TOWN & COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume LXXX, Issue 10111, 9 August 1893, Page 4

TOWN & COUNTRY.

Contents. —A disastrous explosion Has taken place in China, where the blowing up of an arsenal destroyed several villages and killed five thousand persons. By a boat accident in Glamorganshire, twentytwo lives were lost. Under the heading Work and Wages there are some further details respecting the miners 1 strike in the United Kingdom, and a meeting of railway men in reference to the Insurance Bill is reported. Our Wellington correspondent supplies a miscellaneous budget of political notes. * Paeliamentabt. Council yesterday there was a discussion on forest conservation, and various Bills were forwarded a stage. In the House of Espresentatives questions were answered, arrangements were made for expediting Government business, and the Electoral Bill was proceeded with in Committee, this part of the work being concluded at 1.45 a.m. The "Oanteeeuey Times. 11 —The mail edition of that most popular weekly journal, the Canterbury Times, will be published this morning, and will thus be obtainable in ample time to be posted for the San Francisco mail, which will close for newspapers, at 7 a.m. to-morrow. The forty-eight pages of the Canterbury

and interesting selection of matter, ee?j peci&lly suitable for friends at Home. Th® ‘ mail edition will be obtainable from all booksellers, at the railway station and the Post Office bookstall. ■

Caledonian Society. —The usual weekly, soirde in connection with the Caledonian Society will not be given this evening iljt consequence of the death of Mr P* Martini a Director of the Society, . Municipal. The Mayor, Mr J, C.' Atkinson, and Councillors Brunt and; Marshall will represent the Linwood Borough Council at the conference of local' bodies to be held on August 16 to consider matters in connection with the Christ-: church Drainage Act. • Babbits in sours Canterbury.—A ptQ«, liminary meeting o! settlers interested in' checking the spread of the rabbit pest South Canterbury, and particularly th®] Mackenzie Country, was held at Timarui yesterday. It was determined, after some! discussion, to call a public meeting to discuss the Babbit Board question. Seeds fob Distribution. —The seecM of a new fodder plant, of the peqi variety, Wagner's Lathyrus silvesiri§l have been obtained by the Agricultural Department for distribution among; farmers. The plants are said to be good! on barren sand-hills, moors and drift-sands,' The seeds of the river oak, a shelter tree’ of rapid growth, are also to be distributed,; Public Hall Licenses.— Judgment will: be given in the Resident Magistrate's' Court this morning by Mr R. Beeeham, the oase against Mr Eden George, licenses] of the Tuam street theatre, who is charged' with having allowed the theatre to be used' as an assembly room on a Sunday. Judg-i meat will also be given in a similar charge! brought in respect of the Oddfellows*! Hall.

Ratepayers’ Meeting.— The adjourned! annual meeting of ratepayers of the Lincoln! district was held at noon on Monday,' August 7. All the members of the Road Board were present, and the Chairman! presided. The business consisted of pass-' ing the certified balance-sheet, which had: not been audited when the annual meeting was held. This having been done the meeting closed. Land fob Settlement.— The Government has just completed the purchase] of a block of 560 acres, part of the Waimate estate. The land is situated at the Waihao end of the Waimate gorge, and comprises some drained swamp land and good! downs. The land is intersected by first-' class roads, and the Waihao railway line passes through it, two sidings being on the property. Limestone and coal abound in the district, and altogether the block is a most suitable one for a small farm settlement. Masset - Haebis Cultivator. This machine did excellent work at Oxford on Monday, under the most unfavourable circumstances, and several of the farmers gave practical evidence of their approval by ordering machines. Another trial will be given on Thursday, August 17. Public trials of the Massey-Harris cultivator will be held at Mr Prebble’s farm, Prebbleton,, and Mr Gabbie’s farm, Southbridge, today, at noon. To-morrow, at noon, a trial] will be held at Mr M’Pherson'e, Lakeside,! and on Friday at Mr Olifi’s, Addington, at 10 a.m.

Masonic. —At the regular meeting of the St Augustine Lodge last night there' was an attendance of about sixty brethren, • and the visitors represented the English,.; Scottish, American and New South Wales] Constitutions. The W.M., Bro A. Millar, presided, and the “work” of the evening included two passings and a raising, whilst the names of several candidates were brought forward. The Lodge being closed, an hour was spent in the refectory, and Bro Wolfe, of Chicago, gave a graphic, description of the Masonic Temple erected] in that city—perhaps the most remarkable: structure of the kind in the world. The 1 proceedings throughout were most enjoyable.

