TOWN & COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume LXXIX, Issue 9993, 23 March 1893, Page 4

TOWN & COUNTRY.

Contests. —The Monetary and Commercial items include the information that the principle of reciprocity with the Colonies has been rejected by the Associated Chambers of Commerce. The weekly summary of the Australian markets makes its appearance, and the business transacted yesterday at the Addington Yards is reported. In Imperial Politics, African questions have cropped up, and the Uganda vote has been carried by an overwhelming majority. In the Panama Canal cases, the decision of the judges has been given. Other prominent features in this issue are—Wellington Items, Work and Wages, Meetings of Creditors, and the Napier Park Pacing CluV/a Meeting. A Week’s Entertainment.—' The Canterbury Times this week is a particularly iateresting number. The Prize Tala selected for publication is "The Splitter's Story,” and there are half-a-dozen other tales of more than ordinary merit. The Sfcetcher contains, among other items, an account of an eventful day in Australian history, Mr It. L. Stevenson's Samoan experiences, and a glimpse at the young Khedive. The Traveller tells of a trip up Mount Bgmont and the end of a nation’s life; and John Foster Keys continues his popular history of the making of New Zealand. There is a valuable article on the present position of the British Army, and a. long budget of notes on sports and pastimes. The Agricultural pages are well filled with seasonable matter, and the high character of the paper is maintained in every department. Kaiapoi Assessment Court,— Mr E. Beetham will sit as judge at this Court, which opens at half-past ten this morning, to hear and determine all objections.

Canterbury Liberal Association,— Messrs Sandford and Tanner, M.H.E.’s, will deliver addresses at the Oddfellows' Hall, Amberley, on Saturday evening, Mr J. Knight, of Waikari, in the chair. Bulb Society. —At the Bible Society meeting this evening, the Eev Henry T. Eobjohns, M.A., will give an account of the great crisis through which the British and Foreign Bible Society is passing, and its effect on the forward missionary movement of the whole Church.

Oddeellowship. —The medal presented by the Loyal Pioneer Juvenile Lodge, Eangiora, to the member who proposed the largest number of candidates during the year was won by Bro W. Alford, not by Bro S. Webber aa previously stated. The medal, which is a very handsome one bearing the emblems of the Order, was made by Mr S. W. Turpin. The Weather. The indications of Tuesday morning were borne out yesterday. In the North Island there was fine weather, but throughout this island the sky was more or lees gloomy, and rain was falling at many places. At Christchurch the wind was from the north-west until late in the afternoon, when rain drifted up from the south-west. Captain Edwin predicts a falling barometer, with northerly winds. The Ship Lord Templemobe. —With reference to the cable massage reporting the wreck of the ship Lord Templemore, and the drowning of a portion of her crew, tho following extract from a Scotch paper dated Jan. 21 is of interest: —"Theowners of the four-masted ship Lord Templemore, which sailed from Liverpool on June 26 last for San Francisco, on Saturday received a telegram announcing the arrival of the vessel in a terribly battered condition, with bulwarks and lifeboats washed away. The Lord Templemore, which was on her maiden voyage, was eighty-one days overdue, and had been practically given up for lost. Additional interest centred in the voyage from the fact that her captain is the son of the present Irish Lord Chancellor.”

Lecture. —The executive of the Eangiora Friendship Guild, in preparing its syllabus for the season, has enlisted the services of some of the best known Christchurch lecturers. The first lecture of the series arranged for was given at the Presbyterian Church on Tuesday evening by the Eev J. O'Bryon Hoare, his subject being " Tennyson and His Poetry.” His Worship the Mayor (Mr J. Sansom) presided, and there was a crowded audience. At intervals Mrs G. Gulliver sang "The Brook” and Mr W. Toshaeh " The Charge of the Light Brigade.” A collection was made towards a fund for the erection of a social hall in connection with the church. The Eev P. E. Monro explained that it was the intention to build a large room on to the back of the church, where meetings of a social character, and for mutual improvement, could be held. He stated that tho main object was to make a bright and attractive place for the young people to meat; and that a special effort would bo made in the interest of young lads by providing chess, draughts and other games, and healthy literature for them. A cordial vote of thanks was passed to the Eev J. O'B. Hoare, and a similar compliment was paid to the Mayor for presiding. «The rich man’s spots may be covered with money, the poor should be spotless.” Let even the poorest use SAPOLIO.

