TOWN & COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume LXXXI, Issue 10307, 28 March 1894, Page 4

TOWN & COUNTRY.

Contents.— The cable news this , morning states that owing to the attitude of the Government, the masters of iron-works and ship and machine-builders intend to organise opposition to the eight hours 5 system. The Buenos Ayres correspondent of a London paper declares that the ,f New Australia 55 settlement in Paraguay is a complete fiasco. The Czar has announced his intention of adopting extreme measures for the suppression of Anarchism, and precautions against outrages are being taken by the Spanish Court. Thera appears to be a renewal of Russian activity on the Afghan frontier. At the Trades and Labour Conference at Auckland yesterday matters affecting the tailoring trade and alien immigration were discussed. Reports of the second day 5 a racing of the autumn meetings of the Canterbury Jockey Club and Auckland Racing Club and of the meeting of the Pioneer Bicycle Club appear in this issue.

Meetings. The following meetings, etc., will be held to-day Council of the Acclimatisation Society, Agricultural and Pastoral Association's rooms, four o’clock; Philosophical Institute at eight o’clock; annual meeting Cambridge Football Club, Boyal Hotel, eight o’clock; meeting of those interested in the establishment of a creamery or butter factory at Leithfield, Boyal Hotel, Leithfield, at eight o’clock; meeting for orchestral practice of the Musical Union, Hobbs’s Buildings, at eight o’clock. A meeting of the Progressiva Liberal Association will be held at the Oddfellows’ Chambers to-morrow evening, and the annual general meeting of the local branch of the Public Service Association will take place on Friday night. Aht Exhibition.-— The annual exhibition of the Canterbury Society of Arts will be opened in the Art Gallery to-merrow with a conversazione. The President will deliver his address at eight o’clock. Pebabant for buyers, disappointing for producers. Boiler flout down to JB7 per lor at X. Taylof'f

Excursions to Sumnjbb.—lt is advep? tised that sixpenny excursions to Suame? are run by the 10.10 a.m. tram daily. Goldhining. A Dunedin telegram states that the Sew Hoy Big Beach Company’s return was llloz of retorted gold for the week. Pine Apples. — Y esterday our Eangiora correspondent was shown some remarkably fine apples grown on the Reserve Station, near Eaikoura, Several of the apples turned the scale at l£lb each, while ono reached 26Joz. Cricket.—A match was played at New Brighton on Monday between the Albion and New Brighton Cricket Clnbs. The following were the scores:—New Brighton, first innings 50 (Cusack 29), second innings 66(Gidley 13, Keats 13). Albion Club first innings 68 (Forsyth 20, Patterson 19, Compton 10), second innings five wickets for 14 runs, when time was called. Eangiora. — Yesterday was observed as a holiday at Eangiora, as far as the weekly market and Magistrate’s Court were concerned. A good number of people were in town, however, and a little business was done in grain. The prices for wheat showed no improvement. Is 9d and la lOd being the ruling quotations. For very superior milling 2s was offered, but few lines of the quality to command this price have yet been on the market. Theatre Boval.— -Another good house greeted the third production of ths drama True as Steel, by the Howe-Spong Company, at the Theatre Eoyal last night. The performance went smoothly, and the various scenes were loudly applauded. The incidental music, which has been composed by Mr Considine, and which was nicely played by the orchestra, caused a large number of persona to keep their seats during the intervals. True as Steel will be played to-night for the last time this season. To-morrow evening As You Like it will be produced, Mies Hilda Spong taking the part of Rosalind. The Selwtn Countt Council.—At the ordinary meeting of the Selwyn County Council yesterday morning, the Chairman reported that the party of the Council that went a tour of inspection over the county had collected very valuable information, and a report would be prepared and submitted to the Council. A number of plantations and the water-race head worke had been visited, and as the weather had been fine, some very long days had been put in. He suggested that this trip should be made an annual affair to allow every member of the Council an opportunity of seeing the outside works.

