Local & General.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 7180, 3 June 1891, Page 3

Local & General.

New Zealand Kenned Club.— A meeting of the Committee of the New Zealand Kennel Club was held last evening. Arrangements were made in connection with the annual meeting, which will be held shortly. Kaiapoi Parish. — It is understood that, on the recommendation of the Bishop of Christchurch, the Standing Committee of the Synod has decided to conjoin the cures of Kaiapoi and Woodend. The Late Mb C. P. Cholmondklby. — In the obituary notice of the late Mr Charles Pitt Cholmondeley it was stated in error that he was the donor of the Bite on which the Opawa church now stands. It was the site for the church at Port Levy which was given by him. A Horse Killed.— A horse belonging to Mr John Meikle, of the Grosvenor Hotel, Timaru, was killed on Monday night by falling about fifty feet down the railway cutting near Miles, Archer and Co.'b store. The horse must have been frightened when grazing close to the edge of the cutting, and in consequence fell over. He was quite dead when found, his legs and neck having been broken. The Eailways. — A Gazette publ d last evening contains scales of fares, rates and charges on the Government railways, which will come into force on June 15. Stbeet Impbovements at Bangioba.— Eight new lamps have recently been erected in the darker part of the streets at Bangiora. They were used for the first time last night. Eangioba Hitot School Boabiv— At a epeoial meeting of this Board, held on Monday, Mr G. J. Leech in the chair, eight tenders for leasing the school reserve were received, and that of Mr A. Cockburo, at 16s per acre, was accepted.

