TOWN AND COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVII, Issue 17904, 25 September 1918, Page 6

TOWN AND COUNTRY.

The Minister of Defence has received advice from a hospital ship outside New Zealand waters that the health of the patients aboard is good. Ho also is advised that the health of tho right wing of the Forty-third Reinforcement is excellent.

After a lapse of a fortnight the series of popular Sunday evening concerts organised by Mrs Burnes-Loughnan in aid of tho “ Our Day ” Red Cross appeal will bo recommenced on Sunday, at Everybody’s Theatre, at a quarter past eight, when an exceptionally attractive programme will be presented. In connection with the National Efficiency campaign, thero will be a gathering of organisers, conveners and canvassers for tea in the Y.M.C.A. on Thursday at 5.45 p.m. The Rev R. S Gray, national organiser, will be present, and important business will be discussed. Tho proceedings will terminate early to enable those who wish to attend other meetings at eight o’clock. A Press Association telegram states that at Auckland .yesterday Ernest M’Kenzie pleaded not guilty and was committed for trial on a charge of attempting to obtain £7O from the Railway Department by claiming, through a solicitor, for a cycle wrongly alleged to have been lost in transit. Evidence for the prosecution was to the effect that the cycle had been consigned from Raetihi to Auckland and cheeked, being obtained at Auckland without giving up the eheck ticket. A Wellington soldier in Codford Camp, writing to his relatives, says:— “ An epidemic of influenza has been raging round the camp, and practically everyone has had a turn at it. It gave you a sore back, weak limbs, headache, sore throat, and then left you feeling pretty miserable. Three of the boys developed pneumonia and died. It might have been worse, for sick parades of a morning were sixty to 100 strong, and in tho temporary hospital in camp they had as many as 650 patients down at once, giving the medical men the time of their lives. Out of the seventy-six ofliteers here only seven turned up for breakfast one morning.”

A fairly large number of residents in Christchurch nave handed to the Canterbury Chamber of Commerce letters which, it is believed, were written with the object of securing trade for Germany. These letters come from neutral countries. In most oases the wording is guarded and leaves room for only a suspicion, but in at least one case the writer frankly states that he is ready to overcome the difficulty in the way of communication between New Zealand and countries engaged in the war. Several tempting offers of business are made. The Chamber of Commerce will forward the letters to the Board of Trade, and it is probable that they will be brought under the notice of the Imperial authorities. At a sitting of the Juvenile Court, held before Mr S. E. M’Carthy, S.M., yesterday, a girl, fourteen years of age, was charged with breaking and entering the house of Annie Allaway, Richmond Terrace, New Brighton, and stealing- therefrom one pair of shoes and five penniesj to a total value of 13s lid. The girj did not admit the offence.. Mr Cassidy, who appeared for her, said that the girl stated that she got tho shoes from a boy. After evidence for the police had been heard, Senior-Sergeant Cummings said that he would be willing to allow the charge to be reduced to one of simple theft. This was agreed to. After the girl’s evidence had been heard, the case was adjourned for a week to pnable the girl’s mother to give evidence. A point that seems to have escaped notice at the hands of those who frame district contribution quotas in connection with the various patriotic) funds, especially when the basis is on Government valuation, is that in some districts a proportion of the property is owned by persons outside the district, and may consist of branch establishments of firms which make their contributions from headquarters, in another district. This is the case in regard to Lyttelton, where a considerable section of the business area is owned or has its head office in Christchurch. It has been arranged in this instance that in the case of Christchurch firms having interests in Lyttelton a portion of the contribution of such firms shall be credited to Lyttelton’s quota,

