TOWN & COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume LXXX, Issue 10214, 7 December 1893, Page 4

TOWN & COUNTRY.

Contents.—From the details regarding the floods in the Hawke’s Bay district published this morning, it will be learned that tho destruction of property is enormous and the distress of settlers keen and widespread. Active steps for the relief of sufferers have already been taken. Cable news in regard to tho war in South Africa states that Lobengula has made overtures for peace, but some doubt is felt as to his good faith. The Paris Press is complaining that the buffer State constituted in Siam by tho Franco-British Delimitation Committee benefits England and China to the exclusion of France. The Scotch miners who went on strike a few days ago for an advance in wages have asked Mr Gladstone to intervene with tho owners. It is announced that tho death of Professor Tyndall was duo to au overdose of chloral. The Premier addressed a meeting at Masterton last night, when a vote of confidence in the policy of the Government was carried unanimously. The annual meetings of the Charitable Aid aud Hospital Boards were held yesterday, and are reported in this issue. Tho business done at tbe Addington Live Stook Sale is recorded, and the usual weekly summary of the Australian Markets will be found under the heading “ Monetary and Commercial.” Farther interesting particulars of the wreck at Antipodes Island appear in this issue. Connoisseurs say that the ,c Flag Brand v Pickles and Sauces are undoubtedly the

Chamber of Commerce.— The Com*, mittee of the Canterbury Chamber of Commerce will meet at 2.80 p.m. to* morrow. | Electoral.— Mr Collins’ Central and: Suburban Election Committees will meet in Hobb's Building this evening. Friends and supporters are invited to attend. Cultivator Trial. —An exhibition trial of the Massey-Harrie cultivator will take place to-morrow at Mr E. Topp's farm; Sefton, between the hours of twelve and two o'clock. No. 2 Industrial Building Society.— The fifth annual meeting of No. 2 Industrial Building Society will be held at tho Oddfellows’ Hall on Thursday* Deo. 14, at 8 p.m. St Mary's Mkrivale.— ln yesterday* * issue it was stated that the annual sale of work in connection with this parish was to take place on Friday week 5 it should have been Friday next. Angling.— Messrs W. Savill and W. Sbett returned from the Lower fJelwyn on 1 Monday, after four days fishing, with * take of twenty-one trout, varying inaire from slb up to 81b, all in good condition, '• Orchestral Concert.— His Excellency the Governor and the Countess of Glasgow; have granted their patronage to the Orchestral concert to be given on Thursday week, in the Taam street hall, in aid of the funds of the Musical and Orchestral Societies previous to their amalgamation. , ' , Kaiapoi Caledonian Society.—At a „ meeting of this Society bold at the Man-) devllle Hotel on Monday evening, the* President (Mr Fraser) in the chair, it was; resolved to celebrate Eobert Burns’ birth-, day on Jan. £5 with a supper, arrange-; meats for which will be made at a future, meeting. • \ Christchurch Sailing Club.—Eaces on rating and handicap for Club prizes will be sailed on Saturday over the Heathcote and Avon course, the former starting at 3.30 p.m, and the latter at 3.85 p.m. As most of the boats will be going away for the Akacoa and Lyttelton regattas; the next race will not be sailed until Jan. 20.

The Ladies’ Newbfapee.— The Ladies' Page in this week's OanterlvA-y Times extends over three pages, containing as much matter, as many of the journals specially published for feminine readers. The original articles and correspondence are most; interesting, and the cream of the contents of the English and other society, fashion and literary publications is added.

