TOWN AND COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume XCIV, Issue 10780, 18 October 1895, Page 4

TOWN AND COUNTRY.

Contents.— lt is stated that the Porte has yielded to the demands of the Powers, and has accepted the .scheme of reforms in Armenia. Sedition is said, however, to be spreading among the Moslems in Constantinople, who threaten to overturn the dynasty. The French Government has submitted a large programme for strengthening the navy, involving the expenditure of forty, millions sterling, during the next twelve years, in the construction of battleships and cruisers. Dean’s plea of guilty to the charge of perjury brought against him has been withdrawn by his counsel. A general meeting of members of the Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association; and a meeting of the committee of that Association were held yesterday.

Parliamentary. la the Legislative Council yesterday the Native Land Lavra Act Amendment Bill was read a first time, the Land Tax and Income Tax Amendment Bill and Mining Act Amendment Bill passed their final stages, the Foreign Insurance Companies’ Deposits Act Amendment Bill was considered in committee, and the Bating oa Unimproved Values Bill was partly debated. The House of Representatives disagreed with the amendments made by the Council in the Alcoholic Liquors Sale Control Act Amendment Bill, and a committee , was appointed to confer with representatives of the Council. Amendments made by the Council in the Land for Settlements Act Amendment Bill were also disagreed with. The Premier stated that the Public Works Statement would probably be brought down on Monday, The Shops and Shop Assistants Act Amendment Bill was considered in committee, and a proposal by Sir B. Stout that hotel bars should be subject to the provisions of the Bill, was carried by 80 to 27. Other amendments were made, and the Bill was read a third time and passed. Magisterial.— There was no business for transaction at the Christchurch Police Court yesterday. Oub Father’s Church. —At the usual Wednesday evening meeting a paper was read by Mr Hoare on " Cyolo-thera-peutics,” and an interesting discussion followed. Papanui Brass Band.— The Papanui Brass Band will play a selected programme of music at Mr Adams’s corner this evening at half-past seven, weather permitting. Kaiapoi Woollen Factory.— A number of the Directors of the Kaiapoi Woollen Factory visited the Mills on Thursday afternoon to inspect the new machinery. St James’s Church, Oust.—On Wednesday the members of the choir, with about sixty friends, held a picnic at Ashley Gorge. The weather was all that could be desired, and a very pleasant day was spent in exploring the bush. Surplus Labour. —At a meeting of men held in Hagley Park yesterday afternoon, a resolution was adopted censuring the members for Christcburch, and asking them to resign their seats, on the ground that nothing had been done to absorb surplus labour. The Exhibition Building.— The demolition of the industrial exhibition building was begun yesterday, under the supervision of Mr T. N. Horsley, and is making very rapid progress. The timber is to be stacked on the ground to be sold in lots by auction. Oddpbllowship. —At the meeting of the Loyal Kaiapoi Lodge yesterday there was a very good attendance, which was largely augmented by the visit of over thirty P.G.M.’a from Christchurch, Eangiora and Dunedin. One new member was initiated, and a number of Kaiapoi brethren were given their Purple Degree. Afterwards the visitors were entertained by Bro D. Brown, and a pleasant time was spent.

Thb Rives. --The appearance of the river between Hereford Street bridge and the hospital is decidedly unsightly, owing to the accumulation of weeds, which, as the water is very shallow, appear above the surface of the stream. It is probable that the erection of a low dam in the place of that which formerly existed at Hereford Street, would be .the best method of improving the aspect of this part of the river, as it seems too shallow for further cleaning to be effective.

Moeeib-tube Shooting.— On Wednesday evening Messrs Wigram Bros.’ Morris-tube Club fired a return match with the Lyttelton Railway Employes Social Club, when the latter were defeated by 26 points.. The scores wereWigram Eros. 300, Lyttelton Club 274. The highest scorers were —Wigram Bros. : W. A. M’Dowell 33, C. H. Hewlett 32, G. H. Weir 32; Lyttelton Club: P. Aliardyco 31, T. Frame 31, D, Felton 30. The Licensing Bum.—At a meeting of the Bangiora Lodge of Good Templars held oh Wednesday, the following motion was carried: —“That this Lodge expresses indignation at the treatment the Legislative Council has given the Government Liquor Bill, especially at the conduct of the nominees of the present Premier in practically treating their own party’s Bill with contempt; and that the member for the district (Mr D. Buddo) be asked to use all his influence to get the Liquor Bill through in the same form as when it passed the people’s House.’’ South Eakaia. —A very large meeting was held in the Library on Wednesday evening to consider the question of holding the annual sports and races. Mr Hardy presided. It was resolved to hold sports as usual in the Domain on Boxing Day. Mr Wason was elected patron, and Mr D. G. Holmes president. Vicepresidents, starters, judges, &c., were arranged for: Mr Oxley was appointed treasurer and Mr Riddell secretary. The programme for horse races, with the exception of the trots, in which the distances were reduced, was arranged on the same lines as those of last year. In the athletic programme last year’s events were adopted, with the exception of the tug-of-war, instead of which a high jump was inserted, A hurdle race for amateurs only and more races for the children were added. It was decided to engage the iiurnbam Baud and to hold the usual race. .ball in, the. Toirtt

