TOWN AND COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVII, Issue 17926, 21 October 1918, Page 4

TOWN AND COUNTRY.

A ship with draft No. 18G of returning men, reached Auckland early yesterday morning. There were no deaths on the voyage and the cot cases were reduced from 113 to 33. The Auckland section disembarked in tho forenoon. Tho vessel loft for Wellington 'at 1.30 p.m.

Dr W. C. W. M’Dowell, well-known in medical and educational circles, died suddenly at Auckland on Saturday night. A good seam of coni has been struck in the mine recently opened in the Staveley district, and during tho past week fairly large quantities of coal havo been railed away. Tho Alilitary Medical Board sat at Ashburton on Friday and Saturday last, when 18 second division and II first division reservists wore classed A. Ono first division reservist was classed Cl.

A public lecturo. under tho auspices of the Workers’ Educational Association, was delivered in tho association’s rooms at tho Trades Hal! on Saturday night, by Dr G. M. Lester, who took as his subject “ Medicine and Science. ’' Mr J. B. Struthora, secretary of the association presided, and there was a large attendance of members and others interested. The speaker contrasted empirical and scientific methods, and outlined tho scientific basis of modern medical practice. Ili3 remarks were attentively listened to, and at the conclusion of his address, and after questions and discussion, Dr Lester was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. Tho large cricket ground in ITagloy Park that is used by the pupils of Christ’s College usually presents an animated appearance on a Saturday afternoon, with three or four matches in full swing. On Saturday, however, except for a few Juniors playing in one corner, the ground was absolutely deserted. The reason for this was that so many of tho College boys wore down to influenza that it was impossible for to muster up even scratch teams. Inquiries at the College showed that the worst of the epidemic has passed, no fresh cases having been ronorted. Tho epidemic was of a mild character, and no serious cases were reported. It is estimated that about half the ho vs—the roily number stands at about 350 boarders and day hoys—have had the influenza. Four of the masters have been away with influenza, and tho domestic staff of the College has also- suffered f. Irly heavily. The Boys’ High School-is also suffering from the epidemic, hut .not so seriously ns Christ’s College, and they were able to put their first eleven into tho field on Saturday.

Loasby and Co., Chemists, announce that business is now being conducted in their New and Up-to-date Pharmacy corner Cashel and Colombo Streets (opposite Ballantyne’s). This firm has been in business in Christchurch for 12 years, and the Prescriptions dispensed total 10/,000. Half of these have been put through in th e past four years! xj

Returned Soldiers’ work. The excellent Baskets and Trays made at Christchurch Hospital by invalided men are on sale at Messrs Hastie, Bull and Pickering’s, Cashel Street,- at the prices fixed at the Hospital. Each piece bears tho maker’s name. v

Big Sale of Boot and Shoe Stock- from Mills s Reliable Shoo Storo now in full swing at Stewart Robinson’s Cashel Street west. T2

The “Lyttelton Times” i s the greatest individual advertising factor in north south andl central" Canter bury, Westland and Marlborough It affords unrivalled facilities for ntton tion-compellmg advertising a t a lower rate per thousand of circulation than any other metropolitan newspaper tho South Island. J Pu j"

As a Gift nothing equals a well-made Photograph of yourself. Make an appointment with Steffano Webb, Petcr£ou’s Buildingj. High Street. Tel

Tlie Waimakariri was in heavy flood on Saturday, the rise at Bcaley being Gft above normal.

Saturday’s river stated that the Opihi" and Waimakariri north were clear, tho Rakaia and Waitaki dirty, the Rangitata high and dirty, and tho Waimakariri south discoloured.

Up to tho present 156 slieepownera in the Canterbury district have signed the proposal that their portion of any surplus on wool which may later be distributed by tho Imperial Government should be handed over to the New Zealand Shccpowners Acknowledgment of Debt to British Seamen Fund. Mr G. Scott, chairman of the Board of Governors of the Technical College, who returned from Auckland on Saturday. stated in reply to a question that he did not wish to discuss criticisms of the board’s action in granting leave to Noel Goldsbury, sentenced for disobeying tho orders of a superior officer, hut would go thoroughly into the question at next meeting of the board, on November 1.

