Local News.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 6770, 6 February 1890, Page 3

Local News.

"CANTEEBuay Times." — Readers of the Canterbury Times will find this week's number of more tihan ordinary interest. There are full parfcicnlars of the celebration, of the New Zealand Jubilee, and some entirely new suggestions on the much •discussed Primacy difficulty. la the Sketcher columns willl be found an account of the Rubinstein Jwbilee, the Tragedy of the Stampede, Hunting a Lost Oil City and. several other . capital papers. iThe Ladies' Eage-.tells-of Mr Tootal's Triumph, Three Koyal Sisters,^nd the social doings of the week in all-, the principal centres; while the literary '.selections are exceptionally good. The. Sporting Editor discusses past and future events, and writeß very plainly concerning some recent occurrences in the tracing world. The contest between Sti3phenson and Hearn. accompanies other seasonable matter under the head of Aquatic; and "Sprinter" supplies the latest details of the New South Wales AlM.atic Championship Meeting. The taleii are as readable asever, and in The *Wieek\the Editor makes his always entertaining comments on the j>MSia^.e.TWtj3-.of the *?-y* • . -;

Chbistchubch Beoatta. — A meeting of 'the Committee of the Christchurch Eegatta i Club will be held at the CJJ.C. shed at 8.30 p.m. to-morrow. Journalistic. — Mr Joseph Syme, one of : the proprietors of the Melbourne Age, was in Christchurch to-day. He arrived by the Manapouri this morning, and goes 1 North by the same steamer this afternoon. Akateub Opeba Coweaht. — The Christchurch Amateur Operatic Company hava decided to produce Les Cloches de Corneville in the Theatre Eoyal from March 24 to March 29, providing Mr Santley ia not then in Christchnrch, in which case another date will be chosen. Queen's Cadets. — To-morrow evening the members of the No. 3 Company, Queen's Cadets, who were winners in the recent competition, will have the prizes presented to them. Afterwards light refreshments will be served. Inquest. — An inquest was held at the Wharf Hotel, Wooiston, at 5.30 o'clock last evening, before Sir K. Beetham, Coroner, on raw. of the body of Joseph ' Dean, who was killed by a fall from his \horse yesterday/afternoon. The evidence did not elicit any- additional facts, and the jury returned \\& verdict of "Accidentally The Eastoer Encampment. —It is rumoured thsfe the Volunteer encampment during the fcfrth coming Easter season will be held at Hiiisborough. This locality is certainly w^'tll Baited for practising field operations, jauch as would have to be conducted in tl/'/e event of hostilities, and is, moreover, very likely to be the scene of actual figh/fing in. such an event. Valuable Clay Deposit. — The Glenroy Coal Company have accidentally discovered on their property a valuable deposit of blue claj/i the chief constituent of which is magr/jesian lime. The clay is said to be similar to that which overlies the coal 'in the jwrrthern counties of England. The I farmer/fcof the district are likely to utilize the clo.y.as an excellent fertilizer for their I land. Ka;/apoi Pbesbytebian Chubch. — At the -vmnual congregational meeting, presided/ over by the Rev Robert M'Gregor, the ''financial statement showed receipts and /expeuditure to the sum of .£332} also thj/fc a debt of ,£7O had been wiped off by th/e» efforts of the ladies. The abolition o sent rentß, and dependence on voluntary oA?/erines, has so far worked well. A vote <tt thanks to the reverend Chairman terminated the proceedings. St Mart's, Addington. — The services .in this suburban church on Sunday next 1 will be taken throughout the day by the Rev H. H. S. Hamilton, o? Pigeon Bay. The editor of St Mary's Parish Magazine desires us to mention that owing to some delay on the part of the agent in London in forwarding the supplements, it has been impossible to is3ue the January number of the Magazine. The first number for the new year will be published as' soon as the parcel arrives, which will probably be by the next steamer. The Pmsiacy. — The Very Bevthe Dean, although in sympathy with those clergymen who requested him to call a meeting of the clergy to consider the advisableness of memorialising the Bishop of Wellington to convene the General Synod, has not yet done so, as he is in hopes that the action now being taken in