TOWN AND COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVII, Issue 17198, 19 June 1916, Page 6

TOWN AND COUNTRY.

Tho following resolution has been passed by the Christchurch branch of the New Zealand Land Values League : —‘‘That as the land question is a moral and therefore a religious one. we. invite the churches to show that they have no sympathy with land monopoly by paying into the Treasury the annual site value of all church properties.” A good deal of building is going on in Wellington just at present, according to the “ Dominion.” Most of the contracts let are for residences in the suburbs, and few of the houses are being built to rent; the owners are building them for their own use. 11ccontly a considerable number of houses have been erected for people willing to buy them on some system of timepayment. A very high tribute to the perfection of apples grown in Otago has been received by the Otago Expansion League, consisting of the Banksian medal awarded to the league for its exhibit sent Home to the Royal Horticultural Show held in August last year. The “Otago Daily Times” states that the modal, which is large and beautifully designed and engraved, is tho first to coruo to New Zealand. In the “ Lyttelton Times ” on Friday it was stated that Mr Justice Stringer had commented on the cost of living at the, Canterbury bricklayers' dispute at the. Arbitration Court on the previous day. Tho subject arose at the dispute between the Canterbury Brick, Pottery, Tilo and Clay Workers’ Union and the employers. The Bricklayers’ Union has no dispute before the Arbitration Court at present. The C.D.C. Band held its weekly concert in Cathedral Square on Saturday evening when a very large gathering listened to an excellent programme. Recitations were given by Mr H. Glubb and vocal items by Mr Bendall. Mr C. B. Morris delivered a brief address on rocruiting and on tho work of tho Lady Liverpool Fund, and a number of ladies collected £9 in aid of tho fund. Cases in which merely nominal fines were imposed by magistrates on persons convicted of shooting game without, a license were cited I members of the Auckland Acclimatise .ion Society at a mepting of the council last week. It was pointed out that while there is a minimum fine of £2 for persons convicted of fishing without a license, there was no minimum for persons guilty of poaching game, and some flagrant cases had been disposed of by tho imposing of a paltry amount by way of a fine. It was decided to communicate with the Minister of Justice, asking that tho law bo amended in this respect, and also to make the matter the subject of a remit to tho next, conference of acclimatisation societies. A suggestion has been made that the mail flag on tho General Post Office should he hoisted near the bottom of tho staff when it is intended to announce that an overseas mail has arrived, and that it should bo placed at the mast-head •when tho mail is sorted, in order to give business peoplo information as to when they might send for their letters and papers. Tho suggestion was placed before Mr W. T. Ward, Chief Postmaster, wjio has replied, stating that full information as to the sorting of mails is supplied to tho public by means of special indicators in the private box lobby, and that it is considered that this is sufficient to meet all reasonable requirements. It will ho generally admitted, especially by the farming community, that tho Dominion has an inexhaustible supply of rabbits, the complete extinction of which can hardly be hoped for. However, it is pleasing to know that the pest is being properly utilised commercially in tho Old Country, where the shortage of food is always an important question, and especially so at tho present time. That tho rabbit export trade is rapidly developing was evidenced by the remarks made by an officer of the steamer Middlesex to an “Otago Daily Times” reporter. On lier last trip to tho Homeland from Australia, tho vessel had as part of her fiozen meat cargo nearly 1,000,000 rabbits. That there is good money in tho trade is exemplified by the fact that rabbits find a ready retail market abroad at from Is to 2s 3d each. Deal, ers woro able to encourage business by selling tho Dominion’s rabbits as the English wood rabbit, which is generally considered to be a choicer table delicacy. The Middlesex is at present loading crates of rabbits, and oxpccts to take Home on her coming trip ojiofner 3000 crates, each of which contains two dozen rabbits.

It is probable that an amicable arrangement will be made between the doctors and friendly societies in Mastertcrton relative to increased payment for medical attendance on lodge members and their families. The Ylairarapa “ Daily Times ” states that the arrangement "existing between the Masterton lodges and their medical officers is 15s per member per annum, and the services agreed to he given by the doctors is on a liberal scale. The doctors havo now suggested that the yearly fee shall he increased to '2os per member. A conference with the officials of the various Masterton lodges has been held, but the result has not been divulged. The officials will place the result of their deliberations before the next meetings of the \ arious lodges. Speaking to a “Daily Times” reporter, a prominent friendly society member said that it was admitted that tho lodges’ arrangement with the Masterton medical men was a very reasonable ono from the members’ point of view, and the lodges would probably agree to the suggested increase. At tho same time, he considered tho present a most inopportune time for increasing members’ subscriptions, as the members are already voluntarily loading themselves with a special levy to keep up the payments of those members who aro on active service.

