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Timaru Herald, Volume XLII, Issue 3387, 5 August 1885, Page 2

Tehuia Ripi.b "Voltotrbhb.— Tlio Rev. T. A. Hamilton has boon appointed, by His Kxeolleney tho Govornor, Honorary Chaplain m tho TorouVa Riflo Volunteers. Sai.eyabds Company.— Tlib Secretary to tho South Canterbury Saloyards Company, (Limited), Wwhdjko, notifies that Friday noxt is tho last day on which applications for shares m tho now iesuo by tho Company may be received. . Tim Own Hotm.— To suit (he convonienco of tho public, from to-day the Is luncheons at tlio abovo Hotel will bo from 12 noon sharp to 2.30 p.m.— [Advt.] FnoM this dato a 6d counter lunch will ho bottoil at tho Railway Refreshment Rooms bar from 11 a.m. till 8 p.m. Breakfast ready m time for the early trains, at Is 6d. Is hot lunoh, as usual, from 12 till 8. Is 6d tea dinnor from 6 till 8 o'clock.— [AdvtJ District Coubt. — His Honor Juclgo ward will hold a sitting of tho District Court at elovon o'clock this morning, for the purpose of lioaringtho publio examination of Frodorick Stephens, a bankrupt. Mr A. St. G-. Homers. I ley appo&n on behalf of Stephens.

iDIOBAHA. — Wo remind our readers Hint Lingard's Boyal Diorama of Scotland and Scbtish Concert Company opens m the Theatre Royal this evening. Intercolonial Weather Exciianoe. — New Zealand — High pressure approaching from the west 5 squally, with hail and rain over tbo centre, and stronj S.W., winds nt Taranaki r otherwise tolerably fine, with south winds and " a general increase of pressure. Australia —Equal pressure, and generally N.W. winds and fine, except showory at Portland. Barometers :— In New Zealand — At Russell, 29.9 ; Wellington, 30.0 ; Bluff, 29.1. In Australia — At Hobart and Portland, 30.1 ; Sydney, 30.2. Skriocb Accident at Peel Forest. — On Saturday last whilst Mr Wm. Maloney and young Eugene were trying to get a tree down, which had lodged m an adjoining one, a limb fell upon the head of tho former, and it is almost a wonder that the blow did not prove fatal. Dr Fish, who was sent for, went up on ' ■ Sunday and found him m a very precarious ! state, but hopes are entertained" of his re- ! covery. Some three years ago ho had a very ' narrow escape from being killed by being run j over by a railway train. He was then lying across the metals and the cow-catcher struck i him on tho head, nearly m the same place ' where the branch of tho tree hit him this • time. I Death op a Journalist. — It is with great regret that we observe that the recent coach accident at Christohurch has resulted m the death of one of the sufferers, Mr John Hebden, Editor of the Canterbury Times. Mr Hebden arrived m the colony m 1862, and lived for some years at Kaiapoi. His death inflicts a loss on New Zealand journalism not easily repaired. His high qualifications for the profession were sufficiently evidenced by tho prominent position attained by the journal with which he was connected, while his sterling, yet unassuming, character won the esteem of all who knew him, and reflected credit on the craft to which he belonged. Mr Hebden was only 42 years of age, and, it is cad to learn, leaves a wife and several children to mourn his loss. i Welcome Retreat Lodge, No. 44, , 1.0. G.T., Geraldinb.— The usual weekly meeting of this Lodge was held on Monday , evening, August 3rd. Bro. G. H. Patrick, W.C.T., opened tho meeting m the usual ( way. Tho minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. This being the quarterly meeting, tho officers presented their reports, which were deemed satisfactory. Bro. T. Sherratt, D.G.W.C.T., then installed the officers for tho ensuing term, as follows : — , Bro. G. H. Patrick, W.C.T. ; Sister Porteous, W.V.T. ; Bro. K. McKenzie, W.S. ; Bro. J. j Quinn, W.F.S. ; Bro. Freeman, W.T. ; Sister Fleming, W.C. ; Bro. Dunford, W.M. ; Sister Beckley, W.D.M. ; Bro. J. Rennie, ' W.I.G-. ; Bro. B. Nicholls, W.O.G. ; Sister Maslin, W.R.S. ; Bro. W. G. Sherratt, W.L.S. A recess was called for harmony, j when several songs and readings were given j by the members of tho Order. The Lodge then closed. Firb Brigade. — The usual monthly meeting of the Timaru Fire Brigodo was held on Monday evening. Captain T. Amos occupied j the chair, and there was a large attendance of j members. After some formal business had been gono through, the question of sending a