TOWN AND COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume XCVI, Issue 14503, 15 October 1907, Page 6

TOWN AND COUNTRY.

The illustrated pages of this week’s “ Canterbury Times ” will form a particularly ■ interesting portion of the popular weekly journal. There will he a beautiful full-page picture showing one of the many picturesque walks in the Christchurch Domain, and a series of pretty snapshots depicting rural scenes on the Peninsula. A special feature of this week’s illustrations will bo the Canterbury Band Association’s contest at Ashburton, showing some fine panoramic views of the competing bands, .the officials and the spectators, besides portraits of the leading soloists, and several views taken while the contest was in progress. The recent inspection of mounted troops at Culvcrden by Lady Plunket is fully described in a comprehensive series of pictures, some of which will show Lady Plunket presenting the troop colours and reviewing the troops. The consecration of the now Anglican Church at Glonmark, and the launching of the new dredge at Kaiapoi, will also be' the subjects of interesting views, and a fine panorama of the opening of the boating season will bo given. There are

excellent portraits of the rifle team at present visiting the Commonwealth, and some beautiful examples of woodcarving and a snapshot of the accident to the north express will give variety to the illustrations. 'Portraits of Miss Maggie Wells and Miss Florence Scapens, two Christchurch musicians, a series of models made by Sumner lads, and some pretty scenes in, Invercargill will also prove of interest. A page will he devoted to pictures of the Trades and Labour picnic at llangiora, with pictures of the winning children in the baby show, the officials and the grounds, while several interesting portraits and a fine picture of the Waimate horse parade will complete a set of varied and interesting illustrations. The “Canterbury Times ” will be published to-day. A second mounted corps is likely to bo formed in Dunedin. Trafalgar Dav will be merely celebrated at Dunedin by the Navy League’s and other .flags being hoisted. A telegram from Dunedin, states that the work of converting the Camp, on the Peninsula, into an asylum for criminal lunatics, has been suspended.

A number of Christchurch musicians will visit New Brighton on Wednesday evening for the purpose of giving a concert in aid of the school prize fund. At Dunedin yesterday, Charh-A M’Veigh was fined 40s and costs for permitting drunkenness on. bis licensed promises, the Southern Hotel. _ No endorsement was placed on the license.

A first offender appeared before Mr C. Ferrier, J.P., at the Lyttelton Police Court yesterday on a charge of drunkenness. He was convicted and sent away with a caution.

Sergeant Rogers arrested a man at Rangiora yesterday afternoon for the theft of a pair of boots from Mr W. Bridget’s shop. The man was endeavouring to dispose of the boots to a second-hand dealer when. . taken in charge. The work of repairing ' the sewerheads at Sumner, the damage to which gave rise to a nuisance recently made ttio subject of complaint, is being pushed on as rapidly as possible. It is expected that it will be completed within the next few days. The Sunday School anniversary services in connection! with the Baring Square Methodist Church, Ashburton, were conducted by the Rev L. Hudson, of Sydenham, on Sunday. There were large congregations, and the children, assisted by the choir, rendered special hymns.

The duplicate telephone wire now being erected between Christchurch, and Rangiora will be ready for use about the end of this week. The telegraph linesmen will then connect the Kaiapoi railway station with the local sub-exchange, and will afterwards erect a telephone lino to the signal station at the mouth of the Wnimakariri.

The amount received' yesterday in connection with the Young Men’s Christian Association’s building campaign at Auckland was £745 10s 6d, bringing the total up to £8420, exclusive of the £4OOO estimated to bo received in connection with the old building. There are now six days to go and £4580 to be raised to complete the required amount.

A private letter received in Auckland states that .the Spreckles Company has applied to Congress for a subsidy of £IOO,OOO per annum for the San Francisco mail service. If it is granted the steamers Sierra, Sonoma and Ventura will receive a thorough overhaul and resume running to New Zealand and Australia in February next.

