TOWN & COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume LXXX, Issue 10220, 14 December 1893, Page 5

TOWN & COUNTRY.

Contents.-— The most prominent feature pf the cable news this morning is the important position which the condition of the British Navy has suddenly assumed in the popular attention. The Cabinet has decided to spend sis millions sn. carrying out a ship-building programme, though Mr Gladstone and Sir William Haroourt reluctantly assented to the proposal of their colleagues. A public meeting has been held in London, ind a resolution was passed urging tho government to take all stop®, wituto* =the.-..aaitt-.

tenanca of England’s naval supremacy. A few further details regarding the Anarchist outrages in Prance are published. Thero have been serious grass fires in New South Wales, and great loss of pasture and stock has resulted. Full particulars of the live stock sale at Addington yesterday, and the usual weekly summary of Australian markets, appear in this issue. The Farmers’ and Country Settlers’ Newspaper.—No other paper in New Zealand answers so completely to this description as the Canterbury Times. The contents this week include articles on the leading agricultural and pastoral topics of tho day, notes on stock, dairy and farm matters, and several interesting papers, besides the latest market news. The garden columns—which aro written for town as well as country readers—are full of interest and information; and the doings in the domain of sport, including trotting, aro recorded and commented upon. The number contains, in fact, a full budget of valuable and interesting reading for all classes of readers. Congratulatory.—A “ social ”to celebrate the election to Parliament of Mr W. W. Collins will be given to-morrow evening in the Oddfellows’ Hall. Christchurch Eegatta Club.— The annual moating of the Christchurch Eegatta Club will be held at the Canterbury Bowing Club’s boathouse at eight o’clock this evening. Building Society.—The fifth annual mooting of tho No. 2 Industrial Building Society of Canterbury will be held this evening in tho Oddfellows’ Hall, Lichfield street, at eight o’clock. Orchestral Concert.—At tho Tuam street hall this evening the combined Orchestral and Musical Societies will give a concert, for which a specially attractive programme has been arranged. The Palmeb-Beaumont Company.— Tho Palmer-Beaumoat Concert Company will open for a short season at the Tuam Street Hall on December 21. Mr P. Stuart is now in town making all necessary arrangements. The Hospital.—Tho collection at the concert at tho Christchurch Hospital on Monday evening amounted to over Jl3. Contributions will be thankfully received by the matron. The money will ha spent in procuring Christmas presents for the patients. New Zealand Eailwats.—Excursion fares will be charged generally daring the holidays, and the tickets will be available for return till Jan. 13. Excursions will run to Onmsiu, Dunedin, Invercargill, Timaru, Temufca and all intermediate stations.

Out-boot Fete. —An out-door fete in connection with St Matthew’s Church, St Albana, - will take place at Hazolbrook, Springfield road, to-day. A baud will bo ia attendance, and ia the evening limelight views will bo, shown, and other attractions provided. Supreme Court. —His Honor Mr Justice Denniston was occupied yesterday in hearing a case in bankruptcy. Bower v. tho Official Assignee, on appeal from Timaru. He reserved his decision. Tho appeal case of Richard Hadfield, tho licenseo of the Crown Hotel, Sydenham, against the decision of tho Resident Magistrate’s Court, Christchurch, convicting him of tho illicit sale of liquor, will bo heard this morning at eleven o’clock, Mr Lane appearing for the appellant and Mr Caygill for tho respondent. Baptist Tabernacle. —Tho Kev C. Dallaaton, who has now returned to Christchurch and taken the pastorship of the Baptist Tabernacle, was welcomed back to the pastorate last evening at a social gathering of parishioners at the schoolroom. Thera was a sale of work during the afternoon, which was very successful, the stalls being extremely well filled. The sales were very good, but the quantity being so large the sale will bo continued to-day. Admission will bo free, and during tho evening tho choir will givo selections from the cantata The Picnic.

