LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 3801, 21 June 1880, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

CONFIBMATION AT THH SrNAGOQUB. — The usual Sabbath service at this place of -worship was augmented by a " barmitzoah " (confirmation ceremony. The candidate, Master Jacob Pavis (son of the late Mr Hyam Davis) was first called to the reading-desk, where he read very nicely from the scrolls of the law, the portion allotted to him. At a later period of the service he mounted the steps leading to the Ark, and answered a number of questions relating to Mb religion, put to him by the Rev I. Zachariah. Master Davis then recited the Ten Commandments, and beyond J a slight, tendency to hurry his utterances, he acquitted himßelf very creditably indeed. He then offered up a prayer, which had been composed for him by the Eev I. Zaohariah. Thia the lad read in a properly impressive tone; the judicious manner in which he emphasised some of the words being very noticeable. The confirmation was finished with a specially prepared prayer delivered by the reverend minister, who had to dispense with the sermon usual on these occasions. This was necessitated through Mr Zachaviah having to perform, at a certain time, the rite of circumcision upon an infant. After the prayer the Sabbath service was concluded. A word of praise is due to Master Davis' tutor, the Eov I. Zachariah, for the pains he takes in making his pupils perfect. The results of his efforts must be exceedingly gratifying to both parents and teacher. .Notwithstanding tho damp and dull nature of the weather on Saturday morning there was an unusually large attendance of the congregation. In honour of the occasion Mrs Davis entertained in the evening a number of relatives and a large circle of friendß. Aiabm op Fibb at Kaiapoi.— About a quarter to seven o'clock on Saturday evening the fire bell rang out an alarm, and in a very short time both engines were out, and on their way to the house of Mr W. R. May, where the fire was, but fortunately were not required, as the fire had been got under. From what can be learnt, it appears that the servant had placed a candle on a dressing table, and the window curtains had caught fire from it. Beyond the destruction of the curtains and scorching the wall and ceiling, very little damage was done. '■' A Nicb Little Outfit. — The following is. the list of articles which the prisoner Wood was charged with having stolen from the premises of the New Zealand Clothing Factory, Caahel street : — 7 Crimean shirts, I undershirt, 5 pairs of trousers, 5 vests, 4 coats, 1 overcoat, 1 pair of blankets, 4 hats, 4 pairs of socks, 1 pot of pomade, 2 bottles of buir-oil, 1 comb, 1 set of studs, 1 cake of scented soap, 2 cashmere scarves, 1 woollen scarf, 1 pair of braces, 3 neckties, 1 towel, and 1 travelling bag. The accused was committed for trial. Wobks Committee. — At a meeting of the Works Committee, held this morning, the work of f ormiag Mollett' s right-of-way and Willis street wrs ordered to be proceeded with. It was decided to repair the footpath in Horatio street. Mr Brightling'a tender for screenings for footpaths was accepted.' The Surveyor was instructed to proceed with the formation of footpaths in Latimer square the footpaths to be 15ft; in width. Carriage of Qbaix. — On Friday and Saturday 9601 bags grain were carried over the Christchurco section, making a total of 27,824. brought through to Christchurch during the week. The number of bags on hand at the various stations on Saturday night amounted to 3951. | Thh UkbmHiOTed.— We leain from the Secretary of the Unemployed Committee that Messrs Bradshaw and Clements, the delegates appointed to lay the case of the unemployed before tho Government proceeded to Wellington on Saturday last. Coubsing.— An error occurred in our report of the Waterloo Cup coursing in the statement that Pauline was trained by Mr T. Ketts, of Temuka. It should read that Pauline was trained by Mr Birch, of Prebbleton. Diphtheria at Kaiapoi. — Another very bad case of diphtheria, combined with croup, has appeared at Kaiapoi. MalveenWatbb Bacb— This race will be opened to Sheffield on Friday next. Tnu Hbathcotb Larrikins.