TOWN AND COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXIV, Issue 16138, 15 January 1913, Page 8

TOWN AND COUNTRY.

The following auctioneers' advertisements appear on page 15:—M'Kenzie and Willis, Harris Bros., Tonks, Norton and Co., New Zealand Farmers' Cooperative Association, and Craddock, M'Crostie Coy. At Auckland yesterday O. E. Farron, builder, was before the Police Court charged under the Bankruptcy Act with alleged rash and hazardous speculations. He was remanded for a week. On Monday Mr H. G. Ell, M.P., visited the Kennedy's Bush Reserve and took a gentleman, formerly a farmer on Banks Peninsula, to inspect the cocEsfoot, which he described as an exceptionally good crop and a fine sample of seed.

A meeting of representatives of boot manufacturing firms was held in Christchurch yesterday. The object was to consider tariff proposals to be placed before tho conference which will be held in Wellington this month, under the presidency of tho Minister of Customs.

In connection with the Sumner gala to-morrow the special holiday tramway time-table (15-minuto service) will be run on the Sumner and Woolston lines, but extra trams will leave Sumner at 8.33 p.m., 9.33 p.m. _ and 10.33 p.m. Special seaside exoursion tickets (ninepence return) will not be issued.

It was stated at a meeting of tho Sydenham Burgesses' Association last night that the sum of £SO was wanted before the clock and chimes could be placed in the Sydenham Post Office tower. Some £SOO must bo in hand before the Government would give its subsidy. Of the £250 in hand, the City Council had contributed £l5O and the residents of Sydenham had raised £IOO. It was hoped that a public meeting would be called shortly to consider the matter.

Many witnesses who are called at the local Magistrate's Court have a great opinion of the knowledge possessed by tho magistrate who presides over the Court. Yesterday a witness in a case of allowing drunkenness on licensed premises was asked why ho did not stay with his friends in the kitchen of the hotel. " Well, your Worship," he said, addressing tho magistrate, "it's like this. I'm a married man, you see, and all tho others were single. Well, you know, your Worship what the boys and girls talk about when they are together, and bo I went out." The magistrate did not deny the witness's assumption that he knew all about such things. The "New Zealand Times" states that applications for the position of genoral manager of railways arrived in large numbers during the few days preceding the date of their closure in New Zealand (December 24), arid the aspirants are said to include porters, shunters, clerks and stationmasters. Whether their intentions were facetious or serious, a number of ambitious men in the humbler grades have entered the race. Borne of them might fall short of the qualifications imposed on applicants by the Minister of Railways, in that they might have too abrupt a manner or might not be about thirtyyears of age. Interest in the final choice is very keen throughout all grades of the railway service, and a curious expectancy is said to be general. The New Zealand applications will bo held pending the receipt of the Hon Thomas Mackenzie's report on his impressions of the English applicants, and it is thought that this interesting statement, together with the Homo applications themselves, will not be in the hands of Cabinet before March. Meanwhile Mr T. Ronayne, who will be eligible to retire on superannuation on March 31, will carrv on his duties till tho now manager is installed.

Harvest and Grass Seeding Requirements.—Forks, Sickles, Sharpening Stones, Files, Binder Oil, Oil Cans, Gloves, etc., at Lewis and Anderson, 112, Cashel Street. 1988 A. J. White Ltd. are making a special display of Cheap Bedsteads and Bedding. A full-size brass-rail bedstead, with 2in pillars, wire mattress, kapoo mattress, bolster and 2 pillows, are offered at £4 8s 6d, with Is in the £ discount for cash, or time payments accepted. 1988

Tho manager of the Sailors' Rest at Lyttelton has received a parcel of books for tho institution from Mrs Bloxham, of Norman's Road, Papanui. Under the City Council's by-laws it is incumbent upon the driver of a hackney carriage, after tho vehicle has been hired, to carefully search it, in. order to ascertain if any property has Deen left behind by a passenger. Any property found in that way must dq delivered at the City Council's offices. Tho Government steamer Hinemoa, winch leaves the Bluff tor the aounu» crip to-day, mil bo a full snip, says ciio Dunedin . correspondent of' the " Lytteiton Times.'' A gentleman and Ins wife offered the Marine Department treble rates to be tanen, but the dliip being full no exception could ba made in their case.

