TOWN AND COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVII, Issue 17949, 16 November 1918, Page 6

TOWN AND COUNTRY.

The Union Steam Ship Company has decided that during the influenza epidemic only one steamer will run in the ferry service. The Mararoa will leave Wellington on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and Lyttelton on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The Union Steam Ship Companv advises that, owing to the crew of the Mararoa demanding that tho vessel should be fumigated for twenty-four hours, tho steamer did not leavo Wellington yesterday afternoon as expected. The Mararoa will leave Wellington for Lyttelton at four o'clock this afternoon. In consequence there will be no steamer leaving; Lyttelton for the north till Monday evening. An adjourned meeting of the Board of Governors of the Technical College was held last evening, but it was decided that all the business should be taken at the next ordinary meeting on December 6. There were present—Messrs G. Scott (chairman), T. D. Bong, H. It. Rusbridge, H. Worrall, H. J. Marriner and A. Jeans. .

Our Parliamentary correspondent telegraphs that provision is to be made for men released from camp during; a reasonable time, in which they are gotting re-employment. Sir James Allen says that all the Dominion drafts of men on the water must be practically at their destination. Theretore it is not intended to recall them.

Loaeby and Co., Chemiste, announce that business is now being conducted in their Now and Up-to-date Pharmacy, cornor Cashel and Colombo Streets (opposite Ballantyne's). This firm has been in business in Christehurch for 12 years, and the Prescriptions dispensed total 107,000. Half of these have been put through in the past four years 1 XI

The "Lyttelton Times" is the 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 than any other metropolitan newspaper in the South Island. J

No one likes moving, but t>he work can be made much lighter if competent men are employed. J. M. Heywood and Co., Ltd., have them, and three up-to-date pantechnicons. Telephones 1241 and 2174. X2

"Foresight is the weapon of the wise." —Proverb. That's why wise mothers keep 2s 6d bottle of Baxter's Lung Preserver on handy shelf. Quickly dispels all trouble, and protects against return. Splendid vitahser. Blood purifi»». q

An Auckland telegram states that the steamer Riverina has been commandeered for special work. She does not carry passengers to Australia this trip. In the milking competition held at the Rangiora show for the cow giving tho best test results, the winner was Mr S Smith's Shorthorn cow Bankhead Lady, her average weight of milk being 321 b and test 5.4.

Tho draft of CI men due to go into camp next Monday will not proceed to camp. First Division men will receive now orders to parade in January, and Second Division men are to be granted leave without pay until further orders. A telegram from Wellington states that the Supremo Court has received a certificate from the Speaker, claiming Parliamentary privilege for Dr lhacker, M.P. The Grierson-Thacker case, therefore, was adjourned till the session is over.

Tho Tramway Employees' Union will meet at midnight on Saturday to hear the report of delogates in the conference with the Tramway Board, as to the union's demand for wages. The delegates are Messrs E. Snow (president), C vO'Donnoll and . H. Hunter. The Hon J. Barr and Messrs S. A. Staples and D. Sykos represented tho board.

A number of charges of truancy were set down for hearing at tho Magistrate's Court yesterday before Mr T A. B. Bailey, S-M. However, the truant officer, Mr J. A. Blank applied to have them withdrawn, firstly on account of Germany having signed the armistice, and secondly on account of the prevailing influenza epidemic. The application was granted. The funeral of the late Private K. Kulupa, a native of Nuie, who died at the Lyttelton casualty ward from the results of influenza, took place at. the Church of England cemetery yesterday. The deceased prior to his death was engaged on an oversea vessel as a sailor. Among those present were a firing party from the N.Z.G.A., a party of returned soldiers, Oaptain Burgess, representing the Marine Department, Captain F. T. Horn* of the Umon Steam Ship Companv, and Lieutenant Peterson, representing the military headquarters staff. The burial service was conducted bv the Rev E. Ehot Chambers, assisted by'Mr S. Booth, superintendent of tho Seamen's Institute. A salute was fired, and Bandsman* J. Loader, of the Coastal Defence Band, played the " Last Post."

