TOWN AND COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVII, Issue 17329, 18 November 1916, Page 8

TOWN AND COUNTRY.

The following auctioneers’ advertisements appear on pngc 15:—Pyne and Co., H.' Matson and C’o., Touks, Norton and Go., Harris Bros, and Charles Clark.

A donation of 12s to the Belgium Fund from “Royal Nitty” "was "received at the “Lyttelton Times” office yesterday. At tho meeting of the Eyre C’ouuty Council last week the following motion was carried and a copy xvas ordered to bo forwarded to the Minister of Defence:—“That in view of the many serious complaints made of undue influence in regard to the passing of recruits this council is of opinion that all rejects should he again examined by an independent military medical board.”

The Sumner Brass Band will play the following programme on the Pier Rotunda to-morrow afternoon, commencing at three o’clock: —March. “ Canberra ”; fantasia, “ Norma ” (Bellini); intermezzo, “Dream Thoughts” ' (Moss); cornet solo, “ Moonbeam ” (Rimmer); march past, “Kitchener’s Army,” (Bulch); selection, “Old Favourites” (Rimmer); intermezzo, “ Rendez Vous ” ; march, ‘ * Australia ’ ’ (Lithgow). Reports received by the Tourist Department show that the twfut fishing in the Lake District so far this 1 season is remarkably good. The “Hot Lakes Chronicle” reports that trouting iu Lake Tarawera, Mrs Pepper and party made a record catch this season, landing no fewer than, eighty-fir© trerat in good condition. The average weight ran to blftween four and five pounds, the heaviest weighing ten pounds. At a meeting of the Canterbury Industrial Association held on Thursday night it was decided to approach the Christchurch Chamber of Commerce with the view to co-operating in making representation to the Government' regarding the reported slowing-up of the Otira 'tunnel construction, as it was vitally necessary to the fuller development of the resources of the South Island that the east and west epasts should be linked up as soon .as possible. Mr W. J. Courtier, Government Pomologist, has conducted looal examinations for proficiency in pruning and spraying. There wore eight candidates, and six certificates of proficiency were issued, tliroo and three second, as follows-First—T. .T. Hughes, H. Wyatt and T. N. Raker; second —H. Firman, Winifred L. Smith and F. Cone. Mr Courtier expresses a- hope that those who gained first certificates will continue their studies, and that the holders of second certificates will gain greater proficiency during the winter and qualify for the higher, grade. Tho object of the Department is to encourage improved methods of pruning and spraying. An idea of the power and magnitude of floods in the Manganui River last week can be gained from the fact, that a shed at the Waipuku quarry, measuring about 60ft by 30ft, was completely washed away (says the “ Stratford Post”). A crane-driver, who was sleeping there at the time, narrowly escaped with his life. It appears that- the shed, which was equipped with stoves, tables, etc., was built near tlie river on a piece of ground about an acre in extent, which bad been filled in with spoil from tlie quarry. The huge volume of water in the river rapidly ate away the bank until the building was undermined, toppled over, and was whirled away in the flood. Indigestion, flatulence, sleeplessness, nervousness disappear if you “Ask Ix>asby about it.” Adults 3s 6d, children ,2a. “ Your friends want your photograph. They will like it. better if taken by Steffano Webb, Peterson’s Buildings, High Street. 5 Keep the garden green. “The finest hose in the world ” just landed at Hastie, Bull and Pickering’s, opposit© Ballantyne’s. It* will last fox’ years under the most trying conditions. Come in, tie a knot in it, and tfjlU PA

