LOCAL AND GENERAL

Star (Christchurch), Issue 3311, 16 November 1878, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Pbivate Streets rtf SYDENiiAir. — Tho question as to what width private streets will be allowed in the Sydenham "Borough and taken over by the Council, is likely to cause considerable discussion at the next meeting of that body. It seems that some little time ago, in reply to an application to allow a street 33ft in width — formed previous to the existenco of the Council — to be extended tho same width through another portion of tho same owner's property, the Council declined to accede to the roquest unless the new portion wore made the full width of 6Gft. Subsoquent* to v this, the Council passed another resolution deciding not to entertain any applications for. new. streets unlesß they were to be made of the full width of 66ft, in accordance with the provisions of tho Municipal Corporations Act. At the last meeting of tho Council the first resolution mentioned waß rescinded, and permission granted to extend tho stroet at a width of 40fb through tho property referred to. Now Councillor Charters has given notice of motion to: bo discussed at tho next meeting of the Council,- rescinding this lastnamed resolution "on the ground that it is in opposition to a previous resolution which still appears on the minutes of the Council and has' not yet been rescinded." / laircmTAST to Impobtbhs. — As some

Misapprehension seems to exist with reference iothe allowances made to importers under ' The Customs' Tariff Act, 1878." Wo pubish for the information of our readers the lection of the Act, bearing on this subject : — •8. No discounts or .deductions from tho

mlue of any goods chargeable with ad valorem duty shall be allowed unless, such discount or deduction be clearly shown to the satisfactidn of the Collector of Customs on the original invoice in the same handwriting is that in which such invoice is made out, or ,inleßs the same be verified by the signature of the manufacturer, merchant, or person from whom the goods set forth or described in tho invoice wore purchased, and by whom such discount or deduction has been or purports to have been actually allowed." Accident in Ltttblton.— This morning John Hem sen, a seaman on board, the New Zealand Shipping, Company's ship Orari, met with a very severe accident, and had a very narrow escape of losing his life. He was engaged in bending the fore royal, whon the port lif I; suddenly carried away and the man fell. There was a fresh south-west breeze blowing at the time, and the wind blew him inboard j lie was caught about six feet from the deck in the running gear that had been made fast to the fore -topmast backstay. Had it been calm at the time of the accident, the unfortunate man must have been smashed on the wharf. Ab it was his left arm and ono rib were broken, his left eido being severely bruised. Dr Rouse was speedily in attendance, and had the sufferer conveyed to the casual ward.

DkadßodyFottnd in the Btrsit.—lnformation has been received by the ix>lice of the I finding of the dead body of a triad ■ 'on the banks of tho Clarence River, Moles worth j station, in. the Mavlborough district. -Thei body had the appearance of having lain in the position where found for a long time, and seemed to be that of a man about 55 years of age, sft lOin in height, with long black hair, dressed in n new pair of moleskin trousers and light tweed vest. A constable was despached from Blenheim, a distance of 85 miles, to bring in the body. Where it was found is said to bo in an exceedingly rough part of tho country. f Mksbenghb Fitost the Ska.— This morning a bottlo was taken to tho Custom House by somo fishermen, residing at the.' Estuary, which had been picked lip by them on the beach, containing a leaf torn from ti note-bo6k on which was written in pencil the following! — " August 1, 1878. Captain Fitzroy, ship; Toad, reeked on tlio straits and all went dewri; Captin and 23 bans and 52 passenger's. God save you nil." It should be:, added that the Customs' authorities had tho.impression that this was another of the many foolish actß*6f> a: similar kind which were constantly brought under their notice. ,

Lost Ciiiw).— A littlo. boy about three years of ago was found wandering to-day in Park terrace and taken to the Police. 'Station. lie, has on a vedcoloured stuff dress, over which h a whito pinafore. His head is covered with a cowlshaped hood, and he is wearing elastic-side boots.

Colombo Road WBSiiBYAK CitUHcn.— Xhre'o eorvices will bo hold to-morrow in connection with the anniversary of tho,. Harper street Sunday School. Collections will be made at each service in aid of tho school funds.

