TOWN AND COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume XCIX, Issue 11540, 29 March 1898, Page 5

TOWN AND COUNTRY.

Australian Mail.— The Waikare, from Melbourne and Hobart, arrived at the Bluff yesterday afternoon. Mounted Rifles. —A dismounted parade of the Canterbury Mounted Rifles will take place at the drillshed on Thursday evening.

Communication Restored.— The Telegraph Department has received advice that the Lourengo Marques-Durban cable has been restored.

Organ Recital, Mr T. Fitzgerald Faulkner will give an organ recital at the Trinity Congregational Church, Worcester Street, on Thursday, at 8 p.m. The Little River Accident. —Mr Turner, who was injured in the coach accident at Little River a few weeks ago, has so far recovered from the effects of the accident that he was able to be brought to Christchurch by train yesterday. Wesleyan Church, Ashburton. — Harvest thanksgiving services were held on Sunday, in the Baring Square Church, by the Rev E, Taylor, before large congregations. The morning discourse was based upon Galatians vi., 8 and 9. The church was decorated with fruit and flowers, and evergreens.

Women’s Social akd Political League. —The usual fortnightly meeting of the Women’s Social and Political League was held last evening in the Art Gallery. The ofiicers for the ensuing year were nominated, and will be elected at the meeting of the League to he held on Monday next. The other" business was of a routine character.

New Zealand Natives’ Association.— Mr A. H. Logan, secretary of the New Zealand Natives’ Association, Wellington, came to Christchurch on Sunday on business connected with the Association. Yesterday morning he left by the express for Dunedin, where, in response to a numerously signed requisition, he will establish a branch of the Association. Gazette Notices. —The shooting season for native game in the North Canterbury, South Canterbury and Ashburton districts is from April Ito June 30. Mr C. A. Newman is appointed a deputy registrar _of marriages, &0., for the Eangiora district. Lieutenant J. L. Gillies has been approved as Captain of the Timaru City Rifles. Mr G. Andrews is appointed postmaster and telegraphist at Orari, and Mr E. G. Jamieson at Pleasant Point.

The Late Mr Mountfort. —At the meeting Of the Board of Governors of Canterbury College yesterday the following resolution was carried unanimously:— “That this Board desires to express its profound sense of the loss which it has sustained, together with the whole community, by the death of its architect, the late Mr B. W. Mountfort; and begs that the Chairman will convey to his relatives an expression of their sympathy, together with a copy of this resolution.” Wauchop Memorial Fund. —A largelyattended meeting of swimmers was held at the Clarendon Hotel last night in connection with the Wauchop Memorial. Mr A. Francis presided, and apologies were received from the following gentlemen, who expressed their sympathy with the movement :—Messrs G. Harris, F. W. Johnston, K. Bassett, C. Taylor, W. Mansell, Rev H. C. M. Watson, H. L. Armitage and R. O. Duncan. A committee was appointed to administer the fund, and it was decided that all lists should close on May 1. Presentation. A social meeting of the Eolleston Sports Committee was held on Monday evening in the schoolroom, for the purpose of presenting the Secretary, Mr B. O’Shaughnessy, with a gold albert and pendant, suitably inscribed, in recognition of his services in connection with the recent sports. Mr Ryan, who presided, made the presentation, after which the toast of the recipient was proposed and drunk to musical accompaniment. After songs had been snng by some of the members and light refreshments handed round, a very pleasant evening came to a close.

New Zealand Missionary Society.—A meeting was held at the Oxford Terrace Baptist Church last evening to hid farewell to Dr Charles North, son of the Eev A. North, of Dunedin, on the eve of his departure for India, where he is to take up work as medical missioner of the New Zealand Missionary Society. There was a very good attendance. The Eev J. J. Doke presided. The Eevs J. J. Doke, S. A. Harris, T. A. Williams, J. J. North and W. Barnett delivered short speeches dealing with missionary work in India and its difficulties, and accorded to Dr North a hearty farewell. A travelling bag was presented to Dr North by Mr Doke on behalf of the congregation, and was suitably acknowledged. During the evening a collection was taken up in aid of the funds of the Missionary Society.