Hororata. —On Wednesday last a large number of the residents of Hororata and the surrounding districts met Mr and Mrs Hodgson and family at the residence of Sir John Hall, for the purpose of presenting Mrs Hodgson with a tea and coffee service, suitably inscribed, as a memento of their residence in Hororata, and of the esteem and goodwill of the people in the district. Lady Hall, in making the presentation, said she felt sure they were all sorry to lose the services of Mr and Mra Hodgson. Mrs Hodgson, especially, had endeared herself to the people by her sympathy and help in times of trouble; and all present, and many who were absent, would bo sorry to part with her, but would all join in wishing the family success in the future. Mr Hodgson, in replying on behalf of Mrs Hodgson, said they had all spent a happy time at Hororata, and although special circumstances necessitated their leaving the district, they did so with the most kindly feeling for the people. He hoped that they would soon be supplied with a permanent minister in his place, and that their future would be prosperous. Knights or Labour.— The Eawhlti Assembly held its weekly meeting in the Druids’ Hall recently, the Master Workman presiding. Correspondence was received: —From Mr J f Joyce, M.H.E., with reference to his suggestion to the Lyctelton Harbour Board as to prison labour. From the Secretary of the Board informing the Assembly that it had no intention of employing convict labour. From the Hon W. P. Eaeves, acknowledging the receipt of the resolutions passed at the public meeting called to consider the Charitable Aid administration. The deputation appointed by the public meeting to wait upon the Charitable Aid Board reported that the Board would consider the suggestion at its next meeting. The Secretary was instructed to write to the Progressive Liberal Association to request that body to co-operate with the Order in requesting the appointment of a female inspector for cases of distress. Also to write to the Progressive Liberal Association in reference to Mr Withy's visit to this city, and to arrange for an address to be given by that gentleman on the “ Single Tax.” The following resolution was passed and ordered to be forwarded to the Government—“ That the Government be requested to appoint a female Inspector of Factories for the South Island.”

Drainage Matters.— A meeting of representative local bodies, convened by the Mayor of Wcolstoa, was held last evening at the City Council Chambers. There were present—The Mayors of Christchurch, Linwood and Sydenham, Mr Burgess (member of the Drainage Board), Councillors Swann, Cooper, Prudhoe and Concnl, and Messrs J. Joyce, 0. J. Smith and G. W. Russell, M.H.R. s s. The Mayor of St Albans and the Chairman of the Heathcote Road Board sent apologies for absence. The Mayor of Woolston, who presided, explained that the meeting had been called for the purpose of considering the possibility of carrying on the drainage business of the district more economically; He spoke at length upon the matter of the proposed abolition of the Christchurch Drainage Board and the more equable distribution of the burden of taxation, and his remarks were followed by speeches from most of those present. It waa ultimately decided, upon the motion of Mr Russell, seconded by Mr Joyce, to obtain copies of the balance-sheets for the last three years of the Drainage Board, and also a copy of the estimated receipts and expenditure for the ensuing year, which information should be sent to the various local bodies for their consideration, the present meeting to stand adjourned sine die, to be convened again at a convenient date by the Mayor of Woolston, who should invite the chairman and members of the Drainage Board to be present to explain the position of affairs. Annat School. —The children attending the Annat school had their annual treat in the Public Domain, Sheffield, on Easter Monday. There was a large attendance of parents and residents in the neighbourhood. Various games were indulged in, aad the children were regaled with a plentiful supply of good things, , In the evening an entertainment was held in the schoolroom, when a long and varied programme was gone through by the pupils in fancy costume, assisted by Mrs Isherwood, Misses Waddell and Fleming and Mr Pole. The manner in which the children contributed the various songs, dances and recitations reflected the greatest credit on their teacher, Mias Wallace, one item, the Japanese fan song, being especially worthy of mention. After the entertainment dancing was