NEWS OF THE DAY.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 4551, 23 November 1887, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

It ia expected that Major-General Schaw will shortly relurn to England, where he has been offered special employment in connection with the fortifications.

It ia said that the Defence Minister, with a view to economy, has c rdered all the recently imported Remington-Lee rifles and carbines to be sold. We doubt the truth of the report. On Sunday week, at the request of the Mayor and Councillors of the Borough of Timaru, the Garrison Band will give an open air sacred concert in the Park, The concert like all previous ones, should prove very enjoyable. The weather came over dull again yesterday, and in the afternoon very heavy rain fell. It continued with more or less force until the evening when the weather broke a little. So far the rain cannot have done any harm beyond delaying shearing operations for a few days. It was very noticeable yesterday during the prevalence of showers of rain, that the concrete channeling is the very best for the purpose of carrying off storm water speedily and effectively. The smooth bottom of the concrete offers no obstruction to the flow of water, and is a vast improvement on that of blue stone, the joints of which, no matter how carefully “ grouted,” cause the water to break up and, in time, scour. We understand that it ia the intention of the council to put down as much concrete channeling as possible. As Mr A. Frew’s milk cart was approaching Temuka yesterday morning the hame strap became unfastened, and the shafts, slipping through the tugs, fell to the ground. The boy in charge was thrown out, but not injured, and the horse after dragging the cart a few hundred yards suceeded, by a few welldirected kicks, in getting clear of everything but the bridle and collar. The damage consisted of two broken shafts, a few broken straps, and the loss of a considerable quantity of milk.

A meeting of the Timaru Cycling Club was held last evening in their rooms, at which there was a very large attendance j Captain Shephard in the chair. Mr Shrimpton was elected a riding member of the club. It was resolved to hold a picnic on the 16th Dec. Messrs Shephard, Cray, and Bourn were elected a committee to obtain information as to the place and means of transmittance to such, and all other general information, and to report the same at a future meeting. A vote of thanks to the chairman terminated the meeting. At the inspection parade of the' Waimate Eifle Volunteers, held under Major Me wall and Sergeant-Major Jones, on Monday night, 37 members of the corps, inclusive of Lieuts. Capstick and Shaw, attended. The company was put through battalion, company, and skirmishing drill, and acquitted itself satisfactorilyi Class firing for recruits will take place on Wednesday mornings, and for other mombttra jin Thursday and Saturday mom* ings. A church parade to Knox Church will be held on Sunday next; uniform, full dress.

A well attended meeting of the Fairlie Creek Athletic Club was held at Egan’s Hotel on Monday evening to arrange a programme for the ensuing sports. The president, Mr J, J. Allen, was in the chair. The treasurer submitted a balance-sheet which showed a credit of £ll, or adding the amount on fixed deposit, of £3l. The 27th of December was fixed on as the most suitable day for holding the sports, and on account of its coming in between the Waimate and Timaru sports, it is sure to attract the attention of the peds in South Canterbury. A liberal programme amounting to £35 was drawn up, and the secretary instructed to see to the printing of posters, and getting the usual concessions from the Railway Department. Given good weather, the sports of 1887 should prove as attractive and as successful as they have done in former years. A meeting of the Committee of the Timaru Queen’s Fund for Distressed Women was held yesterday afternoon. Present Mesdames El worthy (president), Luxmoore, Perry, and Miss LeCren, and E. Hy, Lough (hon. see.). Resolved —“That five ladies resident in the Timaru district be elected annually on the third Wednesday in the month of November in each year, to be called the Managing Committee of the Timaru Queen’s Fund for Distressed Women, such committee to elect one of their number as president, whose duties shall consist of convening meetings of the committee and presiding thereat, and one of their number shall be elected treasurer each year ” ; " That Messrs John Jackson, Melville Gray, Thomas O’Driscoll, and Robert Stuart Eeid be appointed trustees of the amount collected for the Timaru Queen’s Fund for Distressed Women, with power to invest the same at the best rate of interest, the interest to be paid to the credit of the managing committee for the purpose of relieving distressed women ” ; “ That the managing committee shall have power to distribute to women in distress in the district any sum or sums of money out of the accrued interest. All moneys received shall be paid into a hanking account at such bank as shall be appointed by the committee, and all payments shall be made by cheque, signed by the president and treasurer “ That Mesdames Perry, Inman, Hamlyn, Luxmoore, and Miss LeCren, be appointed a managing committee for the ensuing year; three to form a quorum “ That Mrs Perry be president, and Miss LeCren treasurer That the Bank of Now Zealand be appointed the bankers for the fund.” Thunder has not been heard more than 14 miles from the flash of lightning. The report of artillery has reached much greater distances. The cannonading at the Battle of Waterloo was heard at the town of Creil, in the north of France, about 115 miles from the field.

The Spring time has come and nature responds by appearing in her brightest robes. Let us in our homes put away the trappings of winter and greet the warmth and sunshine in a befitting manner. Curtains, drapery, and General Upholstery Goods, flower vases and pots, chinaware and the latest designs in Household Furniture suitable for the season may now be inspected at J. S. Bennett’s, Elizabeth Street. [Advt]

I have just landed and opened out a large shipment of Ladies', Gent’s and Children’s Boots, Shoes,and Slippers, which with the remainder of the stock are all marked at prices which will defy competition. All sizes in stock. Colonial boots of all kinds manufactured on the premises, and sold retail at wholesale prices. Also, a lot of good boot trunks for sale cheap. P. CuppsiANif, City Boot Palace.-— [Advt.]