarded a cheque for ten guineas towards the Club’s funds, and a special vote of thanks was parsed to Mr Gould for hie kindness. A eub-Committee was elected to carry out a series of dances to be held at the boathouse during the winter months. The Committee appointed at the last meeting ®o carry out the arrangements for the smoke concert and presentation of prizes on Thursday, March 23, reported a satisfactory sale of tickets, and that all details were completed. Supreme Court. —Before his Honor'Mr Justice Denniston yesterday the following business was disposed of in Chambers . Drummond v. Drummond (divorce).—Trial fixed for April 10. Re B. Button.—Motion granted to discharge trustees (Mr Joynt). Be H. A. Ingles.—Motion granted for Official Assignee to administer (Mr Bruges). Thomas v. Bradshaw. —Leave granted to serve writ out of the Colony (Mr Wilding). Re A. J. Bertie, deceased.—Order made to appoint additional trustee (Mr Rhodes). Vickery v. Vickery.—Order made for return to summons for commission (Mr Harper). Waimea Creek Gold-dredging Company, Limited, v. National Bank and another. — Commission to issue to Registrar at Dunedin (Mr Rhodes). Re Margaret Gibb Cowan, Richard Cowan (Mr WynnWilliams),and George Wilson (Mr Martin). —Letters of administration were granted. .Probates were granted wire James Denison (Mr Harman), Ellen Adams (Mr Slater), Thomas Harrop (Mr Stringer), Robert Jarman (Mr Beattie) and George Hannah Graham. Be'Seed and Agricultural Company.—Motion for leave to sell stock-in-trade granted (Mr Andrews). Registrar’s report in re William Dunlop confirmed (Mr Kippenberger).

False Alarm.— The Chester street flrebel! rang an alarm a little after one o’clock yesterday, but there was no fire, and no box was broken. A complication of the wires was probably the cause.

Salvation Army.— The Salvation Army corps at Kaiapoi held the annual harvest thanksgiving services on Sunday last, when there were large attendances. Services were conducted throughout the day by Mrs Colonel Bailey and Captain Eirk, the hall being tastefully decorated. Bahnson - Wallace Conoeets. Notwithstanding the rough weather yesterday morning, before soon one-half of the reserved seats were taken up for the first concert to bo given in the Oddfellows* Hall to-morrow evening, and wo would advise these who intend being present to secure their seats early this morning. New Brighton Beach Church.— Harvest thanksgiving services were held in this church on Sunday., when the congregations were very large. The ohnroh had been very prettily decorated by Mrs Heyward. The Revs F. E« In wood and H. T. Purchaa conducted the services, and the offertories were in aid of the Queensland sufferers.

Farmers’ Union, Grain and Produce Company,— A number of oases in which the Farmers’ Union Grain, Produce and Finance Company, in liquidation, are plaintiffs, and which were adjourned from March 2 to March 16, will, on the latter date, he further adjourned to March 20, as Mr R. Boetham, E.M., has to attend a sitting in Lyttelton as Judge of the Assessment Court for the Borough, on Thursday next. Young Men’s Christian Association. —The members of the Young Men's Christian Association intend to open their winter session by a drawing-room “ social ” to-morrow evening. A good programme has been arranged, including selections by a string band, and tables will be set apart for those desirous of joining in parlour games and other amusements. The Society’s syllabus for the ensuing winter is now in preparation, and will be issued in a day or two.