At the Lyttelton Police Court yesterday, before Mr W. C. Cleary, J.P., and Mr F. Anderson, .J.P., Thomas H. Williams, on the charge of the theft of a pair of blinkers, valued at 15s, the property of the Lyttelton Borough Council, was convicted and fined £l, A stall was established in Cathedral Square yesterday-' for the sale of souvenir booklets, illustrating the beauties of Christchurch, in order to add to the proceeds of the Rose Fete, which will be held - on December 2 in aid of the C.D.O. Fund for returned soldiers. Within the next few days the Tramway Board will undertake the relaying of that section of the Opawa lino which runs betweon Falsgravo Street and Wilson’s Road. The old rails, which are showing signs of wear, will be replaced by a heavier and mom durable type. The following Territorial Force case* were dealt with at the Christchurch Magistrate’s Court yesterday:—Walter John Austin and Leonard Austin were each fined £2 for failing to register; Frederick Ford was fined 20s and costs; Hugh Flaherty 10s. and costs ; Huia Henry Shaw _was fined £5, with costs 7s, and deprived of civil rights for a further three years from January, 1917. On Thursday, Private Bernard Granger, of the Twentieth Reinforcements, who died of chronic appendicitis when on final leave, was accorded a military funeral at the Linwood Cemetery. Father Hanran officiated at the graveside. Private Granger w.as thirtyseven years of age, and was a son of tho late Mr James Granger, an Indian Mutiny and Maori War veteran. He was a native of Christchurch, and at the time of enlistment was employed as a striker at Messrs P. and D. Duncan’s foundry. Private Granger, who was well known in sporting circles, leaves a wife and child and numerous other relatives in Canterbury. Two members of the United States Department of Commerce, Mr Frank Rhea and Mr R. A. Lundquist, are at present visiting Auckland. The trip, which will, later extend to Australia, China and Japan, is primarily being undertaken with a view to bringing before American manufacturers the conditions and requirements of the Dominion railway and electrical systems and markets. Complaints*as to auv American goods which have proved unsatisfactory will be investigated, and it is anticipated that as a result of the tour American exporters will be able to handle future business with a much better conception of New Zealand requirements. At a sitting of the Juvenile Court yesterday, before Mr T. A. B. Bailey, S.M., two boys, . about thirteen and fourteen years, admitted three i charges on different dates of breaking and entering the premises of Thomas Thompson and stealing cakes and chocolates valued at 6s Bd. It was stated that they had secured a key of the shop and visited it regularly. The Magistrate lectured them on the dishonesty of their act, and tho danger of being committed to Burnham Industrial School. They were ordered to report to the probation officer once a month, and refund £1 16s 6d, tho total value of the goods stolen. The Glentunnel correspondent of the “Lyttelton Times” states that at noon on Thursday a terrible thunderstorm passed over the district, sending down a deluge of rain. Tho thunder was very heavy and the lightning very vivid. The roads were swimming in water, and all the drains filled very quickly. The rain was the heaviest experienced in the district for a considerable number of years, one and a half inch falling in half an hour. There were some very big hailstones in the first outbreak, but no very great damage has been done. The downpour will interfere with the shearing, which is now in full swing, but will be beneficial to the rape crops and to the grass paddocks. A public meeting was held in the Glentunnel School on Wednesday evening, under tho auspices of the South Malvern District Red Cross (Society. Mr Deans was in the chair. Mr J. A. Flesher, of Christchurch; delivered a lecture on the work carried out by the Red Cross Society. The address woe very interesting and Mr Flesher appealed for funds to carry on the work. The sewing of tho district was put out on tables for examination by those present. Miss Cole and Mrs Smith, from Christchurch, also attended and gave some useful information to the ladies who are working for the Red Cross. The visitors were given a hearty vote of thanks for their assistance. The sum of £ls was voted to be paid over to the “Our Day” appeal, and Mrs Davenport (Coalgate) and Mr Gilmour (Glentunnel) were added to the committee.

Their extended leave having expired, naval men from the Pyramus and Philomel arrived in Wellington this week, preparatory to leaving for their respective stations. The men were visited by the Mayor (Mr J. P. Luke), and the hospitality of the city was extended to -them. Mr Luke suggested that the men should be entertained as his guests at a. function to be followed by supper, or if they preferred by an excursion to ono of the seaside resorts. The latter suggestion was most favoured by the men, but it was afterwards found that circumstances would prevent them from accepting the hospitality offered. Iu order that the men might know that they had the good wishes of the citizens, however, Mr Luke arranged that each should receive a parcel of Christmas comforts. Representation was made to the Mayoress and her committee at the Town Hall, and the ladies appreciating the position, at once took the work in hand. The parcels were quickly prepared and packed, and tlie organisation lisd them sent along at very short notice. The striking of commemorative medals is an old custom which-has been revived iu the present war, says the “ Morning Post.” The striking of a medal in commemoration of “the Glorious Thirty-first of May” has proved a most popular revival of a good old naval cMstom. The Jutland commemorative medal, which is to be followed by others, is of simple design. On one side, within a wreath of oak is the legend: “ May 31, 1916, the German Fleet attacked off the Coast of Jutland and driven back into Dort with heavy loss. Admiral Sir John® Jellicoe, Commander-in-Chief. Vice-Admiral Sir David Beatty, Commanding Battle Cruiser Fleet.” The other face is occupied by a trophy of the British White Ensign, a very substantial trident, and the Union Jack A plaque bears the glorious dat-e and outside a rope border is the dedication: “To tlie glorious memory of these who fell that day.” The medals have been selling very well; the miniature silver form, which can be attached to a chain or bracelet, is a popular gift from the sailornmu to his sweetheart. The profits all go to- naval orphanages. so that increased publicity which will liven up the sales (many people have never heard of the medal’s existence) is very desirable. Captain Fortescue, the war correspondent, says:—“Tea is the tonic of the English trenches.” Tea is the most refreshing beverage at home also; and Desert Gold Tea surpasses all others. XI Akaroa is a health and holiday resort all the year round. The climate is delightful, with Jwating, motoring, fishing. sea bathing, bowling and tennis for -visitors. 1989 Practical patriotism demands that as far as possible the Empire’s money should be spent wit hip the Empire. Therefore, if you want a motor buy a British Westingbouse. , Turnbull and Janes, Ltd., agents. ” X

