TOWN AND COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXV, Issue 16508, 25 March 1914, Page 8

TOWN AND COUNTRY.

The following auctioneers' advertisements appeal- on pages 14 and 15:—• New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association, Craddock, M'Crostie Company, National Mortgage and Agency Co., Ltd., New Zealand Loan and Mer-

cantile Agency Co., Ltd., Rangiora Saleyards Company, Charles Clark, W. E. Simes, M'Kenzie and Willis, Harris Bros., and Nicholls and Co. The Dunedin correspondent of the " Lyttelton Times" telegraphs that Penman, the holder of the championship, beat Kain in the New Zealand Quoits championship contest.

At the Lyttelton Magistrate's Court yesterday Herbert Roberts, on a charge of deserting from the s.s. Orari, at Timaru, on March 19, was remanded to appear at Timaru on Friday. The Sir John Hall Challenge Shield for schoolboys' life-saving will be presented to the winners, tne Normal School team, at the Normal School today at 1.30 p.m. The presentation will be made by Mr J. D. Hall. A Press Association message from Napier states that the annual collection in aid of the hospital has produced up to the present £424 10s. and there are still a number of outside contributions to come in.

At a meeting of the Prebbloton District Branch of the Church of England Men's Society held recently a resolution was passed urging upon the Government the necessity of introducing legislation regarding the Bible in State Schools question.

Four meetings have been held in eight days by the executive of the Progressive Liberal-Labour Association, and on, Monday night the draft manifesto was finally passed. It will le submitted to a general meeting ot the Association and will be made public* immediately afterwards.

A Press Association telegram states that the Palmerstou North Borough Council decided last evening to take the necessary steps to hold a poll on a proposal to raise a loan of £55,000 for the installation of a system of trams on the Edison self-contained battery system.

In response to numerous requests, Mr Thorley announces that he is prepared to accept a limited number of pupils in the art of pianoforte and organ playing. 6 Deerstalkers, ensure success on your next trip by using a Ross Riflo,' unexcelled for accuracy, speed, strength, simplicity and safety. Lewis and Anderson, 112 Cashel Street, agents. 19S8

Novelty Dress Tweeds Is, double width—corduroy Velvet Is lid and 2s 6d, 54in Rabbit Plush Fur Coats 7s lid, Black Senletto 13s (3d, 17s Gd, 42in Navy Serge Is lid, 2s 6d, are "gr-iat" vj*- v "» at Armstrong's. X2

The sixth annual dinner of the Canterbury Branch of the New Zealand Public Service Association will be held on April 4. The Hon, A. L. Herdnian, Minister of Justice, has promised to *)e present and will speak on matters effecting the service. It is expected ■'i'fc&'t the Civil Service Commissioners will also be present.

The New Brighton Marine Band will Slay the following programme on the few *kighto». Rotunda this evening : March, " Queen of the North " (A. Lithgow); selection, "Zampa (Herold); valse, "Gold and Silver" (Iranz Lehar); march, "El Capitan (Sousa); fantasia, "Scottish Memories (W. Rimmer); fantasia, " Stars and Stripes" (S. Dacre); march, " Yancowinna" (Berriman),

An epidemic of burglary and petty iheft seems to be passing over Auckland, states a Press Association telegram, judging by the number of cases recently reported to the police. The latest robbery was of a particularly daring kind, having been committed in broad daylight on Sunday afternoon in a grocery shop in New North Road. The grocer is a loser to a considerable extent.

The following programme will be played by the Linwood Brass Band on the Jerrold Street Reserve Rotunda this evening:—March, "Washington Greys"; selection, " Songs of Other Days"; waltz, "Les Fleurs d'Australie"; A Sunny Idyl, "Hiawatha"; fantasia, "Uranus"; song, "A Perfect Day"; selection, "Old Memories " ; waltz, " Dreams of the Past ; inarch, '' Veterano.'' ' The Invercargill correspondent of the "Lyttelton Times" states that so numerous are ferrets becoming in parts of Southland that some farmers declare they will yet become a serious nuisance. On one station near Nightcaps they have multiplied so rapidly that they have completely exterminated the rabbits and have now started on the sheep by attacking very young lambs, or sheep which have fallen down, and eating out their eyes.

At the Magistrate's Court at Rangi--1 era yesterday two fanners at Ohoka were proceeded against by the Inspector of Noxious Weeds for failing to comply with an order to cut down Cahfornian thistles oh their.farms. One of the defendants stated that the thistle was flourishing on every farm in the Ohoka district, and.the Inspector confirmed this by saying that he had issued no fewer than forty notices to farmers in the district to deal with the pest.

