NEWS IN BRIEF.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume I, Issue 132, 10 July 1914, Page 10

NEWS IN BRIEF.

A Press Association message from Wairoa states that Robert Lynch, a barber, was found drowned in the river to-day.

A cable message states that the London Omnibus Company is stationing a score of interpreters at busy street intersections for the guidance of foreigners. Donations of £1 from M.H., £ll/from Mrs Gordon Rich, and 5/- from M.H. towards the Coal and Blanket Fund have been received by the" Mayor (Mr H. Holland). The energetic canvassing of friends and relatives by the pupils of the Girls' High School has resulted in the handsome sum of £126 being added to the Open-air Home Fund. The receipt of 6/- from F.A.W. is also acknowledged. The Mayor states that with the money in hand and sums promised, half the required amount for the home is now in sight. At a meeting of the Fendalton branch of the Bible-in-State-Schools League, held in the St. Barnabas Schoolroom last evening, the Rev. Canon T. A.. Hamilton presiding, it was unanimously resolved: —"That this meeting of the Fendalton branch of the Bible-in-State-Schools League heartily thanks the Government for introducing the Religious Instruction in Schools Referendum Bill, and that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Hon. Mr Allen, the Minister in charge of

The Sumner Brass Band will play the following programme on Sunday afternoon, when a collection will be taken up in aid of the fund for the establishment of an open-air home for children: March, "Concordia" (F. Newby); cornet duet, "Alpine Warblers" (VV. Rinimer); fantasia, "Bethlehem" (W. Riinmer) ; march, "The Adjutant" (J. Ord Hume) ; offertoire (W. Rimmer) : hymn, "Saudon" (C. H. Purday); march, "Lads in Navy Blue" (Edward Newton).

A special meeting of the Lyttelton Waterside Workers was held this morning to discuss the question of the Board of Control appointed by the Harbour Board for the Coronation Hall. A motion was -passed to the effect that the union be. allowed to appoint their own committee, and Messrs Agar (secretary), and Flood "(president) were instructed to interview those members representing the Employers' Association or. the subject.; Meanwhile the hall remains open under the conditions imposed by the Harbour Board. The matron of the Children 's Convalescent Cottage at .New Brighton wishes to acknowledge, with thanks, the receipt of the following gifts: —Meat from the Belfast Freezing Works, parcel of patterns from the D.I.C. (per Miss Hughes) j sweets from Miss.Hawker, fruit from "A Friend," two sacks of carrots from Mr Buxton, sweets-from Mr Gaarder, doll's patches and ribbon from Mr Bargrove, jam from Mrs M'Millan, buns from Mrs Laver, books and fruit from Miss Holland, cot mattress from " Anonymous, '' and three tins of biscuits from Aulscbrook and Co.

Shortly after one o 'clock this morning a fire broke out in a six-roomed onestorey house situated at 266 Antigua Street, owned by Mr W. F. Burns, and occupied by Mr F. Woolen. The brigade was quickly summoned, and soon succeeded in getting the fire under control. It is understood that the outbreak ciiginated in the kitchen, as the ba>;k rooms and> their contents suffered Mr <Wooles, sen., had £145 insurance in the Atlas office on the household furniture and the piano; Mr F. L. Wooles, jun., had £IOO in the Queensland office on the household effects, and Mr W. F. Burns held £250 on the house in the Northern and Lancashire office.

At the last meeting of the Papanui School Committee the headmaster reported that the main school roll number was 257,. with an average attendance of 233, and that the side school (Bligh's Road) roll number was 103, the average attendance being 92. Correspondence was received from the Board of Education, notifying that trees and shrubs could be obtained for planting on school for three dozen silver birches. The members of the committee agreed to meet on Arbor Day to plant the trees. An application to rent part of the school ground, Bligh's Road, was left in the hands of the chairman and secretary to deal with. Three- loads of rough shingle were ordered for spreading round out-buildings. The Finance Committee's recommendation that a concert be held in about two months' time was adopted, and visiting committees were appointed as under; Main School, Messrs Jones and Pye; Side School, Messrs Driseoll and Marshall. FALL IN RUBBER. FALL IN RUBBER. TYRES GREATLY REDUCED. Twelve months ago we placed on the market in Christchurch the Best Value in Cycle Tyres ever offered. To-day we are prepared to improve on that. We are giving the public the benefit of the reduction we have secured by giving them High-Grade Covers and Tubes at Lower Prices. Covers, High Grade, 5/- 7/6 & 10/-. Tubes „ „ 3/6 5/- & 6/6. The opposition may tell you these goods are perished or old stock. Such is not the case. We are prepared to guarantee these tyres to be absolutely new and good. Also Motor Covers, Tubes, and Belts at big reductions, during stock-taking. See windows for value. .JONES BROS., LT D. Clock Tower, 322 Manchester Street.

Also agents for the famous "King Dick" Motor Cycle.