Harvest Thanksgiving Service.— The customary harvest thanksgiving service was held at St John the Baptist’s Church, Bangiora, on Sunday evening. The decorations of fruit and flowers were less profuse than usual, though very tastefully carried out. An appropriate sermon was preached by the Bev F. F. Pendall and harvest hymns were sung. There was a large congregation, the church being crowded to excess. The fruit used in the decorations was given as a donation to St Mary's Home. Orange Society. —The monthly meeting of the Loyal Orange Lodge No. 1, Maiden City, was held in the lodge-room, Lyttelton, on Friday evening last. There was a good attendance of members, and Bro H. S. Kennedy W. M. presided. It was announced that the District Lodge would meet on March 17, and the officers promised to attend. The question of Home Buie was brought forward, and a resolution of sympathy with the brethren in Ireland was carried unanimously. Other items of business were dealt with, and the Lodge was closed with the usual ceremonies. The Weather. The usual weather reports were not received yesterday morning, but various messages show that southerly winds and occasional heavy rain were being experienced, with a rising barometer.—Our Bangiora correspondent says:—The weather was very wintry in the northern district yesterday, showers of rain and hail falling at intervals!—Our Ashburton correspondent writes;—After two very hot days the temperature fell suddenly early on Friday morning, and at about half-past six it began to rain, and has been showery and cold ever since. Annat.— The Annat School Committee held a special meeting on Saturday evening; present—Mr Graham (Chairman), and Messrs Ferguson, Searle, Humm, Fengelly and Broomfield. Accounts to the amount of JS2 9s, for cleansing water tanks and repairs to fences, were passed for payment. A letter was received from the Primitive Methodists, asking for the use of the school for the anniversary services, and the request was granted. Arrangements in connection with the annual school treat, to be held on Easter Monday at Mr Bull's Springfield Farm, were entrusted to the schoolmaster (Mr Davidson) and the Chairman (Mr Graham). Oddfbllowbhip.—The annual meeting of the Ashburton District, 1.0.0. F., M.E., Lodge, was held on Wednesday last, in the Oddfellows' Hall, Aehbdbton. The following officers were in attendance t —Prov. G.M., J. Miles; Deputy Prov. G. M., J. Tucker; Prov. C.S., B. Miunis, Tyler, P.G., T. Norgan; also delegates from the various Lodges in the district. The Prov. G.M. delivered an address, giving an outline.of the business which had been transacted during the year, and welcomed the delegates to the meeting. The ordinary business being disposed of, a sum of money was voted to the Queensland Belief Fund. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year Prov G.M., J. Tucker (Ashburton); Deputy Prov G.M., T. Williams (Tinwald); Treasurer, C. Eeid | Auditor, F. Grant; Book Examiners, 0. Eeid, J. Tucker and J. Keir. At the close of the meeting P.P.G.M. J. Miles, on behalf of the Loyal Ashburton Lodge, invited the district officers, delegates and visitors to a banquet, at which a very enjoyable evening was spent, Akaroa.— The Akaroa Football Club opened the season on Saturday with a Club match on the Recreation Ground. In the evening the annual general meeting was held in the Town Hail.- Thera was a large attendance, the captain, Mr A. F. Thomson, in the chair. The Hon Secretary read the report and balance-sheet, which stated that, owing to the isolated position of Akaroa, only three matches against other Clubs had been played, two of which had been won. The membership had increased from thirty-seven to sixtyfive. The receipts amounted to J 331 16s 9d and the expenditure to £23 19s 6d. The report and balance-sheet were adopted, 'and hearty votes of thanks were passed to the retiring officers. The following officers were elected for the ensuing season President, Mr W. H. Henning; VicePresidents, Messrs Lolievre, Noonan, Taylor, Armstrong, Clarke, Jacobson, Henning, Hargreaves, Potts, Penlington and Dr Bolger; captain, Mr A. F. Thomson (re-elected); vice-captain, Mr B. Bruce; Hon Secretary, Mr F. Penn; Selection Committee, Messrs Watkins, Thomson and Bruce. Seven new members were elected. It was resolved to make a presentation to the late Secretary, Mr A. .Nicholls, for his services during the past season. The captain stated that be hoped to arrange a match on Easter Monday with a visiting team. Mount Cook. —A gentleman now staying at the Hermitage, Mount Cook, writes to us (Timaru Herald) that there are about twenty visitors there, Europeans, Australians and New Zealanders. The weather is splendid, and expeditions to various points of special interest—the Mueller ice caves, the Tasman Glacier, Green's Fifth Camp, &o.—arc made by larger or smaller parties, and in the fine weather prove moat enjoyable. The one-day coach setvice has added very much to .the popularity of this great show ground, the number of visitors this season being in excess of last season; 'and when the accelerated service becomes more fully known a further increase may be expected next year. The visitors are grateful to the Government for the great improvement made in the road on the Hermitage side of Glentanner. The road along the shores of Fnkaki and until the last fifteen-mile stage is reached, is pretty rocky, and when the coach suddenly gets on a well-formed road and bowls along as smoothly as if it were in Piccadilly or Hyde Park, one can understand that gratitude. The improvement is not only in the road surface, but the distance has been shortened as well. A further stretch has been pegged off ready for a gang of pick and shovel men who ate expected to commence work in a few days. This work when completed will still further shorten the distance as well aa provide an improved track. On the work done and to bo done the Government is spending over J 6600, and if the Mackenzie County Council would spend as equal amount, or put on a surfaceman to keep the road in repair, it would be beyond seriouscavilby evena faetidioue-pasaeogee.

