TOWN & COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume LXXX, Issue 10104, 1 August 1893, Page 4

TOWN & COUNTRY.

Contents. —The concluding portion of Sir Robert Stout’s speech in the financial debate, wherein he dwelt on the new Liberalism, is published in this issue. Our obituary column records the deaths o £ Mr John Ollivier and Mr W. E. Sprott. An important deputation waited upon the Premier yesterday, relative to the West Coast coal mines, and a report of the proceedings ia published elsewhere. In addition to the usual news headings, reports are published of last night’s meetings of the Sydenham and St Albans Borough Councils, and of a conference of Chairmen of County Councils at Ashburton.

Hibernian Hall. —Tenders are invited for the purchase or lease of the Hibernian Hall in Manchester street.

Chamber Concert.— The second of Mr P. M. Wallace’s chamber concerts will be given in the Provincial Council Chamber on Thursday evening, Canterbury Rugby Union. The monthly general meeting of the Canterbury Rugby Union will be held at the Clarendon Hotel this evening. Lecture. —The Rev F. W. loitt will lecture this evening at St John’s schoolroom on “The Black Hero of Hayti." Musical selections will also ba given. Christchurch Musical Society.— The Christchurch Musical Society is now rehearsing Costa’s Naaman, and the members meet for practice this evening at eight. Women’s Institute. —Dr Lomax-Smith will lecture to-morrow evening at the rooms of the Young Men’s Christian Association on “ The Rival Claims of Idealism and Materialism.”

Shorthand. —Those desirous of entering for the shorthand writers’ speed examination are reminded in another column to attend on Wednesday evening at the rooms, Worcester street. Board of Governors.— An ordinary meeting of the Board of Governors of Canterbury College was held yesterday afternoon, when reports were considered and the usual business transacted.

Meeting oe Shareholders. —A special meeting of the shareholders in the Dacombe Confectionery and Preserving Company, Limited, is called for Saturday, August 19, for the purpose of appointing a liquidator, and winding up the affairs of the Company. Wellington ' Public Library. —Mr Thomas W. Rowe, M.A., head master of the Sangiora High School, has been appointed to the position of Librarian at the Wellington Free Public Library at a salary of .£3OO. There were fifty-sis applicants. Scholarships. —The Board of Governors has decided to add a year’s free education to the two-year scholarship offered by the Caledonian Society. The Society has already given one scholarship, and has the permission of the Board to give two. The winner of this second scholarship, boy or girl, will now be entitled to three years’ free education. Christchurch Poultry Show. —The entries of birds for the Christchurch poultry show, to be held in the buildings of Messrs H. Matson and Co. on August 11 and 12, are now completed, and compared with last year show an increase of 40 in general classes and a decrease of 50 in pigeons. The detailed entries are— Dorkings 29, Cochins 33, Brahmas 34, Langshans 16, Plymouth Rocks 30, Orphingtons 10, Wyandottes 41, Game 48, Spanish 26, Andalusians 85, Minorcaa 34, Leghorns 63, Hamburgs 59, Redcaps 12, selling classes 48, Bantams 51, ducks 29 and turkeys 3; a total of 603. Por pigeons there are 210 entries, and canaries 69.

