TOWN AND COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVII, Issue 17860, 5 August 1918, Page 4

TOWN AND COUNTRY.

The Medical Board visited Ashburton last week. Fifty-eight reservists were placed in Class A and twenty in Class CI.

Dairymen in the Shirley districtcomplain that raids aro being made on their dairies, and that quantities of milk are being stolen. One dairyman missed four gallons of his supplies.

At a meeting of the committee of the Ellcsmero Agricultural and Pastoral Association at .Leeston on Thursday, it was decided by nine votes to eight to have no publican's booth at tho show. The postal revenuo for the June quarter was £248,511, an increaso of £IO,OOO. The telegraph revenuo was £340,948, there being an increase in telegrams of £0382 and in telephones of £10,937. The week-end sale of home-made food supplies at the Red Cross Sales Depot, Cathedral Square, was in charge of the Hagley Park Golf Club, and resulted in the sum of £69 being added to tho funds. Competitions were won by tho following:—Tea cosy, Mrs W. Wood : cake, Miss Morton ; hockey stick, Mr J. Gunn; hockev stick No/ 2, B. Morris; baby's dress, O. Bean; box sweets, A. Laurie; bottles sweets, Miss Wilkio; guinea fowls, E. J. Boss; turkey, Mrs Sutcliffo; ham, £. Purse; golf balls, J. Bond; bronze vase, T. Recce; rose bowl, G. Stcvenso - '; golf bag. F. Hobbs; golf club, C. Hewlett; golliwog. Miss Macdougal.

Tho Canterbury Fruitgrowers' Association met on Saturday night. Mr C. P. Taylor presiding over a gocd attendance. Mr 11. Wyatt moved that the Canterbury Association recommend that the next National Apple Show should be held in Wellington. He said that although it was Canterbury's turn to have tho show in Ciiristchurch, ho thought that it was in the best interests of tho fruitgrowing industry of New Zealand that the show should bo made a Dominion event, and this could best bo done by holding it .at the most central city, Wellington. Mr J. hongton said that it had been deckled at tho last Dominion Conference that the next show should bo held in Wellington subject to the approval of the Canterbury Association. Tho idea was to hold the National Show in Wellington every year, and in addition each association could hold a local show. The motion was carried unanimously. Tho chairman reported that the Government had agreed to give a grant) to th© Canterbury Fruitgrowers' Association towards the establishment of cool stores. Mr Wyatt delivered an interesting address on " Fungoid Pests and Their Control." A general discussion followed and Mr Wyatt was aocorcled a voto of thanks.

"Wo have been too prone in the dominions to copy English Army methods because they are English Army methods," stales tho Delonco Inquiry Commissioners in their report, " bat experience in this and other wars has proved that to bo a very excellent reason for not copying some of them. In the English Army labour has been cheap and. plentiful, and on some administrative jobs there, notably Army Service Corps work, and in a lesser degree ordnance and stores services, a very largo staff is necessary to carry out a too elaborate system. In newer countries methods are more direct, and a system should be evolved to suit our local conlditions. Largo staffs, such as they had in England, would not b& tolerated here; nor are they necessary, as this war has shown. Some officers on loan bore from the English Army, especially if they have been hero during tho whole period of this war, do no realise the vast changes that have taken and arc still taking place in English Army methods. ' Tho old order ohangeth. yielding place, to new,' and the end is net yet. As an excuse for tortuous procedure we often had King's Regulations hurled at us; but as a 'certain mischievous person' is said to quote when it suits him, so King's Papulations, large in number find wide in variety, come in handy to tho ingenious." How is your truss? Getting old? Stocks are running short. Get another at Loasby's. IX

Reinforced Malthoid Flat Roofs erected by our experts and specified by Christehurch architects have, without a single exception, defied tho elements and remained absolutely storm-proof and watertight during tho recent inclement weather. Our guarantee covers every contract. Estimates given on application Ashby, Borgh and Co., Ltd., Cashel Street, Ciiristchurch 1030 Common Colds and Catarrh may be nipped in tho bud with a few drops of Chloro-Menthene taken on sugar or rubbed on tho palms of the hands and inhaled. Agents, Cook and Ross., Ltd Price Is 6d, posted Is 9d. 7 A quiet wedding was celebrated the other afternoon. Quito a- feature of the "breakfast" were the St Georgt Paste Sandwiches—Ham and Chicken, nnd Ham and Tongue—the guests were delighted. Try St George Pasto for luncheon or afternoon tea to-day—de-licious and thoroughly pure. Order a 6oz tin at your grocer's Contains twice as much as usual pastes. 4

A resident of Kaituna has promised tho sum of £2O a year for the funds of tho new organisation that will take the Port Hills-Akaroa road in hand, and a Christehurch resident has promised £25 a year for fivofyears.

