TOWN AND COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CVIII, Issue 12996, 11 December 1902, Page 4

TOWN AND COUNTRY.

A sale of work, with a, Christmas will be opened this afternoon in the Lyttelton Presbyterian Schoolroom. A meeting of subscribers totue fund iat the recent picnic to Otarama, at which tie crew of the Morning was entertained, will be held at the City Council Chambers on Eriday afternoonj at four o'clock, ; i On Dec. 18, members of the Christehurdt Hospital 'Board will meet at 10.30 a.iri.i at tue'Hospital,' and will then visit the Bottle Lake Hospital, in view of.the Board assuming temporary control of the institution. .1 It is stated t-nat there is some dissatis« faction among members of the crew of 'tha Elingamite because the passengers have received recompense for the ,loss of their luggage, while the crew, many .of whom have lost everything, have so fas received very little. . , The Waipara-Scargill section of the Wai-para-Cheviot railway is to be officially opened on Anniversary Day. An excursion train will win from Okristckurch, ■ and the Hon W. Hall-Jones will be .present, antf probably the Premier. There will be no formal luncheon, the function being a picnic. The settlers in the neighbourhood will provide hot water for tea. Now that the yardiugs of fat sheep and lambs are getting so heavy at the Addington market, the directors have decided to expedite business by allowing the auctioneers only one minute in which to Eell each pen. The Secretary, Mr Mackellar, has provided himself with a spring bell, which he will ring when time is up, and' several times yesterday salesmen were reminded by it that they, had exceeded the limit allowed. •'•'■■ j During the month of 'November the ei-i ports of frozen meat and dairy produea from the colonv were as follow:—Butter, 25,633 cwt (£122,370); cheese, 2456 cwt (£5282) ; frozen beef, 7282 cwt (£11,832) ; frozen mutton, 115,556 carcases (£74,270), and 277 cwt legs and pieces (£333); frozen lamb, 16,86*1 carcases (£8859).' Lytteltoa exported, butter to the value of £lßl4, cheese £BS, frozen beef £l7l, frozen mutton £25,435, frozen lamb £5071. At a meeting of the Dunedin Benevolent Trustees yesterday attention was dmwn to the number of Chinese on the books and in the weekly lists, there fewer than six this week." It that, as the Government had received in each case £IOO poll tax, application should, ba made to have the Chinese sent back-' to their own country. It was decided'to approach the Chinese Society to see if it would contribute one-third I 'of the cost o£' sending home twenty Chinese in the institution. . . " .■:'■■

The experimental shipment of white pirnl timber for pulping purposes which, th« Department of Industries and Commerce k sending to England, was brought from tha. West Coast by the Miipourika. last week 4 and will be forwarded to its destination bj the Tyser steamer Indradevi, sailing from Wellington on Dec. 20. The essentials required are that the wood should be soft, white, and free from gum and resin. Theril are thirty-five'logs (weighing in all 10 tons)' in the shipment.At 11 a.m. to-day, p?venty-lwo sec tions in the township of South Rakaia will be submitted'to public auction for sale by cash, at the South Rakaia Courthouse. The total area of the sections is seventeen acres, and they range from twenty-eight perches to 1 rood 15 perches. The upset price is from £5 to £6 17s 6d a. section. One-fifth of the purchase-money must hi paid on the fall of the hammer, and rhj balance, with Crown-grant fee, within thirty days after that, otherwise the part of the purchase money paid by way of deposit, will be forfeited, and, the contract for the'sale will fall through. At New Plymouth yesterday, 3fc W. Short, of "the Road's Department, sat as \.a Commission, to inquire into theX apportionment of the cost as between the Taranaki County Council and the New Plymouth Borough Council of the proposed new bridge over the Henui River, neair the borough boundary. The Borough Council proposes tc • erect the bridge, and call on the Count;' Council to bear one-third of the cost. Or. the Commission opening, Mr Samuel, counsel for the Borough Council, announced that that body, owing to a change of engineer, desired to alter the p&ns, hence it could not call evidence oi the plans put in. The proceedings thus • came to an unexpected conclusion. Costs were awarded to the County Council. The presentation of prizes and certificates gained in connection with the General Assembly's Sabbath School examination took place "in the Kaiapoi Presbyterian Churcfc at the close of llie evening service on Smi« day last. Melton Anderson and Georga Bradley (first-class), George Stark and Marshall Forrest (second-class) and Mary Stark (third class, catechism only) received prizes in the junior division ; Arthur Brad* ley and Isabella Clothier received: thirdclass certificates in the middle division, and Stanley Chisholm a third-class certificate in senior I. division. S. Chisholm also re« * ceive"d a third-class certificate for an essay on John Knox. Certain portions of scripture and the shorter catechism were allotted for the examination, which took place throughout the colony on Jujy 4 l3f-t. •

