TOWN & COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume LVI, Issue 6500, 27 December 1881, Page 4

TOWN & COUNTRY.

Inquest.—Tho inquest on the body of the late Richard Hastier molted to a verdict amounting to death from apoplexy.

BsaroKfT Masoxkats'b Cotram—There ni no sitting of the Christchurch Beudnit Magistrate’* Court yesterday. The varien* offenders for drunkenness who had been looked op were released on hail to appear at the Court to-day. At Lyttelton Messrs S* T. Boose aad H. Allwright sat and disposed of the following casesß. Brown, fighting and breaking a window { fined 10s, and ordered to pay iSs damage. W. Wheeler, drunken* nees, obscene language, and misting the police; fined2os. Qsus Fibes.— ■-Two liras oecorrad in the Vorthem District yesterday, which, hot lor the prompt assistance at hand, most have brought about a certain amount of damage. One occurred early in the morning, on Mr B. Blackett’s farm, at Fernsido, which arose from some cut gorse catching fire accidentally. The fire spread to the open section, near the lailway Station, where it was put out. The other fire was at the Ohoka and Xyraton Baeecooree, end created consternation among the persons assembled there, os the horses tied at the horse yards wore in danger of being burnt. Prompt measures were, how* ever, adopted, and the danger was averted.

Bawuioba Bosoogu ScHOots.—A meet* iog of the Committee of these schools was held on Friday evening at the oloeeof the distribution of prizes, when tbo plan and specification of the proposed alteration to the building woe considered. It was decided to accept the tender of Messrs Boyd and Eeir for the work subject to certain ooedi tions. The members present were Messrs Cunningham (Chairman), Ellis, Stephens, and Aheme. The prises as published In Saturday's issue were given by Mr Cunningham in tee -presence of a few of the psrente of the children. The assemblage wae Addressed by Messrs Cunningham, Silts, and Aheme, and the importance of regular attendance at school was dilated upon by Mr Scott. At tbo conclusion the tore gave vigorous cheers for the teachers end Committee,

Cabltoh School.—A picnic la connection with the O&rlfcon School was held on Deo. 23. when about 100 persons (including children) assembled at Bennetts Junction, and drove to Glentui Bush, distant about eight miles. On arrival there, various parties were mode up for a ramble through the beautiful bush and gullies for which the glen is noted. The Committee deserve great credit for the manner hi which the arrangements were carried out. The master and mistress. Mr W. A. Bonis and Miss Sophia Dohrmann, were at their noils helping the children to enjoy themselves. After partaking of an excellent luncheon, and scrambling for nuts and lollies, some races were jot up amongst the parents and children. The party started for home at 0 p.m., reaching the school about 7.30 p.m., when each child received a present from off the Christmas tree, and all appeared to be well pleased with their day’s outing.

A*ra«m*r Boon Mbbmmo.—The settling on these races took place on Saturday even* ins, at M’Lean’s Hotel, Ambcrley, when tho following members of Committee were pre* seat)—Messrs Bonn, Greenwood, Btarky, Browne, King, M'Dooald, O'Connell, Eutherford, Kemp, Williams, and Femr. On Mr Greenwood formally moving Gist Mr W. A. Bonn, the Chairman of Committee, take the choir, that gentleman declined to do so on the ground that be had been accused of not acting fairly at a recent meeting. Those present were unanimous in endeavouring to persuade Mr Boon that though some may nave differed from his view of the case re* fsrred to, it In no way reflected on his ruling as Chairman, but without avail, and after an uncomfortable pause, Mr Browne was per* euaded to preside in order to enable business to be gone on will). She Honorary Treasurer (Mr L. C. Williams) then read a supple* mentary balance-sheet, all the subscription! not being paid, which was passed, and the speaker said that Iho e nooses of the meeting was due to the indefatigable exertions of the Honorary Treasurer (Mr Ferrar). The fol* lowing amounts were then called over, though only one recipient wae present to receive bit winnings in person»—Messrs G, P. Williams, £74 is: B. Murittt,£34 4si F. Busch, £l3 7s i 0.8. Btarky, £0 10s t Hon W. Bobmson, £910» t H. Hereford, Cl 18* j B. O. Farelly, £4 lbs iA. I’areoiws, £3l7e ( H. Murfitt, £1 l«# i F. Deaton, £9 10s i f. Green, £1 18s. • In addition to the above, the stakes for the Maiden Bite and Northern Handicap ore held over by the Committee pending the decision of the OJ.C. on the protests against Mr F. Denton's PippinWhen these amounts ore paid, the Com* rnittee will have disbursed £338 Ifie in stakes. The Honorary Secretary was instructed to send cheques to the winner* who were not present, and the meeting then adjourned for three weeks, when the Committee hope all subscription* will be paid up, Mid a final statement eabmitted. Alter the usual vole of thanks to the Chairman, and wishing success to the next meeting, those present asperated.

