NEWS OF THE DAY.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 2955, 29 November 1900, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

The regular Convocation of St. John’s Royal Arch Chapter, No. 1137, E.C., will be held in the lodge room, Church street, at half-past 7 o’clock this evening. For the second performance of “What Happened to Jones ” this evening, the prices will be reduced to those usual here—- “ three, two, and one.”

The Trinity College Academic Board have established three additional local exhibinona for colonial students, of the value of ~ j 9s, to be awarded to the three candidates paining the highest positions in the senior division who fulfil the conditions respecting age, and as to having previously taken an Honours certificate in Theory.

At the Magistrates Court, Waimate, yesterday, before Messrs J. B. Milsom H. Graham, J.Ps., an old resident of Waimate was the subject of an application for a prohibition order. One witness proved that the man was injuring himself and family by excessive drinking. An order was issued for the Waitaki licensing district.

A meeting of performers at the opening of the freshwater bath was held last evening, when a larger and more enthusiastic meeting was held than that formerly, about 16 gentlemen being present. Their names were handed in as bona fide performers, and it was decided to practice at once, and providing there be a holiday, all will go off well. A meeting will be held on Friday evening to decide re the latter. If there is no holiday the swimmers cannot get off.

An Ancient Belief.—The ancients believed that rheumatism was the work of a demon within a man. Any one who has had an attack of sciatic or inflammatory iheumatism will agree that the infliction is demoniac enough to warrant the belief. It has never been claimed - that Chamberlain's Pain Balm will cast out demons, but it will cure rheumatism, and hundreds bear testimony to the truth of this statement. One application relieves the pain, and this quick relief which it affords is alone worth many times its cost. For sale by Canterbury Fanners’ Co-operative Association (Ld.). The semi-final heat of the Bowing Club’s fours for the committee’s trophies was rowed last evening, weather and sea being exceptionally favourable. The crews which met were stroked by H. Fraser and Perks respectively. The race was a very good one, for two-thirds of the journey, when Fraser’s crew gradually drew away and won by a bare length. The final heat will be rowed off at half-past 5 o’clock this afternoon, when H. Fraser (stroke), Salmond, Hutton and Dalgleish meet T. Mackenzie (stroke), Amos, Priest and Stapleton. Under favourable conditions the race should be a good one, and well worth a visit to the harbour to watch.

One item of the swimming carnival at the opening of the baths on Monday will be “ trout-fishing.” A practical instance of what this item is was given in the harbour last evening. Mr D. Cowan, an expert swimmer, was the trout, and Mr D. Caldwell, a good big rod wielder, was “ ye complete angler.” The “trout” was hooked at the back of the neck, and gave the angler a very tough tussle. Honours were even— Mr Caldwell could not land his fish, and Mr Cowan could neither break the gut trace, the line nor 16ft rod. As an exhibition it was tame, but there is no doubt that if the swimmer “ sports ” more, this phase of fishing could be made very interesting and amusing.

The number of kinematograph shows is considerable, but very few hold the record of Cooper and Macdermott’s patriotic pictorial displays, which, unaided by any variety company, have entertained thousands in the largest theatres throughout the colony during the past twelve months. Although not of the variety type, the programme is so arranged as to provide one of the best two-hours’ entertainments on tour, the combination being perfect in every detail, and the interest of all sections of the audience maintained from start to finish. The company has recently added a most realistic picture showing the burning of a mission station in China, which they will exhibit with the other China war pictures in the Theatre Royal to-morrow evening.

A meeting of the trustees of the Hospital Board, Waimate, was held yesterday. Present—Messrs Atwill, Hardie, Inkster, and, Sinclair (chairman). Dr Barclay, hospital surgeon, reported that there were eight patients under treatment at date of last return, and that six had been admitted since; discharged during the month, cured 5, died 2, remaining in hospital 7. The matron had received from paying patients during the month £l2 19s 4d. Mr Hardie as visitor apologised for inability to visit the hospital during the month. Messrs Sinclair and Studholme were appointed visitors for next month. Dr Barclay reported on the steps to be taken in the case of patients suffering from certain cases ol fever. He was thanked by the trustees. Accounts were passed for £BO 4s 7d.

