TOWN AND COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVII, Issue 17948, 15 November 1918, Page 4

TOWN AND COUNTRY.

No ferry steamer left Wellington for Lyttolton last night, the Moana being held up owing to shortage of crew. The following were tho entries at_the Addington yards on Wednesday:—774l sheep, 502 cattle, 407 pigs.

At the Secondary School Conference recently held at Christchurch tho following resolutions were passed: with regard to tho work performed in the secondary schools of the Dominion by the Director of Military Training. Lieutenant-Colonel J. L. Sleeman, 1..G.5.:—" That the Minister of Defence be thanked for allowing lieuten-ant-Colonel Sleeman to hold ' barracks' in various secondary schools of New Zealand, and that the conference express its warm approval of the benefits conferred by such ' barracks,' and the hope that this branch of cadet work may be further developed in the future."

The Waimairi and West Brighton Burgesses 1 Association met on Saturday, Mr A. R. Blank presiding. Three now members were elected.- Mr Good reported that several Waimairi residents ■ had promised to contribute towards the formation of Beach Rood to tho sandhills. It was decided to ask the New Brighton Borough Council to extend tho street lighting in Racecourse Road to Beach Road, and to ask the Waimairi County Council what steps had been taken to have the trees removed from the Bower Hotel corner. A letter was received from the North Beach Surf Club asking whether the association would support a proposal to hold, n, gala at North Bench on New Year's Day. It was unanimously decided to support the proposal.

The 'following cablegram has been sent by the Minister of Defence to New Zealand headquarters in England, Franco and Egypt:—"ln their rejoicings at tho sigljiing of tho armistice which brings te an end the agony of the last four years the people of New Zealand give thanks to Almighty God for tho men, living and dead, of the deathless Now Zealand Division. From their landing at Anzae on April 25, 1915, to the surrender of Turkey and to the storming of Le Quesnoy on November 4, 1918, you have fought and conquered in-battles whose names shall bo familiar in our mouths as household words. You have won for New Zealand a. fame imperishable. God bless you and bring- you safely home to us."

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 Christchureh for 12 years, and the Prescriptions dispensed total 107,000. Half of these have been put through in the past four years! XI In accordance with present health conditions, Messrs T. Armstrong and Co., Ltd., suggest shopping as early as possible each' dav, Fridays particularly, at the Stores during the continuance of the Influenza epidemic. 1 Boys' Crash and Drill Hats, washing. Is Is lid, 2s 6d, 2s lid; Soft Straws and Panamas, 2s lid, at Armstrong s.

For windburii. red or rough skill, ."■Glvccrose " Vanishing Cream is ideal, it soothes and refreshes the complexion —a boon to lady motorists. " Glycerose" Vanishing Cream prevents the growth of hair, incidentally is efficacious for skin affections that resist' the ordinary treatment. 2s per jar, or 2s 3d post paid from the Agents, Cook and Boss, Ltd., Chemists, Colombo Street and Victoria Square, Christchurch. 25

Ivor o 3 years Baxter's Lung Preserve! has been ministering aid whenevei needed. Sore throat or chronic cough cannot withstand Baxter's curative qualities. First dose relieves. Un equalled for colds and bronchial affeo tions. Large bottle 2s 6d. 5

"The breakdown of Parliament is acknowledged by men of Cabinet rank." Hence the need for developing the control of local affairs of the United Kingdom from the central Parliament on to provincial Parliaments. This is tho theme of an article in the September number of "The Round Tabic' r on the better government of tho United Kingdom. In view of our present situation tho report of tho Labour Conference, and of the Labour situation generally in England is full of interest to New Zealanders. America's "Will .for Victory, tho Spirit ofjfche Russian Revolution, the proposals for constitutional advance in India, drawn by the New Zealander, W. 8. Harris, provoke perusal. "The Round Table" is tho review that makes you think. The review carries no advertisements—it is uiot run for profit, and is a purely cooperative patriotic enterprise., You are invited to give it your support, not only on patriotic grounds,- but as a sound business proposition. Once you take it, you will wonder how you ever managed to do without it. Tho annual subscription is but 12s (including postago). If you are interested send a postcard with your name and address, and receive a free sample! copy of a back issue—address "The Round Table," Bos 844, G.P.0.,. Wellington. 3900

The sitting of tho Presbyterian General Assembly called for Christchuixm nett week has been postponed indefinitely.

The Railway Department reports that the slip near Mataroa, on the North Island Main Trunk line, has been cleared and expresses are running through.

Representatives of tho Tramway Board and the Tramway Employees' Union met yesterday and discussed the men's demands for increased wages. Mr F. Thompson, general manager of the tramways, stated last night that, as tho arrangements were not complete, no announcement could be made at present. Work at tho Recruiting Office in Christchurch was greatly reduced as soon as news of the signing of the armistice arrived. The next draft—Cl men of tho Forty-eightli Reinforce-ments—-was set down to leave on Monday next. The order mobilising the draft has not been cancelled, but it is not thought that the men will-be sent to camp. The Christchurch headquarters staff, it is thought, will bo kept busy attending to returning men and to military training. Tho Sick and Wounded Soldiers' Department, which lias separate offices in Hereford Street, also will be busy for some time?

