TOWN AND COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume XCVII, Issue 11235, 5 April 1897, Page 5

TOWN AND COUNTRY.

Meetings.— The following meetings will tikeplace to-day :-r-Committee.of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, City Council Chambers, 4.15 p.m.; Sydenham Borough Council, 7.30 p.m.; New Zealand Cyclists’ Alliance,. Pioneer Bicycle Club Rooms, 8 p.m.; Christchurch City Rifles, Orderly-room, 8.30 p.m.; Christchurch Cycling Club, Rooms, Cashel Street, 9 p.m. Personal. —Mr W. G. Poster, manager of the Bank of New Zealand Assets Company, returned to Wellington by the Penguin on Saturday night.

Lecture. —Miss Freeman, 8.A., of Girton College, will deliver a lecture at St Paul’s Schoolroom, Lichfield Street, this evening, on “ J. M. Barrie, the Singer of Thrums Epics.”

Ode Father’s Chdech.— There was a very good attendance at the meeting of Our Father’s Chutch in the Aft Gallery last night. Mr : O’Bryen Hoare gave an address on the lines, "All are needed by each one, Nothing is good or fair alone.” Medal Matches. —The competition for prize medals by marksmen for 1896 and 1897, who are efficient volunteers, will take place on the Associated Corps’ range at Bromley on Saturday next. Firing is to commence at 1.30 p.m., and competitors are to attend in drill order. Board op Conciliation. —The Board of Conciliation for the Canterbury district, under the Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act, will sit at the Provincial Council Chamber, at 10 a.m. to-day, to deal with the differences between the employers and employes in the building trade. Trades and Labour Council. —The usual monthly meeting of the Canterbury Trades and Labour Council was held on Saturday. Mr J. Wilson was in the chair. A considerable amount of correspondence was received and dealt with. It was decided to send three delegates to the annual conference of Trades Councils, to bo held in Dunedin at Easter. The delegates appointed are—Messrs J. Wilson, S. Billoliff and C. Lafferty. Carl Hertz. —The distinguished conjurer, Carl Hertz, arrived in, Christchurch last night, and will this evening inaugurate his brief season at the Theatre Eoyal. The New Zealand Times, speaking of his performance, says:—“ On Saturday evening one of the largest audiences ever seen in the Opera House gathered to witness the opening performance of Carl Hertz, whose name as an illusionist of the first rank is known all over the world. Long before eight o’clock every square foot in the theatre was packed, and it is no exaggeration to say that hundreds had to be turned away from the doors. Those who were fortunate enough to secure places thoroughly enjoyed themselves, for the performance was not only of unusual excellence, but as varied as it possibly could be.” In addition to the presentation of two new illusions, “Vanity Fair” and “After the Flood,” the original cinomatographe will present a series of tip‘todate pictures, including “ The Prince’s Derby.” Farewell “Social.” A farewell “social” to the Hew W. J. Elliott was held in the Oddfellows’ Hall, Woolston, on Tuesday,March 30. Mr R. B. Ellison occupied the chair. Addresses wore given by the Revs Burrows, Porter, Orchard and Mrs Wise, Messrs J. T. Smith, Buttle, Gimlett, Hillary, Thomas and Spensley. Each and all of the speakers referred to Mr Elliott’s groat abilities as a preacher, and the good work ho had done in the circuit. Mr J. Spensley, on behalf of the members and friends of the congregation, presented Mr Elliott with a handsome silver tea and coffee service and a travelling rug as _ a memento of their esteem. Mr Elliott suitably replied, and referred to the happy times he had had among his Woolston friends, and the generous manner in which ho had been received throughout the circuit. Solos and duets were given during the evening by the following ladies and gentlemen: —Misses Reeves (2), Spensley (2), Moody, Falknor and, Mrs Clarkson, Messrs Firth and Bensley, instrumental duets by Mr Spensley and Master 11. Spensley and by Miss and Master MTlarg. The Misses Falknor and Spensley, Mrs Prentice and Mr M’Harg played the accompaniments.

Bowling. —There was a large attendance at both the Christchurch and Canterbury greens on Saturday afternoon, and several interesting games were played. Theosophy. —The weekly public meeting of the Theosophioal Society was held yesterday afternoon in the Lodge-roora, Opera House. A paper, entitled “The Fifth Bounder,” was read by a member. The usual discussion followed. West Oxford— A social gathering in celebration of the marriage of Mr W. E. Youngman to Miss C. Paget was held in the Central Town Hall, West Oxford, on Wednesday night. Over eighty couples were present. Dancing, interspersed with songs, was kept up till an early hour to music supplied by Mr C. H. Fox’s Quadrille Band.

