TOWN AND COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXIV, Issue 13889, 25 October 1905, Page 6

TOWN AND COUNTRY.

Five Lincoln rams. . shipped by Messrs Dalgety and Co., left Lyttelton for Monte Video by the s.s. PapaxoaThe New Brighton Borough Council has decided to proceed with the erection of bathing sheds on the esplanade '.at once. The - Ashburton Domain Board has granted the use of a portion, of the domain to the local Volunteer corps for a camp from November 13 to November 20. . The rivers report shows clear water in the Ashley, Waimakariri, Selwyn, Ashburton Upper, Rangitata and Opihi. The Rakaia is reported dirty, and both branches of the Lower Ashburton, aa well as the Waitaki, are discoloured. At a meeting of the North Canter* bury Mounted Rifles on Saturday evening Corporal W. Moody was elected second lieutenant. The company Will go into camp with the Rangiora Rifle Corps on December 4 at the Rangiora show grounds. , . The Salvation Army Biorama Company on Monday night attracted the largest audience yet seen in the Ran-, giora Institute Hall. The programme was greatly appreciated, th© kinematograph pictures being a specially good selection, and splendidly exhibited -by means of the electric light. ' The braies baud and ‘ orchestral music was also much enjoyed. Edward Guy Monk, who was charged ■ at the Dunedin Police Court yesterday with embezzling moneys belonging to the Railway Department, was formally remanded till Monday, but the Crown Prosecutor said the trial would pipbably proceed on Friday. It was incidentally mentioned that the peculations amounted to several hundred pounds. • A Wellington collector has just obtained a handbill which announces in bold typo the formation of the first temperance movement in New Zealand. The data is 1836. The handbill reada ■ as follows: — <( Temperance * Society.— On Wednesday, the 11th day of May inst., a Public Meeting will be held in the Church of Kororarika, for the purpose of establishing a Temperance Society. The attendance of all persona desirous of promoting Peace, Order, and Sobriety is most earnestly- requested* The British Resident will take the chair at twelve o’clock. Dated May 4th, 1836. Paihia: Printed at the_ Press of the’Church Missionary Society.’' The Great Cashmere Hillside Sale 'takes place at Mr Charles Clark’s auction rooms to-morrow (Thursday), at 2 p.m. The plans of the subdivision siuJw a great variety of sections, both as to area and aspect. Evidently all classes of buyers have been catered’ for, and a good demand is expected. 6917 We desire to draw attention to ouf stock of Drapery. Everything required in drapery can be obtained at ona counter. Our reputation for value is beyond dispute. See our sunshades, all silk, at 6s 6d each. Black, Beattie and Co. 3262 Wanted Known —I am selling Best Reliable Watches, best value given in Engagement Rings, Wedding Rings, and all other classes of jewellery. ' AH sold up to the, standard guarantee. K. Grieshaber, jeweller* 155,, Colombo Street* X 3371. .., ;

The Ashburton Borough Council has ' decided to hold over the question of " extending, the lire block for six months. , The matron of the Christchurch Hospital is experiencing a scarcity of old linen. She would be grateful to anyone who would forward her a supply. Collecting cards have been issued iu the ■ interests of the Canterbury Sani- , tqrium for Consumptives. The Executive Committee will meet at the City Council' Chambers at 3.80 this aftermoon.

‘ Mr E. A. Hornibrpok’s development competitions were continued last night for those under lOst, and this year s Bupils, Dr Greenwood and Mr C. it. acting as judges. In the first named competition S. VV. Walshaw, it. Bennetts and H. Parry qualified for the final, and amongst this year s pupils H. Gaul and J. M’Kinley were the most Successful.

In reply to a query from the editor of the “ Wanganui Herald,” HrSeddon telegraphed as follows:—‘ Editor, ■‘Herald,’—You may rely on Native ■Land Bill going through, and under its provisions Wanganui will have, .finest opportunity of settling Native i Jands ever offered by Parliament, ami that in' the interests of Both races. R. J. Beddon.” i-

Lord Plunket being unable, owing to a prior engagement, to com© to Chnfitchurch to open the bazaar in aid of St Paul’s Sunday School Building I 1 und. Miss Jessie Maclaohlan has consented to perform the ceremony, which will take place at the Colosseum at three o'clock this afternoon. Miss Treleayen and Herr Kahn will contribute musical items in the afternoon, and the Innwood Orchestral Society in the evening. The bazaar will be open ©very afterboon and 'evening, this week.

