Latest Locals.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 7045, 23 December 1890, Page 3

Latest Locals.

Seasonable Greetings to Friends at Home.— At this season friends at Home are remembered tenderly by those who have settled in the Colonies, and anxious thought is taken in the selection of some suitable token, of love and goodwill for transmission by post. To meet this sentiment the booksellers offer an enormous number of beautifully designed Christmas and New Tear's cards, which, however, present nothing really characteristic of the Colonies. An excellent substitute for these cards will be found in the mail edition of the Canterbury Times, which has been specially prepared for "Hands Across the Sea." This edition contains all the admirable tales and interesting Christmas reading whicn have caused such, an unprecedented demand for this number of the always popular journal; and in addition a special Mail Supplement. All who desire to secure copies should give their orders without delay, as only a limited number will be published. Mails for England close at 8 p.m. to-morrow, and at 10 a.m. on Friday. The " Star." — On Boxing Day there will be but one edition of the Star published. Advertisers are requested to send in their favours not later* than one o'clock on that day. A Clean Sheet. — There were no cases to be heard at the Police Court this morning. Ministerial Movements. — The Hon T. Fergus was a through passenger to Dunedin by to-day's express. New School at Sydenham. — The Board of Education has decided to call for tenders for the new school at Sydenham. School Boildings Grant. — At the meeting of the North Canterbury Board of Education this morning, it was announced that the Education Department had decided to spend .£28,647 of the .£35,000 voted for school buildings. The sum allotted to this district is .£5050. Accident at Port. — This forenoon another accident happened at Port. A labourer named Joseph Smart was at work on the Kuapehu, and some railway men were traversing a truck, which struck the staging and crushed Smart's leg. He was attended by the ship's surgeon. The Cathedral square Tank. — The steam fire-engine Extinguisher was set to work this morning to pump out the Cathedral square tank, which waß sadly in need of a cleaning. The City Council's workmen took up the work, and gave the tank a thorough scouring. Canterbury- grown Fruit. —Mr H. Stewart, fruiterer, of Hobbß' Buildings, Colombo street, made a most elaborate display of Canterbury-grown apples to-day, which he has preserved in a way which goes far to prove the possibility of keeping this class of fruit as green and as ' firm as the day they came off the tree. They are chiefly French Crabs and Stunner Pippins, and have a rich flavour. The Unemployed. — His Worship the Mayor had an interview with the Hon the Premier to-day, in reference to the question of providing work for the unemployed. Sir Harry Atkinson said that he received his Worship's telegram on the subject just as he was on the point of leaving Wellington for Christchurch, and had referred the matter to the Hon G. F. Richardson, who would attend to it. Sir Harry promised to telegraph to Wellington on the subject this afternoon. Accident to a Cyclist. — This morning as a young man named Barry was riding his bicycle down Manchester street, he was run into by a horse and carb at the corner of Peterborough street, upset, and rendered unconscious. He was picked up and being removed to the Hospital, when he recovered consciousness, and was able to return home, only shaken by the accident. Thehorae in the cart had shied at a passing perambulator, which made it unmanaeeable. B Sale of Privileges.— At noon to-day, Mr W. Buss offered by auction the privileges in connection with the North Canterbury Jockey Club's Summer Meetingand the Kangiora New Year's Day Sports. The publican's and confectioner's booth for the former were passed in. The race cards realised £3, Mr Winsloe being the purchaser, and thehorseyards J3l los, purchased by Mr T. White. For the sports only, the confectioner's booth was sold to Mr J. Minchington for £Z. Christmas Meat. —Mr G. Cone, Rangiora, made an exceptionally fine display of fine Christmas meat thia morning, his show including a heifer bred and fed by Mr J. Brown, and which took first prize two years in succession at the northern show;asteer, bred andfedbyMr W.Scoon, which took a second prize j and a first prize heifer, fed by Mr Cone. There were also eight of Mr Scoon's prize lambs, one of which turned the scales at G2Jlb. The display was much admired by the country people in town for the weekly market. The Premier. — Sir Harry Atkinson arrived in Christchurch from 'Wellington this morning, and is staying at Warner's Commercial Hotel. His visit is unconnected with business of any sort, Sir Harry's intention being to snatch, a few day's rest from the cares of office. The length of his stay has not yet been decided, but it will probably extend over the Christmas holidays. He was in a rather weak slate of health this morning after the fatigues of the journey from Wellington, and was unable to listen to any matters of business ; indeed he hopes that during the term of his stay he will be allowed to enjoy a complete rest. Sir Robert Stout, who is ako m town, paid a visit to the Premier this morning. Sale op Work.— The annual bazaar and sale of work in aid of the funds of the Church of the Good Shepherd, Phillipstown, is being held to-day in the church schoolroom, Phillipßtotvn. The room is nicely decorated, and the various stalls are tastefully arranged. These include two fancy goods stalls, a refreshment stall, a cake stall, and a vegetable, fruit and flower stall, whilo there are additional attractions in the shape of a Christmas tree and bran pie. The stalls were presided over by the following ladies :— Mesdames Beckett, Martin, Drake, Hardy, Kinsman, and Misses Ronaldson, Barrett, Hardy, Kent, Machin, and Fablin. This evening an entertainment, under the supervision of Mr Empson, will be given, and various other attractions are announced. Ethical Society.— Yesterday afternoon the members of the Christian Ethical Society had a garden party in Professor Bickerton's grounds, Lower Avonside, which, as one of those present said, appear a realisation of Claude Melnotte's fancied palace, on Lake Como. The weather was well suited to the occasion, and the gathering was most enioyable. A large number of the members were present, the Professor and Mrs Bickerton were untiring in their efforts to entertain ; and archery, tennis and other outdoor games in the early part of the afternoon, tea in the evening, and music after tea made the time pass very pleasantly. The pretty little theatre in which the music was given, and the adjoining fernery were illuminated for the occasion. It is only their due to mention the names of Miss Lavinia Taylor, and Messrs J. Puschell and Bonninpton, who, with others, did bo much to enhance the pleasure of the party. At the close of the evening, " three times three, and one cheer more," were moat heartily given for the host and hostess. Lyttemon Begatta.— Mr J. Robinson has purchased the sole right of confectioner's booth and ice cream stands for the regatta, to be held on Jan. I.