Local & General.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 4161, 22 August 1881, Page 2

Local & General.

A Caution. — This morning a ceso was brought before the Resident Magistrate's Court by Dr Nedv.il], lor fal'ure to comply with the 143rd section of the " Public Health Act, 1876," which requires ptuonti) and other* in charge of a child vaccinated bj the Public Vaccinator to cauge it to be taken again to the public operator, in order that he may ascertain by inspection the result, and receive lymph for the performance of other vaccinations if he oee fit to take it from the child. Dr Nedwill said that, in the case before tho Court, ho would be satisfied if the Bench would order that the child should be taken to tho Public Vaccinator on next vaccination dtvy ; his purpose being to direct public attention to the importance of a strict compliance with the law in a matter which was very carelessly regarded. The Bench made the ovder us requested, and intimated that upon every future case of the kind brought before them the full penalty— £2— allowed by the Statuto would be inflicted.

The Municipal Elections.— The following are the councillors retiring for the various wards of the City : — North-east ward, Mr W. 8. Kin? ; north-west do, Mr T. 8. Lambtil; botiLh-eußt ward, Mr C. P. Hulbert j eouth-west do, Mr C. B. Taylor, and the extra election for tho seat of Mr N. K. Cherrill in tho north-west. Nominations must bo sent in to the < ity Council Chambers on or before August 29, addressed to the Bcturm'ng Officer. Considerable interest is being aroused in regard to the election for the south-east ■ward, where Councillor Hulbert and Mb two opponents are hard at work prosecuting their canvass. For the Mayoralty the only candidates positively before the ratepayers at present are Councillors Taylor and Ayers; the latter of course comes forward in accordance with the pledge ho gave last year.

Ik Memohiam. — At a meeting of the friends of the late Colonial author, Marcus Clarke, it was decided to publish a memorial Toiume of his. popular writings, the work to be issued to subscribers at one guinea per copy, and the proceeds to bo devoted to the assistance of his family. Mr Arthur Walstab was appointed hon secretary, and Mr Coßmo Mewbery hon treasurer. A list now lies at this office, and the Editor of the Star will be happy to receive the signatures of every lover of literature and admirer of Australian genius who may ba desirous o£ subscribing to the proposed memorial work.

Ashburton Eesidbnt Magistrate's: Court. — On Saturday morning a man named John Fry was committed for tri-il at the Ohrißtchurch Supreme Court, by the Ashbtuv ton Besidont Magistrate, on a charge of indecent assault.

Intercolonial Wbatheb Exchange. — We received tho following telegram from Bydney on Saturday evening: — "Fino steady weather and uniform pressure of the barometer between 30'0and 302 have prevailed all over Australia for some days, the winds being light north and north-west."

The Wheat Mabket.— lt will be seen from our telegrams that the price of wheat is still on the rise at Home. New Zealand is now quoted as high as 54s 6d, and, according to the Now Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company's telegram, 56s per quarter. These quotations are ex ehip.

Compmmbntabx DiifKßß,— A cemplimentary dinner to Mr H; 0. Jacobsen, was given in Quill's Hotel, Ashburton, on Friday eraning. Mr Jiugo Friedlander occupied the chair, and there were between forty and fifty gentlemen present to say farewell to Mr Jacobsen, who is leaving the district.

Bbsidbnt Magistrate's Court. — The cause list for this morning at the Resident Magistrate's Court contained seven charges of drunkenness, two charges against one man, Ohurckill, on remand, of larceny, one charge of indecent assault, one charge, on remand, of vagranoy. The summons list contained fourteen cages.

Entebtainjient at Kowai Pass, — A numerously attended concert was given ia the Kowai Pass schoolroom on Friday evening, in aid of the Springfield Brass Band. The programme consisted of a number of instrumental pieces, very well given, by the band, and vocal selections by lady and gentlemen amateurs. Tho whole proceedings were very successful, and concluded with a dance.

Interpbottnoial Football Match, — Tho names of the fifteen chosen to represent Canterbury against Otago will be found in another column. The selection has not fallen exactly as was expected, and some surprise is expressed at the omission of Spr&ggc's name. The team as it stands is a purely Christchurch one, none of tho country Clubs being represented iu it.