Prohibition League. —A meeting of members of the Christchurch Prohibition League will be held at St John's schoolroom this evening. "Tan Happy Family”— The kinderspiel under this title will be performed tnia evening in the St Albans Wesleyan schoolroom. The performance promises to be very successful. Chrysanthemum Club. The usual monthly meeting of the Christchurch Chrysanthemum Club will be held at Dr Irving’s residence at eight o’clock this evening. The Railways. —Particulars of trains to be run from Christchurch in connection with the Mandeville races and the Leeaton agricultural show will be found in an advertisement in this issue. Cheviot Dairy Factory. —The annual general meeting of shareholders in the Cheviot Co-operative Dairy Company, Limited, will be held in the M’Kenzie Schoolroom on Nov. 13, at 7.30 p.m. Warwick House Sports.— The annual sports gathering in connection with the Warwick House school will be held at Lancaster Park to-day, commencing at 9,30 a.m. The Old Boys’ Race will be run at 5 p.m. The Metropolitan Show.— At a meeting of the General Committee of tue Agricultural and Pastoral Association yesterday it was decided to admit all stock / that has taken prizes at other shows m ' Canterbury to the metropolitan exhibition at half rates. Privileges at the Metropolitan Show.— At the meeting of the. committee of the Agricultural and Pastoral Association yesterday it was decided to call for tenders for the luncheon and publicans booths at the forthcoming show. Tenders for confectioners’ and fruit booths are also invited, Brighton Sailing Club. Final arrangements have been made by the committee of this club for the opening of ( the season to-morrow The programme consists of two sailing, a rowing and swimming race, for all of which first-class entries have been received. In the evening the members will hold their annual dinner at the Brighton Hotel. Working Men’s Club.— The annual meeting of members of the Christchurch Working Men’s Club was held last night. On Wednesday night the concluding “social” of this year’s season of the' Club’s quadrille assembly took place in the social hall. About thirty-five couples • were present, and dancing was kept up to a late hour to the capital music provided by Mr W. A. Thompson. Mr M’Oarthy catered in a very satisfactory manner. Cbibbagb Match.—A match took place recently in the hall of the Christchurch Working Men’s Club between the Card Class and a visiting team from the Kaiapoi Club. The result was;—Cribbage—Kaiapoi 19 games, -Christchurch Working Men’s Club 23 games. Euchre—"Kaiapoi 4, Christchurch Working Men’s Club 3.—A cribbage match was played on Wednesday evening between members of the Washington Lodge, 1.0.0. F., and the Bidgley Lodge. ■ The ' match resulted in a win for the ' former by eight games to five. Bro Townsend occnpied the chair and Bro Greening the vice-chair at the banquet which brought a very pleasant evening to a close. The Palette Club Exhibition.— There was a good attendance at the exhibition 'of the palette Club yesterday. In the evening s very good musical programme . was given. Mias Lillian Smith sang ‘‘The Valley by the Sea” and “Sweet . and Low,” and in both was very successful. MrWoodhouse sang “ The Vainka’s Song ” and “ The Carnival ” in excellent style. Mr Hugh Reeves sang “ The Scout ” and “ Ask Nothing More,” both well, the latter being especially well rendered. ' Miss Vartba accompanied the songs admirably. This evening a musical pro- ; gramme will be given by the Rev A. Mitchell, Mrs Mitchell and Mr ’. J. Crocker. Miss Yarfha will, bd at the) pianoforte. At a meeting of the committee of the club last night it was decided to keep the exhibition opsn until Saturday, Oct. 26, and that holders of books of art union tickets need not hand in their blocks until Thursday, Oct. 24. It was also decided to admit children at half-price next week.

