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Local & General.

Sale op Fbuit.— -Messrs Ayers, Beauchamp and Co. advertise an auction sale of fruit for 11 a.m. on Wednesday next. Linwood Mayoralty.— At the request of a number of ratepayers, Councillor J. B. Brunt has consented to be nominated for the position of Mayor of Linwood. Band Contest.— The Secretaries of the Band Contest beg to acknowledge the following additional prizes and donations towards the contest fund: — Messrs E. Eeece and Son, trophy, £1 lsj A. Griffiths, trophy, .£1 Ib ; G. T. White, trophy, £1 Is j J. Baxter, trophy, 14s; T. Crook, book, 10s 6i ; A. Tyree 10s 6d, and A. White 10a 6d, besides several promised donations. i Oddfellows' Anniversary.— The Papanui Lodge of Oddfellows celebrated their anniversary recently by a social gathering at the Papanui Town Hall. P.P.G.M. Bro Hugh Morgan gave an address on the progress of the Order, and thanked all those who had assisted to make the gathering a success. Songs were contributed by Miss Frazer, Messrs Oakes, Delahunt, Spicer, Blackburn and others. Dancing was afterwards indulged in to the strains of Mr C. Pox's quadrille band, when about sixty couples took the floor, P.G., Bro Langford making an efficient M.C. Presentation. — At the morning service at St Mary's Church, Addington, yesterday, the Bishop of Christchurch, on behalf of a number of the parishioners, presented Mr A. Schwartz, parishioners' churchwarden, with a very handsomely bound Church service and hymn book in recognition of the many services he has rendered to the Church both as Treasurer and parishioners' churchwarden. Mr Schwartz took a prominent part in the carrying out of the additions to the church, and has acted as its Treasurer for nine years. He has also acted as parishioners' churchwarden for a number of years. Theatre Eoyal.— On Saturday evening the theatre waß again packed with an enthusiastic audience to witness the final performance of The Trumpet Call. This evening Mr Bland Holt will produce A Million of Money, a five.act drama by Sir Augustus Harris and Mr Pettit, which ran with great success when first produced in London Borne three years ago, and bas been highly spoken of wherever it has been played. The drama will be staged with that completeness for which Mr Holt is justly celebrated. Great preparations have been made, and 'the services of two bands have been secured. A number of horses have been specially trained to take part in the great raoecourse scene, and the finish of a race for the Derby will be reproduced. Tn addition to several military scenes tho wreck of a ship will be depicted, and altogether the performance promises to be one of the finest Bpecbaolea ever witnessed on a Christohurch stage. East Christchuroh Swimming Club.— A meeting of the Committed of the East Christchurch Amateur Swimming Club was held on Friday evening; present — Messrs Creswell (in the chair), Taylor, Johnston, B. N. Duncan, A. Duncan and E. O. Duncan (Secretary). The Secretary apologised for the absence of Messrs Lightband and Hobbs. Messrs Airey, M'Neil and Creswell were appointed delegates to the New Zealand Amateur Swimming Association. The following new members were elected : Messrs Foster, Kiver, Cole, Parnham, Elacklock, Eevell, M'Laren, Millar, Hinge, De Maus, Allison, Killner, M'Eae, E. M'Dowall, A. M'Dowall, Pentecost, Lightband, A. Taylor, Gee, H. Taylor and H. V. Carter. Waltham Literary Society. — The second children's "social" in connection with this Society was held in the old Wesleyan Chapel on Friday evening. The room was prettily decorated with flags and greenery. Notwithstanding the unfavourable state of the weather there were one hundred and fifty children aud their friends present. Refreshments were provided by the^ lady friends connected with the Society, and altogether a very enjoyable evening was spent by all present. The programme was as follows: — Piano solos by Misses Hughes, Owen and Wraight, flute solo by Mr Maddren, songs by Mesdames Owen and Dilfort, Misses Thomas, Wraight, Adams, Clifford and Barker, and Messrs Dilfort and Henderson ; Highland Fling, in costume, by Miss Carter. The Flag March, conducted by Miss Carter, and a "Fairy Eing," conducted by Mrs Owen, were given by the children connected with the Society, and were capitally performed and much appreciated. Hearty votes of thanks were passed to Mr and Mrs Owen for the interest they had taken in the Society, and for having kindly provided the piano for use at the " social," and to Mr and Mrs A. Clifford for having, during the winter months, entertained some seventy children each Friday evening with lantern views. Upwards of thirty prizes have been awarded to the children in the way of encouragement for readings, songß, recitations, &c. The New Zealand Cyclists. — Messrs W. J. S. Hayward, A. C. Wilmot, C. E. Hall and H. J. Pither, the New Zealand cyclists who competed in the cycling races held at Sydney lately, returned to Lyttelton by the Wakatipu- early yesterday morning. They were met at. the wharf by the officials of the New Zealand Cyclists' Alliance, Pioneer Bioycle Club and abont twenty cyclistß. On Thursday evening the members of the team will be accorded a reception by the Alliance. The gathering will be held in Hobbs' Assemblyrooms. Society for Social Ethics.—-, wellattended meeting was held yesterday evening in the Oddfellows' Hall under the auspiceß of this Society, when a very interesting paper by Mr J. E. Wilkinson, entitled " A New Theory in the Science of Vice and Virtue," was read. The theory contended that the reason of man had been used for the service of the animal side of his nature, and needed to be devoted to the growth of his higher nature if decay and death were not to be the fate of the human race. Burglary. — During the temporary absence yesterday afternoon of Mr Townaend and his family from their residence in Cotterill street, Addington, tho house was entered by way of a back window, and the contents of a cash* box— some £4 or £5 — abstraoted. To enable the window to be opened a pane of glass had been taken out, and it would seem, from the fact that the intcuder had time to pick away the putty surrounding the pane, that the burglar was well acquainted with the premises, and went to work with great deliberation. Sunday Meeting.— A meeting was held at the Tuam street hall yesterday afternoon. The Eev John Hosking gave a lecture on "Christianity in the Early Ages." Misses Steel and Petrie sang a duet, and the Eev John Hosking, Mr E. Gott, and Misses Petrie and Steel sang a quartette. Master Miles Hamill, a little boy three years and a half old, sang "He Wipes the Tear from Every Eye," and was loudly applauded. Miss Julia Fleming presided at the piano, and Mr J. M. Douglassl was in the chair. There was a very good audience. Orangeism.— The monthly meeting of ! the Ladies' Lodge No. 1, No Surrender, Loyal Orange Lodge, was held in the Orange Hall, Worcester street, on Friday evening, the President, Sister M'Cready, in the chair, and Sister Began in the vicechair. There was a good attendance of members. A letter was received from No. 25, South Eakaia Loyal Orange Lodge, thanking the members of No. 1 for kindness rendered to the wife of one of their members. After the usual routine business had been dealt with the Lodge was closed in due form.

