Local & General.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 4927, 17 April 1894, Page 3

Local & General.

♦ Suburban Police Stations.— lt His the ! intention of the Government to have all ( the suburban police stations connected with the Telephone Exchange. The work ] of connection will be proceeded with at an < early date. i St Albans Detjh and Fife Band.— < The St Albana Drum and Fife Band ' intends giving an open-air performance ' on Thursday evening, at 7.45. The band ' will play at the coiner of Webb street and ■ Papanui road. A collection for the benefit ' of the City Mission Home will be made : during the evening. The Art Gallbry.— Yesterday morning i the boys and girls in the upper standards ! at the Normal school, in company with ; their teachers, visited the Art Gallery. This morning a large number of the boys and girls attending the Wooleton school were taken to the gallery by their teachers. To-morrow morning the scholars at the St Albans school will be given an opportunity of inspecting the pictures. Cycling.— Mr H. J. Pither made another attempt yesterday to break the Fifty-mile Amateur Road Record oj in g n g colony, and Buceeedad_ in reducing, by over ten minutes, the time done by himself last week. The course was, as u&ual, from the Plough Inn to Leeston a^d back. Starting at 3 p.m. sharp, Lp^ston was | reached in lhr lOmin, the return journey taking lhr 34min. A sligV 0 north-easterly breeze was blowing. T A q exact time for the whole distance ■<„%& 2hr 44nain 20aec, an average of »^ M ly \%\ miles an hour. j A Jubilee race-,. s'y Mr R. Kent, with Palmer tyres, was r^a Bn( j B t 00 & the Bevere tost well. _ O^ss&eism.— The monthly meeting of L>( x!b, No. 33, Rising Star of Eichmond, 1 m& held on Friday evening, W.M. Bro 3. \ Ballantyne presiding. The district officers and a large number of visiting brethren were present. Several itemß of lodge business were discussed, as was also the 12th of July celebration, a committee being appointed to confer with the other lodges of the district on the latter subject. 1 Three candidates were proposed for mem- , bership. The secretary was instructed to 1 write a letter of condolence to the friends 1 of the late Bro E. M'lntyre, of Ashburton. I A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to : i the district officers and visiting brethren, I who suitably responded at the after meeting.

Auction.— Messrs Joseph. Clarke and Son will sell a quantity of orangea ai their rooms at 11 a.m. to-morrow. S.S. Gothic— Mr P. Cunningham hat received a cable mesßnge from Mr Graves to the effect that the Gothic's meat was ir good order, and that the new freezing machinery had worked satisfactorily on the voyage. Oddpbllowbhip. — The usual fortnightly meeting of No. 36 Bid ?ley Lodge, 1.0.0. F., A.C., was held on Wednesday evening, N.G. Bro Joughin, presiding. The committee for investigating previous proposals for memberehip reported favourably on two candidates, who were unanimously elected and duly initiated. The D.D.G.M. Bro Turnbull informed the lodge that he would be in attendance next lodge night to confer degrees. A vote of thanks waß accorded to the visiting brothers, and P.D.D.G.M. Bro Townaend suitably responded. School Committsb.— The final monthly meeting of the Bolleaton School Committee was held on Thursday evening ; presentMr T. Needham (chairman), Messrs J. Kelly, T. M'Phelan, J. Harris, H. Benney and E. Farrell. The Master's repoit for the past month was read and passed as

