TOWN AND COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXII, Issue 13574, 21 October 1904, Page 4

TOWN AND COUNTRY.

One of Professor Bickerton's " health houses," constructed of paper, will be exhibited a.t the Ash burton show, in November. At the Amberley S.M. Court yesterday, before. Messrs A. Qreig and W. H. Rhodes, J.P.'s, John Livingstone was sentenced to one, month's imprisonment for vagrancy. Twelve, lipmncy Marsh rams, shipped by Mr J. W. Johnston, through Messrs Wright, Stephenson and Co., of Dunedin, for Mont© Video, left Lyiftelton in the s.s. Rimutaka yesterday evening. Ladiee, according to Dr Greenwood, are. " the victims of a most terrible and barbarous fashion, a relic of past ages." "If they knew how that fashion originated," he added, "I don't think many of them would ever wear a corset again." A youth entered the porter's lodge at the Hospital last evening, took a finger tip from hie pocket and asked! whether it codd be grafted on the joint from which it had been severed while he had been chopping a piece of wood. The lad received treatment in the out-patients' department. . The committee of the Christohurch Musical Union has issued a. circular to subscribers stating that as the Canterbury Hall Company has increased the- rent of the hall, and as tShe union's working expenses have been increased' by about £4O a year, a severe tax 'has bee*n placed on, the funds. The committee has, therefore, considered)the necessity for altering the terms of subscription, but before taking any steps in tho matter it is seeking the opinions of subscribers. The committee states that its action in engaging outside soloists at the concerts given already this season has been appreciated by subscribers and' the public, but in adopting that course it took a serious financial risk, with' no reserve fund to meet any loss, and if the policy is to be continued it is necessary that subscribers should give moro assistance. It is also stated: that the Union, in giving five concerts and fifteen tickets for a subscription of one guinea, treats its subscribers more liberally than "does any other-similar society in Australasia.. iuc sum, of £54 was subscribed privately by members of the committee and others in order to purchase music for the' present season, but extraordinary calls on the liberality of a few, it is pointed out, cannot be mad'* often, and the committee thinks it is only reasonable to expect that this necessary item should be provided out of the ordinary revenue. The. Union's fourth subscription concert will be held: on Thursday, when the following orchestral programme will be prosented:—Schubert's '"Unfinished. Symphony in B Minor," "'Roeamonde " (overture and ■enta-'aote), Gounod's '* Dance des Bacchantes." Halvorsen's " March of the Boyards, 1 ' Bitter's '"'Jiwnaccscca." (Spanish dance), and Cor Anglais (solo) " La. Melancholia," Mr L. Boiming-ton. The soloists will be Miss Morrow and Mr J. E. Hamili "i'ou are invited to inspect special spring s»how of leading fashions, wthich Messrs Beath and Co., Limited, are making this week in their drapery warehouse, Ca.rhel Street. Their large sto-ck comprises all the latest fashions, imported direct from tho best British and foreign markets, the ; bulk of which has been specially selected for them, by their home buyers, who have been mora than usually successful in their efforts iJiis season, a fact which ean be verified by a visit of inspection to their establishment this week. Be-ath and Co., Limited, 1968

Two men, a general labourer and' » '-. '. butcher, registered their names at tha ' Christchurch. Labour Bureau yesterday. : The number .of men. registered this we*k is seventy-six. . The tele-graph authorities state that after 'i to-day two inland rates only are to be charged on cablegrams bearing: the instructions "Urgent, New Zealand lines," instead of three, as heretofore. At a, general meeting of the- Educational Institute, to be held on Saturday, discussion will'be resumed of the scheme of promotion for teachers recently formulated by the-Committes of Management. During last month 2334 persons arrivedr in the colony, as compared with 2384 in. the corresponding month last year. Tha departures from the colony last mouth to« tailed 1224, 216 more than in September of last year. The gain to the population bet moTith was 1110. At the Magisterial inquiry into the circumstances under which the barquentins L$ Bella was driven