Sdmnis Bobotjoh Council.— The usual fortnightly meeting of the Sumner Borough Council was held on Monday evening; present—His Worship the Mayor (Mr J. Tait), Councillors Graham, Lake, Pratt, Hughes, Hanmor and Collins. The TreaBuret's statement showed—Receipts JB4<7 9s, debtor balance at bank ,£209 5a 3d, outstanding moneys due to the Council £642 11s sd. Mr J. D. Watson waited on the council as a member of the late 1 Library Committee, and handed over the library hooks and accounts. He stated that, as the library was now rested in the Borough Council, the committee were anxious to be relieved of nil liability. The statement was received. The Engineer reported that the work recommended by the Works Committee in regard to the water-supply had been satisfactorily carried out, and suggested that a water indicator should be placed in the Council office to register the depth of water in the reservoir at all times. The Works Committee recommended that the forming of Sfc Leonards Square should be left until next year. The reports were adopted. MrHanmer proposed, and Mr Hughes seconded—- “ That the Library Committee have power to add to their number.” The motion was carried. Accounts amounting to £4212s 3d were passed for payment. Dakfibld Salbyards Company. —The eighth annual meeting of shareholders in this company was held at Barfield on Tuesday. There was only a moderate attendance, Mr H. A. Knight (chairman of directors) presiding. The report showed that the yards were still receiving an increasing amount of support from the surrounding farmers and the public generally. The number of stock passed through the yards during the past year had been— Sheep 94,781, cattle 95, pigs 363 and horses 48, with the usual quantity of timber and sundries. The balance-sheet showed the receipts during, the year (including the previous year’s balance) to have been £3Bl 18s sd, and the expenditure £127 4a 4d, leaving a credit balance of £25414s Id. The Directors recommended that the usual dividend of 10 per cent should be declared on the capital, that bonuses of £5 and £2 10a should be paid to the Secretary and Caretaker, and that the remaining balance should be expended in general improvements, to the yards. The report and , balahcb-sheet were adopted. The following were re-elected directors for the ensuing year:—Messrs Knight, Gough, Clinton, Gunn, Jarman, Muiholland and Gillanders. Mr B. Beid was elected auditor. It was decided to meet the Directors of the Kirwee lards, with a view to making some arrangement by which the gales between the two yards could be held every two weeks during the year, instead of, as at present, allowing three weeks to elapse in some months without a sale. At a subsequent meeting of the Directors Mr H. A. Knight was re-olected chairman. A Wondbepux. Pactoet. —Oates’s Zealandia Cycle Works going day and night 'to supply the demand, solely the result of building the best; highest quality, £2O. JT. Oates, Christchurch and Napier.— [Advt,] At thk Top op the Tube. —No purchase requires more careful selection than the choice of a cycle, for it has to carry you well, wear well and look well 1 The “ Bapid” will do all this. Price from £2O. Waller, Myhte and Co., Manchester Street. —[Advt.] What Next?— Twelve English lever watches to be given away for £1 each. These include Bennett’s, Benson’s, Botherbarns, &c. Three fashionable ladies’ gold ■watches, £2 10s; 50 dozen crystal specks, Is; 12 dozen Mexican alberts Is each at S. Clarke and Co.’s, wedding and engagement ring manufacturers, 148, Colombo Street. X 1375 Stakhish ano PTti3KCK,ph.otojjrapiJGrs by special appointment to his Excellency the Governor and jfcft Cotuatc£3.o£ CHiiffSOW* >3tudlOj &txcet,r—»

Arrest. —A man was arrested last evening by Detective Benjamin on a charge of being a rogue and a vagabond.

Swimming Club.— A meeting of persons interested in the formation of an Amateur Swimming Club at New Brighton will bo held in the schoolroom, this evening, at 7.30.

Technical Education.— At a meeting of the executive of the Progressive Liberal Association, the following resolution was passed“ That this Association heartily thanks the Minister of Education for introducing the Manual and Technical Elementary Instruction Bill, and trusts Parliament will pass it into law as early as possible.” Opening op the Boating Season.— Mr Smart has declared the following handicaps for the swimming race on the opening day (Saturday)J. Daly, A. 0. Macbeth and H. Dunnage scr, L. W. Appleby 2sec, J. B. Norris 3sec, T. H. Harksr lOseo. The starting post is off the Bast Belt bridge, and the race will be started at about four o’clock. The Sbv W. Hewitson.— An opportunity will be afforded on Sunday of hearing the new minister of Knox Churohi Dunedin, Mr Hewitson having consented to occupy the pulpit of St Paul's Church. As the reverend gentleman comes with a high reputation as a preacher, both from Melbourne and Dunedin, many in this city will avail themselves of the opportunity of listening to him.