The following information, received from the Dvtneriin Collector of Customs, may, says the "Otago Daily Times,'' prove of interest, to importers of cigars and) tobacco:—Cigars made in Germany and other places are sometimes put up in boxes, which, in general appearance, closely imitate cigars made elsewhere, with the words "Habana," "Manila," etc., branded on the lids. In order to counteract the- 'misleading effect of this, the.words "Made in- . . ." are to bo branded across the brand contain* ing the words "Habana," "Manila," etc., in an equally conspicuous manner. When the labels inside the box are of a misleading character, the lid inside is als* to be con» spicuously branded " iMa.de> in . . ." In oi.Jer to* avoid the. necessity for opening boxen, the latter requirement will not b» insisted on until after May 31 next; thit will enable importers to 'have the brandin* referred to done in the country of export. For gold rings Jones and Sons. X 2497 .

The Spreydo-n Harriers' Club will hold a run this evening, leaving the club-rooms ftt 7.30 p.m. The weekly stock sale at Tinwald will be held on Monday next, in consequence of Tuesday being; a public 'holiday. The agricultural statistics ' for Canterbury will bs available for publication soon. They will probably be forwarded to Wellington this week. Mr John Jamieson, a member of the. LinWood, Borough Council, has decided to offer himself to the electors of Linwood as a candidate to "represent them on the TramWay Board. Mr Svmes, chemist and analyst at the Belfast Freezing Works, will deliver a lecture on "Manures," at the Templeton Schoolroom on Friday evening at' eignt, o'clock, under the auspices of the Farmers' Union.

''-'■No further information concerning the shearers' strike at Leslie Hills has been received in town. It is. thought probable that as soon as-the men are satisfied that .the sheep are fit to shear t they will resume work without further dispute.

.' A vocal and instrumental concert, in aid Bf the funds of the Lyttelton Bras? Band, Will.be given in the Oddfellows' Hall, Lyttelton, this evening. Miss Daisy Samuels, Mr Winter Hall and Mr S. Williamson will take part in the programme. ; A sketch plan, prepared by Mr Seager, Bf Christchurch, for the proposed memorial fountain to be erected! in Baring Square, Ashburton, is at present on view in Ashburton. It is in the style of architecture if the Albert Memorial in Hyde Park, London.

Inquiries in regard to the cause of the delay in the construction of the new bridge over, the Avon at the hospital 'have elicited the fact that the girders are under construction, and! the work cannot be proceeded with until they are completed. It is Understood that they will be ready soon. Mr H. C. Berryman, of Ashburton, has been commissioned' by several fanciers to import trios of prize poultry "from Home. Amongst the new stock will be Houdans from Swansea, Hamburgs, Golden Pencilled and' Black-fromi Mr H. Pickles, of Collie, and Indian Games from Mr 'Newton, pf Tavistock.

A concert -was given in the Theatre Roval, Timaru. on Tuesday evening for the benefit of the family of the late R. H. Wot ton', -whose widow and sis younjr childfen have been.left unprovided for 'by.the death of 'husband' and! father. The project .was well supported*, and 1 the net result was announced by the Mayor at the cloe of the concert to be about £2O.

, At a meeting of the Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association, held on Tuesday afternoon, it was resolved 1 to vote in favour of Mr J. Studkolme, jun., and Mr. Knight to'fill the vacancies on the Lincoln College Board of Governors. It wis decided that the guarantee of the Association for the, services of c N veterinaTy surgeon for the*county should! not exceed £3OO.

