TOWN AND COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVII, Issue 17097, 21 February 1916, Page 6

TOWN AND COUNTRY.

The Postal authorities advise that the ss Manuka, which is due at Wellington from Sydney to-day, is bringing Australian mails only.

The list of civil cases will bo commenced at the Supreme Court at 11 a.m. to-day.

A Press Association telegram states that Reginald John Davis was convicted in the Magistrate's Court at Wellington on Saturday on a charge of selling liquor at Portrua without a license, and also on a charge of supplying a Native within a prohibited area. Defendant was fined £lO on each charge, with costs totalling £2O.

People whoso dealings in milk are limited to measures of a pint or a quart have no reason to realise that tho specific gravity of that fluid is almost at. great as that of water, that a gallon weighs over 101 b, and that carrying ton-gallon- cans is really work. Lately some of the milk suppliers have been using cans of a greater capacity than ten gallons, and, according to the '• Post,"'the Dairy Workers' Union has protested. Most milkmen are on the small side, being chosen more on account of their activity than their weight-lifting ability. Tho Milk Vendors' Association has expressed its sympathy with tho desire to limit the capacity or contents of cans to ten gallons. Even this makes a heavy load, as the can itself is not light. The Dairy Farmers' Association has. now been approached on the matter.

It is a long time, says the Auckland "Star," since such a fine sailing vessel as the Golden Gate lias arrived in Auckland. As the loftily sparred fourmasted steel barque, flying the Stars and .Stripes at the peak, came up the harbour early on Thursday morning, from San Francisco, with kerosene, in charge of two tugs, she was tho centre of interest on the waterfront. A few years ago the whole of the kerosene trade between the Dominion and America was done by wooden sailing vessels—barques, schoners and brigantines —of which the Alice was perhaps the best known. The Golden Gate was built twenty-eight years ago in Great Britain, and until a few months ago was owned in Liverpool. She was formerly called the Lord Shaftesbury, and still carries as her figurehead the effigy of the noble peer, famous for his philanthropy. The vessel came into port after her fifty-one days at sea in spick and span order. Her tall masts, many yards—she carries double topgallant sails as well as the usual double topsails —and beautiful sheer gave the younger generation some idea of the fine sights that were common in Auckland a decade or so ago, when the arrival of those picturesque sailers was a common occurrence.

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Mrs Pettigrew has forwarded 5s to the "Lyttelton Times'' Office ns a donation to the Belgian Fund. Friends of the sailors, many of whom have abundance of fruit lying in their orchards, are asked to collect it and advise the superintendent, Mr S. Booth, Saiiors' Institute, Lyttelton, or Mr R. S. Badger, honorary secretary, Sailors' Society, who will be glad to arrange for the collection of the fruit for distribution among the sailors. As showing the high royalties now bein™ received by some of tlio flax owners in the Manawatn district, consequent on the big values ruling in the Home market for fibre, and the royalties fluctuating in accordance with the market, a flaxmiller informed a Palmcrston North reporter that he knew of a paddock of flax, not very far from Palmer&ton, that at, the lowest estimate would produce forty tons per acre. At the oresent royalty of £1 10s per ton, this would give a return of £6O per acre to the owner, which was more than the value of the land.

An elderly man named Fraser, who resides at * Addington. met with a rather painful accident on the ferry wharf vesterday just as the Mararoa was abreast of the jetty. Following the usual custom, the leading line with a. small sand-bag attached was thrown on the wharf, but in landing it struck Mr Fraser on the side of the face, and he fell backwards on the wharf. His head struck a rail, and he received a nasty wound in the scalp. Dr Guthrie, who happened to be an inward passenger, rendered assistance to Mr Fraser until Dr Newell arrived and ordered his removal to the casualty ward.

"Ever since I left. Auckland," says a. New Zealand soldier in a letter home, " I have noticed the difference between a cruise and a camp. In cruising you throw all refuse overboard. At Trentham if you peeled an orange up by headquarters you had to walk for about a quarter of an hour holding the peal looking for a dust-bin. On board things are the old thing again. My porthole is a. continuous shoot for paper, tins and boxes. T used to stand on deck and trace things for a. mile behind. When the Main Body went they were not allowed to throw anything over for three weeks, when the Ernden was caught. A vessel can easily be traced by a trail of refuse."

