TOWN AND COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVII, Issue 18141, 5 July 1919, Page 6

TOWN AND COUNTRY.

The following auctioneers' advertisements appear on page 13:—New Zealand Farmers' 00-operative Association, Ltd., Dalgety and Co., Ltd., Harman and Stevens, Ltd.. Tonks, Norton and Co., Ltd., and Farmers' Saleyards. An offer was made—it was accepted—and the balance of Messrs fSkelton, Frostick and Co.'s last year's stock of gum boots passed to Stewart Robinson, Cashel Street, the man who keeps footwear prices down. Cum boots are now ever so much cheaper nt Stewart Robinson's than anywhere else. The splendid quality makes the selling brisk. Step lively if you would walk in a pair of good gum boots at a reduced price. A quick purchase will save vou money. 6 You feel " Stop-It" stopping it as soon as it trickles down your throat. " Stop-It" eases a cough at once, immediately soothing the ah- passages and taking away that heavy stuffy feeling. Your chemist and storekeeper sell itIs 6d. 2s 6d and 4s 6d a bottlo. Loasby and Co., Chemists (opp. Ballantyne's). 2 Why clean knives? Messrs Hastie, Bull and Pickering announce having just received from a famous Sheffield maker full supplies of "Stainless" Table and Dessert Knives, the blades of which resist all stains from food, acids, etc. 6 Akaroa has no cold easterly winds, nor damp fogs round its glorious harbour. The mild climate for a winter holiday. Motors from Christchurch daily. 2X Prevention is better than cure, so always keep a bottle of " NAZOL," and as soon as you feel the slightest indication of a coming cold take a dose. 3

Tlie mine-sweepers Geranium, Mallow and Marguerite left Wellington at 1.10 p.m. yesterday for Ctook Strait, Cable advico received by tho Union Steam Ship Company states that the Vancouver labour strikes were settled on July 3. .The Makura is now definitely fixed to leave Vancouver on July 6 for Auckland. —Press Association. The Wharenni School Committee has asked tho Board of Education to purchase three-quarters of an acre of land from Mr Crothers, offering to contribute £IOO towards cost. It was decided that application should be made to the Department for half the cost of the land (£150). A welcome home was given in tho Scottish Society's rooms last evening by the Christchnrch Stage Employees' Union in honour of Sergeant Chappell and Privates Harris. Warren, Redpath, Beeeroft, Elston and Mnffcy. who havo recently returned from the war. Thero wero about 180 persons present, and an enjoyable evening was spent. Yesterday the Appointments Committee reported to the Canterbury Board of Education that a letter had been received from tho Department of Labour with reference to the report of an interview with Mr Blank regarding child labour, and asking to be furnished with specific cases that had ac tually occurred. It was agreed to ask Mr Blank to furnish the report. " I can't read and I can't write, so I tako a holiday every three or four months," said a man who appeared before Mr T. A. B. Bailey, S.M., at the Magistrate's Court yesterday to defend an application that a prohibition order bo issued against him, Precisely what form tho " holiday " took was not divulged, as tho case lapsed owing to tho non-appearance of tho complaiuant. Tho display in Shortland Street, Auckland, yesterday, of a picture of Count Von Luckuor, copies of which wero being offered at half a crown each, caused strong resentment by a crowd assembled, largely composed of returned soldiers. Threats were made to destroy the picture, which, . however, was withdrawn before tho demonstration assumed a more serious shape.—Press Association. The Kaiapoi and Lincoln School Committees aro again urging tho Education Board that the Minister should be asked to reconsider his decision as regards the closing of their secondary departments. Letters have also been received from the Department acknowledging the board's letters covering communications from the committees, Irat regretting that tho previous decisions of the Minister could not be altered. Recently the' Appointments Committee of the Canterbury Education Board received a letter from the chairman of the Provisional Committee, Geraldme Flat School'District, urging the board to provide education for tho children within the district, either by buildintr a school or arranging to havo the children conveyed to school- It was agreed to obtain definite information as regards tho number of children to be conveyed, and to then ask the Department to pay the charge for .conveyance or make a grant for a new school. On the recommendation of the Parliamentary Committee, the Technical College Board of Governors decided last night to hold a social evening next week and that invitations should be sent to all l'ocal members of Parliament and to chairmen of contributing bodies- The opportunity will be taken to conduct the visitors over the college and afterwards tho gathering will take the form of a social evening, with musical and elocutionary items and brief speeches by the Mayor, tho chairman of the board and the director, Dr Hansen.