School of Engineering.— The Museum Committee submitted a report to the Board of Governors of Canterbury College yesterday in ■which it was pointed out that the syllabus of the School cf Engineering and Technical Science could not be carried out, or the students prepared to pass the University examination, for tho degree of Bachelor of Science in Engineering, unless they were given practical instruction and experimental training. 'This could only be done by tha establishment of a laboratory and workshop, and the Committee recommended the Board to expend J 32000 in this direction. The report was considered in Committee, and the Board decided to hold it over till next meeting. St Aloysios’ Guild. —An entertainment was given on Thursday evening last in St Aloyeius’ Hall, Tuam street east, by the members of the guild and their lady friends before a large and appreciative audience. The room and stage” wore very nicely decorated. The programme, which comprised “An All Irish Night, was a very good one. Songs, &c., were capitally rendered by Misses Burke, Cunningham, Poff, Maher,Oakes, M’Anally, and Messrs C. Goggin, C. Oakes, £'. Peat, J. Finlay, A. Dobbs, M. M’Namara, A. Bagley and J. Honnessy. The entertainment was brought to a close with the farce, Paddy Miles, the Limerick Boy, which was staged in capital style and in which tire following took part, Messrs J. Finlay (Paddy Miles), Goggin, Dabbs, M’Namava, Carr, Connolly and Hughes. A word of praise is due to Mr J. Finlay for the manner in which tho farce was produced. Mr C. A. Oakes presided at tho pianoforte during the evening. Light and Sound. — A correspondent, who writes from Invercargill, sends to a Dunedin contemporary tho following interesting piece of information bearing on the properties of light and sound, which appears to open a wide field for further investigation by scientists:—"Your account of tho wonderful discovery of the fact that a beam of light produces sound reminds me of a peculiar experience when practising the cornet in a room in which au ordinary kerosene lamp was burning. Every time a *G’ above the line was blown the flame jumped, while any other note had no effect on the light. I have put the light out by blowing the same note long and strong, although the bell of the instrument was turned away and I was at the other end of the My own theory is that the light was emitting same sound,and the two acted in sympathy 5 but it would be interesting to hear whether any of your scientific readers have made the same observation, cr can explain the reasons why one note should make the flame jump and not any other.”

Supreme Court.— His Honor Mr Justice Denniston and a special jury of four will hear to-morrow the case of the Waimea Creek Goldmining Company v. the National Bank.

Summerhill. —On Friday evening a Bachelors’ ball took place in the local schoolroom. The attendance was large, and the gathering passed off most successfully. Mr H. Tallatt was M.C. Sydenham Musical Society.— The Sydenham Musical Society will repeat the opera Trial by Jury on Friday, at the Oddfellows’ Hall, Sydenham. The piece will be extended, and musical selections will be given during the intervals.

St Mark’s, Opawa. —On Wednesday evening the organist, Mr S. H. Cooper, will give a recital from the works of Bach, Handel, Mozart, Batiste, &0., and Miss Speneley will sing “ With Verdure Clad” (“Creation”) and “IKnow that my Redeemer Liveth (“ Messiah.”) Appointments. —The Gazette of July 27 notifies the following appointments:—Mr Boyd Thomson, ranger, under the Animals Protection Act, for the district of Geraldine; Mr A, P. O’Callaghan, a Crown Lands Ranger for the Canterbury Land district; Mr Francis George Davis, postmaster at Kirwee.

Rabbit Nuisance.— ln one of the city saleyards on Saturday, a number of live rabbits were exposed for sale. It may be as well to remind the proprietor of the yards and others interested in the matter, that under “The Rabbit Nuisance Act, 1882, Amendment Act, 1886,” any person found with live rabbits in his possession is liable to a fine of £> so,

Vital Statistics. The following are the vital statistics for Christchurch and district for the month of July:—Births— City: males 14, females 13; district: males 49, females 34; total 110. Marriages —City : 19, district 13; total 32. Deaths —City: males 16, females 7; district: males 41, females 21; total 85. For the corresponding month of last year the totals were:—Births 115, marriages 33, deaths 75.

West Eybeton. —The residents of this locality on Friday evening carried out a " social,” at which there was an attendance of over two hundred. Very complete arrangements had been made by the Committee in charge. Mr C. Downing filled the position of M.C., and the catering was entrusted to Mr A. Searell, who gave general satisfaction. It is understood that an effort is to bo mads to erect a hall suitable for holding social gatherings, one gentleman having already promised a site, whilst further assistance has been proffered by others. Sunday Evening Social Hour. —Last Sunday night the second of the series of Sunday evening social hours was held in the schoolroom adjoining the East Belt Wesleyan Church. The room proved too small, as every available seat was occupied, while seme persons had to stand. The programme consisted of vocal and instrumental music, which was contributed by members of the Durham streetand East belt churches, assisted by the Misses Allen and Preece and Messrs Piischell and W. Collier. The 'Rev F. W. Isitfc gave a short address on the influence of music, after which he announced that a similar gathering would be held in a few weeks’ time. The meeting was brought to a close by the congregation singing the hymn “The day is past and over,” after which the Chairman pronounced the Benediction.

