TOWN AND COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVIII, Issue 18599, 29 December 1920, Page 6

TOWN AND COUNTRY.

Columns of notes on golf and lawn tennis will appear in the “ fjtar.” A feature of the lawn tennis notes will Ire a history of the Dnris Cup. The following river report was issued yesterday:—Waitaki, fishable; Waimakariri (both branches), dirty; Opihi, clear; Rakaia, dirty; Rangitata, dirty. Ashburton postal officials were kept working at high pressure during the latter half of last week, and, although Christmas Cards were less pdpuar this year, there was no notable decrease in the size of Christmas mails. Also, despite the increased cost of greeting telegrams this method of sending seasonable messages to friends proved more popular than in previous years.

Colonel R. Snow has presented to Canterbury Museum a portrait of Canon Tristram, a noted English ornithologist, who made an extensive study, of tlie birds of Algeria, and, in the early days of the Darwinian controversies, put forward the larks and other birds of Algeria, as ovidence in support of the theory of evolution. Mr L. A. Stringer, Registrar of Canterbury College, has presented two old powderflasks; and Mrs Lewis has presented a specimen of the blue-bellied parrakect of New South Wales. * Earlier in this year, the authorities at Canterbury Museum wrote to the authorities of Kew Gardens, England, asking them to send to Christoiiurcu types of species of plants sent to Kew by Sir Julius von Haa.st, first curator of the Museum, and offering to send in exchange specimens of New Zealand plants discovered in later years. The Kew authorities havo sent parta of the types of seventeen species of plants sent to Kew bv Sir Julius von Haast, the Rev W. Colenso and Mr H. H. Travers. Moat of these are Canterbury plants. Their arrival will lead to the elucidation of several questions connected with the nomenclature of New Zealand plants and they will be a valuable addition to the herbarium at Canterbury Museum. Another recent addition is a collection cf North of Auckland plants, sent by Mr H. Carso, of Mangonui.

A cony of “The Diftry. or Woodfall’s Register,” dated September 4, 1790, has been presented to Canterbury Museum by Mr H. D. Warner, _of Christchurch. The editor, William Wocdfall. was known to his contemporary journalists as “Memory Woodfnll ” on account of the long reports of speeches in Parliament published by him from memory, feats that attracted a great deal of attention. “ The Diary ” was established in London in 1789' It was a daily, and in it, for the first time in history, reports of Parliamentary debates were published on the mornings after they took place. Woodfall. who was born in 1746 and died iu 1803, was a son of Henry Woodfall, printer of the “ Public Advertiser,” and author of the ballad “ Darby and Joan.” It was in the “ Public Advertiser,” when it was conducted by 'William Windfall's brother, that the'letters of “Junius” woro published.

Happy is the man who knows no liver 1 happy is the man who, having knowledge of a liver, also knows “ Primrose Perles,” tiny palatable vegetable pills that keep the digestive organs right and the liver clean. An acti?s liver is essential to a dear brain. Primrose Perles cost Is 6d from all chemists or Cook and Ross Ltd. 2 For Sale on behalf of a client who has sold his farm, one Johnston Binder, six feet, complete. This machine has cut onlv 100 acres and is guaranteed to be in perfect working order. Full particulars on application to Tvorys Ltd., 21, Manchester Street. N

Your children’s teeth need care. We specialise in this work. Our extractions are quite painless. New scientific treatment. Moss Ballin, Dentist, opposite Tattersall’s, Cashel Street. X Nothing adds to the attractiveness of a dining room bo much as gifts of the new silverware and pottery goods which have just arrived for Hastie, Bull, and Pickering. 113 Cashel Street. Call and inspect them. X

As soon as you suspect either cough or cold, take a dose of “ Stop-Jt.” The tremendous demand for this remedy is ample proof of its efficiency. Wise f oople always keep a bottle of “Stopt ” in their houses—they know the virtue of both the medicine and prompt treatment. Obtainable at all chemists and stores, Is 9d, 3s and 5s (id. Loasby and Co., Chemists (opp. Ballantyue’s). 6

The perfect summer drink is yours for the making. Simply pour from a bottle of one of Sharpe Bros’ cordials a little drop in a glass, mix it with cold water and! a delicious cooling refresher is vours at a cost that is trifling. Sharpe Bros’ cordials are sold at two prices 3s and 2s. Though the bottles are the same in size the 3s is really cheaper as .it goes nearly twice as far as the 2s. Ring up Sharpe Bros., 276 Armagh Street, phono 1761. 2

Even in warm weathei' there lurka the danger of influenza and colds. Wise folk should keep Baxter’s Lung Preserver always handy. ’Tis an efficacious antidote for lung and chest troubles. Your chemist or grocer sells “Baxter’* 1 ” !, u Urge 2s 1 rtttes. 2

Mr Massey stated at Wellington yesterday that thq appointment of Public Trustee will bo made known soon.

