TOWN AND COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume XCIV, Issue 10705, 15 July 1895, Page 4

TOWN AND COUNTRY.

Contents.— The general elections i® Great Britain are now in progress,. The results, so far announced, show that the Liberals have secured ten seats, the Conservatives ninety-six and the Parnellites four. Sir W. V. Harcourt, Chancellor of the Exchequer in the late Ministry, has been' defeated for Derby. It is reported that the crisis which has arisen in Canada in connection with education is Manitoba has become more acute. At a demonstration 30,000 Orangemen declared their determination to resist to the death any attempt to restore Homan Catholic control of the schools. At the Sydney sheep sales on Saturday prices were) again very unsatisfactar j. The annual meeting of the New Zealand Farmers* Co-operative Association was held on Saturday. Paeliamentaet. —After the telegraph office closed on Saturday morning. Captain Hassell's amendment, that the circular issued by the Agent-General prior to the rjuiing of the S per cent loan should be referred to the Public Accounts Committee, was rejected by 37 to 18, and tha motion of the Colonial Treasurer, that the circular should be laid on the table, was agreed to oaths voices. ' ; 'V .

“ Beautiful Britain.”— On Saturday the run ou the artistic work “ Beautiful Britain ” was so great that the whole of a very large edition was sold out by noon, and the management was compelled to withhold the coupon advertised to appear in the Star. A largo number of orders that cannot yet be supplied have been received for both Parts 1 and 2. These will be carefnlly filed, and will be the first orders to receive attention on the arrival of further supplies, which are expected shortly. Meetings.-—' The following meetings take place to-day:—Exhibition Executive Committee, 3 p.m.; Sydenham Borough Council, 7 p.m.; City Council, 7.80 p.m.; St Albans Borough Council, 7.30 p.m.; Prohibition meeting, for men only. Opera House, 7.80 p.m. , A Reliable Tiuekeepeb may be had by taking your Watch or Clock to be cleaned and examined by K. Ksnasttj 183, High, 'reetf.

Lyceum. —A ** social ” will be held in the Lyceum tomorrow evening, Thi Railways.-— Regular traffic will be resumed on the Little River railway line today. Working Men’s Club. — The annual meeting of members of the Sydenham and Addington Working Men’s Club will bo held in the social hall to-morrow night at eight o’clock.

Congest.— -The concert which was postponed from last week on account of the inclemency of the weather, will take place at the Trinity Congregational school at tight o’clock this evening. Th» Hospital Inquiry.—Dr Giles, the .Commissioner who conducted the hospital inquiry, and Mr Le Grove, the Secretary to the Commission will, it is expected, return to Wellington on Wednesday. The Fibe Bbigadb.— The presentation to Superintendent Turton, of the Christchurch Fite Brigade, who retires after twenty-five years of service, will be made at the City Council Chambers this evening.

Dairy Education.— Mr John_ Sewers, dairy instructor, returned to Christchurch from Cheviot on Saturday, and left in the evening for ’ the North Island, to make arrangements for the opening, in a few days, of the dairy school at Stratford. Theobophioal Society.— At the meeting of this society yesterday afternoon, the second of the series of papers on the « Higher Life ” was read by the President. The paper evoked a considerable amount of critidim by both members and visitors. Queen’s Cadets.— The drawing in connection with this Corps’ Art Union is now close at hand, and any of the public who are desirous of supporting and encouraging the corps would be doing it a great service by purchasing tickets, and obtaining them' at once. Kaiapoi Wobkino Men’s Club.—At this club on Saturday evening the result of the polling for the election of officers ud committee for the ensuing six months waa posted, when it was found that the President (Mr J. Bailey) was re-elected unopposed, and the following were elected u the committee Messrs G. lowers, E. Haymso, W. Baker, H, Hayman, J. M’Lscnlan and T. Drabble. St Albans Litebaby Society. The wgoUy mating of tho St Albans and Crescent Eoad Musical and Literary Society was held on Friday evening, the Sev J. A. Luxford (president) in the chair. The subject was “ The Chinese Question in New Zealand.” Mr W. Jones gave an interesting address, speaking from the political, commercial and Christian standpoints, and a good discussion followed.

