TOWN & COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume LXXX, Issue 10211, 4 December 1893, Page 4

TOWN & COUNTRY.

Contents. —Several of the European Governments are taking active measures for the repression of Anarchism, and what promises to be an important arrest has been made in Spain. The Brazil insurgents have gained another victory. A report that the President had been assassinated is denied. As a result of the recent French conquests in Siam a Franco-English Commission will delimit a neutral zone between the possessions in Further India of the two nations. Monetary and commercial intelligence contains a variety of information regarding the London markets, as well as the news that there has been a rise in the ttock of the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company. The deaths of the Duke of Leinster and the Earl of Warwick are announced. Our London correspondent supplies a number of interesting Anglo-Colonial Notes, and a budget of Australian news is also published. A full report of the third day’s racing at the Spring Meeting of the Dunedin Jockey Club is furnished by our special correspondent, and particulars of the cricket matches ployed on Saturday are published. Mr MTntyre, Victorian Minister for Lands, is nor/ on a visit to Christchurch, and the report of an interview with him, which appears in this issue, will bo found interesting reading. Still Geowing. —The average number of copies cf the Lyttelton Times printed and published during the week ending Deo, 2 was 8958 per diem ? The Bellringers.-— The Lynch Family of Bellringers attracted a crowded house at Oxford on .Friday night. The performance was a great success, and a return visit wa'i promised.

Sydenham District School. —The entertainment given by the eeholars of the Sydenham district school on Thursday and Friday at the Sydenham Oddfellows’ Hall was repeated on Saturday evening. It was again a great success, and drew a large audience. K.viiroi Volunteers. —On Friday evening the Kaiapoi Sides held a daylight parade on the railway reserve adjoining the drillshed. Thera was a muster of about fifty men and all the officers, and the usual movements were gone through in a highly satisfactory manner.

New Brighton Pier. —A. contract has been let to Mr Stumbles to build a landingstage at the outer end of the present work, to allow steamers to come alongside with passengers. The stage will be 6ffc below the deck of the pier. A start was made to drive the piles on. Wednesday, and the whole of the work should bo done in fourteen days. Preservation Inlet Gold. —The specimens of gold from Preservation Inlet, which are on view at Messrs Petersen and Co.’s, attracted a good deal of attention on Saturday. Any person wishing for information with respect to the locality may obtain it by applying to Mrs J. Sherlock, at 177, Hazeldeaa road, where she will be staying for a few days.

Herrick's Home. —The lessees of the Tuam street hall have written offering Mr Herrick the free usa of the hall for aay evening not previously engaged, in order that a concert or similar gathering, in aid of the funds of the Home, may bo held. It entirely rests with the musical friends of the Homo whether Mr Herrick will be able to avail himself of the offer. St Andrew’s Day at Oxford.—Sfe Andrew’s is always a gala day at Oxford, and was celebrated in the usual way by cricket, a flower show, and a tea and concert. The weather was anything bu'r favourable to enjoyment, and a match between Gust and Oxford, resulting in a win for the latter, had to be stopped after the first innings. The local exhibits of flowers and vegetables were very goed indeed. The tea and concert were a financial success. The Maypole dance was the principal attraction, and elicited warm praise for the manner in which Mrs Beeves had trained the dancers. The Deal Boatman was well played by local tileut.

Oanteebdey Pkogeessive Libeeal Association. —The fortnightly meeting of the Committee of tha Canterbury Pio-grcs:-ivo Libaial Association was held on Thursday evening. There was a fair attendance. The names of several parsons proposed for membership were submitted to the meeting and approved of. The Treasurer’s statement showed tha finances to be in a satisfactory condition. The Committee joined heartily m tha general rejoicings over the splendid Liberal victory the people have gained, and viewed with much satisfaction the return ot so many Radicals to the new Parliament. The offer of Mr J. W. Firost to read a paper dealing with the old age pension schemes of the world, was accepted with thanks, and it was resolved to hold a public meeting after tha holidays, at which Mr Ffrosfc will bo asked to read his paper. A long and animated discussion took place as'the best means to be adopted to advance the political education of tha people. A member brought up the question of Canterbury College, and moved the following resolution, which was carried; — “That at the next meeting of this Committee tho question as to the constitution of the governing body of Canterbury College shall ba taken into consideration.” The Committee decided to hold a special meeting next week to deal with some important business.

Supreme Couet.— The civil sittings o| the Supreme Court will ra-open at eleven o’clock this morning, before Mr Justice' Denaiaton.