Athletic, The Sub-Committee appointed by the Canterbury Amateur Athletic Club mdfe yesterday, and decided, to recommend that the following races should be got off before the nest championship meeting2soyds and one mile walk, Jan. 8, final Jan. 11; 120yds, Jan. 16, final Jan. 18; 440yds, Jan. 22, final Jan. 25; 200yds and one mile walk, Jan. 20, final Fob. 5. Memorial to the Late Colonel Leak.— lt has been suggested that the past and present volunteers of the Canter-j bury district should erect a memorial to' the late Colonel Lean. Major Slater has, addressed a circular to the officers of the different corps asking them to bring the* matter before the men. All those to whom! the subject has been mentioned have heartily concurred in the proposal. Farm and Station.— The current number of the Canterbury Times contains a full budget of information on: agricultural and pastoral matters. The series of articles on "Our Stud Flocks" is reearned, the English Leicester flocks of Mr John Bonifant and Messrs Mawson; Brothers, of Ashburton, being noticed. There is also an interesting account of si Manawatu farm, and the other contents are of great interest to country readers. A Game Farm,— At the ordinary meet-; ing of the Council of the Acclimatisation Society, held yesterday afternoon, a; scheme for tha rearing of partridges and pheasants upon a farm under the super-; vision of a gamekeeper was adopted. It! was mentioned that sportsmen generally, were very eager to see such a scheme' carried out, and would be found ready to subscribe. The Council voted jBIOO to; form the nucleus of a fund, to which will bo added all special donations and game license fees. A sub-Oommittee was appointed, with power to commence making arrangements for the establishment of the farm. * ! Orakgeism.— At the monthly meeting! of the No. 3 L.0.L., held in (he Orange Hall, Christchurch, on Tuesday evening, a Fast Master’s certificate was presented to' Bro William Moor. Bro J. M’Eolvie,' W.M., was iu the chair, and he made the presentation, assisted by P.G.M/a Bro WV Clifford and W. Frudboe. The lithographic portion of the certificate was in several colours, the emblems of the Order being prominently brought out, and was beautifully executed in the office of the Lyttelton Timet, the letterpress being filled in by the Secretary of the Lodge. The frame was in gold, and in keeping with the whole. !

The Addington Maeket.— The live stock market at Addington yesterday had a better tone than has been noticeable for some weeks past, due, pro-' bably, to the coincidence of small supplies and a brisk demand. The improvement wax most marked in lambs and pigs, for which a substantial advance on the previous week’s rates was obtained. Beef and mutton opened at a rise, but the enhanced prices were not sustained, and the sales closed little if any dearer than last week’s. Store cattle and sheep sold well, particularly the former. Beef sold at the rate of 22« to 24s per 1001 b, mutton at 2d to nearly 2|d per 1 lb net, lambs at 9a to 10s for medium, 10s 6d to 12s 8d for prime, and up to 16s 84 for extra heavy. Fork Bold at abnormal prices. Licensing.— The quarterly meeting of tho Christchurch South-east Licensing Committos was held at noon yesterday; present—Mr E. Westenra (in the chair), and Messrs F. Jameson and F. Trent; The police report was satisfactory, except in the case of one house, where the licensee had been fined .£5 for delaying to admit the police. A temporary transfer of the license of the A 1 Hotel was granted from C. Amyes to C. ElingenBtcia. The Chairman mentioned that the case of the proposed transfer of the license of the Foresters* Hotel from W. M’Leodto H. Priston should have been taken at the meeting of the Christchurch North-east Committee on the previous day, but, as there was no appearance of the applicant, to prevent the matter falling through the Committee had adjourned It till that day. Mr Priston now appeared and the temporary transfer was confirmed; The Committee for the south-west district' will meet at noon to-day. - Kaiapoi Boeouoh Council. —The usual meeting of this Council was held on Tnes-1 day, evening ; present—the Mayor and Councillors Weston, Mathews, Hopkins; Bugg, Butt, Brighting, Lfssaman, and : Evans. Leave of absence was granted to Councillor Whitehead. A letter was read * from tho Secretary of the Labour Day Demonstration Committee, asking the patronage of the Council. Deceived. The „ Finance Committee reported the receipts j for the past fortnight to