TOWN & COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume LXXXI, Issue 10257, 27 January 1894, Page 4

TOWN & COUNTRY.

Contents.— ln another part of the pro-’ sent issue will ba found full particulars of the leading features of the reconstruction scheme adopted by the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company. Thai cable news states that Timbnctoo has been seized by a French force, and that the British, possessions in West Africa have thus been tapped. The Anarchists are still aggressive, and there has been another dynamite outrage, accompanied by loss of life, in Barcelona. The reconciliation be* tween the Emperor and Prince Bismarck has evoked the greatest enthusiasm in Germany. Some interesting items of news are telegraphed by our Wellington corn respondent, and farther particulars ard given of the Knorr execution, and of thel recent disgraceful conduct in the NeW South Wales Legislative Assembly. The " Star.” —The eight-page edition of the Star to-day will provide reading matter to suit all tastes. Its fiction; columns will be particularly good, "All Along the River ” being continued, and a complete tale being printed, " A Rose of the Ghetto/’ besides “ The Last Episode in the Life of Sherlock Holmes.” To ladies the issue will be very interesting, '‘Fashions and Frivolities ” being brimful of sparkling gossip, and "Woman’s World” coming up to the high standard long reached in that column. " Chinese Dressmakers ” will also ba found most interesting. " Reminiscences of a Journalist" will provide some distinctly useful an<V amusing reading, and a paper bristling with readable matter will be completed with " Fun and Fancy,” “ Brief Mention,” and all thai latest Telegraphic and local news of the day. A Stoat at Sefton.— Yesterday, a small stoat was caught near the Sefton dairy factory. It is thought that there are others in the district. , Electoral Roles. —The Registrar of Electors at Timaru has received about thirty applications for enrolment, onew third of the number being from women. New Leighton. —lt is announced that the display of fireworks in connection with the opening of the New Brighton pier will positively take place on Monday even-; ing. Orchestbal Society. —The annual meet-i ing of the Christchurch Amateur OrcheaJ tral Society will be held in the Wesleyan, schoolroom, Durham Street, on Tuesday evening. Linwood Football Club. —The annual picnic in connection with the Linwood Football Club will take place at New Brighton this afternoon. A special tram will leave Cathedral Square at two' o’clock. Sunday Lectures. —At the Tuam Street Hall to-morrow evening, Mr W. W« Collins will deliver his usual weekly lecture, which will he illustrated with limelight views. The orchestra will give a number of selections.

Lecture. —On Thursday evening the Rev F. W. Isitt delivered a lecture entitled "The Hero of Hayti” in the Oddfellows’ Hall, Kaiapoi. Mr Isaac Wilson presided, and there was a fair and attentive audience. Songs were given at intervals. The lecture was in aid of the funds of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union.

Kaiapoi Woollen Mills. —Yesterday afternoon the Countess of Glasgow and suite paid a visit of inspection to the Kaiapoi Woollen Mills, arriving in Kaiapoi about twelve o'clock. They were met by the chairman and some of the directors, and at once proceeded to Mr D. M. Marshall’s Mandeville Hotel, where lunch had been prepared, after which the viceregal party were driven to the mills, and shown through the whole of the Company’s extensive works. Her Ladyship manifested the liveliest interest in all she saw* Previous to leaving the mill, the Countess and Miss Wauohcpe were each presented with a splendid specimen of the travelling rugs manufactured by the Company. The party left Kaiapoi at three o’clock for Christchurch. His Excellency the Governor was to have accompanied the party, but owing to other engagements was unable todoso.

