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Star (Christchurch), Issue 6886, 23 June 1890, Page 3

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Communism and Socialism. — The Rev J. OB. Hoare, in his disaourae yeßterday morning at St John's Church, drew favourable attention to "Pharos 5 " pamphlet, published at the Lyttelton Times Office. Mails. — The San Francisco mail is to be sent on from Wellington to-day by the Mararoa. The Australian mail arrived at the Bluff yesterday afternoon. Lyttelton Oddfellows.— The anniversary of the Loyal City of Norwich Lodge of Oddfellows, Lyttelton, will be celebrated on Tuesday evening by a social gathering Whole9alr Licenses. — Holdera of wholesale liceuses under the Licensing Act may be reminded that their licenses expire on June 30, and it is advisable for them to make the necessary applications for renewals at once. Work at the Bealey. — His Worship the Mayor has received a telegram from the Government stating that work will be found for unemployed married men at the Bealey. Applications should be made to Mr Withers, at the Public Works Office. Dredging the River. — His Worship the Mayor has called a meeting for to-morrow afternoon, at 4 p.m,, at the City Council Chamber, to consider what steps shall be taken for dredging the river. His Worship hopes that the citizens and residents of the suburbs will attend the meeting and assist him in this very necessary work. Football. — The East Christchurch Second met, and defeated, the Canterbury College Second on Saturday by four points to three (a goal and a try to three tries). The students had the best of the first spell, but did not play bo well in the second, when the Easterns scored their four points. Allison three tries for the College, and Spring and Isitt a try each for Eaet Christchurch, were the scorers, Quinn placing a goal from leitt's try. j Slippery Places. — In one or two parts i of the City the footpaths are extremely high, and slope very much, so that in wet weather they are not at all safe to walk on. Between Cook and Ross' corner and Luck's buildings is exceptionally bad in this respect, and woe betide the person who lucklessly treads on an orange or banana peel on that stretch of path. Such an accident happened recently, and the victim i<» still suffering from the effects of Mb fall. Something should be dono to modify the danger to pedestrians in this and one or two other parts of the City. Strike of Sailors.— On Sunday the whole of the crew of the barque Broomhall refused duty, and eleven of them were brought before the Court this morning. Those charged were Thomas Harrington, Theodore Thomte, David Crosbie, Alexander Inglis, John Anderson, Jame3 Watt, James Preston, James Franter, William Campbell, Thomas O'Donnell and Alfred Smith. The vessel arrived in Port late on Saturday night, and on the following morning the crew were ordered to do something which they took exception to, and accordingly declined to go to work. They were remanded until Wednesday to allow them an opportunity of obtaining the Eervices of a solicitor. Loyal Perseverance Lodge, 1.0.0. F., Woolston. — The above Lodge held its half-yearly meeting on Wednesday evening last, when there was a good attendance of members, it being a summoned meeting for payment of contributions, election of officers, and other special business. The Lodge was duly opened by the N.G. (Bro [ J. Gough); C,S. Bro Foster and D.G.M. Bro Clarke were also present. After the passing of sick pay and accounts, the summoned business was proceeded with. In reference to the Lodge anniversary, it was decided that it be celebrated by a concert and ball in July. Notice was also given that the next monthly concert would be held on Thursday, June 26. The election of officers was then proceeded \ with with the following result : — G.M., Bro J. Gough ; N.G., Bro J. Harper ; V.G., Bro C. Day ; E.S., Bro H. Turvey (re- j elected) ; R.S. to N.G., Bro Allen ; L.S., Bro W. Walters 5 R.S. to V.G., Bro J. j Bennet ; Treasurer, Bro T. Hay ward ; P.S., Bro W.E. Norriss ; Auditors, Bros Shepherd, Walters, and Sandford. The newly-elected \ officers were duly installed by the lecture j master, P.G. Bro Allen. It was resolved j that a challenge be sent to the Adding ton '• Lodge for a Morris-tube competition at an early date. The Lodge was closed by the N.G. elect. Receipts for the evening £83. Pharos* Pamphlet. — "Communism and Socialism," by " Pharos," iB now on sale at all the booksellers' shops and also at the office of this paper 3 price 6d. — [Advt.] 11 Physicians of all schools use and recommend Dr Soule's American Hop Bittera. Test them." "The greatest nourishing tonic appetizer, strengthened and curative on earth— Dr Soule'e Aiuerioan Hop Bitters." The Wesleyax Jubilek.— The Wesleyan Jubilee celebration in Wellington, which closed last week, resulted in £700 being raised in the circuit towards the Jubilee Fund. Bazaar at Lyttelton.— A bazaar will be opened at Lyttelton to-morrow, in connection with the Canterbury Kil winning Lodge of Freemasons, when a large variety of useful and ornamental articles will be offered for sale at prices which must effect a speedy clearance. M.H.R.'s En Route. — The steamers Waihora and Penguin, which left Lyttelton on Saturday night for Wellington, took a number of members of the House of Representatives to attend the session of Parliament. Their names will be found in our shipping column. Garrison Band.— The members of this band gave a performance of sacred music in the Hospital Grounds yeßterday afternoon for the delectation of the patients, most of whom appreciated the pleasure thus afforded them, despite the unfavourable weather, Mr R. Trisfc Searell conducted. Death at thb Hospital.— A young man named C. Snow, a commission agent, who has been carrying on business for some time in Cashel street, died at the Hospital yeßterday. He was admitted to the Institution on Friday on the recommendation of Dr Ovenden, who had been called in to attend him, but as his patient had evidently neglected a serious cold, there was but little hope of his recovery. An inquest will be held. Sydenham Poultry Society.— Entries for the coming Show, which takes place in connection with the Sydenham Poultry Society on July 2, were received at Messrs Milner and Thompson's and the Kingston Hotel on Saturday last, when the very large number of six hundred entries were received, which will no doubt be further augmented when the post-dated entries come to hand. The entries for the flying race from Oamaru will be received at the Flying Clnb's rooms to-day. The race should create a lot of competition, as the Committee have decided to have the race flown on the Saturday prior to the Show. It has also been decided to allot the large number of special prizes on Wednesday next. The art union tickets are selling very freely, and it is anticipated that the coming Show will be a great success. The Balaclava Concert. — There was a moderate attendance at the concert given at the Theatre Royal on Saturday night in aid of the local survivor of the charge of the Light Brigade at Balaclava. Amongst those who attended were Colonel Lean, Captain P. Campbell, and Mr R. Westenra. The programme commenced with a limelight exhibition of New Zealand, English, and American views, Mr M. Mosley giving his services as lecturer, and Mr A. H. P. Noble manipulating the oxy-ether light. After the exhibition, Mr Francis James Tyler, one of the survivors of the charge, related his experience of the notable event, but his voice was quite inaudible to the majority of the audience. Miss Evelyn Price was encored for her clever pianoforte playing of a " fantasia " on operatic airs, and Mr R. Halley received a similar compliment for his rendering of the very appropriate song " The Old Brigade." With a violin solo, Mr Pendarves Cliff scored an encore, and instead of repeating the item gave Raff's celebrated cavatina. Miss Fanny Martin Bang "Dear Heart" with her usual spirit and finish, and some excellent dancing by the members of the Scottish Rifle. Corps concluded the programme.