TOWN AND COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume XCVIII, Issue 11367, 7 September 1897, Page 5

TOWN AND COUNTRY.

To Cyclists. —ln another column will be found a list of all the principal roads shown on the touring map to be issued as a supplement to the New Zealand Cyclist on Saturday next. Meetings. —The following meetings will be held to-day :—Cycle Show Executive Committee, Mr H. R. Homan a office, 3.30 p.m.; Canterbury Rugby Union Committee, Clarendon Hotel. 5 p.m.; Women’s Political Association, Women’s Christian Temperance Union Rooms, 8 p.m.; Council New Zealand Amateur Athletic Association, City Hotel, 8 p.m. Sydney Kennel Club. —Mr E. Wark was a passenger by the Talune yesterday for Sydney, where he will judge the collie classes at the Kennel Club’s show. There are 800 entries for the show, of which 142 are of collies. Sydenham Working Men’s Club.—A dramatic entertainment. Lost in London, will be given in the hall of the Sydenham Working Men’s Club on Friday evening in aid of the library funds.

Christchurch Liedebtaeel. —The next concert given by the Christchurch Liedertafel will be a Herron Ah and on Sept. 24. A Gcmischter Abend will be given on Nov. 10 —the Wednesday in carnival week. A Mean Act. —During Sunday night some evil-disposed person broke seven large panes of glass in the shop of Mrs William, Lyttelton, who carries on business as a fruiterer. Temuka Pioneers. The Temuka Pioneers’ Memorial Committee has accepted a tender for a handsome obelisk in polished Timaru bluestone. The obelisk is to be erected in Victoria Park, Temuka. " Social.” —A “ social ” in honour of the last visit to Lyttelton of H.M.S. Pylades will bo held this evening in the Druids’ Hall, Lyttelton. A good programme has been arranged, and a hearty welcome will be given to all visitors. Band oe Hope. —The fortnightly meeting of the Burwood Band of Hope was held in the schoolroom on Friday, when a programme of songs, recitations, readings, action songs, part songs, solos and choruses, &c., was given. Two signed the pledge.

Lyttelton Borough Council Election. A meeting of ratepayers is called for this evening for the purpose of giving the candidates for the three vacancies an opportunity of expressing their views on matters of interest to the borough.

The Hon J. G . Ward. —The Hon J. G. Ward’s supporters and admirers in the Awarua electorate have decided to Honour him with a banquet in Invercargill on Thursday, Sept. 16. This date has been fixed to suit the convenience of the Hon Johu M’Kenzie, who has promised to be present. Theosophy. —On Sunday night Miss Lilian Edger lectured on Theosophy at the Good Templar Hall, Eangiora. Although heavy rain was falling - , about fifty attended, and the lady received an attentive hearing. The president of the Canterbury branch of the Theosophical Society was in the chair.

Gas as Motive Power. —A meeting of persons and firms that use gas as a motive power was held at the offices of Messrs Cook and Gray yesterday afternoon, when there was a good attendance. Considerable discussion took place, and a committee was appointed to collect information and to report at a subsequent meeting. Eiccabton Village. —At the fortnightly meeting of the Young People’s Guild, held last Friday, the essays in connection with the competition were read by the President (Eev H. W. Williams). On the votes by ballot of the meeting. Miss Wallis and Miss Whit Hewinson were declared the prize-winners, each having received an equal number of votes.

The Eivebs in South Canterbury.—■ There were heavy freshes in the South Canterbury rivers on Saturday night for the first time for twelve months. They fell somewhat on Sunday, hut were scarcely crossable with safety on Monday morning. A little damage was done by the washing away of weak spots on the banks, but nothing to minimise the value of the heavy rain to the district.

