TOWN AND COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXXI, Issue 15494, 21 December 1910, Page 8

TOWN AND COUNTRY.

The following auctioneers’ advertisements appear on page 15:—Tonks, Norton and Co., Al’Kenzie and \Y ill is, Dalgety and Co., Harris Bros., Conway Matson and Sons, Laurie and Pago, Guinness and Lo Cron, Ltd., New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, H. B. Sorenson, Dovoroux, King anti Co., Ltd., lies and Co., Baker Bros., U. A. Leos arid Co., Farmers’ Salevards and Laurie and "Wilson.

All the Canterbury trout streams were reported clear yesterday morning.

Tho anniversary services in connection with tho Oust Presbyterian Sunday School wore held on Sunday, the Rev D. D. Rodger was the preacher. A feature of tho service was the singing of tho children. Extensive alterations will bo made in the railway time-tablo from Saturday till December 29, and holiday excursion tickets will be issued oji most lines during that period.* A special excursion train to Staircase Gully and tho Cass will bo run on Monday, leaving Christchurch at 8.5 a.m. Tho Sunnier Brass Band will play the following programme on tho Sumnor Rotunda on Wednesday, December 21, at 8 p.m.March, “Second Battalion” (Homan'); selection, “Fair Maid of Perth” (Vollti); waltz, “Fairyland” (H. Round); march, “ The Scorcher (J. Jubb); scliottischo, “Lovely as a Rose” (Daniels); andante and waltz, “Tho Brook” (La.urendeau); march, “Now or Never” (France). Tho Chief Postmaster states that on and after to-morrow, mails by the second express for the south will close at tho Chief Post Office at 11 a.in., late fee 11.15 a.m.,, guard’s van, 11.55 a.m. It is pointed out that this is rendered necessary owing to the exceptionally heavy postings, which do not allow sufficient time for tho mails to reach tho railway station. In many instances tho departure of the express has been delayed to wait for the mails.

The annual teachers’ meeting in connection with tho Ashburton Baring Square Methodist Church was hold ou Monday evening, the Rev H. E. Bellhouse presiding. The following officers were elected :—Superintendent, Mr C. Dixon; deputy-superintendent, Mr W. D. Beaumont; secretary, Mr F. H. Broom; assistant secretary and treasurer, Mr F. Buxton; tablet secretary, Miss Trevurza ; librarian, Mr R. Jones; assistant librarian, Mr Edgar Beaumont, absentee visitors. Misses Andrews and Elsie .lesson; cradle roll superintendent, Mrs Beaumont; pianiste, 5 lisa Ethel Andrews; organist, Mr B. H. Carter; conductor, Mr E. Undrill: auditor, Mr W. H. Higgins. vote of thanks was passed to Mr M. Priest, the retiring secretary, who was elected an honorary member of the school staff. Dinner Sots, 26 pieces, from 16s 9d to 355; 56 pieces, 39s 6d to £5. Tea sets, 21 pieces, from 7s 9d to 19s 6d; 40 pieces, 22s 6d to £3 10s. W. and G. Cups and Saucors, 5s 9d dozen; cups only, 4s 6d dozep. Earthenware Cups and Saucers, from 3s 9d dozen ; Plates to match cheap, at Fletcher Bros.', Crockery Merchants. High Street. 1 One of tho signs of Xmas has been tho success of Mr Kibblewliite’s great removal sale of Cycles and Sundries. Never in the history of the cycle trade has such wonderful value been given in High-grade Cycles, etc., and the public are warned not to delay in making their purchases, for Mr Kibblewhite informs 'us his stock of cycles, etc., aro fast disappearing. The prices aro telling tho tale. 1988

it will not be difficult t-o select your Christinas and New Year gifts if you visit our establishment. Your spending powers will bo increased. Choice designs in Silver and Electro-plated Goods of every description. Antique copper, kettles, hot water jugs, otc. in elegant cases fine assortment •of butter knives 8s 6d, jam spoons 8s 6d, carving sets 13s fid. m'ggy bags from 3s. IV. Congreve and Soil, Colombo Street. 1988 It. is common talk in the city that the magnificent showings of millinery being made at the present time by Messrs Armstrong and Company, Limited. have never been equalled here. For toys and fancy goods Armstrong’s are cheapest. Suitable objects for presentation—Nice Travelling Rugs 9s lid to 50s, Silver-mounted Umbrellas for gentlemen os lid to 15s, Silk Ties—a selection of 500 dozen—Gladstone Bags, Portmanteaux, etc., at _ Armstrong's Summer Sale. Armstrong’s are best for Toys and Presents. 1988

