TOWN AND COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVII, Issue 17878, 26 August 1918, Page 4

TOWN AND COUNTRY.

The Minister of Defence received advice some two weeks ago that the Fortieth Reinforcements had reached a. second port of call, " all well." Advice has also been received that the Thirtyeighth Mounted Rifles and the Third Rarotongan draft reached their destination on August 3, ''all well." Owing to an oversight the news was not communicated to the public, as is the usual custom. The Rangiora police require an owner for a sum of monoy found in the street. An interesting quarter page display advertisement dealing with tho question of National Efficiency will bo found on page 6 of this issue and should be carefully considered by every reader. At the Lyttelton Magistrate's Court on Saturday, before Mr F. G. Norton, J.P., William Adams and Robert Maple, charged with threatening behaviour, were convicted and fined 10s each. How is your truss? Getting old? Stocks aro running short. Get an. other at Loasby's. IX Special value—-W. and G. Cups and Saucers, breakfast size, 7s 6d tho halfdozen : also limited number Cups only, cheap. Try Drayton's Emporium. 765, Colombo Street Ncrth. XI Extension of time accorded. Messrs Armstrong and Co. announce in our advertising columns that the sale promoted, for building purposes has been extended for a further period of ten days. (1) i

F. Wilson, People's Palace, returned soldier, and W. A. Miller, Christchurch Hospital, night porter, enlisted in Christchurch on Saturday. In connection with recent allegations of tohungnism at tho Chathams it was expected that ceftain Maoris would bo on board tho Tutanekai, which arrived at Wellington yesterday. However, they did not arrive A Press Association telegram states that forty-four Maori reservists were arrested by Sergeant Cowan and four constables at Mercer on Saturday, for alleged disobedienco of tho Military Service Act. No resistance was shown. Tho party, which included Tonga Mahuta, a brother of "King" Rata, was takon to Narrow Neck camp. Tho week-end sale of home-made food supplies at tho Red Cross Sales Depot, Cathedral Square, was in charge of the ladies of St Paul's congregation, and resulted in the sum of £35 being added to the Bed Cross funds. Donations received during the week:—Result of sheep and bullock guessing competition, £93 5s 8d; Clarendon Hotel box, 15s; Mrs Summerfield, 2s 6d: Dominion Hotel box, 17s;. T. Cripell, 10s; Mrs Fablino- os. Competition during the week—Turkey, Mr Ellis.

In itho- course of the discussion nt a meeting of the Workers' Educational Association on Saturday, reference was made to slums, one .speaker asserting that such places could »« j° und J » Christchurch. The Hon G. W. Russell said that at ono .time such undesirable places had existed in Auckland and Wellington, but it was new to him to hear of their existence in Christchurch. He was sure that if particulars of their whereabouts ' were supplied to the Mayor, Mr Holland would see that they were wiped out in 'the course of a couple of weeks.

Tho fifty-second annual report of tho Union Rowing Club, which frill bo presented at tho club's annual meeting on {September 9, records a membership of 300, ■ including 120 members absent, on active service. In last season s ' new member campaign" 138 members were secured. Prizes in this connection were awarded to T. Grcnfell (42 members), F. Furrell (32), and D. Hanna (24). The buildings had been extended, and a second billiard table installed during the year. The receipts amounted to £844 19s 3d, and the expenditure to £BOB 5s Id, leaving a credit balance of £3(5 14s 2d. The balance of assets over liabilities was £3882 lis lid. A statement as to the employment by the Government of superannuated Civil Servants was made on Friday by the Mayor of Auckland, Mr Gunson, who said ho was in possession of t) <i names of five superannuated men who were employed in one office alone in Auckland. Ho thought the Government should investigate the matter, to ensure that justice was done to returned soldiers, amongst whom he believed that men suitable for most vacant positions could bo found. He had been informed that a local firm, vvhioh received applications from sixteen returned soldiers for a position, had given it to a man who had not been on active service. He considered that Bpecial consideration should be given to capable returned soldiers, who had been wounded or impaired in health by reason of their service. in his address on "Public Health" to tho Workers' Educational Association on Saturday evening, it ho Hon G. W. Russell commented on the fact that few legacies had been left to the Hospital by the rich men of the province. Auckland and other centres had been much more fortunate in this respect. Ho expressed a hope that others would emulate Miss Chalmers, ,to whose liberality the province was indebted for a very fine block of buildings. > He hoped some of the province's aires would lose no time in paying a visit to their lawyers and arranging tha*, say £IO,OOO of their wealth should ultimately pass into the coffers of the Hospital 'Board. Ho would recommend for their study the words he once read on a tombstone, since they contain much food for thought: " What I give 1 have, what I gave I had, what I kept I lost." (Applause.)

