TOWN AND COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume XCIV, Issue 10706, 16 July 1895, Page 4

TOWN AND COUNTRY.

Contents, —lt is reported that the Marquis of Salisbury’s Government will abolish the post of Lord-Liantenant of Ireland and' establish a Royal resident in that country. The defeat of Sir W. V. Harcourt for Derby is attributed by the Daily News to- hia advocacy of the local veto. By a cyclone in New Jersey forty-four persons were killed or injured, and' a hundred houses were wrecked* Meetings of the City Council and |3ydenham and St Albans Borough Councils were! held last evening.- Prohibition meetings were held at the Opera House last night and at Kaiigiora on Sunday.

Meetings. The following meetings take place to-day Winter Work Fund Committee, City Council Library; 11 a.m.; Rugby Union Committee, Clarendon Hotel, 5 p.m.; Sydenham and Addingtoji Working Men’s Club, annual meeting, ai p.m.

Funeral. —The funeral of the late Hon Ernest Gray will leave Hoon Hay for the Halswell Cemetery at 2 p.m. to-morrow. Oddfellows’ Hall. — Hugo Bros.! • Buffalo Minstrels will give another entertainment in the Oddfellows’ Hall thid evening.

Minstrel Entertainment.—A minstrel entertainment will be given in the sppi»| hall of the Students of Truth this evening, at eight o’clock. Concert.— A vocal and instrumental concert in connection with the Christchurch Central Mission will take place in the Oddfellows’, Hall, Lichfield Street, on Thursday evening.

Limelight Entertainment.—Thplimelight entertainment which tfas to harp been held in the Oxford Terrace Baptist Church on July 4, but whish wap post* poned owing to the inclemency of this weather, will take place this evening. ’

. Switchback Railway.— Prom an advertisement in this issue it will be seen that the last act in this unfortunate venture will take place on Thursday, whan the whole structure, which has been palled down, will be offered for sale in lots by Mr Charles Clark; auctioneer. . 1

Farmers’ Co-operative Association.--* An extraordinary general meeting of shareholders in, the New Zealand Farmers' Cooperative Association wjli be held on July 31, at 3 p.m., to confirm the ajtejatiqnf in the articles of association'passedat the special meeting Igst Saturday, .

Waxworks Museum.— ft is announced that the interesting exhibition of: waxworks now being shown in High Street will only ha on view for a few days longer. Another illusion has been added, entitled “The Mysterious Bead,” and there is a most amusing “ Punch and Judy ” show for the juv6nili)B,

Chrysanthemum Society.— The monthly meeting of the Chrysanthemum Society will be held at Dr Irving's house on Friday at 8 p.m., whan papers will he read by Mr S. Ansfey pu "Nptes pn competitive group of chrysanthemums,” and" by Mr W. Jones on "Notes on the cultivation of late-YariptiPi?” * 8 i The Industrial Exhibition.— Yester-; day morning a beginning was made with the . ’ wopk of erectipg the building on the drillshed ground for the Industrial Exhibition. Half a dozen men wpreput to clear away t}je anq four ipen,' unde? Mr Welsh, the foreman of tbp wks. began to lay out the framevypffe o| the aqqexp* “ Gazette’■ Notices, -rlt is announced in the Gazette that Messrs M. E. Hiattand W, Doubleday have been appointed inemberS „ of the Waimakariri Harbour Board. Com-f plete specifications of an invention for a new mechanical toy haye been accepted from Mr A. H. Hart, patent agent, of Christchurch (nominee of La Bolfce Ma- • gique. Limited). Provisional specifications for a wiratfancing strainer have .been accepted from Mr W illiam p ag«» oS Winchester.

Mebivalh.— The first of the present series of winter entertainments will be given in the ■ Merivale schoolroom this evening. An excellent programme has been arranged, including a limelight exhibition by Mr W. Burke,. introducing hia humorous set of picture* of " Sundowners and Swaggers.” Vocal and instrumental items will bo contributed by Mrs B. Parker, the Misses. Helmpro (2) and M, Deveniah Meares and Messrs M. Gard’ner, H. Beeves, J. P. Newman and Corbett.