kept up by about forty couples till the early hours of the morning. During the evening prizes were distributed by Mr Keys, chairman of the committee, to every child who had passed a standard. A number of special prizes, of which the following is a list, were also awarded: Given by the committee, dux medal—Hettic Coombes. Sewing: Standard VI., Mary Haddrell j Standard V., Hettie Coombes; Standard IV., Laura Teague; Standard 111., Rosie Teague; Standard 11., May M Nee; Standard 1., Prances Biggs. Given by Mr Keys for attendance, outside one mile—* Lana Graham, madal; insido roila-* -1 Annie Keys, medal. Given by Sir John Hall for neatness —Hettie Coombes 1, Blanche Keys and R. Montgomery, equal, 2, Given by Mr Fountain Barber for the most popular scholar, by ballot of the whole school—Nellie Popple. Given by a lady for sewing and good attendance at class—Mary Haddrell. Neatness, according to Alice Haddrell. Improve-ment-Sa?ah Holiday. Cleanliness—oh* Jv'wb. General work —Hester Moore.'” Neatness and speed—Alice PopP lstarb and Strifes— Cigarettes, choicest tobacco* 13 for

CllAßlira Sale.— Messrs Todhunter and Jennings will hold a sale of live and dead stock ’at the farm of Mr J. W. Frebble, Prebbleton, to-morrbw. Papanux Farmers’ CLtJB.-“Tha autumn show in connection with the Papamu Farmers’ Club will taka place in the Papanui Town Hall on April 19. Colonel Fox.—A telegram from Wellington states that Colonel Fox has requested the Premier to relieve him from his engagement as Commandant on April 1. Thh Payne Family. The last performance of the present season of the Payne Family was given in the Tuam Street Hall last evening to a good audience. The company will appear at Lyttelton this evening. St John’s, Woolston.— The harvest festival service at St John’s Church, Woolston, was well attended last evening, when the Eight Eev Dr Julius, Bishop of Christchurch, preached. The church was nicely decorated, the altar rails being especially noticeable. The anthem was one of Gounod’s, the treble solo in which was taken by Miss Mary Pavitt and the tenor by Mr W. Trewern. The Weather.— -Our Ashburton correspondent writes ; —Changeable weather has been experienced in Ashburton during the past week. It was fine and pleasant until Sunday evening, when a north-west wind began to blow. This continued all through Monday, much to the annoyance of pleasure-seekers. Tuesday was dull and threatening, and rain began *o fall in the evening. Threshing and delivery of grain have been, going on steadily, and another month's fine weather will finish the bulk of the grain in this district. The returns per acre and the quality have, so far, been very unsatisfactory. __ The Church and Puelichousbs. —The prohibitionists cannot expect much assistance from the dignitaries of the Anglican Church. The Upper House of Convocation sitting at Westminster in the last week in January, by 57 votes to 9, carried a resolution condemning the total closing of publichoueea on Sundays. The Venerable Archdeacon of Berkshire, Principal of Cnddesdon, declared that the total closing of publiohousea on Sunday was impossible, and the Venerable Archdeacon of London boldly asserted that the proposal to entirely close publiohousea on Sundays was a counsel of perfection out of the range of uraotioal politics, and would produce a revolution. The Dean of Chichester declared it to be impossible to totally close publichouses on Sundays, and he condemned bands of hope. , . ■ Balcaibn. —On Easter Monday the Ealcairn schoolroom was crowded to excess, the occasion being a “ social ” to bid farewell to Miss Prosser, the schoolmistress, which, position she has held for the past tea years, and on account of her approaching marriage haa now relinquished.' ' The proceedings opened with songs, given in excellent stylo by Miss Lester, Mrs Trail, Miss Trail and Messrs Shaw and J. Thomas, and which wore interspersed with dances. During an interval Mr D. M’Namars, Chairman of the : School Committee, presented Misa 'Prosser with a dinner _ service, a set of carvers and a testimonial, subscribed by the Committee, as a memento of their appreciation of her services as schoolmistress for th« past ten years, during which time out of the whole number of scholars under her tuition only six had failed to pass the inspectors’ examination. The ladies of the district contributed refreshments, and Mr Trail was M.C. Football. — A match was played at South bridge, on Easter Monday, between the Eakaia and Southbridge clubs, the former being victorious by eight points to nil. The game was well