TOWN AND COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume XCVII, Issue 11189, 10 February 1897, Page 5

TOWN AND COUNTRY.

Contents. —The disorder in Crete is spreading. A section of the Christian population has declared a union with Greece, and there is much popular excitement in Athens. Of five thousand people who have fled from their homes, two thousand have taken refuge on British .war vessels. The Russian newspapers are irritated at the speech, of Sir Michael Hicks Beach with regard to the occupation of Egypt, and the Austrian Press considers that the question of evacuation has been raised at anuntimelymomeut. The French Minister of Foreign Affairs, in the course of a speech, declared the attitude of Franco on the matter. The Transvaal has joined the Geneva Convention, the object of which is to secure the humane treatment of wounded and prisoners in war, and though this action was taken without Great Britain being consulted Lord Salisbury stated that the Government would not, on this occasion, insist upon its suzerainty rights. Tho annual sessions of the Presbyterian Assembly and the Congregational Council were opened yesterday.

Bowling. —The annual tournament of tho New Zealand Bowling Association, which was held in Christchurch last lyeek, was by unanimous consent tho pleasantest gathering that has been held of New Zealand bowlers. Clubs from Napier to Southern Otago were represented, and under the most genial presidentship and with the true good-fellowship of the green, all, whether winners or losers, returned to their homes delighted with the Christchurch gathering. The Canterbury Times artist and other photographers were on the scene of the contests day by day, and the results are seen in an excellent series of pictures, which will appear in this week’s issue of that popular weekly. The number will he a souvenir of an occasion which has put fresh life into bowling, and will lead to its being a more popular pastime than over in New Zealand. Portraits of the winners and those who figured prominently in the several matches, views of the greens on which the tournament was played, snapshots of incidents of tho play, and portraits of prominent players and patrons of the ancient game are amongst the illustrations, and the number will be acceptable to all bowlers.

Meetings. —The following meetings will be held to-day :—Cnaritable Aid Board, 2 p.m.; Christchurch Regatta Committee, Mr Homan’s office, Hereford Street, 5 p.m.; New Zealand Cyclists’ Alliance, Morten’s Buildings, 8 p.m. Volunteer Parade. — A parade of the city companies of the Canterbury Battalion will be held at 7.30 p.m. on Friday next, when it is expected Colonel Pole Penton, commander of the New Zealand forces, will be present. The Squadron. H.M.S.’s Orlando, Eingarooma, Wallaroo and Katoomba arrived at Akaroa at 11 a.m. yesterday. The three first will leave to-day for the south, but will return next week for the naval manoeuvres. Funeral at Balcairn. —The remains of Mrs M. Dalziel, an old and much-re-spectod resident of the Mount Grey district, were interred in the Balcairn Cemetery yesterday afternoon, and a very large concourse of settlers attended the funeral.

Imfobtbd Cattle.— Yesterday four head of cattle which had been purchased for the Canterbury Agricultural College from Mr J. Stuckey, of the Wairarapa, arrived at the institution. They comprise two very fine two-year-old Hereford heifers, and two-year-old and yearling Jersey heifers. Poultry Show. —It is the intention of the Christchurch and Sydenham Poultry Societies to hold a monster show of poultry, pigeons, canaries and children’s pets during June. The two societies have amalgamated for this year, and it is their intention to make this exhibition the largest yet held in the colonies. Messrs S. C. Kesteven and A. B. Menzies, and Messrs A. TV. Bobbins and E. J. Boss have been elected secretaries and treasurers respectively. Ashbubton Borough Council. The fortnightly meeting of the Ashburton Borough Council was held on Monday evening; present—the Mayor and Councillors Bird, Paul, Collins, Brooke, Baker and Beid. The overdraft was stated by the Mayor to be .£1268 5s Id, and the revenue from all sources since last meeting .£53 4s lOd. Mr Cuthbertson wrote resigning his seat as councillor. The Department of Justice wrote, giving notice of the appointment of the Council as the licensing authority for the district.