Speaking to a reporter on Saturday with regard to complaints about the distribution of luxuries given by the people of isew Zealand for the benefit of the crews of the warships on which New Zealanders are serving, Mr Booth, officer in charge of the Seamen's Institute at Lyttelton, said that there was evidently some misunderstanding. As far as he knew the goods forwarded by the institute had been equally distributed between the Philomel, the Pyramus, and the Psyche. He had received letters of thanks from the commanders of all three ships and also from members of the crews, and it was clear that no vessel had been overlooked. Every effort was mado to ensure an equal distribution.

The following is a. copy of a letter received by a lady in the Ashburton County from the Rev G. A. Sim. 20-5, Strada. Form', Valetta, Malta: "Dear ,—T have just received your kind donation for our Soldiers' and Sailors' Rest, reading and refreshment room here. Please accept our best thanks for your timely help. If you saw the room, daily crowd'ed as it is with English. Scots, Australian and New Zealand men, sitting and enjoying their tea and reading the papers, T am sure you would feel rewarded. Tt is all free to them, and this is owing to such gifts as \ours. The expense runs into pounds every week, and it is entirely met by voluntary contributions. We received to-day two sacks of papers from New Zealand and Australia—most welcome."

Mr G. Witty, M.P., who formed one of the party of members of the Plantation Hoard which made an extensive tour of inspection last week, visiting amongst other places Kirwoe, Darneld, Ivimberlcy, Greendale, Dunsandel, The Point and Hororata, speaks in enthusiastic terms of the appearance of the country, which has undergone a veritable metamorphosis as a result of the recent beneficial rains. During his long experience of Canterbury, lie says that he has never seen the crops of rape and turnips looking so unitormly promising as they arc this year. The growth of grass since the rain has been surprisingly rapid, and in many stubble fields there are excellent growths, in some instances teaching to the bands of the sheaves which are still in the stook. The best crops, judging by the piles of sacks in the paddocks, were to be found in the area lying between Darneld and Hororata, but everywhere where the country benefited by the north-west rains there was every sign of much higher yields than in the areas lying outside the north-west rain belt.

To be dismantled and dismasted to serve in the humble capacity of a coal hulk and then to be suddenly renovated, fitted up and rejuvenated for the purpose of cargo carrying has been the unique experience of the iron barque Antiopo, which was d'ue to sail from Wellington on Saturday for Kaipara, to load timber for Australia. No other vessel in New Zealand, states the •'Evening Post,'' probably in the world, has passed through such a metamorphosis. There are other eventful incidents attached to. her career. Port Glasgow was her birthplace, and she was built in 1866. Consequently she is fifty years old now. For many years she'was a familiar trader froui London and Liverpool to Australia carrying general cargoes and returning witli wool. Then for some years she was out of the Australian business, being engaged in the South American trade*. When the war was on between Japan and Russia she was captured by the Japanese, and sold as a prize to American buyers, who eventually put her in the Australian-Pacific trade carrying lumber from Puget Sound or Eureka to Sydney, thence coal from Newcastle to the Hawaiian Islands or San Francisco. In December of 1914 she left Newcastle for San Francisco and was chartered to load a cargo of timber on the Pacific Slope for Sydney, was purchased by the Paparoa Coal companv for the purposes of a. hulk, and ma'd'e the voyage to New Zealand under Captain Holm. She arrived in the Dominion about nine months ago,, and the intention was thai she should end her davs as a. hulk. Her maslfcs were torn, out, and all her gear was cleared away. When the want of shipnine: space became so acute, she was boueht by the Otaso Roller Mills Company nud was then entirely refitted and'equinpetf after every spar yard and mast had been taken out of her Her hull i<= quite sound, and it is anticipated th*» she will maintain her seawortliincwh for many years yet, Last Day of Sale. Saturday Next, at Armstrong's, Limited. -1 First quality White Dinner Sets, 26 nieces, nicely engraccd 22s set; odd Stable Dishes. '2s 3A-, White Toiler, Set", complete, 15s; odd W are from Is lid. Drayton's Emporium, <6o Colombo Street. lr,sb

•'Coal Or-"." the great British coal c-.v' has a secret merit undiscovered „v imitators. A clear .saving of 50 nor cent in coal consumption is guaranfld " Storekeepers desiring to handle he line should address Messrs Hastie Bull and Pickering Christchurch agents for Canterbury), or Messrs E. \V Mills and C 0... Ltd.. Wellington District Agency. ISBB Knitting Wools-3-ply Wheeling Alloa Tarn 5s lid and bs 2d per head, at Armstrong's. *

Ostend is the name given to the . newest of Auckland's seaside suburbs. If, is situated on the island of Waiheke, in the Haurnki Gulf.