team to Napier to tale part m the Fire Brigades competition was considered. After some discussion it was decided to send a team. The competition this year promises to be more successful than the Late one, the amounts of prizes being larger, and the evonts arranged more systematically, The following is the prize-list : — Hose-reel flat competition ; first prize, trophy worth £20, medals £15, and cash £85, total £115 j second, total of £30 ; third, total of £20. Engine practice : first prize, total of £80 ; second, total of £20 j third, total of £10. Hose and laddor : first prize, total of £85 ; »econd, total of £20 ; third, total of £10. Hose and hydrant : first prize, £15 ; second, £10 ; third, £5. Single-handed hose and hydrant : first prize, £11 ; second, £6 ; third, £2. Ladder race (one man) : first prize, £6 ; second, £2 ; third, £1. Alarm and rush : first prize, £4 ; second, £2; third, £1. Flat race: first prize, £3 ; second, £2 ; third, £1. Tug of war: prize of £10. Total, £477 10s. In addition to this it was stated that a very substantial prize would be awarded m the laddor and rescue competition, a special event subscribed to by tho ladies of Napier. Tho amended bye-laws and regulations of the Brigade were then read and adopted, and after a new member had been elected, the meeting closed. Concert. — Last evening the concert by the Oamaru Garrison Band took place m the Theatre Royal, and although the evening was a fine one, but a very sparse audience indeed assembled. We may mention that the Band left Oamaru en route for Wellingten by tlie Express train yesterday, and broke the journey beTe for tho purpose of giving a concert m the hope of earning a few pounds to help defray the members of the Band's expenses of the trip to the Empire City ; but we are afraid that the net result of last night's concert will be very nearly nil. However, the affair from a musical point of view, at any rats, was a decided success. The playing of the Band was, of course, the great attraction j and those who had formed nigh opinions of it were certainly not disappointed, for the unanimous verdict was extremely flattering. The pieces played were selections from Wagner's " Tannhafiscr " and Meyerbeer's " Lcs Huguenots," and Rossini's overture to " Semiramide," three of the pieces, we undeistaud, the Band intend playing at the forthcoming military band contest, and Round's raise " Bose of England." Tho pieces nro all very high cluss, and wero excellently played, the overture, perhaps, the best. The Band's full strength is said to be twentyseven, but they did not all take part last night, twenty-two being the most we noticed. The Band is most perfectly balanced, and the pieces chosen for the contest arc so arranged as to give ample opportunity for the leading instrumentalists to exhibit their skill m execution. The conductor, Mr Geo. Jones, is tho right man m tho right place, and it was quite evident- that he had spared neither time nor pains to make his raon efficient ; while Mr H. P. Pheloung deserves no small meed of praise for Ihe accomplished way he took the part of leader. It waa quite evident the Band had practised very assiduously for many weeks. During tho evening Mr George Jones played two violin bolos — " Balmoral," introducing " Auld Robin Gray," and " Lcgende" — and was accompanied by Mr T. F. Gooch (of Timaru). As Mr Jones is recognised as the most finished amateur violinist m tho colony, comment on his playing is needless. Mr J. C. Ferguson, m his Scotch character songs, etc, wa« very mirth-provoking, and he proved a great favorite with the audience. The Band leavo for Christchurch this morning, giving a concort m that city this evening, and opon the bands contest In Wellington on Saturday night. Lbctbbb. — The Yen. Archdeacon Harper dolivored m tho Mechanics' Institute Hall last night, a locturo entitled " Tho coming Eclipse of tho Sun." There was a for larger audience than at tho provions lecture m the Hall. Mr Bruce, m a few words, introduced tho reverend lecturer, who said that before speaking of tho coming eclipse of the sun it would be necossary to givo his hearers some idea of tho movements of tho colestial bodies directly connected with tho eclipse. The Chinoee, he said, as far back as 3000 years bro were oblo to foretell tho movemonts of the sun. Ho thon explained at sonio length, by means of a framo