TOWN AND COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVIII, Issue 18304, 14 January 1920, Page 6

TOWN AND COUNTRY.

An urgent meeting of the committee in charge of the arrangements for tho visit to Christchurch of the New South Wales Stato Orchestra will bo held in the City Council Chambers to-night, at eight o clock. A farmer from Ruapuna, who was in Ashburton yesterday, stated that tho turnip ny was again causing much damage :n his district. Several farmers have had to re-sow their paddocks ou account of the pest. Otherwise feed is very plentiful, as a result of the froquent showers, which do not reach tho plains.

Tho Canterbury Sweet Pea and Carnation Society's annual show, which will be held in Victoria Square to-day, will be opened by the Mayor (Dr Thacker, M.P.) at 2.30 p.m. A _ feature of the show will be an exhibition of over sixty varieties of fuchsias by the Yv'oolston Tanneries, Ltd., and there will be a very fine display of sweet peas and carnations. . Bottle-gathering in Ashburton must be a nourishing business, judging by a report made by a local bottle gatherer yesterday states the "Lyttelton Times" correspondent. He stated that ho had only worked throe days after Christmas and three days after New Year, and had seoured 300 dozen bottles. He added: "I am »sending another truckload this week, which makes tho third truck sine© Christmas." Tho Woolston Borough Council, which by reason of its wide areas on the riverbank has become the centre of certain " offensive" industries, finds that it cannot control these industries, as some years ago it delegated its powers in that direction to tho Hospital Board. The council is not satisfied that tho board is tho best medium through which to remedy any nuisances, and it has decided to apply for th© repeal of tly Order-in-Council under which its powers were delegated.

As showing the increase in the supply of milk to the Ashburton Dairy Factory during the past few years, it may be mentioned (writes the " Lytteltou Times" correspondent) that in 1916 the payment made to suppliers was £2IOO, while the payment for DecombcW last was £6428. Tho Staveley Cheese Factory, although greatly augmented, has been handicapped this season by the delay of Jthe Government in cutting up and settling the land acquired for soldiers in the district.

At the monthly meeting of the Christchurch British-Israel Association last, evening, Mr I>. N. Adams gave an interesting and informative address on " Groat Britain's Destiny," in tho course of which the lecturer endeavoured to show that tho Bfitish race camo from the Houso of Israel and that n was the only race which had inhabited the globe that had fulfilled tho destiny of Israel. Archdeacon Gosset (vicepresident of tho local association) presided over a largo attendance, and a* the close of tho addrepjs thanhed Mr Adams on behalf of those present. People strolling in Victoria Square a% about half-past four yesterday afternoon were startled by a resounding crash, followed by the Ecreaming of children. Tho cause of tho disturbance was a collision at the intersection of Colombo and Armagh Streets between a. tramcar and a enrt laden with saeka of graw>-»©*d. Tho violence qf the impact was soon apparent, when it was seen that the cart was resting oa lt» the sacks were scattered about the roadway, and the horse was lying alongside the track, mixed up with the harness. Fortunately the juvenile scream* arose from nothing moro serious than fright on the part of some little girls on the tramcar. In fact, nobody was hurt, if exception is made in the case of the driver of the cart (J. MacdonaJd), who parted with a* small portion of the skin of his nose. The cart was badly damaged, one wheel being broken right off, while the other was bent out of shape. What remained of the vehicle was carried away by two or three men on their shoulders. The sacks were then carefully stacked alongsido tho line, and the oar proceeded on its way. Tha accident was certainly an exciting one, and the fact that neither the horse nor its driver was injured was remarkable under the circumstances. All the agony of Rheumatism enn bo avoided and the disease itself remedied by ridding tho system of excess uric acid. For this purpose nothing is no good as Loa&by's Rheumatic Pebbles. Price 2s 6d a box, at all chemists and stores, or from Leasby and Co., Chemists (opp. Balkmtyne's). 6 Some of the Summer Sale items in Armstrong's Dress Section have awakened lively interest amongst thrifty Imyers, notably the Cream Cheviot Serges at 3s. lid, Cream Wincey 8s lid, Cream Gabardines, 54-inch, 6s 6d, 8s lid. 1 Keep your complexion clear through summer's scorching days with Glycerose Vanishing Cream. It is cooling, soothing and effective. You will like to use it and benefit by applying it. Glyceroso Vanishing Cream is sold l.y Cook and Ross, Ltd., Chemists, at 2n per jar. 8 Brittol effectually combats the gernn of influenza and «.ther diseases. It is a powerful deodoriser and disinfectant. Diluted with water, and used in sinks, drains, outhouses, stables, etc., it wards off disease. Manufacturer! by tho British Distillate, Limited, Sockburn. Sold «;cry where. 1417

