Local & General.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 4706, 26 July 1893, Page 3

Local & General.

• Suddbn Death. — A child, named William Zero Bell, aged five months, died suddenly this morning at the hou_e of Mrs D. Western, nurse, Tuam street east. Lyttelton Bobough Council. — A meeting of burgesses of Lyttelton will be held at the Colonists' Hall on Friday ..evening to consider the advisableneas of raising a loan for the parpose of laying an eightinch water main from the reservoir at the Heathcote to Lyttelton. Primitive Methodist Church. — A home missionary meeting will be held this evening at the Primitive Methodist Church, Cambridge terrace. Addresses will be given by the Eevs T. H. Lyon (Greendale), J. Cocker (Ashburton), Boyß (Timaru) and J. Dawson. Lecture.-— On Tuesday evening Mrs J. Smalley delivered an interesting lecture on "Women's Eights" at the Wesleyan Sunday Schoolroom, Eangiora. There was a fair attendance, and at the conclusion of the lecture the lady received a vote of thanks. The Eev S. J* Garlick presided. Inquest. — An inquest was held yesterday afternoon, at 35, Durham street, touching the death of Thomas James, son of Mr Crompton, a child who died suddenly on July 24i. After hearing the evidence of the mother and Miss Crompton, the jury, of whioh Mr Henry Scrimshaw was foreman, returned a verdict of " Death from natural causes, the remit of a severe cold." Band Contest.— The Secretaries of the Chrietchurch Band Contest Committee beg to acknowledge, with thanks, the following donations towards the above fund .* — Messrs Strange and Co., £1 laj Messrs Ashby, Bergh and Co., _61 Ibj Messrs Black, Beattie and Co., 10s 6d; and a number of smaller amount.. Aleo a number of valuable prizes for their art union. Burglary.*— The premises of Messrs Eslick Bros., tobacconists, of Colombo street, were broken into last night, an entrance being effected through a back window which admits light ta the haircutting saloon. As far as can be ascertained, the only booty secured by the intruder or intruders was a cash-box, which contained nothing of value to anyone except the owners, the contents being merely business papers. The police have the matter in hand. Orangeism.— The members of No* 7 Princess of Orange Lodge held their monthly meeting on Thursday last. Sieter Gourley and Sister White occupied the chairs. Correspondence from the Grand Lodge of Ontario was dealt with, and £1 voted the St John's Lodge towards the reerection of the hall which was destroyed by the great fire. Six candidates were proposed for membership, and several favourable reports were received. After the Lodge was closed light refreshments were handed round, and about an hour was spent in harmony. Eangiora Exhibition.*— The Qeneral Committee of the above held a meeting on Tuesday evening, Mr E. R. Good in the chair. The Treasurer submitted astatement, which showed that the receipts in connection with the exhibition to date had been J. 373 13a Bd. Accounts amounting to _£194 18s 4d were passed for payment; ' and it was estimated that when all acconnts were in and settled there wonld be a balance to the good of £140. A letter was ordered to be sent to Inspector Broham thanking him for having sent such an efficient officer as Constable O'Donovan to take duty at the exhibition. On the motion of Mr W. Blackett it was decided to hold a social gathering on August 11 at the drill-hall, and Meesrs L. Hunnibell, W. Blackett, E. Eelph and J. Sansom were appointed a Committee to make arrangements. This concluded the bueiness. Public Meeting at Kaiapoi. — On Tuesday evening a preliminary public meet'ng waa held in the Orange Hall, Eaiapoi, at which about foi ty persons were present, to consider the advisability of including the adjoining suburbs within the Borough. His Worship the Mayor was requested to take the chair, but owing to indisposition he was excused, and Mr G. H.|Blackwell was elected to preside. Messrs Burbery, J. L. Wilson, W. Simpson, J. Simpson, Eagle and several others spoke, and after an animated d'scussion, it was decided, on the motion of Mr J. L. Wilson, seconded by Mr Hendy, t. appoint a Committee to ascertain all particulars concerning the rateable property, &c„ in the proposed addition, and to have all the required information ready to be laid before a public meeting to be held in the Oddfellows' Hall at a future date. His Worship the Mayor, Messrs Sharpe, Blackwell, J. L. Wilson, R. Evanß, J. S mpson, J. Sims, J. Burbery, E. Baker, W. Simpson, E. Parnham and M'Pherson were appointed as the Committee, with power to add to their number. The Committee agreed to meet on Monday evening next. Votes of thanks to the Mayor and the Chairman were passed, and the meeting closed. Sale of Teas. — Meesrs Nelson, Moate and Co. wish to inform the public that they were the introducers of Ceylon and users of lodian teas throughout the Colonies thirteen years ago, and that their efforts have undoubtedly educated the public taste to prefer the delicatelyflavoured, high-quality, straw-coloured, fine infusions of their well-known teas to the strong, herby, dark-coloured, indigestible common teaß now being packed by inexperienced dealers, and pushed on to the public by means of fancy packets and extra profits, regardless of the injury to health. Medical men of the highest standing in England having proved that theEe strong, herby teas are ruinous to health, the publio must see how necessary it is to buy teas tested by an expert with a responsible namo attached to each packet. The Customs returns prove beyond contradiction that Nelson, Moate and Co.'s fine teas are being appreciated by the majority, for, in spite of the numerous firmß in every town in the Colonies that aro copying them, their turnover is as large as ever, and the demand so great tbat they sell more Indian, Ceylon and blended teas than the whole of the importers and dealers put together in any quarter of tho Coloay. — 292 G. ] Obituaey.— Mr C. J. Barker, commiss sion agent, Eangiora, died yesterday morn- [ ing at the Hospital from cancer. Thede- { ceased was interred to-day at Eangiora ! with Masonio honours,

