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Star (Christchurch), Issue 5572, 20 March 1886, Page 3

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Secretary has been 6oratched for the Handicap Hurdle Race at the New Brighton Racing dab's meeting. The Band of Hope connected with Trinity Congregational Church will give a special entertainment in their hall at 7.30 on Monday evening. Messrs Dunnage and Bolton, two of the C.E.C. crew, arrived this morning, per the Penguin, from Wellington, where th»y competed in the regatta. The tie between the Neva and Lota yachts for the second prize in the late handicap races, will be sailed off this afternoon. The prize is a aneroid barometer. A special auction sale of English furniture, electro-plated ware, engravings, statuettes, &c, will bo held by Mr Arthur Beauchamp, at 2 o'clock, on Tuesday. On Tueaday evening a public meeting will be held in the Sydenham Oddfellows' Hall for the purpose of instituting a branch of the Bailway League. Details are given in an advertisement. The Police Court sat this morning, aa naval, the Bench being composed of Messrs B. Westenra, J. V. Ross, and H. J. Hall. There was only one case dealt with — that of Mary Donovan, who waß ill in consequence of her drunkenness, and was remanded till March 24 for medical treatment. A railway excursion to Little Eiver, to which township the line is now extended, is being arranged for Monday, March 29. As the terminus iB within comparatively easy reach of a magnificent view of Akaroa harbour, and of bush in which ferns of great variety and beauty are obtainable, the forthcoming opportunity will no doubt be eagerly welcomed. As has been notified by advertisement, the Juvenile Foresters' Horticultural Society's Autumn Show will be held on Tueßday next. In addition to the prizes given by the Society, about ten special prizes have been presented by well-wishers. A good pianist has been engaged to enliven the proceedings in the evening, and the Addington Workshops Band have generously volunteered to play some selections outside. Tho exhibits promised are numerous, and the show promises to be a most successful one. We hope the attendance •will be equally satisfactory. A special meeting of the Prison Gate Mission Committee was held yesterday at the^Y.M.C.A. Rooms, Mr W. H. Shaw in the chair. Apologies were read from Mr Boss (Hon Treasurer) and Mrs Packe for non-attendance. The time of meeting was altered from 6 to 2.30 p.m., the first Tuesday in each month, for the convenience of members who reside beyond Christchurch. Mr Shaw withdrew his resignation. Tke Secretary had received a letter from Miss Joyce, who kindly consented to work upon the Committee. The Chairman read a letter from Mr T. Herrick (Hon. Sec), who offered his whole services gratuitously. The Committee gladly accepted the offer. Mr Herrick hopes to commence the work within a month. A sub- committee, consisting of Mr Joyce, Mr Shaw, Mrs Packe and Miss Maude were appointed to meet to consider various private matters. After other business had been dealt with, the proceedings tormioated. Mr Crewes announces that to-morrow, at 3 o'clock, he will deliver another popular leoturo in tho hall of the Young Men's Christian Association. A description of a scene witnessed by tho lecturer in ono of Mr Gladstone's meetings Rt Woolwich will be given, and tho Alabama affair and other important topics will bo discussed. Mr Crewes will also consider the proposition that no reformer is of much use who 2 has not sympathy, conscience, and religion, and the writings of such men ac Huxley, Froude, Carlyle, Arthur Mursell and Joseph. Cooke will bo quoted in support of the lecturer's viewe. Women as well us men are invited. There will bo no charge, but a collection will be made. The expenses incidental to last Lord Mayor's Day amounted to nearly JE4OOO, of which sum upwards of .£2OOO was expended upon the banquet at Guildhall. Tho pageant cost about £1000. The general «xpenßeß in connection with the day's cost another .£IOOO.

No weather message was received from Hokitika this morning, but at the Bealey it was fine, and the river was falling. The C.G.S.S. Hinemoa, which arrived this morning from a trip to the Antipodes and Bounty Islands, brings a lot of seabirds, including albatrosses, mollyhawka and penguins. The City Tramway is about to become ■un jTait accompli, as Mr O'Malley'a contract with the Council has now been formally completed. It is understood that Mr O'Malley intends to issue weekly tickets at a shilling, which will entitle two of a family to travel on the tram as often as they think fit during the week. As the line is about three miles in length, and the trams will run some . Bix ;or eight times a day, paterfamilias and his wife can travel a good many miles : per week for the shilling. In any case the new tram line must prove a very great convenience to the rapidly increasing population of Linwood. It is probable that actual traffic will be begun early next week, as the necessary rolling stock is already in the hands of the City Council, and Mr O'Malley has completed his arrangements for " horsing." An illustrated pamphlet which will prove of particular interest and utility to agriculturists, has just been printed by the Lyttelton Times Company. It g-ives a concise but singularly olear and comprehensive historical account of the famous Lincoln and Leicester flocks owned by Mr Philip C. Threlkeld.of Inglewood, Plaxton, and treats in a similar way of the not lees favourably known herd of Bhorthorns. The style in which the pamphlet has been got up is very attractive. The two-colour printing is on tinted paper, and a number of lithographic portrait illustrations are introduced, giving typical animals. Few men are enabled to make such a statement as that with, which Mr Threlkeld ends his modest effort. He says: "During the twenty-four years of the Leicester flock's existence, the sheep have obtained nearly four hundred prizes, including one hundred and eighty ' first/ and twenty-eight champion ' prizes." j The Christchurch Bicycle Club held a social meeting at the Central Hotel last evening, to present the medals to the sue- , cessful competitors in the Fifty-mile . Bicycle Eace. There was a large attend- ; ance, and the Pioneer Club was well repre- \ sented. Captain N. Oates occupied the , chair, and presented the first gold medal to ' Mr L. Simpson, C.8.C., and the second to i Mr J. W. Painter, C.B.C. j third a silver ; medal, to Mr J. Jenkins, P.8.C. ; fourth a ; silver medal, to Mr P. D. Mansell, C.B.C. " The Health and Future Success of the | Winners" was drunk with musical honourß. j A number of other toasts were given including " The Ladies," to whomjthe cycling men feel themselves indebted for their support ; and interest in the race meetings. Songs . were contributed in excellent Btyle by the ' following members : — N. Oateß, Andrew, " Biltcliffe, Turpin, Maddmasa, and Simpson, [ and a recitation by Mr J. Martin. The ' Christohurch Club can congratulate them- j selves on the success of their meeting, and < the hope was expressed that many more ' would be arranged. A hearty vote of < thanks was given to the Chairman. Hoixoway'b Pilt.s ahd Oiktkhnt.'— -The com- / bin«d ill effects of overcrowding, sedentary oocnpa- ! tionß nnd monotony of life are only too well known : to those who have to pass the beat part of their , lives labouring in faotbries and crowded workrooms. The compulsory confinement weakens the ' general health and induoes chronio constipation, indigestion, and various forma of ekin diseases. Holloway's remedies ore of priceless valae to : persons of this class, f •■* they can be need without j entailing loss of work, being purely vegetable in '. their composition, and consequently act without . harshness on the moat delicate system. The experience of more tban forty years proves that no ! means nurpasß Molloway's remedies for curing bad legs, bad breasts, piles, and wounds of all kinds.