Arrangement have been completed for a deputation of farmers to wait on the Hon W. F. Massey, Prime Minister, in the Provincial Council Chamber at 11 a.m. on Saturday. The Hon W. Nosworthj, Minister for Agriculture, will attend the deputation. _ William Payne, who was court-mar-■tialled on Monday on a charge of fail ing to parade on July 12, 1917, for medical examination, has been sentenced to a year's imprisonment. The sentence, which will, be served at Paparua prison, will be without hard labour, as the medical report o.n Payne's condition stated that ho was unfit for hard labour.

Members of the Lyttelton Harbour Board will visit Teddington, at the head of tho harbour, to-day, motoring from Lyttelton. They will visit Port Levy by motor launch on Friday. £h« object of those visits is to give members of tho board opportunities to become personally acquainted with districts over which tho board has some controi

With a view to fixing wheat prices for tho coming season, a conference will bo opened in Christchurch at 11 a.m on Saturday next. Tho Prime Minister (Mr Massey) and the Minister of Agriculture (Mr Nosworthy) will bo presenr, as well as tho Wheat Controller (Mr W. G. M'Donall), and practical wheat growers will bo present from tho North Island, and from Canterbury, Otago and Southland. Tho conference will he held in th© Provincial Council Chamber.

One pound is only worth ten thillings theso days," remarked Mr S. E. M'Carthy, S.M., in making an order for maintenance in tho Magistrate's Court yesterday. A solicitor said that it was hardly worth that, when a householder could not buy sugar and other necessaries. Mr M'Carthy went on to 6ay that tho Government statistician had calculated that the purchasing power of a sovereign was only 12s 7d. without taking into consideration the increased cost of soft goods. With all factors considered, therefore, ten shillings must bo about the true value. As an outcome of the. regatta on New Year's Day, a challenge raoe, which caused considerable interest, was run on Saturday at Lyttelton, between the trawler, Cook o' tho North, and the launch Firefly. The former under the supervision of Mr J. Boyd, and the latter under the care of Mr W. Adams, faced tho starter at 1 p.m. Tho Cock o' the North gained a small lead before the first buoywas reached, and .after that the issue was nevor in doubt. The Cock o' th? North, covering tho distance of nearly fourteen miles in 1 hour 20 minuter, came home an easy winner.

Tho driver of a spring cart which contained n loose load of coke met with a doublp misfortune in Colomho Street, opposite Broadway's yesterday morningThe horse slipped and fell, and in order to enable the animal to get up the harness had to bo taken off. This operation was promptly performed, but unfortunately no one thought of keeping a restraining hand on tho shafts. Tho resuit was that the weight at the back of the cart caused it to tip up, and the load of coke was neatly deposited on tho street. Th© second mishap, coming on top of the first, was simply " beyond words."

The following telegram has been sent to Sir William Fraser, Minister of Public Works, by Mr D. G. Sullivan, M.P.: —"Christchurch fish trade complains that Public Works Department contemplate closing tho Parnassus~Kaikoura Road for six weeks. This will mean tho cessation of overland traffic 'preventing fifteen tons of fish weekly coming through to Christchurch, and consequent restriction of the Christchurch food supply. Tho trade states that if the road is left open between 5 p.m. and 9 a-m. daily the Kaikoura Motor Co. can' bring the fish through. Will you give instructions to that effect?"

