LOCAL AND SEVERAL

Star (Christchurch), Issue 6128, 15 March 1898, Page 3

LOCAL AND SEVERAL

■ A Large Hel. — An eel w,v caught in a drain at Leithfield yesterday by Messrs W. "Watson and W. Sonrd.;, weighing 16£lb. • The Bussell Case. — Another summons has been issued against Dr Russell, on a charge similar to that fur which he is at present out on bail. The Police Commission. —Colonel Pitt and Messrs H. S. Wnrdelt and Poynton, S.M/s., went south by express this morning. They were accompanied by Mr Tunbridge, Chief Commissioner of Police. ; The Premier. — Mr Se-.Ulon has consented to receive an address from the Lyttelton Liberal Association, in Lyttelton, on Saturday night. The matter has been under way for several months, bub an opportunity for the presentation has not been afforded. Cycle Trade Picnic. — At a meeting of the Cycle Trade Picnic Committee this morning, it was resolved, owing to two firms declining to take part, to postpone the intended outing indefinitely. A. hearty vote of thanks was passed to the firms who had given their support and promised trophies. Eangiora State School. — At a meeting of the I^angiora School Committee, held last evening, it was decided to give, the school ohildren their annual excursion to Lyttelton on Thursday, March 24. The committee will pay for tli« scholars' rail tickets and provide hot water and milk. The fare for adults was fixed at 2s. Charitable Aid Hoard. —Mr E. ; Weatenra (ohairman), ami Messrs Hamilton, Wallace and Manning xv embers of the North Canterbury Charitable Aid Board, went to Ashburton by express ...this. morning .on a visit of inspect ion : t6 the .Old Men's Horine at the '-latter place. They were accompanied by Mr Norris, secretary -to the Board. . • Pkbsonal: — Mr T. Wauchop, the wellknown swimmer, was slightly better yesterday, and Dr Ovenden is able to hold out a slight hope of his recovery. — Mr A. F. Hamilton, manager of the National Bank, at Timaru, has left on a six months' holiday, trip to the Old Country.— The Eev W. Baumber was a passenger by the steamer Rotorua for Wellington last night. The Hon J. G. Ward was a passenger by the express this morning for the south. Lieutenant - Colonel Gordon, Captain Falconer and Mr P.- Virtue went, by the same train. ' i Unclaimed Bicycle.— A bicycle, which was found in front cf Messrs Black, Beattie and Co.'s premises on the evening of Feb. 9, and brought to the police station, still awaits an owner. Bdrnham Industrial School. — The Government has appointed Mrs Emily Guise and Mr E. Smith, superintendent of the Christchnrch Fire Brigade, a3 members of the Burnham Industrial School Board of Advice. Archbishop Redwood. — Archbishop Bedwood arrived by the express train last night from Waimate, after opening a new Catholic Church at Kurow. He is staying at the Catholic Presbytery, Barbadoes Street. He was to pay a visit to the Mount Magdala Asylum to-day, and will leave for Wellington in the evening. ' Borough Election. — A vacancy in the Timaru Borough Council for the Southwest Ward was filled yesterday by the election of Mr M'Crannitch, licensed victualler and an ex-councillor, unopposed.. Mr , G. J. Scaly was a candidate, <but his nomination paper was informal^ one of the nominators not being named on the burgess list. • . Band Music. — The Engineers' Band will play the following programme ' of music at the rotunda on Wednesday evening, . commencing at eight o'clock : — Quick march, "Knight of the Garter" (Kelly) j trombone solo, " The Holy City," by request; valse, "Ever True" (Millar Wilson); fantasia. "Maritana" (Wallace) ; dance antique, with cornet obligato ; valse, "My Polly " (Henri Laski) ; cornet solo, " The Song that Beached My Heart;" quick march, "Jubilee" (R. Smith); " God Save the Queen." The St Albans Loan.— The polling to decide whether the Borough Council shall have power to raise a special loan of J>23,000 for the purpose of making improvements was taken yesterday. Considerable interest was manifested. in the proceedings, and just before 7 p.m. Mr F. Waymouth, the Mayor, announced the result of the poll, which was as follows : — For the proposal 377 votes, against 224 votes, and there were eight informal votes. He therefore declared the proposal carried by seventeen votes. Public Morgue.— The question of the site for a public morgue has been once more deferred. At the meeting of the City Council >laat nieht, the Reserves Committee re ommended a ,site near the Fire Brigade Station, but the recommendation was referred back to the committee. The Canterbury branch of the New Zealand Medical Association suggested three sites— the new City Council yard (should one be purchased), the river-bank opposite the Resident Magistrate's Courthouse, or a section behind the Museum. Athletic SpoßTS.—The Canterbury Amateur Athletic Club is promoting an autumn sports meeting foi 'Saturday, April lfi when there will be hurdling and cycling events, -and also marching and bayonet competitions, open to volunteer corps. The Secretary of the club has received the sanction of Lieutenant-Colonel Gordon for teams belonging to any volunteer corps i n the colony to compete in Wo volunteer events which have been included in the Tjrocrramme. Colonel Gordon expresses a hope that Canterbury corps will enter freely The bayonet competition is open to squads of twelve men, each squad to bo in charge of a non-commissumed officer. The marching competiuion is open to squads of sixteen men, each squad also i t charge of a non-commissioned officer The teams will march one mile, and will flr ( three volleys at the end of each quarter of j mile Points will bs awarded tor genera , proficiency, accuracy .of d i ti m , occupied on the imvrch. Mr Denys Hoat (Christ's College), the honorary secretary will forward all details on application, an wJI receive posted entries at Christ College up to April 7, on which date entru lSlb« receded at the City Hotel.

Rough Weather at Sumner.— The tides at Sumner have been \inusually high, with very rough seas running, during the last few days. On Saturday morning, a boat anchored at the baths, and belonging to Mr Ekins, tooke away from its moorings and was smashed to pieces on the rocks. Trinity Congregational Church. — The concluding anniversary meeting will be held to-morrow. Tea will be provided by the ladieß at 6.30 p.m. in Trinity Hall, and the after meeting will be addressed by several ministers and fnendß. Music will be provided by the church choir. Church Missionary Society. — A meeting of the Church Missionary Society was held in the Young Men's Christian Association's rooms laßt evening. There was a large attendance, and the Bey Canon Harper presided. The Rev Canon Stack and Mr Kohere spoke of the progress of missionary work among the Maoris, and the need of more earnest endeavours to convert them to Christianity, and detailed some of their own experiences. During the evening Miss Blakiston, who is leaving Christchurch on Thursday evening for the Hokarere Girls' School, where she intends learning the Maori language preparatory to taking the missionary field, was presented byMissFoley, on behalf of the Gleaners' Union, with a travelling bag. Miss Blakiston briefly acknowledged the presentation, and urged all to do more for the Bupport of the Maori missions. Morbpork Celebrated Mild-cured Hams and Bacon can be had in any quantities from Hubbard, Hall and Co., Manchester Street, next Milner and Thompson's. 2192