TOWN AND COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVII, Issue 18116, 5 June 1919, Page 4

TOWN AND COUNTRY.

All ’Senior Cadets, eligible for posting to the Territorial Force are ordered to parade at King Edward Barracks at 7.30 o’clock to-night, for posting to Territorial Forces. Absentees will be posted to the infantry. The following dates have been fixed; for hearing Canterbury disputes before the Conciliation Council June 6, shop assistants, adjourned hearing; June 9, chemists; June 10, theatrical and front of house employees,.adjourned hearing; June 25, Christchurch storemen. In the “Star” to-day will appear several interesting features. Notes -on League Rugby are contributed, and there will also be several special articles. The daily weather forecast by Mr F. L. Wooles has established" itself' in popular favour, and is accepted by readers as a reliable guido to the weather.

At a meeting of the South Canterbury Development League at Timaru last evening, a paper was read by Mr J. Ansfey, M.P., in advocacy of a State farm in the district to experiment chiefly on seed growing. Farmers present were favourable to the suggestion and the meeting decided to urge it upon tho Government.-*—Press Association.

“Blue Triangle Day” will be held on Wednesday next. The blue triangle is the sister of the red triangle, being the symbol of the Y.W.C.A., and the funds collected will be used to further the work of that organisation. Street collectors will sdll badges, and cakes, flowers and books will be obtainable from stalls in Cathedral Square-

A Press Association message from Whnkatane states that at the Returned ’Soldiers' Association’s reunion the Mayor foreshadowed a Wlmkatane borough loan proposal of £60,000 or £70.000' for water supply, electricity, drainage, roads and footpaths, together with a proposed county loan of £BO,OOO. It is now proposed to borrow a total of about £150,000 for the construction of public works in the district.

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For bookmaking at tlie Ellerslie races, "William J. Gibbons and William M Leod were each fined £2O and costs at the Auckland Police Court proceed-: ings yesterday.—-Press Association. The Council of the Canterbury Philosophical Institute is taking steps to. preserve the grave of Dr Andrew Sinclair, an early New Zealand botanist, who was drowned in the Rangitata River about sixty years ago. The Minister of Defence stated yesterday, that a preliminary inquiry had been held by the military authorities into the circumstances surrounding the explosives accident during the Scouts encampment at Trentham. As a result of this preliminary inquiry a full inquiry had now been ordered.—Press Association.

A Press Association message from Dunedin states that a deputation of local bodies waited on the Hon W. D. S. MacDonald asking for an experimental farm in Central Otago. The Mi lister expressed pathy with tho req' ’.est and. suggested that the County Councils might follow the practice in the north and establish a small scheme of their own, which would receive encouragement and support from the Government. A conference of representatives' of municipal tramways in various centres in New Zealand met ,in Wellington yesterday to consider the regulations the Minister of Public Works proposes to put into operation. It was the generally expressed opinion that the regulations should not be gazetted for some time, as it was considered that under present conditions some of them would operate prejudicially to controlling authorities and tho "public.' Professor A. Wall, Professor of English at Canterbury College, for some years has spent a great deal of time botanising amongst the hills in the hicrh lands of this province, collecting plants for a .national herbarium established at Canterbury College. At a meeting of the Philosophical Institute last night be gave an address on lus excursions and on tlie results, , and showed a large number of specimens prepared for the herbarium. Professor Wall was accorded a hearty vote of thanks.

A request was received from the Seamen’s Union at the Harbour Board meeting yesterday for a telephone to ho installed in the Coronation Hall, Lyttelton, for the use of the members of the union. 'Air Flood stated that'the proposed telephonic communication with the city would he of great value in cases of accident or sickness in a worker’s home. In the course of discussion, it * was stated that .the cost of installing the suggested telephonic connection would be £25 a year. The matter was eventunllv referred to the Manngorn°nt Committee of the Coronation Hall for report. During the past month the Repatriation Board had on its books seventythree men in training under the board’s training, educational and vocational scheme. During the month 227 men wore placed in employment. Fifty-six applications for sustenance were granted out of seventy-five applications received. The board approved of twenty-three applications for grants to establish returned men in businesses of their own. Fifty applications were received, and twenty-six of these were held over. Eighty applications were received for grants for furniture, of which sixty-two were approved and nineteen were held over for further consideration.