On behalf of the “Our Day” movement Mr George Witty, AI.P., the other day telegraphed to the Minister of Mines (Hon W. D. S. MacDonald) asking if ho would do as last year and givo a quantity of coal to be sold on behalf of tho Red Cross. Although tho reply has come to hand too late for “Our Day,” Mr Witty has now received the Minister’s consent and promise of a donation of two tons of coal through the local State depot. This may be disposed of as tho Red Cross authorities think fit. Tho elocution class of the Workers’ Education Association on Friday evening held a social to mark the end of the season, and to say farewell to Mr L. Walker, a member of the class, who is going into camp. Mr’ AY. Denscm, instructor, was prevented from attending by illness. During the evening the court sceno from “ The - Merchant of Venice ” was recited by Miss Howard, Miss Barton, and Messrs Cartwright, Walker, Perkins, Barton and Walker. Songs wore given by Mrs flott and Messrs Cartwight and Martin, recitations by Misses Struthers and Marpman, and a pianoforte solo by Airs Ockenden. It is tlie custom of the Lower Riccarton Entertainment Committee to meet all district soldiers during their filial leave and to make presentations to them. On Wednesday last Air George \\ illy, AI.P., wrote to Sir James Allen, -Minister of Defence, enclosing a letter from the committee asking that extra leave bo granted to several (soldiers whom it was desired still to entertainTho letter explained that the committee could not get the hall until Monday evening. If the men were entertained that night it would mean that they would got back to camp one day late. It was that extra, day’s leave that was sought. The Alinister has now replied regretting very much that extra leave cannot be granted, as tho men will all he required back in camp on .the duo date.

At a recent- meeting of tho Board of Agriculture a letter was received drawing j attention to the enormous quantities' of whalo feed which occasionally occurred in tho southern coastal waters of New Zealand, and suggesting that the board should make inquiries about the quality of some of this whale feed during the coming summer and have it analysed, when, if tho analysis was satisfactory and proved of any manurial value, arrangements might be made to obtain a quantity of it for the benefit of farmers and local manufacturers in Zealand. The board mado inquiries and ascertained that Air G. H. Thompson. of Dunedin, had already been making some research into this matter, and that ho had reported that for some reason or other “ whale feed ” has been very scarce for the past two or three years, and that during the past nine months not a solitary specimen had been Geen in his locality, though they would probably turn up again some dav in billions.

At a meeting of the Dunedin millers on Thursday afternoon, states the “ Otago Daily Times, a communication was received from tho Government offering them another shipment of Australian wheat at Gs Gld per bushel, cx wharf, Dun: tun, the millers to pay the harbour dims and cartage. This price is an advance of one penny per bushel on the previ as shipment, and the millers havo not received any intimation that they wll be permitted to increase the present price of flour, which is £ls 5s per ton. Under the circumstances they have elected to refuse to purchase tho Australian shipment. Taking an average of about forty-eight bushels of wheat to make a ton of flour the millers maintain that at 6s Gid a bushel, for wheat they would have to receive £l6 10s a ton for flour to enable them to make a profit. Aloreover, they say that they have no guarantee as to tho qualitv of die wheat offered to them, and that the last shipment was not nearly as good as the two previous cargoes which, came to the port.

An impressive little ceremony took place at the Dominion Wireless College, in Willis Street. Wellington, on Thursday morning. The occasion was the unveiling of a memorial to Mr Robert Millington, the wireless operator who went down with tho Aparimn a few months ago, and who was the son of Dr Millington, of Auckland. Mr Frnest Ogilvie. tho manager of the Christ church branch of the College, unci. late manager in Wellington, in opening tho proceedings, said that ho had had charge of Mr Millington during the period ho was studying wireless, and the speaker had come all the way from Dunedin to do homage to the memory of a /rood student and a true friend." Mr Millington had boon an exnmnlc of what a student should he, and had shown what a student could accomplish. He had been an extremely industrious, as well as a popular nunil. and. Mr Ogilvie knew that his loss would bo felt by everyone who knew him. from tho newest student of his acquaintance to the general manager. Mr George Macdonald, managing di r rector, said that the last time he saw Mr Millington was in a newspaper office in Auckland and he was full of a new idea of his'own which was fo increase fii 0 efficiency of wireless installations. The young man was very enthusiastic about his idea and left Now Zealand full of hone for its success. Tie was proud of his opportunity to play even n small part in the tremendous conflict which is Involving the whole civilised world. Thus ho sailed with great hones, true and loval. ready and willing and Mad to carry out his duty as a Britisher.