Avon Road Board. —Fresh tenders ate being invited by this Board for the supply of ehingle for road repairs. Melbourne Mail. The Manapouri arrived at the Bluff early yesterday morning. Her mail should reach - Christchurch by to-day’s express. Lis l ! of Moses.— At the Methodist Free Church, St Asaph street, the Kov John Hoiking will givs a magic lantern leotura this evening, at 7.80, on “The Life of Moses,” showing a new set of limelight pictures. A collection will bo made at the close. Fire at Templeton.— On Wednesday, March 8, a five-roomed cottage, owned by Mr W. Morley Thompson, and unoccupied, was burned to the ground. The causa of the fire ie unknown. The house was insured for £l5O in the South British 01 Cruelty to ANiHALS.-Mr A. W. Smith, Assistant Secretary to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to A*™* l ®’ h “ recently visited Tlmaru with a view to opening up a branch of the Society and carrying on the business there. Mr Baymond haa accepted the position of honorary (solicitor, Mr J. Granger has consented to act as honorary agent, and Mr Neil Marquis as honorary veterinary surgeon. Prople’bConcerts.— Thefull programme for the second popular concert, which takes place at the Tuam Street Hall on Thursday evening next, has now been completed, and aa announced by advertisement, will bo published in to-morrow’s issue. The management has arranged for five hundred mors chairs, so that no complaints may be made as to want of seating accommodation, and has also so prepared the programme that the performance may terminate at iten o’clock, thus enabling those living at a distance to catch the trams. •Railway THROUGH CHEVIOT. The Crown Lands Department has called upon the Public Works Department to lay off a line of railway through the Cheviot estate to enable the necessary land to be reserved for the purpose, and to afford a datum line upon which the settlement of the estate will be decided. In many instances in the North Island, where the Land Department has previously laid off the railway, the Public Works Department has found the site laid down unsuitable, and confusion haa followed. Hence the prompt action of the Lands Department. The lino to the boundary of the Cheviot estate is already surveyed. Stack Fires.— Something like a panic will soon be raised amongst the Ashburton farmers if the mysterious fires reported during the past few weeks should continue. There can be now little doubt that the fires ate the work of an incendiary, and so long as such an evil-disposed person remains at large no one feels safe. Large rewards are being offered by the merchants and farmers of the place for any information that will lead to the discovery of the miscreant, bub so far no clue has been obtained.— About 2 p.m. on Wednesday last Mr Langley, Dromore, had four hundred bushels of wheat burnt in a paddock some distance from his residence. The grain was stacked in the usual manner, covered with straw, and would have been carted away on the following day. A threshing machine was at work in an adjoining paddock, and one of the men noticed someone hanging about the stack shortly before the fire broke out. As no one from the farm has been near the grain since Saturday, incendiarism is suspected.

Dunsandel x, ..Football Club. The annual general ''meeting was held on Saturday evening in the Public Library. There was a fair attendance of members, and Mr George Sheat, President of the Club, occupied the chair. Mr Thomas Irvine, Hon Secretary, read the report and the balance-sheet, which showed a credit balance of -£1 Os 8d after paying all liabilities. On the motion of the President, seconded by Mr Frederick Lill, the balance-sheet and the report were adopted as read. The election of officers for the ensuing year was as follows: President, Mr G. Sheat; Vice-Presidents, Messrs J. M, Furze, F. Wright, W, F. M. Buckley; Captain, Mr D. K Cameron; Vice-Captain, Mr Thomas Fairburn; Committee of Management—Messrs D. P. Cameron, D. MTherson, T. G. Jamieson, ■William Burgess, H. N. Wright, James Burgess, W. M’Donald, and the Captain and the Vice-Captain ex officio. Selection Committee—Messrs William Burgess, F. T. Wright, T. Fairburn, D. K. Cameron and John Graham. A vote of thanks was accorded to the out-going Committee, and especially to the Hon Secretary (Mr Thomas Irvine), who retired from office. The meeting then terminated with a vote of thanks to the President.