City people have interestedly studied 3 photograph, in this week’s “ Canterbury Times,” showing a strip of ooze on the edge of the Avon between the Barbados® Street Bridge and Churchill Street. Correspondents have forcibly drawn attention to the gaseous effluvia from tfie mud, and their indignation has been J heatedly ventilated. The sioxious condition of the bank is to be Remedied Boon. The Drainage Board bos arranged to have earth placed on the slush, and th© wdrk will be commenced without delay.

A man was charged at the Magistrate’s Court yesterday with being heavily in arrears on an order for the maintenance of his three children, inmates of the Receiving Home. The charge- was brought under the Industrial Schools Act, and his .interpretation of the. Act, Air Bishop said, did not allow him to ‘hear the case. The proper course was for the clerk of the Court to issue a distress warrant for the amount in arrears, end failing Irufficient distress the defaulter would have .to be sent to gaol. The case was accordingly dismissed.

. The well-known war correspondent and lecturer, , Captain - Scott Harden, has been the recipient of a valuable honour, namely, the Order of the Red Cross of Japan! The news reached him, 'at Ceylon from a brother at home, 1 where-the Bed Cross, and the order in - writing accompanying it, await him. The deed for which it was awarded was merely help and refreshment accorded to a wounded Japanese soldier on the battlefield ; but the act of humanity was keen and reported to headquarters, and recognition has come from Tokio in due course, another sign of the completeness of organisation and genu- . ineneas of appreciation shown by the Japanese in all their actions. The eleven kiwis and two teas taken Home by Ur H. 0. ’Wilkie, late in the, veterinary division of the New Zealand! Department of Agriculture, for presen-s tation to the British Zoo,-.form an interesting addition to the collection. 1/abela have been placed on the enclos- ■ Ure representing that seven of the i kiwis! are the gift of the New Zealand Government and Mr Wilkie, and that four are presented fay Lord Ranfurly. Writing by the last mail to Mr Gil- , ruth, Chief Veterinarian, Mr Wilkie gays:—“One of the keas died. The head-keeper put one of them in a large •aviary to fly about with a lot of Brazilian macaws and Australian cockatoos. The result was that the fcea was ■frightened by the others, and did not feed for several days. The bird never revived.”

, Another good audience assembled at the Choral Hall last evening for thq continuation of .the Canterbury Band of Hope Union’s contests. The programme Was of excellent quality, and was heartily enjoyed. The vocal solos by ladies fcnd gentlemen in-Class. D were very praiseworthy, and the recitations were equally meritorious. The prize winners »n Monday night were as follow:—Violin solos, class B—Fanny Colo (Crescent Bead) l; class C—Raymond Lawry (Sydenham Methodist) 1; class D—Mr Partridge (Linwood Primitive Methodist) 1; claee E—Miss Nellie Gibbs (Knox Church) 1; harmonium—Mr H. Flav el gOast Belt) 1; hoops — Knox Church 1, ast Belt 2; dumb-bells—Crescent Road 1, East Belt 2, Wqolston 3. The first prize for piano solos in class B, on Saturday night, was wdii by Edith M. M’Caldon. An attractive programme, comprising vocal solos, addresses and recitations, has been prepared for th’s evening.