The following pupils of Miss Digby's Commercial School have been successful in obtaining Pitman's shorthand theory certificate from Sir Isaac Pitman and Sons, Ltd., Melbourne, as tho result of two examinations held in May, the first six candidates being in order of merit:—Day students—Miss Doreen Carpihter 1, Miss Marjorio Brown 2, Miss Maude W. Lumb 3; evening students —Miss Jean F. Cliisholm 1, Miss Ivy Mackie 2, Miss Myrtle Price 3; and Misses Phyllis Archey, Mona Amyes, Andrina Ardley, Maberley Beadel, Ruby C. Bateman, Amy Bowlker, Letty Boyd, Eileen M. Bradley, Muriel E. Brunsden, Doris Cant, Gladys Cross, Donella I. Gaitt, Dorothy Heywood, Irene Holmes, Myrtle Halliday, Nellie Jennings, Marjory Johnstone, Daisy Marsack, Eileen M'Clurg, Mnrjorie Ueaby, Isabel Suiter, Myrtle A. Thompson, Mavis Tovey, Flora Williamson and Evaline Wright.

Mrs H. R. Smith's "Pom-Pom Pierrots" visited Irwell on Friday and gave an entertainment in aid of tho Lady Liverpool Fund in the grain store of tho Farmers' Co-operative Association. The gathering was tho largest held in Irwell. The sum of £43 was paid for admission. Mr W. E. Simes auctioneered a cushion made by a wounded soldier in the Christchurch Hospital. It was sold several times, and realised £63, and was sold again permanentlv to Mr M'Millan for £17.. The total proceeds of tho entertainment were £123. The Mayor and Mrs Holland addressed those present, and Mr H. R. Smith (Town Clerk) was amongst the visitors. Tho gathering was organised by Mrs Young, a local resident. Mrs Smith has obtained tho following sums for cushions made by the same soldier and soM at other entertainments:—Dunsanch'l, £2O; Kaiapoi, £l4; Chertsey, £l4; Caledonian Society's concert, £l2 10s 9d. The sums are for tho Christmas Parcels Fund.

Babies over six months old can be given no better food than DOCTORS' CREAM O' GROATS. Nourishing and pure. All grocers. 34 Reinforced Malthoid Flat Roofs erected by our exports and specified by Christchurch architects have, without a single exception, defied the elements and remaircd absolutely sßorm-proof and watertight during' the recent inclement weather. Our guarantee covers every contract. Estimates given on application Ash'."\ Bergh and Co., Ltd., Oashel Strut, Christchurch. 1030

Naturally most people put off taking medicine for just a cold. In the meantime a few drops of Chloro-Mentkene on sugar or inhaled from the palms of the hands will make it unnecessary altogether. Agents, Cook and Ross, Ltd. Is Gd per bottle, postage 3d. 4 " A faithful friend is tho medicine of life." Proverb. Baxter's Lung Preserver is a friend, indeed, when troubled with cold, sore and painful throat. When cough keeps you awake Baxter's gives relief. Large bottles 2s. ' 4

Special Purchase-—Now selling at 16s 9d, Men's Light Derby Balmorals, sewn, Ladies' Patent Boots, Pumps, black cloth top. 22s 6d; Shoes, 20s. Stewart Robinson, Cashel Street. 18 The daintiest ideas in diamond rings are seen at Cyril K. Whale's, next Ballantyne's; £6 10s to £IOO gives wido scope for choice. 136 "The Summer Glory"—Bradbury's Sweet Peas. Sow now for early blooming. Full selection of new seeds, named and mixed varieties, at liastic, Bull and Pickering's. Threepenny and sixpenny packets. Catalogue on application. 24

