TOWN & COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume LXXXI, Issue 10258, 29 January 1894, Page 4

TOWN & COUNTRY.

Consents. Prinoo Bismarck experienced a brilliant reception on his arrival in Berlin, an immense gathering of people giving him an ovation. Under the heading Accidents and Fatalities, details of the loss of the e.s. Kanabooka are given, and the stranding of the schooner Owake Belle is reported from Kaiapoi. The cricket match New South Wales v. Wellington was begun on Saturday, the visitors scoring 209 in their first innings, and the Wellington players getting 157 for the loss of five wickets. Saturday's racing is reported, a number of letters to the Editor are published, and the usual newo headings will be found. Gold-mining. The following are the Roeffcoa gold-mining returns for last week; —Hercules 121 oz from 62 tons, Cumberland 180 oz from 134 tons, Progress 148 oz from 120 tons. Chess.— A telegraphic chess match between the Eangiora and Oamaru Chose Clubs, ten players a side, was commenced on Saturday week and continued last Saturday evening. So far Oamaru has a little the beet of the match, having secured one game. Play is to bo resumed next Saturday if arrangements can be made for the use of the telegraph line. CnmsTcmmoH Central Mission.— The services of the Central Mission were well attended yesterday, especially in the evening, when the Oddfellows’ Hall was fiilsd. Pastor Birch delivered an impressive address on "Conversion: What it is and how obtained.” The class for young men was successfully started yesterday afternoon. Mr Sorrell, at the, evening service, sang a solo, " Coma Unto Me.” A quartet was also sung by Misses Lawrence and Messrs Brown and Ford. Mokuib-tubb Shooting. —On Friday evening last tho Christchurch Working Men’s Club rifle class fired off another stage of No. 4 competition for prizes presented by Messrs Ward and Co., Wood Bros., Wells and the class prize, eeven shots each at 200yds, with the following result:— Scott (scr) 35, Wells (ecr) 34, Garrard (2) 34, Allen (2) 34, Frost (scr) 33, Caldwell (X) 33, Markland (8) 33, Haatie (ecr) S 3, Turpin (scr) 32, Sherwood (sor) 32, Muuford (1) 32. ,Oa Saturday a member’s prize was fired for, and won by J. Garrard, with a score of (3) 34. Eiccakton District School. —At a meeting of householders of the Riccarton school district on Monday evening last to elect a new committee in consequence of the altered boundaries, there was a moderate attendance. Mr 11. Brake was voted to the chair. The members of the old committee, with tho exception of Mr Soiccr, who is now resident outside the district, were unanimously re-elected. Mr Jarman was proposed to fill the vacancy, aud there being no opposition was declared elected. At a subsequent meeting of the Committee, Ceptni-x 0. Qarsia was unanimously re-elected chairman. Tho Inspector’s report on the work of the school was rend, aad declared by the meeting to bo highly satisfactory. Abbbst. —A man,«who gave Ida name aa Charles James Hussey, was arrested at Eangiora on Saturday afternoon by Constable Coatin, on a charge of forging aud uttering two cheques, one for j£l4 end the other for iiG. The cheques, dated Jan. 27, were drawn in tho name of K. Lance, Horsley Down, one on the Bank of Now Zealand, Christchurch, and the other on the Eangiora branch of the same bank. On tho latter being presented for payment it was returned marked " no account,” and inquiries led to Huesoy’s arrest. The man came to the town on Friday from the north, and be declared that the cheques were paid him for shearing at Horsley Down. Accused was brought up at the Police Court, before Mr H. Biackett, J.P., and was remanded until Tuesday.

