TOWN & COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume LXXXI, Issue 10236, 3 January 1894, Page 4

TOWN & COUNTRY.

Contents.’— The New Year sports meetings were continued yesterday, and race meetings ware held at Eiccarton and Auckland. The cricket match, between the Wellington and Canterbury Midlands was drawn, but the Press Association for some inexplicable reason has omitted to forward details of the match at Dunedin. In Imperial political circles the Vancouver mail and Pacific cable services are being actively canvassed, and the Duke of York’s projected visit to the colonies is being favourably discussed. Amongst the accidents, the death of Professor Marshall, of Owens College, by falling over a precipice, is reported, and four Alpine tourists have lost their lives. Our Wellington correspondent forwards matter of interest relating to the Stout election petition, and to the honour conferred upon the Agent-Goaeral for Now Zealand.

A Juvenile Thief.— -About three o'clock yesterday afternoon a boy was observed to tci-ke some apples from the shop of Mrs Urwin, Colombo Street. On seeing that his actions were observed he at once took to hia heels, but was soon caught and brought back. After receiving a lecture from the proprietress of the shop he was allowed to go. Guide to Canterbury. —Mr T. Popham, proprietor of Coker’s Hotel, has just issued a neat little handbook entitled “Coker’s Guide to Canterbury.” The book, as its name implies, gives visitors and tourists a good idea of tno resources and attractions of this province. The book is distributed gratis, and may be obtained on application to the proprietor of Coker’s Hotel. Concert at Eangiora. —As a conclusion to the athletic sports gathering at Eangiora on New Year’s Day, a concert was hold in the evening in aid of the fund for improvements to the Domain racing track. Thera was a large attendance, and from a musical point of view tha concert was highly successful. Those who took part were:— Mrs M’S wan, Mrs Teraplcr, Mies Triggs, Miss Martin, and Messrs Johnson, Crawford, Shelton, Laurauce and Skelton. Mr Crawford, with his humorous songs and recitations, made himself • especially popular. The chair was occupied by Mr A. B. Blackett, president of the Athletic Association. .

Indian March.— -On New Year’s night the Salvation Army in Eaugiora arranged a specially attractive demonstration. The corps had been reinforced by officers and soldiers from Kaiapoi, Ensign Osborne, of Christchurch, and Captain Hay man, late of India. The soldiers and officers were all dressed in the garb of India, and headed by the Eangiora corps band, attracted a largo crowd and made quite a stir in tho streets. Inside the barracks a musical meeting was held, and addresses were delivered by Captain Lane, Ensign Osborne and Captain Hayman. The lastnamed, who has spent six years in India, spoke of the Army's work in that land.

Sons and Daughters op Temperance. —The quarterly meeting of El.im Division, No. 22, St Albans, was held in the St Albans Library on Thursday evening, Ero G. Bolt, W.P., presiding. There was a good attendance of members, and a large amount of business was disposed of, including the discussion of tho business-sheet of the Grand Division. The following members wore duly elected to fill the various offices during the next term:— W. F., Ero Sean; W. A., Bro Bargrove; E. S., Bro Williams, re-elected; A.R.S., Bro Begley, re-elected; F.S. Bro A. C. Birt, ro-elecfccd; Chaplain, Bro Baker, re-elected ; Conductor, Bro W. H. Banks; A.G., Bro Birt, jua.; J. S., Sister L/A. Haan, 0.G., Bro I'. Lucas. The' Division was closed in due form by the W.P. The receipts of the evening amounted to nearly MO. Geeendale. New Year’s Day is regularly observed in Greendala as the gala day of the Sunday schools. This year theunit3d,picnic of the Primitive Methodist and* Union Sunday schools was held in the plantation on the Selwya Eiver, attached to Belly’s homestead,'which proved to be an admirable place for such a gathering. The scholars and friends of the Baptist Sunday school met in Mr William Sheate’s ground under the cool ohado of the willows growing'oa the banks of the Hororata Eiver. The day was all that could ho desired, while'the catering by the ladies was abundant and of excellent quality. Races and games were indulged in at intervals during the day, and toys were given to the scholars. Both young and olij evidently enjoyed themselves thoroughly, and returned home the better for their day’s outing. North Rakaia Eiver Board. —The triennial election of members of the North Eakais Eiver Board took place last Saturday, when Messrs W. Bishop, E. Lochhead, H. Kothery, A. M’Lachlaa and T. Tolertoa were duly elected. There were no other nominations, and this is the third occasion on. which the same members have been elected without opposition, A meeting of the Board was hold on Saturday, at the office, Leeston, when all the members were present, Mr S. Lochhood in the chair. A letter was read from the rcturuing-officer advising tho election of five members for the ensuing three years. The secretary presented a statement of accounts and also of rents overdue, and it was unanimously resolved to take proceedings against all tenants whose rents were not paid within one month of the duo date. After transecting business of a routine nature, the meeting terminated. Swimming Championship Meeting.— Yesterday morning Mr Gf. J. C. Smart, Honorary Secretary of the Christchurch Amateur Swimming Club, received a telegram from Mr E. Wi St Clair, Auckland, stating that the President and Secretary of the Sydney Swimming Club and Messrs Gormley, Bollings (2), Holaies, Toohor, Meadham, M’Lean and Mulcahy would sail from Sydney on Jan. 6 to compete at the New Zealand Amateur Swimming Association’s Championship Meeting, to be held at Auckland oa Jaa. 13 and 17. Tomorrow evening, at eight o’clock, a grand carnival will be held in the West Christchurch School bath in aid of the fund for sending the Christchurch Swimming Club’s polo team to Auckland to compete io the water polo championship. Several members of the various Clubs in Canterbury will take part in the events, and the bath will he illuminated and decorated for the occasion.

