TOWN AND COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVIII, Issue 18584, 10 December 1920, Page 4

TOWN AND COUNTRY.

At the Magistrate's Court at Timaru yesterday, T. E. Everett and J. L. Charpin pleaded guilty to a series of burglaries, and were committed to Christchurch for sentence.

According to yesterday's river report the Waitaki was fishablo, the Opihi, Rangitata and the Waimakariri (norfcn branch) were clear, and the Rakaia and Waimakariri (south branch), were dirty. A cheque for ,C 5 5s has been sent by Chew, Loe and Co., Cashel Street, to the .ftecretarv of the North Canterbury Hospital rioard, to " provide some little extra comforts for the patients at Christmas time." This is the tenth annual donation from tho same source.

Tho quarterly meeting of the council of the Canterbury Leagtuo will be held in the City Council Chambers on Wednesday next, commencing at 10 a.m. In addition to the regular business, the Rural Education OommiLtee of tho League, which has been making a comprehensive survey of rural education and preparing plans for 1 future agricultural development, will present a progress report. Professor Shelley, who holds the Chair of Education at Canterbury College, will address tho meeting, while arrange), ments are being made for Mr Cockayne, of the Department of Agriculture, who bus recently returned from a visit to America, to deliver an Agricultural Development in the United States."

In welcoming Mr D. Stowell back to the Land Board yesterday, following on his recent election, the Commissioner of Crown Lands (Mr Haszard) said that Mr Stowe W's large ma/jonty must be gratifying personally, but it was also satisfactory in that _ the returned soldiers had not nominated a candidate, as they had done in other aentrtes. Apparently in Canterbury! they were satisfied that they were getting fair play. He did not claim that 'the board never made mistakes, bub he thought it was recognised that tho board tried to give everybody a square deal. Other members of the board, in congratulating Mr Stowell, commented on the efficiency and courtesy of the officers of- the" Department, and Mr Stowell emphasised this point in returning thanks. During the visit of Lord Jellicos to Hastings, a bibulous individual made a semi-coherent interjection while th© Governor-General was delivering an address. " 1 beg your pardon," said the Admiral. The mterjector was somewhat taken aback at being taken such direct notice of, but having obviously previously acquired courage of the variety which is reputed to come from the Netherlands, repeated his Question: " Why didn't you stop at Home?" "Because his Majesty the King sent me here," replied the Admiral quietly. " And I repeat," continued his Excellency, " that it is a great pleasure to m© to come here, in spite of the fact that (looking in search of his questioner) there is one gentleman in Hastings who is not pleased to see me. Oh, I m afraid he is gone." (Laughter.) The women of America were disposed to take very seriously the vote with which they have recently been invested, according to the observations of the Hon George Fowlds, who has returned by the Niagara from a visit to tho United States, writes' the Auckland correspondent of the " Otago Daily Times." This was shown in the recent Presidential elections. They had a wonderful organisation of women's clube in tho large cities. One or two of these could be visited each day, when from 300 to 500 women Would belound listening to an address or debates on the questions concerning which they would he called upon to exercise their votes. In a number of the States they had the system of the initiative and referendum, by which a certain proportion of the eleotora could demand to havo a question put to the ballot for the citizens to vote upon it.

There is a good opening in Great Britain at present for "New Zealand apples, if only sufficient space could be arranged on the steamers, s*id Mr A. S. Jupp. a member of a large importing firm in London, who arrived at Auckland by the R.M.S. Niagara. In an interview, he said that the United Kingdom at present relied on the American and Australian apples, as well as the Home-grown, to fill the needs of consumers. There was a period, however, "overy year when supplies were short, and if only New Zealand would organise, so as to send its apples at that time it would havo an excellent sale on l a practically empty market. I am in New Zealand, said "Mr Jupp, to buy all the apples I can get. I have been- making a study in the United States, particularly in Oregon, of the best methods of fruit grading and packing, and I have been greatly impressed- with/the. schools they have established there, and the up-to-date machinery for ensuriug that the requisite quality of apples is secured for the different grades. I hope I shall find in New Zealand that fruitgrowers are as alert to this aspect of their business as to that of growing high-class fruit, as I found in the United States the methods of packing havo a great iniluence on the price. I must say that at present in England the reputation of New Zealand fruit stands high, but if cargo space can be secured much more might bo sold there than is tho case. The Americans are very keen in the British market, and neglect no opportunity to improve the grading of their fruit and the methods of marketing The Auckland correspondent ol the " Otago Daily Times " states that Mr Jupp intends, if practicable, to opon a grading factory in; this Dominion, where the fruit ho purchases will be packed for market. 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 hithorto unprocurable lines—are » obtainable from Loasby and Co., chemists (opp. Ba.lantyiio's) * Glasses will relieve headache. In nine cases out of ten headache comes from tho eyes. In all such cases properly fitted glasses will at once relieve the 'strain and prevent headache. Our Mr Watson (D.B-0.A.) is ready to extend to you the best optical service possible and will examine your eyes with meticulous care. At Watson s Ltd., (395 Colombo Street. A Anyone contemplating a visit to Akaroa will be interested to know that reduced fare 3 are offered by a new motor service, from Christchurch to that favoured holiday resort which will commence on Saturday December 11. From that date Reeft-m 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 Akaroa at 2.15 p.m. Tbe return fare will be 355, and the single fare 17s 6d. Comfort will be the keynote of the new service, up-to-date cars and careful drivers being combined in an effort to make the trip thoroughly enjoyable. The solo agentß for this new service are Thos. Cook and Son, 136, Hereford Street, where seats can be booked. Early application is advisable. 1