The Agricultural College. The Board of Governors of the Canterbury Agricultural College visited the institution yesterday, and with Mr P. Courage were shown over the farm and stock by the director, Mr J. Bayne. In the afternoon the Board met and transacted a good deal of routine business. All the stock were found to bo in excellent condition, considering the dry season, and the root crops were looking well. All the wheat is now in stack with the exception of a few acres which had to be left in stock on account of the heavy rain of Monday. Oeangeism. —The usual monthly meeting of No. 3, Victoria, Ladies’ Orange Lodge, was held on Friday evening, at the Druids’ Hall, Sydenham. There was a good attendance of members, and a large amount of business was transacted. Several candidates were initiated, and six were proposed as members. The Lady President reported that it had been decided to hold a concert and dance early next month in aid of a sister, and the members resolved to do all they could to make the entertainment a success. The Grand Lodge representative, Bro Douglas, submitted a report of the Grand Lodge meeting, and a hearty vote of thanks was passed to him. A vote of thanks was passed to the visiting sisters from No. 1 Lodge, Sister Began and Sister Sloane, to which they suitably responded.

Commandant Booth. —The Salvationists of Canterbury and the officers of the South Island corps will accord Commandant Herbert Booth, the newly-appointed leader for Australasia, a warm welcome today, The Commandant, accompanied by a special staff, will arrive from Wellington by the Flora this morning, and will hold a monster reception in the Opera House at 8 p.m. Preceding the reception there will be a welcome tea in the Victoria Street Barracks at 6 p.m., and a “Novelty March” will take place from Market Square to the Opera House at 7.15 p.m. There was a large crowd of Salvationists at the Railway Station last evening to meet the express by which a number of officers from the south arrived to take part in the reception. The Commandant will arrive at Lyttelton early this morning, and the local and Lyttelton corps will hold a reception, at the port at 7.15 a.m.

Amubi Sheep Sale. The annual Amuri sheep sale will be held at the Culverden yards on March 4. Arrest. —A woman was arrested yesterday by Constable Dalton on a charge of stealing several articles of clothing. Caledonian Sports.— -The programme of the Caledonian sports to be held at Amberley on March 25 is advertised in this issue. • New Constables. —Two new constables were sworn in at the Christchurch police station yesterday. Gunner Fahey, late of tho Permanent Artillery, and John M’Leod, from Maheno. National Association. —The Canterbury section of the National Association will hold a general meeting at the Palace Buildings, Gloucester Street, on Friday evening, at eight o’clock. Fire Insurance Picnic. —Offices connected with the Canterbury Fire and Marine Insurance Association will close to-day, in consequence of the annual Fire Insurance picnic being held. Ram and Ewe Fair. —Entries for the annual ram and ewe fair, under the auspices of the Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association, which takes place on March 11 and 12, will close on March 1. Wool Sales.— Catalogues for the final local wool sale of the present season closed last evening-. The entries are small, and contain mostly odds and ends. The sale will be held in the Oddfellows’ Hall on Friday. Harbour Board 'Elections. —Mr E. R. Deacon returns thanks in this issue for his return as a member of the Harbour Board to represent the united boroughs of Linwood, Woolston and Sumner. Mr John Connal returns thanks to those who voted for him.

New Zealand Rifle Association. The Dunedin and Portohello representatives who are to take part in the New Zealand Rifle Association meeting, which will open at Auckland on Monday, arrived by the express last night, and went north by the Penguin. Theosophy. —The statement published yesterday that a lecture on Theosophy to have been delivered at the Templar Hall, Eangiora, on Sunday had to be abandoned, was incorrect. The lecture is to he given on Sunday, Feb. 14, and those who attended last Sunday had mistaken the date. Bishop Julius. —Tho Eight Rev Bishop Julius preached at the Cathedral last evening. At the Art Gallery this evening, at eight o’clock, there will be a reception to the Bishop and Mrs Julius previous to their departure for London, where his Lordship will attend the Lambeth Conference.