Rather an unusual plea was made by a .young man who was charged at Stratford last week with having failed to attend a Territorial parade. He admitted thai he had been absent, but pleaded that he could not attend as iiis uniform trousers were not available. Finding that the trousers would not fit, he took them to a tailor to be altered. After they had been altered he left them in a garage, which he found closed when he wanted to get the garment to go on parade. Defendant was fined £2 and costs. The Sumner Brass Band will play the following programme on the Sumner Rotunda to-morrow evening:— , March, "Til©. Adjutant" (J. Ord. Hume); Irish overture, "Humours of Donnybrook" (Carl. Volti); waltz, " Red Poppies " (W. Rimmer); march, "The Ranger" (R. 0. Briggs); cornet solo, "Mairie Mine," soloist, Mr Carter (W. Rimmer); American fantasia, "In Coonland" (Thos. Bidgood); cornet solo, "Rose Softly Blooming," soloist, Mr Blazey (W. Rimmer); march, "Lads in Navy Blue" (Edwasd Newton).

An amusing incident oociirred in the game between Tipapa and Hawke's Bay in the polo tournament for the Savile Cup yesterday. The ground was very heavy and soft, and, early in the second 6pell the galloping players found that they were expending their energies with no objective, the ball having disappeared mysteriously. After a foolishly aimless moment a gleam of white was seen in the midst of the mud, and it was discovered that the 'ball had embedded itself in the turf. It was " hooked " out and play recommenced.

i. A Press Association telegram from I New Plymouth states that a judgment i of importance to West Coast lessees was delivered in the Magistrate's Court in the case of the Public Trustee v. Charles Andrews, claim for •&32 13s Gd royalty paid to defendant fcr stone taken from land leased from tbe Public Trustee. The Magistrate iseld that the stone was reserved to I the Trustee as part of the soil, in the Jease, and he gave judgment for the Public Trustee for one-4;hird of the amount claimed, £lO 17s lOd, with costs. An appeal may be lodged. Recently there were some abnormal rises in shipping shares on the London market, the result of the circulation of wild rumours regarding the activities of various companies. New Zealand concerns were affected. The rumours /had a spark of originality in them, and not a little genuine humour. The only thing lacking, apparently, was foundation. The P. and 0. deferred shares rose twenty-three points, and, according to advices just received locally, it was stated that the company was purchasing the whole fleet of, the New Zealand Shipping Company. Another rumour was to the effect that the Union Company was being bought out. The shares of both these companies also rose considerably, and for a time the market was quite excited. _.

From ten o'clock on Saturday morning many cheerful looking pedestrians were seen issuing from the Wellington Municipal Fish Market, all of whom were carrying paper bags of abnormal size and in such n careful manner that it gave one the impression that they were the bearers of priceless gems. On making inquiries a " New Zealand Times" representative was informed that since the commencement of the oyster season the demand had been in such excess of the supply that from the time the oysters arrived off the boat the place was full of customers. So often bad purchasers been turned away with the brief but disappointing reply, "Sold out," that they had cause for satisfaction when thev got in early and had their orders filled. Fishmongers had the same to say in respect to the demand being larger than the supply, but reckoned on being able to cater for all, in a very short time, as the Auckland season would open on May 1, thus facilitating a constant supply for the market. The oysters from Stewart Island are of extra good quality this season, and reports from the north state that the same is expected in regard to the Auckland rock oysters.

The beat display ever made by the ]irm in their Dress Department may »»' ii«tw viewed at Armstrong's, Ltd. Rich autumn and vinter fabrics, the latest created, are to bo seen. With the lowest prices on board, for value attached, an inspection is invited. • XI Wo have it' of our own knowledge that the best house for Blankets is Armstrong's, Ltd. They control several makes, and their rich fleecy down all wool Blankets are the acme of. comfort—further, they arc the cheapest on the market. 2X

When you go to the seaside or country, take a tube of Berry's Velvo, the best preventative against sunburn, chapped hands, or soreness after shaving. Price Is. John Berry, Colombo Street. 1988

Special courses of treatment for /falling hair, premature grcyness, dandruff, etc., from ono guinea. The latest approved methods and appliances used. Personal attention by appointment; hair work of every dejscription. Mrs Rolleston, f f quare„ k Telephone 373. ■mfflfr&ffi'tM

There was an excellent attendance yesterday at the annual exhibition promoted by the Canterbury Art Society. Tho pictures evidently please lovers of art as the total sales now exceed £350. The oxhibition will open to-day between the hours, of 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. and 7.30 p.m. and 9.3 D p.m.

