TOWN AND COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVIII, Issue 18583, 9 December 1920, Page 6

TOWN AND COUNTRY.

London advises that mails have boon dispatched for N«w Zealand by tho Ruahine, via Oanadu.

The annual meeting of the New Zcola tkl Sooioty of Civil Engineers will be held in Christchurch between February 22 nnd 26.

In the Supreme Court hie Honor Mt Justice Heraman granted an application for probate of the will of the late Elizabeth Free, Christchurch.

Yesterday’s river report stated, that tho Waitakt was fishable, the Rangitata, Opihi, Raltaia and the Waimakariri (north branch) wore clear, and the Wai. maknriri (south branch) was discoloured.

During November ninety-nine vessels, with a total net tonnage of 110,001, entered the port of Lyttelton, as against 142 vessels, aggregating 117,858 tons during tho corresponding month of last year.

The absence of tramway sprinklers from the dusty streets of the city was much commented on yesterday, owing to the violence of tho nor’-wost gale. Hie Mayor, it is understood, is making inquiries in the matter. The reproach to Canterbury occasioned by tho absence of a vice-regal residence in Christchurch was commented on by members of the Harbour Board yesterday, when the chairman expressed the hope that the Progress League, tho Chambers of Commerce and other bodies should unite to see the matter through. It was agreed that tbe Harbour Board would liolp in any way possible.

A suggestion that the Avon Improvement Commission should bring down a report as soon as possible was made by the New Brighton Borough Council in a letter read before tho Harbour Board yesterday. The engineer stated that he was a member of the committee, but lie did not know whnt had been done lntoly. It was agreed to appoint Messrs H. B. Sorensen and W v J. Walter delegates to a conference on January 17. The shoaling of the river channel in the estuarv at New Brighton was mentioned in tiie Harbour Board yesterday, when tile engineer stated that the New Brighton Progress League had comnluined of the shoaling. He had been ’ informed that the local boating people would be satisfied with 18in of water, and lie had suggested that if those • locally interested would raise £4OO for improving the river the board would find a Prießtman grab dredge to clear the channel. The engineer’s suggestion. was approved. Tho practice of shipping cattle and sheep on top of coal cargoes was discussed at yesterday’s meeting of the Harbour Board when it was stated that a strike of watersidors had occurred because of the offensive nature of the work of discharging coal after nattle had stood on it for some time. In the course of disoussion shipping men on the board stated that both sheep and cattle wore allowed to stand on top of tho coal, as it gave them a very secure foothold, and did not shift about like shingle ballast. It Was resolved to obtain a report on th® subject. ” t have ooine to th© conclusion that If a man trusts God he will get a Square deal;” said Mr W. Dunlop, a home missionary ht Scargill, reporting to the Christchurch Presbytery yosterday. He objected, however, to an anomaly which arose in regard to tho payment of home missionaries’ stipends. Tho local committees Seemed to fix a certain limit to the stipend. If the contributions during the year exceeded it they kept the balance. If they fell below it, the home missionary bore the loss. If a home missionary Were prepared to trust God for better or for worse, tho committee did not appear to have the right to annex any surpluses, To keep in memory the entry of the? Lyttelton Harbour Board into the new offices in Cathedral Square, members of tbe board mot yesterday at a very pleasant little luncheon in the board room, and exchanged congratulations on tho improvement in their new headquarters. Although the proceedings were quite informal, there were one or two toasts, including “ The King,” proposed by the chairman (Mr H. B. Sorensen), “The Harbour Board,” proposed by Dr Thacker, M.P., and responded to by Mr Cyrus iWlliams, and “ Tho Ladies,” proposed by Mr S. K. Sleigh, and responded to by Mr J. Storry. A very high tribute was paid to the efficiency of th© staff, wno were represented by the various headß of departments, and the hope was expressed that they would find their new headquarters suitable in every way.

The executive of the Canterbury Patriotic Fund met yesterday, Air H. Holland (president) in tho chair. The chairman said that tho business was not sufficient now to require monthly meetings, and he gave notice to move'at (he next meeting, in February, that tile executive should moot every other month. On the motion of Air F. W. Hobbs, the committees were authorised to carry out their duties until next meeting. The statement of receipts and expenditure to November 30, 1920, showed that the receipts hod been A;220,5(38 10s 6d, and that the investments and cash, after deducting the treasurer’s account, overdrawn at the bank, totalled £46,380 2s. The Applications Committee reported that the following cases were dealt with during tho pasti month:—Temporary grants, 12; speolal cases, 49: grants on account of other societies, 19; applications declined, 47; total, 127.