on which were placed three balls, the theory of eclipsos, which were of thrco kinds— total, partial, and annual. A total eclipso only occurred whon tho moon was nearar the earth than usual, tho cone of shade throwing on tho earth a black shadow or band, which, ho said, was never moro than fifty miles m diamoter. Now Zealand was tho only land over which this band of total darkness would travel, and then there would not bo moro than four minutes of total darkness, tho whole oclipse from start to finish only occupying about four hours. If tho spectator was not directly m the line of this band only a partial eclipßO would bo seen. Tho value of ft total oclipse scientifically was very groat, whilo that of a partial was mostly valued for correcting time. Around tho moon m an eclipse of this kind conld bo soon a halo or corona, which tho lecturer explained fully by means of diagrams. The lecturer next referred to thospectroscopo,andsaidastronoinor9 could tell byits means what was burning on the sun. Nearly all tho metals and metallic earths known wero found to be thoro m an ineandoscont state, but no gold or silvor had been found. At an example of the power ot th»

Bpectroecope, he Bnid that Siriua, one of tho brightest and most distant stars, had been viewed with it, the sama result following as with the sun. Photographs of tho flames issuing from the Bun or moon during eclipses had been taken, and it was, ho said, the intention of those astronomers who were coming to Masterton to find out moro about these flames. After a few further remarks, a hearty vote of thanks was passed to tho Archdencon for his interesting lecture, and the audience then dispersed. Resident Magistrate's Court, Timaru. —At this Court yesterday J. S. Beswiek, Esq., R.M., T. W. Hall and Edward Elworthy, Esqs., J.P.s, presided. For being drunk m the Main Road, a first offender (a woman) was fined ss. Civil cases went by default as follows : — John Jackson v. K. Cameron, claim £4 15s lOd, and costs 16s ; R. Bowie v. Chute, Brosnahan and Parry, claim £4 3s 3d, and costs 16a ; M. ' Jonas v. J . Montague, claim £10, and ! costs £1 12 b. The case A. E. Wake v. !T. J. Brosnan was adjourned by counsels' 1 consent for a fortnight, and His Worship inj tinmted that on Friday next he would givo judgment m the caseM. do H. Duval v. i Royal Flouring Mills Co. (Limited). John 1 Rowecliffe v. Thos. Shaw, claim £4 3s 6d. Mr ; M. J. Lynch for plaintiffs, and Mr Raymond | (of White and Co.) for defendant. Tho claim m this case was for 19 days work from Oct. 18th, 1884, to Nov. 22nd, 1884, at 6s 6d per day- £6 3s 6d ; less cash paid on Oct. 2Qth and Nov. 29th, 1884, £2, tho balance left being amount Bued for. Defendant filed a set-off for 14s for rent of house for ono month m lieu of notice. Plaintiff, after proving tho particulars quoted above, said he had rented a house from Shaw at the rate of 3s 6d per week, but had left it on the 3rd of Dec., after seeing Mrs Shaw and learning from her that he could leave the house as soon as he liked. He admitted owing 28s for rent which included one week's rent m lieu of notice. The defendant said ho agreed with plaintiff that his wages should ibe 5s per day ; that he should pay 3s 6d per week rent for house, and give a month's notico when he intended to leave. Witness then referred to previous transactions with plaintiff, and then said the plaintiff had spoken to him on Saturday week at ColliDs 1 auction rooms about the account, which he (plaintiff) said was £4 16s 9d. After a lengthy perusal of documents produced by this witness, ' counsel found that, m addition to tho daily rate of wage m dispute, the client's timebooks made a difference of three days m ■ favor of plaintiff, viz., the 19 days suod on. j Henry Barker was called by Mr Raymond to prove that plaintiff had at Collins roomß said defendant owed him £4 16s 9d, whereas 1 the real amount was £4 3s 6d, as a proof that his (plaintiff's) evidence was contraj dictory, but the Bench attached little imI portance to this, holding that a man i being excited might easily make such a ! mistake. After Mrs Shaw bid given evidence Mr Raymond addressed the Court briefly, but Mr Lynch did not, being content to leave the matter m the hands of the Bench. Tho | Bench said they would allow plaintiff 19 j days, at the rate of 5s per day — £4 15s m all. lAs to rent, they would