The fishing in the Rotorua district is exceedingly good this season. Flyfishers in Lake Rotorua have been exceptionally successful. Recently .a party of three secured 148 good fish in five hours at Ilamurana, and one angler. Mr Moult, obtained 310 in seventeen days.

A meeting of the executive- committee of (ho Sumner Gala was held on Saturday evening, when Councillor T. E. Wliitfield presided. A statement of progress showed that over £3O had been received in donations, whilst numerous offers of assistance had been made. Owing to the counter-attractions on March 11, it was unanimously decided to postpone the gala until March '25. On Friday evening the Bristol Concert. Party motored to Southhridgo and gave a concert in aid of the St James Bandaging Brigade. A programme, consisting mainly of humorous items, was given before n largo and enthusiastic audience. The concert party included Miss Florence Seapini, Misses Lulu and Doris Hankinson, Mrs R. A. Horneand Messrs Hugh Hobbs, Charles .Toll, Walter Cooper, Alfred Sutton and R. A. Home. The concert was followed by a dance, which was largely attended.

The heavy steel work required for the big spans in the railway bridges of the Dominion, a Gisborne paper states, is understood to be unprocurable till the end' of the war. The fact is seriously delaying the construction of the railway bridge across the Motn River, on the Gisborne-Bay of Plenty route, approaching the Kowhai Road station, near Motn. Temporary arrangements will probably be made to enable the train "to pass' over, but the line cannot be completed to the proposed terminus at Kowhai Road this summer as had been anticipated. On Saturday afternoon the second annual Sunday school troat given to the scholars of the Presbyterian Church at Sumner was held, at the invitation of Mr and Mrs C Trinder, in their beautiful grounds at Heberden Avenue. There was a large attendance of parents and children. A lengthy programme of games and sports was undertaken, the children's efforts being rewarded with prizes. A most enjoyable afternoon was spent, Mr and xUrs Trinder receiving a hearty vote ot thanks for their kindness in placing the ground at the school's disposal for the second time.

Striking evidence of economy m domestic administration, says the " >iew Zealand Herald," is afforded by the returns of butter delivered' for local consumption from the Auckland Farmers Freezing Company's cool stores. During the period from July 1, 1910, to February 12. 1016. the quantity has been 15.022 boxes of 561 b each, though during the equivalent period of 191415, the quantrtv was 19,650 boxes. A portion of the city's requirements is met by supplies received through private stores, but the figures given afford a reliable indication of the quan-t-itv of factorv butter consumed. Ine shortage has been met to some extent by an increased use of tbe cheaper "'farmers' butter."

At, about six o'clock on Saturday evening, while a lad was sailing a boat on the Estuary, off the Sumner piQr, a sudden gust from the north-west capsized the craft and threw its occupant into the water. "While the lad swam ashore, the dingy was manned by a lifeboat craw, which made an effort to rescue the boat, but owing to it getting amongst the rocks near the beacon they were unable to <lo so. Passing safely through the narrow channel, the. boat"reached the rough surf on the other side, where a member oi the Sumner branch of the Royal Life Saving Socictv, Master Norman M'Dowell, successfully swam out to it and, attaching the life lina to the bow, the boat was hauled in bv the help of the reel and safely landed amidst applause. A conference of county and borough councils at Timaru on Saturday affirmed that a speed limit should be fixed for motor-cars and motor-cycles for the South Canterbury district. that all drivers of motor-cars and motor-cycles should be licensed, and that the Levels County Council should be empowered to apply to the Government to have the Act amended so as to give effect to this resolution. The co-operation of other districts is to be requested. It was recognised that the samo speed limits would not suit both town and country. Tho majority of representatives at the conference thought" that twenty-five miles an hour should be made the limit. The minority said that twenty-five miles an hour was too slow for a clear road.