Nerth Hagley Park is rapidly assuming its appearance of two years ago, before the Exhibition buildings commenced to shut out the view across the Park. The walls of the machinery hall have now been removed, and it will not be long before the whole structure is down. The Art Gallery and concert hall have disappeared, and only the office of the cycloraina now remains standing. A relic of the Maori pa is still lying by the lake in the shape of the big Maori war canoe, Taheritikitiki. Negotiations are in progress for its acquirement for the Canterbury Museum, but no reply has been received from King Mahuta, in whose hands the matter rests. '

For kissing a man against his will, Mrs Kierney, .a handsome lady of thirty, was lined 12s 6d at Pittsburg recently. She was in a street car when her eyes lighted upon a handsome young man who sat opposite her. Before he could realise what had happened, Mrs Kierney had flung her arms about his neck and kissed him soundly, to the wiki enjoyment of the entire car. The man did not take kindly to the woman’s strange tribute to his good looks. Ho jumped off the car and gave her in charge. “I couldn’t help it,” said Mrs Kierney in Court- “He looked just too cute for anything.” The impulsive lady paid her fine, and bhishingly promised that such a lapse would never occur again.

Mr J. Lomas, Inspector of Government Workmen’s Homes, has expressed himself as being highly pleased with the tenements at Windle Settlement, Dunedin. In all some twenty houses have been erected, and but four remain unoccupied. The cottages, Mr Lomas said to an “Otago Daily Times” reporter, were to his mind eminently suited for the working man, and with the extremely moderate rentals at which they are let, it was surprising to him that they were not taken fuller advantage of. It is not proposed to have any additional houses erected at Windle Settlement in the meantime. In future, in the erection of workmen’s homes, utility will receive more consideration. The actual living rooms will be made larger, in all cases not less than 12tft by 13i ft.

The thirty-fourth anniversary cervices of the Cambridge Terraco Primitive Methodist Sunday School wore conducted on Sunday in the Colosseum. The Rev J. Nixon preached in the morning, and the Rev W. Ready in the evening. There were good congregations, and tho singing of the scholars was heartily appreciated. A young people’s service was conducted in the afternoon by the Rev J. Guy, and recitations were effectively given by the scholars. Tho musical portion of the services was under the conductorship of Mr C. H. Earwaker, with Miss E. M. Dobbs at the organ, and Miss M. Stringer at the piano. Tho annual tea and public meeting will be held in the church to-day. Tho pastor of the church will preside, and addresses will be delivered by the Revs J. Nixon and W. Harris and Mr J. H. Pugh. There will bo special singing by the scholars.

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There Js no doubt a large number of persons who suffer from Headache, Dizziness and Mental Gonfueion, who are not aware it can be prevented by the use of Glasses. \There this exists, John R Proctor, oculists’ optician, 180, High Street, Christchurch, can correct it by means of specially-ground lenses, which can be fitted to rimless mounts or any other style a -«ouires. 2808

The superintending steward of th« Lyttelton Sailors’ Home wishes t 6 acknowlege, with thanks, the receipt of three bags of books from Mrs Bishop, Panama.

A prominent prohibitionist in Ashburton states, says tho Ashburton “ Guardian,” that although the party does not anticipate increasing its lead '' at the next poll, it feels confident that tho position will be unaltered. The work of rendering the. hulk Blackwall, watertight has progressed so far that everything will be in readines* for the operations of the Otago Har- - hour Board’s suction dredge, which, is expected to be at Lvttelton. by this • evening, and which will probably begin pumping out the hulk to-morrow, morning.

