The Lyttelton Times. MONDAY, MAY 31, 1915. ANNIVERSARIES.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVI, Issue 16870, 31 May 1915, Page 6

The Lyttelton Times. MONDAY, MAY 31, 1915. ANNIVERSARIES.

ISOO ‘‘St Jiunea Gaz?tt« ” founded by Frederick Greenwood. 1809 Death of Franz Joseph Haydn, musician. 1819 Walt Whitman, American poet, born. 1671 First meeting of Xew Zealand University Council. 1900 Johannesburg occupied by Lord < Roberts. 1903 Pence of Pretoria, which concluded. South African v.ar. 1906 Marriage of King Alfonso of Spain and Princess Eh* of Battenberg. TO-DAY’S NEWS. The Allies have repulsed all attacks on the French front, and have made progress at various points. (Page 7.) The Russians defeated the Austrians and Germans at Sieniawa. but further south on the Son the enemy, owing to superiority in artillery, have advarced. (Page 7.) Official reports record progress by the Italians. (Page 7.) Further lists of Hew Zealand casualties at the Dardanelles have been received. (Page 4) Football competitions were continued on Saturday. (Page 3.) Reinforcement* at Trent-bum are undergoing a severe course of training. (Page 8.) The Prime Minister is of opinion that the Mabeno, when equipped, will be the beat, hospital ship in the world. (Psge 8.) Hie Gisborne Queen of the Carnival contest realised over £24,000 for patriotic funds. (Page 8.) Astronomical notes for June appear in this issue. (Page 4.) The southern battalions of the Earl of Liverpool's Own left- Lyttelton on Saturdayevening for Trentharn. (Page 8.) The twenty-eight Tecruits who were not. taken to Lyttelton on Friday evening, will proceed north to-night. (Page 8.) The Taumarunui by-election will take piece on June 16. (Page 6.)