Christchurch Railway Employees’ Sick Benefit Society. The Genual meeting was held in the Oddfellows’ Hall, Selwja Street, Addington, ea Doc. 22, there being a large attendance of members. Mr H. Chaplin (President) occupied the chair. The report of the committee was road and adopted. Mr E. Winter, one of the auditors, presented the balancesheet, which showed the income from all sources to have been £196 Os 7d. The expenditure had been Sick benefit, .£IOB 18s 4d; funeral benefit for member’s wife, £3; other expenses, £l3 18s 4d ; leaving a balance of £7O 3s lid available for dividend at the rate of 10s per full member, leaving £1 19s lOd to be carried forward to next year. The election of officers resulted as follows: —President, Mr W. J. Sloan; vice-president, Mr J. Slater; treasurer, Mr J. Sinclair (reelected) ; auditors, Messrs E. Winter and W. Bultitude; provisional, Mr W. Harrison; secretary, Mr D. Hacdieides (reelected) ; committee, Messrs J. Muir, J. Eaves, J. Donaldson, G, Gillmnn, D, Campbell, G. Ye imm, G. Lomas, R, Young, A. Anderson, W. Groundwater and K. Watt, After votes of thsakn had been passed to the retiring officers and the payment pf dividends, the meeting oJogecU ■/

Vital Statistics. —The vital statistics in the Ashburton district for the month of December were:—Births 27, marriages 2 and deaths 22, Inspector of Weights and Measures. —The office of the Inspector of Weights and Measures at the Christchurch Police Station is now open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

Hororata. The celebration of tho opening of the Hororata Presbyterian Church will take place on Jan. 7, when the Kev Gordon Webster will conduct the services. On Jan. 8 a soiree will be held.

Mandbville and Eangiora Sivek Board. —Messrs M. Duncan, W. Keloher, E. Mulcock, W. Pearson and W. Smith have been elected, unopposed, members’ of the Mandeville and Eangiora River: Board.

Beef fob Addington,-— Yesterday afternoon a mob of fifty prime bullocks were driven down from the North Canterbury: district on their way to the Addington market, where they will be offered for sale to-day.

Intbbpbovincial Cricket. His Excellency tho Governor has signified his: intention of being present at the inter-, provincial cricket match at Lancaster Parkon Saturday, when Canterbury will meet tha Auckland representatives. Concert.— The officers and crew of H.M.S. CuraQoa have arranged to give a concert in the Tuam Street Hall on Jan. 11, in aid of the widows of the torpedomen who met their death by drowning in Lyttelton Harbour on Nov. 29. After the concert a dance will be given. Drainage Board. —The poll for, the election of a member to represent the Avon sub-district on the ChristchurchDrainage Board resulted yesterday in the’ return of Mr Charles Burgess to the seat: by a majority of 86 over hia opponent, Mr; H. P. Hill, tho retiring member. The’ votes recorded wore: Burgess 135 and Hill' 49. ;

A Dangerous Practice. —As tho City i and Suburban tram was returning from’ Burwood on Monday afternoon, it wasj found, when close to Buxton’s corner, that; a number of large stones had been placed*, on tha line, evidently with the object ofj derailing the carrioges. _ There were about twenty of these obstructions, some of them' weighing over 21b each. Had it not been 1 , daylight, and the driver able to see the! stones and pull up, a serious accident' might have happened. Imperial Variety Company. —At the, Tuam Street Theatre last evening, the; Imperial Variety Company gave its! second performance of songs, ballads,! dancing, &c., tho audience, however, being' a scanty one. Each item went well andj gained applause, and a good programme! was concluded by the performance of< a ; laughable farce entitled The French l Restaurant, the characters in which werai well sustained by tha full company. A' further performance will be given this, evening, when another programme will) be presented and sixpence charged for ad-! mission.