take the £1 8s admitted to be owing by plaintiff, as it was absurd to think a man getting snch a small wage should be called upon to pay a month's rent m lieu of notice, when m reality he was only a weekly tenant. Then, allowing for the £2 paid on account, this would leave a balance m favor of plaintiff of £1 7s, for which judgment would be given with coßts, 6s. The Court then rose. We may mention that m ten cases judgment was confessed, and that other twelve were withdrawn. S.C.J.C. — The annual general meeting of the South Canterbury Jockey Club was held »t the Grosvenor Hotel on Monday evening. Present — Messrs D. McLean (Chairman), K. G. Kerr, E. R. Guinness, W. Gunn, J. Melton, W. Collins, and E. Smith. The Secretary submitted the annual report and balancesheet. The latter showed that the expenses during the .year amounted to £1703 Es sd, and the receipts £1496 lls lOd, leaving a debit balance of £206 13s 7d. The stakes paid during the year amounted to £1123 12s. The annual report was read as followe : — " The Committee of the S.C.J.C. beg to hand the members the annual statement of receipts and expenditure for the year ending 31st July. During the past year two race-meet-ings have been held ; a one-day meeting on 25th November, and the annual Autumn Meeting on 16th and 17th April. Owing to inclemency of the weather and other causes, the Spring Meeting was not a financial success, but the Autumn meeting produced some of the closest finishes ever seen on tho Timaru Course, besides leaving a surplus of profit. During the season the Club hove expended about £1130 m stakes, about £140 m planting a new carriage drive, gates, &c, and general improvements, besides connecting tho racecourse by telegraph wire with tho main lino for tho convenience of the Press and general public. A totalisator house has also been erected under arrangement with Messrs Hobbs and Goodwin, to become the property of the Club m three years time. From the balance-sheet just read it will be noticed that the gross expenditure for the year amounts to about £1700, including overdraft at the commencement of the year. The present indebtedness of the Club amounts to about £200, secured to the Bank by the personal guarantee of five members of Committee. Four members of Committee retire by rotation, and tho following four gentlemen have been duly nominated, viz.: —Messrs E. G. Kerr, J. Meikle, A. Bt. Q-. Hamersley, and E. R. Guinness." After the report and balance-sheet had been adopted, the gentlemen named were elected members of Committee. After disousiion, the number of the Managing Committee was increased to eleven, six and five alternately to retire at tho annual meeting. An addition was made to rule 36, providing that general business may be brought forward at the annual general meeting of tho Club, notwithstanding that such business does not appear m tho circular convening the meeting. A vote of thanks to tho Chairman terminated tho meeting. A Chinesh Disclaimed. — Tho electorate of Thorndon is represented m the Auckland Parliamentary Union by Mr James Ah Kew, a native of China. The A T eio Zetland Beratd recently excited the ire of the hon. gentleman by remarkingthat he would provo an acquisition to the Union, inasmuch as he would be able to enlighten it upon the mysteries of " fan tan " and other games of "hazard so much patronised by tho Chinese. Mr Ah Kew wrote a letter to tho paper next day indignantly denying that he knew anything at all about " fan tan." Scott's Emulsion of pure Cod Liver Oil with Hypophosphites is very palatable, very nutritious, and very strengthening. Dr Richard Bend of Singleton, N.S.W., says : " I hnvo prescribed Scott's Emnision of puro Cod Livor Oil with Hypophosphites very frequently during the last two years with good results, and have patients who can tolerate no other preparation of Cod Liver Oil. — It is easy of digestion, and m the wasting conditions is very useful." — [Abvt.] 5 Wise Foixy. — "For ten years my wife was confined to her bed with'such a complication of ailments that no doctor could tell what wns tho matter, or cure her, and I used up a small fortuno m humbug stuff. Six montliß ago I saw an American flag with American Co.'s Hop Bitters on it, and I thought I would bo a fool once more. I tried it, but my folly proved to be wisdom. 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