TOWN AND COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVII, Issue 17614, 19 October 1917, Page 4

TOWN AND COUNTRY.

The entries at tho Addington Salovards on Wednesday were as follows, tho figures in parentheses being the entries for the previous week:—Cattle 871 (825), sheep 6745 (6762), pigs 548 (415). At Pctone yesterday, states a Press Association telegram, E. J. Cowlett was fined £35 for selling milk containing 29 per cent of added watr. The Magistrate sa-'d that if fines were ineffective he would imprison offenders. After a warm day with nor'-wes* conditions, a violent southerly gale sprang up last evening and continued during itho night. No serious damage is reported, though orchards havo suffered to some extent. Telegraphic work was considerably delayed. Tho annual meeting of St Saviour's Guild will be held to-day in tho Y.M.C.A., to commence at 2.30 p.m. Bishop Julius will preside. Several matters of interest will be dealt with, including the establishment of a temporary homo for boys in Timaru and tho building of an open-air school for the orphanage in North Richmond.

"A number of these soldier farmers would be entirely satisfied except for tho patriotic societies who are backing them up," said Sir Francis Bell in the Legislative Council on Tuesday in speaking on the question of settling returned soldiers on tho land. " That is incorrect," said the Hon J. T. Paul. Sir Francis said that from the resolutions passed by patriotic societies it would appear so. For instance, one resolution that all soldiers should bo placed on land situated near the railways was nonsense. Some of the resolutions were carried with the object of saving the money of the socieOies. It was absolutely incorrect to say that the Government was not doing tho best it possibly could for the soldiers.

A meeting of tho Military Affairs Committee of the Church of England was held in Wellington on October 10. Amongst those present were three bishops and the representative of another, Mr R. Simpson, Timaru (financial organiser), Chaplain-Captain Burgin and Archdeacon Hawkins, the two last-mentioned being returned chaplains, and Rev F. W. Whitley (honorary secretary, Church Army in New Zealand). Tho general work of the Army chanlains in New Zealand and at Home was reviewed, and resolutions adopted to strengthen their work, and also that the work of the C.A. and M.A.C. be conjoined, so that there shall bo ono central organisation and one common fund for all war work of the Church of England in New Zealand. Loasby's "Stop It" will stop that cough, i Is 6d, 2a 6d, 4s 6d, grocers and chemists sell it. X Pretty Trimmed Picture Hats, for girls, just landed, in all fashionable colours and styles, 10s 6d. Unequalled for good tasto and low price. At Armstrong's, Ltd. 2

Yesterday's river report was as follows: —Walmakariri north, clear; Waijnnlcariri south, clear; Rakaia, fishable; Rangitata, clear; Waitaki, fishable; Opihi, clear. At tho Addington market on Wednesday Mr J. shorn wethers were sold through tho New ' Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited, at 41s to 455, topping the market.

Mr H. Hunter, secretary of tho United Federation of Labour, has received the following letter from the Prime Minister: "I beg to acknowledge tHo receipt of your letter of tho 4th instant forwarding copy of resolution passed at a public, meeting in Christchurch, asking for an amendment of the law so that any person making war profits may be punished by imprisonment. In reply.. I beg to inform you that I have noted tho terms of the resolution, which will bo given careful consideration."'

Tho money market is tight, says tho "New Zealand Herald," and this condition will, it is stated by financial authorities, continuo for some time to come. Owing to heavy demands in connection vritn the recent war loan, and tho financing of produce which is detained in the .Dominion because of shipping difficulties, the banks are conserving their finances for theso purposes, and also for legitimate business requirements. Advances are not being raado by the banks for the purchase of 'h.nd, the erection of buildings, for investment or for speculation. Somo of tho principal lending institutions outside the banks are now charging 6$ per cent for loans on first mortgages, an advance of } per cent on tho recent rate. It is very evident that the present tightness of money will continuo, owing to the demands the Government must mako in connection with further war loans. This being so, there is every necessity for the exercise of caution and economy.