Tie Miowera.— lt is understood that the Miowera will, in all pwbabil y> .. between New Zealand andAuatra the charter of the Arawa expire,. Ernest Cleveland, an old AuoW® J* now chief officer on board the Mw ' will be news to many readers to heat that Capt resigned the command of tne waribrimoo, and has been succeeded by Captain T’erry, who was" chief * jj® Miowera when the two boats were running between New Zealand and Australia. Brockley Co-operative Coal CohFany.— A meeting of the Brockley Cooperative Coal Company was held night, and a resolution passed—" That the subscribers for the first two thousand shares will be entitled to have allotted to them one share paid up to 10s for every share held by each subscriber.” The secretary’s report was read and approved, land other business transacted. A Bridge Wanted.—A petition ia being circulated in the Pleasant Point and Upper Waitobi districts for signature, praying the Geraldine County Council to erect a light traffic bridge over the Opihi River near Pleasant Point. The sheepowners and dealers on both sides of the river are frequently unable to do business ■with each other on account of the river being nncrossable by sheep. Band of Hope.— A meeting of the Band of Hope of • the United Methodist Free Church, St Asaph Street, was held last evening. There was a large attendance. The following items were given;—Duet, Misses Oorriok and Jones; recitations. Misses Rogers, Debcnham and Mr Turner; tin-whistle duet, Mr and Mias Sorimgeour; songs. Misses Newton and Woolley and Mr Jenking, and reading, Mr Sohnider. Presentation. —Mr Donald M lutyre, lately manager of Ashwiok Station, Mackenzie County, and now in charge of Wairuna Station, Otago, revisited his old district this week. The friends he had made during hia sis years at Ashwick mat him at the Silverstraam Hotel, and Mr M’Leod, on their behalf, presented Mr M’lntyra with a gold chronograph as a token of the esteem in which he was held in the district. Mr M’Leod made particular reference to the loss South Canterbury Caledonian Societies sustained through their guest’s migration, as he was'the best judge they had had of pipe music. Valedictory.— A pleasing ceremony in connection with the Pirates’ Football Club took place in the training shed on Wednesday evening last. Mr E. J. Whiting presided. Mr W. J. Alpe, the president of the club, on behalf of the members, presented Mr A. Beck, the captain, with a handsome watch chain and gold pendant, suitably inscribed, as a memento of the esteem in which he was held by the members. Mr Alpe spoke of the ability of the recipient, and regretted that gentleman’s departure for Wellington, he having been transferred. Mr Beck briefly thanked the members for their handsome present, and regretted having to sever his connection with the club. Canterbury Rowing Ciub.— The halfyearly general meeting of members of the Canterbury Rowing Club was held at the boat-house last evening. There was a good attendance, and the captain, Mr H, F. Nicoll, occupied the chair. The Captain congratulated the club upon the success its representatives had attained at the Akaroa and Lyttelton regattas. The new racing outrigged four, made by Clasper, of Putney, had arrived in first-class condition, and was a credit to the club. A large number of the club’s racing men had expressed themselves as being very pleased with the boat. The honorary secretary. Mr F. W. Dunnage, presented a statement of accounts which showed a credit balance | of about £3. After disposing of some routine business, the meeting closed. Reaper and Binder Triad.— An exhibition trial of the Walter A. Wood single apron reaper and binder was given yesterday by the Northern District Agents, the North Canterbury Co-operative Stores Company, Limited, in a crop of beans on Mr M. Stokes’s farm, Waikuku. Although the crop was rather uneven and difficult to deal with, the machine did its work in a