A Nelson telegram states that Sir James Allen, at a civic welcome, was heartily congratulated on the report of the Defence Expenditure Commission. The Mayor said that it was a splendid tributo to tho work that had been done. His Honor Mr Justico Stringer sab in tho Supremo Court in Chambers on Saturday. In-re David Gordon Holmes (Mr Lane) a motion to confirm tho Registrar's report was Prolate was granted of tho wills of tho following deceased persons:—Maria Woollev (Mr Flcshor), John E. Shepherd (Mr Papprill). ' A demonstration of pruning of orchard trees was given on Saturday afternoon, by Mr W. J. Courtier, Government orchardist, at Mr W. Lenny's orchard, River Road. There was an attendance of about forty. Mr C. Berriclge, Assistant Fruit Inspector, was also present, and assisted in the demonstration. Afternoon tea was served, and Mr Lenny was thanked for tho use of his orchard.

Tho North Beach Committee of the Lady Liverpool Copper Trail held a successful euchre tournament and dance on Saturday evening at tho Surf Club pavilion. Prizes wore won by Mesdames Bump and Powell and Messrs J. Moore and M'Marsh. Mr 8. C. Thompson, on behalf of the committee, expressed thanks to those who had so ablv assisted in organising the entertainments, .and made special mention of the services of Mesdames Smith and Marriott.

At the Magistrate's Court on Saturday, before Mr T. A. B. Bailey, S.M., John Crawford was charged with being an idle and disorderly person, in that ho had insufficient lawful visible means of support. Sub-Inspector Mullany asked that accused should bo romandod for a week in order to see if he could bo sent to a home. Accused said he was a hard working man, and quite willing to do work if he could get it. The Magistrate said that he was probably too old to get work. Accused was remanded until August 10.

Tho Ministor of Justice has announced the following magisterial changes.—-Mr Poynton, when released from Military Service Board duty, will take the Auckland suburban district; Mr Pago will go to Palmerston North, and Mr Ketrick will go from Palmerston North to Rotorua; Mr Dyer will go from Rotorua to Napier; Mr F.'K. Hunt will take tho .' Dargaville and Pukckoho district, and Mr J. E. Wilson will be second magistrate at Auckland, temporarily; Mr F. V. Frazer will continue as second magistrate at Wellington. Between 300 and 400 people assembled in tho rosary at the Public Gardens on Saturday afternoon, when a demonstration was given of pruning rose bushes. The work was in charge of Mr J. Young, curator of tho Gardens, who had a member of his staff as assistant. Tho attendance was larger than expected, and as many could not see Mr Young at work. Mr A. E. Lowe, head gardener to Colonel R. H. Bliodes, consented to take a class. The work was carried on during a large part of the afternoon. The demonstration wa.-i given under the auspices of the Domains Board and the Canterbury Horticultural Society. A Press Association message from Wellington says:—A deputation, representing the Farmers' Union, interviewed the Hon D. H. Guthrie concerning profits allegedly made by private dealers in Dominion produce. After tho satisfactory Imperial Government news, the .Minister said, his sympathy was with tho producers who favoured the extension of the commandeer after the war. Ho would send the resolutions of the conference to Mr Massey nnd Sir'Joseph Ward, also Mr Lvsnar's allegations regarding profiteering. Mr Massey already had full knowledge of the matters in question. In reply to a question regarding shipping, the Minister said that from his reading of the cable messages received since Thursday, the whole trend of things was to give one greater confidence than could have been derived from the messages of the preceding ten days.

The presentation of diplomas, medals and certificates gained in tho 1917 local examinations in connection -with the Trinity College of Mm sic, London, took place m the Art Gallery on Satuiday afternoon, when there was a large attendance. Mr H. A. Loughuan, who occupied the chair, apologised for the absenco of Bishop Brodie. The annual report detailed the progress made in the Trinity College examinations and stated that there had been 359 candidates at tho last examination, as compared with 310 the previous year. The report continued that it was evident from the increasb in the number of candidates that the examinations were much appreciated by teachers and students. More than 30,000 candidates entered annually for examination in England and the Dominions, and since the establishment of those examinations over 667,000 candidates had been examined. Local exhibitions were awarded annually to the value of 400 guineas. Six practical exhibitions are allotted to New Zealand—two senior, two intermediate and two junior. One of tho senior exhibitions, of the value of nine guineas, had been won for the first time for tho Christchurch Centre by Norma Middleton, a pupil of St Mary's Convent. Tho Mayor ((Mr H. Holland) addressed the gathering, and made the presentations to the successful candidates. An excellent musical programme was given during tho afternoon, the contributors to which were Misses N. Middleton, M. Havman. D. R. Moon, and V. G. Maindonald, L.T.C.L. (piano solos), and Miss G. W. Vincent (violin solo). Miss Doris E. Green, L.T.C.L., accompanying Miss Vincent on the piano,