The universal use of the motor-car bv the farmer was evidenced at tho Ellesmere Agricultural and Past-oral Association's show at Lecston yesterday, when no fewer than 200 cars were drawn up around the show ring. The scone was reminiscent of old-time racing days, when parties travelled to the sporting arena in traps and coaches, taking with them hampers well stocked for the day's requirements. This was tho experience yesterday, except that it was noticeable that tho majority of cars came on to the ground hearing, in many instances, four or more children, in addition to adults. Each car drew up to the ring on the right or left of one already in place, and by midday thero was an almost unbroken ring of cars. A pretty and impressive spectncle was presented, and at tho close of the proceedings the cars drew out of their position and moved away from the ground as easily and gracefully as thev had entered. On a rough calcu. lation the value of the cars was between £50,000 and £60,000. At the Scottish Society's meeting last night there was a fair attendance, notwithstanding the boisterous weather, and quite a number of ladies were present. The specialty of the evening was a paper bv Chieftain C. Broun on "Tlie Expressiveness of the Doric," in the course of which the speaker showed an intimate acquaintance with tho Doric of Burn:;, and his readings gave evidence of-clos? perusal of other ooets less known perhaps to the multitude, but dear to most Scotsmen. He gave instances unlimited of the expressiveness of the hundred and _ ono words which are purely Scottish, _ though many of them owe their origin to the French, tho Danish and the Norwegian languages. At the close of an interest*, ing ossay, a hearty vote of thanks was given to the essayist, and its passing was accompanied by threo hearty cheers. After tho essay the ladies provided tea, cakes and " bannocks" for those present, and after thanks had been passed to them " Auld Lang Syno" closed the gathering. A " Gazotto Extraordinary," issued on Monday, proclaims the requisition of next season's, wool clip for purposes of the war. Wool owners must tieliver their wool to a Government woolbroker at certain ports specified. Wool bales must be- properly branded, and the wool will be classified and valued by two expert valuers, ono of whom will bo appointed by the Government and the other will be employed by the Government wool-broker holding the gcods. Should the owner bo dissatisned with tho adjudication, ho may ledge an appeal, on payment of a fee. which shall bo decided by a Government appointed umpire. Wool will bo priced according to the average prices of January, 1914, with an addition of 50 per cent. Any consignment may be rejected . without appeal. Slip© wool produced at freezing works, and any other quality which may bo specified in future, is not subject to requisition, if any wool owner fails or refuses to deliver wool in accordance with regulations tho wool will bo . subject to seizure, and may bo disposed of as the authorities think fit.

Speaking at Wanganui on Sunday of the nature and variety of services he had held Chaplain Blamircs said that one Sunday morning, over the Belgian border, ho held sixteen services—each of about three minutes each—amongst batches of men as they were moving towards the front. Ho had held services in a brewery and in a Roman Catholic church, only the baro walls of which latter had been left standing. A Christmas service he had held on the field during a fog so dense that the whole of the men in a battalion could not be seen at once. After referring to the great and useful work of the Y.M.C.A., Chaplain Blamires, speaking of the morals of the men. said that the standard was not too high as far as the Army authorities were concerned. The men, however,.frequently used bad language without thinking or meaning what they said, and dropped the habitwhen in hospital or in the company of civilians- Drunkenness was not very apparent at the front, though plenty of light wine and beer were drunk. Gambling was verv rife, but this habit was frequently formed as the result of trying to pass away the time in the trenches by tossino: pennies. There was abounding cheerfulness, Unselfishness, devotion to duty and wonderful courage and bravery in the face of great odds displayed by the men. There were very few scentics: ho had not met an agnostic. Men did not trouble about theology. Some of the noblest and best traits were found in men who had big vices, and our theology would have to be modified. Don't worry about the tea tax. At 2s per lb your grocer can supply you with the famous Desert Gold family blend tea It is a full-flavoured Ceylon tea—delicious, wholesome and economical. X

White and Gold Odd. Cups, strong kind, 3s 6d half-dozen; Best English China, 4s 6d; Odd Saucers, 6 for Is; "White Dinner Sets. 27s (id; Plates sold separately. Drayton's, Colombo Street north. A Get a Grillstovo and cook bacon and e ggs as you like, eggs above, bacon below, or bacon and eggs below and toast above. Turnbull and Jones, Ltd. 1898 It has been amply demonstrated that the scenic beauty of our own city and suburbs lends itself to pictorial art more than is the case with most New Zealand towns. The latest view-book of Christchurch, " The Garden City " of tho Dominion, just issued by tho " Lyttelton Times" Co., at eighteen pence, is winning the highest of compliments from all who take a real pride in their district. The pictures in this souvenir are printed in photo-tone, ink, on best art paper (11 x 9Jih.), and give a realistic impression of tho beauty spots, streets and architectural features which make Christchurch so well deserving of tho happv appellation, " lhe Garden Citv " No more beautiful remembrance could be posted to those away from homo than this artistic production lhe book may be obtained from the publishers and all bookshops, and should, be ordered at ouco to avoid disappointment. •*•