The Australian MAiL.—The Melbourne mail, per s.s. Hauroto, was forwarded W Christchurch by special train,which arrived here yesterday. The Hospital.— Dr Deamer is the honorary and Dr Meares the honorary surgeon in attendance at tho Christchurch Hospital during this week. ; Church Parade.— The College Rifles and Queen's Cadets paraded morning to Christ’s College Chapel, where Dr Julius, Bishop of Christchurch,,: preached. The rifle corps paraded thirty-' eight strong, and the cadet corps forty- 5 six.

Board of Education Scholarships.— 152 entries have been received for the scholarships given by the Board of Eduoa- ; fcion of North Canterbury, For the Junior Scholarships, 84 boya and 64 girls hayo entered, and for the Senior Scholarships, 12 boys and 2 girls. Lyttelton Rowing Club,—The following crews have been selected to represent the Lyttelton Rowing Club at the Akaroa regatta, to be held on Dec. 18:—Senior Double Sculls—J. Page stroke, D. Page bow; Senior Pairs—W. Harkiss stroke, A. Aschman bow; Junior Double Sculls— C. Harrington stroke, J. M’Leah bow* Lieutenant Andrew. —The fliends of Lieutenant Andrew will doubtless be glad to learn that ho has received the, appointment of Station Staff Officer, a post which corresponds to that of BrigadeMajor, at Aurangabad, in the Deccan. There are four classes of Station Staff Officers, graduated according to the size of the gamaon. At Lieutenant Andrew’s station there are a regiment of cavalry, a battery of artillery and a regiment of infantry, and, therefore, his appointment is one of the second class.

Okangeism. —No, 2 Loyal Purple Star Lodge held its usual monthly meeting in the Orange Hall, Worcester street, on Tuesday, the W.M. Bro H. Simpson presiding. On the dais were Bro J. Andorran, P.G.M., Bro Diffln, P.D.M., a.ad Bros Hanna, Johansen and Cook, P.M.’s, There was a fair attendance of members and visitors. IS was resolved to hold a summoned meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 19, to consider tho business paper for the next Grand Lodge cessions. One member was admitted on clearance, and after the usual routine business had been disposed of, the Lodge was closed. Sunday Lecture. —The Tixam street hall was packed in all parts yesterday evening with a most enthusiastic audience, when Mr W. W. Collins delivered a lecture on “New Zealand; its People, their Manners and Morals.” The lecture was illustrated by means of a number of views thrown on to the screen by means of the new oxy-other limelight worked by Mr A. H. P, Noble. At the conclusion of the lecture about three hundred of the audience stayed behindandunanimouslycarried a resolution asking Mr Collins' Committee to take into coauiaeration the advisableness of tendering a “social” to him in honour of his recent election to the House of Representatives.

