Local & General.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 6018, 29 August 1887, Page 3

Local & General.

Queen's Cadets. — There was a good muster of the boys at the Drillshed on Saturday evening, 59 of the youngsters answering to their names. Under Captains Ayera and Hart, and Sergeanfc-Major Finn, they were put through their recruit drill, and already show considerable aptitude at the business.

Pamjh-chase. — A paper-chase was got off on Saturday afternoon, and was much enjoyed by those who took part in it. A start was made from the boat sheds about 3 p.m., and a distance of six or seven miles over all sorts of country was covered in fair time. It is intended to have another run next Saturday.

Fheethought Lecture. — Last evening Mr George Grant lectured in the Theatre Royal on " God and the Devil " to a large audience. A charge for admission was made at the door, but the police, who were present, did not attempt to interfere. Mr Grant's next lecture will be advertised in next Friday's papers.

Narrow Escape. — A3 the 10 a.m. passenger train was leaving the railway station at Lyttelton yesterday morning, a young lady attempted to get on board the train, and slipped down between the carriage and the platform. Porter Wilson very pluckily rescued the girl from her awkward position, and thus cheeked what might have been a very serious accident. Lectube. — The Rev J. J. Lewis, being about to deliver for the first time in Christchurch hia lecture on " John Bunyan," every effort is being made in connection with the Durham Street Church to render it a marked success. The musical arrangements with which the proceedings are to be enlivened are in the hands 0? Mr E. T. Searell, who is to be supported by the whole strength of the choir. Social Gathering. — A social gathering •was held in the Mifcre Hotel on Friday evening, in connection with, the Canterbury Yacht; Club. There were about 30 members and friends present, and the chair was occupied by the Commodore, Llr H. Allwright. After ample justice had been done to the good things provided, the prizes were distributed to the various winners.

The Bellhingers.— The Theatre Royal on Saturday afternoon was "a eight to see," so crammed with children was it in every part for the matinee of the Lynch Bellringers. The delight of the audience was evinced by the enthusiastic applause with which every item in the programme was received. In the evening, the Company again appeared, with their usual success. To-night they give an entirely new programme. A Troublesome Customer. — A large crowd was attracted last evening in High street by a man named Roberts, who was drunk, refusing to go quietly to the police station. The man, who is well known to the police, on seeing the constable coming to arrest him, unfastened his wooden leg and laid down, declaring he could not walk. He resisted the constable strenuously, and it eventually took three others to get Mm to the lock-up. Gold Mining. — It is stated that some time ago Mr Durward bought a ton of quartz, very promising stone, from the Christchurch Gold Mining Company's reef at Browning's Pass. A portion of it has, it ia understood, been sent to Auckland to be assayed, and another parcel forwarded to Professor Black, at Dunedin, for a similar purpose. The tunnel at the Company's lease lias been driven, in for a distance of 107 ft. The strata in the drive are said to be very regular.

Accident. — A man named Richard Tomlin wjis driving a sulky along the Ferry road yesterday afternoon when, turning the corner opposite Bashford's Hotel rather sharply, the sulky turned over and the horse bolted, dragging Mr Tomlin, who was entangled in the vehicle, a distance of 40 or 50 yards. Constable Johnstone endeavoured to stop the horse, but it was going too fast. He then turned his attention to the man, who was bleeding from a wound behind the ear. He was taken to his home, and a doctor was sent for. His injuries were not thought to be very serious, and no bones were broken. The horse was afterwards stopped, and was apparently uninjured.

Imported Clydesdale. — The Ellesuiere district has always been celebrated for its draught horses, and now another stallion has been added to their numbers. The enterprising owner iB Mr John M'Kellar, who already owns the well-known Victor, Topsman's Pride, and others. Mr M'Kellar has just returned from Australia, bringing with him the pure-bred Clydeßdale stallion Brilliant Boy, a fine dark bay horse, six years old, stands firmly on a set of grand legs, with plenty of the right quality o£ bone and hair. His sire, Rosebery, when two years old, gained first prize at Kilbride open show. As a three-year-old he gained the Linlithgow Society's premium o£ JBIOO, and the Highland Society's first prize at Perth. When four years old he was engaged, at very high terms, by His Grace the Duke of Argyle to serve his tenants' mares, and at the end of the season brought the handsome figure of .£ISOO. His dam was got by the tamed Topsman, and was winner of first prizes at the Falkirk and Linlithgow Societies' shows. Brilliant Boy began his career by carrying off the first prize at Barrhead show, open to all Scotland; after which he waß placed first for the County of Renfrew priz?, and gained second honours at the Lanaxkshire Farmer*.' Society's show. Mr M'Kellar is to be congratulated in securing such a splendid animal for this district.

Municipal.— Mr W. G. Judge has been nominated a Councillor for the South-west Ward of the City. Sir Julius Yogel. — A numerous and very influential deputation, representing the industries and general interests of Woolston, waited on Sir Julius Yogel at noon on Saturday, to request him to favour the electors of the Heathcote district with an address on the political topics of the day, especially those bearing on manufacturing industries in that growing and important patt of the district. Sir Julius, in reply, has kindly consented to deliver an address at the Oddfellows' Hall, Woolston, on Tuesday evening next, August 30, at eight o'clock. The deputation thanked Sir Julius Yogel for his courtesy, and then withdrew. The Treasurer leaves Christchurch for Wellington on Thursday next. The Leeston United Band of Hope. — A meeting of the above Society was held in the Wesleyan Church, Leeston, on Thursday last; the Eev Mr Standage, President of the Society, in the chair. The usual routine business of the Society was first gone through, after which a most enjoyable programme was carried out. Recitations, vocal and instrumental music, were the order of the evening, and were very creditably carried out, each receiving rounds of applause. The meetings of this Society have been taking place regularly once a month, under the management of the Rev Mr Standage and Mr James Carston, junior. Mr John Batnett, vicePresident of the Society, gave a short address, dealing with the past work of the Society. Ho was pleased to see that mo3t of the candidates for the General Assembly were taking a favourable view oE the temperance question. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to the various performers, and the meeting closed with the Benediction.