TOWN AND COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXXIII, Issue 15900, 11 April 1912, Page 6

TOWN AND COUNTRY.

The exhibition of pictures at the Art Society’s gallery is daily very well patronised. It will be open for some time yet, from 10 a.m. to 9.30 p.m. At a meeting of the City and Suburban Burgesses Association last evening it was decided to formulate a series of questions and request all candidates for the mayoralty to linswer them at their public meetings. The Stanmoro Band will play the following programme on Victoria Square rotunda this evening, commencing at eight o’clock: —March, “Always Faithful”; waltz, “Moorland Flowers”; selection, “Romeo and Juliet ” ; inarch, “Amazon”; national fantasia, “Gems of Scotland”; intermezzo, “ The Gondoliers”; waltz, “ Casina Tanze ” ; march, “The Thunderer”; tho National Anthem.

The third annual conference for New Zealand of the Church of England’s Men's Society was opened at Auckland yesterday afternoon. A largo number of delegates were present from all parts of the dominion, and the Bishop of Auckland presided. The annual report, which was presented by the Rev J. Russell (Oamaru), general secretary, showed that the Society had flourished during the past year ; both in regard, to increasing membership and the creation of new branches. The former had risen from 2100 to 2300, and the latter from 114 to 131. A prosperous year was anticipated. The fire on a mail train near Brisbane on Saturday, has had bad results for some New Zealand correspondence. The Post Office authorities have been advised by the Brisbane postal authorities that some of the mails in the fire were from New Zealand. Letter-bags from Dunedin and Christchurch to Brisbane, the contents of which are unknown, were burned, but the contents of mailbags from Auckland to Hong Kong, and from Wellington to Kobe, Japan, are in fair order, tho registered letters being intact. The parcel mail from Wellington to Hong Ivong was badly damaged, but the insured parcels are intact, and the 'Wellington to Brisbane newspaper mail is in fair order.

A woman called at the Fremantle office of the Adelaide Steam Ship Company, states'a message published in Sydney, and found out for the first time that her husband was aboard the missing steamer Ivoombana. She admitted that she had parted from him on bad terms, but she did not know where lie had gone. On the previous Thursday night she had a dream, in which she pictured her husband clinging to the rigging of the boat. She swam out to his assistance, but being unsuccessful in her mission swam back again. It is a peculiar coincidence that the Koombana left Port Hedland on the AA’ednesday, and according to the experiences of other craft, must have met the centre of the cyclonic disturbance on the Thursday night. The Broadfioid Methodist Church held its anniversary tea meeting on Good Friday. There was a largo attendance and the ladies who presided over the tables were kept busy. Mesdames Denison and Nicolson and the Misses Campion, assisted by a staff of willing workers, attended to the wants of all. At tlie concert which followed the tea, blisses Chamberlain, Graham and Thompson. Mesdames Hill and Graham, and Messrs Sturgess and Thompson contributed musical items and the choir gave three anthems. The annual report. presented by Mr Early, showed a credit balance. The prizes were distributed to the Sunday school children by the Rev A. Peters, who also delivered an address. Votes of thanks were passed to all who had helped to make the anniversary a success. Air AA’. Chamberlain, senior circuit steward, presided over the meeting.

The monthly meeting of tho Tvaiapoi District High School Committee was held on Tuesday evening; present Mr A. G. Ashby (chairman), Rev J. Rc-id, Messrs C. Bennett, F. Thorne, J. Brytion and T. Mailasch. It was decided to close the school from May 3 to May 20 for the usual holidays. The resignation of Air A. Aiaine, master of the secondary department was received and accepted. . A resolution expressing the committee’s regret at his departure and appreciation of his services was carried unanimously. The headmaster’s report stated that- there were 425 pupils on the roll in the primary department, with an average attendance of 353-. In the secondary department there were 21 on the roll, with an average attendance of 15. The report was adopted. Accounts amounting to £3 . IBs 6d were passed for payment.

