TOWN AND COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVIII, Issue 18570, 24 November 1920, Page 6

TOWN AND COUNTRY.

Yesterday's rivor report stated that all the rivers were clear.

A parcel mail only, ex lonio, was dolivorcd in Chrisoburch yesterday morning. Tho next English mail is due tomorrow morning.

The Public Works Tenders Board lins accepted tenders in connection with the Wnikaromonna power scheme ns follows;—Section 1. exciter set, Vickers (New Zealand), I.td.. £12,093; section 1 No. 2, switchbonrd, Tolley and Son, £3417; three road rollers, Kidd, Garrott and Co. (Auckland), £ll4l each. The appointment is announced of Mr 0. T. Matthews (Controller-General of Prisons) as Chief Probation Officer under the Offence Probation Act, which was passed last session. Die Act gives tho Court power to release on probation an offender, irrespective of whether he is a first offender or not- Mr Matthews, as Chief Probation Officer, will ho charged with the general supervision of other probation officers, and will have full powers of administration. Replying to an invitation from the chairman of the school committee (Mr D. i/iimsclen) that he should visit the new “ fresh air” school at Sumner, tho Hon C. J. Parr said that, owing to many other engagements, he had not been able to go to Sumner during his recent stay in Christchurch. He hoped, however, to have the pleasure of doing so on the occasion of some future visit to Christchurch, and in the meantime he wished to congratulate the committee on having _ raised so much money towards school improvements.

“ An enormous amount of money has been spent, a great deal of it extravagantly, on bunding houses,’ said the president of the New Zealand Builders’ Association (Mr H- Mainland), at tho annual meeting which began yesterday. “It would not be a bad tiling if this Federation took in hand the matter of advice for outsiders who wish to buy or erect houses. Many of our returned soldiers have gone to extremes in their desire (to secure houses of their own. If they bad been safeguarded it would have been better for us, and better for them.”

A further adjournment was granted by Mr 8. E. M’Carthy, S.M-, at the Magistrate’s Court yosjsrday in r«Bpect of the charge of profiteering brought against Bernard Darby, trading as Wallace and Co., by John William Collins, secretory of the Board of I rnde. The charge against defendant; was that he did on April 25 sell half a gallon or borol to Robert E. Alexander at a price of £2 ss, which was unreasonably high, contrary to the statute. Mr Donnelly appeared for the informant and Mr Fryer for the defendant. On the application of Mr Fryer, hearing of the case was adjourned till Friday December 8. “ People are short of houses. Yet very extravagant houses are demanded, ana with extravagant houses there goes extravagant finance,” said a delegate at the annual meeting of the Now Zealand Builders’ Association. “ People are demanding in their private houses so many things which are not necessary, I think that we should make certain representations on tliiß aspect of present day conditions. Borrowed money is being spent right and left. I am afraid that a financial crisis is coming, and that prices will como down as quickly nB they went up. That must spell ruin to many who have bought properties they cannot afford.”

