LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 5667, 11 September 1896, Page 3

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Sale op Ironmongery.— Messrs Bowman and Son advertise a sale of ironmongery, ■which builders, dealers and others should make a point of attending. The sale commences at 11 a.m. to-morrow. Supreme Court. — His Honor Mr Justice Denniston held a sitting in Chambers at 11 a.m. to-day, and disposed of a number of' applications. His Honor "will leave on Monday morning for Oamaru to take the sittings of the Supreme Court on Tuesday. Richmond School. — A concert in aid of the school funds was given last night in the Richmond Methodist schoolroom by the Sir Henry Bishop Glee Party, under the conductorahip of Mr J. Rowley. There was a large attendance, and the concert was a great success. Linwood Chess and Draughts Club. — A progressive euchre match was played at this club last evening", for a 'prize (a smoker's companion), presented by Mr Minson, one of the vice-presidents. After some very exciting play, M. Atkinson, who ■won fifteen games, was declared the winner. Samaritan Home. — On Thursday next an entertainment will be given in the Oddfellows* Hall in aid of the funds of the Samaritan Home. Messrs Salter and Seager will give Dickens's " Marley's Ghost," illustrated by views taken from life models. Professor Bickerton will give a brief popular scientific entertainment. National Association. — There was a very good attendance at the meeting of the Kaiapoi branch of the National Association last evening, Mr R. Hopkins (president) in ihe chair. The boundary of the. new electoral districts was discussed at length, also the enrolment of electors. Other business in connection with the approaching election was dealt with and the meeting adjourned until Sept. 24. An Awkward Fix. — On Wednesday evening, about 5.30, as four ladies in a buggy were returning from Christchurch to Kaiapoi, the horse walked up to a drinking trough near the Railway station, put its front legs in the trough, and, eventually, got over altogether. The occupants of the vehicle began to scream, and Mr Theobold, the driver of the Kaiapoi drag and another went to the rescue, and speedily put matters right. . Salvation Army. — On Wednesday afternoon, about twenty officers from surrounding corps met at Kaiapoi for an Officers' Council, led by Major Bruntnell and StaffCaptain Knight. In the evening a public meeting was held, at which there were about one hundred and fifty present. Songs were given by Captains Owens and Hammant, and other visitors. Major Bruntnell contributed "Murdered by Drink" and other readings, which were much appreciated. Kaiapoi Borough Council. — A special meeting of this Council was held on Wednesday evening; present — the Mayor and Councillors Mathews, Bugg, Drabble, Simpson, Doubleday and Blakely. The committee recently appointed to consider the best means of draining the property on the Cam '; Road considered /^fchat levels should first be taken, but before doing anything along the back of the property permission should be obtained from the Church Property Trustees, as the road had never been formed. Mr R. M. Wright was. in attendance, and considered that the Conn^il could do the work irrespective of getting consent from anyone. The Clerk was instructed to obtain the levels and proceed with the work at once. A committee reported having inspected a property in Peraki Street, and could not determine that the place was a nuisance, though the owner had. promised to attend to curtain recommendations. The Council then adjourned to meet again on Saturday evening. Order op Foresters — Court Star of Canterbury met on Monday evening; the C.R. Bro H. J. Ranger in the chair, anil a fair attendance of members. The Woodwards reported thirteen members on the sick fund. Correspondence was read from Bro Tanner, M.H.R., in reference to hiß interview with the Registrar relative to the amended by-laws. The correspondence was referred to the committee for consideration. A memo was read from the District Secretary, stating that the next district meeting will be held at Belfast on Oct. 8. The district officers and a number of members of Court Thistle of the Forest and Court Queen of Canterbury paid an official visit to the Court, and were cordially welcomed. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to the visitors, to which the C.R. Bro Pellow, of Court Thistle of the Forest, replied. The Court adjourned for harmony, and Bros Bullen, Ashman, C. A. Eldridge, Ranger, Marks, Hunter, Bruce and HofiEmeister contributed songs, Bro C. A. Eldridge playing the accompaniments. A committee was appointed to organise a "social" in connection with, the ladies' Court. Sick pay was passed' and the meeting closed. Receipts for the evening, £29. -. Liberty League. — A meeting of the Ladies' Council of the Liberty League was held at their rooms yesterday afternoon. A large amount of business was transacted and a sub-committee appointed to arrange details of the forthcoming "social" in conjunction with the men's sub-com-mittee. Cyclists' Alliance. — The annual meeting of the New Zealand Cyclist*' Alliance -was held yesterday evening. There are now twenty-nine clubs affiliated to the Alliance. A satisfactory balance-sheet, showing a credit balance of £9 19s 2d, was presented. The office-bearers were all re-elected. lonic Concert Party.— Owing, doubtless to other attractions, the audience present at the Oddfellows' Hall last night on the occasion of an entertainment being given by the lonic Concert Party, though appreciative, was small. The programme waa faithfully carried out, and many extras were interpolated.

