TOWN & COUNTRY

Lyttelton Times, Volume LXXXII, Issue 10482, 20 October 1894, Page 4

TOWN & COUNTRY

Contents.— The condition of tho Czafi has become very critical, and the mem* hers of the Imperial Family have been! summoned. Lord Drnmlanrxg, eldest; son of the Marquis of Queenaberry,] has been killed by the accidental dhN charge of his own gun; and the firing of a naphtha springi-near Tiflis, in Asiatia. Russia, caused the death of seventeen! persons. The report of the Ameer’s death! has not been confirmed. A curious spirit*] ualistic exposure is reported from Sydney*! Our Wellington correspondent, in his] political notes, states that probablythe. projected attempt to re-introduce tha Midland Railway Bill will be abandoned, j

Pabliamentabt.—Bills dealing with the following subjects were read a second time iu the Legislative Council yesterday:-** Westport-Ngakawau Bailway, Sea Fish-1 eries. Post and Telegraph Department! and Public Trust Office. The Shipping' and Seamen's Bill was passed. In the; House of Bepresentatives the Little Barriers Island Bill was read a third , time andpassed, and a further batch of Bills was! deleted from the Order Paper. Two Native Bills were passed, and the new Banking Bill was read a second time byi 44 to 16, the House being left sitting at 2 a.m.

The “Stab”—The Saturday Star in now eagerly looked for by thousands of. readers, and the management announces; another excellent edition for this even* mg, containing, as it will, fiction, gossip, sketches, editorial notes, and con* tributed articles. “The Good BMP' Mohock” is getting to the end of her strange voyage, and this week's instil* meat of the story will be found of thrill* iug interest.- “The Happiest Man in London” is the second story. The general reading columns will contain “John. Chinaman's Drinks/’ “The Safest Place, in a Warship,” and other interesting and ■ amusing articles. The editor supplies hit usual budget of “To-Day,” the contri* butor “Jack Point” will have a column of “ Motley/' and “ Tomtom ” will furnish some interesting "Band Gossip.” Eiflb Shootxno.— The ChristchurchVolunteer Corps Bange Association will; open the shooting season at Bromley tbit afternoon. Colonel Gordon has been requested to formally open the season, and the match Carbines v. Rifles will take

place. Ten men will be picked from the Mounted Bxfles, Engineers and E Battery to represent the Carbines, and ten from, the City Guards, College Biflea and O Company to represent the Bifles. Planet Jb. Implements.—A very successful trial of these machines was held at Ashburton on Thursday afternoon, when a large - number of farmers and others were present. Lxbbbal Association.—At a meeting ofi the committee of the Canterbury Liberal; Association, held last evening, it wav decided to tender to the Government andi those members who supported the Midland' Bailway Bill the thanks of the Associa* turn, and to urge upon them to do everything in their power to secure some measure of justice to Canterbury. It wav also decided to request the Minister of ; Lands to withdraw the protection from etoats and weasels except in proclaimed districts.

Chbietchuech Peohibition League.— The usual weekly meeting of the Christchurch Prohibition League was held in the office of the Prohibitionist last evening. There was a fair attendance of members, and Mr Cone occupied the chair. Th» following resolutions were unanimously carried:—'“Thata deputation, consisting of Messrs Robinson, Taylor, Wake and the Rev P. W. laitt, wait upon Inspector l Broham to ascertain what steps ho intends taking to prevent the wholesale breaches of the Licensing Act, which recent correspondence in the Star has proven to exist; that the attention of the Defence Minister and the Minister of Justice be called to the failure to secure the production of Mr McNamara's license in connection with his recent prosecution and conviction/' Mia Maginnees read a paper on “The Present Education System," and a quantity of routine business was disposed of. Knights of Labous. — The weekly meeting of the Rawhiti Assembly was held on Wednesday, the Master Workman presiding. Among the correspondence received was a telegram from the Greymouth local assembly with reference to> the Midland Railway, from the Premier, the Minister of Labour, the Working Men's Co-operative Store, and from the district assembly, Palmerston North. It was resolved —“That hearty votes of thanks be tendered to the Master Workman and secretary for services rendered by them; ” “ that a letter of welcome bo sent to Mrs Resent, thanking her for her efforts to ameliorate the conditions of the workers;” and “that this assembly strongly protests against the threat expressed by Mr Middleton, of Benmore, to import labour from Australia while thejfO are so many unemployed in the colony."

