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Star (Christchurch), Issue 6714, 29 November 1889, Page 3

Latest Locals.

Sukdai Tbips to Governor's Bat. — In. addition to the two usual trips ran by the steam launch Canterbury to Governor's Bay on Sundays, an announcement elsewhere states that it is intended to run a trip in the evening to connect with the last train i to Christchurch. Shag v. Teout. — As an instance of the ; damage done to our trout streams, it is stated that at Little Eiver last week a black shag flying over Mr H. D. Buchanan's station was shot, and that when it fell it disgorged a live trout thirteen inches in length, which, when replaced in the stream, appeared to relish its unexpected freedom. The Happy Family. — This entertainment was repeated hist night at the JCaiapoi Oddfellows' Hall, to a large audience, who were enthusiastic in their applause. The proceeds go towards the funds of the English and Wesleyan Churches, and the promoters have every reason to congratulate themselves on the success of their industry and energy. It is probable the entertainment will shortly begiren at*Eangiora.

Improved Ice Chesth. — Messrs Bigwooc _ and Smart have been at some pains t( id perfect an ice chest for keeping article. 61 cool during the summer. The chest car p~] be made to any required size, and is tsi divided into various compartments for tb< articles required to be kept cool. A wel h- for ice-cold water is also provided, and th< i 9 ice chamber occupies a central position ir ~ the box. The whole is enclosed in £ te nicely finished kauri box lined with char qs coal. The ice-chest is well wortl inspection. Retiring fboh the Service. — Mi h » George Walker, an active and intelligent '"' member of the Armed Constabulary, re- ~- tireß from the service to-morrow by his ' own desire. His father, who till recently ' has held the position of chief detective in - the Wellington district, baa become land- "• lord of the Royal George Hotel in George ' street, Dunedin, and the son goea South to j~ assists him in tho management of the lt " hotel. Both have gained the respect of - all with whom they have come in contact, le owing as much to the energy displayed in _ their work as to their genial manners. Mr *■ George Walker haß, during sev. ral years '• in the department in Chrifitchurch, made - a host of friends, and has proved himself '• possessed of considerable tact in the dis- '* charge of hi 3 duty, so much so that on - many occasions his services have been re- '» tamed in the capacity of detective, in ' which he has been very successful. His - many friends will wi3h. him every success y in his sew sphere. i Tillett's CAse. — George Tillett, whose " escapades in various country districts, ' caused a flutter of excitement last week, was brought before Messrs F. Guinness * and J. Gape 3 at the R.M. Court to-day, and committed for trial on threo charges - of stealing a horse, Baddle and bridle, I and a gun, and also on threo of obtaining food for himself and his horse by ' threats and producing arms, in the Green--1 dale and Rakaia districts. He did not 5 appear much concerned, admitted the thefts, and did not cross-examine the j witneseeß, generally replying biiefly in the negative to the usual questions as to 5 whether he wished to make a statement or give evidence. The only statement; of . any of the witnesses which he took exception to was that of a young girl, who 1 said that be had pointed h's gun at her ' when threatening her in oidec to obtain i food. He denied this, but did not deny ; that be had talked very freely of shooting her if she did not give him what he wanted. 1.0. G.T., Ltttelton. — On Wednesday evening tho membersof the Scashell Lodge gave a free concert in the Oddfellows' Hall, j which was crowded in every part. The programme was a very good one, and con- ; sisted of addresses, recitations, songs, ' pianoforte selections, &c. Mr F. Se^k-n gave a flute solo, which was ennored. The ; recitations " Cm few Bell" and " Beautiful ; Snow," given by Miss Mend Gibb, a child of seven or eight year- 1 of a^ e, were listened to and epp.eciated by the whole audience ; her expression and delivery was quite up to that of any adult. The duet " May and ; Decembev," by Miss Long and Mr Young, was encored, as also were the comic songs given by Mr W. J. Gilinoie. The other performers were Misses Hildyard, Watson, Lanyon, Mrß Gilmoie, and Mewrs Long and Collins, all of whom were very successful in their efforts. Miss Burrell , presided at tlie piano in her usual good style. Addresses weie given by tiie Rev G. Bond and Mr J. Efford, and the concert I ended at 10.15 p.m., after a most sue- | ceseful and plensant gathering. On Sunday last, in the Wesleyan Church, the Rev G. Bond preached a Temperance Bermon in connection with the al»ove. The members of the Good Templais and Rochubites attended in regalia. The s-ercnon was a splendid one, and was listened to by a vast congregation. <