FROM THE “ STAR ” SIXTY YEARS AGO.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 18960, 6 January 1930, Page 9

FROM THE “ STAR ” SIXTY YEARS AGO.

ADVERTISEMENTS AND NEWS 0!" JAN. 6, 1870. ‘ Local and General—The Christchurch .Gas, Coal and Coke Company (Limited), held an extraordinary general ‘meeting of shareholders at their offices ‘in Gloucester Street this afternoon. Mr E. C. J. Stevens was moved to the chair, and having read the advertise‘ment convening the meeting, he explained to the shareholders that on an inspection of the operations of the company, the directors were quite safe in recorrimending that an ad interim dividend of 7% per cent be at once de‘clared: and that there would still remain a small balance available for dividend at the usual ordinary meet}ing in March next. . 2‘: 3-: ‘2': ‘ Latest Telegrams—There was a imeeting of the New Zealand Steam ‘Navigation Company to-day. The re‘solution in favour of winding up was ‘confirmed. £75 each was voted to the ‘directors in recognition of their ser‘Vices. It was resolved to appoint ‘three liquidators, who are to receive SIOO each. The opposition party proposed Messrs Pearce, Hull and Duncan; the directors proposed Messrs Anderson, Burne and Allen. The show of hands Was in the favour of the latter. A poll was demanded. There was a great row as to when it should be taken. Strong language was used, and ultimately the chairman fixed Wednesday next. 0 fl ” o‘. o'. o‘o Lyttelton Regatta, 1870.—This annual affair. which was unavoidably postponed on New Year’s Day on account of the inclemency 'of the weather. and again on Monday last, will take place on Saturday next. We learn that several fresh entries for the various races have been made. The stewards will meet at the Queen's Hotel on Friday afternoon, and all entries will close on that day at 6 pm. The races will commence at half-past ten, and shore sports immediately after the races. 2': 3': :4 Varieties.-In a lane, where it was impossible for two vehicles to pass, a Quaker in his gig confronted an obstinate fellow in a cart. The Quaker mildly declined to back his horse—and the obstinate fellow swore he would not. After an hour or so of ineffectual discussion, the man in the cart thought to crush the Quaker into submission by taking out a newspaper and calmly perusing it. “Friend." said the Quaker. ”when thou hast finished thy paper, I‘ trust thou wilt lend it to me." The; man was beaten, and backed his horse without much more ado. i