The sale of Cookhnm House stocks of mercery and clothing and the special drapery sale will contmuo until Saturday next at Armstrong’s, Limited. 1

The children will thrive if fed on DOCTORS’ CREAM O’ GROATS. ib ir o nutritious and appetising. All ’ 42 grocers. , Changeable spring weather often has fi distressing effect upon delicate complexions. Ladies who find their skin is affected in this way should use Glvcoioso Vanishing Cream. It ia cooling and snotl.nm-aml keeps the complexion fresh and attractive iry one 10,-only 2s, post 2s Sd, from Cook •Iml i?oss \>h. Chemists, Colombo Street, and Victoria Square. Write for it * A Wouldn’t you gladly change from experimenting vwtt. “,“ tned £° u « h cold remedies if you knew ot one that “ ls prompt and certain? Baxters l.un-r Preserver is the most effective and "trusty specific on market. Get 2s (id bottle. The week-end sale of home-made food 1 l it flic Red Cross sales depot was applies at the wen M>Kollar>B workin „ nnrtv ia iSd resulted in the sum of £193 brink added to tho funds. Competi- • 5 ~‘l won by the following: nr!v Id- Mrs Guthrie; evening' fluids sn k. Kirk; cushion, Mrs mm,solo, Miss iu. ] Ba]]antyne; ■mekett; b<* • , jj ay; hnssif, Mrs •lOllip. doll, MIS •n-N’ f _ : • Clarkson, ~senr.; ham, Mr UinsU,_

There was a clean sheet at the Police Court on Saturday morning. The Fire Brigade was called to the Strand Theatre on Saturday afternoon, a fire having broken out in the cellar, but their services wero not required, the outbreak having been suppressed by a bucket of water.

The Auckland Anglican Synod carried a resolution expressing the ipinion that the Government should give the neople an early opportunity of deciding by referendum the question of national prohibition versus continuance.

Owing to the stato of the Main South Road between Soekburn railway crossing and Hornby, the electric ’bus will bo run via Factory Itoad between these points until further notice. Tho ’bur, will terminate its run at and start from Soekburn Corner as usual,. At the evening service at the Wesley Church, Fitzgerald Avenue, yesterday, Sir M. Holland (Mayor of Christchurch) unveiled a Roll of Honour to the memory of men of tho congregation who had solved in the war. The board contained 103 names. The Mayor made feeling reference •to the fact that twenty-throe of the church members had made the supreme sacrifice. The Roll of Honour was designed by Mr George White. Mr L. M. Isitt, M.P., also spoke, and tho service in connection witli tho unveiling was conducted by tho Rev E. P.-Blamircs. The members and friends of tho Ashburton Red Cross Society made a special appeal in aid of the “ Our Day” Fund on Saturday. A tea tent and sweet stalls did a good business on the Railway Reserve in East Street, and a, produce tent was run in Burnett Street, while an army of girls sold badges in the streets. A great variety of produce and other saleable articles was contributed by country and other residents. Up to 2.30 p.m. on Saturday the nmoifnt raised towards the district quota of £3BOO was £2717. Residents of Napier have the reputation of being most excitable, ail'd when any sensational war news is received there is always some form of celebration. On Thursday, when the report that Germany had capitulated reached Napier, the townspeople were rather inclined to accept it as true, and in tho words of the “Telegraph,” “the news was received with much jollification and whistle-blowing.” Motor-cars were decorated with small flags, and tho fire engine was taken for a cruise round tho city with the syren blowing. Two bands also turned out and played patriotic airs, and the employees of the Railway "Workshops took the afternoon olf. Great excitement also prevailed at the Hastings Show, and tho large crowd sang the National Anthem. The good people of Napier must have been keenly disappointed when the news was denied.

The matter of effecting an alteration in the method of parliamentary representation' and introducing a system of government by an elective executive was briefly discussed by tlie executive of the Auckland Farmers’ Union on Wednesday. Major D. H. Lusk said the opinion was widespread that the timo had arrived for an alteration in tho system of government. Ho had recently obtained opinions on the subject from many prominent people, including several members of Parliament, and they all agreed that a change was desirable. He suggested that, a committeo bo appointed to obtain information on the matter with a view to submitting definito proposals to the Dominion executive. It was decided to appoint Major Lusk and Mr Edwin Hall to obtain information regarding government by an elective executive, and regarding proportional representation.

