BUSH AND GRASS FIRES.
« , MEETING AT LYTTELTON. Ameeting was held in the Colonists' Hall, : Lyttelton, on Thursday night, to consider what steps should be taken to assist the sufferers by the bush fires in the North ; Canterbury district. His Worship the • Mayor (Mr A. Chalmers) presided. ( The attendance was only moderate. After discussing the position, those present were formed into a committee with power ; to fcdd to their number. The Mayor was appointed treasurer, and it was decided to i have subscription lists prepared, and left ■ at the Public Library, Messrs Owen aud ; Dyers, G. E. Collins, and the local offices of the Lyttelton Times and Press. His Worship the Mayor of Christcb-urch ■ has received the following contributions to ; the Relief Fund:— ,
'■■ Total ... .£B6 0 0 His Excellency the Governor has intimated his intention of being present at the fancy costume cricket match to be held at Lancaster Park on Thursday. As the Eight Hon the Premier will I probably be in Christchurch on Thursday i next, his Worship the Mayor has telegraphed, asking him to be present at the costume cricket match and the kinematoj graph entertainment on that day.
£ a. d. Amount previously acknowledged . ... 7G 13 0 E.Denhani 1 0 0 '. "Wairere" ... 2 2 0' W.G.B I 0 0 ; Bishop of Christchurch... ... 5 5 0
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 6089, 28 January 1898, Page 3
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217BUSH AND GRASS FIRES. Star (Christchurch), Issue 6089, 28 January 1898, Page 3
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