TOWN AND COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXX, Issue 15124, 13 October 1909, Page 6

TOWN AND COUNTRY.

The following auctioneers' advertise-ments-appear on page II:—Now Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association, Austin and Graham, Limited, and C. A. Lees and Co.

At a special meeting of the Ash burton Borough Council, on Monday, Mr F. J. WilfiamSj Dunedin. was selected out of fifteen applicants to act ;is (engineer to carry out the high-pressuro •water-supply for the town. It is stated that seventy cases of Island oranges, infested with the fruit fly, were condemned and consignor! to the destructor on Mond.ay. The price of oranges is at present almabb prohibitive, running to threepence Inch, and even more, in ordinary retailers' shops. Bananas, on the other hand, are comparatively cheap. At a meeting of the. committee of the Ashburtou Agricultural and Pastoral Association yesterday afternoon, a budget of papers was received from Mr John Grigg, of Longbeach, regarding the early history of the-Association. Mr Grigg explained, in an accompanying letter, that he had received the papers from his father, and they related to granting and setting aside the agricultural and pastoral reserve at Tinwakl, which «was formerly used as a show ground. The onvelope in which the documents were contained had passed through the post office on December 7, 1877, about thirty-two years ago. It is understood that the Association has no records of any value dating back further than eight years, and the papers will be carefully preserved. In announcing the result of the_ B-flat cornet solo competition at the Kaiapoi Band Contest last evening, the judge (Mr A. Wade) said that in a competition in which every competitor was allowed to choose his own solo, there could be no excuse for any competitor who failed' to master the technical difficulties of his selection. In his notes on the work of a performer who played a florid and difficult selection from the works of Haydn, Mr Wade remarked: ''Why does this competitor kill himself on such a difficult solo when there are so many to which he could do full justice?" In his notes on another competitor Mr Wade stated that he had been requested to allow every competitor to play »"B solo right through, without "ringing them off," but in the case of this competitor he was sorry ho had to play on to the bitter end.

"Perfect," this word* superlative in' itself, is rightly applied to the new Made-to-measure Suit.? now offered by Messrs Armstrong, Ltd. ; they are indeed perfect in their parts unci wonderfully low-priced, X3SI3

The Ashburtcn " Guardian" says that the domestic servant question appears to he very acute in the Ashburton county at the present time. While a comparatively largo number of men are anxiously awaiting work, there are no fewer than thirty applications for servant girls. In the majority of cases good average wages are being offered.

The Woolston Brass Band will play the following programme on Victoria Square rotunda • to-morrow evening, commencing at eight o'clock:—Ma'-cn, " Octavius (Greenwood); selct n, "Echoes of England" (Greeuwccd); waltz, " Jubel-Klange " (Ord Hume); selection, "Memories of Bellini" (Bellini); trombone solo. "The Switchback" (Orel Hume); selection, "American Beauties" (Greenwood); intermezzo, "Pose Garland" (Ord Hume); march, "Rock Lea" (Rimmer). A Press Association telegram states that the fine collection of pictures in' the Auckland Municipal Art Gallery has just been added to by two notable paintings purchased in London this year under the terms of the Mackelvie bequest. The art treasures were unpacked yesterday: - " One of the new pictures is " Free Traders," by Mr Andrew Gow. R.A., and the other is "In the Riverbed, Upper Wye," from the brush of Mr H. AV. B. Davis, R.A. Both were exhibited at the Royal Academy this year.

A good deal was said: at last evening's meeting of master bakers about unscrupulous traders who were deliberately .selling bread under weight, and reaping large profits in spite of the possibility of fines. One baker plaintively stated that he was almost persuaded to "have a go" himself, because all the time ho had 'been making overweight bread and having some difficulty in competing with underweight salesmen, who were cutting the price. "We ought to appeal to the public," he said, "to start weighing the bread. Then they would find the lightweight bakers, and it would give us a show."

An attractive tin loaf was produced by a baker at last, evening's meeting of the Master Bakers' Association, in support of a contention that the clauses of the Sale of Food and Drugs Act were not in all cases practical. The loaf was the twin of another that had been analysed, and the Government analyst's report was produced. It stated that the loaf contained 44.25 per cent of moisture at lOOdeg centigrade. This showed that the bread contained 1.25 per cent of moisture more than was allowed by the regulation under the Act. It was fresh and of good quality, and did not appear to bo too moist. The president of the Association said that the moisture clause was pra-ctioally a dead letter. In Auckland the average percentage of moisture was 45., and this proved that the Act was not in every respect fairly framed.

