TOWN AND COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVII, Issue 17862, 7 August 1918, Page 6

TOWN AND COUNTRY.

Regulations are gazetted imposing restrictions on tho export of timber. Tho ecclesiastical inquiry regarding tho charges made against the Rev C. it. Perry, vicar of St Michael's, will be held on Thursday, not Wednesday, as previously stated.

Frost fish arc unusually numerous on tho Auckland trawling grounds at present (states the Now Zealand Herald ), and tho trawler Baroona returned to port a few days ago with thirty-four. Tho Hon G. W. Russell, Minister of Public Health, addressed a large meeting at Hamilton on Monday night, the occasion being tho inauguration ot a special campaign to raise £20,0u0 lor the Red Cross.

A meeting was held in the Red-cliffs schoolhouso 1 last evening in furtherance of the Efficiency Board s proposals on tho liquor question. Addresses were delivered by the Rev J. J. North and Mr. Dobbs, organiser for Canterbury, and arrangements were made for a canvass of Redcliffs. Several cases of theft have been reported in Kaiapoi lately. On Monday night Mr S. Stone, of Ohoka Read, had two and a half cases of petrol, a saddle and bridle, and two sets of harness taken from his shed. On Saturday night a resident on the North Road had ten fowls stolen out of eleven, while a well known, farmer just outside tlie town had a case of petrol taken from his garage.

In connection with the death of tlio president of tlio Sydenham l 1 ootbal) Club, Mr \Y. M. Allardyce, who was one of the founders of the club, arid had faithfully devoted lib services to it until his death, covering a period of thirty-six years, it was unanimously decided at a meeting of tho committee of tho chib on Monday evening that, at the instance of bath past and present members, a suitable memorial should be erected in tlio club’s building as a tribute to bis memory, and that such members should be circularised .'to that effect.

At the monthly meeting of the North Canterbury Methodist Ministers’ Association, held on Monday, tho following resolution was. unanimously carried, on tho motion of the Rev P. N. Kniglit, seconded by tho Rev E. P. Blamires “That this meeting, while in full practical sympathy with every legitimate effort to provido for tlio comfort of our soldiers at the front, protests against the methods of gambling which are being introduced in support of them; especially do we protest against the employment of little children to sell Copper Trail l tickets, which appeal to the desire for a valuable prize- rather than the desire to help.the soldiers;”

The “Our Day” Committee of the Red Cross Society met yesterday, Mr J. A. Flesher presiding. A letter was road from the central department in Wellington Expressing the appreciation of tho joint 'committee in London at New Zealand’s response to the 1917 appeal. It was decided to write to the Banks Peninsula Patriotic Association asking for a substantial grant towards the appeal. The chairman said triat-an appeal had been made to all churches to give an offertory for tlie appeal. It was resolved to wait on tlie Council of Churches bv deputation, and also, if necessary, on the representatives of other churches. A suburban organising committee was set up, with Mr E. Nordon as convener.

At a meeting of the “Our Day” Committee of tho Red Ci'o=s' Society yesterday Mr G. L. Donaldson said that a. letter from the Lady Liverpool Fund was being written to > the. committee explaining the position in regard to the proposed compromise in connection with the' copper trails. Ho had met Mr Collins, who stated that nothing could be done a* the Lady Liverpool Committee was going straight ahead and could not help the Red Cross people. Mr P. L. Hallenstein said that ono Indy collector bad told him that tho Lady Liverpool Committee was going to canvass in the streets' for two months. Mr W. T. Robinson suggested that the attention of tho Mayor and Minister of Internal Affairs should be drawn to the matter. Tho chairman (Mr J. A. Flesher) said that the matter lay entirely with the Mayor, and if he gave permission nothing could be done. Tho matter then dropped. By order of the Government, the three bells which for many long years have hung in the tower of the building in Gloucester Street formerly used as a Lutheran Church by German residents, were broken up at Messrs Price Bros.’ foundry and smelted into ingots for return to France. The legend attached to tlio bells is that they were made of metal from French cannon captured by the Germans in 1870, but an expert examination yesterday proved, that the bells were made of a bell-metal alloy, not gun metal. It was considered that while the bolls bright possibly have contained some gun metal, a great deal of tin must have been added. Tlio work of breaking up the bells with a sledge-hammer and meltiiur them down was supervised by tho Official Assignee, Mr T. 1). Ken-’ dull, and the French Consul, Mr G. Humphreys. The weights of the hells, ascertained after breaking up, were 11421 b, 5121 b and 3441 b. That tickling cough speedly yields to Loasby’s Stop It. Suits young or old. Chemists.and stores. 2N

Quite a lot of attention has been directed towards. Armstrong’s Extension Sale —the magnitude of the stocks offered. and the exceedingly low prices asked, are, at tho present time, to say tho least of it, remarkable. 1 For 53 years Baxter's Lung Preserver has been ministering aid whenever needed. Sore throat or chronic cough cannot withstand Baxter’s curative qualities. First dose relieves. Unequalled for colds and bronchial affections. Largo bottle. 2s. ft 5

Good value in coir door mats, cheap line, 3s 6d, 4s lid, better grade 8s Gd; also stone footwarmers 4s Gd, rubber bags 5s 9d, 6s 9d, 8s Gd. Try Drayton’s, Colombo Street. \y Reinforced Maltlioid Flat Roofs erected by our experts and specified by Christchurch architects have, without a single exception, defied the elements and remained absolutely Storm-proof nnd watertight during the recent inclement weather. Our guarantee covers every contract. Estimates given on application Ashby, Bergh and Co., Ltd., Cashel Street, Christchurch. 1030 Growing Children and Invalids thrive on DOCTORS-' CREAM O’ GROATS. Try this digestible, tasty and nourishing food. 31

Tho following enlistments have been made in Christchurch:—A. F. Brougham (Kaiapoi Group), A. A. M’Vee, 246, Gloucester Street, grocer.