The, Opunake (Taranaki) "Times" states that a. little girl named Mvra Million had a narrow escape from drowning on Saturday. Whilst bathing in the surf with some other children, the- little girl got into the unusual strong set that was running and was gradually being forced out to sea. Luckily, Father Kelly's attention was drawn to the plight of the youngster, who was carried amidst the boulders on the jetty side of the bay, and he lost no time in going to the rescue. Eucumberod with the child. Father Kelly was buffeted against the rocks and was having an anxious time in getting clear, when the Rev J. Welsh lent a helping hand at tha successful rescue of the girl from a perilous position. Father Kelly was much exhausted and felt the effects of his knocks against the rocks.

Bagpipes figured at a Maori tangi held at IVlaungatapu, near Tauranga, last Sunday to pay a tribute to the late half-caste chief Taipari, otherwise known as Hone Makaraoti (John M'Leod). A number of pakeha. friends visited Maungatapu. As John M'Leod was of Scottish descent, the party was accompanied by two pipers, and the proceedings were carried through in the old Scottish fashion. The company assembled on the beach, and, headed by the pipers in charge of Mr James Ingram, proceeded to the' meeting place. After the " Funeral March'.' had ceased, the Maoris gave several orations, in which they welcomed the party. The pipers" (Messrs Graham and Blaikie) played several Scottish selections on the bagpipes, suitable to the occasion. Mr W. Thomson, in a ■speech to the Maoris, said that no race distinction in the British Empire had ceased, and that all were welded into one race and were all fighting for the. same cause.

Black and White Check Is. White Voile Is, White Piqu Is, Spot and Figured Voile <}d, Poolins Is 9d. Chrvstolline 2s 3d, N'ew Gabardines Is P J ,d. all -10 inches wide. Armstrong's. Limited.

An Electric Fan is not a luxury, it is a necessity ; health demands it, and comfort depends upon if. Westinghouse Fans give the most breeze for the money. Turnbull and Jones, Ltd., agents. 1756 Pleasure in graceful line and wellbalanced form are universally inborn. My portraits are based on simple, natural lines, yet with full appreciation of the artistic responsibilities they entail. H. H. Clifford. Studio, 152, Cashel Street. X The present will bo the last week of the Realisation Sale of Coombs and Co.'s Assigned Drapery Stocks, at Armstrong's. Big bargains offered to clear. Charming natural pictures of children is one of our specialties. Have you seen the latest specimens in permanent sepia? Crown Studios, opposite Graham, Wilson and Smelhe. 'Phone 4111, *

A departmental conference was recently held in Melbourne to consider a scheme for the purchase of the entire apple crop, tho object in view being the retention of the apples in Australia, thus leaving more space available for wheat shipment. It Was decided not to interfere with the arrangements already made for tho export of 1,200,000 cases.

A disturbance took place outside an hotel in the northern part of the city on Saturday night, tbe principal parties being a cabman, a- soldier and a civilian. The cabman was knocked dowii and rendered insensible, and had to be taken to the Hospital, and the soldier was arrested. Tho cabman's injuries proved but slight, upon examination, and he is making good progress towards recovery. The soldier will appear before the Police Court this morning.

Mr ,Clement Wragge brought his Christchurch lecturing season to a close on Saturday night at the Choral Hall, when he discoursed before a fair attendance on "The Flight, of an Immortal Soul Through an Endless Universe. The lecture, which was illustrated by many interesting astronomical lantern slides, dealt with astronomical facts and speculations in a very attractive manner, and the lecturer was frequently and heartily applauded.

Despite the efforts of the Agricultural Department, lucerne growing has not been taken up as energetically as it should be. Suitable soil for lucerne exists in most farming districts of New Zealand, and this wonderful fodder plant, where successfully grown, is a veritable gold mine. A Hawkes Bay farmer, says the Napier " Telegraph, has earned a profit from ten acres ot lucerne amounting to no less than £4O per acre. The land used was previously a mass of Californian thistle, which the lucerne has completely killed. 4 conference between delegates from the New Zealand Nurserymen's Association, New Zealand Fruitgrowers Federation and officers of the Department of Agriculture will be held at Wellington on Wednesday. Tho delegates of the Fruitgrowers' Federation will be Mr J. Longton (managing director). Mr A. Kay (Auckland), Mr A. Moore, (Hastings), Mr A. Allport (Nelson). Mr S. I. Fitch (Canterbury) and Mr J. Stevens (Alexandra, Otago South). Messrs Longton and Fitch and Mr w! J. Courtier, Government fruit expert, will leave Christchurch to-mor-row night to attend the conference.

