TOWN AND COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVII, Issue 18066, 5 April 1919, Page 8

TOWN AND COUNTRY.

The following auctioneers’ advertisements appear on pago 13: Jones, M’Crostie and Co., Ltd., Dalgety and 00., Ltd., National Mortgage and Agency Co., Ltd., Matson and 00., W. E. Simes and Co, and Harris Bros. A man who was arrested in Auckland on a charge of desertion, ia now in custody in Christchurch. A courtmartial will probably be held. Eight cases have so far been set down for hearing at tho session of the Appeal Court which opens at Wellington on Monday.—Press Association. During the past few days, the staff at the Government Tourist Bureau lias ihad rather a bus} time booking* passages for the Easter holidays The bookings have been heaviest for Akaroa, Hanmer Springs, the Hermitage and Rotorua. The roport of the special committee set up by the Canterbury Education Board to inquire into the readjustment of the boundaries of the East Christchurch and Linwood districts recommended that the boundary from Linwood Avenue be ltolleston Street as far as Buccleugh Street, thence along the last-mentioned street to Ollivier’s Road. The report was adopted at yesterday’s meeting of the board

Arising out of the Supplies’ Committpo s report at yesterday’s meeting of the Canterbury Education Board, some discussion took place in connection with the matter of coal supplies for schools under the board’s jurisdiction. Some time ago a certain company undertook to supply the board with 600 tons of coal at a cost of £2 2s 6d a ton but it was stated that a “coal ring” in Christchurch brought pressure tc bear on the company and had succeeded in blocking the supply. Speaking 0 n the subiect Mr H. J Bignell said that a leading mine official in Greymoutb had told him that his mine could produce coal and put it on board ship at Greymouth at a cost of £1 a ton The freight from Greymoutb to Lyttelton was 11s 6d, but he was not quite sure what the freight was from Lyttelton to Christchurch. Members of the board expressed a curiosity as to who reaped tho benefit of the difference between the actual cost and tho price charged the, public. A meeting was held yesterday afternoon in tho City Council Chamber to consider the question of acknowledgin', tho work done by tho Mayor (Mr IT Holland) during his seven years of office. The Deputy Mayor (Mr A. Williams) was voted to the chair and thero was a good attendance It was resolved to make a presentation to the Mayor and Mayoress consisting of an address and oil paintings of themselves. Messrs H. D. Acknd, Wm. Goss, A. F. Carey, A. D. Hassall and Councillor J. W. Beanland were appointed a finance committee. It was, left to Mr William Reece to arrange for a committee to select an artist and tho preparation of tho address. The meeting desired that an opportunity should bo given to every citizen to subscribe and that donations from Is upwards should bo accepted. March was another very successful month at the Canterbury Public Library, no fewer than ninetv-one now subscribers being enrolled. In addition to these members twenty returned soldiers took advantage of the fre. ticket which is granted for twelve months to all returned men- Since tho introduction of this privilege over 200 men have enrolled. In the circulating library 11,883 volumes were issued for homo reading, this being 2Q&I more than the total issued out in March, 1918. In tho juvenile library 194? volumes were taken out ns compared with 1547 issued in March |asT year. A large increase in tho number of* books consulted in the reference librarv has been noticed. Over 3000 references to Were made, this being 1200 more than for March, 1918. It is also verv gratifying to find the periodicals in tho reference library so well used. At present there are over 100 trade and technical journals available for public use. A large number of new volumes were received during the month, no fewer than 115 being placed in the circulating and seventy-eight in the reference. Trusses ai e always; fitted perfectly a t Loasby’s. They have the largest stool; of Trusses in the Dominion, and are thus saved the necessity of supplying any but the proper truss required for perfect comfort. Loasby and Co., chemists (opp. Bnllantyne’s). 6 “Weighed Out”—the Liquor Trade on Thursday, April 10. .Strike out the top linel 1 We aim to portray character in our photographs, and we succeed! See the display in our show cases Steffano Webb 252, High Street. X Bradbury’s Gold Medal Sweet Peas. New seeds now on sale at Hastie Bull and Pickering a, Cashel Street. Secure early blooms by sowingtoow. A groat selection. Catalogues free, 743

The Auokland Savings Bank trustees have decided to invest £70,000 in the Government war loan, making a total in Government securities of £900,000. —Proa3 Association.