Presentations. ■ — Yesterday evening, after' the meeting cl the City Council, es-Spperiptenflent Turton was presented with a gold star gpu certificate for twentyfive years’ service from the Fire Jjtrigades* Association, a purse of one hundred sovereigns from the citizens, and an address from the old brigade. A twenty-five years* service star was presented to Mr George Fuller, and certificates of service to Messrs Fraser and Winstons, old members of the brigade. A purse of sovereigns was also presented to Mrs Winstone. Obituary.— »On Saturday another old colonist passed away in the person of t Mrs John Barnett, who died at Leeqtoq, at the age of fifty years, after a long and painful illness. The deceased lady came out from England with her father. Me Lawry, cf Sprifigsfcon, sorpe thirty years ago, and after residing in Springaton and Tai Tapu, went to Leeston twenty years ago. Mrs Barnett took an active partin all charitable objects in the district, and was esteemed and respected for her hospitality and kindly nature. ' She leaves a family of ten sons and four daughters.

Oeangeism.— The South Bakaia L.0.L., No. 25, held its annual Twelfth of July celebration on Friday evening, in the Oddfellows* Hall. It took -the form of an invitation ‘'social.”; The hall was decorated with flags and evergreens, and about ope /hundred and fifty people were ‘present. Bro E. D- ' Petrie, assisted by Mr Stewart; acted as M,C., and Mrs Claridge ' supplied, the music for the dance. Songs were given, by Mrs Thornton, Mies Xj. Grubb, Messrs Sharp, Austin, Shephard and Halliday and Master Pye, pianoforte selections by' - Miss Shephard, and recitations by Messrs Owles and Windsor.

Minietebing Childben’s League.— The Fehdalton branch of the League held its quarterly meeting at the ■vicarage on Saturday. There was a large attendance of members and associates. When- the work done by the members was handed in it waa found that , a very creditable assortment of warqj underclotbipg for children had been made. The articles (about ninety in all) were forwarded, in accordance with a resolution passed at the last meeting, to Mr Herrick for distribution. Mrs C. Bowen, President of the League in Canterbury, gave an interesting address to the children on, the- objects of the League. The Vicar gave notice that the next meeting ' would be. held in October.

; Cheviot,— A meeting of Presbyteriana was held on Saturday last to consider the best plan for holding future meetings. A committee was formed to report at a meeting to be held at M’Kenzia School on Saturday, August 10. —The Rev W. Beckett, in connection with the Wesleyan Methodist Church, is permanently residing at Cheviot, and is organising services in different parts of the district. The Hey Williams, Primitive Methodist, is holding regular services, which are being well attended. The Rev W. Campbell, of Waiaii, hold his regular monthly services on Sunday.last, at which there were large congregations. The Rev D. P. O’Connor, of Racgiora, also attended, and held service in the M’Kenzie Schoolroom in the morning, a goodly number being present, the exceedingly fine _ day permitting people to attend.—Cheviot did not experience the heavy snowstorm that has been felt in the adjoining districts. No one suspected that the delay of the mail on Wednesday last was canned by the roads being blocked with snow. between Waikari and Greta Valley. On Wednesday it was bitterly cold at Cheviot, with fine sleet falling, but not; Jn^gaeatquantities

SurBMB Corai*—His Honor Mr Justice Denniiton will hold sittings in Chambers »nd Bankruptcy this morning. Kaiapoi Wesleyan Church.—On Sunday evening a limelight gospel mission aervice was held in this church, and was well attended. The screen on which the different views were shown was placed in front of the organ. The Eev J. S. Smalley preached, and appropriate hymns were aung.

Citt Eating.— A letter was read at the meeting of the City Council last night from the Town Clerk of Wellington, giving the result of his inquiries as to the probable effect of rating on the unimproved value in that city. The letter, of which a digest is given elsewhere, was referred to the Finance Committee and Councillor Grayto report. Concert.— A concert was given in Trinity Hall 1 last evening in aid of the Trinity Congregational Sunday School library fund* There was a good attendance. The programme consisted principally of action songs by the children, who were trained by Miss Throp. The choir sang some plantation songs and three effective tableaux were shown. Fib*,— Shortly after twelve o’clock on Sunday evening, Mr N. C. Nicholas’s ■tables in Temuka were discovered to be on fire. A young man sleeping in the loft *;ave the alarm, and, with the help of a ew others who'had discovered it, quickly got the fire under. The damage was ■light, one. side of the stables for about twenty feet being burnt through. Abbestb.— Detective Benjamin arrested a man yesterday on a charge of having stolen on July 13, at the Press Office, four Ji notes and 14s, the property of Mr H. D. Fine.—Detective Maddern arrested a man on a charge of having stolen an overcoat, ▼aloe £1 7a 6d, the property of Mr T. Armstrong. A man was arrested by Detective Maddem, on a charge of having stolen four tiles, value 10a, the property of Mr H. B. Kirk. Atapahta Cycling Club.— The annual dance of the Atalanta Cycling Club, held in Hobbs’* Assembly Scorns last night, was one of the moat successful gatherings that have ever taken place in connection with the lady cyclists’ clnb; The floor was somewhat crowded, as abont seventy oonplee were in the room, bat Mr Fox ■applied excellent music, and all present ■eemed to enjoy themselves thoroughly. Sx John Ambulance Association.— The following ace the names of those who ■ tui fit** 1 at the meh’s first-aid examination mat week First examination: Messrs C. T. Aschipan, A. Butcher, A. L. Craig, Ernest Day, W. Perry, A. E. Steers and A. W. Thompson; Nos. 3 and 4 failed to . pus. The re-examination candidates all passed, viz., Messrs W. Brldgeman, C. G. Foster, W# F. Hallett, W. H. Meddings •nd H. A. Fapprill. Any of these are now eligible to enter the nursing course for examination, commencing on Wednesday night.