The export of coal from GreyruoutU last week amounted to 12,886 tons. No trace has yet been discovered of Stephen Burgess, who disappeared from Kaiapoi on Monday morning. Th* police wore engaged dragging tho rive? yesterday, but without result. A 400-acre farm on the Aliipaipa Itoad, Okiiiawa (Taranaki) is reported to have just changed hands at £6O per acre. This seems, comments a New Plymouth exchange, a big figure fof dairy farming purposes, but experienced dairymen state that the highest priced land in South ’Taranaki is returning easily tho best results. A resident of To Avvamutu, in th® North Island, writing to friend itt Christchurch, states' that a good start has been made at the Government Re* formatory Farm at Tokanui, Waikato. A largo number of carpenters and labourers are at work building and road-making. A bridge 50ft long is in course of construction over the Waikeria River.

A party of flounder fishermen, on Sunday, says the “ Southland News, netted a peculiar specimen of the finny tribe and they are at a loss what to term it. The fish was a tapering one of some fifteen inches in length, back beautifully speckled like a trout, red side and belly-fins as a red cod, short stubby head, white belly, and mouth straight and square, and lower jaw prominent. It is the only specimen of the kind which the party lias com? across in several weolcs’ netting and they would bo pleased to have somt light thrown upon the unknown visitor, The honorary treasurer of the Chil* dren’s Convalescent Cottage at New Brighton desires to acknowledge with tiianks the following donations:—Gar< rison Band concert at Pier, New Brighton, per Mr Sellars, £o 17s 7d: for eky* light, Anonymous, £5; for Christmas, from the Trustees of the Hyman Marks’ Estate, £3 3s; Miss Feary, Oxford. 10s; Airs T. Moorhouse, 10s; Dr Jessie Maddison, 2s; H. and Joyce Weston, 2s id; Mr Sellars, is; airs W. O. Rutherford, Montrose, case of jam and plum pudding. The honorary treasurer’s address is now No, 6, Cashel Street west.

Queor experiences may befall a clergy, man even in educated Otago, says the Dunedin “ Star.” One met the other day a mother, a parishioner, leading her little daughter. “ Haa this child ever boon baptised.?” be asked. “No, sir,” the mother replied. “Then it’s about time that it was,” he said. “Very good.” was the response, “will you do it?” Tho parson consented, named a day, and the rite was duly performed, whereupon tho mother, who had devoutly followed the service, said: “ Thank you f sir, but that’s just whab the other minister did when he christened her."

As an evidence of tho material advancement of land values in the Birkenhead district, says the “ Auokland Star,” it is stated that a business site at the comer of Alain and Harbour View Roads, Birkenhead., has just chauged hands at a price which works out at £3200 per aero. Ten years ago, about £2OO per acre in this locality would liavo been considered a satisfactory figure. Properties on the Mayfield Road have boon also freely changing hands, one improved fruit farm of 15 acres averaging £240 per acre, whilst a block of some 20 acres, two miles from the wliarf, realised upwards of £IOO per acre. In the Springston Alethodist Church on Sunday tho anniversary sermons were preached by the Rov O. H. Laws, president of the Conference, in. the morning, and by the Rov C. H. Garland in the evening. On Monday, the Christmas tea was held in the schoolroom, when a large number sat down at tho tables provisioned by the ladies of the congregation. The annual meeting was held afterwards in the church. The balance-sheet showed over £6 in hand to commence the year’s work. Short addresses wore delivored by tho Revs O. H, Garland, Jasper Smyth and Angus M’Bean. The following contributed musical items to tho programme:—Mrs Hawke, Alisses S., E. and A. Chamberlain and V. Trott, the Rev A. Al’Bean, tho Ellesmere orchestra and the church choir. Alisses Garland and Chamberlain played tho accompaniments. Tile Auokland correspondent of the “Lyttelton Times” states that the largest and • most important sale of country land in the Auckland province this year was made by Mr T. Handeno Jackson on Alonday afternoon, when Air T. C. Williams’s Kaipara estate, known as Okahukura, changed hands, tho buyers being a well-known Christchurch firm, at a sum of £50,000. The property has an area of 23,839 acres, and is a peninsula on the Kaipara harbour, opposite tlio heads. Thcs water frontage is 6tated to be nearly sixty miles, while only a mile of fencing from shore to shore is required to enclose it. The estate is now carrying 4100 sheep and 1700 head of cattle. The new owners intend to develop tho property, with the idea, of subdividing it later. In the meantime dairying will bo carried on, tho “ share ” system being employed, and all stock, machines, etc., being supplied by th« owners.