Scripture Text-Book. The annual meeting of the Scripture Text-Book in Public Schools Association was held in the rooms of the Young Men’s Christian Association last evening. The Bishop of Christchurch occupied tho chair. The Seore tary read the annual report, which, with the Treasurer’s statement, was adopted. The customary votes of thanks wore passed. The officers elected for tho ensuing year are - President, the Bishop; vicepresidents, Rev Dr Elmslie and Bov H. B. Dewsbury; secretaries. Rev H. William* and Rev J. Hosking; treasurer, Mr J. 0» Prudhoe. Tho members of the retiring committee were re-elected. It was recommended, on the suggestion of the Very Rev tho Dean, that the committee should arrange for a public meeting to advocate tho claims of the Association; also, that the various denominational newspaper* should be utilised to make known the objects of tho Association, The Eev Gordon Webster was requested to bring the subject before the Presbyterian Synod, and the President to introduce the question at the Anglican General Synod. It was urged that advantage should be taken of all gatherings of the churches, especially of the supreme courts, to introduce the subject. Suggestions were also made as to holding meetings in the country, and obtaining a pi ebisoi tq

i sW-gbog SisiWb.—A esse of alleged aly-grog selling at Cheviot w to at tlie Amberley PolicoCourt .on Thursday next. ; Bowling.— The Canterbury and Christchurch Bowling Clubs will open the season this afternoon, on their greens m Cashel Worcester Streets respectively. Ihe itwo greens are now in fine order. .Music in the /Cathedeal. — Mr G. F. ITendall willgive an organ recital in the '.Cathedral on Tuesday evening, Masters ilAke, Vincent, Hobbs, Watkins and Cooper will he the vocalists. The collection will be in aid of the ohoir fund. Lawn Tennis.-— The Westorfield Tennis .Club will hold its third annual meeting at the court, Grafton Street, North Opawa, ;at 3 jp.‘m. to-day. Scratch games iwill be played after the meeting. The 3ady members of the club will dispense afternoon tea. ; Northern Agricultural Show.—lntending exhiblfcorsnro reminded that, to isave an extra fee o£ Is for each entry, their entries must be made to-day. An additional special prize and a correction lin connection with Mr Simmons's prize are advertised in this issue. Cbxbbage. — A cribbage match between the Fire Brigade and whitebaitora was played at the Fire Brigade Station on evening. The conditions were six men a side, five games each, the result [being a victory for the Brigade. The jacorea wereßrigade ten gamesj whitebaitera five.

Thx Weather.— A strong north-wester biew in the northern district on Thursday Inighfc. Yesterday the wind was gusty from the same direction and the weather .exceedingly warm. At one time the ther-, (inometer registered 110 in the aun at Hangiora., An. hour or two’a rain would now be acceptable to those who have irecently sown their grain. Old-Age Pensions. — A meeting will he leld in Cathedral Square to-night, |under, the auspices of the _ Canterbury .Progressive Liberal Association, to deal ‘with the question of old-age pensions. The meeting will be addressed by the Rev :J. O’B. Hoare and Messrs H. L. Rogers and T. E. Taylor. DOG’ Saow.-—Entries for the Christchurch Dog Society’s Annual Show will be received to-day and on Monday, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., at Mr E. F. Dombrain’s ■office, Cashel Street. Numbers of entries have already been received from Wellington, Dunedin and other parts, and the show promises to be the moat successful yet held here.

Stud Sheep Movements. —The ram hoggets, nine in number, of the English Leicester stud flock bought last week by Mr J. N. Williams, Hawke’s Bay, from Mr Henry Overton, Highfiold, were shipped to Napier' yesterday by the Manapouri. A large line, of stud sheep of various breeds was also forwarded yesterday by Mr John Grigg, Longbeaoh,- per Taluue, to Melbourne.

Cbickbt.— The cup matches will he com* menced to-day at Lancaster Park, when the Lancaster Park Club will meet the United Club, and Midland will meet Warehousemen. As the elevens are evenly matched, a very attractive day’s cricket is anticipated. A charge of 6d will be made for admission to the ground for the purpose of raising funds to pay the expenses of the Wellington interprovincial match. Ladies will be admitted free.

Labour Dat Demonstration. A meeting of the Labour Day Demonstration Committee was held in the Temperance Hall, Gloucester Street, on Tuesday ; Mr W. I. Ballinger occupied the chair. The desirableness of celebrating Labour Day was affirmed, the date and locality being left over until a future meeting. The Secretary was instructed to invite the co-operation and support of ■all organisations interested, and ask them to appoint delegates on the committee. The committee adjourned for a week. i Mutual Improvement Societies.— The closing “ social" of the East Beit Mutual Improvement Association was held oh Thursday evening. Mr J. Cannon presided, and there was a large attendance. The programme comprised a military performance by “The Awkward Squad,” two glees by the members, two tableaux by ‘the ladies,' and' the usual musical selections, songs, readings, &c. During an interval refreshments were handed round.— On Thursday evening, at the usual meeting of the Kaiapoi Bible Christian Mutual Improvement Society, there was a good attendance, the Rev W, Grigg presiding. Mr. Malcolm, of Marshlands, read a papar on “Genius.”