The old, old story that " it was stolen on tho night the constable stopped me" was told to Mr T. A. B. Bailey. S.M., at the Magistrate's Court yesterday by a number of cyclists who appeared to answer charges of riding after nightfall without lights. One of the defendants stated that he had: not bothered to tell tho constable that his light had been stolen as ho realised that it was an old tale and would not be accepted. Another handed in a receipt to " prove that he had a light." The Magistrate pointed out that the receipt proved nothing except that the defendant had purchased a lamp. Convictions _ were entered in each case, the Magistrate advising the defendants to purchase small padlocks to prevent their lamps being stolen.

Mr Blank, the truant officer, reported to tho Canterbury Education Board yesterday that during tho month of June he had received the names of 223 children. From this number ordinary notices had been sent to 128 parents, while fifty-seven notices of a final nature had also been issued Thirteen public schools and four private schools had been visited. It was agreed to ask head teachers, when sending in lists of irregular attenders to supply any information known to them regarding the circumstances of the cases. Mr White reported having visited twonty-nine schools during the month, while forty-five visits to homes bad also been paid; thirtv-two irregular attendance lists had been sent in, and fifty-three ordinary and seven final notfees had been issued. Tho director (Dr Hansen) reported at last night's meeting of the Technical College Board of Governors that a new start had been 'made this term with classes for undischarged soldiers. With tho co-operation of Captain Moore, vocational officer, classes in motor engineering and wool-classing had been arranged for a period of some ten hours per week, in agriculture for two afternoons, and in typewriting foi about six hours per week. A course of agricultural instruction was being given by Mr Freeman, the first class having an attendance of ten soldiers. In this class instruction would bo given under the headings, "Soil and Manures," " Cultivation and Cronping," "Farm Live Stv>nk," and ""Dairy Farming," including milk and herd testing. Although tlie season was not altogether favourable it was hoped to arrange a proportion of practical outdoor demonstrations. As regards discharged soldiers, the number in attendance was not so great, but this instruction could not be given on a satisfactory basis in several subwrta until more accommodation was available. Various applications for new schools have of late been received by the Canterbury Education Board, and at yesterday's meeting the Appointments Committee reported that in respect to tbe application from Allnnholme (South Canterbury) the petitioners were to be asked to fill up a fresh form, giving the information required bv the Department. At Bealey it was agreed tp ask the residents to guarantee the teacher's salary. It was resolved in tho. case of Mangamaunui that application should be made to the Department for a new school. Concerning Maronan, it was agreed to furnish tho Department with a copy of the report received from tho senior inspector in which it was admitted that unless satisfactory arrangements could be made for the conveyance of the. children to the Lismore School the petitioners were entitled to a considerable measure of sympathy, also to ask the Department what it was prepared to do as regards undertaking the ro«f of conveying the children to school. The petitioners from Mitcham are to be asked to supply the information required by the Department. To wash clothes clean without rubor injury slice into copper about 6 ounces Pure Golden Rule Soap, add small packet No-Rubbing Laundry H«(p, boil briskly for 30 minutes, rinse th'./oughly, blue and h»ng out. Result will delight you. £ Don't neglect that cold of yours when you can have prompt relief by taking a few doses of Chloro Menthene! This remedy' should always bo kept handy, for if it is taken on the first sign of a cough or a cold it promptly checks the trouble- Price Is 6d from Cook and Ross, Ltd-, Chemisjts, car. Armagh and Colombo Streets, » X

