The Lyttelton Times. FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 1914. ANNIVERSARIES.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXV, Issue 16492, 6 March 1914, Page 6

The Lyttelton Times. FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 1914. ANNIVERSARIES.

1806 Elizabeth Barrett Browning born,' 1828 Hongi Hika, "The Conqueror,” died. 1830 Battle of Karorareka, between two Ngapuhi tribes. 1832 Mr James Busby appointed British

Official Resident in New Zealand. 1882 Servia proclaimed a kingdom; Prince Milan assumed title of Milan I.

TO-DAY’S NEWS. The sister of Mr Benton, the British subject who was murdered in Mexico, has made an appeal for redress. (Page 7.) The stevedores at Melbourne having agreed to work overtime, the way has been clear-

ed for tho hearing of the watersiders’ case. (Page 7.) A congress at Kieff resolved that it was necessary to liberate Russia from economic dependence on Germany. (Page 7.) Tho Federal Minister of External Affairs states that the Commonwealth is prepared to negotiate with reference to the New Hebrides. (Page 7.) Mawson’s expedition made some interesting

scientific discoveries in Adelie Land. (Page

Charges of espionage against a German and his wife are being investigated in Lon-

don. (Page 7.) At the Dominion Rifle Association’s meeting at Trentham yesterday the King’s Prize was won by W. N. Masefield, of the

Sounds Rifle Club. (Pago 10.) According to advice received by the Baptist Missionary Society in connection with tho arrest of the Rev J. Bowskill, Portuguese methods of dealing with natives in West Africa have led to a serious situation being created. (Page 7.)

The Christchurch Meat Company's works at Pukeuri were opened yesterday. (Page 5.) The Methodist Conference continued its

sittings at Dunedin yesterday. (Page 9.) Mr G. W. Russell, member for Avon, ad-

dressed his constituents last evening. (Page U.)

At Akaroa yesterday the new District High School was opened. (Page 2.) It is stated that there are prospects of an agreement between tho Sydney butchers and the employers. (Page 7J

An address was given at Lyttelton last evening by Mr A. Toombes, the newly-appoint-ed Prohibition organiser for Canterbury. (Page 5)

The motor-car reliability trials wil com- ' mence this morning with a run to Akaroa. (Page 5.)