It has been arranged that any person properly authorised shall be allowed to gather firewood at the Exhibition grounds. The necessary authority will be a letter from a nfinister of religion or an. officer of the Salvation Army stating that the bearer is in necessitous circumstances, and it must- be shown to Mr G. Collier, who is in charge of th» Armagh Street gate. The daffodils sent to tho Dunedin spring show by Mr A. E. Lowe (gardener to Mr R. Heaton Rhodes, of Tai Tapu) were very beautiful, says the Dunedin “ Star.” There were about two dozen varieties—all rare. Few, if any, of the bulbs are in commerce, and if they could bo purchased sufficient money would scarcely be found in the bottom of the average pocket to secure a single specimen. The most striking bloom was one in the Incomparabilis division, aptly named Noble, a superb flower. Others that aroused the cupidity of the collector were Aftermath and Rhymester (Pdeticus type)> the dainty Elaine and Undine, Will Scarlet, Bianca, and a wonderful polyanthus narcissus (Naiad). Another instance of tho efficacy of tile finger-print system for identifying criminals has been brought under tho notice of tho Police Commissioner. A burglary was recently committed jn tho Wanganui district, and two persona were suspected. One of these was induced to handle a watch belonging to tho local constable. His finger-prints on the watch were photographed, as were also some found on a pane of glass in one of tho windows _of the houso which had been broken into. The photographs were sent to Wellington, and: were found to correspond with fingerprints in the possession of the Police Department. The man has now admitted that he committed the burglary, and ho has acquainted the police with the whereabouts of the stolen property.

At the Magistrate’s Court at Kaiapoi yesterday, before Mr V. G. Day, S.M., William Swords was charged with neglecting to contribute towards the support of his three children who were in the Christchurch Receiving Home. The defendant stated that he had contributed £3 or £4 a month towards the support of his family and visited hie home about once a month. He was ordered to pay 18s a week for the maintenance of the three children. _ George Gray, charged with being £6 15s in arrears on an order for the support of his family, was sentenced to one month’s imprisonment. T. Gallagher was fined 20s and costs for allowing a number of cattle to wander. In a civil case of Morley and Co. v. F. G. Chapman, claim £2 Bs, judgment was given by default for the amount claimed and costs.

Mrs Herrick desires to acknowledge the following donations to the City Mis- . sion during September:—Clothing and: boots-r-Mrs Lawrence, “A Friend, ’ Mrs Jones (Addington), Mr E. J. Webb, Mrs Burgess, Mrs J. M’Kenzie, x “ A Kaiapoi Friend,” “ A Friend,” Mra Ballin, Mrs Hulme, “An Ashburton. Friend,” “A Culverden Friend,” Mra Turnbull (Methven), Mrs Pritchard, “A Kaiapoi Factory Friend,” Mrs Warren and Mrs Haslam; milk—Mrs Weeks; meat —Christchurch Moat Company, Mrs Jesson and Mr F. M. Steel; buns and ‘ scones—Messrs. ■ ■ Vi*. and • E. Broadway and E. P. Gill, the Royal Gate and Mrs Jesson; periodicals—Dr Irving; dorcas garments—Miss Manning; sheep—Canterbury Frozen Meat Company; coal and slack—Mr William Pierce; cash donation—“J.P.,” £2. ' The committee of the Canterbury Sports Protection Association met last V evening, Mr G. H. Cooper presiding. \ Correspondence concerning defaulting members was received from the East • Christchurch, -St Albans and Siunner' Cricket Clubs, the United, and Avonside Bowling Clubs ahd the Merivale Football, Sydenham Swimming, Christchurch Rowing and Christchurch Sailing Clubs. Seven names were withdrawn by clubs as the members were l financial, seven were finally posted and eight cases were held over for further consideration. The Glenmore Cricket Club was affiliated. The Canterbury Rowing Association and the Suburban Cricket Association wrote stating that they had agreed to endorse the Association’s disqualifications, and the Timaru Rowing Club wrote asking for information concerning the working of the Association, with a view to forming an association in South Canterbury.

