NEWS OF THE DAY.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 2640, 6 September 1881, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

The Representation Bill was read a third time in the House this morning, by 48 to ‘2O, and on the motion that “ the Bill do now pass ” the Ayes were 32 and the Noes 9. Mrs Holder’s lecture on “ Daniel, or Lessons from the Life of a Hebrew Captive,” delivered at the Primitive Methodist Church last evening, proved an exceedingly interesting one, and met with the thorough appreciation of the audience. Anxious enquiries continue to be made about that clock—the time-piece, we mean, which is destined to adorn the tower of the Government Buildings. On making enquiry at the Town Clerk's office to-day we were informed that there was still no news of (he long promised article. If it does not make its appearance soon, we shall begin to feci as sceptical of its existence as Mrs Betsy Prig was of Mrs Harris’. The beautiful weather lately experienced is suggestive of the return of Summer, and the inch-deep deposit of dust in the roads also reminds us that Winter has departed and the too-frequent ’nor-wester may Jb§ expected at any time. And in this connection, where is the water-cart which last

Summer did such good service ? Surely it is time that the municipal authorities brought out the vehicle once more and rendered the main streets at any rate fit to walk along. The usual weekly se-sion of the Eng'ish Lodge Victory No. 42, 1.0G.T., was held last evening at the Foresters’ Hall. Bro Thomas Tichbon presided. After the opening ceremonies, one candidate was proposed for membership, and being in attendance was duly initiated. After a short recess, the special Committee appointed to make arrangements for a series

of open lodge sessions, reported progress, and stated that they were prepared to carry out the first one on Monday next. It was decided to open the lodge punctually at iia f-past seven o'clock, and immediately afterwards to throw open the doors to the public. A very select and appropriate programme has been prepared for the occasion, and the members of the Lodge will, we learn, be too happy to receive as visitors, friends and well wishers of the cause. There will be no charge for admission. A discussion followed the Committee’s report, and a short time was also devoted to harmony. Bro=. B. Jones, J. Saxon, Turner, Tichbon, McDonald, Hearn, and Sister Francis contributed songs, and Bro, W. C. Silverton, a reading, “The Gambler’s Wife” was capitally rendered. Sister Jane Jones played the accompaniments on the organ. The Lodge closed at {>.3o p.ra. A meeting of the Timaru Cemetery Trustees was held yesterday afternoon, when a resolution authorising an expenditure of funds by the Chairman for necessary purposes was carried. It was also resolved—“ That plots No. —to —-, on the south eastern boundary of the reserve, be allotted exclusively to the use of strangers,” and “ That all plots of ground on which head-stones have been erected be paid for forthwith; failing which, the Stones to be removed by the Caretaker. One month’s notice to be given to the friends of such persons buried.” In another column will be found the prospectus of the South Canterbury Building and Investment Company (limited), and judging from that prospectus the new Company appears to have been launched under the most favorable auspices, and to oiler very considerable advantages to both capital and subscription shareholders. It has an influential directorate, and the manager, auditors, and valuator are all gentlemen who are also well known in Timaru. For further information we must refer our readers to the prospectus itself.

The shunting engine was taken down the wharf for the first time yesterday by way of a trial trip. Some fears had been entertained that tire curve by the breakwater approach would prove too sharp, but no difficulty was experienced with the engine on this occasion. It remains to be seen whether a row of trucks can be taken round the curve with the same facility. In speaking on the Representation Bill, one of the Maori members (Mr Mohi Tawahi) is reported to have said in his speech : —Now, I will ask you who sit here in this House, as well as all the officers of the Government service, why are you so assiduous in your duties? "Why, because you are paid to do your work. If your pay ceased, I am bound to say you would all clear out and forsake your posts. It is the money that keeps you. The settlers around the shores of the Wairarapa Lakes arc said to be much annoyed by the loss occasioned to their crops by the browsing thereon of extraordinary numbers of black swans. During the past three weeks, a fi-herrusn at the lakes has gathered nearly 50 dozen swan’s eggs from amongst the reeds upon the shores, which he has taken to Mastcrton, where he is selling them at Is per dozen.

Messrs Joubert and Twopenny, the promoters of the recent Adelaide Exhibition, have definitely decided to organise a similar exhibition at Christchurch, in the early part of the year.

According to the “ Mail,” the Oamaru Stone Company are sending 200 tons of Oamaru atone to San Francisco, with the view of bringing it under the notice of architects and builders in that city. From the fact that stone of good building properties there is scarce, it is hoped this trial shipment may lead to a very extensive and profitable trade being opened up. The following telegram was received last evening by Mr Pitt the leader of the “ Stonewallers " 14 Nelson, September sth, 1881 —Amount of fine wired to you this mornUnderstand that it has already been found several times over, but the Nelson people hope Mr Gisborne will kindly allow them the privilege to which t hey consider they have the best right.—J. B. Dodson, ‘Mayor.”

Curing stocktaking and until Saturday, 17th inst, an allowance-of three shillings will be returned to purchasers for every pound’s worth of goods bought at J. Strachan’s Clothing and Boot Establishment,— fADVT.] H. Coxhead, photographer, has taken those premises lately occupied by the Americans, in George Street, near Railway Station, and having had extensive alterations, can now take photos instantaneously. A trial respectfully solicited. Photographic albums and views on sale, and can be seen in the window.—[Advt]. The anniversary services in connection with the Primitive Methodist Church, takes place in the Church this evening. Tea will be on the tables at 6.30 p.m., after which Mrs Holder, and s-cveral ministers, will give addresses. Mr F. B. Greenup notifies having purchased the ironmongery and woodware stock of Messrs Guthrie, and Larnach’s Timaru Branch business. Mr Greenup has now commenced business on his own account in Beckinghara’s Buildings, opposite King’s stables.