A meeting of the Sydenham Burgesses’ Association was held last evening at the Sydenham Public Library to receive tho report of tho deputation that recently met the representatives of the Windmill Road Tramway League. Mr G. E. Good presided and there were twenty members present. Mr C. Laffertv, in presenting the report, stated that tho proposal was to take the Windmill Road line down Hanover Street, which could be widened, and then bv Gladstone Street t 4? Colombo Street. The line down Colombo Street would bo duplicated from Moorhouse Avenue to Gladstone Street. Mr J. Butterfield said that Hanover Street could be widened for £ISOO or £2OOO. It was stated that tho cost ol v the route proposed by the committeo would be less than the present route and the faros would ba lower, while a ten minutes’ service could bo maintained instead of twenty minutes. It was decided to bold the matter over until the decision of tha Windmill Road Tramway League was received.

Father Christmas has again unloaded his chariot of Toys at Stewart Robinson’s Boot Shop, Cashel Street West. A present is given to every purchaser of boots and shoes. Bring along the children to-day. 7936

A very nice display of Novelties is now being made in Ashby, Bergh s windows. These goods have just reached' thorn by post from Homo, and, judging by the prices marked, wo have no doubt that they will be speedily bought up at this season of the year. 7931

A good rubbing of the chest and. back with Rccko’s Eucalyptus Oil and a few drops sprinkled on your pillow, will re- ; evo a cold. Ask for Au.stialia’sbest—• “Rocko's. ” 4

Ladies with prematurely grey hair should try the Hemsley Burnet Hair Restorer. Jt restores the colour, promotes tho growth and keeps the scalp clean and healthy. Insist upon being supplied with the genuine Hemsley Burnet Hair Restorer. 1988 Once that dread malady Indigestion

acts a firm bold on its victim, it is indeed difficult to shake off. But no matter how stubborn and long-standing your case. Dr Crossland’s Noxol can and will cure you, for it's Nature’s own sure remedy. Don’t allow Indigestion to undermine vour health and sap away life’s vigour. Procure a bottle of this wonderful remedy. Dr Crosslaud's Noxol at your chemist’s to-day, and be well and strong once more. Price 2s bottle at all chemists and stores. ’

1 The prisoners Prior and Newton, who from custody at Greymouth, are still at largo. 1 The Little River Anglican Church held a sale of -work and Christmas tree on Thursday evening, when excellent business was done at all the stalls.

i A Westport Press Association message states that the shop of Messrs Davies, Limited, tailors, was entered j«n Monday night, and about £6O in ,'cash was taken

| A Press Association tolegranf from (Auckland states that at a meeting of [the Sawmillers’ Association yesterday it was decided to advance the price of Ibuilding timber. First-class kauri is 'to be raised in price 2s per 10011 and iinedium rough heart and Oregon pino Ijs per 100 ft.

