TOWN AND COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVIII, Issue 18351, 8 March 1920, Page 6

TOWN AND COUNTRY.

There will be a street sale of badges, and a falfrin ViM-orfa Square on Wednesday, March 10, in aid of Ambulance Week, which concludes on that date. Requests have been received by the Department from the Auckland, Christchurch and Dunedin police forces for increased pay. Christchurch asks for 4s a day and the others for 6s. The Wellington police have not so far joined in. One day’s holiday weekly is also asked for. In April of last year constables were raised from 9s to 12s a day, but this is not considered sufficient. With allowances for rent, and so on, an ordinary constable now receives over £5 weekly, and long service men nearly £6. The annual picnic of the Papanui and Bligh’s Road Schools, which had been postponed on account of wet weather, was held in the Domain on Saturday. There was a large gathering of children and parents, and all spent a very enjoyable day. The children were well provided for in the way of sports and refreshments. Each of the smaller children received a gift, and races with special prizes were organised for the older children. A largo number of prizes were available, these having been donated by the committee and residents of the district.

The Dominion Drapers’ Conference in Auckland, representing the retail softgoods trade, passed a resolution exSressing a strong aversion tp dealing in erman goods, and requesting the Government to state its attitude regarding the resumption of trade with Austria and Germany. Further, if such goods- axe admitted, that definite words denoting the country of origin be decided upon, and rigid steps be taken to prevent the admission of German or Austrian goods through other countries; and that a much heavier penalising import duty be imposed than that now enforced under the British preference clause. A Press Association message -from Nelson states that Mr W. A. Stapleton, proprietor of Stevenson’s Hotel at Reefton, and owner of the trotting horse Palmdale, was the victim of an attack about half-past three on Saturday morning. He was staying with a friend at Brightwater, and his bedroom was entered "while he was asleep. He received a severe blow on the side of the head with a heavy object, which caused a large wound. He was able to get up, and grappled with the intruder, who, however, escaped. Robbery is believed to have been the object of the assault, but nothing was taken.

A Gisborne telegram states that in 1917 Messrs Williams Bros, purchased for £40,000 a large property in the East Cape district and set it aside for returned soldiers. They stocked it and have since been working it to pay off the purchase price of the stock. They now propose to allot the block to returned soldiers from the Waiapu district and have formed themselves into a hoard of trust. They will advance successful applicants such moneys as are required for stock and buildings, at 5 per cent. With the purchase money, "which will eventually he repaid, the trustees intend to provide a capital fund for the assistance of returned soldiers.

The Lyttelton Fire Brigade was called out at 7.55 p.m. on Saturday to a sixroomed house on Sumner Road, owned and occupied by Mr J. Payne, and which was well alight when the alarm was given. The brigade was promptly on the scene, and the pressure of water was good- The fire, noweverj had a strong hold, and the building _ was gutted, the only articles saved being a pocket wallet, containing money, and some jewellery. The outbreak was caused by Mr Payne’s eight-year-old son, who accidently ignited a windowcurtain with a candle which ho was carrying. The house was valued at £656, and was insured for £4OO in the London and Lancashire Offioo. The insurance on the furniture, which included a piano, was £IOO in the same office.

A delegate at the Chamber of Commerce Conference at Wellington last week said that Mr Massey had premised that he would introduce compulsory voting. This statement was brought to Mr Massey’s notice. The Prime Minister said he had made no promise of the kind at any time. His recollection, was that when speaking in the House on certain difficulties in the preparation of the electoral rolls, Sir John Findlay interjected with a suggestion that compulsory voting might Be desirable. To this Mr Massey replied to the effect that ho was rapidly coming round tq this view. This remark was not in any way a serious statement of his considered opinion on the subject, and he certainly never made any such promise as had been alleged by the speaker at the conference.