ashore, the judgment'-ol the Court was that the captain and crew did everything that was possible to prevent. the occurrence. The La Bella was floated, off the Beach at Happy Valley yesterday afternoon. The Ee-sterft Extension Cable Company advised the local telegraph authorities at 12.30 p.m. yesterday thai the "South and West Australian busino&s Avas still subject to delay, owing to an interruption of the lines. This includes international business by way of the Eastern. Extension Com- .. pany's cables. The bill of costs of the lawyers who acted, in England for tha prohibitionists in the Newtown licensing appeal case, was received by last San Francisco mail. It amounts to 5125, with £470 paid in other, costs, and £146 spent last year. The Newtown licensing appeal cost the-Allianoa £761. The entries for the Timarti Show, in sections competing for prizes, exceed those of last year by 239, the numbers being 846' as. against 607 in 1903. The entry of horses is 610, ■ against 219, of sheep 300, against 222. Pigs, dogs and daily and farm pro- * duce also show increases, while the entry of cattle, small last year (56), is still smaller, being only 48 this year. At Palmerston North, yesterday, Arthur Cecil Quartermain, charged on two counts with forging the name cf S. M'Knight, of Islington, to a telegram and money-order _ receipt, was committed to the Supreme Court, Wellington, for sec.tcnce. A third charge against the same accused cf forging i the name of R. Long, of Hunterville, to a<_ telegram to James Leslie, of Islington, requesting money, is now before the Court. At a quarterly meeting of the Govern* ment Railway Superannuation Fund Board, allowances amounting to £2090 per annumwere granted to thirty-sis: persons, who have retired from the railway service in accordance with the provisions of the Act, on reaching the age of sixty years. In the ease of eight widows, allowances were- • granted equal to £lB each per annum, and to their children, fifteen in number, fivej shillings each weekly,, until the child reaches the age of fourteen years. ; Mr J. A. Gilruth, Chief Government Veterinarian, on Wednesday addressed a large meeting 'of farmers, ■ at Hawera, on the subject of blackleg. He agreed to recommend a mods* fication of the "quarantine restriction, so that vaccinated calves might leave tha dfrurict. He will ako recommend that calvea should be vaccinated before crossing the Manawapou River, as the district between that and the Wanganui River is said to h* clean, and that no calves should be sold in, the quarantine area unless vaccinated. ,On the application of the Chief Health Officer for the colony, the Stipendiary Magistrate at Timaru has directed that a summons should be issued against the Timaru and Tcmuka Borough Councils, the Levela C-ountv Council, the Ge-raldlne Town Board, the Geraldino Road Board and the Temuka Road Board, to show cause why they should ~ not contribute towards the cost of providing and maintaining an infectious diseases hospital for the borough of Timaru and.the= surrounding districts. The-case will come. on for hearing on November 7. Little River was the place selected tl v year for the annual excursion of the Rangiora Friendly Societies, which took yesterday. A train of thirteen cars convened the excursionists to their destination, t'.-e party being about 650 in number, nearly ai third fc-ss than last- year. Favoured by per-? feet weather for the outing, the excursionists thoroughly enjoyed themselves, the local recreation ground being the camping place. The afternoon -was spent in climbing the hills, roaming through the bush and listening to the music of the Rangiora. Brass Band. A telegram was received from Mr ■ D. Buddo, M.H.R.-, heartily wishing the excursionists a good time. The party left for homo at 5.50 p.m. The Stipendiary Magistrate at Tima.ni, on the application of Dr Finch, District Health, Officer, yesterday ordered summonses to ba issued to the local authorities named by the Chief Health Officer in his certificate that an infectious diseases hospital is required in South Canterbury. The Hospital Board on Tuesday resolved to call another conference of the local authorities, as such a conference was deemed necessary before the Magistrate, can act, and the first call was vitiated: by non-delivery of one of tl:< notices sent out. The Health Department had, however, been advised that a confeiv ence had been held and no agreement arrived