Loasby’s “Stop It” euros coughs quickly. Suits all ages. Pleasant to Cd, 2s Cd, 4s 6d.. Chemists and' grocers. X No soldier should think of going away without having his photograph taken by Steffano Webb, 252, High Street. XI New Stocks of Wool at Armstrong’s Sale Wheeling Wool, plain colours, 4s lid; Fingering, all shades, 4s 4id. 1 Our readers wil bo glad to know Graham, Wilson and Sraellie’s Salo commences to-day, Monday, at 10 a.in. This is an opportunity for people to economise. as this firm is noted for value giving and for wonderful bargains during the Sale. 6 We wish to remind our readers that Messrs Nicholson and Co.’s Winter Salo starts to-day. Housewives will be studying their own purses by paying them an early visit. CISC 40-inch Crepe de Chine, extra heavy quality, in Navy, Saxe, Violet, Mole and Sky, 5s lid; 40-inch Crepe de Chine, Black, White, Tvory, splendid quality, 4s lid. Armstrong’s Sale only. > 2 Late arrival —Lovely Fur Collars for ladies’ coats, in Brown, Black, Grey, Mole, marked for sale, 5s lid, 12s (id. 16s Cd, 19s Cd, worth now double. Armstrong’s. 3 18th Reinforcements. Fresh stocks of presentation gqods just opened up. Wristlet Watches," Money Bolts, Sa.foty Razors, Hair Brushes, Combination Knives, Photo Wallets, Writing Wallets, etc., all of approved quality. Lewis and Anderson, Ltd., Cashel Street. X 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, Ifiii, Cashel Street. X

Tbo following were the entries at the Addington metropolitan market on Wednesday, those for last week being given in parentheses::—Cattle sGf> (077) sheep 19,408 (1.'3,02.'1). pigs 571 (fi‘22).

Since the fatal accident on the Main Trunk railway it lias been tlie policy of the Department to equip its sleeping cars with electric light, in place of gas, thus eliminating the clanger of explosion or fire from this cause. Duo car has been thus fitted for some time, and three more have just boon turned out of tho Pctouc Workshops.

Acting upon the suggestion of the Minister of Munitions. auothor thirtysix shipmasters and officers lutvo tilled in enlistment tonus, which will be forwarded to the recruiting office to bo dealt, with separately, v.it!) a view to granting exemptions from military service. Sixtv-throe shipmasters and officers hovo already been exempted.

Another description of the murder by (Germans of those on the hip!', sens is given in a letter which states the •• Post.,” has-been received by Messrs Dawson and Mandsloy I ruin .Messrs Elders and EyfYes, Ltd., owners ol the Zcnt, wltieh was torpedoed on the night of April ~>, when 28 miles south-west of Fastnet. Two torpedoes were hired and the ship sank in less than two minutes, the engines having been destroyed and part of the starboard side of the ship torn away. Eleven of 1 the crew, including the master. Captain Martin, 1 were picket up, but forty-seven others of tho crew wore. lost. The enptain, in his protest, mentions the bravo aciton of the wireless operator (Mr Proughton). who, by promptly sending the “5.0.5.” call was tho means of saving the men. Air Proughton went down with the ship. His devotion to duty was wonderful. The first torpedo destroyed tho dynamo of tho ordinary apparatus, but the bravo operator managed to send out the call before the ship foundered. Tho Zent carried only ballast and no arms. There was no warning given.

