TOWN AND COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume XCVII, Issue 11188, 9 February 1897, Page 5

TOWN AND COUNTRY.

• Contents. Egyptian Government has sent courteous replies to France and Enssia, intimating that in maldng an advance towards the cost of the Dongola expedition the Caisse de la Dette acted legally. In consequence of the disorder in Crete, Great Britain and France are sending warships there. A vessel named the City of Agra has been wrecked on the coast of Spain and thirtyfive Eves have been lost. It is doubtful whether the vessel is a barque which recently left Melbourne for Hull, or whether it is a steamer which has been trading between Calcutta and London. Ordinary meetings-of the Selwyn County Council and Sydenham Borough Council were held yesterday. Meetings. —The following meetings will be held to-day ; —Lincoln College Board of Governors, 11 a.m.; Congregational Union Trinity Church, 2.30 and 7.30 p.xn.; Presbyterian General Assembly, St Andrew’s, 7.30 pm.; Building Trades Picnic, Meeting, Otley’s Hall, Gloucester Street, 8 p.m.

B adqee’s Statutes. —Mr Wilfred Badger announces the publication of his “Whole Law of New Zealand,” revised to Jan. 1, 1897, of his “New Zealand Statutes,” and various notes of alterations and additions to the legislation of the colony. New Brighton Excursion. —The New Brighton ' Tramway Company announces that excursion trams will (weather permitting) .run to ‘New Brighton to-night, leaving Cathedral Square at 7.15 p.m. The Garrison Band will play selections on the Pier. Indian Famine Fund. Owing, presumably, to the inclemency of the weather last night, the meeting called for 8 p.m., at the City Council Chambers, to consider the question of raising funds for the relief of the sufferers by the Indian famine did not take place. Permanent Investment and Loan Association.— -An extraordinary general meeting of members and shareholders of the Permanent Investment and Loan Association of Canterbury will be held in the Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, Feb. 17, at 4.30 p.m. Presbyterian General Assembly. The General Assembly of the Presbyterian. Church of New Zealand will begin its sittings, at St Andrew’s Church at 7 p,m. to-day. The Very Eev W. Watt, of Tanna, Moderator of the Assembly, will preach and preside. An Interesting Stamp Collection.— Mr W. Parker received by last mail, from a gentleman in the Bank of England, specimens of two hundred and twentynine foreign postage stamps, and also of the three-first English stamps. Mr Parker intends to present the collection to the Museum. Lyttelton Wesleyan Church. —With the object of extinguishing the debt on the Wesleyan Church at Lyttelton, a special gift Sunday was fixed for Sunday last. The total proceeds amounted to £46 10s, being* >£29 2s for the morning and .£17,8s for the evening service, besides the usual offertory for the day, which amounted to <£o. The Eev D. J. Murray conducted the services and preached appropriate sermons.

- Union Bowing Club. —The Art Union Committee in connection with this club met last evening to arrange the date of drawing the art union. It was decided definitely to draw the art union on Saturday, Feb. 27, at the boathouse, under the supervision of the Mayor and a committee of subscribers. It will be seen by an ad■vertisement elsewhere that tickets can be obtained before the art union finally closes at Messrs E'alick’s, Walker’s, or at Mr Rest even’s office in Chancery Lane.

Diocesan Choral Association. The adjourned annual general meeting of the Christchurch Diocesan Choral Association was held at Dr Irving’s residence last night. There was a fairly good attendance, and the Venerable Archdeacon Lingard was voted to the chair. The acting secretary, Mr Bellhouse, read the twelfth annual report of the committee, which congratulated the members on the success of the recent festival, in which fourteen choirs had taken part, about three hundred members having been present. The offertories had amounted to =£lß Ills 7d. The report expressed thanks to his Lordship the Bishop for preaching the sermon, and to all who had helped in any way. The statement of accounts showed the receipts to have been £3l Is Id and the expenditure £2l 18s Bd, leaving a credit balance of £9 2s sd. The assets' amounted to £23 lls 3d and the liabilities to £2O 7s id, leaving a balance to credit of £3 3s lid. Mr Bellhonse stated that seven parishes had not paid their subscriptions for the year. On the motion of Mr J. G. L, Scott, seconded by Mr H. W. Smith, the report and balance-sheet were adopted, subject to the latter being audited.

