Local & General.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 4867, 5 February 1894, Page 3

Local & General.

• Mining. — A Dunedin telegram states that the Sew Hoy Company secured 130oz of retorted gold for the week from its three dredges. Fruit Auction. — Messrs J. Clarke and Son announce a sale of fruit at their rooms, Manchester Street, to-morrow, at 10.30 a.m. Veterans' Cricket Club.— The Veterans' Cricket Club has arranged a match with the Christchurch City Council, to take place on Thursday next at Lancaster Park. The game will begin at 10.30 a.m. Deputation.— A deputation waited upon Mr J. G. L. Scott, Bailway Commissioner, this afternoon at 2.15 p.m., consisting of Mr W. W. Tanner, M.H.E., who introduced the deputation, and Messrs S. C. Farr, J. B. Brunt, I. H. Pentecost and W. Smart, M.E., representing the JBrockley Co-operative Coal Company. The deputation pointed out to Mr Scott the great necessity that existed for railway communication from Glentunnel to the firockley mines, and wished to know — (1) Whether the Bailway Commissioners could hold out any promise for the construction of such a line, in the event of several hundred tons of coal weekly being forthcoming ; (2) whether any concession in the present chargea upon the carriage of coal could be made. Mr Scott, in reply, stated that, with regard to the first question, they had applied in the wrong quarter, and he advised them to make xmt as strong a case as possible, and present it to the Minister of Public Works, when no doubt it would receive careful consideration. With regard to the lowering of the tariff, he could not hold out any hopes for Borne months to come, as the Bailway Commissioners apprehended a considerable falling off in the grain traffic this year, but he would keep the matter in view, as he agreed that the mining industry of Canterbury required fostering. The deputation then thanked Mr Scott for his courtesy and withdrew. It may be said that Mr Scott expressed himself favourably as to the quality of the Brockley coal for household purposes, having personally used it, and considered that if the anthracite, a moßt valuable coal for steam purposes, could be supplied at a reasonable price, ib ought to meet with a good demand. Personal. — Sir Bobert Stout went through to Wellington on Saturday night on professional business. Linwood Borough Council. — An ordinary monthly meeting of the Linwood Borough Council will be held at 7.30 this evening. The Hospital. — The members of the honorary medical staff in attendance at the hospital t'h'S week are PrTJiamaß physician, and Dr Stewart surgeons Supreme Court.— His Honor Mr Justice Dennißton left for Timaru this morning to preside at the civil and criminal sessions of tbe Supreme Court there. The Dairy Industry.— On Saturday Messrs Bitchie, Valentine and Sawers visited the Central Dairy Factory, and j then proceeded south by tbe express. Coal Export. — During last week the Westport Coal Company Bhipped 2540 tons of coal, and the Mokihinui Coal Company 932 tons. From Greymouth the exI port for the week was 1994 tons. j School of Art.— The annual exhibition i of works of students of the Canterbury : School of Art was opened on Saturday, I and was very well attended. The exhii bition will be open again to-day, and the distribution ot prizes will take place tomorrow evening. The North-east Ward.— Nominations ' for a councillor for the North-east Ward |of the city, rendered vacant by the resignation of Councillor Appleby, must jbe made by noon to-morrow. The only ! person nominated at present is Mr W. Prudhoe. I Gold-mining. — The Reefton gold- ' mining returns for last week are as follow -.—Hercules, 89oz from 42 tons j Cum- ' berland, 3370z from 90 tons clean up ; | Big Biver, 5830z from 80 tons clean up, dividend Is; Progress, 2890z from 120 ' tons. 1 Funeral.— On Saturday afternoon the ' funeral of Mr Bobert Edwards, eldest son ' of Mr G. Edwards, of Okair Farm, near Kaiapoi. took place. The cortige left Okair at 2.30, and proceeded by road to ! the publio cemetery, Kaiapoi. Great ' respect was paid by the townspeople aa the procession moved through the town. j Mobbis-tube Shooting. — On Friday evening last the Chnstchurch Working Men's Club rifle class fired off another stage of No.' 1 competition for prizes pre- ' seated by Messrs J. Preece, Mason, Struthers and Co., Manning and Sherwood, ' and the class prize, the following being ■ the leading scores :— Hastie (scr) 34, Wells ! (scr) 33, Munford (1) 33, W. Garrard (1) . 33, Bobertson (ecr) 32, Spicer (scr) 32, Frost (ecr) 32, Caldwell (1) 32. On Saturd ay a claBS prize was fired for, with the 1 following result :— G. Allen (2) 35, Wells ; (scr) 34, J. Garrard (2) 34, Sherwood (scr) 33, Spicer (sor) 32, Frost (scr) 32, Hastie (scr) 32, W. Garrard (1) 32, Munford (1) 32. | Lecture. — A very large audience assembled in the Lyceum, Manchester Street, last night, when Mr W. W. Collins 1 reviewed the proceedings at "The Great Parliament of Beligions," held lately at , Chicago, quoting largely from the reports which appeared in the Chicago newspapers. The lecture was a most interesting one, and the frequent applauß. testified how much the audience appreciated it. Mr J. Hall was in the chair. Previous to the lecture the Lyceum orchestra played Bevoral sections.