highly satisfactory manner, winning ap- . preciative expressions of opinion from the ■ farmers, who visited the ground during " the day. The cutting was cleanly done, and the tying could not be improved upon, the sheaves being packed firmly, and without bruising or shelling the pods. Altogether the single apron harvester proved itself quite as capable of carrying out the heavy work of bean cutting aa of that of dealing with grain. Eangiora High School. —The Eangiora High School for boys and girls will reopen on Monday after being closed for a term, during which the buildings have been renovated. The Board of Governors has been fortunate in securing the services of the Eev G.T. Sim, M.A., 8.D., as headmaster for the school. The reverend | gentleman comes from Casterton, Victoria, with, very high credentials, both for scholarly attainments and teaching ability. As a graduate of the Aberdeen and Edinburgh Universities ha particularly distinguished himself, closing a (successful course by gaining the degree of Bachelor of Divinity. His experience as a teacher extends over a number of years both in Scotland and Victoria, and, judging by the reports on his work, a flourishing future for the Ean/r'ora High School under his charge may be anticipated. He will be assisted in the school by his daughter, Mias J. Sim, who won golden opinions as a teacher at the Casterton Ladies’ College, where at the pre- I Bent time she has two sisters teaching. Waimakaeiri- Ashley Water Supply Board. —A special meeting of this Board was held at Eangiora yesterday morning; present—Messrs J. Dobson (Chairman), T. Pashby, J. D. Dickenson and E. Wilder. The business of the meeting was to make a special order for levying a special rate according to Section 159 of the Counties Act, 1886. It was resolved to raise the loan of .£31,000 authorised by the poll of ratepayers taken on Feb. 27,1893, the loan to bo made repayable on Ist day of March, 1904, at the Bank with which the Board ia doing business at the time of repayment. For the purpose of securing and paying the interest on the said loan, the Board resolved to make and levy an annual recurring special rate of 16-25tha of a penny in the £ on the annual rateable *valua of all classes of land within the water supply district. Some other motions of a formal character with reference to the loan were also passed. At a second special meeting held subsequently, Mr Edward Hobson and the Board's engineer (Mr G. Johnston Webster) were appointed the persona to classify the land within the water supply district under Clause 32 of the Water Supply Act, 1891. Industrial Association. —A meeting of the committee was held on Thursday. The President, Mr H. B. Kirk, occupied the chair. A letter was toad from Mr J. L. Scott, resigning his position on the committee, as he was leaving Christchurch, and the following resolution was unanimously carried“ That, while the mem-1 bars of the Industrial Association are sorry to lose the services of Mr J. L. Scott on the committee —who has been associated with the management since its formation fourteen years ago, and has twice acted as president —they congratulate both him and the colony on his appointment as oue of the Eailway Commissioners.” Letters were also read from the Colonial Treasurer regarding the duties on cotton yarns and bicycles. The President brought under the notice of the committee a sample of glue manufactured by Mr J. G. Little, of WoolBton. The sample appeared a very good one, being clear and hard, and the committee expressed a hope that those using glue would patronise the local article. Mr C. Poster was appointed collector for the Association, and will at once eater upon hia duties. The annual meeting was fired for March 1. After transacting some tontine business, the meeting terminated. To Overcome Weakness. Pepper’s Quinine and Iron Tonic gives New Life, Appetite, Health, Strength and Energy; A Cures Indigestion, Nervous Dabui-y and Neuralgia. Half-crown _ bottles, everywhere. Insist on having Peepers.— FAdyt.’! X ". 6 * Never Leave that till to-morrow which you can do to-day. Buy Aulaobroofc and Co.’s Honey Jumble Biscuits to-day.— £Advt.]

. Direct Veto.— The advocates of prohibition will bold an open-air meeting in Cathedral Square this evening. West Lyttelton School. —The West Lyttelton school will open with all the standards under a temporary staff on Monday, Jan. 29. .Christchurch Rifles.— A special meeting of the Christchurch Rifle Volunteer corps will be held this evening, in the orderly-room, at eight o’clock, for the purpose of electing a captain. Battalion Drill.— The various Rifle Volunteer Companies of Christchurch paraded last evening in the drill grounds for daylight battalion drill, and put in some good work. The A Company paraded 42 strong under Captain Drayton; the College Rifles 28, Colour-Sergeant Smith; the Christchurch Rifles 25, Lieutenant Cress well; and the City Guards 18, Captain Massey. Ashburton Presbyterian Church.The annual meeting of the Ashburton Presbyterian Church was hold on Wednesday evening, when the Rev G. B. Ingles presided. The annual balance-sheet, reports from Kirk Session committee and Sunday school were read and adopted. A new finance committee of twelve was elected, and the secretary and treasurer were re-elected. Land fob Selection.— On Feb. 14, 2354 acres of Crown lands, in seventeen blocks of from 13 to 640 acres, situated near Westerfield, Alford Forest, South Eangitata, Orari, Woodbury, Albury, Fairlie and Waitaki, will be open for application either for cash, for occupation with right of purchase, or for lease in perpetuity, at the choice of the applicant. The cash prices of the sections vary from 15a to £4 per acre. Operatic Burlesque Company. —Mr Harry Lyons, a well-known Australian entrepenevr, is about to open in Christchurch with hia Operatic Burlesque Company. The northern press gives high praise to the company, which seems to be an undoubtedly clever and versatile one. The opening night is set down for Thursday, Feb. 1, at the Tuam Street Theatre, at popular prices. Mr A. C. Burton is the advance representative of the company.

