TOWN AND COUNTRY

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVII, Issue 17644, 23 November 1917, Page 4

TOWN AND COUNTRY

Notice in the "Gazette-" prohibits the importation of preparations purporting to be remedies for the drink and drug habits. Tho Mayor has received the sum of £6 8s fid, subscribed by boarders and staff of the People's Palace, for tho sufferers by tho Silver Grid fire. At the bankruptcy sittings at tho Supreme Court on Wednesday Thomas Lester Osborno, for whom Mr C. E. Salter appeared, was granted his discharge. The Wharenui School roll of honour, bearing tho names of former pupils now serving with tho forces, will be unveiled at th c school at thuee o'clock to-morrow afternoon. The following were the entries at Addington yards on Wednesday, those for last week being given in parenthe-ses-.-—Cattle 756 (077), sheep 7992 (7344), pifrs 604 (017). It is understood in view of the circumstances of the present season in Canterbury that none of tho locail freezing works will open for the killing of lambs and sheep until after tho new year. David Moore Arthur, who was burned in the Silver Grid fire has recovered sufficiently to leave the Hospital, and lie has been transferred to the Salvaton Army Home. All thc others who are suffering from injuries received in the firo are progressing satisfactorily. In the Supreme Court, in chambers, before tho Registrar yesterday, Mr Gresson, on behalf of the Craddoek McCrostio Company, moved for leave to exercise power of sale in respect to certain properties mortgaged to thc company. In each case the Registrar made an order for leavo to call up or demand the principal and to exercise power of s ( ale. The Returned Soldiers' Association hpid a meeting last night to consider a proposal for the a football club. Mr H. C. Cotton presided over a largo attendance. After discussion it was agreed to make a canvass among members to ascertain tho playing support that would be forthcoming. In thc event of tho canvass being successful a further meeting will be held and steps taken to form the club, which will become affiliated with the Canterbury Rugby Union, # and take part in the football competitions next year. Large numbers of aliens are registering at the Christchurch police station, under tho Registration of Aliens Act. which provides that all aliens must apply for registration not later than December 1. Any person of either sex not less than fifteen years of age, who is not a British subject by birth or by naturalisation in Now Zealand, is regarded as an alien. Most of those who have registered aro Americans, but other nationalities, including Russian, Italian, Swedish, Danish and Chinese are represented. For the convenience of persons connected with shipping arrangements have been for Customs officers to accept applications for registration. The penalty for failing to register is £SO. The special committee set up in connection with this proposal to cstabhsu open-air class rooms at the b« mne . r School mot last night;■ present—Mr J. B. Laurenson (chairman), Mesclames F. Barber and W. F. Roberts, Major Loach and Messrs T. B. Boulton J. D. Lawrence, E. L. H. Brown, O. Benjamin I>. Lumstfcn, J. iiarvey and 0. t, Allen. Tho Eecrotary stated that the donations had reached over £BO. Tho chairman said that there would be no difficultv in reaching £IOO, the amount at present aimed at. Ho had been promised an oil painting by Mr Blythe Fletcher, and suitable arrangements would bo made for its disposal. Ofl tho motion of Major Loach, seconded by Mr C. Benjamin, it was decided to close bha fund on Dccembor 0. Tho " New Zealand Times " states that it is authoritatively assured, in referonco to tho speculation on the ministerial situation that there is no likelihood of the portfolio of Attorney-General being offered to either Mr Hanan or Mr Wilford when Mr Herdman becomes a Judge in January or February next. When the Masscy Government was originally formed, the general opinion in tho party was that Sir Francis Bell should become Attor-ney-General, but Mr Herdman insisted on having the position, and especially so in view of his services to the party in the Houso and on the platform. Therefore, when the vacancy occurs, it will bo offered to Sir Francis Bell, who gave way in Mr Herdman's favour previously. Mr J. E. Stevens, manager of the School for tho Deaf at Sumner, in the course of an interview with a "Lyttelton Times" reporter yesterday, said that on the subject of lucerne-growing an object lesson of considerable value could be so?n at the school grounds at Sumner. Tho question of sowing broadoast and of sowing lucerne in rows i)in apart had been discussed frequently of late bv farmers. Som>? farmers could not understand that lucerno sown in rows 21in apart could possibly yield such a crop as if it were sown broadcast. One hold at the school which was sown in March 'in rows 21in apart had been cut onco and now had produced a socond growth ready for cutting which averaged 3ft in height, individual- stalks being as high as 3ft Sin, and tho crop was so thick that it was impossible to tell whore tho rows wove. Another plot was sown in rows 18in apart in 1913, and in the second growth produced so dense a growth that tho rows were indiscernible.