The Stanmore Brass Band will play the following programme on the toyaen- ■ ham Band itotunda this evening at 8 o'clock:—"Royal Rover March" (Greenwood), '"Mikado" (Sullivan), "Grown of Beauty Waltz" (Rim-\ mer), "Dear liome Songs" ((John morn), "bummer Idyl Two-step" (inthgow), " Gaiety Echoes " (Monckton), " of Angels" (Rlmmer) and " Marching to the xront March (Urd Hume). Mr H. Macintosh, the City Council's motor inspector, has been busy since lie began his duties on Monday. Every day tnis week, a fairly large number of applications for registration have been received. These are for motorcars, taxi-cabs, and motor-cycles, and certificates of ability and competency are now being issued. The certificates are in the form of neat leather booklets, which will go easily into a pocket, and which should be carried by those to whom tney are granted, as a demand might be made for them at any time. Tho absence of sign-posts on the roads in country districts was forcibly referred to by Mr H. Acton Adams in a letter to tho Canterbury Automobile Association, read at the meeting last night, which cryptically stated:—" Dear Su-, —A guide book in this county is not worth a d- until the roads have sign-posts.—Yours truly, H. Acton Adams." Mr E. Nordon, the secretary of the Association, said that hehad written to Mr Acton Adams and him that sign-posts would be forwarded to him if ho would undertake to see that they were erected. The Board of Governors of the Canterbury Agricultural College, Lincoln, met yesterday j present—the Hon E. C. J. Stevens (chairman), Messrs J. Ronnie, H. A. Knight, T. Blackley, M. Murphv and J. Deans. Mr. G. H. Rhodes, of Timaru, took his seat on the Board, taking the place of Mi- T. Teschemakor, resigned. The Board accepted a tender for the cleaniug and painting of tho interior of the College at £2BO. Tho estimates for the ensuing year were adopted, and also a summary of tho stock and crops, with their estimated values. Tho director of the Colloge reported that tho New Year had commenced with fifty-two students, the full complement, and that eleven amplications for admission had been heki over. Accounts amounting to'£247 2s were passed for payment. Tho following letter has been forwarded to the Canterbury Chamber of Commerce:—" Anglo-Chinese College, Amoy, China November 10, 1912. The' secretary, Chamber of Commerce,. Christehurch. Dear Sir, —The Chinese Government has invited us to establish a Department of Agriculture and Com. merce in this College, and we are particularly anxious that British produce and manufactures should bo -well represented in our show rooms and museum.: We therefore wish you to make this fact known to the members of • your Chamber, and wo hereby invite them to forward to us samples for exhibition. These samples should bo marked A.C.C. (in diamond), Amoy, and accompanied by the cards of the firms which produce or manufacture them. As there is a 5 per cent import duty at this port all cases should be declared: "Samples oiily, of no value," or other mark, .to: show that the material is not for sale. For obvious reasons, large pieces of machinery cannot bo accepted, but photographs of these and of factories could be hung up on tho walls.—Yours sincerely, H. F. Rankin, F.E.1.5., principal." Tho officer commanding the Canterbury Military District has ordered the following circular to be distributed.'.— " Tho present defence scliemo has been instituted primarily for the defence of this dcimimon from outsido aggression; the despatch of a contingent of volunteers from the Territorial Force for servico overseas in case of danger threat* ening tho Empire being a secondary , object. It is therefore clear that the' training of tho Territorial Force should be a matter of interest to all. It is believed that a strong'impetus will bo given to the scheme if the people generally can be sot to take an interest in the work, which is being done to enable the youth of New Zealand to fit themselves to defend their homes and country. Instructions have been given to officers commanding Terri* "■■ torials and Cadets to hold as many parades as possible during the summer' ■ months outside the drill halls, in convenient domains and pajddocks, and it is hoped that the people will gradually get into the way of attending these parades as spectators and watching the work.' I may say that_ in Switzerland, where a very similar scheme is in vogue, tho people generally attend such parades and take si keen interest in all that is done."