The city fire brigade received, three calk last night. The first, at eight o'clock, was from Carlton Street, near tho .Papanui Road, whero at No. .36, a six-roomed dwelling owned by Mr Fryer and occupied by Mr Peters, was fully ablaze when the brigade arrived. The. house and its contents were completely _ destroyed. The house was insured in the Australian Alliance office for £l5O and in the Atlas office for £IOO. The' second call was at 8.19 p.m., the fire being in a nine-roomed two-storey dwelling at 274,' Oxford Terrace. The brigade was promptly on the sceno and only slight damage was done. Tho third call was at 10.30 p.m. to a house in St Asaph Street, occupied by Mr Brooks, where the bedding in one room was blazing when the brigade arrived. The fire was quickly got under and the damngo was slight. The spectacle of a titled gentleman working a lift, and several rather distinguished guests doing duty as domestic servants, is to be seen at one of Auckland's largest private hotels, where the epidemic has- incapacitateci most of the staff (reports the " Star "). At this establishment, where ordinarily everything is made as easy as possible for the guests, boots no longer clean themselves over-night, and in such matters as making beds and waiting at table tho guests havo to look after themselves to a. great extent. The ballroom is being used as a hospital, where tho influenza-ridden servants are being attended to by volunteers from the guests, who include in their ranks more than one trained nurse. As a result of the willingness of the. people in the hotel_ to look after themselves and assist in every manner possible, a great deal has been done to help the patients and to prevent the sickness from atworst form.

Having .had a practical experience of tho decimal coinage in several countries 1 have visited, I am amazed that such a system has nob been adopted years ago m Great Britain and all her oversea dependencies," wrote Mr Harold. Beauchamp (chairman of the Bank of New Zealand) in bis letter of apology lor unavoidable absence from a meeting at Wellington at which a Decimal' Coinage Association was formed. "It unquestionably makes (he added) for quickness and accuracy, enabling most calculations to be made mentally, which, under the cumbersome British system of currency, can be worked out only on paper." Dr W. J. Anderson (Director of Education) wrote:—"l am quite in agreement with the view that the adoption of a decimal coinage would be a vast relief. Mr J. W. Kinniburgh gave an interesting account of the movement in Great Britain, of which tho present movement is a part, and on his motion, seconded by Air L. T. Watkins, it was unanimotislv resolved—■" That this meeting approves of the principle of decimal coinage, and, with a view to furthering IV adoption of the system, those present agree to form a Decimal Coinage Association." Mr Malcolm Fraser (Government Statistician), who took part in the discussion, said there appeared to be no two opinions on the subject, bathe emphasised \i point that bad already been made, that there was no necessitate disturb the value of the £1 sterling. That should be made perfectly clear. It was to bo hoped that New Zealand would add some spur to the movement in the. new direction.

Juvenile Garments in washing materials, Blouses, 'Varsity Tops and Coats, are in. profusion at Armstrong's, marked with the Firm's famous low prices. Inspection is invited. 2 The weather at present prevailing is trying to tho complexion, lint Lazell's Creme de Meridor wards off all skin discomforts. This soothing cream is absolutely greaseless, hence can be applied day or night. Ask your chemist for Lazell's Creme do Meridor—it keeps the skin fresh, charming and soft in all seasons and all weathers. Get a jar now! 9'

The " Lyttelton Times" is tho greatest individual advertising factor in north, south and central Canterbury, Westland and Marlborough. • It affords unrivalled facilities for atten-tion-compelling advertising at a lower rate per thousand of circulation Khan any other metropolitan newspaper in the South Island. 1 Try DOCTORS' CREAM O' GROATS. Unlike imported foods, it is always reliable, purj and fresh. 29 First-class cutlery, Al quality, old English design. Teaspoons Us 6d halfdozen ; desserts. 17s 6d; tables, 22s 6d. Housekeepers requiring high class goods should try Drayton's, Colombo Street. F •' TO MOTOR-CYCLISTS. Motor-cyclists and others interested in the latest developments in the famous Triumph motor-cycle, are cordially invited to call at our show rooms to-day to inspect two 1918 military model Triumphs, specially released by the Mechanical Transport Department, London, "for exhibition in. New Zealand." Orders booked, for shipments to arrive, price £l2-5. Adams, Ltd.. High Street. BARGAINS IN SECOND-HAND MOTORrCARS. Now on view and ready for sale — Sunbeam live-seater, exceptionally good condition. Driven only by one owner, Mr D. Mat-son. Five detachable wheels and tyres, four-speed gear-box, magneto, full equipment, £350.' 20 h.p. Flanders five-seater, just overhauled and repainted, five new tyres, v full equipment. Call and arrange for trial run. £l5O. Wolseley Motor Delivery Van, 12-16 h.p., capacity about loewt, complete with tools,, screen, etc. Free driving tuition given. £2lO. K.R.I.T. 3-seater, re-modelled, very cosy body, five wire wheels. Price for quick sale £l5O. ' Adams, Ltd., 219, Tuam Street' __ X