TOWN AND COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVI, Issue 16922, 30 July 1915, Page 6

TOWN AND COUNTRY.

"E. 8." has given £2 to the Coal and Blanket Fund. Tho following we.ro tho entries.at the Addington metropolitan market on Wednesday, those for tho previous week being given in parentheses:—Cattle C9B "(429), sheep 11,259 ,(11,869), pigs 325 (518") The manager of To Oranga Home desires to thank the many friends who so kindly sent clothing for the girls owing to tho necessity caused by the, recent fire. At present there is need for good readable books, as the library of nearly three hundred volumes was entirely destroyed.

Mr G. L. Donaldson, secretary of the Poor Britain and Belgium Relief Committee, has received a communication from tho Under-Secre-tary for the Department of Internal Affairs, stating that 'the fund has been placed on the list of funds to which local bodies, under the Validation Act, may eontrib'.to. This legalises grants to the fund.

" Stop It " is quite different from all other remedies. It's the only cough remedy in liquid form with Menthol as a base, Get a bottle now and' keep it by you. X2

Just arrived, the noted Langley Foot-warmers, prico 2s. Strongest ware made. Also, Vases. sd, Teapots, Jugs, etc. At Drayton's Emporium, 765, Colombo Street. 1898

A public meeting of ratepayers in the Hillsborough riding of the Heathoote County will be hold in the Schoolroom, Opawa, on Monday, to consider the question of forming a burgesses' association for the district.

Tn the report taken from Colonel Loach's diary, published yesterday, it was stated, in reference to the position on April 26, "that the Australians might fail us at any time as they seemed "so excited." The last word should havo been "exhausted."

Speaking on tho subject of land speculation, a speaker at the Farmers' Union conference stated that thirty years ago £l5O was paid for single sections afWoodville. the idea being that Woodvillc would be the centre of the railway system of the Nortb_lsland, but now those sections were going begging for £ls !

The Tramway Board will sit in committpo as a, 'Works Committee this afternoon, to hear a deputation from the Tramway Employees' Union on the effects of the new rostor, which. it is claimed, reduces the average earnings of motormen and conductors. A report, probably, will bo submitted at the ordinary meeting of the board on Monday.

A meeting of residents was held in the Town Hall, Sumner, oji Thursday evening, the Mayor (Mr J. B. Laurenson) presiding, to discuss matters in connection with the tramway service. Manv suggestions were made for securing quicker and more convenient runs during the day, and a committee consisting of Messrs A. C. Wilson, Sinclair and the Mayor was appointed to wait upon tho Tramway Board and place tho needs of the borough before it.

At Clarence House, Hanm.er Springs, last evening, there was a large fathering of residents to bid farewell to a departing recruit, Mr E. J. F. Collins, who is going into camp with the reinforcements. The Rev J. Jackson pre--*ided and spoke in terms of praise of Mr Collins's services tc various organisations in the district and wished him good fortune as a soldier. A pleasant evening was spent, and a cordial vote of thanks was passed to tho Misses Thomas for placing the house at the disposal of the gathering.