other quarters will have the desired effect. It is understood that the Bißhopof Christchurch is in communication, with theßishopof Nelson, with a view to effecting a sottlement of the difficulty, and it is considered probable that the various Bishops in the Colony will unite in reqnestiug the Bishop of Wellington to convene the General Synod. The New South Wales Cbicketebs. — This morning the members of the New South Wales cricketing team had some practice at Lancaster Park. They eeem very favourably impressed with the Park as a cricket ground, and praised the wickets upon which they practised. They consider them very similar to the wickets at the Melbourne ground. In the afternoon the team were the guests of Mrs Wynn- Williams at a garden party. Public interest in the match between the visitors and the Canterbury men appears to be very keen,. and it is anticipated. that there will be a large gathering at Lancaster Park to witness the contest. x Play will begin at 11 a.m. eaoh day, and terminate at 6.30 p.m. If necessary, the match will he-continued on Monday. The Secretary of tho Christclitiroh Hospital Boiirii begs to acknowledge, with thanks, the receipt of quantities of flowers from So Mary'a Ohiirch, Hcathcote Valley; Mesdaines Wilcox, Kiccarton ; and J. Bishop, Papamii. C. BL. Massing, Hojal and "Vice Regal Photographer, has now on view an entirely new o-nd zu'igriinoent display of brilliant photos, oils opals, and mezzo enlargements, at studio, do ■B.ndBCC Wibth'b Cibcus. — There was another crowded audience at the Circus last night, including the members of the New South. 'Wales cricketing team. The feats were capitally performed. There will be a special performance on Saturday afternoon, for the convenience of country visitors. Industrial Building Society. — An allocation of .£3OO in this Society was made last night by ballot in the Oddfellows' Chambers, Lichfield street, in the presence of alarge number of shareholders. Mr H. Crooks occupied the chair. The allotment; was secured by Share No 162. Sydbnham Licensing Committee. — All the former members of this Committee have signified their intention to oiler ; themselves for re-election, except Mr J. A. Rankin, who has gone to Nelson. Mr A. Hamilton, whoias purchased Mr Rankin's premises, will also offer himself as a I candidate. Stone's DntECTOirz. — We have received a copy or' Stone's Otago and Southland Directory for 1590. The work 13 well up to its reputation, and contains some important additions and alterations, among them a new map of Dunedin and suburbs, a list of all sheepholders in Otago and Southland, and the arrangemant of the Customs tariff, including the Commissioners' decisions, in a comprehensive alphabetical list. The Sailobs' Home. — The Lyttelton Sailors' Home was patronised during 18S9 by one hundred and sixty-nine men, eighteen less than in the previous year. The accounts for the year show a deficiency. In October last, however, the charge for boarders was reduced from 18»to 16s per week, and during the three succeeding months the receipts have been much better. Pbesentation at Lyttelton. —On Monday evening the members of the Victoria Minstrels presented their Hon Secretary, Mr J. W. Turner, with a parting token in the shape of a greenstone pendant mounted with gold. Mr Turner is /being removed to Ashburton, and his fellow ""knights of the burnt cork" took the opportunity of presenting him with a small token of their appreciation, of his services. The Cbops. — Our- South Rakaia correspondent writes : — Splendid harvest weather continues, and farmers are making the best use of it. The greater portion of the wheat in this district is down. Turnips and pastures are suffering very much from drought, and forfcy-eight hours steady rain would be welcomed by aIL In many instances oats are being threshed out of stook to avoid cost of stacking as the price is so low. — A Southland contemporary says : — Cereal crops in the Lake district that presented during spring a most promising appearance of giving an abundant yield, have succumbed under the torrid heat and hot winds of thi*.month. The grain, in many instances, has become small and shrivelled for want of moisture, and some fields that gave indication of magnificent yields three weeks ago aro past redemption so far as a fine crop is concerned. In other places, however, where the ground is of a swampy or moist nature that ia not so noticeable. Tbe wheat; and oat nrops will be very limited, but rain would yet revive the barley crops and turnips. The rain that fellin overabundance in most parts of Otago and Canterbury pasaed over this district, and it was tantalising to see heavy clonds float over us t<o shed much required moisture where not wanted. Grasa pasturage is also dry and burnt up. So far the Bummer has been a trying OEe, the heat register standing some days over 130deg in the nun, and at night nearly 70deg Fahr. Reaping has commenced upon a few fatms, and . will probably becane jjgaeMtfyerjLpaoju , -

