TOWN & COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume LXXX, Issue 10108, 5 August 1893, Page 5

TOWN & COUNTRY.

Contents.— The accidents and fatalities include the almost total destruction of a town in Poland, which was set on fire by lightning, and a collapse in a French railway tunnel. The principal prize-winners at the Dunedin Dog Show are furnished by our special correspondent. The Auckland election took place yesterday, resulting in a decisive victory for Mr Cadman. Arbor Day was celebrated in various parts of the Colony, though generally the weather was unfavourable. Negotiations are proceeding for the settlement of the miners’ strike in England; and from Denver, United States, great distress is reported among the silver miners. Mr Melville delivered an address on prohibition last evening, and a meeting of shopkeepers protested against the compulsory clause in the Shops Bill.

Parliamentary. Boutina work was done in the Legislative Council yesterday. In the House of Representatives in the afternoon Mr Taylor raised a question of privilege, questions were replied to, and the Mining Act Amendment Bill was dealt with. In the evening the Electoral Bill was discussed ia Committee, the House being left sitting at 2 a.m. "The Star.”—The eight-page issue of the Star to-day will contain a mass of reading, fully equal in interest to the contents of any preceding Saturday issue of the paper. There will be found in its pages, besides all the news of the day, original articles on various topics of general interest, and an excellent budget of selected matter, so varied in character as to suit the tastes of readers of all classes. For the ladies, in addition to the miscellaneous items included under the heading “Woman’s World,” there will be a paper on bonnets, aud another on the question, “Fair Women v. Dark,” The London correspondent’s Literary Notes will be found of great interest. Cyclists will be pleased with the article entitled “Bound the World on a Bicycle.” The subject of vegetarianism will be treated in another article, from a scientific point of view. The “ Fun and Fancy ” column is to be a very amusing one this week, and a number of short, but interesting items of general information will be found under various headings. There are to be two excellent short stories, “ The Lovers of Natalia” and “A Horrid Wretch,” besides a chapter of Clark Bussell’s novel “ The Emigrant Ship.” Land Board. —The usual meeting of the Canterbury Land Board was held on Thursday, when a large quantity of business was transacted. Measles. —The East and West Christchurch. schools will ra-open on Monday morning. The Normal school also re-opens after having been closed for a fortnight. Arrest.—A man was arrested yesterday by Chief Detective O’Connor on the charge of soliciting alma under false pretences, by goimr round with a petition purporting to bo attested by the Rev H. C. M. Watson. Wife Desertion. —A young man named John Fraser was brought up in custody at Timaru yesterday (having been arrested at Hastings, Hawke’s Bay), charged with deserting his wife and infant child on Jan. 5 last. An order was made for the payment Into the Court at Hastings of 10s a week, defendant to find a surety ia Hawke’s Bay for £23; in default of payment or surety three months’ imprisonment.

