TOWN AND COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXV, Issue 16569, 5 June 1914, Page 6

TOWN AND COUNTRY.

Henry Poliio, a Maori, was committed for trial at the Southbridge Court yesterday morning on a charge of a criminal offenco against a girl fourteen years of ago. Mr Gordon Esam, orchard instructor, will give a demonstration of pruning and spraying at Mr H. B. Sorensen’s orchard, Stanmore Road, at 2.30 p.m, on Saturday. Mrs Carey-Hill, secretary of the Christchurch Branch of the Victoria League, has written to the Mayor, stating that tlie League will be pleased to extend hospitality to the members of the British Association who visit Christchurch in September. In connection with the turning of the first sod of the Culverden-Waiau railway, a silver spade is to be presented to the Hon R. H. Rhodes, who will perform the ceremony. Tlie spade is on view at the premises of Messrs Petersen’s, Limited, High Street. The position in regard to the Coronation Hall at Lyttelton was briefly discussed at tho meeting of the Harbour Board yesterday, when it was reported that the hall would be closed for the present, because the spirit of the conditions under which the Wharf Labourers’ Union used it was not observed. Mr M. J. Miller said that he thought that tlie men should have another chance. He wanted to know what the Board intended to do. Mr H. Friedlander said that it was not desirable to commit the Board to anything just now. The chairman said that a deputation from the men would wait on the Board, and he thought that no steps should be taken by the Board just now. It was decided to do nothing at present.

The forty-first anniversary of Camridge Terrace Methodist Church was' celebrated on Sunday, when there were large congregations at all the services. The Rev J. Cocker preached in the morning at eleven, the Rev Percy Knight in the afternoon at three, and the Rev B. Metsou in tho evening. The Church completed its anniversary celebrations on Tuesday evening, when Mr E. AY. Hall, circuit steward, presided over a largo gathering. An excellent musical programme was given by Mes-dn-mes Fehsenfeld, Colgan and Cother, Misses M. Stringer, \ 7 enlie and Bowdon, Messrs Hanna, Cocks, Colgan, and a malo quartet, and addresses were delivered by the Mayor (Mr 11. Holland), and the Revs AV. A. Sinclair and C. E. AA’ard. The annual report, read by the secretary (Mr H. Chaplin) showed that the church was in a flourishing condition, a most successful year having just closed. Tho work of tho minister and officers had been much appreciated. Many new members had been added, the congregations had improved, the spiritual tone of the services was commendable, and the contributions had averaged from all departments £ll per week during the year. During tho evening the pastor of the church, tho Rev B. Motson, presented Mr H. Chaplin with a handsome clock, on behalf of the Terrace Sunday School, Mr Chaplin having severed his official connection with tho school, after thirty-three years’ service. Have your horses got sore shoulders, girth-galls, or sores through chafing of tho harness P Keep a tin of Berry’s Gall Chiro always in the stable. Post free, Is Sd. John Berry, 670, Colombo Street. 1988 There is a good time coming for buyers of Drapery, Clothing and Boots. Messrs Armstrong and Co., Limited, have notified a special sale for • *• purpose of liquidating tho fine stock of C. D. Stuart. It is timed to commence at ten o’clock on Tuesday next. X2 Don’t have a lot of odd saucers, Drayton’s are selling white and gold odd cups without saucers, three for Is; wonderful value; also Coat Hangers, just arrived, Id each. Secure yours early. Drayton’s Crockery and Hardware Store, 765, Colombo SJ rect ’ Christchurch. W gs

Owing to the strong southerly gale blowing along the coast on Wednesday evening the terry steamer Wahine did not reach Lyttelton from Wellington until 7.55 yesterday morning, and in consequence the connection with the first express to Invercargill was missed.

A new invention. The. Mignon Hornless Gramaphone, beautiful tone, plays lOin records, worth £4, sale prioa 37s 6d. As an advertisement we will give six double sido "Mignon” records free with every machine. Packed in nice case, 37s Gd the lot, rail free. Country clients write "Drayton’s,” 765. Colombo Street, Christchurch. 1988 Mrs Nalder, representing the work of Pandita Ramabai in Poonah, addressed a very large congregation in tho Oxford Torra.ee Baptist Church last Sunday evening. The life-story of tho famous Brahmin, woman was told with much realism, and the extent of her efforts l'or the uplift of Indian womanhood was portrayed. An offering for the work was mado at tho close of tho service.