A meeting of the Ashburton Advisory Committee of the National Efficiency Board was held on Tuesday afternoon. The chairman (Mr 0. J. Harper) presided. Mr H. P. Nicoll was appointed to attend the conference of representatives of various advisory committees to discuss matters in connection with national efficiency. The Commissioner wrote stating that it. had been arranged to permit uncertificated men to drive traction engines in country districts, providing trie inspector of machinery was satisfied as to the man's capability. Tho Commissioner also wrote stating that the Minister of Agriculture had been making inquiries regarding tractors for agricultural purposes with a view to arranging for their importation. It was decided to advise tho Commissioner promptly of any men who were not performing the specific work for which they were exempted from military service by tho Appeal Boards. It was stated that the new regulations to ho issued would give authority to Modical Boards to 'examine Second* Division reservists at their nearest township. Loasby's " Stop It" will stop that cough. Is 6d, 2s fid, 4s 6d, grocers and chemists sell it. X

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The exportation of paints and colours from the Dominion, save with the consent of the Minister of Customs, is prohibited . Yesterday's river, report is as follows: —Waimakariri North, clear; Waimakariri South, clear; Raka.ia, clear; Rangitata, clear; Waitaki, clear; Opihi, clear. Tho Minister of Defence, Sir James Allen, is reported to have stated at R-otorua that it is intended to issue blue hospital uniforms to New Zealand soldiers under treatment for wounds or sickness. Business in lambs' pelts is now controlled by the Imperial S'applies Department, under Order-in-Council dated November 19. Sales cannot be made except to the Crown, or for dellivery in the United Kingdom. On account of the death of the president of the New Zealand Institute of Architects, Mr W- A. P. Clarkson, tho annual meeting of that body, which was to havo been held in Christchurch on November 29 and 30, will now be held in Wellington on tho dates mentioned. Tho Wellington Education Board has resolved to obtain a report from its executive officers upon the advisability of employing its own painters. Mr Forsyth said that the board had a great deal of work, and it would obtain siood service and best materials by having it carried out itself. The Board of Governors of the Christchurch Technical College will award eight scholarships in home science, tenable at tho Girls' Hostel during 1918. These are open to girls in North Canterbury who have passed Standard VI, and wish to tako' up a courso of training in home science. The Hon T. M. Wilford, Minister for Justice, has taken over charge of tho Departments placed under his control (says, the "New Zealand Times.") He has taken an offico in Parliament' buildings, and will have as private secretary Mr J. W. Black, formerly private secretary to tho late Hon It. M'Nab. ■ It was stated by a witness giving evidence in a civil case in the Magistrate's Court at Wellington that it was difficult to secure tenders for the erection of buildings, except at a very high figuro, and impossible to tie a contractor down to any time. Some building material was practically unprocurable, and other classes had advanced enormously in price. Tho Maori Land Court sat at tho Kaiapoi Courthouse yesterday, Judge ~\l. Gilfeddcr presiding. The cases taken were mainly for succession orders- The list includes about seventytwo applications, eight requests for partition of lands, one for probate, one for administration, two for appointment of cemetery trustees and an application for direction to thc Public Trust Office to pay for the beneficiaries in lands at Ellesmero an amount for tho erection of a public hall at Little River. The Court is expected to finish its business this week. Among the men comprising the B Company of the Thirty-fifth Reinforcements, now in training at Tauherenikau, is an exceptionally largo n'ambef of musicians. It became known to Chaplain Carter, who is in charge of the Salvation Army Institute there, that tho men were most anxious to form a band; consequently, ho interviewed Commissioner Hodder, and requested that the Salvation Army should make a presentation to the men of a set of brass instruments. In this the Commissioner readily acquiesced, with the result that a band is now in full swing at the camp. " I do not think tho people of this country, speaking generally, properly realise* what the producers _ are _ doing for,.it at the present time," said Mr Masscy on Monday, in tho courso of a speech at Tuakau. "There aro too many people in New Zealand to-day who think the money which goes to the producers is put in their pockets, or in the bank, to be taken out and aelmired occasionally. Nothing is further from being correct. But for that money it would bo absolutely impossible for this Dominion to carry on its share in the war. One also hears a great deal to-day about tho cost of living, but many people overlook thc fact that the cost of living affects the producer as well as the consumer." "This is tho greatest country in the world from the point of view of tho number of lakes and rivers that possess wator force." Thus Sir Joseph Ward at his railway station welcome at Invercargill on'Saturday. The Minister had just expressed the hope that ho might by iand by see Invercargill linked up'with'the tremendous water-power of Southland. Because New Zealand's natural power was unequalled by that of any other country, continued Sir Joseph, and because it was so close to the centres, he believed that, when that power was brought into active work, this would become one of tho greatest manufacturing countries in the worldThe time must come when water-gener-ated power would be in general use throughout the country, henca his belief that some day every railway train in New Zealand would be run by such force.