Parish Festival in Geraldine. —The amiuul pariah festival in connection with St Mary’s Anglican Sunday school, Geraldine, was held iu tho park on Thursday afternoon. There was a large attendance of parishioners and others. Tables were given by Mesdames Winstone, Pearpoint, Hardy, Fish, Orboll and Preston, Tins of lollies, toys, &c,, were given for the youngsters present, enabling fifty-nine prizes to be awarded for racing. Messrs Howard, Dean and others were kept busily engaged during tho afternoon and evening in arranging the races and games, and materially assisted in making the gathering a marked success. Dkuidism.-— The usual fortnightly meeting of the Oak of Sydenham Lodge, TJ.A.OiD., was held on Thursday. Correspondence was received from tho secretary of the United Friendly Societies’ Conference Committee, asking for the support of the Lodge to an entertainment to be given in aid of the Friendly Societies Benevolent Fund. It was resolved that the patronage of the Lodge should be granted. The report of the committee that was appointed to arrange for a concert in aid of a needy brother was received, and its action as to details of arrangements endorsed. During the evening D.P. Bro Hadfield, on behalf of the Lodge, presented P.A. Bro Archbold with a handsome framed P.A. diploma in recognition of hia services to the Lodge while acting as A.D. The recipient returned thanks for the gift, and also to tho members for tho support he had received from them. D.P. Bro R. Hadfield installed the various officers for the ensuing term, apologising foyjris-iibiiepce from the previous mee^ifig/which was due to sickness. ~ \ Sunday Services. —At tbe' v <3§thodral to-morrow the Eev W. Harper will preach* in the morning, and the Rev H. Northcote in the evening. At St Michael’s Church the Rev H. Northcote will preach in the morning, and the Rev W. Harper in the evening. At the Durham Street Wesleyan Church the Rev F. W. Isitt will preach iu tho morning, and the Rev H. R. Dewsbury in the evening. At the East Belt Church the Rev H. R. Dewsbury will preach in the morning, and the Eev F. W. Isitt in the evening. Mr J. T. Smith will conduct the service at the Sumner Public School in the evening. At the Trinity Congregational Church, the Eev S. J. Baker will preach both morning and evening. At the Primitive Methodist Church, Cambridge Terrace, the Eev J. Dawson will preach in the morning, and Mr J. Nott in tho evening. At the Linwood Primitive Methodist Church, Mrs J. Stokes will conduct the morning and the Rev J. Dawson the evening service. At the MethodiatTPree Church, Bfc Asaph Street, Mr E. H. Turner will preach in the morning and the Rev E. Mayson in the evening. The Christchurch Central Mission will hold a service at 11 a.m. in the Oddfellows’ Hall, Lichfield Street; the Sunday./School assembles in the same build jag - at 2.30 p.m., and a "cheery Sunday evening” is promised to strangers and others at the quarter to seven service. Pastor Birch will preach at both services.

Orangeism,—No. 2 Purple Star Lodge, L.0.L., held its usual monthly meeting in the Orange Hall, Christchurch, on Tuesday evening. The W.M., Bro H. Simpson, presided, and on the dais with him were Bro G. E. Taylor, D.M., Bi;o M’Kelvey, W.M., Bro M’Coll, P.M. No, 3. Bro Diggin, P.D.M., Bro J. Hanna, P.M., Bro W. Doig, P.M. No. 2, Bro J. Ballintyne, W.M. No. 33 and Bro Middleton, W.M. No. 24. There was a largo attendance of members and visitors. An appeal was received from the kelson Protestant Orphanage and the sum of £2 2s was voted to that institution. A clearance certificate was received for a brother from No. 20 Lodge, New South Wales. A letter of condolence was ordered to be sent to P.M. Bro J. Cuygill, in his bereavement by the loss of hia son. The Grand Lodge delegates submitted their report of the late Grand Lodge sessions, and owing to its length further consideration was deferred till next meeting. After passing accounts and votes of thanks to the _ visiting brethren, the Lodge was raised to the Arch Purple degree, when one brother received that sublime degree, the laocuro being given by Bro E. Kiaean in a very impressive manner. The Lodge was duly closed by the W.M. Bro H. Simpson. The brethren then adjourned for refreshment, and a pleasant hour was spent in songs and addressee. Dsuidibm.—The regular meeting of the Hope of St Albans Lodge was held on Tuesday, when there was an excellent attendance, including the D.G.L. officers and visitors from the Pioneer, Mistletoe, Ivy of Linwoad and Anchor Lodges. The chair was occupied by Bro W. Love, A.D. The business, wnich was not of a very extensive nature, was disposed of, and the Lodge adjourned for harmony, during which advantage was taken to say farewell to P.A. Bro A. C. Birt, who has been treasurer of the Lodge for nearly eleven years, and is leaving Christchurch for Dunedin. Bro Birt’s health was enthusiastically honoured, and by request P.D.G.P, Bro J. E. Talley, in a suitable manner, presented him with a solid gold pendant, bearing the following inscription:—“U.A.O.D, Presented to Bro A. C. Birt, on his leaving St Albans, Christchurch, Jan. 23, 1894.” Bro Birt acknowledged the present in a feeling speech. A further presentation was made in the shape of a handsomely framed P. A. diploma to P.A. Bro C. Stewart, the present being made by the D.G.P. at the request of the Lodge, and suitably acknowledged. Refreshments were handed round at intervals, and vocal items admirably contributed by P.D.P. Bro Swinnerton (Pioneer), P.D.P. Bro J. C. Hobson (Anchor), Bro Young (Mistletoe) and Bros Henley,Herriot, Gilbert and others, and a recitation by P.A. Bro Hunter. A moat pleasant evening I was brought to a close at 10.30 p.m., all present joining in a wish for Bro Birt’a prosperity in the southern capital. The palm of superiority is awarded to Mrs S. A. Allen’s World’s Hair Restorer. For restoring colour and natural beauty to gray hair, nothing ia ao certain.—. [Advt.l