New Brighton Mail.—The Postal Department announces that from Wednesday, Feb. 10, the time of closing mails at New Brighton will be altered to 9.40 a.m. and 4.45 p.m. respectively. Sunday Afternoon Class. —At the usual meeting of the Sydenham Baptist Sunday afternoon class, Mr H. A. Atkinson delivered an address on “ Brotherhood and Equality.” The Rev T. A. Williams presided, and there was a good attendance. A discussion followed Mr Atkinson’s address.

Funeral at Lyttelton. —John Florence, a greaser on board the R.M.S.S. lonic, was taken ill just before the departure of the steamer, and was left ashore in the casual ward. The poor fellow died on Friday, and was buried in the English cemetery on Saturday. His remains were followed to their last resting-place by the whole of the firemen from the steamships Ruapehu, Waimate and Kaikonra.

Police Changes. Sergeant Briggs, who has been stationed In Christchurch since 1875, left yesterday afternoon for Wellington, having been transferred to Mount Cook station. He was appointed actingsergeant in January, 1885, and was made third-class sergeant in March, 1836. His present rank is second-class sergeant. Sergeant Briggs is one of the most efficient and popular members of the force, and his departure from Christchurch is regretted by his comrades and many friends.

Patents. —The acceptance of complete specifications is gazetted as follows:—E. Hitphings, printer, Christchurch, a burnishing ink for application to leather. Moses Scott, engineer, Opawa, improvements in propelling gear for bicycles. Provisional specifications: Wood and Clayton Antomatic Stoker Company, improvements in mechanical stoking, &c. G. T. Booth, engineer, and E. Jones, blacksmith, Christchurch, apparatus for reducing the temperature of cool storage chambers. W. H. Landells, engineer, Ashburton, improvements in cycles. 0. E. Duncan, clerk, Christchurch, a pocket tobacco cutter. R. S. Elston, painter, Christchurch, a safety envelope. D. C. Keo, contractor, Pleasant Point, a ventilating milk can. E. Walker and J. A. Henderson, Christchurch, an improved process of, and composition for manufacturing railway sleepers, fencing posts, &c. River Board. —A meeting of the South Waimakariri River Board was held yesterday ; present Messrs It. W. England (chairman), J. Glanvillo, E. Smith, G. F. Carpenter, R. M. Taylor and H. W. Peryman. An apology for absence was received from Mr J. C. Atkinson. . The Overseer’s report, which was of an unimportant character, was read and adopted. ’ Several letters were received from tenants in respect to damage to fences by recent fires. The Board decided that it admitted no liability in connection.with the recent fires, but was willing to meet the tenants in their losses by supplying the material necessary to repair the fences, such repairs to be done to the satisfaction of the Overseer. It was decided to pay a visit of inspection to the works and the fences on the reserves on Thursday, Feb. 18, leaving town at 9 a.m. Accounts to the amount of £73 11s Id were passed for payment, and after dealing with departmental business, the meeting closed.

Valedictory.- —A number of residents met at Keane’s Hotel, Springfield, on Saturday, to say good-bye to Mr John Peters, of the locomotive department, who, after a residence of over ten years in the district, has been transferred on promotion to Christchurch. The chair was occupied by Mr George Eutherford and the vicechair by Mr John Hoglund. The large attendance was a sufficient testimony to the high estimation in which Mr Peters was held, Springfield, Annat, Enssell’s Flat and Kowai Bush being well represented. The health of the guest and Mrs Peters was proposed by Mr Barker and drunk with musical honours. Mr and Mrs Peters were the recipients of a handsome gold albert and silver teapot. Mr'Peters briefly returned thanks. During the evening songs were given by Messrs Bryden, Cook, Davey, Eadie, Fisher, Smith, M’Nae and Williamson. The health of the host and hostess having been drunk, “ Aold Lang Syne” brought a very enjoyable meeting to a termination. Property Sale. —Messrs A. G. Taine and Co., auctioneers, Wellington, announce by advertisement in another column that they will sell on Thursday, Feb. 25, a valuable hotel property at Manakau, Manawatu, known as TompsitFs, also store, &c., adjoining. Easy terms can be arranged. 496

