TOWN AND COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVII, Issue 17141, 12 April 1916, Page 6

TOWN AND COUNTRY.

The following auctioneers’ advertisements appear on page 11: New Zealand Farmers’ Co-op. Association, Ltd., and Dalgetv and Co., Ltd. Mr T. AY. Paul, of 37, Sydney Street, Spreydon, was knocked down by a bicycle yesterday afternoon and was injured' on the head and hands. He was attended to at the Hospital. The exhibition of pictures at the Art Gallery still continues to bo well attended, and the sales so far are satisfactory. The gallery is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and from 7.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. Advice has been received from Sir Isaac Pitman and Sons, Ltd., England, that tho following students attending Gilby’s College were successful in obtaining shorthand speed certificates at the rates mentioned: —120 words per minute, Flora E. Pick and Alary J. Richardson ; 110 words, Greta Pitcaith]y and Gladys Sewell; 100 words, Jessie Dalton and Dorothy Nelson ; 60 words, Muriel Cameron and Charles Berg.

Mr H. G. Ell, M.P-. yesterday received a reply from the Prime. Minister to representations that supervision should be exercised over consignments of imports to this country to ensure that space was not monopolised by motorcars to tho exclusion of more necessary goods. Mr Massey telegraphed, “With reference to your telegram of the 7th inst, regarding agricultural machinery, your representations have been noted, and tho Government is carefully watching the situation.” The Canterbury Headquarters Defence Staff yesterday received the following message from Zeitun: —-‘‘By the request of the Brigadier-General commanding the N.Z. Mounted Ride Brigade. I am forwarding hv the transport Tahiti one ease containing a captured Turkish machine-gun, addressed to Colonel Ohaffey. The gun was captured by tho Canterbury Mounted Rifles, who have been given authority to retain it.” Tho gun also came to hand yesterday, and is at present at tho armourers’ shop at tho King Edward Barracks.

’Dig jubilee of the Loyal Benevolent Lodge, Manchester Unity, of Oddfellows, was celebrated on Monday night, when a, banquet was held in the lodge hall, Montreal Street north. About 150 members and friends attended, and tho N.G., Brother Le Pago presided. Congratulations were received from tho Kaiapoi Lodge. The chairman unveiled a roll of honour, containing the names of three members who had enlisted for active .service. Brothers R. A. Allen, A. Dicker and H. T). Moran. Many toasts were honoured and an excellent musical and elocutionary programme was contributed by members.

Some time ago a photograph was found in the returned effects of a New Zealand soldier, who was killed in action at. Gallipoli- The mother, wild resides ■ in Woolston, forwarded tho photograph to tho editor of the “Canterbury Time*/’ requesting its reproduction in the columns of that journal in tho hope that she could by this means establish the identity of the soldier. The photograph duly .appeared in the “Canterbury •Times,'’ and tho mother has now written to the editor stating that the photograph has been recognised as that of an Auckland trooper who was wounded and sent to England for treatment. She has consequently communicated with the soldier and hopes by this means to gain some information regarding her son’s death. Public attention has recently been drawn to tho results' of the operations carried 1 out by tho. Waikato River Board in lowering tho general level of the Waikato River. Complaints have been made regarding the increased difficulties of navigating the tributary waterways, but perhaps the most striking effects are to be seen on the great swamps which stretch from Mercer to Waerenga, and from Mangatawliiri to Pokeno. This huge area of low flat country, says the “ New Zealand Herald” is now drier than has ever been previously known and hundreds of head of cattle are running and fattening in places which were once deemed to be impossible peat swamps. The class of feed springing up naturally, on this newly-stocked country and 1 the fine pasture growing where tho settlers.have partly drained and surface-sown, goes to prove that these huge areas, instead of being bottomless morasses, are to a great exent sound alluvial flats, which only need a judicious expenditure of labour and capital to turn into high-class grazing and dairying land.

Sub-Inspector Johnston, of the Gisborno police, states that when lie reached Alaungapohatu, in advance of the main body, and informed Rua that very likely the chief would be along soon, referring to Commissioner Cullen, Rua merely answered that it was well that the “big men” should come to him. “ Send .along plenty of the big men,” he said, thus showing that his mana had been greatly raised by the visits he had had from the “ rarigatiras” of the pakehas. Had Rua, said the sub-inspector, had evil intent towards the arresting constables, as has been indicated during, the past weeks, he could have acted then, when his numbers greatly exceeded the police. But he was all hospitality and kindness, walked about taking a keen interest in the uniform of the visitors, and chatting away every now and then to the Sub-Inspector. At tlie conclusion of one of these conversations Rua tapped himself on the chest, and, without any boastfulness in his tone, informed the Sub-Inspector that he was “ the Holy Ghost.” “ Ask Loasby about it.” All minor ailments nut right. Adults 3s 6d. Children 2. 3 A. duty you owe your friends—the gift of a really high-class Photograph taken by Steftano Webb, 252, High Street. X2 We have a modern Electric Brougham for sale. Less than half the price of petrol to run. Turnbull and Jones, Ltd. X Holiday extras here, Dress Baskets Is, 2s (id; Rug Straps to lit, Is 3d; Suit Cases with corners, 2s 9d, 4s Od, also Canvas, 11s ; Trunks, 12s (id; Initialled free; Brief Bags, 9s lid ; Hand Bags cheap. Try Drayton’s Emporium, Colombo Street. XI