The Rev D. C. Bates, Government Meteorologist, in bis report for September says:—“ 41though the month of September in New Zealand is usually fussocated with, lachrymose spring, yet this season it was exceptionally wet and gloomy, and, speaking generally, the number of rainy days nearly double the average. The total fab, >, however, was in scone cages, particularly in the north and north-east of the North Island, somewhat below the mean for previous years; but over Canterbury and in parts of Otago'the fall was from two to four times greater 'than the average, and at most stations in those districts exceeding all previous records' for the month. In Dunedin, for example, the registers extend, with only one or two breaks, to 1855, and give an average for September of 259 points of rain on thirteen- days, and b, previous maximum of 81.7 points on eighteen days, in September, 1893, whereas this year the record is 1105 ■points ‘on twenty-four days. September last year w»s also a very wet month throughout the colony. Indications at several times throughout the month showed that heavier falls of rain and snow also occurred at higher levels than in the preceding months, and in the lower parts of the country in September, and the reason that floods were not more marked is that this is the storage period of the year, when the surface of the earth is more porous, and the soil retains the moisture for vegetation, and to gradually percolate down lower levels.’' The New Big 4 McCormick Mower has never been excelled. It is the world’s greatest grass-cutter. Morrow, Bassett and Co. X 3203 Seed Season, 1905.—Nimmo and Blair’s Standard Seeds. Fletcher Bros., agents, have just opened up new seeds. Flower seeds la per packet, vegetable seeds 3d per packet. Illustrated lists free on application. Also mixed parrot food and canary seed, 6d per bag. Northern Star potatoes, Is 6d ter lb; other kinds in stock for seed, letoher Bros., Lower High Street, ftgeatß for Nimmo and Blair’s seeds. Wholesale and retail. X 3014 Convincing proof of the value wo give is in the wear and satisfaction which follows a purchase at our store. See our Black Voiles, at Is lid the yard, usually 3s 6d. Black, Beattie and Co., High Street. 8262

There was no business at the Rangiora Magistrate’s Court yesterday. At Rangiora yesterday, Mr V. G. Day, S.M., renewed an old age pension for the full amount.

Tno resignation of Captain H. S. Hewlett as a trustee of the Lyttelton DrilMied lias been accepted. It is not generally known that a pension of £SOOO a year is paid by the British Government to the' Lord Nelsons descending in line from the great admiral.

■ The superintending steward of the Lyttelton Sailors’ Homo wishes to -acknowledge, with thanks, the receipt of a parcel of books from Mr T. E. Rogers, Lyttelton.

.The ~'Firo Brigades turned out shortly after seven o’clock last night, in response to an alarm, which proved to be a false one, from the Junction box, Victoria Street. A sitting of the Lyttelton Police Court was held yesterday before Mr J. T. Brice, J;P., and Mr T. H. Barns, J.P. A woman, who made her first appearance before the Bench, was convicted of drunkennn-d discharged with a caution. A prohibition order was issned > against a man, on the application of his son.

At the meeting of the New Brighton Borough Council on Monday on© of the Councillors expressed a- desire to have the name of the borough changed from “ New Brighton ” to “ Brighton.” It was pointed out that the Post Office Department would object to the alteration, as there was a place named “ Brighton” near Mosgiel. Information was given to Constable at Leeston on Monday that John M’Oauglmn, aged thirty, had disappeared from the house where he .was boarding on Wednesday and nothing had been heard of him since. The missing man had been in, the employ of Mr H. C. Dierck, soda-water manufacturer, Leeston, for some time. He originally came from Burnside, but lias relations at Christchurch and Taumutu.

The Garrison Band will play the following ■ programme on the Rotunda, Sydenham Park, this evening:—Pas Redoubt©, “Le Iloi des Mers” (Gurtner); selection from the ballet, “La Source” (Mirioous and Delibes) ; serenade, “Pleasant Dreams” (Ripley); clarionet solo, “ 2nd Air Vario ” (Mohr), Bandsman F. L. Wqledge; grand valse do concert (Mottei); lancers, “ The Wearing of the Green ” (Kappey) ; Kai-ser-Fanfare, “ Imperial Salute” (Behr); “ God Save the King.”

The - Chief Justice * gave judgment at Wellington yesterday for plaintiff in a case brought by the widow of the late Mr Fastier, of the Railway Department, to obtain payment of £255, as part of the whole amount due to her from the railway superannuation fund. His Honor held ■ that the Civil Service Acts of 1871 and 1886 did not destroy the privileges granted by the Civil Service Act of 1866, and the Government Railways Act of 1887.

The annual report of the New_ Zealand Amateur Rowing Association shows that forty-three clubs are now affiliated, representing 2616 active paying members. The financial position is satisfactory, there being a credit balance of £52 and no liabilities. Aliaroa and Marlborough have applied to have the next dhampionehip events rowed in their districts. Mr R. Heaton Rhodes, Christchurch,..will be elected president, and Mr H. Marriner, Auckland, and Mr L, R. Wikon, Dunedin, vice-presi-dents.