Late Arrival.— -A large shipment of figs, fruits, &0., which should have reached Kincaid's G.I.G. in time for their Christ - mas trade, have only just arrived. As the season is over, they have seduced the price to 6d pet lb.—[A»ys,i

The Bot-fly.— A Press Association telegram states that the bot-fly is very, prevalent in the Palmerston South die*;' trict. Personal. —The Hon W. C. Walken leaves on Tuesday for England on a months’ trip, which he is taking on account of private business. Coal Export. —The quantity of coa| exported last weak by the Westport Coat Company was 6188 tons, and by the Moki-| f hinui Company 600 tons; total 6788 tour*/ Prom Greymouth the coal export for the week was 3025 tons. Magisterial. —At the Christchurch Resident Magistrate’s Court on Saturday,' before Messrs E. Beetham, E.M., and E,‘ Westonra, J.P., George O’Connell, who had been remanded for medical treatment, waa fined 10s and costs 14s 6d, or in default forty-eight hours’ imprisonment. Land for Selection.— Sections 5,7, 9, 10 and 11 of the Eapua Settlement,; Waimate County, which were unallotted on Thursday at the ballot, may be applied for at the Land Office. Several have already been received, and the sections will probably be allotted at the meeting of the Land Board on Thursday next. Wool Sale at Ashburton. —The second local wool sale of the season will be held in the Orange Hall, Ashburton, this evenihg, when Messrs D. Thomas, Milos and Company, J. T. Ford (in conjunction with Mr H. Zander) and Ptiedlauder Bros, will offer their respective consignments in the order named. About 1400 balsa have beett catalogued. Hornby.— A meeting of the in the Hornby new school district was held, on Monday evening last, and elected the following to act as a committee for the ensuing term:—Messrs J. Leslie, W. Brown, J. Ashworth, J. Andrews, J. E, Spicer, G. P. Gae and T. N. Grange. At a meeting of the newly-aleoted committee Mr Grange was elected chairman. Caterpillars in Wheat. — A fanner' near Timaru reports that he has had a; good crop of wheat ruined by caterpillars,' Ho expected forty or fifty bushels an acre, 1 and the yield will be reduced to fifteen or, sixteen. The caterpillars are large; ha describes tham as averaging three inched! and a half long. It is to be noted that there is no shelter for sparrows near hid farm. Canterbury Yacht Club.—A meeting of the committee of this club was held at; tho Canterbury Hotel, Lyttelton, on Friday night, Vice-Commodore, Captain R. L.' Owen, presiding. Three new members were elected. It was decided to sail two races on Saturday, Feb. 10, and hold a picnic at Diamond Harbour on Feb. 21. It waa left in the bands of the secretary, to arrange a programme to the end of the season. Band of Hope.— A meeting of the Band of Hope of the United Methodist Free Church, St Asaph Street, was held on Friday evening. There was a large attendance. The following items wore given:—Duet, yisses Corriok and Jones; recitations. Misses Eogere, Debenham and Mr Turner; ( tin-whistle duet, Mr and Miss Sorimgeour; songs; Misses Newton and Woolley and Me Jonking, and reading, Mr Sehnidcr. Funeral. —The funeral of the late Mrs Mary Gebbie, one of the oldest residents of Canterbury, took place yesterday ab Lytteltba, and was largely attended. The oorUga left the Head of the Bay at 11 a.m,, and included representatives from nearly all the houses at tho Bay. Upou arrival at Lyttelton the procession waa considerably strengthened, many of the residents of tho port paying their last respects to the deceased lady. Mount Hutt Eoad Board. —The adjourned meeting of this Board was held oh Thursday last; present Mr D. Cameron (Chairman), and Messrs M. J. Browne sad 0. P. Murray-Aynsley. Extension of time during harvest was allowed to the Board’s contractors. J. Black’s tender of JSI4 10a for repairs to the Eakaia Gorge cutting was accepted, Correspondence was rend and accounts amounting to £BO Os 9d were passed. Bennetts. —Our correspondent writes An excellent season it hss been, but' harvesting operations are being delayed by the showery weather experienced of late. On Tuesday the air was full of tha peculiar hum-like rattle of the binder; Wednesday, rain; Thursday, more rattle,, and bo on. That picturesque old gorg e-Jff the Ashley, has had an exceptional number" of visitors this summer, and Fern Gully has at times resembled a human hive. There seems to bean increasing number of picnics to this charming spot every year. Presentation. —Mr Goulding, tha guard who has piloted the Little Eives' train during the past two years, has been transferred to the north line. On Tuesday last, the eve of his departure, he was presented by tho employes on the Little Eiver-Liacoln line with a handsome marble 1 clock as a token of esteem. The presentation was made by Mr Bean, station-master at Little River, who said they all regretted Mr Goulding’a departure, and' referred to the kindly feeling existing between the recipient and tha employes on tho branch. Mr Goulding suitably responded. *

