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Star (Christchurch), Issue 7201, 9 February 1892, Page 3

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w In Deacon's Obdehs. — In to-morrow'a ißsue of the Canterbury Times will appear the first instalment of "In Deacon's Orders, the Story of a Notable Crime," from the pen of the popular writer, Mr Walter Besant. The story opens in a Cathedral on the occasion of a great function— the taking of " Holy Orders " by a number of young men; Just previous to the ordination a woman in black presents a letter to the archdeacon. Its contents are not published, but one of the candidates, whose fervour and rapture have attracted attention, is called forward, and the opening chapter of the story describes the dramatic incident which followed. The continuation will arouse tbe , I reader's curiosity. "In Deacon's Orders " , is the first of a seriea of original stories by ten of the best known living writers. The very large support given by the public to the Canterbury Times has induced the proprietors to incur the enormous expense involved in the securing o such an addition to the fiction columns of our popular ' contemporary. i. I Tramway Excursion. —The tramway ' excursion to Sumner will take place at 7.15 i this evening. The Addington band will accompany the party. : I Bot Drowned. — Shortly after noon to- " day a boy named Moses was drowned in ' the Heathcote, near the residence of Mr ' Charles Clark. , ! Sign of thb Times.— The building trade must be in a flourishing state in Christchurch, inasmuch as all the carpenters in ! the town are fully engaged. I Melbourne Mail. — The Wairarapa > arrived at the Bluff early thia morning, i and her mails should reach Christchurch , by to-morrow's express from Dunedin. 1 Ashburton Police Court.— At this a Court on Monday morning, before Thomas c Bullock, Esq., J.P., a firßt offender was fined U 5s and costs on a chaige of drunkenness. 1, High Tide at Sumner. — Yesterday, \- about mid-day, the tide at Sumner was n unusually high, sea-weed being washed o up the main road almost as far Mto the Sumner Hotel.

South Waimakabibi Bivkb Board.Mr W. Boag was to-day re-elected Chair man of the Bou_h Wftlmakari_i Rivei Board for the enatting year. Lobd Onslow's Abbival.— The Mayoi of Christchurch received ft telegram from Lord Onßlow this morning stating thai hiß Excellency expected to arrive in Christchurch to-morrow. Thb Payne Familt.— This clever little Company had again a crowded house on their return visit to Kangiora last night, and as usual the audience was thoroughly delighted with the performance. The popularity of the family seems to increase rather than decrease with oach succeeding visit. .... . Dr Barnardo's Homes.— As it is not practicable to remove the tables and decorations for the luncheon to the Governor from the Tuam street Hall, the meetings to-night and to-morrow night in connection with Dr Barnardo's Homes will be held in the drillshed. , The Tblegeaph Links.— Communication was restored on all the telegraph lineß this morning, except on the unimportant branches at Hakateramea, Kurow and Kekerangu in the South Island, and Mohaka in the North Island. Good Tbmplart.— The usual weekly meeting of the Progress of Linwood Lodge, No. 56, was held in the Primitive Methodist Church, St Asaph Btreet, laßt evening, there being a fair attendance of members and visitors. One candidate wae initiated. After the usual routine business, the Lodge went into harmony, and a very enjoyable time was spent, the Lodg3 being closed at 9.30 by Bro Wilson, CT. Train Abbangembnts.— From enquiries at the Traffic Manager's office we learn that to-day's Bouthern express will proceed throngh to Dunedin; but that there will be no express from Dunedin to-day owing to the fact that tbe train from the northern end reached the break in the line considerably later than that from the southern terminus. A train, however, will be sent northwards from Oamaru, to bring up such paasengersas may be there. To-morrow throngh traffic will be resumed between Christchnrch and Dunedin. Thk Waimakabibi. — A smart fre_het was observed in this river on Friday night, and a large amount of rubbish was being carried out to sea ; much of it " American weed," of which great quantities were floating down, collecting on stakes, beacons, and every obstacle that impeded its progress. The local Yacht Club's boats were all dragged from their anchors, one, the Lotus, very nearly going ont over the bar. The river is gradually subsiding, but iB still very dirty. | Biflb Match.