An Apology. —Messrs Beath and Co., Cashel Street, desire to tender their apologies to the numerous customers who visited their establishment during last week, but were unable to got their wants attended to, owing to the tremendous crush. Although extra hands have been specially engaged for this sale, the moans adopted have proved entirely inadequate, and it appears to us convincing testimony that Beath and Co.’s sales have become exceedingly popular. 415

Sib Henry Thompson describes natural aperient waters as vastly superior to artificial solutions, however skilfully prepared ; and “Hunt Am Janos ” as “ the most CONCENTRATED OF THE SALINE GROUP.” Annual sale six million bottles. Signature, Andreas Saxlehneb, on label secures genuineness.— [Advt.] Headache. Readers of this paper should know that Bishop’s “ Citrate of Caffeine” is an immediate euro for headache. It is strongly recommended by the “Lancet" and “British Medical Journal.” Of all chemists, in two sizes. Telegram received from Melbourne, 1 p.m., 22nd January: Adelaide to Melbourne record by eight hours, riding time sixty-one hours three minutes, distance 578 miles, on Dunlop Tyres, Pneumatic.” — [Advt.] Hammer Plains. —Visitors to the Hanmer Springs will find the best' accommodation at Mrs Lahmert’s, Jack’s Pass Temperance Hotel, for 37s and 25s week. —[Advt. ! XIG93 A Merry Christmas to All. —Hams, hams, hams; 500 hams for Christmas and New Year. New Fruits and Christmas Cakes, seed and plain, from Is each. Splendid display of Christmas goods. Come and see, at Smithfield Market. Telephone 349. 1912 Sir John Power and Son, distillers, Dublin, established A.D. 1791,—Special Pot Still Whisky. Perfect purity insured. The fine flavour and delicacy of this whisky is well known to the trade and to consumers. Protected by the guarantees of the Government and the distillers, and being in all cases shipped direct from distillery warehouse. Cases, octaves and quarters. Fletcher, Humphreys and Co., agents, Christchurch. —[ Ad vt .]

‘•'Hunyadi Janos.” This favourite Natural Water, iu habitual use throughout the world, has established itself as a customary aperient in all climates. Remarkably and exceptionally uniform in composition ; free from defects incidental to others.— Brit. Med. Journal. Annual sale six million bottles,— [Advt.J Medical Electricity. —Massage, with galvanism and all kinds of medical baths ; Mr Hammond, galvanirst. Health Supplies Company, 245, Cashel Street. Inquire for our Health Rood, Drink, Lemon Juice, Fruit Crystals, and do not forget our Universal Cleaner. 1863

Watches. —Watches for men, watches for boys, watches for ladies, watches for girls; bargains for all. I sell good watches, low prices. David Bowman, 186, Colombo Street. — [Advt.] The Result op Riding the Best.— The One, Two and Five-mile Championships of Canterbury, at Christchurch, Rangiora and Timaru respectively, just been won by riders of Oates’s £2O Zealandia bicycles. Works, Christchurch and Napier. —[Advt.] £2500 worth of special clearing lines at enormous discounts for cash now selling at Shaw, Robinson and Co.’s, Cashel Street. Great reductions.— [Advt.] Etakdish ANiuPßEEcr.J’ftotosrapheis by special appointment to his iisceStsnoy the Governor aud the CknmteaQ of' Qiasgow. Stra&o, Hisii Streets

Polo Sports. Entries for the polo sports and races, to be held at the Show Grounds on Saturday, close with the Secretary, Mr George Gould, at noon today. Non - Commissioned Officers. The members of the Non-Commissioned Officers’ Club will meet at the Orderly-room at 7.30 to-morrow evening, when a paper on “ Advance and Rear Guards ” will be read by Sergeant Butcher. Theosophy. —The first of a series of leclectures on “Theosopy,” to be given at Eangiora, was anuounced for Sunday evening after the churches were out, but only two or three persons put in appearance, and the lecture had to be abandoned.