Hampstead Town Boabd.— The monthly meeting was held on Monday evening 1 present—Messrs Andrews, Elliott, Biok< man and Macpherson. The WakanulJ Boad Board wrote asking if the Hampstead Board was willing to co-operate' with it in maintaining the bridges over: the Wakanui Creek, and submitting a , proposal for apportioning cost of the amongst the County Council and the two Boards. The Clerk was instructed to reply that this Board is willing to oo*. operate in the matter with the Wakanui Board, but considers it should be left in, abeyance pending a settlement of the Wakanui Creek question by the County) Council. The Banger was instructed to have the gorse cleared from those sections which the owners had not cleared, and to ■ charge the cost to the owners or occupiers, Boutlne business was transacted, and' accounts amounting to ,£33 8a 7d were, passed for payment. The Inspectors; report to the Board of Health was favourable.

Aeeoe Day.— At Akaroa Arboir Day wo® observed in the customary manner. In the morning the school children assembled, on the recreation ground and planted’ about one hundred trees (presented by the! Borough Council) around the ground yi also a good many alongside the esplanade.' A football match had been arranged* against the Christchurch Club, but as the' latter team could not come, the Second Fifteen played the High School, and were defeated by four points to nii. In the evening a very successful ball was given, by the footballers, about sixty couples! being present, and dancing was kept up with; great spirit until the morning. The) weather was wretched all day.—On Arbori Day the children of Qebbie’a Valley School,' under the supervision of the Committee,) planted three hundred m&crocarpa trees around the house. In the afteivi noon a game of football was played until 1 stopped by the rain. The bachelors’ ball,; whioh was to have taken place in the) evening, had to bo postponed on account o£ the Weather. *

Catholic LiTebaby Society.— A com-! plimentary "social" was tendered to Mr) B. Dobbin last evening by the members of the Canterbury Catholic Literai-y Society, on the occasion of his leaving Christchurch: for Dunedin, where he goes to fill a respond eible position in an insurance office. Mrl Dobbin was for some time President of the* Society, and the number of friends who, assembled to bid him farewell and the complimentary remarks made testified t6‘ the esteem in whioh he was held. During, the evening a presentation was made to MY. Dobbin as a mark of appreciation and friendship, and took the fotm of a hand" some salad howl suitably engraved. The' toasts proposed were" His Holiness tbs; Pope,” "The Queen," "Our Bishop and Clergy," “ Catholic Education.,” " The Guest,” "The Canterbury Catholic Literary Society,” “The. Spiritual Director Of the Canterbury Gatholio Literary Society,” " Christchbrch Oathollo Societies,” “ Old Members—Present and Absent,” " The Ladies,” and "The Chair-: man.” Several excellent songs Were sung and recitations given. The chair wa® occupied by the Very Eev Father Guna*| minga, the Vice-Chairman being the President, the Eev Father Briand. Lyttelton Popular Concerts. •—* Another of the series Of concerts waa given at Lyttelton on Monday evening,! when, despite the wet wether, there Was a; good attendance. Songs were, given by, Miss Hollis, Messrs G. E. Collins, B. A,; Borrows, J. W. Fletcher and H» Price, i whose comic singing was thoroughly on-, joyed by the audience. Master, Kenny’ gave an Irish jig, and Mr F. Beelen con-' tributod a flute solo. The second part ofi | the concert consisted of the operetta iwutyy Voices, whioh waa given by a company, of children, who had been trained by Miso O’Brien and Miss M’Carthy. The spectacle on the stage was a very pretty one. Mias' 1 Lillie Derbidge waa a graceful Queen,' and the dresses and the grouping of'the; children were very good, the dim light of ; the fairy lamps in some of the scenes being!. most effective. The singing was above the’ average of children's performances, ahd: reflected the greatest credit on‘ Sides' O’Brien. Not the least successful part o£ the operetta was the dances Introduced, for which the children had been trained, by Miss M’Carthy. One piece, theelfma*; glen, deserves special inention. In this Misses K. OB’rion, H. Butter, L. Der-, bidge, M. Kenny and M. O’Brien took the, solos. The audience insisted on having.. the curtain rawed* ; and ' ’ ‘ ;

SaiwsN County Council.— An ordinary teiafitlag •of the SeiwynCounty Council will bo bold this morning at 10.30.