The Queen’s Defence Cadets will hold their annual training camp from December 4 to December 10 at Farnley, and the Kaiapoi Defence Cadets will hold their annual training camp at Kaiapoi from February 5 to February 10. The barracks will be closed to the corps from November 6 to November 11 after 6 p.m., ob they will be used by the military circus. The officer commanding the district has accepted the resignation of Lieutenant J; E. Dunstan, of the Queen’s Defence Cadets.

A meeting of the committee of the Canterbury Women’s Institute was held on Friday, tho president (Mrs Wells) being in the chair. The following resolutions were passed unanimously:—(l) “That in, the opinion of this meeting'the exhibition of deplorable ignorance and ungeiitlomanly references to the women workers of Christchurch made by some of the members of the Charitable Aid Board at Wednesday’s meeting are indubitable proofs of the urgent necessity that election to public Boards should be on the basis of the Parliamentary franchise;” (3) “that the secretary ho instructed to write to all Parliamentary candidates, asking them whether; they will support the popular election of all public Boards, arid of Boards of Control for all public institutions; also; whether they are in favour of the removal of all ciyil and political disabilities of women.” A discussion took place on the Charitable Aid Board’s attitude towards the question of old age pensioners who are inmates of any public institution controlled by the Board receiving Is per week pocket-money. Mrs Page consented to be nominated for a seat on the Charitable Aid Board. A resume by Miss Smith of the thirteenth Universal Peace Congress, held at BoiSton, was adopted. A representative public meeting was held in ,the Cheviot Town Hall on Monday evening, to arrange what form the social function to be held at the opening of the railway should take, Mr T. Meikle, chairman of the Council, who occupied' the chair, said that the railway would be opened on "November 1, and Mr 6. Forbes read a telegram from Mr A. W. Rutherford, M.H.R., which stated that the railway would positively he opened on November 1. After some discussion it was unanimously agreed that a monster picnic should be held at the new station, Ethelton, on the day of the opening ceremony, and that Ministers ehould be invited, especially the Premier and the Hon W. Hall-Jones, Minister of Public Works. A strong committee was formed to carry out the details. After the business was concluded, Mr G. Forbes read some correspondence that had passed between- the Minister of Justibe and Mi' Rutherford relating to Mr Whitby, the local constable, and tho following resolution was passed:— “ That this meeting of Cheviot settlers wishes to express regret that the Police Department should have considered it necessary to dispense with Constable Whitty’s services,” and Messrs Haughey, W. T. Robinson, J. Vaughan and James Butt were appointed a deputation to wait on the Premier at the opening of the railway at Etholton, to ascertain if the decision was irrevocable. The Coupon Age.—lf a man gets £3 per week, or £l5O a year, and buys everything he wants off firms who give a discount of 5 per cent, it would mean 8s per week, or £7 10s a year. Little Jim i® the only boob firm in Christchurch who gives/coupons, and in order to advertise it and get it well known, is now holding a great ooupan sale and giving a special discount of 5s off every £, or 3d off every Is spent. Now, supposing his prices are the same afl any body else, and his boots just as good, think what you are losing this month by going elsewhere. 28 If you want a first-class bicycle at reasonable cost, go to Boyd and Son, 191, Gloucester Street, Christchurch, who are selling bicycles for £ls 15s equal or superior to any being sold at £2O; second grade £ll, with best Dunlop tyres. >

The “Gazette” contains on announcement of the appointment of Captain Charles James Cooper, of the Divisional Staff, Lyttelton, and ActingCaptain Charles George Foster - , No. o Company, as trustees of the Lyttelton Drillshed.

At Timaru last evening the Mayor opened, in Messrs Dalgety and Co. s new store, a bazaar in aid of the funds of the Timaru Garrison Band, which bias a debt of £220 ; -on its instruments, afid the surplus, if any, will go towards erecting a ba/ndroom. The “ Gazette ” states that the Colonial Auxiliary Forces Officers’ Docoration hats been awarded to Honorary Cliaplaiw the Rev E. E. Chambers, of the Divisional Staff, New Zealand Garrison Artillery, his period of commissioned service to August 81, 1905, being twenty years and twentysix days.

