Local & General.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 4902, 17 March 1894, Page 5

Local & General.

■» The Minister or Lands. —The Hon. J. M'Kenzie, who arrived from the West Coast last evening, left for the south by the express train this morning. Shoot hand. — A lecture on " The History and Development of Shorthand " will be delivered en ' Tuesday evening in the Young Men's Christian Association Hall, by Mr J. M. Tolford. The Lyceum. — At the Lyceum, Manchester Street, to-morrow evening, Mr W. W. Collins will lecture on the subject "What is True Eeligion?" Orchestral selections will be given. The West Coabt Coach.-— Owing to the floods at Jackson's Creek, the West Coast coach will not be able to get through to Christchurch this evening. There will be no mail from the Weßt Coast thiß evening. Trinitt Congregational Chubch.— . The thirtieth anniversary of thia church will be celebrated by special services tomorrow, conducted by the Reva I. Sargineon, W. Scorgie and S. Baker. The church choir will sing J. B-ptiste Calkin's anthem Magnificat in the evening. On Tuesday next the annual meeting and congregational soirie will take place. Board of Governors. — A meeting of graduates of Canterbury College was held i this afternoon at 12.30, for the purpose of j nominating candidates for the seat on the Board of Governors rendered vacant by the resignation of the Hon E. C. J. Stevens. Messrs T. S. Weston, sen., and John Anderson, jun., were nominated. The voting will take place on Saturday, March 81. Sunday Services. —At the Durham Street Wesieyan Church to-morrow, the Eev T. Vealie will preach in the morning and the Eev H. E. Dewsbury in tha evening. At the East Balfc Church, the Hey H. R. Dewsbury will preach in the morning and the Bey T. Vealie in the evening. Mr H. Craddock will conduct the service at Sumner Public School in the evening. At the Oxford Terrace Baptist Church the Eev C. C. Brown, of Tim3.ru, will preach at both services. At tha Methodist Free Church, St Asaph Street, Mr J. Lomas will preach in the morning and the Bey S. Fotts in the evening. AtthePrimitiveMethodiatChurch, Cambridge Terrace, the Key F. Quintrell will preach in the morning, and the Eev J. Dawson in the evening. At the Linwood Primitive Methodist Church Mrs J. Stokeß will conduct the morning service. Services in connection with the Central Mission will be held at the Oddfellows' Hall in the morning and evening. The People's Church will meet at Hobbs's Assembly Eooms at 3 p.m. and 6.45 p.m. At the Bible Christian Church, Lower High Street, Mr Baker will preaoh in tho morning and tho Eev — Grigg in the evening. At the Christadelphian meeting room, Druida' Hall, there will ba a meeting for worship at 11 a.m., and a lecture at (5.30 p.m. W.C.T.TJ.--The monthly meeting of the Women'a Christian Temperance Union was held on the rooms on Wednesday, Mrs Ballantyne ia the chair. After a conversation en subjects connected with the recent convention and the work of the uaiou generally, it wa3 decided to ask Mrs Munninga ta prepare, and read at the next meeting, a paper on some aspects of the social purity question. It was felt that more ought to bo done in this matter for the men and youths of the city. All present were urged to do their utmost to secure prohibition at the coming elections. Ifc wa3 stated that -packets of tickets for meals were now ready, and might be purchased at the coffee roomß for distribution to needy persons. Mr Heath, the visitor for the Prison Gate Mission, reported on several cases in which help, financial and personal, had been given. — At the forti nightly meeting of the Kaiapoi branch on Wednesday afternoon last, Mrs G. H. Blackwell (president) in the chair, Mrs Schnackenberg, of Auckland, the New Zealand President, attended, and gave a | very interesting account of the work done | at the convention recently held at Inver- ! cargill. Mrs Schnackenberg hoped the i Kaiapoi branch would show a brave front in the great fight about to be fought, and, by earnest working and prayer, the members need not fear the ultimate result. Mrs Smailey also made a very earnest appeal t to the members to work shoulder to shoulder. There was a very large attendance. European Unrest.— The following extract from a letter received yesterday by a Christchurch lady from her sister, resident in the Eiviera, gives a glimpse of the disturbed condition of the European mind : — " Here, in Italy, there are great financial difficulties and some fear that the country may become bankrupt. The army and navy cost so much, and, in consequence, the taxes are most oppressive to the nation. There ia always a rumour of the possibility of a war breaking out in Europe. We feel we have thrown cur lot in witla dear Italy, so we are much distressed for her." Football. — The annual match between the Poneke (Wellington) and the East Christchurch Clubs has been arranged for Saturday, March 24, at the Old Show Grounds, Sydenham, and given a fine day the contest should be woll worth witnessing. Both clubs are able to place a strong team on the field, and, the last encounter having resulted in a draw, each will put forth every effort to S3cure a victory. *' Social."— There was a good gathering iin the Wesieyan schoolroom at Aehburton on Wednesday evening, when a complimentary " social " was held to welcome the Eev D. M'Nicol, President of the Wesieyan Conference, and formerly pastor of the Ashburton congregation. The reverend gentleman recounted hia experience as Chairman of the Conference, and also narrated incidents in connection with his recent trip to England. During the evening several musical items wero given, I urcl an enjoyable evening wqb brought to a close by the pronouncing of the benediction.