In replying to. the many kind references mado to his work as inspector for the Wellington S.P.C.A. by members at Tuesday’s meeting of the Society, Mr F. Seed said that during his term of office about 500 decrepit horses had been destroyed. He was convinced that tho worst cases of ill-treatment were going on in tho country districts, and he expressed tho hope that the police would further assist the Society in this important work. As long as he lived lie would always defend the defenceless. (Applause.)

The steep nature of the hill faces at KaiwhaiTci, near Wanganui, was responsible for a curious occurrence a few nights ago. The family of one of the quarrymen were asleep in a hut near the landing-stage, at the end of the steep slope, when they were aroused by a crash, and were terrified to see a large body madly plunging about the room. It appears that a. cow, which had been grazing on the hillside, lest its footing, and. rolling down to the lint, smashed through the wall, and into it. The occupants, in company with the cow, made a prompt exit.

Tho Rev J. B. Hall, Presbyterian minister, stationed at Ormond, near Gisborne, had a very exciting experience in the Ivanakanaia creek during the recent stonn a few days ago. When he reached the creek on his way home to Ormond, he found it in a dangerous condition. Being anxious to get homo, he urged his horse forward, but soon found himself in difficulties. Rider and horse were swept down by the turbulent current. The saddle-girth broke, and Mr Hall was washed off his horse. Being an expert swimmer he succeeded in reaching the Kanakanaia side of the stream, where ho was afterward joined by liis horse. Some days _ afterwards the saddle was found a considerable distance down tlie stream. Mr Hall remained at a settler’s house for several days till tho flood subsided.

A meeting was held in the City Council Chambers last night to consider the advisableness of ndlding the South Island band contest in Christchurch. The Mayor (Mr H. Holland) presided in the absence of Dr Thacker. On Captain S. M. M’Gee’s motion it was decided that the next South Island band contest should be held in Christchurch. It was resolved that the judge who was to officiate at the Ballarat competitions should bo brought over to fill a similar position in Christchurch. Mr T. F. Hall was appointed treasurer. The following committee was chosen, with powor to add to its number: —Dr Thackor. Captain S. M. M’Geo and Messrs W. Webley. H. Burson, S. A. Staples, F. Shaw, H. Sweney, S. Wells, W. Newton, W. Oliver, C- Oakes, C. W. Hervev, W. F. Steere and J. Stapleton. Messrs Hall, Webley, . Jenner, Sweney and Oakes were appointed a sub-com-mittee to deal with the question S? a test piece. Sir Hervey’s offer to place Ills office at the disposal of the committee for meetings was accepted with thanks.

Tlie annual report of tho Summit Road Scenic Board states that no work other than fencing has been carried out during the year, a contribution towards the cost of which was made by a Government subsidy of £SO £ for £. There have been several additions to the reservo by gift and purchase. An area of twentv-nine "acres had been purchased at £2O per acre, plus fencing, and towards the cost of this purchase the Government has contributed £2OO £ for. £, which was paid over on March 24 when tlie purchase was completed. This area links up tho Hoon Hay and Kennedy’s Bush, reserves thus adding considerably to their value for grazing purposes. The Hon R. H. Rhodes presented an area of 6 acres 3 roods 32 perches at Cass Peak to the Crown as a scenic reserve, Mr Allan presented 1 acre 28 perches and Mr R. M. D. Morten 26 acres 3 roods 28 perches. Further purchases have also been . made. A handsome drinking fountain Ins been erected on the roadside at the Cooper s Knob resevvo. It is fed from a spring in the reserve and is the gift of the Hon R. H. Rhodes. Tho bal-ance-sheet shows a credit balanoe of £2O 0s sd.

