TOWN AND COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVIII, Issue 18353, 10 March 1920, Page 6

TOWN AND COUNTRY.

A meeting of creditors in the bankrupt estate of Bernard Patrick Hart, clerk, Sydenham, was held yesterday. Bankrupt estimated his liabilities at £136 6s 9d, and his assets at £192 8sThe Assignee was authorised to dispose of bankrupt’s furniture, -with the exception of a portion to the value ef £SO.

Mr E. H. Andrews, chairman of the Wellington Education Board, has received the following telegram from the Hon C. J. Parr“ Greatly appreciate your kind telegram of congratulation upon my appointment as Minister _of Education. I hope at early date visit your district and have pleasure of meeting yourself and your officials.” Ratepayers are reminded that the last days are at hand for all unpaid rates duo to the City Council to bo paid without th© addition of the 10 per cent penalty being imposed. To avoid the crowds and to save unnecessary waiting, the collector reminds all ratepayers to pay their rates early, as 10 per"cent will be charged on all rates received after 4 p.m. on Monday, March 15.

Th© wharves at Lyttelton had an almost deserted appearance yesterday morning, there being only six vessels in port, as follows: Wuhine, Wakatu, Ivaramu, Kakapo, Ivarori and Baden Powell. 'Flie last-named is on the slip undergoing repair.-.. As is to be expected under th© circumstances, many wntersiders are idle, but tho conditions should rivals’ are expected:—Flora, Waihemo, Waitomo, Kowhai, Breeze, Manuka and Gygnot.

A public meeting at Hokitika resolved to erect a Westland war memorial in the design of a cenotaph in Cass Square at a cost of not less than £ISOO. Designs will be called for- It is proposed to lay that foundation stone on Anzac Day. Tho funds required will be raised by voiluntary contribution. A pillar of greenBtofte within the cenotaph will he engraved with the names of fallen Westland men. The monument will bear the following inscription, suggested by Mr Frederick Harrison, of Bath, for the London cenotaph: “We lie dead in many lands so that you may live thdrq in peace.” Tho appeal organised by the Canterbury Progress League in support of the eariy completion of the Midland Railway is meeting with general support on the part of local bodies and newspapers throughout the whole of . tho South Island. The organiser is still receiving letters and telegrams da’ilfy from all parts, informing him that the league’s wishes aro being complied with. Even such bodies as the Bluff Borough Council, Wyndham Town Board, Maniototo County Council and others in remote parts have favourably responded. Thero is every reason to believe that the new Minister has learnt ere this that there is such a lino as the Midland requiring completion. Mr D- G. Sullivan, M-P., has received a letter from the secretary of th© Wellington executive of tho Home Service League of Now Zealand expressing regret for the proceedings at the initial genoral meeting of tho Christchurch branch of the league, in relation to the Labour Party. The letter states:— “ We, tho central governing body and prime movers of the organisation, oiler you the sincere apologies ot the league for the occurrence and wish yon clearly to understand that the attitude of tho Christchurch branch does not in any way illustrate the feelings ot the league towards the Labour Party. On tho contrary, wo fully appreciate the fact that in your party we have a strong ally.” Tho executive asks Mr Sullivan to overlook the untoward incident at the meeting and expresses a hope that it will not jeopardise Ids assistance to the • movement.