Trinity College, London. —As will be seen by advertisement elsewhere, the Christchurch centre has now been formed, and all information respecting the examinations can be obtained from the local secretary, Mr Davis Hunt. The practical examinations, in October next, will be conducted by Mr Charles Vincent, Mus. Doc., Oxon.

Eangioea Brass Band. —The annual meeting of this band was held on Thursday evening. Mr C. Tyler (bandmaster) occupied the chair. The balance-sheet, adopted, showed—Eeceipts ,£45 6s 7cl, expenditure £22 11s Id. Officers were appointed, and the Custodian and Secretary were voted an honorarium of =£l 5s each for their services'during the year. It was decided to hold the annual social gathering in the early part of May.

Hardware Athletic. Club.— A committee meeting of the Hardware Athletic Club was held at the Clarendon Hotel on Saturday night. Mr W. Styche was in the chair. Final arrangements for holding the annual meeting at tho Clarendon Hotel this evening, were made. It was decided to present the prizes won at tho sports, as well as the cricket and tennis trophies, at the meeting. A sub-committee was appointed to make arrangements in connection with the expected visit of the Wellington Wednesday football team. A vote of thanks to the Chairman closed the meeting. Monro Memorial Fund. A popular concert will be given in the Opera House to-morrow night in aid of tho Monro Memorial Fund. The programme, which will be found in another column, shows that songs will be given by the Misses Gray, Graham, Lake, and Moir, and by Messrs A. Millar, E. Hollow, J. Keys, W. A. Day and HughEeeves. There will be musical selections by' the Misses Freda Marsden, M. E, Bush and the Estudiantina Band, and Mr Winter Hall will recite. Miss Vincent will, act as accompanist. As the object is a good one, there will doubtless be a large attendance. Christchurch Gymnasium. —The opening of this institution will take place tonight, at eight o’clock, in the Temple Social Hall, Madras Street, After the opening ceremony, a display will be given by several of the best local gymnasts, with the instructors, Messrs Jewiss, Harker, Bickerton, Dennison and others. All interested are invited.to attend. A class for boys is being arranged for Wednesday afternoons, and tho Ladies’ Committee —Mesdames W. Wilson, W. Devenish Meares, Homan, Denniston and Hood Williams —will meet on Thursday and Saturday afternoons, to receive names of intending lady members. Cbibbage. —At a meeting held at the Eangiora Fire Brigade shed on Friday night arrangements were made for 4 cribbage tournament between the Eangiora and Southbrook fire brigades, rifle volunteers and the friendly societies. It is expected that the games will last during the winter months, and the prize is a handsome trophy given anonymously.—On Thursday evening a cribbage match was played at the Woolston Library between a team from that institution and one from the Caledonian Society. The result was a win for tho Library by six games. After the match refreshments were provided, and the visitors left forborne by the 10.30 train. Hockey. —The hookey season of 1897 was very successfully begun on Saturday afternoon in beautiful weather. About twenty-five players took part in the game, and, considering that it was new to many of them, very promising form was shown. Sides were chosen by Messrs Eidley and Hellyer, and the game resulted in a vietpry for the former by five goals to three. The following players scored for their respective sides;—Eidley, Withers (2), Pearce and Pavitt, and Black, Macbeth _ and Manson. The season was opened at Kaiapoi on Saturday, in the Park, with a match East Side of Town v. West'Side. The game resulted in a win for the East by three goals to two. East Christchurch Schools. The monthly meeting of tho committee was held at the Main School on Thursday; present—Mr M. Sandstein (chairman), and Messrs J.Pl’ippett Smith, S. Clarke, D. Lumsden, J. E. Brunt, H. Allison and J. S. Williams. Apologies wore received for the absence of Messrs F. J. Board and J. Jamieson. A letter was received from the Board of Education, enclosing the Inspectors’ reports on the Main, Phillipstown and South Belt schools. These were considered very satisfactory, and it was resolved to write to the head teachers of the schools congratulating them upon the character of the reports. A letter was received from Messrs S. Manning and Co., requesting repairs to a pipe running under the roadway from the Suffolk malthouse, conveying water to the cottage occupied by the caretaker. The letter was referred to the subcommittee to take action. Reports were received from the head-master and members of the sub-committees with reference to sundry repairs required at the Main and Side schools. The monthly report was received from the head-master; it showed that the average attendance for the past quarter had been: Main School 1041, Phillipstown School 226, South Belt School 120, the numbers on the roll being respectively 1245, 271 and 147. After passing accounts for payment the meeting closed. Post and Telegraph Concert.—A very enjoyable smoke concert was held at Hobbs’s Buildings on Saturday night, at which about eighty members of the Post and Telegraph Athletic Club were present. Tho president of the Club, Mr E. Kirton (Chief Postmaster, Christchurch) was in the chair, and was supported by Mr J. W. Wilkin (Chief Postmaster, Invercargill). Mr J. W. Mason, vice-president of the Athletic Club, was in the vice-chair. After the usual loyal and patriotic toasts, the toasts of “The Executive Officers of the Department” and “The President and Vice-President of the Post and Telegraph Athletic Club” were drunk with musical honours, and responded to by Messrs E. Kirton and J. W. Mason. During the evening the prizes won at the recent sports of the club were presented by the President. The winners (who were received with rounds of applause) were as follows : —Five-mile Bicycle Bead Race-—A. Alexander. 100yds Eace —P. Young 1, Bush 2, Gerard 3. Three-mile Bicycle and Swimming—Nioholls. Second prize in both bicycle races—Seelen. 220yds— Curtayno. Highest batting average—C. Troweek. The thanks of the club wore accorded to Mr Garrard for his very successful starting. During the evening songs were sung by Messrs A. Young, F. C. Hawley, J. A. Bresuahan, T. Jell and others.