Harbour Board Election. —An error, caused through misunderstanding a telephone message, occurred in the published figures of the Harbour Board election at Sumner. The number of votes recorded there for Mr Connal was 15, and not 50, as stated. Mr Deacon’s majority is therefore 37 instead of 2. A Dangerous Place. —lt will be remembered that on Sept. 3 last a cabman’s horse met with a serious accident through the falling in of a sewer in Manchester Street, opposite the Railway Hotel. The place has, from time to time, since been in a very bad condition, and yesterday afternoon a distinct hole was again visible.

School of Aet Exhibition. The exhibition of students’ work at the School of Art has been very well attended. Owing to the increasing interest in'it, and to the fact that many people have been unable as yet to see it, it will be kept open to-day and to-morrow. The commencement of the school session has been postponed to Friday next. Beackenfield Hunt Club.—The annual meeting of the Brackenfield Hunt Club was held at the Crown Hotel, Amberley, on Monday. There was a large attendance of members, and Mr F. Courage occupied the Chair. The balance-Aieet shewed a small credit balance. It was resolved that Mr A. S. Clarkson should be asked to take the office of secretary. Mr, Kempthorne was appointed treasurer. A sub,-committee was appointed to arrange for a ! huntsman for the ensuing season. The Criminal Sittings.—The criminal sittings of the Supreme Court will be opened before his Honor Mr Justice Denniston, at 11 a.m. on Monday next. The calendar contains fourteen charges against fourteen accused persons. There are four charges of offences against the person, i.e., one each of manslaughter, criminal assault, shooting with intent and stabbing. There are four charges of breaking and entering, four of theft, one of horse stealing and one of forgery and uttering. Cycling.—At Lancaster Park, last night, J. W. Jones succeeded in lowering the fivemile bicycle record from llmin 45sec to llmin 7sec, and the ten-mile from 23min Slseo to 22min 26|sec. He was paced alternately by a triplet (Mesgrs Warneke, Hunter and Amos) and a quadruplet (Messrs Dumorgue, Archer, Benson and Burmister). At a meeting of the committee of the Ashburton Amateur Cycling and Athletic Club, on Monday night, a draft programme for sports to be held on Easter Monday was prepared. Several new members were elected, including two ladies.

The Queen's Cadets. —The heavy rain on Monday night gave the Queen’s Cadets, who are encamped at New Brighton, a little experience of the hardships of campaigning. The storm water . flooded the camping ground, and about midnight invaded two of the tents, soaking the straw and blankets, and driving the inmates to the shelter of the marquee, where they slept, or tried to, on the tables. ’ The lads bore their unpleasant experience with commendable cheerfulness. The cook made them some hot coffee, and they were made as comfortable as possible. Women’s Social and Political League. A fully-attended meeting of the Women’s Social and Political League took place on Monday. Arrangements for the forthcoming inaugural “ social,” to be held in March next, in honour of Mrs R. J. Seddon, the president, were fully discussed and decided upon. In response to a communication received from the National Council of Women, a delegate was appointed to attend the annual meeting of that Council, to be held in Wellington in March next. 4 It was also agreed to reserve the subject (social purity) apportioned for a paper and subsequent discussion. In view of the large influx of members it was resolved to secure a permanent central hall lor social purposes and meetings; also to immediately have membership cards and tickets of admission for the forthcoming “ social.” printed. Pour new members were unanimously elected. Canvassing members submitted the names of nine other applicants for membership, all of whom were unanimously approved. The Secretary was instructed to advertise the date and place of the next meeting, and at the same time to invite the co-operation of all .ladies in sympathy with the “ social ” to Mrs R. J. Seddon.

Medical Electricity.— Massage, -with galvanism and all kinds of medical baths; Mr Hammond, galvauist. Health Supplies Company, 245, Cashel Street. Inquire for our Health Food, 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 of Hiding the Best.— The One, Two and Five-mile Championships of Canterbury, at Christchurch, Eangiora and Tiraaru 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.] Stasdiru and Prbeck,Photographers by special appointment to his the Governor and the Countess of Glasgow, Studio, High Stroetk—- >

Swimming. The East Christchurch Amateur Swimming Club has received over 155 entries for the annual races to be held on Saturday next. An item creating great interest is the champion long dive of New Zealand.