For supper, Crossed Fish Sardines are wholesome and palatable. Leading grocers confine their stock of Sardines to Crossed Fish Sardines. They kno* what is wanted. 2

White Teeth. —Use Berry's Antiseptic Tooth Powder. It liberates oxygen, which bleaches and cleanses tho teeth and purifies the breath. Is post free. John Berry, 670, Colombo Street. 1983 Graham, Wilson and Smellie's Gigantic Summer Clearance Sale, which opened yesterday with such overwhelming success, will bo continued to-day. It will bo to your interest to visit this sale, as the prices on high-class merchandise are amazingly low. 1988

That art enters more than ever into the construction cf things for the home is evident from inspection of the new and beautiful Paragon China Tea Sets. Not only are the shapes exquisite but the pale shades of blue, heliotrope and green are superlatively lovely. They aro in 21 and 40-piece sets, ranging from 18s 6d, and are obtainable from A. J. White, Ltd., High and Tuam Streets, Christchurch. 1988

As usual, the well-known firm of Messrs G. Shaw and Co., Drapers, etc., 120, Cashel Street, are to tho front in opening a door for saving money by buying from them at merely nominal prices all sorts of drapery, clothing, millinery, mantles, costumes, etc., etc., saved from tho fire in Archibald Clark and Sons' New Plymouth warehouse. A broadsheet in to-day's " Times" tells you something about the goods and prices. Somewhat astonishing these are. Take nothing on credit. Call, see and handle the goods. Then buy freely. You will be more than satisfied —you will rejoice arid be glad. 1796' Crowded from 9 until 9 on Saturday at both of their establishments proves that the public appreciate the consistent efforts of Messrs Armstrong and Co., tho Popular Drapers, to supply everybody's wearable wants' at bargain prices. Their very large purchase of the Fire Salvage Stock of Archibald Clark and Son fortunately covered supplies for nearly every department, consequently the general pub'ic, whatever their wants, can be j readily supplied. The prices asked are the lowest ever quoted in this c ; tv. \ 19S8 '

The Lyttelton Marino Band trill give a concert in Victoria Square at 3 p.m. on Sunday. The committee appointed in connection with Mrs Godley's fund for the Senior Cadets' prizes ■will meet at 3 p.m. on Friday. Mrs Pannet has given os to.the fund. A fairly large whale was stranded on the beach at Seaview last week, but it managed to regain the sea before the settlers along the seaboard in the neighbourhood could assemble in a sufficient number to effect its capture. The late Mrs Jessie Blair, of tee Creek farm, near Outram, left £llsO among local charities. Of this sura £250 will go to the Presbyterian Orphanage at Grants Braes, £2OO for St Mar caret's College, £3OO for the Knox College endowment fund, £2OO to the Salvation Army and £2OO to the Karitane Hospital.

The New Brighton Marino Band will play the following programme of music on the local rotunda this evening :—March. "Sandhurst"; overture. "Victoria Cross"; minuet, "Queen Anne"; march, "Queen of the North"; selection, "British Melodies"; waltz, "Prairie Flowers"; march, "Bello of Broadway." Quite a number of residents in the Merivale district waited in vain for the arrival of their milkman yesterday morning. His non-arrival was duo to an accident which occurred in Winchester Street. The axle of the cart snapped suddenly and the vehicle collapsed. About forty gallons of milk was lost by the unfortunate owner. The new Professor of Classics at Canterbury College (Mr Hugh Stewart) should arrive in New Zealand about February 11. The registrar of Canterbury College (Mr G. H. Mason) reletter yesterday from the High Commissioner stating that Mr Stewart intended to come by way of Vancouver, leaving Liverpool on January 8. Mr Mason finds that this would enable him to connect with the Marama, due in Auckland on February 11. Sitting in Chambers in Christchurch on Saturday, Mr Justice Denniston granted probate of the wills of the following deceased persons:—Margaret Tabart (Mr Harper); Joseph Mulholland (Mr Flesher); Margaret Lang (Mr Beswick); Margaret O'Keofe (Mr Malley); John Lane (Mr Weston); William Brice (Mr Ritchie); Walter Dunkley (Mr Harman); Valentine R. Moss, Westport; John George Heslop, Westport (Mr Lawry); John Vivian Thomas, Holdtika (Mr Lewis); and John Crowe, Timaru (Mr Crisp). Letters of administration were granted in the estate of James Esler, Timaru (Mr Tripp). Perhaps it is merely a compliment to the health of the school children -in the district, but the North Canterbury education area appears to be neglected in the appointment of a medical officer to inspect the schools. Tinder th© echeme initiated by the Mackenzie Ministry appointments havo been made already in some districts, and the work Jias got as far as the tabulation of results in some cases. The local Board is expecting to hear of an appointment at any moment. The work of the officer, it is understood, will include dental inspection, in regard to which no systematic effort has yet been made in Canterbury.