Ashburton anglers declare that there was plenty of good sport during the holidays at Hakatere and' the Rangitata lii ou th. Several good baskets of from eight to twenty fair sized trout .were secured, and all the fish, especially those caught at the Rangitata, were of good size. Monday’s steady rain, which completed a total fall of one inch since the drought, ended, was most welcome to the Ashburton County farmers. 'Hie exceptionally long, dry spell bad 1 a depressing effect on the sale of forward and ripro lambs. It is considered in the countv that the position with regard to fat stock is favourable for the coming season, and that the keonost competition will be for lambs, in addition to a. steady demand for prime ewes and light wethers. * The price of fat land) is thought to be likely to reach lOd per pound, while wether and ewo mutton will sell at slightly lower rates. A Press Association, message from Timaru states that the Aviation Company yesterday dispatched an aeroplane to the Dunedin races with two passengers. The aeroplane left Timaru at 10.45 arm. and arrived at the Wingatui course before the first race started. It returned after the races. Good conditions were experienced both ways. The journey to Dunedin city took ninety-five minutes, while the return trip occupied seventy minutes from the eitv and ninety-five from the racecourse. The aeroplane had to rise to 7000 ft c-n part of the return journey to get above a fog bank. The work of the Board of Trade during the past twelve months and its future aims, were the subject ot some remarks by the secretary to the board, Mr J. W. Collins m an interview here (states the Auckland correspondent of the “Otago Daily Times. ) Mr Collins said that when the conditions created by the abnormal trade per. iod had disappeared the Department of Industries and Commerce would be able to turn its attention to the development of a constructive policy. So far as the industries in the Dominion were concerned Mr Collins said that New Zealand, in common with other countries, though to a lesser degree than in older countries of the world, had had troubles incidental to a demand for certain commodities, which was altogether in excess of the supply. Tins applied to certain essential lines of goods, such as sugar, cement-, benzine, and all classes of building material. This entailed much investigation, and an enormous amount of detail work throughout the Dominion by the board. Fortunately the position with regard to benzine supply was more reassuring than it bad been, and practically no further trouble was anticipated in* supplying the domand. Tire position with respect to tile supply of cement, timber, and sugar was still very acute, and supplies had to be rigidly allocated. It was, however, hoped that when those tasks had been overcome the department would launch out with a policy which would be of material value to industries already in existence in New Zealand, and also might encourage the establishment of other industries here. Section 22 of the Board of Trade Act" gave very wide powers to the department for the suppression of methods in trading which werb considered unfair or prejudicial to industries or the public welfare. Thrills in plenty are promised at Lyttelton Regatta on New Year’s Day. The hydroplane race, owing to the speed at which these boats travel, will provide an hour's thrill in the inner harbour in full sight of the public. Levante, who made the sensational dire while manacled from the Brighton pier on Christmas Day, will repeat the performance at the Lyttelton Graving Dock. Sailing, rowing and motor-boat races will also provide plenty of excitement. 6

Holiday time calls most people to the seaside, and of course bathing is one of the chief benefits. Don’t use a. hired bathing costume, it’s much nicer to have your own; when else would vqu dream of wearing anyone else’s clothes next your skin. Armstrong’s can supply the very latest in Bathing Costumes for ladies, men. girls and boys, at' very moderate prices; also pretty waterproof Bathing Caps. Just see Armstrong’s stock and compare the valbe they offer. X The lover of fine jewellery can always find plenty to interest at Watson’s, where constant importations continue to arrive- Just now there fs a rare assortment on display, comprising Nellie Stewart Bracelets, Wristlet Watches. Pendants in unique designs and aji exceptionally fine range of military hair brushes in Silver, Real Ebony and Real Ivory. 'Watsons, Ltd., Colombo Street. X

Pilkington’s 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 visiters five hours at lovely Akaroa. Sundays: Cars leave Broadway’s 9 a.m.; leave Akaroa 4 p.m. Fares: Return £2; single 22s 6d. ‘1422 BIG REDUCTIONS IN MOTORCYdEES. Adams, Ltd., have for sale motorcycles as follows, at substantially reduced prices:— £BS reduced to £7s.—English Matchless, twin, 3-specd, 5-6 11. p., Bosch magneto. Good tyres. (1392.) £B2 reduced to £72.—Zenith, twin, gradua gear, 4 h.p., new carburetter, good tyres, Bosch magneto. (1557.) £34 reduced to £3o.—Triumph, 3i h.p., lamp, good tyres. (1641.) £37 10s reduced to £33 10s.—Triumph, 3J, h.p., lamp, good tyres. (1681.) £56 reduced to £so.—Triumph, 31 h.p., free engine, good tyres, horn, etc. (1652.) £7410s reduced to £70.-—B.S.A. countershaft, 4i h.p.. 3-speed. Firstclass order. (1644.) £72 10s reduced to £62 10s. ReadingStandard, 3-speed, 7-9 h.p. twin, lamp, horn, speedometer, good tyres. (1659.) £69 10s reduced to £60.—8-S.A.. h.p., countershaft, 3-speed gear, lamp, new tyres. (16*44.) Adams,, Ltd., 152-154, High Street. ■ ' X