TOWN & COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume LXXXI, Issue 10309, 30 March 1894, Page 4

TOWN & COUNTRY.

Contents.— The cable news this morning indicates that the efforts to establish a market in Germany for frozen meat hare been successful. Several retail shops have been opened in Hamburg, and are doing a satisfactory trade. The eight hours’ syetto appears to bo making headway in England. The proprietors of the Salford ironworks. aa the result of a year's experiment, have determined to permanently adopt the system, and the Times urges that their example should be followed by the whole of the engineering and other skilled trades. The annual general meeting of shareholders in the Canterbury Frozen Meat and Dairy Produce Export Company, and an ordinary meeting of the North Canterbury Education Board were hold yesterday, apd are reported in this issue. ■ Perfection.— Mrs S. A. Alisa’s World’s E»ir Restorer cannot fail to restore gray hair to its youthful colour and produce luxuriant growth.—[Advt.]

, teiNGS.--Tho following meeting will held to-day Educational Institute, ftane Men's Christian Association hall at 780 p.m.; Public Service Association, Provincial Council Chambers, 8 p.m.j Canterbury Lswn Tennis Club, Amateur Athletic Association Rooms, 8 p.m.; City Bed Suburban Prohibition Leagues, FroluUtionisi Office, 7.30 p.m.J Persona interested in the formation of a dair 7 Creamery at Cuafc, Institute Hall, Cast, b , P *Thb Payne FAMIIT.-This family of musicians gave one of its popular- concerts ht Lyttelton on Wednesday night, when, notwithstanding the unfavourable nature of the weather, there was a very good attendance.Pox.o Sports.— ln connection with tee polo sports which take place on the Eiccarton racecourse to-morrow t a train Will leave Christchurch at 1.30 p.m., returning at 5 45 p.m. The Volunteers. —The volunteer corps of the city and of Lyttelton will parade in full dress, with side arms, at the drillshed at 10.30 ».m. on Sunday, for divine service at the Cathedral. Officers on the unattached list are invited to attend. Borough op Kaxapoi.— An election of jersons to fill the office of councillor of the Borough of Kaiapoi in place of the present councillors, who all go out of office in consequence of the extension of the borough, will ha held on April 12. Nominations of candidates close on April 4.