The i building at the junction of Colenso and Euston Streets, Sumner, which for some years has served the purpose of a temporary Roman Catholio Church, is about to give place to a new building. Public worship was conducted in the old building for the last time on Sunday, when mass was celebrated by the Rev Father O'Boyle, and the structure will shortly be removed. The new church, which is a stately building of brick and stone, was recently completed, and will be dedicated and opened on. Sunday by Bishop Grimes. In _ addition to the usual ceremonies on ' such occasions there will be a dedica- * tion sermon, followed by benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. A number of visiting clergy will.be present, and the Cathedral choir will take part in the musical portion of the ceremony. The opening will take place at three o'clock. '

I At tho Magistrate's Court yesterday morning two seamen off a Home liner appeared to answer a charge of disorderly behaviour. One of them was of a very talkative disposition, but the other spoke hardly a word; in faot, he had to bo asked several times before he would say whether he was guilty or not. According to the statement of the talkative member, he was there purely because of an afterthought of the constable. In the witness-box tho seamen described what occurred on the railway station. His mate was arrested first. " I says to meself, I says," svent on the witness, " ho's mo mate, I says, and I went across to see if 'e rouldn't come down to Port with us. And the constable 'o says, 'You'd better come along too,' 'e says, and that's why I'm 'ere." The Court smiled, but the witness's effort failed to move the magistrate, for ho imposed a fine of 40s.

The "Otago Daily Times" states that some four or five years ago the Railway Department put down a bore 366ffc in depth on the south side of the overbridge at Dunedin for the purpose of trying to tap a supply of artesian water for the use of the looomotives. The venture, however, was not Successful. A little over two months ago the Department determined, to some extent at the instance, it is stated, of a water diviner, to sink another bore a litllo to the north of that previously put down. The Keystone boring plant was therefore placed in position on the spot indicated, and, after drivini? to a depth of 205 ft, artesian .water was tapped, the flow running into close on 1500 gallons per hour. As showing the difficulties encountered in Binking the bore from a depth of 48ft to 100 ft, rotten rock had to bs> driven and thence onward to striking the water boulder bluestone rock had to be_ penetrated. Concrete cylinders 3ft in diameter have been sunk to a depth of SOft on top of the bore, «nd it is anticipated that the water will rise into this cavity, and can then he pumped out for use at the engine »heds and for the engine boilers.

Onr " Real Sale " commences Friday next. Great Stocktaking Clearance. Hallenstein Brcs., Limited. 6011 Crossed fish sardines are the best on Vhe market; they have come to stay. S aimed in best Lucca Oilj they are all lat can be desired. 1

Graham, Wilson and Smellie's Annual. Bummer Clearance Sale astonishes by Its great diversity of offerings. Every flepartment is teeming with bargains. Shopping as early in the day as pos»ible is advised, as the store is not then «o crowded. 1988 New Goods for tho New Year.—