At yesterday’s meeting of the Canterbury Education Board Mr J. Jamieson was appointed the board’s delegate at tho Town. Planning Conference, which will bo held in Wellington from May 6 to May 10.

The Police Commission which is inquiring into various _ matters of status in the force will sit in Christchurch on April 15. Tho members of the Commission are Superintendents Kiely and Wright, Inspector M’Grath :.ad SubInspector Broberg. Big preparations have been made to welcome' the West Coast and South Island detachment of _ tho Maori Pioneer Battalion, which is arriving at Wanganui on Monday. Largo numbers of Maoris are arriving from all. parts of the Dominion to participate in the festivities.—Press Association.

According to a Press Association message from Auckland tho _ Suburban Local Bodies’ Labourers’ Union which is dissatisfied with the decision of tho Arbitration Court granting only a 5 per cent increase in wages, has resolved to cancel its registration under the Arbitration Act and join tho Federation of Labour.

An Auckland telegram states that the Mayor (Mr ,J. H. Gunson) proposes to extend a civic reception to Brigadier-General Richardson, who is duo thero on April 29. Hie returned soldiers are also discussing the best moans of extending him a worthy welcome.

At tho Magistrate’s Court yesterday Mr T. A. B. Bailey, S.M.. presided over a Court of Justices of the Peace to revise tho list of jurymen for the Christchurch district. The _ Justices present were Messrs R. C. Bishop, W. S. Lovcll-Smith, ,T. R. Brunt, H. H. Smith, T- B. Gibbs and W. J. Jenkin. No objections wore offered against the revised list, which was adopted 1 .

The late Abraham George Jagoe, whose wall was proved yesterday, left £IOOO to thoj Sisters of Nazareth, of Nazareth House, ’£3oo to a friend, and £2OO to the son ctf the friend. Ho left a life interest in £SOOO to his sister in -Oamaru, and the remainder of his estate (which was sworn at £15,000) to his sisters’ children, together with a reversionary interest in the £6OOO. A very interesting competition in recognition 'of the Peace Celebrations liastoeen inaugurated by tho Ardath Tobacco Company, of London, makers of tho world-famous “State Express” Cigarettes. It is not customary Ifor this firm to embark on any venture of this kind, but to stimulate interest in purely ißritish trade, employing only British labour, the Ardath Tobacco Company is running this competition in New Zealand. Full detail and a list of prizes are ladvcrtised in another column.

_ In the demolition of the old University Buildings, which formed the House of Parliament when Auckland was the capital of the Dominion, a great quantity of documents was scattered broadcast, says a Press Association telegram. Unfortunately no step's were taken to preserve some of tbe records, such as the gaol stockade lists. Documents dated from 1855 to 1857 bear the signatures of Colonel Wynyard, John Williamson and John Logan Campbell. A coroner’s voucher of 1857 is headed. “ Province of Now Ulster,” the old name for the North Island. The committoe of the St Albans School recently made application to tho Canterbury Education Board that single adjustable desks should be provided for Standard VI. room. It was pointed out by the inspectors that while single adjustable desks were desirable, they could not he provided while other schools have not even received dual desks. At the meeting of tho hoard yesterday Mr Peverill moved —“ That whenever practicable in future new schools and rooms should be supplied with single desks.” Tho motion was canned.

At the monthly meeting of the Education Board yesterday tho Appointments Committee reported that the Linwood School Committee had asked for tho erection of two additional class-rooms. It was stated that the senior inspector considered that the matter should bo dealt * •with in connection with the erection of a main school at Phillipstown. Mr J- Jamieson expressed nis pleasure at the fact that a main school was at last to he erected at Phillipstown. They had/ applied on many occasions for a main school at Pliillipstown, but there always seemed to he some mysterious influence against the proposal. It is not generally known that the sun shine* over Dunedin for one hour and two minutes longer on December 31 than it does in Auckland. The reverse is the case on June 30, when it shines fifty-seven minutes longer in Auckland. Wellington has twenty-six minutes’ more sunshine than Auckland on December 31 and twenty-four minutes less on Juno 30. This variation in tho sunshine is one of the reasons why the South Island is bettor adapted than the North Island for grain-grow-ing. Although Dunedin has less sun in winter, there are many more fine days with a clearer sky than in the north, while the opposite conditions prevail during tho, summer months.