A chicken, freak was recently hatched out by a, hen. the property of Mr C. E. Radcliffe, ;of Ensor's Road, Linwood. It had three legs, one of them being provided with a double set of claws. The chicken, which only lived for two days, was a cross between a Mans fowl and a. Brown Legborn, and it is , something of a- coincidence •that " the coat-of-arms of the Isle of Man consists of three legs. At the meeting of the Socialist Church on Monday was read from the City Council, Kaiapci, Woolston and Liuwood Borough Councils, and tho Selwyn, Kaikoura and Cheviot County Councils, relative to the appointment of: women on the Charitable Aid and Hospital Boards. Gratification was expressed by members at the favourable expressions of opinion coming from many of the local bodies, and also that Mrs Black had been again appointed to a place on the Charitable Aid Board.

i 'At the Court at Timaru yesteiday an intelligent-looking, fatherless lad between thirteen and fourteen years of age was committed) £o Burnham on his .pleading guilty to a series of thefts from ihis employer's till. He was engaged four months ago to" mind the .shop" for Mr F. Callmann, bookseller, and: he pleaded! guilty to taking silver from the till on four, separate occasions, to the amount, of .15s "3d, mid finally to stealing on Tuesday a shilling; packet of cartridges. .His employer had suspected him, but until he caught him taking tie cartridges lad 1 no proof.

i. In addressing a meeting of the Wellington Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals on Monday, Mrs Adams .lamented that one man to whom she had applied for a subscription towards the Society's! 'funds had refused to subscribe "because the Society, did not approve of worrying cats." The inspector to the Society explained that the. recent proceedings regarding cruelty to cats were instituted mainly because the owner of the dog that did the worrying had left the cats lying by the roadside suffering from broken backs. In the course of a conversation amongst the members of the Society it was said that many people classed cats and' rats alike as vermin, and held that any of them were legitimate game. This' view, was deplored by the meeting. ,

i| Always moving ahead, always offering values " unequalled. M'Clca, and Co. are pre-eminent. Read circular. in ~u Times" this morning, .and note, tie special bargains on sale. M'Clea's system of -cash buying and styling: is the only way by which such bargains, could possibly be offered. Call early at M'Clea's, there is no place to equal it, 2 \Ye desire-to call attention.to the sale •of Cashmere Hill sites, which takes place to-day at two o'clock, at Mr Charles Clark's rooms. The limited number of tlie sites to be offered should ensure brisk bidding. 5 ; Speculation v. investment. When you buy aV M'Cormiak" machine you are not speculating, but you are making an investment. "106 Fortunes are ') daily made by clover inventors. See hand-book how to obtain "Patents" for inventions, free by post from Baldwin and Rayward, 172, Gloucester Street, Christchurch. A. H. Hart, representative. X 3056—1 . Why buy worn-out, second-hand bicycles when you can get first-rate cewor.es built by Boyd and Son, Gloucester Street, for £ll. Come and fie© samples. X 2588 Good work done at fair prices in Watch, Clock and Jewellery Repairs or new work. Clarke and. Co., Jewellers. X 3054 Pianos and Organs, new instruments, 10s per month, no deposit; five years' guarantee. Milner and Thompson. X 2961 Eow very thick and long your daughter's Jiair seems to be growing, Mrs Smith. Yes, I was recommended by a friend, who has used it for some time, to try Hendy's Egg -•Julep, for strengthening it, and really the result is wonderful. It has already grown jeveral inches longer, and has cured the dandruff completely. You should certainly try it. W. Strange and Co. are sole agents for Bottles Is. X 2896 ; Special value in 18ct. Wedding Rings, Ladies' and Gents' Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire and Engagement Rings, Electroplate, etc. S. Clarke and Co., opposite Recce's. X 3054 Dinner and tea-sets.—Fletcher Bros, have just opened np another fine assortment of dinner-sets from 19s 6d upwards; tea-sets from 7s 9d; bedroom sets from 13s 9d; China cups and saucers, W. and G., 2s lid; pink, celeste and three gold lines, 3s sd; plain white earthenware, Is 9d"; all per half dozen. Fletcher Bros., LowerHigh Street. X 2565 Ii you lave tie faintest suspicion that your eyes are not just right, if they bother Jrou in any way, it's best to have them examined at once. Do .not go to the average, optician or spectacle seller, for he is unable to distinguish between optical defects and diseases, but consult John R. Proctor, 180, High Street, Christchurch, • who will give you a thorough examination , free of charge. X 2681 -,

The Greymouth correspondent of the "Lvttelton Times" telegraphs that the Dobson bore struck coal at a depth of 1495 ft 6in. When the rods were drawn the bore was 6in in coal.