The Hospital.— More than a month has elapsed since there was a death at the Christchurch Hospital, the last having occurred on Sept. 16. That one should hardly be debited against the institution, for it was that of a woman who was found in a dying condition by the police, and who expired almost immediately after her admission to the hospital. The circumstance of a month passing without any of the patients dying is unprecedented, at least, for many years past. During the period in question the number of patients has been quite up to the average; some of the oases have been very bad ones, and ■ome , serious and risky operations have been performed.

Examinations in Music. —The following pupils of the school conducted by the Sisters of the Mission at the Sacred Heart Convent, passed the examination in the theory of music held in Christchurch on June 9, on behalf of Trinity College, London: — Intermediate division Margaret Mary Loader 99, Margaret Genevieve Hannan 99, Ella O’Malley 99, Mary Higgs 99, Rose Richardson 99, Rose Lee 97, Wina Mahar 95, Mary Ann Lee 92, Mary Pofl 93, Mary Burke 87, Mary Doyle 73. Junior division—Katie Kenny 93, Katie Philomena Young 90, Katherine Mussen 85, Julia O’Connell 82, Annie Doyle 81, Katie Qarty 80, Alice Mussen 80, Cissie O’Brien 80, Elsie Lcnargan 75, Annie Bayliffe 74, Maggie O’Brien 72. Of the twentythree candidates presented only one failed.

Concert at Richmond.—A most successful and enjoyable concert was given on Thursday evening ia the Richmond Free Methodist Church by the scholars of the Richmond Free Methodist Sabbath School. The first part of the prograrama consisted of the characteristic cantata "Christian Graces,” Charity being impersonated by Miss A. Corrick, Faith by Miss O. King, and Hope by Mias E. Kerr. Sixty boys and girls provided with banners of various colours denoting the different characters represented, formed the chorus. The second part of the programme consisted of action songs. There was a good attendance, the church being filled. Mr J. A. Piesher, who had trained the children, conducted, and ■was assisted by an efficient orchestra. Miss Hadfleld presided at the organ and Mias Heard at the piano. The concert will be repeated oh Monday evening, when admisaioa will be by silver coin. Summer Games.— At Timaru the Thursday half-holiday this week was utilised by several organisations for the of the out-door games season. Tho bowling club had a large muster of visitors to its opening. The green was in capital order, and the pavilion was overhung with bunting for the occasion. Afternoon tea was provided by lady friends, and the visitors were given a pleasant afternoon. Scratch matches were played on four rinks, the Vice-president’s team winning by 86 to 68, The Wesleyan Recreation Society opened its tennis courts. The Rev C. E. Eeacroft, president of the society, gave a short address. Afternoon tea was provided by some of the ladies. The Timaru Navala opened their shooting eeason with the annual match Officers and Petty Officers v. Gunners (tea men each).' The afternoon was rather hot for good shooting, and smaller targets than usual were’ used. The Gunners won the match (seven shots at 200 and 800yds, any position) by 418 to 382. In the evening the cyclists opened the season, the Tourists’ Club making a muster of about thirty. The President, Mr MeredithKaye, led the line through the town out to Kingadowa, and then to hio own house, where all were hospitably eatertaiaed by MraJS£ei«dith-Kuye.

Sale of Work.-— On Thursday next a sale of useful and ornamental work, programme of music, &c., will be held in St John’s Schoolroom, Latimer Square. Avon Rowing Club.— The prizes for the art union, in aid of the funds of the Avon Rowing Club, are now on view at the shop of Messrs East and Raven, in High Street.

The Metropolitan Show. - Intending exhibitors at the metropolitan show are reminded that entries will close with the Secretary (MrM. Murphy) on Saturday next.

Canterbury Engineers. —The annual muster parade of the Canterbury Engineers company will take place on Tuesday evening. A special meeting will be held after the parade for the purpose of electing officers. Tee Ellesmere Show.— -Particulars_o£ the trains to run to Leoston on Thursday next in connection with the Ellesmere Agricultural and Pastoral Association s Show, are advised in this issue. Canterbury Jockey Club Ball. His Excellency the Governor bos replied accepting the invitation of the stewards of the Canterbury Jockey Club to be present at the annual race ball to be held in the Provincial Council Chamber on Nov. 9.

Tbmuka Rifles.—On Thursday afternoon, the Temuka Rifles went through their volley and independent firing, under the direction of Colonel Bailey and Stafi-Sergeant-Major Jones. The averages made were: Volley filing 17"4, independent 15-18.