A meeting of the general committee of the Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association was held yesterday afternoon, Mr T. Mawson in the chair. A letter was read from the secretary of the Agricultural Conference, stating that a resolution had been carried to the effect that each Association should contribute towards the expenses incurred in connection with the conference. It was decided to vote a sum of two guineas to the conference. Three now members were elected. Conditions aiiit arrangements in connection with lue leaping com]>etition were revised, and the matter of procuring sheep for the wool-classing and shearing competitions was left in the hands of the Sheep Committee. The secretary reported a credit balance of £6 14s 8d in connection with the recent horse parade. ' Accounts for £23 17s 7d were passed for payment. The Sydenham Burgesses' Association recently decided to arrange a conference between representatives of the various Christchurch Burgesses' Associations to discuss, among other matters, the attitude of the Christchurch City Council towards the Associations. The Sydenham Association also invited representatives of the Sydenham Ward on the City Council to meet the Association at a preliminary meeting, and this was held last evening. The invitation was not, however, largely availed of, none of the Sydenham councillors being present, though Councillor W. H. Cooper, a representative of the Central Ward, attended. A letter was read from the St Albans Association stating that it had no complaint against the St Albans members, who had always been ready to assist the Association in any action in the interests of the district. The Association expressed its willingness to support the Sydenham Association in any protest that was justified. If line weather continues to-day there should be a- brilliant gathering at the ceremony of opening the boating season. It is about six months sinco the Floral Fete trustees started the work of having the river improved, and the large crowd that witnessed that'display will be able to see for themselves the excellent work which has been carried out. City Council men have been hard at work cutting the grass, and the banks look beautifully green. The four rowing clubs are working hard to make the affair a success. The procession will start at the Union Club's boathouse at 2.,'50 p.m., and Mill go as far as Cowlisbaw's Corner. On reaching the East Belt bridge on the return journey a halt will.be made, and then the Geason will be. declared open. Four-oar and double-sculling races are set down on the programme, and prizes are offered for the best original crew, the best decorated boat" and the neatest ladies' crow. The. Union Club is also providing a " Darktown Brigade." Afternoon tea will bo supplied at the different boathouses.

Inspector Gillies expressed very strong indignation yesterday when a reporter showed him the report of a statement made at a recent meeting of the Canterbury Women's Institute, that the matron at the Christchurch police station is on duty only in the day-tiine, and that all night long women prisoners are under the charge of constables. The Inspector said that the statement was groundless, untrue and absurd. He explained that the quarters occupied by the matron in the old buildings have become uninhabitable. Arrangements have been madi with the Public Works Department to erect new buildings, but the work has not yet been token in hand. In the meantime, the matron, who is a widow and has several children, lives in a cottage close to u.i. station. As soon as a woman prisoner is admitted at night, a messenger is sent to the matron on a bicycle, and she attends on a bicycle. The time taken is less than five minutes. The matron, in fact, is practically at. the station immediately. No wonian prisoner is placed in a cell if tlie matron is not present. The key of the. cell is given to tho matron, who has sole charge of it. and women prisoners are never in charge of constables at any time of the day or night. Arrangements will be made for the matron to sleep in the ban-acks as soon as possible.

Fountain Bros., Dentists, have removed from Colombo Street to over Wardell's, Cashel Street. Painless Dentistry in all its branches a special- ;-' li'nj., moderate.

Fletcher Bros, for Dinner ware Sets (26) from 16s 9d_to 355; Tea Sets (21) from 7s 9d to 27s 6d; 40-pioce chin.-' from 17s 6d to 555; Wolf Uups and Saucers, 5s 9d dozen: Pink Celeste, fis 6d, 7s 9d dozen; Plates from 3s lOd dozen; Tumblers, etc., equally cheap at Fletcher Bros.', Crockery Importers, Hissh Street. 1

At the Police Court at Auckland yesterday, H. Subritzsky, master of the schooner Greyhound, was fined £3O for making a false entry in the vessel's log to the effect that a seaman named M'Lauchlin, who had sued him for wages, was a stowaway. The defendant nleaded guilty.