Opening the Overcoat season. Gout’s Heavy Chesters, 9s (id, 29s (id, 35s 6d,

at Armstrong’s

Mr R. H. Erew, of Melbourne, Victoria, in a letter dated January (j, 1915, writes of the Wanganui River trip —' 1 was greatly taken with the Wanganui River trip, the provision made for the public is first class, the scenery is just wonderful, there surely cannot bo anything finer in the world. I was surprised at the excellent catering and attention. Pipiriki House rominded me of a first-class city hotel—excellent.” 1880

At last evening’s meeting of the Heathcote County Council, it was agreed that the* council should reply to the Minister of Internal Affairs that it had no objection to the proposal to annex Opawa Riding to the city or Christchurch.

The respective claims of White’s Road <md Dyer’s Pass Roads were discussed at last evening’s meeting of the Heat-.i-/ota County Council, and finally it was agreed to ask the Public Works Department. for £3OO for Dyer s Pass Road.. £SOO for White’s Road and ;Loo for the Bridle Track.

Tho Bov John Taklo, of East Bon gill crave a lecture last evening at tho O-v----ford Terrace Baptist Church on The Ohristinnisntion of India.” Tho Rev J. J. North, presided', and there was a large attendance. The lecturer related many interesting experiences, and, on the motion of Mr A. F. Carey, seconded by Mr A. H. King, was accorded a vote of thanks.

A special meeting of the Woolston Borough Council was held on Monday evening to consider - by-laws m regard to motor traffic within the borough, and a by-law .was passed limiting the speed of motor vehicles to six miles per hour, ovei or along Ashbounre Street, m the vicinity of the Woolston School, and to a speed not exceeding fifteen miles per hour over or along any other stieet in the borough. On Friday evening the members of tho Christchurch Homing Pigeon oocietv assembled to bid ■ farewell to one of their members, Private J. waiter, of tho. Twelfth Reinforcements, who was on leave. Mr R, Draper, the president, spoke of the good feeling and fellowship that the members held tow aid., Private Barter and wished him evreiy success and a safe return. On behalf of the society he presented the soldioi with a case of pipes. At the meeting of the Cheviot County Council on Saturday the clerk and surveyor (Mr W. M. Cottrell) wrote stating that ho had offered his services for tho reinforcements and had been accepted. Messrs D. Archibald. T. H. Wilkinson, R. C. Wilson, W . C. Hyde, G. W. Forbes, M.P., J. H. F. Hiatt and T. 0. Robinson waited on the council and presented a petition signed by 136 ratepayers asking the council to retain Mr Cottrell’s services should ho return safely from the front. The request was granted and tho council also offered Mrs Cottrell the use of the residence during Mr Cottrell’s absence. Judge Browne, of the Native Land Court, who has returned' to Auckland from Whakatano and tho country near tho East Cape, states that lie was enabled to finish the investigation of titles in tho country beyond Opotiki with the exoeption of one block, whose owners are To Kooti-ites. The influence of tho old Hauhauism is still so strong among them that they are afraid to sell or lease, while at tli'o samo time anxious to do so. Closer settlement round about them will soon efface that obsession. Tho Judge also presided over a meeting of Native owners of tho remaining block (20,000 acres) between Opotiki and Cape Runaway. They agreed to lcaso on fair terms. A notice was received by the Heathcote County Council last evening that an industrial dispute would be heard by a Council of Conciliation between tho Canterbury General Labourers’ Union and tho Heathcote, Paparoa, Haiswell and Waimairi County Councils on May 1, at 2.30 p.m., in tho new Government Buildings. In connection with the dispute, tho Halswell County Council suggested the holding of a conference with other local bodies on Wednesday, April 19. Mr W. AY. Scarff objected to the council paying higher wages, as that gave the private employer no chance. Public bodies were regarded by tho employees ns “old men’s homes.” Messrs G. Scott, C. Fiavell and E. J. Cooksley were appointed the council’s representatives at tho proposed conference.

