LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 7292, 3 January 1902, Page 3

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

' The presiding Justices at the Magistrate's Court this morning were no less than fifty minutes late. The Waka-ri Rifles, who took part dn the recent shooting competition "with the Sydenham Rifles, left for home by the express train this morning. It is understood that one of the novelties to be introduced at the New Brighton Gala, will be a sand-building competition for children, a prize being offered for the bestconstructed sand edifice. \ George Styles, of Belmont, was brought before the Wellington Magistrate's Court to-day on a further charge of threatening to ghoo-t his wife, and bound over in sureties to keep ithe peace for six months. There was a small attendance of old age pensioners at the Chamber of Commerce Hall yesterday to receive the January instalment ; 50Z (ss against 557 on Dec. 1) persons attended, and the amount paid out was £707 3s 4d. The children attending the New Brighton . Anglican Sunday School held their annual picnic in the local domain yesterday afternoon, . when abcmb one, ihundred children, together with their parents and friends, were present. Running races and games were, indulged in under the direction of the Rev F. R. Inwood and Mr Miles, and after , partaking of tea the gathering dispersed.. The Dunedin correspondent of this paper telegraphs that at the annual -meeting of the Orange Grand Lodge for the Middle Island it was reported that a deputation had interviewed Viscount Crichton, at Ohristchurch, at the time of the Royal Visit with a request that his father,, the Earl of Erne, the Imperial Grand Majst^r of the Institution, should visit tibe colonies. A reply bad been received stating that the Earl of Erne would visit the colonies iri the near future. At a meeting of t&e New Brighton Gala Committee held' last * evening there Was a full attendance, and Mr L. C. Williams occupied the chair. A mast attractive programme oi sports to be held on the beach ■was drawn up for the -approval' of the General Committee on Tuesday evening. A flower show and baby show will be held on th© pier, and in the evening a promenade competition entertainment will tak© place in the Maori Tea Gardens, When prizes will be given for dancing, singing and other competitions. . It was also decided to invite tih-e members of the Eigihitth Contingent in camp at Aldington to attend the gala, and events on the programme will be specially provided for them. Mrs Herrick desires to further, acknowledge goods and donations towards her Christmas work as under: — Goods— Messrs Ridley and Sons, 601 b cocoa, spoils — Misses Watt (Katie,- Nellie -and Jessie), and Rata . Club. Cakes — Mrs Anderson, Ashley. Confections- — Sybil Ballin. New Clothing — Methven Sunday School. Donations — Mrs Banks, ss; friend, ss ; S.T., '£1 ;• Inasmuch, postal note, 2s 6d ; Tom,. Nellie, and Florence, stamps, 2s 6d ; friend, stamps, 2s 6d; Mrs Bridge, Is ; H/'C. Box, 10s 6d } postage stamps, Is ; Mrs j. Slater, 5s 6d; small mite, 9d; A.8., 2s 6d; friend, ss; friend, stamps, 35,; L.S., ss; Sbira, stamps, 2s 6d.; by post, stamps, 2s 6d; BTOokside friend, _4s; widow's mite, stamps, 2s; E.S., 10s ; Linwcjpd friend, stamps, 2s 6d; and lady friend, 2s ; Culverden Church collection £1 ls 3d, and Waiau Church collection 17s 7d (per Rev W. R. Campbell, Waiau). The first prize in the .First-class Handicap Yacht Race at the Lyttelttvn. Regatta has been awarded to Mr C. Brown's Onawe, the second to Mr Laurenson's Fleetwing, *. and the third to Mr A. M'Nab's Zephyr. The Kawhai, which was supposed to have taken first prize, did not, it has been ascertained-, complete the. course. Mr W. A. Day has commenced business as a Land, Estate, Grain, Produce and General Agent in rooms in Messrs Pyne and Co.'s new buildings in Cashel Street. Mr Day's long experience in the service of the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company and the New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association has given _ him a thorough knowledge of trade requirements, and should ensure his success in his new undertaking t It ia.hard to say what is the ultimate cost of a so-called " cheap " bicycle, bnt it is certain to amount to very much more than a high-class machine, therefore if you wish to cycle in comfort and security at aJ minimum of expense, order either a Humber or Anglo-Special bicycle, made • and guaranteed by experienced and responsible concerns. See the two-speed gear and free-wheel ; it is simple and -practical ; also luggage-carriers, hold-alls, trip-meters, etc., suitable for cycle tourists. The AngloNew Zealand Cycle Company, D.1.C., and 226, High Street. X1196 Townend's Sulphur Hair Restorer will positively restore grey or faded hair to its natural colour; is not a dye. Price 2s per bottle ; by post, securely packed, 2s 9d. Townend; Chemist, Christchnrch. 2521