Local & General.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 7181, 4 June 1891, Page 3

Local & General.

Prevention of Cruelty.— A new feature appears in the current number of the Canterbury Timee. A column of the popular weekly is devoted to the interests of the Kind-heurted Brigade, an organisation of young people who have undertaken to use their influence in forwarding the objects of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Christ's College Grammar School. — Mr Alexander Wilson, M.A., of Dunedin, who w»b appointed to report on the working of Christ's College, has sent in an exhaustive statement; to the Right Rev the Warden. In the course of his reiort Mr Wilson refers to the strictures of the Lyttelion Times upon the institution. A Would-be Settler. —Mr Murphy, Secretary to the Canterbury A. and ±\ Association, has received a letter from Bombay from a gentleman who wishes to obtain particulars as to &ettling in this Colony, and is anxious to get Borne pood land, amid good scenery and with plenty of water. A Familiar Name. — The following ig from the Dunedin Star: — In consequence of the success, from a musical point of view, of Mr Arthur Clampett's entertainment on Saturday evening last, several of our leading vocalists and instrumentalists have agreed to assist him is his second entertainment, which is announced for Friday evening next, in tne City Hall. North Island Bullocks. — A consign ment or' twenty-eight head of bullocks from Palmerston North, which arrived in Canterbury on Friday last, was sold yesterday at the Addington market by Messrs H. Matson and Co. They were in prime condition, though slightly the worße for the voyage, and were sold at from £8 2s 6d to .£8 153 each, being estimated to average, when killed, nine hundred pounds apiece. Potatoes foe England. — The steamer Tainui, which lefc Lyttelton on Saturday last for London, took awtiy from this port six hundred and fifty sacks of potatoes for the English market. This iv the first large shipment of potatoes to England. Ifc is understood that it is being made a test shipment. If it turns out profitable — and if the potatoes arc properly sorted, there Beems no reason why it should not — a continuous supply will be sent by many of the direct liners. Defence of Lyttelton. — Yesterday forenoon Colonel Hume, Acting Under Secretary for Defence, accompanied by Mr Arthur Bell (Defence Engineer), Major Douglas (officer in charge of the permanent force at Port), and Mr W. Wilaon (Foreman of Works) paid a visit of inspection to the forts of Lyttelton. They went to Fort Jervois, Erskine Point, and the batteries of the north chore of the harbour. Ruqbt Union.— At a special meeting of the Committee of the Rugby Union held last evening, it was decided to accept the terras offered by the Lancaster Park Company for the use of the ground for senior championship matches. On and after Saturday next all senior championship matches will be played at Lancaster Park, with the exception of the matches that the Sydenham Club are engaged in, which will be played on the Show grounds, Sydenham. By this arrangement two matches will be played each Saturday at Lancaster Park. Oddfellowship. — The usual fortnightly meeting of the Loyal Addington Lodge, 1.0.0. F., M.U., was held on Monday evening, when there was a large attendance, and among those present were visiting brethren from Papanui, Phillipstown, Volunteer City of Christchurch, andßangiora Lodge 3. The district officers also attended. During the evening, four candidates were initiated into the Order. At the close of the Lodge refreshments were provided, and a very pleasant evening was brought to a close by singing " Auld Lang Syne." Mb Whitehead's Lecture. — There was a good attendance at the Durham street church last night, on the occasion of Mr W. H. Whitohead giving his farewell address. The chair was occupied by the Rev L. M. Isifct, and the subject of the evening's discourse was " Music foi the Church, the School and the Home." Meedames Searell and Rowe, Mr Prndhoe and others assisted in oratorio selections which were given. The lecturer was accorded a hearty vote of thanks at the close of the meeting. A similar compliment was paid to the Chairman. Madame Patey at Auckland. — A telegram says : — Madame Patey concluded her remarkably successful season here to another crowded honse. No provious concert party has given seven consecutive concerts with such results. Mr Patey ia sufficiently recovered from his accident to take his full part in the programme, and his operatic buffo songs hav*e been one of the features of the last two concerts. Madame is in splendid voice. She finished the season with a never-to-be-forgotten rendering of " Home, Sweet Home." New Steamer for Lyttelton. — Messrs Anderson made a start at their yard ia Lyttelton, yesterday, with the new steam launch intended for the excursion service in Lyttelton harbour. The vessel will be 83ft long, 14ft beam, and have a depth of hold of 7ft, with accommodation for between 250 and 300 passengers. She will bo built of quarfcer-inch ateel plates, and will be provided with compound engines which will also be built by Messrs Anderson, and will be sufficiently powerful to drive the vessel at a speed of 14? knots per hour. Presentation.