The Governor-General held an investiture of the Order of the British Empire at Dunedin yesterday afternoon, the recipients being Mr Clark (Mayor of Dunedin), badge, third class; Mesdames Bissland (Dunedin), Forrester (Dunedin) and Hawke (Invercargill), Misses Burt and M’Lean (Dunedin), and Thompson (Invercargill), Messrs Stead (Mayor of Invercargill) and Thomson (Invercargill), badges, fifth class. * At the 'Kensington Drill Hall last evening Lord Liverpool presented the following:—Military Cross to the relatives of Major Horivood, Captains Morrison and Hill. Lieutenant Campbell. Second-Lieutenants Morrison and M’Queen: Military Medal to the relatives of Sergeant Sinclair; D.C.M. to tho relatives of Corporal Lepper nnd Private Lainchbury. There are now three shifts at work at the southern end of tho Haurau tunnel, according to a report presented at a meeting of the Auckland Railways League. It was stated that preparations are being made to commence work at the northern end at an early date, men being engaged in removing tho slips nnd renewing rotted timbers about the tunnel entrance. More men are expected to arrive shortly, thus enabling the tunnel works to bo fully manned at both ends. In a letter to Mr P. C. Oheal, chairman of the league. Sir James Allen, Acting-Prime Minister, stated that the Minister of Public Works, Sir William Fraser, will very shortly put a gang on the North Auckland Trunk line, near Paparoa. Sir. James also stated it was Sir William Fraser’s intention to put a few men on the lino from Waiotira to Kirikopuni, on the Wairoa River. When completed this line would give Dargaville residents connection by water and rail with Kawakawa, Kaikohe and Hokianga, via Whangarei. It was decided to convey the thanks of the league to Sir James for his interest and assistance.

How Is your truss? Getting old? Stocks are running short. Get another at Loasby’s. IX

Just the cream of tho best oats goes to make DOCTORS’ CREAM O’ GROATS. Try this delicious N.Z. preparation—always fresh. 33

A real reduction in boots and shoes during the month of September. Every customer will participate in the reductions at Stewart Robinson’s, Cashel Street. 1

Suit Oases of all sorts and sizes are very cheap at Armstrong’s. Fibre 7s fid, 8s fid, 12s fid, Hide 25s fid to 455, Imitation 22s fid, Steel Trunks 18s fid. -2

The most efficient machine for sanitary, simple and clean milking is the Gane Milking Machine, with autoinatio release. Write for particulars to P.O Box 997. T. J. Halliburion, 148, Ox ford Terrace * S

“The Summer Glory”—Bradbury’s Sweet Peas. Sow now for early blooming. Full selection of new seeds, named and mixed varieties, at Hastie. Bull and Pifkering’s. Threepenny and sixpenny packets. Catalogue on application. 24 The daintiest ideas in diamond rings are seen at Cyril K. Whale’s, next Ballantyne’s;. £6 10s to £IOO gives wide scope for choice. 186 Planet Ji> Implements. Labour is scarce, but these tools will make up the deficiency. There’s one for every purpose, and it will save its cost the nret season. Planet Jr. agents, Ashby, Bargh and 00,, Ltd., Hl&h Street, a

The traffic inspector reported to the Ashburton Borough Council on Monday night that he had taken the numbers of sixteen motorists for speeding on race days. At the annual meeting of the Overseas Club, to bo held at the Chamber of Commerce on Friday evening, Mr J. J. Dougall will give an address on “The Navy and Army.” Enlistments in Christchurch yesterday included P. Warren, 141, Hoon Hay Road, Sproydon, oleaner, Railway Department; J. Collins, Soldiers’ Club, returned soldier (for Samoa). The Second Military Service Board will leave Christchurch on October 7 and will sit at Ashburton on October 8 and Timaru on October 9 and 10, returning to Christchurch on October 11.

At a meeting held at the Borough Council Chambers, Lyttelton, last evening, the Mayor (Mr W. T. Lester) presiding, progress was reported in connection with the local “ Our Day ” appeal. It was stated that £240 had already been collected, and that £IOO was required to complete the borough’s quota. A telegram was received by the Auckland Chamber of Commerce on Friday from the Hon Arthur Myei’B, Minister of Munitions, as follows:—As a result of our representations and keeping in close touch with the position, the Overseas Committee, Sydney, is allowing a steamer to take to Auckland 1000 tons of cargo, which, I gather, has _ been selected by them, with the assistance of our agent in Sydney. The residence of Mr Matthew Garlick, 61, Durham Street, Sydenham, was broken into on Sunday evening, between seven and nine o’clock. Mr Garlick, who is a returned soldier, was away at a service at the Salvation Army during that time, and there was no one on tho premises. The burglar, or burglars, took the opportunity to ransack the place thoroughly, and in the search discovered a sum of money, which was taken.