Ashburton School Committee,— -The monthly meeting’ of the Ashburton Borough S.chool Committee was held on Friday evening; present—Messrs W. Craighead (Chairman), Barrett, Paul, Bean, Jones, Mcddins, M’Pherson and Braddell. An apology for absence was received from Mr Silcnck, The bank balance was stated at .£l7. Correspondence was road from the Board of Education, covering examination report of pupil teachers, salaries for February, and report of election of new members of the Board. The Ariel Bicycle Club wrote, asking for a half-holiday for the schools on Wednesday next, when the meeting in aid of the Queensland Belief Fund would be held. TTho half-holiday was -granted. The Chairman reported granting a halfholiday for last Wednesday for the Ashburton Swimming Club’s annual races, and his action was approved. Mr William Dickie, of Wakanui school, applied for the use of a room at the Borough School for a drawing class for teachers on Saturdays. Consideration of the application wag held over for a month. Messrs Meddina and Barrett were appointed a Visiting Committee for too month. The head master's report was read and adopted. The Visiting Com’mittee reported that sundry repairs bad been effected, and it was decided to apply to the Board for the coat of the work. Several, small accounts were passed for payment. A Sensational Address. —A Dunedin telegram stated that the Eev. 0. H. Garland’s address to the Wesleyan Conference on Friday evening last had created a sensation in religious circles. From the report of the address now before ua, wo can only conclude that Otagan religious circles are easily excited. The subject was “The Bearing of Higher Criticism on Leading Evangelical Doctrines,” and Mr Garland gave expression to views that are by no means new with regard to the authorship of the Pentateuch. He -raid the traditional idea that- God revealed these facts to Moses, who, under the divine inspiration, penned them for the fiist time, and penned them without error or defect, must be abandoned. The lecturer quoted voluminously from authorities in support of the conclusion he had stated, and then referred to discrepancies in the records in Kings and Chronicles, and in other portions of the Scriptures, specially mentioning the human genealogy of the Lord given by Matthew and Luke. With these examples before them they must frankly acknowledge the existence of human and fallible elements iu Scripture. Mr Garland wont on to discuss the extent 'of that element, and again quoted largely from authorities. In the light of this ■tudy the statement thabtno Bible contains 'the Word of God, rather than is the Word of God, did nob sppsr.r so revolutionary B 9 their ordinary religious education would lead them to think. As to the present outlook, ha said that higher criticism, physical science, and modern philosophy were certainly their allies. Physical 'science was slowly but surely justifying the phrase of SirJ. Herscbell that “the molecule is » manufactured article.” It had likewise banished for over the false conception that God could be an occasional visitor on the earth. Conversion and regeneration were truths which modern thought had aided them to build up. “No life save from antecedent life ” was the theory of philosophy, which was but its own phraseology for their old standard “that which is born of flash is flesh, and that which is born of the fpwitis soirit. The U f o of Je*u i in modern thought remained more than ever a moral miracle which admitted but of one explanation, and that was that it was true. The Christian ethics were atili unimpeachable.

Kaiapoi Resident Magistrate’s Court. —There was a clean sheet at this Court yesterday morning. , Cricket. —The Cup match Lancaster Park v. United will be continued at Lancaster Park this evening at 5.15, and following evenings until finished. Telephone Lists.— New printed lists of subscribers to the Christchurch Telephone Exchange have been issued. They are printed on several sheets of paper, and fastened together at the corners, a most inconvenient and clumsily designed arrangement for use, which it is hoped will not be repeated.