Messrs Hastie, Bull and Pickering are now opening up some very charming new goods in Pewter, Silverware and Copper. Also latest lines in Ladies' Hand Bags. Everything fresh and now after the Christmas rush. 1988 • With to-day's issue of this paper yon will find a circular from that well and favourably known firm of Dr.ipers, Clothiers, Dressmakers and Milliners, etc., G. Shaw and Co., 120, Cashel Street, giving particulars of an extensive purchase of Salvage Drapery and Clothing, etc., from the firm of Archibald Clark and Sons, New Plymouth, gtock partly destroyed by fire. Do not miss this opportunity. 1898 A BURIED GLADIATOR. During some important excavations Undertaken at Mount Cavo, in the Roman Campagna, in the hope of tracing an ancient temple devoted to Jupiter, the daggers, reports the Milan cor-

respondent of the " Daily Chronicle, struck upon an extensive second-con-tury cemetery, which had evidently been planned out on the surface of a gigantic landslip on the side of .the mountain caused by earthquakes, which had buried the older existing buildingsA giant warrior, or gladiator, clad in iron armour, was discovered in one of the tombs, which was covered jSJ*" tiles taken from tho Tomple of Tiberius. A number of bronze coins bearing tho effigy of the Empress Faustina, in addition to a quantity of rings, safety pins and brooches of a very early period, a terracotta elephant's head and a fragmentary vase, containing inscriptions, are among the latest finds. The exploration is being pushed forward in view of tho International Archaeological Congress which is about to assemble at Rome.

A VIOLENT HAILSTORM. One of the most violent and terrific thunderstorms which have passed over New South Wales for many years occurred on Januarv 3 on the Georges River, says tho Sydney "Telegraph.' Mr Miller, one of the officers of the Meteorological Bureau, who happened to be on duty in the vicinity at the time, states that the storm came down the river from the west. It was precoded by a mass of cumulus clouds, which rolled and surged over the whole sky. The weather up till then had been somewhat sultry, and tho storm broko a little after three o'clock, with a deluge of hailstones. Tho remarkable feature of the storm was not only the size of tho hailstones, which averaged over an inch in diameter, but the extraordinary jaggedness of the stones, which resembled lumos of ice, and made themselves extremely disagreeable, if not absolutely dangerous. So violent wore they in their fall that they actually took the hair off tho hides of animals exposed to contact, and shattered the windows of most of the buildings in the vicinity. At the hotel not a sound pane of crla-ss remained in the casements. The after-appearance was like a field of snow. The storm was apparently confined to a narrow belt of country alongside tho river, as the districts immediately outside were scarcely affected.

JOHANSEN'S DEATH. In connection with the reported death of Captain Johansen, a member of the Amundsen Antarctic Expedition, and the belief that he committed suicide, remarks made by that officer when be returned to Hobart from' the Antarctic would lend colour to the story that he took his own life, says a telegram to the Sydney "Sun." Johansen, almost directly the Fram arrived at Hobart, left the ship and stayed ashore. When seen as to his leaving the vessel he expressed discontent, and appeared thoroughly depressed. It was apparent from the man's demeanour that he was downcast about something, and it subsequently transpired it was because he had not gone with Amundsen to the South Pole. Johansen was sensitive, and repeatedly expressed gratification at having been with Nansen in his farthest north trip. He said it was his ambition to be farthest south. That privilege, however, had been denied him; the reason why he could not say. When Amundsen decided on his dash for the South Pole, Johansen was not one of the chosen band. He was sent exploring in another region, and that evidently preyed on his mind. He made no great secret of the fact that ho felt he had been slighted, after his previous exploits, being the ' only man amongst the Fram's crew who made the trying journey through the Behring Straits, and making a voyage right round _ tho American continent. Ho was ambitious, and though he was grieved at not going with AmundEen in his dash, he was considerably more so when his chief returned with the news that he had succeeded in reaching the Pole. For a fortnight or three weeks Johansen walked the Hobart streets alone, and was always wearing a, depressed air. Efforts to get him into conversation could only be achieved after considerable difficulty. MOTOR-POLO~IN AMERICA. Motor-polo, a game replete in thrills and accidents, threatens to supersede all others in public favour in the United States, says the New York correspondent of the " Daily Telegraph," and before long it is probable that a hundred rival teams throughout tho country will be smashing each others' machines and heads in a wholesale manner. The first public exhibiton of motor-polo was given in Madison Square Garden, New York, and according to the wildly-excited, nerve-racked audience, it is better than horse-rac-ing, motor-racing, or any other sport wherolifo and limb are not so immediately in danger. The game differs from pony-polo in that motor-cars take the place of ponies, and there are only four players—two in each motor-car. Tho contest is split into four " periods" of ten minutes each, and five-minute intervals, during which the motor-cars are " rested." The object of the game is to knock an inflated ball about the size of an ordinary football through the goalposts with snort-hand'ed mallets. Persons who have never seen the came will be able to form somo idea of the dangers of motor-polo by picturing two high-powered cars rushing headlong at each other from both ends of a field, stopping < dead, backing, shooting forward, climbing over each other, colliding, overturning, and so forth, while all the time a nimble, grim-faced athlete climbs over every part of the machine in his efforts to swing his mallet at' the elusive ball. Several time 3 in the game it was demonstrated amidst the howling excitement of the almost mad spectators that it is quite possible to turn a motor-car quickly on two wheels after travelling thirty or forty yards at top speed. Collisions, upsets and tumbling apparently have no terrors for the well-padded players of motor-polo. Many times cars overturned, their riders being thrown many yards through the air before landing on tho ground, but they always resumed play with the utmost nonchalance. It had been hitherto believed that American football, with its terrible annual death-roll, was sufficiently dangerous to satisfy even the most bloodthirsty Yankee, but, as one spectator put it, "football as compared with motor-polo is about as dangerous as playing marbles."

