LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 6072, 8 January 1898, Page 5

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

«. Police Changes. — Constable Jackson now stationed at Timaru, is to succeed Constable Copland, at Rangiora. Rangiora Magistrate**- Court. — At this Court, to-day, before the Mayor, a first offender, arrested the previous evening for drunkenness, was fined 5s and costs. Public Baptism at Kaiapoi. —It is understood that it is intended to perform ' public baptism in the north branch of the Waimakariri to-morrow, a number of converts wishing to be immersed. Kaiapoi Volunteer Parade. — At the parade last evening there was an attendance of about forty, and Sergeant-Major Purvis put the men through a course of instruction in attack, formation, and guard mounting. Captain Millar and ColourSergeant Blackwell were alao present. Good Templart. — The Desire of Sydenham Lodge, No. 63, met in the Druids' Hall on Monday evening, Sister Forsey in the chair. It being the first night of opening in the Druids' Hall, members of other Lodges were invited, and a large number were present. The D.D., Bro Fellingham, gave a short address. Refreshments were handed round and harmony was indulged in. Personal. — Mr J. Lowthian Wilson, Mayor of Kaiapoi, has been laid up since last Wednesday week with a severe attack of influenza, on which congestion of the right lung supervened. On Monday night his condition was 'serious, but he is now on a fair way to recovery, and his many friends will be pleased to know that he expects to be about again next week. Mr H. W. Bishop, S.M., has also been confined to his house for some days with the prevailing complaint. A Proposed Industrial League. — It has been suggested that in order to assist the cause of local manufactures, a league should be formed of all persons willing to use artioles made in the colony in preference to those imported. The idea is that the bond of membership should be merely the signing of a pledge to use only locallymade articles where possible. If this notion were extensively carried out, the manufacturers of the colony and their employes and the country at large would undoubtedly benefit considerably. The suggestion is worthy the serious attention of the Industrial Association. Sunday Lecture. — In the Lyceum, Manchester Street, to-morrow, Mr W. W. Collins will lecture on " The Confession of Faith of a Great Scientist.-" Odbfeli.O'w'Sxlip. — A speoiai summoned meeting of the Loyal City of Christohurch LodgeJ.O.O.F./M.U., will beheld at 7.30 on Monday evening to consider tenders for the erection of additions to the present Oddfellows' Hall in Lichfield Street. Organ Recital. —Mr Jesse Timson, whose recitals were so much appreciated here last year, will give an organ recital in the Cathedral on Friday evening next, when the vecalist will be Mr A. Millar. The off ertory will be in aid of the music library and choir fund. Alleged Fraud. — It is stated that proceedings have been taken for the arrest of a man who is alleged to have obtained about dSSO worth of stamps by means of false pretences, and who is supposed to have left the place. Socialist Church. — A meeting of members of this church took place on Thursday evening, when Mr G, B. Shaw's Fabian essay on "The Economic Basis of Socialism" was read. A discussion followed on the best way of promoting Socialism and bringing the many ideas afloat to a practical issue. The meeting closed at 10.20 o'clock. The Engineers' Lock-out. — The local Secretary of the Amalgamated Society of Engineers has received the following additional amounts for transmission to the Engineers' Society in London: — Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners (weekly levy of Is per member), .£ll 8s • Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants (subscription lists), ,£l3 3s 6d. School Committee. — The monthly meeting of St Albans School Committee was held on Wednesday evening, when Mr H. A'Court presided. 'The following were appointed pupil teachfers, subject to the Board's approval :— Mr H. Collier and Mr S. Clarke and Miss J. Harrison. Miss A. Christian was appointed assistant mistress at the sido school. Miss Menzies, infant mistress at the main school, tendered her resignation, which was accepted with regret. "The. Sign op the Cross." — What may be termed the overture to the performances of Tlie Sign of the Cross will take place at the Theatre Royal to-morrow evening, at 8.15 o'clock, when Mr Caleb Porter will deliver a short lecture on tho play. The subject will be illustrated with the aid of limelight views, taken from photographs of the actual performance by the flash-light process. During the evening Miss Millie Young will sing some sacred songs, and Mr Porter will be heard in recitations. A collection will be taken at the doors, the proceeds of which will be handed over to the Mayor for the local charities. The management reserves the right of refusing admission to anyone. Hubbard, Hall and Co. for Christmas hams, Ohristmas fruits, preserving sugars, teas, and all kinds of general groceries at lowest prices. 1913

The Legislative Council. — The petition to the House of Eepresentatives in favour of the abolition of the Legislative Council, was placed for signature in Cathedral Square to-day, and was signed by a considerable number of people. A Complaint. — Complaints are made of the inconvenience to foot passengers, caused by the way in which omnibuses congregate at the corner of Morten's Block in Cathedral Square, and it has been suggested that a well defined stand should be appointed for them. A Collision. — Shortly before noon today a four-wheeled dogcart and pair of pones, driven by Mr A. E. G. Ehodes, collided with a bicyclist named George Davidson, near the Hereford Street bridge. The only thing damaged was the front wheel of the bicycle over which one of the dogcart wheels had passed. Lights on Fibe-engines. — It is stated that the chemical engine was driven thrqugh the streets last night, at the necessarily rapid pace, on the occasion of the first alarm of fire, without lights ; and it has been pointed out that, though a bell on ths engine is kept ringing as it goes through the streets, it would be safer for the public if care were taken that a light be always shown. - Addington Horticultueaij Society. — The monthly meeting of the committee of the Addington Horticultural Society was held last evening, when the President (Mr J. C. Sopp) was in the chair. It was decided to hold the next show in the Oddfellows' Hall, Lincoln Eoad, on Thursday, March 3. A great deal of business was transacted, and the Secretary reported that the financial aspect of the late show was very satisfactory. Sunday Services. — At the Trinity Congregational Church the Eev Sidney J. Baker will occupy the pulpit at both the morning and the evening services. The subject of the discourse in the evening will be "The Undeveloped and the Growing Man." The Students of Truth will hold their usual services in the Social Hall, Gloucester Street. In the Druids' Hall, at 6.30 p.m., the lecture subject will be " Precious Promises." Kaiapoi Eegatta. — A general meeting in connection with the regatta was held in the Fire Brigade Station last evening. There was an attendance of about forty. Mr Moore, M.H.E., explained that the meeting was called to consider the advisability or otherwise of altering the day for holding the sports from Thursday, Jan. 20, to Feb. 5, which would be a Saturday. The previous resolution was rescinded, and Feb. 6 substiuted. It was decided that Messrs Sims, Caverhill, Dr Parsons and the Secretary be appointed to interview the tradespeople and ascertain their views with respect to closing on the Saturday. It was decided to apply to the Borough Council for the use of its section on the day of the sports, and to ask the Harbour Board to cut the willows along the river bank. A letter was received from the Mayor, accepting the position of Commodore. Messrs M'Alister and Dunn were requested to remove any snags from the course on the river. Mr Parker's name was added to the committee. After going through the subscription lists, which were considered satisfactory, the meeting adjourned till Friday evening next, when the final arrangements will be made with regard to the programme and prizes.