Druidism.—An enjoyable evening was spent on Monday last by the members of the Ivy of Linwood and Perseverance Lodges. The first part of the evening was devoted to a card match, which resulted in a win for the Ivy of Linwood by thirty to twenty-two. Afterwards a social hour was spent. Bro J. Foley acted as accompanist, and items were contributed by Messrs Irvine, Hooker, Harris and Howe. Mr J. Foley gave an amusing ventriloquial entertainment, and Mr J. Miller a sand jiS-

Hunt Club Ball. The fancy dress ball in connection with the Oxford Hunt Club came off in the East Oxford Town Hall on Friday evening, and although it was raining very hard, over a hundred and fifty persons were present, including every member of the Hunt Club. Tho manner in which the committee had carried out tho decoration of the hall, and the general arrangement for the comfort of tho guests, reflected much credit upon it. The ladies provided an excellent supper, and Messrs Oakes and Taylor supplied the music. Personal.—Mr C. D. Lightband, who has visited the principal centres of Australia, has just returned to Christchurch, having secured a number of valuable agencies, which will be found enumerated in an advertisement. He has opened commodious sample rooms in Hereford Street. 93

Cutting Still Going On.—The great success that has attended the Smithfield Market , has enabled them to further reduce price of bacon; 500 sides at s£d per lb. Special cure, mild and tasty grain-fed Morepork. A specialty, bloater, ham and chicken paste Gd per bottle. Tea reduced 2d per lb. New department in cakes and confectionery at half usual rates. Visit and pass your judgment. Telephone 349. Goods delivered daily. 1912

Cyclists who want Dunlop tyres (which are the best tyres) should always see that the Dunlop brand is on the tyre, and insist upon having it.—[Advt,]

Hanmer Plains,—Visitors to the Hanmer Springs will find tho best accommodation at Mrs Lahmert’s, .Tael;’3 Pass Temperance Hotel, for 37s and 25s week. —[Advt.] XJC93

A Popular Acknowledgment—That the most graceful lady cyclists ride “ Zealandias ” built to their order. Comfort ! gracefulness !! perfection!!! Best quality. =£22. Oates, Lowry and Co., Zealandia Works, Christchurch.—[Advt.]

Visit Hubbard, Hall and Co.’s Warehouse, Manchester Street, next Milner and Thompson’s. Enamelled ware, brushware, tinware, teas, sugars, butter, cheese, eggs, bacon, bams, &c., iu any quantities at lowest prices. 1912

Sweet Music.— Violins—the king of instruments. 1 have a few special violins for sale at very low prices. David Bowman, ISO, Colombo Street, Triangle. —[Advt.]

Stimulants and Insufficient Amount of Exercise frequently deraiißC tho Liver. JSno’s ‘Fruit Salt ’ is peculiarly adapted for any constitutional weakness of tho Liver. A world of woes is avoided hy those who keep and use End's ‘Fruit Salt.’ Its cfi'cc!: uu.);i any disordered ami feverish condition is ki:.M‘l.y marvellous. It ,s in fact K vitrk’s Own Remedy am!nu unsurpassed one. Caution. —See capsule marked Lao's ‘ Fruit Salt.’ Without it you have a WORTHLESS IMITATION,-—rAdVGT-tsomcnt.J u

Health Lecture. —The subject of Dr Russell’s lecture, at the Oddfellows’ Hall this evening, will bo “Seeing and Hearing.” City Council Election. —Mr H. Y. Widdowson has retired from the contest to represent the Richmond Ward of the City Council, and Mr H. H. Loughnan has therefore been declared elected.

Plumpton Park Company, —A general meeting of the shareholders in the Canterbury Metropolitan Plumpton Park Company will bo held at 3.30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 19, to receive the liquidator’s report and accounts.

City Rifles. —A parade of the City Rifles was held at the Drillshed last night, when fifty of all ranks were present under Captain Fairbairn. The corps was put through bayonet and physical exercises, and the usual company movements. Kaiapoi Licensing Committee. —There was not a quorum present at the Kaiapoi Licensing Court yesterday. The police presented a very satisfactory report, and an application for a temporary transfer at Oust from Mr John Crysell to Mr James Brosnahan was received. Entertainment at Sumner. An entertainment will be given this evening at the Town Hall, Sumner. Children will be admitted free, and any surplus over expenses will be handed to the School Committee for prizes. Messrs Salter and Seager will give their popular entertainment “ An Evening with Dickens.”