Eangxoba Literary Institute. —It is proposed to hold an exhibition of art and curios at an early date, with the object of raising funds for the improvement of the above institution. A public meeting to appoint a Committee and arrange preliminary details is to bo held on Friday evening. The Cheviot Estate. —By a proclamation, published in the New Zealand Government Gazette of Feb. 27, the Governor-in-Couucil declares the boundaries of the Nelson and Canterbury land districts altered, so as to provide for the Cheviot estate being included within the boundary of the Canterbury land district. High Tide at New Brighton.— On Sunday the tide at Now Brighton was higher than has been seen for two years. At night it came over the sea wall, and bathing was very dangerous, as a current was running at about four miles an hour in a northerly direction. The sea was not so high yesterday morning, and the south-west wind will tend to keep it down.

Costume Cricket Match. —The Emor-son-Wdod Cricket Club haa offered to play a burlesque fancy dress cricket match against a Canterbury eleven on Thursday, and proposes to devote the whole of the takings to the Queensland relief fund. As a good costume match would no doubt prove attractive, should satisfactory arrangements be made, a substantial benefit to the fund may be anticipated. Flounders Commission.— By mistake, the size of the mesh recommended by Dr Frankish was reported as 4in mesh, it should have been 6m. Dr Prankish informed the Commission that about two years ago all the countries in Europe which possess a seaboard sent delegates to London to attend a meeting held for the purpose of protecting sea fish and preventing the wanton destruction of immature fish.

Rhodes’ Bat Regatta.— Up to yesterday afternoon the Hon. Secretary of the Lyttelton Committee of the Queensland Belief Fund had received a fairly good list of entries for the regatta races to be held at Rhodes’ Bay on Thursday. Captains of Rowing Clubs are requested to arrange to have their boats forwarded to Lyttelton by Wednesday afternoon at the latest, so that they can be taken to the Bay early oa Thursday. Tee Sydenham Borough Council’s Staff.— The report of the Committee appointed to consider the arrangement of the duties of the Sydenham Borough Council’s staff of officers was again brought up at last night’s meeting of the Council. Councillor Smith moved the adoption of the report, and Councillor Forrester moved an amendment rearranging the duties of the present staff of officers. After a protracted debate, the amendment was carried by six’to five.

IT Battery Artillery. —An inspection parade of the N Battery Artillery was held at the Drillshed, Lyttelton, oa Friday evening. There were forty-one on parade, and the Battery wae inspected by Captain M’lntyre. After the inspection the men were put through guard mounting and other work preparatory to the Easter encampment, at which it is expected there will be a big\ muster of this Battery. Before the parade was dismissed the Captain presented shooting prizes to several of the men who had been successful, and intimated that there was still a large number of prizes to be shot for, some nineteen in ail.