The Hon J. A. Hanan, Minister of Education, visited Papanui yesterday, where he was waited on by a deputation consisting of Messrs R. A. Patrick (chairman of the Papanui School Committee), G. Wood, F. Sisson, W. Hawke, A. Uren and D. Buntm. Mr ,G. Witty, M.P., introduced the deputation. Mr R. A. Patrick pointed out that the local school playground of two acres was not sufficient ' The number of children on the roll was 300. Ihe Minister then made an inspection ot the school, a portion of which, it was stated, had been built in 1872. He expressed the opinion that the old rooms should be pulled down and .a more up-to-date school built, with a larger playground. ' Anniversary services in connection with the Cambridge Terrace Methodist Church were held on Sunday, the preacher in the morning being the Rev A. C. La.wry. In the afternoon the Rev E. P. Blnmires occupied the pulpit, and Chaplain Grieg officiated, at tho evening service. Tho celebrations were continued on ’Tuesday evening, when a tea and. public meeting was held- Amongst the speakers at the after meeting were the Rev T. A. Joughin (ex-president of Conference), Chaplain Grigg, and Messrs H. Holland and J. H. Hooper. Mr W. Chaplin presided. ' The treasurer reported that the circuit income for the year was £1032 ss. Musical, items were given by Mrs Sandford, Miss E. Holland and Mr Gallop. The Minister of Education, tiro Hon, J. A. Hanan, was waited upon on Tuesday by Mr H. D. Acland, chairman of the Board of Governors or Canterbury College, with respect to tho financiaill requirements of the college. Mr Acland stated that about £22,000 was required for additions to the School, of Engineering, £25,000 was wanted to enable the Board of Governors to purchase the present Boys’ High School buildings for. university purposes, this n'mount to be expended in erecting new buildings for the new Boys’ High School at Riccarton; £30,000 was required to> build the new Girls’ High School all Avonsido, and a large additional sum would bo needed to build a Boys’ High School in the eastern part of the town. Money was also required to build hostels in connection with the various departments of the college- Mr Aelan cl the necessity for a large increase, in °the education vote next session to enable additional grants to bo made to the college. Mr Hanan, in reply, said) that until he had a full statement before him of alb the needs and requires ments ': all branches of education ho was noc prepared to make any definite promises." H" hoped shortlv to lie in a) position to, consider, what, claims owdifl Ho receive first consideration, and after obtaining an estimate as to the increased amount required he wmild lay the wlrnE matter before the Cnbinet for its consideration. He asked Mr Aelnnd; to. bear in mmd the fact that the funds at! his (the Minister’s) disposal were limited, and that there were other districts in tlie Dominion which wero anxious to obtain a large share of mib]j„’ expenditure to meet educational ueeds. The mans applications Hat weTe coming io to hup involved such ni 1-rao expenditure that, the education yoto, although it had been increased .of late, was not, sufficient to meet the increasing wants nnd requirements brought under liis notice.

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“ During the past three years an effort lias been made by the local Industrial Association and the New Zealand Industrial Corporation to arrest txie attention of the Government and ser cure the appointment of an Industrial and Commercial Minister, and the setting up of a Secondary Industrial Department, in order that an attempt can be made to protect and extend our present industries,” said Mr A. W. Jamieson at last night’s meeting of the Repatriation Board. “The ratio or. employees engaged in our industrial factories "to all other pursuits is sufficiently encouraging to demand the strongest analytical investigation. However, it is gratifying to me to be able to report that the local Industrial Association is arranging an early‘conference of Returned Soldiers’ Association and Repatriation Board, to enable Mr J. A. Frostick and others to present ope or the most comprehensive statements of- - our industries in varied phases, which can form the basis for Dominion consideration. The statement to ho presented is the result of many months’ work. I notice that the Returned Soldiers’ Association had emphasised the importance of the extension of'our productive industries in order to meet the increasing taxation. Their co-operation will be henrtilv appreciated, and should aid materially in. urging the claims to be made.” _ prohibitionists, State controllers and moderates are unanimous on one point only—that “ Desert Gold ” tea is tho ideal beverage for morning and afternoon refreshment. 9 An established firm of London buyers and shipping agents are prepared to accept commissions from New Zealand firms. Address R. B. Brett and Son. 134, Fleet Street, London, E.O. X u SPLENDID STUDEBAKER TOURING CAR, £395. - Now on view-rrSeries 18 4-cyl. Studebaker Touring Car, electric lights and self-starter; lamps, horn, speedometer, clock; full equipment, spare rim and tyre. A really fine investment. Price £395. Adams Ltd., Garage, 219, Tuam Street. ' STUDEBAKER PASSENGERDELIVERY VAN. £345. '• Ready for tho road—Studebaker 4cyl. passenger brake, readily convertible, by folding up Beats, mto goods delivery van. Takes 10 passengers or |-ton of goods. Full equipment; full protection for driver and passengers; spare rim and tyre. Price £345. Adams Ltd., Garage, 219, Tuam Street. X LUXURIOUS STUDEBAKER ROADSTER, £375For Baler—Well equipped 4-cyl. Series 17 Studebaker Roadster (2-3-seater); electric light and self-starter; magneto ignition; five detachable rims and tyres; finished in dark grey. Only run 5000 miles on Christchurch roads. An especially attractive bargain at £375. Adams Ltd., Garage, 219, Tuam Street. 2\