Mobbis-tubb Shooting. —On Friday evening the Christchurch Working Men’s Club rifle class fired off another stage of No 1 competition for prizes presented by Messrs Preece,' Mason, Strnthers and C0.,C. H. Manning, Sherwood and a class prize, seven shots each at 200yds, with the following result:—Wells (scr) 34, Frost (scr) 34, Glanville (1) 34, Reynolds (ecr) 33, Garrard (1) 33, Sherwood (scr) 31, Hastie (act) 31, Scott (acr) 31, Munford (1) 31, Thomas (1) 31. On Saturday a member’s prize was fired for, seven shots each at 300yds, with the following result Wells (ecr) 33, Hastie (scr) 33, Turpin (scr) 33, Jones (scr)' 32, Frost (scr) 32, Sherwood (scr) 32, Marklag®j (3) 32, Reynolds (set) 81, Cowan (scr) §l* Caldwell (1) 81. ' The Chops.—Our Kaiapoi correspondent writes: —The crops around Kaiapoi generally are in good condition. Beans are not so forward here as in other places, consequent on their having been sown rather late; still, the recent rains will have a very beneficial effect on all crops, and on beans especially. Hay is very plentiful id the district, and cutting must in a short time be general. Between Kaiapoi and East Eyreton all the hay crops appear, to be cut, and the farmers ate anxious foe some bright days to allow of gathering in. The crops on the average are heavy. Where wheat is sown on Kaiapoi Island and also on the Maori run there is promise of an abundance of straw, and I do not hear oi any rust as yet. Dairy Factory at German Bat. —The opening of the German Bay dairy factory was celebrated on Friday, when a large company sat down to dinner in the schoolroom, Mr F. Hart, Chairman of Directors, presiding. Mr A. I. M’Greg or proposed the toast of “ The German Bay Dairy* Factory.” Mr J. D. Bruce, in replying, said that he hoped this was the forerunner cf other- dairy factories on the Peninsula. Mr Jdcobson proposed “The Visitors,” to which Mr W. W. Tanner, member for Avon, replied, and dwelt on the advantages of co-operation. Mr H, G, Robinson proposed “ The Akaroa Farmers’ Association,” Mr Eli Scott responding. Previous to the dinner the visitors were shown over tho factory. The factory has met with support beyond expectation, and will probably have to be considerably enlarged before next season. Mr Adamson is the manager. An apology was received for the unavoidable absence of Mr Montgomery, member for the district. Christchurch Central Mission. —The Mission held its services in the Oddfellows’ Hall yesterday. In the morning Pastor Birch delivered a touching communion" address, and in the evening preached on "Our Father.” He said that what was needed was a religion to save people from had tempers, hitter feelings and unselfish motives. Christ revealed that kind of religion as possible to every man. He came into the to save sinners from giving way to sin, from being sinfully inclined, and to enables mau to do as he would be done by. Unless he experienced those conditions the professing Christian was not only a hindrance to the evangelism of tlm world, but an object lesson which, in his case, showed that Christianity was a failure. It would be better for the world if such sham Christiana had the moral courage to say, «I believe in Christ, hut I am not a Christian.” On the other hand, the pure, sweet home and business life of the true Christian wag an unanswerable argument that the religion of Jesus was divine, and therefore could be possessed by every reverent and obedient human soul. Geeenpaejc Cebambbt.—-Our local correspondent writes : The Greenparfc Creamery in connection with the Tai Tapu Co-operative Dairy Factory Company com-' menced operations a few days ago. The building is a very substantial one, constructed of wood, and roofed with iron,' and situated near the railway station,about four miles from the Tai Tapu ! Factory. Tho building is very compact, everything being under one roof to enable' tiae work to bo easily carried out by one; person. 'Mr Whitelaw was the architect,' and Mr R. Forbes, of Tai Tapu, the contractor. The machinery, which consists of a six horse-power boiler and a four horsepower engine, was supplied by Messrs' Scott Bros. The separator is from tho manufactory of Burmeister aud Wains, in' Holland, and ia capable of separating three hundred and twenty gallons per hour. The fitting and plumbing were satisfactorily carried out by Messrs Taylor and Oakley. The water is obtained from an excellent artesian, sunk by Mr E. Nichols, The total coat ia estimated at JJSOO. At present the daiiy eupply is about one thousand gallons from thirty suppliers, and it is anticipated that next year a second separator will be necessary, Mr H. Mangels, of the Tai Tapu Factory, is the Manager. Owing to enlarged operations the Directors have found it necessary to add extensively to the Tai Tapu Factory also, so that from present appearances the dairy industry in this district is in a fair way to become an important and successful one. :