Ecclesiastical Intelligence.— Under: this head. Church Ncvjs says: The 1 Guardian of Oct. 4 reports the following! appointment:—“ Bedel-Stanford, Eev W.,i M.A., rector of Wiehaw, Birmingham.' Patron, Mr Woodward Stanford.” We' are informed that the Eev W. E. Gillsm contemplates resigning the incumbency of Temuka, with tho intention of paying a' visit to England. We believe that notice has been actually given of the resignation' and that it is to take effect at Easter. The 1 Eev Walter Averill, the new incumbent of St Michael and All Angels’, Christchurch,' with his wife, may be expected to arrive. and take charge of the parish towards the end of February. Amberlet School. —On New Year’s Day the children were taken out* to a picnic at Manuka Gully, kindly placed at; their disposal by Mr F. Courago, of, Seadown. Traps of all kinds were freely placed at the disposal of the committee, as also were refreshments on a liberal scale. Amusements and races were kept going till the evening, when tea was served and a move made homewards. Before leaving hearty votes of thanks and cheers were’ given for Mr F. Courage for the use of his grounds and for those who assisted by subscriptions and services in making the gathering a great success. The seniors! finished up the day with a ball in the; Oddfellows’ Hall, Amherley, which was largely attended.

The Palmeb Beaumont Congests. —; To-night, at the Theatre Royal, the Palmer-! Beaumont Company will appear for the’ last time, the occasion being a well-: deserved complimentary benefit tendered! to Mrs Palmer by the ladies of Christchurch. His Excellency the Governor andl the Countess of Glasgow have given their 1 patronage, and the captains and officers ofJ her Majesty’s ships Curacjoa and Lizard; will be present. As will bo seen from the: advertisement, a splendid programme has' been arranged, assistance being given by 1 Messrs Weir, Millar, Barnett and Appleby | in the concerted vocal music, whilst Mr H.; B. Bowler will recite “ The Spanish > Champion.” The vocal numbers, it will | be noted, include the grand sestet from j Lucia de Lammermoor, and the quartet, t “How Sweet, How Fresh.” Distinguished Visitors. —The Hon H.i M. Nelson, Premier of Queensland, with; Mrs Nelson and family, was in Christ-; church yesterday. Mr Nelson is making: the round trip by the steamer Talune for| the benefit of his health, which he finds; much improved since his arrival in this! colony. He would have been glad to make' a stay of a few days, but on account of the, absence in England of Sir Thomas' M’Hwraith, and the Postmaster-General being away on, his honeymoon trip, Mrl Nelson cannot bo absent from Queensland; for more than a few weeks. Ho expresses himself as well pleased with New Zealand] so far, and speaks highly of the climate.’ The Hons W. P. Reeves and W. Mont-’ gomery called upon him at Warner’s Hotel yesterday, and the Hon R. J. Seddon sent a telegram of welcome. Mr Nelson and. family left by the 5.30 p.m. train to catch the steamer in port, and the party will be in Wellington to-day. 'An Ox.d Business Firm.— ln an advertisement in this issue will be found an announcement in reference to the wellknown and old-established firm of Messrs H. Matson and Co. This firm, which for some years past has done business in conjunction with the National Mortgage and Agency Company of New Zealand, baa abandoned the connection, and will in future conduct business in the premises so long connected with the name of Matson and Co. The firm is now composed of three sons of Mr John T. Matson. Mr Harry Matson, who is well known as manager of Tattersall’e and the stock department, takes the position of stock superintendent. Mr Leicester Matson, who has officiated as salesman at Addington for the last twelve months, will act aa stock auctioneer, and will be assisted by Mr David Matson, who is well and favourably known in the Ashburton district. The partners in the present firm are all young New Zealanders, and having been’ brought up to the auctioneering business, should give a good account of themselves. The firm of H. Matson and Co. is one of the oldest here, having been, established in 1862 by the late Mr Henry Matson. _ On the death of that gentleman the business was carried on by Mr J. T. Matson, and now this gentleman is retiring in favour of his sons. As the present members of tbe firm are all thoroughly well known and respected, they should find no difficulty in keeping up the prestige gained by the founder of the business. •

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