Tho "reminiscences” series which has been a feature of the _ Saturday “ Star ” will be continued in to-day’s issue. The contributor is an ex-mem-ber of the New Zealand Police Force, whose term of service extended back into the seventies. He gives a most interesting account of tho constabulary work on the goldfields, and of the career of the infamous Butler. Other features will include " Sporting Gossip,” the "Portrait Gallery,” "News of tho Movies,” "Poultry Notes,” and “ News from tho Suburbs.” An original cartoon will also bo published. In the eight o’clock edition there will appear full reports of sporting events and tho day’s news. Yesterday morning Mr G. Witty, M.P., telegraphed to tho Hon W. D. S. MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture, with regard'to Australian cattle tick, which is mow prevalent in the North Island, asking what stops be was taking to prevent the spread of the trouble, especially to the South Island. Later in tho day Mr Witty received tlie following reply from the Minister: —"Received vourv telegram regarding cattle tick- This matter has been receiving special attention for the last twelvemonths and special regulations were gazetted a considerable timo ago. A year ago officers were sent to Australia to look into the question of dipping of cattle as carried out there. It is now proposed to build dips on the same lines as in that country and to make dipping compulsory. Tho Department has the matter well in hand and there is absolutely no necessity for anxiety.” You can depend upon everything being done promptly and well if you on lv band your shipping documents to j Heywood and Co., Ltd. They are recognised as experts at this work. Telephones 250, 1241 and 2174. X Oh, Hello Professor, you’re looking extremely well. Yes, Mr Business Man, just back from my tenth visit to AKAIIOA. Motors from Broadway’s Corner, Christchurch, daily. NS

When the hair becomes grey, don’t imagine that it cannot be restored to its former colour by natural means. Primrose Hair Dressing is NOT A DYF 1 It is a tonic which acts directly upon the colour glands of the hair, and restores colour and former beauty, get a bottle from Cook and Ross, Chemists, Cnr. Armagh and Colombo Streets, Christchurch- X

The “ Trade” trios to put up a curtain fire cry that the soldiers need the £4,500,000 which it is proposed to pay in liquor compensation. But since the fn-st hatch of men returned tO'N.Z. tho “Trade” has swallowed up over £15.000,000. Strike Out tk© Top .Line uu Thursday, April 10. 1

The Ohristohuroh Tramway Board will render a programme of music at the Coronation Hospital to-morrow afternoon.

At the Port. Chalmers Police Court yesterday, William Jdnes pleaded guilty to a charge of wilfully setting nre to the pavilion in the local recreation ground. He was committed to the Supreme Court for sentence.—Press Association.

]yj Justice Herdman, sitting ’in Chambers, has made an order dispensing with the observance of new rules in ro Ernest Timaru Rhodes, late of Timaru. The motion for executors’ commission was referred to the Registrar to report.

At last night’s meeting of the council of the New Zealand Amateur Swimming Association, Mr B. O’Neill (secretary) mentioned that so far this season 827 certificates had been issued to school children, as compared with 597 at the same period last year. Addresses on subject of the "Liquor and Labour ’’ will be delivered at the Linwood and Sydenham Park# on Sunday at 3.15 p.nr., when the speakers will he Messrs J. M’Combs, M.P., J. B. Strothers and H. Bruce, and Councillors H. F. Herbert and D. G. Sullivan. |

In the Supreme Court at Dunedin yesterday John Watson and Pearl Watson were charged with making a false declaration under the .Marriage Act. The male accused was ordered to pay the costs of the nroceediims, 60s, in instalments of 10s a month, and the female accused was discharged.—Press Association.

A spectacular nrocession of children lias been _ organised in connection with the Efficiency Campaign. There will be tableaux and decorated cars and lorries, and thousands of children will march. The procession will leave Latimetr Square at three o’clock. The full route is advertised in,another column. There will bo speeches from platforms in Cranmer Square At the meeting of the Ashburton County Council yesterday the following resolution was carried: —" TJiat this council places on the minutes its heartfelt thanks to the various Red Cross branches in this county for their untiring and effective work during the late war, and feels proud to record that the call of the wounded and sick met with such a magnificent response." Mr J. Cairns, the chairman, at the meeting of the Ashburton County Council yesterday, said he wished to call the oonncil’s attention .to the fact that there was a credit balance of £747 10s 6d on March 31 last. The debit balance on March 31, 1918, was £4026 Is 4d It was a long time since the council was in this happy position. He further stated that the sum of £IOOO had been received by. the council for the registering of motor-cars and motorcycles. At the Arbitration Court at Dunedin yesterday Margaret Sansom claimed £SOO from Stevenson and Cook, Port Chalmers, as compensation for the death of her husband. Deceased was employed repairing a boiler on the trawler Waitangi, and about 6.15 p.m. on May 18 Inst- year ho fell into the sea, being drowned. The case for plaintiff was that deceased was returning to work when the accident happened, but the defence contended that lip finished work at 5 p.m. and the accident could not occur during the course of his employment. The Court awarded the plaintiff £SOO, with costs.—Press Association.