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Sydenham Borough Council. —An ordinary meeting of the Sydenham Borough Council will bo held this evening. Rose Show. —The roso show in connection with the Christchurch Horticultural Society will bo held in the Art Gallery to-morrow. Vital Statistics. —The following are the vital statistics for the Geraldine district for the month of November-Births 6, marriage 1, death 1. Foresters.-— -The Star of Canterbury Court of Foresters will meet at 7.30 this Evening to receive nominations for Court officers and district delegates for tho ensuing term. Womsn’s Institute. —A meeting of the Economics Section of the Women’s Institute will be held this evening at the rooms of the Young Men’s Christian Association, when the matter of the establishment of ns inebriate home will be discussed. Magisterial. -At tho Christchurch Resident Magistrate’s Court on Saturday, before Mr H. W. Bishop. R.M., Jane Hooper, aliai Ritohley, was lined 6s and coats, jta default twenty-four hours’ imprisonment, for drunkenness. Cycling.—A private cable message received in Christchurch yesterday stated that A. J. Body was fifth in his heat in the Austral Wheel Race, and will bo included in the starters for the final heat, which trill bo decided on Dec. D. Haykb’ Circus.— On Saturday evening Hayes’ Allied Circus gave its farewell performance in tho tent opposite tho Theatre Eoyal. There was a good audience, and the entertainment provided was well received. A maiituk was given in the afternoon. Tho Company will appear atLeeatoa this evening. London Missionary Society.— Services in connection with tho anniversary of tho London Missionary Society were hold yesterday at the Linwood and the Trinity Congregational Churches, whore the Rev Thomas Lord, of Madagascar, and tho Rev Joseph King, late of Samoa, preached. Children’s meetings were held in tho afternoon, and were well attended. This afternoon a ladies’ meeting will ho held at the Trinity Church, and the annual missionary meeting will be held in the evening, Spohb’s Oratorio.— The, Lx&i Judgment will be sung in the Cathedral ’’r'hia* evening by the Cathedral choir. The solos will be Bung by Messrs 'Weir and Millar and choristers Lake and Bilnz. To Mr Millar will bo allotted tto wonderfully dramatic koene “The Day of Wrath is Near/’ probably one of his finest vocal performances. The performance will commence at .eight o’clock, and there will be an offertory in aid of the choir fund. Personal.— Mr P. Shappere, who is one pf the official starters of the Victorian Amateur Athletic Association, is at present on a visit to Christchurch. This gentleman la an enthusiast in matters athletic, and did good work in connection with the first Amateur Alhletio Association Championships. It had been arranged that he should act as starter at the late championship meeting in Melbourne, bat a day or two before the meeting he was called away to New Zealand on important business. Which necessitated a substitute being appointed. Bbooklby Goal-mining Company.—A meeting of the Directors of this Company was held on Saturday, Mr Farr occupied the chair. The result of the visit to tho mine formed the principal subject for discussion. The Dirootora and others, including a mining expert, who had explored tho ground on Friday, expressed themselves fully satisfied that a large and valuable floalfleld exists in tho Brookloy leasehold. It was decided that, as a liberal support to the enterprise was now assured, to register the Company at once and to commence work with as little delay as possible. Gbmndalb School Committee.— The monthly meeting of tho Committee of tho ’ Greendalo district school was hold on Wednesday evening. Five members wore present, viz., Messrs C. Rudd (Chairman), Adame, Holland, Thompson and Jarman. iThe Inspector’s report on the recent examination was read, and reflected groat Credit on the teaching staff. A resolution Was unanimously adopted congratulating Mr and Mrs J. H. Wilson and Miss Matthews on the excellent character of the Report, and thanking them for tho diligence they had paid to their duties during the past year. A vote was taken on the question of the payment of teachers, and resulted in favour of adopting tho direct payment system. A grant of £7 was voted towards supplying prizes for the children, and arrangements were made for holding a concert at an early date. Baptist Church, Oxford Terrace.— The anniversary of the Baptist Churoh Sunday School, Oxford terrace, waa celebrated yesterday in the churoh, which waa Very prettily decorated with flowers and .evergreens. The Rev C. Dallaston preached at both the morning and evening services to large congregations. A children’s service was held in the afternoon, when Mr J. J. North, of Dunedin, delivered an address. Tho Rev 0. Dallaston presented the prizes won by the Scholars at the scriptural examination. Misses Taylor and Clack sang a duct, and Mr Butterfield gave a recitation. About two hundred and fifty scholars, under the leadership of Mr T. drivers, sacg a number of special hymns at all the services in a Very creditabls manner, and an orchestra of ten gave very good assistance. The annual tea and pyhlia meeting will be held on Tuesday evening. Camps at Sumner.— Following their annual custom, a number of young men have established themselves in camps at Sumner; for tho summer season. At present there are six camps, and during tho present week several qioro will be pitched at this pleasant seaside resort. The custom appears to ha to call the various camps after tho names of flowers, the leading decorations of each being chiefly composed of the flower after .which the camp is named., At present there are to be seen "Tho Lily,” “ The Geranium,” "The Daisy,” "The Forget-me-not,” &j. The tents are all comfortably furnished, and a large number of visitors were entertained yesterday. As showing how the hospitality of the campers ia appreciated, it may be noted that during fast season tho visitors’ book of one of the tents contained no lass than three hundred and fifty names. Special arrangements are made by the Trampay Company for cheap fares, and the young man come up to business every day. Prohibition Meeting. —A united temperance meeting was held in the Theatre Eoyal last evening to commemorate the victory of the Direct Veto Party at tho general elections. The Rev F. W. Isitt occupied the chair, and the theatre was filled. The Rev H. C. M. Watson, in the course of an address, said that the victory was not for any political party, but for the temperance cause, gained by men and women of all partiej. Mr G, J. Smith was warmly received, end thanked tho electors for having returned him to represent their interests; A very compact Temperance Party had been returned to the House, and if the members remained true to their pledges, or their expressed opinions, there was yery little doubt that the people would soon have tho rigut to control the liquor traffic by a bare majority. Mr Caygill also spoke, and was lotlowed by the Rev H. Dawson -and the Editor of tho War Cry.. Tho Eev L. M. Isitt read a telegram from Sir R. Stout, which ran" Many _ thanks for your congratulations. The majority of the Liberal party has. unmistakably gone for the direco veto, thus the Liberal and liquor alliance has burst.” Mr Isitt said that he would convince anyone that such an alliance had existed by preying that a Minister of the Crowa had capitulated to the trade, and in support he chewed a photograph of a letter which, ho said, Lad been sent by the Gisborne Licensed Victuallers’ Association to tho publicans, asking thorn to accord secret support to the Hon James Carroll, who had promised to conserve their interests and tho interests of • tho trade. Mr T. B. Taylor raid that tho spirit of the Liquor Party and tho spirit o'i the Liberal Party were fac-sinutos. Tho next step tho Temperance Party would take would be for State Prohibition and nothing less. The Chairman delivered an address, and said that tho cry of the temperance advocates'directly Parliament opened would be "Repeal tho Liquor BUI.” The meeting clqsed with the sjpging of the J^oxctlogjr.