Grass is already commencing ,to tarn brown in some of the drier parts of Christchurch but fortunately one firm has substantially reduced prices on lawn hose. Best quality rubber hose. 4-ply i-inch, 10d per foot, 4-nly J-in Is Id ?er foot. Net Cash Prices. Ivorys <td., 21 Manchester Street. X The best health-insurance against spring and summer maladies is Baxter's Lung Preserver. "Baxter's" baa dependable curative properties for eoldß and all bronchial troubles. 2s 6d per..largo bottle at all chemists and grocers. I -

" No one can tell how many motorists there are in each of the centres," said Mr J. S. Hawkes at last evening's meeting of the South Island Motor Union. "Attempts have been made to get at the numbers, but at present the registration is in a muddle/' Another member of the union said that if two-thirds of the motorists in the country joined up they would make a very formidable body. Ladies will be interested in the " Dresses of the Week " column, which appears in the " Star" to-day. It gives a chatty description of the most striking costumes worn about the city during the week. Another feature is tho illustrated "Interesting People in the Week's News," a series of seven portraits of celebrities. This week's series will include the leading members of tho English cricket eleven now in Australia. Aquatic notes will also be published. A suburban resident who has taken over a new house at a high rent finds thai the handsome bungalow-like appearance does not compensate for many internal faults of construction. " The doors won't keep shut unless they are locked," he said, " and through cracks in the ceiling we can see the tin roof. The house was evidently built in a hurry, and the wood is beginning to contract. However, as long as it doesn't fall down I don't mind. We must live somewhere."

At a sitting yesterday of tho Land Assessment Court at Amberley, before Mr V. G. Day, S.M., Mr W. Cunningham, for the Valuation Department, and Mr J. E. Watson, for the Ivowai County Council, undefended actions were struck- out in tho cases of Mrs Morrison, Mrs Mahlor, G. A. M'Lean, M. Sullivan and Courage's Estate. John Mathers objected to the valuation of 39 acres at £2l per acre, giving evidence to show that the River Ashlev had taken 30 acres from the original holding of 50 acres. It was agreed that the valuation should apply to 25 acres. \

The shipowners' reply to a recent demand of tho Seamen's Union for an increase in wages of £2 a month was that the matter would be held in abeyance till the Arbitration Court had made known its decision regarding the 9s cost-of-living bonus. The secretary of tho Seamen's Federation, Mr W TYoung, stated at Wellington on Tuesday that whatever the Court might decide, the seamen were firm in their demand that they should have the same spending power as they had in 1914. At the present time, he said, they were short by about 40s. It was important' to note that the seamen had not participated iu the bonuses already granted by the Court this year.

The executive committee of the South Island Motor Union met last evening; present—Messrs J. S. Hawkes .(chairman), F. V. Thomas, W. H. Benson, N. M. Orbell and P. R. Harman (secretary). Mr F. W. Johnston, president of tho union, in a letter apologising for his absence, suggested that the committee should protest against the proposal to tax motorists for road purposes without giving them representation on tho proposed road boards. Mr Hawkes said that he understood motorists, local bodies and the Government were all to be represented on,, the boards. He thought the committee could safely wait until it received a copy of the Bill. The secretary reported that the annual meeting would be held in Christchurch in April. It was decided to suggest to all affiliated clubs and associations that they should endeavour to build up their membership lists.

Mr O. W. Edward Gray, accompanied by seventeen English tourists, comprising a social tour party, will leave Invercargill to-day for the Lakes district, spending a fortnight there, the itinerary embracing the Milford track. They will then go to Dunedin, staying there for two days. Mount Cook, Christchurch, Greymouth. Westport, Nelson, Blenheim, Picton, Wellington, Napier, Rotorua and Auckland will be included but Wanganui and Stewart Island will not be touched this time, although Mr 'Gray intends to include the former, and possibly the latter, in the itinerary of next season's tour. On being interviewed, states a correspondent of the " Otago Daily Times," Mr, Gray explained that the tourists had paid him a lump sum, out of which he paid all but pocket expenses. The tour was organised at the High Commissioner's office, London, Sir Thomas Mackenzie giving valued assistance, and if boat accommodation had been available many more could have been included in the party; in fact, there were no fewer than 1100 applications ..for copies of the itinerary. At least thirty people .would be brought out next year. He is satisfied that such tours are important from an Imperial aspect, introducing as they do the potentialities and resourcea of other parts of the Empire. Mr Gray intends in future to take return parties from here to tour the British Isles and tho Continent.

