TOWN AND COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CIII, Issue 12158, 23 March 1900, Page 5

TOWN AND COUNTRY.

The trawler Doto, after coaling and repairing her net on Wednesday, left Timaru Harbour yesterday morning for work northwards, off the Ninety-mile Beach. A meeting of the friends .of Dr Deßenzi will be held at the Clarendon Hotel at 8.30 this evening for the purpose of making arrangements for a presentation to the doctor previous to his departure to South Africa.

At the new Lichfield Street Fire Brigade Station last evening, Mr F. Arenas’s patent fire enunciator was fitted up. A trial proved that it was a very useful contrivance, and the manner in which it worked met with the commendation of those present. At the Magistrate’s Court yesterday morning Charles Harrington was fined 10s and costs, or forty-eight hours’ imprisonment, for having been drunk. Messrs A. Scott, J.P., and J. M. Thompson, J.P., occupied the bench. There was no other business.

Two children who had absconded from the Burnham Industrial School, were arrested at Sumner yesterday. They had in their possession two parcels containing toilet-covers, tray cloths, handkerchiefs and other articles, for which the police are seeking an owner.

The Waikari Presbyterian Sabbath school held its anniversary services last Sunday. The Rev D. D. Rodgers conducted the services. On Monday night a “ social ” evening was held in the church, which was beautifully decorated with flowers. There was a large attendance. The Nelson “ Colonist ” learns that a lease over 650 acres at Parapara, where there are iron deposits, has been granted to Mr F. Buxton, C.E., and Mr W. Sinclair, barris-ter-at-law, and that these gentlemen intend leaving for London early, with a view to arranging for the working of the rich iron deposits at Parapara. The Hon W. C. Walker, with Mr J. M’Lachlan, M.H.R., and past and present members of the Ashburton County Council, will leave Ashburton at 7.30 a.m. to-day to turn the water on at Klondike, Tn the Rangitata Gorge, the head-works of the new water-race system. The ceremony will be performed by the Minister.

The express for the south yesterday morning was a heavy one, a large number of people going down to Dunedin to be present at the “ send-off ” to the Fourth Contingent. Amongst the passengers were Lieutenant Jones, of the Canterbury Engineers, and Messrs W. W. Collins, H. F. Wigram, J. P. Newman and P. C. Threlkeld.

The silver key presented to Councillor C. M. Gray at the opening of the new Fire Brigade Station last evening was a very handsome piece of workmanship from Sir M. Sandstein’s establishment. The address in the album presented to Councillor Gray by the Brigade was tastefully illuminated by Mr A. H. Hart, and the photographs of the Brigade were from the studio of Mr F. B. Hughes.

The Convalescent Cottage recently opened at New Brighton through the efforts of the Canterbury Ministering Children’s League, has already its full complement of little guests, eight delicate, children being thus enabled to enjoy the wholesome seabreezes. The cottage furnishings are nearly complete now, owing to the donations of kind friends, although some linoleum for the dining-room floor is still among the articles that would be welcomed.

The “ Otago Daily Times ” says that a very old coastal captain, in the person of Captain William Williams, passed away at Dunedin on Wednesday morning, after a very short illness. He arrived at Wellington by the Agi'a very early in the fifties, and thence came on to Dunedin by the brig Content. He was one of the oldest skippers on the coast, and had taken vessels into almost every harbour in New Zealand. Captain Williams was a native of Cardiff, South Wales, and was a very old member of the Order of Oddfellows.

In responding to the toast of the City Council at the opening of the Fire Brigade Station last evening, Councillor Appleby remarked that statements had been published in the newspapers lately about the insanitary state of the city, and they attacked the Council. They did no good, but often caused the Councillors to •smile. If people, before they believed such statements, look the Councillors into their confidence, it would be found that there was really .nothing in the statements. When investigated* they collapsed like a pricked balloon.

Bishop Mules, Major Sommerville, Captain Clark and the Rev W. Morley arrived from Wellington by the Waikari yesterday. Ninety-five applicants have sent in their names to the Timaru Land Office for sections on the Pareora Settlement.

During February, rain fell at Auckland on nine days, the total fall in inches being 1.60; Wellington nine days, 1.92; Christchurch, seven days, 0.58; Dunedin, sixteen days, 3.80.

A correspondent writes from Waddington that continued dry weather is having a marked effect on the grass and the turnip crops. It is expected that unless rain comes soon, stock in the district will suffer considerably in the winter.