As an indication of the development of the mining industry in the Wakamarina, a witness in the Warden's Court at Havelock stated that during opening up operations at the new scheelite mine at Mountain Camp Creek as much as 401 b of scheelite had been picked up by hand in one day. Also in the new ground now being opened up by Mr G. Humphries the outcrops of about twenty good bearing reefs had been discovered. In this locality, says the "Marlborough Press," a syndicate will shortly spend £2OOO in development work, after which it is anticipated that the prospects will warrant the erection of a battery.

The Waikato Eiver Board is asking tho Government to assist in clearing the Waikato of its present obstructions to safe navigation, and the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce supported the request at a meeting last week. The chairman of the chamber said the River Board had ostensibly for its object not-the deepening of the river for navigation purposes, but the scouring out of a channel for the drainage of the swamp lands around Mercer. There was not the slightest doubt that if the river were rendered thoroughly navigable for the whole distance from Cambridge to the Heads, it would be a tremendous boon to Waikato. Mr Whittaker said it was a wonder the river did not change its course in disgust at the way it had been neglected and tinkered with. The river was one of the finest waterways in the Dominion, and if only rendered navigable would be of inestimable benefit to the wholo of the district along both its banks. At present it was a magnificent stretch of water running to waste. Mr Gruar said the river was the greatest asset in the province. Even if locks were put in. it would still pay. The railways could in no way compete with river'traffic. It was decided to write to the Minister of Marine, on his proposed visit to Mercer in March, to break his journey at Hamilton, and go down to Mercer by launch. There is also a movement to resume steam navigation on the. Waipa. the Waikato's largest tributary. The Pirongia branch of the Farmers' Union is endeavouring to form a company with a view of purchasing a £7OO steamer for service between Pirongia and Rangiriri, and if successful, a further £SOO will be expended in improving the Waipa River.

No soldier should think of going awav without having his photograph taken by Steffano Webb, 252, High Street. ' XI

Sbino Mops and handled dusters make cleaning easy. Lewis and Anderson, Ltd., ironmongers, 112. Cashel Street, Christchurch. X

In a recent number of the London " Punch "■ there is a fine cartoon of a well-known celebrity placing his hand on the shoulder of a New Zealand soldier, with the remark, 'Do you know who I am?" and the reply was, "Yes, I know you as well as the Wang'anui River." Particulars of this famous trip posted on request. A. Hatrick and Co., Ltd., Cooke and Government Tourist Bureaux. 21

TRIUMPH AND B.S.A. SUCCESSES AT THE BIG MOTOR CARNIVAL. The big motor, carnival held at Plumpton'Park on Saturday was quite the biggest moto-.--cyclo race meeting ever held in New Zealand. Dominion championship events vera decided, and the crack riders came from north and soith to compete. ' The result of the meeting was a very complete vindication of the claims we have been making on behalf of Triumph and B.S.A. motor. cvcles The bis; feature of the meeting was the brilliant and dashing riding of Air V Woodman, of Christchurch, who rode the oid Tourist Trophy Triumph used bv Mr G. B. Brown throughout the strenuous racing seasons of 1014 ind 1015. Woodman won his heat ot the Light-weight Handicap (eight miles) in 7min 44 3-osec, claimed as an \ustralasian record for his class while C Bonnington (Triumph) won the second heat, with A. Moreland (Triumph) third. Woodman won the final in splendid style. In the Middle-weight Championship of New Zealand, A. Woodman (Triumph) won a hard race c ver ten miles in lOmin 25 3-osec, A. Alackeisey (8.5. A.) second, and A. Moreland (Triumph) third. In the Class Handicap, again, an event for placed men in championship events, Woodman won in brilliant style, covering the ten miles in lOmin 9sec, N. Mackersey (8.5. A.) running third. To win so many events, and gaiu places so frequently in such first-class company. speaks volumes for Triumph reliability, speed and consistency. We have still a limited number of Tourist Trophy Triumphs ready for immediate delivery, and can also supply the new 4J-h.p. 8.5. A.. the champion side-car niachine i in either complete chain-drive or combined belt and chain-drive. Adams, Ltd., agents for Triumphs and B.S.A. Mo+or-cveles. Headquarters Showroom and Garage. Hteh Street, Christchurch. (G. B. Brown. Motor-cycle Department Representative). * 139 S