■ Tho Timaru . Presbytery yesterday passed a resolution by 13 to 1 m favour of a poll on the Efficiency Board’s prohibition recommendation.

At Timaru yesterday a military funeral was accorded to Harrv John Blaekmorc, N.Z.M.C- He had been on the Maheno two trips and returned seriously ill. Ho was forty years of age.

On Sunday night two visitors from Canada, Mr George Bell, M.P., and Mr James Simpson, vice-president of the Canadian Trades and Labour Congress, will address a mass meeting in the Opera House, their subject being, *■“ Canada—how we won prohibition and how it works.”

On Monday afternoon a middle-aged woman was arrested on the Ashburton Railway Platform by Constable Excall. Yesterday morning she appeared before, ‘Mr It. Galbraith, J.P., on a charge of drunkenness. It was explained she was a passenger bv tho/south express going north. Tho accused was convicted and discharged. “ We are being robbed all over Now Zealand, and if we sit down under it wo aro less than men.-” So said Mr R. Evans (Kaijyioi) at the-Farmers’ Union Conference at Wellington, when consideration was being given to tho fact that sacks of grain and other produce 'are frequently lost on the railways between the stations of loading arid destination.

Several references to profiteering were made by Mr W. D. Lysnar in the course of a speech made by him in a deputation from tho Farmers’ Union Conference waiting on tho Minister in Charge of Imperial Supplies (the Hon D. 11. Guthrie) at Wellington on Saturday. Mr Lysnar askjd the Minister tib take notice of the high price charged to tho New Zealand consumer for woollen and leather goods. Farmers last year got on the average Is 2id for their wool, whereas if wool were bought in. the shops the price would be from 9s Gd to 25s a pound. Hides had not increased 2d per lb, while if a man had to buy a pair of boots ho had to pay from ten shillings to twenty shillings more per pair for them. He - thought that there were good grounds for the request that the matter should bo investigated. Sir James Wilson said that it had been stated at tho conference that it cost fivo shillings per pair for the wool with which to knit, a pair of socks for a soldier. Mr Guthrie said that the matter was ono which might properly bo investigated by the Board of Trade. Ho would have pleasure in referring it to the board.

There was a large attendance at the “ Declaration Day” meeting at Kaikoura on Monday, states the correspondent of) the "Lyttelton Times/ amongst those present being a number of ladies. Mr F. J. Monk (county chairman) presided, having with him the Ilev C. F. Saunders, the Rev \V. M’Ara. and the Rev Father Kelly. The chairman moved the Empire resolution, which, was seconded by Mr Renner, supportod/by the Revs C. Saunders and \\'. M’Ara, Mas srs James Davidson and T. Harle, and carried with cheers, emphasised by the singing of the National Anthem. The Rev W. M’Ara moved —“That this meeting expresses its sincere conviction that it, would be a crime to discuss pence terms now or ■at any future time with the- Kaiser and his war lords (they aro criminals of the deepest dye, and in the interests of humanity ought to be dealt with as such), but only duly elected representatives of the Gfcrman people should take part in the discussion of terms of peace on democratic principles we deem to bo right and reasonable.” Sir F. Hayward seconded the motion, which was supported by the Rev O. Raundters and Messrs L. "Wilson, Harle, Bouchton and Renner, and carried. Mr Renner moved that Britain and her Allies should prevent Germany obtaining any territorial dominance in Pacific Ocean waters. The motion was seconded by the Rev C. Saunders and carried. .

Drapery and clothing buyers should take advantage of tlio good things going, and visit Armstrong’s Extensive Extension Sale as early as possible. 2 For Departing Soldiers.—The New “Gillette” Safety Razor, with unbreakable mirror, complete 255. Autostrop Razors, 1 Seven O’Clock ” Razors, Wristlet Watches, Money Belts, Wallets, Knives, etc. Hnstie, Bull and Bickering, Ltd., Cashel Street. X

The most efficient machino for sanitary, simple and clean milking is ♦ho Gane Milking Machine, with automatic release. Write for particulars to P.O Box 997. T. J. Halliburton, 148, Ox ford Trrraco X

Ton shillings per pair saved on theso 72 pairs ladies’ patent leather boots and shoes, cloth tops, finest quality; boo 1 i 22s Gd. shoes 20s, now opened up for salo. Stewart Robinson,, Cashel Street. » i 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. CashelManchestey Streets. 987 Armstrong’s Special Sale, promoted for purpose of extension of premises, is in progress now. 3 There aro a good many photographic obligations you have never paid. Cail on Steifano Webb at once. 252, High Street. Tel. 1959. 9 Beware! NAZOL is imitated, because NAZOL'' is the best household remedy for coughs and colds; But no imitation equals NAZOL. Get the genuine. 3 TO GRAND NATIONAL WEEK VISITORS—SEE THE GOLD CAR.

Tho wonderful Siudebaker Gold Car, the most beautiful and costly automobile ever constructed, will be on view at Adams, Ltd.’s; motor-car show rooms, High Street, during next week (Grand National week). Tens of thousands of people havo already inspected this splendid car, and race week visitors should mako a point of seeing it.