At the annual meeting of tho Kaiapoi A’olunteer Fire Brigade Superintendent Higgins presided. The annual report showed that tho attendance at the practices had been good throughout tho year, several of the members being present at every practice. Feeling reference was made to the doath of the late Fireman T. Templeton, who had been a very able and conscientious member for twenty-one years. I 1 iremen A. Pearce and A. H. Hnyman and ex-Firemen A. Mortland- and J. Alortlan.d bad been presented with five-year service medalr, and .Superintendent Higgins had received Lis'* twenty-fivo years’ gold star. The balance sheet showed a credit balance ot £ll Is Bd. The report and balance sheet wero adopted. The election of officers, resulted as follows:—Senior Foreman, AA . Stevenson: junior foreman and secretary. G, M’Grogor: treasurer, Fireman R. Driscoll: finance committee,. Superintendent Higgins, Foreman A! Gregor and Firemen J. H. Williams, R. Driscoll and F. Clark.

Messrs AA r . Strange and Co. wish us to announce that their warehouse will be open all to-day (Thursday), April 11, from 9 a.m. till 6 p.nv* 1988

Tho Rangjtata was'dirf yesterday morning. Tho other anbrbury troutrivers were reported cLr. The Gisborne Oil Cqpaiy’s boro a< Waitangi Ilill is produng diroe barrels of oil a day at tho 655 la-el, states a Press Association tele-gun A Press Associationnnssage states that tho Christchurch bcwlcrs were beaten at Greymouth o Tuesday by 87 to 72, but expressed tdr high appreciation of the exceller ;;reen, which was among the best iitdo dominion. They returned overland-eiterday. At the Ashburto Magistrate’s Court yesterday, befor Mr G. TV. Andrews, J.P., Jose; Black was charged with being dnk on the Ashburton Railwav Statioi Tho defendant, who had previousl been convicted, did not appear am a fine of 10s was imposed, in defau twentv-foui hours’ imprisonment. On Tuesday afternooi Ir S. Pickard. 0i Southbrook, hat a trap horse killed by lightning. Ie had just taken the horse out of hotran when the storm came on, lcavigdie harness on and covering the anal with a horse-rug. It appears ta; the lightning was attracted by a inkle on the bridle, and it made a mak ight the horse's body. & ”

An enthusiastic mectigof Mr J. J. Dougall’e general emrittee and friends was held last eerng, when encouraging reports wcrcreeived. It was reported that arrageients had been completed for the hdiig of meetings in the principal subrli. Representatives from the Citen Association announced that th association would heartily support A DougalTs candidature.

At a committee meetg held on Tuesday evening to m;e arrangements for the cornplinuta-y social which is to bo given earl ir*Mav to the Hon H. G. Ell, it w; dtcided to engage the St Saviour’sScfeolroom, Sydenham for the occasio j. tender for catering for the sociawas accepted. It is expected the ;ime Minister, the Hon T. Mackere, tnd Sir Joseph Ward will be prent at the function.

Tho matron of the CHren’s Convalescent Cottage at Ne Brighton, acknowledges with thank receipt of the following gifts:—Me fro-m tho Belfast Freezing Works; fruit from Mrs S. C. Owen, Mr Mariano, Mr Bishop, “Anon”; applefrom- Mrs Izard, “A Friend,” Mess: M’Far la no and Co.; vegetables froirtlrs Powell and Mr Sycamore; “ Blacknd White” journals from hlr Campb; material for clothing from Mrs Tbb; donation of £1 from Mrs Gamd; seven pairs knitted stockings fn Mrs H. W. Moore and Miss Fish.