Good Tbmplary.— The usual meeting of the Star of the East Lodge, 1.0.G.T., was held in the Templar Hall, Ashburton, on Wwflesday evening. Bro Hunter, 0.T., presided. There was a very large attendance of members. Three members were elected, and three others proposed. After a considerable amount of routine business had been dealt with, the Lodge went into harmony, when a capital programme was contributed by members. General Booth.— General Booth addressed a public meeting at Timaru on Wednesday evening. The Theatre Royal was packed, while hundreds were turned awayT In the absence of the Mayor through indisposition the Rev C. E. Beecroffe occupied the chair. A considerable number of people came in from the country districts to see and hear the General, some of them from long distances. He went on to Dunedin by the express yesterday. Bible Shooting.- A match will be fired on the associated corps’range to-morrow between the Mounted Rifles and the College Rifles. The team of the former will be selected from the following:— Major Slater, Captain Palairet, Lieutenant Slater, Sergeant-Major Berland, Sergeant Bailey, Corporal Webster, Lance-Corporal Bailey, Troopers Ashton, Hartigan, Patterson, Hackett and Scrimshaw.—A match will also be fired to-morrow between the Engineers and Christchurch City Rifles.

Cottet or Abbitbation.— At a special meeting of the New Zealand Federated Boot Trade Council, held last night, it was unanimously agreed to submit the name of H. Milligan, the federal secretary, as the Council’s representative on the Court of Arbitration, in accordance with the Conciliation and Arbitration Act of 1894. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the Lyttelton Times for its impartial attitude in regard to the late boot trade conference held in Christchurch. Kaiapoi.— Several noticeable improvements to the township are now being carried out. The Borough Council has recently effected a marked alteration in the appearance of the public domain. Seats have been placed here and there, and the whole place has been re-arranged and beautified. The Cam bridge is undergoing a thorough overhaul, and was closed several days while the foundations were placed in position under the care of Mr Ballantyne. Yesterday morning the work was sufficiently advanced to allow of trap traffic. Bowing.— A meeting of the committee of the Young Men’s Christian Association Bowing Club was held on Wednesday evening, the captain, Mr E, A. Bradbury, presiding. The hbn treasurer, Mr H» H. Smith read the quarterly statement, which showed the receipts to have been .£299 18s, and the expenditure JS27O 13s 2d. ' It was decided to hold the race for the Trial Pairs on Nov. 20, 21 and 22. The ceremony of the formal opening of the club’s new boatshed will be performed by the Eight Eev Dr Julius on Saturday immediately after the boating procession, when afternoon tea will be provided by the lady friends of the members. Ballance Liberal Association. A meeting of the Addington branch of the Ballance Liberal Association was held last evening at the Oddfellows' Hall, Lincoln Bond. Mr B. Bell presiding. A letter was read from the European Market Gardeners’ Association, asking that delegates should be appointed to their meeting. Messrs Spray and Stemmer were elected. A discussion followed on the Chinese question, and the following resolutions were carried:—"That this meeting considers the Chinese and other Asiatics are undesirable immigrants, and strongly approves of the action of the Hon W. P. Beeves in bringing forward the Bill and the members who voted for it; that this meeting considers the action of the Legislative Council in throwing out the Bill ill-advised, and that the time has arrived for a radical change in the constitution of that Assembly.” St Luke’sJChuech. — The annual "social gathering” in connection with St Luke’s Parochial Dedication Festival was held last evening in the schoolroom. There was a large attendance. A very good programme was provided. Songs were sung by Miss Davie, Mrs Burns, the Eev W. Dunkley and Messrs A. Millar, W. A. Day, and A. P. Lingard; Mias Davie and Mr Day sang a duet; Mr T. Tankard played a cornet solo, Mr C. Buna a violin solo, and Miss L. Grand gave a recitation. The accompaniments were played by Miss C. Lingard and Mias Graham. The Eev J, P. Teakle spoke- briefly, congratulating the parishioners and the officers on the flourishing state of the Sunday School. Eofreshments were handed round and opportunity was offered for social chat, a pleasant evening thus being spent. To-day being St Luke’s Day there will be a celebration of Holy Communion at 7 a.m. and at evensong at 7.30p.m. the Bishop of Christchurch will preach. The Hospital. —A party of the Christchurch Minnesingers gave a very enjoyable concert in No. 4 Ward at the Christchurch Hospital last evening. The ward was filled with patients and members of the nursing and other staffs. Pour choruses, "Anchored,” "Jingle Bells,” "With Joyous Laugh” and “ The Carnovale,” ware splendidly given by a party of ladies and gentlemen, Mrs E. T. Searell sang “Como Away ” and “ Annie Laurie,” Miss Puller “Calvary,” Mr Macleod Smith "Hear the Wild Winds Blow,” Mr Sullivan “ The Last Watch,” and Master Hawkins “Oft in the Stilly Night” and “ Will ye no Come Back.” A duet by Mr and Mrs Macleod Smith and a trio by Messrs Sullivan, Macleod Smith and Cunningham were excellently given. Miss Nora and Master Norman Macleod Smith played a pianoforte duet, “ II Corricolo,” and Mr J. G. Heath played a cornet solo. The concert-was under the direction of Mr Macleod Smith, who played the accompaniments very efficiently.

ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES. The arrivals in the colony in September were 1518 and the departures 989. EXPORT OP DAIRY PRODUCE. Messrs A. Busck and J. T. Lang have been appointed inspectors under the Dairy Act, and Mr C. W. Sorensen as inspector and grader. RAINFALL. The rainfall for September was :—Auckland 5-2 in, Wellington 2 9in, Christchurch •bin, Dunedin l'sin. Except in Auckland the fall was much below the average. INSTITUTE OP ACCOUNTANTS. At an extraordinary meeting of the Institute of Accountants, held at Wellington yesterday, the amended articles of association were adopted. The new articles*

which provide for grades of fellows, associates and students, will require to be confirmed at a second meeting, to be held for that purpose. A special vote was taken on a particular article, as to which a strong difference of opinion existed. The effect of the article is to forbid any member of the institute not practising public accountants’ work taking work beyond what he received from his regular employer. This provision was, by a large majority, expunged from the articles. . TUBERCULOUS PORK. The Otago Daily Times says that the casual investigations of Mr S. S. Cameron, the abattoir expert, resulted in a very startling discovery on Wednesday. Glancing at a piece of pork set down on a hotel luncheon counter, its a: pe*rance caused him to examine it more carefully, when he found it badly touched with tuberculosis. Mr Cameron states that a strong, healthy person might possibly receive no barm from eating the meat, but he is convinced that, in the case of many persons, very serious results indeed would be likely to result. THE REVENUE ACCOUNT. The revenue for the September quarter was £1,000,938. For the same quarter last year the total was .£1,267,157. The Customs produced £444,166, stamps £149,295, railways £240,838, territorial £88,281. The advances to settlers’ loan account shows that the discount on the loan amounted to £83,947, commission and brokerage £11,232, advertising £639, with sundries bringing the total to £95,840, but this does not include stamp duty. MUNICIPAL INSURANCE. A telegram from Invercargill says:— The effect of the recent conference of fire insurance companies in Melbourne has been to largely increase the rates of premiums here. As Invercargill has an excellent water service, the placing of the town m the third class has caused indignation, as the outcome of which a meeting of citizens last night resolved as follows: —“ In view of the excessive rates now levied by the insurance companies for this town, the large general increase of rates in the colony and the excessive proportion of premiums expended by the companies in other ways chan in paying losses, it is desirable that some other mode of fire insurance be adopted; that municipalities should be empowered to insure their own ratepayers against fire, also to give aid to and receive aid from other municipalities in doing so; that a Municipal Fire Insurance League be formed to give effect to the resolutions and take steps to secure through Parliament the necessary authority for establishing municipal insurance.” HOW FIRES ARE CAUSED. In unpacking a bale of hops yesterday which had come to a firm of Christchurch merchants, a box of matches was found embedded in the centre of the package. As this commodity, if it gets damp, is very liable to heat, it is quite possible that had the matches not been discovered a serious fire would have been the result. The box had probably been dropped by someone engaged in packing the hops. A MISSION VESSEL. An Auckland telegram states that the cable message which appeared in Wednesday’s papers stating that the mission barque John Williams had left Sydney for Auckland was incorrect. The Auckland representative of the London Missionary Society says that the original programme will be adhered to, and t that the barque left Sydney on Tuesday for Port Chalmers. She will call at Lyttelton and Wellington, and will be in port at Auckland from Nov. 9 to Nov. 12. sailing on the latter date for the Cook Islands.