Assistance to Dairy Farmers. —The Acting-Premier has informed Mr Hogg, M.H.R., that a Bill to assist dairy farmers, by means of advances repayable on the instalment system, in establishing butter and cheese factories and creameries, has been prepared, and will be introduced at an early stage on the assembling of Parliament.

Funeral. —The remains of Mrs Bourbe, wife of Constable Bonrke, of Temuka, and formerly of Methven, were interred in the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Temuka, yesterday morning. The deceased was a daughter of one of the earliest South Canterbury settlers, and the fuuei’al was attended by the townspeople and by country settlers from all parts of the district. Christchurch Golf Club. —For the championship of this club, to bo played to-day, eleven entries have been received, and competitors are requested to be ready to play at lu a.m. The following is the result of the draw : —T. D. Harman a bye, R. Kitto a bye, B. H. Burns and G. Gosset, C. M. Taylor and G. H. Lee, W. Harman and C. Wilson, J. H. Wood a bye, E. Wilder a bye and L. B. Wood a bye.

Christchurch Tramway Company.— Yesterday morning at eleven o’clock the Christchurch Tramway Company sent down a special car to convey the Works Committee of the Sumner Borough Council to inspect the tram line within the limits of the borough. After inspection it was agreed that the Christchurch Tramway Company should put in four culverts in various places where the extra height of the tramway embankment had dammed the storm water back on the road.

Savage Club. —The annual supper, which closes the session of this club, was held last night in the hall of the Chamber of Commerce, and was the most brilliant gathering of the season. The supper was excellent, and speeches were made, songs were sung, and legends told in verse and prose. In responding to the toast of his health, the President said that it had been a pleasure to guide the fortunes of the club. The meeting closed with the singing of “ Auld Lang Syne.” Oddfellowship. The Loyal Sister Pearce Lodge held its usual meeting on Thursday, when sick pay was passed for one sister and three new members were initiated into the Order and three proposed. When the business was finished the Lodge was opened for harmony. The district officers were present, and also visitors from the Loyal Riccarton, Phillipstown, Addington, Volunteer, Papamii, Malvern, Benevolent and City of Christchurch Lodges. Songs and recitations were given by the visitors and sisters, and a very pleasant evening was spent. Opera House. The Wyatt family opened last night at the Opera House. There was a good attendance, and all the items were received very favourably. The calculating boy promptly solved all addition and subtraction sums, cubes, &c., put to him—sums running into millions being almost instantly done without hesitation. The Georgia Magnet, a lady weighing only Bst, defied all attempts on the part of several of the audience to dislodge a billiard cue held in her open palm, or lift her from the stage, or overbalance her while she stood on one foot only. The company will appear again at the Opera House this evening.

Proposed Loan fob Richmond. —The poll for the proposed Richmond loan will be taken to-day. The object of the loan is the proper forming, re-grading and channelling of streets. The Richmond Ward cannot under the Municipal Corporations Act borrow more than .£1640, but as this amount will not be sufficient to carry out the works proposed, another ,£1640 is sought to bo raised by a special order giving authority to strike a special rate not exceeding Is in the £. Three-fifths of the ratepayers having a majority of votes in the ward must sign the petition for the striking of this rate, and without such signatures the rate cannot be levied. It is improbable that the proposed loan will be raised, even if carried at the poll, unless the petition for the special rate bears the necessary' number of signatures and is in due form.

Patents. —Notice of the acceptance of complete specifications is gazetted as follows :—Mr R. Elston, Ashburton, an improved wool-working needle; Mr P. White, silversmith, Christchurch, an improved process for saving gold from refractory ores ; Rev P. 11. Pritchett, Little River, an improved cooking utensil; Messrs T. Bassett, merchant, Christchurch, and J. K. Mawson, engineer, Papanui, an improved rotary divider for reaper and binder machines ; Mr W. R. Scull, bootmaker, Christchurch, improvements in metal lasts. Provisional specifications—Mr P. Ellis, mechanical engineer, Christchurch, an improved fluid motor; Messrs Thompson, Christchurch, a mechanical device for vamping; Mr H. J. Wood, grocer, Christchurch, an improved dial for weight and cost indicating scales ; Mr T. White, coachbuilder, Rangiora, an improved barrow wheel; Mr P. Muirhead, farm labourer, Christchurch, an improved twitch-grubber; Mr H. J- Cunnington, engineer, Christchurch, improvements in pulsating milking machines; Mr A. J. Cuming, journalist, Christchurch, an improved hub and bearing for vehicles ; Mr C. E. Fisher, Islington, an improved meat marker.

