TOWN & COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume LXXX, Issue 10106, 3 August 1893, Page 4

TOWN & COUNTRY.

Contents.—Our Wellington correspondent supplies a brief descriptive account of last night’s debate on Sir R. Stout’s Licensing Act Amendment Bill, the annual report of the Registrar of Friendly Societies,

and the report of the Commissioner on the working of the Land and Income tax system. In connection with the railway insurance scheme, an important deputation had an interview with the Premier yesterday. The Australian cricket team has placed soma phenomenal scoring to its credit. Tho blockade of Siamese ports has been raised. Monetary and commercial intelligence includes the report of Lord Onslow’s Committee on the marking of frozen meat, the collapse of the Chicago pork ring, the Australian markets and yesterday’s sales at Addington. The Lyttelton Harbour Board met yesterday. Parliamentary. —ln the Legislative Council yesterday, the Otago Harbour Board and Mangawai Harbour Bills were read a second time, and the Magistrate’s Courts and Timber floating Bills were considered in Committee. In the House of Representatives, questions and miscellaneous matters occupied the afternoon, and in the evening the debate on Sir E. Stout’s Licensing Act Amendment Bill was begun. Vital Statistics.— The following are the vital statistics for the Geraldine district for the month ended July 31: — Births, 9; marriages, 0; deaths, 0. Football. Followers of the winter game will find in tho Canterbury Times this week an abundant supply of interesting football gossip, a number of subjects of especial interest just now being fully dealt with. A Stranger.— A small fin-back whale, 15ft to 20ft long, visited the bathing ground ia Caroline Bay, Timaru, yesterday morning, and was circling about in shallow water for some time. A party went out ia a boat to try and shoot it, and the animal then mtide off. Richmond Free Methodist Church.— The cantata “The Blessing of the Children” will be given ia this church to-night, commencing at 7.50. Great pains have been taken with the children ia tho preparation of the cantata. The proceeds are in aid of the Sabbath School funds. The Weather. —The ranges ia South Canterbury received a heavy coat of snow during tho recent rain storm, aud it lies low on their flanks. Mr E. G. Sterioker’a rain-gauge, on hia farm a few milea from Timaru, recorded a total fall of <t‘63 inches during July. In July of 1892 only 0-78 inch fell. E Battery of Artillery. —The annual Morris-tube match between the past and present members of this Battery will take place at the gun-shod this evening, commencing at 7.80. After the match the ex-members will bo entertained in tho ordarly-room by tho Battery, who will parade in uniform. A Warning to Cyclists. The Hon Secretary of tho New Zealand Cyclists’ Alliance has received the following letter from the Clerk to the Akaroa County Council“l have tho honour by direction, of tho Council to ask you to bring under tho notice of tho members of your Clubs the several narrow escapes from serious accident that have occurred on the main coach road from Little Eiver to Akaroa through horses meeting bicycles unawares, especially at sharp turns and angles on the road which occur on tho several hills. While pointing out the necessity for precautions in a district where horses are quite unaccustomed to strange machines, the Council has every desire to encourage trips to Akaroa and other parts of the Peninsula, &o.”