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The Likdbbtafbl.— One of the favourite Tierren abends of tho Christchurch Lieder-' t&fel will be held at Hobbs* assembly* rooms to-morrow evening. Midland Cricket Club.—Au important meeting of members of the Midland! Cricket Club will be held to-morrow even* 1 ing at the Clarendon Hotel, at eight o’clock, •

The Volunteers.— Owing to the num* her of Volunteer engagements this week' the non-commissioned officers have decided to postpone their smoke concert, which was to h&ve been held to-night, until after the Easter encampment.

. S f K f^^ Ea r V^ Ba f r TbQ slices oon« dvoted by Mr J. H. Todd at the T.M.C.A. will be continued in the Oddfellows* Hall, Lichfield street, on Friday evening, at 7.30, and on Sunday at 3 p.m. and 8.15' p.m. The meeting at 3 p.m. ia for men only.

Lancaster _ Football Club.—A very successful social dance was held under the auspices of the Lancaster Football Club on Wednesday night at the Lyceum Hall,: About seventy couples were present. The : refreshments were provided by Mr L.-J. Smith. Mr D. Scrimgeour proved a very efficient M.C.

South Waimakaeiei River Board.— The election of a member bf the South Waimakariri River Board, vice Mr R.' Levoi resigned, will take place on Friday, April 14. Nominations must be made with the Secretary at the Board's office, 220, Hereford street, before noon on Thursday, March 20.

Waimakariri River Board.— An election of a member of the South Waimakariri River Board for the Christchurch Southeast sub-district, in the place Mr E. Levoi, resigned, will be held on Friday, April 14. Nominations must be delivered at the Board’s office, Hereford street, before noon on Thursday, March 80, Educational Institute.— I The annual meeting of the North Canterbury Educational Institute will be held in the rooms of the Young Men’s Christian Association to-morrow evening, beginning at 7.80, when an address will be delivered by the President, the Hon W. Eolleston. A digcussion will follow on the question of the drawing syllabus,/; Cambrian So&ett. —The members of the Cambrian Society will celebrate 8t David’s Day by a garden party in Mr W. H. Wynn-rWilliams’ grounds, Latimer square, to-morrow afternoon at three o’clock, and a "social” in the Provincial Council Chamber in the evening. A capital programme of songs, recitations, &c,, will be given by a number of performers, including Meeda&ea J|, W, Jennings, G. P. Williams and Squires, Misses L. Preece and Bees, Messrs G. P, Williams, C, Lewis, P. Parry and Lonia Ap Morgan. St Albans Amateur Swimming Club. —A four lengths (88 yards) handicap was decided in the St Albans School bath yesterday evening, under the auspices of the St Albans Amateur Swimming Olqb. There were four starters—W, H. Oheesman scr, N. L. Rout ssec, O. Williams Bseo and J. B. Norris Bseo. Norris led for two lengths and a half, when Williams and Rout drew level, and after a fine straggle ia the last twenty yards Rout succeeded in winning by two feet, Norris just beating Cheesman on the touch for second place. Time—Slfeec. Mr W, S. Wharton acted as starter and Mr G. Milne as judge. ;

