TOWN & COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume LXXX, Issue 10218, 12 December 1893, Page 4

TOWN & COUNTRY.

Coxxtents.-— The cable news this morning contains further information regarding the Anarchist outrage in the French Chamber of Deputies. Tim incident has caused intense excitement throughout Europe, and the Berlin Press urges the adoption of an international agreement to deal with anarchism. It is announced that the Scotch miners, who recently struck for an advance in wages, will resume work on the masters’ terms. The British fleet in the Mediterranean is to be strengthened. The death of Sir George J. Blvey, the eminent musician, is recorded. A serious disturbance between a Highland and a Welch regiment stationed at Aldershot has taken place. The officers were stoned and many persons were injured. Further details relating to the political crisis in New South Wales are published, and from these it will bo learned that the position is unique, as the Government, though defeated, is master of the situation. Intense heat is being experienced in New South Wales and South Australia, and serious grats fires have occurred. The Hon B. J, Seddon has declined to accede to the request of a deputation representing the Prohibitionists that a summer session of Parliament should be held.

N ATUBAirisATiONi*—-Letter s of ss!/tnral!ii4| tioa were granted on Nov. 28 to Mr Gesind; Poninghaus, farmer, of Panama. ; City Council.—An ordinary meeting of i the Christchurch City Council was huft' last evening. The next meeting will W held on Jan. 8. - •

Sooth Waimakabibi River Bo*b».jw An ordinary monthly meeting of the; South Waimakariri River Board "will bis' held at 2 p.m. to-day. * New Zealand Eiele Association Mmti* ino.—A meeting of persons interested in the New Zealand Rifle Association meetlhg j will be held at the Clarendon Hotel thfi evening. ; Stdenhak|Baptist tea and public induction service, tor the purpose of welcoming the Rev W- Barnett, 'will m: held in the Sydenham Baptist Church this evening.

Conservative Forbearance* —>Tha North Otago Timet says that a« Mr Seddon appears to be on his good b|» havionr, it has no wish to carp at anything iu his Masterton address. Excursion to Akaroa, The Union Steamship Company will run tie usual excursion to Akaroa in connection with the regatta oh tbs Anniversary holiday, Hoc, 18. The s.s. Flora will ha the vessel laid on.

Akaroa Regatta. The Government steamer Hinemoa leaves Lyttelton on Sunday next with his Excellency Lord Glasgow and party, who intend being prosent at the Peninsular regatta to be held on Monday next. Linwood Bobotjoh Council. —Messrs J. C. Atkinson and Joseph Taylor have been nominated to All the vacancy on the Linwood Borough Council, caused by the election of Councillor Brunt to the office of Mayor. The election will be held on Friday. Patents. —Complete specifications have been lodged relating to the following applications for patents:— Benjamin Saville, of Christchurch, cycle manufacturer, an improved gear-case and chainlubricator for cycles; George Frederic Gee, of Islington, tin-plate worker, and Gilbert Anderson, of Christchurch, freezing works manager, an invention for a finger can-opener. " Bbothers’ Pride ” Reunion. A gathering ,o£ those who came to the Colony in the ship Brothere* Pride, together with their friends and relation* will be held at Diamond Harbour oil Thursday to celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their arrival. Arrangements have been made for the steamer John Anderson' to meet the train which leaves Christchurch at 10,80 a.m. to convey the excursionists across the harbour;

Brooklet Coal Company. —A meeting of the Directors of the Brookley Coal Company was held on Saturday, Mr Farr occupied the chair. The Secretary reported that applications for shares were. coming steadily in. It was resolved that, aa several gentlemen had expressed a desire to visit the mine, a party should bo made up to do so during the Christmas holidays, due notice to be advertised. It was decided to issue circulars, the panting of which was agreed to. Christchurch Central Mission.— The Oddfellows’ Hall,' Lichfield street, was crowded on Sunday evening, when Pastor Birch delivered an eloquent address on the “ Christian Life.” During the delivery of the discourse the Pastor made an earnest appeal on behalf of the destitute wives and families ( of Christchurch, which was liberally responded to, and opened a fund for the relief of the same, to be supplemented by farther donations, which can be sent to Pastor Birch. The after meeting was very successful. Concert at the Hospital. —A successful concert was given last evening at the Hospital. Solos were sung by Miss Hutton, Miss Davie, Messrs Corbett, Reeves, Price, and Edgar; Mesdames Wilding and Vernon contributed a pianoforte duet, and both ladies played solos. Mr Alpete contributed a recitation. Dr Murray-Aynsley, house surgeon, at the close of the concert, thanked the ladies and gentlemen who had provided such a pleasant evening. A fund was started in the ward for the purpose of procuring Christmas presents for the patients. . Christchurch Cycling Ci.uß.-.The track at Lancaster “ Park presents a very animated appearance every evening, large numbers of cyclists being in active training for the race meeting of the Christchurch Cycling Olnb, to be held on Monday next. The Club has inaugurated a “ colour system,” and all the men this week appear in their racing costumes. Given a fine day the meeting should prove most successful. Mr K. Lewis, the South Australian “ crack,” will make his first appearance in Christchurch at the meeting, and competitors from Oamaruand Ashburton will take part in several of the events.

