LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 2424, 29 December 1875, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Drainage Boadjd.-— A meeting of the Drainage Board will be held on' Tuesday next. . . .. -i.Mi-, . ... ■.-.■ , -■. Theatre Rot At.— The pantomime drew another large house yesterday evening, and passed off with even more Bucoeis tiiaa: o^ its first representation. *' * * Athletic Oiub Sports.*— The 100 yards race between M. Gibbons and J. F. Gough on Monday, was for a trophy, Value/ £lO, and, not for cash as would appear from yesterday's report;. Xoyaii City 01? Ohristohuroh Lodgb, 1.0.0.F.—Th0 half-yearly meeting of members was hold at the hall in Liohfleld street, last night, whon the following officers were eleated for tho ensuing six months :-~P.G. Bro H. A. Davis, N.G. ; Bro Bradwell, V.G.; BroH. Jackson, E.S. Tho reooipts for the past six months wore announoed to have been £215 8s Bd. 1.0. G.T., Wooi.BTQH.--On Boxing Day, the mombors of tho Juvenile Good Templars' Lodge, Woolston, numbering, with their friends, about 100, were conveyed in traps (provided by friends) to Sumner, when the ohildren were regaled with a good tea immediately on arrival. During the afternoon raoes, jumping, and all kinds of sports were hold on tho beaoh j and the sum of £8, kindly contributed by Mr William Wilson, Sir Oraoroft Wilson, and other friends, was distributed as prizes to the ohildren. After the Snorts wero flnishod, thoy were again provided with a substantial tea, and a start was then made for home, whioh was reaohed about 6,30 p.m., the par ty having spent a vory pleaßant and enjoyable af tor noon. In tho ovoning an entertainment, provided for tho adult members of the Bxoelsior Lodge and their friends, was held in the Hall, and passed off with considerable eoUt. Hbbbford Sxrbbt (Baptist) Stjnday Sohqoii.— The annual treat toot place on Monday last. Vans had been hired for the day with the intention of taking the children down to the foot of the Hills, but in consequence of the rainy weather, by the kind per* mission of Lieut.-Oolonel Paoke they were allowed to assemble at the Drillshed, where they were enabled to have all their sports under cover during the rain, and in the after* noon, whon the woathor cleared up, these were oontinued with great zest in the open air onolosuro. The ohildron then had a ride in tho vans to the intended place of holding the treat, where they wore regaled with milk by Mr and Mrs Davidson, and returned to the Drillshed to tea. By means of raoes and other methods, toys were distributed and games of various Kinds kept up till dusk, when the ohildren were dismissed, having as thoroughly enjoyed their treat as if no adverse oiroumstances had occurred. Masokio.— The Installation of the W.M. I and Officers of the Lodge of Unanimity, No. 604, 8.C., Lyttelton, for the ensuing year, took place at tho Oddfellows' Hall, on Thursday evening lnst, Doc 23, by the R.W.D.G.M. Bro Wai. Donald, assisted by D.D.G.M. Bro H. Thomson, E.O. The ceremony took plaoo in tho Oddfellows' Hall, as tho building belonging to tho Lodge of Unanimity has boon pulled down, and a handsomo and commodious brick edifloe is to be oroctod on\ tho same site, and, whon finished, will be ft credit; to the town of Lyttelton. The arohitoot is Mr W. B. Mountfort, and the contractors, Messrs Button and Weastall. Tho oeromony of laying tho foundation stono will take plaoo shortly. The following is a list of the Officers appointed for tho ensuing year:— Bro R. Andorson, ro-eleotod, W.M. ; H. M'Lollan, I.P.M. j P. Cunningham, S.W.j W. D'Authreau, J.W. j P. Cunningham, Treasnrerj G. W. White, Secretary} 0. A. Rich. S.D. ; W. B. AUwright, J.D. i G. M. Warno, J.G. j E. Giraud, Organist j E. C. Brown and J. Hobbi, Stewards; Alex. Gordon, Tyler,

leFsBBLHOTUBB.— The Rev P. P. Agoew's cture will be delivered this evening in the Music Hall. Oaktbbbcey Tbadbsmbn's Athxbtio OIVB. — A settling.up meeting was held 1m! night, when the prizes were paid to the? various winners. Notwithstanding the poor attend* anoe at Monday's •ports, owing to the bad weather, it was found that after the defrayment of all expenses there will still remain a good balance to the credit of the Olob. Kaiapoi L0dgb,1.0.0.F., M.U.— The halfyearly summoned meeting of this Lodge was held on Tuesday erening, Deo. 21, when a very large portion of the brethren were present. The ordinary Lodge business was transacted, and the N.G. then deolared the Lodge open for the election of officers for the j ensuing term. The following were elected :— E. Feldwick.N.G. ; G. OuUirer, V.G. •M. H. Smith, E.S. ; A. T. Clarke, P. 8 .; Dr Fletcher, Medical Officer. The officers were then installed, after which P. Gk Bate and E. S. Smith were elected auditors, P. G. Bate and P. G. Green delegates, and D. P. G. M. Wright, and P. G. Bate were nominated eiok visitors. P.- G. Bate was elected lecture master. It was resolved— "That G. AC. Keetley receive the N.G.s degree, N.G. Feldwick the' Y.Qh degree, T. G. Gulliver the E.S.s degree, and that D. P. G. M. Wright's name be placed on tho Dispensation Board. LBBSTOK PBBSBYTBBrAN StHTDAY SCHOOL Tbbat.