Reporting on successes gained by pupils attending the Technical College, the director stated last night that one of the students assistants in ihp Home Science Department, Miss Ferrier, had been appointed to assist in the cookery centre at the Normal School, while Miss Wardle, another student assistant had been appointed to the staff of the Ashburton Technical School. Mr Percy Stevens, who was student assistant in the Agricultural Department last year, had been appointed wool classing instructor at Ashburton, < and Miss Hassall, senior girl prefect in the Technical High School, had been appointed commercial assistant at Ashburton.

The Minister- of Marine, at a presentation of medals to boys on the Amokura yesterday, said he was satisfied the time had come when the vessol would have to be put out of commission as a training ship. He had asked Cabinet to communicate with the Prime Minister, requesting him'to endeavour to secure an up-to-date ship from the Admiralty, if possible a ship with a war history. His aim was to place in our waters a ship which would meet requirements for some time to come, a much bigger boat than the Amokura, He had received a cablegram from Mr Massey, saying that the request of the Cabinet lmcl been received, and he was already in touch with the Admiralty with a view to obtaining such a boat.-—Press Association.

In regard to a complaint from Christchurch of a coal shortage, Mr Donald M’Kenzie. a member of the Westport Borough Council, and an aspirant for a seat on tho Westport Harbour Board at the coming elections, points out that the root of the trouble lies with the Government not linking up Westport with the immense coal fields in tho Buller and Inangahua valleys- The Buller Gorge railway only requires extending about fourteen miles to open up what is apparently tho largest and most easilvi worked coal field in New Zealand. Mr M’Konzio contemplates stumping the Dominion on tho iron and coal tions. *He contends that tho folly in the past in regard to the iron industry has been in taking tho coal to tho iron ore instead of the iron oro to tho coal, and illustrates this by what has hap rpened in Australia and England.— Press Association.

Mr Justice Hardman, sitting in Chambers, has made nn order dispensing with the observance of new rules in ro Ernest Timaru Rhodes, late of Timaru. The motion for executors’ commission was referred to the Registrar to report. Probate has been granted in the following estates:— James Kiltie, Ehvvn Henry Jackson, Eley M’Niven, Thomas Janies O’B icily, Edmund Harriss, Margaret Ward, Hugh Hamilton, Arthur Heywood, Clias- Cookson, Marion Elizabeth Gapes, Abraham George Jagoe. Sarah Jano Coton, William Stenhoi Willsteed, Hannah Grcenlish, Wulliam Robert Anderson, Ellen Snencei, Jessie Goodwin and Donald M’Leod. , Letters of administration were granted in the estates of Alex M’Oaueland Robt. George M’lntyre, John Randall Scott, "William Edward Ward and James Greig. Leave to sell land and appoint a new trustee was granted in re Alexander Studholme.

The number soven has obtruded itself very remarkably in the anniversaries of tho present Mayor of Christchurch (Mr 11. Holland). In conversation yesterday Mr Holland remarked that Ins term of seven years as Mayor would terminate on the seventh day of May. As an instance of the persistence of seven in his career, he added that he was born on the seventh day of the month (December); his wife was horn on the seventh day of the month; they were engaged on the seventh, manned on the seventh, and had seven children. He had served for seven years as Mayor, and "was to retire on the seventh day of the month. lhe figure seven, he added, had also occurred in minor events, for instance, in Ins leaving England on the seventh. Some of Mr Holland’s friends are interested in seeing whether there will be any happy conjunction of sevens m connect tion with his candidature fpr the Christchurch South seat in Parliament, and the general election has only to he fixed for December 7 (a not unlikely date) to bring it just seven months after his retirement from the MayorR It is a fact that “Brittpl” prevents the spread of influenza- Investigation proves that " Brittol, products of the British Distillate works at Sockbun, is one, of the surest and most economical dismfa^ 8 the pire has ever seen.