Tuam Sthket Theatre. — Tho Land of the Living was repeated last eveniug ab tho Tuam Btreet theatre, by the flolloway Company, to a good audience. This evening Z7nc.es and Aunls will fill the bill. Fir-..— A house in Salisbury street, in tho occupation of Mr Thornton, aud the property of Mr H. L. Bowker, was destroyed by fire shortly after nine o'clock last ovening. The house waß a wooden ono of five rooms and scuUery. Tho fire, which it is surmised originated in tbe kitohen, quickly gained headway, and in a few minutes was through the roof and blazing furiously. The wind was blowing strongly at the time, but fortunately from back to front, which fact saved the adjacent houses. The house was detached, to tho left being the residence of Mr C. M. Gray and to the right that of Mr P. Thompson, a right-of-way intervening. The Brigade, with the plant, was quickly on the spot, and prevented the spread of the fire to the adjoining buildings. A few piecea of furniture were saved by the exertions of the neighbours. The origin of the fire is unknown. Mr Thornton had only moved into the house a fortnight previously. Both Mr and Mrs Thornton wero away at the time of the fire, having left at half-past seven. There was then a small fire in tho kitchen range and one in the parlour grate. Mr Bowker had an insurance on the house to tho amount of £200 in the Standard Company, and Mr Thornton's furniture was insured for _£110 in the South British Company. Church of Cheist Sunday School. — The anniversary tea and public meeting were held in the meeting-house, Durham street, last evening, the building being nicely decorated for the occasion. At six o'clock the children and their friends sat down to an excellent spread provided by Mr Crowe. At 7.30 the public meeting began, Mr Hannam, the. Superintendent, ,in the chair. An orchestra and the Sunday j school children, under the direction of Mr ! Lane, contributed several items of instru- ' mental and vocal music in a very pleasing ' manner. Mr T. G. Dyson gave an address by way of public reception to Mr T. J. Bull, who has come to labour for a short period as evangelist with the church. Mr j W. Crowe, on behalf of the ohurch, made ; a presentation of an illuminated address to Mr T. Ot. Dyson in recognition of his services to the chnrch. Addresses were also delivered by Mr BuU and Mr Martin. ' A number of prizes were distributed j to the the children for attendance, good oonduct, &c. Eecitations were given by ! Misses Denman, Fuchs, Hannam, Webster, | Pattinson and Williams, Mr Cameron and I Master Williams. Songs were given by Mrs Wood and Master J. Mitchell. Miss Alice Oakley was presented with a teachers' Bible in recognition of her services as organist to the school. Thanks were tendered by the Chairman to all who had helped to bring the anniversary services to a successful issue. St John's Choir Concert.— The concert arranged by Messrs Weir and Watkins in aid of St John's choir fund proved a most enjoyable oue. All the items were of a high standard, pleasingly and artistically given, and enthusiastically received by the audience. The Misses Vartba and Powell opened with a pianoforte duet. Mr Maitland Gardner sang "Hark ye, Soldier," and "Kismet." Mrs Popham ; sang very tastefully "Coma to me." j Mies Watkins was in good voice, and sang most acceptably " Call me Back." " The I Flight of Ages," as sung by Miss A. i Greenwood, was greatly appreciated, as j also were the solos of Mrs Edgar, who I sang " Hosanna in Excels!?," and took { part in a duet with Mr Weir. Mr E. J. j Painter gave two well - executed violin solos. Mr H. Weir's singing of "Thou art my World," " Nina," and the " Yeoman's Wedding," as an encore, completed a most enjoyable programme. Mr C. Edgar was, -as usual, obliged to grant encores for his humorous songs. Miss Vartha and Mr L. Watkins accompanied during the evening. Cycling..— A meeting of the New Zealand Cyclists' Alliance was held at the Pioneer Bicycle Club's rooms last evening ; present Mr W. B, Eyre (Chairman), and Messrs E. A. England and Er. Sneddon, Ashbuiton. W. J. S. Hayward and F. J. Dunn, Pioneer ; G. A. Julius, Oamaru ; Milner, Otago ; and H. J. Moss, Hon Secretary. The 100-mile record of 6hr 39min by H. J. Pither was received. It was decided that the winner of the trial at Lancaster Park on Friday between Messrs C. H. Jones (Christ .hurch), F. G. j Simpson (Kirwee) and H. G. Pither (Greendale) should proceed to Timaru on Thursday week to try conclusions with Mr C. F. Hall, the winner to make one of the New Zealand representative team visiting Sydney next November to compete in the Amateur Intercolonial Championship matches. The North Canterbury Bicycle Club wrote, stating that it would contribute £5 towards the expenses of the team, and would also get up a concert and devote half the proceeds to the Alliance. Matters of detail in connection with the visit of the team having been settled, the meeting adjourned for a fortnight.