Old Canterbury Illustrated.— There was a good attendance at the Oddfellows* Hall last evening, when Messrs Seager and Hart gave their interesting and instructive lecture-entertainment in aid of the St, St John Amulance Association carriage fund. Mr Seager showed a hundred and fifty-six views representing Ghristohuroh' and Lyttelton as they were when the first four ships arrived, and illustrating the progress that has been made up to the present time. The views were shown in such a manner as to give a very clear idea* of the advancement of the settlement. The second pact was devoted to public institutions and the many publie men who have; been connected with them, and as each' well-known portrait appeared upon the! screen it was greeted with a round ©£• applause. Mr G. Hart described the various pictures, and thereby enhanced the enjoyment of those present. Mr Fleming's* string band enlivened the proceedings with some excellent music. Lecture.— The audience at the Tuam street hall last night was not quite so numerous as on the two previous evenings when the Eev H. C. M. Watson gave nil theological lectures. The Bev Dr Elmalie was announced to take the chair, but in his unavoidable absence, on account of an attack of influenza, Mr T. S. Weston was Chairman, and Mr J. S. Wilson also occupied a seat on the platform. The subject for the evening was a singularly interesting one, viz,," Immortality: Philosophic and Scientific Proofs.” The reverend lecturer went deeply into the subject, and traced the various ideas as to immortality. He described at length the ancient theories such as positivism, metempsychosis, pantheism, and, finally, theosophy and tha teachings or impostures of Madame Blavatsky. The lecture' was listened to moat attentively, and at its conclusion a hearty vote of thanks was passed to both Mr Weston for presiding and to Mr Watson for his instructive lecture. The final lecture of the series will bo given on Friday evening, on “Woman: Qualitative and Functional Differentiation from Man.” North Canterbury Cricket Association.—A meeting of the Committee of thia Association was held at the Club Hotel, Eanglora, on Tuesday afternoon. The Eev F. P. Fendall presided. The result of the Association Cup matches was stated to be as follows:—Amberley Club, winners of the Cup, played 10 matbes, won 8. lost I, drawn 1; Oxford played 9 matches, won 7, lost 2; Woodend played 10 matches, won 4, lost 6; Ohoka played 8 matches, won 8, lost 5; Gust played 10 matches, won 2, lost 8; the County team played 9 matches, won 2, drawn 1, lost 6. An amount was set apart for the purchase of the cup for the Amberley Club, and it was decided to present it formally at an early date. Thirty shillings was voted towards the cost of keeping the Eangiora cricket ground in order; and a small sum was also granted to the Oust Club. The following were selected to represent the Association against the Ashley County at Eangiora on Saturday weeks Adams, Baird, Fitzbenry, Feary, Mathias, Mason (captain), M’Gregor, Eyde, Sawle, Sail and Urn; emergencies Judson, Gorton, G. M'Gregor and Clark. Sydenham Gymnastic Club.— The adjourned meeting of those interested in the formation of a Gymnastic Club at Si denham was held in the district schoolroom yesterday evening. There was a very small attendance. Mr C. Hall was voted to the chair. Tho Eev J. N, Buttle said the trustees of the Sydenham Wesleyan Church would consider any suggested constitution or rules that might be submitted by the Club. They wished to make the gymnasium popular with the residents in the borough, and would do all in their power to assist the Club. It was a mistaken idea to think that the gymnasium was run on strictly denominational lines. The Chairman said several persons were led to believe that the trustees would not allow persons to use boxing gloves in the gymnasium. A general discussion followed, and several _ of those present expressed themselves in favour of ha/ving boxing gloves in the gymnasium, provided the trustees consented. After some further discussion Miss M’Suinness moved—" That a Club be formed, to be called the Sydenham Gymnastic Club, open to ladies and gentlemen members.” Mr Pemberton seconded the motion, which was carried. The following officers were appointed President, The Mayor of Sydenham, Mr William Jacques; Vice-Presidents, the Rev E. A. Scott, and Messrs Hughes and G. T. Booth; Hon. Secretary and Treasurer, Mr C. Hall j Committee, Misses M’Guinueso, Hall and Peacock and Messrs Pemberton, J. M'Guinness and Thiel. The Committee was instructed to interview the trustees with regard to terms, and to draw up a code of rules. A vote of thanks to the Chairman closed the meeting. To Cube Skin Diseases Sulpholine Lotion drives away all eruptions, pimples, blotches, redness and disfigurements, leaving a clear, spotless skia, Bottle# sold Bill :

Liberal Association.— A meeting of the Kaiapoi branch of the Canterbury Liberal Association will be held this evening. Queensland Eshkf Fund.—A meeting of the Executive of the Central Queensland Belief Fund will be hold this morning, at the City Council Ohainbers. ( Supreme Court.—His Honor Mr Justice Denniston arrived in Christchurch from the West Coast last uight, and will sit in Chambers to-morrow morning. Smoke Conobet.— The members of the Union Bowing Club will hold a smoke concert in their rooms to-night, when the prizes for the past eeaaon will be presented to the winners.