have been AJIIS 19s 6d and the debit balance at the bank ‘ to be £soi Os 7d. The Committee recom-t mended that accounts amounting to £&f 15s 9d should be passed for payment. ( The report was adopted. The Chairman stated that ail outstanding rates had been paid with few exceptions, and it was resolved to sue for these without further notice. A letter was read from the Clerk, asking for ‘ instructions regarding the valuation roll; and be was ordered to proceed with it according to the Act. Councillor Weston said he had visited the cemetery, ■ and lui considered that a well could bo put down for or £7. On the motion of Councillor Butt, seconded by Councillor Bugg, the matter was left in the bands of the Cem&i tery Committee with power to aot. 'A discussion arose about people taking drayj in the cemetery grounds, and It wad decided to allow no entrance for suoh unless a written authority was presented from the Clerk. Do youeuffer from indigestion P Yea Then eat malt digestive bread. Strongly recommended by the highest medical authorities in the world. Palatable | highly, nutritious. Obtainable only from W. Thomson, Colombo street.,,and the Canter*' bury Bread Cajapapy* Victoria, USta

Oultebdxn Fads.— The annual sheep Oulverden will take place to* >' ; morrow.' . CaioxxT Association.— The Committee Of the Canterbury Cricket Association will jtaeet to-day at one o’clock at the Secretory’s office. Gakusok Libbasy,— I The monthly meeting. of the Garrison'Library will be held On Friday evening at eight o’clock, when 0 paper will be read by Lieutenant Bradford. Bast Chbirtohueoh Sohool.—Au entertainment, consisting of tableaux, action s songs and a fairy operetta by children of the East Christchurch School, will be given in the Tuam street hall to-morrow evening. Old: Canterbury.— Messrs Hart ana S eager will give to-night their limelight 1 entertainment. Old Canterbury, in the Durham street Wesleyan schoolroom. It will include a picture of Lyttelton after the great fire. Htbbip Ducks.— An interesting oomImnnioation regarding a case of hybridization between the wild grey duck and the domestic duck appears in this week s Qmktbwty Tims. It is of interest alike to the poultry breeder and the naturalist. Lands bob Settlement. Particulars pi lands to be let on lease in perpetuity are advertised. These comprise properties at St Andrew's and Studholme Junction in South Canterbury. The lands have been acquired by the Government for the purrn of settlement, and will be let blocks of from ten to forty-eight aorss. . ' . Gardening.— The many expressions of appreciation of the contents of the garden columns of the Canterbury Times have encouraged the conductors to increase the Space allotted to them. The always reliable " Work fot the Week ” embraces instructions for all classes of gardeners, and .the articles, original and selected, deal With the most interesting horticultural subjects. This week carnations and dahlias are treated of. The EiMDtAKA.—The following passengers for Lyttelton were booked up to Oct. 81 per 8.M.8. Rimutaka, which .was to leave Plymouth on Nov. 11:—Mr Q. W. Hall, Mr F. de 0. and Mrs Moleit, Mr S. S. Blackburn, Misses Coward (3), Mrs Dalgleish and child, Mrs Way and three children. Mr F. G. Hunter. Mr G. Merevrether, Mr J. Foster, Mr and Mrs AllarSoe, Mrs Pickering and Son, Miss M. lan, Miss S. Allen, Mr A. Searle, and Mr Oi Howell. Associated Volunteer Corps.— The second round for the challenge trophy of the associated volunteer corps will be ilred at the Bromley range on Saturday afternoon, when the E Battery will meet the [ College Rifles, and the Engineers will have a bye. -The following will represent the E Battery;— Captain Jackson, SergeantMajor Sinclair, Quartermaster-Sergeant Dougall, Sergeants Were and Henwood, Bombardiers Searle and Croppy Gunners Leeter, Menzies and Fox. The New Licensing Act.— A telegram from Wellington says that the first case under the new Licensing Act came before the Bench yesterday. The licensee of the Albion Hotel was charged with supplying liquor to a child under thirteen. Counsel Baud that there was a general impression in the trade that the Act did not come into force till March. The Besident Magistrate laid that he would not enter up a conviction, but the defendant mast pay costs; ud the trade could take this as a warning. The Antipodes Castaways.