New Brighton Excursion. Tha Engineers’ Baud will give the following programme of music on the pier this evening:—Grand slow march, “King Christmas” (H. Round); overture, "Tha Sentinel ” (H. E. Callcott); valaette, “ Mellina ” (F. J. Richardson); quadrille* " Jolly Girls ’’ (T. Dawson); polka, “ Jolly Fellows ” (Wilbrioh) ; fantasia, “ Memories of Scotland ” (Edward Newton); valse, "lolanthe” (Sir Arther Sullivan); eohot» tische, " Golden Hours ” (Linter); caprice ( petit) “ Meditation ” (H. Round) j galop, "Climax” (Linter); National Anthem. North Canterbury Bicycle Club.— A meeting of this club was held at Rangiora on Friday evening. Mr J. Sansora occupied tho chair. It was decided to ruu three club races, on Feb. 8,15 and 22, the distances to be one, five and three miles; the prizes to be trophies given by tha President of the club (Mr B. R. Good), the Mayor (Mr Sansom) and others. Mr A. C. Wilmot was appointed handicapper. The question of getting up a Thursday afternoon race meeting in March was mooted, and deferred for consideration. Mr E. J. Parrott was elected a member* and the meeting closed. Temperance Hotel.— Mr W. Worry, hoarding-house keeper, Timaru, has taken the largo three-story building erected by Mr Quinn near the railway station on a fifteen years’ lease, and had it fitted up to serve as a temperance hotel and board-ing-house. Tho building has been empty . for a long time, but Mr Worry, with tha aid .of Mr Duval as architect, has found an appropriate use for it, as its position is a good one for his business. A great deal of alteration was needed within. Tho work is nearly completed, and when all is done and the place furnished it will be a very useful addition to the accommodation of the town. Mkthven Public Library.—Tha annual meeting of subscribers to the Methvea Public Library was held on Monday, Jan. 8. Thera was only a small attendance. The balance-sheet showed a balance in hand of ißli 6s lid; outstanding subscriptions and rents, JBII 15s; liabilities, Jill lie. It was decided to enforce more strictly tho rule that persons who were in arrear with subscriptions should not be allowed to take out books. The number of books now amounted to 690. The following were appointed committee:— Messrs W. Morgan (chairman), S. H< Alington (secretary), J. Batty, J. Baker, A. Dobbs, J. Gillanders aad Captain Thackeray. A vote of thanks to the Secretary was passed. Eaiaboi Clothing Factory.— A general meeting of the employes was held on Friday last, to consider tho question of holding the annual picnic. A preliminary committee had been previously appointed with the object of waking inquiries, aud a ballot resulted in Little River being chosen as the place for this year’s outing. It was decided that the picnic should take place on Saturday, Feb. 10, and the following committee was elected to carry out the arrangements :—Mr T. Wilson (chairman)) Mesdamos Tattereall, Virtue and Kinsman, Misses Scrimgeour, S. M'Anally, Calvert and M’Taggart, Messrsr Banks, Tatteraall, Stowell, Johnston (treasurer), J. Berryman, junr., Bowbyea, Butcher, J. Roberts, Beattie, J. Davie fl Knight and J, Cloworth v