In connection with the Belfast School Committee's application for the erection of a new school and master's house, the Education Board's architect is to report on the buildings. The Sydenham School Committee has advised the Canterbury Board of Education that it is proposed to hold 'he opening ceremony in connection with the new school on Saturday, August 2. Mr S. Booth, of tho Seamen's Institute, Lyttelton, and members of tho Ladies' Guild, have written to the Mayor of Christchurch, promising to do any work required in connection with entortaining men of tho New Zealand whilo the vessel is in Lyttelton. Tho Government Analyst has reported to tho Canterbury Education Board that the sample of water from tho Mason's Flat school was not satisfactory for drinking purposes, and it was decided at the board meeting yesterday that the well should be cleaned out, as it apparently contained a considerable amount of organic matter. In another column of this issue the secretary of the Canterbury Automobilo Association urgently requests all members and other motorists who intend taking part in tho Peaco Celebrations procession to communicate with him immediately. Material for decorating can be obtained from the office of tho association, 59, Cathedral Square. Referring to Ohristchurch East (Phillipstown), the Buildings Committee reported to the Canterbury Board of IMucation yesterday that tho tenders received for the erection of a manual training building were bo high that no tender was accepted- -It was decided to refer the matter to ■the Manual and Technical Committee, witli a recommendation that application should be made to tho Department for an increased grant. O'n Tuesday evening the Woolston Methodist Schoolroom was crowded when a " welcome home" social was tendered to the returned soldiers of the district. The Rev F, Copeland presided, and together with Messrs S. I. M'Harg and M. Gimblett, extended cordial greetings to tho returned men present, two of whom responded. An enjoyable musical programme was rendered, and supper was provided by the ladies of the congregation. At the meeting of tho Board of Education yesterday tho Finance Committee recommended that the following rebuilding should be carried out:— Richmond, two rooms; Spreydon, cue room; and at Prebblcton a new school, it was decided to recommend that no action should bo taken at present regarding the rebuilding of part of tho Richmond School, that the work at Spreydon be held over until the report of the conference of committees is considered, and that the new school at Prebbleton should be erected as soon as convenient. This was adopted. A number of special features will appear in the "Star" to-day. The series of reminiscences of the early days will be continued, the contributor being a gentleman who was connected with early seafaring days, and was associated with the beginnings of Heathcote and the ferry. The other Saturday features, " Sporting Gossip," " News of the Movies," "Poultry Notes," "Notes from tho Suburbs," etc-, will also bo included. A special article, " With the Spooks," written „for the "Star," describes an evening with one of the itinerant " psychics " who occasionally honour this city with their presence. The eight o'clock edition will contain results of the day's sporting and athletic fixtures, as well as the day's news. Mr G. J. Harford (Mayor of Fcilding) moved at the local bodies' conference at Wellington:—'' That the conference requests Parliament to bring down a workable graduated or prohibitive land tax, to discourage land aggregation." Mr Harford pointed out that tho Government already had legislation on the Statute Book to prevent aggregation of land, but it had never enforced the measure The Hon D. Guthrie, Minister of Lands, had told the speaker privately that so far as he knew there was " comparatively little aggregation " in the country. As a matter of fact, some of the most extensive aggregation was going on in Mr Guthrie's electorate. Upon the suggestion of another delegate, the mover added to the motion a clause urging the Government to put into operation the compulsory purchase provisions of the Act already passed. The motion was carried. The question of heating schools came before the Canterbury Education Board yesterday by reason of various communications from different parts for an increase in the school temperatures. In one case, where the temperature was complained of as being verv low it was decided that the architect should report next time he is in tho district on the question of fixing in an additional window to allow more sunshine to enter the room mentioned. Other communications it was decided should be sent on to the Department. While speaking on the subject Mr Jamieson stated that the boiler at one school had "bursted." A meber: Yes, and it cost fifty-seven " ouid '/ to fix. Mr Jamieson said that he did n'ot know what a " quid" was. He had hoard of a " quid pro quo." He thought that as members of an Education Board they should be more select in their choice of lanccuage. The board did not make this the occasion to pass a resolution, and subsequently another speaker was heard to state that a certain school heating system had " gone bung." Sir James Allen has written to l>r Thacker, in reply to inquiries as to the disposal of war trophies in tho Dominion. Tho Minister states that trophies captured by units must in the first placo bo handed to the Imperial authorities, and each unit must submit its claims to articles it has captured. The applications wi?l be dealt with by a special committeo in London. It was felt that all trophies should bo issued first to tho towns in wnich regimental headquarters of tho units that captured tho trophies are situated. Officers commanding have been instructed to confer with the Mayors in regimen tal headquarters and to communicate with the mayors of other towns in older to form committees to distribute the trophies. In London a Now Zealand committeo, consisting of the High Commissioner, Colonel It. H. Rhodes, tho General Officer Comanding and officers representing different arms, has been appointed to deal with a collection of trophies, arms, badges, buttons and other articles for New Zealand. The Dominion collection would bo of the first importance, and. afterwards distributions amongst the three other largo centres will bo considered. Trophies received up to the present time have been allotted to definite units or to tho Dominion Museum, and have been distributed on thoso lines. Akaroa, with its mild winter climate, most health-giving winter seaside resort in Dominion. Try a holiday there. Motors from Christchurch twice daily. X Something new, in Hand-embossed Ladies' Haudbags-,_ Snapshot Albums, etc. Now on view at M'Kenzie's, where you buy for less. 1 Have those old-time portraits copied, enlarged or reduced and finished by> our permanent process. We specialise in this and can guarantee satisfaction. Steffano Webb. Petersen's Bldgs., High Street. Phone 1989- X ► To-morrow Skirts will be most in evidence at Celia's Salon. All at low prices—in cotton from 39s 6d, in silk, satin and wool materials from 4ghs. All beautiful French materials. 6, Royal Exchange Buildings, Square. X Clean fruit is now possible. " Pomsol" destroys green and black aphis, red spider, woolly aphis, scale, plant lice aphides of all kinds, fungus and moss. It is an invaluable spray for roses' and all shrubs and fruit trees. For any season and all seasons. Spray with " Pomsol-" Manufactured by tho British Distillate, Limited, Tar Distillers, X

At 10.35 o'clock last night the Woolston Fire Brigade received a false alarm by telephone. The Government has decided that no subsidies shall be paid in respect of festivities arranged when H.M.S. New Zealand and Admiral Jellicoe come to the Dominion, but all expenditure made by local bodies will be validated.