The Lyceum. —Mr : W. W. Collins lectured in the Lyceum last night on “ Hell-fire: Is it a figure of speech or a reality ?” A.bbest. —On Saturday, Detective Benjamin arrested a young man on a charge of having, on Dec. 1, stolen a gold watch.

The Kinematograph. — The kinematograph was shown for tho last time in Christchurch on Saturday evening. Tomorrow night it will be exhibited at Kaiapoi. Kaiapoi Volunteers. The_ ordinary parade was held on Friday evening in the Drillshed, there being an attendanceof fifty, and the men were put through various exercises. Mr E. E. Papprill was elected to the vacant lieutenancy and congratulated upon his appointment. Kaiapoi Rifles. —In a match, married v. single, ten men a side, seven shots each at 200, 600 and 600yds, the single men put up a score of 719, and the married men 603. Corporal Simpson 91 and Corporal Oram 82 were the highest scorers for the single men, and Private Hayman 83 and Sergeants Pearce 76 and Drabble 75 were the highest for the married competitors. Estuary Bridge.— At the New Brighton Borough Council meeting last Tuesday evening, a request was received from the Sumner Borough Council that two delegates from New Brighton should be appointed to confer with delegates from Sumner on the question of a bridge over the Estuary. The Council, however, could not see its way to accede to the request. Art Exhibition. —The exhibition at the Art Gallery was fairly patronised on Saturday. In the evening there was a good attendance, and a infill programme was rendered by Miss Hilda Meadows and Messrs Adley and Raynor. Mr S. Hurst Seager delivered an interesting lecture on “The Arts of Venice.” This evening Miss and Mr Allen and Mr Wagstaff will provide the music.

Orange Society.— At the monthly meeting of No. 3 Victoria Ladies’ Lodge, held inthe Druids’ Hall, Colombo Eoad, Sister Gourly presided, and there was a large attendance. The correspondence included an invitation from No. L No Surrender Lodge to a “social,” which was accepted. Five candidates were initiated, and three were proposed. It was decided to send various letters of sympathy. Bislet Rifle Team.— The competitions to determine tho selection of the second representative of Canterbury on the Bisley rifle team were concluded on Saturday afternoon at the Cashmere range. Corporal Banks, of the Honorary Reserve Corps, came out in the. lead on the aggregate scores, making 357’ points. According to the official report, Sergeant Trebilcock, of the City Rifles, and Private Kobilliard, of the Kaiapoi Rifles, tied for second place with 347 points each. MobeiS-tube Shooting. On Friday evening tho members of the Christchurch Working Men’s Club Rifle Class fired another competition at the 200yds range for prizes presented .by', Messrs S. Manning and Co., E, Reece and Sons, Vincent and Co., Hubbard, Hall and Co., Sargood, Son ’ and Ewen, the Universal Boot Company, and G. and C. H. Jones. The following were the highest scorers : D. Ashton (scr) 35, W. G. Munford (1) 35, A. J. Lflmmis (2) 35, G. Lummis (3) 35, J. Hastie (scr) 34, E. C. Wells (scr) 33, and G. Jones (2) 33.