contested, though the influence of a north-wester was much felt, particularly at the beginning of the play. In the first spell, Harvey, for Eakaia, potted a neat goal, and in the second spell, A. Santy scored two tries, but owing to the high wind, the attempts at goal were not successful. For Eakaia, Santy, Hewlett, Shannon and Wifchell amongst the forwards, and M’Nair, Harvey, Bruce, Larsman and Bray, backs, played well, while Patterson, J. Niven, M’Cormack and Short in the forward division, and Smith, D. Niven and Brady amongst the backs, showed good form for Southbridge. Mr W. M’Millan was referee and Messrs Sharp and Smith were touch-line judges. In the evening, the visitors were entertained at a smoke concert, Mr C. Cowan occupying the chair. Some excellent Bongs were given, and the customary toasts duly honoured. Lawn Tennis.— A match was played at Springfield on Monday between the Lyttelton and Kowai Pass Clubs, and ended in a win for the home team by six sets to two, or 64 games to 47. Following are the results of the several seta played:—Singles —Stokes (L) beat Bryden (K.P.), 9-2 j Kobelt (K.P.) beat G. Lewis (L.), 9-3 ; Gorton (K.P.) beat Canning (L.), 9-8; Kobelt (K.P.) beat T. Lewis (L.), 9-1. Doubles —Ooltharb and Gorton (K.P.) beat Canning and Stokes (L.), 9-8; Kobelt and Coltharb (K.P.) beat G. and T. Lewis (L.), 9-3; Stokes and G. Lewis (L.) beat Bryden and Coltharfc (K.P.), 9-8; Gorton and Kobelt (K.P.) beat Canning and T. Lewis (L.), 9-6.—-On Saturday the Amberley Tennis Club played a series of matches at Amberley against a team from the ’Woodstock and Springfield Clubs, with the following results.Ladies’ Singles—-A very close game; Woodstock won. Mixed Doubles—Woodstock won two out of three matches. Men’s Singles—Amberley won two oat of three matches. Ladies’ Doubles —Woodstock won one match. Men’s Doubles—Woodstock won three matches. New Zealanders and New Zealand. — The London correspondent of the Otago Daily Times supplies to that journal the following itemsl met Sir Julius Vogol yesterday (Feb. 8), and I thought him looking very careworn, and not nearly so well as the last time I saw him. He has moved from Chelsea into another house at East Moulsey in Surrey, pleasantly situated on the Thames, near Hampton Court. Sir Julius expressed his conviction that the reconstruction of the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company would now proceed all right, Ho remarked that many of the old debenture-holders were also shareholders, and bo could not afford to oppose the reconstruction. — Really I am inclined to think that, apart from whatever benefit New Zealand may derive politically or personally from the feminine vote, the adoption of the feminine franchise will be beneficial in another way, that is as an advertisement of the colony’s courage and go-aheadness. It is assuredly taken in this light by numbers of people, and also has drawn public attention to New Zealand and New Zealand’s distinctness from Australia that is decidedly advantageous. Presentations.— A very pleasant reunion took place yesterday afternoon at the South British Agricultural Implement Works, when the employes assembled for the purpose of meeting one of the principals, Mr Peter Duncan, on the eve of hia departure for the Old Country, to wish him a happy, prosperous and speedy voyage. In. toasting the firm, expression was given by several of the principal servants, to the hearty good feeling always evinced between the firm and its employes. Mr Duncan was presented with a pair of field glasses, suitably engraved, and a silver match box. Mr Fraser made the presentation on behalf of his fellowworkmen. Mr Duncan, in responding, stated that after thirty - one years’ absence from the Old Country, ha not only felt that a trip Home had been well earned, but also that there must bo knowledge to be brought back which should prove advantageous to all connected with the works. He hoped that he would return to find them all in health aud that the time of depression would have passed over. Mr Duncan will leave to-day by bbo Hauroto for Sydney, there to join the Orient liner Oroya.—On Monday evenlag the members of the Presbyterian Church, Halkett, assembled for the purpose of presenting to Miss Caldet a handsome gold watoh and chain as a slight recognition of the congregation s appreciation of her services during the past tow years. Mr M’Callum made the presentation, and Mr A. Calder. in a few suitable remarks, returned thanks ou behalf of his daughter. , , , Dowlas— Oigarettes,Sd por packet. Just. )ou trytbetn.