Public Abattoirs. —There was some discussion at the City Council meeting last nightontheabattoirsquestion. The Sanitary Committee presented a report expressing the opinion that the Council should have its own abattoirs, and that no time should be lost in bringing the matter to a head. The question was referred to the Special Committee previously appointed to deal with the subject, and Councillor Sorensen, chairman of the Sanitary Committee, was added to the Special Committee. Several councillors spoke against the proposal that arrangements should be made with a freezing company to establish abattoirs, and Councillor Gray stated that he understood that the Selwyn County Council, which had been moving in that direction, was about to retrace its steps, as it appeared probable that the Bill which had been introduced into Parliament, and which would have rendered it impossible for a public body to carry on abattoirs witb financial success, would not be passed. West Etreton.— On Friday evening a most successful gathering took place in tbe newly-erected Town Hall. Mr J. Addinell presided over a crowded audience, and Mr E. Moore, M.H.E., in a short speech, congratulated the residents on securing such a commodious building. The building, which is centrally situated, was erected at a cost of .£l6O by Mr E. Eenaldi to the satisfaction of the committee, and the major part of the money has been raised by donations. The programme was of a varied and lengthy character, and included songs by Miss Scott, Messrs Maindonald, Bell, Blunden, Lucas and Stewart; recitations by Messrs A. Moderate and Eyan. Mr Tower contributed a step-dance, and Mr Colin M’Lachlan played on the bagpipes. Mesdames M. J. Dixon and Johnston gave pianoforte solos. An amusing farce, entitled Out of Place, was given, the characters being sustained by Messrs Smith, Walker (2), Maindonald and Frizzell. At the ball which followed there was a good attendance, the music being supplied by Mr A. Searell. The proceeds (-215) should prove very satisfactory to the Building Committee, which was largely instrumental in securing the success of the gathering.

Art Union.— The winning numbers in Mr T. P. Flans’ art union are advertised in this issue.

Work and Wages.— Eight-men selected for railway work at Otarama left Christchurch yesterday. Art Gallery. There was a good attendance at the Art Gallery yesterday afternoon. An attractive concert programme has been prepared for this evening.

Personal. —The Eev P. S. Prior returned to Nelson by the Manapouri last evening. Mr Mackay, of the Labour Department, returned to Wellington yesterday. The Rev I. Zachariah went north yesterday.

Coursing. —The Ashburton Coursing Club has elected Mr H. Milner, judge, and Mr M. Healey, slipper. The selection of the ground has been left over till Thursday. The second payment will he due on Thursday evening at nine o’clock.

Football. —Entries for the Senior and Junior and President’s Cup competitions of the Canterbury Rugby Union, will close with the Secretary to-morrow. The annual meeting of the Referees’ Association will be held at the Clarendon Hotel at eight o’clock on Friday evening. Imported Wheat.— lt is reported that a private telegram was received in town yesterday from Auckland to the effect that the proprietors of the Auckland Roller Mills were landing, ex the steamer Marsiroa, from Sydney, a line of 1000 sacks of wheat at 4s 5d at that port, duty paid and sacks in.

Cement Tenders. —On the recommendation of the Works Committee of the Christchurch City Council, which called for fresh tenders for the supply of cement for the Council, the tender of Messrs Mason Struthers and Co. was accepted for imported cement, and that of Mr H. B. Kirk for the colonial-manufactured article. Sweeping Shop Frontages. —The Sanitary Committee of the City Council last night drew attention to the inconvenience said to he caused by shopkeepers sweeping their frontages after 9 a.m,, and recommended that they should not do this after 8 a.m. The Council deemed that the case would be met by passing a motion requesting shopkeepers not to do their sweeping after nine o’clock.

Belfast Freezing Works. —At the Belfast Freezing Works last week a new record was established in the number of stock put through. No fewer than 28,416 sheep and lambs were slaughtered, and of these 23,660 were frozen, and the balance preserved or boiled down. The heaviest day’s work was on Tuesday, when the tally was 5112 head slaughtered. The wages statement for the week amounted to .£1132.

Theatre Royal. —There was a capital attendance at the Theatre Royal last night, when The Strange Adventures of Miss Brown was' repeated with great success by Mr Frank Thornton and his company, and was received with hearty applause and laughter. This evening the company will produce The Private Secretary, in which Mr Thornton has appeared with so much success here and in other parts of the world.