Harbour Board.—The usual meeting of the Harbour Board was held yesterday afternoon. A report appears elsewhere. Papanui Farmers’ Club.— A meeting of farmers and others interested in the formation of a Farmers* Club, will be held at the Public Library, Papanui, on Tuesday at 7.30 p.m. Acknowledgment. —Mr Superintendent Turton desires to acknowledge the receipt of £2 from Mrs Stewart, for services rendered by the Brigade at the late fire in S Lichfield street. ' Ivey Memorial.— Mr A. B. Cambridge Las received a commission from the Memorial Committee to paint in oils a portrait of the late Mr Ivey for presentation to the Board of Governors, to be hung in the dining-hall of the School of Agriculture. A 'Reminiscence. —A contributor supplies the Canterbury Times with an incident that happened in connection with the stealing of Gainsborough’s famous picture, "The Duchess of Devonshire. - ” The recent confession of one of the thieves called the | incident to memory. | Arrest.— Two youths, fifteen and eighteen years of age respectively, were j arrested by Chief Detective O’Connor yes- | terday, the first charged with stealing a I quantity of jewellery from his employer, Mr M. Ssndstein, and the other for receiv ing it knowing it toba stolen. Telephone Bureau Station. —A bureau station in connection with the Telephone Exchange is now open to the public at Mr J. A. Hansmann’s store, at the corner of Stanmore road and "Worcester street, Linwood. The charges for connection are those in force at bureau stations not exceeding six miles from the central office. Church Mission Fund. —Arrangements laro being mado to observe August 20 as a Church Mission Sunday in the Archdeaconry of Christchurch. At the Cathedral and the several churches special sermons will be preached, a general interchange of pulpits will take place, and the collections at all the services will be in aid of the fund. Government Labour Bureau. The offices of the Labour Bureau are to be moved into the Government Buildings, and a suite of apartments is now being fitted up adjacent to the Provincial Council Chamber. Business was conducted yesterday in the old premises in Armagh street, and to-day the new offices will be opened. Waimakariei-Ashlbt Water Supply Board. —On Monday night Mr T. Pashby, a member of the Waimakiriri-Ashley Water Supply Board, received a petition asking him to resign, so that an election could be held to give the ratepayers an opportunity of expressing their views on the Board’s irrigation scheme. Mr Pashby is not likely to accede to the prayer of the petitioners. The Victoria Disaster. —An ex-naval officer has contributed to this week’s Canterbury Times a vindication of RearAdmiral Markham’s action in the circumstances attending the collision between the Victoria and the Camperdown. The article is interesting, not only for its bearing upon the particular case, but also for the light which it throws upon the discipline which must be observed in the Royal Navy. Seamen’s Rest. —The Committee of the Lyttelton Seamen’s Rest desires to acknowledge, with thanks, the receipt of the following subscriptions and gifts to the institution during the month of July:—Annual subscriptions : Mrs Norman (Papanni) 21s, Mrs Scow (Papanui) 10s, proceeds of sale of bulbs, per Mrs Webb, £1 Os 3d; books from Mr A. Parsons, illustrated papers from Dr Guthrie, magazineu from Mr J. I Carroll, and London Weekly Times from Mr Justice Denniafcon. The number of seamen’s visits to the institution for the month was 958. Caledonian Society.— The usual weekly entertainment in connection with the Canterbury Caledonian Society was given in j the rooms, Hereford street, last evening. I There was a good attendance, and an | excellent programme was provided, including songs by Mcadames Thornton and C. J, Marshall, Mieses Kelly and Neave, and Messrs Adley, M’Lean and Woledge; recitations by Mr Copley ; a reading by Dr Stewart; a clarionet solo by Mr Sinclair; and pianoforte duets by Misaes Vartha | and Hortense Powell. I Springfield, —A concert and ball in aid of the piano fund were held in the schoolroom on Friday evening. The entertainment consisted principally of two farces. The Area Belle and The Man Next Door, and the performers, Misses Itedfern and King, Mesdames King and Shanks and Messrs Redfern, Ryan, Fitzgerald, Alley and Bryden did very well, the characters being excellently sustained throughout. Songs were given by Miss Russell and Mr Poole; readings were contributed by Messrs Naismith, Hawke and Williams. At the dance which followed, the music was supplied by Mesdames Ryan and Curry and other local musicians. The j financial result will add about £Q to the

