CHRISTCHURCH NEWS.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18349, 21 August 1929, Page 4

CHRISTCHURCH NEWS.

(Fr»«* Oor Own Corr#»poud»nl ) CHRISTCHURCH, August 20. More Rain. The weather to-day was wet and cold, in contrast to the fine conditions prevailing during National week. Campaign of Terrorism? Armed with a pea-rifle or an airgun, some person during last week subjected the Normal School building to a hail of bullets, smashing eighteen window panes. In view of the disturbing incidents that are causing concern in the city at the present time, this latest occurrence would appear to fit in with the theory that a campaign of terrorism is being waged. While a class of Training College students were attending a lecture at the School on the afternoon of Thursday last, a missile struck the window Df the room they were in with considerable force, sending a shower of glass aver the occupants. No trace of the missile has been found.

Robot Play. It has been suggested that “R.U.R.,” the Robot play, produced by the Repertory Society, should be staged at Timaru. Professor Shelley has been appointed to inquire into the possibility of making satisfactory arrangements to do so. Young Timaru Invades City. “Young Timaru” came to Christchurch to-day in force on the two special trains that pulled into the station at five-minute intervals just after 10.40 a.m. There were 1700 people, and they were nearly all schoolboys and schoolgirls. There were some adults, but they were a minus quantity. A whole host of Christchurch friends and relatives awaited them on the station, and they were rewarded by vociferous greetings when the first long special arrived. Immediately upon their arrival, the children were taken to Strange’s factory, opposite the station, and were there provided with refreshments. The children were entertained at afternoon-tea, and left on their return journey at about five o’clock, having thoroughly enjoyed their visit to the city. Judges Disagree. At the last Metropolitan Show, sub- i stantial prizes were offered by the Association for three bacon pigs judged at Addington, and later exported to London, and again judged by Smithfield experts. The decision of the London judges has now been given. In the bacon class, the decision given at Addington was reversed by the London judges, three pigs exhibited by the Canterbury Agricultural College, Lincoln, being placed first, and three by Mr James Simpson second. In the class for porkers, the London judges also varied the awards made at Addington. At Addington the prizes were: C. Morgan Williams 1 and 3, and Canterbury Agricultural College 2. The Smithfield judges placed Mr Williams’s third prize pigs first, his first prize pigs second, and the College exhibit third. Few Refugees Remain. Only five families of earthquake refugees from the West Coast still reJngaff in Christchurch. Four of these ealfrft from Seddonville, and one from Inangahua Junction. All are billeted in furnished houses, and two members of one family have secured employment in Christchurch, where they intend to stay. All the men have returned to the Coast. One of the families is to return next Saturday, and the others are expected to go during the next few weeks. The clothing depot at the Municipal Offices has now been closed, all the surplus garments having been handed over to Nurse Maud and the Salvation Army. Earthquake Relief. The Town Clerk (Mr J. S. Neville) has received several applications from Christchurch residents for earthquake relief. When these have been investigated by a Government agent in Christchurch, they will be forwarded to the Central Earthquake Relief Committee in Wellington. No applications will be received by the Town Clerk later than Friday, since the Central Committee has fixed August 31 as the last day for their receipt and they must in each case be investigated in Christchurch before being sent on. “Joke of the City.” There were some pleasantries exchanged at last night’s meeting of the City Council. Councillor Andrews (discussing prices and profiteering), addressed the Mayor as follows:—“I suggest to you, sir, that some of your sermons are not vorth anything like the prices that lave been paid for tfiem.” Councillor Thacker: “It is quite un- i fitting for any Councillors to reflect on I any personal work of any Councillor. These jokes can be carried too far, and that remark may be broadcast throughout New Zealand.” Councillor Lyons: “People who live in glass houses should never throw stones." The Mayor gave an assurance that he did not take the remark seriously Councillor Andrews: “I will be glad when Councillor Thacker can see humour in any remarks other than his own.” Councillor Thacker: "I did not know that Councillor Andrews had a sense of humour.” Councillor Andrews: "I can see a lot of funny things about you.” Councillor Thacker: “But you tried to get my assistance when you met the Mayor in Christchurch North." Councillor Andrews: “I didn’t. I tried all I could to dodge it." Councillor Lyons: "Now we are learning things.” Councillor Andrews: “X would not like to refer to the chameleon-like changes in Councillor Thacker's career, which he continues to make until he is the joke of the city.” The discussion was brought back to the subject in dispute, and the breeze died away hi a murmur from Councillor Thacker, that Councillor Andrews was developing into a comedian.