Shamrock Goldminihg Company.— The annual general meeting of the Shamrock Lead Goldmiuing, Company, Limited will be held this afternoon at 3 o’clock, m the rooms of the Canterbury Caledonian Society. Christchurch Musical Society.—ihe annual general meeting of the Christchurch Musical Society will be held on Tuesday at the Wesleyan schoolroom, Durham Street, when the question of the proposed amalgamation with the Orchestral Society will be considered. Swimming.— A meeting of the committee of the East Christchurch Amateur Swimming Club was held at the Gloucester Street School last evening; _ present— Messrs A. Duncan (in the chair), Taylor, Duncan, Johnston, Le Mercier, Partridge and the honorary secretary. Apologies were received for the absence of Messrs Cresswell and Lightband. A programme was decided upon for the club’s annual races to be held on Feb. 17. The Secretary reported that Messrs W. Reece, Sandstein and other gentlemen had promised to contribute prizes for different events at the annual race meeting. One new member was elected. Auction. —Messrs Tonka, Norton and Co. will hold an important sale of guns and revolvers on Wednesday. Across the Ranges, — W. A. Kennedy writes: I have wheeled 500 miles on my Star Safety, fitted with Dunlop’s pneumatic tyres and patent gear case, during the last three weeks. I never used my spanner or repairing pneumatic outfit which was supplied by you. The gear case proved a boon for such a trip. I visited Otarama, Kumara, Lake Kanieri, Greymouth, Eeeffcon, and all small settlements en route, Jan. 15, 1894.—Adams, Cutties and Co., 70, Manchester Street, Christchurch. Advt.] Why Walk ? —Five shillings a week will buy a second-hand Safety suitable for the everyday use of a working man. Our large stock must be cleared this month at ■bargain prices. Easy payments. Adams, Curties and Co,, 70, Manchester Street, Christchurch. — [Advt.l Dr Kennedy (Mattel specialist) has unavoidably postponed his visit to Christchurch for a week owing to pressing engagements at Dunedin. Engagements for consultation must be previously made with Health Supplies Company, 245, Cashel Street. — [Advt.] Professor Bickerton writes of Jameson, Anderson and Co’s Teas:—“ The amount of extract in each case is very high for the short time of ana the proportion of tannin low.” 8360 A Photographic Treat. —Undoubtedly the most remarkable display of photos ever made in Christchurch is now to he seen in Messrs Wriggleaworth and Binns’ vestibule, the new proprietors of the business of the Eden Georee Company. The striking portraits of Lord and Lady Glasgow and family, and of Cardinal Moran, are attracting a vast amount of attention. The work showri is all finished by Wrigglesworth and Binns’ patented Matt-opal-typo 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. . Standish and Preece, photographers by special appointment to his Excellency the Governor and the Countess of Glasgow. Studio, High Street.— [Advt.] , ~ .. , The Secretary of the Cbristcnurch Hospital acknowledges, with thanks, the receipt of donations to the institution Mrs J. Bishop, quantity of jam; Mrs Lissaman, old linen; and Mrs J. Barrett, periodicals. And yet you -will find that anyone who reouirea thorough artistic and legitimate photographic work tha is permanent and of the highest order of execution still patronises C. H. Maiming, as his still increasing business testifies. The demand for his own patent process, the bromaline photos, is largely on the increase. Another new exhibit of nil classes of work just added at Studio, 150, Colombo street. Appointments advisable to avoid detention.— [Advt.]