At last night's meeting of the Sumner Borough Council a Tetter was received from the Hon F. M. B. Fisher, Minister of Marino, 6-iating that the Lyttelton Harbour Board had informed the Marino Department that it had decided to discontinue the maintenance of the signal station and lifeboats at Sumner, and that the pilot would, therefore, no longer be kept on. A copy of a "Gazette" notice was enclosed, stating' that the lifeboats would be handed over in trust to tho Royal Life Saving Society, the Board allowing the Society the use cf the boathouses so long as they remained in their present position. The Lyttelton Harbour Board wrote regarding the same matter, stating that in future no signals would be shown from the signal station at Sumner. As the Life Saying Society had refused the trusteeship of the boats, the Board offered them to the Borough Council on the same terms. The Council decided to discuss the matter in committee.

When visitors come, entertain them with "Camp" Coffee. They'll appreciate its purity, freshness, nico taste and flavour. Quickly prepared. 1756 The coming weddings. Messrs Hastie, Bull and Pickering are showing some charming new goods suitable for dainty wedding gifts, and are offering remarkable value in cutlery and furnishing ironmongery. Opposite Ballantyno's. 1988 Sale notice, crockery and household ironmongery to be sold cheap. Premises to be enlarged. Huge extension sale now on. Tea sets 8s 6d, dinner sets 16s lid. Every customer spending Is or over will receive a neat >utter plate free at Drayton's crockery and hardware store, 765, Colombo Street. 1988

GERMAN COLONY FOR ALBEBTA. A Winnipeg journal publishes a. communication from its Edmonton correspondent to the effect that Canadian Government has granted sixteen townships in central Alberta for a German immigration project, which 's likely to bring in a large number cf settlers and to involve an expenditure of approximately a million pounds. The object apparently is to establish a dairying industry on a considerable scale, Thrifty, industrious German families are being selected, a.nd will be taken to Canada by those responsible for the scheme. The first contingent was due to leave early in March. Ready-made farms, it is stated, will be provided, and settlers who have not sufficient capital and effects will receive such advances as may be necessary. . The correspondent adds that the immigrants will include skilled artisans, who will be employed in erecting houses and in providing the usual municipal utilities and facilities. The expectation is that the colony will comprise in the first year a population of 3000. It is reported that another German settlement is likely to be established near Portage La Prairie, Manitoba. Arrangements are now being made for the transportation of an advance party of artisans, who will erect houses for the families who will follow later. The settlement is. expected to number 500 persons.

RECORD IN RAILWAY BUILDING. . Last year will be memorable as one of the most notable of railway expansion in the history of Canada. At least 550 miles were completed and Eut in operation by the Canadian Pacic, and the Canadian Northern added nearly 500 miles to its lines. The Grand Trunk Pacific also largely extended its system. Altogether it is estimated that the year's additions amounted to well over 2000 miles, bringing the total length of track in operation in the Dominion up to nearly 29,000-miles. This represents the largest expansion yet recorded ..There remains a large volume of construction work on hand, running, it is stated, into thousands of miles. "Such a mileage under construction," comments the Toronto "Globe," "lias a far-reaching significance. It dispels any fears which pessimism might suggest with regard to employment for many thousands of men at fair wages; for the rates of remuneration which prevailed during the past year were as high as have ever been paid in Canada for unskilled labour. Of vaster importance, however, is the relation of this work to needed transportation facilities and to the opening up of large areas for settlement. Wnile thousands of miles of line are in process of being built in districts which have seen considerable development, other thousands are in territory which has heretofore been without a foot of railway. The railway has ever been the pioneer of commerce, and no one can estimate what the completion of the mileage begun in 1913 will mean to the everwidening area of occupation and civilisation in the Canadian west."

THE "PRESS THE BUTTON " CAR

—THE STUDEBAKER.

The time has now arrived when no motor-oar can be considered properly equipped, on up-to-date lines, unless its equipment includes a self-starter and electric lamps. Cars lacking these features are behind the times and out of the fashion, and it may be safely prophesied that in a very short while the hand-cranked car with acetylene lamps will be as obsolete as those old behVdriven cars of twenty years ago. Quito the best car possessing these modern essentials of equipment is the Studebaker. Built by the greatest of American automobile corporations and possessing an unrivalled reputation in this dominion for durability and capacity for hard service, the new 1914 " Twenty-five " Studebaker is -she best value for the money ever offered in this or any other country. With a five-seater touring body, handsomely finished, equipped with the latest and best of electric self-starters —a selfstarter that is fool-proof, and which automatically ceases work a,s soon as it has started the car —the Studebaker with its electric lamps, its chassis on the best English lines, with full floating rear axle, its complete and luxurious equipment of all the items usually charged as "extras," sells at £345 here in Christchurch. The bigger and more powerful six-seater " Thirtyfive " Studebaker, with self-starter, electric lamns and full equipment, sells at £395. We can give immediate delivery of both models. \ The cars are on view at our garage, and all motorists are invited to inspect these really modern and up-to-date.cars. Adams Ltd.. Agents for- Studebaker cars. Garage, Tuam Street, near High Street establishment. 1988