Sale op Pianos. —Mr Charles Clark will sell by auction, to-morrow, two high-class pianos, under instructions from the consignee. They are now on view at his rooms. — [Advt.] 2857

Dressmaking. —Ladies are advised that in anticipation of heavy demands upon this department for this approaching season, a leading Melbourne dressmaker has been engaged to take charge of a room at the D.I.C. The styles introduced will be quite a departure from those in vogue in the Christchurch shops, with the further inducement that a specially moderate list of charges has been arranged for every model of gown made to order. 2228 Jones and Sons, Watchmakers, Jewellers, Engravers and Opticians, Cashel Street. The cheapest firm in New Zealand. Our work is second to none.— [Advt.] McClinton and Thomson’s Barilla Soap is what Prof. Kirk recommends. (See advt. front page.) 2224

Sib Henry Thompson describes natural aperient waters as vastly superior to artificial solutions, however skilfully prepared ; and “Hunyadi Janos ” as “ the most concentrated of the saline GROUP.” Annual sale six million bottles. Signature, Andreas Saxlehner, on label secures genuineness.— [Advt.]

“Hunt adi Janos.” This favourite Natural Water, in habitual use throughout the world, has established itself as a customary apex'ient in all climates. Remarkably and exceptionally uniform in composition ; free from defects incidental to others. — Brit. Med. Journal. Annual sale six million bottles. — [Advt.] Excelsxob Ladies’ Bicycles are the acme of perfection, and are only built specially to order j to avoid disappointment place your order at once. Barlow Cycle Co., 4S Manchester St. (next Coker’s). 2161 Bicycles for Easter can be supplied from stock or built to order at a few days’ notice for ,£2l. Oates, Lowry and Co., Zealandia Cycle Works, Christchurch.— [Advt.] Moeepobk Celebrated Mild-cured Hams and Bacon can be had in any quantities from Hubbard, Hall and Co., Manchester Street, next Milner and Thompson’s. 2192 Dunlop tyres and Dunlop Welch rims are the fastest and most reliable combination in the world; guaranteed for twelve months.— [Advt.]

“In this Life’s Fitful Dream’’ there is no wealth hut life I! I -The value of Eho’s " Fruit Salt” cannot be toll. Its success in Europe, Asia, Africa, America ami Australia proves it. There is no doubt that where it has heeu taken in the earliest stages of a disease it has in innumerable instances prevented a sinuous illness. The effect, of Who’s "Fruit Salt” ou any disordered and feverish condition is simply marvellous. It is, in fact, Nature’s Own Remedy, and an unsdp.passed one. Caution. —See capsule marked Eno’s “Fruit Salt ’’ without it you have a worthless uitatiok.

Fire Alarm.— The firebells rang at 11.30 last night, the alarm being given from the box at the corner of Barbadoes and Worcester Streets. The engines turned I out promptly, but it proved to be a false alarm. A SWINDLE. A Hastings resident has received a letter from Spain in reference to buried treasure, alleged to be located near Hastings. It is the familiar “ Spanish swindle ” which has bben worked on a number of New South Wales people lately, and repeatedly exposed in the English and American Press. INVADED BY BEES. For years past some swarms of bees have taken up their abode in the roofing of the ' Tamahere Church, Auckland, to the annoyI anee of the worshippers. A few days ago a couple of young men volunteered to suppress the nuisance. The queen bees were destroyed, and the bees disappeared. About 4owt of honey was removed from j the roof and walls. WOMEN’S POLITICAL LEAGUE. The Speaker of the Legislative Council has refused to allow the Women’s National | Political League to use the Council ; Chamber for the annual convention. In reply to the Premier the Hon H. J. Miller stated that it would be contrary to constitutional practice to permit the Chamber to be put to such a purpose. THE RAILWAYS. A telegram from Wellington says:— The Railway Department estimates that there will be a surplus of £90,000, and £162,000 added to the capital account, in addition to the £200,000 voted, and thirtyj seven miles of new line opened, represent- ! ing another £270,000 of capital. The exI penditnre on maintenance is the largest on : record, and exceeds the vote of Parliament, [ so that a considerable sum will have to : be charged to unauthorised expenditure, i A large amount of rolling stock has been 1 turned out during the year, but the increase i in traffic has been so great that the cry for more still continues. j

j NEW TELEGRAPH FORMS, i The Government has approved of a new ; combined telegraph form and envelope, i similar to those used in Europe, to be put | into use at once.

j FRUIT-GROWING. , Mr J. C. Blackmore, Government pomolo- : gist, has returned from his inspection of the orchards, gardens and vineyards in the ; Auckland district. He states that very ; great destruction has been caused by the codlin moth, in some orchards more than half the apples being lost. Where preveni tive measures have been adopted the yield jof fruit is good. The low price which | apples touched last month was owing to a i glut of mid-season varieties, for which : there was a very small demand. Phyli loxera is much more prevalent in that disj trict than had been stated, the pest being I spread over a large area. Repressive measures are being adopted.