At a meeting of the Sumner Borough Council last evening, it was stated that the Redchffs Fire Brigade had very good work in connection with a recent fire at Sumner. The brigade had been summoned by a oyclist from Sum. ner ; and the members had dragged their hose reel nearly two miles and had sixty feet of hose out within twenty minutes.

c ™ Commissioner of Crown Lands tor Wellington mentions in his annual report on the Crown lands settlement m the district that wherever a person travels the appearances of the homesteads and surroundings, show that the occupants are prosperous. The progress throughout the entire district haa been so steady and sound that it is almost invidious to draw comparisons. A garden fete is to he held in Mm Deans's grounds at Riccarton to-day. It has been organised by the North Canterbury Young Women's Bibla Classes of the Presbyterian Church, and the 1 proceeds will go to the funds oj the Social Service Association. A number of country members have com« into the city to assist at the fete, which is expected to provide numerous attractions for holiday-makers.

The annual Labour Day picnic o\ the Trades and Labour Council will b« held at Wainoni Park to-day. Th« programme will include a number a] athletic events and Highland dances, besides sports for children. A featur< of the afternoon will be a baby show, for which entries will be received oil the ground, and which Dr H. M'Lelland Inglis has consented to judge. Special trams will run to Wainoni Park during the day.

A letter was received by the Sydenham Burgesses' Association last evening from the Christchurch Gas Company regarding the testing of, gaa meters. The letter stated that all meters were carefully tested by the Imperial authorities before they were chipped to New Zealand, and were further examined from time to time by employees of the company. As the meters were so constructed that it was practically impossible for them to fail, the company unhesitatingly guaranteed their accuracy. A concert will be tendered soon to Mr A. R. Post, conductor of the Estudiantina Band, by his pupils and a number of friends. Sir Post has been in ill-health for some time, and the opportunity will be taken to show preciation of his services. Items will be given by pupils of Mr Post and by the band, and other leading artists will; assist. The arrangements are in the hands of Messrs G. R. Hart and W. W. M'Kinney, who'have a strong committee working for the success ot the undertaking, A meeting of the Sydenham Burgesses' Association was held last evening. The president, Mr G. E. Good, was in the chair, and there were about thirty members present. A letter was received from the town clerk of Christchurch, stating that certain matters relating to the condition of streets in the district, brought under the notice of the City Council by the Association, had been referred to the city surveyor for a report. A number cf matters of a similar nature were discussed, and resolutions were passed asking for some action to be taken. "

Two grey seais, 'one seven feet six and one over nine feet in length, made their appearance on the beach at' the foot of the sandhills skirting the estuary at Redchffs on Saturday morning. .The unusual" visitors excited considerable attention from residents, several hundred people crossing the estuary in boats to see them. The larger seal apparently resented curiosity, and soon took to the water again, but its mate was evidently suffering, as repeated attempts failed to induce it to 'go back to its natural element. It was destroyed and buried by the Sumner constable yesterday afternoon. At a gathering of clergy in the Waikato district a few days ago the Rev A. J. Beck brought forward a scheme for celebrating the centenarv of the founding of the New Zealand Church and colony by the Rev Samuel Mars-' den, which would occur on Christmas Day, 1914. Beck said that he thought that the best way in which the Church people of New Zealand could show their thankfulness for the blessings resulting from Mr Marsden's great work would be to raiso a general fund by which the various struggling Church institutions might be placed on a sound financial footing. "If every churchman of New Zealand contributed a penny a w 7 eek," he said, "£30,000 would be raised in a year," and s he therefore suggested that immediate steps should be taken to raise the sum of £IOO,OOO.

Oti returning to her house at the Selwyn School, near Dunsandel, _at about nine o'clock en Sunday evening, the schoolmistress was alarmed to find that someone had entered it and ran* sacked it. She went through the rooms, and in the bedroom she smelt cigarette smoke, which convinced her that the intruder was not far away. A search disclosed him coiled up under the bed. The schoolmistress ran out and attracted the attention of two young men who were passing. 9 n «_ re l turning to the house, they found that the man had made his escape through. the bedroom window. Information was given to the police, and Detective Livingstone was sent from Christchurch to make investigations. On Monday, with the assistance of Constable Collett, he arrested a man who was working on a farm some miles from the school, and who has been in «w district tor a few weeks. The schoo h mistress lest nothing -but a lead-pencu, .which, it is stated, the detective found in the man's pocket.