San Francisco Mail.— The Mahinapua •will bringdown the San Francisco mail, leaving Onehunga at 3 p.m. to-day. Alarm op Fire. — A needless alarm of fire was given at 8.45 a.m. to-day, but this was done on account of a misunderstanding of a telephone message received at the Fire Brigade Station from the hospital. Meeting of "Workers. — A meeting of workers, women workers being specially invited, has been convened for eight o'clock ■ to-morrow evening, in the Temperance Hall, Gloucester Street, "to discuss matters of grave importance." Morris-tube Shootino.— On Thursday evening the Rangiora Volunteers and Morris-tube Club sred a match at the drillshed. Tho firing was very even, all through, and th6 Volunteers woh by only twd points. For the winners, Lieutenant d'Auvergne scored 35, Sergeant d'Auvergne 34, Sergeant H. Gulliver 34, Lance-Corporal Rule 34, Corporal Hayman 33, Private Geddis 33, Sergeant F. Gulliver 31, Private Holcroft 30, Private 0. Fraser 28, Private Du Moulin 27, Private Anderson 26 ; total 345. Club— F. Beker 34, R. Efford 33, W. Efford 33, D. M'Kay 33, R. Walker 33, W. Blackett 33, J. Fraser 32, M. Scott, jun., 31, W. Efford, jun., 20, J. Sausora 29, and J. Reynolds 23 ; total 343. Personal. — Mr B. C. Haggitt, Crown Solicitor at Dunedin, arrived in Christchurch by the express yesterday evening. The Right Rev Dr Grimes left for Auckland in the s.s. Takapuna yesterday. Woolston. — The Anchor Lodge of Druids held a " social" in the Lodge-room, ■ Woolston, on Thursday, Sept. 3. The chair was occupied by A.D. Bro Spence,anda very good programme, was. gone, through. Miss Duggan presided at the piano. -',: After the (programme the room; was cleared for dancing, Bro. JBiel acting as M.C. Association Football.- 1 - The bi-annual match between the Christchurch team and a team from the R.M.S. lonic was played in the North Park yesterday, and resulted, after very pleasant game, in a win for Christchurch by three goals to nil. This is the first time Christchurch has won, the lonic team proving victors in the three previous games. Cycling. — In order to settle discussion as to their cycling abilities, the members of the staff of the Union Bank of Australia held a cycling race yesterday. The course was from the Carlton to the Bush Inn. About twelve started. After agood race, F. Barnard won by half a wheel from "W. Eeadel, with G. Palmer close up third. Pioneer Bicycle Club. — The second " social " of the Pioneer Bicycle Club for the present season was held at the Club's rooms on Tuesday nighjfc. About thirty couples were present, and dancing was kept up till midnight, to the excellent music supplied by Mr C. H. Fox. Mr Harry Thompson, deputy-captain of the club, managed the gathering, and Mr Edwards catered in a very satisfactory manner. Lecture. — St Michael's schoolroom was well filled last night, when the Rev A. W. Averill delivered a very instructive lecture on the history of the English Church. The reverend lecturer illustrated his discourse with some very fine lantern slides. The nature oi the discourse was at once religious, social and historical, and Mr Averill's remarks evoked frequent applause. Ballaxce Liberal Association. — A very successful '"social" in connection with the Ballance Liberal Association was given in the Lyceum last night. Over sixty couples were present, and' dancing was kept up till a late hour to very good music provided by Mrs Halley. Songs and instrumental selections were contributed by various members. ' Refreshments were provided on a very liberal scale by the lady members of the Association. . Temperance Societies. — The usual meeting of the St Michael's Temperance Society was held in the schoolroom on Wednesday evening; the Rev Mr Fraer occupied the chair. A good programme of recitations and other items was gone through. — A meeting of the Lincoln Temperance Society was held on Tuesday evening; Mr