— The return match, Kaiapoi v. Sydenham Rifles, will be fired on the Bromley range on Saturday next. The following members will represent the Kaiapoi Bifles : — Colour-Sergeant G. T. Blackwell, Segeant A. Pearce, Corporal Winterbourne, Privates G. Templeton, Eobilliard (2), F. Day, T. Trumper, G. Humphreys and P. Bate; emergencies — Lieutenant Miller, F. Smith and C. Edor. A conveyance will start from the Pier Hotel stables at 12.45 sharp. Thk Gov*bnob. — This morning the Mayor received a telegram from his Excellency the Governor Btating that he would arrive in Christchurch at six o'clock to-morrow evening. His Excellency expresses his thanks to the Committee for postponing the luncheon and demonstration to the date desired by him. The preparations for the farewell ceremonies are in a forward state. The Tuam street Hall, where the luncheon will be held, has been most tastefully and effectively decorated, and its appearance is very pretty. Kaiapoi Borough School.— -The monthly meeting of the Committee was held on Monday night; present — Mr E. Moore, M.H.E. (Chairman), and Messrs E. Coup, T. H. Caverhill, M. Hiatt, T. Paßhby, E. Feldwick and W. Fraßer. Letters were read from the Board, and it was resolved, on the motion of Mr Paßhby, seconded by Mr Coup, to vote for Messrs Smith, Westenra and Adams. From the head master, covering the monthly report, and a list of absentees and requirements. The last was referred to the Visiting Committee. The Secretary was instructed to send ont notices to the parents of absent children. On tbe motion of Mr Feldwick, seconded by Mr Ca verb ill, it was resolved to approve of the Chairman's action in recommending Miss Kendall as pupil-teacher. Accounts amounting to J. 10 10a 7d were passed for payment. Mr Caverhill moved and Mr Fraser seconded — " That a hearty vote of thanks be accorded to those ladies and gentlemen who so kindly gave their services at the concert." This was carried unanimously, the Chairman calling attention to the fact that this waa the first Committee meeting held since the concert. The Chairman reported that all the pupil teacherß had passed their examination successfully. The report for the month showed on the roll 532 and average attendance 469. Dr Barnabdo's Hohbb.—- There was a large audience at tbe Durham street Wesleyan Church last night, when the Eev W. J. Mayers, Deputation Secretary of Dr Barnardo's Homes for Destitute Children, gave an address, urging the claims of the institution on the public. The proceedings were opened with prayer by the Bey A. Dewdney. Mr T. S. We3_on, Chairman of the Board of Education, presided, and appealed to the audience to contribute liberally to mitigate those miseries from which they were themselves free. He pointed out that the elevation of the poor children of Great Britain benefited, though indirectly, the whole of the empire. The Eev W. J. Mayers said that he had been mnch gratified, on entering the church that night, by a friend promising to send some cases of New Zealand apples to the Homes. He hoped that the people of this Colony would send their apples, frozen sheep or other gifts to Dr Barnardo. He told many affecting stories connected with the work, of which there are forty different branches, twenty-two of them being exclusively for children. He appealed to the audience to help by collecting for the Homes. The lecture was illustrated by a number of large coloured pictures of some of the Homes and of their inmateß. The boys who accompany Mr Mayers varied the proceedings by playing a number of selections on tbe violin, dulcimer, bugleß, handbells and bagpipes. The handbell ringing was especially good, and the manner in which three young pipers played pleased the audience, especially the Scottish portion thereof, mightily. The collection realised £10. The meeting this evening will be in the Drillshed, where Mr Mayers will lecture on "The Children of Darkest England." Nkw Brighton. — Moonlight excursion, Wednesday, 7.15 j Stanmore band; 6d.— [Advt.J The J-_rl nnd Connteea ot Heath having sat to C. m. Mahkibo for ti.eir photographs b.fore leiving f.r tbe Southern liafcx-, speoimena may now be seen at the studio, Colombo street, ac aleo those of the *■ arl and Countess ol Unal w, the Ladies Owendol'.n. and Dorothy, the Hon Hnia io Maori garb, the late Dnke of Ola/ ence, Cardinal Manning, and the nsn»l brilliant and artist io display of photogr.phio work so mnch admired by the general publio at tbis studio.