Tlie ordinary monthly meeting of the Pleasant Point School Committee was held >n the 24th inst. Present —Messrs W. Ray (chairman), W. McKibbin, M. Maze, G. Crozier, W. Kennedy (Mr G, Saunders being absent through illness). The headmaster’s! report for the month stated that the attendance had been low, owing to the broken weather, the averages for the four weeks being 147, 158, 151 and 157. Applications for the position of pupil teacher rendered vacant by Miss A. Oliver’s term expiring at] the end of the year, were received from Misses K. Palmer, C. Orton and M. Ray. The committee selected Miss M. Ray for the position (the chairman, Mr W. Ray, retiring while the members made their selection, Mr W. McKibbin acting as chairman). Thcf concert in aid of the prize fund will be held on the SOM) inst., and the distribution of prizes will take place or* the 13th December.

The monthly meeting of the Meaclown School Committee was held on Tuesday night. Present—Messrs Cain khainm::;), Pa Ivey, Holwell, Horulwook, Lynch. McKenna. ami 1). O’Connell. "'he vr-istei reported that the roll number was 88, strict average 70, aaid working average 75 for the quarter. Correspondence was read from the Education Board, notifying the payment of a £3 grant, and of £4 12s 6d incidentals, into the Bank of New Zealand. The chairman reported that there was a balance of £l3 13s available for prizes and picnic. Mr Hornbrook proposed, and Mr Falvey seconded, that attendance prizes be given to all those not missing more than 20 half-days in the year. —Carried unanimously. It was decided to hold the picnic in Mr Campbell’s plantation (permission to be iisked) on Thursday, December 20tb. and £2 Avas voted for racing prizes. The secretary Avas instructed to Avrite to the Hon. W. HqllJones, asking him to distribute the school prizes at the picnic. The chairman agreed to get prices for supply of refreshments. The master and mistress were appointed to select! the prizes. Mr Hohvelt moved, and Mr Hornbrook seconded, that the school break up on Wednesday, December 191 h, and that six AA r eeks’ holidays be given.—Carried. Mr Cain undertook to get ladies to judge the seAving. It Avas decided to request the Board to haA r e the school repainted.

Advantage will be taken of the bank holiday to-morrow to playllhe annual tennis match, Timaru v. Oamaru. It is Timaru’s turn to go south, and the players selected will go down by the early train to-morrow. It is rather early yet, perhaps, to talk about the Christmas holidays, bub we understand that a movement is on foot to get the business places in Timaru to make Saturday “ Christmas eve,” and not open the shops again till the Thursday following. Christmas Day falls on a Tuesday this year.

Mr G. Donn is the first male candidate who has passed the senior division of the Trinity College students practical examination in pianoforte, at Timaru centre. He obtained honours, and was recommended by Professor Edwards to study for the higher examination.

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Court Southern Cross, A.0.F., was held in the hall, George street, on Tuesday evening, Bro. Clausen, C.R., presiding. The Woodwards’ report (still showing a large number of brethren on the sick fund) was presented. A lengthy discussion took place on the advisabi'ily of holding a social gathering in c onnc-ction w : 'h the Lodge, but as the meeting was

jot a very large one the matter was left in abeyance. One person , was nominated for membership, after which the Court was duly closed by the C.R.

At the annual concert of the South School, which is to be held in the Assembly Rooms to-morrow evening, the programme gives promise of being of a very entertaining kind. There will be wand drill by the junior girls, exhibition of club swinging by Standard IV., (girls), physical exercises by the senior boys, action songs by infants"(very pretty) and. by upper girls; a comedietta introducing Dame Durden, Don Quixote and Sancho Panza, and a medley song; and a comical piece entitled “ Our" School Band.” Besides the items by the children, Langdown’s Band will plav, and several well-known local singers will also assist with solos and duets. Winter Winds need have no Horrors for Vou.—lts winds and rains may give you coughs and colds. If you propose getting rid of your troubles quickly, safely, and pleasantly, Benjamin Gnm is all you require. It soothes inflamed surf aces, and tender membranes; loosens hard phlegm and causes free expectoration, breaks up the hardest cough, allays tickling and irritation of the throat. Suits yonug or old children like it. Benjamin Gum, price Is 6d and 2s 6d everywhere. Wholesale agents, Rempthorne, Prosser and Go’s. N.Z