"I find some difficulty in dealing with irregular attendance in the country schools, owing to the shortage of farm labour, as the result of so many men having been called to the colours," reported the attendance officer to tho Wellington Education Board on Wednesday. "I have numerous requests for boys to bo allowed to remain from school to assist on the farms, and these cases are difficult to deal with. I am making it a practice to deal with every case on its merits, and in all cases I am making the very fullest investigation. I am afraid, howevor, that the trouble will become more acute early next year. Another difficulty brought' about by the war is with the families of soldiers who settle near the military camps at Trentham and Feafchcrston. In many cases the home has been broken up and the families come to reside near the camp, and the fact that the wives aro unsettled in their future movements causes them to neglect sending their children to school."

When the delegates to the Dairy Conference at Wellington in October last agreed to accept 9£d per lb for chceso commandeered by the Government on behalf of tho Imperial authorities, it was pointed out that, considering tho prices being obtained by other countries, lOd per lb would not be an excessive price to pay for the New Zealand output. The "Otago Daily Times" states that cable advice has now been received from tho Imperial authorities that they aro prepared to pay 10d for first grade and 92d for second grade. The question of terms and conditions was held in abeyance pending a definite decision as to tho price. It is now understood that tho Imperial authorities have partially met the New Zealand producers, and that the terms offered will bo wholly acceptable. The principal point in dispute was that of advances. Owing to the uncertainty of shipping, producers were anxious to secure an advance on production of tho cool store warrant, and asked for 90 per cent. The amount of the advance has not been, indicated, but thero is everv likelihood of this point being satisfactorily settled. The difference between Old and lOd will mean an extra £250,000 to the Dominion. Gent's Fine Imitation Panamas, 2s lid, 4s Hd; New Panamas, 12s 6d, 15s to 30s; Straw Boaters, 4s lid ,5s lid, 6s lid, now showing at Armstrong's. 3 Gent's New Lounge Shirts, 3s lid, 4s lid, 5s lid; very fino Pyjama Suits, now patterns, Ss lid, 10s 6d, 12s 6d, at Armstrong's. "2 -tttontion is being; specially drawn to tho fino display of Coloured Voiles now being shown by ■ Armstrong's. Lovely Floral Voiles, in'every shade, 40ui wide, Is Hd; Plain White Voiles, Is, Is 6d, double width; . 30 pieces floral Voiles, 40in wide, Is 6d yd. 1

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The electric current in Woolston will bo cut off on Sunday from 9 a.m. till 6.30 p.m.