At the Police Court »t Dunedin yesterday, Leonard George Robertson, William Thomas Cordril and Ernest Gladstone M’Gunn were charged with smuggling a case of Martel"s brandy. Tno _ Collector of Customs stated that he did not intend to proceed against Cordril and M’Gunn as he understood that they knew nothing about the matter. Robertson pleaded guilty to having uncustomed goods in his possession, which plea was accepted- On the major count being withdrawn, the collector said that pillaging of cargo had reached such a sfciigo that the Department took a very serious view of the case. The Mngißtrate, in inflicting a fine of £SO, told Robertson that he was fortunate in not being charged with receiving stolon property. Shortage of apprentices in tho trade was referred to at the annual meeting of the Now Zealand Builders’ Association yesterday. Mr T. Griggs (Manawatu) said : “instead of some boys being taught trades, we have no one to fill the places of those who are going out of the building trade. There are no apprentices in New Zealand at the present time. How is the trade going to continue? The necessity of teaching boys to build houses should be proclaimed throughout New Zealand. We must have a proportion of the boys learning the trade. They cannot all be motor engineers or flying men. It is the parents whom we must get in touch with. If peopOte want houses to live in they must have their boys taught the trade. ’’ Another' delegate said that apprentices should be encouraged _by means of bonuses and scholarships. An important pronouncement on the question of granting bail in cases of a more or less serious nature was made at tho Magistrate's Court yesterdav by Mr S. E. M’Carthv, S.M. Mr M’ Carthy’s pronouncement was made in connection with a case in which Arthur Thomas Hart (Mr Thomas) appeared on remand on a charge of having, on November 12, at the Addington Show Ground;, attempted to steal from the person of William Ashley. A remand to December 1 was granted on the application of Mr Thomas. Mr Thomas applied for bail, which Chief Detective M’llveney opposed. The Magistrate said that be had considered the matter of granting bail in such cases. The matter 'had been the subject of a decision by the Soprano Court o f England which held that in cases where the penalty imposed by Statute was severe the question to bo considered was whether the accused was likely to respond to his bail. _ The Court had to consider three questions: (1, Was the penalty severe P; (2) had n strong presumptive case been made out?; (3) was there a likelihood of a conviction? Tf these questions were answered in the affirmative an Accused should not be granted at all. “The inference I draw from that case," said Mr M’Carthy, “is that I should not consider the question of bail till after the preliminary hearing of the case." Rail was accordingly refused. With the rapid approach of Christmas it is well to remember that of all presents womenfolk appreciate Perfumery above all others. The best Perfumery of the world —even the hitherto unprocurable lines—are obtainable from Loasby and Co., chemists (opp. Ballantyne’a) - I Armstrong’s Sale commences at 9 a.m. te-day. 985 Practise economy and at the same time securo dainty dishes by obtaining a “ Universal " Food Chopper or Mincer supplied in three sizes by Ilastio, Bull and Pickering, 113 Cashel Street, prices ranging from 16s od. 1 Spring is close at hand, and with Spring come bad conditions of the blood. It is the time of the year when you feel out of sorts and you need an alterative. Primrose Tablets are an ideal blood toner; they purify the blood and rid the skin of all unsightly patches All Chemists and Stores, or Cook and Ross, Ltd, Is per packet. 4 No pain at all in Moss Bnllin’s dental extractions and fillings. A positive gunarantee. Children’s work specially cared for. Dental rooms opposite Tatter sail’s. X Armstrong’s Sale commences at 9 a.m. to-day- 985 Public Schools Sports meeting on Saturday next; canvas ''running shoes, rubber solos 7 xlO 2s lid, 3s lid, 11 x 2,3 s lid. 4s lid, 3x7, 4s lid, 5s lid, at Hannah’s Popular Shoe Store, 117 Cashel Street, Christchurch. X

The bridgo over the River Styx, on the Marshland Road, is closed to all traffio during repairs.

“ Talks on Health ” will appear in the “Star” to-day. Notes on Tennis, and Sporting News and Comments will also appear. Tho Fire Brigade turned out at about 6.15 last evening to a small fire among some shrubs and undergrowth in Oxford Terrace, opposite the Provincial Council Buildings. The fire was extinguished promptly no damage being done

Notice of appeal to the Supreme Court has been given by Messrs Ralph Stringer and Co., in the case of Berrett v. Stringer and Clarke in'regard..to the return of a deposit, which was heard in tho Magistrate’s Court on Monday.

The quarterly meeting of the North Canterbury Methodist Surttlay , School Union was held at Tai Tapu on Saturday afternoon, nearly 120 members and friends being present. After the opening exercise and tlio business, the Rev E, P. Blamires gave an address on “Decision Day Problems.” Tea was partaken of in the Sunday School.

At a meeting of the executive of the Christchurch Returned Soldiers’ ciation last evening, the llev W. Walker presiding, seven new members were elected. It was reported that a large number of men had received extra gratuity payment for extensive hospital treatment in Now Zealand as the resuit of representations made by the Association.

“ No woman is bound to live with a man who makes a mere tank of himself,” said Mr S. E. M’Carthy, S.M., at the Magistrate’s Court yesterday in granting an application by a woman for a separation order. “ It’s not good for a woman,” added the Magistrate, “and it’s not good for the race that a woman should bring into the word'd children whose father is a drunkard.”

To-day starts a great money-saving Sale, which everyone should take advantage of. Drapery, both wearables and household, will bo sold at less than the landed cost to-day. It’s Armstrong’s' who are holding tins great sale, which is tho direct result of a personal visit of the head of Armstrong’s firm to Auckland where he purchased for cash a warehouseman’s stock at a big discount for oasli. Every department have some wonderful values to offer. We only tell yon to inspect Armstrong’s windows. Thon you will want to buy. X

The time during which soldiers’ fourweeks privilege railway warrants may be used has been extended till February 28, according to a telegram received by the secretary of the Christohurdh Returned Soldiers’ Association from th© Association headquarters yesterday. These tickets were to expire in the ordinary course on November 30, and the Minister of Defence had declined to extend tho date. The telegram read as follows “ Four weeks privilege leave tickets are now extended to February 28 next, this date to be absolutely final. There will be no restriction regarding travelling during the Christmas holidays.”