The Proposed Canal, The public meeting which was to have takn place one Tuesday next to consider the question or the Sumner Canal has bean abandoned. A meeting of the Provisional Committee and sympathisers will taka place in the City Council Chambers on Thursday next to consider what action shall be taken. Woolston.— The efforts to establish an industrial building society at Woolston have been so far successful that a sufficient number of shares have beentaken up to warrant the promoters ia framing rules, &c. A meeting will be held in the local Oddfellows’ Hall on Tuesday evening to receive further applications for shares. Gold-mining.— The Otago Daily Times reports;—While sinking a hole for the elevator at Robertson and party s claim, at Nevis, last week, a nugget was found weighing 3oz Idwt 9gn The nugget had gone up the elevator, and was discovered by the merest accident, as it was not anticipated there was any gold in the box.

Rifle Shooting.— The Waimate Rifle Corps fired a handicap match on Thursday afternoon. The conditions were seven ehots each at 200, 300 and 500yds, Martini-Henry or Snider rifles. Martinis being penalised, twelve points. Sergeant was the winner with the score of ninety points from scratch. •

v Herrick’s Home.— The members of the Engineers’ Band, wishing to assist the funds of the Home, have arranged, by permission of the Domain Board, to play a selection of sacred music in the Domain on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 28. A collection will be taken at the different entrances, with, it is to be hoped, a good result* as the Home is in much need of help.

Papanui Farmers’ Club.— At the time for holding the annual meeting of members of the Papanui Farmers’ Club last evening, there was not a quorum present, and it was decided to adjourn the meeting until next Thursday. Mr M. S. Campbell afterwards delivered an address on “ The Practice of Ensilage-making,” illustrating his subject by working models of his general farm press. Fish Poisoning.— A case was received into the hospital on Thursday night, showing the dangers which arise from leaving fish exposed to the moonlight. A Mrs Mary Davies was admitted, suffering from ptomaine poisoning. She had been staying at the Sumner Hotel, and on Tuesday ate some of a butterfish which another lodger had caught, and which had been left exposed to the moon’s rays. She became seriously ill in consequence, but is now out of danger. Social Gathering.— The annual social ■gathering in connection with the Temuka Presbyterian Church was hold on Thursday evening. Some excellent addresses were delivered by the Revs J. White, A. Bruce Todd, Rosa and C. H. Standage. The ladies of the congregation dispensed tea and light refreshment at intervals, and in the course of the evening vocal selections were given by Mieses R. and M. Smith, A. Taylor, and Messrs Whitehead and Boulter. There was a large attendance of all denominations, and the proceedings terminated at a late hour with the customary votes of thanks.

Ellesmere Agricultural and Pastoral Association. —The entries in the several classes for the forthcoming show on Oct. 25 are very satisfactory. They total 633, being an increase of 155 on last year’s entries. The principal increase is in the sheep classes, being 192 this year against 140 at last show. Cattle also show a good increase, the entries being 81 as against 60 last year. In horses there is also a considerable increase, being 142 as against 94 last year. The committee has added a novelty to thd programme, in the form of & hunting jumping event for boys’ ponies. There are 13 entries for this event. Poaching Trout.— At Timaru yesterday two men were charged before the Stipendiary Magistrate with illegally using a spear for trout in the Pareora River on Sunday last. Mr Arthur Perry appeared to prosecute for the Acclimatisation Society, and Mr Hay for defendants, a youth named Scott and a man named Logan. Mr Hay stated that Scott would plead guilty, but Logan was only a passerby who stopped to look on, and that was not au offence. E. Brookland, a Society’s ranger, stated that he saw Scott in the water near'Brassell’s Crossing on Sunday morning about eleven o’clock. He had a spear and waded up the stream. When the men saw him Scott gave the spear io Logan, who rode off with it, and after going some distance threw it down. Mr Hay stated that the defendant Scott did not own the spear. He had picked it up, and that was the first time he had used it, and had been successfulto the extent of obtaining one fish. He had not acted like a regular poacher, who would not think of spearing trout on a Sunday morning at a frequented road crossing. Mr Perry said that - it was not a bad case, and suggested a comparatively light penalty of iBl. The Magistrate accepted the suggestion, and fined Scott £1 with coats £1 7s, Logan being discharged. The spear, an old heavy eel spear, was ordered to be forfeited. “Wahoo.” —la this issue Mr A. M. Louaby, Chemise, Dnnedin, publishes a number of testimonials to the efficacy of “ Wahoo,” a medicine prepared by him.

1894 "Stars” Hard to Beat. —Messrs Butler Brothers, of Otautau, Invercargill, write as follows“ We have ridden several makes, including imported, but the three now ’94 Pattern Stars you have supplied us are head and shoulders above any other wo have previously seen or tried. For easy running and finish they must he hard to bent. —Oct., ’94.” Adams, Curtis and Co., 70, Manchester Street.— [Advt.] Dr Schussler’s Biocheiuc Remedies, simple, inexpensive and most effectual in the cure of all diseases. Sold in cases at 7a Gd, 13a and 245, with pamphlet, or 9d, la 3d and 2a 3d the bottle. Health Supplies Company, 245, Cashel Street.— [Advt.]

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