TOWN AND COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXV, Issue 16565, 1 June 1914, Page 6

TOWN AND COUNTRY.

A Press Association telegram from Westport states that the coal output last week was:—Westport Coal Company 14,671 tons ; and Westport-Stock-ton'Company, 3649 tons. At the Denniston boxing tournament on Saturday night, states a Press Association telegram from Westport, W. Senior, a local welter-weight, defeated Cadinan, an ex-Auckland champion, the latter taking the count in the sixth round.

Tho following are the vital statistics for the Christchurch registration district for tho month ending May 31, 1914, tho figures for the corresponding period last year being given in parentheses :—Births (excluding still-births), 153 (195); deaths, 72 (72); marriage notices, 76 (64); marriages in office, 15 (16).

Tho Young Men's Christian Association's usual meeting in the Globe Theatre was held yesterday, when, in spite of the rain, there was a good attendance. The Rev J. Mackenzie preached a sermon on "The Strong Men," and during the meeting solos were contributed by Mr T. W. Charters.

Special Whitsuntide services were celebrated at the Durham Street Methodist Church yesterday, when the Rev P. W. Knight preached morning and evening to good congregations. The evening subject was "The Message of an Immortal Hymn," the preacher basing his remarks on the hymn of Stephanos of Damascus "Art Thou Weary." The choir sang Gounod's anthem "Send Out Thy Light."

From a report of a recent meeting of creditors in connection with the bankruptcy of Michael Carney, it is made to appear that tho New Zealand Fanners' Co-operative Association, Ltd., are losers to tho extent of some £2400, whereas the Association states that its position is not affected in tho least by the bankruptcy, the liability referred to being fully covered by a very substantial guarantee. The pleasant Sunday afternoon gathering held in connection with the Central Methodist Mission was addressed yesterday by Mr W. H. Triggs, who spoke on " Tho Oberammergau Passion Play." The lecture was illustrated by numerous lantern slides, depicting views of the town and scenes in the great play. The Rev J. Cocker officiated at the service, the musical Sart of which was supplied by the lission orchestra.

An Auckland Press Association message states that a man whose name is believed to be Halliwell, aged about 45, was found in Albert Park at 6 a.m. on Saturday in an unconscious condition with a fractured skull and abrasions to the arm and knees. Ho was well dressed, and his pockets contained a watch, a gold chain, seven sovereigns, and a document from the Public Works Department. He was conveyed to tho hospital, where he lies in a precarious condition.

For some timo past Ashburton drapers have been receiving orders purporting to be from the Buccleuch district, but residents whoso names have been used state they never ordered tho goods. The matter was placed in the hands of the police, and Constable Moore, of Methven, visited the district a few days ago and saw a girl about sixteen years of ago drive up to the station and take charge of the parcels, afterwards throwing them from tho vehicle when driving home. Constable Moore took possession of tho goods, and it is understood that Court proceedings are to follow. Tho funeral of tho late Mr Orton Stevens, resident secretary of tho National Mutual Life Association, who was killed in the Main Trunk railway accident last week, took place at Taita, Hutt. on Saturday, states a Press Association telegram from Wellington. There was a very large attendance of representatives of insurance and commercial circles. The late Mr G. Grimstone, also a victim of tho railway accident, was buried at Karori, the funeral service being largely attended, especially by members of the Native Department staff, of which deceased had been a member.

With to-day's issue of this paper you will find a circular enclosed from Messrs G. Shaw and Co., Cashol Street, giving particulars of a salo of a Thousand Pounds of newly-imported Goods, at tho rate of £3 worth for £l. Also of the whole of their stock on hand at low prices for standard goods. See windows and come in and handle the goods. 1888

