TOWN AND COUNTRY

Lyttelton Times, Volume XCIII, Issue 10596, 4 March 1895, Page 4

TOWN AND COUNTRY

Contents.— The London County Council elections have resulted greatly in favoo£ of the " Moderates,” who have wrested & number of seats from the “ Progressives.’? The experiments lately made in the port of live cattle from Australia havf created much interest in England, and( it is announced that several leading salesmen are willing to co-operate with the exporters so as to dispense with the intervention of middlemen. Ismail Pasha, ex-Khedive of Egypt, and Professor W. G. Blaikie are dead. The final of the series of test matches between Stoddart’s eleven and a representative Australian team was continued on Saturday. The first innings of the Australians closed for 414, and when play ceased for the day the Englishmen had scored 200 runs with the loss of four wickets. Meetings.—' The following meetings will , take place to-day V—University Senate, Canterbury College, 10 a.m.; Linwood Borough Council, 7.30 p.m.; Associated Rifle Corps Range Committee, Christ’s College orderly-rooms, 8 p.m.; Merivale Football Club, rooms, Morten’s Buildings, 8 p.m. Vital Statistics.— The following are the vital statistics for Ashburton for the month of February:—Births 25, deaths 10, marriages 5. Geass Fiee.— An extensive grass fire was raging on the hills close to the Pilot Station at Adderly Head on Saturday, The fire worked down to the water’s edge, and the small shed erected where the cable, connected with the telephone, comes ashore was destroyed. The San Fbancisco Mail.—The steamer Corinna, with: the San Francisco mail, arrived at Lyttelton about seven o’clock last night. The Christchurch bags were promptly sorted by the Post Office staff, and the southern bags were sent forward by special train. The Sumner Pier.— The enlargement of the Sumner Pier has provided as excellent promenade for those persons who are not inclined to walk on the beach. The width of the pier has been doubled, a capital floor has been laid down, and the cross portion, or T head, at the end has been extended and fitted with new steps. Cbibbage Match. —On Saturday evening a cribbage match was played in the hsll of the Christchurch Working Men’s Club between teams representing the Christchurch and the kindred club at Richmond. The Christchurch team .won by thirty-six games to twenty-seven. After the match the visitors were entertained at a smoke concert. The North Train.— The committee of the Canterbury Liberal Association has seat a letter to the Minister of Railways, suggesting that the time of departure of the midday train on the north line should be altered on Thursdays and Saturdays from 11.50 a.m. to 1.15 p.m., in order to allow persons who hare a half-holiday on those days the opportunity of taking a ran into the country for, the afternoon. Presentations.— On Friday afternoon the teachers and a number of the senior girls of the East Christchurch main school met for the purpose of presenting souvenirs to Miss Barker, who, after many years* service in the school, has left in order to be married. The head-master, Mr J. G. LScott, on behalf of the teachers, presented Miss Barker with a spring rocking-chair, and an afternoon tea-table, tray and cloth. The gifts of the girls were a cake-, stand and a flower-stand containing a fine maidenhair fern. An address from the girls was read by Miss Nellie Williams. Miss Barker suitably returned thanks.— Mr W. A. Le Cooq, who has been head-master of the Waiau School for six years, and is about to take up hia residence in the North Island, was entertained at a farewell “social” on the oocasioa of , his departure, when he was,presented with a writing desk,' suitably engraved, by the parents of the children attending the Waiau School. A number or friends also presented him with a handsomely mounted meerschaum pipe. Bands Association.— A meetingrof thf executive of the New Zealand Bandd Association was held on Saturday evening at the headquarters, Wellington Hotel j present—Messrs W. P. M’Lean, R. Trisfc Searell, T. Hughes, A. Gordon, J. Painter, E. Gohns and D. Mansell (hon sec). Notices of motion regarding instrumentation lists and playing members (Contest Rule 4) were received. Letters were received from Mr Meldrum, Oamaru, regard? ing the band parts of The Mikado ; from Mr R? Griffith, Contest Secretary atTimaru, and from the Invercargill Guards Band. The Association decided that it coaid neither withhold- its consent from nos authorise the proposed contest between the Invercargill Garrison and Invercargill Guards Bands. It was resolved to furnish the information asked for by the Timanl Contest Secretary. Information was rei ceived from Timaru that the dates on . which it wa s proposed that the contest should be held were Wednesday, Thursday. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 2,3, 4 and 5? and that a volunteers’ bugle contest h»a been arranged. It was agreed'to ask the Oamaru Garrison and Naval Artillery Bands to arrange for the annual meeting of delegates being held at Oamaru. John Pooley was elected to the committee^ Oust Presbyterian Church.— A very largely-attended'meeting of the congregation of the Oust Presbyterian Church wat held on Friday evening. The Rev D. D. Rodger presided, but after narrating the circumstances under which a call had been made to him by Waikari congregation vacated the chair, to which Mr A. D. Hassall was voted. The Treasure* presented' a statement of accounts, front which it appeared that at the end of thf financial year there would be a considerable deficiency. It was pointed out that there had been a falling off in the amounj! of offertoriss, and that since the induction of Mr Rodger the number of subscribers had, through removals and deaths, beett reduced. On the motion of Mr G. Buddenklau, it was unanimously resolved—“ That this congregation is unanimous in thf wish that Mr Rodger should still remain among us as our minister, providing the managers can sea their way clear to pay in fall the amount of stipend.” It was resolved, on the motion of Mr Meredith—- “ That it be -an instruction to the managers to make, without delay, a thorough canvass of the district, with a view of securing additional subscriptions.” It was further decided that a petition to the Presbytery, protesting against the removal of Ms Rodger, should be drawn up, and that the elders of the congregation, with M* Meredith, should be appointed to represent . Cusc at the Presbytery, with a view of showing reasons why the contemplated) ch&EgoJahould not eotto.