Colonel Penton. —Colonel Pole Penton, commander of the New Zealand forces, accompanied by Major Elliott, arrived from Wellington by the s.s. Penguin yesterday, and was met at Lyttelton by Lieutenant-Colonel Gordon, commandant of the Canterbury district, LieutenantColonel Francis, commander of the Canterbury battalion, and Major Slater. Colonel Pole Penton will probably remain in this district till Monday next, when, it is expected, he will leave for the south. He will not officially inspect any of the corps, but may see some of them on parade. ■

Salvation Army Barracks. —The large hall at the Salvation Army Barracks has been newly repaired and decorated in honour of the expected visit of Commandant Herbert Booth. The whole of the inside of the building has been painted in three coats with oil paint. The walls are of a light green colour, tho pillars have been so painted as to resemble Egyptian marble, and the roof and ventilators are picked out in light stone and terracotta. The front of the gallery has been neatly varnished, and the whole interior looks neat, fresh and comfortable. The back offices will be treated in a similar manner.

SAN FRANCISCO MAIL. The Union Company has received advice that tho Monowai left San Francisco at 2 p.m. on Feb. 5, one day late. CANVASSING SCHOOL TEACHERS. At a meeting of the Auckland Board of Education yesterday afternoon, the following letter to the Chairman and members was read from a country school teacher : “ Having received a letter (marked 'private and confidential ’) requesting my influence with the Chairman and members of my School Committee on behalf of a candidate for the Board I have, for the following reasons, deemed it my duty to place the matter before the Board (a copy of the circular referred to was enclosed) : —(1) To act in accordance would be a violation of regulation 44, and I take it that it is a duty of the Board to protect, as far as possible, its teachers from such insults to their integrity; (2) teachers who act in accordance with such request would look for a return of some kind from the candidate if elected, and thus would bring about corruption; (3) I infer that the writer is aware of the wrong done by marking the letter 'private and confidential.’ I am, &c., John William Sumner, Head Teacher, Papatoitoi.” Mr Muir (the Chairman) said that the writer of the letter to the teacher was understood to be a well-known Auckland resident. It was a very reprehensible thing to do.

PRESENTATION TO MR WARD. At Dunedin on Monday night the officers of the Post and Telegraph Department presented the Hon J. G. Ward with an illuminated address and Mrs Ward with a jewel casket. Reference was made to the consideration invariably shown to requests emanating from the department by the late PostmasterGeneral. CHARITABLE AID. The following are the statistics of relief in connection with the North Canterbury and Ashburton United Charitable Aid Board for January last: —lnstitution Relief: Ashburton Home, cost .£B2 18s Tld, persons relieved 66 5 Female Refuge, cost .£25 16s Bd, persons relieved 26; Memorial Home, cost .£IOB 15s 10d, persons relieved 44; Orphanage (maintenance .£22 Is Id, boarded out £26), cost £4B Is Id, persons relieved 28; Samaritan Home, cost £33 6s Bd, persons relieved 53; Armagh Street Depot, cost £l2 6s, persons relieved 16— total cost £3ll 5s 2d. Outdoor relief: Number of cases relieved 454, including 1487 persons; money allowances, £251 7s 3d; rations, £272 17s 2d ; clothing, boots and blankets, 7s 6d; fuel, £l2 2s 8d; drugs and medical attendance, £2O 17s—total cost £557 11s 7d. Maintenance of 48 destitute children (other than Orphanage) boarded out, £52 18s; maintenance of 4 infirm and invalid persons, boarded out, £6 6s; maintenance of 44 children at industrial schools, £SB 8s 9d. General expenses: Office expenses, £BO 9s 7d; legal costs and members’ travelling expenses, £32 9s —total, £ll2 18s 7d; miscellaneous items, £8 15s 3d. Total number of persons relieved, 1816; total expenditure, £llOB 3s 4d. CURVED FRAME. The new frame of the Ladies’ Star is beautifully curved, so that the dress will hang gracefully, and give plenty of room to mount and dismount. Adams Star Cycle Company, 70, Manchester Street, Christchurch and Wellington.—[Advt.]