fund. Handsome Bracelets. Messrs B. Petersen and Co. are now exhibiting in their window two very handsome ladies’ bracelets, which they have just made for the Grand National Steeplechase Meeting to be held on August 10 and 12. The first prize bracelet has a massive half-hoop single festoon top, with cluster centre, in the centre of which is a large whole pearl surrounded by eight large diamonds, and on each side of the cluster are three large diamonds and three whole pearls set alternately, the atones being mounted in 18carat gold. The second prize bracelet is also made of 18-carat gold, “knife wire pattern,” with cluster centre. In the centre of the cluster is a large whole pearl, which is surrounded by ten diamonds, and on each side is s row of diamonds graduated. The bracelets, which were manufactured on the premises, are finished in Messrs Petersen and Co.’s best style, and reflect great credit on the firm in being able to tarn out such handsome pieces of work. Political. —Mr George J. Smith, a •candidate for one of the Christchurch seats at the approaching Parliamentary elections, addressed a well-attended meeting of friends and supporters in the Oddfellows’ Hall, Sydenham, on Tuesday evening. Whilst touching briefly upon the leading public questions of the day, Mr Smith declared himself in favour of the land and taxation policy of the present Government, maintenance of the present system of education, revision of the Customs tariff with a view to render assistance to Colonial industries, direct popular vote on the licensing system, industrial legislation, compulsory arbitration, and a modification of the present system of railway management in the direction of giving Parliament some measure of direct control of the railways. At the close of Mr Smith’s address a Committee of about thirty was formed, pledged to use every cftort to secure his election* Tjiq Committee adjourned until Monday evening, when it will meet for the election of Chairman. . Magisterial. Sixty-five civil cases were set down for hearing in the Resident Magistrate’s Court at Timaru yesterday, but only half-a-dozen were called, the rest having been settled out of Court, and of those called there was only one defended. This was Smithson and Raymond, solicitors, v. Scarlett and Co., brewers, Christchurch, claim .£8 lls. for cost of preparing transfer of lease of the Temuka Hotel, in 1891, and JES fine inflicted by the Stamp Department for delay in stamping the document. Mr Postlothwaite appeared for the defendant, who denied that he ever, as alleged, authorised an agent named Bowles (now dead) to give instructions for the transfer. Plaintiffs, however, produced a letter from defendant to Bowles, enclosing a specific authority to act in that matter, these documents having been handed by Bowles to plaintiffs at the time. Mr Postlothwaite therefore abandoned the defence to the claim tor work done. He, however, contended that the stamp fine had been incurred through plaintiffs’ failing to guard their clients’ interests. His Worship, however, found on the evidence of plaintiffs that the delay was wholly due to defendant, and he must bear the penalty* Judgment was accordingly given for plaintiffs. , To Darken Gray HAlß.—Lockyers Sulphur Hair Restorer is the quickest best, safest and cheapest. Largest Is 6d every .

Collie Dogs.— An interesting paper "The Kennelman,” on “The Rough*! coated Collie," forms part of the contentfli of the kennel columns of this week e Ca it-i terhury Times, J Shop Hours Bill.— A meeting of shopkeepers of Christchurch and suburbs, will be held in the Corn Exchange at baity past seven to-morrow evening, for tn©; purpose of protesting against the co®"j pulaory ; clauses in the Shop Hours Bui now before Parliament, ; The Late Mb John Ollivier.—TMj funeral of the lata Mr John Olliviet wfol leave his late residence at 2.80 p.m. to-dajn for the Heathoote Cemetery. The Mayofrj of Christchurch has given instructions S«i the City Council Chambers to be closed &| one o’clock out of respect to the deceases gentlemen. J The River Road. — The operation qf| widening the River road at Bowron’q; property, opposite the Union bostfiheuß.i has entailed the removal of a number of; large gum trees. The residents in the neighbourhood were considerably startled yesterday by the explosions made itt blasting the stumps.- 1 Mutual Improvement.— The Literaiaf, Society of the Young Men’s Christian! Association held its usual meeting Monday evening, when the Journal wAk! read by the Editress, Miss Bears. Thf! contents were papers on “ Drink Legisla-| tion,” “ Conversation,” “ Influence," “Orlv ticism” and “Patience/' These articles were all well criticised. ;

Direct Veto. —Mr Ninian who represents the Northumberland dts*i trict in the New South Wales Parliament!,' will arrive here from the south to-day,| He is on a temperance lecturing tour, and: last evening addressed a meeting at Ash# barton. He will speak on the direct ve(s; at the Tuam street hall this evening, and; arrangements are in progress for him t&, visit other centres. i