Captain Alexander has sent the following telegram to thi Mayor of Christchurch: —“Please inform Canterbury Irishmen that his Excellency the Qovermor has cabled to England and has received the following reply from the Secretary of State for the Colonies‘ Her Majesty the Queen commands me to cordially thank the Irishmen of Canterbury for their kind and loyal message, which has given her Majesty much pleasure.—(Signed) Chamberlain.’ ”

The annual soiree and public meeting in ' connection with the Trinity Congregational Church were held on Wednesday evening. The pastor, the Rev S. Baker, presided. The report stated that there were 164 members on the roll, and that for all purposes the sum of £637 9s 4d had been raised 1-aSt year. Reference was made to the fact that £306 had been promised tow'ards the £4OO sought to be raised in connection with the twentieth century fund. Th© Rev I. Sarginson gave an address, and Messrs A. Parker, G. Franklin, A. M. Owen, W. Bull and J. Woodham also spoke. The choir gave selections of music during the evening. Mr Jack, the engineer in charge of the works in connection with the WaiparaCheviot section of the Christchurch-Blen-heim Railway, will leave for Waipara this morning to make arrangements for the turning of the first sod, which will take place on Wednesday, and also for immediately proceeding with the work of making the permanent way. The Minister of Public Works will turn the sod, and the Premier and the Colonial Treasurer will also be present. A special excursion train will leave Christchurch at 10.30 a.m. for Waipara, and will return after the ceremony. Mr P. Burke, who has been entrusted with preparing the luncheon, will erect a large marquee in the railway station yard. Two young Weilingtonians, who have adopted the medical profession, have, says the “ Post,” just received responsible positions in other parts of the world. Dr J. J. Grace, F.R.6.5. (eldest son of the Hon Dr Grace), who, after completing a very successful course of study at Bartholomew’s Hospital, London, settled down in Hawaii about a year ago, has been appointed plague expert to the Government there. Sir W. Thomson, who is taking out an Irish Field Hospital to South Africa, the cost of which will be borne by Lord Iveagh, has selected Mr Edmond D. Edwards, a step-son of Mr Justice Edwards, as one of his surgical dressers.. The appointment was sought after by a large number of students, and Mr Edwards’s selection is, therefore, all the more gratifying. The Premier, with Mrs Sodden and family, arrived at Lyttelton by the Tutanekai yesterday morning too late to catch the express train. The Premier went on board the troopship Gymerio to inspect the arrangements, and afterwards came on to Christchurch by special train, in which be proceeded to Dunedin, leaving Christchurch at 11.42 a.m. The special train caught the express at Timaru, where the express was delayed for only twenty minutes. Mr Seddon will return to Christchurch on Monday night, and will be present at the “ send-off ” to the Canterbury section of the Fifth Contingent on Tuesday. On Wednesday he will be present at the turning of the first sod of the Waipara-Cheviot railway, and in the evening, in response to requests to do so, he will deliver an address at Amberley. A meeting in connection with ’ the Malvern Foal and Produce Show was held at the Russell’s Flat Schoolroom on Tuesday evening. There was a good attendance. Mr T. Kain, jun., president of the Malvern Farmers’ Club, presided. The balancesheet for the last year’s show showed that the receipts have been £4O 14s 2d, and the expenditure £52 Os lid, leaving a credit balance of £8 15s 3d. The balance-sheet was adopted. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: —President, Mr T. Kain, jun. ; vice-presidents, Messrs F. Bull and S. Robertson; honorary secretary, Mr P. Campbell, jun. ; honorary treasurer, Mr G. Berry; committee, Messrs Berry, Campbell, sen., A. Fraser, Lee, J. MTlraith, Popple, Rains, Thomas and Traves. Several suggestions as to improving the prize-list were made, and it was 'decided to hold the annual show on April 26.

The “ Oamaru Mail ” says that on Tuesday afternoon, prior to dismissal, the pupils of the Middle School were assembled for the purpose of “hoisting the flag.” When the children had been all drawn up on parade, Mr Earle introduced the Chairman of the Committee, Lieutenant-Colonel Headland, who congratulated the school upon having obtained a flag which, he hoped, would be to them the memorial of the brave deeds of the British soldiers in South Africa, and a tcken of their membership of the great British Empire. After the pupils had rendered, in lusty voice, a verse of “ Soldiers of the Queen,” Archdeacon Gould congratulated the Middle School pupils on their being the first of the Oamaru schools to fly the Union Jack, and explained that to the true soldier the flag meant service to the Empire and service to God. The flag was then hoisted by the girls of Standard VII., the children meanwhile singing “The Red, White and Blue.” Before being dismissed, very hearty cheers were given for the flag, for the Queen, and for Major Robin. The flag, a handsome Union Jack, has been wholly subscribed for by the children of the school.