The Magistrate's Court office is still closed, and will be closed until further notice. Yesterday morning only four of the office staff of nine reported for duty. Mr W. A. D. Banks (chief clork) and Mr W. Hart (second clerk) are still away. A sitting of the Police Court was held, but only " drunks," persons in custody, who had not appeared before the Court, and persons previously remanded until yesterday wore dealt with. All persons of tho last two mentioned classes were remanded until various dates next week. A large number of by-law cases set down for hearing yesterday were adjourned for a week. Before the sitting of the Court yesterday morning tho building was liberally sprinkled with disinfectant. Mr H-. G. Ell, M.P., states that it is his intention when •ho returns to Wellington to raise the question of, national memorials in connection with the war. He is' strongly opposed to the erection of clubs and halls as the only memorial of our soldiers, and considers that something on generous and lasting lines should bo done. It would hot be too much to ask the Government to allocate £1,000,000 for tho erection of memorials which would be appropriate expressions of public appreciation of the soldiers' sacrifices. The amount allocated could bo supplemented by local bodicfi. He considered that it would be in the highest degree improper to use the present occasion to forward certain movements which would not givo true expression to the desires of the people in this matter. An elderly man, who appeared before Mr T. A. B. Bailey, S.M., at tho Magistrate's Court yesterday was charged with drunkenness and a breach of his prohibition order. He admitted the first charge, but denied the second. He said he had gone to an hotel' to warn his daughter, who worked there, not to como home, on' account of several of the family being ill with influenza. He did not, however, have any liquor in tho hotel. The Magistrate: " Then how did you get drunk if you did not have any liquor?" Accused: "I am very bad with influenza, and took some spirits later in the day to try to relieve the pain." The Magistrate: "There are many things recommended for influenza, but not spirits to excess." However, the Magistrate decided to give the accused anothor chance, but warned him not to indulge again in spirits in order to cure influenza.

Just opened to-day 216 pairs ladies' white tennis shoes, 3s.lid per pair,* stlso liiTge quantity children's similar lines, 2s Od ,nnd 2s lid. Stewart Robinson, Oashel Street. X

There is one intimate personal gift that carries with it the real spirit of Christmas —vour own portrait. Let Steffano Webb make it. 252, High Street. Tel. 1989. 19 When the war is over, you will bo able to go touring. Meanwhile, take a trip to Akaroa; bring your golf clubs with you. XS

You may have a bad cold to-day, but take home a bottle of Chloro-Menthene, and it will be a long way better tomorrow. Chloro-Meutheno is a certain, safe remedy which quickly relieves the congested passages—soothes the in flamed tissues. For catarrh, influenza and bronchitis, it is without an equal. Is 6<l bottle, from the agents, Cool? and Ross, corner Colombo Street and Victoria Square, Christehurch. 4

Famine in Hardware. The following lines, which are in very short supply, may still he had at Messrs Hastio, Bull and Pickering's, Cashel Street:— Scythes, Scythe Handles, Axes, " One Man" Saws, Screwing and Boring Tools and all Engineers' and Motor Tools, Lathe Chucks, Screws for metal and wood. Fowl Netting, Roofing Material, Cutlery, Scissors of all kinds, etc. 4 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 £125. Adams, Ltd.. High Street. BARGAINS IN SECOND-HAND MOTOR-CARS. Now on view and ready for sale — Sunbeam five-seater, exceptionally good condition. Driven only by one owner, Mr D. Matson. 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, full equipment. Call and arrange for trial run. £l5O. Wolseley Motor Delivery Van, 12-16 h.p., capacity about 15owt, complete with screen, oto. Free driving tuition given. £2lO. K.R.I.T. 8-seater, re-modelled, very cosy body five wire wheels. Price for quick sale' £250. Adams, Ltd., 219, Tuam Street!