Sheep-breeding.— A verbatim report of the address given by Mr Henry Overton: at the meeting of paetoralists in before the recent stud sheep sales, on the' subject of cross-breeding sheep, is published' in this week’s Canterbury Times. This ig ; one of the most valuable contributions yep made to the discussion of a most im*: portant question, and we commend it to the perusal of all sheep-farmers. Tuam Street Theatre.— The Holloway, Company closed a very successful season at the Tuam street theatre last evening,' when Frank Hetvoy’a domestic drama; The Workman was repeated. During the Company’s stay the members have estab-, lished themselves aa popular and Misses Alice Deorwyn and Linda Ray-; mend, with Messrs Holloway and Oily Deering, have proved themselves capable of taking a variety of parts in a thoroughly satisfactory manner. Shorthand.— A speed examination for Pitman’s certificate took place last night at the rooms of the Shorthand Writers*, Association. Several candidates presented themselves for examination, the rate of speed being ninety words per minute. The work (which will be transmitted to England by the outgoing San Francisco mail) was satisfactorily done, and them appears every likelihood of certificates being granted to all the competitors. The examiners were Messrs W. A. D. Banks, H. J, Thomson and T. Lisle. Another examination, of which due notice will be given, will be held at an early date.

The Farm ebb 5 Paper. Besides the usual large quantity of valuable and inter* eating information on agricultural and pastoral subjects contained in the Canterbury Times of to-day’s data, that popular weekly deals specially with many questions' of importance to farmers and p&storalists, among them being that of a three days* show, noxious weeds, grain-growing at; Longbeaoh, pedigree sheep, and many other matters affecting the farm, the dairy! and the elation. The supremacy of the Canterbury Times over all competitors in this department is strongly marked. Canterbury Women’s Institute. —An interesting leoture was delivered last night, under the auspices of the Canterbury! Women’s Institute, by Dr Lomax-Smith on “The Eival Claims of Idealism and; Materialism.” The lecturer began by giving definitions of Materialism in the words of several of its exponents. Ha showed the bearing of the subject on that of Spiritualism, and referred to the now widely accepted theory of Monism. The; lecturer concluded by asserting that! Materialism was merely an influence from l the mental world. A very hearty vote of thanks was proposed by Mrs W. Wilson' and seconded by Mrs Ounnington. Eangioka Literary Institute.—The monthly meeting of the Eangiora Institute Committee was held on Tuesday evening, Mr E. B. Good in the chair. The Treasurer’s monthly statement showed a; credit balance of J 286 Bs. An offer of the London Weekly Tims, from Mr EJ Blackett, tor the reading-room, was accepted ‘with thanks. A Committee was Sinted to obtain information with; ence to painting the interior of the! hall, and it was decided to re-ehinglo the] west side of the hall roof, and to cover the; anteroom roof with iron. It was resolved! to purchase new books to the value of JBIO, for the library, the Chairman, Secretary! and Mr Cathro to select the same. The' meeting then terminated. : The Nautilus.— Yesterday morning ®, large number of the officers and cadets; went over the cargo steamer Pakeha and' viewed the machinery, refrigerating cham-j bera and other objects of interest on; the vessel. Yesterday Captain Vil-| laamil entertained a number of friends on board his ship. This evening the officers will be present at Mr Wallace’s chamber concert. On Friday Mr Seagar will give a lime-light entertainment on board. On Wednesday afternoon the officers will be the guests of the Liederktanzchen. The ship islopen to the public every day, except Saturdays, after 2 p.m. On Sunday next the Garrison Band will play on board during the afternoon, and the public will not bo admitted. Philosophical Institute.— The ordinary meeting of the Philosophical Institute was held at the Institute rooms last evening, Professor Bicker ton being in the chair. Mr Speight, the Secretary, read papers by Captain F. W. Hutton on Conchothyra parasitica, and by the Eon Walter Eothschild on a new rail of the; Auckland Islands. Mr Brown read ej paper dealing with three epeoies of mosses' of rare genera, which excited a good' deal of discussion. At the request of the President, Mr Brown promised to make farther enquiries and researches as to the; means of generation of these plants.; A long discussion took place on the, spon-( taueous ignition of charcoal linings ini freezing chambers. Mr Webb suggested 1 that it would add to the usefulness of thh Institute if members would bring forward for discussion any interesting scientific facts which they might meet in the coarse' of their reading. Good Templaet.— The Flower of Woolsfcon Lodge held its weekly session in the Bible Christian Church on Friday evening; a fair number of members being present# It was resolved to attend in regalia at thW direct veto meetings to be held in the! Tuam street hall by Mr Ninian Melville. The election of officers for the ensuing! quarter resulted as fellowsO.T., Bro M’Diarmid (re-elected); V.T., Sister Thorne (re-elected); S.J.T., Sister Turner (reelected) ; Secretary, Bro Thorne; F.S.; Sister Gilbert; T., Bro Wise, sen.; M.,' ; Sister M; Willisms; G., Bro A. Thorne j; S„ Bro M’Kearney; C., Bro Hawkins.— 1 The Bud of Woolston Juvenile Temple held its weekly session on Monday eveningThero was a fair number of members pre-; sent. The election of officers for the ensuing quarter resulted as follows:—' C.T., Bro Bennie; Y.T., Bro F. Wise i S., Sister Thorne; Chaplain, Sister Bngg; ■ Sec., Bro Albert Thorne; G.S., Sister. Bennie; M., Sister A. Thorne; G., Bro M’Diarmid; S., Bro Spreadbury; P.0.T.,' Bro G. Thorne. It was decided to attend in regalia at the direct veto meetings to' be held in the Tuam street Hail by Mr Ninian Melville. After a little harmony, had been contributed by some of thejuveniles, the Temple was closed in the' usual manner by the O.T. Sister Eenaio and the D.L..T.T.