TYPOGBArHICAL Q_ADBl___._. AsSBMBLT. I —On Saturday evening the Typographical I Quadrille Assembly wound np its fourth season with a dance at Hobba* assembly rooms. About forty coupleß were present, and dancing was indulged in with Bpirit to £ „ Btr m na of Mr Broe-etft quadrille band. The company separated just before midnight, after passing votes of thanks to the officers and Committee and singing " Auld Lang Syne," s Sunday Lect.bes. —At the Lyceum yesterday afternoon Mr W. W. Collins lectured to a large audience on the " Education Question," when he criticised I the attitude recently taken up by the ] Bishop of Christchurch. In the evening Mr Collins dealt with a paper that recently appeared in the Contemporary Review, from the pen of Professor St George Mivart, entitled "Is there Happiness in Hell?" Prior to the lecture the orchestra gave two pieces, "Regina" and "Cambria's Wreath," for which they received an encore. Mr W. Stokee occupied the chair. St Mary's Church, Addington. — The ! eervicea at St Mary's Church, Addington, yesterday, were of a special character. In the morning the addition to the church was dedicated by the Bishop of Chrißtchurch, who preached a practical sermon, taking for his subject " Edification." The church was crowded. Special psalms were sung, and the lessons and prayers were appropriate to the occassion. In the afternoon a children's service waa held, when the incumbent, the Rev W. S. Bean, officiated. The church, was well filled, and at the evening service it was crowded. The Rev Walter Harper conducted this service and preached. The choir sang the I anthem "Thine, O Lord." • Mr A. Ward presided at the organ. The offertories at all the services will be devoted towards defraying the cost of the enlargement of the church. They were as follow :—Morning, £23 6s j afternoon, £6 9s Bdj evening, £6 7b. . s Commercial Tbavellers and Wabehousbmen's Association. — The third annual meeting of the Canterbury Commercial • Travellers and Warehousemen's Association was held on Saturday evening. Mr Geo. Mitchell occupied the chair, and there were thirteen ordinary and two honorary members present. The report of the Committee said that, through want of ?upport, no improvement had taken place n the finances, and the Association had not advanced. The large amount of .£99 15s 6d remained as unpaid .subscriptions' and this, together with the insufficient support given to the various amusements provided, left the Committee no option bnt to recommend that the Association be wound np before it became further involved. All endeavours to collect the amount of subscriptions and to ensure attendance at the rooms had entirely failed. The members' roll Btood at 113 full and 34 honorary members. The balance-sheet showed the assets to exceed the liabilities by £57 16s 7d. After some discussion it was decided to allow the old Committee to liquidate the affairs of the Association and wind it up altogether, steps to be taken to secure the arrears of subscriptions. It was mentioned by some I piesent that a new Association would be formed on different lines. I Richmond Amateur Swimming Club.— I A meeting of the Committee of the Rich- J mond Amateur Swimming Club was held in the schoolroom on Saturday evening; present— Mr Harry Thompson (deputycaptain, in the chair), and Messrs F. J. Craddock, C. P. Bradford, P. Ward, C. J. Styche, H. Craddock (Hon Treasurer) and George Milne (Hon Secre. tary). A letter waß read from Mr j E. Hiorns, accepting office as a Vice- j President, and enclosing a cheque for £1 j Is towards the Club'B funds. The Mayor, Mr Eden George, wrote, accepting office as a Vice-President, and stating that he intended giving a trophy for competition among the members. The Secretary was instructed to write and thank Messrs Hiorna and George. It was resolved to aßk Mr R. Endean, Auckland, to act as the Club's other delegate to the New Zealand Amateur Swimming Association. Messrs A. E. Craddock, C. S. Bell, J. Stapleton, H. Aynsley and Heard were elected members. Messrs Milne and Bradford were appointed the Club's handicappers, and Messrs F. J. Craddock and Milne were appointed delegates to attend meetings of delegates from the Canterbury Swimming Clubs to consider matters in connection with the sports. It was deoided to hold the inaugural carnival on Saturday, November . 