TOWN AND COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVII, Issue 17286, 29 September 1916, Page 4

TOWN AND COUNTRY.

At the meeting of the City and Suburban Cricket Associatiou Jast a motion of condolence was carried with the relatives of the late Lieutenant R. G. Hickmott.

Tlie departure of the Monowai from Lyttelton to-morrow for East Coast ports has been postponed uptil Monday, and in consequenco there will bo' no late boat to Wellington to-morrow night. The Mararoa will sail_ for Wellington on arrival of tho <.23 p.m. train.

The North Canterbury Acclimatisation Society has been advised by the Minister of Justice that the society s rangers, under Section 45 of the Animals Protection Act, 1908, are given the powers of a constable, and are entitled to carry firearms for self-protec-tion.

“ So far as Christchurch is concerned it has tho best- provision for training teachers that exists in New Zealand, said Mr W\ Martin at a mooting mainly of teachers lash evening at tho Y M.C.A. ‘'"Otago comes second, ’ added Mr Martin, “ and I am glad to say this, as tho achievements of tho North Island nro so constantly boomed."

Private Alfred Ell,'sou of Mr 11. G. EU, M.P., in a letter dated August S, after describing a journey through France, states that ho was in a. training camp in England, where tho conditions were very comfortable. the authorities had selected 1 100 men from each company to gp through a special course of training, and he was ono or tho lot from his company;. Although the New Zealanders found the Lagos a climate cold after the Egyptian heat, he was iu excellent health. A meeting of the sub-committee of tho Ladv Liverpool Fund, appointed to organise tho bottle collection campaign recently started iu all North bury primary schools on behalf of the fund, was held yesterday, Mrs Hastie presiding. It lvas reported that a satisfactory start had been made, and it whs proposed to continue the collection of the bottles till October 31. Depots in Christchurch had been secured for the storage of the bottles, and those would'bo sold by auction early in November. 4

Mr Dalton, British Trade' Commis-’ sioner, arrived at Thames yesterday and was met by the Chamber of Commerce. At a gathering of county chambers, Mr Dalton delivered an address regarding British trade and pos-, sibilities of expansion after the war. Ho said he thought that Britain would become the greatest manufacturing centre in tho world. Future possibilities were enormous. Tt was necessary that all outlying parts of the Empire should support the Mother Country. Not only would this be patriotic, but it would help to maintain the Army and Navy for the protection of all parts of the Empire. Mr C. Grayndler, secretary of the A.F. Union, has returned to Wellington after a tour of the North Island. He states that many of the pastoralists aro prepared to grant the claim of the shearers for 25s a'hundred. It has been decided that the shearers shall not accept less. If less is offered they will not accept employment. Mr Gravndler has been round the pastoral districts in both islands, and is very hopeful as to the prospects for the coming season. The shearing season has heen delayed in Australia on account of strikes, and this will result in fewer men coming from the Commonwealth this year to work in the Dominion. The season will start next month, and he expects no'trouble in regard to the men getting work at the rates fixed by the union. _ When lie «-as in + bo Gisborne district, Mr Grayndler visited the Maori settlement nf Manutuko, which ho found very prosperous. The Maoris there have fair-sized holdings, which they cultivate when not engaged shearing. He points out" that these men, not being dependent upon their wage-earning'capacity, nre in a good position to secure the increased smearing rates. Maoris are members of tho union and are keen on getting the higher rates fixed by the union/’

That tickling, irritating cough will disappear it you take Loasby s “ Stop If”-—Is 6d,'2s Gd, 45.6 d. Chemists and grocers. N

Ton can depend upon everything being done promptly and well if you only hand your shipping documents to J. M. Hey.wood and Co., Ltd. They aro recognised as experts ( at this work. Telephones 250, 1241 and 2174. XI

Photographic Booklets of 4 to 12 views of your home, witli group of your family, to send for Xmas. Details from Stcffano Webb, Petersen’s "Building, High Street. XI

Attention is directed to the advertisement this morning of Messrs Armstrong, Limited, detailing some very special bargains on offer for the next tlirec days. 3

General carrying of all sorts undertaken by J. M. Hcywood and Co., Ltd. Tlieir plant of horses and vehicles is one of the largest in New Zealand. X 3

At the first hint of » cold, get ' NAZOL.” Nothing like it for Influenza, Catarrh and Sore Throat. To ensure getting “NAZOL” always order it by noma. 14

A man was arrested at Sydenham yesterday on a charge of indecent assault.