Tot. Port Hills Shooting Case.— -The inquest on tho body ol! Daniel Kelly •will be resumed at the hospital at 2 p.m. today.

Bane of New, Zealand.— lt is announced that the Kaikoura branch ol! the Bank o£ New Zealand will be closed after March 25.

New Brighton. —Notice appears in the Gazette that Mr E. Thompson has been granted a license to erect and maintain a shed for land yachts on the foreshore at New Brighton.

The Weather.— About nine o’clock last evening a dry south-wester came up, and raised clouds of dust. At 10 p.m. this was followed by heavy rain squalls, which continued for some time.

Canterbury College.—The first term of the School of Engineering and Technical Science will commence on March 11. -the table of lectures anti particulars or a “specialist series” of leefcujres are advertised in this issue.

Sunday Lecture.— The third of the series of astronomical lectures by Mr v. W. Collins was given at the Lyceum last night. There was a large attendance; The subject was, “Our Nearest Celestial Neighbour, the Moon,” and was illustrated with specially prepared views. Christian Workers’ Mission. A largely-attended meeting in connection with the Christian Workers’ Mission was held in Cathedral Square ou Saturday evaning. Another meeting was held in the Opera House yesterday. Mr E. C. Gilmour delivered addresses at both meetings. A Stack Fire.— At Eangiora on Saturday a stack of hay containing about eight tons, belonging to Mr E. Anderson, was destroyed by fire. The brigade turned out and prevented the lire from spreading. It is supposed that the stack was set alight by children playing with matches.

Sydenham Gospel Mission.— Harvest thanksgiving services were held yesterday at 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m., in the new hall, in Colombo Road, Sydenham. This evening there will be a 11 variety meeting in the hall at 8 p.m., and on Tuesday a grand opening service and harvest home tea will be held.

Nbw Zealand Bible Association.— Entries for the annual meeting of the Sew Zealand Eifle Association, which this year takes place at Trentham, Wellington, commencing on March 14, can now be made with the local secretary, Mr T.H. v Anderson, Cathedral Square. Kaiapoi Bibles.—' The Eaiapoi Eifles held a parade on Friday in Mr Stanton’s paddock, where they were exercised in outpost duties by Sergeant-Major Purvis. They were then marched to the drillshed, and were put through various movements by the same instructor. Forty-five members were present under Captain Miilar and Lieutenant Simpson.

An Idle Rumour. —Some excitement was caused yesterday morning by a statement that two men had been killed at the Christchurch Railway Station, but happily the report turned out to he untrue. About midday some parson telephoned to the hospital that two persons had been injured, and were being taken there; but on inquiry last night nothing more had been heard of the matter.

Concert at Sumner. —To-morrow evening a concert will be given in the Cava Rock, Sumner, in aid of the uniform fund of the Stanmore Brass Band, when vocal and instrumental items will be given by Messrs H. Weir, E. Lovell, Young, D. Sinclair and others. Mr H. Eosaiter’s string hand will also assist. The Tramway Company will run special trams in connection with the concert,, and arrangements have been made for the illumination of the Cave Rock.

Frebthought Picnic.— The annual picnic of the Freethought Association was held yesterday at New Brighton. On arrival numerous lunch parties were formed .and sports began. The married women’s race was very well contested, and children’s races caused the distribution of a great quantity of toys. .The Lyceum Band played on the way down, and provided music for dancing. After tea a start for town was made, the return journey being enlivened by numerous songs and band selections.