In accordance with the wish of the Prime Minister and of the Primate, the Bishop of Christchurch desires that Sunday, August 8, should' be observed as a day of special intercession "on account of the European war and the serious crisis through which the Empire is passing." It is not intended that this should supersede tho observance of Wednesday, A'ugust 4 (the acttial anniversary of tho declaration of war), which was notified to the clergy by the Bishop before the Prime Minister's desire was raado public. The monthly meeting of th© Sumner Beautifying Association was held at Mr Fountain Barbers residence on Thursday evening, Mr G. F. Allen presiding. The secretary reported that two a.nd a half days' work had been done by employed labour at the tramway loop, where there had been some rearrangement of the veronicas. The meeting expressed its approval of the work done and the account was passed for payment. Mr S. K. Bassett reported that planting was being continued at the rockery and that contributions of rooted geraniums arid dark-coloured marigolds would be acceptable. Great hopes have been built up in Fiji on the possibilities of growing rubber. Those who should know said that tho hurricanes which aro characteristic of Fiji would be ruinous. So far the trees have withstood tho blows admirably. The " Wv.stern Pacific Herald," in (riving an account of a visit to the Waidoi plantation, near Suva, owned br, two New Zealanders, Messrs T. Crosso and C. D. Kennedy, says it is expected to sond away £30,000 worth of rubber from the 150 acres under cultivation. Rubber is much more profitable than either bananas or copra, and if the initial success is followed up, there is no doubt the colony should benefit tremendouslv by the nevr industry. An inquiry into tho illness of a pupil of the K-eefton District Hic-h School, alleged to have been caused through inhaling chlorine gas during the course of a science lesson, was held during the month bv Messrs Gothard. Williams and Sen ntle bury, members of the Nelson Education Board. The inquiry arose through a complaint by the father of the pupil affected, who claimed tho doctor's expenses from the hoard. Evidence showed that the teacher conducting the experiments carried the jar containing the chlorine gas among the pupils, several of whom sniffed the contents and were more or less affected. The committee, after reviewing tho evidence, recommended that the parent's application should be favourably considered .by the board. The matter was referred to the board's solicitors. Valuable services were rendered at Taumarunui on Friday by a number of soldiers, whose journey to Auckland on leave was delayed by the suspension of tho railway traffic, states the " New Zealand Herald." They were among the passengers by the train which was stopped by the subsidence) of the line beneath the locomotives, and they eagerly responded to a request for their assistance in removing luggage and mails beyond the danger pointy to be loaded into an expected relief train. The work was directed by Lieutenant Carr, the only officer on the train, a.nd was quickly accomplished. Later in the day, as the relief train had not been able to get through, it was decided that the train should be sent to Taumarunui. and the soldiers again willinsrly _ replaced the lufgafe and the mails in_ their former positions. At Taumarunui, the soldiers again gave much assistance to other passengers by the storm-bound train.

Recent reports from America indicate that there is a great congestion of cargo at all Pacific Coast ports of the United States, and particularly at San Francisco. The chief reason is said to be the passing of the new shipping law which requires that 75 per cent of the crews of steamers of American registry shall speak and understand the English language. As most of the American steamship companies engaged in the transpacific trade carry Chinese or other coloured crews, they claim to be very materially affected by the new law. Tho Pacific Mail Company' notified' the cancellation of all through rates in connection with its lines to China. Japan and Manila, and all sailings between July 21 and' November 2 will be subject to cancellation without further notice The railway companies operating into San Francisco have given notice that they will not accept any export freight or sign any through export bills of lading for shipments routed via the nort of San Francisco. A shipping •irrcnev firm in Christehureh has been advised that the embargo on the San Francisco gateway also applies to freight moving to Australasian ports, and because of the large tonnage offerine foi' Australia and Now Zealand. ca r"-o is being shipped in the order of it's "arrival in San Francisco. The letter further stated that, as there is only t monthly sailing from Vancouver to New Zealand and Australia, and one steamer sailing every sixty days to the Orient verv little relief can be expected from the Canadian port. 3-Ply Wheeling Wool, 4-Ply Heather Knitting Wool, Wooden Knitting Pins pair at Armstrong's. Silk Tea Cosies Is 6d, worth three times the price. Armstrong's three-day Special Bargains. X Black, Tan and White Kid Gloves, all sizes 2s Hd, at Armstrong's. Beautifully Embroidered Voile, 40 inches wide. at 2s 3d yard. Armstrong's three-day Bargains. Ladies' Heavy Warm Knitted vests, lHd. Armstrong's, threeday Special Bargains. X

