The Lyttelton Times. MONDAY, MAY 13, 1918. ANNIVERSARIES.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVII, Issue 17788, 13 May 1918, Page 4

The Lyttelton Times. MONDAY, MAY 13, 1918. ANNIVERSARIES.

I 3807— Janeatown, first English settlement in

America, founded. • 1670—Hudson Bay Company founded. ! 1809—Vienna taken second time by Napoleon. . 1966—Ship General Grant wrecked at Auck-

land Islands. 1885b-Ships City of Porth and Ben Venue wrecked at Timaru.

TO-DAY’S NEWS.

Local fighting i 9 reported in France (Pago

Tho British sank tho old cruiser Vindictive between the piere at Ostend. (Page 5.) Troops from America’s National Army were inspected by King Georgo in London. (Page 5.)

Tho weekly review of the v/ar, issued by tho Secretary for the Colonies, is published. (Pago 4.)

i 'A deputation urged the Minister of Justico i to remit tho sentences imposed on threo men in connection with tho recent meeting J at tho Op Ora House. (Pago 4.)

f The' writ for tho Grey election has boon I issued. (Page 4.) f The Competitions were continued on Saturi day. (Page 7.)

; Football competitions wore resumed on Saturday. (Page 8.)