The Ellesmero correspondent of the “Lyttelton Times” writes' that the owners of threshing mills have been taking advantage of the favourable weather conditions of the past few days and are pressing on with the stack threshing. In a few cases threshing from the stook commenced on Wednesday. Some of the stooks show signs of sprouting owing to the reoent rains. The returns of wheat in the Dunsandel district are averaging 40 to 50 bushels. One farmer had a crop of barley which produced 80 bushels. Some of the peas threshed have been disappointing, the late frosts having done a great deal of damage. The main drawback now Is the shortage of trucks to take the grain away. With a continuance of fine weather there should be a pulling-in of mills in about three weeks. The president of the Canterbury Chamber of Commerce sent the following telegram to the Hon J. G- Coates, the new Minister of Public Works:— “ The Canterbury Chamber of Commerce congratulates you on your appointment to the position of Minister of Public Works and takes this early opportunity to express the hope that you will do your utmost to have tlie Midland Railway completed as early as possible, so that the loss. of interest may bo prevented and the immense resources of the West Coast and the products ot Canterbury bo inter-changeable.” Mr Herdman has received the following reply:—“Your telegram received, and I desire to thank the members of your chamber for their congratulations on assuming charge of the Public Works Department I shall be glad to consider the representations made about the railway works in the South Island.” A St Albans resident writes:—l caught a . severe cold and troublesome cough, with pains in my chest. A friend advised me to try “ Stop-It,” and the effect was magical. The first dose gave relief, and one bottle cured me. “Stop-It” is the very best Cough Cure made; Is 6d, 2s 6d, and 4s 6d, from all Chemists and Stores, or from Loasby and Co-, chemists. 6 WTiilo summer colds are so prevalent this letter will more than interest you. Mr Matthew Talboy, Elsthorpo, Hawke’s Bay, writes:—“Enclosed find 12s for some bottles of Baxter’s Lung Preserver. The local (.tore has no more I have tried a good many remedies but got more relief from yours with one small bottle.” 2s fid big bottle, chenv ist or store. 1

Art Pottery Palm Bowls, unique reproductions of Old Copper Ware, most suitable for Bungalows, 7s 6d to 355. Drayton’s, Colombo Street. N No bad after-effects with WADE’S WORM FIGS. Wonderful Worm Worriers. 2

Additional proof of the value of St George’s Camp Pie was given by an incident which occurred last year, when the survivors from the ill-fated Wim-’ mera landed at Tom Bowline Bay. The best possible meal and the one that («uld bo the most quickly prepared was hurried off to the spot. The article on the * menu which was most apprecia ted was St George’s Camp Pie, and it was unanimously voted to be the most delicious and satisfying item* 3,

Three cases of influenza were reported to the Ashburton , Hospital Board on Saturday, one each from Methven, Hampstead and the Borough. An English mail, consisting of 63 bags and 326 parcels, which arrived at Wellington on Friday by the Athenio; also an Australian mail by the Niagara at Auckland, reached OhristohUroh yesterday.

Arrangements are now in hand to have telephonic communication established between the township of Waiau and the local raihvav station. Through the agency of Air B- Seth-Smith, the Waiau representative on the Canterbury Progress League, the work is now being expedited, and communication is expected to he completed almost immediately.

The Canterbury Progress League has invited the Prime Minister, the new Minister of Public Works and other Ministers to attend the next quarterly meeting of the league. The league has also suggested to the Hon J: G. Coates that ho should carry out a visit of inspection of the Midland Railway anjl Otira Tunnel when in Canterbury, and observe for himself the conditions at the tunnel works.

A meeting of- citizens will be held in the City Council Chamber at eight o’clock this evening to reconsider the recommendation of the War Memorial Sub-Committee to finance and erect a cenotaphs also to consider a proposal that a bridge of remembrance be coupled with the cenotaph as a War Memorial. The Mayor requests all citizens interested jn th® memorial to attend.

The question of sending a commission to England for the purpose of assisting the Government to solve the matter of the disposal of New Zealand meat was discussed at a large and representative meeting of the Farmers’ Union held at Pahiatua on Saturday. The following resolution was unanimously- carried:— “ That this meeting is not in favour of sending a commission to England, but urges upon the Government the ndvisableness of retaining the services of Sir Thomas Mackenzie in the interest of the producers of Now Zealand.” The pupils of the Somerfield School held their picnio at the Riccaxton Racecourse on Saturday. Many friends and parents were present, including the chairman and members of the School Committee, as well as the headmaster and school staff. Mr, Andrews, chairman of the Board of Education, was also present during the afternoon. A varied programme of races was gone through and, owing to the generosity of many friends, toys were distributed to nearly all the younger children. During the afternoon the pupils played games with the teachers and roamed round the beautiful grounds, a most enjoyable day being spent.