Funeral at Lyttelton. —The remains of the late Captain P. O’Brien were interred in the Catholic Cemetery at Lyttelton yesterday. The funeral was a very large one, and was attended by many of the old residents of the Port. Captain O’Brien had been associated with the shipping trade of Lyttelton for many years, and in the early days of the West Coast he traded regularly to that and other New Zealand ports. During his long connection with the Port he had made a very wide circle of friends by his large-hearted and jovial manner. He leaves a widow and several sons and daughters to mourn hia death.

Malapropos.— On Saturday afternoon a large number of liberty men from H.I.M.S. Busaard, graced tbe streets of Christchurch with their presence. Very jolly fellows they seemed, but not the least inclined to rowdyism. A party of them had an experience which must have struck them as a little curious. A street musician was performing at the corner of Colombo and Gloucester Streets, and some of the Bussard’s men seeing the little knot of people gathered round him, crossed the street and joined it. As the Germans approached, the player, actuated by goodness knows what impulse, struck up the Marseillaise I

Mobhis-tubb Shooting. —On Friday evening the Christchurch Working Men’s Club Rifle Class fired off the thirty-sixth stage—seven shots at 200 yards—of the competition for prizes presented by Messrs W. H. Wynn-WilHama, Lees and Evans, Burrell Bros., H. Thomas, J. F. Stratz and E. Smith, with the following leading resultsW. B. Scott (scr) 35, W. Garrard (scr) 35, J. Russell (scr) 35, W. G. Munford (1) 35, W. A. Caldwell (1) 35, A. Cowan (1) 35, O. W. Turpin (scr) 34, D. Ashton (3) 34, J. Hastie (scr) 33, H. Spicer (1), 33, G. H. Eodmell (3) 33, C. Sherwood (scr) 32, R. C. Wells (scr) 32, G. Alien (1) 32 and H. Thomas (3) 32. Regatta at Sumner. —A regatta, promoted by members of the Christchurch Sailing Club, took place at Sumner on Saturday afternoon. There was a large gathering of visitors and residents. The Stanmore Band was in attendance, and played a programme of music. The ladies of Sumner provided afternoon tea. The following are the winners of the various events; —Sailing Race—Torea 1, Petrel 2, Waitangi 3. Sailing Canoe Race—S, Monok 1. Punt Race —H. Freeman. Pair-oared Race—First heat: Ebert and Hobbs; second heat: Lae and Hines; final heat: Ebert and Hobba. Double Sculls—Ebert and Hobbs. The swimming race was well contested, and the judges were unable to separate the first three competitors—Monck, Coombes and Hobbs.

Chance job the Bots. Juvenile "Stars” fitted with cushion tyres, ball bearings to all parts. Brice A.lO 10s cash. —Adams, Curties and Co., 70, Manchester Street, Christchurch.— [Advt.] A Year Ahead of the Times.— We ate now fitting to “ Eapids” all 1890 Stanley Show improvements, namely, large tubing and chain wheels, detachable gear, narrow tread, swing chain adjustment and patent head-lock; finished second to none. Write for catalogue. Waller, Myhra and Co., 48, Manchester Street. —lA dvt -] Kent’s Jubilees atill to the fore.—The Five and Ten-mile Championships of New Zealand won by H. J. Pither, last Friday, at Napier, on a Jubilee. Kent and Co., Pioneer Bicycle Works, Bedford Kow, Christchurch, New Zealand.— [Advt.l

Emphatically No! lam not to he persuaded to hare my photo taken by anyone hut 0. H. Manning, ■whose work is simply a perfection of the art. His Bromaline Cabinet Photos aro only 15s per dozen, and 15 xl2 Opal Enlargements 20s each. 150, Colombo Street. X 1216 Stakdish ikd Pbxeoi:, photographers by special appointment to bis Excellency the Governor and the Countess of Glasgow. Studio, High Street.— LAdvt. i

Time Payments —2s 6d per week, 2s 6d per wo? k. 107 Sections, quarter and half-acres, the favourite place for 'picnicsat Hew Brighton. North. Trams a. no times daily. To be sold cheap. Small deport, balance 2s 6d weekly: no interest charged. Plan, lobe seen and all information. at’W, Thomson's, 52, Colombo Street,— [AdttJ

Licensing.— The quarterly meeting of the Christchurch Licensing Committee will be held at the Magistrate’s Courthouse at noon to-day. Licensing Committee —The appointment of Messrs W. L. Allen and H. M. Jones as members of the Ashourton Licensing Committee is gazetted.

Kaiapoi Borough Council.—Nominations for the vacancy in the Kaiapoi Borough Council caused by the resignation of Mr James Whitehead will close at noon on Monday next.

School Excursions.— Cheap school excursions are advertised by the Railway Department to he run from the Oxford, Byreton and Little Eiver branches to Christchurch and Lyttelton on Friday next.