Messrs T. Armstrong and Co., Ltd., the well-known Cash Drapers, pursuing a necessary policy of expansion, have latelv purchased that fine section in St. Asaph Street with the large brick building thereon (formerly known as Chiunory's Stables) for bulk stores. They have also just bought the shop adjoining their High Street premises,, formerly Fletcher's. This they are altering; and incorporating with their present buildings. These purchases necessarilv demand a heavy outlay, to meet which the firm to-day announce a Special Extension Sale of 21 days' duration, for tho purpose of realising from their stocks some £3500. The sale commences to-morrow morning at 10 o'clock. 1

Growing Children and Invalids thrive on DOCTORS' CREAM O' GROATS. Try this digestible, tasty and nourishing food. 31 '' Do the duty that h'es nearest thee." —Carlyle. Your first duty is to your health. Baxter's Lung Preserver is best remedy for cougjs, colds, chest, bronchial troubles. Large bottle 2s. Chemist or Store. 3

Tackle coughs and colds with NAZOL. That's the sensible and cheapest way. NAZOL is penetrating, '.rornikilling—and most economical 60 doses Is Cd. , 6

Drayton's specials—Coal buckets 5s 9d cinder sieves 4s 6d, thermos flanska 6s'6d, English made wringers 27s 6d, guaranteed 1 year. Try Drayton's, Colombo Street (north). M

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Between 7 and 8 p.m. on Saturday a five-roomed residence, 80, Shakespeare Road, Waltham, owned and occupied by Mr H. R. Rusbridge, was gutted by lire. Mr Rusbridge and bis family were away at the time, and none of the contents of the house were saved. _ The house was insured for £l5O in the North British, and the furniture for £l5O in the State Office. An examination made after tho lire showed evidence that the house had evidently been broken into, and a "sack, containing artieles taken from tho bouse, was found closo by. The matter has been put into the hands of the police.

Tho result of a recent case in the Supreme Court at Timaru, N. F. Morgan (Mr Johnston) against Michael Shynn (Mr Ongley), will be of considerable interest to motorists and should act as a warning to all drivers of vehicles to see that their vehicles are properly lighted at night- The plaintiff, who was riding a motor-cycle along the Waimate-Forks Road, ran into an unlighted gig and was severely injured. Tb.o plaintiff's motor-cycle had an acetylene lamp which was tilted slightly downward so as to comply with the provisions of The .Lights on Vehicles Act in regard to dazzling lights. Mr Justice Herdman, in summing up, said it Avould seem that it was the intention of tho Legislature that the primary object of carrying lights was to enable other users of the road to know tho position of a vehicle rather than that vehicle should carry lights for illuminating the highway. The jury awarded the plaintiff £643 damages.

" Ouo is forced to tho opinion that tho military-trained man is slow to accept suggestions from junior officers, and, if compelled to accept thorn, he is economical of praise," say the Defence Expenditure Commissioners in thoir report. " Sometimes a portion is taken out of a suggestion lest the junior might think ho had shown more initiative than his senior. There seems too little elasticity in military methods, and if there are two systems in question, one or the other will be adopted, but it rarely occurs to the military man to adopt a third method by choosing tho best out of each of the other two. It would appear that a man—in a district, for instance—may be regarded as a miisanco because some of his suggestions are not practicable, and a recommendation emanating from him may be turned down, not because it is bad but because it happens to come from that person. It would be well if a more judicial frame of mind could bo assumed, so that suggestions coming along would bo treated on their merits, and not as 'piffle' (quotation), because originating from a person lightly regarded or of humbler rank."

Ten shillings per pair saved on these 72 pairs ladies' patent leather boots and shoes, cloth tops, finest quality; boots 22s &d, shoes 20s, now opened up for sale. Stewart Robinson, Cashol Street. 1989

(Supplies of Rubber Footwear, such as Goloshes, and Children's, Women's and Men's Gumboots. may be had from the Para Rubber Company, cr. Cash elManchester Streets. 987

There are a good many photographic obligations you havo never paid. Call on Steffano Webb at once. 252, High Street. Tel. 1989. 9

When ycur child cannot sleep because of eold in tho head, use NAZOL. Sprinkle some drops on nightgown or pillow. Quick relief will follow. Sixty doses Is (id. 6

STUDEBAKER TAKES MAIL TO LAKE COLERIDGE THROUGH TWO FEET OF SNOW. Mr W. W. Leeming, Royal Mail contractor for the Glentunnel-Lake Coleridge route, uses on this service a Studebaker 4-cylinder van, which in 28 months on the run has covered over 20,000 miles. On July 12, during the period when Lake Coleridge was cut off from communication by snow, this car made the journey from Glentunnel with seven passengers and their luggage and the mails, driving its way at some points through two I'cofc of snow, and being the first motor van to make the trip. Notwithstanding tho extraordinarily heavy going, the petrol consumption was 'surprisingly low. Tho trip was a fine tribute to tho ability of the driver, Mr F. Thompson, the car having no tyre chains fitted. Tho above facts are taken from a letter written to Messrs Adams, Ltd., one of many similar communications from Studebaker owners whose cars gave splendid service in the recent heavy snow. 198 S