Local Option Polo.— We are informed that the local option poll for the Eangitata district will probably be held on Wednesday, March 21. Working Men’s Co-opebativkSociety. —The seventeenth quarterly meeting of the Christchurch Working Men’s Co-operative ■Society will be held in the Oddfellows’ Chambers to-morrow evening. " Pike in Sydenham.—About 12.50 on Saturday Mr Merritt’s stable. Sydenham, was found to be ou fire. The chemical engine from Lichfield Street Station went down and extinguished it. A horse was ;l)adly burnt, and tbe stable was half destroyed. St Mark’s Church, Marshlands.—At the tea meeting in connection with the laying of the foundation stone of St Mark’s Church on Thursday, the following ladies also presided over tables;— Mesdames Morton, Henshall and Matterson. Colonial Industry.— I The Union Bowing Club has just received a four-oared racing outrigger from Mr 6. Norton, the well-known boat-builder of Wellington. The boat is built on the very latest lines, and should prove fast. The builder has displayed great skill in her construction and the boat is a credit to him. Direct Veto Meeting.—A meeting in favour of the direct veto was held in Cathedral Square on Saturday evening, and was largely attended. Addresses were delivered by the Eev F. W. Isitt and Messrs T.E. Taylor and H. A. Atkinson. The speakers advocated total prohibition, &nd spoke strongly upon the necessity of all recording their votes in that direction »t the March, elxotions. . Kaiapoi Volunteers, The usual weekly meeting of the abovo corps was hold in the Drillahed on Friday night. This being a daylight parade the whole corps was present," together with the cadets, numbering about eighty, exclusive of officers. The corps was drilled on the railway reserve under the drill instructor. Major Purvea, the men presenting a most creditable appearance. Lecture.—Mr W. W. Collins lectured |n the Tuam Street Hall lost night, taking for hia subject the Biblical text God said let the earth bring forth grass.” The lecture, which traced the history of •plant development from the simplest coll forms, was profusely illustrated by oxyefcher lantern pictures, shown by Mr A. H. P, Noble. In the absence of the viospresideat, Mr James Hall, of Hobart, acted as chairman.

Pigeon' Pitting. The Christchurch Pigeon Plying Club flew off a race from Amberley on Saturday. Twenty-one birds competed, but, owing to unfavourable •weather, they made a slow velocity. Mr j. Green’s Little Wonder was the winner •with a velocity of S3oydaper minute. The club desires to thank the atationmaatcr for liberating the birds. The following are the placed ones -Mr J. Green’s Little Wonder, 830yds per min; Mr K. Cook’a Cajolery, '72syds; Mr J. Phillips’s Liberator, 613yds; Mr A. Gapos'a Spiral, GlOyda; Mr A. Gerard’s Merivale, 608yds. Swimming.— A meeting o£ tba committee of the East Christchurch Amateur Swimming Club was held at the Gloucester Street School on Friday evening; present— Messrs A. Duncan (in the chair), Taylor, Duncan, Johnston, Le Mercier, Partridge and the honorary secretary. Apologies were received for tho absence of Messrs Creswell and Lightband. A programme was decided upon for tbe club’s annual races to be held on Feb. 17. Tho Secretary reported that Messrs W. Eeece, M. Sandetein and other gentlemen had promised to contribute prizes for different events at the annual race meeting. One now member was elected. Tna Sfaskows.— The Oamaru Mail says: •—As an indication of the destructiveness of the sparrows, we may mention the case of a grain crop belonging to a farmer in this district. The farmer hsd a fico field of barley in a forward condition, and promising an excellent crop.! But the sparrows came down upon it in thousands and the whole crop was deatroysd. As the owner of the field put it, it seemed as though every sparrow in the neighbourhood had written to all its friends far and near, inviting them to come an<i partake of the feast of early grain. Nearly every ear was otripped, and the crop is now no; •worth cutting for any purpose. With the barley tbe farmer sowed grass seed, with the view of having a fcraauth of grass for stock to feed off, but he now purposes cutting the grass sor seed.

Sydney Labeikiks.— When the barque Graamere arrived at Lyttelton on Friday morning, from Sydney, two young fellows, named William Chevrill and Michael Purcell, were arrested by Constable Fitzgerald upon a charge of assault- with intent committed upon Constable Goldman, on Jan. 1, in Sydney. The youtba were stowaways upon the barque, having hurriedly taken unlicensed passage in her hold in order to escape* arrest. It appears that they grievously wounded the constable while ho was endeavouring to quiet a larrikin row which had originated round a bonfire on New Year’s Day. The constable was present at the row in plain clotbos, and, seeing it assume dangerous proportions; essayed remonstrance, with the result that ho was set upon and his jaw broken. Chevrill and Purcell having been identified, warrants wore issued for their arrest, but in the morning they wore away. The cable was brought into service, and the police had no difficulty in recognising them upon arrival in Lyttelton. On Saturday morning they were brought to Christchurch, charged before the Resident Magistrate, and remanded until Feb. 1. Frozen Meat.— The Pastoralisis’ Eevievj, referring to the account of an interview with Mr Peter Cunningham, says:—The untrusbworthiness of the various and varying cablegrams published about the London prices of frozen meat has been Suoted more than once in our columas. Mr Cunningham, a leading Christchurch merchant, proposes to ensure accuracy by the formation of a committee of the leading salesmen to draw up an official repent weekly. This might be of some use, but the difficulty really lies in the determination of the terms applied to the meat, and an official report, being necessarily a compromise, ie in one sense less to bo relied upon thau one for which a single firm undertakes responsibility. Mr Cunningham also suggests that the functions of this committee should include the checking of undue competition, the regulation of the supply, the fixing of the current price, and advising growers as to the quantity they ought to chip. Whilst inclined to respect any opinion of so shrewd a man as Mr Cunningham is, we cannot say wo are greatly impressed with these suggestions. They savour too much of restriction. The true policy in the long run is always free competition.