The quarterly meeting of the Canterbury Timber Yards, Sawmill nnd Coal Yards’ Employees’ Union was held in the Trades Hall on Tuesday evening, Mr O. Payne presiding. A copy of a balance sliest was received from Afra A. E. Herbert, Labour representative on tho Hospital and Charitable Aid Board, showing tbe receipts and expenditure of the funds subscribed by the union to assist in the relief of distress. Tho union decided to congratulate Airs Herbert on the success of her self-sacrificing work in connection with the fund. The sum of £2 was voted towards the expenses of the Canterbury Labour representative at the Arbitration Court sitting in Wellington, fyi response to an appeal, the sum ot £2 2s was voted towards the relief of a member of the’ Grocers’ Assistants’ Union, who is iD distressed circumstances. A report was received from Air H. Hunter, the union’s delegate to the conference held by the National Allianoe of Labour id Wellington last month. The meeting' carried a resolution supporting the proposal that the Timber Workers’ Federation should be admitted to the Alliance of Labour. The principle of establishing a sick fund for (he benefit of workers in the sawmill industry was affirmed.

With the rapid approach of Christmas it is well to remember that of all presents womenfolk appreciate Perfumery above all othexß. The best Perfumery of the world—Oven the hitherto unprocurable lines—are obtainable from Loasby and Co., chemists (opp. Ballantyne’s) 1 Glasses will Relieve headache. In nine c&aeo out of ten headache comes from the eyes. In all such cases properly fitted glasses will at once relieve the strain and prevent headache. Our Mr Watson (D.80.A.) is ready to extend to yOU the best Optical service ocssible and will examine your eyes with meticulous care. At Watson’s Ltd.. 695 Colombo Street. X For customers’ own Bakes, as well as for the convenience, of the staff, Blesefs Bishop and Co., wine And spirit merchants, request clients to plnco Christmas orders now , 1406 Our men understand the necessity for eftre, and “Safety First” is our rule in regard to your property. For moving storage, or distribution come to us first. J. M. Hey wood and Co., Ltd. I

At the Supreme Court at Gisborne yesterday Oswald Randall was sentenced to three years for aggravated assault on a neighbour, whose jaw he fractured wfth kick*.

During this week a petition has been circulated and largely signed by the ratepayers of Sumner, who are requesting tho Borough Council to secure for the Fire Brigade an up-to-date motor and equipment.

Tho Canterbury Automobile Association announces that more core are nrgently required to convey the ohildren from the various orphanages for the annual “ orphans' outing ” op Saturday. Tbe cars will loavo Cathedral Square at 1.45 p.m. Motorists *wlio can assist with their cars are asked to notify Mr C. W. Hervey. ’phono 3175 and ‘479. as soon as possible.

At the Police Court at Invercargill yesterday James - Lee wes fined £8 and deprived of civil right.B for five years for failing to attend drill. Tno Defence authorities stated that defendant had been fined several times and wlas a systematic shirker. Police evidence was given that defendant stated that, he considered he should be able to do as he likod in a free country.

Dr Thacker, at St Bede’s College break-up last night, announced that Mrs Thacker would give a cup for a’ ,100yds intor-school contest. It would be for secondary schools, and would be open to the whol© of New Zealand, but the first of a series of contests would he held at the next St Bede’s athletic sports. “Wo want to get in nil the saints,” he said—•“ St Patrick, St Bede, St Andrew nnd St George—and the championship could be won -on the points in the contests.”