OLD AGE PENSIONS. An analysis of those who have applied for certificates in the Dunedin district in connection with the People’s Claims Registration Act shows that among the number ia~{i man who has been in the colony 04 years, two for 63 years, two for 57, one for 66, one for 55, two for 51 and one for 50. Of the others 49 have been resident between 40 and 50 years, 356 between 30 and 40 (among these being 240 who came to Otao’O for the gold rush), and 199 between 20 a,nd 30, the majority of the latter having taken advantage of the free emigration scheme. The total number of applicants is 014, of whom 491 (340 males and 151 females)

applicants one is 94 years, one 92, two 91, two 90, one 89, two 88, five 87, one 80, two 85, six 84, three 83, six 82, eight 81 and twelve 80. Of the others 265 are between Go and 70 years of age, and 297 between 70 and 80.

GERMAN CARRIER PIGEONS. The extent of the Gorman invasion of Dover by carrier pigeons was understated by Mr James Roche, in Parliament, says the Daily News. There were not one thousand, but two thousand pigeons brought over to tho Admiralty Pier by an agent of the German War Office. The birds did not want to stay, but (as a Dover correspondent states) on being liberated shortly after five o’clock in the morning, made a rapid flight to their own home, and were heard of from Dusseldorf six hours later. It is a war manoeuvre all the same ; and a cool one on the part of the German war authorities, for it seems, from what Mr Brodrick says, that the Germans would not tolerate any similar practice with our carrier pigeons on their side of the water. A hundred of the birds are said to belong to the German Emperor. This is the flightiest thing that ever he has yet done. But Mr Brodrick seems to have his eye on these pigeons.

