LCOAL AND GENERAL.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 3995, 7 October 1897, Page 3

LCOAL AND GENERAL.

• _ Papeehangings. — Messrs Tonks, Norton and Co. announce for 1 p.m. to-morrow, at their rooms, an unreserved sale of paperhangings. Peobleh Cojifetition. — As showing the interest taken by the numerous readers of the Canterbury Times in the prize problem competition, the manager has been engaged during the greater part of the morning in opening letters containing solutions to the problems published in this week's issue. Bangioba Friendly Societies Excursion.— The. annual excursion of the Bangiora Friendly Societies took place, today to Ashnurton, The party numbered about four hundred and fifty, being fewer tßan last year, the Ohoka races being a strong -counter attraction. All the arrangements were, as usual, well carried out by the committee. Benefit Concert. — The benefit concert to be tendered to Miss Maggie Watson by the Canterbury Caledonian Society has been fixed for Oct. 21. A very good programme is in course of preparation. Miss Watson's popularity as an exponent of Scottish song, and her constant readiness to sing in aid of charitable objects, should ensure a large attendance on the occasion. Oddfellows' Hall, Kaiapoi. — Last evening an entertainment was given in the above hall, and was well attended, the funds from which are to go to the benefit of the Mechanics Institute. The entertainment took the form of the highly sensational drama Lost in London, and the following took the different characters: — Job Armxoyd (a miner), Mr Haig ; Gilbert Featherstone, Mr Irwin ; Sir R. Loader, Mr Parish ; Blinker, Mr Orange $ Nellie, Miss Winterbourne; Tiddy, Mrs Sparks; Florence, Miss L. Balch. All the minor parts were iaken by members of the Oxford, Christchurch and Kaiapoi Clubs. The scenery was painted by 3lr Parish, and the Kaiapoi Orchestral Band supplied the music. Diocesan Choral Association. — A meeting of the committee of the Christchurch Diocesan Choral Association was held in St Luke's Vicarage on Monday last. Mr T. M. Gee, Sydenham, was in the chair, and nine other choirs were represented. Apologie3 were made for the absence of Miss C. Lingard (Eangiora) and Messrs <!arew (St Luke's), Douglas (Woolston), Rowland (Riccarton), M'Murray (St ilichael's) and Wells, conductor of the Association. If was decided to l^ve the hymns printed in leaflet form for distribution on the day of the festival. It was decided to commence the rehearsals with the conductor, due notice being given of the dates fixed upon, also that a general meeting of clergy and choirs shall be held in St Luke's Schoolroom on a date to be fixed by the president, the Bishop of the diocese. After passing accounts for payment the meeting adjourned. Order of Foresters. — Court Star of Canterbury held its ■qnarterly summoned meeting on Monday evening, C.R. Bro W. Main in the chair. There was a good attendance of members and visitors. The Woodwards reported sixteen on the sick f nncL P.OB. T. Gapes called the roll at 8 p.m. The C'R. read a memo from the Rev F. J. Teakle, through the District Secretary, relative to a procession and service at the Cathedral on Oct. 17. The •Court decided to take part therein. P.C.R. Stevens read the statement of receipts and expenditure for the quarter ending Sept. 30. The C.R. read a memo from the District Secretary; stating that the next district meeting will be held in Christchurch, and giving an outline of the business to be transacted. Nomination of district officers : D.C.R., P-C.R. Bro C. A. Eldridge; D.8., P.C.R.Bro F..T. Eldridge; D.A., P.D.C.E. Bro S. B. Wathew. It was decided to provide a tea and coffee " social " for the delegates attending the District meeting. Correspondence was read and sick pay passed. The meeting then closed. Receipts of the evening £230 10s. Victimising Tradesmen.— On Saturday afternoon a well - dressed young man victimised several shopkeepers in Christchurch. His plan was to drive up to the front of a shop with a horse and trap, and ask that some one should be sent out to hold tne animal. He then went inside, and in a businesslike way consulted a ■Docket-book in which was a list of the articles he wished to acquire. Having had them parcelled up, he produced a chequebook and wrote out a cheque for the amount. In this way he visited several shops, and obtained goods to the extent of about .£2O. Much to the chagrin of those who trusted to his appearancerthe cheques ;iil turned out to be valueless, and now the police are looking for the young man. At one shop tho proprietor himself went out and held tho horse, whilst he was being victimised by the stranger in his own shop. Cuttixs Still Going On. — The great success that has attended the Smithfield Market has enabled them to further reduce price of bacon ; 500 sides at Sid per lb. Special cure, mild and tasty grain-fed Morepork. A specialty, bloater, ham and Chicken pasts Cd per bottle. Tea reduced 2d per lb. New department in cakes aacl confectionery at half usual rates. Visit and pass your judgment. Telephone 349. Goods delivered daily. 1912 Sugae reduced to 2d per lb with any brand of tea at Hnbbard Hall's.

Personal— The Hon J. G. Ward arrived from Wellington by the Te Anau this morning, and went on south by the express. Lyttelton Station Master. —Mr Hannay, who has been appointed to the position of Station Master at Lyttelton, arrived at the Port to-day by the steamer Te Anau from Wellington. Rating on Unimproved Values. — Petitions are being circulated for signature in St Albans and Linwood, praying that the Eating on Unimproved Values Act may be brought into operation in those boroughs. Personal. — Mr P. Campbell, president of the Canterbury Caledonian Society, is expected to return from the Old Country about the end of the present mouth. The members of the society intend to entertain him on his return. The Last op the Old Mill. — The last of the timber used in Lane's Mill was sold on the island at Hereford Street by Mr Sorensen to-day. The black pine from the interior of the building Avas as sound as when put in forty years ago. Municipal Franchise. — At a meeting of the United Society of Boilermakers and Iron Ship Builders, it was unanimously resolved to call upon the representatives in Parliament to endeavour to secure, during this session, a measure giving an enlarged franchise for the election of all our local governing bodies. •Lyttelton Literary Society. — The closing "social" in connection with this Society was held last night. There was a good attendance, and the Rev D. J. Murray occupied the chair. Songs were given by Mesdames Clow and Hiskens, Misses Bradley and Howe and Mr Bradley; a mandoline trio by Misses Lewis (2) and Mr K. Henderson, and readings by Miss Lewis, Rev D. J. Murray and Messrs White j.andHay. Sitpbeme Court. — This morning, his Honor Mr Justice Denniston, in his private room, gave, judgment on the summonses to remove the names of Messrs Embling and Burns and Beswick and Harris, as defendants in the action brought by the National Bank of New Zealand against the Gas and Water Trust, of London, and the defendants above-named. The order of the Court was that the proceedings disclosed no cause of action against the a bovementioned defendants, who were merely solicitors and agents for the principal defendant, and that their names be struck out of the action, with costs against the plaintiff bank of .£3 3s, and disbursements in each case. Mr Rhodes appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr Beswick for the abovenamed defendants. North Island Road Map. — Cyclists are reminded that the next "Road Map" will be issued with this week's New Zealand Cyclist. It will embrace all the roads, railway lines, &c, throughout the provincial district of Wellington. This map is the fourth of the series, and will be found a most useful guide to touring cyclists. Early application for copies should be made. During the past two months, ever since the "Road Maps" were first published, not a copy of the New Zealand Cyclist could be obtained the day following publication. The order form appears in another part of this paper. 9763 Sugar reduced to 2d per lb with any brand of tea at Hnbbard Hall's.