Bank Ofjmcbr Transferred.— -Mr J. F. White, who lias been in charge of the Newton Bub-branch of the Bank of New Zealand, has beea transferred to Canterb*r/. Tflß Kaiapoi Licensing Election. The election of a Licensing Committee at Kaiapoi, yesterday, resulted in the return of four Moderates and one Prohibitionist. The voting was very close. Rangioka Town Clock.— The Mayor of Rangiora has roceived instructions from the Public Works Department that the clock tower at the Post Office was designed for two dials only. As there are four openings for dials, it is evident that there has been a mistake somewhere. Durham Street Wesletan Mutual Improvement Association. — A meeting of this Association was held on Friday evening, Mr J. Munnings in the chair. There was a large attendance. The evening was devoted to "Readings from Colonial Poets." Selections were read by Mrs Coleman, Messrß F. Turner, F. Tregear, J. Munnings, A. K. England and H. England. The Census Takers.— A statement wat made a few days ago that the census subenumerators are still unpaid for their services. It seems that the vouchers are dealt with at once after receipt in the Registrar-General'B office, but the enumerators cannot certify to them until the work has been examined and proved to be correct. In some cases this takes time. The Census Act provides that certain defects or omissions in the schedules are to be rectified by sub-enumerators at their own cost, consequently a certain delay for the purpose of examination cannot be avoided. V.M.C.A. Literary Society. ~ This Society held its usual meeting on Monday evening, when there was a fair attendance. Mr E. C. Brown occupied the chair. The business for the evening was the reading of the "Journal," by the editor, Mr BE. H. Smith, to which there were three contributions. After the papers had been read and criticised, Mr S. L. Twentyman said that this would be the last occasion on which he would be at a meeting of the Society, as he was leaving Christchurch. He expressed the pleasure he had always experienced in attending the meetings of the Society, and bade it a regretful farewell. Mr E. M. G. M'Dowall moved— " That the Society expresses its regret at Mr Twentyman's departure, and wishes him every success in his new field." During the evening Miss Andrews gave 6orpe musical selections. Oddfellowship. — The regular fortnightly meeting of the Washington Lodge, No. 28, 1.0.0. F., A.C., was held in the lodge-room, Selwyn street, Addington, on Monday, N.G. Bro J. Donaldson presiding. The N.G. and brethren of the Eidgley Lodge, No. 36, made an official visit, and were received with the usual honours. Amongßtthe visitors were N.G. Bro Scott, V.G. Bro Hunter, P.G. Bro White, junr., P.G. Bro Turnbull, and Bros Hartle, Warmon, Hallaway, Midgley, Burson and Andrews. Consideration of matters in regard to medical attendance was held over for a special summoned meeting. A Committee was formed, to act in co-opera-tion with a Committee from the Ridgley Lodge, to arrange for a series of social gatherings during the winter months. A vote of thanks was then passed to the visiting brethren, and responded to by Bros Hunter, Scott and James White. After transacting a latge amount of other routine business the Lodge was closed in the usual manner by the N.G. Christchurch Draughts Club. — A general meeting of the Christchuich Draughts Club was held at the Caledonian Society's rooms yesterday evening, Mr D. Reese in the chair. A letter from the North Canterbury Draughts Club was considered. It suggested that the match with the Christchurch Club should be held at Rangiora about July 1. It was decided to agree to the date, but suggest that the match should be played at Kaiapoi. Considerable interest is taken in this match, as the last one between the two Clubs was drawn, and the one before that won by North Canterbury by one game. The Christchurch Club will play a second-class match with the Tai Tapu Club in about three weeks' time. The Tournament Committee has been unable to meet, and the business it was to have done has been adjourned for a week. It is hoped that members will attend at the rooms, bo as to enable teams for the forthcoming matches to be chosen. Sydenham Licensing Committee. — The following notice haa been served upon each of the licensed victuallers in the Sydenham licensing district :— " I beg to give you notice that at the annual meeting of the Licensing Committee for the district of Sydenham to be held on the third day of J une, it is the intention of the Committee to consider whether it is desirable to issue a license to you, and whether there is necessity for a publichouse in the neighbourhood, and you are therefore required to attend the said meeting. Dated this 28th day of May, 1891. Leonard M. Isitt, Chairman of Committee." Some surprise has been expressed that this notice should have been issued while proceedings questioning the election and powers of the Committee were before the Supreme Court. Poultry Society.— A Committee meeting of the Christchurch Poultry, Pigeon and Canary Society was held on Monday evening ; present— Mr F. J. Hibell, in the chair, and Messrs A. Smith, M. Donohue, 3. Brooking, L. Banks, E. S. Leversedge, Thos. Hoult, R. T. Cooke, S. C. Kesteven and J. C. Clarke. The Art Union Committee reported that the tickets were selling satisfactorily. The Secretary submitted a ground sketch of the Tuam street hall, and a plan was agreed to by which the pens will be arranged so as to admit better light than at the last chow. Nominations for the pigeon flying race from Timaru, to be held on June 24, the first day of the Bhow, were received. Eight additional Bpecial prizes were reported to have been offered. After transacting a large amount of routine business in connection with the show, the meeting terminated. Rugby Union.— A general meeting of the Rugby Union was held at Warner's Hotel last evening; present— Mr Harris (Chairman), and Messrs Marshall, J. S. Hawkes, Garrard, Cooke, Johnson, Croxton, Kesteven, Styche, Frost, Smith, E. G. Hawkes, Reese, Allardyce, Dr Moorhouse and Mr F. Weat (Hon Sec). Mr G. Harris was elected to fill the vacancy on the Selection Committee, caused by the resignation of the Rev J. Hoatson. On the motion of Dr Moorhouse, it was decided to recommend the Clubs to adopt the "referee and touch-line judge system" for senior matches, for the remainder of the season. It was further reeolved that the resolution apply to Junior Flag matches. Mr Garrard brought up the question of teams breaking their engagements with Clubs belonging to the Union to play outside Clubs, and it was resolved that the Secretary write to the offending Clubs to ascertain if such a breach of contract took place. It was decided that all matches arranged with the Addington Club First Fifteen, whether played or not played, be struck out of the season's lists. Messrs Garrard, Smith and West were appointed a Sub-Committee to arrange terms with the Lancaster Park Company for playing the remainder of the season's senior matches on the Park. Waimakariri Harbour Boabd.— The usual monthly meeting of this body was held on Monday night; present— Messrs Moore (Chairman), Horrell, Blakeley, Mathews and Feldwick. The pilot reported that no alteration had taken place in the river. There was 10ft of water on the bar at high water. The work of filling up round the pilot's house had been completed. The new signal staff wonld be erected by the end of the week. The tonnage of vessels for the month was — Inwards, 114 tons, outwards, 208 tons. Accounts amounting to £18 19a 7d were passed for payment. The Secretary reported the credit balance to be £130 16s 3d. The Chairman reported that he had made inquiries in Lyttelton in regard to procuring a Priestman dredge, bat could find nothing there to suit; he intended going to Wellington in a few days, and would try to find one there. The meeting then terminated. • Postponed.— The date of the sale of the Hursley estate has been altered from June 6to June 13. Th» auctioneer ia Mr F. C. TaJbart.