TOWN AND COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVIII, Issue 18308, 19 January 1920, Page 6

TOWN AND COUNTRY.

Tho list of members of the new Parliament is published in last week’s “Gazette.”

Tho Lyttelton Marino Band will play a programme on the Lyttelton rotunda to-night, commencing at eight o’clock.

It is reported that Mr Colin Urquhnrt lias sold the Bagdad Station, Mount Possession, Ashburton Gorge, together with the stock, to Major Bond, of Timaru. Mr V. G. Day, S.M., on Saturday committed a four-months-old malo infant to the Christchurch Receiving Home, to ho brought up in the Church of England fnith. While in Wellington, Mr James M’Combs saw tho Minister of Defence and ho stated yesterday that matters wero under way that would probably result in tho shifting of the rifle range frt?m Itedciiffs. As to the new site lie could say nothing. A telegram from Hawera states that a record prico for town property was reached at an auction sale on Saturday. A section in the heart of tho town, facing High Street, with thirtyfour feet frontage, realised £225 per foot. Two other sections facing a new street brought £lO9 per foot.

The appointment of a German Consul to New Zealand, which is one of tho consequences of tho ratification of the Peace Treaty, was the subject of a question to Mr Massey on Saturday, but he stated that he had heard nothing of it. Tho matter was one for the German Government. At present the nations were officially friendly.

At a sitting of the Magistrate’s Court at Kaiapoi, before Mr W. Doubleday, J.P., nnd Mr A. Pearce, J.P., John Arthur Reid was charged with being drunk in a carnage of tho New Zealand Railways, and was convicted and fined £l, with costs ss. For using obscene language in a railway carriage Albert Atkinson was convicted and fined £5, with costs 12s, in default ono month’s imprisonment.

Air W. G. Gallagher, of Mayfield, brought into Ashburton on Saturday a remarkable sample of half-bred -wool, 18in long, which was shorn from a hermit sheep on Bagdad Station, Mount Possession, Ashburton Gorge. The sheep was dislodged, after several annual attempts, from his rocky mountain homo., by the veteran mustorer, Mr Michael Carney, of Alford Forest, who has over forty years’ service to his credit on back country runs. Fish are reported to be fairly plentiful in the numerous lakes of the Ashburton Gorge, and in fino condition. One party, a few nights ago, secured sixty fish, weighing from 41b to 10',b. Young swans are also plentiful, but there is a shortage of young paradise ducks. With the erection of the long expected Blowing Point Bridge, these lakes will add another pleasure resort to the Ashburton district.

During tho etorra which raged about tho middle of last week, snow fell on the upper portion of Mount Peed and mantled tho range; further back, from crown to foot. The Rangitata River was much swollen and very dirty, and was running very swiftly. The Asnburton correspondent of tho “ Lyttelton Times ” reports that some 200 recently shorn sheep were found dead near the shed at a station not six miles up the river.

Shearing was progressing satisfactorily in the Ashburton Gorge until a week ago, an unbroken period of five weeks having been experienced (writes the Ashburton correspondent of tho “ Lyttelton Times”). Tho recent snowstorm was not so severe in the back country as on the front ranges. The rain was welcome, as sheep feed was becoming parched. This month will see the bulk of the shearing finished. The November snow caused a much lower lambing percentage, and consequently less surplus stock than usual will bo offered for sale this year from tho back country. Considerable amusement was caused at the Domain yesterday afternoon by the appearance of a native bear from Australia. The bear is tho property of one of the lady members of Wirth’s Circus, who had it on the river for a row, and when opposite the kiosk lidded to have a cup of tea. Whilst waiting for the tea the bear made his appearance from under her ooat, and made straight for one of tho big gum trees growing near ' the footbridge. Teddy started to climb immediately he reached the tree, but owing to the size of tho tree and that his claws had been cut was unable to do so. In a very short time all the children who were playing near tho kiosk had crowded round him to the embarrassment of his ownor.

The monthly meeting of tho Burvood Burgesses’ Association was held <n Tlnrsday evening, Mr S. C. Thompson bung in the chair. Correspondence was received from the Christchurch Tramway, Board in reference to the vicarage corner, Burwood, and also in regard to a new floor for tho shelter shed. It was noted that the trees ovorhanging the footpath at Buxton’s had boon attended to, and repairs had also been done to the tram tracks. The assocritior considered that the report of the engineer to thq Wainmiri County Council in reference to Lake Terraco Road was not in accordance with the views of the association, and that possibly hi# report referred to another part. The County Council had l still to carry out a number of improvements promised in tho district.

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Brittol effectually combats the germs of influenza and other diseases. It is a powerful deodoriser and disinfectantDiluted with water, and used in sinks, drains, outhouses, stables, etc., it wards off disease. Manufactured by the British Distillate, Limited, Sockburn. Sold e rory where. 1417 The variety of Christmas Gifts procurable from J. R, M’Kenzie’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. The variety will please the most careful buyer, and as you know, M’Kenzie’s are Famous for Low Prices. 2322

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The Katoa, with 600 tons of sugar, is duo in Lyttelton to-morrow from Auckland.