— Captain Fairchild, of the Government steamer Hmemoa, informs the Otago Daily .Times that about a mile away from the place Where the crew of the Spirit of the Dawn landed on the Antipodes there is a board on which i* distinctly painted instructions for finding the depdfa, so that had the castaways made any exploration they would have easily found both food and shelter. Captain Fairchild intends to take down, jon hia next trip, a few more of these fingerposts. . Banoioba Literary Institute.— The monthly mating of theßangiora Institute Committee was held on Tuesday evening, Mr B. B. Good in the chair. .The Treasurer’s statement showed a credit balance of £23 16a 3d. The Chairman reported that out of eleven applicants for the post of librarian and hall-keeper, Mr George Pristney had been appointed. It was resolved that the subscription for young people under sixteen for the use of the reading-room he 8s per annum, or Is per quarter. The' Mattei Cubes. —Dr Samuel Kennedy, who has taken such a prominent Sut in the cancer controversy—Mattei y. lie knife—in England, is expected to arrive in a few days in Dunedin on a lecturing tour. He is one of the very few English medical men who believe in the Mattel remedies, and took a leading pari in the investigation which Mr Stead set on foot. Hia advocacy has cost him something, as the Boyal College of Surgeons, England, has deprived him of his fellowship. He is ■till, however, a licentiate of that institution.

BneLS Shooting.—A match 'will take place to-day at the Eeaerve Corps’ range at Cashmere, between teams from 11.M.5. Lizard and the Honorary Eeaerve Corps. On Saturday and Thursday next a match will be fired between the Eeaervo Corps and the Christchurch Eifie. Corps, sis men from each corps each day. The following members will ■ represent the Honorary Beservo Corps on Hoc. 9; Sergeant A. Mannings Privates Banks, Allison, Hammond, Eitchie and Flitch; ■mergency—Private Turpin. Deo. 14— Captain Harman, Sergeant-Major Evans, Corporal Walker, Privates Pox, Lavery and Eobertaon; emergencies—Anderson,' Lummia and Harris. Labour Dat Demonstration.— A mooting of the Committee was held in Inglis’ ißuildinga on Tuesday evening, a large number of delegates being present. Mr W, I. Ballinger occupied* the char. Correspondence was read from the Hallway Department in respect to train arrangements.to the racecourse, where the sports will be held on Dec. 18. The Secretary was instructed to reply asking that the first train from Christchurch . should start at 10 a.m. and tho last train at 2 p.m. Tho Kaiapoi Woollen Company wrote, forwarding ,£3 3s to the funds. Mr Charles Clark and tho Hon W. C. Walker also forwarded donations. Tenders aro invited for confectionery booth. Punch and Judy, and other side shows. Eicoarton Pam.—Tho annual outdoor fAte in connection with 8t Peter’s Church Will ho held in the parsonage grounds, at Eiooartoh to-day, commencing at 1.80 p.m. His Excellency the Governor and tho Countess of Glasgow will be present at 8.80 p.m. In addition to a sale cf Devonshire art pottery and other goods, there Will he a travelling stall for ohildreu, BWMtmoat retail, strawberries and cream, and afternoon tea will bo provided. An opaa-airtheatrehasbeoa provided, in which Japanese’ umbrella and fan songs will bo given, as well as an Oriental piece entitled 4hou Hassan, tho Foy, by a troupe of Juveniles. In the ovenmg Robin Hood and >w Merry Men will ho given. Coaches will leave the. Empire Hotel at intervals from one o’clock. N*W ZeiLAHd Eikna Association.—ln connection with tho next meeting of the New Zealand Eifla Association, which, it baa been decided, is to be hold at Christchurch, it may bo stated that tho range oa whloh the gathering will probably toko place was selected some time ago in view of the probability of the meeting being held bare, and the selection now only requires confirmation by the Council of the Association. Thisrangeiasituatocint Hillsborough, In the gully where tho Kiflo Assooiation masting of 1887 was held. It will, however, be arranged differently. Oa that occasion the competitors lirod in a southwesterly direction; at the forthcoming meeting the firing will bo towards tho South-east. The targets will bo erected on Mr E. M. Morten’s land, and the ranga will extend across that of Messrs Wiffea and Martin. A seven hundred yards range cen be obtained, and owing to the nature of the ground there is no necessity to ooti■truot mounds at tho firing points. Tho bill on which the Lyttelton reservoir stands protects the targets and range to a great extent from the prevailing easterly winds, and at no time of the day will tha yMkamaaMvatofMcthasan.