Boeough op Woolston. —By a notice in the Gazette his Excellency the Governor proclaims the district of Woolston a borough as from July 27 last. The Governor has appointed Mr A. B. Pavitt town clerk of the new borough, and returning officer to conduct the first elections of Mayor and Councillors. His Excellency has also been pleased to fix that the number of Councillors for the said borough shall bo nine; also to appoint Monday, August 21, 1893, to be the dny for holding the first election of Mayor of the said borcusrh; also to appoint Monday, August 21, 1893,_ to be the day for holding the first election of nine Councillors; also to appoint Thursday, August 24, 1893, at seven o’clock in the evening to be the time, and the Town Board Office, Woolston, to be the place, at which the first meeting of the Woolston Borough Council shall be held. Measles. —An unsuccessful attempt was made yesterday to reopen the West Christchurch school, but tho attendance of children was so very small that the Committee decided to dismiss the pupils for another week. The school will re-open on Monday, August 7. —Measles are very prevalent in Kaiapoi, and many children are absent from school. The examination will foe held on Wednesday.—As the measles are still prevalent in the Greenpark district, it has been decided to keep the school closed till further notice. —Owing to the prevalence of measles, the Halsweli school will remain closed till Monday next.—A telegram from Timaru states that nine deaths of children from measles occurred there during July.™ The Richmond school has been closed for another week, owing to a large number of the pupils suffering from measles an .1 severe colds. Bankktjptcy.—The first meeting of tho creditors of George William Jameson, farmer, of Leithfield, which was to have been bald yesterday, lapsed for want of a quorum. The bankrupt’s statement showed —Secured creditors, =£l7s; less estimated value of securities. £160; surplus to contra, £ls. Unsecured creditors, £127 IDs 4d. Assets—l cow valued at £2. Deficiency, £l4O 19s 4d. The creditors for amounts of £5 and over are:—Alexander Trail (Leithfield), £25; John Guthrie (Sefton), £2O; W. Teed (Port Levy), £33 16a sd; J, Wooler (Amberley), £lslls lid; W. Lake (Amberley), £6; North Canterbury Stores Company, Limited, £5 ss; G. Truman (Balcairn), £5, The secured creditor was theßangiora Building Society, which holds a mortgage for £175 over twenty acres of land at Leithfield, valued at £l6O. Moeeis-tueb Shooting.— The members of Messrs Wigram Bros. Club, Haathcqta Valley, have recently competed for a prize presented by Mr William Evans. Conditions The highest aggregate scorer in two competitions to be tho winner; handicap, seven shots and one sighting shot. The following are the highest scorers A. Manning, scr, 66 points; A. Poulton, ecr, 63 points: W. M’Dowell, scr, 61 points; W. Evans, 6 points, 61 points.—On Friday evening the Christchurch Working Men’s Club Rifle Class fired off the second stage of. No. 4 Competition, for prizes given by Messrs Ward* and Co.. Manning and Co., Wood Bros., B. C. Wells and the Class, with tha following leading results:—R. C. Wells kjr, 35; W. A. Caldwell 2, 35; C. McCarthy 2, 34; H. Reynolds scr, 33; M. Robertson scr, S 3; 0. Sherwood scr, S 3; W. B. fJ-cost ser, 32; J. Hastie ecr, 32 ; W. G. Mamford 2, 32; H. Thomas 2, 82 S W. Garrard 1, 31; H. Spicer 2, 31; 0, W. Turpia ccr, 30. On Saturday evening the members competed for a class prize, seven shots at SOOyda, the highest scorers being —A. Cowl, 32; H. Reynolds scr, 31; H. Spicer 3, 31; W. G. Munford 2, 30. The Bot Fly.— The Otago Daily Times reports as follow With reference to the foot fly, Mr S. Slesinger, veterinary surgeon, has had a case brought under hia notice by Mr Horton Bourn, of Waimate. A horse owned in the district died of some internal complaint, and Mr Bourn opened tho animal and found a large quantity of bot fly grubs congregated inside. Mr Sleeingar has examined the portion of tha horse’s stomach forwarded to him, and states that the grubs are doubtless tho cause of death. Bot fly grubs, he is of opinion, feed on tho food ia a horse’s stomach, but when this fails them or they tiro otherwise irritated, they attack the stomach itself, frequently perforating it and causing inflammation. A horse suffering from the bot fly may live for years, but as soon as tho grubs take to the stomach itself the animal may die within a few hours. In his letter Mr Bourn etatea that the bot fly was very troublesome In the Waimate district last summer, and recently he has heard of several horses dying, the symptoms pointing to the presence of the bot fly. For ms own information he opened two or three horses that were killed, and in every instance the bot fly grub was found in the stomach in a greater or less degree. A Wojsld-widk Reputation.— Mrs _ b A. AKei-’s World’s Hair Restorer qmesly changes gray or white hnir to its mg tut ill youthful colour and beauty.—[Advt.J