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Pbohibiixos.— A meeting of the Christchurch and Sydenham Leagues will be held at the rooms of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union this evening at 6.80. Mabshi.anjb.~A publio meeting will be held in the schoolroom, Marshland, on Friday evening, to consider the practicability of ereoting a library hall In Marsh- ■■ land. Waltham Literary Society. —The 'second "social 5 * in connection with the Waltham Literary Society will be held on Friday evening at the old Wesleyan Church, Waltham. ; Cbibbage Match. —A return cribbage natch will be played at the Caledonian , Society’s rooms this evening between teams from the Society and the Sydenham Chess and Draughts Club. The Railways.— An announcement appears elsewhere to the effect that the Government train which has hitherto run between Springfield and Otarama on Saturdays will bo discontinued. Chamber Concert. —Tho second of a secies of chamber concerts given by Mr -. M. Wallace, will take place this evening m the Provincial Council Chambers. An excellent programme has been arranged. Peel Forest Timber.— Tho Railway Commissioners announce through the Gaaette that timber from Eangitata ta Ashburton, Timaru, and intermediate stations will be charged 6d per 100 superficial feet less than the classified rates. Fibe at Cheviot.— A grass fire which started on the Tormore block of the Cheviot estate last week, burned across on to s the Hurunui block, which is at present leased by Mr W. B. Clarkson. About 2000 acres of the lessee’s feed were burned, as also were about 200 sheep. • "Trial by Jury.”— The Sydenham Musical Society, encouraged by the success of its performance last week, announces a repetition of Trial by Jury for to-morrow evening, at the Oddfellows’ Hall, Sydenham. The programme has been rearranged, and a nnmber of new musical and entertaining items will be introduced. It is promised that in this second performance details will be more carefully and completely worked out, the limelight will be used to enhance the scenic effects, and it is anticipated that everything will go off even more smoothly and successfully than on the former occasion. Mr J. T. Maoleod Smith will conduct, and will be supported by an efficient orchestra under the leadership of Mr Painter. The admission fee is only one shilling, and aa_ tomorrow will be a holiday, the Society should have a full house. Special trams will run to and from the hall before and after the performance. Commerce and Labour.— The Chairman of the Dunedin Chamber of Commerce (Mr E. Ramsay) speaking at the annual meeting of the Chamber said:—The Post-master-General is entitled to our best thanks for his management of the Postal land Telegraph Departments of the Colony, and I am sura we all congratulate him on hia deserved promotion to the Colonial Treasurership. * * With reference to the question as to whether it is better to 'devote the surplus to useful public works than to the reduction of taxation, I advocate the former in the belief that it is Wore to the advantage of the community 'generally. Wo have, unfortunately, the unemployed difficulty in serious form with [us throughout tho length and breadth of the land, and the evil has been intensified this winter by the distress in Australia and the consequent arrival of many needy ones from there. Employment must be found, ■s far as possible, for men able to work. No one can be allowed to starve. The finances of the local bodies will not admit of much help from them in finding work for the unemployed, and all the burden of providing for them cannot be thrown on the charitable institutions of the Colony or on the charity of private individuals. It would be wrong to do so from any point of view from which you may look at the question, and I know of no better object to which the surplus can be applied than in giving employment to deserving people on necessary public works. The Addington Market.— The following is a summary of the business transacted at the live stock market at Addington yesterday:—The hard frost of the morning had left the yards in a very sticky condition, and made things unpleasant under foot. The market was a very small one in all departments, but business was anything bub satisfactory except in fat cattle, a number of both sheep and cattle failing to reach owners’ reserves. The entries for the day comprised . 5877 sheep, S2O head cattle and 827 pigs. The store sheep sale was a very poor one, the only lines changing hands be:ing a few good cross-bred ewes close to lambing, and some forward hoggets. The entry of fat sheep, in addition to being small, was of Very poor quality taken all round. The bulk of the entry was made up ol? merinos and half-finished cross-breds. For these there was little or no demand, beat sheep only exhibiting any life. A few of this season’s lambs were to hand, and sold well. A medium entry of fat cattle met with a very good sale for all prime sorts, some unfinished beasts only remaining unsold. The store yards were occupied mostly with dry cows, the demand for which was decidedly slack. The few useful young cattle in sold well at up to late rates. Dairy cows were a very poor lot, and sales were effected with difficulty. The pig pens were mostly occupied with small porkers and stores, for which the demand appears to have ceased. The few good baconers in met with a ready sale. The sale right through exhibited a want of life, and this is the njore remarkable as the week before the Grand National meeting is generally a very good one. Canterbury Rugby Union. —" Quidnunc” in this week’s Canterbury Times has some trenchant remarks upon the attitude adopted by the Canterbury Rugby Union towards the New Zealand Rugby Union.