The Postal Department has issued instructions for six new slot telephone cabinets to be made for the Christchurch district.

The patronal festival' of St Michael and All Angels' Church -yvas begun last evening by a service of evensong with procession. The wet weather adversely affected tho attendance. The Rev H. J. Allen was the preacher. Mr H. Hunter, secretary of the Federation of Labour, has written to the Hon A. L. Herdman, Attorney-Gen-eral, asking that the fine of £SO imposed on G. S. Thompson, in Christchurch a few days ago, for a breach of the War Regulations in refusing to display' a military notice, should bo reduced. A lady passenger nn an out-hound Riccarton tram on Wednesday night had a narrow escape from serious injury. The car was slowing down to turn the Hospital corner, and evidently the passenger thought, sne had arrived •at the Hospital stopping place, and stepped off, falling heavily to the ground. The car was instantly stopped, and the woman, apparently, halfdazed, was taken into the Hospital, y Tho report from Sydney of the explosion on the Wairuna published yesterdav, has recalled a somewhat similar fatality on board the Manapouri in New Zealand waters in 1885. A resident of Christchurch, who \tas an officer on the Manapouri at the time, states that she loft Auckland for the south with a quantity of sulphuric acid, taker, on board at Sydney, in the hold. On arriving at the Gisborne roadstead, it was discovered tffiat smoke was coming from tho acid. The hatches wore removed, and the chief officer, tho third officer, four sailors and two quartermasters went down into the hold to cope with the outbreak. Tho fumes from the acid were so powerful that the chief officer, the third officer and the four sailors died twentyfour hours in great agony. Captain T. Logan, who was in charge of the vessel, tooK her on to Napier as soon as possible. The two quartermasters also died in the hospital there. Inspect aur now Chintz Palm Bowls, high grade, 7s lid, 10s 6d ; also, rose designs on black grounds, suitable for bungalows, 27s 6d. Drayton’s Emporium, Colombo Street. XI ‘’The weakest go to tho wall”—Be strong and healthy. Take Baxter’s Lung Preserver to resist coughs, colds and throat troubles. Nothing else so good. Splendid tonic, too. Get a bottle to-day. Is lOd everywhere. 2 All this week special millinery offerings—Beautiful specimens newest spring hats 21s, at Armstrong’s. 2 No ono likes moving, but the work can be mado much lighter if competent men are employed. J. M. Heywood and Co., Ltd., have them, and three np-to-date pantechnicons. Telephones 250, 1241 and 21.4. X2

For summer sports—Cricket, tennis and howling trousers‘6s lid, 8s lid, 12s fid; grey flannel ditto 7s lid, 12s 6d; hats'2s 6d. ?s lid; white felts 4s fid, os fid; blazers 8s lid, 12s fid. Armstrong’s, Ltd. 1 Pleasure in graceful lino and wellbalanced form ere universally inborn. My portraits are based on simple, natural lines, yet with" full appreciation of the artistic responsibilities they entail. H. H. Clifford. Studio, 158, Cashel Street. X

CHEAPEST IN THE LONG RUN—THE “SWT.”

Almost any sort of a bicycle will give passable, service when it is new. The really good bicycle is to bo judged by the sorvico it gives five years after purchase. The ‘‘Swift’ 1 bicycle has many excellent qualities, but the chiefest reason for its popularity with discriminating cyclists is that it retains all its good points for an indefinitely long" period. The exceptional case of running which characterises the “Swift” continues throughout the life of the bicycle, because the bearings are made to begin right and stay right. The various parts of the “Swift” are covered by long-term guarantees—sure evidence of the confidence of its makers in the quality ,of their work. Although the “Swift” is the highest quality bicycle made anywhere in the world, the price is not high- Wo sell tho “ Roval Suporbe” (first grade) “ Swift ” at £l2 10s, inclusive of mudguards, free wheel, two rim brakes, etc. in the case of men’s and ladies roadster models, and lamp, bell, pump and pump-clips with all models. ® also sell on time payments, terms being arranged as low as £1 deposit ana £1 per month, Me have adopted tho policy of making the “Swift- easy to purchase because wo honestly believe the “Swift” to be the best bicycle investment available for people of moderate means, owing to its great durability. To own a “Swift ’ means satisfactory service, year in and year out, and complete security against breakdowns clue to structural detects. The new models are now bong displayed. Call and poo them. Adams, Ltd., Agents for “Swift” Cycles. Headquarters ' Showrooms. Hv/h .street, Christchurch. (C. S. Orr, Bicycle Department Representative.) ioJo