Mr J. E, Stanley Lord, secretary to the Office Appliance Company, Limited, who has just returned to Wellington from a visit to Mr H. A. Fox in Auckland, gives further details of Mr Fox’s experience in tho recent Main Trunk collision. Mr Fox occupied the bottom berth m the compartment next to the postal van and Mr Grimstone the top berth in the opposite side; the other unfortunate men were further away. He was awakened by. the awful impact; partitions and things in general were beino crushed to pieces. The noise was frightful, and the telescoping, winch lasted from 10 to 12 seconds, caused a sens alien never to be. forgotten by those who experienced it, the woodwork in some instances being crushed like sawd.-t. It i* assumed that Mr Fox’s berth was pushed bodily along for some distance, otherwise In* must keen instantly killed. .Another hv across h : s chest and legs, , ir .d this' .together with the weight of other debris, caused tho loss of all boodv sensation, a..hough be retained coris’iousmus tbreu-.diout. AJr Peterson was taken out from a beef him, at.cl it was a considerable time ere ho could be released. The position underneath became more dangerous through the air becoming permeated with gas, as well as steam from the engine. Water was, however, got to him, and the fear of asphyxiation allayed. He had a miraculous escape, as ono object, in its flight, just scraped the skin off the top of the scalp. Willing helpo’s transferred him to the relief train hound for Auckland, and he was safely lodged in the Mount Pleasant Hospital, where he now lies. The shock to the system was so great that |t was 30 hours Lon. the time of the accident before an anaesthetic could be administered for au examination to bo marie under X-Kays. Mr Fox is bruised from head to foot, his knees s, r c considerably swollen, and hot fomentations are a; plied night and day. qbe left foot is sec mi plaster of paris, as the big tec was dislocated. Two doctors have tho patient’s welfare in hand, and it is h< pea he will bo able to leave his bed ir. a few weeks’ time. Graham, Wilson and Smollie announce that their establishment will remain open until 9 p.m. (to-day) Friday and close at 1 p.m. as usual, on Saturday. 9636

The respective stores of Messrs T. Armstrong and Co., Limited, will remain °P eu nine o’clock to-night, and until six o’clock to-morrow (Saturday) night. XI

At half-past two o’olook this morning a cottage in Charles Street, Rangiora, owned by Mrs J. Joyoe and occupied by Mr E. Beker, his wife and two young children, was destroyed by fire, together with the whole of the'contents. The inmates were roused by the cries of a child and escaped in their night attire.

Tlie Durham Street Literary and Debating Society held its fortnightly meeting on Tuesday evening, when & debate was held on the subject, " Is the Present Government Worthy of Our Support?” Mr Hugli Lawry took the affirmative, and Mr Haines the nega* tivo. After an interesting discussion a vote was taken, and resulted in favour of tho affirmative^

"Fat men should never hurry,” said Mr H. W. Bishop, S.M., at an inquest at the Morgue last night, after eliciting from a witness that deceased weighed, something like nineteen stone. "lam always particular about that myself,” he said. “ There is no doubt that deceased would be alive now if he had not over-exerted liimaelf in order to catch tho train; the dootor’a evidence goes to show that.”

A Press Association telegram from \ Dunedin states that the Otago branch of the Educational Institute resolved yesterday that the Education Department should bo asked to amend the regulations dealing with the conveyance of children to school, so that children riding on horseback, unless already served by an authorised school conveyance, might be granted the same el« lowance as children driving to school.

On the route selected for Wednes-, day’s motor-cycle reliability trials there were several sharp corners and soma dangerous cuttings. The cutting at Manson’s Hill, Teddington, has oeen the scene of several narrow escapes, and some days ago the Council decided to watch for the law-breakers. Wednes-* day proved a red-letter day for tha county. Two officers were stationed at the cutting, and although motors passed the spot only five gave a warning signal, and, consequently, that numbers of twenty-two machines taken with a view to prosecution.

Nominations for the national offices of the Sooial Democratic Party have been received and a ballot will be, taken during the present month. The result will bo made known at the annual congress on July 14. The following are the nominations r—President, Messrs H. Hunter (sitting) and R.Ross; vice-president, Messrs A. M’Carthy (sitting), C. H. Chapman, F. Cook, E. Hunter and R, Ross; national orJaniser, Messrs H. Scott Bennett and . Thorn. Only one nomination, that, of Mr P. Fraser, tho present officer, has been received for the offioo of secretary-treasurer, and Mr Fraser will continue those duties.

The Wellington Hospital is at present in a.somewhat overcrowded condition, the number of patients in tha institution being 320. In consequence, only urgent cases will be admitted. Extra accommodation has had to be arranged in all the wards of the main hospital, and the temporary stretchers are being rapidly taken up. The number- of inmates now is only seven short of the record, which was reached at a time when the fever hospital was full; the latter, however, is not. the case at present. A strong contributing factor towards the congestion is the number of' elderly people suffering from chronic winter complaints.