liffriuvon BtcATTA.—-Th# programme of Lyttelton Regatta, with times of itatting for the various roots, is published elsewhere. FaiMOLY fiocitrrtuti* ffxvs.—The annual proesulon of the Amalgamated friendly Benefit Societies look' place yesterday, and waa followed by the customary athletic sports In the Agricultural Show Grounds. A report wilt he found elsewhere. dromiiAH UouticoweaAt Soourtr.— The find midsummer dhow, under the amplest of the above Society, was held In the § reduce shed on tha Agricultural Show (rounds yesterday. There was a fairly good display of fruit, (lowers, and vegetables. An extended report appear* elsewhere. IfUXKOOWBIAI, WMAXUBI ExOHAWUB.--The following telegram, dated Sydney, Dee. 2i. hot been received (—"Moderate south-west winds on the south coast of Australia, and light north-east winds on east Coast and Tasmania. A moderate atmospheric depression is passing over Victoria. Barometer j— - Portland, SO*/ 1 Hobart, SO 6 1 Sydney, 36 0.” Duaikaou Hoaiu) EiJOTiosa.—The only sub-districts in which there will be any contest for the Drainage Board representation are Christchurch south-east and south-west. For the former Messrs Bird and Piilist have been nominated, and for the latter, Messrs Vincent and Bird, but protests are pending. For Christchurch north-east and Bpreytion there wore no nominations. Mammoth UiustßXte.—A performance woe given last evening In the Oddfellows' Hall, Lichfield strait, by a troupe of amateurs styling themselves tho Mammoth Minstrels. There was a moderate attendance, but the various items of the programme were well received. Tho troupe purpose giving a performance shortly in old of the fund for the relief of the two men who wore recently drowned in (he Hestfacote. Iiari.BOTBU Lion?.—Captain J. W. Clarke, of the Harbour Board’s steamer Lyttelton, report# an instance of reflected light witnessed on his trip down to Timeru with the City of Cashmere in tow. Akaroa light was lost eight of at 11.16 p.m. on Friday, and just after 3 a.m. on Saturday the Engineer of the tug called Captain Clarke's attention to some flashes of light in the clouds as tom of the vessel. These were watched and found to recur every ten seconds, and were probably the reflection of the flashes of light from the Akaroa lighthouse, as that light flashes every ten seconds.

Qaihxy Tmbatbb.—At the Christy Theatre last night every seat was occupied by a holiday audlenoe, for whom the management catered a most appetising programme, consisting of "An hoar in Seville" and the eras a Christmas pantomime "The Isle of Tulipatam." The member* of tho Company acquitted themselves wonderfully well, and succeeded in delighting the audience, who were most demonstrative in their applause. Miss Amy Horton was very successful with a local song, in which the topics touched upon appeared to greatly tickle those present The pantomime was provocative of the usual amount of mirth, and was unusually free from the mishaps generally noticeable in a first performance. A* the same programme is to be repeated this evening, we reeerve a longer notice till to-morrow morning.

