Local & General.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 7178, 1 June 1891, Page 3

Local & General.

A Whale at New Brighton.— Daring i the last few days a whale has been disport- > ing itself off New Brighton. It has been j frequently seen by residents and visitors. Lyttblton Rowing Club.— A meeting of the Committee of this Club was held on Friday evening. It was decided to hold a j smoke concert on June 19, at which prizes j ' will be presented to those who have won > ' races at regattas. A Sub-Committee was J < appointed to report regarding the cost of j ■ providing a new shed. After disposing of ■ several minor matters, the meeting terminated. ' The Late Mb Cholmondelet's Funeral.— The body of the late Mr Charles Pitt Cholmondeley was buried in the Heathcote cemetery on Saturday afternoon. The large attendance at the ' funeral bore testimony to the respect in ' which the deceased gentleman was held by all classes of the community. A specially interesting feature was the presence of a large number of Maoris from Fort Levy, { some of whom bore the coffin from the hearse to the mortuary chapel. They wore sprays of green foliage in token of f mourning, and seemed deeply grieved at ( the death of their old neighbour. A con- ' siderable number of the clergy of the J diocese attended, and the burial service t waa read by the Beys F. Knowles and C. H. Goeset. t Funeral op Mr W. Wheeleb. — The attendance at the funeral of the late Mr William Wheeler, on Saturday afternoon, t proved how highly he was esteemed by t his employers, his fellow employees, and all who have worked with him during the thirty-three years he was in the Lyttelton Times office. The hearse ] was followed from his house in Linwood to the Public Cemetery by a train of * mourners, mostly afoot, thoroughly repre- ■ sentative of the office which the old Printer served. From the Managing 1 Director downwards, men of all ranks and i departments took the opportunity of show- / ing their respect. There were aho several , old friends who, though not now in the J Times office, had worked Bide by side with J Mr Wheeler in bygone years. A group of these, with some of the senior employees of the Times, walked alongside the hearse as pall bearers. The coffin, bearing many ( floral wreaths (among them one from the , Press companionship), was carried from the hearse to the mortuary chapel, and thence to the grave, by fellow craftsmen. 3 The funeral was emphatically a printer's t funeral, but there were several persons J there who were not printers, but who had known and respected Mr Wheeler in « private life. The burial service of the < Church of England waa conducted by the Boy W, A. Paecoe. . *

E H.M.S. Cubacoa. — Yesterday a larg ! number of peoplo visited H.M.S. Curacoa and were entertained by their frieuda 01 i board. The Australian Mail. — The Koto mahana, from Melbourne, arrived at tb« Bluff yesterday. Her mail should read Christchurch to-morrow. _ Criminal Sittings. — The criminal sittings of the Supreme Court opened at 11 a.m. to-day, before his Honor Mi Justice Denniston. There were sis prisoners for trial. The Sydenham Licensing Election. — The argument on the motion for an order declaring the Sydenham Licensing Committee election void was concluded ou Saturday, before his Honor Mr Justice Denuiston, who reserved his decision, on the understanding that the meeting of the Committee, appointed for Wednesday next, bo i adjourned for a week. Durham Stbbet Wesletan Church. — The services at this church were conducted yesterday by Mr W. H. Whitehead, of Manchester, England, who is at present • visiting the Colony on a lecturing tour. i In the morning Mr Whitehead took for his subject "The Five Comes of the Gospels," and preached a very interesting and instructive sermon. In the afternoon a children's service was held, when the large gallery and part of the body of the church were packed with children, and what room was left was fully occupied by the parents, teachers and friends. Mr Whitehead's subject was "The Child: What will he Become ?" and the attention he received from all present was proof of his power to interest both old and young. In the evening the church was crowded, every seat being occupied, and Mr Whitehead again succeeded, by song and speech, in gaining and keeping the attention of all present. During each of these services the preacher introduced several wellknown hymns, which the congregation was invited to join in singing to old tunes, and this was evidently greatly enjoyed. This evening Mr Whitehead will lecture in the church on " Mother, Home and Heaven." The lecture will be interspersed with songs and solos. Presentations.— A pleasing little ceremony was performed at Addington railway station on Saturday afternoon. Mr A. W. Morgan, who has been a clerk in the Addington office for about five years, is being promoted to the position of stationmaster at Templeton, and the opportunity was taken by the staff to make him a { present, which took the form of a gold Albert. Mr Bowles, relieving officer, in making the presentation on behalf of the staff, spoke in high terms of Mr Morgan's courteous manner in the discharge of his duties, and wished him every success in his new position. — The teachers of the Sunday-school attached to the Primitive Methodist Church, Geraldine, assembled in the church on Thursday evening last for the purpose of spending a social evening with, and bidding farewell to, Mr and Mrs H. N. Hißkens. After tea had been partaken of, the chair was taken by the Ray W. C. Wood, pastor of the congregation, who, in a a brief Bpeech, deeply regretted the departure of Mr and Mrs Hißkens. Mr W. S. Maslin, on behalf of the lady teachers, presented Mra Hiskens with a very handsome hand-bag. Both Mr and Mrs Hiskenß thanked the donors for the kindness they had received from them. Mrs Hiskens, Miss E. Sherratt and the reverend Chairman contributed several selections of vocal mußic during the evening. Good Templary. — The Hope of Christchurch Lodge held its weekly session on Thursday evening at the Druids' Hall, Worcester street. A large number of members and visitors was present. Bro Bastion, senr., C.T., presided. Sister Harris was installed into the office of Chaplain by Bro Ffrost, junr., D.G.C.T. After routine business had been concluded a recess was declared for members to interchange friendly discourse. At the resumption of the meeting Bro E. Long, P.P.G.C.T., read a paper entitled "Will the Pledge Alone Secure one from Becoming a Drunkard?" which was listened to with marked attention, and for which he received a vote of thanks and approval. Brc E. Long also presided at the organ, assisted by Bro Cooper with the violin. The Lodge was then closed in due form. The weekly session of the Desire of Sydenham Lodge, No. 63, was held in the Free Methodißt Church, Colombo road, on Wednesday, Bro Maddren, C.T., presiding. Four candidates were proposed and one initiated. Bro Long, of the Hope Lodge, presided at the harmonium. It being " pound-night," some amusement was caused by Bro Waite submitting the contributions to auction. An acceptable contribution in the shape of coffee and biscuits was received, and it was announced that similar refreshments would be provided every Lodge night during the winter. An enjoyable meeting was brought to a close at 9.45 p.m. by the C.T.