An interesting point was raised at the Magistrate's Court at Hawera upon an application on behalf of a judgment creditor for an order attaching moneya lying to the credit of the judgment debtor at the Post Office Savings Hank. Counsel said that an interlocutory order bad been served upon the postal authorities, but was roturned with a denial of the power of the Magistrate's Court to make an order against the Department, on the ground that money deposited at the Post Office Saving Bank was the property of the Crown, therefore, the Magistrate's Court had no jurisdiction to make an order. The Crown was not represented. Mr T. A. B. Bailey, S-M., who reserved his decision, expressed the opinion that if the law provided that the moneys could not be attached, it should be altered, as it was extremely unfair that a debtor should be able to evade his creditors by locking up money in the Post Office Savings Bank. Applicants for three grazing runs at Cheviot wore examined at a special meeting of the Canterbury Land Board yesterday. The board sat from 10 a.m. to 5.15 p.m., and examined 313 applicants. Fifty-five have been examined by Mr D. Stowell at Timaru. and seven by Mr R. Macaulay at Temuka. Of the balance of 266, som© are in the Otago, Wellington and Auckland and other districts, and will, be examined there, but most ore in Canterbury. The board will resume the work of examining them at 10 a.m. to-day. It is expected that it will bo completed fairly early in the day, and that the ballot will bo conducted this afternoon. The applicants attend in the vestibule of the stone chamber in the Provincial Council Buildings. The board sits in the chamber, and applicants aro cnlled in to be examined in threes. Three tables were in use throughout yostwday's sitting. The members present wore:—■ Messrs H. D. M. Haszard (Commissioner of Crown Lands), T. Geo, D. Btowell «nd W. Cunningham. The samo member* will attend to-day. A Rumour Denied.—We nro asked to intimate that th» statement that has gained circulation that some sections m the HUNTSBTJRY subdivision, St Martins, _ have been sold prior to the auction is without foundation. Every lot will bo sold under the hammer to the highest bidder on Friday next, at JOXIW. McCROSTIE CO 'S ROOMS. 2 Our patrons feel really pleased with their portraits, and retain pleasant memories of the time spent in the Steffnno Webb Studios, 252, Hiirh Street, Christchurch. Telephone 1989. X Men's Overalls 6s lid, 7s 6d, 9s 6d, Buckskin Trousers lis, Strong Working Trousers 13s 6d, Boys' Knickers, special line, all sizes, -in lid, at Armstrong's Summer Sale. 2 Ring Drayton's Emporium for Jam Jars —lib size 5b 6d dozen, 21b 7s (id, Mason's Fruit Jars, all sizes, 10s 6d, 13s 6d, 16b Cd dozen. Orders delivered promptly. 'Phone 2004. X The variety of Christmas Gifts procurable from J. R. M'Kenzio's, High Street, is the best yet seen in Christchurch. Gifts for all. The little folk have been especially catered for; Gocarts, Motor-cars, Toys, etc. Our Doll stock is very special. Th© variety will please the most careful buyer, and as vou know, M'Kenzie'a are Famous for'Low Prices. 2322 Men's Stylish Tweed Caps Is 6d to 3s lid, Sox Sustveiidors Is, Men's. Cotton Unders, half sleeves, 2s lid, 3s 6d, All-wool Colonial Sox, good quality, 1 8 l.ld, 2s 6d, at Armstrong'o. 3 "My throng was a continual reminder or its existence, and my nasal organ was a nuisance. Three doses of Baxter's Lung Preserver, and ' the cold bug was nt rest.' " B. Crawford, 20, Bvmonds Street, Auckland. 2s 6d bottle', Cnemist or Sto/e. 2 Ebony Brushware and Hand Mirrors. —Messrs Hastie, Bull and Pickering announce the recent arrival of a very fine selection of these goods, and solicit inspection. The lines are of excellent quality and value. 4643 No bad after-effects with WADE'S WORM FIGS. Wonderful Worm Worriers. Price Is 6dL ft

Yesterday's river report' stated that tho Opihi and Waimakariri North were clear, and tho Rakaia, Rangitata, Waitaki and Waimakaiiri South dirty.

A mean theft was perpetrated on Mr W. Chambers, a fanner of West Melton, on Sunday night. It appears that some person or persons visited Mr Chambers's stable during tho night and stole all his harness and binder twine and a number of empty cornsacks. Happening just at tho beginning of the harvest season, tho loss to Mr Chambers has been severe, and he was unable to continue harvesting operations on Monday. It is believed that tho thief or thieves had a motor-car, and aft©r loading it up with the booty drove off in the direction of Christchurch. The police have been informed of the theft.

STUDEBAKER UPHOLSTERY. Tho upholstery of a car is one of those features whose worth takes time to demonstrate. There is very little difference in tho appearance, when new, of tho finest quality leather of substantial weight, and that of the thinnest, shoddiest apology for leather. Studebnker upholstery, like everything else about the car,„is genuine, solid, durahle and of tho highest quality. Pleated in the Fronch stylo with a beautiful buffed finish, it looks handsome at tho outset, and retains its beauty throughout tho life of the car. Also there is no skimping in Studebaker upholstery. The cushions are deep and ample, luxuriously sprung, ministering to the comfort of driver and passengers, and tho design and finish are superb in every detail. Let us tell you more about it. at our Studebaker Xmas Exhibition. Adams, Ltd., ' Showrooms, 152-154 High Street. 21