LOCAL AND GENERAL

Star (Christchurch), Issue 3439, 19 April 1879, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL

/ * / TnE C.V.C.— With the exception of the [Leeslon contingent the resignations of the \arious raemt'ers of the other contingents of the Canterbury Yeomanry Cavalry have now been received by Serjeant-Major Judge, who commands the corps in tho absence of Colonel Packo, at present away south. At tho request of ihe majority of the men these resignations will not be forwarded to headquarters until a reply has been received to tho request for a Court of Enquiry. It may bo mentioned that Drill- Instructor Lewis, who had sent in his resignation after being suspended, lias withdrawn it, preferring, as a soldier of nearly 40 years' sorvico, to stand an enquiry Jnto his alleged misconduct. r & Nuisance at Bingsland.-— For some rlitlle time past an artesian well has been 'allowed to run continuously in a portion of Bingland, to the annoyance of neighbours living in the locality. The result has been that this morning the overflow had covered about a quarter of an acre of land, and to-day the Chief Inspector of nuisances was making tho necessary enquiries with a view of taking immediate action against the person or persons concerned.

Tjik Flogging or Mandehs.— John Manders, who, on April 9, was found guilty of an indecent assault upon a woman, and eenfcenced to three months' imprisonment with two Hoggings, acquired his first expo* rienco of "tlio cat" this morning. At halfpast nine o'clock he was adjusted to the triangle, and his sentence having been read over the lashes were laid on by two rigorous warders. Handera writhed greatly under the pain, uttering occasional exclamations, and evidently felt the punishment moat keonly. That the pain was acute was sufficiently demonstrated by the condition of hid back. On being liberated ho protcßtud his innocence, and then, suddenly changing his manner, expressed a desire to havo " that woman" in his power. As, however, the prisoner has, with his present experience, to reflect upon the 25 lashes yet to como his feelings will daubtlcßß bo somewhat subdued.

Election to the Synod. — Thomas Muberly Hassal, Esq., being tho only candidate nominated as Synodsman for the Purochial District of Opawa, was declared by the Returning Ofiicer, Mr Souter, to bo duly elected.

Pjiimitive Methodist Chueoh Philipstown. — Tho services in the above church to-morrow will be conducted in the morning by the Rev J. Clover, and in the evening by Mr Harding.

Presentation to Me Conyebs. — On Friday next, at 4 p.m., a gift will be prosented to Air Conyers, at Mr Charles Clark's rooms, to commemorate the opening of the through lino from Chnatchurch to Invorcargill. 'Iho money to obtain this memento was collected in the train on the first threugh trip, and it will be remembered that Mr J. Ollivier, who had undertaken the task at the request of the visitors, had barely completed his work when the sad accident occurred, which threw such a gloom over what would otherwise have been so enjoyable a trip.

Sydenham BoKOuan Kanger. — A special meeting of the Sydenham Borough Council was held last evening to consider the applications sent in for the office of Ranger md Inspector of Nuisances. Twenty-five appli. cations had been received, and after consideration Mr William Buddy was appointed to the position.

Eegistbation of Dogs. — Since Jan. 1 of the present year 1100 dogs have been registered for Christchuroh alone.

Magisterial.— The business at the Eesi dent Magistrate's Court this morning, comprised the disposal of five drunkards, one of whom was remanded for medical treatment.

( Shooting- Hares. — A petition, bearing |about 40 signatures, has been present: d to the Council of the Acclimatisation Society asking

their co-operation in obtaining a season for shooting hares. A special meeting of the Council has been called for Thursday next to consider the petition. In connection with this, it may be mentioned that a very general opinion prevailed in this town this morning that if such permission were granted it would materially affect the ensuing coursing season, and although the hares have very much increased of late, the slaughter during one month's open Benson for shooting would [necessitate a succession of close seasons beforo

there would bo a sufficiency of hares either to bo hunted or shot. At the special meeting the Council will also consider a letter from South Canterbury asking that the coursing season may be extended to that district.

Accumulation of Ghain. — At the various stations along the line there had accumulated la-t night 31,922 bags of grain. The largest lots were as follows :— Ashburton, 1000 bags ; Cave, 1054; Chertsey, 1370; Doyleston, 637 ; Dunsanriel, 561 ; Horndon Junction, 1350; Leeston, 920; Lincoln, 934; Makikilii, 2032; Otaio, 2169; Pleasant Point, 1883; Prebbleton, 575 ; Rakaia, 1868 ; Terrnika, 1045 ; Tinwald, 1267 ; Waihao, 1815 ; Waiumte, 2325 ; Waimate Junction, 1980.

Lowkh High Street. — The channelling on the Northern side of Lower High street, from the St Asaph street junction to the Kast belt., is now finished, and that on the South side, from Madras street corner to the belt —

long known as the Ferry road drain nuisanco —will bo commenced at once. This length will entail a considerable amount of work, as a suitable foundation will have to be built up for the channelling. The footpath on the North sido is also being lowered to the required level.

Gaiety. — There was another excellent

house at the Gaiety last night, when tho usual programme was presented, and evidently most heartily appreciated. A number of conundrums were submitted, the prize for the best one being a handsome oleograph. The following was considered the best, and the author received the picturo accordingly : — Why is tho beautiful diorama of the American War like tho electric light at the late Paris Exhibition ? Because it shows to admiring multitudes, at a trifling cost, the work of years, of genius, and art. ODDFELLOwanip. — A preliminary meeting of gentlemen interested in tho formation of a branch of tho Manchester Unity, took place at Mr G. Collier's Koyal George Hotel last evening. Mr B. J. Leahy, the Permanent Secretary of tho City of Christchurch Lodge, was voted to tho chair. There wero 21 intending members present. Tho Chairman explained at length tho objects of the Society of which they wero desirous of joining, after which it was unanimously resolved that a Lodge should bo formed, to bo a branch of the North Canterbury District, 1.0.0. F., M.T7. It was also resolved that Bro. Gt. Collier give all tho necessary information to the intending niembors. After a vote of thanks to the Chairman, the meeting adjourned. Tho general annual meeting of members of tho German Church will bo hold on Saturday, April 26, at 2 p.m. A gift eoinniouioration of the opening of tho Invorcargill railway will be presented to Mr Conycrs at Mr Clark's room, on Monday noxt. I'assougors who wero at tho opeuiug trip are invited to h". present. Tho settling for tho North Canterbury racoa will take place at the Club-room, Riingior.a, on Tuesday evening next, when tho Stewards aro rei\unsted to meet to decide a protest laid in the hack race.