Sunday Addresses. Addresses os "Socialism and Religion” will be given to-morrow afternoon at three at the Tuam street ball, by Mrs Colonel Bailey, Adjutant Paul, Mrs Campbell Barnett and the Rev John Hosking. A duet, “O Lovely Peace," by Handel, will be sung by Mrs Corrick and Miss Alice Oorrick. The latter will sing a solo, “ La Serenata,” by Braga. Meedames Hamill and Heydor will sing a duet, "He Wipes the Tear from Every Eye.” Miss G. Corrick will accompany on the piano, and the Rev W. Barnett will preside- A collection will ba made for expenses. Ashburton Hounds. —The Ashburton hounds met at Winchmora on Wednesday. Owing to the recant heavy rain and snow the ground rode very deep, and the going, even on the light lands, was very bad. There was only a small muster, but two or three capital runs, ending in kills, were obtained before an adjournment was made to Mr Stitt’s hospitable home, where everyone was heartily welcomed aud found an abundance cf good cheer for himself and mount. After a capital lunch had been doao full justice to, the hounds again throw off in the paddocks adjoining Mr Stitt’s house, aud the hare, having all the best of the going, gave a long ran of fully half an hour before she was killed. Supreme Court. —• Hia Honor Mr Justice Danaistom sat in Chambers yesterday morning, when he gave judgment in the case of Hugh Wright, and in the matter of the Mercantile Finance and Agauoy Company, Limited. In the former case hia Honor refused to allow the main allegations directed against the past administrations of the Public Trustee in the estate, and held that unless supported by specific instances and proper evidence, general assertions of negligence and mismanagement were valueless. Hia Honor could make no order for the payment of an allowance to the petitioner, the lunatic’s daughter, but added that if the Public Trustee could see hia way to make out of tbo very small income some weekly payment for actual maintenance of the petitioner, he would be happy to make any order sanctioning such an arrangement. In the latter case, hia Honor declined to grunt an order appointing inspectors to enquire into the affairs of the Company. The text of these judgments will be found elsewhere. Sunday Services. —At the Cathedral to-morrow the Rev W. Harper will preach in the morning, and the Rev R. J. Thorpe in the evening. At the Durham street Wesleyan Church the Rev H.R. Dewsbury 'will preach both morning and evening, it the East bait the Rev F. W. Isitt will preach both morning and evening. Mr F. Wright will conduct the service in the Public School, Sumner, in the evening. At the Trinity Congregational Church the Rev S. J. Baker will preach at both services. At the Oxford terrace Baptist Oburoh the Rev W. Birch will preach at both services. At the Methodist Free Church, Ht Asaph street, the Rev J. Honking will preach both morning aud evening. At the Richmond Free Methodist Church the Rev J. WrLdsy will conduct both services, and at 3.30 p.m. a cantata will ba given. At the Primitive Methodist Church, Cambridge terrace, the Rev A. Mitchell will preach in the morning, and the Rev J. W. W. t-mlth in the evening. At tho Primitive Methodist Church, St Asaph street, Linwood, Mr W. Harrison will conduct the morning service, aud in the evening a mission service will be held. At the Church of Christ, Mr T. J. Bull will preach in the evening. At the German Church the Rev T. A. Moyer will preach at 11 «.iu. At tho Chris!adtdphian Meeting Hall r Icomro will ho delivered at 0 SO p.m. The Dubjouts of Mr Worthington's lectures at the Temple of Truth will bo, Christ ns the Magdpt,” aud “ Every whan aud Evorywharo." f. To Cube Skim Diseases.—SulpboUne Lotion drives away all eruptions, pimples, blotches, lodasss and’disfig uremants, leaving a clear, t-poth ;i::i ijkin. Bottle.; cold , every where.—[Aa/VT .]! B A W

Lincoln Eoad Board.— The adjourned annual meeting of ratepayers in the Lincoln road district will be held at noon on Monday. „ Sunday Lecture. —Mr C. J. Bussell lectures in the Oddfellows* Hall, to-morrow evening, on ‘"'The Heart, Lungs and Blood.” Sydenham Musical Society. The operetta Trial hy Jury was repeated by the Sydenham Musical Society last evening to a good house, and another success was scored. The piece was presented with a full caste and admirably staged, limelight enhancing the effect. Tuam Street Theatre. —The Holloway Dramatic Company will re-open on Tuesday for a further season of seven nights, during which period several dramas which have not hitherto been played by the Company in Christchurch will be presented. My Jack will be the opening piece. Football.— The Senior Cup matches will be brought to a close this afternoon. The return match between East Christchurch and Merivale will be played at Lancaster Park, as also will the return match between Sydenham and Canterbury College. At the old Show Grounds Christchurch meets Linwood.

Original Students of Truth.— The fifth lecture in the primary course, on the “ Power of the Word,” will be delivered by Sister Magdala in the Oddfellows’ Hall to-morrow evening at 6.30. The usual Bible class will be held in the Oddfellows’ Chambers on Wednesday evening at 7,80, when the subject will be “ The ill-temper of Christians.”

Personal.—Staff-Captain and Mrs Grinling, who for a number of years have been associated with the Headquarters Staff of the Salvation Army in this city, mainly ia the capacity of editors of the War Cry, are under orders to proceed to Auckland next week.—Mr J. C. Yorko, who sailed from New Zealand in the Doric on May 13, has again left London for this Colony, aud should arrive in Christchurch about the end of August.

