The Lyttelton Times. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1920. ANNIVERSARIES.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVIII, Issue 18571, 25 November 1920, Page 6

The Lyttelton Times. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1920. ANNIVERSARIES.

18» The retreat from .Russia. Battle* of : Beresin* fought, resulting in the ' ' French Joeing 20,000 men. 1898 First Horticultural show in Christchurch. 1865 Death of King Alfonso XII. of Spain. 189 D Lord Methuen defeated the Boera at Graspan.

1912 art Massey turned on the Lake Coler- ", idga eleotrio current. N '■■-'* •: i ' ; TO-DAY'S NEWS. Raids by the authorities in Dublin resulted in a- large, number of arrests. (Pago 7.) Three. Sinn Fein prisoners were shot dead while attempting to escape. (Pag« ?.) The Labour Party has postponed its mission . of .inquiry in Ireland and passed a resolution expressing deep horror at the recent asiawinations. (Page 7.) A publio funeral will be given the officers Who were murdered in Dublin. (Page 7.) The Home Bula Bill is being debated by the House of N Lerds. (Page 7.) Sir. Tames Allen -was interviewed regarding ' the. work of the League of Nations. (Pago •■7.) . \

Mr Harding, President-elect, will confer with .' representatives of various political parties respecting the attitude of the United States towards the League of Nations. (Page 7.) Japan is said to be considering action with regard to the reported grant of concessions in Siberia to an American syndicate. (Page 7.) " / It is stated that organised resistance in Mesopotamia has ended. (Page 7.J Mr Hughes explained the attitude of the Commonwealth Government towards the recommendations of the Basic Wage Commission. (Page 7.) " ' It was announced by Mr Massoy laßt night that the time for closing the six million loan had been extended. (Page 6.) Yesterday the Farmers' Union discussed the wool- situation, and resolved to ask the Advisory Committee whether it wis practioI able to pool cross-bred wool and obtain assistance from the Government. (Page 6.) The .Farmers' Union will ask tie Government .. to ensure an adequate supply of coal for ..'. threshing mills. (Page 6.) At a meeting of the congregation of St An- '\' •. drew's, Auckland, it was resolved to establish an independent Church under the Bev A. A. Murray. (Page 6.) a 'Commercial news appears on Page 7. |f -Shipping news will be found on Page 0.