The quarterly meeting, (the Enterprise Tent of Rechabites s held - in the Linwood Band Halln Tuesday evening. Tho C.R., Brotl S. Robinson, presided. The reported balance sheet, which were adopteeshowed an increase of six members 'the adult Tent and a substantial lcrease 'of members to the Juvenile Tt. Brotliei A. Duggan was re-elected iditor and Sister M. Pierson was icted cask steward. Brothers G. E. elby, sen., and E. A. M’Leaver wer.appointed representatives to tli© b-District' meeting which is to be liekt Tiinaru on Juno 3. There has been a mark increase recently in the reported os of persons alighting from tram-cs in motion. Since the beginnin of this month three women and twnen have received minor injuries thigh this dangerous practice, and a nnber oi cases were reported last mth. The practice of boarding cars .motion, particularly in Cathedral Sare, still continues, and the Tramwayoard has placed warning notices in tlwindows of the cars drawing attent. to th« danger, and warning offerrs thal they render themselves liabho police prosecution. Mrs E. Cross acknowlet® with thanks the following sukiptions given to tho Society for tliPrevention of Cruelty to Animalscan and Mercantile Company £T Is, Lyttelton Times” Company £1 L onion Steamship Company £1 Is Frozen Meat Company £1 Is, Mr T. - Stvilla £l, Mrs Ensorn £l, Messrs Mini and Co. 10s 6d, Messrs Heywocduu Co. 10s, Mrs Phillips 10s, Mess laker Bros. 10s, Miss L. Tabart ss, IrsSec-' retan ss, Mr J. C. Prudhoss, Mrs Steadman ss,' Messrs Smith ai Saith ss, Mr W. Congreve ss, M J. C. Adams ss, Mrs M’Donald ss, A.KJ.” ss. Mrs Lamming 2s 6d, Msrs D. Craig, J. F. Sutton, S. Spacing, H. Moon and Truscott 2s (3d, M: S. Cos 2s 64.

At a sitting of the Lyttelta Pcica Court yesterday, a first ofnderfor drunkenness, who liad bee unler medical treatment for a vsk. tag fined 5s and ordered to pay le melical expenses. Paul Pederserand Idward Andrews, seamen, bebging to the s.s. Wootton, were chaed wth having deserted from the ssel an Thursday last. Both accuse pleacbd not guilty. Captain Lara, stased that the defendants had gcneshorc on Thursday evening ar.d rd not been seen again until Monty Horning. Pedersen and Andres stated that they had been on boat diving the period i:i question, but Id net reported themselves to the offics. Tiev had no intention of desertin but admitted being absent withouileav on Saturday last. The accused -ere convicted and ordered to pay ourt expenses and also the wages ottlie institutes that had been c-mphed on Saturday last. Mr «F. GarraJ, JP., presided on the Bench A

meeting of the Chriehuch Women’s Christian Temperanc Urim mas held on Tuesday. Mrs Cce ceipied the chair. The subject or dmission was introduced by Mr: S. j. Page, who spoke on “ Women n Cizens.” The speaker said that nothq were coming to the conclusion the for the safe of their children,, til. must take an interest and sha-e i public affairs. A man-made world, wi not suitable to send their chi.dre into. Women did not regard a debt ridden country as an ideal environ ment for human beings. The idea Government wouid be composed equally of men and women. Women did not always avail themselves of their opportunities. There was a seat for them on school committees and Boards of Education. When proposals had been made regarding the improvement of school grounds, school buildings, and teachers’ residences, the cry had been that it would he disastrous to the finances of the country and yet the State had recently or pended an amount on the Defence scheme canal to that voted for education. Mrs Page urged the returning of suitable women on the school committees. A short discussion followed and several members acknowledged the courtesy and encouragement received by them during their terms of service on school committees.

When moving, employ J M. Hoywood and Ltd., as they empioy none but careful men to handle your furniture. Thoy have three large pantechnicons, so that no jcl> is too largo or too small for them to undertake. 1988 Last few weeks of Fletcher Bros.’ Groat Clearing Out Sale, 128, High Street. Th cso promises having been leased from May 1, everything will havo to bo sold, regardless of cost, so this is the opportunity of those about to bo married to procure Dinnorwaro, Teawear, Cutlery, etc., at practically their own prices. 17150

Messrs Turnbull and Jones, Limited, have arranged with Miss Trent, L.C.A., to give a iree public demonstration or cooking bv electricity with “ Tricity M cookers, in the Cadens Tea Booms, Casb.el Street, at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Anril 11. 1908