Ihe Hobse MABKET.-On Saturday two horFe sales were going on simultaneously within a few yards of each other in Cashel Street. At Tattereall'a Mr Staveley made hiß ddbut as a horse salesman; and the Mark Lane Saleyards were opened by Mr J. T. Matson. Pair busi- ! ness appeared to be done at each place, and 1 both yards were well attended. Stub Sheep.— Messrs H* Matson and | Co., who are making a speciality of the j pedigree stock trade, yesterday Bhipped | Bixteen fine Lincoln stud rams to the j North Island. The firm haß secured the services of one of the beet judges of longwool sheep in the province to make selections for its clients, and this gentleman selected the sheep in question from the well-known flock of Mr Henry Overton, of Highfield Estate, Kirwee. The Cathedbal.— Yesterday afternoon, as the time for the four o'clock service approached, a fairly large number of persona , gathered at the doors of the Cathedral, including tbe officiating clergymen and the choir, only to find that all the doors were . locked. After waiting about for some time without gaining an entrance, the crowd quietly dispersed, and no service was held. The service in tbe evening was held aB usual, Oddfe_lowship.— The usual fortnightly meeting of No. 36 Ridgley Lodge. 1.0.0.P., A.C., was held at the Orange Hall, Worcester Street, on Wednesday evening, N.G. Bro Joughin and V.G. Bro Tabley presiding. The Secretary, Bro Hunter, read an interesting report of a meeting held at South Dunedin, the subject being "Women aa Oddfellows." Some discussion arose over the subject, but all seemed to agree that the admission of women would bo a great acquisition to the Order and Friendly Societies at large. St Bartholomew's, Kaiapoi.— At this church yesterday were to be seen the beautiful little lectern, and two polished brass vases for use on the communion table, the gift of Mra Whitefoord, in memory of her late husband. The lectern is in the now well-known eagle form, and around the base is the inscription "To the Glory of God," and "In Memory of Caleb Whitefoord." The small lectern is after the same Btyle as the large one which has been in use for a number of years, and was placed in the church to the memory of the late Mr Porter. Papanui Farmers' Club.— A well attended meeting of this club was held on i Friday, when matters in connection with i the proposed Grain and Root show were considered. The cub-committee reported that very successful progress had. been made with the canvass for donations for prizes, and that a very good amount had already been promised. It was thought that sufficient inducement would be obtained to carry out a very good show. A deputation was appointed to wait on those interested in horse-breeding, and, if sufficient encouragement is offered, to have a foal show. Five new members were elected. Abbests. — A new arrival from Sydney, who gave his name as Patrick Kelly, his age as twenty-three, and his trade aa a baker, was arreßted at Timaiu on Friday, charged with stealing a pair of boota from outside the shop of A. Gabites, draper, &c. — About 4.30 yesterday morning Sergeant Briggs, who was on duty in Victoria Street, was attracted by hearing a noise in the right-of-way alongside Messrs Watt Bros, bacon-curing premises, and found a man endeavouring to get a ham through the bars of one of the windows. The sergeant at once arreßted the man.— Yesterday Detective Benjamin arrested a man on the charge of breaking into the premises of Mr A. D. Clarke, of Halswell. Tuam Street Theatbe. — There was another good house at the Tuam Street Theatre on Saturday evening, when the Lyons Operatic Burlesque Company gave their third performance. In addition to the burlesque there was a Harlequinade, in which Miss Violet Bertram took the part of the Fairy Queen, Mies Blanche Young was Columbine, Miss Addie Towers Harlequin, Mr J. D. Stoit Pantaloon and Mr C. Brown the Clown. This evening the company will produce the burlesque of Faust wp to Bate, and the season will close on Wednesday evening, the company appearing at Kaiapoi on Thursday. Rhodes Convalescent Home. — The following letter of thanks has been tendered to Miss Charlotte Gordon, of the Christchurch Ambulance Sooiety, who has been in temporary charge of the Convalescent Horne :— " We, the undersigned, patients at Rhodes Convalescent Home, i Christchurch, desire to tender you our sincere thanks for the unceasing care and kindly disposition you have shown towards us while in temporary charge of this Home in the position of acting lady superintendent! We recognise in your constant attention to those under your charge that you have an intimate knowledge of the care that is necessary to those patients who may be in that somewhat critical state of convalescence. With our hearty good wishes for your future welfare,— We are, &c. (eighteen signatures attached)." Vacancies and Appointments.— Church News says : — There are no less than five vacant sees at this time in the Auetra- , lasian Church, viz., Grafton and Armidale, Perth, Melanesia, Waiapu and Wellington. | There seems little doubt, however, that | they will soon be filled. In each case the necessary steps are being taken to fill the Vacancy, but there is the usual two-fold difficulty of finding suitable men who are willing to accept the responsibility sought to be conferred upon them, Early laßt month we were Informed by cable that the Rev Cecil Wilson, vicar of Moordown, had been nominated for Melanesia, but no further particulars have been received. Mr A ver ill, the new incumbent of St Michael's, Christchurch, may be shortly expected to arrive from England. This gentleman is a graduate of St John's, Oxford, and took honours in theology. For two years he haß worked under Canon Newbolt at Ely j then he became curate at St George's, Bloomebury, and afterwards joined the Rev B. S. Hassard, of Holy Trinity, Dalstou. Mr Averill waß to be married early in last month. The latest information about the Wellington bishoprio ia that the Rev Canon Danks has declined it. It iB reported that the Rev W. E. Gillam haß withdrawn his resignation of the incumbency of the Temuka parish, and instead has obtained six months' leave of absence in order to pay a visit to England. A locum tenens will take charge during Mr Gillam's absence. Prof. Bickerton's analysis o Jameson, Anderson and Co.'s Teas states :— " So that in all respects the samplea submitted appear to he well prepared, genuine teas of excellent quality." X989 l~ :