at, and the Department has no doubt acted upon that information. It was stated at the- Board's meeting on Tuesday that the defect in. the conference will be made,use of to defeat the action of tha Magistrate. The opinion of merchants and others in regard to Mr Devereux's farmers' combm* scheme, placed before the, Farmers' Union on Wednesday, is that, though it reads well, • andseemsto.be all right in theory, jt could never be put into pfactico. It is stated in the first placo that it would be aa impossibility to got all farmers into the combine, and if some stayed out the project could not be successful. In the second place, ' it is urged *hat the proposal is in the na» ture of a trust, designed to benefit the members of the community who are in tho best position at present, at the expense of the consumers many of whom are in the worsb possible position. " Wheat combines of aiiy kind." one gentleman says, " are neves' sueoessful in these' days. The only one thai could in any way be said to have attained the end of its originator was Joseph's. . Even if all tha farmers cams into ths combine, it could work • only in exceptional years. Wheat is being poured into the world's markets at aill times of the year, and the wheat market cannot be control-/ led." It is fceld in the city that farmers are getting good prices now for their grain,, and some of them arc holding it in the hopa of getting better prices. A large numbei n-ontlemen interested in tine subject were consulted by a reporter, and they agre*d that the proposal, even if it etood as a theory, could never be put into practical operation. Black, Beattis and Co. are now showing a very choice selection of silks, suitabi* for the present season's wear. Tiese comprise Japanese' Silks 23 to 27 inches wick,. Is lid, 2s 3d, 2s 6d, 2s lid per yard j Tussore- Silks Is 9d, 2s 6dto 4s 3d per yard, also Glaoes, Louisines, Broches, Satins, Merveillcux, Luxors and Peau de Soie at vaxd, which in value cannot be surpass*d. •> ' 1968 Seed, potatoes, all kinds, in stock at Fletcher Bros. Early Rose, Ruby, White and Pink Beauty of Hebron, Snowfiake, Up-to-date, Bath and Lapstone Kidney, Puritan ; also Nimmo and Blair's standard seed, vegetable, 3d packet, flower seed Id packet, 100 varieties; nwagold, carrot,onion, lawn grass s&ed in bulk at Fletcher Bros., Lower High Street. X 3014 We are giving the best value in Wedding, Keeper and Engagement and Gem Rings, and Reliable watches, correct time-keepers. All goods made up to the standard valua. K. Griesliaber, Jeweller., 156, Colowsb* Street. X 3371

Last evening Constable Hannifin arrested « man on a Charge of being -illegally on premises at Addington. "There is only one blc-od' purifier, and that is tha lung"; there is only ose genuine tonic, and that is frech air," said Dr Greenwood last night. Arrangements are being mads for the annual inspection of the Canterbury Volunteer District by the general officer commanding during the latter end of November. The Minister cf Education telegraphed to |he North. Canterbury Board of Education yesterday, asking it to request the various School committees to hoist the school flace to-day, in. honour of the anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar. "The abdominal muscles are the most fcportant in-the body," Greenwood, last evening, " but they are the most generally neglected. People rut their bodies into splints, and the muscles become atrophied and useless." Mr F. A. Homibrook last night exhibitid four of his pupjls, two cured of con-sumption-and two* of asthma. "The methods used were the same in each case—gwvy amount of breathing? exercise, plain rood, and fresh air night and day." Two men, who were pasting theatrical. Mils'in Durham'Street at about half-past sloven last night, were molested by a gang of young men and one of the workers was rather severely handled, yihe disturbance was ended by the arrival of Constable Koster, who arrested) one of the youths. It is expected that, as a Tesult of the efforts of Mr A. W. Rutherford, M.H.R., &he north- express will connect with the Waipara-Scargill train from November 1. jtt is also understood that- there will shortly hi a. daily morning train from Rangiora to Oxford, also to connect with'the express. The five chief laws of health, according to Dr Greenwood, are as follow:—(1) That people should have an adequate supply or tiesh and pure air; (2) that they should feed their bodies properly; (3) that