Supreme Court.— His Honor Mr Justice Denniston sab in Banco yesterday morning. He will resume civil business this morning. Sale ov Work.— A sale of work and miscellaneous articles was opened yesterday in the United Methodist Free Church, Lincoln road, and will be continued to-day. City Mission Home. Arrangements have been made by the Free Methodist choir and others to .give Boot’s popular cantata, ll7ia Haymakers, in aid of Herrick’s Home on Dec. 19. Steam to Australia.— Messrs Huddart, Parker and Company’s new steamer Tasmania will leave Lyttelton for Wellington, Auckland and Sydney to-morrow on arrival of the 2.40 p.m. train. The Champion Athlete.— An interesting sketch of the athletic career of Mr David Matson, the holder of the Australasian hurdle championship and of the world’s record for that branch of athletics, appears in this week’s issue of the Canterbury Times.

City and Suburban Tramway.— The earn of the City and Suburban Tramway Company are now running right through to Burwood, and are being well patronised. A very good timetable has been arranged, and late trams will be put on whenever occasion requires. Excursion to New Brighton.— This evening the New Brighton Tramway Company will hold their first evening excursion of the present season, leaving Cathedral squore at 7.15. The Engineers’ Band will accompany the excursion, and given fine weather the outing should bo an enjoyable one. The pier is now out to its full length, and forma a very nice promenade, and many other arrangements | have been made for the convenience of | visitors. St Andrew’s Church.— A sale of work of a very successful character was held yesterday afternoon in the schoolroom of St Andrew’s Church, in aid of the fund to Stooure a piano for the Band of Hops and le choir. The attendance was good and the sales satisfactory. Mrs Deans, sen., of Riooarton, who was for years at the head of the industrial work in connection with the church, was present at the opening. In the evening a vocal and instrumental concert of a pleasing character was given, the room beiac full. Vocal items were contributed by Miss Corriok, Mias Clarke, Mias Alice Corrick, Mesdames Corriok and Thornton, Messrs Do Mans, Frostick, Ogier and Scrimshaw. Miss Corrick, Mr Corrick and Mr Joss gave instrumental numbers. Two part songs were given, and the St Andrew’s Band played a couple of excellent selections. Public Welcome.— A public meeting was hold in the Ashburton Wesleyan Church on Tuesday evening for the purpose of giving a public welcome to the members of the district meeting. The chair waa taken by Mr John Orr, who brii fly expressed his pleasure at extending to toe district meeting a hearty welcome to Ashburton. He then called on the Eev -S. Lawry to speak on behalf of the circuit. In doing so Mr Lawry referred to the } progress which had been made slnca the first minister was appointed in 1877, when there were hardly any church members and no church buildings; now there were 253 bhuroh members in the circuit, six churches, three of which had beeh enlarged, and tiyo parsonages, with seven Sunday Schools, having 476 scholars. The Bovs W. Motley, J. S. Smalley, and P. W. Fairclough responded on behalf of the district meeting. After the public meeting a communion service was held, when i there was a large number of communicants, i A short address was given by the Eev H. E. Dewsbury. The Victorian Minister for Lands.