A EHE3T. — On Saturday afternoon, Constable Cleary arrested a man named Robert Painter, in Onristchurch, on a charge of communicating: with prisoners in the Lyttelton Gaol, and for depositing a quantity of tobacco, biscuits, writing paper, and other article?, ~t> fcha new police barrack works in Lyttolton. Ho was brought up at this B.M. Court, Lyttelton, this morning.

TuiAßtr Ijoating Club.-— At a meeting of this club, held on Friday, it was decided to remove the boats and boat-Bhed from the Washdyke into Timaru, eo that tho shelter provided by the breakwater might be made available. Tho Committee was directed to take tho necessary Measures foe raising a loa~» to carry out the removal aud reorection of the club's property.

Inveecabgill Industrial ITxhibition, —Our readers will no doubt be pleased at the arrangements matfe by Lha Trafllc Manager to enable the public (o attend the'above Exhibition at cheaper rates than (hose usually in force. r lho iCxhibition will bo open • from Sept. 1 (o '?epfc 10, and the Railway Department intend'to issue return tickets to Invercargill from Christchurch, Ashburton, and Tii.ura, c; os;e duy daring tho first week in September, at two-Uiirds tho ordinary single first or Eeeoud cla3s fare, available for seven days. Judging from the success of the cheap excursion train to Duncdin on a. similar occasion recenllv, a large number will probably avail themselves of thia opportunity blbo for a run dovrn south.

The Dkuid Centenial.— A meeting in refereneo to the above was held at the Wellington Hotel on Saturday ovening. The various Lodge3 wero fully represented. D.P. Bro Sarauela occupied tho chair, and DP. Bro Willßlced the vice-chair. The ball, concert, printing, and procession Committees brought up (heir reports. The lino of march. waß decided on, and tho programmes of tho concert; was presented. A tender was accepted for torches. A Torch Committee- and Door Commit teo wero then appointed. It was stated that several proniisrß of flags for decorating the shed had been received from Lyttelfcon. It was decided that thesn intending to take pnrt in the procession meet at the DrilUicd at G p.m. Tho meeting '.lien adjourned, with a vote of thanks to theChairman. "

Compiime:ttaey Eall.— Tho complimentary bnil to Mr aud Mrs Blnckelt uml family in the Institute Hall, Rungioni, on Friday evening, wne a most brilliant succobs in overj' respect. There was a very large attendance. Tlic hall was most profusely decorated with flag?, cvergreons, and was funrshed in a very elegant, style, which, with tho gay d.'fodt-a ui tho Indios, mtido tho appearance ot the rcoiu vory handsome. Tho catering, furnishing, and attendance was loft in the hands of Mr J. Hoberts, of tho Junction Hotel, and it only remains to be said that ho gavo general satisfaction. There wore over 130 persons present, and the dancing waß kept up with great spirit till morning, Mr Schwartz's qiindrillo band contributing tlic inu.«ic. It has been rumoured that this ball having been given by tho citizens, tho Borough Councillors aro contomplating (he propriety of giving a Councillors' bull dating tho seaaon.

Lincoln* School. — A special meeting of tho j'istrk'f. School Committee was hold on Fridny lust t'j consider applications for the appointment of liend teacher imd pupil tiMciicr n-Hpc-itively riiv Mr JJiuhop a/id Miss A. fnnnt'tli reMgi.cd. Fcr tijc post, o' heart ißi;stcr t:u're wi'i'e oifjhtetti applif utione, nnd after c-oruirionvble ditciifision, it vni* iceojved to appoint, ilr John liimpsor., of Dui.buiulc], and Miss Eleanor Harriuon, of Broadfields, for the post of pupil teacher, both appointments to bo subject to tho approval of the Board of Education. Tho resignation of Mr Mcyenberg as a member of tho School Committee, was accepted with regret. It was* resolved — "That tho use of t.lio schoolroom be granted to tho Lincoln Cricket Club on September 2, for tho purposes of ft concert and dance; and that, the Chairman apply to the Board of Education for a grant of £8 for repairs to master's dwelling-house." Other minor matters were attended to, and tho Committeo adjourned at a late hour.

JJHTJHBTAISMBirr AT PBKBBLBTOV. —An entertainment in aid of the Becreation Ground funds, was held in the schoolroom, on Friday evening. The chair was occupied by the Bev A. 0. Wright, and Miss Goodwin presided at the piano. The programme included songs, duets, recitations, and a sailor's hornpipe, each item being nicely given, and heartily received. A very enjoyable evening •was spent, and on conclusion of the programme, dancing ensued for some hours. The proceeds amounted to about £7.