A meeting of the Christchurch Photographic Society was held last evening, Hr R. M. Wright presiding. There was a fair attendance of members, and the principal business of the evening was the exhibition by Mr Orooke of a series of lantern slides, the property of Mr Webb, prepared by the LangerSheppard Company on its carbon-film tri-colour system. The slides demonstrated tho possibilities of the process excellently, and were received appreciatively. A vote of condolence vras passed to the relatives of the late Mr 0 do Lissa, one of tho vice-presidents of the Society. The following certificates were awarded for the Society*® competitions during the past week;— Senior competition, “ Leafless Trees,” Sir J. N. Taylor 1, Mr 0, ds Lissa 2, Mr R. Hulsen 3; junior competition, “By the Riverside,” Mr Hurst 1, Mr P. White-Parsons 2, Mr R. Hulsen 3, The first pile of the Women Students’ Hostel, in Wooloombe Street, Wellington, was driven yesterday afternoon by his •Excellency the Governor. Among others present were the Hon T. W. Hislop, Mayor of Wellington, the Hon' G. Fowlds, Minister of Education, Dr Findlay, Attorney-General, Mr J. G. W. Aitken, M.H.R., Bishop Wallis, tho Rev J.. Gibson Smith, Professors MacLaurin and Zedlitz. Mr Aitken explained that the objects of the hostel were to provide a suitable building and accommodation for __ College students, so that parents living at a distance might know their children were well housed. An appreciative address was delivered by tn© Governor in driving the first pile, his Excellency saying they might hope the hostel ‘ was merely the beginning of something similar to Newnham, Girton and Somerville Colleges, now known all over the world. Lord Plunket also remarked on the advantages to the girl students of residing in a place with a religious atmesnhere. Addresses were also delivered by the Mayor, the Minister of Education and Dr Findlay. Mr W. H. Alen, who for the past four years has been in charge of Messrs W. H. Collins and Co.’s painting and decorating department, has severed his connection with that firm, and has joined Messrs Chapman and Davis. He will undertake the full management. and the practical work of the firm. 9864 In High Street great city improvements are being carried on by Messrs Black, Beattie and Co. An entire shoo front is being fitted up on the latest and most modern lines, large, handsome and roomy, with plenty of space for attractively displaying the New Season’s Drapery and placing before the public eye stylish and refiabl* goods at reasonable prices. ,189#

A concert ■will be given l>y Mies Florence Scapens, the child violinist©, in. the Alexandra Hall on Thursday, October 24. She will be assisted by Mrs Burns, Miss K. Young, Miss Ruby Edgar,’"Messrs R. Vincent and G. March, and the Cathedral Quartette. In the course of a reply to a deputation from the New Zealand Alliance . at Wellington yesterday Dr Findlay said that the Cabinet had passed a resolution that no more club charter's should be granted in future. Several applications for these licenses had already been declined during the past few days., Serious complaints are being made of reckless riding by motor cyclists who seem to be using the Dyer’s Pass Road from the foot of the hills to a .point beyond the Convalescent Homo as a training ground. On Sunday, when the hills were crowded with visitors, several of these' “road-hogs’ were abroad, and besides raising clouds ot dust along the course they caused niucii anxiety to the custodians of venturesome children.

In view of the decision of the V underlich Company to establish a factory in Wellington rather than in Christ-. . church, on account of the tunnel rates between Lyttelton and Christchurch, a conference was held yesterday between the Mayor and representatives of local bodies and the Advancement of Canterbury Association to discuss the matter. The meeting was not open to the Press. Preliminaries were discussed, and action will probably be taken. ' The Wellington City Council last night discussed the Fire Brigades and Tramways Bills. Regarding the lure Brigades’ Bill it was decided to make recommendations that the _ Government contribution should bo increased to one-fifth,, and that borrowing powers for fire brigade purposes should be given to Councils. The Council resolved that the system of a fire brigade being under the management of the City Council is preferable to the substituted system, and the Council was of opinion that Wellington should be exempted from the operations of tho Act. In reference to the Tramways Bill it was resolved ; that the Tramways Amendment Bill contains undue interference with the Council’s authority. The Minister is to be asked to bear a deputation on the matter. Mr S. Brown, a member of the Arbitration Court, jotted down in his diary some interesting notes while the Court was in the Central Otago district. He. cays that the people of Cromwell livo to:an exceptionally sturdy old ago. “ One of the inhabitants,” he says, “ was pointed out to me. He was over seventy years old, and they said he hod taken as much whisky as would float a dredge. I don’t know whether it was the whisky or the climate, but certainly one dould hardly wish to see a finer specimen of a man. Cromwell was the scene of the great days of poor old Captain , Jackson Barry. They pointed out the corner butcher’s shop which he kept, and which still remains. A great many stories are still told of the old captain. On one occasion while , he was Mayor they passed a vote of ’ "censure on him during his absence in Dunedin. When he came back the minutes read and had to be confirmed. ‘ Who proposes the confirmation of these minutes?’ ‘ I,’ said a member, standing up. Out shot the captain’s fist, and the member measur- : ed his length on the floor. ‘Who seconds it?’ said the Mayor. ‘No seconder; motion lapses.’” Craftsmen who appreciate good tools will find the latest and best at Messrs Hastie, Bull and ■ Pickering’s, opposite Ballantyne’s.. All tools absolutely guaranteed. XBBB4 Beet value given In Gold, Silver and i Nickel Watches, Engagement Ring* / *nd Gold Muff Chains, riadies’ Gold Watches from £1 15s, Gold Brooches from 6s 6d. K. Grieehaber, Jeweller, 156, Colombo Street. X 3371 Dinner and Tea Sets.—Fletcher Bros have just opened up a fine assortment good value, 26-pieoe dinner sets fron W 16s 9d. Tea sets, 21-piece, 7a Dd to 17i. 6d,' 40-piece from 255; w. and g. china cups and saucers 2s 9d and 2s lid, pink celcite 3s 3d, 3s 9d; earthenware Is lid, all per half dozen.--Fletcher Bros., Lower High Street. 1