The diary of Edward Jerningham Wakefield, from which extensive extracts have recently been given m tne " Dominion," contains several references to the introduction of ©»"*g New Zealand. In 1864, &e § wrote: -'Blackett in- f««« « Chinese. He has seen them do *<fl£ New South Wales in ™ Tlo ™i™? a <?T ties." In 1856 there is an entry _i saw, for a few minutes only, a Mi J. 1. Thomson, formerly a resident at S^nga pore, who has .« ome .. ol ir 1( , Tear Bowles says he -g*^J *s£ He is well acqUaintea mw* ■» tioii °, f ,°n .2rsrtsft»S2 several hundred unaerxus r intendence *Vg£* Jf£ J° Tanored, Rhodes, . t C -Jd '"Tread l& " Sydney papers .at noted : 1 reaa w«■ *.. l perceive Swinburne's this evening . £L at that.the Chinese Melbourne has been WV**" £ requiring the P a «Linfact, a duty head < doctor's money -uj»° , , on Chinese y go ing to the decree or repui bout Adelaide as he landing port, large ships being instantg t ££ er . there. Thence .WjJWfli do so land into Victoruu ana ™ey from Sydney also. woQi> Last week, one of our coi len mills secured aiiorder tor worth of ™> Sablishment: from a local tailoring, en Thin is the largest order ever tSTT™,\{~ everywhere are realising that ,™ Iw no longer any necessity to pay the old£le credit tailor's tour fivo«, or six jjuinea*. "*'•

The District Nursing Association defires to acknowledge gifts of clothes and articles from Mesdames Webb Luttrell and Jackson and Misses Grcston, Lonergan and Godfrey.

Tnree candidates will sit at Ashbur ton for. the examination in connectio: with the Institute of 'Accountants o> New Zealand, which will commence it. various centres on Monday. Mr F. Watt will act as supervisor at Ashburton.

The Ashburton County Council, actinj with the Ashburton Agricultural an< Pastoral Association, is endeavouring to induce Mr Foster Fraser to visit th> Ashburton district. If Mr Fraser cat accept the invitation, ho will be sbowi over the Longbeach Estate and otlicplaces of agricultural interest.

In response to an appeal for fund by Mr John Redmond, M.P., chairmai of the Irish Party, a meeting was heL at Napier last night, states a Pros Association telegram, when a workin; committee was appointed. Amount promised in the room totalled £6B 17: t>d, and it was decided to canvass the district for further subscriptions.

A Press Association telegram from Dunedin says:—The Rev J. Chisholm. Moderator of the Presbyterian Genera: Assembly, has received cable advici that Dr Law has been appointed.' tc Knox College, Toronto, and Dr Smitl has been called to Londonderry. The effect of this is that of three candidate; nominated in Britain for the vacant theological chair here only one, the ■Rev J. Dickie, remains eligible.

. A Press Association message states that the Stratford Borough Council has resolved to protest to the Minister of Justice against the action of the Registrar of the Supreme Court, New Plymouth, in handing over to the DeputyAssignee, New Plymouth, bankrupt estates which should have been administered at Stratford, and to request that Inquiry should be made into the matter, bo that the injustice and expense to weal creditors may be avoided.

A meeting of sawmillers, held at Ohakune yesterday, representing the Rangitikei and "Waikato districts, passed a resolution protesting against the alterations suggested by the Timber Commission in the tariff on foreign timber. It was pointed out that local sawmillers would be in a very much worse position if the duty on bulk long length timber was reduced as suggested. It was resolved th'at a deputation representing the millers should be sent to iWellington to wait upon Ministers and present their protest. Complaint is being made that the first-class smoking-car accommodation bn the north express is insufficient. For a very long time past a car has been run for those attending the auction pales in North Canterbury, but recently it was cut off. As a result yesterday, market day at Rangiora, eight or ten 'first-class passengers were unable to ifind seats in the only smoking compartment) on the train. On Mondays, jTueadays and Thunsdays, the sale days |in North Canterbury, the extra car lused to be well filled.

A swimming carnival will be held in the Municipal Tepid Baths to-morrow 'evening under the control of the Canterbury Centre of the New Zealand Amateur Swimming Association. The object of the carnival is to raise funds to send representatives to the New Zealand championships this year. An attractive programme has been arranged, and large entries have been received for all events, which include a ladies' jtfjoe, one length (33 l-3yds); an iuter--1 race (66Jyds): high, springboard juJa double corfu diving'; obstaclo and toovelty races, and a water polo match. The " Orepuki Advocate" gives a very dismal account of the shale works In the Orepuki district. Describing ihe present condition of the extensive and costly refining plant which was greeted some years ago, it says:— " There is something ghoulish and unpanny in the stillness of the deserted pngine-rooms, or the hollow sounds of footsteps as a person crosses the silent tpaces, where tall chimneys and blackened retorts and condensers cast their ghost-like shadows. During the years oi silence £125,000 has been lost to •wage-earners, while the company has lost during the same period in interest and depreciation a sum not less than £50,000. The loss of railway revenue must amount to a large figure, as the flow of crude oil from the condensers averaged 1500 gallons daily."