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The Wellington vital statistics for May are given as follows in a Press Association message, last year's figures being given in parentheses:— Births, in 1914 160 (in 1913 174); deaths, 54 (66); marriages, 64 (65). Tho figures for the first five months of this year and last year are:—Births, in 1914 855 (in 1913 844); deaths, 344 (339); marriages, 452 (415). "A blind man like this!" ejaculated Mr Kettle, S.M., incredulously, at the Auckland Court on Tuesday, when an aged plaintiff asserted that a still more aged and purblind defendant had thrown stones at him. "If you seen him going into a ' pub' you wouldn't say ho was blind," responded the elderly plaintiff, decisively. "Or _ carrying municipal kerbstones into his place in the morning: he's not so blind as he lets on," the plaintiff added. His homely illustrations gave a clearer insight into the state of feeling between the parties rather than giving weight to plaintiff's evidence, and the Magistrate decided to suspend judgment in the action until he had got a polico report.

The Christchurch Poultry, Pigeon and Canary Club met on Monday. Mr Beardsley (president) was in the chair, and there was a very large attendance. The Hon W. F. Massey wrote, stating that he would he unable to visit the club's champion show. It was decided to ask Mr T. H. Davev, M.P., to officially open the exhibition. The Art Union Committee reported progress, and the Board of Control reprted that tho authorities governing King Edward Barracks had granted the use of the building for an extra seven days to Ssrm.it the Government Agricultural epartnient to ereot its winter show display. A number ofi applications for space were referred to the executive.

The weekly meeting of the Y.M.C.A. Debating Club was held on Saturday night, Mr H. R. Plimsoll presiding over an attendance of fifty-sixj including a number of ladies. Seven new members were ( elected. The subject the evening was a debate entitled, " Should Compulsory Military Training bo Abolished in New Zealand ?" Mr J. Canghley was the judge. Messrs C. M'Dougall. F. J. Hulstonand A. Burt spoke tot the affirmative, and Messrs A. Holden, W. T. Connibear and W. J. Wilson for the negative. At the conclusion the subject was thrown open to the meeting, and Mosstb T. Newbury, T. Telford, E. B. Harris, W. A. Baeoand and W. Dobbs continued the discussion. Mr Caughley, in giving his decision, criticised the various speakers on their weak points, and gave some advice on public speaking. He awarded 172 points to the side led by Mr M'Dougall, and, 160 to the side led by Mr Holden.

A Press Association telegram from Dunedin states that a deputation representing the contractors and builders of Dunedin waited on the Prime Minister on Saturday and asked that they should lie placed on the same footing as coal merohants in respect of demurrage. At present coal merchants are allowed two days in which to clear coal from the trucks, while buildinz contractors handling sand and gravel have to clear their goods in one day or pay a charge of 10s a day, or in further alternative pay the cost of discharge if railway authorities undertake it. A more serious grievance was that at present coal merchants paid a fixed rate on the actual coal brought for them, whilo the contractors, who might bring in four tons of sand or gravel on a six-ton truok, had to pay rates on six tons, a condition obtaining only in Dunedin. The Prime Minister expressed his sympathy and his belief that Dunedin contractors would bo put on the same footing as those in other parts of New Zealand. At the Christ'B College chapel last evening Mr B. A. Belcher, the retiring headmaster, preached his farewell sermon. The chapel was crowded. He took his text from 1 Chronicles, xvii., 26: " And now thou art God, and hast promised this goodness unto thy servant : Now therefore, let it please Thee to bless the house of thy servant that it may be before Thee for ever: For thou blessest, O Lord, and it shall be blessed for ever." The speaker dwelt at length on the qualities required to make public schools permanent, and said that no one could think of anything in the nature of permanence if diligence and the service of God were forgotten. Christ's College was < a young school, but it had opportunities of being of great worth in giving to the country men of high character, diligence and noble aims. In conclusion, ho said that he did not wish to make any reference that could be regarded as personal. He could not do such a thing, and he did not want the memory of his last service in the chapel spoilt by it. ''But," he went on, " if there is anybody who desires to remember mo, I would like to be remembered by things I have tried to say in this chapel. If there is anybody who wants to serve me ho can only serve me by serving this school." The terrible railway accident last week to the North Island Main Trunk express train, which resulted in the death of three persons and more or less serious injuries being sustained by several others, will be described in an extended series of photographs in the illustrated portion of this week's " Canterbury Times." The pictures will show the scene of the accident, the telesooped sleeping car and mail van, the overturned engine of the express and the general wreckage of that portion of the goods train into which the express crashed while travelling at a rate of fully thirty miles an hour. Photographs of the victims of the tragedy will also be given. General Sir lan Hamilton's inspection of the cadets at Wellington will be very finely described in a neat series of snapshots, and other topical subjects will also be dealt with in the pictorial section of the journal. Many interesting Home topics will bo portrayed. Amongst these will be shown the cloister that has been erected at Godalming, England, to the memory of Jack Phillips, the bravo wireless operator of the ill-fated Titanic, who remained at his post and went clown with the vessel; the new sovereign of Albania with his consort and their children; threo methods by which the English Channel vill be crossed, sooner or later, by aeroplane, steamer and tunnel train; a Scouts' rally at Manchester; and a free distribution of hot-cross buns. There will also be a large number of general pictures, including four snapshots taken in the South Sea Islands; a photograph of Lord and Lady Liverpool and their suite, taken just" before the party left for a visit to the Cook Islands, and a picture showing Mr James Johns's prize winning crop of mangels, raised m a field at Belfast. The literary pages will bo well stocked with news of the dav and general reading matter, including a capital selection of short 6tories for spare'moments. The "Canterbury Times " will be on sale to-morrow. Active progress is being made with the marking down of the assigned stocks of Prapcrv. Clothing and Boots in the estate of'C. D. Stuart. The stock proves to be about the best yet placed upon the market, and Messrs Armstrong and Coy., Ltd., are to be congratulated upon its acquirement. IS9B Gentlemen requiring a good winter suit made to their measure, should view the fine range of tweeds at Armtsrong's, Limited— priced at from 45s to 7us! With accurate fit added the values are not surpassablc. 1898