A proposal that second lowest tenders should be accepted instead of lowest tenders was keenly discussed by members of the New Zealand Builders’ Association last evening. A North Island delegate said that a system of that kind would tend to eliminate competition. Prevention of competition was one of the root evils of tho present economic upheaval!. Through the action of certain unions it had led to a shortage of coal. The “second 1 lowest tender ” method would be against the interests of builders themselves in the long run. Instead of tendering at the price for which thoy could do a job, builders would tender at the price for which they though they could get the job. That would mean that prices would gradually rise. The proposal was finally referred to branches for consideration.

A suggestion by which the mail services of the Mount Hutt district may bo much improved is made by the " Ashburton Guardian.” At present, to save paying overtime to the Rakaia-Methven branch train, staff, the engine is run hack to Methven every day after taking the morning train to Rakaia, returnmg.in the evening to take back the night train. This is done, it is stated, to save overtime expenses which would l>e incurred for tho all-day wait at Rakaia between the two trains, hut otherwise the return trip by the engine in each easo is entirely fruitless, as nothing is carried. It is suggested that a van might ho attached to the engine for the return journey, so that mails could be taken up from Rakaia in tho morning.

Armstrong’s Sale commences at 9 a.m. to-day. 985 Grass is already commencing to turn brown in some of tho drier parts of Christchurch, hut fortunately one firm has substantially reduced prices on lawn hose. Best quality rubber hose. 4-ply }-inch, lOd per foot, 4-ply J-in Is Id per foot. Net Cash Prices. Ivorys Ltd., 21 Manchester Street. X

Just trv a dash of Sharpe Bros’ Yorkshire Relish or Worcestershire sauco on your meat and you will be surprised at iho avidity with which you will attack your food. Though over four limes cheaper than any imported sauce it can bo truthfully stated that Sharpe Bros.’ sauces have not their superior. Only Is for a big 14oz. bottle. Ask for Sharpe’s Sauce from your grocer or ring Sharp© Bros. ’Phone 1761. 2 Deep-rooted coughs and colds take a lot of upsetting. However, the most stubborn cough or chest ailment yields quickly to Baxter’s Lung Preserver. “Baxter’s” soothes harsh throat passages and heals strained membranes. Gel a 2s 6d bottle from your chemist or grocer. 4 Eve Ease! A pair of properly fitted glasses will give yeu a world of comfort that you will scarcely realise with defective vision. You eliminate all dissatisfaction when you consult our Air Watson (D.8.0.A.) who guarantees glasses of absolute correctness. Wat son’s Ltd., Colombo Street. ' X Armstrong’s Sale commences at. 9 a.in. to-clny. 935 SLUMP 7N PRICES—CHEAPER MOTOR-CYCLES. Messrs Adams Lta. have at present on view a number of motor-eyoHes of the very best makes which are offered at prices 25 to 30 per cent below those ruling a few weeks ago. As the cost of production is increasing these bargains should prove attractive to shrewd buyers. “ TRIUMPHS ”—£7s AND £34. “Triumph” means the last word in motor-cycle efficiency, reliability and durability. We offer a three-speed (Sturmoy-Archer) geared 4} h.p. Triumph (16565 in splendid condition for £75, and a h.p. fixed engine Triumph (1641) recently overtiauled and quite reliable at £34. Adams Ltd., 152154 High Street. “ U.S.A.’s ” THREE-SPEED COUNTERSHAFT, £74 10s AND £77. Tho “B.S.A. ” has a reputation second to none in New Zealand. We offer countershaft model 4J h.p. U.S.A.’s at wonderfully low prices. Wo have an “all chain drive” “8.5. A.” in fin© order, with automatic sight feed oiler, etc., for £7, and a smart looking “ chain-oum-belt drive ” B.S.A. at £74 10s. Adams Ltd., 152-154 High Street. MILITARY MODEL EXCELSIOR£IOO. This splendid 7-9 h.p. twin cylinder countershaft, geared Excelsior, in nearly new condition, is offered at £IOO. No better value cap. be offered anywhere for a machine of this power arid equipment. Adams Ltd., 152-154 High