Shareholders and others interested in, tho development of the territory of Papua are cordially invited to meet Mr J. 0. Hammett, the manager of the plantation owned by the Papuan Products. Limited. Mr Hammett will conversationally address those present, and will welcome questions relative to his subject. Mr Hammett has been seven years manager of the estate, and is to-day regarded as one of the leading authorities in Papua. Time and place of meeting will be found in our advertising columns. 1429 A bazaar in aid of the Opawa Public School fluids will be opened in the school grounds at 3.30 this afternoon by Dr H. T. J. Thacker, M.P. Mr J. M'Combs, M.P., and Mr I), G. Sullivan, M.P., will also spetak. Sideshows and other attractions -have been arranged. The bazaar will be continued on Saturday afternoon. The annual meeting of members of the Y.M.C.A. is to be held on Monday evening next, when the report and bal-ance-sheet for the past year will be presented, and directors for the ensuing vear will be elected. The proceedings will conclude with a welcome supper to the new Physical Director, Mr Spencer Green. 1430 Pilkington'a Akaroa motor service de luxe. Every day including Sunday, to this delightful holiday resort. The pioneer service, with a magnificent fleet of modern, wholly dependable cars; punctual always. Sunday trip allows visitors five hours at lovely Akaroa. Sundays: Oars leave Broadway's 9 a.m.; leave Akaroa 4 p.m. Fares: Return £2; single 22s 6d. 1422

The Chrisfcchurch public are keen to take advantage of any bargain offering, especially tho women—and rightly so. It is the duty of every housewife to get all the value she can for her money. Armstrong's are always the first to cut prices. To-day (Friday) at 9 p.m., will positively see the close' of their Great Warehouse Purchase Sale, which has drawn such crowds to both shops. Here is a sample of tho value they offer:—White Allwool Blankets, for single 38b 6d, 3 beds •18s Gd, double beds size 59s 6d. Secure your blankets to-day, before the Bale closes- X

To clean Straw and Panama Hats and •ill Basket Furniture use OXYGEN STRAW CLEANER. It does not injure rhe fabric and accomplishes the work cleanly and efficiently. It is non-poison-ous. 6d per packet. Cook and Ross, Ltd. X Your children's teeth need care. We specialise in 'his work. Our extractions are quito painless. New scientific treatment.' Moss Balhn, Dentist, opposite Tattersall's, Cashel Street. X New Steel Kettles, English made, strong, and quick to boil; all sizes, from y 9 6d; Enamel Kettles, 6a 6d; in, 2s 3d. Drayton's, Colombo Street (north). 6180

An Order-in-Council published in the " Gazette" provides that hawks of all speoies, kea. black shag, -white-throated ehag and sea, shag, shall not be deemed to be protected during the year ending December 81, 1921.

" "When six o'clock closing was mooted first," said the union advocate in the Arbitration Court at Wellington, during the hearing of the licensed hotel workers' dispute, "I thought with the employers that it would have a disastrous effect on the industry, and would throw hundreds of workers out of employment. However, six o'clock closing has made more work, than ever before. To-day there are more persons employed in bars than before the early closing law came into force. There are bars all over 6orne hotels, special bars built in every available corner, as a. result of the decreased hours-"

Addressing the-congregation at a service in an Auckland theatre, the first delivered to his old congregation siv.ee his removal from St Andrew's Church, the Rev A. A. Murray said' " -Don't think for a moment that I am going to launch a broadside against the Presbyterian Church of New Zealand. Let me assure you that I am not here to launch broadsides against the Church into which I was born and under which I was trained and educated. "We are here not as a little sect that has broken away from a creed. I am not the founder of a new sect. You all know perfectly well that it was my wish to remain where I was, and yon did yo.ir utmost to make it possible for me to remain there to carry out the work which we believed God had entrusted to us; but we. were cast out. We are not now seeking, popularity, nor are we here in a spirit of competition , . • We are going to stand firmly for liberty of conscience, and we.believe that if we stand solidly for tin? in the spirit of love, God will bless us. We are not going to exclude from membership, those who do not see eye to eye with ns. It was for this very reason I was put out of the Church. We are not going to make the great error we believe the Presbyterian Church of Now Zealand made- We are here without bricks and mortar. We have no property and no General Assembly at Ihe back of us, but we have God; and we have everything."

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