The following prisoners will appear at the Supremo Court this morning at 10.15 o’clock, for sentenceAlfred Sampson, forgery; E. A. de H. Delatour, indecent assault; and A. H. Cooper, forgery. It is 'stated by the “ Manawatu Standard” that the shortage of* good farm labourers is noticeably felt in the Pohangina, and several farmers are short-handed. A number of dry sheep bare already been shorn, but the weather has been against commencing shearing on a large scale, though the operation will begin shortly. The season so far has been a. splendid one, and in the opinion of many settlers tho best for a number of years.

Recently the Canterbury Automobile ‘Association approachod* the Railway Department, Christchurch, with a view of making the landings on the Rakaia Bridge more suitable for motorists. Tho Department has attended to tho matter and the thanks of all motorists are extended to the District Engineer, Christchurch, for his kind attention. It is tho intention of the association to confer with tho Ashburton Rub-com-mitteo very shortly in regard to carrying out a scheme of sign-posting in tho Ashburton and surrounding districts.

A large sale of sheep has just been reported,. Mr Charles Hanson, proprietor of the Waiouru sheep station (76,000 acres), Auckland province, having disposed of his flock at a price approximating £130.000 cash. Mr Hanson /was a member of the I'test Neiw Eealand South African Contingent, under Brigadier-General Robin. He represented New Zealand at Queen Victoria's funeral, and was a member of the bodv guard' when .King George (then Duke of Cornwall and York) visited New Zealand. Mr Hanson is now enlisting as a private.