highly satisfactory. Correspondence was received from the Education Board covering cheque for salaries; also forwarding two circulars regarding the regulation with reference to corporal punishment, of which the committee' expressed its approval. The Chairman stated that the committee had a. substantial balance to its credit, also that the prize fund had been augmented by special donations from Messrs T. H. Anson and M. W. Eeddington, which now amounted to £3 15s. He also asked that the uncompleted improvements stand over, with a recommendation to the i incoming committee to .deal with them. This was agreed to. The Chairman further reported that the caretsker'B term of office had expired. It was decided to extend the term for an additional two weeks to enable fresh applications to be called for. The chairman was authorised to procure a supply of coals and firewood at once. Mr T. M'Phelan was appointed visiting member for the remainder of the term. Mr E. Farrell and the chairman and secretary were appointed a committee to draw up the annual report to be submitted to the meeting of householders. Accounts amounting to J824 43 2d were passed for payment. The Chairman, in conclusion, thanked the committee for the kind and cordal assistance rendered to him during the year. A similar compliment was accorded to the chairman and secretary for their efficient services. The meeting then terminated. Postal Notes.— lfc is announced in the Gazette that a postal note office has been opened at Springburn. Canterbury Bowing Club. — The Canterbury Bowing Club's annual smoke concert and presentation of prizes will fcrtke place at the boatbousa on Tuesday, April 24, at eight o'clock. Boys' Gordon Hall.— Laßt evening at the Boys' Gordon Hall the Bey P. W. leitt exhibited some lantern views illus* trating Stanley's adventures in Africa. The views were greatly appreciated by the large number of boys present. Leithfield. — The Leithfield dancing class was opened on April 14. Nearly thirty couples attended, and a most enjoyable evening was spent. The class, under the leadership of Messrs J. Smith, jun., and Harry May, will be carried on weekly during the winter months. Music at the Hospital.— Lasb evening the patients in No. 6 Ward at the Hospital were entertained with music by Mr J. H. Brockett's string band, and songs were given by Mrs Brockett and Mrs Neave and Messrs C. Bead, E. Maurice, E. Halley and W. Price. The entertainment was greatly appreciated by the patients. Yacht Eace.— The Canterbury Yacht Club held its final race for the season on Saturday. The contestants were:—Pastime scr, Onawe 12min, Eiaora 15min and Pakeha 27min. There was a lumpy sea with a Btrong south-west wind, and Pakeha found it too much for her, for she retired soon after the start. Pastime soon established a strong lead and finished first, but Onawe saved her allowance and took the first prize, with Pastime second. The Validation Court. — The Wellington Evening Press saya : — " Mr Seddon deserves credit for the sturdy common Ben&e he has exhibited in connection with the Validation Court trouble at Gisborne. He Bays that the Court has been set up to rectify illegal transactions, and that he is determined that the cost of it shall not be thrown on the taxpayers of the colony. This is in the right political key. If people traffic illegally in Maori lands, or in lands bhat have been illegally acquired by others, it is monstrous to think that the country whosa lawa have been broken in the process of acquisition should be expected to pay the cost of validating the titles to land co acquired. la strongly affirming this principle the Premier has taken a 3tand which will be heartily approved of by every disinterested man and woman in the colony." Kirwee. — The annual school conceit in lid of the prize fund was held in the Kir wee Hall on Friday, and was a great mccess. Mr T. H. Anson occupied the :hair, and the proceedings commenced with an overture by the Misses Croßkill and Mr J. W. Belgrave. Songs, readings md recitations were .contributed by the Migaea Davies, Roe and Drammond, Messrs Anßon, Bolgrave, Drummond, Granger and Simms. The school children aang three action songs in a manner which reflected great credit on the master and mistress, Mr Stewart and Miss Meredith. Mesdames Anson and Eoe and the Misses Croßkill and Stewart played the accompaniments. The entertainment concluded with the farce The Two Bonny Castles, the parts in which were admirably sustained by the Misses Drummond, Hall and Meredith, Messrs Dixon, Drummond and Hitchene. The usual votes of thanks were carried by acclamation, and the Chairman of the School Committee, Mr J. N. Lawrey, announced that the prizes would be given out next Friday. Sydenham Wesleyan Church.— Alarge number of members of the congregation of the Sydenham Wesleyan Church and their friends assembled in the schoolroom last evening for the purpose of bidding farewell to the Eev J. N. Buttle and welcoming the Ebv G. W. Paraonson, who has been appointed minister of the church.. Mr Asquith occupied the chair. Addresses were delivered by the Eeva F. W. laitt and H. E. Dewsbury, and Messrs Eudd, Simpson, Dacre and Daltry, all of whom referred to the valuable services rendered to the church by the Eev J. N. Buttle, who returned thanks. The Eev G. W. Parsonson addressed the meeting. The following contributed to the programme :— Misses Williams and Da,ltry (pianoforte boIob), Misaea Watson, L. Hall, Billens and. Messrs J. L, Heath, Mitchell, Voyce and Peek (songs), Misses Scott and Billens (duets), Mr W. A. Hall (recitation) end Mobbis J. and J. L. Heath (<£tnet duet). . Miss Daltry played the pianoforte accompaniments. Light refreshments were handed round by the lady members of the congregation. Pukaki Bridge, — Meetings or ratepayers have been held in the several ridings of Mackenzie County, under the ; auspices of the County Council, to induce the ratepayers to vote in favour of a proposal to raise a loan of JBBSO from the Government to pay half the coat of a bridge over the Pukaki Eivor, on the way to Mount Cook. The Chairman of the Council presided at the meeting at Fairlie on Saturday, and explained that the preBent punt service was unsatisfactory ; that if the bridge were not built the punts would soon need replacing at a cost of .£6OO to X7OO, which amount would have to come out of the rates ; that if the loau were not assented to the amount must be taken from the general rates, which would necessitate a heavy increase, whereas the interest and repayment of a loan would only amount to £42 10s per annum for twenty-five years. The difficulty feared by the Council waa not opposition but indifference. It was necessary to poll half the votes on the roll, and the purpose of these meetings was to endeavour to induce the ratepayers to record their votes. The meeting unanimously approved of the proposed loan.