Dspids’ Exotmaiow to Piokon Bat.— One of the most successful excursions of the season took piece yesterday. The brethren of the Atholatan lodge mustered in good number*, with their friends, at Lyttelton, at 0,80 a.m. 5 In feet, the numbers were so large that many wen reluctantly left behind.• The Lyttelton Brass Band accompanied the party, and daring the passage there and back enlivened tbe company with some very well rendered mono. Amusements of various descriptions were fully enjoyed by all. In abort, the whole of the proceedings were sufficiently gratifying to encourage the promotion of suoh excursions in the future. Great credit is attributable to the Committee of Manege* meat for the meaner In which affairs were carried oat, and the courteous conduct of Captain Cameron added greatly to the plea* sure of the day's outing. Boxura Bat nr Pom.—The Bert looked quite gey yesterday, which was kept a close holiday. The supping were gaily dnaeed with banting, as were the hotels and various buildings In the town. Excursions to Pigeon Bay by the Titan, to Little Akaloa by the e.s. Akaroa, and Governor’s Bay by tbe Lyttelton, and Waiwera, were all most liberally patronised, fine weather inducing a great number of people to avail themselves of & pleasurable outing. The members of the various Friendly Societies mustered at the Oddfellows' Hall shortly alter half*past eight, and at nine a procession was formed, and headed by the Lyttelton Band, marched to the railway station, and proceeded to Christchurch, to take port in the fste. A large number of people visited the Port during the day, and amused themselves round (the wharves and breakwater and in visiting the shipping. Stbbsx AcomsHtn.—As two young ladies were in charge of a one-horse buggy in Victoria street, about 10 a.m. yesterday, the animal attached to the vehicle bolted, and dashed down to Colombo street turning into Gloucester street to the Sink, from where the buggy had been hired. On entering tbe statues the vehicle was brought into collision with the gate-post and canted over breaking the splash-board and severely cutting the horse's hind legs. The occupants were thrown out, but were saved from Injury by a stableman named Oarnov, who broke their fall at considerable risk to himself, while Mr Belamain secured the horse.—About halfpast twelve one of the horses drawing a fourwheeled cab tripped on the tram rails b Cathedral square and fell, dragging his companion with him. The cabman stuck to his reins, and tbe vehicle was not overturned. The bones wen liberated from the vehicle without any injury having been done beyood some damage to the harness. PlOKlO.—Among the holiday-makers of yesterday those who attended tbe Catholic picnic certainly did not enjoy themselves the least. The excursionists marched to the railway station, to the strains of the Hibernian Band, about 11 o'clock, and then were conveyed by special train, which they completely filled, to the racecourse. Here every arrangement had been made for tbe carrying out of a capital programme of sports, the result of which was the winning of some valuable prises by adults, and some very pleasing prises by children. Tbeßev Father O'Donnell was among those present, as also were many of the parents of tbe children. For the lastnamed abundant light refreshments bad been provided, while for tbe adults a booth supBlied8 lied what was necessary. During the day to band played some eseellent selections. At hall-past five the party left the course, and on reaching town most of them went to the Catholic Church where “ Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament" look place. This closed what must have been a most enjoyable day.

Tbbat&n BoTAtf—lhora w» a crowded bouse »t the Theatre Boyal laet night, when the smartly-wriUon comedy* "Imndon Assn* ranee,'* wu performs*! to a highly satisfactory manner. Miss louise Fomeroy played I*dy Qtv Spanker with her usual completeness, making the character consistent throughout, and imparting to its representation the requi* site sparkle and humour. Mr Hoakloa was thoroughly at home a* lliohard Bessie, apart in which he has often appeared. Mr 11. Flemming added to hie reputation by his rendering of the pari of Charles Courtley. It was easy, and yet artistically elaborated. Mr T, Hamilton wae admirable ae Sir Haroourt Courtley t his make-up. diction, by* play, and tmumerlsme being all excellent. Mr J. J. Wallace gare an amusingly defer reading of the part of Mark Meddle. Mr B. W. Bede was a natural Mai Harkawkr. Mr 18. 3). Mowry dMerree much credit for hie Adolphue Spanker. Mr fit. E. Jewett will sustained the suggestion in the name “Cool,** giren by the author to the *'gentleman's gentleman/ Mr W. Jemmee dll fairly the little he had to do as Solomon Isaac#. Miee I». laurenoo made a very ladylike Grace Harlaway, and See the part considerable eharaeter. The dotdo went trippingly, mad the piece waa got through at a comparaUwiy early hour. The Audience, although evidently enjoying to the fall the comio situations, were content to express their approral by laughter and applause while the action proceeded, without calling any of the performer* before the curtain. Tonight 44 hoodoo Aesuianoe will be repeated.

The Heats titoward of Uhristehareb tfeiytial lists to as|newlsdi#B toe tMtiyt, with tof»k».ofa quantity cl fruit from Mr gemma ood Mrs». to 3. esuvsos, sod a efcroue for At* 8s from Messrs lietday sad tie. toward* a Christmas treat tot the To-day the wtitkaown eseunlmt etosmev Atom f* laid an for two tripe round Lyttoltoq harbour, vMttof the vanoue toys, m advertised elsewbme. The meeting of toe Lod«s of Oea-<ord, K. 0., which waste have been held this eveM&y, wiU net Beard for Worth Orotwltofy hs* divided toe e-iuoationti dl*m#t el AstoetSer into two school dletrieto, eailsd, mpeetittiy, Ike die. Iritis of OroettiMd aed SHtbetky. Mestipiw for toe tieeHoaef Sshooi UoamUtoe* will be held to toe ivspeotiro sotooirooew on Meedsy, J*«. »s nest, at 7 p.m.