Criminal Session—A criminal session of the Supreme Court will be opened at Timaru this morning before Mr Justice Denniston. There are nine charges against eio-ht persons, and the offences include housebreaking, burglary and forgery and uttering. Angling. —Dr B. Moorhouse and Mr James Stoddart are having good sport at Temuka. Prom what is locally known as the “ Big Hole,” near the Seadown ford of the Opihi, they took yesterday nine fish, two of which scaled 91b and 61b respectively, and the others ranged from 3 Jib to Iflb." The Sydenham Sewage Scheme. —An information has been laid against the Sydenham Borough Council by the Mayor of Christchurch, for a nuisance in connection with the South Belt sewage station. Proceedings have also been taken by residents. The Sydenham Council last nio-ht left the question in the hands of its solicitor.

“ Gazette ” Notices. —Mr James Sheate, Greendale, has been appointed an officer under the Fisheries Conservation Act, and a ranger under the Animals Protection Act for the North Canterbury district. Mr A. Montgomery, of Timarn, and Mr G. H. Cottam, of Pleasant Point, have been appointed registrars of births, deaths and marriages.

Congregational Union. —The annual meeting of the Congregational Union of New Zealand will begin to-day, at the Trinity Congregational Church, when a paper will be read by the Rev C. Bradbury at half-past two in the afternoon, on “ The duty of the Church in the Training of the Young.” The Rev B. T. Hallowes will preach the annual sermon at 7.30 p.m.

The Police Force. —Four fresh constables who are to he stationed in this city, were sworn in by the Mayor of Christchurch yesterday. Three of them (Messrs, S. Kidd, E. Murray and W. J. Hampton) have been drawn from the Permanent Artillery, Wellington. The other, D. M’Kenzie, has had experience in the Glasgow Police Force. Oddfellowship. —At the meeting of the Loyal Addington Lodge, M.U., N.G. Bro H. Free presided. Sick pay was passed to one brother, and the usual funeral donation was passed to a brother who had lost his wife. It was resolved that the Secretary should send a letter of condolence to the brother in his bereavement. It was also resolved to pay an official visit to the Loyal Norwich Lodge. The Lodge was then closed.

The Eecent Bowling Tournament. — It may be noted that the committee of the recent Bowling Tournament, in pursuance of a policy of doing what they can for the town in which the gathering is held, procured all the prizes locally. The medals were made by Mr A. Urquhart, and the other prizes were obtained from Messrs Mason, Struthers and Co. and Messrs Ashby, Bergh and Co., the latter firm supplying the dessert case which was presented as a testimonial to the hon secretary, Mr E. T. Wheeler, jun. Presentation. —A ceremony of a pleasing nature took place on Saturday evening at Arenas’s Cafe, the occasion being a presentation to Mr N. L. M’Beth, on behalf of the Christchurch staff of tho Canterbury Frozen Meat Company and tho heads of departments of the works at Belfast. Mr Waymouth, manager of the company, referred to Mr M’Beth’s approaching marriage, and on behalf of the staff wished him every happiness. The present took the form of a biscuit casket from the staff, and a handsome marble clock from the heads of departments. A very pleasant hour was spent.

Farewell to Bishop Julius.— A farewell service, choral evensong, will be held in the Cathedral at 8 p.m. to-day, in connection with the departure of the Bishop of Christchurch to attend the Lambeth Conference. His Lordship will give an address. To-morrow there will be a celebration of the Holy Communion at 8 a.m., and a farewell reception in the Art Gallery at 8 p.m. Admission will be free, and people of every shade of thought will be welcomed. An address is to be presented by Sir John Hall on behalf of the laity, and one by Archdeacon Harper (in the absence of the Dean through ill-health) on behalf of the clergy. Swimming. —The following will represent the Sydenham Club in the water polo championship of New Zealand which will be decided in the Sydenham baths on Feb. 20A. Russell, D. Casbolt, R. Hall, C. Kent (captain), T. Chambers, E. Grover and C. Cameron. —The following officers were elected at the Geraldine Swimming Club’s annual meeting: Patron, Mr A. E. G. Rhodes; president, Mr E. H. Pearpoint; vice-presidents, Messrs J. W. Pye, A. White, Crowe and Dr Ilislop. Having a credit balance in hand, the club hopes to have sheds erected at the swimming bath before March 17, when it will hold swimming events in connection with the St Patrick’s Day sports. Good Templart. —The Dauntless Lodge,’ No. 7, met on Friday evening, Bro J. J. Parker, C.T., presiding. The installation of officers took place as follows: —C.T.. Bro Parker; V.T., Sis ifoisey; P.C.T., Bro Oates ; Sec., Bro Wilson; T., Bro Forest; M., Bro Ashbolt; chaplain. Sis Smith; G., Bro Croady; D.M., Sis Parry; S.J.T., Sis Bellingham. Bro Bradley, from Acorn Lodge, London, bronghtfraternal greetings, which were reciprocated. The Finance Committee reported the Lodge to be making rapid strides numerically and financially. Bro Felling, D.D.G.C.T., was officially received, and presided for the rest of the evening. Some excellent songs were given, and after hearty votes of thanks to the visitors, the Lodge was closed.