The Museum.— The Canterbury Museum will bo closed to-day for cleaning, and will remain closed until next Monday. Ministerial,— The Hon John M’Kenzie arrived from the South by the express on Saturday evening, and, accompanied by the Hou W. P. Reeves, left for Wellington the same night. Girls’ Friendly Society.— Th» annual meeting of the Girls’ Friendly Society will ba hold to-morrow evoniag in the rooms of the Young Meu’a Chrißban Association. Dr Jnliua, Bishop of Christchurch, will preside. Bands’ AssociATiONv*“The sxooutive of the Now Zealand Brass Bandit’' Association hold a meeting on Saturday evumng; present—Messrs R. T. Seatell (in the chair), Hughes, Gordon, Painter and! W. Mansell (Hon Secretary). Correspoa dence was dealt with from Lieutenant Towzel (Senior Battalion, Melbourne), Bluff Band, City Guards (Invercargill), Messrs Besson, Higham and Wright and Round (England) and B. Herd (Wellington). Tho question of establishing an official record of all past band conte Biswas discussed, and on the motion of Mr Searell, the Secretary was directed ito write to affiliated hands, asking whai, support would bo given. Copies of the Australian Bandsman’s Journal were ordered to be forwarded to ea>a 5 h band, with a request to subaorit*} thereto. Lieutenant Towzel, Melbourne, wrote regarding tho formation of a Bandsmen’s Institute, and on the moti on of Mr Hughes, copies of the New Zealand Association’s rules and all necessary data were ordered to be forwarded. The request of tho City Guards Band, Invewiargill, for information regarding the election of judge was not entertained. Rule 1 (Clause 3) was to be strictly enforced after Jan. 5,1894. It waa stated in regard to tho vacant seats on the Committee that the Christchurch bands should nominate candidates, the election to take place at the next ordinary meeting. Routine business was dealt with and the meeting closed.

Working Men.— Our large stock of second-hand cycles must be sold. Strong Safeties from £lO, ordinary bicycles from £l. Easy payments, 5s a week. Adams, Ourtxes and Co., 70, Manchester street, Christchurch. — [Advt.] Headache Powders. —Dr Cropland's name now stamped on each cachet 5 over 8000 already sold by us. Fresh supply Mattel Remedies just arrived. Requisites for Now Methods and Kirk’s Treatments, Dr Sohussler’a Remedies, Health Supplies Company. 245. Csahol street W. —[Advt.l A Photographic Trent.—Undoubtedly tha most remarkable display of photos over made in Christchurch is now to bo seen in Messrs Wrigglesworth and Biuus’ vestibule, the new proprietors of the business of tho Eden (leorse Company. Tho striking portraits of Lord and Lady Glasgow and family,'and of Cardinal Moran, are attracting n vast amount of attention. Tho work shown ia all finished by ‘Wrlgglesworth and Binns’ patented-Matt-opal-typo process, which has created such a furore among fashionable circles in Wellington. Tho firm are now ready to receive patrons for this class of photography. Professor Bickorton writes of Jameson, Anderson and Co’s Teas s—“ Tho amount of extract in each case is very high for tho short time of infusion, and tho proportion of tannin low.” 3360 Blandish & ITcece’s photos are still unrivalled. Now specimens in vestibule weekly, 218, High street.— [Advt,]