A very pleasant social evening was Swnt last night, when Mr and Mrs J. Marriner entertained tho members of the Sumner Volunteer Life Boat Brigade at their residence, ° Barnet,” Naylnnd Street, Sumner. There was a full attendance of members, and an opportunity was taken of presenting gold medals for ten years’ service to First Officer O. Denham and Second Officer F. N. Kerr, and also a silver medal for five years’ service to Seaman H. J. Marriner. Tho presentations were made by Marriner, who in a few appropriate remarks congratulated the recipients, ond wished th© members of tho brigade every success. Supper was then partaken of, and musical items were contributed, after which Captain J. Hines, late of tho Motor Boat Patrol, gave an interesting account of his experiences amongst lifeboat men on the English coast, and his work off tho south-east coast of England. Later in the evening, Mr Marriner, on behalf of th© members of tho brigade, presented Seaman F. Lindross, who was married recently. u r ith an oak drawing-room clock. Before leaving. Captain Hines thanked the host nnd hostess for the kindness and hospitality extended. That the churches should buy out the public-houses and serve liquoi* with a CStistian spirit, was a suggestion mentioned at the Christchurch Presbytery s meeting yesterday. It was stated that the dangihg problem was causing trouble; “Wo are badly up against the dancing problem at present,” said Mr W. Dunlop, a home missionary, at Scargill, reporting on Ids charge to the Presbytery. “ Our Bible Glasses in the past have been very Well attended, and they are very keen on discussion. . Out of the syllabus subjects have arisen a number of questions, among them dancing and drink. A suggestion was made one night that the chhrehes ought to buy out, public entires and sell liquor with a Christian * mUB t toy I don’t know just uv Christian spirit is, altfficrtigh I am not ignorant concerning Johnny Walker nnd that sort of spirit. 1/ ' ™ afc n * ht I had visions of a Presbvterinn minister wielding tho pfimp handle at the bar, and could not reconcile it with ordinary life. The danoing element is persecuting very .j'J’ the time has come *l) m . tn, » Poacher of the GosR Seems riafi«o 3 nS oxn of °nr Bible

A n oontemplatfag a visit to rtChl?*, * interested to know that reducod fares are offered by a new n?6tor eemoe from Christchurch to that favoured holiday resort Which will commence on Saturday Decern her 11. b rom that date Reefton Motors Limited Will run a special daily service, starting at 8.30 a.m- from Cook’s Tourist Office (opposite Bank of New Zealand, Hereford Street); returning from Akaro-a at 2.15 p.m. The return fare will be 355, and the sfmrlo fare !7s fid. Comfort will ho the keynote of the now service, up-to-date cars and careful drivers being combined in an effort to make the trip thoroughly enjoyable. Tha solo agents for this new service arc 'flios. Cook and Son, 133. Hereford Street, wl->"re seats eon be booked. Early application is advisable. 1

Those burning nor’-westers will soon be making themselves felt by burning nnd cracking the skin of the face. Be prepared for this by getting a pot. of Glyoerose Face Cream and applying it iit* night nnd alwayß before going out. Glycerose is an ideal, rton-grensy Cronin. AU Chemists, or Cook and Itoss, Ltd., 2s 6d jar 8 Your children’s teeth need care. We specialise in Hiis work. Our extractions are quite painless New scientific treatment. Moss Ballin, Dentist, opposite Tattersall’s, Cashel Street. X

Start the season with a new separator. With butterfat at 2s 6d per lbthe close skimming Swedish’ Dab a or Diftbolo will soon save its cost. Prices Irom £6 15s. Sold under five years guarantee and free trial- Call and inspect. Ivorys Limited, 21 Manchester Street. Christchurch; also at Nelson and Motuoka. 1

A very fine collection of attractive pictures, eminently suitable for Christmas presents, has been landed by J. W. Gibb, 105, Cashel Street. X 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. Get a 2s 6d bottle from your chemist or grocer. 4 Pilkington’s Motors run twice daily between Christ,church and Akaroa. X

A CAR FOR THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS v No more enjoyable holiday can be imagined than a motor tour, independent of trains and steamers, and With perfect liberty of movement. Adams, Ltd., have in stock a number of good, reliable motor-cars by firstolass makers, ail calculated to make the Christmas holidays of 1820 a matter for long nttd pleasurable remembrance. STtJDEBAKEtt—IDEAL FOR CAMPING,OIIT—£3SO. This late model Studebaker. with removable front seats is the ideal car for camping. It can be used as a tent. Full equipment, e.l. and s.s. Spare rim and tyre. Finished in cream- Splendid order. Price £250. Adams Ltd., Garage, 219, Tuam Street. A MAXWELL FOR £2OO. This is a modern Maxwell car with specially good equipment, e.l. and s.s. Wo offer it at £2OO. Adams Ltd., Garage, 219 Tuam Street. .

ENGLISH HUMBER FOR £225. This is a strong sturdy English car bv a first-class maker, Wire wheels, with extra wheel and tyre Torpedo body. Price only £225. Adams Ltd., Garage. 219 Tuam Street. OTHER CARS FROM £125 TO £250. Our stock is large and it includes other excellent bargains, including an Enalish Rover (five-seater) at £125, a Ford (do luxe model'), five wire wheels, and five tyres at £225, and a Caltbtirpo, (wire wheels), five-seater, at £2BO. Adams Ltd., Garage, 219 Tuam Street. X