Spouting.— I The commencement of the new racing season and other interesting subjects are dealt with in the sporting columns of this week’s Canterbury Times, which also contain a full budget of English, foreign, Australian and New Zealand sporting news, and statistics relating to New Zealand horses in Australia last season. Trotting, coursing and hunting news is also full and interesting. Light on the Earth from the cycle lamp, burning J 93 “Star ” oil, large and small bottles. Star oils for lubricating are ready in small bottles. Adams, Curties and Co., 70, Manchester street, Christchurch.— [Advt.j Striking Results in Otago by Forest Schussler methods with measles; Circular and Eemedies, 8s; Calcium f hos. for Children Recovering, Is 6d; Books commended by Dr Burton, just arrived, “ Irrationalism,” *• Apologia,” 2s 6d 5 Truth,” “ Health.” 160, Tuam street. — JAdvt 1 A Wonderful Medicine. —Do you luffer from headaches ? If you do we advise you to at once procure a packet of Dr Croasland’a headache powders. These powders are simply wonderful iu their effects, curing the most severe haa.dache iu 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 convince the moat sceptical that they ate just as represented. A sure headache cure. Guaranteed free from antipyrine, morphia, or other deleterious drug. Price Is 6d a packet. Obtainable only at Truth and Health Suppliss Company, 160, Tuam street, opposite Tuam street hall. XB7 Attention is directed to the advertisement or Messrs‘Wrigglesworth and Binns, photographers, the present proprietors of tho Edon George Co. Studio, Colombo street, announcing that tho Men George Deposit Tickets will not ho accepted by them after the 30th September. Messrs W. « p are making preparations for introducing I"' 1 ® 11 artistic and beautiful Matt Opal-Type process to tho public of Christchurch. , Fabiteks and country visitors to Christchurch are requested to call at C, H. Mannings Studio and seo the largo display of Photos of tho Early Settlors of Canterbury now on view, and to bear in mind that C. H. Manning's well-known, artistically finished Cabinet Photos are reduced in price, and can now bo obtained at 15s vkr dozen, any stylo or position. 150, Colombo street (opposite E. lleece and Sons). — [Advt.J !■ Cabinet Photos 15s per do/,. A new display of the beautiful ITatinottes in [vestibule. Standish and Preece, 218, High stroct.-TADVT.I