Small Birds.— The Geraldine County Council having determined to take charge of measures to reduce tho small bird pest within the County, and relieve the Road Boards of the expense, during tho winter and spring carried out a system of distributing poison along all the main roads, and testimonies have come from settlers that the number of birds has been very largely reduced. A further testimony is given by the fact that the boys decline to gather -heads and eggs in tho present brooding season at a reduced price. Formerly 2d per dozen was paid by the Levels Eoad Board for ‘heads and eggs. The County Council offer Id per dozen for eggs, and IJd per dozen for heads. The boys cay tho birds are so much scarcer chat bird-nesting will net pay at tho reduced rates, aud very little is being done in that way. An argument used at tho County Council table in favour of reducing the rates was that last yea? a Plessaat Point lad earned enough by bird-nesting to buy a JB3 horse.

“The Few Humourists.” —Miss Freeman delivered last evening, ia the hall of tho Young Men’s Christian Association, the second of her course of lectures upon “The New Humuorists,” dealing with tho productions of Mr Thomas Quiller Couch, the well-known “ Q,” of periodical literature and several volumes. Taking tho several varieties of sketches written by “ Q,” tho lecturer analysed their sub-ject-matter, and dealt with the effects produced and tho sentiments and feelings presented and represented. She gave specimens of his pathetic writings, and spoke of the,life and reality with which ha endowed his characters and imbued hia scenes | and, in graphic language, told what true lessons bb taught. Coming to tho humour of “ Q,” Miss Freeman selected portions of his writings to show in what direction his seme of the ludicrous lay. Tho poetical writings of Mr Couch were also dealt with, and the lessons conveyed by him in verso discussed. Misa Freeman was frequently applauded for tho entertaining and sparking style in which she dealt with liar subject. The third and loot lecture will bo delivered to-morrow evening, when Miss Freeman will deal with Barry Pain and his works. Th 3 Addington Market.— -The following is b summary of the business transacted at the Addington live stock market yesterday: The weather was oppressively hot, and the attendance outside butchers and dealers was small. Entries in nearly all classes of stock were above the average, and the supply of fat sheep and lambs was considerably in excess of requirements. Although next week’s sale ia tho Christmas market, and ia, under ordinary circumstances, looked upon as a double market, those Bending sheep forward will have to contend with a large number which were withdrawn yesterday. Tho total entries for the day comprised 4350 sheep, 1200 lambs, 252 head of cattle and pige. The entry of store sheep was a very meagre one, but was more than sufficient for requirements, as only young sheep were sought after. A medium yarding of fat sheep contained nothing of quality, tho bulk of the entry consisting of cross-bred ewes, and for these there was a decided drop, and a large number failed to reach owners’ reserves. The few cross-bred wethers in sold fairly well, tho bulk being taken for export. About 1200 fat lambs came to hand; and though a few of tho best were bought for, freezing purposes, tho supply was far in excess of the demand, and a considerable drop in prices had to be submitted to. The fat cattle market was well supplied with light-weight steers and heifers suitable to the season, and, in spite of the large entry, all were cleared at satisfactory prices. A medium entry of store cattle mot a firmer market than has been tho case for soma time, useful young stock being in good demand. The small entry in tho pig pens caused business to brighten up considerably. 'The presence of foreign buyers sent prices up with a run, and the sale is one of the beat that have taken place ia these yards during tho past two yearn. Thera will be no stoppage of tho market during tho Christmas holidays. A Fair, Beautiful Skin.— Sulpholiue Soap gives the natural tint andtha bloom of a perfect complexion, makes the skin smooth, supple, healthy, comfortable .fjupcanyiaWsta.evcry where. B

Education Board.—The usual meeting of tho Education Board will be held this morning at eleven o’clock. Akaroa Eegatta.—The steamer Jane Douglas will leave Lyttelton for Akaroa at 10 a.m. on Sunday, taking excursionists to the regatta at Akaroa, which takes place on Monday. Coach to Cheviot.—A coach is announced to ran between Waipara and Cheviot every Monday and Friday, returning from Cheviot on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Bands’ Art Union.—An entertainment in connection with the United Bands’ Art Union will be given to-morrow evening in the Tuam street hall, admission to which will bo by the art union tickets. “ Thb Messiah.”— The Christchurch Musical Society will give Handel’s oratorio The Messiah in the Cathedral on Wednesday evening next at 8 o’clock, when the balanoe of the offertory, after paying expenses, will bo divided between the Old Men’s Home and Herrick’s Home. The oratorio will bo repeated on Thursday evening, when the proceeds will be for the benefit of the Cathedral funds. Temperance Society.—The usual meeting of Sb Michael’s Temperance Society was held last night, when Mr Beardsley gave a limelight entertainment. Among the views were series representing “Ten Nights in a Bar-room ” and “ How Uncle Pompey Jined the Pledge.” A hearty vote of thanks to Mr Eeardslay for showing the views and to Mr Cauldron for giving the connective readings ended a pleasant and enjoyable entertainment.