A recent issue of the “ Geographical, Journal,” London, contains an appreciative notice of the first two sheets of a topographical map of New Zealand, dealing with Auckland and Wellington, and their neighbourhoods. The “Journal” says: “Soon before the war, Lieutenant-Coloiiol C. M. Gibbon arrived in. New Zealand to take up the duties of Chief of Staff. He becamo impressed with the need for a good topographical survey of the country, tie had had previous experience of such survey and mapping in Persia and elsewhere, and witli commendable perseverance and energy, managed to persuade the authorities of the strategic and general necessity for such a map. With very slight funds at his disposal, he set to work and placed in charge Mr Kenneth Graham, who, with one assist, ant and a man to act as cook and assist generally in camp, entered on the praiseworthy undertaking. The New Zealand Government, Colonel Gibbon and Mr Graham, and all .concerned may bo congratulated on the production of these two sheets.” 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 offeot was magical. The' first dose gave relief, an'd one bottle cured me. “ Stop-It” is the very best Cough Cure made; Is fid, 2s fid, and 4s fid, from all Chemists and Stores, or from Loasby and Co-, chemists. fi Sea Grass Rugs, 6ft x 3ft, 6s lid; Jap matting, assorted colours, Is lid, 2s fid yd; Administer Hearth Rugs, large assortment, 35s at Armstroncrs. 3

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Yesterday’s river report stated that the Waimalcariri (both branches), liokaia, Waitaki and Opihi were clear, and tho liangitata was dirty.

A poll of ratepayers of th© Avonsido rjding of HeatlilcloSo County will b© taken on March 24 on the proposal to raise a special loan of £12,000 for public works.

A returned soldier named George William Butters, who served with tho Main Body, died on Monday. Tho remains will be accorded a military funeral, which will leave 221, Durham Street, at 2.20 x>.m. to-day. Cases of influenza continue to be reported at Tirnaru, states a Press Association telegram. Thero wore eighteen yesterday. In consequence of a number of employees being sick, the Parcora Freezing Works have been closed for a week.

About a week ago a subscription list was opened for the purpose of making a presentation to Alis 3M. Thurston, C.8.E., R.R.C- The list is still open, and those who wish to subscribe aro asked to send their donations to Mr W. E. Lcadley, secretary of tho Christchurch Returned Soldiers’ Association. The following motion, moved by Mr G. K. Burton, and seconded by Mr G. M. Hall, was carried at last night’s meeting of tho Heatbcote County Council:—“That it bo a recommendation to the Domains Board that it should obtain power to take over of all reserves in and adjacent to the city of Christchurch.”

Contracts have been signed for the, erection of further workers’ dwellings in Christchurch. A start will be made to erect them during tho next few weeks. They will ho of the bungalow type, and will be made of cement blocks manufactured at the Paparua prison. They will have hollow walls and will bo finished on tho outside with rough cast.

At two well attended meetings of tho Christchurch Tramway Employees’ Union yesterday, the new agreement arranged before the Conciliation Council was freely criticised, stated Air E. J. Armstrong, secretary to the union, last night. Alembers generally were not satisfied with the rates of wages and conditions of employment, but th© belief was expressed that the union’s delegates had done their best under the circumstances.

At a meeting of tho Buildings Committee of the Christchurch Returned Soldiers’ Association held on Monday evening it was reluctantly decided to advise tho Governor-General that the committee would not press for the Prince of Wales to open the now club building, as there was no chance of the building being finished in time for the visit of his Royal Highness. However, a hope was expressed’that the Prince would lay the foundation stone of the Hall of Memories.

Under existing legislation a bankrupt is permitted to retain portion of his furniture and clothing up to the value of £25. subject to no other condition than the approval of the Official Assignee. At a meeting of creditors held in Christchurch yesterday, the representative of one firm said that £25 was evidently the pre-war limit. Nowadays it would just about cover th© value of a new suit and a pair of boots, and was of no uso whatever to a man with four -children. The meeting ultimately decided that the debtor should be permitted to keep furniture up to tho value of £SO, which is the total amount creditors are allowed to refund without certain formalities.

Tho Defence Department has decided to introduce a new scheme for the training of young officers. It provides for the selection of non-commissioned officers of seventeen years of ago and upwards, who will be taken out of their present units and placed in training companies. In the latter they will be given special training in topography, musketry, military law and all other subjects required in tho examinations for first appointments to commissions. These new units will be established in both the cities and the country centres, companies, half-companies or platoons being formed according to the number of Cadets available. It is expected that two companies will he established in Christchurch.