AnBKST. — A man nnmod Job Hands was arrested this morning in Christchurch on the ohargo of deserting his wifo and faintly at Philipgtown about six weeks ago. LyTTKLTON W,RST,BrAX CUURCn. — The Rev. J. S. Smalley will deliver an address tomorrow (Sunday) OTening, on "The Lessons of tho PrinceßS Alice Di»o«ter,"

Lahd SrOBTS in Lytteltqk.— • A meeting of those interested in carrying out land sports in Lyttleton on New Year's Day was held on Thursday evening last, when ifc was unanimously resolved that the sports be hold ia London street, ■ subject to permission from the Borough Council, and sufficient funds being contributed. Mr John Sowden was reelected Chairman, Mr Joseph Fletcher Secretary and Treasurer, and Messrs T. Thornley, R. Bulkley, W. Smith, and R. Cullen as a. Committee to collect subscriptions and arrange for the different events.

. «,ADUiiXBBAXKi>«3irriEE.— An anonymous letter has been received by Inspector Hick'ibn£in;#hich the writer states that butter unfit for use is being 6old in a certain .place i inJ3hrißtchurch. rjt does, not seem,.,t<» : P . be generally Known that the police can only proceed with cases of adulteration committed undet the Bakers' and Millers' Act, and that they make periodical visits under this Act. The Only persons authorised to proceed under the ! Adulteration of Food Act is the Inspector of Weights and Measures and the Inspector of Nuisances, and no doubt if reliable information were received by either .tJffjJ&hese officers, prompt steps -would be taken .tofprbtect tho public. SAtioßSf ltoiiti Af'Lri^m.To's.—^The^uesi : tion 6f establishing a Sailors' Home at Lyttelton was brought before the Harbour Board at its meeting yesterday. There was but one opinion expressed as* to the desirability and necessity of such an institution, but some doubt was expressed as to the legality of the Board appropriating any money to subsidising its establishment. It was finally determined, on tho casting rote of the Chairman, to take a legal opinion upon the point. Tho bubs proposed to be given by the Board is £500, and it is believed that, there will be no difficulty in obtaining < largo subscriptions from merchants and others interested in the shipping; The New Zealand Shipping Company Imve already promised a handsome sum. : ; EitTEBTAiNHBNT, S. John's. — A capital Entertainment was given at S. John's schoolroom lasi evening, consisting of an exhibition of tho magic lantern by Mr Seager, assisted by |£r Groy. The various views were descriptive of English, American, and New . .Zealand scenery. At intervals during thfei progress of the exhibition, Madame Winter and Robinson played a number of pianoy forte selections, and songs .were rendered by Messrs Winter, Jacobs, and Win. Anthony, each; item being loudly applauded. The cntertainmbnt was concluded by an oxhibitaon of. f tinny slides in the magic lantern, which created roars of laughter. Hearty votes of thanks were accorded to > those: who had contribiited to the evening's amusement, and specially to Madame Winter and Messrs Seagjjr and 'G*eyw There was a'' very large attendance, and the proceeds will be devoted in aid of the building fund. TftBATRB BoxAt;^" Flying Scud" was 0. 'formed last night in its entirety for the t time. It was received with the same favour as_ on previous nights it had been, and by, a satisfactorily numerous audience. In connection with this performance may be mentioned a circumstance highly creditable ; to the proprietor of tho circus. The horse which has nightly appeared ha the hero o£ the play has been allowed to graze during the day in a paddock belonging to Mr Beattie. Some person or persons yesterday removed the animal from the paddock, with tho intention, it is believed, of thwarting tho final representatidn of the piece. The play, having been specially 1 announced, the management' were naturally anxious not to disappoint the public, and waited upon Mr Burton, to whom itHey explained the difficulty in winch they were placed. Mr Burton at once, in the most handsome manner, placed at their disposal lu> favourite " Black Bess."

Tonio Sol- pa Convention.— A meeting of tonic sol-faists is to bo held in the Durham street gchooj-room on Nov. 18, when the proposed constitution and rules of the New Zealand Tonic Sol-fa^ Association -will.bo';submitted for discussion.' Since the London School Board adopted the tonic sol-fa method in all their schools it has been, generally adopted in England, and iho present meeting .has been convened in order to give many who are. anxious to know something about it an opportunity of gaining an insight into its principles. The objects of, the Association aro stated to to :— l. The musical advancement of the students of tho tonic sol-fa method, the tonic sol- fa method boing understood to mean the method of teaching musical subjects sot forth in the publications of Mr John Cnrwin. 2. The training of teachers of tho tonic sol-fa method. 3. The holding of examinations, and tho granting of certificates, scholarships, and fellowships. 4. The extension of musical knowledge among*. the people. .5. To promote good congregational psalmody in tho various churches. 6. To encourage the use of the tonic sol-fa method fchronghoufc the public and private Bchoola of the Colony. 7. Tho doing of all such other lawful tiling* as shall be incidental or conducive to theobjects named.