" There will be no labour problems at the Daybreak Cheese Factory," said Mr H. A. Ward at Whitoman's Valley, Wellington, on Tuesday. "If the young men have to go to the front, a dumber of young ladies have promised to run the factory for us." At tho Polico Court at Auckland yesterday, Madam Bonnette was sentenced to fourteen days' imprisonment for for-tuno-tclling. Madame Hyland was sentenced to fourteen clays' imprisonment without hard labour. Defendant was fined on a similar charge in Hawera nine years ago. "It is iust as difficult," remarked Mr F. S. Pope, Secretary of the Agricultural Department, before tho Third Military Board at Wellington, in appealing for one of tho Department's sciontifio chemists, "to sow a bad line of wheat as it is to sow a good one. Tt is part of appellant's business to point this out to agriculturists, and rectify mistakes of this kind." A Press Association telegram states that a woman was lined £2O at Petono for stcalinc gas from the Borough Council. The meter had been removed, but defendant connected ■ the* rising pip? with,the house service by means of a pieco of hose. When discovered four burners and a gas ring were in use. Gas nlso was escaping through a faulty connection. A Press Association message from Waimato states that Mr G. Pitcaitbly was publicly farewelled on Wednesday evening on transferring to the position of inspector of tho Auckland district, after twenty-two and a half years' service as head master at Waimato. The speakers included Mr W. Hamilton, member of tho Canterbury Education Board, and Mr J. G. Gow, inspector of the South Canterbury district. Mr Pitcaithly's work of specialising in agriculture was stressed by the speakers. Mr Miles, M.L.C., Western Australia, who has been on a visit to Darwin (Northern Territory), states in an Australian paper that money is flowing like water in that locality. Messrs Vestey Bros, are paying extraordinarily high rates of wages to butchers and slaughtermen. Some of the men are getting from £3O to £4O a fortnight, including overtime. Boys are earning from £l6 to £lB a month. There are, he says, twenty motor-cars plying for hiro at Darwin, the earnings of each averaging over £SO a week, which makes tho cost of motor hire for the town about £1 per head of the population per week.

There have been persistent rumours in the various departments of the Public Service that the Government has decided not to pay Civil servants a war bonus this year (says the "-New Zealand Times." The rumour has gained currency following on the different financial position of the country as revealed in tho Houso of Representatives last week. On Tuesday night a reporter asked tho Finance Minister (Sir Joseph Ward) as to whether there is any truth in tho rumour. Sir Joseph said there was nothing in tho rumour. Tho proposals as to Civil servants' bonus would come before Parliament shortly. Highland dancing competitions, under the auspices of the Canterbury Caledonian Society, were held in tho society's hall on Wednesday night. Mr C. S. Thomas, president of tho society, referred to the loss they had sustained by the death of the late Mr A. S. Noill, who had been a vice-president for many years. Pipe-Major Craig played a lament, tho audience standing meanwhile- During the evening prizes were presented to Mrs A. M'Kenzio and Mr A. Fischer, winners of the largest aggregate of points in the card matches held during the season- The competitions resulted as follow :—Highland Fling—L. Edgington 1, Leona Scott 2. Soann Truibhais—Muriel Waughl, Jessie Seymour 2. Championship, Canterbury Caledonian Society, 1917 Drucy Turner 1, Muriel Waugh 2, Clara M'J.ntosh 3. Best Tryer PrizeJoan Smith. Mr A. M'Pherson was tho judge. Speaking at Tuesday night's meeting of the \S ellington branch of the New Zealand Educational Institute, Mr W. H. L. Foster roundly attacked the National Government for its apathy towards education- " The National Government," said Mr Foster, "is taking a deplorable view with regard to educational matters in tho Dominion. It talks about the nobility of the teaching profession, and says that tho education of tho people depends upon the eduea» tion of the children, and it- i 3 not prepared to put down a £5 note to substantiate its belief in the nobility of the profession. Tho Government, talks about winning the war, but what about winning after the war? It is plain that the Government, refuses to help usWe will not get anything from these men sitting up in Parliament until we make them feel that their seats in tho House are in danger unless they do something. I would like to point out that the Minister of Education is an 'absolute nonentity iu tho Cabinet, be-ca-aso the Educational Department is not a money-earning Department." Mr J. C. Webb blamed tho public 'to a large extent. He contended that the public did not care one whit about education as long as the children wero sufficiently educated to earn their living.

"NAZOL" is the "handy" cough remedy. Keep a bottle in your vest pocket. A dose in time saves nine. Small bottle—big results. Is 6d For 60 doses. 2? Smart Model Millinery, for Holiday and Race "Wear, just opened at Armstrong's, Ltd., includes the latest English and French conceptions. Exclusive items prevail. - Very Attractive Hats are priced from on© guinea each. English mails for Christmas close shortly. Have your portrait made by Steffano Webb at once. We do tho class of work that pleases everybody. Petersen's Buildings, High Street. X When you ask for that honest cough and cold remedy, '-' NAZOL," be sure the name is spelled " Nazol." Only the genuine is labelled " NAZOL." 2 New Fino Felt and Tweed Hats, for gents' holiday wear. The largest stocks at 'the lowest prices. ' Armstrong's, Ltd. , 3 1916 THREE-SEATER STUDEBAKER —£325. Now on view at garage—l9l6 model 3-seater " Studebaker," full road equipment, electric light, electric self-starter. Only run 7000 miles. A bargain at £325. X