The Sanatorium septic tank came in for criticism in the inspector’s report submitted to the Heatlicofce County Council last evening. The inspector wrote : “ Having inspected this tank, I find that it is in a very insanitary state. This is a serious matter, and would cause the spreading of any infectious disease. The top layer of the filter bed is alive' with small wcjrms (it appears to have had no attention since it was constructed. The tank is defective in this respect, because it cannot carry out the work of filtration efficiently. In passing along the road the smell from the tank is very noticeable. I would recommend that Dr Blackmore’s attention be called to the matter at once.” Mr J. Longton urged that a very strong letter should be sent to the Hospital Board, as the present condition of affairs was a disgrace. Mr G. T. Burton said that the tank was one of the most disgusting things possible, and was quite near the road. The resolution was agreed to. The, Rev W. Wills, who.is to take his departure ' for Gisborne to-morrow, preached his farewell sermon at the Rangiora and Southbrook Methodist Churches on Sunday to large congregations. Last evening Air and Mrs Wills were entertained at a farewell social in the Rangiora Sunday Schoolroom. There was a large attendance, representatives from Woodend, Southbrook and Loburn Churches also being present. The Rev J. R. Clark presided. Air A. Catchpolo (Woodend)., Adjutant Buttiinore, the Rev F. I\ Fendall, the Mayor (Air C. I. Jennings) and tire chairman eulogised Air and Airs Wills and wished them success in their now sphere. Air S. Ayres also spoke on similar lines, and on behalf of church friends presented Air Wills with a dressing case and Airs Mills with a pair 0 f silver vases. Air Wills returned thanks. Aiusical items were contributed bv Alesdames J. T. Withers, A\. Rowse and Huston, and Alessrs S. and C Avrcs, a recitation by Airs A. W ithers." and instrumental selections by the church orchestra.

Hockey an Football.—Players are reminded that Lewis and Anderson, Ltd., have just opened their season’s supplies. X 1

Early rising is not so easy unless you have a good alarm clock. Lewis and Anderson, Ltd., Cashel Street, for best value- -S-2

Boys’ Naval Caps—Gold cord and badge. Is lid, 2s lid; Boys’ Alilitary Caps, khaki. Is, Is lid, 2s lid, at Armstrong’s, the Cash Outfitters. X2 Pleasure in graceful line and wellbalanced form arc universally inborn. Alv 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

“ There is a time for all things. Proverb. The time to attack a cold is before it attacks you. Keep a bottle of Baxter’s Lung Preserver hnndv. A fino tonic, besides banishing chest and bronchial troubles. Big bottle Is lOd, all chemists and storekeepers. Xi Bur Trimmings—Edgings in rich browns, black, white, sky and grey, Is per yard, and! a large assortment of trimmings in Real Skunk, Marmot, Fitch and other Furs at Armstrong’s, Cash Drapers. XI Albumoza is the name of a now stimulant and restorative for the Brtin, Body and Blood. Its wonderful efficacy in cases of Nervous Exhaustion, Influenza, Alalnutrition and Diabetic cases has already been demonstrated. As a restorative for jaded digestive organs it has no known equal. Albumoza is obtainablo from the wellknown firm of AVallace and Co., 206, High Street, Christchurch. 19S8

Mr Henry Right-on, organising secretary of tho St Saviour’s Orphanage building fund, wishes to acknowledge with thanks receipt of £5 from “ A Thankful Heart.” * THE INYINCIBLE “ B. S. A ” According to tho annual return supplied by the Trade Commissioner, nearly 85 per cent of the motor-cycles imported into New Zealand last year were British-made. That is a very fine testimony to the excellence of British workmanship, and gives added point to tho claim wc make for the “8.5. A.” motorcycle—that it is the most accurately designed and b,est-mado motor-cycle built in Britain, and the best motor-cycle for all-round solo and side-oar service built anywhere in the world. The “8.5. A.” is "not a big consumer of petrol. Its motor is'a 4i h.p. single-cylinder one, of maximum efficiency. That means that the engine generates enough power to cope with any emergency. The “8.5. A.” is not merely the most economical motor-cycle powerful enough for side-car service. It is tho best sidecar motor-cycle, and tho fact has frequently been proved in competition. Tho South Island Side-car Championship and the honour of being the only make to finish in the side-car section in the Now South Wales Reliability Trials are recent demonstrations of this fact. One of the best features of the “8.5. A.,” outside its perfectly reliable engine, is the splendid three-speed (countershaft) gear—durable, practicable and fool-proof. Big shipments of the “8.5. A,” arrive every few weeks, and we can give immediate delivery of either the combined belt and chain drive model or complete chain drive model. Tho latter is very popular in districts where streams and' water-races abound. Adams, Ltd., Agents for “8.5. A.” Motor-cycles. Headquarters Garage and Showrooms, High Street,Christchurch. (G. B. Brown, Motorcycle Department Representative.) 189 b