Local & General.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 6989, 18 October 1890, Page 3

Local & General.

Shop Assistants' " SocrAL." — The " social " of the shop SBsistants, that was originally intended to be held last evening, is postponed till next Friday evening in the V.M.C.A. Hall. The Wild Webt.— Our readers are reminded that Wirth's combination of cowboys, Indians, and other denizens of ! the Wild West will open at the old Show- j grounds, Sydenbam, on Wednesday next, ! while their circus will be opened opposite ' the Theatre Royal on the preceding evening. Mr Beattie, manager of Wirth Bros.' advance staff, arrived from Wellington yesterday. He advertises that the firm require a number of wild horses and cattle, and are willing to pay any expenses ! incurred by the owners in bringing the same to Christchurch. These are required for the purpose of showing the cowboys' prowess in managing untamed cattle and horses. On Saturday next late trains will be run from Christchurch to Southbridgc and Rangiora to enable residents in thoc districts to witness the performance. Ching Chow's Troubles.— The Wanganui Chronicle reports : — A large number of Chinese were present at the local court, for the purpose of hearing a prosecution under " The Old Metal and Marine Dealers Act, 1867," by which one Ching Chow was charged with being in possession of lead reasonably supposed to have been stolen, the same being contrary to Section 4of the Act above-named. Prom the evidence adduced, it appears that Mr May, plumber, of Taupo Quay, missed what is known in the trade as lead flashings from a building where he has a contract, the total number taken being forty-six. On discovering his loss Mr May at once informed Constable Browne, who, with his usual astuteness, recovered thirty-seven of the flashings on the premises of Ching Chow, in the Avenue. After hearing the evidence the Resident Magistrate fined Ching Chow 20s and costs. We understand this is the first prosecution of this kind in Wanganui, if not in tfew Zealand. A special meeting of the Canterbury Operative Bakers* Union will be held thia evening in tlio Druids' Hall.

♦ Bank Holiday. — The banks afc Eangiora will be closed on Thursday next, the occasion being the North Canterbury Jockey Club's Spring race meeting. Gekstenkorn v. George.— This ease | was concluded last evening, and ended in the dismissal of the information. The cross-action in "which Gerstenkorn was accused of stealing a letter was also dismissed. A report appears on another page. Rangiora Rifle Corps. — This Company went through their volley and independent firing yesterday morning. The light was not very good, and a stiff easterly wind was blowing across the range. Twentyeight men fired, and the figure of merit made was twelve. Labour Day Sports. — At a meeting of the Sports' Committee last evening it was decided to extend the time of receiving entries till this evening at nine o'clock, for the handicap races, to meet the convenience of intending country competitors who were unable to put in their entriea yesterday. A large number of entries have already been received. Women's Franchise. — In our issue of yesterday's date we designated Mrs Clark as Superintendent of Franchise in connection with the Women's Christian Temperance Union. We are informed that this is an error. Mrs Clark holds no office in the W.C.T. Union, and the office of Superintendent of Franchise has been held by another lady ever since the formation of the Union. Palace Eink. — Last night's session at the rink wa9 well patronised, and the floor being in splendid condition, those who indulged in skating thoroughly enjoyed themselves. This afternoon the rink will be under special patronage, and at night there will be an attractive musical programme. Arrangements are being made for an elaborate programme during the carnival week. Interesting to Tea Dealers. —The current number of the New Zealand Schoolmaster, in a series of standard test questions (Standard VI.), gives the following :— " A grocer mixes tea costing 3a with another sort costing 2s Bd, in what proportions must he mix them so as to be able to sell without gain or loss at 2s 8d ?" Probably some of our tea dealers would uncommonly like to know how it is to be done. Chuistchorch Working Mek's Clttb. —Last night the dramatic class of the Club gave a representation of Dion Boucicault's celebrated Irish drama, The Colleen Bawn. The members of the class were assisted by Mr and Mrs J. J. Kennedy, who respectively took the parts of Myles na Coppalleen and Anne Chute. The audience was a good and critical one, | and the play waß thoroughly appreciated and heartily applauded. Death of an Octogenarian. — Mrs John Cuff, widow of one of the earliest settlers in Canterbury and mother of two of our leading citizens, died at her residence on Wednesday at the ripe old age of eightyseven. Mrs Cuff will be remembered by the old settlers in Akaroa and the Peninsula as a thoroughly good colonist and kind hostess. She arrived here early in the fifties, and always bore the respect and esteem of those with whom she became acquainted. Linwood Congregational Church. — The anniversary of the Linwood Congregational Church will be celebrated tomorrow by special services, conducted in the morning by the Rev L. M. Isitt, and in the evening by the Key C. H. Bradbury. In the afternoon there will be a service for the Sunday-school scholars and their parents. On Wednesday the annual meeting will be held, when the reports will be presented and anumber of addresseß given. Sydenhah Wesleyan Church. — Special services will be held at this church tomorrow to celebrate the anniversary of the Sunday school. The Rev £. Erwin will conduct the morning service, the Eev J. Edwards the afternoon, and the Rev L. M. laitt the evening. Special hymns will be sung by the children under the direction of Mr Daltry. The annual soiree will be held on Tuesday next, and will be followed by a public meeting, at which, several addresses will be delivered by ministers and others. . Ferry Road School. — Yesterday afternoon the girls attending this school presented Miss Jaggar, their late infant mistress, with a handsome cake basket and breakfast cruet. Mr Webber, on behalf of the School Committee, expressed the great regret the Committee felt at losing Miss Jagger's services, and wished her every success and happiness in her new position as infant mistress of the West Chri&tchurch school. The teachers presented Miss Jaggar with a sugar baoia and preserve 1 dish on the day on which the school broke up for the late holidays. Wesleyan Home Mission Fund. — In i connection with this most deserving fund, sermons will be preached at the various places of worship in the Durham street circuit to-morrow. At Durham street, the Rev C. H. Bradbury will preach in the morning, and the Rev S. J. Garlick in the evening ; while at the East Belt church, the Rev S. J. Garlick will officiate in the morning, and the Rev W. C. Oliver in the evening. Collections will be taken up at each service in aid of the fund. During the ensuing week, public meetings in connection with the fund will be held, of whichnotice will be given inour advertising columns. Diocesan Synod.— The Diocesan Synod continued its sittings yesterday afternoon and evening, and transacted a quantity of business. A motion was brought forward to the effect that the Synod secure offices in a more central position than the premises at present occupied ; but as the majority of members desired to abide by the wish of the Bishop, it was decided to postpone consideration of the motion tUI he had inspected the proposed new offices and ascertained their suitableness for diocesan purposes. The whole of the evening was occupied in Committee on a Bill extending the duties of the Standing Committee, which, under its new constitution, will absorb the Church Work Sooiety.A report of the proceedings appears elsewhere. The Italian Alpine Club will shortly construct what will be the highest human habitation in Europe, on the highest peak of the Southern Alps, and will call the same "Amadeus," in memory of the deceased prince. The St Bernard height is 2472 metres, Mezzogiorno 2870 metres, bnt the new structure will be placed at a height of 4000 metres.