they should beep their bodies properly exercised ; (4) that they should clothe- their bodies properly ; (5) that they should have rest and recreation. A garden fete in aid of the Opawa Sunday School building fund was held; yesterday afternoon, in Miss Kent's grounds, .rear the Radky Bridge. There- was _ the usual lengthy list- of attractions, and, favoured bv the. weather. the fete attracted ■ a large-"number 0 f peoP l *- There vrere several stalls, catering both for children and adults, o, bran tub, shooting gallery, weighing machine, and a refreshment department, and- quite a. thriving business was done during the afternoon. TheWoolston Band provided music. Dr Greenwood gave a lecture on health In the Richmond Methodist- Schoolroom last evening. He dealt especially with -the need for lung development and pure air, end' illustrated his remarks with a- number of lantern slides. Mr F. A. Homibrook and severnl of his pupils attended, and )howed their chest development, as proving the advantages of systematic culture. There was a fairly large audience, and Dr Greenwood was listened to with ckee attention. At the conclusion of- his lecture, he answered (several questions, and was then accorded a very hearty vote of thanks, on tfc.rf motion of Mr H. B. Sorensen. As'th© Christc'iurch Tramway Company is anxious that the means of dealing with the traffic should nor be- interfered with during Carnival Week, the Construction Company will not commence breaking ifp Ferry Road until after the holidays -are over" It will continue to work up Manchester Street to a point just close: to the junction of the old track. Aa scon as the holidays are over connection will be made there, and .traffic: will then ba deviated down Manchester Street, along Moorhouss Avenue and Fitsjerald Avenue to Sumner while the. length between Fitzgerald Avenue and Manchester Street, along High Street and Ferry Road is being constructed. Mr J. H." Rosenthal,. superintending engineer in Sydney of the B'&b- ---' cock and Wilcox- Boiler Company, bos arrived in Christ church on business connected with the tramways. He will make arrangements for starting the erection at the "power-house- of the water-tube boilers, which are on the Aotea. That vessel brings a qu:tntity of other material, including machine tools for the workshop, and will arrive soon. The Kn.ram.ea, which has- brought points and crossings, is at Wellington, and the Corinthic, with more material, is on the way. The Ashburton Temperance Band will give an open-air concert in Baring Square, Ashburton, in aid of Nurse Maude's consumptive home, on Saturday evening next. The formal handing over by the Ashburton Beautifying Association to the Ashburton Borough Council of the ornamental iron fence, recently erected round Baring Square took , place yesterday. The fence was erected out -of a bequest of £SOO left by the late Captain' Coleman 'to the Ashburton Beautifying Association, and is a handsome and solidly constructed piece of work. The ceremony of opening the gates wag performed by the Mayor of Ashburton. Dr Trevor, "president of the Ashburton Beautifying Association, in handing over the fence to the Borough Council, said that for many years'the fencing of Baring Square had been a source of anxiety to the Beautifying Association. Funds were not available to improve the then existing fence, which was quite unworthy of the central square of a- town like Aehburton. Captain Coleman had often conferred with the speaker as to the advi6ablen«ss of re-fencing, and in his will he left £SOO to the Beautifying Association for that purpose. The fence would be a lasting memorial to Captain Coleman. The Mayor of Ashburton then presented Misis Coleman with a gold key, to be given to Mrs Coleman as a memento of the occasion. Mr D. Thomas, trustee in the estate of the late' -Captain Coleman, thanked the Mayor and oitizens of Ashburton for the present. He suggested that many improvements in- the town might be carried out if citizens would only stand together and provide the necessary capital. Chesrs were given for Mrs Coleman, Miss Coleman and the Mayor. The Ashburton County Band was in attendance, and played a short programme. Steps were taken recently to obtain information in regard to the trial and execution of John Swales, who was the first person executed in Canterbury. It was thought that perhaps Swales's relatives were moving in the matter. An interesting article! specially