1 Mr George Barrell has definitely decided to do a candidate for tho vacancy on the City Council oaused by the retirement of Councillor Holland. Inquiries made, at tho Christchurch office of the Labour Bureau yesterday showed that there is a fair quantity of work offering for men out of employment. The manager of the, Te Oranga Home acknowledges with thanks tho receipt of hot cross buns from Mrs Hocd-\\ illiams and Mrs J. T. TV oodfield, and biscuits from Messrs Aulsebrook and Co. The foundation stone of a new building for the Young Men’s Christian Association at the corner of Wellesley Street and Coburg Street, Auckland, was laid yesterday afternoon by the Governor. ' The new building is to be an imposing one, five storeys high, and is being erected at a cost of £IB,OOO. A Press Association telegram states that the fact that burglaries have been taking place in Auckland lately on systematic lines tends to prove that there is a clever gang at work. The latest achievement of this gang has been the successful forcing of an en--trance into premises in Symonds Street. The thieves secured very little of value. ’ The Hon G. Laurenson, Minister of Customs, will meet a deputation of agricultural 'implement makers in Christchurch on Saturday morning. It is expected that ho will give a reply to a request made to him in the city recently that -a duty should be imposed on some classes of implements, in order that the industry in the dominion might be encouraged. With regard to a discussion in the Appeal Court some days ago on will forms, the Public Trust Office wishes (jj to be explained that the will which raised the discussion was not “ drawn OP on a form prepared in the Public . Trust Office,” but was merely on one of the blank, forms used by that office. The Office itself had nothing to do with the drawing of the will.

In connection with the recent correspondence which has appeared regarding the last voyage of the steamer Athenic to New Zealand, it is stated that a petition, signed by a large number of passengers, has been forwarded to tho Board of Trade, London, setting forth certain • grievances, principally ■ against the accommodation and food supply of the third-class passengers. It is expected that moro will be heard of the matter after the Athenic returns to London.

A four days’ carnival, under the auspices of the Leeston Roman Catholic Church, was opened on Saturday evening by Mr R. Heaton Rhodes, M.P.. There was a large attendance of people from all parts of the district. Brisk business was done inwall branches. The Btall-holders were as follow:—No. 1 work stall, Mesdames T. Hally and. M. Slattery; No. 2 work stall, Mesdames M’Cloy and J. Halley; refreshment Btall, Mesdames T. J. Hally and T. M’Evedy; produce and flower stall, Mra I. O’Boyle and Misses Bahan and Stapleton; bran tub, Miss Alice Ryan and Mr W. Bahan; fortune-telling stall, Miss C. Grant; football-kicking board. Mr D. J. .Kelleher. The carnival closed last evening, when several raffles were drawn. The management of tho D.I.C. announce that the Company’s Warehouse ■will bo. open for business all day to-day (Thursday) till 6 p.m. 1988 , It is a mistaken idea with many people to put off wearing spectacles as long as possible when they require them. They strain their eyes more and more and irreparable harm can be done, which glasses in some cases never entirely overcome. For spectacles consult John R. Procter, Oculists’ Optician, 200, High Street, Christchurch. 1 A NEW RACE. Tidings of a hitherto unknown race have been received in despatches from Stefansson and Anderson, who are conducting an expedition in the far north. The strange race was located in Victoria Land, north of Capo Bexley. One theory of their origin, says tho New York “World,” is that they may be descendants of an ancient Icelandio colony! from Greenland. Ox unusual Interest is the fact that the natives bear names that can bo translated into English, suggesting that survivors of the Franklin expedition may have lived among them. They have some Scandinavian characteristics and are different from any other .American aborigines. Two of them wero beards of a reddish colour and all had light eyebrows. Nothing learned from them indicated that the race as it exists to,day had ever seen a white man. The 'courier who first went forward to narlev with 'them almost lost his life, when a native attacked him with a knife. Friendly advances were finally successful, and by means of the sign language and the assistance of native guides communication was held. It had been bllieved that the territory was uninhabited. CAUSES AND EFFECTS. One of the links which connect the fates of nations is responsible for a singular relation between Captain Amundsen’s arrival in Melbourne and Professor Gilruth’s departure for the Northern Territory, says the “ Age.” Both events spring from Shackleton’s voyage to the Antarctic regions. It was during Lieutenant Shackleton’s stay in Melbourne, on his way home from the South Polar regions, that a Oof scientists at the Melbourne rsity, exhilarated bv Shackleton’s story of scientific exploration near Australia. hit upon the idea of a scientific expedition to the Northern Territory. Ih6 suggestion was forthwith made to the Federal Government, and shortly afterwards Captain Scott passed through Melbourne, and was entertained by the Prime Minister. On that occasion the. Government itself was imbued with the idea of scientific work nearer Australia than the Antarctic, and Professors Spencer and Gilruth were asked to head a party for the north. _ , If Professor Gilruth had not then visited the Territory, and seen for himself its boundless possibilities, he would not have been offered, nor would he have accepted if offered, the position of administrator. Similarly, Captain Amundsen would not have made his dash for the Pole if he had not had the benefit of Shackleton’s experience. • EXPRESS TRAIN INCIDENT A dress-basket left in the gangway of a corridor car on the Sydney-Mel-bourne express eausqd some excitement a few days ago The conductor looked for the owner, and finding her, requested herto remove it. She indignantly refused. Checking the tickets, the conductor found the basket still i n the wrong place and resting on it saw a hat S® w a - paras ° L An gril.V he lifted the basket in order to carry it to ite proper place. As he did so a hatpin fell out of the hat, and i n a rage he picked it up and jammed it through the hat into the basket. Instantly there rose a most frightful bowl The conductor dropped the basket in a fright, the lady who owned it burst into a, m series of screams, which alarmed all the passengers within hearing. While the pandemonium still raged the conductor plucked up sufficient courage to see what • was in the basket. He had visions of some horrible tragedy but when he lifted off the liri out frisked a little collie pup, which frolicked i about with huge delight, and for its happy release forgave him for tne pinprick. But the puppy was taken to the dog-box, the basket was removed to the luggage receptacle, and tho bereaved lady was forced to bemoan her fate in the ladies’ carriage.