Councillor H. J. Harrison, speaking at the last meeting of the Ashburton County Council, said he had recently visited the intake at Lake Coleridge, and he assured the council that there wag hardly any depth of water going in to feed the pipe line. The take had gone down four feet, and men were constantly attending to intake and removing shingle, etc- He w'as sure that the lake would not supply sufficient power for South Canterbury. It was the intention now to turn two rivers into the lake but how this would act he oould not say. He had also heard that the main power line would- not come through Ashburton, as it was intended to take it to Methven and then along the foot of the hills.

During the hearing of the tramwaymen’s dispute before the Council of Conciliation on Satufday, the Hon J. Barr, M.L.0., chairman of the Tramway Board, said that a strenuous endeavour wa,s being made at present to sweeten things as far as possible for the employees. The board was considerably handicapped, as all branches of labour were handicapped, by shortage of workers. But they could not sweeten things unless the men at present in the board's employ worked hand in hand with the board. The board would* require from twenty to thirty men as soon as the new conditions came into force, and steps were being taken to get them. It was hoped that improved conditions would induce men to join the hoard’s service. A colossal purchase of Embroideries—a huge warehouse stock—has been effected by Armstrong’s, Ltd., upon such extremely advantageous terms that the firm has decided to give their customers a benefit and dispose of them by special sale from to-day- After the prices they have been paying, ladies will appreciate the opportunity. Attention is drawn to Messrs Armstrong’s advertisement on another page. 1 There will be a special sale show today of Hand-made Laces, Neckwear and Ladies’ Handkerchiefs huge line bought by Armstrong’s, Ltd. 2 Bring the children along to see the famous Walking Doll. Stocks of this interesting novelty have just arrived. Our values in Leather School Bags and Stationery Requisites are also worth your consideration. Envelopes from 4d pkt, Exercise Books 3d each, 5 for Is, Pencils Rubbers, Fountain Pens, etc., At M’Kenzie’s Low Price Stores, 258, High Street. 18 Save your fruit by bottling it. Full supply of “Ball” screw-top iars just received. Prices from 5s 3d half doz. Full instructions free. No special apparatus necessary. Hastie, Bull and Pickering, Oashel Street; telephones, 2103'and A 4149. 5266

General carrying of all sorts undertaken by J. M. Hey wood and Co., Ltd. Their plant of. horses and vehicles is one of. the largest in New Zealand. X No pain at all in Moss Ballin’s dental extractions and fillings. A positive guarantee. Children’s work specially cared for. Dental Rooms, opposite Tattersall’s. X.D.

In Steffano Webb portraits you seoure accuracy of likeness and attractiveness of finish- . . . Ring 1989 for nn early appointment. Petersen’s Bldgs., High Street, Christchurch. X

Influenza need cause little alarm where commonsenso and “ Brittol ” are freely used. “Brittol” i 3 a coaltar product, manufactured by the British Distillate, Limited, at Soqkburn. Dilute it with water, and use it in sinks, drains outhouses, etc. It kills smells and disease germs. Sold almost everywhere. X

Increased business keeping their assistants busy all the week, Loasby and Company, chemists, have decided not to open at all on Sundays, thus giving their assistants an unbroken week-end holiday. Their Pharmacy is open Saturday evenings for urgent necessities. 6

AMERICA’S HANDSOMEST CAR.

It is admitted on all hands that the Studebaker Big Six is quite the handsomest touring car America has yet produced. To this must bo added the fact that no motor-car in the world has a better record for reliability and durability than the Studebaker. In New Zealand Studebaker cars are first favourites among taxi proprietors, metorcoach proprietors, civil engineers and others who require cars, capable of standing up to long daily journeys over any sort of roads- The Studebaker Big Six is roomier, more powerful, more beautiful a.nd more luxuriantly equipped than earlier Studebakers, but it is just as honest and dependable. The price is £895. See the special display of Studebaker Big Sixes in our Showrooms this week. Adams, Ltd 152. 154, High Street. X