TSE" TRIUMPH." SWEEPS THE BOARD' IN RELIABILITY TRIALS.

The North Canterbury MotorCyclists' Club's Reliability Trials, conducted on January 1,2 and 3 last, provided in many respects the most severe testing ever given to motor-cycles in New Zealand." The route on tho first day was from Christchurch to Hanmer, via Ashley Gorge; on tho second day from Hanmcr to Christchurch, via Cheviot, and on tho third day from Christchurch to Akaroa and h'p.ck. The total distance run was 392 miles. The trials were admirably conducted, and tho strictest and keenest supervision was exercised. The course included some of the Worst hill country in Canterbury. The result of the trials was a complete vindication of our claim that tho "Triumph" is the most reliable, most economical and best allround motor-cycle on the Now Zealand or any other market. There was a big field of competitors, and all leading makes of motor-cycle were represented? This is the " Triumnh " record in tho trials:—Trade Cla^s—-G. B. Brown 1, 11. E. Douglas 3, F. Haworth 4, nil on "Triumphs." Private Owners' Class C. ♦ Bonnington 1, on a "Triumph." Teams Prize—G. B. Brown, H. E. Douglas and F. Haworth 1, on "Triumphs." "Triumph" Cup, for most performance—Won for second timo in succession by C. Bonnington on "Triumph," winning Cup outright. Lowest Petrol Consumption—G. B. Brown 1, 3 pints 3oz for 52$ miles, on a "Triumph." You

see that the " Triumph " has won all | tho first awards it could possibly win. There were five " Triumphs" in the trials, and they climbed every hill without a single failure. G. B. Brown missed full marks merely because two spokes of one of his wheels were broken by a stone, reducing his score to 995 instead of 1000. For reliability, economy of petrol, for team work and for work in tho hands of a private ownei, tho tests havo again proved that the "Triumph" is the best. _ The new "Triumphs" are now on view in our windows. Prices—Fixed engine £7O, free engine £BO, 3-speed £B7 10s. Mr G. B. Brown will start early on Thursday morning, mounted on a "Triumph," on an attempt to make a record from Christchurch to Kaikoura and back. He will be checked officially by tho officers of the N.C. MotorCyclists' Club. It was hoped to make a contest of this event with some other mako of motor-cycle, but our challenge has not been accepted and the "Triumph" must * therefore ' run against Father Time. Adams Ltd., Asents for Triumph Motor-cycles. High ; Street, Christchurch. (G. B. Brown, | representative.) 19S8

IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS. Tho only telephone numbers o' Smith's Taxi-sabs, Limited, are 1839 and 1337, whtoh ring direct to the company's head office. Open day and night. _______ im