4, and Mr Milne was appointed to draw up a programme, to be presented to the next meeting. After disposing of some routine business the meeting terminated. The bath will be opened nest Saturday. Mobbis-tube Shooting. —On Friday and Saturdaygevening the Christchurch Workingmen's Club rifle class fired for a class prize, 200 and 300 yds, seven shots at each range, with the following result :— Parker (scr) 68, Spicer (4) 68, W. Garrard (2) 67, J. Garrard (5) 66, Wells (scr) 65, Frost (scr) 64, Reynolds (scr) 64, J. Lawrence (2) 64, Caldwell (4) 63, Macarfchy (3) 63, W. B. Scott (scr) 63. The following will represent the Club against the Christchurch Rifle Club on Wednesday in the contest for the Mayor's trophy: — Wells, Sherwood, Hastit, Turpin, Froat, Keynolds, Manning, Jones, Garrard, Glanville ; emergencies— Macarthy and Bertie. Annual Band Parade.— The annual parade of the Christchurch Bands affiliated to the New Zealand Brass Bands Association took place yesterday afternoon, and was witnessed by a large number of people. Only three bands put in an appearance, viz., the Garrison (19), Engineers (21), and Sydenham (26). The Stanmore and Lyttelton Bands were not represented. Mustering at the Railway Station, the various bands played separately to St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, where an impressive sermon was preached by the Rev Dr Elmslie. At the conclusion of the service the bands marched through town, playing together, and were dismissed in Cathedral square. ASHBUBTON AMATEUB CtCLING AND Athletic Club.— The general monthly meeting of this Club was held on Friday evening. There was a good attendance, and Mr H. H. Stephens was unanimously elected Captain of the Club in place of Mr F. Denby, who has left the district. A report was received from the delegates to the Athletic Association, and Messrs K. Zander and D. Grant were elected permanent delegates to represent the Club on the Association. The Secretary reported that favourable replies had been received from nearly all the newly-elected officers, and four substantial donations towards the funds of tbe Club had been forwarded. It was decided to open the season on October 11 by a procession of cyclists, to be followed by sports in the Domain. It was resolved to hold periodical Club runs throughout the seaaon. Geeman " Social." — The name of Misß Kissel was omitted from the list of performers at the German "social " on Friday. This lady sang a bolo which was much appreciated by those present. It is intended to hold another " social " at an early date for the benefit of those Germans resident in the country who were prevented by tbe storm from attending on Friday night. Escaped fbom Bubnham. — Joseph Boyce, a lad about ton years of age, who about a month ago ran away from Burnham to his home in Timaru, and waß then arrested and sent back to the reformatory, ran away a second time about twelve days ago, and was not found until Friday last, when Constable Hunt arrested him near Winßlow, travelling back towards Ashburton along the South road.

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Star (Christchurch), Issue 4763, 2 October 1893, Page 3

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Local & General. Star (Christchurch), Issue 4763, 2 October 1893, Page 3

Local & General. Star (Christchurch), Issue 4763, 2 October 1893, Page 3