Parish of St Luke.—A social gather&j| will take place at St Luke's schoolroom this evening. _ • Yachting.—The racing cutter Masoott® was yesterday disposed of by Messrs Miles, and Co. for J 3200 to some of the previous: owners. ; Meeting or Shareholders. general meeting of the shareholders Bar Ward and Co., Limited, takes place on. August 9. .] Mbbivalb Winter Entbrtainmhnto,-t-* The third of the series of winter entertain*! meats will be held in the Merivale school- 'i room this evening- [

Borough Councils.— Meetings of tfeffiv Sydenham and St Albans Borough Oouu-J cils were held last evening. Reports appear in another part of this issue. Arrest. —A man was yesterday arrested by Chief Detective O’Connor on a charge of obtaining, on July 25, goods under false; pretences from Wm. Pengelly, tailor. ! A New Cantata.— Mr Pooley has com-; posed a new cantata, entitled “ Jonah/* the words of which have been written byj Mr G. Willmer. A strong choir and orchestra have been rehearsing it for some time.

Political. —Mr W. H. Montgomery announces that he will address the eleotqrtJ of Ellesmere district before or shortly after the close of the session, and that it ia his fixed determination to go to the poll; against all comers. The Richmond Ward.— The ten new lamps erected by the City Council in thd] Richmond Ward last week were lightodt for the first time on Sunday eveningj Eight of them are lighted with kerosene,,! and the other two with gas. _ The Unemployed. —During the past week the City Council, the Linwood, Sydenham and St Albans Borough Councils and the Avon Road Board have found; employment for nearly a hundred men who were on the books of the Christchurch.' branch of the Labour Bureau.

Totaba.— As showing the value of totara, timber nowadays, it was stated by the Commissioner of Crown Lands to the Wei- 1 lington Land Board last week, that the' totara on a thirty-five acre section at; Mangahao, belonging to the Crown, was worth £I2OO at the royalty of 2s per 100 ft. Tuam Street Theatre. —There was a very good attendance at the Tuam street theatre last night, when A Woman* a Sacrifice was repeated by the Holloway Company. The commander and officers of the Spanish training-ship Nautilus have accepted an invitation to bo present tonight, when A Ring of Iron will he reproduced by special request. The Nautilus. —Yesterday afternoon the captain and officers of the Spanish, training ship accepted the invitation of Sir Arthur Douglas to a tennis party. In the evening they were entertained by the Savage Club. Arrangements have been made for them to visit the Belfast Freezing' Works and Eaiapoi Woollen Mills daring their stay. i The Immigration Barracks. —Arrange-? menta are now being made to make the old Immigration Barracks at Addington fit for habitation. Carpenters and plumbers are at work repairing the buildings, and, as soon as they have finished the Barracks will be occupied by persons in indigent circumstances, and also by women whoa® 1 , husbands are away from Christchurch oa; Government relief works. Richmond Bath Committee. —A meet-; ing of the Richmond Swimming Bath; Committee was held in the schoolroom oa; Friday evening. There was a good, attendance, and Mr J. Abercrombie was in; the chair. As there is still a debt on th®i bath, the Committee- decided to .hold a; gift auction in November next, and a< meeting of ladies will be held this after-, noon to make the necessary arrangements,. Several minor matters in connection with; the bath were disposed of. Savage Club.— A very enjoyable time’ was spent at the Oddfellows’ Hall lash evening, when the members of the Christ*! ohurch Savage Club entertained the captain and officers of the Nautilus at a smoke con- j cert. The President, Mr W. H. Wyniw' Williams, occupied the chair, and a special, programme had been prepared, a feature of'j which was the first appearance of the. newly-formed Ssfcudiantiua Band* unueß* the leadership of Mr E. J. Painter. Songa were given by Bro Savages W. Day, H. Reeves, H. Hirechberg, Von Haast, M„ Gard'ner, H. Weir, J. P. Newman and PJ Woodhouso, all of which were highly appreciated. During the evening Meesro; Seager and Mannering exhibited soma, splendid lime-light views of New Zealand!; Alpine scenery which were prefaced by a : picture of the President in full Savag®; costume, and a picture of the deck of the Nautilus with the officers. _ . Lbithpield.— On Friday an entertain* meat was held in the Public Hall in aid o£ the Parsonage Repairs Fund. The pro-' gramme, consisting of trios, duets and! solos for piano, banjo and violin, besides, recitations and vocal items, was of ©iccep-; tional merit. Mrs Vaughan, Misses Barclay, Hawley, Lake (3), Wheeler, 1 Thompson, Boyce (2), and Messrs Morton,; Ross. Mossman, Wilkinson, Hopkins, M»rr and Master Mason were all successful, and. several gained Recalls. A company of district school children also sang two songs; and a chorus in a very pleasing manner. 1 At the dance that followed Messrs Moor,: Shaw, Parker and Rennie supplied the, music and Mr F. Trail was an excellent; M.C, During the evening refreshments; were dispensed by Mesdames Boyce, Reid,; Ashby and Miss Hawley. The Bov HJ East took the chair at the entertaiument,; and on his motion a hearty vote of thanks; was paid to all helpers. The proceeds: were over £lO.