Great support having been accorded the Special Extension Sale at Armstrong s, the management have decided, in appreciation thereof, to extend the sale term —and its consequent advantages to the public—for a further period of ten days. A fresh bargain list appears upon another pag«. ' (2)

At a meeting "of the New Zealand Socialist Party last evening Mrs Ada Wells, who was to have been one of the speakers, was absent owing to tho. recent death of her husband, and Mr Els!on took her place. A motion oxpressing sympathy with Mrs Wells in her bereavement was'carried.

The Wellington Rugby representatives defeatod the Canterbury fifteen in a sterling game on Saturday. Notes on tho match, together with a fine photograph of tho winning team, will appear in the "Star" this afternoon. Several other features of general interest are also being included in tho issue. Speaking before the "Workers' Educational Association on Saturday evening, tho Hon G. W. Russell said that in ono of the institutions under the control of his Department was an old lady who had readied the ago of 107 years. She was an inveterate smoker, but ho could not say whether this was in any way responsible for her longevity.

A search was conducted in the neighbourhood of Lincoln and Grcenpark yesterday for the missing young woman. Gladys Jull, who left her home in Sydenham* some weeks ago, and has not since been seen. The Lincoln constable was assisted yesterday by two mon from headquarters, and by relatives of tho missing girl. Up till late last night no report had been received from tho party. It is not. often that a vessel puts out from port without the ship's papers, but this accident befell the ferry steamer Maori on Saturday evening. Tho vessel left the wharf at about. 8 p.m., and to the surprise of everyone about the waterfront, returned about an hour later, having got some distance outsiclo the Heads before the omission was discovered. The Maori's second stay at tho wharf was brief, ten minutes 'sufficing to secure the missing papers, the ship finally departing lor Wellington at 9.10 p.m. Owing to the Tramway Board's electric 'bus becoming defective, there will bo no 'bus service run to-day to Hornby, Islington nnd Templeton. 2 The most efficient machine for sanitary, simple and clean milking is <he> Gane Milking Machine, with automatio release. Write for particulars to P.O Box 997. T. J. Halliburton, 148, Ox ford Terrace X As a Gift nothing equals a well-made Photograph of yourself. Make an appointment with Steffano Webb, Petersen's BuildingJ, High Street;. Tel. 1980- 18 97 The best costs least when you buy NAZOL. Sixty doses of this sterling remedy for coughs and colds cost Is 6d —and every dose does good. ' 1 Wise mothers keep NAZOL handy. Better than mixtures or syrups for coughs and colds. Good for all ages. Aces 'like a charm. Sixty doses Is 6d. 2 . WANTED TO~SELL—SECONDHAND MOTOR-CYCLES. Now on view at High Street premises, in good running order, ready for use; note the prices:—Triumphs, 3$ h.p.—T.T. model (1399), £25; free engine 1912 model (1397), £3O. B.S.A.'s 4J h.p., 3-speed, countershaft, belt and chain drive—l9l6 model (1320), £6l; 1917 model, complete equipment, £72 10s. Escelsior, 7-9 h.p., twin, 3speed, recent model, complete equipment (1386), £65; Norton 3* h.p., 3speed (1015), £32 10s. Call and inspect. Adams, Ltd., 1 High Street. K2

WANTED TO SELL—CYCLES AND ACCESSORIES.

Only a few left—Men' b Roadster Royal Superbe "Swifts," full equipment, £ls; Men's Roadster "Stars," £9 10s; Ladies' Model "Stars," £l2 10s; Juvenile Model "Stars," £8 10s; Royal Covers, 12s 6d; Inner Tubes, 4s 6d; Saddle Covers, 2s 6d and 3s 6d. Full rango of accessories at low prices. Adams Ltd., High Street. X