Licensed Victuallebs’ Association.— The executive of the Association met at Burke’s Hotel on Thursday afternoon, the President, Captain Popham, in the chair. A large amount of correspondence regarding the direct veto was read from various parts of the Colony. Arrangements were made for holding a conference of all interested in tho trade at the Oddfellows’ Chambers on Tuesday, August 15, to discuss matters in connection with the forthcoming elections, and other business in connection with the trade interests. After the performance of tho ordinary routine business, the meeting adjourned until Monday next. Ariel Bicycle Club.— Tho first annual general meeting of the Ariel Bicycle Club was held at Ashburton ou Thursday. There was a fair attendance, and the captain, Mr J. Forbes, occupied the chair. Tho election of officers resulted as follows : —Patron —Mr J. G. N. Grigg; President— Mr Edward Gates ; Vice-Presidents Messrs W. M’Nab Lyttelton, J. Bealy, J. Henry, J. Lane, E. M. Cuthbertaon and C. M. Strachoy; Captain—Mr J. Forbes; sub-Captain—Mr C. Henry; Secretary— Mr J. Mailer; Treasurer —Mr F. Mainwaring; Committee—Messrs H. Thomson, D. Zander, F. Clark, John Wilson, James Wilson, E. Todd and E. H. Jacks. Messrs Forbes and Miillor were appointed a deputation to interview other athletic clubs with regard to the improvement of the track for the coming season. Dboidism.—The annual “ social ” of the Anchor Lodge, XJ.A.O.D., was held in the lodgeroom, Woolston, on Wednesday. A.D. Bro M. A. Bergman presided. There was a good attendance of members and their wives, and a most enjoyable evening was scent. Songs were given by Bros Hutton, Qillis, Squires, Hobson, Biel, Eound, Bottomley, Graham, Snelliug and Wright. " The Queen and the Druids ” was proposed by D.P. Bro Bottomley, “ The District Grand Lodge and Board of Management,” by P.D.P. Bro J. M. Eennie and responded to by Bro J. C. Hobson. Bro Thomas proposed " Kindred Societies,” and the toast was responded to by Bro Gillia. During the evening a handsomely framed P.A. diploma was presented to Bro G. Osburn by D.P. Bro T. Bottomley on behalf of the Lodge. A cordial vote of thanks to Mesdamea Bergman, Biel, Ehodes and Eound (the Eefreshment Committee) for their efficient services, closed the meeting. Good Tehplaet. —The Mariners’ Pride Lodge, Lyttelton, hold its weekly session on Thursday evening. The C.T., Bro J. T. Norton, occupied the chair, and there was a large attendance of members. Bro 0. Donald, D.S., spoke on mattars in connection with Bro Ninian Melville’s visit. The Committee elected to carry out the arrangements for that purpose promised to confer with Mr Melville as soon as possible. Other important matters were dealt with. The C.T. thanked the officers and members for their assistance, and bespoke consideration for the C.T.-elect, and urged the members present to educate themselves well in matters for the coming elections. The L.D., Bro P. Semmons, installed the officers for the present quarter:—P.C.T., Bro J. T. Norton; C.T., Bro G. Blackler; V.T., Sister Ayers; S.J.T., Sister Semmons; F.S., Sister Blackler; T., Bro Q. Ayers; Secretary, Bro W. Gower; A.S., Bro P. Treleaven, C„ Bro W. Tubbs; M., Sister Williams; D.M., Sister Foote; G., Sister Eaiam. Bro J. T. Norton was elected as reporter to the papers. Moeius-tobe Shooting. —At au adjourned meeting of delegates in regard to she Mayor’s trophy, held at the City Council Chambers yesterday, the following additional corps were represented ; Scottish, Colour - Sergeant Pollock and Sergeant Buutin; Garrison Baud, Mr Searoil. Sergeant Harrop reported that tho gas service of the E Battery could be used during the contest. It was resolved to request Major Francis to act as referee. Sergeant Harrop, Messrs Garrard and Clark and Colour-Sergeant Phillips were appointed an executive. It was resolved—- " That tho contest should be held ou Wednesday evenings only; that entries should close at 8 p.m. on Tuesday next, the drawing to take place at. 9 p.m., imd the contest to begin on Wednesday next at 8 p.m., with fifteen minutes’ grace or forfeit.” Tho executive was empowered to procure sufficient ammunition and targets for tho coolest, and it was agreed that each team should have a new board. It was resolved —"That the charge should be 6d per eight shots, and that no ammunition should be used but that supplied by the executive.” The resolution passed at the first meeting that teems should use their own ammunition was reminded. The meeting then adjourned to 8 p.m. on Tuesday.