Chrysanthemum Society.— A meeting to consider tbe proposal to form a Christchurch Chrysanthemum Society will be held this evening at the Agricultural and Pastoral Association’s rooms at eight o’clock. „ , ~ Beookbide School. —Mr John Marshal., who has been in charge of the Brookaido ■chool for the past sour or five years, is leaving the district to take charge of a school in Hawks’s Bay. Mr Marshall has proved himself a painstaking and efficient teacher. . . : People’s Concerts. A splendid programme has been arranged for the third People’s Concert, which takas place at the Tuam street theatre this evening, and, ■doubtless, there will be the same crowded attendance as at the two previous concei ts. As will be seen by advertisements special trams to the different suburbs will be available at the conclusion of the performance. The Salvation Abmt.—The Kangiora corps of the Salvation Army brought its harvest festival to a close on Tuesday evening with a te»*meeting. Tbe proceedings wore very successful, there being a good attendance. The after-meeting was carried out in the Army’s usual hearty style, and amongst the speakers was the Bev H. B. Bedstone, of the Free Methodist Church. • AiiATEun AigLETjos.—The Otago viiuyi Times saysW. J. Burk, the well-known and popular long-distance amateur runner is in such good condition at the present time that he believes he can reduce the record for three miles for the Colony, and ha has expressed a desire, before finally retiring from the track, to attempt the in order to afford him an opportunity of doing so, the Committee of the Pnnedin Amateur Athletic. Club has arranged to have a Three-mile Handicap run at the Carisbrook ground at six o’clock on Saturday evening next, the entry for wbioh will be free and open to amateurs. Theatrical.— -Private advices from Mr J. 0. Williamson indicate the magnitude of Williamson and Musgrove’s nest New Zealand venture. Mr Williamson says—- '*• Tfhe attraction we propose sending this time will be the biggest thing we have aver attempted in New Zealand, being the entire London Gaiety Burlesque Company, ■with three or four complete burlesques as played in Sydney. It is a tremendously expensive undertaking, and it would be utterly impossible but for the fact of the low fares. 'Even »s it is we are taking a big risk. Our tour will be a very short one—only seven ’•veeu’3 altogether in Now Zealand,” The company will probably open at Auckland about the middled next month. BaooKsiDE.-r-Harvesfc thanksgiving services were held in the Btookside Wesleyan Church on Sunday. The church was tastefully decorated with fruit, flowers, ferns and*greenery. The preacher in the morning was the Rev W. G. Parsonson, who took for his text, Leviticus sxiii., 10,11 and 14; and Mr G. W. Holland preached in the evening. The musical portion of the services was under tbe direction of Mr Charles Taylor. The offertory for the day went to the circuit funds.— Harvest thanksgiving services were also held in the Episcopalian Churca on the same day. The church was beautifully decorated, tbe ladies of the congregation having been •very enthusiastic in the work; The Eav S. Hamilton was the preacner. Maobi Wedding.—An interesting wedding took place on Friday at S t James’ Church, Lower Hutt. when Mr Hector Love, pf Waiwetn. was married to Miaa , AniEnoka Taitea, only daughter of Mr Enoka, T“ita a >chief ot: tne N? atiawa &xt i' Ngatikakangunu tribe, Waiwetu. The ceremony was performed by the Bishop of Wellington, assisted bv the Eav Mr Jones, incumbent, the service being conducted in the Maori language. The bride, who was given away by Mr Hapi Pucetapu, was pretttly dressed in a cream silk trained gown, with the customary wreath and veil, and was attended by two bridesmaids. Miss Nui Love and Mis» Mary Love, neices of the bridegroom. In the subsequent festivities everything was carried out in the best European style, undoi the management of Mr Ban Love, brother of the bridegroom, and Mr Pitama Tohurangi. Catholic Literary Society.— The usual Weekly meeting of this Society was held on Tuesday evening, when there was a good attendance of membeis. The orngramme for the evening was teu-minute speeches by members. Tbs following took part, each giving a ten-minute speech on a subject chosen by themselves —Messrs Doolan, Mnlvihill, Power, Mahoney and the Rev Father Bell. A vote of thanks to the speakers was carried by acclamation. The President, Mr E. Dobbin, wrote offering two prizes, viz., '‘Macaulay’s Essays ” and “ The Last Days of Pompeii,” lor the best two essays by members on any of the following three subjects:—(l) •‘Catholic Views on the Education Question in New Zealand (2) “ Sir Thomas More "or (3) “Athletics.” The prizes to be first and second, but no member to be awarded the two. The meeting then closed, Ashburton Cycling Club.— A Committee meeting of the Ashburton Cycling and Athletic Club was held on Monday evening, at Mr D. Thomas’' office, all the members being present, Captain Stephens was in the chair. Correspondence was read and five new members were elected. The following officers were elected for the forthcoming meeting on Easter Monday:— Starter—Mr D. Thomas; referee—Mr