The grocery establishments will ho closed on Wednesday, June 3 (King's Birthday), and bo open on Saturday, the sixth, until 6 p.m. 4t>oC

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v On Saturday afternoon, at St Augustine's Chuch, Cashmere Hills, the foundation-stone of the church spire was laid by his Lordship Bishop Juiius. The spire, which is being erected'by Mr C. E. Page, will cost about £250, and this sum is being provided by the parishioners of the church. The choir and the large number of people present assembled outside the church, where, after soveral hymns had been sung, and a prayer offered up, the Bishop performed the ceremony of laying the stone. An adjournment made to the church, where Bishop Julius gave a short address on the beauty of churches.

Despite the inclemency of the weather last evening many people attended His Majesty's Theatre to hear the Tschaikowski organ reoifcal given by Dr, J. 0. Bradshaw, the city organist. The various selections were chosen from the best of Tschaikowski's works and were received with appreciation. The programme included, Finale to the Overture Solennelle " 1812," Herbstlied (op. B'. No. 10), (b,) Andante Cantabile and ) ,1 St 16 ," 50 ' w A "egro con grazia and (b) Finale from the Symphonic Pathetique, Chant sans paroles in F Major (op. 2, No. 8), Caneonetta in G Minor from the Violin Concerto, (op. 85), baritone solo, "Don Juan's Serenade" and March Militaire,

Considerable annoyance was caused on the Lincoln Road through the blockage of a grating opposite the West Cnristchurch School. The grating is so placed that when a nor'wester blows in the autumn the leave* from the trees in Hagley Park collect over it and in the side channels nearby, with the result that a sudden 6tonn leads inevitably to a blockage. Last night all the elements forthe interruption of the storm-water drainage were present, and when the rain came on suddenly the portion of the Lincoln Road in the vicinity became flooded. There was fully six inches of water on the road before long and the people returning from church services had to wade through the miniature lake. The residents complained to a reporter last night that repeated efforts had been made to have an occurrence of the kind prevented but without' avail.