HuimNa.—The Tinwald harriers met at Dromore gn Friday, and gave their followers a couple of capital runs, each resulting in a kill. J The ground was soft, but the snow had completely melted, and scent was good. On Monday they met again at Winohmore, but the snow was ■till lying thick on the ground in this district, and scent was very bad. Notwithstanding this, they managed to work down a hare and kill it. There ware very few followers at either meet, moat people thinking that the ground ytA not fit for hunting.' vThe next meet is at Winslow, on Friday, at 1 pnn. Thb Lottibt Pboposils.— The following reeelntioß was unanimously carried at the quarterly meeting of the officials connected with the Durham Street Wesleyan Church circuit“ That this meeting ssgards the recent decisions of the House of Eepreiantatdves on the lottery proposals of the Bank of New Zealand Estates ComEar, and on the Bill introdncedby Mr wry, as affording a most gratifying indication of the extent :to which the increasingly active interest taken by Christ**" churches in movements of moral and social affecting the Legislature.”

The Ashburton correspondent writ®*There baa been a decided improvement in the weather in tibia diatriot dozing the last few daya. Saturday, Sunday and Monday were fine and animy. In ahady places tba snow baa not yet thawed, and the treats at nigbt have been vary eevero. Nothing like a thaw haa yet taken place in the hills, and stock of all kinda are atill a tar ring. .The ice on the ponds in the Domain haa been thick enough to skate on every morning, and all those < possessed of skates have been indulging in the sport. One result of the bad weather haa been that the Ashburton Woollen Factory has temporarily ceased work, the coal traffic in the Malvern district being interrupted by the enow.

Ballance Libebal Association.—The children of members of this Association were entertained at a “ social” last Friday in the old Wesleyan Chapel, which had been kindly lent for the occasion by Mr Scott. The affair was got npjby Mr and Mrs Clifford, and the yonng Liberals had a good time. Games and dancing were indulged in, and a tug-of-war. between six girls and i six boys resulted in an easy win for the V girls. Songs, rounds and recitations were given by the Misses Scott (2), Norman (2), Finn, Clifford and others. Votes of thanks were passed to Mr and Mrs Clifford, to Mr Scott, and to Mr Wright, who went to considerable trouble in providing a model stage and painting a number of scenes. Mr Wright also exhibited some marionoettes. The singing of “ Auid Lang .Syne ” ended a very successful children’s evening. City Mission Home.—The following are the statistics of help given from the City Mission Home during the month of June, 1895 Number of men who passed through . the Home, 187. Of these 99 had been in more than once within the twelve months, .66 were strangers, 9 discharged hospital patients, and 13 old and infirm men. Clothing hoots, blankets and fares to . places of work were given to several men. Meals given away, 8882; beds made up, 1385 times. Out-door relief to widows, aged, sick and unemployed as follows ■ Tea and sugar to 40, flour and oatmeal to 113, rice and sago, &c., to 20; new and worn boots, 60 pairs; worn clothing to 197, 13 overcoats," new garments and flannel to 72; blankets, 10 pairs given, 20 pairs lent; firing and bedding to 32, 3 sewing machines; bread, potatoes, soup, vegetables, to 187; meat 68, medicine and special food to S 3 sick cases; 32 orders for groceries, coal and milk; rent and board to 5 cases weekly. Work was obtained Jfor several men, women, boys and girls. In addition, the district nurse has attended several oases of serious illness. Services and the sowing-class have been conducted every week, and other miscellaneous work hasbaendone. A new folding chair, two worn ones, and . 30s towards nursing requisites have also bean received; financial and other help are still much needed. Boss of Both Islands. The boss ' colonialbicyclea are Oatea’a £2oZealandiaa, hold the Napier to Wellington, Christchurch to Dunedin, and Invercargill to Dunedin records, and all records for good value.* New catalogue free. N. Oates, Christchurch and Napier.—[Advt.] , Open on Satubdays.—The " Rapid ” Cycle Works will remain open on Saturdays until 9 p.m., thus giving all a chance the high-class stock of cycles • now on view. "Rapids” from .£2O; small deposits and easy terms. Waller Myhre and Co-. Manchester Street (next Coker’s).—[Advt.]