Kaiatoi Hockbt Club.— At a meeting of members of this club, held in the Coffee Booms.- on Friday evening, Mr Wood preaided, in the absence of the Eev H. H. Mathias. The election of officers for the season resulted as follows President, Bov H. H. Mathias j vice-presidents. Dr Parsons and Mr Pappprill; secretary, Mr E. Arnsties; treasurer, Mr W. Butcher; committee, Messrs B. Hiatt, G. Oram, F. Mathews, C. Wood and J. Shannon. Ten new members were elected, making the total number thirty-two. Ambibmt.—An entertainment was held -at the Oddfellows’ Hall on Friday in aid of the funds of the Public Library and the Braokenfield Hunt Club. The following programme was gone through Pianoforte duet by the Misses Smith, songs by the Ladies’ Glee Club (Miss Barclay, Mrs Fitz-Henry, Mrs Thompson, Bev A. East and MrF. 3. Macfadane); a comic dnet by Messrs Macfarlane and Pickering, and recitations by Mr Brodie. The Waikari Amateur Theatrical Company contributed two farces, viz., Betsy Baker and The Area Belle, which concluded an enjoyable entertainment.

Th* Ihtoustbul Exhibition.— On Saturday morning the Building Committee of the Industrial Exhibition applied to the Mayor for a dozen men to clear off the snow from the drillshed ground, in order that a start might be made with the buildings for the Exhibition. His Worship arranged that six of the men at present employed by the Winter Work Fund Committee should be put on to do the work to-day. Meetings of the Children’s Work Committee and the Entertainment Committee, which are reported elsewhere, were held on Saturday. The latter committee drew up a draft programme fox the opening ceremony on August 29. Hugo's Minbtbxlb.— •ln spite of the unfavourable weather, there was a large audience at the entertainment given by Hugo’s Buffalo Minstrels in the Oddfellows’ Hall on Saturday night. A capital programme was provided and all the items were well received. Mise Euby Gordon, who was suffering from the effects of cold, sang all her songs exceedingly well and had to respond to several encores. Miss Lennon had to repeat her serio-comic songs, Messrs H. White and F.- Lawrence were very successful with theiraongs and Messrs C. and W. Hugo were loudly applauded for their humorous sayings and comic songs. Mr J. H. Brown acted as musical conductor very efficiently. The company will give another performance to-morrow evening, when several now items will be Introduced.

Chbist’s College. —The Old Boys’ evening on Saturday last was a great iuoceas. The schoolroom, which was very prettily decorated with masses of evergreen, and the school colours, was filled with a large audience. The programme, consisting of songs, readings and recitations, was a very good one, and nearly every item was enthusiastically redtmanded. At the close of the concert two of the boys burnt a rad light upon the quandrangle, and thus lit up all the buildings, and throw a soft flush of light over the snow, giving a pretty close to a most pleasant evening. Those who assisted in the entertainment were Mrs Andrews, Mias Packer, Messrs Mauuering, Bell, M. Davie, Hugh Beeves, B. Webb, W. A. Day, Norman Smith and Brittan, and Master A. Biiuz.

■■-■-Mobbis-tobb Shooting. —On Friday evening .-the members of the Christchurch Working Men’s Club Eifle Class fired off another competition at the 200yds range, for prizes presented by Messrs Mason, Struthers and Co., Vincent and Co., T. Gapes, C. H. Manning, W. W. Collins, M.H.E., E. H. Vernazoni, Burrell Bros, and the Saxon Tea Company. The following were the principal scorers W. Garrard (1) 35, A. Cowan (scr) 34, A. Allan (2) 34, J. A. Lummis (3) 34, H. Thomas (3) 34, D. Markland (2) 33, W. A. Caldwell (1) 32, H. Spicer (1) 32, W. G. Mnnfotd (1) 31, B. G. Forg:e (5) 31, G. H .Eodmell (4) 31. Op Saturday evening the competition was for a class prize at the 200yds range. The following ware the principal scorers: —D. Marklaud (acr) 35, 3. A. Lummis (2) 33, C. Barlow (5) 33, J. Hastie (acr) 32, W. A. Caldwell (1) 32, A. Allan (2) 82, W. Q. MunfotdSl.

: Sib- Hbnbt Bishop Glee Society.— -TMb Society, under the direction of Mr J. Eowley, gave a vocal and instrumental concert on Friday night in the Woolston Oddfellows’ Hall. The attendance was very good, considering the state, of the weather, and the programme was all that could be desired. The glees, “ Oh, by Elvers,'- “Blow Gentle Gales” and " Blow, Blow. Thou Winter Wind,” and the chorus, “ Tramp, Tramp," in which the solo was taken by Mrs J, Eowley, were sung by the Society. Solos were given by Miss Bruce, “Loch Lomond”} Mrs J. Eowley. “Bid Me Discourse ” ;-Mr C. J. Fatrahfc, “The Holy City”} Mr E. Boot, “The Skipper,” and Mr E. Lovell “ Ever Thine.” Mias Myra Eowley played a pianoforte solo, and Mr J, Eowley a flute solo. Duets were sung by Messrs B. Lovell and E. Boot, Mrs J. Eowley and Mr E. Lovell, and Miss Brace and Mr Farrant. Several of the items were redemapded, and by request of the audience Mrs J. Eowley and Mr Lovell sang the dnet “How Sad it is to Say Farewell.” The characteristic ballads of Mr J. Eowley kept the audience in a ripple of laughter and were each loudly encored. The sing-

ing of “ Auld Lang Syne” as a part song brought a most successful concert to a „■ close. The accompaniments were played by.MissMyra Eowley.