Members of the Lyttelton Harbour Board and the secretary, Mr Cyrus Williams, will visit Timaru on Tuesday to inspect the working of tho dredge Canterbury in the shingle in Timaru harbour, lie party will return on Thursday.

The members of the Epidemic Commission returned to Christchurch from Dunedin last evening. They will remain here for about a week for the purpose of making further inquiries into matters included in the order of reference, but no further evidence will be called.

A conference regarding watersiders wages was attended at Wellington yesterday by a Government statistician, who gave information_ as to the increases in tlio cost of living. _ The conference has not concluded itb discussions yet and resumes to-day.—Press Association.

Representatives of the Railway Officers’ Institute met the management of the Department at Wellington yesterday, says a Press Association telegram , to discuss proposals for the new schedule rates of pay. The conference was quite satisfactory and the institute delegates adopted the Department’s proposals.

Efficiency campaign open-air meetings will be held this evening as follows:—Woolston, near Post Office, 7.80 ; corner Ferrv Road and Wilson’s Road, 8.15; corner Kilmore and Barbadoes Streets, 7.30; corner Fitzgerald Avenue and Armagh Street, 8.15; Addington, Church Square, 7.30; Sydenham, Supply Stores corner. 8.15. corner Aldwfn’s Road and Ferry Road, 7.30; corner Fitzgerald Avenue and Tuam Street, 8.15; New Brighton, near Pier, 7.45. To-morrow tho Rev WRea civ will speak at’ Upper Riccarton at 2.30 p.m.. and the Revs J J North' and J. Paterson at Sumner. A young people’s demonstration, with a grand spectacular procession, in which thousands of children will take part is to be held this afternoon. The procession will leave Latimer Square at 3 p.m., marching via Madras Street, High Street, Colombo Street, Cathedral Square, Armagh Street, to Cranmer Square- Among the features will be decorated lorries, motor-cars, bicycles, tableaux and a singing competition. Addresses from platforms In Cranmer Sguare will he delivered by prominent'speakers. Societies are requested to note that thev are to be in their respective positions at 2.15 p-m. sharp and on arrival to report to marshal in charge of section. Societies 1 to 18 will enter Hereford Street from the east, the remainder Gloucester Street. Marshals will report at the corner of Madras and Hereford Streets at 2 p.m. sharp. The first and most important thing you can do to cure falling hair resulting from influenza, is to tone up the blood. Rich, red blood is essential to the propei' nourishment of the roots of the hair. Loasby’s Nerve Tonic and Blood Enricher makes rich, red blood. Be sure and take it if your hair is falling out. 2s 6d and 4s 6d all chemists, or direct Loasby and Co., Chemists (opp. Ballantyne’s)- 3 Football Boots for this season. Men’s 15s 6d. 19s 6d, Boys 12s 6d. At Hannah’s Popular Shoo Store. 8036 To wash clothes clean without rubbing or injury slice into copper about 6 ounces Pure Golden Rule Soap, add small packet No-Rubbing Laundry Help, boil briskly for 30 minutes, rinse thoroughly, blue and hang out. Result will delight you. X SPLENDIDLY-FINISHED STUDEBAKER FOR £375. Now on view at Garage, Series 17 4-cyl. 6-seater Studebakor with two auxiliary seats; electrio light and selfstarter: splendidly finished in buff, relieved by dark green band, looks like new. Upholstery, hood and tyres, first-class condition. Spare rim and tyre- Suitable for hire service or for fanner needing ample luggage and passenger ' capacity. Price, spot cash, £375. Adams Ltd. Garage, Tuam Street. ELECTRICALLY LIGHTED FORD, £l4O, NOW £l2O. To ensure quick sale we have made a £2O reduction in the price of a handy two-seater Ford. Tho car is neatly finished in dove groy. picked out in brown; electric lights; tvriss in good order. Ideal for business firm’s country, representative. £l4O, reduced to £l2O. Adams Ltd. Garage, Tuam Streot. SHOP-KEEPER’S DELIVERY MOTOR FOR £75. Now on view—A.C. carrier, fitted with single cyl. motor. Very economical on petrol, tyres and lubricating oil. Tyre's in good order; Carrying capacity, up to half a ton. Price £IOO. now reduced to £75. Adains ivta. Oarage, Tuam Street.