The Northern Agricultural and Pastoral Association’s annual show is to bo hold at Rangiora to-morrow. The entries are more numerous than last year, and a good show is expected. Jumping, stockmen’s races, bare-back riding and jumping without bridles, and other amusements are provided for the afternoon.

Mr. R. A. Wright, of Wellington, lectured iu the Amberley Town Hall on Thursday evening on “ The Bible-in-Sohcbls Question and the Broken Promises of the Member for Humour. Only twenty persons were present, and Mr B, Bin-land occupied the chair. The -speaker, ’at the conclusion of his address, answered a few questions, and was accorded a vote of thanks.

Derry’s Private Band will play the following programme on the Rotunda, Victoria Square, to-morrow evening: —March, “Kaiser Wilhelm”; fantasia, “Rose d’Amour”; moroeau mignon, “Salute d’Amour”; piccolo solo, “ The P©ep Blue Sea,” Bandsman A. Hutton ; selection, “ The Messenger ,Boy ; valse, “ Wiener Axtrablatter ” ; serenade, “ Militairo” ; march, “The Invincible Eagle”; “God Save the King.” The Wellington correspondent of this journal telegraphs that , Sir Joseph Ward’s solicitors yesterday issued writs, for £SOOO damages, against the “ New Zealand Times” and the Wellington “Post,” for defamation in the publication of an advertisement on behalf pf Victor Bra-und', calling a meeting "regarding the Colonial Bank. The advertisement alleges that Sir Joseph Ward sheltered himself behind Parliamentary privilege in defaming Brauncl. Mr Clayton, of the Veterinary Division of the Agricultural Department, has just completed the work of testing the milking herd and young cattle on the Government experimental farm at Wereroa, and he reports that out of 308 animals only two reacted. The Department considers the result most factory. At the request of the Education Department, instructions have been given that the tuberculin test is to be apnlied to the cattle belonging to the Industrial School at Levin. The Government Biologist (Mr T. W. Kirk) has arranged for a series of potato spraying demonstrations throughout the colony. Mr Fitch, of Canterbury, who was formerly on the staff of the Agricultural Department, has consented to, assist in carrying out the demonstrations, and has started \ on a tour of the Hurt, Wairavapa, Hawke s Bay, and Manawatu districts, in the order named. Later on, ho and Mr Blackmore will give spraying exhibitions in the potato-growing districts In the South Island.

The matron of the Children’s Convalescent Cottage at New Brighton acknowledges with thanks the receipt of the following:—Clothing —the St Luke’s, Merivale and Harewood Eoiad branches of the JVxmistenng Children b League; toys Snd indoor games— Messrs Strange and Co. and Mrs 1 Pyne; eaucepan-—Mrs Wilson; fruit—Mesdames Izard, Buckley, Henries and A Friend; chaff—A Friend; cot—-Mrs Kent; illustrated papers—A Friendi; tain o’shanters—Miss Bullock;' verandah blind—Mrs Buckley; buns, scones and cakes —Mesdames Hawker, Buckley and Bullock; jam—Mesda-mes M’Oaldon, Buckley and Brown. ’ - A practice common with justices of the peace was commented on by Mr H. W. Bishop,, S.M., yesterday. While dealing with minor breaches of by-laws at the Magistrate's Court ho remarked, in reply to a suggestion from the Bub-Inspector, that he did not believe in increasing the penalty in case of the non-appearance of the defendant. It was hardly reasonable that when a cow! for instance, strayed on to the road, the otfner, besides paying the fine, should be compelled to lose a day’s or half a day’s wages. “Of course,” he added, “this is purely a personal opinion. I know there are many magistrates that view the matter differently.” /Albert (sabriel, a restaurant-keeper, pleaded not guilty in the Police Court at Auckland yesterday to a charge of firing a pistol without reasonable cause' in Albert Street. Evidence given by Constable Mulloly showed that Gabriel admitted to him that he fired a pistol. The defendant’s explanation at the time was that four or five men “ rushed ” him, and he fired to frighten them, as he was afraid they were going to rob him of £l3O worth of money and jewellery which he was carrying. Gabriel gave evidence, repeating the statement made to the constable. “ You did a very reasonable and proper thing,” declared the Magistrate, who dismissed the information. 1