The fact that a revision of the Heathcote County’s motor register showed it to be about “ GO per cent- obsolete ” was reported to last night’s meeting of the council by the county clerk. He stated that causes contributory to this state of affairs were motor owners having changed their addresses, several of the motors registered having been destroyed, others having been sold and reregistered in other districts, and others having been sold to residents of the district who had not notified the changes of ownership. “ These facts,"” continued the report, “seem to bo a strong argument in'favour of the Act being amended to provide an annual re-registration at, say, one-half of the original fee. This would have the effect of keeping the register and numbers carried on motors comparatively up to date, more particularly if the latter boro a distinctive sign to indicate that thoy were the current year’s registration.” It was decided to write to the Minister urging the advisability of amending the Act in the direction indicated. Sir William Fraser, chairman of the Repatriation Board, has written to the Canterbury District Repatriation Beard, seating that his board has carefully considered two proposals submitted to it:-—(I) That the soldiers’ loans for businesses should be increased from £3OO to. £SOO, of which £IOO should be tree of interest; (2) that loans for furniture should be increased to £75 free of interest, instead of £SO- In regard to the first proposal, it is pointed out that the sum of £3OO is fixed by statute and can be altered only by legislation, and the board regrets that it cannot see its way to recommend the increase to £SOO suggested. In regard to the second proposal, the Repatriation Board had approved of tho maximum for furniture loans being increased by £25 as suggested, each application to be dealt with on its merits. District boards and local committees had been informed that in the case of men already assisted financially by the department, applications for further advances of £25 free of interest, with which to purchase additional furniture would be granted only where the soldiers had up to date fulfilled engagements connected with previous loans? Mrs J. W. Sydney, writing from “The Manor,” Alresford, England, sayß: —“ Plehso send me some Baxter’s Lung Preserver by return mail. I have not been able to get it here ; it’s tho only thing that will relievo my husband who is suffering from nasal catarrh.” 3

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A large plateglass window at th© garage of Messrs J. S. Hawkes and Co., Ltd., Durham Street, was smashed to atoms yesterday afternoon by a motor vehicle,* which was being manceuvred just behind th© window, bumping into it. Tho damage is estimated at £BO. At last night’s meeting of the Heathcote County Council it was decided to write to tho Railway Department, asking permission to plant a row of Spanish chestnut trees along the railway reserve adjacent to the Heathcote station, in accordance with tho Canterbury Progress League’s proposal. At tho request of th© Canterbury Progress League, the Heathcote County Council decided, at its meeting last night, on the motion of Mr G. M. Hall, to congratulate the new Minister of Public Works on his appointment, and urge upon him tliq necessity for the early completion of the Midland Railway.

In a letter received at last night’s meeting of the Heathcote County Council, the Alalvern County Council drew attention to soldiers’ settlements and abandonment of Crown lands which would not be liable for rates or water charges, and on which outstanding accounts could not be collected. It suggested that a conference with members of Parliament for Canterbury might be tho moans of drafting a reasonable amendment to the Act. Tho Heathcote County Council took no action in the matter.

The Hon J. G. Coates, the new Minister of Public Woiks, has written to Mr P. R. Climie, thanking the Canterbury Progress League for its invitation to attend the next quarterly meeting of its council, and stating that ho cannot say at present when ho will be taking charge of the Public Works Department. In the meantime ho is keeping tho league’s invitation by him, and will writ© later definitely saying whether lie will visit Christchurch on is tho intention of the Progress League not to lose sight of the importance of an early visit from the new Minister. At a meeting of the executive of the Canterbury Industrial Association last evening the following motion was carried:—“That this association respectfully requests the Government to take such steps as are necessary to satisfactorily complete a post office of such size and convenience to the officials and the public as is necessary for Christchurch.” Mr W. J. Jenkin, who moved the resolution, said that the existing premises were overcrowded, giving tho officials too little room in which to carry out their work, and causing delay and inconvenience to the transaction of business.

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