The dispute between the Tramway Board and the employees will be heard before tho Conciliation Council on February 24. A Press Association message from Wellington states that a sharp shock of earthquake was felt there at 6.40 p.m. on Saturday. The ferry steamer Maori did not get away from Lyttelton on Saturday until 8.55 p.in. t owing to tho southern express being about half an hour late.

At the Magistrate’s Court on Saturday, before Air V. G. Day, S.AI, a first offender for drunkenness was fined 6s, in default twenty-four hours’ imprisonment.

Tho “Post” states that there are at present in circulation a nuinbor of spurious two-shilling pieces, which might easily deceive those who do not take particular notice of tho coins they carry.

Dr O. H. Upham, Port Health Officer at Lyttelton, visited the Alnraroa on Friday and took hto temperature of all members of the crew as a precaution against influenza or other diseases. On Saturday tho same medical officer carried out similar measures on the Corinna and Alaori. At the Police Court at Palmerston North on Saturday, a youth named William Walker,. aged 16, was charged with wilfully sotting firo to a eix-roomed cottage at the Weraroa State Fh.rm, tho proporty of tho Now Zealand Government, on January 7. Accused, who is an inmate of tho farm, pleaded guilty, and was committed to the Supreme Court, 'Wellington,, for sentence.

Tho Kauri arrived at Dunedin at 10 a.m. on Saturday from Melbourne with a full cargo of wheat for Dunedin and Lyttelton. Tho vessel also brought a largo Australian mail, comprising nineteen bags and seven hampers for Auckland, 24 bags and threo hampers for Wellington, 47 bags and three hampers for Dunedin and Christchurch, and 12 hags for other parts of New Zealand.

At a special meeting of the Canterbury branch of the Engineers, Firemen and Cleaners’ Association, held yesterday, the following resolution was carried unanimously:—“That this branch strongly protests against tho sittings of the Wages Board being held in camera. Wo demand that the proceedings bo open to the Press nnd public. Wo also demand that the association’s representative on the Wages Board be given power to act as adjudicator along with tne president of the board. Failing this wo request that our representative on the Wages Board withdraw from all it 9 sittings.” The Hon W. Nosworthy, in Christchurch on Saturday,- expressed sympathy with a proposal submitted to him by Air H. G. Ell that part of the sum granted by Parliament for tho improvement of tourist roads should be spent on the Port Hills-Akaroa Summit Road. Mr Ell pointed out to the Minister that Canterbury receives little or nothing out of the tourist vote. Afr Ell asked the Prime Afinister if Mr A. W. Holmes, Engineer-in-Chief of the Public Works Department, might inspect the site of the Tunnel Road nnd report on it. Mr Afassoy replied that he would consult Afr Holmes on the proposal. Dr Tliacker Intends to call a meeting of citizens to form a Royal Reception Committee for tho entertainment of the Prince of Wales on his visit to Christchurch, probably in Afay. Ho intends, also, to put forward a scheme for erecting on some suitable vacaht block, a temporary Town Hall, and he suggests that sufficient citizens should guarantee £IOOO each for the purpose.’ Thu hall could be used for dances nnd other entertainments Until the completion of a permanent Town Hall. Di- Thacker intends to push the projocjj for a Town Hall and war memonitl to such a point that tho Prince of Wales will be able to lay tho foundation stone.

While in Wellington last week Mr D. G. Sullivan, M-P., interviewed the Hon J. G. Coates, Postmaster-General, and also officers of the Postal Department, in regard to various postal matters affecting the borough of New' Brighton. Tho Department had acquired a portion of ground alongside tho existing post office, on which it proposed to erect a new building. The residents, however, prefer a site at the corner of Seayiew Road and Union Street. Mr Sullivan submitted to tho Minister and officials of tho Department plans and information bearing on the subject, and showing tho advantages of the corner site. Mr Sullivan’s representations woro sympathetically received and the Postmaster-General promised to visit tho site personally as soon as ho could get an opportunity to do so.

At the quarterly .meeting of the Sydenham Methodist Circuit the Rev W. Beckett presided over a good attendance. Tiie balance-sheet, as presented by Mr J. Kay, showed a debit balance. Satisfactory reports were received from the Sunday School and Christian Endeavour Societies. Satisfaction was expressed that the District Synod had room mended conference to attach High Street to tho Sydenham circuit. It was reported that the Home Mission collections had realised £43. Mr W. Dobbs was appointed conference representative, with Mr J. Hadfield as substitute. Sister Mildred, deaconess, is to fill the position of deaconess vacated by Sk-ter Daily, who has been appointed to Den edin. Hearty appreciation was exprtsved in reference to the good work b* mg done by tho hospital visitor, the Rev Griffon.

Some of the Summer Sale items in Armstrong’s Dress Section have awakened lively interest amongst thrifty buyers, notably the Cream Cheviot Serges at 3s lid, Cream Wincey 3s lid, Cream Gabardines, 54-inch, 5s 6d, 8s lid. 1

Whatever is done to prevent higher cost of living mnst be done quickly.Meanwhile the great opportunity presents itself*.—Beath’s Sale. Prices are radically reduced to clear huge stocks in twelve days. Commencing to-day. 1 Men’s Overalls 6s lid, 7s 6d, 9s 6d, Buckskin Trousers 11s, Strong WorkingTrousers ISs 6d, Boys’ Knickers, special line, all sizes, 4s lid, at Armstrong’s Summer Sale. 2

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