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CANADIAN STUDENTS' STRIKE, i The growing feeling of irrrtStlon between French and English Canadians | was shown at Montroal recently when the English-speaking students in Ottawa University went on strike, refused to attend classes under the French prefect of studies, and paraded the streets, making a noisy demonstration. This trouble was due to the action of the Frenoh authorities of the university in removing Father Fallon, an Irish priest, beoause he took part in an election which hinged upon the_ teaching of Frenoh in the- Ontario schools in districts where there are many French-speaking people. This, following the election of a French Mayor of Montreal for the term which is traditionally given to the Englishspeaking Mayor, is significant, since the_ campaign was conducted on national lines, with the argument that as the French in other provinces are not given rights they have demanded, there is no reason they should extend Krivileges to the English minority in tontreal province. While there is no likelihood of any serious friction, it is undoubted that the feeling of the French-Canadians is more acute than it has been for many years past.

GERMANY'S AERIAL DEFENCE. Germany's system of aerial defence—and offence—on its North Sea coast is dealt with at considerable length in tho new number of the "Conquete'de l'Air," a journal published by the Aero Club of Belgium. Tho facts there given show the far-sighted policy followed by the German Admiralty and the remarkable strength of the der fence line of that part of the empire's, coast looking towards Britain. In the first place, two ideal advanced aeroplane bases are possessed on that curving shore between the Danish and" the Dutch frontiers, in the islands of Heligoland and Sylt. These two islands are about fifty-six miles apart, and an aerial squadron could easily keep constant guard between them, and thus prevent any surprise raid on the land north of the mouth of the Elbe. Furthermore, Heligoland is but some forty odd miles from Wilhelmshaven and Cuxhaven, and thus two other lines of defence can be formed guarding against an attack from the west. Roughly speaking, by these means it will be seen that the whole sea- frontier from Jutland to East Friesland' can easily be kept under surveillance by the buzzing dragon-flies of war, and tho great towns of Bremen and Hamburg protected from surprise attack. With regard to offence, it is pointed out that Heligoland is but some 300 miles from Hull, Grimsby and Yarmouth, and German aviators are thus capable of operating, despite the distance, with success against the English coast. Moreover, it would' be easy for them to dash out from their advanced base to keep watch on the movements of the British fleet in case of war, and hurry back to refuge on the island, which is connected with tho mainland by cable. Heligoland is being very rapidly turned into an aeronlane base of great strength. "England," comments the "Conquete do l,Air." "can onlv succeed in preventing tho observation of her coasts and squadrons by German airmen bv opnosincrthe aeronautical forces of Svlt. Heligoland, Cuxhaven, Enden and Cologne with forces not less in numbers or quality."

THE 4 h.p. TRIUMPH PROVES ITS

SPEED.

The 1914 model 4 h.p. Triumph has already earned a magnificent reputation for its reliability, perfect flexibility and case of control, and its adequacy to tho most exacting and difficult of side-car service. As a speed machine, howover, it has been something _of an unknown quantity. On Saturday, speed trials were conducted on New Brighton beach by the North Canterbury Motor Cyclists'*Club, and a T.T. 4 h.p. Triumph, driven by Mr G. B. Brown, the well-known Triumph rider, excelled the highest expectations that had been formed regarding its speed capabilities. A measured course of five miles was covered in 4min 44 4-osec, or at a rate of over sixty-three miles per hour, a truly marvellous performance for a single-cylinder engine of only 550 c.c. capacity. The performance demonstrates that the new Triumph is easily the fastest singlecylinder machine ever constructed, and it will compote in future in the 750 c.c. class. The new Tourist Trophy models are now to hand, and will be found to embody a number of detail improvements* upon previous models, in addition to the slight increase in engine capacity. The price of the Tourist, Trophy* Triumph is £7O, and tho full' racing model is the same price. Immediate delivery of these phenomenally speedy machines can now be given. ' Adams, Ltd., Agents for Triumph ; Motor-cycles. High Street, Christ- j church. (G. B. Brown, Triumph Re- i preventative, Christchurch: D. H. Ed- j car, Triumph Representative, Ashburton.*. Jfioa I