The manager of the Industrial School, Burnham, acknowledges with [thanks a donation of four guineas toiwards the boys’ annual Christmas Itroat from the Marks Trust, per Mr (F. D. Kesteven, also the gift of /magazines from the Christchurch [Public Library, per Mr Howard Strong. At a special meeting held on Monday the Canterbury Land Board drew up recommendations to tho Government as to the disposal by ballot, or by auction, of tho Canterbury pastoral runs which aro to be subdivided. A “ Gazette ” notice dealing with this matter will probably be published this /Week.

j At tho Magistrate's Court at Rnngi'ora yesterday George Grac-ey, for pro'curing liquor during tho currency of [his prohibition order, was fined 10s end costs 7s. J. Johnston (Mr Van lAsch) claimed £3 10s from H. W. Ingram and obtained judgment for tho amount with costs 10s. Mr T. A. B. Bailey, S.M., and Mr E. R. Good, d.P., were on the bench.

[ At an examination in first aid to the (Injured, held recently in connection With the St. Saviour’s Girls’ Friendly Society, the following qualified for the [Certificate of the St. John Ambulance fAssociation :—Misses H. E. Baker, C. A. E. Burnett, G. M. Jull, E. A. 'Large, I. Peppier E. 51. Stephens and ■F. YVooleook. The examining doctor in his report stated that Nos. 29, 2S and 3 did very good work.

From the frequency with which complaints have been made by residents of Sumner about wandering stock, it might be assumed that the practice of depasturing stock on tho public roads of that borough is by no means uncommon. The Borough Council has invoked the aid of the local constaule, who has been requested to secure tho conviction of those who persist in ignoring tho by-laws relating to wandering stock.

The Lyttelton Choral Society held its second concert in tho Lyttelton Oddfellows’ Hall last evening, 'lucre was a fairly large audience. Several part songs were rendered successfully bv the full choir and by tho men’s section of the St Andrew’s Church choir. Vocal items were given by Misses Ivy Fraser, Geor.gin a Brown and Mary Kirk, and Messrs Leslie Fleming and J. Powell. The choir was directed by Mr Sydney Williamson, and the pianists were Messrs E. Bromley and Lawrence. When it was decided to cancel the charter of the Sydenham Working Men’s Club in consequence of the report made by the Magistrate, who inquired into the management of tho institution, the committeo represented to the Minister of Internal Affairs that <tlie members would suffer a very serious loss unless a reasonable time were : allowed in which to disposo of the stocks of liquor on hand. The committee urged that in this respect the club ..was entitled to the same consideration as would be extended to a licensed '[house in similar circumstances. Mr Jliiddo having carefully considered tho representations made to him, and having received satisfactory assurances as to the future management of the club, has decided to extend the operation of the charter until January 81.

j A half-yearly meeting of tlio Rangiora Oddfellows’ Lodge, held on Monday evening, was well attended. Brother 0. .Wood, of the Loyal Hope Lodge, Gloucester, England, presented a letter of recommendation and was cordially received. The officers elected for the enduing half-year wore: —G.M., Brother R. J. Thompson; N.G., Brother 11. E. Thomson; Y.G., Brother A. Burrell; E.S.. Brother J. \V. Doggitt; lecture master, Brother L. M. Mehrtens: guardian, Brother John Marshall; .warden. Ernther W. Butters; supporters to the N.G., Brothers J. Blake and E. Trollope ; supporters to the Y.G., Brothers E. Payne and B. S. Jordan; auditors, Brothers T. Hills and B. S. Jordan; auditors of Juvenile Lodge accounts. Brothers J. Coates and T. 'Hills. The installation of the officers was conducted by P.P.G.M. Brother W. T. Wilson. A vote of thanks was passed to the retiring Grand Master, Brother J. A. Miles, and it was resolved to place his name on the merit board, to present him with a past officer’s certificate, and to recommend him for the purple degree. Owing to the great demand, for our Unique Christmas Novelties, we havo arranged for special assistance during the next few days, so that our patrons may receive prompt attention. Shop early and secure the best lines. Hastie, ’Bull and Pickering, opposite Ballantyne’s. 1988