H. H. Stephens; judges—Messrs A. Harrison, S. H. Graves and D. M’Laren; time-takers Messrs Murray, England, Salek and Wilding; lap-bakers—Messrs A. J. Mdller, B. Frizzell and A. Hendry; clerks of the course, Messrs Nokea, Speight »nd Baird; superintendents of sports, Ifesara D. Matson and K. Zander; tele* Kra ph board, Messrs D. Grant and W. Harding. A Committee was appointed to Arrange a course for the One-mile Steeplechase, which includes thirty-two jumps, made up as follows Twenty hurdles, four wire, four gorae, and four water jumps. Several accounts were passed for payment, and a large amount of routine business was Battled. ... G^bbndalil!.—Harvest thanksgiving services were held in the Baptist Chapel, Greendale, last Sunday, the Bev D. Dolomore being the preacher for the day. The chapel was crowded at both morning and evening services, while it was well filled foe the children’s service in the afternoon. The rostrum was neatly decorated with.mottoes, flowers, fruit and corn. On Monday the annual harvest “ social” was held'. The tables were well provided ty Mosdamea Shoato aud Adams and Misses Bidgen (2). Afterwards an excellent programme was presented. The following anthems wore rendered by_ the Kir wee Baptist choir; —“ Blessed is he that Considereth the Poor,” “ Oh, that I had wings like a Dove,” “Christ Eeceiveth Sinful Mon,” aud “ The Eeeurrcction.” The quartet, “ Along tho Elver of Time” was sung by Miss Sheato, Mrs Griffiths and Messrs Dixon and Color; trio, “ Come, oh Come,” by Mias Sheate, Mrs Griffiths and Mr Oder; duets, “Pulaski’s Banner,” by Mesdames Croskil mnd Simpson, “ Beautiful Home on High,” by Mrs Griffiths and Mr With el', solo, ’■‘What shall the Harvest be,” by Mr Belgrave; readings. “Tho Tired Wife,” by Mrs Eeinfeld, “ Nancy and I,” by Mr C. W. Withel, " Curfew Bell,” by Mr A. Coler. The acoompanimeuts were played by Misses Patterson and Coler. Tho Bov D. Dolomore delivered an address on “Punctuality.” The chair was occupied by the naator (the Bev G. O. Griffiths). To Darken Gray Hair.--Lockyers’ Inlphnr Hair Bestorer is the quickest boat, safest and cheapest. Largest bottle fill«Wwh«w.!rC^w.3

Little River Races.— Particulars of the excursion train to be run in connection with the Little River races on Tuesday next are advertised in this issue. Sale of Draught Horses.— At Bui. lock’s Arcade, Ashburton, a number Og draught horses imported from Melbourn 0 will be submitted at auction on Saturday Templeton Road District.— ln con-’ neotion with the proposed stoppage of a road, a public meeting of ratepayers will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, April 10, in the Riad Board Office, Yaldhurat. Football. — A meeting of persons intsrested in the inauguration of a Thursday football competition will be hem at the Linwood Club-rooms, Morten’s Buildings, at eight o’clock this evening. Women’s Institute.—" Women in the Middle Ages ’’ is the title of a lecture to be delivered by the Kev J. O’Bryen Hoare, at eight o’clock this evening, under the auspices of the Canterbury Woman’s Institute. The meeting takes place in the Young Men’s Christian Association hall.