Foundation Stone.— The foundation atone of St Mary's Church, Manchester Street, will be laid to-morrow afternoon at three o'clock by the Bight Eev Dr Grimes, Eoman Catholic Bishop of Christ- j church. Entertainment.— On Thursday and last evening the Marian Willis Company played to good houaeß at Eangiora. The pieces put on the stage were East Lynne and Uncle Tom's Cabin, and were thoroughly appreciated by the audience. Society for Social Ethics. — Thia society held itß regular meeting last evening. There was a fair attendance. A good deal of business waß transacted. Letters were read announcing that branches of the society had been formed in Sydney and Brisbane. { The San Fbancisco Mail.— The Ala- * meda, with tha English mails of Jan. 27. left San Francisco for Auckland, on March 9, one day late. The Maripoßa, with the New Zealand mails of Feb. 24, arrived at San Francisco from Auckland, on March 15, time-table date. Baptist Tabernacle. — The cantata Under ihe Palms was given last night by a large choir aud orchestra. The platform was tastefully decorated with evergreens and flowers. There was a large audience, and many of the items received enthusiastic encores. Sommerhill. — An interesting entertainment was given in the Summerhill schoolroom on. Friday night by Mr and Misa Toshach, of Eangiora. It consisted of songß and recitations interspersed and illustrated by excellent magic-lantern views. The entertainment was much appreciated by tho large audience present. Mr Searell presided at the piano. Presentations. —On tho occasion of her leaving the Weat Christchurch school owing to her approaching marriage, Mißa 1 Jaggar, who has presided over the infants' department for the past four years, was presented by her fellow-teachers with two handsome piece 3 of china, as an expression of the good feeling that ha 3 existed be- ' tween the other members of the school < staff and herself. Mr F. J. Eowley, on the ' occasion of his marriage, was presented with a clock by his fellow-teacherß in the boys' school j and on leaving the school to join the staff of the Dunedin High School Miss Berthia Jack took with her a similar memento from those with whom she haß worked for over twelve years. KINGBLET Club.— L_6t evening the members of the Kingsley Club celebrated the opening of their new rooms in Clark- '. Bon'a buildings, Manchester Street, with a ! social gathering, whioh was a success in every way. The rooms secured by . tho club are on the top floor of the building, and should meet the requirements of 1 members. The large room was used for dancing, and was effectively decorated. During the intervals between the dances, songs w-rs sung by Messrs Perry, Davie, Baxter, Lawrence and Belmer. Mr D. Sinclair played a clarionet solo. Mr Mazey's quadrille band supplied a good programme of dance muaio, and Mr J. Freeman provided refreshments. 1 Theatre Eoyal. — The Alhambra Company were greeted with another good house at the Theatre Eoyal last evening, and most of the items on the programme were encored. This evening Irish _lnstocracy will be produced for the firat time in New Zealand. This ia an entertainment resembling Fun on the Bristol. Mr F. M. Clark, who was the original Mulvaney in America,* introduced the piece into Melbourne, where it had a very good run. The whole of the members of tbe company appear in tho piece in their specialities. A Sunday concert, similar to those produced with great Buccesa by the aame company ia Melbourne, ia announced for to-morrow , evening. The whole of the member- will take part. Southbrook Swimming Bath.