— A very pleasant gathering was held at the Clarendon on Tuesday evening, when the staff of Messrs P. Hayman and Co. met to present to the late manager, Mr P. F. Kahlenberg (who has left the firm to engage in a new undertaking in Dunedin) with a memento of their appreciation. The presentation consisted of an illuminated address, surrounded by the photographs, in cabinet size, of the employees, the whole enclosed in a handsome gilt frame. The photographs were taken by Mr Manning, and the illumination was the work of Mr Stow. After the recipient had returned thanks for the gift, a social evening was spent. Cust. — The ordinary meeting of the Cust School Committee took place on Monday evening, the Rev D. Rodger presiding. The average attendance at the school was reported to be 76. The Rev H. Mathias introduced the question of giving religious instruction in the school. A motion to the effect that the matter be shelved for three months was negatived, and the meeting arranged to consider the subject next month. A request from the master to have power toremove a stable he had erected waa left in abeyance. Mr Head was instructed to wait upon the caretaker with a view to his duties being rearranged. Thb " Picturesque Atlas." —At Dunedin yesterday, the cases in connection with the "Picturesque Atlas," which were adjourned to permit of getting a deed of assignment from Sydney, were resumed, when judgment was given in favour of Bowerman, the plaintiff. Leave i to appeal was given. The point raised , by Mr Joel was that the deed of a3sign- : ment was dated August 31, 1886, and there 1 waa no evidence of any conbraot till ; August, 18.87, consequently the contract i could not be assigned by the deed pro- • duced. The power of attorney only rej ferred to what was assigned, and plaintiffs, I therefore, had shown no authority to eue>

8 Worrying Sheep.— Some sheep in padf docks belonging to Mr Gardner, of Dal- - "ngton, were much worried during Tues--3 day night by a couple of dogs, said to be , Newfoundlands. On the nighfc in question j three of Mr Gardner^ sheep were killed, t and others injured. s No. 5 Shed.— The Lyttelton Harbour i Board ims prepared a petition to Parlia- • tnent, asking for redress in the matter of i the taking of No. 5 shed at Lyttelton by i the Eaiiway Commissioners. A special i meeting of the Board will be held shortly to consider the petition. Ministerial.— The Hon J. M'Kenzie, Miuister tor Lands, and the lion E. J. ueddon, Minister for Public Works and Defence, arrived from the couth by the express last night, and stayed at the Commercial Hotel. Mr Seddon will inspect u he fortifications at Lyttelton this? ruovnmg. The Minister will leave for Wellington this afternoon. ° The Union Fire and Marine Insurance Company.— 2,1 r W. P. Wheeler haß been appointed to the Managership of the Union Insurance Company in Wellington. ■; The appointment is a most popular one, as Mr Wheeler has been well and favourably known as Manager of the Wellington , branch of tb_9 Union Steamship Company , for the past eight years. j Larceny at Football Matches. — I During the progress of two football j matches played at Sydenham on Saturday, j the clothe 3of the two visiting teams were I robbed of money and jewellery to the value of .£27 odd, by Eome one who obtained acceßS to tho dressing rooms. The matter ha 3 beeu placed in the hands of tho police, and it io to he hoped that the guilty person will be brought to account. Pioneer Bicycle Club.— A Committee meeting of this Club was held on Monday evening. There was a full attendance. The date of the annual Cinderella waE arranged. The Secretary was instructed to convey to Mr Harry Fleming ttie Committee's condolence on the death of hie father. Several accounts were passed for payment, and general routine business was also transacted. Licensing Elections. — Our correspondent writes that the Prohibition party which was defeated at the recent licensing election at Temuka, has sent a statement of matters connected therewith to Sir E. Stout, in order that he may give his opinion whether a case exists strong enough to warrant the electiou being challenged in the Courts. — It is rumoured that an effort will be made to unseat two, if not three, of tho members of the latelyelected Timaru Licensing Committee. Protestant Alliance. — The Royal Standard Lodge, No. 61, held its usual fortnightly meeting in the United Free Methodist schoolroom, Selwyn street, Addington, on Monday, 'i'he Worshipful Master Bro A. Lusty presided, and there whb a good attendance. One candidate waa proposed for membership, and a j clearance was granted t<> a brother going to the North Island. Various accounts were passed for payment. It whq arranged that the presentation of a framed certificate of membership to a brother should take place on the nighfc of tho installation, of tho officers. The Lodge then wi.nl; into harmony, when Bros Thomas and Cork gave songs and recitations. Papanui Mutual Improvement Club.