Now Ready.—Another lot of Juvenile bicycles, beautifully finished and fitted with Dunlop tyres. Prices from £7 10s. Oates, Lowry and Co., Zealandia Cycle Works, Christchurch, Ashburton and Timaru. 1983 “ Repairs a specialty ” is what the AngloNew Zealand Cycle Company advertise at their new shop, No. 226, High Street, next door but one to Petersen’s. Ladies or Gents can rely on getting their bicycles attended to here at the very shortest notice. The largest stock of lamps and bells in town, and at the very lowest prices. 1988 Cycle Bells at all prices, acetylene and oil lamps in immense variety, cycle locks and all the latest bicycle accessories at lowest prices at the Waverley Bicycle Depot, 217, Colombo Street, Christchurch. X 2396

The best place for Bicycle Repairs is Boyd and Son, Gloucester Street, Christchurch. Telephone 658. Quick despatch. Best Work. Reasonable prices. , 1988 Mason's -Extract of Herbs—Original and only genuine extract. 8 gallons delicious beer for Bd. Reftise any other. Beware of mean and fraudulent imitations. 29 gold medals. 2583

Everyday, Mr E. G. Lane (chemist, .of Osmaru) receives references to the value of his creasoted emulsion of cod liver oil. We have been shown a letter written by a doctor, in which he .states that he treated a case of consumption with Lane’s creasoted emulsion, and was glad to say that after a course of treatment the patient had improved greatly. The sputum had diminished, the cough was less, the night sweating had almost stopped, and the weight had increased seven or eight pounds. X 2623

Note pur price for Eye Witness cutlery and Don silver; wears white throughout. Dessert- knives- 4s .3d half-dozen, table knives 4s 9d half-dozen, dessert forks 4s 3d half-dozen, table forks 5s Sd half-dozen, tea spoons 2s 3d half-dozen. Fletcher Bros., Direct Importers, High Street Christchurch. 1398 Toitoi Butter.—The favourite Toitoi is now to be had fresh every morning at Kincaid’s G. I. C. _____ —■

1A meeting was held at the residence of ,Mr G. D. Kelly, Sydenham, on Tuesday evening, to form a Society of Natives of the. Isle of Man who reside in Canterbury. Mr E. R. Allpress presided. Several resolutions were passed, and it was decided to hold a “ social ” on Easter Monday.

THE “NEW ZEALAND CYCLIST.” The current number of the “New Zealand Cyclist,” published this morning, contains a large amount of news of interest to cyclists. The leading article on the League’s forfeit list, will appeal to racing men. An account of the late combined run to Amberley is given, and correspondents from nearly all parts Of the colony write about events in their districts. As the official organ of the League of New Zealand Wheelmen the journal publishes a number of notices, and several coming sports meetings are advertised. With “ Rover’s ” notes, “ Captain Cuttle’s ” hints,, and “AUiora’s” notes for wheelwomen, the “ Cyclist ” this week should he read with more than the usual amount of interest. PARCELS FOR THE FIRST CONTINGENT. The New Zealand Express Company, which undertook to forward, free of charge, parcels for the New Zealand Contingents in South Africa, recently telegraphed to the Cape to inquire if the parcels sent to the First Contingent had been delivered. The following reply has been received:—“Military unable to deliver at present.” This is taken to mean that owing to the pressure of goods for military purposes, anything of a special nature has to wait its turn. Now that the reways are being restored, however, word may be received any day that the parcels have reached their destination. A SINGULAR EXPERIENCE. A telegram from Invercargill says : —At the battle of Jonisborongh, in the American Civil War, C. AY. Flowers was struck by a bullet on the right shoulder. The wound healed, and he returned to -his regiment, serving till the end of the war. Afterwards he cams to New Zealand. During all the thirty-six years he had been troubled with constant pain in the shoulder, latterly accompanied by swellings. About a month ago he consulted a doctor, and had since been poulticing the swelling, with the result that it burst, and discharged a core about the size of a hen’s egg, in the centre of which was a very small piece of leather from his cartridge-box belt, which was cut through by the bullet. The pain has entirely ceased, and Flowers hopes that he has got rid of the cause after so many years of suffering.