— A publio meeting was held in the Southbrook schoolroom on Thuraday evening, for the purpose of receiving the committee's report regarding the coat of erecting a bath in the school grounds. Mr J. Seed occupied the chair. After the report had been read, the following resolutions were carried :— (1) " That this meeting deems the erection of a bath practicable; (2) that a committtee be formed for the carrying out of the work." Messra Wallace, Ssec(, Adamson, Withers, G. Raußom, Dyßon, Blake, Watson, Ellis, Pickhard, Bean and Ogden woro elected a committee. At a meeting of the committee Mr Wallace was elected chairman, and it was decided to meet again on Tuesday next. West . Christchurch School. — The annual meeting of the School Field Club waa held on Wednesday, when the report for the year was read, and officers and committee for the new year were elected. Several collections of natural objects, made during the Christmas holiday by members competing for prizes offered by Mrs Foster, were exhibited, and the following awards were mado :— Mary Macgregor and Clifford Patrick 1, Lydia White 2, Bella Buchanan 3, Florence Munnings, Edith Wilson, Maude Morgan, Clara Firth, Eate Bishop and Bella Bishop commended. A paper, describing a recent trip to the West Coaat, was read by Mr J. S. Kennedy, who alao exhibited a number of photographs and several objects of interest gathered on the route. A further instalment of this paper -was promised aa part of the programme for next meeting. The Dairy Industry.— A meeting of farmers and others interested in the establishment of a creamery or butter factory at Tinwald was held on Thursday evening. There was a fair attendance, and Mr Charlea Doherty occupied the chair. Mr Harding, who has had considerable experience iv dairying work in England and the colonies, estimated the cob 6 of a small factory at Tinwald at about £600. After a lengthy discussion upon the subject, the following gentlemen were elected a committee to ascertain the probable support a factory would receive, and to report at a future date :— Messrs J. Eeseltine, T. Stone, C. Doherty, E. Gates, J. Gudsell and W. Harding. Guarantees cf the milk from about 146 cows were received in the room. It waa decided to writo to the Government and ascertain when the dairy expert would be in Ashburton. Accommodation Licenses. — A correspondent writes from North Canterbury : In some of the country districts there are ' a number of licensed houses legally known I as accommodation houses. This is not ' known to many, and aa such houses are ! very valuable to stock dealers and drovers, ' who not only find accommodation for ' themselves, but also paddocking for Btock, the electors should be careful not to vote ; against a continuance of the issue of such I licenses. This is particularly the case with respect to the ABhley district, through which many thousands of sheep paBS annually. Further, there ia a long Btretch of road • between Waiau and Kaikoura which will require an accommodation house on it midway (at the Conway) when more frequent coach communication is ; established, via Kaikoura, with Blenheim. 1 For these, aa well aa other reasons, it » ! desirable thab licensed accommodation houses should continue. Bible Society. — An informal meeting , of the Christchurch Branch of the British and Foreign Bible Society was held in the hall or? tho Toung Men's , Christian Association, yesterday afternoon. Mr W. Chryatall, president, occupied the chair. Mr J. P. Jameson, secretary, ; the Eevß Dr Elmslie, Sidney Baker, W. Morley and other ministers were in attendance. Tha Eight Eev Dr Julius, the Very , Eev the Dean, and the Eev H. E. Dewsbury wrote apologising for absence. The Chairman epoke of the good work accom- ! plished by the parent society and the work of the local branch. The sum of JSI3O had ' been collected thin year to send to headquarters, and £76 worth of Bibloß hod , been sold locally. The Eav Houry T. Eobjohns, the representative of the Society, [ spoke of its growth and objects. Bibles at , 6d and ls had been published, and tha Scriptures brought within the reach of i every race. Tho Bible had been published I by tho Society in no less than 813 t languages. Last year 4,000,000 copies had been issued— l3,ooo overy day, 812 every half-hour. The work of tho Society cost ,£6OO a day, and Binco its establishment 90 yeara j\go £12,000,000 bad beon spent and J 136,000,000 Bibles circulated. During tho afternoon tea and light refreshments were dispensed.