A party of members of the new Summit Road and Reserves Association, consisting of Messrs G. T. Booth, S. G. Raymond, K.C., R. Malcolm, F. M. Warren, S. Hurst Seager, H. G. Ell, M.P., and W. O. Campbell, visited Parkinson’s Bush Reserve last week. They were charmed with tho beauty of the reserve, and quite a number of tuis were septi. The rest-house, concerning the jondition of which many statements have been made, was found to be in good order, the roof being in a thoroughly water-tight state, and all doors and windows intact, with the exception of one broken pane of glass. There was no evidence of cattle having been either in the porch or in the house. The building material for the completion of the house was discovered to be in good order. The various members commented specially on the substantial nature of the building. The party, which proceeded to the reserve in seven motor-cars, included a number of ladies.

Bowen House, the new building which is being erected in Rolleston Avenue, near the corner of Gloucester Street, for the accommodation of boarder pupils of Christ’s (A '.ege, is steadily nearing completion. Work was commenced in March, and it is expected that the building will be ready by Christmas. It is mainly of brick construction, and will present a good appearance on completion- There are two storeys, the upper one containing three big dormitories and a small one, sewing and suit rooms and linen press. Downstairs are a big common room and changing room, four small studies and the office. The windows throughout are of a patent design, with balance sashes, so as to permit of the best possible ventilation. The building will be heated throughout with radiators, and a basement cellar will be utilised in connection with this system. The lighting will be by electricity. The new house will have accommodation for sixty hoys. In its construction provision has been made for the ultimate extension in brick to Gloucester Street, replacing the present wooden building at tho corner, now in use for school hoarders. Tho architects are Messrs Hurst Seager and Taylor, and the contractors Messrs P. Graham and Son. The demand for accommodation for boarders at the college is now so great that tho same contractors will this week commence a two-storey wooden addition to one of the college houses.

Boys’ Summer Hats—Brown Poplins Is Gd, White Drill 10)d. Is to 2s, 6d, Crash 6d, Is, Is lid, 2s 6d, Imitation Panamas 2s lid, 3s lid. At Armstrong’s. 1 Visitom are invited to shop at Drayton’s Emporium. Royal Doulton Ware and Travelling Goods marked at prices to suit all pockets. Address, 765, Colombo Street North. 3

Overalls for'working men —best quality. Stripes and Greys 6s lid, Navy Blue Combinations 12s 6d. Strong Tweed Trousers 10s 9d, 12s 6d, 14s 6d: Saddle Tweeds 12s 6d, 15s 9d, 18s 9d. At Armstrong’s Sale. 2 “Foresight is the weapon of the wise.” Proverb. That’s why wise mothers keep 2s bottle of Baxter’s Lung Preserver on handy shelf. Quickly dispels all trouble, and protects n gainst return. Splenlid vitaliser. Blood purifier. •?

A TRIUMPH MOTOR-CYCLE FOR

£l6,

We have for sale a fixed-engine Triumph Motor-cycle, 3J h.p. (1394), price £l6, a regular bargain. Othor exceptional offers, made to ensure a prompt clearance, are as follows:—3s h.p. fixed-engine Norton (1016), £ls; threespeed h.p. Singer (1414), £27 10s; three-speed 3$ h.p. Norton (1015), £32 10s; two-speed, countershaft-geared, 4 h.p. Singer, complete chain drive (1251), £4O. These will sell very quickly, and intending purchasers should make a selection at once. Adams Ltd., High Street. X ’

NOTICE TO BUYERS OF MOTOR.

CARS

We are at present exhibiting in our motor-car showrooms, High Street, two fine Studebakor cars of the latest model —a six-cylinder 5-seater touring car, finished in dove grey, £565, ana a 3f.cater 4-cylinder roadster, finished in cream, with adjustable seat, £465. These are for sale and ready for delivery. Adams, Ltd. X