The Lyttelton Times. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY, 24, 1916. ANNIVERSARIES.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVII, Issue 17100, 24 February 1916, Page 6

The Lyttelton Times. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY, 24, 1916. ANNIVERSARIES.

1842 First issue of “ Bay of Islands Observer.” 1848 Louis Phillipc abdicated, left) List detachment of Imperial troops left New Zealand. , 1886 Commercial Bank of South Australia suspended payment. « 1905 Piercing of Simplon Tunnel completed. 1315 Mutiny of Indian troops at Singapore.

TO-DAY’S NEWS. H is reported that the Russians are landing large forces on the Armenian coast near Trebizond. (Page 7.) .Great aerial activity continues on the west-

ern front. (Page 7.) The foundation stone of the Chalmers Ward at the Christchurch Hospital was laid yesterday afternoon. (Page 4.) A Wellington correspondent explains the

grievances of railway men. (Page 3.) Stzong attacks have been made by the Germans on French lines on tho Misuse. (Page

A Minister is to be appointed by tho Brit-

ish Government to have sole supervision of the blockade of Germany. (Page 7.) Successes in fighting in the mountain resion are reported by the Italian*. (Page . 7J

Precautions in respect of infantile paralysis are advised by the District Health Officer. (Page ".). Yesterday the Peninaula representative was leading in the Queen contest. (Page 0.) The ex-German Consul at Auckland and his secretary have been arrested and are defined as prisoners of war. (Page 7.) The Hon A. M. Myers suggests that the cities of the Dominion should present aeroplanes to Britain. (Pago G.) At a meeting at Eattgiora last night a Recruiting Committee was appointed. (Pago 9.) An interesting lecture on weather forecasts wm delivered by Mr F. L. Wooles at the Farmtrs’ Union meeting yesterday. (Page 11.)