A Heavy Loss.—The Southern Standard hears that hundreds of sheep on the Waikaia and Nokomai hills—in fact, on all exposed country—have succumbed to the recent “ cold snap ” Mobs of sheep, in lota of ton to twenty each, are lying dead on the Wendons de plains. Ms Qillanders’ loss has been a severe ono in this respect, and Hyde Home and Glenary stations have also suffered. The mortality seems greatest amongst the old breeding owes.

Christchurch Amateur Swimming Club.— Tho following is the handicap for the 75yds Club race, to be swum at the West Christchurch school bath this evening at 7.15 :—First heat: P. Cleary scr, C. H. Fox 6sec, D. Casbolt Ssec and H. L. Dickenson llsec. Second heat: A. C. Macbeth scr, Q. J. C. Smart Ssee, C. B. Bird lOsec and T. H. Harker ISsec. Third heat; J. M. Watson 4sec, A. G. Henderson 6seo, G. Gray llsse and F. F. Williams 13sec. Fourth heat: J. Paterson 6sec, C. Wood Ssec, P. H. Venables Haec and J. Crummy ISsec. Native Land.— The Timaru Herald, referring to the impatient demands for the solution of the Native land difficulty, says;—“ We are not aware that either Canterbury or Otago has very deep causa for thanking the Government for what they have done to promote settlement, though no doubt they have been able to accomplish something. But in the North Island, and especially in the King Country, there are difficulties which cannot be disposed of in a day. Whatever other merits or demerits attach to the Premier, ha has plenty of energy and determination j and should ho continue in office he may ba trusted to * tackle ’ the Native land question in the King Country and elsewhere with hia whole strength.” Rule on the Eoad. —At the meeting of the New Zealand Cyclists’ Alliance last evening, a letter was read from a gentlemen in Invercargill, asking whether the following by-law was ia force in Canterbury.:—” Southland County Council Bylaw No. 37—Any person riding a bicycle or tricycle, or other similar vehicle, upon any public road upon meeting any person tiding any horse or driving any vehicle drawn by a horse or horses and before approaching within sixty-six feet of such person shall s cop, dismount or remove his bicycle or tricycle or other similar vehicle to the side of the road until the person with the horse or horses shall have safely passed.” Tbo delegates were not aware of tho fact that any such by-law was in force in this part of New Zealand, but the Secretary was instructed to make enquiries. Lyttelton Rowing Club. —During the past few days this Club has been getting off a series of Club races, confined to maiden scullers, for medals presented by Mr F. Myers, of the Lyttelton Ho lei, aud the Club. Tho following are results:— First heat: B. Sinclair and G- Baecroft beat J. Webb and D. Jack; second heat: A. Dailey end John McLean beat A. Berry and J. Eden; third heat: ~R. Collier and G. Cousins beat F. Wylie and J. Harrington; fourth heat: W. Smith and F. Huston beat W. Eiddey and' G. Rich.- Second round: Sinclair and Beecroft beat Dailey and McLean; Collier aud Cousins beat Smith and Huston. Final: Sinclair and Beecroft beat Collier and Cousins after a close and interesting contest. E. Sinclair and D. Sinclair challenged the Club’s selection for the Youths’ Sculls and Pairs. The selected crew (G. Harrington and J. MoLoan) won the Sculls, but were defeated in the Pairs. St Andrew’s Church, Little River.— A meeting of the Vestry was held in the schoolroom. Little River, on Monday evening. The members present were— Messrs White, Bann, Reynolds, Kay, Fox, Tyson, Harris, J, Coop and H. Smith. The Rev H. T. Purchaa presided. Several tenders were received for the work of enlarging the church. The lowest tender, however, waa considered far too high, and it was decided that other arrangements should he made to have the proposed work effected. A Committee was appointed to arrange for a social gathering to be held on Jan. 9, to commemorate Bishop Selwyn’s first visit to Little River in the year 1844. Regarding the cocksfoot growing on the church ground, it was decided that half of the seed should be given for the work of harvesting tho crop. After a vote of thanks to the Chairman had been passed the meeting terminated.

