LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 5737, 3 December 1896, Page 3

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Police Court. — There were no cases to "be dealt with at the Police Court this morning Good Templart. — The weekly session of the Reviving Stream Lodge, No. 75, Addington, was held on Monday evening, Bro W. Bell, C.T., presiding. After the usual business had been transacted the Lodge was thrown open, and a good programme was gone through. 1 New Brighton Amateur Swimming Club. — A committee meeting was held last evening, when it was decided to hold two races on Anniversary Day, Dec. 16, viz.: (1) 50yds Senior Handicap; trophy valued at £1 ls ; (2) 50yds Junior Handicap. Entries to close with secretary on Dec. 13. Nine new members were elected. Bowling.— The opening of the green of the Christchurch Bowling Club will tale place on Saturday afternoon. * Hospital Board. — The Hospital Board held its statutory meeting yesterday afternoon, when Mr R. D. Thomas was unanimously reelected chairman*. A New Auctioneer. — Mr S. Cadle, who has been with Messrs Dalgety and Co. for a number of years, made his debut as an auctioneer for that firm at Addington yesterday. Volunteer Examination. — An examination of candidates for commissions in the volunteer force was held at the officers' room at the drillshed yesterday, underthe supervision of Lieutenant-Colonel Gordon. There were three candidates — Captain Day, for a majority, and Messrs Rhodes and Merton, for lieutenancies. Christ's College Entrance Scholarships. — Forty-one entries have been received for these scholarships from the following schools: — Normal, East Christchurch, West Christchurch, Sydenham, Waltham, Woolston, Richmond, Belfast, New Brighton and Lyttelton. The examination begins at 9.30 a.m. on Monday, in the College Library. Garrison Library. — A meoting of the members of the Garrison Library was held last night. There was a good attendance. Colonel Gordon presided, and Lieutenant Smith gave a very interesting address on the development of the sword from the weapons of prehistoric times. At the close, after a brief discussion, a vote of thanks was passed to Mr Smith. Public Meeting.— At the invitation, of Mr J. S. Myers, about fifty persons attended a meeting at the Oddfellows' Chambers, last evening, to hear him discourse on the subject ot "How They Treat an Honest Man in the So-called Courts of Justice." Mr G. Cox occupied the chair, and Mr Myers detailed at great length his experiences during two years and a half of litigation in the Supreme and Magistrate's -.- Courts. Rose Show. — Preparations for the annual rose show, to be held in the Art Gallery on Wednesday, Dec. 9, are well forward, and arrangements for a flower stall in connection with the show are now complete. The lady members of the society will have the management of the stall, and will provide afternoon tea. Encouraging reports have been received from the principal growers, and the show promises to be a great success. Woodend. — The annual meeting of the Tennis Club was held in the Institute, Woodend, on Monday evening, there being a large attendance. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: — President, Mr H. F. Gray ; vice-presidents, Messrs R. Moore and D. Buddo ; captain, Mr D. Morriss ; secretary and treasurer, Mr J. S. Daniell ; selection committee, Mrs Armitage, Messrs Morriss and Daniell. Several new members were elected. Sumner Borough Council.— The adjourned meeting of the Stunner Borough Council was held last evening ; present— the Mayor, and Councillors Graham, Collins, Deacon, Hanmer and Hughes. The meeting was called to consider the camping question. Councillor Deacon proposed, Councillor Hughes seconded, and it was carried — " That permits to erect tents may be granted subject to the following conditions -.—That the fee forthe period of one week, or portion thereof, be 2s 6d ; that the fee include the use of water, and the removal of rubbish, and also to include the fee for supervision of erection of the tents ; that the campers in all other respects be subject tothe Borough Council by-laws." St Paul's, Papanui.— A sale of work in aid of the repairing fund of the church was held in the schoolroom last evening. There was a large attendance, and good business was done. The room was tastefully decorated. The various stalls were presided over by Mrs Priehard and Miss Harris, fancy ; Mrs C. Matson and Miss V, Campbell, sweets ; Mrs Campbell and Miss Dunnage, produce; Mesdames Wilcox, P, Schumacher, M'Donald and Purchas, work; Mesdames Hartland and Scott, refreshments; Mesdames Binns and Thompson, Misses Brown and Searell, strawberries j Mrs Hair and Miss Archer. Christmas tree; Misses Hodgson and Veitch, bran-tnb, and Miss Hancock, doll stall. The sale will be continued tomorrow. Musical items were^ contributed during the evening by Miss Searell Madam and Mr Winter and Mrs and Mi Evans. The Baby's Food— More than the Photo Try new Health Food: watch Baby out grow the Photo. Call or post for free Sample, and you'll want more. Healtl Supplies Coy., 245, Cashel Street. 1823

Supreme Court. — The case of M'Donald v. Wharton, in which the plaintiff sought to recover -5162 7s, on account of damage alleged to have been done to plaintiff's property at Waiau by a fire which spread from the defendant's land, was concluded to-day. The special jury of four returned ■ a verdict for the plaintiff for .£155 2s. On the application of Mr Stringer his Honor Mr Justice Denniston gave judgment for the plaintiff for the amount of the verdict, with costs as per scale, disbursements, witnesses' expenses and _C 5 5s a day for two extra days. In the afternoon his Honor heard an application by Ann Prangnell for a. decree nisi for the dissolution of her marriage with Frederick William Prangnell on the ground of adultery and desertion. Mr Kippenberger appeared for the petitioner. The respondent did not appear, and was unrepresented. After hearing the evidence of several witnesses, his Honor granted a decree nisi, with costs against the respondent, and leave to apply for a decree absolute after three months. .;,. Queen's Cadets. — This corps, together with the Garrison Band, will parade at the Volunteer drillshed on Sunday morning at 10 o'clock, for the purpose of attending Divine service at the Avonside Church. Acknowledgment.— The Master of the Ashburton Home acknowledges, with thanks, the receipt of magazines for twelve months from Mr Brittan ; also illustrated papers from the Secretary Lyttelton Volunteer Fire Brigade. Meeting of Hotelkeepers. — A wellattended meeting of hotelkeepers, brewers and wine and spirit merchants was held at Hobbs's Buildings yesterday for the purpose of making final arrangements in connection with the elections and local option poll. About sixty persons were present. The meeting "was addressed by leading members of the trade, who impressed upon those present the necessity of supporting loyally the candidates ? selected, . viz., Messrs Lewis, Collins and .Marciel, and working energetically to carry the local option poll in favour of the retention of the present number of licenses. The meeting, which was most unanimous and enthusiastic, completed all details - for election day.