Latest Locals.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 7029, 6 December 1890, Page 3

Latest Locals.

The General Elections. — The results of yesterday's contest, are recorded in this issue; and the general tffect of the elections is summarised in our leader columns. Of the fact that the contest has resulted in a great Liberal victory, there i3 no doubt whatever. TJ.A.O.D. — Members of this Order are reminded of the District Grand Lodge meeting this evening in their hall, Worcester street, at half-past seven sharp. French Visitors. —M. le Cap taine Huguet, of the French man-of-war Volta, with M. de Lostalot, paid an official visit to his Worship the Mayor at the City Council Chambers this afternoon. The North-West Ward. — Messrs J. A. Bird and R. Levoi have been nominated for the North-west Ward seat, rendered vacant by the election of Councillor Gray to the Mayoralty. A Nice Compliment. — At Monday evening's concert at the Oddfellows' Hall, in compliment to Madame Burton, the Christchurch Orpheus Quartette will s.ng some favourite English glees. Advancement of Science. — The local Committee of the Australasian Association for the Advancement of Science meets at 4 p.m. on Monday to receive reports of Sub-Committees. Acknowledgement. — Mr E. W. Turton, Superintendent of the City Fire Brigades, received a guinea from Mr Elliott, chemist, of Oxford Terrace, in recognition of the services rendered in saving his premises yesterday morning. Promptitude. — The photographs of three of the representatives of the City, which have been on view in Mr C. H. Manning's window recently, still remain there, but Mr Manning, with due promptitude, has already eliminated the title from the one representing the defeated candidate. Queen's Cadets. — It will be seen from a letter addressed to Mr J. Joyce by the Railway Commissioners that, in order to allow the Queen's cadet corp3 to attend the Akaroa Regatta on easy terms, they will be carried to Little River and back for half a crown each. Cycling. — Mr N. Hall competes in two handicaps at Melbourne to-day. The result will be cabled over this evening, and will be posted at Walker's (late Levy's), High and Cashel streets, and at Davies and Lamb's, Coioinbo street. Mr Hall is on he scratch mark in each event. The Hassandean Estate. — This estate, situate in the Wairiri Valley, Malvern district, was offered at auction by Messrs Miles and Co. at noon to-day, under instructions from the executors of the late Mr J. Fletcher. The highest bid obtained was <£•! 5s per acre, at which figure the property was passed in. I.O.G.T.— The Desire of Sydenham Lodge held its usual meeting on Wednesday last, when . three new members were admitted. District-Deputy Bro Collins congratulated the Lodge on its prosperity, and, after the business of the session, songs were given by Bro Gunnell, j from Tirnaru, and bro Colling, , Cake And ApftON Fair.— A Cake and apron fair, flower shott tftd sale of work, in aid of the funds of the Primitive Methodist Church, Cambridge terrace, was opened this afternoon in the rooms at the corner of Gloucester and Colombo streets, lately occupied by Mr Humphreys' Committee. There is a profusion of fancy articles, well-laden refreshment stalls, and a great variety of pot flowers. The fair will remain open this evening and on Monday. Traffic Management. — This morning a traction engine drew through the streets three trollies loaded to their utmost capacity with wool (ninety bales), and yesterday the same thing occurred. The wool is eaid to have been grown at Homebush, where Mr J. Deans haß a siding, on the Malvern railway line. Mr J. T. Matson, to whom the wool is consigned, had a photograph of the loaded drays taken. Apparently it is cheaper to send the wool down in this manner, cutting up and wearing the roads, than by the railway, which is supposed to have been constructed for the accommodation of settlers and promotion of settlement. The Hev W, S. Potter will preach in tho Phillipstown Church to-morrow evening, and Mr Holt in the luoraiu. Tho Cnmbricl?e Terrace Band of. Hope will cele- j brate its anniversary to-morrow, wheu Mrs Jones will preach morning and afturuoon. The afternoon service will be floral, and the scholars will sing special pieces. Mr Broughto^ preaches in tho «veninp. His Excklikhct Loud Okslow having honoured C. H. Manning witha sitting for his photograph, speoimens of them may be seen at the studio among the usual brilliant display. All patrons can rely unonbeinir photographed by C. H. Manning per sonally. The superiority o£ his worJciß uirveroally known and admired.