With what gravity milk adulteration is regarded in South _ Australia is shown bv the fines inflicted in a case recently before the Court in Adelaide. A milk vendor, against whom there were throe previous convictions, was found guilty of having} in his possession for sale adulterated milk showing m one sample the addition of 26 per cent of water, and in another case 7 per cent added water. The vendor denied on oath that ho had been a p«y ™ putting water in the milk, Biid Magistrate decided not to send him to gaol, but imposed fines and costs totalling £lO3 16s, m default three months’ imprisonment. Advice has been received that , Se !‘ rjeant J. R. Fraser, of Auckland, who is an the French frontier with the New Zealand Expeditionary Force, has been awarded the Military Medal. Sergeant Fraser, who is a son of Mr P. Fra ssr, of the New Zealand Insurance Company's staff, was in charge of a department in the warehouse of Messrs John Burns and Co., in Auckland, poor;to h£ enlistment. He took part in the warfare at Gallipoli, and was one of the fast boatload of New Zealanders to leave the peninsula. Though specific particulars of the deed which gained him distinction,.are not yet available, it is known that Sergeant Fraser received hia present stripes on tho fiqld for gallant behaviour. The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of New Zealand will meet in Wellington next week, when between 150 and 200 delegates are expected to lie present. The opening service on Tuesday evening will be conducted by tho moderator, the Rev wScorgie, and the moderator-elect the Rev R. M. Ryburn, M.A., of the First Church, Invercargill, will deliver nis inaugural address. During the ference a number of important matters are te.be dealt with by the M* gates, including the consideration of an overture from' the Wellington Presbytery concerning the union of tile churches. The deliberations of the assembly are expected to occupy several, days. 5 , Mr O. B. Morris, president of the Canterbury Microscopical Society, at the monthly meeting of the society in Mr E. E. Stork’s offices m the City Council’s Powerhouse, Armagh Street, on Thursday evening, gave a short address on marine biology. »© began by referring to the famous cruise of H.M.S. Challenger and to the work of Sir John Murray, and then went into details of different forms ot life found in the depths, and the con-, ditions under which the animals lived. Manv beautiful forms passed all their lives'in complete darkness, he said, and many, with phosphorescent characteristics. died as soon as they were brought to the surface. He also described the different oozes found on the bottom of the sea and their formation. A vote of thanks was passed to him. for his address. The desolation of a railway station in the French war zone is described by Afaior Barclay in a letter published by the Nw ostarf Advocate.” “Tho passenger station, he writes, “was a commodious brick structure with four or five capacious vestibules, and accommodation, botK on the ground floor and above. Every window m the building had been broken by concussion, and at one enda rmitinthe wall gave evidence of the landing ot an enemy’s shell. All the and fittings had apparently been removed by the railway authorities, and the only evidence ot railway life left on the premises was a litter of many coloured luggage labels bearing the legend £ Chenun de Fer—Destination Paris,’ etc. Outside things . looked equaliy forlorn. The tracks were rustv and grass-grown—in fact, the growth of vegetation in many, places quite obscured the rails, for it is now many, many months since an engine or vehicle baa used the line. In one - spot an immense crater just in the centre or tho track indicated the landing-place of a German shell, the railway metals being twisted into all shapes. ,In the signal boxes at both ends of the yard attempts had been made to safeguard the inter-locking mechanism by walling the building with sandbags, but all the electric signalling apparatus had been removed. Tho telegraph, telephone, and other wires lay in tangled heaps on the ground, a number of the poles having been shot away. The goods shed,' a largo sized brick building capable of dealing with a big business. displayed gaps in the roof, caused bv shell or aerial bomb. The rollingstock had presumably been removed to the rear, as only on© vehicle (a covered goods waggon) was visible m the vard. and this, by means ot sandbags and iron plates, had been converted into a movable machine-gun emplacement. The whole scone was truly typical of tho devastation caused by war for in normal times this; would be a busy place, having, in addition to the main line of railway, _ a number of branch lines radiating in various directions.” Ycrar eyesight is your .greatest asset; it. is the one faculty you can’t afford to trifle with. Don’t put off any longer, but call to-day and g?t satisfactory glasses from JOHN R. PROCTER, Consulting Optician, 2QO, High Street, No one likes moving, hut the work • can bo made much lighter if competent men are employed. J. M. Haywood and Co., Ltd., have them, and three up-to-date pantechnicons. Telephones 250, 1241 and 2174. X2 Lawns and Gardens are beginning to suffer* from want of rain. Order today a length of our special wearing hose and a sprinkler. Nest week may be too late to save the situation. Lewis and Anderson, Ltd., Cashel Street. X Pleasure in graceful line and wellbalanced form are universally inborn. My portraits ore based on simple, natural lines, yet with full appreciation of the artistic responsibilities they entail. H. H. Clifford. Studio, 153, Cashel Street. X