Kyle School.— A meeting of the Kyle School Committee was held on Monday last; present—Messrs Lambie (chairman). Mulligan, Kingsbury, M’Anulty and Watson. A report from the mistress (Miss Lamb) was read, showing an increase in the attendance, and stating that a scholarship had been gained by one of the pupils at the examination recently held in Christchurch. A vote of congratulation was passed. It was resolved to vote for Messrs Westenra, Hall and Sawle as members of the Board of Education. THE AUSTRALIAN SQUADRON, Admiral Bridge made his official landing at Auckland on Saturday morning, and paid his respects to the Governor. In reply to the Mayor he said that there were other places besides Auckland which the fleet expected to visit, but he would endeavour to spend as much time there as consistent with the exigencies of the service. Ho regretted that the present stay of the squadron would be so short. THE HALF-HOLIDAY. A telegram from Wellington states that it is understood that the opinion of the Crown Law Officers is to the effect that there is nothing in the Act fixing Saturday as the half-holiday 'to change to another day. EESIGNED, Mr Garstin, who has held a high position in the railway service, at Christchurch, Wellington and Napier, and who was lately transferred to Picton, has resigned after eighteen years’ service. Mr Carrow, chief officer of the stores department, has also resigned, after nineteen years’ service. MIDLAND EAILWAY. Mr Thomas Salt, chairman of the Midland Eailway Company, and his party are expected to arrive at Wellington by the Hauroto this week. Negotiations with the Government as to arbitration will then be commenced. EAILWAY PASSES. The Government has determined to withdraw from members of fire brigades the privilege they have hitherto enjoyed of free railway carriage when attending the Fire Brigades’ annual conference and demonstration. INCEEASED BUSINESS. The recent reduction in rates for the carriage of sheep on railways has had the effect of considerably increasing the number of sheep carried, and already there is a shortage of sheep trucks in the south. LIFE’S VICISSITUDES. Truly the upa and downs of colonial life are devious. An ex-Australian banker, retrenched during the recant banking crisis, and whose high credentials and letters of introduction had failed to find him a billet in this colony, was voted a steerage passage back to Australia by the Wellington Benevolent Trustees recently. He was exceedingly grateful for the help, and assured the trustees that his first effort would be to repay the money, which he would regard as only a loan. A SINGULAE CASE. A case of an unusual kind was heard in the Dunedin Magistrate’s Court on Friday. The plaintiff was Mrs Brooks, wife of a tailor whose estate is at present being woundup by the Official Assignee, and the defendant was Mrs Gill, milliner, of Princes Street, from whom Mrs Brooks sought to recover the sum of £2 10s, which was alleged to have been wrongfully retained by her. It appeared that in January last Mr Brooks purchased from Mrs Gill a lady’s mackintosh, costing £2 10a, for which he did not pay, and when Mrs Brooks purchased at the same shop in February a hat, valved at 10a, and tendered in payment a£s note, Mrs Gill deducted the price of the mackintosh and gave £2 change instead of £4 10s. It was this sum of £2 10s that Mrs Brooks now claimed to recover, but the judgment of Mr Carew, S.M., based on equity and good conscience, was in favour of the defendant, each party being ordered to pay her own costs. A FRIGHTFUL HOLOCAUST. News by the San Francisco mail states that Battle City, Montana, was the scene of a frightful holocaust on Monday night, Jan. 15. A fire broke out in the Royal Milling Company’s warehouse, and spread to Kenyon and Connell’s warehouse, in which was stored several cartloads of giant powder. While the firemen were fighting the fire a terrific explosion occurred and killed every firemen but two, who were a distance away. The firemen who had escaped immediately rallied and wore beginning another attack when a second explosion more violent than the first took place. The people in the vicinity were mowed down as if with a great scythe, aud the streets for half a block round looked like a great battlefield. The debris was thrown high in thel air, coming down half a mile away. Many people on the streets in the centre of the city were thus injured. A few of the remaining firemen were gathering themselves together and attempting to escape to a place of safety when a third explosion occurred. This, too, killed and injured many people. Every member of the fire department was either killed or wounded. The scene was most terrifying —waggons taking dead bodies from the scene of the explosion to various undertakers’ establishments, and the wounded to their homes and hospitals. The full list of dead reached over seventy-five, and the damage to property to more than a million of dollars. SIX CHAPTERS. Chapter I. Nothing, if not progressive. The Lords of the Admiralty, Ministers of War, Kings of Commerce and Legislators must recognize progressive methods. The large gear wheels of the modern Star are a striking instance of progressive improvement by reducing the stress on the chain by 200 pounds. The unanimous opinion of hundreds of riders is that the new gearing increases speed, and when ridden against the wind, is the long-wanted improvement. Cyclists invited to a trial ride on the modern Star. Come and see the novelties in cycles at the exhibition. Adams, Curbies and Co., 70, Manchester Street, Christchurch. — [Advt.]