STAHDisu and Pf.eece, photographers by special appointment to his Excellency the Governor and the Countess of Glasgow. Studio, High Street.— [a»vt. t

Tbt Theh.— The celebrated Islington Sausages at 4sd lh; delicious, made by London expert; humping weight, six on a string. . Telephone 34D. "Wholesale and retail at Smithfield Provision Market.— [Advt.] EDO’S “PEUIT SALT” has been found an excellent corrective to tho digestive organs, and in tho colonies, in India and in South America has a largely increasing sale. It is better hy far than ‘nios;’’ and among the Good Templars—anumer- ‘ >U3 community all over tho world—it is recognised tot only as a Befreshmg, hut also as a Stimulating ■rink.—“ European Mail." Sold

False Alarm.— Shortly after half-past five o'clock last evening tlifl box at Heywood’s corner,. Cathedral Square, was broken. The brigade promptly turned out only to find that their services were not required. Hanmeb Plains —A very successful dance, given by the young ladies of the Hanmer Plains, was held at Jollies Pass on July 9. The weather being fine, there was a large attendance and an enjoyable evening was apest. Dancing was kept up with great spirit until morning. Forester's Funeral.— The funeral of the late Mr George Wilson, a member of the Court Star of Canterbury, took place on Sunday at the Burwood Cemetery. The deceased had been a resident of New Brighton for many years, and the large number that attended hia funeral snowed the respect in which he was held. The Eev F. E. Inwood conducted the funeral service. The ritual of the Order was read at the deceased's residence by Bro Hunter, C.E. of the Court to which the deceased belonged, and at the grave by P.D.C.E. Bro H. Crooks.

IMPOBTED STOCK. A telegram from Wellington says■ The valuable Clydesdale stallion Marshall Keith, which was originally imported from Scotland at a cost of 900 gs, and took championship honours at the Victorian Metropolitan Show last year, was brought from Sydney by the Hauroto. The animal is consigned to Mr W. Boag, of Burnside Station, Canterbury. Two valuable stud merino rams, bred by Messrs W. Gibson and T. Gibson, of Tasmania, and purchased by the New Zealand and Australian Land Company at the recent Sydney Show sales, came over by the same steamer en route to Dunedin.

AN APPOINTMENT. The Hastings School Committee _ has decided to recommend Miss Annie Dister, of the Normal School, Christchurch, for the position of third mistress at Hastings.

MATCH FACTOET AT WELLINGTON. The Premier opened Bell’s match factory at Newtown yesterday, and in response to the toast of his health said that ho was greatly impressed with the industry, which would find employment for a large number of girls. He regarded the ventilation of the building as perfect, and the danger to the operatives and the neighbourhood as infinitesimal. So far as the Government could, during the session, when the tariff proposals came before the House, he would ease the revenue duties on the raw materials required for the prosecution of colonial industries. Mr Bell, managing director, stated at present his firm employed sixty people in Wellington, and in a short time would find work for one hundred and twenty.

SOUTHLAND FEOZEN MEAT COMPANY. According to a telegram from Invercargill there is every prospect of the Southland Frozen Meat Company being able to satisfy the Bank. Farmers have guaranteed £12,000 of the overdraft of £20,000, and further guarantees are expected, which will enable the Company to maintain its independence.

THE DEAN CASE. Our Wellington correspondent telegraphs: —From inquiries made I learn that the appeal in the Dean case will probably be heard on Saturday, July 27. The Court of Appeal cannot meet before that date, as twenty-one days’ notice requires to be given of a special sitting, as desired by the Government. The Court, however, at present stands adjourned till July 27, and when it meets on that date Mr Hanlon , may make his motion for leave to appeal.' If the judges grant leave, the appeal may then be one requiring elaborate preparation. Until •this point is decided by the full bench of judges, the question of the commutation of sentence must remain in abeyance.