Lyttelton Times Sick Fund Society. •—The fifteenth annual general meeting of the Lyttelton Times Sick Fund Society was held at the Clarendon Hotel on Saturday evening. There was a good attendance, and the President (Mr J. C. Wilkin) occupied the chair. The annual report showed that tho Society wao in a flourishing condition. The income during too past year had amounted to £IS2 3s Id, and the expenditure to £ll9 15c lid, thus showing a profit of .£O3 7s 3d. Fooling reference was raade to the death of Mr William Hay, a member who died during the year. The number of members at present on the roll was one hundred and seven. The report and balancer-shoot wore adopted. The election of oflieosa resulted as follows.—Patron, tho Hon W. P. Beeves; president, Mr J. C. Wilkin (reelected); vice-presidents, Messrs S. Saunders, T. H. Davoy and B. J. Pauli (re-elected); treasurer, Mr F. F,. Hyman (re-elected); secretary. Mr G. Gerard (re-elected); librarian, Mr J. Jackman (re-elected); committee. Messrs J 11, Talley, A. Washer. C. H. Edgar, W. G. Atack, C. L. Newnham, A. W. Woodward, J. B. Davidson, G. Ardley, J. H. M Millan, J. H. Shaw, W. T. M’Kay, J, Donaldson, A. Sugden and D. Lumsdan; trustees, Messrs J. C. Wilkin and S. Saunders. A vote of thanks was passed to the auditors, Messrs Olhvier and Grierson, and a similar compliment to the Chairman closed tho moot*

Board op Governors.—A meeting of the Board of Governors of Canterbury College will be held at 3 p.m. to-day. Sydenham Prohibition League. A meeting of members of this Longue will bo hold in the Wesleyan schoolroom this evening at eight o’clock. New Brighton,—Tbe display of fireworks in connection with the opening of the New Brighton pier will take place this evening, weather permitting.

St John Ambulance Association.— The annual presentation of certificates, by the Countess of Glasgow, will take place in the City Council Chambers at eight o’clock this evening. The Eifle Association Meeting.—ln connection with the annual meeting of the Eifle Association, which is this year to be hold at Hillsborough, the tender of Mr J. A. Marriott has been accepted for the supply of the necessary targets. The Eailway Commissioners.—Mr T. Konayne, one of the now Eailway Commissioners, was entertained by the public of Greymouth prior to his departure for Wellington. It is intended to present him with a substantial piece of plate. Christchurch Eifles. —At a wellattended meeting of the Christchurch Eifle Corps hold on Saturday evening, Lieutenant P. Creswell was elected captain of the company, on the motion of ColourSergeant Bishop seconded by Private Batchelor. Captain Creswell entered the corps as a recruit, and has filled all the intermediate positions, and hia many friends will bo glad to hear of hia wellmerited promotion.