Akaeoa Borough Council. —The usual fortnightly meeting of the Akaroa Borough Council was held on Wednesday evening; present—the Mayor and Councillors Penn, Chappell, Taylor, Checkley, Vangioni, Munro, and Armstrong. The financial report showed the receipts since last meet* ing to have been £2 9s 3d. Accounts amounting to £52 13s 4d were paused for payment. The debit balance was reported to be .£165 lls 4d. Mr W. H. Hemingway was appointed caretaker of the baths for the season. The Town Clerk was authorised to sue for all outstanding rates. The Council,after dealing with routine business, eat as a Domain Board. Interesting Sporting Case.— The case of O’Brien v. Stead, which has excited great interest in sporting circles for some time past, came on before his Honor Mr Justice Denniston at the Supreme Court yesterday. The main question at issue is whether the Canterbury Jockey Club is bound to pay over to the owner of the winning horse in the Challenge Stakes the whole of the money paid into the stake, less certain specified deductions, or is at liberty to retain for its own purposes all moneys over and above 2000 sovs. The case lasted all day, a large quantity of evidence being given on both sides. At 5.30 his Honour adjourned till ten o’clock this morning, when he will bear argument of counsel. Pioneer Bictle Club.— Last evening the members of the Pioneer Bicycle Club entertained Mr F. Cooper, one of the oldest members, at a “ social ” in the new Club rooms. There was a large attendance, and the Hon E. C. J. Stevens, President, occupied the chair. The Chairman' referred in eulogistic terms to the valuable services Mr Cooper had rendered to the Club as Captain, Hon Secretary and Handi* capper during the past thirteen years, and on behalf of the members presented him with a handsome marble clock, suitably inscribed, as a token of the esteem and regard in which he was held, and s.s a gift on the eve of bis. marriage. Several toasts were honoured, and songs were sung by Messrs F. Woodhouse, J. F. Marshall, BU J. Moas, J. H. Parker,!:. Atkinson, W. J. S. Hayward .and H. Thompson. Eeoita--iionß' were given by Messrs W. B. Eyre and K. F. Black, andjconcertina solos by Mr Oakoy. . The Cheviot Estate.— The Cheviot mansion with 5000 acres of land, including tbs plantations, pine walk, coltflold and 100 acres of the south deer park, together with the manager’s house and other im-provements,-will be offered for sals in one lot for cash or taribs at II a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 10, at the Provincial Council Chambers, at an upset price of £25,000. With the'alterations that have been made in the boundaries there is little doubt that this splendid property will find a purchaser. On Jan. 15 the unsold rural sections which failed to find cash purchasers at the auction sale will be thrown open for selection on lease in perpetuity. The rents have been fixed at 5 per cent on present cash values, and range from Sa to lls 2d per acre per annum, and the areas range from 91 acres to 578 acres. Full particulars aud descriptions of idle various properties may be obtained at the Land Offices, Christchurch, Timaru, and Cheviot. Settling is now going on apace on the estate ; a very large quantity of fencing and building material has been taken to Port Eohinson by the steamer Wakatu, and many of those who have taken up properties are preparing to work them. The read and bridge works undertaken by the Government are proceeding satisfactorily* and the roads already made are in fires- . class order.