— We understand that the petition which Bomo time since was mentioned as being in preparation in the Heathcote district has been very mimerously signed. The petition, which prays that a police station may be established, will shortly bo forwarded to the Minister for Justice. Tbachehs' Pension Bill. — A meeting of teachers was held at tho Normal School on Saturday afternoon, when the proposed Pension Bill was voted not to be acceptable to the teachers. The meeting adjourned for a fortnight. A report of the proceedings will be found elsewhere. Stack Fibe. — The recent fire among Mr Gilles pie's stacks at Ashley bank, has been found to have been purely accidental. There were ten stacks destroyed, and they were insured in tho Union Company for £IGO, which is considerably below their value. Okibntal Ex hibitiok.— During the paßt week this exhibition has be<n on view in LytteHon, and crowds have visited it, carrying away some memento of the interesting collection of Eastern curiosities. The exhibition will leave Lyttelton this evening and proceed to Tcinuku, where it is aunounced to open on Tuesday. Accident. — An accident occurred at Kaiapoi on Saturday evening, by which Mr John Moody got his leg hurt. Ho was driving a dray and two horses along the North road, near the Council Chamber, when tho horses look fright at a cow, ami bolted sharp round the corner of Mr Pinching's verandah, against the post of which Mr Moody's leg was jammed, causing a severe bruiss and a cut on tho lower part. Mr Pinching quickly bound it up, and Mr Moody proceeded homo. Laud Sale. — A sale of properties was held on Saturday, at Messrs Robert Wilkin aud Co.'s wool stores, Hereford street, Mr Tabart being the auctioneer. Messrs Wilkin ( and Co., acting ili conjunction with Mcsera Jameson aud Roberts, Ashburton, disposed of Wood's Dromorc farm, containing ia all 1093 acres, at £3 10s per aero. A number of sections in the Eollestdn township were offered, and these changed hands at £5 per section. A portion of tho Ahuriri estate, comprising 225 acres, was paesed in at £12 per acre. TnE Mackinnon Pbn.— A description was given in these columns some tirao 6inco of tho Mackinnon pen or stylograph, a specimen of which had been shown to us by Messrs Petorsen and Co. Tho evident general utility and immenso convenience of such an applianco led to numerous inquiries being made fir them, nnd Messrs Peterson huvo now Bjcurod a largo supply. We have subjected ono of theso pens to a severe test, using it upon various kinds of paper, and as several

columns nave been written with it, without the first charge of ink becoming exhausted, or even showing the recognised symptom of giving out, the point of convenience may be conuidered us clearly established. Another admirable feature of the stylograph i 8 the comfort to be derived from its use. Spluttering is an impossibility 5 the pen writes with all the freedom of a first-class lead pencil, and in the test referred to not a single hitch occurred in its use. In the office of th© Scientific American, the Maolm.non pen (originally patented in March, 1876) has been used for about, three years, and to the entire satisfaction of the staff. With each pen, very clear directions for use are iißued. I£ these are followed, the appliance will fully meet every claim made for it. If they are neglected, it as certainly will not write at all. Thbateb Royal.— Thsre were two exhibition!) of the Bachelder's Combination on Saturday. Tlio first took place in the afternoon, when there was a largo attendance of children, who evidently were delighted and amused at what they saw and heard. As they were leaving the Theatre the ohildren were presented with a souvenir of greater or less value as the case might be, but inmost instances the preeent was something whiott was calculated to please. The second exhibition was at the usual hour in the evening, and it also was well attended. Mr Chalet deserves credit for tho reproof he administered to some women in tho stalls, who annoyed the audience by persistent talking. The vfc,tnloquial portion of the entertainment was specially good, much fun being got out of Mr Chalet a conversation with a gentleman who went on to the stage to be introduced to th» "Funny Folk." The Company remain another week^ here, and appear to be gaining rather than losing in attractiveness. The hilf.yenrly meeting of tho Loynl Cify of Chrißtehurch Lodge, 1.0.0.P., Uanobmter Unity, will lie held this evening. ,«3 c ? n o val - P norol meeting of tbe Pfcwijuu ceatical Society of New Zealand (Canterbnry r.rH? inspection parade of the head2*. «/ c i Cor P 8 ' "Ending: Carets, *iU take place on Wednesday next, at half-past seven. n™,S C n-T 0 ,. f tb ! rate P a J'ors in the Oust Road Board District will be held at the Board's offlc* this evening, at six o'clock ™i ffle fri 0 'n 118 EUesmaro Bacon Curing Comthis eveniDg, at 8 o'clock.