At a meeting of drapers' assistants at Wellington last night it was decided to urge tho employers to close their shops on the Saturday after Boxing Day, thus making the Christmas holidays longer. At a meeting of the Rangiora Athletic Association on" Tuesday evening an offer from tho Christchurch Cycling Club for Martin to compete at the New Year's Day sports was not favourably entertained. It was reported that Mr H'. S. Manaton had purchased the publican's booth for £l3.

The smallpox outbreak in Australia is confined to two Lascar seamen, who arrived in Sydney from Melbourne, and are now in quarantine. All that is intended to do at present in this colony is to require a rigid inspection of passengers arriving from tho two ports mentioned. A delegate at the meeting of tho 'New Zealand' Swimming Association last evening urged that officials presiding over swimming sports should insist on the competitors in various events being on the mark punctually. His remarks were- received with a. g"ood deal of applause, and) the Chairman promised that his recommendation would) receive attention.

The funeral of the late Father Malone at Haw-era, was very largely attended, and the services were most impressive. Fourteen priests, including three of tho four who were ordained at the same time ss tne deceased, were present. Archdeacon) Devoy conducted the burial service, and a panegvric was delivered by Father O'Shea, of Wellington, a schoolmate of the deceased.

The lecture to be civen by Bishop Julius on "The Cathedrals of .Europe," in the Canterbury 'Hall, will be preceded by a verv attractive concert, all the numbers of which will be illustrated' on the screen by Air 03. W. Seager. The well-known ability of Bishop Julius as a lecturer, and tho object in view, should attract a large audience. The proceeds will be added to the Cathedral Completion Fund. The Garrison Band will perform the following programme on the Rotunda this evening.:—March, "8.18. and C.F." (Ord Humef; intermezzo, "Slumber Long" (Squire); Bono-, "There's a Land" (Allitsen) ; selection, " Harry Dacrc s Soncrs"; serenade, " The Soldier's Dream" (Ripiev) ; waltz, " Gloria " (St Quentm) ; euphonium solo, "Alice, where art thou' (Ascher) ; lancers, "The Army"; march, " Whistling Rufus."

An unexpected! cry in favour of the Saturday half-holiday came from the meeting of the Christchurch Centre of the- Xcw Zealand Swimming Association last night. iMr J. E. Allen, one of the' delegates, asked for an expression of opinion on the question, as the agitation for 'Saturday afternoon affected them very closely. 'He moved —" That this Council heartily supports the movement for a Saturday half-holiday." Ms .Van der Velden seconded) the motion, and it was carried unanimously. . A TIME TEST. With a view of testing the relative speed transmission merits of the rival cable routes the Pacific and Eastern Extension, tho Postmaster-General had two messages forwarded from Wellington to London on Tuesday, the result being a tnurnpU for the Pacific route, the time occupied in. transmission being 2hrs 39min, as against 41irs 12miu debited to its rival. AN EXTRAORDINARY ACCIDENT. A Wellington correspondent telegraphs that an extraordinary accident happened yesterday Aoruing at the additions which are being made to Messrs E. W. Mills and Co.'s hardware establishment. A draught horse is employed for the purpose of hauling trucks to tho upper storeys. By some means a flexible steel wire rope came into contact with the electric light wires, giving a great shock to the horse,' which was thrown violently to the ground.. A number of workmen, unaware of- the circumstances, rushed to the assistance of the animal, and they received the full force of the electrical current. For some time a great commotion existed in the locality. Eventually matters were satisfactorily righted. ,

THE PACIFIC ISLANDS.

King Daniela, of Mangaia, had a long interview with the Premier on Tuesday night, regarding the establishment of closer communication between'' this colony and Mangaf.a. The Premier was favourably impressed with "the arguments advanced by King Daniela, and promised that they should receive th>3 fullest consideration. King Daniela, stated that he was satisfied from observations-Afire that a splendid market was awaiting development- batween New Zealand and her dependency. He left for Auckland this morning, on his return to Mangaia. King Daniela has a rooted aversion °to Chinese traders, and will not permit them to take tip their residence on his island. AN EFFECT OF THE DREDGING BOOM. A Wellington correspondent writes: —1 During the, past few weeks I have run across several Dunedinites who have apparently been driven out of their own city owing to the slump in the gold dredging industry. At one time they were more or less connected with mining companies which, alas, have passed into oblivion. Most of the Dunedinites referred to are energetically invading the Government Buildings daily in the hope of some quilldriving billet springing up.