The Christchurch Hardware Club had a gala dav yesterday, commencing with a couple of races at Lancaster Park, both over 100yds. The first event, for members, was won by G. Shaw (6yds), with F. Goodie (Cycle) second, in 10 2-seeo. The other race was for boys, and was won by W. G- Alexander (4yds) in 11 l-saec. K. M’Clurg (4yds) was second. Messrs J. Clarke and W. Morley were the judges, and Messrs J. Austin and K. Bassett were the fit alters. 1 . In the evening, at the Scottish Society’s rooms, there was a social gathering, at which ladies were the guests of the club, and a comprehensive entertainment, including progressive [.euchre, nmsio, : supper and dancing, was provided for a large number of people. Mr L. Sisson won the gentlemen’s prize’, and the ladies’ trophy was secured by Miss Henie. Tho president, Mr J. Clarke, apologised for the absence of Messrs W. HeeeeandJß. Struthers. He said that the club was extending a hearty welcome to Mr W. Morley, who baa come from Wellington to take the position of managing director of the firm of Mason, Struthers and Company. The club was also glad to receive back Mr Ashby, of Messrs Ashby, Ecrgh and Company, after his trip abroad.

Last days of Cash Discounts. This great money-saving event positively doses on Tuesday, October 81, at 6 p.m. If you want to save 3s in, every pound on your drapery purchases you must buy before Tuesday, October 31, as that is absolutely ■ the last day on which this large Cash Bonus can be given. If you wish, to have 3s returned to you out, of every 20s you spend in clash, buy your clothing and mercery before Tuesday, October 31, tho last day of Cash Bonus. Beath and 00., Ltd, Direct Importers, Cashel Street. im

We -notice that Messrs Graham, Wilson and Smdlie are advertising in another column some Gloves of good, reliable quality, which they consider represent the best value in GloVefe procurable. Their advertisement is certainly worth reading. 8562

A gentleman has promised to present a cop to tho Ashburton County Cricket Association for competition between tho various clubs. A PLAGUE OF MOTHS.

During tho past few evenings (says tho Sydney “ Telegraph ”), the St George district has bean visited by millions of’ moths, which have invaded private dwellings to snch an extent as to cause considerable discomfort to the inmates. Those persons wire use kerosene lamps have suffered tiro most, as the insects 'with their usual persistency make for the light, and, getting inside the globe in large numbers, soon put the lamp out. In dwellings where naked gas is used tho floor is strewn with thousand® of injured insects. The moths are largo and or a dark colour. They were first noticed ■after tho storm on Wednesday niternoon, and have continued to increase in numbers since. A similar visitation occurred some twenty-five years ago, when the moths wore swept away by tho high winds in a westerly direction, and when passing over the western railway line caused a lot of trouble by putting out tho various station lamps and signal lights, kerosene being principally used in those days for ing purposes. * .

WHALING AT KAIKOURA. The “ Kaikoura Star” says:—On Wednesday afternoon news came over th© peninsula that several whales were seen basking in South Bay, and the whalers at once went in pursuit, rur Thomas Jackson was successful in harpooning a splendid specimen of right whale, close in towards, the beach. Having made fast, the whale furiously scampered southwards, _ towing the whaleboat for several miles, when the steel broke and the whale freed itself. The men still pursued, and a second harpoon was forced into the monster, a successful 'iuiiresulting. Four hours’ hard towing, and the whale was brought alongside the capstan* and proved to be about 58ft long, with, 4ft 6in of hone. The animal*is slightly shorter than the one secured last week, but is in much better condition 1 , and is estimated to render six tuns. A peculiar, coincidence is that most of the whales seen this season, have passed through the same narrow entrance between rocks, and the whalers intend having a net made to stretch across the distance for their next season’s operations. Mr F. H. Flower was tli© successful purchaser of the products of the two previous whales captured, at a satisfactory figure.