Local & General.
Bishop Suter's Illness. — A Nelao telegram, received last night, bbjtb :— Th Bishop of Nelson had another seizure yei terday, similar to the last one, though leE Bevere. He recovered consciousness afte some hours. Thk Primula Obconica. — A practica gardener's strange experience with th Primula Obconica ia given in the curren number of the Canterbury Times, and show that this pretty and remarkable plant i not always bo harmless as some of theloca gxowero have supposed. - Pkrsonal.— Mr W. White, junr., bavins returned from the Hanmer Plains, Bpeaki very highly of the recuperative powers oi the springs and of the benefit he Lai derived from a • prolonged stay there Though not thoroughly recovered, he ii much improved in health and is able t< attend to business during a few hours oi the day. Am at rtjb Athletics. — A meeting wai held at Wanganui last evening, to discuss the formation of an Amateur Athletic Glut for Wanganui, which it was decided tc establish. Seventy members have alreadj been enrolled, and the Club promises to be a decided success. An excellent running track near the town has been secured. Lyttblton Volunteers.— On Monday night there was an inspection parade of the N Battery and Lyttelton Navals, the former under Captain A. M'lntyre, mus:ering forty; and the latter, under Lieutenant E. E. Knight, fifty-four. After inspection the first of the serieß of aiming and position drills for the current year was gone through. . Dunbdin City* Council.— At a meeting of this Council last night a motion to adopt "The Public Bodieß Powerß Act, 1887," was lost by seven votes to three. It was pointed out that the Corporation rent roll was about £13,003, of which only £350 was in arrear, and that very few private landlords were in such a position. To adopt the Act would probably mean a losb of £3000 a year, to meet which an increased rate of 3d in the £ would be required. Pbofitablk Gold-mining. — The West Coast Times reports :>— Highly payable results continue to be obtained from Craig's freehold on the south side of the river. Last week's result was 770z 6dwt 9gr, value £301 11s, for ten men. It is understood that of this sum Mr Craig, the proprietor, gets £100 10a 6d. It is stated that Mr Craig has received in tribute-money during the last few weeks nearly the whole of the original purchase price. Geraldine Literary Debating Society.—The usual fortnightly meeting of the members of this Society wbb held in the Literary Institute, Geraldine, on Monday evening last, the attendance being fair. The Eev A. B. Todd, President, occupied the chair. The Chairman and Messrs A.E. Hawkins and P. Wilson Smith were appointed a Committee to revise the rules of the Society. During the evening several subjects were dißcuseed. The subject for next meeting's debate will be "Should capital punishmentbeabolished?" Taldhurst. — The monthly meeting of the School Committee was held on Friday evening; present— Mr Freeman (Chairman), and Messrs Chisnall, Johnston and W. H. Taylor. The master's report showed that there had been a very bad atten< dance during May. Much discussion ensued as to the best mode of improving matters, and further consideration was postponed till a full meeting of the Committee.' A few matters of detail in connection with incidental repairs were referred to the Visiting Committee, and accounts were passed. The arrangements for the concert in aid of the prize fund were confirmed, and the meeting terminated; East Belt Mutual Improvement Class. — The East Belt Mutual Improvement Class held a ladies' evening on Tuesday. There was a very large attendance of members and. friends. Mrs Clark presided, and the programme was rendered wholly by ladies. Songe, instrumental selections, readings and recitations were given by Misses Hdwland, Schofield, Preece, Howard, Craddock, Kitchingman, Harris, A. Craddock, Armitage sad Gribble. Refreshments were served, and at the close of a very pleasant evening a vote of thanks was passed to the ladies on the motion of Mr Cant, . seconded by Mr Eippenberger. Hunting. — On Tuesday last the Christ church hounds met at< Eolleston, and the small field that was present enjoyed a really wonderful day's sport. The first run was very fast, the hounds hardly having to put their noses to the ground once during the twenty minutes which it took them to run into their hare. The second run was almost as good, the hare escaping into a large bluegum plantation, where other hares got up. The third run was a perfect marvel for pace and the stoutness of the hare, it being just possible to keep the hounds in view, although the enclosures were large and the fenceß few and far between. But a burning scent and a staunch pack at last, after quite four miles without a check, told their tale, and it is once more " whoo-whoop" and a kill in the open. The next meet will be at the Kennels, at 1.30 p.m. on Saturday. Canterbury Bowling Club. — The members of the Canterbury Bowling Club and their friends to the number of about two hundred and fifty, were entertained at the Oddfellows' Hall last night by Mr TV. Thomson, the President of the Club. The entertainment took the form of a ball and social gathering; songs and musical selections being given between the dances. During the evening the President presented Mr J. W. Marshall, captain of the Club, with a handsome pair of silvermounted bowls, with, an accompanying leather bag,. in recognition of his valuable services in bringing the Club's green to its present perfect condition.. Mr Marshall briefly acknowledged the gift on behalf of himself and Mrs Marshall. The hall was prettily decorated for the occasion, and the dancing was kept up until an early hour to the music of a band provided by Mr C. H. Fox. Outburst at Eotorua. — News from Kotorua states that in connection with the increased activity of the springs another curious outburst took place a few days ago close to some whares near the Utihina Bridge, Lake Eotorua. A tent' was pitched over a warm part of the ground, and close to a small spring used for cooking purposes. The reason for putting the tent there was for the more favourable treatment of a sick Native woman, Mrs Kowhia, who is suffering from asthma. She had occupied the tent for some days, but when the rain came on was fortunately removed to a whare, for, without any warning, the ground on which the tent had been erected burst open, and hot water and mud were .thrown to a height of fifteen feet. Other pools broke out around, which continued playing for about half an Hour. There are four mud pools simmering quietly. Undoubtedly had the woman not been removed in time she would have been scalded to death. Several other springs have broken out in fresh places, but without doing any damage. The Eight Houes Movement. — Mr H. W. Potter, of Wellington, ib at present on a visit to Christchurch for the purpose of organising a local Committee to raise funds to perpetuate the memory of S. D. Parnell, the originator of the eight hours system in New Zealand in 1840. The object of this Committee is to found scholarships for the benefit of the children of poor artisans and labourers whose positions prevent them from giving a higher education to children of promise; or to erect , a suitable monument in Wellington, the birthplace of the movement, as the sub- , scribers may decide upon by vote. Among .. those interesting themselves in the move- , ment are Messrs A. W. Brown, Mayor of ■ Wellington, George Fisher and T. K. \ M'Donald, M.H.E.'b, H. Blundell (Evening t Post), G. Plimmer, and other well-known ■ citizens of Wellington. The movement is | entirely outside the question of Unionism, [ and being of a national character, it is , anticipated that support will be accorded to it from all the oitka ia Außtraksißi " O. H. Masbins has made no advanoe in 'the 3 price of his greatly-admired ana snperiorlyeiei outed photographlo work. The same moderate 3 charges are made for his excellent, appreciated pioturea this tui afl n the past. Sittings \>j 8 , appointment advisable tc avoid detention owis to ressuro of taaineaß.
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 7187, 11 June 1891, Page 3
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