A very successful entertainment took place at the King’s Theatre on Satur day evening, when a juvenile revue, under the auspices of the Scottish Society. and directed by Miss Bessie Macdonald, was presented. Half tho proceeds were devoted to the Lady Liverpool Fund, and half to the Scottish Society. The principal roles in the revuo were taken by Alex M’Dowell, Andrew Waddell, Bruce M’lntosh, Angus M’lntosh, Dorothy Ford, Olive Bamfiold, Rennie Marshall and Nana Audibert. Vocal items were given by Misses Bessie Macdonald and Cicely Audibert, Pennie Marshall, Alex Ma’Dowell, Andrew Warded and Bruce and Angus M’lntosh, and recitations by Eileen O'Grady and lima Hunt. Dancing by Miss Macdonald, Dorothy Ford, Lconie Cr.-iytliorne, Mary Kavauagh, Elsie Coilistcr, Rita Nutt, Gladys Brockenridgc, Olivo Bamficld, Nana Audibert, Messrs Robertson and Louis lies, A. M’Dowcll and N. M’Dowell was also a feature of the programme.

At many of tho city and .suburban churches yesterday references were made to Nelson Day, to the work of the Navy -League and to the appeal to the public for help for the dependents of naval men. At the Anglican Cathedral, Bishop Julius, in his sermon, spoke of tlie grout servico which the Navy had rendered to the Empire and the Allied cause, and referred to the splendid spirit of the men. At the Barbadoes Street Cathedral, the Rev Dr Kennedy, in the absence of Bishop Brodic, who is in Greymouth, made reference at all masses to tho Navy League appeal, and at the evening servico ho preached to a very iargo congregation. There was, he stated, a danger of the object being lost sight of because New Zealand was not directly represented in tho Navy, though New Zealand had lost a number of lives in the sea lighting. Tho Bishop'' and clergy were very much interested'in tne appeal, to which they hoped Roman Catholics would make a generous response. The Rev Percy Knight, speaking at Durham Street Methodist, Church,' said that words failed to express the debt that all owed to the silent Navy. New Zealand’s commerce would have been dislocated long ago hut for -the vigilance of the Navy. ]t had saved the wholo position at the beginning of the war, and ho trusted that the dependents of loyal seamen who had lost their lives in the. course of duty would have loving sympathy and generous support extended to them

Last week of sale at Armstrong’s. Bargains will permeate every section of Armstrong’s store until Saturday next. 2

Tho daintiest ideas in diamond rings are seen at Cyril K. Whale’s, next Balia ntyne’s; £6 10s to £IOO gives wido scope for choice. . 136 Eigliteenpence spent on NAZOL will keep you lice from colds this Winter. Take on sugar or inhale. Sixty doses Is (id. Get NAZOL to-day. 6

Ladies will bo pleased this week with the “new tilings” showing in race millinery, costumes, coats and blouses, opened out specially for Carnival Week at Armstrong’s, tho leading cash drapers. 8 j

THE BIG X. Wo have received a shipment of the new Military Model 7-9 h.p. Excelsior Motor-cyoles, the special twines o. which are: Cushion spring drive; special side-car frame; detachable centre-bar over motor; cradle spring folks; Liberty magneto ignition; powerful safe brakes; chain on right-hand side, for side-car service. Price £llO, with lamp and horn. Adams, Ltd., High Street B.S.A. MOTORS. A small shipment of 4£ h.p. 6ingb cylinder B.S.A. motor-cycles is to hand. Special points:-—Unbreakable motorcar gearbox, three speeds; economy on petrol and tyres; extra wide mudguards end specially strong rear rorks and spokes. Price £llO, with lamp ana horn. Adams, Ltd., High Street.

SECOND-HAND MOTOR-CYCLES. We have lately taken in part payment for new motors several reliable second-hand motor-cycles. Wo offer to-day:--Fixed-engine Triumpn, £ls. lTee-cngine do, £27 10s; Sun Vi’lliers, £2O; Baby Triumph, £37 10s Adams,