Th A Lyttelton police are aniious to find an owner for a mourning ling found on a prisoner arrested by them, and now in their keeping. The usual meeting of St John's Temperance Society will be held in the schoolroom this evening at 7.30 p.m. The programme will consist of addresses by Dr Russell and Mr O. M. Gray, songs, So. The admission is free. A meeting of ratepayers of the South.eist Ward will be held at Mr S. Manning's Committee rooms. High street, this evening, at 8 o'clock.

Ahothhe Bahway Ciaim. — The Post understands that Mr David Proud foot, contractor, who has just left Wellington after a few days' sojourn here, has preferred a claim of £25,000 against the Government, that sum being alleged to be due to him on .account of work done on the Western and Awamoko Railway, Otago. Montjmbnx to Loss Bbaconsfibld. — The national monument to the late Lord Beaconsfield, which -was to take the form of an enlargement of Hughenden Church, does not seem to appeal very strongly to the public taste or to national gratitude. It was supposed that the £5000 or £6000 necessary would be raised in a few days ; but up to the present time £500 has not been collected.

liUTEss or thb Pbbmieb's Was.— The Nea Zealand Times say — We very much regret to hear that Mrs Hall, the Premier's wife, is still prostrated by severe indisposition. Her condition is such aa to preclude all hope of her again receiving this session. This will be a matter for extreme regret, not only to Mr and Mrs J. Hall's numerous private friends, tut to the large number outside that circle ■who have participated in the hospitality so freely dispensed by the genial, kind-hearted lady. We wish Mra Hall a- speedy and sure recovery. She will be missed from her accustomed place.

PBOTECTIH& THB HOTTBB 07 COMMONS. — One result of the fresh Fenian outrage in Liverpool has been to cause a renewal of those precautions in the House of Commons which were introduced at the time of the attack on the Mansion House. For many weeks past the regulation which forbade strangers to enter the precincts of the House carrying small bags or parcels, has beem practically withdrawn. It has now b9en reimposed, and will be carried out with great vigour. Gathering of strangers in the lobby will also be prohibited. Every half-hour or oftener, if necessary, the lobby will be cleared, and strangers having obtained admission by the personal introduction of a member will find themselves outside, where they will have to wait fresh opportunities of admission.

Thb New Ciaimaktb.— lt will be comforting for the new Sir Rogers to know that there is one nearly insuperable objection to the re-opening of the suit. The late Sir Soger Tichborne is dead by Act of Parliament. After the great trial which relegated Arthur Orton to a convict prison for fourteen years, the Trustees of the estate obtained a special Act in order to enable them to pay the enormous costs in defending the suit. In the preamble it was recited that Boger Tichborne was drowned in the Bella, and died ■without issue. This statement must be reversed by a new Act before any fresh proceedings can be taken ; and Acts of Parliament, whether public or private, are by no means easy to obtain in these daya of obstruction. But it is hardly probable that anyone will seek seriously to emulate the misdeeds of the unhappy nobleman now languishing in penal servitude. There would be still less chance if it were widely known that the unwieldy Orton had dwindled down daring hia incarceration from six-and-twenty stone to barely eleven, and that he is a prematurely a^ed grey-haired old man. Prison life ii not a bed of roses in England.

Thb ~Hsw Zealabd and Tasmaniah Cables. — We feel Batufied (says the Argui) that if the proposition to take over the .New Zealand and Tasmanian cables is carefully considered it will meet with approval. It is the proverbial first step that is the difficulty. Sew South Wales, Victoria, and New Zealand are lhe moat immediately interested, and would naturally take the lead in any movement of the kind, but South Australia and Queensland are not altogether unconcerned, and might be looked to for countenance and support. The question is which Colony 13 to have the credit of moving first in a reform which, sooner or later must be effected. Victoria transacts a considerable bosinees with New. Zealand, and her capital is largely invested in the Tasmanian mines, irhich are daily growing in importance. Bhe is therefore vitally interested in obtaining cheap telegraphic communication with these two Colonies, and might very well take the initiative by inviting the other Colonies to join her in discussing the question. The new Ministry has marked out for itself a career of usefulness and progress, and it will have accomplished at least one good purpose if it should be instrumental in bringing the intercolonial cable system into harmony with the land service.