Railway Servants’ Contributions,— Tne railway employees on tho Canterbury section have contributed the handsome amount of J 5106 towards the Queensland Relief Fund. The amount was forwarded to the Mayor of Christchurch yesterday, and will be acknowledged in due course. Professional. —Mr H. J. Beswick, who has for some years held a responsible position in the law department of Messrs Harper and Co.’a business, announces in this issue that he has commenced practice as a solicitor, on his own account, in the rooms previously occupied by him in Hereford street. Cattle for the North Island.— Another fine animal left Canterbury in the Hauroto yesterday for the North Island. This was a three-year-old roan Shorthorn bull, which was bred in the Gust district by Mr S. Meredith, M.E.R., and is said to be the largest bull cf its age that has been in Canterbury lately* Popular Science Lectures.— Mr W. W, Collins will commence his second course of popular science lectures at the Lyceum this evening, taking for his subject “Introduction to a Study of Biology.” The remainder of the course will deal exclusively with bioloey, and each lecture will be illustrated with limelight diagrams. Importation of Draught Stock.— Mr W. Boag has recently purchased five draught marea that were imported from Victoria. They were brought from Dunedin by Mr Twentyman Hodgson yesterday and taken to Burnside. They are excellent specimens of the Clydesdale breed, and should prove an acquisition to Mr Bosg’s already famous stud. jClub Hotel, Txmaru. —Mr Dan M’Quinness, the popular host of the Club Hotel, Timaru, announces that as he no longer holds the lease of the refreshment rooms at tbe railway station, be provides a substantial shilling luncheon at tho Club Hotel immediately opposite. Travellers by the express train each way will find everything in perfect readiness. Cricket.— The Papanux Cricket Club will play a match, Married v. Single, on Saturday.—United No. 2 team will play United No. 3 on Saturday-No. 2—Blyth, 0. Bowen, Beswick, Davie, A. E. Gardner, Fenwick, B. V. Kitto. A. 0. Perry, E. J. Rosa, Tapper and Wigley; No. 3—Beckett, Day, R. C. Gardner, Hart, G. Harris, E. Kitto, Maxwell, Studholme, Sanderson, A. D. Eoas, Tomlinson, Wilson and D. Wood.

Band Eottjnda.— I The Sfcanmore Band will perform the following programme of music on the band rotunda to-morrow night, at eight o'clock, weather permitting, There will be no collection -Selection, "Linda di Chamouni,” Donizetti; selection,“ Pirates of Penzance,” Sullivan; selection, “Pizlia Del Baggimsnto,” Donizetti. Second Part—Valse, “ Pierott,” Smith 5 polka (duetto), “ Paul and Virginia,” Bound; valae, “Queen of My Heart,” Metcalfe; sohottische, “Little Phillis,” Harris; “ God Save the Queen.” Oesah Eeoitatj at Sydenham.— Mr G. I'. Tendall will give an organ recital in Sb Saviour’s Church, Sydenham, to-morrow evening at eight o’clock. Eight of the leading boys of the Cathedral choir end several gentlemen of tho choir will also sing the following items“l Waited for the Lord” (Mendelssohn); “Tho Lord is my Shepherd” (Schubert); “The Souls of the Righteous ’* (Narea) ; and “It is Enough” (Mendelssohn). The offertory will be in aid of St Saviour’s choir fund. It may not be generally known that, for its size, the organ in this church is an exceedingly sweet-toned and perfect little instrument. The Addington Mabket. —Tho following is a summary of yesterday’s live stock market at Addington:— The store sheep entry was a very large one, numbering some 10,000 of all sorts, but the sale was anything but animated from beginning to end. Four six and eight-tooth cross-bred ewes 'in forward condition ware quitted at 13s 4d, and two and four-tooth do at up to 14s 9d. A nice line of merino wethers from Mr H, F. Gray’s Graycliff Estate sold at up to 8s Id, sound-mouthed merino wethers at from 6s 6d to Bs, and aged ewes and wothera at from 2s 3d to 3a Id. Fat lambs were well represented, and prices were well maintained. Very few were sold for freezing, but the butchers denied the pens at from 10s up to 14s 7d. Between 5000 and 6000 fat sheep were yarded, the supply being a long way in excess of the demand. The sale was dull in the extreme, and towards tho close several pens failed to reach reserves and were passed in. Some very good freezers came forward and realised up to 17s 6d, but most other lines had to submit to a drop of quite 6d per head on last week’s quotations. Best linos of cross-bred wethers sold at from 14s to 16s 3d, and maiden ewes at from 13a 3d to 14s 6d. About 300 head of cattle were in the yards, a third of these being fat. Prices for these were firm, and. if anything, were a trifle higher than they were last week. Best steers realised from JB6 to JS7 17a 6d, which would average from 19a to 21a per 1001 b, and a couple of really prime fat heifers brought as high as AlO apiece. There was a medium entry of store cattle, nothing really firet-clasa being on offer. A nice line of 100 head from the Oxford district made from AS 2s 6d to <£s os. Young cattle and weedy sorts were entirely neglected. The pig pens were well Ailed, and late prices were fully maintained.