Cricket. —On Saturday next, at Lancaster Park, the interprovinoial cricket match between Hawke’s Bay and Canterbury will commence, and will be continued on Monday. Type-setting Machineet.— Some sensation haa been created in Sydney among the trades unionists generally, and the members of the Typographical Association especially, at the announcement that thirty compositors in the employ of the Daily Telegraph Company had received a month’s notice, because the directors intend introducing type-setting machinery into the establishment. It is the Linotype process that is being introduced. New Australia.— ln Sydney (writes the Melbourne correspondent of the Otago Daily Times) Mr Whelan has arrived as a delegate from the settlement, and has been entertained at a harbour picnic. He addressed those present at some length, and a vote of confidence was carried in Mr Lane, the leader. Mr Whelan. makes light of the split in the camp. He refers to Brittlebank’s statements as absurd. With reference to the expulsion of three members —White and Symon, of Queensland, and Westwood, of Adelaide —they ’ openly broke the rules. Mr Lane did not expel the three members mentioned till after an inquiry, though other members wished to act more summarily. Twentyseven members left afterwards, and with them seventeen women and thirty-four children. These were principally from Queensland and South Australia. Mr Whelan states that they were simply dissatisfied with life at the settlement, and disinclined to obey the rales. There was, of course, some bitterness and some words passed, but it was not true that the seceders were subjected to violence, threats or insults at the hands of the remainder. Prohibition Tyranny. —The Auckland Star, in a recent article on the licensing question, said: —" But some of the extremists are already showing a disposition to tyrannise, which is significant of what they would do if they obtained an increase of power. An instance of this oaonrred in Christchurch lately. A meeting was called, under the auspices of Bishop Julius, Bishop Grimes, Dr Elmslio, Pastor Birch and others, to which all persons were invited who were in favour of a reduction (not exceeding 25 per cent) of the licensed houses in Christchurch, It is to bo observed that only persona who held Oj particular view ware invited, and if others chose to go unasked, common decency required that they should not interfere with the proceedings. It seems, however, that a number of so-called ladies, holding a prohibitionist opinion, put in an appearance, and created so much noise and confusion that the appointed speakers could not be beard and the meeting had to be abruptly brought to a close. We do not suppose for a moment that the more respectable prohibitionists of Christchurch have any sympathy with these female larrikins, but it is simply intolerable that the heads of religious bodies cannot express their views on a subject ou which they may be presumed to be tolerably well informed and deeply interested without being exposed to insult, and no sensible parson can suppose that the interest of prohibition will be served in such unseemly conduct on the part of some of its advocates,” New Zealand’s Credit.— I The London correspondent of a syndicate of New Zealand Conservative papers writes under date Feb* 9: —lt is a good sign of the times that the suspension of tho New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, lamentable as it is for the shareholders and debenture-holders, has produced little or no impression in the City. The fact is, the credit of New Zealand never stood higher than it does at tho present moment, and well-informed people know perfectly well that this particular failure was due to the great banking crisis in Australia, and not. to anything arising out of its New Zealand business; indeed, the financial papers have made it abundantly manifest that at the very time of the collapse the company was doing an unprecedentedly good and profitable business in that colony. The good position in the market achieved by New Zealand is due to a variety of causes, the chief of which no doubt is the resolute non-borrowing policy of tho colony, initiated with stern determination by the Atkinson Government, and followed up by the present Administration. It is impressed upon me, by all the best authorities, that the longer New Zealand perseveres in this honourable course of self-denial and self-reliance, the higher will rise her credit in the London market, and henco, if at any future time it should become necessary to raise a loan for public purposes, the money will be forthcoming on exceptionally good terms. Lbeston Catholic Church. The solemn and grand ceremony of opening the new Catholic Church, Losaton, will be performed by his Lordship Dr Grimes, Bishop of Christchurch, on Sunday, April 1, at 10 a.m. His Lordship will preach on the occasion. The committee will do their utmost to provide room for all, but to preserve order, and prevent possible disappointment, they have arranged that admission will be by ticket, to be obtained free of charge from any member of the committee. There will be a strong and efficient choir, assisted by the Leeston orchestra. The collection will go towards paying debt on the church,— [Advt.] “Ghost at Opawa.”— lnstructions are issued by Inspector Broham to catch the ghost. Detective O’Connor on his silent and speedy ** Star ” jigger is on its trail. Great autumn boom of “ Star ” wheels; deposit reduced to £5, instalment 30s per month. Tuition to ladies and gentlemen by an experienced teacher or cycling. "Star” agencies at Invercargill, Oamaru, Ashburton, Qreymouth, Blenheim, Napier, Palmerston North, Wanssnui, Waipawa, Hastings, Meatartoa and Wellington. Send for catalogue. Adams, Gurtiea and Co., 70, Manchester Street, Christchurch.— [Advt.] To the Ladies.— We beg to inform onr lady patrons that we have now engaged the services of a lady, with whom they may consult, aud who will instruct them in tho use of our remedies, health appliances, &c. Health Supplies Company, 245, Cashel Street.— [Advt.] Tho Hon lady Superintendent of St Mary’s Homo desires to acknowledge, with thanks, harvest thanksgiving, from Halswell; fruit and vegetables, from Mr "Weston, Kaiapoi, and from Mr lane. The Hon lady Superintendent would ho very grateful for any gifts of furniture aud clothing. Professor Bicierton writes of Jameson. Anderson and Co’s Teas:—“ The amount of extract in each case is very high for the short time of infusion, and the proportion of tannin low.” SMO