LOCAL AND GENERAL

Star (Christchurch), Issue 6115, 23 March 1898, Page 3

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Inspector Broham. — Mr Inspector Broham returned from his trip this morning.) His leave of absence, however, does sot expire till April 15. Rifle Shooting. — A team of twelve members of the N Battery left by the expres3 this morning in crcwc to fire a rifle match with the Port Chalmers Naval Artillery. Shelter at Last.— Mr J. Otley is the successful tenderer for the mw building which is to be erected at the Armagh Street Dep6t. The amount of the tender is .£479. Personal.— The Eev F. W. Tsitt, Mr C, W. Marter, sub-editor of the -Veu» Zealand Times, and Mr J, Gilruth -were, passengers for the south by the express this mornin*?. Modern Improvements. — The Charitable Aid Board has decided, en the motion of Mr J. T. Smith, to purchase a typewriter for the use of the office. Tho cost of the instrument is not to exceed 4.-5. The Exprksb. — The express for the south to-day consisted of two trains, the first of which left for Tiiaa.u at 11 a.m., and the other for Dunedin live minutes later. There was a considerable number of passengers, -but neither train was full. '.. ; Cycling. — A general committee meeting of the. Lihwood Cycling Club was held last' ; e?e_ing f _t the Royal fleoi/ger Hd_efi whetf ,pf v v?trious _v _-ad_Qtt-ttee& /:\were : 'r__eive^ '.- el_cte_. * it wa_ decided, to hold _ club run ie i New' 'Brighton on Sunday uext, aihdto' Kaiapoi on the following Simdn y. Sumner. — The Sumner Quadrille Assembly commenced its season on Tuesday evening in the Town I Fall, which was ' prettily decorated. There wore about forty J couples present, and refresh ments were .provided by the ladiea. Songs were interspersed, and a very enjoy^blf. evening was .Recreation GROf^ch • n >n Woolston —A proposal for obtainin£ n. recreation ground" for .Woolston hafc bot-n mooted, and , it has .been suggested that a section of eight 'acres, adjoining ; tho 'bqrougjh school grounds, aho^.be s^urc^'foi'-the purpose. It is understood that a 'lease of it for Beveral years can be obtained. A Question of Status. — During a discussion at the meeting of the Charitable Aid Board to-day, Mr Acton-Adams pointed out that the Samaritan Home Committee had no legal existence as a public body, but enjoyed exactly the same status as a private individual. Doubtless those who managed that institution were well-disposed and energetic people, but it was well to remember that the Home as a corporate body had no existence in law. Memorial to the Lati. T. S. Wauchop. —The swimmers and friends of the late Mr T. S. Wauchop have started v memorial fund, of which Mr E. W, Roper, president of the East Christchurch Amateur Swimming Club, has 'kindly consented to act as treasurer, arid ' to * whonr subscriptions \gan. now be handed in. Tho officers of the various Swimming Clubs are also authorised to receive donations. A meeting in con- • iieotion with the movement will be held at the Clarendon Hotel on Monday. next at 8. p.i_. . - „, j 1 Casual Relief.— At .the meeting .of the Charitable Ahl^Bsar d,, hel d this Mr Acton-Adams thought it necessary that provision ;s_p\fld ; i)e inado at th_ Armagh .. Street ' Depot to -shelter anyone ? -'who re- ''•■ quired a _aght_ re's..' The plaice' should be kept open at night for that purpose. Mr j Dobson thought it a disgrace to Christohureh if stray wanderers were unable to find shelter. Mr Harper pointed out that the Board was going iv that direction as fast as it could. It was the duty of the Board to house anyone requiring such aid, at least for a night or two. Art Competition.— The Att Society invited competition for a design for the cover of the catalogue for its present exhibition. ■'• A -'prize' •._•;;_&•* 2s was offered by MrR. D. Thomas to the successful competitor. Nineteen designs were sent in, and that of Mr E. Bartley, draughtsman and designer for the Lyteltton Times Company, was awarded the prize. A design sent in by Mr Edward Hill -was highly commended. Liberty League. — A well-attended meeting of the Council of this League was held iv the League's rooms last night. Satisfactory reports were received from the suburban delegates, and several new members were enrolled. An excellent paper on " The Influence of the Press on Modern Thought," was read by a lady councillor. After a full discussion, the meeting terminated with a very hearty vote of thanks to the authoress. Funeral.— The funeral of the wellknown swimmer, Mr T. S. Wauchop, took place yesterday afternoon at the Linwood Cemetery, and was largely attended. The open bier was covered with a profusion of white floral wreaths and crosses, sent by numerous friends and sympathisers. All the swimming clubs in Christchurch and suburbs, as well as those of Lyttelton, Riccarton and Yaldhurst, were represented by their leading office-bearers. About sixty members of the East Christchurch Amateur Swimming club, of which the deceased was captain at the time of his death, followed the mourning carriage. , The staff and employes of Messrs Kempthorne, Prosser and Co , at whose establishment the late Mr Wauchop had been employed, were strongly represented, Mid when the cortege arrived at the cemetery fully four hundred people were present. The pall - bearers were Messrs Trnscott, Sinclair, Taylor, Ormandy, Armitage, Kent, Stewart, Sibbald, Mazey, Smart, Franks and Stokes, representatives of various swimming clubs. The Rev H. C. M. Watson read the burial service of the Church of England at tlie «rave, where a large number of ladies had gathered. A special memorial service will be held at St John's Church next Sunday afternoon at half -past three. The members of the various swimming clubs and of the Association are invited to attend.

'■ TTorivET.-The Drapers' Hockey Club' wm o^ts season at 3 p.m. to-morrow _n Hagley Park south. The HoBPiTA_,-It has been decided to expend the sum of £2147 in providing an Eric-lighting system for the Hospital. Monday's GALE.-The nor'-wester on Monday blew with extreme force in the Horprata district. Turnips, which had in most cases been sown at least twice, and were now coming away fairly well, were blown clean away. Not a b traw s &ek was left standing, but thatched stacks of grain escaped without much injury. Several ohiinneys* were blown down, and other damage was done. Mr Percy, of the Road Board staff, was driving a load of 6 x 4 timber for the repair of the Selwyn Bridge, when, turning a corner the full force of the wind caught him, he was blown off the dray, one of the timbers lifted by the wind struck him on the head, cutting him badly above the eye, and another fell upon him as he lay on the ground, breaking two of his ribs. By the fall itself he badly injured one of his shoulders. The gale was one of the worst that has been experienced in the district. It was followed by a heavy rain of brief duration. Theatre RoVal.— Mr Frank Thornton and his clever Cdmedy Company, who have just terminated a _ndst successful engagement in Dunedin, will commence a twelve nights' season at the Theatre Royal on Friday night. It is many years since Mr Thornton made tie first hit in this city with The Private Secretary, and since then his visits have alwayß been looked forward to with keen . anticipation. Miss Brown will be played for three nights only,, and Jwill, be followed; on Tuesday' and ' Wednea■d&y hy The^ Brivdte Secretary, Sweet •Layendqr.m . -Oi-fet-t-fie" the bill' for Thursday ;and Friday, , ahd on Saturday [Charley's. • ':_l^nt:^■^--A./;.i^.^aQ^/:.;pn , the [boards. The box plans, are now bit view at Messrs Milner and Thompson's office, and there is sure to be a crowded house to welcome Mr Thornton and his Company, nearly all of whom are new to Christchurch audiences. . Morepork 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

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