NEWS OF THE DAY.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 7066, 11 February 1893, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

We have to thank Me Wagstaff, book* seller, for sending us a copy of Mr 0. W. Purnell’s work “The Intelligence • of Animals.” The book deals in an able way with an interesting subject, is neatly got up and should find a ready sale. For to*morrow evening a lecture is advertised to be delivered in the Arcade upon ** Why I left the Churches and became a Ohristadelphian.” The subject should no doubt prove interesting from the fact that much misconception exists as to their belief and cause of isolation from the other sects. To-morrow special sermons on behalf of foreign missions will be preached in the Wesleyan Church by the Eev. W. J. Williams. The subject for the morning is " Woman’s work in the mission field j” and for the evening, “ The harvest is ripe; where are the reapers ?” The choir will render appropriate music. Strangers will be cordially welcomed. A very handsome display of dahlias, grown by amateurs, (members of the Timaru Floral Society committee), was made at their meeting last evening. It was also mentioned that great interest wos being taken by several parties in cultivating chrysanthemums for ex | hibition at the May show ; and that there ! would be a very effective exhibit of this favourite flower, well worthy of inspection. | Ladies.—For Afternoon Tea use Annas- i b book’s Boyal Desert and Onslow Biscuits, i —[Adtt'J. ' t

I At the Baptist Church to-morrow evening the Rev. O. 0. Brown will take as his subject, “ The A B Oof New Testament teaching is set forth without confusion or obscurity, and explained in terms clear and precise, i.e,, (1) The Lord Jesus Christ (the Word) was in the beginning with God and is God. (2) The Holy Spirit is a Divine Person. (3) That Satan is bead and leader of the fallen angels. (4) Jesus died (not as a mere martyr, but) as the sinners’ substitute.”

A meeting of the Timaru Floral Society was held last evening. Present —Mr A. Sherratt (in the chair), Messrs J, Mair, Harney, Dow, North, Beswick, Whittaker, Harris, Gillespie, and E. H. Lough, hon. sec. The secretary laid a statement of finance before the committee, showing that the society were able to pay all demands in full. It was resolved that the secretary advertise that prize moneys can be obtained on applying to him. A letter was received from Mr Sealey, offering to donate the amount of bis prize money to the funds of the society, and also referring to his special prizes. The secretary reported that Mr A. G. Lowe bad also kindly offered to return .the prize money he had obtained to the society. It was r.osolved that the thanks of the society be given to those gentlemen who so kindly consented to return their priza moneys. The committee adjourned till the 24 f h February.

The monthly meeting of the Mechanics' Institute committee was hold last evening. Present—Mr .Hardcastle (chairman), Rev. W. J. Williams, Messrs Bold, Bourne, Cullman, Tipping, Jones and Storrier. Mr A. O. Blake wrote resigning his seat on the cornmi tee owing to pressure of other work. The resignation was accepted with regret. The librarian reported a gain of one member, and £24i Os 6d collected during the month, £8 2s remaining in band. Since last meeting eleven members had paid the extra subscription of 5s requested from them, and it was stated that some others had promised to comply with the request. The president and Mr Oullmann were requested to interview the Borough Council and ask for a donation equal to the remission of rates, ,A number of tenders for reversion of papers were received and accepted. The indebtedness of the institute being considered too heavy, and the newsroom absorbing a large share of the expenditure, it was resolved to discontinue a few of the papers and periodicals least used, saving between £5 and £6. On the other hand it was decided to obtain the New Zealand Graphic. A proposal to close the newsroom earlier each evening, so as to reduce the gas account, was negatived, as sure to be very unpopular, and another proposal to reduce the librarian’s salary was merely mentioned to be depre cated, on the ground that it would bo unfair to make the librarian bear the brunt of any economies. Accounts lo the amount of £3O bad been paid during the month, and others amounting to £ls were passed for payment. Two seats on the committee being vacant, certain persons were named to be asked to tc take them. A GOOD CHARACTER. Peaks’ Soap has an agtoeable perfume, a beautiful appearance, and soothing properties, which commend it as the greatest luxury of the toilet. Peaks’ Soap makes the bands white and fair, the complexion bright and clear, and the skin soft and smooth bs ve!vrt.--fADVT.]