Chbistchubch Rifles. — The annual meeting, fixed for this evening, has been postponed until farther notice. Santley. — The great baritone singer, Charles Santley, arrived in Auckland by the Te Anau, from Sydney, yesterday. Vital Statistics. — During the month of Jannary there were registered at Temuka two marriages, fifteen births and four deaths. < Cathedbai, Ohoib. — There-are vacancies in the Cathedral choir for voluntary 1 basses. Applications are to be made to the i Very Rev the Dean, or to Mr Tendall. Lxtthlton Gbaving Dock. —At the meeting of the Lyttelton Harbour Board yesterday, the Chairman was requested to call the special attention of Shipping Comi panics and other shipowners to the faeilii ties afforded by the Graving Dock. "Swket Lavenbeb."— -The Broughand Boucicaulfc Comedy Company gave a i repetition of Sweet Lavender to a capital house at the Theatre Eoyal lost night. The management of the company announce the l&st three performances of this sueceasful play, and those who have nob yet seen Mr i Thornton's famous .impersonation of Dick Phenyl should not miss the opportunity to do so. llerivale Sunday School. — The chil- ■ dren of the Heriv&le Sunday school had i their annual outing yesterday at Mr P. . Cunningham's paddock, Marivala lane. :• The ladies of the parish provided an . abundant bupply of eatables, and plenty of prizes for games. A very pleasant day waa . apent, and on leaving the children gave ; 1 three cheers for Mr Cunningham for his kindness. The Coal Htjlks. — At the meeting, o? ; the Lyttelton Harbour Board yesterday the Chairman stated that, though mooring 3 for coal hulka had been put down away from the wharves, it was not the intention of the Board to remove the hulks from 1 their present berths without cause. In 1 other words, the hulks will remain where '■ they are except when their berths are required by other vessels. The Shipping '■ Companies, he stated, weTe satisfied with ' this arrangement. ThkPiONEEkTbIPOVEBPOBTER'sPASS. ■ 1 Our Springfield correspondent writes - — 1 Ou arrival of the mail coach T lnarn that the traction engine has reached the foot of the Pass on this side safely on the. return trip, carrying eighty bales — say twelve tons or over — of wool, in two truckc. The ' coach overtook the engine and its freight in a very awkward part of the road, the 1 sharp augle just; beyond the accommoda- ■ tion house, and immediately at the foob of the Pass. A delay of fifteen minutes or so here took place in allowing the coach to pass. So far, therefore, the venture may be Baid to be successful. It, howeTer, 1 remains to be settled how far ouch a risk may be undertaken at all times on a road so narrow, and with here and there places so dangerous that any accident might lead ! to very serious consequences. Angry Wellington. — Our special correspondent at Wellington says: — The Evening Press joins in the discussion about the Governor question, winding up a long article by declaring that Wellington id not angry with Lord Onslow for going away from Wellington, but very angry ' with him for recognising the official Jubilee at Auckland in preference to the people's Jubilee at Wellington. This, according to the Press, is a proof of "the Governor's "Imperialism." Eetbat .as it ■ may, ifc appears, according to the last writer in the discussion, that Wellington, after all, was very angry with. Lord ■ Onslow. Temperance Mission.