— The weekly meeting of the Papauui Mutual Improvement and Recreation Club waß held on Monday evening, the Eev D. J. Murray presiding. A " mock election " took place. Mr E. J. Clark and Mr K. Jones were duly nominated a 9 candidates to represent the district of Pap<*nui. After the candidates had expressed their viewo, some very good questions were put to and answered by them. There were also some very funny questions, which caused rears of laughter. A poll was taken, which resulted in the election of Mr Jones by a narrow majority. The usual thanks to the officials and returning officer bi ought a very enjoyable evening to a close. Catholic Literary Society.— There was a very fair attendance at this Society's meeting on Tuesday evening. Mr J. W. Kennedy (Vice-President) occupied the chair. The nomination of candidates to fill the various offices was taken, after which original papers were read by Messrs Ward (•' Description of the "West Coass"), Carr (" A Holiday Trip to the Empire City"), J. M'AuMe ("Ventriloquism") and Holland, jun. ('/ The Queen' a Birthday and how it was observed in Christchurch") all of which were favourably criticised. The annual meeting mid election of officers for the enuuing year will take place next Tuesday. " Canterbury Times." — Our weekly contemporary has again succeeded in Rupplying its numerous readerß with a highly interesting budget of original and Belected article!!. An account of the success of Mr H. M. Watson's new play will gratify the many friends of the young Colonial dramatist, and a sketch of tbe origin and progress of the Chilian. War cornea at an : opportune moment. Particulars of Sir Thomas Elder's Exploring Expedition will attract a wide circle of readers, and ladies should sco the papers headed A Woman's Wants, the Art of Gracefully Growing Old, and Eational Dress. The Sporting Editor deals with a Bookmaker's Lot, Sportsmen and Sportsmen, A Serious Omission, and all the current news of the day ; while the agricultural pages contains notes on Irrigation, Sheep and Pasture, the Value of Manures, Butter for India, and a variety of other important subjects. The Editorial, Literary and News columns are | as well filled as ever. j Meetings op Ratepayers. — Tho annual i meeting of ratepayers of tbe Lincoln district, was held on Monday. The Chairman of the Eoad Board (Mr J. W. Overtop) occupied tho chair. The report 6howed in detail the income and expenditure for the twelve months ending March 31. The receipts, including balance in hand, were 19a, and the expenditure £1017 7s 7d, leaving a balance to credit of .£212 11s sd. The Chairman moved the adoption of the report. The motion was seconded by Mr Prebble, and carried. The usual votes of thankß brought the meeting to a close. — The adjourned annual meeting of ratepayers in the Templeton district was held at the Eoad Board office, Taldhurst, on Monday. Three ratepayers other than the members of the Board were preßent, and Mr G. F. Carpenter occupied the chair. Tho balance-sheet showed the income to have been .£Bl3 8s sd, which, with tho balance in hand on March 31, 1890, of .£786 IPs Od, made a total of -fiIGOO 2s 2d. The expenditure had been JE9OO 5s 9d, thus leaving a credit balance of JEG99 16s sd, which was apportioned as follows : — No. 1 Ward 93 7d, No. 2 Ward .£26 1b lid, No. 3 Ward £54, 5a sd, No. 4 Ward JMS6 17s 9d, No. 5 Ward .£162 Is 9d. Votes of thanks were passed to the Surveyor and to the members of the Board. Toole at Home.— On Thursday evening, April 23, Mr Toole, having returned from his tour in Australia and New Zealand, reappeared at his own theatre and received a hearty welcome. The play was The Upper Crust, by the late Mr H. J. Byron, the chief part in which, it will be remembered, iB that of Barnaby Doublechick, the self-made soap boiler. Mr Toole's many friends were gratified to see that he was in excellent health and spirits. At the conclusion of the performance he came forward to say a few words. His experiences at the Antipodes, he remarked, had been of the most gratifying character. The hospitality extended to himself and his company had been overwhelming, while the scenery was even more charming [ than that to be seen on his stage. He strongly advised everybody to go to i Australia and New Zealand, provided ! people enough remained behind to fill his I theatre every night. Theße salließ were received with laughter, whereupon Mr Toole became anecdotal. In New Zealand he visited many of the Maoris, and on one occasion had an interview with a Maori Princess. Not quite understanding the Maori language, he thought the best thing was to sing a verse of an English ballad, " Tell me, Maori, how to woo thee." She did not tell him, and he did not woo her. He caught alligators on the Blue Mountains, crocodiles under the Blue Mountains, snakes on one side of the Blue [ Mountains, and bears on the other side of lithe Blue Mountains, and these curiosities oould be visited free of charge at the box office.