fmpmmso rm 09mw. Healer (writes » London paper) la not often Iron left!, but the following triegram, rotolvsd to London hum Constantinople, Is too deUrioue an {limitation of Turkish ways to bo misrod: —"Dervish Paths, having lately rapwted to tbs Government bit Intention of Shooting toms of the Albanian chiefs, tha Bolton, dis* approving hit conduct, gave ordsif that ha should ba readied. Hi bat, bowtf fsf, tinea far* nithed explanations to the Porto* and, bating In the meantime imposed fratb laxsa on tha Albanian*, he last week teat four home of told coin to Constantinople. Itkeewldwt probable that ba will retain bit poet.** Dervish Paths it to cruel that ba shock* even, the Sultan, and it to ba dismissed. But the Pasha, knowing Constantinople, become* crueller yet, equaeiee four bosoe of gold coin out of hie victims, and forwards them to the capital. It ie, therefor#, "considered probable that he will retain bit poet’* OaTßßtua von Autism—There it bo end to the ttrange trader of modem life. On* of the oddett la eurely that of the obtcuro and ingenious individual whom for want of a recognised professional title we may call the caterer to oawtpaper cuttings, The caterer * bottoete it to collect all the notice# of picture which appear to all the London and Provincial paper*, to out them up, and to travel round with the tnip* to the different artists they concern, who are invited to bay for the modest sum of Od a snip. If the beginner has a proper interest to feeing hie or her name in print the sympathising agent for " artittio correspondence '* will persuade him to ft standing order, and lor • email yearly earn be will become poeeeteed of au the pleasant or unpleasant nothing* which concern him to the pres*. A calculation of the profits of ibis curious buetocee can only end in perplexity. Dow many tixpenoea doae • 2?nww Academy notice out ap into? How many eeparato criticism* doee ft euccettfal picture encounter to • year ? How many artiste cere to buy up their reviews? A Sm or OxaA.—A good deal of unpleasant suspicion bit been engendered lathe pnbUo mind In Hew South wide* to commotion with disclosures arising out of tha claim* for compensation mad* against the Government for the land they have returned for tb* line to Barling Harbour. In all li aorta are required for toe railway, and to* Government are aeked to pay £701,45*. Mr John Lucas, M.L.0., modestly claims £70,000 for Ida interest to an act* and ft-qnarter of leasehold land i the ground landlord of the tamo land claims £55,000 for bit freehold reversion j and a tub-lessee appltse foe £IO,OOO more —bringing the total up to £141,000 for this block atone. Mr T. Oamtt, HXbL, it alto a claimant, but oalp lor £20,000 Tha Government are willing to pay £300,000, and, pending the acceptance of such reaeonable offer, are considering the possibility of achieving their end by meant of an underground railway to the harbour. A few yean ho, when toe fynaont branch line was first made, the Government returned tola van toco* of land, and paid for it in valuation, ultimately it wat allowed to revert to the Harris family, with a compensation of £25,000. Tide rather expensive lessen ba* induced Government to reserve land in the vicinity of Sydney, In several directions, where farther public requirements make it desirable, to prevent lb* Btate puna being mulcted by speculator*.— Sydney correspondent. Discostistb© Oddvellowb,—Oddfellow•hip most be in a bad way in Haseby. Both the Lodges in that town are going to break up. The local C&ronich saye they find that the division of toe funds, a* defined by toe different laws regulating their societies, ia such that* whQe tbs aide fund ia awaltod unduly, Ike management tend ia continually in debt. “This neeeeritotas levies, which are naturally paid with a very bad trace, when member# tee, at they have dona for yean, the tick fund grow out of alt proportion to it* requirement*; The fiegUtnuMseneral it alto found to bo a groat nuisance. He and hit myrmidons are Insatiable. Indeed eome lodge eeerotariee ety that tha officer doubles their work (of courts doubling at the tame time, the clerical expenses of tb* Lodge) i that they would sooner do all the other work of the Ledges—lake minutes, conduct correspondence, and keep the accounts—than undertake to fill up the returns required by tbs Begistrar-Geaeral. The members of the Order In Nasaby intend forming themselves into a kind of Medical Union, based much upon the same lines as OddfeUowahip, toe principal difference being that the Union would be free from the ridiculous and drastic influence of the Registrar-General, the Friendly Societies Acts, and tha regulations of the Grand Lodges.'* A Cool Widow.—"JDgles ” is responsible for the following mendacious anecdote:— Hear Menindio, on the Darling, one of the gentler sex ia to be found who Km bad the misfortune to lose her better half, for the time bring, on three different occasions. Travellers say that she is by no mesas the most amiable of woman, and this may account for the heavy rate of mortality among those unfortunate* who venture to woo and win the widow, the roadside shanty, and the bit of other property. It it remarkable that each husband shuffled off the'mortal coil in a different way—the first In the orthodox fashion, after a lens illness i the next suecombed from the effects of exposure in the bush, where he bad wandered after a drinking bout i and tha third aant his ghost to that bourne from whence no traveller returns by suspending himself by a rope to the branch of a gum tree in the neighbourhood of toe bush shanty. The deed was done in the darkness of the night, end amidst the noise and confusion of a general carouse the landlord was not missed until toe morning, when one of the more sober gueete discovered him hanging where the beef or mutton needed for the table of the tavern at other times was hung. The landlady was duty informed of the matter, and quietly had a sheet placed around the remains of the departed (or suspended), and left them swaying to and fro until the arrival of the trooper who was sent for, and had to coma some distance. In the meanwhile, two wayfarers arrived at the jdaee, and had their sleek of tea, sugar and flour replenished by toe hostess, who informed one of them, in answer to hit inquiry whether toe had any meat that ehe was Just out of that article. Noticing the enshrouded carcase banging, the visitor naturally mistook it for sheep just slaughtered, and directed her ladyship's attention to it.' " Oh. that," said she) "why, that's my Charlie I Didn’t you hear that he had hung himself ?”—as she weighed out another half etona of sugar. Comrsatrr o» Count.—Very many, perhape most, perrons imagina that "contempt of Court* 1 Is iU-behavioar or contumacy of some kind in au actual Court of law, hut the decision in the case of the manager of the Universities Co-operative Assoriatioo will •how that Us sphere of operation is much larger. A debenture-holder had brought an action to restrain the Directors fro to doing tiudr business in such a way as to afftok the interests of the Association. The manager of one of the department mad* an affidavit that be had, under to* order* of the general manager, made a forced sale of some eau do Cologne by willing it under cost price. He toon get a letter from the general manager impending him for having sworn an affidavit prejudicial to his employer*. Ho doubt the directors wad general maflagsr were much surprised when a motion wee made to commit him for contempt of Court for interfering with parsons in nil employ who had already given evidence in the above ease or might hereafter he required to do so. He, in eonsaqusnoe, undertook to withdraw the notice of dismissal, and to abstain from discharging or suspending, or threatening to discharge or suspend, or injure any officer or servant of the Company, either because he had given or intended to give evidence in tha