— i The Hon J. M’latyre, accompanied by bis private flecrelary and Mr J. E. March, paid a visit to tho Lincoln Agricultural College on Tuesday. Tho Minister was rei ceived by Mr Gray, acting director, and Messrs Overton, M’Milian and Boag, members of tho Board of Advice, who conducted him through tho buildings and over tie farm, and explained fully the working of tho institution, Mr MTntyre was highly pleased with all he' saw and heard. Yesterday, after some calls ( in town, Mr M’latyre, accompanied by Mr Ajtoun and Mr March, visited tho Adding-, ton yards. The sales of fat cattle and fat lambs were in progress, and the visitors were astonished at the prices—from 10a up to 12a or 13s—whioh they heard being bid for the lambs. They were still more astonished when they saw some of the lambs, particularly a peu of Border Leicester crosses, bred by Mr Joseph Campion, Broadfield, and off ordinary grass acd clover only, which were lombed in tho last week ot August, and would now dress well over 501 b. This pen waa sold by Mr Matson at 16s 3d. Tho fat sheep also were greatly admired, and • the visitors wore etruck by tho small proportion of merinos present 5 it was explained that the number yesterday waa unusually small. Mr Henderson, Chairman of the Saleyards Company, ohowed Mr M’lntyre over the yards, which recommended themselves as models of convenience, and gave a great deal of information on frozen moat, Gross-breeding and other subjects into which Mr M’lntyre la enquiring. Most of the auctioneers wore introduced to Mr M’lntyre, who regarded hia visit to the yards as one of the greatest pleasures and moat interesting experiences of. hia tour. Mr M’lntyre lunched with his Excellency the Governor at Ham, and in the afternoon left for Wellington, accompanied by hie Secretary, Mr Aytdnfi, and Mr March, by the Flora. - £2OO Cycle Race.— The heats of the Austral were decided on Saturday at Melbourne. Tho “ Star ” rider, A. J. Body, waa easily placed for tho final, which will bo run on Saturday next. Adams, Cutties and Co., 70, Manchester street, Christchurch. —[Advt.J , Working Men.— Our large stock of Second-hand cycles must be sold. Strong Safeties from £lO, ordinary bicycles from ill. Easy payments, os a week. Adams, Cubtibq and Co., 70, Manchester street, Chrietchurch.— -[Advt.] Headache Powders. — Dr Grassland's name now stamped on each cachet; over 8000 already sold by us. Fresh supply Mattei Remedies just arrived. Requisites for New'Methods and Kirk’s Treatments, Dr Schusalur’s Remedies. Health Supplies Company, 243. Cashel street W.— [Advt.J Platypus brand of Eucalyptus is the best. Ba euro yon gehit. X 1039 A Photographic Treat.—Undoubtedly the most remarkable display of photos ever muidoin Christchurch is now to ho seen in Messrs Wrigglesworth mid Bums’ vestibule, tho now proprietors of the ! business of tho Eden Geortre Company. Tho striking portraits of Lord and Lady Glasgow and family, and of Cardinal Moran, are attracting a vast amount of attention. Tho work shown is all |'finished by Wriiiglosworth and Binns’ patented Mntt-opai-Vl’c process, which has created such a | fin-o ,•<> aruoujc fashionable circles in Wellington. S Tho firm arc now ready to receive patrons for this I class of photography. ■ • J Professor Bickerton writes of Jameson, Anderson nud Co’s Teas -“Thtuunouut of extract in each cnee is very high for tho short liinu of infusion, and S the proportion of tannin low." StiflO j Staudish & Bronco’s photos are still unrivalled, j Hew specimens in vestibule weekly, -18, High ; street.—j'ADvr.’l ! And yet you will find that anyone who requires I thorough artistic and legitimate photographic work that is permanent and of tho highest order I of execution atlll patronises C. H. Manning, as his | still increasing business testifies. The demand for hia own patent process, the bronwliuo photos, is I largely on tho increase. Another new exhibit of i all classes of work just added at Studio, ioO, < Colombo street. Appointments advisable to avoid detention.—[An vr. i