Are you interested in Curtains? We have just received a small shipment of Curtains from Nottingham. The public know tho value wb give, and as this shipment has arrived rather late we have marked them at a shade over manufacturer’s cost. We are known far and wide for our value. Gill and Co., 480 and 482, Colombo Street, Sydenham, just over railway crossing. 1988 Motorists will bo interested to know that we make a special lino of tho repairs to accumulators, coils and magnetos, which are purely electrical appliances. Turnbull and Jones, Ltd., Electrical Engineers, Christchurch. 19S8

' Lewis and Anderson, 112, Cashel Street, draw attention to their choice selection of goods suitable for Christmas gifts, including Sterling Silver Goods, Gold, Silver and Enamel Jewellery, Toilet Table Requisites, Smokers’ (Sundries, etc., and invite early inspection. 19b3

I FREAKS OF THE CITY CLOCKS. 1 Citizens are becoming exasperated by the peculiarities of the city clocks now that they have been allegedly synchronised and driven by electricity. Of Course two clocks may bo synchronised #nd make the most astonishing stops *nd starts. What Christchurch has needed for some time has been clocks that would not only give tho tame time but would give it correctly. The Post Office clock at midday yesterday acted as if it had had a severe brain otorm. At 12.30 it was ten minutes fast, hut went smoothly for ten minutes. At that stage, however it slipped a few cogs and whirled round fo 1.10. striking the hour twenty minutes early on tho [journey. It then settled down into a Steady gait for fivo minutes, but re[mained, naif an hour fast until its vagaries were detected, and it was put 'back. Subsequently it gained ten 'minutes, and was inaccurate through'out the evening. On Monday tho Post Office clock and the Jubi1m dock were at variance, and bot v h differed from the Railway clocks, a fact that might havo been most misleading to train travellers. The man in the Btreet 6ays that he is tired of the new Bietbod of synchronisation, which is ffon» than nothing at all.

PETROLEUM AS FUEL. 4l Interesting account of a trial run

on a locomotive using Taranaki petroleum is contained in a letter from Mr D. Berrv, formerly chairman of tho Taranaki Petroleum Company, published recently in the Taranaki “ Herald.” Tho engine left Wellington with a load of 130 tons, and the first thing which struck Mr Berry on the journey was tho absence ol smoko, smell and fumes of any kind w'hen passing through tunnels. “ The oil, said the writer in the course of Ins narrative, “is contained in what was before the coal bunker, and from thence is conveyed to the firebox with a jet of steam and also air. Here the burner, with an aperture of about. 4in in width by about o-lbths of an inch, atomises the three, and an intense heat is generated, so hot that it would destroy metal, so a baffle is made of firebrick to take the first impact, after which it passes to the boiler tubes. Wo were taking some very steep grades —one. I know, is 1 in 57—with a maximum load for a W.F. of 200 tons, but it mado not the slightest difference; tho steam gauge showed from 1 < 81 b to 1801 b to the square inch almost without variation, whilo all the fire in an had to do, except attending to the brake. u T as to turn a lover about tho size of the handle of my fountain pen, about a quarter of an inch or less, over a graduated sector plate.

WHO GETS THE BENEFIT? Tho Home liner Rotorua brought to Lyttelton a day or two ago an exceptionally largo consignment of bicycles great Swift factories at Coventry; is unnecessary to talk about tho Swift quality. It stands as a synonym for all those sterling characteristics of reliability, everlasting weaving capacity and thorough honesty in construction which make up n. first-class bicycle. In addition to this it runs with a velvety ease that makes cycling a pleasure, and these new models just unloaded speak tho last word in style and smartness in every line, and in every’ detail of finish and equipment. Adams, Limited, know' that the public know the Swift and appreciate its worth. This big shipment of 6CO shows their confidence in tho machine, and the public get the benefit of the saving in price effected on so large a contract-. The neiv road-racer Swift, which looks, and. is, a flier every inch, will delight the heart of those who like a turn of speed. The price is from £l2 10s. The featherweight lady’s free-wheeling Swift, fashionable in its lines, and easy to push, sells at from £l2 10s, and the strong, hard-wearing, men’s roadster Swift, with free-wheel, is priced at from £l2 10s. These bicycles must sell quickly. The price is right. The machine is right. You get the benefit. Adams, Limited, High Street, Christchurch, solo New Zealnnd agents. , . 1988