OaANQKiEM.—The monthly meeting of No. 3 Canterbury True Blues was held on Tuesday evening, the meeting being summoned tor annual election of officers. There was a largo attendance of members, and several visitors were present. The W.M. Bro Mcor officiated, the other officer--, being in their respective positions. On the rostrum were Bros Prudhoa, P.G.M.; Diuiu, F.D.M. ; Tolerton, D.M. j Hanna, hPJo.il and M’lCelvoy, P.M.'s; Hoag and Johansen, W.M/e. The Lodge was opened in duo form, and routine business was transacted. Correspondence was received and dealt with —Prom the Grand Lodge, No. 4 District, and No. 243, New South Wales, and private Lodges Nos. 28, 33, 36. The District Officer-.! then assumed their relative places, and conducted the election of officers aa follows :—W.M., Bro M’Keivey ; D.M., BroF. E. Willis; See., Bro Paget; Treasurer, Bro Thomson; Chaplain, Bro Cay gill; Auditors, Bros Christie and Prudhoe; I. Tyler, Bro M’Cullough; O. Tyler, Bro Baron; Committee, Bros Ai’Call, H, Morrow, Taylor, Freebouruo andFaull. A vote of thanks was accorded the District Officers for the efficient manner in winch the election had been conducted. As several brethren were eligible for the P. Degree, it was decided to confer the degree next Lodge night. 'The Lodge was cloned in the Usual manner, and the brethren ad journed Tor harmony. To OvKitcoios Iv eaknb.-iH. Pepper’s Quinine and Iron Tonic gives New Life, Appetite, Health, Strength and Energy; Cures Indigestion, Nervous Debility and Neuralgia. Half-crown bottle-:, everywhere. Insist oft having [AitvT.l I XBB4

Citv Lighting. —Another of the new lamps given by the Gas Company to the city has been erected. Market square is the site selected. Avon Eoad Board.— The adjourned meeting of the Avon Eoad Board will be held at the Board’s office. Marshlands, on Monday evening. Railways. —An advertisement elsewhere states the train arrangements which have been made for the Grand National Steeplechase Meeting on August 10 and 12. Magisterial. At the Christchurch Police Station yesterday morning, before Mr B. Westenra. J.P., a first offender for drunkenness was fined 5a and costa, in default twenty-four hours’ imprisonment. Richmond School. The Richmond School Committee has decided to close the school for another week, reopening on August 14. In all probability the annual examination by the Education Board s inspectors will take place about a fortnight after the school re-opane.

Hanmee Plains Church.— Many persona who have visited the hot fpringa, and have been pleased to see a church there, will doubtless give a little help towards the rebuilding of the structure wrecked by the recent gale. Their attention is called to the advertisement on this subject. Freethought Association. —At the Lyceum to-morrow Mr W. W. Collins will lecture twice—in the afternoon at three, on “ Bible, Myth and Miracle,” and in the evening at seven on " Mind and Body, or Materialism and Idealism.” This lecture will be illustrated by means of some specially-prepared views shown by means of the oxy-ethor light lantern. Central Dairy Factory. —A meeting of the Committee ia respect to fho proposed creamery was he'd in Kaiapoi on Thursday evening. Mr E. Coup occup’ed the chair. It was resolved to recommend the Directors of the Ce tral Dairy Fa tory Company to erect the Ka apoi creamery at the G'rder bridge, a« sufficient shares had already been applied for. New Brighton.— Considerable improvements have been effected at New Brighton lately. In addition to the formation and claying of a number of streets, the Avon Eoad Board has made a very good footpath on Sea View road, from the tram bridge to the beach, and has protected it with wooden kerbing. There is now a newspaper delivery in the township.