■University Diplomas.—The diotribufcion o£ diplomas trill take place in the hall of Canterbury College on Friday, August 18, at 3 p.m. Bishop Julius.— Tha Ruahine, by which Bishop Julius is a passenger, arrived at Hobart yesterday, and sailed at midnight for Auckland. Cantbbbuby Rugby Union.—A meeting of the Committee of the Canterbury Eugby Union will be held at the Clarendon Hotel at 5.30 p.m. to-day. Eangioea Exhibition.— A social gathering in connection with the Rangiora Exhibition Is to be held in tha Volunteer drilhhhll fit Friday evening next. Austbalian Mail.— The s.s. Wairarapa arrived at the Bluff yesterday morning with an Australian mail, which should reach Christchurch by to-night’s express. The mail contains two bags of English letters. SuPBHMK CoußT.—Hia Honor Mr Justice Denniston was occupied all day yesterday in hearing cases in Bankruptcy, a report of which appears in another column. This morning his Honor will again sit in Bankruptcy. . Hobtioultueal Society. The usual monthly meeting of the Christchurch Horticultural Society will bo held this evening at eight, when a paper on "Pruning Apple and Pear Trees will be read by Mr Jones. i Qband National Steeplechases. tomorrow a half-holiday will be observed by the principal houses of business, solicitors’ offices and warehouses, and the Mayor invites the citizens to generally observe a holiday after noon. , ENTHBTiiNMBNT.—A concert ana entertainment in aid of St Mary’s Church choir fund, will he given this evening at the Oddfellows’ Hall. A largo and varied programme will be presented, a feature of which will be lantern views by Mr Seager. Stock I’bain.— The 400 head of cattle purchased by Messrs Hay Bros., Fifpou Bay, from Mr Acton-Adams, Tsrndale, Were brought down from Culverdoa by special train yesterday. Thirty-nine trucks were required to convey the cattle. Eangioea Bobough Schools. The wnuftl' examination of the above school was commenced yesterday by Dr Anderson and Mr Eitchie. Fortunately the measles have not as yet taken an epidemic form in the borough, and the attendance at the school has not been affected. Cheistchubch Poultry Show.—The show of the Christchurch Poultry Society promises to he a most successful one from ■ every point of view. Exhibits must he delivered by 10 p.m. to-morrow in order to compete. Active preparations are being made to fix up the large building to every advantage. „ ■ The San Fbancibco Mail.—The Union Steamship Company advises that owing to ihe Takapuna having been detained at Onehunga by bad weather, she will not Dow leave Lyttelton with the San Iran* ciaoo mail and passengers until Thursday morning, on arrival of the 9.55 a.m. train from Christchurch. Alleged Laeobny and EXckivxng.—■ The Christchurch Police Court was ocoupied from 10.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. yesterday f n hearing a charge of larceny against a youth who had been employed by Mr M. Bandatein, and of receiving by two youths who had been in the employ of Mr Wright, chemist. All the accused were committed for trial. , Holiday Bntbetaxnment. —At the Oddfellows’ Hall to-morrow evening a holiday entertainment of dissolving views will he given by Mr T. Crook. The views will embrace a wide range of pictorial and will include mechanical effects and "stories not needing words.” After the entertainment a dance Will be given. Death Off an Old Colonist.— Almost the last Lyttelton resident who arrived by «no of the first four ships went over to the maifirity on Monday. Mrs W. Oldfield, relict of the late William Oldfield, who arrived in the Creasy, died on the day Warned, arter a lingering illness. Mrs Oldfield has resided in Lyttelton since 1850. and was highly respected by a large circle #£ friends. < fli.T.Tr. off Hotel.— Yesterday afternoon Messrs Bowman and Son sold J'y public auction the Wbeatsheaf Hotel. There a very large attendance, and much interest was taken in the proceedings. After keen competition the property was knocked down to Mr James Talbot at .£SOO. At the same sale a house and section in Waltham road were sold to Mr Conden, the price being JBIOO. : WaimaKabibi- Ashley Wateb Supply Scheme. —At a meeting of farmers held at the North Canterbury Saloyarda yesterday a Committee was formed to inspect the localities selected or suggested for the intake for the main race in connection with the Waimakariri-Ashley water supply ■oheme. The Committee will make the inspection before the meeting of the Water Supply Board on Friday, and will Attend that meeting. > Dbuidism. The Mistletoe Lodge, U.A.0.D., held its usual meeting on Monday night. There was a good attendance. The following were elected delegates for the Annual gala:—P.A. Bro J. Sorton, A.D. Bro C. S. Edwards, P.A. Bro Foraey and Ero J- Henry; A vote of thanks was passed to the Social Committee for its work in connection with the late “ social,” And it was resolved that another should be held on the next Lodge night. . Chess.— On Monday evening the return match between the Linwood and Sydenham Clubs was played aud resulted in a win for tha latter by five games to three. The following are the scores Linwood —J. G, L. Scott 0, Schwabacher ] 0, Marsack 0, M. S. Bidley 1, -W, A. j Cooke 0, H. C. Eidley 0, A. E. Eidley : 1, T. Marriott 1* drawn, Fraser 1, total 3. Sydenham—Eev E. A. Scott 1, Spiller 1, Johnson 1. Hirtzell 0, Hughes 1, M’Lennan 1, Marks 0, O’Keeffe 1 drawn, E. Carter 0, total