MEAT RIOTS IN NEW YORK. A strike on the part of th© drivers of the wholesale butcher dealers in New York in August was th© cause of numerous riots and which exercised , tne most active vigilance on the part of the police. The strike was declared one night, and npxt day all the drivers left their work, with the result that not a retail butcher's shop in the city secured its daily supply. The retailers were sold out early, ns, during ' the hot weather, they keep a small stock,' and there was a meat famine everywhere. . Prices rose instantly and became prohibitive, and only the very richest could afford to ; buy as the dealers were unable to replenish their stock. In many parts of the city the mobs, indignant at the sudden increase in price, and at the deprivation of their usual supplies, attacked the ; waggons and shopis, and prevented those householders who oould afford to ; purchase from obtaining meat. Thevq ' were numerous riots throughout the ' city, and the police wer© powerless to cope with them, and many people were hurt. THE CULLINAN DIAMOND. In the Transvaal Legislative Assembly on August 19, the Premier, the Right Hon Louis Botha, formally moved that th© Cullinan diamond should be presented to his Majesty the Ring as an expression of loyalty of the Transvaal people- After a warm discussion, the Premier’s motion was carried by 42 votes to 19. Th© Opposition, under th© leadership *>f Sir George Farrar and Sir Percy Fitzpatrick, opposed the proposal, and the Labour mem bets voted with the Government. The’ Cullinan, th© largest known diamond, was discovered at the Premier Mine on January 26, 1905. This stone Weighs 3032 carats, or l£lb, and measures 4in x 2iin x liin. The diamond ie as yet uncut. The Ices of weight caused by the process of cutting a gem varies considerably in accordance with fie original shape, iniperfectieos and , nature of the rough stone. 've.hformed diamond. loses qu te half its original weight in the cutting, x. But even allowing for the loss of weight in th© _ delicate process of cutting, th© Cullinan diamond, it successfully operated upon, will far outweigh any otier diamond in existence. For purposes of comparison are particuirs of a few of the largest diamonds in the world:—

SUPERB SWIFT CYCLES. The Superb Swift Road Racer is an Ideal road racing cycle, and fast road riders should not spoil their chances by pushing • an inferior, locally built bicycle. On the track George Sutherland won thirteen first prizes mounted on a Superb Swift, while H. B. Mehrtens won nine first prizes ipounted on a Swift. In addition, H. E. Mehrtens put up the over-mountain record between Hokitika and Christchurch, via Greymouth, which is a very heavy lest oh a cycle when ridden fast over, rhe mountains. On the track and on' the road Swifts stand alone, and are certainly the best in every respect. Call and inspect. ' Adams ' Limited, late

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