Lovely Caefets.—To-morrow Messra. Bowman and Son will sell rich Brussels | and Wilton velvet pile carpets. As they' are to be sold without reserve,, an; opportunity is offered to buyers.—[Advt.J 1 A WOKDEEFUL MEDICINE. —UO JOtt suffer from headaches ? It you do we ad** vise you to at. once procure a packet of Dr, Orosaland’e headache powders. Theao. powders are simply wonderful in their effects, curing the most severe headache in about ton minutes. People who have been, martyrs for years to headaches now haver no fear of them, as they know that one ofij, these powders will absolutely cure an,}; attack, no matter how severe. A trial? will convince the most sceptical that they] are just as represented. A sure headaoho; cure. Guaranteed free from antipyrine,, morphia, or other deleterious drug. Pries; la 6d a packet. Obtainable only at Truthi and Health Supplies Company, 160, Tuaml street, opposite Tufttn street hall, i. 87 Mile in Two Minutes beats New, Zealand’s record time, which was made oni a “Star.” 1893 “Stars” are flyers, well j made and highly finished.—Adams, Oartiea! and Co., 70, Manchester street, Christ*church.—[Advt.] Striking Results in Otago by Forest; Schusaler methods with measles; Circular! and Remedies, 3a; Calcium Phoa. for. Children Recovering, la 6d; Books com-i mended by Dr Button, just ariri^d ».' “ Irrationalism," *’ Apologia,” 2s 6d sj “ Truth,” “ Health.” 160, Tuam street.—* [Advtl Attention is directed to the of. Messrs Wrigglesworth and sin5 inn ® >, Oo*. the present proprietors of studio, Colombo street, announcing George Deposit Tickets will not te Mcoptedlg, them after the 30th September. MeBBnjW .&JS are makinsr preparations for introducing vn®r Sttßtte SlSul Matt Opal-Type process to the public of Christchurch. thf Wilhf Platmottja 1 inMbule! Sfish! and Preece, 218, High street.— [AnvT.i 1 noKrM-Kt'ioK —C. H. Manning's high-class Photo* exShV reduced in price. SaMnet photographs, artistically finished, can now bo obtained: at 15s per dozen, any style or position. Early settlers of Canterbury can obtain extra comes ofphotos of themselves that are to be phmedln the; Museum at the rate of Ton Shillings per Dozen. Studio, ISO, Colombo street, opposite E. Beece and: Sons.—(Advt.]