A message was received at Rakaia yesterday, stating that a collision between a pony and gig and a motor-car had occurred on the previous night near Mitcham, on tho Methven branch line. It appears that Mr M’Phail was driving on tho road with a boy when the motorcar ran into him. M’Phail and the boy were thrown out. landing ten yards away from the pony and gig. The pony’s leg was broken, and the back shafts of the gig were smashed, the motor-car afterwards passing over the boy. Mr M’Phail escaped with a shaking, but the boy was seriously hurt. The identity of the driver of the motor-car is not known, as he proceeded on his journey without stopping to ascertain what damage had been done. Several large blue-gum trees, which have stood for about forty years .on the daffodil bank,, on the western side of tho Avon between Gloucester Street and Worcester Street, are doomed. An edict has been issued that they shallbe destroyed, root and branch. The Mayor has been compelled to take this action by the fact’ that the handsome trees hare been attacked by the black blight. After the blight has mado its presence felt for some time, the trees decay, and there is danger from their falling branches. Consequently, they must bo destroyed. One of them was . brought down yesterday. It fell with a mighty crash, and its . giant limbs were thrown across the river, extending almost from bank to bank. At tlie inquest held last night concerning the death of a commercial traveller which occurred suddenly yesterday, the deceased’s, brother-in-law made a few remarks to the Coroner regarding the dilatoriness of Christchurch medical officers who had been rung up to attend tho case. He said he liad_ rung up half a dozen doctors and had received the reply that they were nil out or engaged. Dr Thomas was the only ono who had been available, and it. was three-quarters of an hour before deceased had received attention. The Coroner said that from his wide 1 * ence. he could assure witness. that death was inevitable under the cmmmstances, and he was afraid he could not help him in regard to his complaint. Camp Rugs at 2s lid, 4s lid and Cs lid (for largo sizes), also Travelling Rugs from 9s lid to 635, are to bo viewed at Armstrong’s, Limited. A very clioic© selection of exclusive • hair ornaments for the coming season, just to hand per s.s. Tainui, will be on view at Mrs Rolleston s, Cathedral Square, during the next few day£L Wedding Group Portraiture by Steffano Webb is admittedly the best possible. Make an appointment now. Petersen’s Buildings, High Street, Christchurch. Telephone 1989. -X.3 NOVEL THIEF CATCHER. A novel burglar alarm has been placed on the market in Germany, composed of a small metal disc, circular m shape, which may easily be carried in the vest pocket. It is so arranged that a detonating cap may bo inserted and, so loaded, it becomes a terror to sneak thieves. Suppose a traveller is staying iu a strange hotel and finds m * cannot lock his door. He places a chan against the door, and slips the disc under one of its legs. Should anyone attempt to enter the room the chair is forced out of position, the disc flies open and the cap explodes, awakening the sleeper. The disc may be used under baggage, in purses, under bicycle or automobile tyres, and m many otner ways. SENSATIONAL SALE OF CYCLE BUNDRIES. Owing to the size and the dominionwide extent of their business, the firm of Adams, Ltd., are able to purchase on exceptionally advantageous _ terms. A great saving is effected m the purchase of bicycle accessories and sundries by placing large orders, and we have decided to allow the general public to participate in this saving by conducting a big sale of sundries at price* which mark a very drastic reduction on any previously quoted.' The following are a few lines, selected at random: —IOOO good durable outer covers, 8s Gd, reduced to 3s 9d; 1000 tubes, good quality, 5s 6cl, reduced to Ss 9d; best acetylene lamps, 15s, reduced to 12s Gd; Belmont gas lamp, lus 6d, reduced to 8s 6d; good reliable gas lamps. Ss Gd, reduced to 5s Gd; 1000 Lumino oil lamps, nickel-plated, 4s Gd, reduced to

3s 6d j 1000 Nymph oil lamps, now sold for 2s with free tin of oil thrown in; carbide, 81b tin, 2s 9d; 1000 Is large size tyre repair outfits, now 4d; 1000 Bleumel’s best celluloid mudguards, 7s 6d, now 6s 6d per set; Bleumel’s Popular mudguards, 5s 6d, now 4s per set; Richmond ladies’ chain guards, black celluloid, 12s 6d, now 6s 6d; Express, best quality leather chain guards, 8s 6d, now 4s 6d; 1000 sets free-wheel and rear rim brake, complete, 15s, now 7s 6d. These are only a few of the reductions made in our immense and varied stock. Country customers, ordering by mail, can depend upon fair treatment, and wo will forward all goods purchased free of postal chargee. This sale will only be continued for a short period, and purcliasos should be mode without delay. Adams. Ltd., High Street, Christchurch. (R. M. Adams, Bicycle Department Represen- _____ 198 8