Waltham School Committee. The monthly meeting of the Waltham School Committee was held on Thursday evening; present—Messrs Baker, Clifford, Maddera, Gow, Sim, Smith and Wraight. An apology was received for the absence of Me Brocklehurst. The head master’s report was road, and showed the average attendance for the past four weeks to have been 392. The report also stated that the preparations in connection with the annual concert in aid of the prize fund were progressing satisfactorily. It wan decided that the concert should be held ia the Oddfellows’ Hall, Colombo road, Sydenham, on Thursday, Dec. 31, and that the prizes would he distributed ia the schoolroom on Friday afternoon, Dec. 22, when the school would be closed for the Christmas holidays. Several letters were raad,one from theßoard of Education, with regard to tho question cf accommodation at the school, stating that tho matter would be considered at the nest ■meeting. It was resolved to hold a special meeting of the Committee on Tuesday, Dec. 19, at 8 p.m. The Eon Treasurer reported his accounts in credit as follows: —lncidental J 224 6s 7d, prize fund dill 3s. Accounts amounting to A] 8s 2d ware passed for payment. The meeting then terminated.

Frozen Meat. —Every month (writes the London correspondent of a contemporary) the prospects of the New Zealand frozen meat industry would appear to grow brighter, notwithstanding any temporary dulness in the market. This is what a correspondent of tho Dundee Advertiser saya ou the subject:—“lf New Zealand eheop-raisera continue supplying us with frozen meat at the present rate, English butchers will need to bring down their prices. Last year we received from that Colony no less than 130,000,0001 b of good quality, and if the competition which at present exists in the Colony among ehsepfarmers continues the supply will probably soon ba on even a larger scale. Tho fiomand hero for frozen mutton from the Australasian Colonies is daily on the increase, whilo there is a corresponding decrease in the demand for the i tone-fed article. I am not surprised, considering tho difference in the price, and tb c very small difference, if any. in the quality. I dined yesterday off a kg of Colonial mutton as sweet and tender as anything to bo had on the stall of a vendor or' English mutton, and the price waa only Gld per lb, compared with 10J, lid and le charged in different butchers’ chc-ca for Eugllihfcd.” ' ‘

Harvester Trial.—A public trial of tho Walter A. Wood reaper and binder will take place thin afternoon on Mr Watson’s farm, near Ladbrooke’s station. Licensed Victuallers’ Meeting.—A meeting of licensed victuallers and ether members of the liquor trade will be held at 3 o’clock this afternoon, at Hobbs’ Buildings. The Volunteers. —The Christ’s College Eifles will do their independent and volley firing this afternoon. Drags will leave Cathedral square at 2.45.4, 4.30 and 5 p.m., to convey the members to the range. Avon *Koad District.—A meeting of ratepayers in the Avon read district will be held this evening in the schoolroom, Papanni, for the purpose of discussing matters ia connect ion'with the drainage rates.

Excursion to New Brighton.—The New Brighton. Tramway Company will run an excursion this evening. Cara will leave Cathedral square at 7.15, and the Engineers’ Band will be in attendance.