Musical Union.—ln view of Thursday’s concert, a full rehearsal will take place this evening. Intending subscribers can obtain tickets at Milner and Thompson s. Pour tickets available for each of the four remaining concerts, will be issued to subscribers joining now.

Ranqioba Friendship Guild.— The quarterly social gathering of this socioty was held in the Good Templar Hall, Eangiora, on Friday evening. There were nearly a hundred present, and a pleasant evening was spent with dancing, singing and indoor games.

Band op Hope.— The usual fortnightly meeting of the Butwood Band of Hope was held on Friday. Considering the bad state of the roads, the attendance was very good. Songs, recitations, Ac., were contributed by .Misses Delacour, Judd, Snelling, Selfe, Campbell and M’Lacblan, and Messrs Grant, Delacour, Bolleston and Selfe. Memorial Service.— There was a very large congregation at the Baptist Tabernacle last evening, where a memorial service was held in honour of Mias H. H. Pillow, senior Zenana missionary in India. The Eev J. J. Doko preached an impressive sermon, in which he alluded to the fact that Mies Pillow, before joining the New Zealand Baptist Missionary Societyin India, had been a leading member of that church.

Savage Club. —The " Wahine night in connection with the Christchurch Savage Club, which takes place at the Art Gallery this evening, promises to be one ot the most successful yet held by the club. The decorations, which will bo for the most part of a Maori character, have been supplied by Mr A. J. White. An excellent programme has been arranged, including vocal and instrumental items, recitations, &c. The programme will commence at 8.5 p.m. Those who require ladies’ tickets can get them at Mr Hi. vv • Eoper’a office this morning. Children’s Competitions. A misunderstanding appears to have arisen in reference to the children a entertainments in connection with the Industrial Exhibition. There is no intention on the part of the committee that squads from the various schools shall compete in calisthenic exercises, or that the proper work of schools shall be interfered with. It ia merely proposed that there shall be an exhibition—not a competition —of pole drill and club exercises. The committee has been given to understand that the children of some schools at all events conld go though these exercises without the necessity of interfering with the ordinary routine of work. The competitions which it is proposed shall form part of the entertainments are in violin and pianoforte playing, which do not form part of the ordinary work of the schools. Cheviot. —A meeting of the Directors of the Dairy Factory Company was held at Cheviot on Thursday, at which there was a full attendance, and Mr J. Sawers, Government Dairy Instructor, was present to confer with the Board. Tenders for the equipment of the factory were considered, and the lowest, that of Messrs Scott Bros., Christchurch, was accepted. The building for the factory is finished, and the appliances will be placed in position forthwith, so that operations will , begin with the opening of the coming season. The factory ia being fitted for cheese-making, but can be altered at slight coat to include buttermaking. It has a capacity for the milk of eight hundred cows, and though at the start the supply will be from only some three hundred cows, it ia anticipated that the larger number will be available in a year or two; indeed provision is made for the enlargement of the factory when necessary. The factory, by the time it is rsady to start, will have cost about <6IOOO, and will be one of the best in the colony. Cheviot escaped the heavy snow of last week, and the grass there is fresh and plentiful. The Volunteers.— The whole of the volunteer corps of the city and Lyttelton will parade in full dress at the drillshed, at 7.30 p.m. on Saturday next, when Lieutenant-General Fulton, retired 8.A., will present the volunteer officers’ decoration to those officers to whom it has been awarded. The names of the recipients are Lieutenant - Colonel Sumpter, Majors Slater, Wolfe, Young and Headland. The following is the result of the prize medal competition for 1895 Gold medal for best shot in each island—North Island, Sergeant E. Morrison, Wanganui Eifle Volunteers, 89 points; South Island, Sergeant W. Parvey, First Westland Eifle Volunteers, 90. Gold and silver medals for next best shot in each island—North Island, Sergeant J. Anderson, Wanganui Eifle Volunteers, 87; South Island, Private W. A. Morris, First Westland Eifle Volunteers, 88. Silver medals for the best shot in each district—Auckland, P.O. J. Eastell, Ponaoaby Naval Artillery Volunteers, 81; East Coast, Colour-Sergeant C. A. Boss, Hastings Eifle Volunteers, 76 ; Wanganui, Brigadier W. Mooseman, Wanganui Eifle Volunteers, 86; Wellington, Private H. Hawthorne, Wellington City Eifle Volunteers, 81; Nelson, Corporal J. L. Ching, Stoke Eifle Volunteers, 81; Blenheim, Sergeant J. A. Fuller, Blenheim Eifle Volunteers, 73; Westland, Colour-Sergeant J. Jones. Kumara Eifle Volunteers. 86; North Canterbury, Corporal C. W. Jackson, Christchurch City Rifle Vounteers, 87; South Canterbury, Private G. W. Ellis, Timaru Eifle Volunteers, 83; Oamaru, Gunner W. Duncan, Oamaru Naval Artillery Volunteers, 75; Dunedin, Private D. Richardson, Dunedin Eifle Volunteers, 86; Southland, Sergeant J. li’Kay, Eiverton Eifle Volunteers, 83.