A lecture will be given this evening at the Colosseum by Dr Maud Fari’ dll “ Social Diseases.” The lecture ‘will be free, .but only women and, girls over sixteen years of ago will be admitted. Seats will be reserved only •until 7.40 p.rn., and written questions will be » answered at tho conclusion of the address. • • r ' ■• ’ ' j,\ A special “in inemoriam ”' service will be held at Durham Street Methodist Church to-morrow at 3 p.m., in connection with the death of the Rev Frank. AY. -I.sitfc. The service will be presided over by, the Mayor (Mr H. Holland) and addresses will bo delivered by Itev W. J. Williams and „ ReV John Dawson. An offering will bo taken towards the Belgian Children's Relief Fund. The special committee appointed to inquire into Mr R. O. Duncan’s offer of the Glenmark Homestead as a place for invalided soldiers will submit its report to tho next meeting of the executive of the Patriotic Fund Committee.- - The Mayor is making inquiries as to whether the owner of the property. Mr Moore, will agree to regulations that will enable soldiers at the homestead to) be visited by friends and relatives. ' .. The Holt Caterpillar Tractor (a similar machine to those nicknamed “tanks” on the western front), ywhiclt arrived in Hastings recently, has been offered by the importers to the War Office. The firm has (according'toHhd “Hawke’s Bay Herald”) also offered to subscribe £SOO towards tlto cost of the machine, if others would find the balance, some £2IOO. The machine. . complete with the three trucks and full > equipment, cost £2600. The reply from the War Office is: “ Exceedingly pleased accept gift from Hawke’s Bay of tractor and trucks. Understand military authorities have spade avail- ' “able for shipment.” Of all the rock paintings inspected by Dr J. R. Elmore in New Zealand the best is in a cave near Pleasant Point, in the Timaru district.'/ This' painting is seventy-five feet long. A line about two inches broad has been drawn on the wall of the cave; and on this line there are many figures, all in black pigment. At one end. but not attached to the line, there are several figures of birds.. On the line itself there are circles and other figures, and a fairly large number of fish-tails, and, finally, the figures of men, apparently performing a haka.. Dr Elmore stated in Christchurch yesterday that a this painting easily takes first prize amongst rock paintings m New Zealand. Most of 1 them, are very crude, and are ? nob nearly as good as the spirited rock paintings of the pigmy tribes of Africa.’ Dr Elmore has inspected all the pock paintings recorded in New Zealand. All are in the South Island. • /

As an illustration of the amenities of prison life in Samoa,-.the ‘.‘ Samoan Times prints this report received for publication“ On account of most of their sentences expiring shortly, on Saturday last tho prisoners employed at> Government House gave a Samoan feast to the members of the .Vailhna Guard,' the occasion being taken to thank Corporal Winders for his. kindness whilst having them under lus charge. The feast, which was of a most generous and miscellaneous kind, consisted of fish, pork, fowl, etc., all cooked in the native style, and was much appreciated by all present. Kava was then handed round and speeches made by Sergeant Anderson and 'Coiv poral Winders for the soldiers, and'by Sagali, who also acted as interpreter, on behalf of the prisoners, brought the to a close.” t c^°^)er ”i states the Chatham Islands correspondent of tlie “Lyttelton Times,” the Maoris made their annual excursion to the outlying rocks, to getV albatross. The expedition is not without risks, some cases tho men . have .to climb • out over overhanging cliffs to reach the rookeries. ' The birds-are killed by knocking therii. on the heads with sticks and are thrown over the cliffs into the sea, where they are picked up by the boats belo&. Over * two hundred birds were brought back, and a week later another expedition went out for more. The albatross are no longer cured and sent to Te Whiiti, the Maoris having the privilege of eating the wings and only, but ate carted away in truck loads to ihe different “ kiangas,” where they are greatly relished-

The “New Zealand ’Times” states that Private Murdoch M’lver, of the Eighteenth Reinforcements, who did not get away with that body, and was to have gone with a subsequent reinforcement, was found dead at No.* • 35, Thorndon Quay,' bn \Wednesdey afternoon, whsre lie vraa staying. 1$ seems that M’lver got out of bed and' left the house. During his absence the house was being fumigated, and was looked up for the purpose. Driver re-' turned to the place later’ and evidently got inside' through a back window, which he managed to open. He ' was found lying with his head on his ' am on a-tin box close to the win'- •: dow. The police were sent for, and ~ on the arrival of a constable Driven was brought out into the fresh air. Dr Faulke, who arrived shortly after- . wards, propounded life extinct. The body was removed, to the morgue; Mlver was evidently asphyxiated by the fumes of hydrocyanic which was being used for the fumigation. “Live and Learn.’*—Take advantage of others’ experience. Thousands praise- - Baxter’s Lung Preserver as the surest remedy for coughs and colds. Don’t experiment longer—use and benefit by “ Baxter’s ” the best. Is 10d buys big bottle anywhere. j To the motorist the word Service ” has a special meaning when coupled with the word Fond Ford Service is a complete sendee. It is a. Service which has made motoring a pleasure and a comfort in practically every part of the civilised world.' Christchurch address, 166, Tuam Street. Bob Wright, Garage Dlanager. Fl “SWIFT” AND “STAR’” BICYCLES ON EASY TERMS. O The “Swift,” the leading English bioycle, and the “Star,” the leading colonial wheel, can be purchased 1 on easy toms from £1 deposit and £1 pel * month. Adams, Ltd., High Street . 1898