Meeting op Creditors. —The adjourned meeting of the creditors of John Wild, coach proprietor, was held at the office of the Official Assignee at 2.30 p.m. yesterday. Twelve creditors were present. Mr Johnston, on behalf of the bankrupt, stated that no offer was likely to be made for the estate, as it had not been possible to complete the negotiations. Mr M’Connel, on behalf of a client, made an offer of £9O for the estate and the bankrupt’s interest in it on condition that the claim of Mrs M’Conchio should not be disputed. In reply to Mr Delahunt, the bankrupt said that Mrs M’Conchic’s claim for £BO had not been disallowed in the Magistrate’s Court in the case brought by Mrs M’Conchie against him. A motion that Mr M’Connel’s offer should be accepted was negatived, only three creditors voting for it. The estate was left in the hands of the Official Assignee to he wound up. MR CHAMBERLAIN’S INVITATION. A telegram from Wellington says:— Ministers have had no communication from Mr Seddon respecting the invitation to visit England, and it is unlikely that anything will bo done in the matter till a full Cabinet can consider it. EXPORTS OP PRODUCE. The values of the exports of produce from New Zealand in January were :

Bntter .£55,474, cheese .£5564, frozen beef £3473, frozen mutton £51,833, frozen, lamb £15,803. SALVATION ARMY. Speaking at a Salvation Army meeting at Wellington, Commander Booth alluded to the good work done by the Army’s Maternity Homes, and said that orders had been given to establish one in Wellington. It was intended to erect them in Auckland and Christchurch, and to build a Rescue Home in Dunedin. They were intended for the superior class of girls who had been deceived, and wanted to he placed on the rio-ht road again. There are now eight Homes for Rescue for gilds in New Zealand, In Victoria, Homes for Babies were, to be established. The Government would find the money, and the Army the homes. Something was being done at Brisbane, and he saw no reason why homes for boys and girls, with farms attached, should not bo established at Christchurch. LIGHT RAILWAYS. The Premier telegraphs that he has inspected the narrow gauge lines of Tasmania, and thinks that the system of a two feet gauge might be adopted to some extent in this Colony, in broken irregular country. The cost is £IBOO per mile. THE GOVERNOR. Upon taking leave of Messrs Thompson and Hall-Jones, who represented the Ministry, Lord Glasgow expressed his grateful qripreciation of the kindly feeling and consideration invariably extended towards him in his relations with the Ministry. The Chief Justice was sworn in as Acting-Governor by Mr Justice Conolly yesterday morning. AN UNPLEASANT ADVENTURE. An old Upper Duller resident, Mr Jecklin, had a remarkable adventure last week. While he was crossing the Buller River in the chair at Sullivan’s, near Pern Flat, one of the travelling pulleys broke away, and the chair hung in the centre of the wire rope, about forty-five feet above the river. There was no assistance at hand, and Mr Jeokliu, growing weary of waiting, sue-' ceeded in reaching the river bank safely by travelling hand over hand on the rope, The chair has now been in use for many years, and needs repair. ACCLIMATISATION OP SALMON. A fish which was sent Home by Dr de Lautour in October last and submitted to Mr G. A. Boulanger, of the natur.al history department of the British Museum, has been pronounced by that experienced scientist to be “a true typical salmon (salmo salar) and not a trout.” The specimen in question was caught in the sea in a fisherman’s net on August 22 last, near the Oamaru Harbour. FRICTION HEAD-LOCK Pitted to all the new Ladies’ Stars to prevent machine falling while rider is shopping, visiting, &c. Adams Star Cycle Company, Christchurch and Wellington.— [Advt.] '