Hessian Fly.— The Taieri Advocate states that for the second year the Hessian fly has damaged the crops in the Mauugatua district to the extent of 2030 bushels, valued at over £2OO. Velvet wheat is said to have suffered more than red and Tuscan. Farmers give the following estimates of their loss Mrs Miller, 700 bushels; Mr J. H. Wilson, 400 bushels; Mr George M’Donald, 180 bushels; Mr R. Carruthers, 120 bushels ; Mr Malcolm M’Leod and Mr Sutherland, 100 bushels each; Mr W. Thomson, 40 bushels; Mrs M’Diarmid and Mr Edward Heenan, each 20 bushels; Mr M’Kay, 30 bushels; and Mr Beattie estimates his loss at slightly over 20 bushels. The Licensing Question,— At the meeting of the Sydenham Borough Council last night, a letter was read from the Department of Justice, Wellington, in regard to proclaiming the four wards in the Borough of Sydenham separate licensing districts. The letter stated that the Government had acceded to the request, and that the necessary proclamation would be issued shortly. A motion was moved by Councillor Smith asking by whom the application bad been made, and protesting against the proposed division of the borough into four licensing districts. This was negatived, and an amendment moved by Councillor Forrester to the effect that the Minister for Justice bo informed that the Council cannot see its way to interfere in the matter, was carried on a division by six to five. Sir Robert Stout at Auckland.—Referring to Sir Robert Stout’s speech at Auckland on March 10, the correspondent of the Wellington Times says : —Seldom has a public speaker received in Auckland a better reception than was given Sir Robert Stout to-night. The applause was prolonged upon his appearance on the stage, and when he commenced his address great enthusiasm was displayed. His opening remarks, that he was called upon neither to defend the Government nor criticise the Opposition, but wae like the editor of a paper at liberty to do as he wished without being accountable to either party, placed clearly his position before the meeting, and secured him even greater latitude than usual in dealing both with the Government and Opposition. His abort history ■ of the Midland railway question clearly showed upon which party rested the responsibility for the present position. Ho contrasted the management of the finances of the Colony by the lato and present Governments, showing that the present satisfactory results were owing greatly to the skill and care displayed by Mr Ballance and his Cabinet. The most effective part of his speech was the skilful way he contrasted the theories of the old' and new .Liberals, saying the object of tbe former was individualism, and of tbo latter a just and more extended knowledge of the duties of the State. Applause was mosL enthusiastic when he was dealing with, social reforms, and, as remarked by a leading divine present, there was such a healthy tone running through (lie address that it was quite refreshing. To show the impression made by the address, remarks were freely indulged in that if at ihe next election Sir Robert Stout were to offer himself as a candidate for tbe City of Auckland few would have a better chance of success. The address was healthy in tone and broad in grasp of the subjects treated, and was well calculated to forward ihe cause cf Liberalism in Auckland. The Prime Minister, or England Says —That the benefits derived from cycling are incalculable. Think of this testimonial, aud get a Star at once. Immediate delivery. Adams, Curtics and Co., 70, Manchester street, Christchurch. A Wonderful Medicine. —Do you suffer from headaches ? If you do vre advise you to at once procure a packet of Dr Croasland’u be&dacbe powders. These powders are simply wonderful in their effects, curing the most severe headache in about ten minutes. People who have been martyrs for years to headaches now have no fear of them, as they know that one of these powders will absolutely cure an attack, no matter how severe. A trial will coavinca the most sceptical that they are just ivs represented. A sure headache cuie. Guaranteed free from antipyrine, morphia, or other doletciioua drug. Price Is 61 a packet. At nil chemists; also at the Truth and Health Supplies Company, 179, Colombo etreofc, Christchurch. XB7l

Abreast op thb Times.— One of the first firms to prepare fox the winter trade is Hallensteiu Bros., of the New Zealand Clothing Factory, who, in addition to large stocks for the various departments, have opened upwards of 300 man’s and boys’ overcoats to commence the season with. The firm also manufacture on a Ijirge scale, waterproof clothing, consisting 6t coats, loggings, shooting waders and other articles impervious to wet.— [Advt.j “Health,” the new method, 14a ; enemas from 4s 6d, fountain syringes, muscle rollers, &c., Dr Hall’s pamphlet ss, Dr Schussler’s aud Marshall's medicines. Arrived, ex Coptic, " Stcry of Jesus ” and “Moses Bible.” 177, Colombo street.— [Advt ] Die Eden George Company, Limited, are now producing far superior Opalss then hitherto, Mr Binns, who has just arrived from Wellington, will take direct charge of the Studio and Workrooms, bo that the delay which haa occurred in the completion of orders will shortly disappear-, and only Cahinets and Opals showing most superior workmanship will he allowed to 1c ave the Studio. The Secretary of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals hogs to acknowledge the following subscriptions from friends at Timaru: — Mr J. Ballantyne SOs, Messrs'. Priest and Holgate 10s, Mr J. Page 10s, Mr John Jackson 10s, Mr J. King- Ss, Mr W. Evans Ss, Hr P. W. Eihy ss, A Friend ss, Messrs Guinness and Le Cren ss, Mr W. Martin 4s, Mr W. Penrose 3s 6 cl, Mr J. D. Anderson 2s 6d, Mr E. E. Taylor 2s 6d Mr G. Watts 2s 6d, Mr D. Davies 2s 6d. Bkomaxinb Photographs. The latest patent process, as produced by C. H. Manning, are exqnisite works of art, representing; the beautiful effect of steol engravings, and far surpassing the ordinary Matt Opal process for delicacy of finish. Mr Manning’s Indian and Australian experience in photography has gained for him considerable reputation, which has led to his being specially appointed photographer to the Earl and Countess of Onslow and family, Earl and Countess of Meath, the Countess of Hopetoun, &c. Studio, 150, Colombo street.— [Advt.J