Mr D. A- Mac Diarmid will deliver two lectures i to-morrow. The first will be at the'Y.M.C.A., at 4.15 p.m., his subject being "Cape to Cairo," and the second will be at the evening service at tho Oxford Terrace Baptist Church, where he will speak on the work, and aims of the United Sudan Mission.

The Canterbury Progress League will hold a public meeting at Methven on Monday, at 8 p.m., for the purpose of establishing a branch of the league in that district. Illustrated addresses will be given by Messrs P. R. Climie (organiser of the league), J. R-. Templin and G. IT. Hoi ford. Biograph views and lantern slides will he shown. ■ At Durham Street Methodist Church to-morrow special Peaco thanksgiving services will bo held, morning and evening. At the evening service tho Rev P. Knight will speak on the subject, " When the War Dram Beats no Longer and tho Battle Flag is Furled," and Mr Rex Harrison will sing "O God have mercy" (St Paul) and "It is enough" (Elijah). At a meeting of the Christchurch Plumbers' and Gasfitters'' Union held at the Trades Hall on Thursday evening, printed copies of correspondence between Mr J. T. M. Hornsby, M.P., and Mr T. Bloodworth. premdent of the United Federation of Labour, were received. Mr Hornsby took strong exception to the telegram dealing with the attitude of Labour on the poace celebrations forwarded by Mr Bloodworth on behalf of the United Federation of Labour in which he stated that Labour can take no part in honour of an event which makes the workers of one nation slaves of the capitalists of another. Mr Bloodworth replied defending the attitude ho had taken up. The meeting decided to defray part of the expense of printing the correspondence and to distribute a number of copies of the correspondence amongst members of the union. Tho foll«wing resolution was also passed: " That in the opinion of this meeting one way in which peace might be appropriately celebrated by the New Zealand Government would be to release all persons under sentence for offences against the Militarv Service Act or its regulations." It was, decided to forward a conv of tho resolution to the Acting Prime Minister (Sir James Allen). " Wo want to make a special peace effort to wipe out all unemployment amongst the returned soldiers," said Mr T. M. Charters, District Repatriation Officer to a reporter yesterday. He stated tliat the monthly returns for the board were made out on the twentieth of each month, and as that date practically coincided with the peace celebrations, it would be a good thing if they could celebrate peace by finding work for all returned soldiers. Since June 20 about 150 men had been placed in employment, and there remained the names of about ninety men still on the books. Twenty-two of these were partially disabled men who required light employment, and he suggested that employers should make a special effort to find work for them. "It is a bad policv for any man to he allowed to live on his pension," said Mr Charters, "but sometimes the relatives even encourage a man to do this. The sooner these men are found work, the better it will be for everyone, and I appeal to relatives and the employers to render every assistance to the board. It is bad for the men and bad for the community for disabled soldiers to be out of work, hut a lot of neople think thev fire doing their dutv when thev extend their commiserating symoathv to such men. instead of reeotnisingthat thev should be found something to do and thereby feel that thoy -ire useful citizens." Mr Charters'added that when the present light employment cases were dealt with, it was not likely that many more new cases would come before the board. No one likes moving, but the worli can be made much lighter if competent men are employed. J. M. Hey. wood and Co.. Ltd.. have them, and three up-to-date pantechnicons. Tele« phones 250, 1241 and 2174. X2 FISK TYRES GIVE SATISFACTION IN NEW ZEALAND. There are over 6000 Fisk tyres on the road in New Zealand, and we have taken the trouble to investigate, through our branches, depots and agencies, the sort of service which these tyres have given. The reports have been uniformly good, and we can therefore confidently recommend (the Fisk black tread non-skid tyre. • Unusual fabric strength, unusually high rubber quality and quantity, and a •special soft pad under the tread are among leading Fisk features. THE PRICES ARE RIGHT. Here are a few quotations which will show the range of prices for Fisk nonskid tyres •.—3O x 3i, covers £6 3s; red tubes,' £1 2s 6dj grey tubes, £1; 920 x 120, covers £l3 18s; tubes, £2 13s; 875 x 105, covers, £lO 12s 6d; tubes, £2 9s 6d; 815 x 105. covers, £9 19s; tubes, £1 18s 6d; straight-side Fisk covers-34 x 4, £lO (is; 33 x 4*, £l3 9s. Adams, Ltd., Hiirh Street and Tuam Street, Christchurch. X