written for the "Star's" Saturday issue, will appear in that .journal to-mor-row. It is from the pen of an eye-witn«6s of the fire, the trial, and the execution, and the scenes at. all three are pourtrayed in graphic language. The Benicia Disc Plough ma fee a success in twitch land, where a mouldboard plough only ohokes up. Morrow, ; BaeseW and Co. X 3208 A little thing that is an improvement upon, and "(yhich replaces something in general use, is an invention that will succeed. In order to patent it, consult Henry Hughes (P. M. Newton), Patent Agent, 183? Hereford Street, X 3368 Neither horse nor motor can compare with Clarkson's bicycles for hurry, haste and health. Prices range from £lO 10s, with a twelve months' guarantee. J. B. Clarkeon, Ridley's Buildings, Manchester Street. 679 S CANADA AND THE UNITED STATES. The Canadian Indian missionary now in ; Dunedia, although at tinus guilty of the j American twang, ie loyal- to the flag (says tie ■Dunedin "Star"), and illustrates, if I his remarks may be taken seriously, the j intensity of Canadian feeling against Unit- ; ed> States spread-eagleism and tall talk. "I once heard," he told his audience, "a genuine American expatiate upon the wonders of that eagle whose tail fluttered in the Gulf of Mexico, whose left wing dipped in the Pacific, its right in the Atlan-

tic, and whose two eyes glared out upon the Aurora Borealis. ' But the Aurora .Borealis belongs to Canada,' he was told. ' We shall absorb you, sir,' was the answer. ' But how can the leaser absorb the greater?' was the lotort, at which- the American only gla.red." This sort of talk is common in the States, but Canadian fentiment was fitly expressed by Mr Young, who when pointing to the great lake* and ranges on the map, said: "Our flag flies over all, and we moan to keep it there." CHEAPER CYCLES. The Birmingham correspondent of the "Daily News" says: —The eight-guinea machine, it seems, is to be the bicycle cf the future. Sir Sangster, the managing director of Components, Limited, who is well qualified to speak on behalf of the trade, states that- most of the big firms, both in Coventry and London, are practically ready to come on the market next year with a standard eight-guinea machine, the introduction of which made such n sanuution this summer.- At this price the purchaser gets a thoroughly reliable mount. Fir.;lclass accessories, of course, cannot b. 3 illeluded for the money ; but the rider who insists on a cheap bicycle will have good value from nearly all the big firms in this class of trade. Next year the cutting "of prices, in components and fittings will,'it is feared, be severe, and the small maker is likely to go under when the stress of competition comes. A few years ago, two machines out of every three were produced by small makers, who bought their pa.rts and made the cycle up cheaply. Already soma of the. weaker of the large firms have gone to the wall, and it is predicted that in a few years the bulk of the -trade will b» in the hands of a- few large firms. THE "STAR." The " Star"' of Saturday will contain a specially written article on the first, execution that took place in Canterbury. In the. section devoted to tales and sketches, pride of place is given to the serial by Mr William lo Queux, "Who Giveth this Woman?" As the reader reaches the marrow of the storv the interest becomes intensified, but the mystery of the plot becomes deeper and deener, and, were it not that the author is famed as a. marvellous plot weaver, the reader might be tempted to fancy the unravelling impossible. Amongst others in this section will be found " Starvation Djsts " —an article in which instances and examples are given of how little food can sustain life, and what unlikely things sustenance can be drawn from in extremity, "Before the War," "A Comedy of the Grand Canal," "Why Kings Hesitate," "Aristocrats with Yankee Blood in their Veins," "They Live in Death's Hand," and others. A' further report will, be given of the International Council of Women, which mot. in Berlin in June last, and is reported bv a New Zealand lady journalist, and for further ladies' reading may bo mentioned the following articles :—" A Popular Lady Novelist," ".Mary Stuart," "The Birthday of the Czar's Son," " Loss of Appetite," "Woman's World" "Household Hints,'' etc. There will be the usual budget of general reading, and the permanent columns will be quite up to their usual standard.