Yesterday morning a. good muster of the members of the Suratier-Rcdcliffs unit of the C.D.C. paraded at. Clifton under Captain J. Middleton. The work for the day was conducted by Captain G. L. Stevenson, assisted by Captain . Smith and Lieutenants Bell and Bushell, of Christchurch, and represented an attack on Mount Pleasant. The course'followed was through the Richmond Hill golf links to Castle Rock, where a halt was made. Captain Stevenson outlined the details of tho work under war conditions. The men were then formed into three sections and practised tho proper movements up to the trig station. Here they wero congratulated by Commandant J. J. Dougall, who said ho was well pleased with the morning’s work and expressed a hope that it might bo one of more common occurrence. After lunch Captain Stevenson gave a criticism of the work dono and also showed how men in action were kept supplied with ammunition from tho baso. Morse signalling was then practised under tho direction of Private Atmoro, and a further demonstration of how to take cover brought a most, useful and instructive day’s work to a close. Captain Stevenson was heartily thanked by Captain Middleton for his instruction and advice. Several new regulations have been issued regarding returned soldiers. In view of tho altered conditions of service at the front, all soldiers who have suffered from enteric fever' will discharged from the Expeditionary 1’ orce when able to leave hospital. Such cases should not be permitted to serve again until at least six months have elapsed since tho date of discharge, and then only after a bacteriological and medical examination shows them to be in every way fit for service. In tho case of officers and nurses, each ease will bo treated on its merits. With regard to dysentery cases, tho instructions as to the obligatory discharge of soldiers suffering from dysentery are cancelled. In future each dysentery caso shall be treated on its merits as regards eligibility for further service. With reference to attendance on sick and wounded soldiers, it has been decided that the Medical Board shall consist of two members. The president must in all cases be a New Zealand Medical Corps officer, and tlio other member should also belong to tho New Zealand Medical Corps. The following scale of fees will be paid to each of such members as are not on permanent pay:—-(a) For reporting upon eight eases and under, one guinea; (b) for reporting upon nine to twenty cases, two guineas; (c) for reporting upon from twenty-one to forty cases, three guineas; (d) for reporting upon forty-ono cases and upwards, four guineas. l Tho above fees are to bo paid for each day on which the board sits. With reference to the civilian employment of returned soldiers, it has been decided that returned soldiers on sickleave must not take up civil employment prior to receiving notice _of discharge, and then only on condition that the permission of the Director of Ba*o Records has boon obtained, and that a medical officer l\ns certified that such lork will not retard the recovery or health of the convalescent.

Great buving opportunities at Graham, Wilson and Smellie’s Sale at 10 a.m. to-day, Monday. Everything reduced in every department. Real Bargains that will appeal to all. 130 early and get the best selection. C

“ How uso doth breed a habit.” Tho.se who once use Baxter’s Lung Preserver habitually take it as a sure cure for coughs, colds and bronchial troubles A grand tonic, too. Is lOd a big bottlo at Chemists’ and Storekeepers’. X If your motor-car lighting, ignition or starting generator is out of order, remember Turnbull and Jones make a specialty of this class of work. X

New Invention, “ Perjnodelle/’ a modelling material for children, easily worked, 'no smell and lovely colours. See window, Drayton’s, 765, Colombo Street (agents). X Concerning Washing Day.—Bad drying weather demands good .wringing. We have just landed a full supply of the genuine “ Novelty ” and Eureka " Wringers, including the new ball-bear-ing lines. Quality and long life guaranteed. Hastie, Bull and Pickering, opposite Ballantyne’s. X

OF THE BULLDOG BREED—THE “ 8.5. A.” British tenacity of purpose and thoroughness of execution have made the bulldog a very fitting symbol of the national characteristics. In no domain of activity arc the bulldog virtues better exemplified than in British engineering, especially in the motor-cycle field. No British motor-cycle is mere typically British than the “8.5.A./’ the most beautifully-built machine of the kind ever manufactured. “8.5. A.” finish is more than skin-deep. The parts you can’t see are finished as splendidly as the parts that catch the eye. Without being cumbrous, the ‘B.S.A.” is immensely strong. There are no weak spots in its design. Scientifically exact in its proportions, the “ B.S.A.’ motor is the last word in efficiency, and the three-speed gear is worthy of the motor. The “8.5. A.” has won an enormous reputation amongst discriminating motor-cyclists, for it is stronger, more efficient, more reliable than any other. It can bo used for any purpose. Although of only -li h.p. ratine, it has beaten machines of double the rating in side-car competitions, and holds the side-car championship of this island. It is economical cnousrh for solo service, and is. in fact, an allround utility machine Wo can supply the latest 3-speed “ 8.5. A.” in either combined belt and chain drive or complete chain drive. Adams Ltd., Agents for “8.5. A.” motor-evcles. Headquarters Garage and Show. Booms, Hisrh Street, Christchurch. (G. B. Brown, ’Motor-cycle Department Representative.) v 1898