The Lyttelton Times. THURSDAY, MAY 14, 1914. ANNIVERSARIES.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXV, Issue 16550, 14 May 1914, Page 6

The Lyttelton Times. THURSDAY, MAY 14, 1914. ANNIVERSARIES.

1686—Gabriel Daniel Fahrenheit, inventor of Fahrenheit thermometer, born. 1796—Dr Jenner established principle of vaccination. 1628—Sir W. Congrove, inventor of the rocket, died. 1855—Svdncy Mint first opened for .coining gold, 1664—Battle of Moutoa, ending in defeat of Maori rebels. lOOO—Commonwealih Bill introduced into House of Commons. TO-DAY'S NEWS. Plans arranged by the Mexican pence representatives provide for the elimination of Huerta. (Page 7.) It is staled that machine guns have been lauded in Ulster. (Page 7.) The armaments ring was attacked in the German Reichstag. (Page 7.) A deputation interviewed tho Minister of Railways yesterday respeciing the electrification of the. Lyttelton tunnel. (Page 5.) Yesterday the Conciliation' Council mndo recommendations in the taxi-drivera' dispute. (Page 10.) A Buffvagetto seriously damaged a picture in tho Royal Academy. (Pngo 7.) The recurrence of tho smallpox epidemic is causing olarm in Sydney. (Page 7.) Women's franchiro will be included in the Scottish Home Rule Bill. (Page 7.) Socialists created a scene in the church attended bv the Rockefeller family. (Prg'J '■) . Tho annual communication of tho Masonic Grand Lodge waa opeued yesterday. (Pago ID The literary and musical competitions wereeluded last evening, (rage 7.1 Representatives of the Lyttelton Harbour Board and tho Sumner Borough Council met yesterday to discuss matters relating to the Sumner bar. (Page 9.)