Football.—A meeting of Cambridge Football Club was held t in the Royal Hotel last evening, when there was a large attendance. The Hon W. P. Beeves was elected a vice-president. It was decided to enter a team for the President's Cup competition. Several new members were elected. After dealing with other business the meeting terminated. Presentation.— On Tuesday at Southbridge, Mr John M’Leod, of Annat, was presented with a handsome silver .fruit dish on the occasion of his marriage. The presentation was made on behalf of ja number of South Canterbury teachers. Who wished to show the esteem in which they held Mr M’Leod. Mr M’Leod briefly replied, thanking the donors for their kindness. Timaru Waterworks. The Timaru Borough Council sat on Wednesday instead pf Monday evening. The most important business done was the reception of a report from Messrs Measqn .and Marchaut on the advice of the Inspector of waterworks to take up certain 18-inoh pipes in the race {round Mount Horrible slopes and substitute an open race. The report was in favour of the inspector’s proposal. Sunday Concerts.— Advertisements in this issue announce that concerts will be given on Sunday evening at both the Theatre Royal and Tuam Street Theatre. Amongst the vocalists at the former place will be Misses Ada Junoen, Edith Wilson and Kata Howard, all of whom were members of Clark’s Alhambra Company. At the Tnam Street Hall Mrs H. M. Clark, Miss Yartha and Mr H. Weir are announced to take part in the programme. “ Gazettii ” Notices.— lt is announced in the New Zealand Gazette that a portion of land in Blocks 11., 111., VII., VIII. and XII., in the Hawkins Survey District, is declared a public road. Mr Henry Adams has been appointed Deputy Registrar of Births, Marriages and Deaths for the district of Christchurch. Letters of naturalisation have been issued in favour of Joseph Plaobartah, bushman, East Oxford, and Louis Hurlin, Roman Catholic priest, Timaru. His Excellency the Governor has approved of the disbandment of the Canterbury Scottish Rifles, and has accepted the resignation of Captain Drayton, of the A Company, Canterbury Rifle Volunteers. West Etbbton. —On Monday the scholars attending the undenominational Sunday School held their uanal outing, which "passed off with a considerable amount of success. The superintendent of the school, Mr E. I. Twoae, assisted by a number of willing friends successfully attended to the numerous wants of the young folk during the day. In the evening an adjournment was made to the schoolroom, where a capital programme of vocal and instrumental music was gone through. The members of the Horrellville Wesleyan !nd Oxford Baptist Churches rendered xcellent service. Short addresses were iven by the Revs J. WagetaS and D. D. lodger. The Direct Steamers.— lt will be ’ratifying to passengers by the Shaw, Savill and Albion Company’s and New Zealand Shipping Company’s lines to learn ifaat it has been decided not to carry |rooda of any dangerous description whatever by the mail steamers. A printed circular indicates what cargo the shipping i companies consider comes under this head. The Shaw, Savill and Albion Company '■/’has given printed instructions to the commanders of its passenger steamers that on the outward voyage after leaving the Cape they are not to go further south than 47deg, and that on the homeward passage they are to keep what is called the northerly track between New Zealand and Cape Horn. Akaeoa.— On Easter Monday an athletic meeting was held at Akaroa, when the chief events were won as follows : —looyds Race, Bell Byds; Grand Handicap, W. Lee; Milo Handicap, Livingstone Bor; 440yds Hurdle Race, J. Fitzpatrick sor ; 280yds Race, C. Jones 25yds. The weather vas perfect, and a large crowd came into Akaroa to witness the sport, which on the whole was very good. In the eveningan entertainment and dance wore held in the Oddfellows’ Hall, and were well patronised. Another attraction was a bazaar in the Town Hall in aid of the Roman Catholic Church. The ball was crowded with visitors all day, and a good sum waa realised by the sale of the usual fancy articles. Oddfellowship.— The quarterly summoned meeting of the Loyal Oust Lodge, 1.0.0. P., M.TL, was held on Tuesday evening, P.G. Bro H. Tallott presiding. Correspondence was received intimating that the district meeting would be held at Eangiora on April 14. P.G. Bro Sandercock was appointed as delegate to represent tho Cast Lodge, and was instructed to support the motions of which notice had been given by the Oxford and Eangiora Lodges. Three members were declared on the funds, and one letter of recommendation waa granted. A. communication was received from the friendly societies of Oamaru, setting forth objections to tho proposals of the Medical Association as affecting members of lodges. A suitably-framed emblem was arranged to be presented to tho widow of a brother who died recently. A quantity of general business waa transacted. American Oddfellows. —The American Constitution of Oddfellows have just had their quinquennial reports from the Government Registrar forwarded to them. These show them to be in a good financial position. The Lodges, with the exception of seven, show a very substantial surplus. Tho Washington Lodge, No, 45, situated at Addington, comoa well out in the valuation, having a surplus of £IBO in its sick and funeral fund. The actuary’s report is as follows: Tho sickness experienced during the quinquennium was favourable, yet the average surplus (sick fund only) per member is slightly less than at the previous valuation. The membership was 57, as against a membership of 46 at previous valuation. Tna average B»e per member was 33T1, as against 35T9 in 1887. A surplus of £B6 is shown, or including share of funeral fund surplus, iBIBO. Tho sickness experience has been exceedingly favourable; the number of years of life at risk was 204-5. Thirty-one members were tick 93 weeks first six months; there being no sickness at other rates. The average sickness per member per annum was 0-45, and tho average sick pay 9s 9d per member per annum. 93 weeks sickness was experienced as against au expectation of 248 weeks, while -£IOO was paid for sick claims, as against an espec tation ot ,£260. Tho rate of mortality waa also low, one member and one wife having died. The death rate of members par 1000 per annum waa 487, while the expected mortality waa 10-72. The interest earned was 2-69 per cent per annum.” total surplus of the Lodges in the Order, in the pick and Funeral fund, is £1823, and in the sick fund only £3154. Dollar— Cigarettes, 3d pe.t packet. Just fou try them.

Theatrical.— Mr R. Underwood left for Auckland yesterday for the purpose of bringing a dramatic company through New Zealand. " Ghost at Opawa.”— lnstructions are issued by Inspector Broham to catch the ghost. Detective O’Connor ,ou his silent and speedy “ Star ’’ jigger is 0,1 Great autumn boom of “Star” wheels; deposit reduced to £5, instalment 30s per month. Tuition to ladies and gentlemen by an experienced teacher of cycling. “Star” agencies at Invercargill, Oamaru, Ashburton, Greymouth, Blenheim, Napier, Palmerston North, Wanvanui, Waipawa, Hustings, Masterton and Wellington. Send for catalogue. Adams, Curtiss and Co., 70, Manchester Street, Christchurch.— [Advt.] ■ To the Ladies.— We beg to inform our lady patrons that we have now engaged the services of a lady, with whom they may consult, and who will instruct them in the use of our remedies, health appliances, &c. Health Supplies Company, 245, Cashel Street.—[Advt.] Standish and Preece, photographers by special appointment to his Excellency the Governor and the Countess of Glasgow. Studio, High Street.— I Advt.l Professor Eickerton writes of .(ameson, 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.” 3300 The Secretary of tho Christchurch Hospital desires to acknowledge, with thanks, tho receipt of scrap-hooks for the children’s ward from Mrs Rhodes, Elmwood, and periodicals from a friend.