Albert Bettridge, a voluntary recruit, residing at Biraling Street, Christchurch, was arrested on Wednesday on a chargo of failing to concentrate with the Thirty-fifth Reinforcements. He was sent to camp under escort. At, the Pctone Magistrate's Court yesterday Daniel Prendiville, barman at tho ' Central Hotel, Betono, was charged with permitting " shouting." and fined £lO. F. G. Warring, licensee of the same hotel, was fined £25. Work was commenced yesterday with the demolition of tho dangerous standing walla remaining from the fire at His Majesty's Theatre, and a large number of persons watched the operation, which was effected principally by means of rope and tackle. An important War Regulation has just been gazetted by which tho Government takes power to intern not only aliens who 'aro disaffected, but also strangers, and for the purposes of the Regulation, ''stranger" is defined as " any person "who is not: permanently resident in New Zealand at tho date of this Order-in-Council." A surprise visit was paid to the aviation ground yesterday by Lieuten-ant-Colonel J. L. Sleeman, who was accompanied by Dr Ferguson and Major Barrett, and as a return compliment he was asked to examine a flying candidate, Mr Alan W. Macdonald, of Blenheim, who has been in training for a month. The young airman mado cUver flights in all his tests, and showed sound judgment in his landings. He is tho sixteenth pupil to qualify for the Royal Aero Club's certificate. The first six 'pupils of the school were examined by LL?utonant-Colonel Sleeman two months ago. In tho courso of some remarks at the conclusion of the Wanganui Show, Mr T. W. Lonsdale, manager of the Moumahaki State Farm, said that he considered the magnificent belt of coastal land from Palmerston North to New Plymouth had the greatest possibilities of any part of the North Island. Tho climatic conditions were both favourable and suitable, and from the point of view of productiveness, as the outcome of intense cultivation, the land had as yet scarcely been touched. This view he had from the time of his first association with the district and tho work of the Moumahaki State Farm. Tho new war rent legislation came into, operation on November 1 (says the Wellington "Post"). Under its provisions authority wa3 given to Inspectors of Awards to take cases on behalf of tenants to have the capital value of dwellings ascertained, with a view to fixing the standard rent. In about ten days Mice the Labour Department gave public notice of tho provisions of the law, about sixty inquiries havo been received, and fourteen applications have been filed asking that the _ Inspector should institute proceedings. , It does not follow that proceedings ' will be taken in all cases. In some, no doubt, it will bo found that the landlord is within his rights, and in others it is probable that the matter will bo settled saisfactorily without reference to a Magistrate. In one or two instances it has been found that a tenant who has complained has sublet a portion of the dwelling at a considerably higher rate than he himself is paying. In one case a tenant was actually receiving more for the portions of the house which were sublet than was being paid as rent for the whole dwelling. Under such circumstances the . landlord is not, of courso, allowed a free hand, but tho tenant's case is not morally strong unless a proportionate reduction is made in the rent of the sub-tenants. "Owing, to the coal miners' strika some time ago, the output of coal bo far this year lias not roached the quantity for the corresponding period last year," stated the Hon Arthur Myers, Minister in Charge of Munitions and Supplies, to a "Post" reporter on Tuesday. "The importations also are less, in consequence of the strike of coal miners in New South Wales. Up to the present the wisdom of gazetting the regulations dealing with the distribution of coal has. been clearly de-, monst rated by the Department's activities being directed to overcoming shortages in what nre considered most essential industries." Alluding to the regulations, Mr Myers stated that the method of conducting the business in regulated areas is in effect this: That the vendors of coal who are desirous of selling more than ono ton of coal in any oho transaction, or more than two tons of coal to any ono person within the period of one month" have to approach the secretary of the local Coal Trad' Committee for the district in order to ascertain whether the committee can sanction such delivery as the vendor proposes. All persons in tho coal trade will continue, as heretofore, io find their own customers. The various local committees, in considering all applications for coal, will be influenced by the principles and directions which tho Minister .has submitted to them for their guidance. Owing to amnle supplies of lignite and brown coals being available, such supplies havo been excluded in the meanwhile from the full effect of tho coal trade regulations. 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