New Beighton. Our correspondent writes: —For the past few weeks this resort has presented a very dull and desolate aspect. First the heavy sea washed away the boatsheds and a large portion of the esplanade; the heavy rain also filled up the low-lying sections, and the river Avon overflowed its banks, flooding the land on the town aide of the river. After this the snow had the effect of stopping the traffic on the tram lines at certain times during the day,' much to the disadvantage of those who were compelled to attend business in town.—A meeting of those interested in the boatshed was held daring the week, Mr E. C. Bishop in the chair. It was decided to re-build the shed on a section to be purchased. A subscription list was read, showing the amount already subscribed to be about £4o.—The unemployed at New Brighton, under the Avon Bead Board, are doing a lot of clearing and levelling on a road which runs along the County Council’s reserve. When finished this will make a very nice drive. — Skating on ice in New Brighton was indulged in on Friday and Saturday by a few residents, on a pond formed by the recent rains, the ice being from one and a half to two inches thick.—The petition asking for a postal delivery here, which had been presented to the PostmasterGeneral, has been thrown out, owing to the cost exceeding the amount of revenue derived from letters in the district.—l regret to bear that Mr E. Lipton, our postmaster, is giving up business, bo having held that position here for at least twelve years. We are pleased to know, however, that he still intends to reside in oar district.—lt is with regret that I have to report the death of two old residents during the past week iu the persons of Mrs Free and Mr Q. Wilson. Boss or. . Both Islands. The boss colpnialibicycles are Oates’s £2O Zealandiaa, hold the Napier to Wellington, Ohriatchurdh to Dunedin, and Invercargill to Dunedin records, and all records for good value. New catalogue free. N. Oates, Christchurch and Napier.— [Advt.] Open on Sattxbdats. —The “ Eapid ” Cycle Works will remain open on Saturdays until 9 p.m„ thus giving all a chance to inspect the high-class stock of cycles now on view. “Eapids” from £2O; small deposits and easy terms. Waller Mybte and Co., Manchester Street (next Coker’s).— [Advt.]

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INSECT PESTS. The Agricultural Department is con-1 sidering the best means of coping with the j insect pests of the colony, and is in communication with an eminent entomologist to secure his services. THE SNOWFALL. As showing the extent of the snowfall it may be mentioned that on Thursday morning the snow which had fallen on MrC. Hanson’s weighbridge, at Eiccarton, was found to turn the scale at over 4cwt. The weighbridge is 13 feet long by 9 feet in width. A DONATION. In response to the appeal of Mr Justin M’Carthy, M.P„ the Auckland Branch of the Irish National Federation forwarded by the outgoing San Francisco mail, through Mr John Dillon, M.P., twenty guineas for the Irish Parliamentary Fund. GOLD AT SCILLT. The Cornishman of May 23 saysMr J. G. Mitchinson, of Christchurch, New Zealand (formerly of Chapel Street, Penzance), and Mr F. Tonkin, in Soillonian wanderings, on Tuesday, picked up a piece of quartz, about the size of a duck’s egg, which bore some very fine veins of gold. This is the first find of gold on the islands. Prospectors to the front 1 More may be found! A PECULIAR ACCIDENT. An accident happened to some halfdozen labourers on the Dunn Street Pier, Hobart, on the Hauroto’s last trip to that port. A hawser was run out from the stern of the steamer to the wharf, and when it tightened it caught in the ironwork of the wharf. As the steamer swung round the hawser, on which there was a terrible strain, by some means became disconnected and struck the men on the legs. Some of them were hurled into the air, whilst the others were knocked in a heap on the wharf. One of the men had his arm and collar-bone broken, besides receiving contusions on the head and body. No blame is attached to the officers of the Hauroto, who gave the men warning of their danger.