J. Sinclair occupied the chair. The programme consisted of a duet, songs, readings, recitations, &c, and was very well received. The Victorian Conservator. — M r Perrin yesterda}' morning visited Lincoln College, and was shown over the grounds and farm by the director, Mr Bayne, particular notice being given to the plantations -which Mr Bayne is endeavouring to put in order. Mr Perrin was much gratified with his visit to the college. He left in the evening by the s.s. Takapuna, for Wellington, where he will probably make an interim report on the subject of forest conservation in this colony. Morris-tube Shooting. — The E and N Batteries fired a match on Thursday night on the range of the latter, the result being a win for the E Battery by five points. The following are the scores : — E Battery — Sergeant Cropp 32, Gunner Butler 31, S.M. Treleaven^ 30, Corporal Lester 30, Sergeant Main 29, Gunner Sharp 29, Gunner Bannerman 28, Gunner Johnston 28, Sergeant Lee 27, Corporal Rose 27 ; total 291. N Battery— Corporal Wardell 32, Gunner Felton 32, Gunner Treleayen 31, Gunner Millar 31, Gunner Sinclair 29, Corporal Taylor 28, Gunner Dalley 28, Sergeant Suter 26, S;M. Arnold 25, Gunner Bell 24; total 286. At^ the conclusion of the match a social hour was Bpent. Concert. — A concert was given in the Baptist Church, Sydenham, last night, in aid of the widow and family of the late C. Borland, and was a very great success, both in point of merit and attendance, the church being quite full. Songs were sung by Misses Simmons, Watson, Chambers, Gunderson, King and Menzies, Mrs Hunt, Messrs Joll and Kinsman ; recitations were given by Misses M'Neish and Mayo, and Messrs Telford and .Winter Hall. A concertina solo by Mr Wilkins, a song with guitar accompaniment by Dr Russell, a violin solo by Mr Skelton, and a violin duet by Miss Ricketts and Mr Farland made up an . excellent programme. . Mr; Brown, Mayor of Sydenham, took the chair, and the concert was under the patronage of the Council. All the items were well received, and the applause showed the appreciation of the large audience. Valedictory. — On Wednesday evening a farewell gathering was held at the Canterbury Hotel, Lyttelton, to say good-bye to Mr W. F. Mitford, who has occupied the important post of shipping master at H.M. Customs. Mr Mitford has filled tho position for the past seven years, and has made a very large circle of friends. Mr J. Sunckell, the temporary host of the Canterbury Hotel, had prepared an excellent repast, and after this had been disposed of. the Chairman, Mr T. L. Smith, proposed the toast of the guest of the evening. In doing so he referred to Mr Mitf ord's long connection with the shipping interests of the port, and to his many < obliging - and genial qualities. They were all sorry to hear of his removal from the port, and hoped in due course he would find his way back amongst his old acquaintances again. He then handed Mr Mitford a very handsome silver watch and gold albert chain. The watch was inscribed as follows: — "Presented to Mr W. F. Mitford by a few friends connected with the shipping interests of Lyttelton, Sept. 9, 1896." Mr Mitford's health was then drunk most enthusiastically. Mr Mitford suitably replied, and numerous other toasts and songs contributed to pass a very pleasant ingA Beautiful Face. — Teeth to masticate and wear well, look natural and remain comfortable. These are the teeth you are looking for. Highest class work at the very loweut fees, painless and modern dentistry. Messrs Myers, Christchurch Dental Surgery, corner Cashel and High Streets. 1852 Of the 29,000,000 inhabitants of England and Wales at the last census, 20,800,000, or over fwo-thirds, lived in towns and cities, and only 8,200,000 in the country. In Scotland one-half of the population lived in towns of more than 10,000 inhabitants, though in Ireland the proportion was about one is six.