PROPOSED DOCK AT WELLINGTON. Mr J. P. Maxwell, M.1.C.E., formerly general manager of railways, writes as follows to the Neic Zealand Times regarding the proposal to construct a graving dock at Wellington :—"lt is interesting to note that a most vital point respecting a graving dock for Wellington has not boon touched on. It is within the memory of many old residents that the entire foreshore of the harbour and adjacent coast-line has been upheavod by earthquake not less than four feet. The harbour coast-line shows evidence of repeated upheavals in recent times, and there appears to be no reason which can be advanced why this process should be unlikely to continue. With wharf structures this change in level, if not too excessive, might be met without ruinous loss, but to a permanent graving dock such upheavals and changes of level would be fatal, and the liability of the Wellington Harbour coast-lino to extensive and permanent upheavels ought to condemn the proposal for a permanent structure in the minds of all prudent persons. I need scarcely add that the same objections do not equally apply to a floating dock.” A SUCCESSFUL OBJECTION. In a recent prosecution at Invercargill for exposing unwholesome fish for sale, counsel for the defendant took objection that the fish should have been shown to a magistrate or a justice before a summons was issued; also, that there was no proof that the fish which were shown to rival tradesmen and condemned by them came from the defendant’s shop. The Magistrate, Mr Poynton, dismissed the information, holding that notice must first be given to the person exposing am article, and if he did not withdraw it then he would have committed an offence. No costs were allowed to the defendant. THE POLICE DEPARTMENT. A telegram from Wellington says : When the announcement was made of the appointment of ex-inspector Tunbridge, of Scotland Yard, and two detectives to the Police Department in New Zealand, it was stated that such appointments were made without the knowledge of the members of the Cabinet at present in the colony. Such was not the case, and the Hon T. Thompson, Minister of Justice, declares that early in the year the Now Zealand Government discussed the advisableness of securing more up-to-date advisors for the police, and when Mr Seddon attended the Premiers’ Conference in Victoria, he was on the look-out for suitable men, but was unable to find any, and completed negotiations on his arrival in London. RAISING SUNKEN VESSELS. A provisional patent has been taken out by Mr John Mackenzie, of Hastings, who is at present in Auckland, for a contrivance for raising sunken vessels. Mr Mackenzie’s idea is to build a strong punt-shaped vessel, with a well-hole in the centre. Chains being attached to the sunken ship, they are brought up through the well, and at dead low water hauled taut by means of winches. In the chamber or hold of the floating punt are several thousand pelt floats, each containing about two feet of cubic air, and the patentee’s idea is that as the tide rises the punt will do the same, and thus lift the sunken vessel sufficiently high for her to be towed to a safe place. With the practically air-tight compartment, it is maintained that it is impossible for the punt to sink, and that the resistance power is such that, provided the chains hold, a vessel weighing 5000 tons dead weight could be lifted. Mr Mackenzie has consulted the underwriters of the Tasmania, which, he maintains, can be moved by the means described above, and it is probable (says the Auckland Herald ) that a trial will be made of the invention on a small scale, and its merits thoroughly tested. A CRAZY MOVEMENT. A “temple ” near Chatham that has just been put up to auction and bought in because nobody would give more than £5500 for it (says the Daily Ncics) is a very curious monument of- crazy fanaticism. It was begun many years ago by the “ Jezreelites,” the followers of a man named White, who called himself Jezreel, and proposed to bring together up there on the top of Chatham Hill the 144,000 of the lost tribes of Israel. This temple was intended to take in .144 families of them, and it stands there to this day a vast brick and mortar shell of 124 ft square. It is said to have cost .£40,000, but never came within £30,000 of completion. It is generally believed that the money was found by a Mrs Cane, who was at one time part owner of Tufnol Park, and who sold out her interest in the estate and threw herself into “JezreeTs” movement. His followers were taught that he wouldn’t die, or at any rate till the tribes had been got together. He did die, however, and nine or ten years ago his wife, “ Queen Esther,” died too. For many years the basement of the unfinished temple was used as a printing oifice, from which enormous quantities of Jezreelitish literature have been poured mrt. THE IMPERIAL INSTITUTE. The Home News of July 23 says : —“ We referred last week to the shortcomings of the Imperial Institute in its treatment of colonial journalists during the Jubilee. We are now at liberty to say more. When arrangements were made by the Institute to banquet the Colonial Premiers, the representatives of the Australasian Press Association asked for facilities for sending a cable message to Australia. So far as the cable is concerned, the Association is the only Press link -with the Antipodean Colonies, and this was pointed out. The Assistant Secretary of the Institute, Sir Alfred Jephson, replied that an invitation to the dinner could not be sent owing to w r ant of space, but a ticket to admit a reporter after dinner would be forwarded. As ten London papers w'oro invited to the dinner the Australasian Press Association properly resented this as a slight, and promptly returned the “ after dinner ” ticket. If ten representatives of papers circulating among say 40,000,000 at Home w’ere accorded customary courtesies, it was surely not too much to expect that similar privileges should bo extended to one representative of papers circulating among 5,000,000. Sir Alfred Jephson thought differently, with the result that not a line of the proceedings at the banquet presided over by the Prince of Wales was cabled to the Antipodes. The seriousness

have been admitted, 40 rejected, 15 postponed, and 68 are unadjusted. Of the of the matter is that the Imperial Institute has now given Australasia further reason for refusing to subscribe freely to its funds. Sir Alfred Jephson has made an unfortunate beginning in the capacity of assistant-secretary, and although the Prince of Wales, to whom the dispute has been referred, deems it incumbent on him to take Sir Alfred’s view, the Institute can hardly fail to suffer.” LAMBING IN NORTH OTAGO. Some of the stock-owners in the Oamaru district are, says the Mail, cutting the throats of some of their lambs where the ewes are at all prolific, on the principle that half a leaf is better than no bread. Owing to the lack of feed the ewes are very weak and poor in milk, and many of them refuse to suckle their progeny. As a consequence the lambing is expected to be attended with an exceptional degree of mortality. So weak are the sheep in some portions of the district that they can only be moved from place to place in short stages.