— Mr E. Coad commences a Gospel Temperance mission of twelve days, at Tuain street Hall, on Sunday next, atthree o'clock in the afternoon. The North of England Review says of him :— " Mr Coad is one of the shrewdest, most sensible, and liveliest Temperancelecturers we have had in Newcastle. He is a true son of the people, and has that native eloquence and perfect honesty of purpose that go straight home to an English audience. He is a man who has risen by his own intellectual force, and haa, by simplicity of character, and unimpeachable integrity, won all hearts capable of appreciating sterling worth, and unselfish, aims. An Unbesebved Reputation. — Christ church appears to have a reputation abroad which in one instance at any rate it does not deserve. Oar city is credited with the possession of a Market. A letter was :■ recently received at the City Council offies from the Municipal authorities at Launceston, addressed to the " Clerk of Marketed Christchurch," requesting particulars as. to the commodities sold at the Market, attendance of buyers and sellers, business done, and. the like. The Launceston Towa . Clerk had no doubt heard that there is such a place as Market Square in Christchurch, and had concluded that wharer: there waa a Market Square there rauat-ba. a Market. His logic in this instance was: defective. Cycling.— -In view of the race meetingtendered to the Australian riders, which takes place at Lancaster Park on Saturday, Feb. 15, several of the local men have commenced training, so, also, has Mr Fonlon, who appears to have thoroughly recovered from the effects of his accident on Jan. 1. The fact that Hall and Fenlon are to have a last opportunity of battling"' against each other has aroused considerable j interest, and as Wilmott is reported to be training carefully on his new mount there j will be no lack of keen competition -at the { meeting. At a recent meeting of the ! Pioneer Club, it was decided to defray j Messrs Hall and Hayward*s travelling { expenses to Dunedin on March 1 for the j jpurpose of competing in the Twenty-five Mile Championsbipof New Zealand, also Mr Hall's expenses to Nelson on March 17 to compete in the One Mile Championship of New Zealand, which haa been allotted ±o the Kelson Club by the Cyclists'" Alliance. South Raxaia School CosraiiiTßE. — :- Ihe monthly meeting was held on Monday evening; present — Messrs Hardy (Chairman), Oxley, DowKng, Liddy and C. ; - Dixon. The master reported average attendance for the month 149, number on roll 231. He asked the Committee toendorse bis application to the Board for a refund of the amount kept back through the failure of the pupil teachers last year, j as they had passed both examinations this > . year. It was resolved to comply with the request. The Board of Education wrote to the effect that Masters Buddie and Bruce were approved of as pupil teachers, and their appointments would bo forwarded after the next Board meeting. Mr C. Dixon moved — "That in view of the short time which had elapsed since the Christmas holidays, the request of the head master for a holiday on the occasion of the Hororata races showed a want of consideration* for the best interests of the school." The circumstances being explained there was no seconder, and the motion lapsed. It was reported that the school treat coat. £10 18s 7d. The Chairman, said it had come to the knowledge of some of the Committee that, persons had been stealing .gum saplings from the school plantation. The. police forwarded a report on the subject, Eesolved — "That Messrs Hardy, Oxley and Dixon be a Sub-Committee to 'make enquiry and report as to what steps should betaken." Accounts were passed for pay~ ment, and the meeting adjourned. The Krupps have a contract for thirty-, six large guns for the Chinese Government. Leading European notabilities have received prizes for wine, &c. The King of Hollandgot a medal for his brewery's beer, and Cardinal Lavigerie waa recommended for his grape juke. The Japanese census for 1888 showed a. population of 30,607,234. The marriages numbered-330,246,and tbfrdivorcea 109,175. . Japan evidently leads the nations in the i atter particular. j Herr von Eottenberg, Bismarck*? private. ' secretary, was a classmate of Herbert t Bismarck, and was engaged in mercantile j pursuits when the Chancellor discovered ; biin through a political pamphlet ho had 1 1 written. Bismarck told the young man ' that ho might become his secretary if he was not afraid of work, as his honra were usually from seven in the morning until nino at night. The Pope haa received the Duchess; Catherine of Russia. She brought an; ; autograph letter from the -Czar referring