LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 5805, 24 February 1897, Page 3

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

'■ — O" Teachers' Examinations.— ln the pass lists published yesterday, for Class "D," Alice Ellen O'Shorn should be Osborn. . Lyttelton. — The second of a series of lectures on Theosophy was delivered last night in the Oddfellows' Hall, the subject being " Reincarnation." Normal School Picnic. — Owing to the inclement weather, the picnic of the Normal School children, which was to have been held at Little River to-morrow, has been postponed. The Citt Reserves. — The members of the City Council Vrill pay their annual visit of inspection to the reserves at Linwood, New Brighton and Chaney's Corner to-morrow. The party will leave the Council Chambers at 9 a.m. Art "Union. — The drawing of the Union Rowing Club's art union will take place on Saturday evening at the boathouse, at eight o'clock, under the supervision of his "Worship the Mayor of Christchurch and a committee to be appointed at the time. The winning numbers will appear in Monday's paper. The Indian Famine. — Mrs Louisa Blake has written to his Worship the Mayor, suggesting that tnere should be three or four "Indian Famine Saturdays," on which collecting boxes should be placed in convenient places, under the care of ladies. No doubt his Worship will be glad to carry out the suggestion if ladies will volunteer for the work. The Flax Industry.— Mr John Holmes, the flax expert, who is visiting various parts of the colony, is now in Christchurch, and is staying at Warner's Hotel. Mr Holmes, who, by the way, is an old Canterbury man, will be glad to meet and con- i verse with anyone who is directly or indirectly interested in the development of the flax industry. Bankruptcy. — The first meeting of the creditors of Alexander Cameron, labourer, Waikari, called for 11 a.m. to-day, lapsed, as no creditors appeared. The bankrupt's statement showed debts to unsecured creditors .£65 5s 4d and assets nil. The principal debts were :— W. Vaughan's estate, ,£l7 12s Id ; J. Glendining, butcher, .£8 ; W. S. Smith and Co., .£9 8s 4d ; J. J. Wooller, draper, £8; Dr Fitzheni y, ,£6 103. Gammack Scholarships. — The first scholarships under the will of the late Mr James Gatnmack, of Springston, have been awarded by the North Canterbury Board of Education to M. C. Keane, of Springfield, and E. E. Hall,' of Sydenham. The former is seventeen years of nga and the latter eighteen. Keane was originally educated at the Kowai Pass school and Hall at the Sydenham school, and both have been holders of Board of Education scholarships tenable at the High School. Breach of Electoral Act. — We are requested by the Registrar of Electors to state that the offence for which E. Spicer was fined at the Stipendiary Magistrate's Court yesterday was for registering as ." Edward," his real name being " Edwin Albert." The published report makes it .appear as if the offence was the omission of one of the Christian names only, whereas it was the registration under a name that was not the claimant's true designation. Good Templary. — The weekly session of the Reviving Stream Lodge, No. 75, Addington, was held on Monday evening, Bro W. Bell, C.T., presiding. Sister Cuming, L.D., installed the following officers for the next quarter :— C.T., Sister Foster; V.T., Sister L. Bell; secretary, Bro J. Grose; financial secretary, Sister Watson; treasurer, Bro A. Sherwood; P.C.T.,- Bro W. Bell; S.J.T., Bro GK A. Alexander. Final arrangements were made for the anniversary tea and concert to be held next week. A vote of thanks was passed to the visitors, after which the Lodge was closed by the new Chief Templar, Sister Foster. Lyttelton Torpedo Corps. — Several of the members of this corps at Lyttelton are being transferred to other stations. Yesterday Acting Bombardier McCullum, who has had charge of the launch, received instructions to proceed to Auckland. Valedictory. — A social gathering will be held in the Oddfellows' Chambers at eight o'clock this evening to bid farewell to Mr B. Hale, who is leaving for Australia, and also to bid bon voyage to Messrs E. C. Ashby and T. Skelton, who intend visiting Great Britain. Mr Ben Tillett.— Mr" Ben Tillett, who is now in Otago, is expected to arrive here next -week. A meeting- of tHe local Eeeeption Committee will be held at Inglis's Buildings at eight o'clock to-night to complete arrangements for entertaining Mr Tillett during his stay here.