Music in the Cathepp.au. — S earner's beautiful cantata “X’ho Crucifixion” was given in the Cathedral last night by Mr Tondall and full Cathedral choir to a very large congregation. The cantata, which was sung three times last year, is not unfamiliar to most of those who were present last night, aud it is evident that the time and study which have been given to the production of the work have been crowned with marked success. The cantata, which is of a much more simple character than either of Bach’s stupendous works on the Passion, is entitled “ A meditation on the sacred passion of our Holy Eadeemer,” and is in every w?>y suited to the capabilities of a small b-.tH'f of voices such as the Cathedral cb4L. In Mr Tendali’s accompanying of tbe work, ho showed an artistic reverence for the sacred story which he was interpreting, with a corresponding lova for tho work of his master, Sir John Stainer. The principal choruses, “Fling Wide the Gates,” “From tho Throne of his Cross,” and the beautiful unaccompanied chorus “ God so Loved the World,” were ell beautifully euog, Mr Tendall conducting the last-named. To Mr H. Weir was allotted the tenor solos, which ho accomplished admirably, singing each number wit.h an artistic finish deserving of the highest praise. Mr Hugh Eqevea, whose fine voice appears to have found its home in the Cathedral, took the baritone solos, and sang them with expression and great dramatic power. In the duct "So Thou Liftest thy Diviae Petition,” Messrs Weir and Beeves excelled themselves, their voices blending in perfect harmony. Mr J. F. Marshall took the minor parts allotted to a bass voice in a sa'ibfaotory iaan aer * The several hymns in tho cantata wore sung by choir and congregation. The Bev Walter Dunkley pronounced the benediction. A Fair, Beautiruu Skin.—Sulpholino Soap gives tho natural tint and the bloom of a perfect complex* o3 , makes the skin smooth, supple, healthy, comfortable

Reciprocity. —The Association of Chambers of Commerce, London, has rejected by a majority of thirty-three, the proposal for reciprocal trade with the Colonies. The Unemployed.— A meeting of about fifty men out of work was held at the Cathedral Square lamp-post yesterday afternoon, and passed a resolution calling on the Government to immediately provide work near Christchurch. A New Star.— lt is said that most of the celestial stars are going out, but the new Star Geared Ordinary has come to stay. Immediate delivery. Adams, Curties and Co., 70, Manchester street, Christchurch. —[Advt.] “ Health,” the new method, 14a , enemas from 4s 6d, fountain syringes, muscle rollers, &c.. Dr Hall’s pamphlet ss, Dr Sehuesler’a and Marshall’s medicines. Arrived, ex Coptic, “ Story of Jeans ” and “Moses Bible." 177, Colombo street.— [Advt j The Eden George Company, Limited, are now producing far superior Opals than hitherto. Mr Binns, who has just arrived from Wellington, will take direct charge of tho Studio and Workrooms, so that the delay which lias occurred in tho comS lotion of orders will shortly disappear, and only ahinots and Opals showing most superior* workmanship will be allowed to leave the Studio. See Standish and Preeoe’s beautiful platinettes also photographs of the Earl and Countess of Glasgow. Vestibule, 218, Hieh street.— [Advt.J Bhomalinb Photographs. Tho latest patent process, as produced by C. H. Manning, are exquisite works of art, representing the beautiful etteefc of steel 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 tho Earl and Countess of Onslow and family, Earl and Countess of Meath, the Countess of Hopetoun, &c. Studio, 150, Colombo street.—[AnTT.i The matron of tho Queen’s Jubilee Memorial Home desires to acknowledge, with thanks, the receipt of a parcel of magazines from Mr Guise Brittain; also, of apples from friends in Woolston. The following will represent the Battery against tho Eowai Rifle Club on Saturday: Captain Jackson, Sergeant-Major Sinclair, QuartermasterSergeants Dougall and Pox. Sergeants Were and Treleaveu, Bombardier Searlc, Gunners Butler, Cropp and Lester. Against ex-members—Captain Jackson, Lieutenant Donald, Sergeants Were and Honwood, Corporal Berry, Bombardier Searle, Gunners Butler, Cropp, Menzies. Jewell and Stokes. The following will represent the Christchurch City Guards on Saturday afternoon next in their match with tho Lyttelton Navals, to be fired at Lyttelton, team to leave by the 1.25 p.m. train Major Francis, Captain Massey, Colour-Sergeant Steere, Sergeants Lozard and Ashton, Corporal Whitmore, Lance-Corporal Ward, Privates Joll, Vivian and Jack; emergencies—Privates Butcher and Muschamp.