In a country not yet seventy years old, a legal document dated January 16, 1667, will be regarded as a curiosity. Such a document, says the "Otago Daily Times," may be seen at present in the shop window of Messrs Howell and Co., in the Octagon, Dunedin. It is clearly written, evidently by a qualified conveyancer, upon well-preserved parchment, and purports to be the record of a transaction in land between one " Charles Dingley, of Shackstones, in the county of Essex, gent, and Frances, his wife," of the one part, and " Thomas Bourne, citizen and grocer, of London, and John Rogers, or London, merchant," of the other. The spelling and phrasing of the deed are quaint, and one cannot fail to be struck by the loyal references in the text to his Sovereign Majesty King Charles 11. Although " cleerely and absolutely grant, bargains, and selle all those severall peeces or p'cels of land" is a typical sentence, the meaning of the document is clear .—quite as clear, at anyrate, as is the overage legal document of modern times.

In Sydney Mr G. Fenwick, managing director or the " Otago Daily limes," told a representative of tho '' Daily Telegraph'' that it was impossible to speaK too highly of tne extraordinary warmth of the welcome given to the delegates to the Press Conference in London. "There were probably few of the oversea delegates," he said, " who imagined, wnen they left their ■homes, tnai> tne conference would develop into such an important meeting as it turned out to be. Tne majority of them, 1 think, were under tne impression that the principal portion oi of the work they were assembled to transact was in relation to a reduction jn cable charges, but while it is true that that particular matter was very seriously grappied with, and that the aiscussions and negotiations with the cable people resulted in material reductions of Press rates, it must bo said 'that thia was only a secondary matter compared with tne discussions on important affairs of Imperial concern, .and not only was the Conference work itself of importance in this respect, but 1 think it must be agreed that it had b» ftaeui, on. the important Defence Conieience which followed it. It was po surprise to the members of the Imperial Jfress Conference wnen there was too speedy an agreement on matters relating to Imperial defence."

Tennis Season, 1909.—" Driva " Rackets 425, "Doherty" 40s, A.D.P. 40s, " Volla" 355, E.G.M. 32s 6d, "Special Demon" 27s 6d, "Demon" 21s. Lewis kad Anderson, 221, Cashel Streot. •X 3085

The Central Dairy Company display (remarkable evidence oi tne existence of the " milk of human kindness " when jtliey announce their intention of providing homos for their married employees. May those homes be Blessed frith Butcher's 18ct Gold Wedding (Rings, obtainable only at 210", High jptreet. X 3157,

The thirty-sixth anniversary of the Dambridge Terrace Primitive Methods'. Jhurch was celebrated last ovoning by .i tea meeting and social gathering, fen ,vas served at 6 p.m., and a public uceting was afterwards held. '! he ipeakers were the Revs S. Henderson and W: Chaplin, and the chair was osiiipied by Mr H. Chaplin. ■ There was a large attendance, and* the meeting ,vas ot an enthusiastic nature.

PIGEONS IN WAR. , The first toes of pigeons for thGComnomvealth military prize," flown under he auspices of the Victorian Homing Vsscciation, will take place at Wagga, Xew South Wales, soon. The object is ■;> give yet another trial to pigeons as tiessengers in time of war. This toss S known as.the inland toss, the idea icing that aii telegraph wires have icon cut or destroyed between Melbourne and Sydney An urgent miliary message is to bo carried to the .•antral administration of defence from .he military authorities in Sydney, and he homing pigeon:; of New South /vales have taken the message as far as Wagga, where it is picked up and cut on by the Victorian _ homing pigeons. Ten clubs are taking part in the toss, and it * is expected that ready 2000 birds will compete. The f'ictoria Club alone has entered 380 >irds. An air-line l of 226 miles or over will be the distance flown, and if. the .voather is favourable it is expected ,hot the- velocity will exceed one mile a minute.