Catholic School. —The prizes iron during the year by the scholars o£ the Christchurch Catholic school will be distributed to-day at the school, where the usual reunion of parents will take place to witness the proceedings. Swimming.—The voyde Christmas Handicap of the East Christchurch Amateur Swimming Club will be decided at the baths on Thursday evening, Dec. 21, at 5.30 o’clock. Entries close with the Honorary Secretary on Deo. ID. St Albans School.—The Countess of Glasgow, in response to the invitation of the Sfc Albans School Committee, has consented to present the prizes at the distribution on Dec. 22 at three o’clock. The school and grounds will be thrown open to parents and visitors r.t two o’clock. Bkothses’ Pride Picnic.—The thirtieth anniversary of the arrival of the ship Brothers’ Pride at Lyttelton will be celebrated to-day by a picnic at Diamond Harbour. Those taking part will leave Christchurch by the 10.30 a.m. train for Lyttelton, where they will embark on board the steamer John Anderson. On Page 3 of this issue will be found an account, furnished by one of the passengers, of the voyage of the vessel. Veteran Politicians. —The lengthened public services of Sir John Hall and the Hon W. RoUeston are about to receive a recognition. A preliminary meeting was hold recently at Doylestoa with regard to some compliment being paid to Sir John Hall on bis retirement from public life; and as regards the Hon W. RoUeston, matters have progressed bo far that an address to him has b r ca placed in an artist’s hands to be illuminated. A CoMPEOinsE.«"The Tioiaru Borough Council has compromised its dispute with the Commercial Union Eire Insurance Company by accepting £l5O instead of £2OO, the sum for which a cottage belonging to the Corporation was insured. The Company refused to pay the -full amount, as the building was not worth anywhere near that sum, and it argued that insurance was for the purpose of providing indemnity only, not £cr profit, an argument borne out by one of the conditions of the policy. Anniversary Day.—One of the principal attractions on Monday next will be the annual sports of the Christchurch Cycling Club at” Lancaster Park. About thirty cyclists are training every evening at the Park, which is at present in capital order. Two championships of Hew Zealand will be run during the afternoon, and the competitors include K. Lewis, the South Australian fast rider; J. Boyd, the holder of several New Zealand records; J. Bate, C. E. Wilson, E. J. -tally, the Clarkson brothers, and riders from Oamaru and Ashburton.

Iktekpeovikciai, Cricket.-— The practices for the forthcoming representative matches are being well attended at Lancaster Pack each evening. Mr Oilivier is sparing p.o pains to put his men into firstclass condition, and the work of the candidates is critically watched by a large number of enthusiasts. Although the practices only started on Monday evening a beneficial effect is already noticeable, and with over three weeks’ more time before the Auckland match, it is quite evident that the selector will be able to turnout?, team.worthily to uphold the honour of Canterbury's criciot. Autistic. —ln the letter of our London correspondent published in yesterday’s issue there was reference to a number of water-colour drawings of New Zealand scenery, which had bean received by the Agent-General from this Colony, and whieh were highly spoken of. The artist's name was printed as "Moreland,” bat this is evidently an error. The gentleman who sent the views is the well-known artist Mr Samuel H. Moraton, end he yesterday received a letter from Mr Perceval, acknowledging receipt of the pictures, and eulogising them even more warmly than was done by our correspondent.