Leeston.— On Tuesday evening, a successful concert was given in the.Leeaton Town Hall by a party of ladies and gentlemen from Christchurch. Under the direction of Mr H. Weir, an excellent programme was contributed by Mias M. Bell, Mrs Edgar, Messrs H. Weir, M. Gard’ner and C. Edgar, The various items were much appreciated by the large audience, and several ware redemsnded. Bands’ Association. —The Secretary of the Bands’ Association has received » favourable reply from the Union Steamship Company regarding fares for visiting bandsman. The Railway Commissioners are being applied to to reconsider their last letter, and united action is being taken by Invercargill, Dunedin, W ellington and Cbriwtohurch bandsmen. Entries for the contest close early, and the test pieces are expected to hand by next mail. Presentation.— Constable W. Hilliard, who has been stationed nine years at Eairlie, and was lately transferred to Palmerston, was invited to a representative gathering at Eairlie on Tuesday evening, and presented by the residents of the district with a substantial purse ot sovereigns in recognition of the excellent way he had discharged his duties as police officer and clerk of the Court, The presentation was made by Mr F, E. Tillingham. Geraldine Farmers’ Club,— A general meeting of the members was held on Wednesday afternoon. Mr M. C. Orbell, Prasident, briefly explained what had been done by the Committee since last meeting. A letter was read from the Waikato Farmers’ Club, complimenting the farmers in forming the local Club. A vote of thanks w»e passed to the Secretary of the Waikato Club for the trouble ho had taken in forwarding rules and all necessary information. The rules as drawn up by the Committee were read and passed. Mr A. B. Hawkins was appointed auditor. _ It was decided that in regard to the opening of the Club all necessary arrangements should be left with the Committee. The Secretary intimated that the Club now numbered sixty-sis members. Eiccaeton.— A successful “social” was given in the Eiccarton schoolroom last night, under the auspices of the Trainers’ and Jockeys’ Association. The entertainment was for the purpose of welcoming their northern brethren to the Grand National Meeting. There was a very large attendance, and an excellent programme was carried out under the supervision of Messrs S. Derrett, W. G. Clarke, Young, Langley and E. Say, jun. Songs and dances were interspersed, and a pleasant time was spent. Captain Thomas amused the audience with his humorous stories, and delighted his hearers by his wonderful whistling ventriloquism, and Mr C. Bead’s songs were much appreciated. Mr H. Fleming supplied the music, Mr J. Wood made an efficient M.C., and the Secretary, Mr W. C. Clarke, deserves a word of praise. The Surplus.— The following is from the Oamaru Mail :—The Otago Daily Times says that “ the financial debate has dispelled the rosy dream” of a surplus of .2283,000. This is an item of nows to us, for we were not aware that the surplus had disappeared. We certainly knew that some members of the Opposition—reckless, incapable and irresponsible aspirants for distinction as financial authorities—had made an effort to prove that there was no auch surplus; but wo also know that they admitted the existence of the surplus, because they advanced its existence as an argument in support of their demand for a reduction of taxation. Of course, both these views of the matter, being in direct conflict, cannot be correct, and as the Government says that it has the surplus and will carry on public works with it, we are bound to conclude that the surplus is a reality. The w eight of evidence is in favour of that conclusion. If it were not a reality the Government certainly could nob propose to devote a quarter of a million of ordinary revenue to public works. Railways cannot be constructed nor bridges built nor roads made with money that is only existent in a faver-heated imagination. On the Scales. —Oar ’93 featherweight light roadsters, new, 321 b, 'fitted with 1893 Dunlops. Call at the works and see our wheels. Adams, Curtiea and Co., 90, Manchester street, Christchurch.— [Advt.] Striking Results in Otago by Forest Sehussler methods with measles; Circular and Remedies, 3s; Calcium Phoa. for Children Recovering, Is 6d; Books commended by Dr Burton, just arrived, “ Irrationalism,” Apologia,” 2a 6d j “ Truth,” “ Health.” 160, Tuatn street.— [Advt ' A Wonderful Medicine. —Do you ■ouffer from headaches ? If you do wo advise you to at once procure a packet of Dr Crosaland’a headache powders. These powders are simply wonderful in their effects, curing the moat severe headache in about ten minutes. 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.attention is directed to tiie advertisement o Messrs Av'riyirk'Sivoi'th ami Sinus, photographers, the present proprietors of the Eden George Co. studio, Colombo street, announcing' that the Eden Georsvo Dcpot.ii 'tickets will not he accepted "by them after the 30th September. Messrs W. & B arc making prenarations for introducing their •art istic and bcaiimul Mat t Opal-Type process to the public o; Christchurch. Cabinet Photos 15s per doz. A new display of the beautiful Platincttcs iu {vestibule. StnndisU and Prcace, did. High street.—f Aim I .‘| I'abmers aud country visitors to Christchurch are requested to ca.ll at C, H. Manning's Studio and see the large display of Photos of the Early Settlers of Canterbury now on view, and to bear in mind that C. H. Manning's well-known, artistically finished Caiunet Photo;; arc reduced iu price, and can vow lie. obtained at to a vr.u uozks, any style or position. 150, Colombo street (opposite E, Eeoco and Sons). —[Advt.j