A "FAKED" INTERVIEW

A New York paper publishes what purports, to be an interview with Lady vVaro><vhilo in America, in which she is alleged to have said that women are a powerful factor in New Zealand affairs; that they can make or mar candidates; that they have been factors in many great victories for righteousness ; that they had practically stamped out liquor and vice and hoped to see tue day when there would not be a saloon in the land. Questioned on the subject a* Wellington yesterday, a Press Association telegram states, Lady ■ Ward said that she was asked by representatives of many newspapers for interviews when abroad, but declined in every instance. She expressed surprise at the report of tue alleged interview. She had stated privately that the women of New Zealand took full advantage of the right to vote and that tho conferring of votes had, generally speaking, had a good effect. Sho was not asked by anyone for an opinion on the liquor question, and had expressed no opinion on it. Tne remarks in the alleged interview were not correct.

HOW MR REID KEPT AWAKE. In speaking about sleep at a lecture before the Medical Society of the University of Sydney, Mr G. H. Reid related a story against himself. When he was Premier of New South Wales in 1897, ho said, he went to England to represent the State at tho Diamond Jubilee. Then he was in the midst of what ho called his sleepy period. As he was anxious to see something of the Continent on his way Home, he was forced to be sight-seeing all day and travelling all night. He got to Dover on a Friday morning, and the first function was a great banquet, at which the present King presided. Mr Reid was on tho left of the King, and the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Temple, on Mr Reid's left. Mr Reid was in an awful fix. Ho was sure that the function would last till midnight, and he was also sure that he would go to sleep. It would not have been possible to do so with impunity, as others would havo followed 'his lead. If he went to sleep one-half of those present would have said he pretended sleep to show how at home he was in the presence of the future King, and the other half would have said what a pig he was. Then he turned to the Archbishop of Canterbury, and imposed the heaviest task on that gentleman that he had ever to perform. He asked him to see that he did not go to sleep. The latter frowned, for' a minute, and then said, "I'll see you don't go to sleep." He kept his word. EDUCATION IN NEW ZEALAND. Some remarks on higher education wero made by his Excellency the Governor when' paying a visit to tho .Bishop Hadfield Hostel in Wellington, a few days ago. His Excellency said that the progress of higher education in New Zealand was. to his' mind, in a very interesting condition. He thought that the Hadfield Hostel was a fingerpost in the direction in which they were now tending. They had an examining body in the New Zealand University which, thanks to the pains it took to insist on a high standard for its degrees, commanded much respect. They had four colleges staffed with professors of really high standing. If the aims and objects of the New Zealand students were merely to cram into their heads sufficient information to enable them to obtain the particular degree they were seeking, the advantages they would gain from their time at college would count . for comparatively little, in his opinion, in the battle of life. It was seldom they found that the student who simply desired to gain his degree was the one who had used hi 3 opportunities best. He was usually the one whose career subsequently they heard the least of. The student who did not merely seek to obtain the highest possible place, and who, whenever any particular sidelight on any subject came before him, was prepared to give up part of his time in working it out, was likely to succeed in the world afterwards. VICTORY FOR ENGLAND. Everybody remembers how the team of British Talbots defeated ail makes of cars at the last four days' Christchurch reliability trials of 547 miles—37 competitors—result, Talbot Ist, Talbot 2nd, Talbot 3rd. What a victory for British Talbots; defeating all the French, American and English cars in the trial. The 15-28 h.p. Talbot proved to be the champion, and is sold complete at £725. This magnificent carriage, certainly the best in the world, is rather expensive for some motorists, who, consequently, have bought inferior makes of cars, owing to the fact that the 15-28 British Talbot was the smallest model then made by Clement Talbot, of England. We are glad to say that this is now all changed. The firm of Clement Talbot have now made a new model, 12-22 h.p., medium size car. It is a masterpiece of clever design, extreme simplicity, has plenty of horse-power, and, what is very important, is light on tyres and economical on petrol." The new 12-22 model is sold complete, fitted with side entrance body to carry four or five. cape hood, wind-shield, four lamps and all extras, at £6OO. The price is very reasonable for such a high-class car. Tho upkeep over a period of three or four years will be practically nil, due to the excellence of the material and workmanship, of oourse excepting tyres. It is admitted by experts in England that tho new 12-22 British Talbot is the best medium-sized car yet manufactured. Trial runs on the new car can be arranged, and samples inspected at Adams, Limited, 138-140 t High Street, Christchurch, or at our garage close to above address in Tuam Street. Talbot cars for hire nt garage. 1988