Lecture on Shobthand.— Last night, it $ e m ?, lted Me thodißt Church, Sydenham, Mr Telford lectured on shorthand. There was a large audience, and the Bey J, Simpson presided. Specimens of various systems were shown by means of lantern Bhdeß, operated by Mr A. Bickerton. °"-T. Council.— An ordinary meeting of the City Council waß held last evening, the business paper being a very light one. Notices of motion were given proposing to rebuild the Caahel Street Bridge, to erect a bridge over the river at the East Belt, and to erect a substantial one in a line with Colombo Street. Eiflk Shooting.— At Little Eiver, on Saturday, a match was fired betweon teams selected from the Little Eiver and Duvauchelle's Bay Eifle Clubs. The conditions were ten men a side, Martini rifles, seven shots each, at 200 yds, 300 yds and SOOyda. When firing at the 560 yds mark, a strong southerly wind blew across the range, consequently a good many mieaea were recorded. The result of the match was a win for the Little Eiver team, by 78 points. The total scbrea were— Little River 608, Duvauchelle's Bay 530. Morris-tube Shooting.— The members of the fiangiora Morris-tube Shooting Club are now holding a series of competitions for & cup given by Mrs Hay, wife of the president. Five competitions are to be held, seven shots at each. Two of the matches are already completed, and the ten highest scorers in each are : — No. 1 i match— M. Scott (8) 40, W. N. Cathro : (4) 32, E. Sinclair (10) 32, A. Whitley 10) 32, 0. d'Auvergne (scr) 31, B. t'Auvergne 29, Hide 29, H. Rule 29, C. Jones 27 and £. Belph 27. No. 2 match— W. Wearn (10) 36, J. Bart (10) 36, J. j Dunlop (10) 35, Scott jun. (10) 35, W. I Efford (scr) 32, H. Parsons (10) 32, 1 B d'Auvergne (sar) 30, F. Beker (acr) j 30, W. Husaey (acr) 30, E. Sinclair (4) ] 30, G. Jordan (8) 30.— 0n Saturday evening the B&ngiora Club and the Eifle Company fired a match, each being represented by a team of thirteen. Seven shots were fired by each man, and the volunteers won by 57 points. The scores were : —Eifle Company — Sergeant Gulliver 33, Corporal Gulliver 32, Private Huesey 32, Sergeant Geddes 32, Private Whitley 31, Private Eule 31, Sergeant d'Auvergne 30, j Private G. Jones 30, Captain Helmore j 29, Corporal Whitbam 29, Lieutenant d'Auvergne 28, Corporal Jordan 25, total 390, an average of 30 per man. Club— F, Beker 32, W. Allan 30, E. d'Auvergne 29, W. Efford 28, W. Beker 27, Hide 26, M. Scott 26, W. Hussey 26, J. Burt 24, W. Wearn 24, E. Eelpb. 22, A. Templer 20, J. Eoberts 19, total 333.