Local and General.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 312, 14 May 1869, Page 2

Local and General.

♦— Mutton. — Messrs McKeever and flpann, who advertise legs of mutton at sixpence each, yesterday disposed of 670 before the evening. Xfootball. — The Past and Present Collegians will to-morrow again play the world. A goal is at present credited to the former, so it is hoped that the latter will attend in larger numbers than they did last Saturday. Obituakt. — We regret to learn that Mr M. J. Burke, late of the Halswell district, died at Melbourne of disease of the heart. Mr Burke was on his way back to New Zealand, having found the climate in the old country too severe. Presentation. — The visitors who experienced the hospitality of Mr and Mrs Mcintosh, of Mcintosh Bay, on Good Friday, have presented the hostess with a clock in remembrance of the kindness and attention which they received on that occasion. Journalistic— Mr Yogel, who has been prominently connected with journalism and politics in Otago, and who also holds a leading position in the General Assembly, has undertaken the management of the Auckland Southern Cross. Before leaving Otago, Mr Yogel was presented with a testimonial and purse of sovereigns by his Honor the Superintendent, on behalf of the principal citizens. The Domain. — The public, who have always shown a lively interest in the progress of this favourite place of resort, will be sorry to learn that some mischievous boys have lately destroyed several valuable and rare young trees. We feel sure that it is only necessary to mention this in order to enlist the co-operation of the general public in the preservation of the objects of interest and beauty which the domain contains. Lincoln Races. — These events came ofl yesterday, near the Wheatsheaf Hotel, and were undoubtedly a great success. The Hurdle Race, of 25 soys, was won by Mr G. Osborne's Trump, Albatross second." The Maiden Plate, of 20 soys, was won by Mr R. M. Morten's Atlas, Mr Mallock's Lyndon second. The Lincoln Plate, of 50 soys, was won by Mr J. Morrison's Backbiter, Bobby Burns second. The Saddle and Bridle presented by Mr Angus, and Whip presented by Mr Haskett, were won by Mr J. Carlisle's Louie, Mystery second. The Consolation Stakes were won by Mr Webb's Tantrum, Wildboy second. A Scurry finished the day's sport. It was won by Mr Fenwick's Medora, beating six others. Literary Institute. — The usual meeting of the committee of the Literary Institute was held last night, at 7 o'clock. The Rev. C. Fraser occupied the chair. Present : Messrs Prins, Dale, Leggett, Martin, Warburton, aud the Secretary. The minutes of the former meeting were read and confirmed. The usual statement of the Treasurer was read, showing a balance in favour of the Institute of £5 3s 9d. The following donations are reported : — " algrave's Travels in Arabia," from a friend, through the Chairman ; " Hochstettcr's New Zealand," by the General Government, "Prevention &c. of Floods," by the Treasurer ; and a chair and table to the chess-room, from Mr Warburton. The report of the sub-committee relative to the general improvement and welfare of the Institute, was then submitted aud discussed. It was thereafter resolved that a Conversazione be held about the middle of June, similar to that of last year, as an introduction to the weekly entertainments and lectures. The Chairman was deputed to arrange with the Musical Society about their application for the use of the large room, and Mr Prins was authorised to meet and treat with the members of the old chess-club about the fusion of the two. A committee was also appointed to take steps for furnishing and rendering the upper room more suitable for the comfort of the members. Mr Warburton was specially empowered, in reference to this aad other meditated improvements, to canvass for subscribers and subscriptions, but the other members of the committee and the subscribers generally are expected to assist in increasing the membership. At the instance of the Chairman, the regular night of meeting was altered from Thursday to Wednesday.

" " ' • ll The North. — We have received onr usual flies from the North, but they contain nothing of general interest which has not been anticipated by our daily telegrams. Courts for Revision of Electoral Rolls. — Mr Edward James Lee, the Revising Officer for Canterbury, holds his Courts on the days named below. There seems to be an impression with many voters that the objections to claims to vote which have been advertised mean that the elector's name has been already struck off the roll. This is a serious mistake. The opportunity of answering the objections is given at the Revision Court. In numerous cases all that seems necessary to secure the elector's name remaining on the roll is that he should supply the requisite full description of his property, stating the number of his section as given on the public maps of the province. Probably, also, the acreage would be as well added to complete the claim. This could be done by a letter to the Revising Officer :— Kaiapoi District: At the Court House, Kaiapoi, on Thursday, 27th May, at 11 o'clock a.m. Ashley District: At Cameron's Hotel, Saltwater Creek, on Friday, 28th May, at 11 o'clock a.m. Cheviot District: At Ross' Hotel, Weka Pass, on Tuesday, Ist June, at 10 o'clock a.m. Masonic— The brethren of the St Augustine Lodge of the Free and Accepted Masons assembled in the hall, Hereford street, last night, for the purpose of presenting a jewel and testimonial to Brother Henry Thomson, P.M. Brother C. W. Bichop, P.M., performed the ceremony, and referred to the services of the recipient as Master of the Lodge for the two previous years, and suitable acknowledgment was made. The jewel is a beautiful specimen of colonial gold workmanship, and ! was manufactured by Messrs Coates and Co, Colombo street, at a cost of twenty-five guineas. The testimonial, which is richly engrossed on vellum, expresses the esteem and respect of the Lodge towards Brother Thomson, and has sixty-two signatures attached. On conclusion of the proceedings, the brethren adjourned to Morton's Hotel, where a commemorative banquet was laid. The . catering was on the most recherche and complete scale. Brother James Smith presided, and, the formal toasts disposed of, a pleasant evening was spent.