The Lyttelton Times. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY, 22, 1916. ANNIVERSARIES.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVII, Issue 17098, 22 February 1916, Page 6

The Lyttelton Times. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY, 22, 1916. ANNIVERSARIES.

1730 First land grant in Australia issued to James Ruse at Roxhill. 1890 Death of John Jacob Astor, wealthy American philanthropist. IEO3 Nyae-saland districts became British "• Central Africa Protectorate. 1815 Zeppelin drops bombs on Calais; five persona killed.

TO-DAY'S NEWS. la the Erzerurn region the Russians have captured large numbers of Turks and many gnru- (Bftg-a 7.) Great activity continues on the British front in Flanders. (Page ".) Serious differences have arisen between Mr Lansing, Secretary of State, and the German Ambassador at Washington. (Page 7.) Th: British authorities are seeking means of making recruiting more productive. (Page T.) bir Edward Grey, in a, memorandum, expose* the fierman policy to impoverish Belgium. (Page 7.) German Mroph*ic& raided ifee south-east coast of Britain. (Page 7.) Uneasiness is felt in Bulgaria respecting the attitude of, Rumania, (Page 7.) Thousands of soldiers from camp engaged in rioting of a serious nature in Sydney. (Page 7.) Wellington railwayman demand an all-round increase in wages. (Page 7.) Timber merchants were interviewed yesterday regarding an increase in the price of certain building materials. (Page 4.) Yesterday the Supreme Court was occupied with the hearing of an action for damages ;« alleged, breach of promise. (Pago 3.) Mr Malcolm Ross describes some incidents at Anzac. (Page 5.) At noon yesterday thp wholesale and retail " candidate was leading in the queen election. (Page fi.) The Christchurch Tramway Board, met yesterday. (Page 10.) Twenty-five man enlisted in Christchurch yesterday for service with the reinforce- . ments. (Page 9.) At- a public' meeting at Avonside last night, & resolution was passed favouring the amalgamation of Heathcot* County wit]*, greater Chriitchuxcli. (P»«* »•)