Latest Locals.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 5551, 24 February 1886, Page 3

Latest Locals.

♦ At the Police-court this morning, before ! Dr Frankish and Messrs Ehind and Donald, • John Goggin, who had been drunk in • Durham atreet 6n the previous night, waß ! fined 10a, with the usual alternative of imprisonment. | The election of a member to fill the place ! of the late Dr Macdonald on the Lyttolton ! Borough Council takes place to-day. There : are only two candidates, Messrs S. E. Webb and J. B. Milsotn. The election is expected to be a close one. A special communication from Auckland states that at Sir Julius Vogel's meeting! last night the house was packed from floor ! to ceiling, hundreds of people being turned j away 1 , and that the vote of confidence was I carried by a large majority. This is most satisfactory and gratifying intelligence. A sum of ;SlO was missed from the cashbox at the Hurunui Hotel on the day of the local races, and it is suspected that some of the queer characters, who are supposed to have attended the meeting, may have had to do with stealing it. Th*> police are making investigations into the matter. There are ten informations of a criminal and quasi-criminal character to be heard before the Magistrate's Court to-morrow. One of them contains a serious charge, viz., obtaining wine, Bpirits, and other merchandise, value J3114, by false pretences. Two men are accused of netting trout in the Selwyn river contrary to the regulations for the protection of these fish. There is a case of alleged larceny, and one or two less : important charges. Within the last fortnight several changes in the Government officials have been made in the Methven district. Mr Beynolda having obtained leave of absence for a holiday, the duties of stationmaster have been fulfilled by Mr Henry Seager. It is understood that the latter gentleman will be transferred to Eangitata on the return of MrEejnolds. Though he has been here only for a week, he has won for himself a number of friends. Mr C. Cowan, the new telegraphist and postmaster, has been here a little over a week, and seems to give every satisfaction. Fending the arrival of a new toaster, the duties of head teacher of the school are being temporarily fulfilled by Mr Johann Voss, from the Normal Training College, Chiistchurch. A largely-attended meeting of the Lyttelton Picnio Committee was held in the Colonist^' Hall last evening. The Sports Committee reported having received a large "number of prizeß for Bports. "A letter was sent to the Eev Mr Townsend, Chainoan of the Borough School Committee, asking for a holiday for the children on theday of the picnic (to-morrow). The steamers Waiwera and Jane have been chartered to convey the picnickers to Bhodes* Bay, leaving the wharf at 9.30 a.m. The Lyttelton Oddfellows' Band will be m attendance, and cricket and various other sports will be provided. Only those holding tickets issued by the Committee will be , allowed on the ground. Should the weather prove favourable there fehould be a , good day's enjoyment in store for those who intend taking part in the picnic. A very successful concert was given in the Oddfellows' Hall, Lyttelton, last evening, in aid of the choir fund of Holy Trinity Church. Foremost amongst the performers was Miss Lilly Mason, who sang the famous Bong " Bid Me Discourse," in faultlesß style, and received an encore. Mr Hobbs Bang " Anchored," and "True Till Death," his fine voice telling to great advantage in the latter song. Mr N. P. Lenahan contributed "Never More," and " Qui Vive/' besides taking the tenor part in the duet, " The Moon Has Eaised Her Lamp Above," with Mr Hobbs as bass. Mr Lenahan has a nice voice, and sings in good style. Miss Wright sang " Auntie " and another song, her vocalisation being well appreciated by tho audience. Mr Mason, in a duet with Miss Mason, sang well, and the piece caused a recall. Mr J. T. Knight contributed "Jaok and Gill" and "The Chorister," narrowly escaping an encore. After the concert the comedy of " Whitebait at Greenwich" was very well played by the Misses Weaßtell and Watson, and Messrs Frank and Fred Watson, and H. M'Clatchie. The entertainment all through was excellent, and deserved a better house. The following will play >for the L.P.C. Juniors next Saturday against College Jnwer 0., at 2.15 p.m. .—Dyer, Garstin, O'Farrell, Dnnlop (2), Oooke, Partridge (2), Danks, Milner, and another.