The Anniversary Holiday.—- The local Factories Inspector say a that iho statement made by the Mayor at the meeting of the City Council on Monday night in reference to nest Saturday’s half-holiday for factory employees is incorrect, and that if owners and occupiers took practical notice of it they would be guilty of a breach of the Factories Act. The statement was to the effect that the change of the Anniversary holiday from Dec. 16 to Dec, 18 would allow the owners of factories to keep their employees at work cn Saturday afternoon and lot them off on Monday without the fear of interference by the Inspector of Factories. Prevention of Cruelty. —Mr A. W. Smith, Secretary and Inspector to the Christchurch branch of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, was at Timaru yesterday, and was the means of Laving the proprietor of Hayes’ Circus summoned before the Resident Magistrate for allowing an employee to work in a vehicle a couple of horses with core shoulders. The horses had been turned out for a year or so at Rolleston, and being fresh from the grass the hot weather had caused their shoulders to scald, in one case a rather ugly raw wound being produced. Mr Hayes undertook not to work the horses again until their shoulders healed, and the "informations were by leave withdrawn. Mr Raymond appeared as honorary solicitor for the Society. Smoke Concert. —Tho complimentary smoko concert tendered to Mr David Matson by the Ashburton Athletic Ciub was held on Tuesday evening in Henry’s Hotel. Thera was a largo attendance, and Mr Hugo Friedlander occupied the chair. The speakers, in proposing and responding to the various toasts‘of the evening, wore most eathuaiaetic in eulogising Mr Matson’s personal qualities and hia brilliant performance in breaking tho world’s record for the Quarter-mile Hurdles; and tho toast of the gueat of the evening, proposed by the Chairman, was heartily honoured. The health of Mr and Mrs John Matson, the parents of tho guest, was also coupled with his, and Mr Matsou suitably respondad on their behalf. During the evening some excellent songs and a recitations were given, and an enjoyable evening was brought to a close by the kinging of “Auld Lang Syne.” Masonic. —The regular monthly meeting of the Conyers Lodge, Ho. 1916, will be held to-morrow evening in 'the Freemasons’ Hall, Sydenham, at. 7.30, when the Master-elect will be installed and the fourteenth anniversary of the Lodge will be celebrated. —At tho ‘meeting of the Crown Masonic Lodge, S.C., last night, Bro J. Gough wss installed aa W.M., and the following officers were invested into their various offices: Boureot; S.M., Bro A. "Webb; D.M., Bro W. Pirio ; W.S. W., Bro J. M’Do vs, Id; W.J.W., Bro G. French; Treasure):, Pro J. T. Favilic; Hon Secretary, Bro A. B. Cheppell; S.D., Bro W. A, James; J.D,, Bro J. Bigwood; 1.G., Bro T. Bottomly; Tyler, Bro G. Blcasua; Stewards, Bros E. Fox and J. Russell. Tho ceremony, was performed by the E.W.D.G.M. Bro G. Louiseon. Apologies were read from the D.D.G.M., Bro R. D.Thomas, and officers for their non-attendance owing to the short notice given, and Bro Snndstein owing to indisposition, and from nine representatives of o ! bar Lodges. A banquet wan subsequently held, when the usual speoch.Dc, toayta "fid sofigs were given.

H.M.S. Curacoa. H.M.S. Curagoa arrived at Akaroa yesterday at 3.15 p.m. Cycling.—At Lancaster Park last evening tho half and quarter-mile New Zealand records were re-established. E. Lewis reduced the former from Imin 13-Jsec to Imia llsec, and A. E. Barker put up a new time for the quarter of a mile by covering tho distance ia 35Jaco, the old record standing st 3GJsec. Farmers’ League.—A special meeting of the & Farmers* and Country Settlers’ League was called for yesterday. Six members attended, and Mr John Grigg occupied the chair. Before the meeting proDeeded with any business, the nature oz which the Chairman said was hardly defined, tho reporters present were informed that it was intended that the meeting abould be a private one. Labour Day Demonstration. The Labour Day demonstration will be held on the Eiccartoa racecourse on Monday next. The programme includes a tog-of-war, eight men a side, from any particular trade or calling, for prizes of a value of £26; a baby show, with two classes, under six months and under twelve months, for prizes value £7 10s; a cabmen’s trot, for a prize of JC4. The Committee anticipates Ebat the value of the last-mentioned prize will be augmented by additional donations.