Meteor. —Just before midnight on Saturday a brilliant meteor was seen in the sky in a south-easterly direction. In falling it described an arc, and its trail was visible for an unusually long time. A correspondent writes: About 11.53 on Saturday night I witnessed a meteor of remarkable brilliancy; in fact it has never been my fortune to witness one so brilliant before. It was in the north-cast quarter of the heavens, about midway between the Southern Cross and the horizon. It travelled about one-fourth the distance from the starting point to the northern horizon, and the sky was lit up by the brilliant . phenomenon. The light resembl'id thji'from a very powerful electric lamp, ’Mrtfng' a - The most remarkable feature, however, was the long train of light left in the track of the meteor, and vjdiich remained for nearly ten minutes after, gradually fading away. At the starting point of the meteor there was a cloud of light which resembled the tail of a comet, and almost had the appearance of another “ Magellan Cloud.” Prohibition Leagues. —A “ social” in connection with the Sydenham Prohibition League will be held in the Wesleyan schoolroom, Sydenham, to-night, when music and refreshments will be provided, and short addresses will be given by the Eev F. W. Isitt and Mr E. H. Turner.— The usual weekly meeting of the Christchurch Prohibition League was held on Friday evening in tho Congregational Schoolroom, Manchester Street. There was a good attendance. The Eev F. W. Isitt presided. Mr J. Robinson wrote resigning his position as treasurer of the League in consequence of_ the pressure of private business. The resignation was accepted with very great regret, and a minute was ordered to be recorded expressing the members’ appreciation of the energetic and self-sacrificing efforts of Mr Robinson during the last three years. Several members spoke to the resolution. The committee reported the progress made in connection with the Monro memorial fund concert, and various .details were arranged. The League heartily thanked the office-bearers of the St Asaph Street Mission Sunday School for their courtesy in postponing their anniversary meetings in consequence. Several delegates to the South Island Convention, to be. held at Dunedin, were appointed, and a number of new members were elected. Timaeu Agricultural and Pastoral Association.— The committee of the Timaru Agricultural and Pastoral Association met on Saturday, when the President, Mr George Lyall, was in the chair. The committee was specially called together to consider ways and means for constructing the fittings of the new show ground, but nothing could be done. The Chairman reported that a letter hdd been received from the Railway Department, stating that when tho Association’s cheque for .£297, half cost of siding platform, loading bank and yards, bad been handed over the work would be put in hand. On this a letter had been written to the Hon W. Hall-Jones, and copies sent to the other South Canterbury members, requesting them to use their influence to obtain a larger concession from the Government. No reply had been received from Mr Hall-Jones, but Major Steward and Mr Flatman wrote that they would confer with Mr Hall-Jones when they reached Wellington, and urge the claims of the Association. It was decided to take no part in tho Agricultural Conference this year, members objecting that there was nothing practical ih it. A letter from Mr John Holmes, requesting assistance in developing the flax trade, was merely “received.” Messrs R. Irvine (Albury) and Mackenzie (Totara Valley Estate) were appointed judges for the competition fertile best ten acres of turnips in South Canterbury.

Free Novelties foe Boys and Girls. — The agents for Sarafcura tea, Hubbard, Hall and Co., are giving free to boys and girls puzzles and rulers for drawing.— [Advt.] Outclasses Them All.— Every championship of Canterbury this season won by riders of Oates’s .£2O Zealandia bicycles. No agents. Orders direct to the works, Christchurch and Napier.— [Advt.] Jockeys. —l have two pairs racing boots for sale, a bargain; also chronographs from 30s. David Bowman, 186, Colombo Street, Triangle.— [Advt.] Again to the Front. —T. Clarkson, mounted on a “ Swift" cycle, secured first place in the Half-mile Championship and second in the Ton Miles, recently, at Oamaru, Inspect our stock. Austral Cycle Agency, 48, Manchester Street. 1954 Medical Electricity.— Massage, with galvanism and all kinds of medical baths ; Mr Hammond, galvanist. Health Supplies Company, 245, Cashel Street. Inquire for our Health Food, Drink, Lemon Juice, Fruit Crystals, and do not forget our Universal Cleaner. 1808 (

Indian Famine Fund. —On Thursday evening a limelight exhibition was given in the Presbyterian Church, Kaiapoi. The views dealt with tho famine in India and the various costumes of the natives. The collection was in aid of the Indian Mission fund. The attendance was very large, and the Eev W. J. Gow presided.