6. Social Gathering.— The employees of Mr A. Begg, tailor, held a social gathering in the Hibernian Hall on Friday evening. There was a good attendance of the employees and their friends, and all thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Songs ■were sung by Misses Ashton, Thornton and Abberfield, and Messrs M’Namara, Gogan, King, Johnson and Gunderson. Dancing and games were entered into with great spirit by a number of those present. Mr Smith acted ,as M. 0., Mr C. H. Fox supplied the music, and Hr J. Buggey the refreshments. Oddeellowship.—At a summoned meeting of the Loyal Rangiora Lodge of Odd- ; fellows, held on Monday evening, it was ; decided to invite the members of the other Lodges in the Ashley district to pay a fraternal visit on August 21, and a Committee was appointed to make arrangements for their entertainment. An invitation was received from the Resolution Division of the Sons of Temperance to meet on August 21, to make arrangements for the Friendly Societies’ annual demonstration. In consequence of the fixture mentioned above, however, it was decided to ask the Sons of ‘Temperance to hold the meeting on the following Thursday. Antoinette Sterling.— The Adelaide Register reports an interview with Madame Antoinette Sterling, in the course of which ■he ssiid“ I sang at Christchurch one night, and in the morning the news came through to Mr Hudson of the death of my husband. I was at a meeting of the W.C.T.tT. Mr Hudson wanted to keep the news until the next day (Sunday), so that I would have the whole day to myself ; but the Press Association got the intelligence, and he came to me, took mo to my hotel, and told me. On the previous Tuesday I had had a vision of my husband. That day he said to Dr Marten in Adelaide that the tour was long, and time was passing slowly. At the name time, away in New Zealand, my husband came inti) my room and tenderly embraced mo. I saw him as real os I have ever seen anything in this world. The night I got the news I dismissed the audience and abandoned the rest of tho tour, and now I have come, back to Adelaide. I wanted to finish the tour, because my song is my life; it is part of my existence, and I know my husband wanted me to go on. If it had not been his wish X should nover have gone from Sydney.,^

Avonsim Schoolbook.— An entertainment will bo given to-morrow evening, to celebrate the reopening of the schoolroom of Holy Trinity Church, Avonside. St John’s Schoolboom.— A very successful “ children’s evening ” was held last evening in St John’s schoolroom. The young folk enjoyed themselves greatly, the attractions presented being much appreciated. St John Ambulance Association. — A lecture will be given this afternoon, at four, in the City Council Chamber, by Dr Jennings, to the lady members of the St John Ambulance Association. Salvation Aemy.— A gathering to be held by the Salvation Army at its hall this evening is announced as a "Night for the People.” Light refreshments will be handed round during the evening. A New Ventuee.— The stone building in Cathedral square now in course of erection for the Government Life Insurance Department is being pushed forward, so as to be ready for occupation in a few weeks. The promises at the corner of Gloucester and Colombo streets, now occuSied by the Department, have been taken y Mr T. Q. Hudson, late of 220, Colombo Street, who will open a "Novelty Corner ” under the style of Hudson and Co.’s S.P.Q.E, Stores. It will be seen, by referring to an advertisement, that the firm will commence business on Friday in the adjoining shop (late Dr Miokle’s) until the corner promises are vacated. 3950 How to Get a Wheel.— The ea?y payments offered by Adams, Cutties and Co. enable all classes to run a " Star.” Instalments from 5s a week. Adams, Curties and Co., '7O, Manchester street, Christchurch.—[i.DVT.l Stbiking Results in Otago by Forest Sohusaler methods with measles; Circular and Remedies, 3a; Calcium Phos. for Children Recovering, la 6d; Books commended by Dr Burton, just arrived, " Irrationalism,” *• Apologia,” 2a 6d ; « Truth,” " Health.” 160, Tuam street.— [Advt 1 Attention is directed to tho advertisement *o Messrs Wrigglesworth and Binns, photographers, tho present proprietors of tha Eden George Co. studio, Colombo street, announcing that the Eden Geofgo Deposit Tickets will not he accepted by them niter the 30th September. Messrs W. & B are making preparations for introducing their artistic anil beautiful Matt Opal-Type process to the public of Christchurch. Prof. Bickerfcon’s analysis of Jameson, Anderson ftnd Co.’s Teas states“ So that iu nil respects the samples [submitted appear to be well prepared, genuine teas of excellent quality.” X9SD