Drainage Board.—An ordinary meeting of tho Christchurch Drainage Board will be bald at 2.80 p,m. to-day. AnnwalSports.—The programme of tho Duyanobellea Bay annual sports, which take place on Deo. 26, ia advortisead. .Ctciists’ Alliance.— -A general meeting of the New Zealand Cyclists* Alliance will be held at. the Pioneer Bicycle Club*s rooms this evening, ' Saw Fbancisco Mail.—The Rotorua, with the southern portion of the Ban Francisco mail, lelt Wellington for Lyttelton yesterday afternoon. Popular Concert.—A popular concert wfll he given in the Tuam street Hall on the evening of Labour Day, Deo. 18. Mr C. F. BUaa will bo the musical director. _ Piowaaa Biotolk Club,—The eutnea for tbo Pioneer Bicycle Club’s annual race meeting on Boxing Day will close to-day with the Hon Secretary, Mr C. G. Moss. , Heathoote Road Board.— "ho statutory annual meeting of ratepayers of the Heathooie Road District will be held in the Opawa schoolroom on Friday, at 8 Mabohio.— The installation of the W,M. oleot of the Crown Masonic Lodge, Sydenham, and tho investiture of his officers, . will take place to-morrow evening at halfpast seven. Sviaix 'Corners , Bt-law.—Tho City Oounoil announces by that .the byvlaw relating to riding or driving round street corners at a walking pace is now in force. Avow Eoad District.— A meeting of ratepayers in tho Avon road district will be held in the Sunday schoolroom, Pspanui, on Thursday, to take into oonaideration the. question of drainage rates. Canterbury Fruit-growers’ Association,—This evening, at the rooms of the Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association, the New Zealand Government frnit expert will deliver an address to trait-growers on matters connected with ike fruit industry. Little Exteb Sports.— The annual •tbletio sports held at Little River will take place this year on Jan. 27. A good programme has been arranged, and an excursion train will tan from Christchurch. The entries for tho handicaps will close on Deo. 19. Excursion to Sumner.— This evening the Canterbury Tramway Company will ran an excursion to Sumner, leaving Christchurch at 7.15. *A band will acoomry the excursionists, and dancing will carried out on a door which has bean specially laid down near tbo Cave kook. Orchestral Concert. —On Thursday evening the Christchurch Musical and Junateur Orchestral Societies will hold a yooal and instrumental concert in the Tuam street Theatre. The box plan was opened yesterday, and owing to the great demand for reserved seats, Id has been decided to reserve a portion of the stalls as well as the dress circle. BiotoiiH Purchasing Association.— The Committee appointed at the preliminary meeting of tho Co-operative i Bicycle Purchasing Association will to-night present tho rules for confirmation, at a general meeting to be held at the Pioneer Bicycle Club rooms. The Association will be open to ladies. Springfield Sports Committee. A meeting was held at Keane's Hotel on Saturday, when there was a good attendance. It was decided to carry out a programme similar to that of last year's, there being every promise of success. It was decided to have hack races and to engage a brass band. Tbo Secretary was instructed to call for tenders for a refreshmant booth.

The Opposition. The duty of the Opposition is (»ys the Otago Daily Times ) to assert itself unhesitatingly. It is perhaps the smallest independent political party that ever existed in our Parliament, but united and with a clear purpose it pan exercise influence for the good of the country equal to the strongest that ever law light. Its supreme duty now is to avoid small temptations and be militant. Government Insurance Department. The Government Insurance Department has now removed from Luck’s Buildings, Colombo street, to the new Government Insurance Buildings in Cathedral square. As will be known to many the department commenced business in the old post office in Market place. As the business in-, creased to a large extent it was separated from the Post Office and placed under the management of Messrs Ciapoott and Thorne. Since 1882 the Canterbury and Westland districts have been under the control of Mr J. 0. Prudhoe, and the growth of the business has been continuous and rapid. Christmas Pettit.— New season’s our(aats, sultanas and Valencia raisins are how being sold at Kincaid’s G. 1.0. The Quality is the best for years. Prices 4*d and 6|d per lb respectively.— [Advt,] Five SHiniiiNOS a Week, Working men can buy a cycle with payments of m a week. Large stock of second-hand cycles. Bicycles from £l, Safeties from 410. Adams, Curtikb and Co., 70, Manchester street, Christchurch.—[AdvtJ Headache Powdebs. —Dr Groamland’s name now stamped on each cachetj over WOO already sold by us. Fresh supply Mattel Remedies just arrived. Requisites for New Methods and Kirk’s Treatments, Dr Schuasler’s Remedies. Health Supplies Company. 245, Cashel street'W.—FAdvt.l A Photographic Treat.—Undoubtedly' the most remarkable display of photos ever made in Christchurch is now to be seen in Messrs Wiiggloaworth knd Bums’ vestibule, .the' new proprietors of the business of the Eden Georce Company. The striking portraits of lord and lady Glasgow and family, and of Cardinal Moran, ore attracting a vast •mount of attention. The work shown is all finished by Wrigglesworth and Blnns’ patented Matt-opal-type process, which has created such a furors among tashlonablo circles in Wellington. The firm are now ready to receive patrons for this class of photography. Professor Biokerton writes of Jameson, Anderson »nd Co’s Teas The amount of extract in eaoh case is very high for the short time of infusion, and the proportion of tannin low." 8360 Standlsh & Preece's photos are still unrivalled. Now specimens, in vestibule weekly, 218, High street.— [Advt.] • And yet you will find that anyone who requires thorough artistic and legitimate photographic work that is permanent and of the highest order of execution still patronises C. H. Manning, as his pAill increasing business testifies. The demand for bis own patent process, the bromaline photos, is largely on the increase. Another new exhibit of •11 classes of work just added at Studio, 150, Colombo street. Appointments advisable to avoid detention,— [Advt.J •