Christmas Publications. The Observer and Free Lance, of Auckland, is cutearly with a Christmas number of more than uaual excellence. In addition to forty pages of interesting reading matter and clever illustrations, there is a coloured litograph entitled “ Ask Papa,” depicting in, “Bio’s” broadest style an Anglo-Maori courtship scene. Taken altogether, th.s is a very good pispeanywerth of Christmas literature, and it will doubtless commaud a large sale. Nearly all the contents are original, and are full of local colouring. Sick Benefit Society.—A general meeting of members of the Middle Island Railway Department Sick Benefit Society was bald on Dec. 9. Mr E. Britteudoa, President, occupied the chair, and there was a good attendance of members. The balancesheet was read and adopted. It showed the receipts to have been £3G6 4e Bd, and the expenditure £255 11s, leaving a credit balance £llO 13s Bd. The balance was divided among the members at 9s per full member, absorbing £10? 15s 6d and leaving £2lßs 2d to be carried forward. he election of officers then took pUce with the following result:—President, Hr W, Barr; Yice -president, Mr Mulianey; Secretary, Mr H. Owen (re-elected); Treasurer, Mr D. Jones (re-elected); Auditors, Messrs W. Ray and J. B. Carter; Committee o“ Management, Mtsjrs D. Hmkeas, A. Morse, W. Williams, S. Horsaell and P. Patterson, traffic department; Messrs J. Moore, W, Fuller, T. Gardner and J. Dawson, locomotive department; Messrs W. Ray and Way, works department; sick visitors, Messrs D. Jones and M. Mulianey. Votes of thanks were passed to the Traffic Manager for the use of the room for the year, sad to the retiring Committee. Notice of motion to amend rule 10 clausa 3 was given, the rule to read, when amended, that no new member ohould receive any benefit till he hsd been ia the Society three months. Notice of a special meeting to consider the motion will be posted and advertised. After paying out the dividend to the members present, the meeting closed. Oamaru Harbour Board.—The financial difficulties of the Oamaru Harbour Board appear to have reached the acute stage. The North Otago Times of yesterday, referring to the position, says:—A special meeting of the Harbour Board was held on Tuesday for the purpose of considering a letter from the bondholders in Loudon of the 1879 loan of £IOO,OOO. The interest on this loan, which is secured on wsat might bo called a second mortgage, is considerably in arrear, and the bondholders, jßftcr corresponding with the Board, express their determination to put ia a receiver. The Board has pointed out that the bondholders would reap no advantage from such action on their part, as they cannot take more than they can get. Yesterday, however, the Board considered the question ss to how far the powers of a receiver would extend in dealing with the revenue of the Board from which the interest repaid. We may explain that the interest on the loan under notice, as well as of another loan, ia paid out of the revenue that also supplies the Board with the means of paying its employees and of carrying on necessary works at the harbour; and if the receiver has the power and cares to exercise it, he may impound tha whole revenue from this source, and after disbursing those amounts which he is absolutely compelled to, may refuse to pay salaries, wages, &c. The Board have remitted the question of the receiver’s power in this direction to their solicitors for an opinion. Whatever the power of the receiver may be, ho is not likely to interfere with the necessary expenditure ia keeping the port open for shipping, for so soon as he does otherwise his principal and interest is irrevocably gone. Tha bondholder is not likely to kill the goose that lays the golden egg. Down Again.—Records are falling fast before the conquering Star wheels. Ken. Lewis mounted, on a Star reduced the Mile record to 2min 26|seo, beating the time established by W. J. Hayward on the same evening. Easy payments for Stars; immediate delivery. Afiams, Curfcies and Co,, 70, Manchester street, Christchurch. —[Aevt.) Headache Powders. —■ Dr Grassland's name now stamped on each cachet; over 3090 .already sold by us. Fresh supply Mattel Remedies just arrived. Requisites for New Methods and Kirk’s Treatments, Dr Schussler’s Remedies. Health Supplies Company, 245, Cashel street W.—FAdvt.j

A Photographic Treat.— Undoubtedly the most remarkable display of photos ever made in Christchurch is now to he seen iu Messrs Wrigglesworth and Binns’ vestibule, the new proprietors of the business of the Eden Geortre Company. The striking nortraits of Lord and Lady Glasgow and family, and of Cardinal Horan, are attracting a vast amount of attention. The work shown is all finished by Wriggles worth and Binns’ patented Matt-opal-type process, which has created such a furore among fashionable circles in Wellington. The firm are now ready to receive patrons for this class of photography. Professor Bickerton writes of Jameson, Anderson and Go’s Teas“ The amount of extract in each ease is very high for the short time of infusion, and the proportion of tannin low.” 3350 Standish & Preece's photos arc still unrivalled. Hew specimens in vestibule weekly, £lB, High street. —[Advt.l And yet you will find Liar, 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 still increasing business testifies. The demand for Ids own patent process, the bromaline photos, is largely on the increase. Another new exhibit of all~ classes of work just added at Studio, 150, Colombo street. ApiJoiiitments advisable to avoid detention.—[Auvt.l