Mr Gibb’s Studio.— On Wednesday last his Excellency the Governor, the Countess of Glasgow and suite, paid a visit to the studio of Mr'Gibb, sea., Worcester Street east. The vice-regal party spent a considerable time in inspecting Mr Gibb’s latest pictures of New Zealand. scenery, and in learning something about the localities depicted and the routes thereto. Some of the canvases won hearty admiration, It ia of interest to add that at a recent exhibition in the North Island, His Excellency purchased a very fine painting by Mr Gibb, depleting a picturesque spot on the West Coast Eoad. One of the largest paintings on which “ the veteran ” artist is how engaged ia a marine subject from etudieo made at Taylor’s Mistake. Union Eowing Club.— The annual race, the Trial Double Sculls, took place on the Avon on Saturday afternoon. The captain, Mr P. D. Kesteven, acted as starter. The form shown by the crews was an improvement on previous seasons. The first heat, between G. Stevenson (bow), G. Harrison (stroke), Taylor (cox) and J. Smith (bow), A. B. Charters (stroke), E. Davidson (cox), was a splendid race for half a mile, but on rounding Gowlishaw’s corner Charters’ coxswain steered to the wrong side of the river and fouled the. opposing crew. The race was awarded to Harrison. The second heat, between .1. Morrison (bow), C. Wells (stroke), E. Davidson (cox) and P. Michel (bow), L. Machin (stroke), H. Williams (cox), was won rather easily by the latter, the crew rowing well together. The final heat between Harrison and Machin produced a splendid rs.ee. Por three-quarters of a mile the crews wore oh even terms, then the latter draw slowly away and won by two lengths. The West Coast Eoad.— On Friday afternoon about half-past three a very heavy thunderstorm broke over Lake Pearson, close to Craigiaburn, and a waterspout bursting on the mountain which I overlooks the lake caused a slip of some hundreds of tons to come down, completely burying the road. Upon the arrival of the coach from Christchurch shortly afterwards it was found impossible to get through. The passengers, however, were convoyed to the Bealay in a waggonette. Upon the two coaches from the Coast reaching the spot on Saturday they were unloaded, and Mr Campbell after walking across the slip decided to try and get one coach over. Eopes were accordingly made fast to the top of the vehicle, these were held by the passengers on the uphill side, and the driver succeeded in piloting his five-horse team across in safety. The coach was again loaded, and being joined by the coach which had. remained there from the previous day, proceeded on its journey. After leaving Porter’s Pass a, terrific rainstorm was met with, accompanied by a high. wind. Auction. —Messrs Tonka, Norton and Co. will hold an important sale of guns and revolvers op Wednesday. Across the Eangks. —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 usod_ my spanner or repairing pneumatic outfit which was supplied by you. The gear case proved a boon for such a trip. I visited Otarama, Honiara, Lake Kanieri, Greymouth, Reefton, and all small settlements ea route. Jan. 13, 1894.—Adams, Curtios and Co., 70, Manchester Street, Christchurch. Advt.l 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, Curtiss and Go., 70, Manchester Street, Christchurch. — [Advt.l Artistic Dressmaking. —We hog to draw the attention of our readers to an advertisement appearing in the educational column with reference to Madame Alice having opened an academy of artistic dressmaking and millinery. This lady has just completed three years’ successful teaching at Auckland. — [Advt.J 3153 Dr Kennedy {Mattel specialist) has unavoidably postponed his visit to Christchurch for a week owing to pressing eci'awements at Dunedin. Engagements fox’ consultation must bo previously made with Health Supplies Company, 240, Caehel Street. — iAdvt.] Professor Biclcerton writes of Jameson, Anderson alul Co’s Teas ;—“ Tbo amount of evztraci ui cacti cusa is very high for tiic short time of infusion, and the pronortiou of tannin low.” 3360 A Photographic Treat.— Undoubtedly the most ronuirknhlo display of photos over made in Christchurch is no 1 ./ to ha scon in Messrs W nfig-esworth and Blnus’ vestibule, the new proprietors of the business of the Aden Grsome Company. tho striking portraits of Lord and Lady Glasgow and family, and of Cardinal Moran, are attracting a vast amount of attention. The work shown is all finished hv AVric glosworth and-Bums’ patented Mar.t-orial-type process, which has created such a Juyo/c amosr-v fashionable circles in Wellington. The firm avo new ready to receive patrons tor this class of photography. , _ . , Stauclish un>.l Ptcccg, pliotogT:xpliGi*3 by special appointment to his Uxeellouuy thu Governor and the Countess of Glasgow, btudio, Iviyh fairest, [Advt.J