mMm » ftad Mr Suite* K»ydmeooesd urn mvt offmoo toe ultatopl to prevMb witoaaaos or possible miUmm* fawn orldmo#, or toXdoe# tfetm to Ponort the •flats^sssafe-*. sri^ftiKS?*ft2Sa£ M Howto, md Lord *»? ““ fef Sf l 2 Barca Maekoye. of BolJ»od-*W» motad British tltlas, with Ml* la too Stem# of terdei «b!l« Sir M»ma* hu bom aadoftMoa Ifcr««al,Bir Hmiy ®£j* Mmt llothflold, md m* Dtrfloy Coolto Maloribosks Stmt Tw##d»oato. It mmi W i«*i»odbolf aorl lor ft labors! Promtor, tola taaUag of Poors- Bo «o»i reward. hi* followers, md ho toarator* gjraa pomma, bat ho atoll wish to Ihol hi' gfriaff thorn bo could improso Iho House of Mo. It li • lull horn. An old labjid of » historic homo, aurf bo a lihml, or ovoa * Bodtod i but * cow Poor, oad still ntor# » sow IW* am# •■ ofthor fool* bouad to ho • Tory, «r bstof rthtttd of responsibility to constituent#, tot# wUf alums matter him, tad bmom#* oa#. Mmf o# iho Peers rsemtly omtsd hot* aoi hod atm Iho decency to wotl for • pmtft*®, bul Koto ratted •I, <meo. People smile, bid this tendency of ®oir Peon hi oaf of iho away mo*oim which malt* lb# MmaaMt nwmm of the llaum of Bold* Impoodbl#. Vo am-, or dMlorlto, or Übotalily to «W»f coroasio wfit auto* too Upper Hoorn oattoto* but too doodly opponent of st«y Liberal Oomrnmoot to auooossloo. Soao day, some Pmakr will ho oontpollod to oboorro told ft dawchain ob ft joaraif uphill I* unfair on too working animals, oad will telo it off, pothapa with a hammer.