Some timo ago several chamois presented by the Emperor of Austria to the New Zealand Clovomment were liberated in the Alpine country at tho base of Mount Cook. One of these, .1 perverse animal, never behaved himself well. . A story was told of a guide being butted, and another story referred to a guide and a lady in his chargo being besieged, until the guide was able to rope tho offender and tie him up. Tho' animal made himself particularly unpopular during the progress of tho erection of tho Mueller hut. Recently tho Tourist Department had him shot, and his pelt will be on view at the local branch of the Department for a' few days. At the beginning of the week a man calling himself Brian Donnelly made his appearance in Rangiora and by advertisement in the daily newspapers and the circulation of a business card, announced that ho had commenced practice as a veterinary surgeon. His businoss career was, however, of veryshort duration. Yesterday afternoon Detective Gibson paid a visit to the town and arrested Donnelly, and the Magistrate's Court being in session, with Mr T. A. B. Bailey, S.M., on the Bench, ho was dealt with without delay. It was stated that Donnelly was "a labourer and was well known to the police as an impostor. He was charged with being a roguo and a vagabond, in that ho did endeavour to impose upon individuals by falsely representing himself verbally and in writing with a view to obtaining an advantage. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to three months' hard labour.

On Saturday a pleasant function took place at tho Indian Motor Company, Ltd.'s new premises at tho corner of Tuam Durham Streets, when si largo number of ''lndian"- motor riders and guests were entertained or* tho occasion of the opening of thd building. Mr P. H. Powell presided. Tho proceedings commenced at 5.30 p.m., and were continued till 10 p.m. The afternoon was spent in a demonstration by the riders, and during an interval Mr Powell gave a lecture on motor-cycles. Dinner was served at six o'clock, and the toast of the Indian. Motor Company, Ltd., was proposed and received with musical honours. The evening programme consisted of selections by Mr Kirk's orchestra, and vocal, elocutionary and instrumental items by ■Messrs Lcs Croft, Drewitt, Simmons, Shirley, Brooks, Britten and "Woods. Presentations were made to Mrs and Miss Hinds and Messrs Mallard, Williams and Stevens, on behalf of the Hendeo Manufacturing Compan.Vj for services rendered in connection with tho recent Indian motor and side-car record.

" Health insurance is tho policy of tho wise.'' Tho best insurance against doughs and colds is to keep handy a bottle of Baxter's Lung Preserver. It is an unfailing cure for colds—whether in head or chest. Price Is lOd. X2

Have a Photograph taken of your boy or girl before the childish feature* take on the older impress. Make an appointment with Steffano Webb, Petersen's Buildings, High Street, Christchurch, '.telephone 1898. X 5

ONLY A DAY AND A HALF MORE OF THE STOCK-TAKING SALE. At one o'clock to-morrow our big stock-taking clearing sale of bicycles and bicycle accessories comes to an ond. If you want to take advantage of reduced prices in all departments, do your shopping with Mossrs Adams' Ltd. at once. Wo have still a few second-hand bicycles, overhauled, and in first-class order, from £2 up. We have still a few "Star" ladies' and gents' roadsters, with full equipment.— free-wheel, mudguards, rim brakes, etc., at the reduction from £l2 10s to £7 10.3. Wo can still supply " Swifts " at a £5 reduction on usual price, and will giva terms from £1 deposit and £1 a month. We have still dozens of lines of tyres, lamps, saddles, mudguards and Cther sundries at reductions of from 40 to 60 per cent on usual prices. And all these goods are of the latest pattern and the very liighest quality. Pay our High Street .show room a visit to-day and savo your money by bx;ying in the cheapest market. Adams Ltd. Headquarters, Hictli Street, Christohurch. <G. S. Orr, Bicycle Department Representative.) 1898 SPEGTAL AN7sT>DNCEMTrvT--CT?T IN THE PRICE OF DUNLOPS. Tho cycling publio have come to look to the firm of Adamsi Ltd. to lead the way in price reductions, and we do not ir-tend to disappoint them. From Monday wo will sell Dunlop tyres at reduced prices. Dunlop covers (12 months' guarantee) will como down to 17s; Dunlop tubes down to 7s; Oceanic oovers (six months' guarantee) will come down to lis 9d. and Oceanic tubes to os 3d. Adams Ltd. Headaunrters, H ; ch Street, Chr'stohurch. (C S.'O-r, Bicvcle Department Benresentative.) , 1898