Kaiapoi Social Club.— The first meeting of this club was held in tho Institute Hall on Saturday evening. There was a good attendance, and tho _ time was pleasantly spent with musical items and cards, and other games. Mr Moore, M.H.E., in la short speech, explained the aims and objects of the club. The meetings will be free to the public for some time om Wednesday and Saturday evenings, and they are expected to become very popular in the town.

WELLINGTON HOSPITAL. Since the Premier told the trustees of the Wellington Hospital that they should go to tho wealthy people of the town for help in building a new operating: room at the hospital, an active canvass has been undertaken. Two subscriptions of .£SO each, and a number of £25 each have been obtained, and there will apparently be no difficulty, in raising a considerable sum. Tho edifice is to be called tho Victoria Operating Theatre, in memory of the Queen’s record reign. A HOAX. The’ reported sticking-up case near Carterton proves to be a hoax. The constable sent up specially to inquire into it telegraphs that the alleged victim confesses that the whole story was a fabrication. DEEE-STi LKIN G. Though the number of stags shot this season in the Nelson district (says the Mail) has not been large, some_ of those that have been stalked have given excellent sport, and their size and antlers have been enormous. Some days ago. Dr Anderson, of Christchurch, had the pleasure of bringing down a fourhundred pounder, and last week Captain de Crespigny, of H.M.S. Lizard, shot a very fine specimen, weighing fully 3001 b, and with noble branching antlers. Captain de Crespigny took the opportunity while in Nelson to get some deer shooting, which is proving such a local attraction to visitors, and he camped out with Mr Percy Adams. On Saturday afternoon he and Mr Adams returned to town with two fine red stags, a ten and an eight-pointer, both capital heads, the larger of the two falling to the captain’s rifle, after an exciting stalk. One of the carcases was taken just as it was on board the Lizard, and the sight of -the blue jackets lugging a red deer of some 3001 b weight into the boat was well worth beholding. It is expected that Colonel Pole Penton, the Commandant, will also shortly visit Nelson, when he may he given a few days’ deer stalking. TRADE WITH NATAL. An occurrence of interest to New Zealand producers was the recent arrival of the barque Helen Denny at Durban, Natal, from Oamaru, with New Zealand produce. The entire cargo, comprising flour, bran, barley, oats, hay, forage, cut chaff, hams, bacon, meats, building stone, and fencing material, was sold at auction without reserve. There was a very good attendance. Bidding was brisk and the prices were very satisfactory.

MADE IN JAPAN. Some time ago it was stated in the colony, as an example of the cheap rates at which the Japanese were turning out manufactured goods,, that bicycles were being made by them which could be landed here at £6 10s each, and that their machinery could be landed in America at 33 per cent less than the Americans could make it for. A Wellington business man wrote to his correspondent in Japan, inquiring whether this could be true,.and by last week’s mail he received a reply, from which the following is an extract: —“ Bicycles.—There is pot the slightest foundation for the report, the machines used here, both by Japanese and foreigners, being either American or European makes. It was, we think, a political scare got up in the United States to force a protective tariff in view of tho late elections.” OPENING OP PARLIAMENT. The first session of the thirteenth Parliament of New Zealand will be opened by commission at Wellington to-morrow afternoon. The members of both Houses are already gathering in Wellington. Mr E. G. Wright went north by the Mararoa on Friday, and the Penguin, which left Lyttelton'on Saturday night, had on board the following members, several of whom came up from the south by the express The Hons S. E. Shrimski, M. Holmes, W. Montgomery, H. J. Miller, J. G. Ward, W. Eolleston and H. Peldwick, and Messrs W. H, Montgomery, J. Joyce, F. R. Flatman, T. E. Taylor, C. Lewis and J. Allen. The Auckland members of the Legislative Council and the House of Representatives left Onehunga yesterday by the Government steamer Tutanekei.

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