KNOWLEDGE OF THE EMPIRE. In a recent renort the Council of the ' Colonial Institute states that its new l»6thod of improving the''knowledge of

the British pnblic in Empire matters by means of illustrated lectures has met with gratifying results. The lectures have been attended by audiences ranging from a few hundreds in small towns to many thousands in the big industrial centres of Great Britain. It is generally acknowledged in the Press and elsewhere that. they, provide an excellent means or popular education. Subscriptions were invited from the fellows of the Institute and others in order effectively to carry on the work during the past year, and a total of £355 wa3 received. This amount has now been exhausted, hut the results obtained have been so satisfactory that the Council has voted a sum towards continuing the lectures during tbc current vear. Itis hoped that additional funds may be forthcoming to enable the movement to-be placed upon a. broader basis and carried on with increased energy. The co-operation of tho civic authorities in various parts of the United Kingdom has been invited for the purpose of carrying out the necessary local arrangements and stimulating the movement. Mr W. H. Garrison, who has done much to make the lectures attractive, has been appoint'd official lecturer to the Institute, and others will be engaged to assist him in tho work should the necessary financial support be forthcoming. TWO HUMBER CARS FOR IMMEDIATE SALE. £2OO and £250. The attention of farmers in Christchurch for the Easter holidays, is directed to the fact that clients have placed in our hands for immediate sale two second-hand Humber motor-cars particularly well suited to the requirements of the farmer who wants an English car of the first reputation, of up-to-date and stylish appearance, and guaranteed in the best of running order. The two Humbers we have to offer certainly meet these requirements, and to ensure a prompt sale the prices have been cut to the minimum. The first car, offered for £250. is a big, handsome, five-seatcr car of 15-25 h.p., with a four-cylinder engine. It will carry heavy loads over any sort of country, and is in excellent both outwardly and inwardly. The price includes snare wheel, Cape hood, windshield and five lamps. The second car is a 10-12 h.p. four sea.ter, four-cylinder car, with an engine guaranteed to develop near to 20 actual h.p. It is also in the best of condition, and the price. £2OO, includes Cape hood, large wind-shield, and four lamps. Humber cars have a well-deserved reputation for exquisite neatness of finish and splendid wearing qualities. Wo will give a trial run with either car, and would suggest Christchurch to Governor’s Bay and back, via Dyer’s Pass, as a route giving a good stiff test. Adams. Ltd., Garage, Tuam Street, Christchurch. 1988