— The annual treat in connection with the above took place on Christmas Day. The children, who numbered about seventy, met in the church, where they were examined by the Rev J. W. Oree, Messrs J. D. Harper, J. Muirson,and several other of the' Sunday School Teachers. The examination was on the whole very creditable to all, and resulted in some very suitable and substantial prizes being awarded; On the conclusion of the examination, the children were marched to, Mr Bar* ker's paddock, which he' had very kindly' granted for the ocoassidn, and were met by their several parents, also a considerable number of friends. Here Mr Barker had a large tent erected, and a harmonium within it. A seleotion of Moody's and Sankey's hymns was played at intervals by Mr Harper and, Mr Barker, and had a very enlivening effect in the assemblage. Ample provision was made by the parents, not only for the children belonging to the sohool, but for all those present. They must have numbered over a hundred. A series of sports was got up, and prizes were distributed to all the children, subscriptions to the ameunt of six pounds being received for this purpose. The teachers are to be congratulated on the way in whioh they carried out the arrangements, as nothing but the greatest harmony prevailed amoßgst all present. After having partaken of tea, the children were assembled, when the National Anthem was sung. Three oheers were then given for Mr and Mrs Barker, and the party broke up in the best of spirits. Acclimatisation Sooibtv.— The monthly meeting of the Counoil was held at the Gardens yesterday afternoon. Present— The Hon J. T. Peacock (Chairman), Sir Cracroft Wilson, Dr Campbell, Messrs W. D. Wood, J. Wallace, J. Marshman, J. A. Bird, and S. 0, lan (Hon. Seo.) The Secretary reported that the receipts for the past month had been £25 3s, and that £1 Os 9d had been expended. A letter was read from the South Canterbury Society, applying for 1300 trout. The application was granted; A letter was read from Messrs Miles, Hassal and Co., applying for 500 trout for certain landed proprietors in the Ash* burton District. The Secretary stated that the trout had been sent, and had arrived at the Hinds in excellent condition, and without loss. The Secretary submitted a written application from Captain Clogstoun for Eirmission to leave the trout bought by m in the Gardens for some time, and said the Garden Committee had granted the application. A letter was read from Mr W. C. Walker, applying for a number of trout, to be turned out in the _ stream in the vicinity of Mount Possession. ' The Counoil decided ; to apportion a number of trout to this locality. A letter was read from Mr T. W. Ladbrooke, Cost, applying for some hares to be liberated in his District. The Secretary said he had informed Mr Ladbrooke that this was not the right time of the year for catching hares. A Fetter was read from Mr Bridge, applying for 100 trout. The Seoretary said that the price of the trout had been forwarded by Mr Bridge, and the trout had accordingly been sent to him. A letter was read from Messrs D. and D. Cameron, applying for 100 trout. The Seoretary said the trout, for whioh Messrs Cameron for* warded a cheque, had been supplied, and that owing to an accident, seventeen had died on the road. A letter was read from Sir Thomas Tanored reporting that the trout and small birds obtained by him from the Society had been oonveyed to the Waihi Bush and tamed out with complete success. A letter was read from Mr Tripp, Orari, applying for a number of sparrows, quail, and hares. The Seoretary was instructed to reply that plenty of sparrows could be obtained, out that, this was not the proper time for catching hares. A report was read from Mr T. Everard Upton stating that trout turned out ia the streams at High Peaks were doing exceedingly well. A letter was read from the Provincial Secretary aaking on what terms the Society occupied the Gardens, and stating that the Govern* mont wished to extend the grounds attaohed to the Hospital, and lay them out with a bridge aoroes the creek for the convalescent patients; also, that it was desired to out down the trees in order to promote the circulation of air around the hospital. Mr Peacock said the Government intended to fence in the hospital grounds, and wished to have more space* than at present. Hs thought the Government should be allowed to take that portion fronting on the Ricearton road. Dr Campbell and Messrs Bird and Farr were appointed to wait upon the Government on the matter. A letter was read from Colonel Pack©, Chief Banger, recommending the following appointments as Bangers :— P. B. Dearden, Bakaia ; H. J. Wood, Kaiapoi ; T. Burgees, Eyre ton ; B. Hopkins, Ohoka- G. Bailey, Eyreton ; M. Lynskey, Eyreton ; and J. Straohan, Eyreton. It was decided to ask the Superintendent to make these appointments. A letter was read from Mr G. L. Mellish suggesting that, with a view to encouraging boys to aoquire a knowledge of the " gentle art" of fishing, a portion of the river Avon should be thrown open to them for fishing free of charge. The Secretary was instructed to reply that the letter would be referred to the new Council, A letter was read from Mr W. D. Wood, resigning the office of Treasurer, on the ground that he is about to proceed to England. Mr Farr was appointed to act as treasurer pro. (em. Sir Cracroft Wilson brought up the draft of the report to be read at the forthcoming annual meeting of sub* scribers. After considering and adopting the report, the Council adjourned.