EXPORT OF OYSTERS. The London correspondent of the Australasian Pastoralists’ Review states that “ Messrs Chate and Harris received per the

I Alleged False Pbetences. —A stock ! and skin dealer of Waimate, named : Patrick Reid, who was arrested at Christ- ! church on March 19, by Detective Fitz- j gerald, was charged before the Stipendiary j Magistrate at Timaru yesterday with ob- ' taining £4 17s and <£4 19s from T. Cronin, I licensee of the Criterion Hotel, on March 17 I and 18, by means of valueless cheques. Mr Raymond prosecuted and Mr Hay defended. . After hearing the evidence, the Court dis-J. missed the information. Jf f The Clock Toweb. — At the meeting of j the City Council last night Councillor Pay- j ling proposed that as much of the hoarding j around the Diamond Jubilee clock tower as j was not required in the interest of the public safety should be removed at once, j The City Surveyor, who was appealed to | as an expert, said that the nature of the | work to be carried on for the next two or ! three months would render it unsafe to ! take away any part of the hoarding. TheJ ©ouncil negatived the motion. ff\ f An Unwaebantbd Suggestion. After | the division had been taken on the report ; of the City Council Sanitary Committee, ■ recommending the erection of a morgue at the back of the Chester Street fire brigade | station, a Councillor said he hoped the representatives of the Press would be requested to publish the names of Councillors voting. The Mayor promptly observed that it would be a most improper request to make. The representatives of the Press must be left quite free to insert what they pleased. The Express.— By the express train for the south yesterday morning the Revs j Fathers Cummings, V.G-., Marnane and j Foley left for Timaru to conduct a i Requiem Mass for the late Father Tubman. By the same train Mr T. E. Taylor left for the south to be present at the sitting of the Police Commission at Invercargill, which opens there to-day. He will give a political address at Invercargill to-night, and will also speak at Balclutha on Friday. The Rev J. M. Simpson and Mr W. H. Hargreaves also went by the same train. Mr and Mrs A, Scott, Mrs J. B. Fisher, and the members of the Canterbury Rowing Club who took part in the Championship Regatta returned by the express last night.

Nairnshire some forty cases of tinned oysters from 'New Zealand. Each case contained twelve tins, and each tin contained about twenty-five oysters. The tins were sold at a shilling each, and met with a ready sale. The quality was good, but with some of the oysters there was rather a brackish taste. These tinned bivalves go splendidly with beefsteak in a pudding, and there may be the possibilities of a large .trade in this article. The above firm also had consigned to them a large quantity of fresh crayfish. The average weight of the fish was 31b, and they fetched 15d each.” A TEUTON INVASION. The Berlin Press having spoken, Hamburg is following suit in assisting in a Teutonic invasion of Australia on commercial lines, A letter emanating from a Hamburg writer says I have been many years in Australia, New Zealand, the East (Indies, the West Indies, and America, and ‘spent two and a half years in Melbourne and Sydney, Auckland and Dunedin, and other places in that part of the world. The great mistake committed by Germans is that when they get to Australia they throw off everything German about them and shun German society. They want to become full-fledged Englishmen, and the consequence is that the Germans do not hold together, and do not, as such, attain much. If they were to hold together and support one another Teutonism would make rapid strides and Germany would reap great success. When I was in Sydney I happened to want some advice, so I went to a German who had been recommended to me and asked him at once, 'You are a German, sir?’ to which I received as an answer, ‘No, sir; I am ah Englishman here! ’ That tells a good deal. All that is necessary is to take up the matter energetically, and to show John Bull one’s teeth, and then success is certain. Australia is such an immensely rich country, the political conditions are the best possible, so that German diligence would most assuredly obtain its reward.”