Police Changes.— Sergeant JVFLeorl, of Clyde, will arrive in Christchurch this evening to take the place of Sergeant Briggs, who has been removed to the Mount Cook district, Wellington. Old Age Pension Claims.—Notwithstanding the fact that public attention has been drawn to the discrepancies between the text and the schedule of the Registration of People's Claims Act, a considerable number of claims for old ago pensions continue to be sent in to the authorities. The Proposed City Loan. — Very little interest is being taken in the poll to decide whether the City Couucil shall have power to raise a special loan of .£IO,OOO for the purpose of providing a central yard, which is being held to-day, and it is unlikely that sufficient votes will be recorded to make the poll effective. Supreme Cotjkt. — Neither of the two motions set down for the hanco sitting this morning came on for hearing. The motion for an attachment in Gearschawski v. Lange was adjourned sine die, and the argument on legal points in Quill v. Whittle was ordered to stand over, by consent, to next sitting in banco. Orange Society. — The monthly "meeting of No. 2 Purple Star Lodge was held in the Orange Hall last evening. The W.M., Bro Bnltitude, presided,, and was supported by G-.S. Bro Caygill, G.T. Bro Diffin, P.M. Bro Skinner and W.M. Bro Betfcie, No. 3. There was a large attendance of members and visitors. Correspodence was received from the District Secretary, stating that the next district meeting would be held on tlie fourth Friday in March. From the secretary of the Miss Cunningham Committee, forwarding tickets and report of progress in connection with the benefit concert. It was resolved to do all in the Lodge's power to promote its success. One candidate received the Orange degree. An invitation from the secretai'y, No. 14, Prebbleton, to a meeting to be held on the first Friday in March, was accepted. Votes of thanks were passed to the visiting officers and members and briefly responded to. The Lodge then adjourned to the refectory, and refreshments were served. Afterwards a pleasant hour was spent in harmony. Supreme Court. — His Honor Mr Justice Denniston held sittings in Chambers and Bankruptcy yesterday. Most of the day was occupied in hearing a motion, on behalf of the Official Assignee, to set aside a deed of assignment by Dennis M'Grath of a house and land at Wellington to his wife. Judgment was reserved. The Cathedral. — At the organ recital in the Cathedral to-morrow evening, Mrs Burns will sing Gounod's song "Hark, My Soul, in is the Lord," and Mendelssohn's " Hear Ye, Israel," from Elijah, and " Jerusalem," from St Paul. Mr Tendall will play compositions by Handel, Spohr, Bennett, Merkel, Batiste, Dudley Buck, Union Rowing Club. — The following crews have been drawn for the Trial Fours to be rowed on the estuary, at an early date:— A. G-. Seelan (bow), E. B. Gee (2), G. Lorimer (3), W. E. Simes (stroke) ; C. Buchanan (bow), F. S. Mitchell (2), L. Longuet (3), L. Hardy (stroke) ; H. Clarke (bow), H. Berry (2), R, Cowan (3), H. Hobbs (stroke) ; H. N. Carratti (bow), W. Gaw (2), O. W. Seaton (3) J. Smith (stroke). R,echabit£S. — The fortnightly meeting of the Pride of Christchurch Tentj No. 26, 1.0. R., was held in the rooms of the Young Men's Christian Association on Monday ; evening." There was a good attendance of members, and Bro C. T. Haynes, C.R., presided. One candidate was initiated, and sick pay due to two brethren was passed for payment. . The representatives to the recent District Council meeting, held at Invercargill, gave a report of. the conference, and received a hear by vote of thanks for their services. •It was resolved to send a letter of thanks to the brethren and sisters of the Invercargill Tents for their kindness to the representatives during their stay there. . „.,..