FROM THE “STAR” SIXTY YEARS AGO.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 18643, 21 December 1928, Page 11

FROM THE “STAR” SIXTY YEARS AGO.

ADVERTISEMENTS AND NEWS OF DEC. 22, IS6B.

Christmas Fare.—The annual display of Christmas fare will be made by the city tradesmen to-morrow evening. From what information we have gathered, the event is likely to be equal in every respect, if not superior, to those in former years. Freemasonry.—Yesterday the important ceremony of installing a Provincial Grand Master was celebrated by the Freemasons, and attracted a large attendance of brethren from all Lodges in the province. A large number of spectators attended that portion of it open to public view, and altogether a very considerable interest was taken in the proceedings. Brother Donald, the master elect, has been prominently connected with the Order since its first establishment in the province, and has ever possessed the regard of his fellow craftsmen. He has held the position of deputy from the time the office became vacant some three years ago—and the permanency being conferred upon him has given general satisfaction, the brethren having been unanimous in recommending him for the appointment. After the installation the Grand Master appointed the following brethren to fill the respective offices attached to their names:—C. W. Bishop, Deputy Provincial Grand Master; C. B. Grierson, Senior Warden; 11. Thomson, Junior Warden; Rev W. J. G. Bluett, Chaplain: C. W. Bishop, Registrar; A. F. N. Blakiston, Secretary and Treasurer; —. Mansfield, Senior Deacon; J. T. Rouse, Superintendent of Works; A. Duncan, Director of Ceremonies; J. Graham, Sword Bearer; J. Waddington, Organist; —. Angus, Pursuivant; G. Dorset, Tyler. Volunteer Concert. —We have been supplied with the following particulars of the concert recently given for the benefit of Gunner Hart of the Christchurch Artillery, who was injured at the Volunteer sham fight on the 9th of last month. Receipts at the doors and cale of tickets, £33 12s 6d. Donations: Col. Packe, £1; Capt. Hargreaves, £2; Lyttelton Artillery, £2—total, £3B 12s 6d. Expenses of concert, £1 19s sd. Balance handed over to Gunner Hart, £36 11s Id. The Otago arrived at Bluff at 5 a.m. yesterdav, having left Sandridge Pier at 7.40 p.m. qn the 12th inst.; experienced terrific gales 60 miles v'est of Solander Island; was hove-to for 32 hours, and has received considerable damage; two regatta boats for the Lyttelton Boat Club were smashed to pieces. Has 16 saloon passengers and 92 steerage, including 40 of Captain Stack’s recruits, 321 tons cargo, and 12 horses on board. The passengers for Lyttelton are Mr D. Davis and 5 steerage. « W 55 COKER'S GARDENS. Boxing Day ! 1 ! Rural Sports, etc., etc. These Gardens will be Opened on Boxing Day. An Efficient Band Will be in Attendance. Open at one o’clock. Admission Is, children half-price. A Grand Promenade Ball in the Evening. In the New Assembly Rooms. COKER AND HEATH, Proprietors. Fatal Accident. —On Friday afternoon last, three shepherds, in the employment of Mr Donald M’Lean, South Rakaia, were engaged mustering sheep on the island, prior to shearing, and on returning home, one of their number, William Carson, slipped from his horse, which had swerved in going through a quicksand, and was drowned. The unfortunate deceased has left a wife and family to deplore his untimely end. The river rose so rapidly that only twenty minutes elapsed from the time they started till their return; and the companions of the deceased had to remain on a spit till they were rescued from their perilous situation by Mr M’Lean, who forded them across in safety.