LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 7294, 6 January 1902, Page 3

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

■ ~- ♦— — — ' ' The * fees for licenses issued by the City Council for. vehicles and so forth were due x>n Dec. 31, but the licensees are very backYard in paying the amounts for tfce new /ear. .." ..-'.., The approaches' to the East Belt bridge i<Te being allowed to settle before the metidling is completed. Traction engines have been taken over the structure, which stood the test well, there being little vibration. Strong complaints are being made con>erning the growing practice among lads and young men of taking not merely shtyt guns, but rifles, on. to the Port Hills. In one or two recent instances Volunteers have inohilged^ in a little vicarious rifle practice above Sumner with weapons carrying far beyond the; firer's range of vision. The danger involved in these proceedings is no light, one. ; It has not been yet mentioned that the proprietor of Coker's Hotel assisted very appropriately in entertaining the staff of this Discovery. On arrival of tine vessel at Lytte'ton, Mr Haitfield invited the ward-room officers and staff, to be his guests any time they happened to be in town.. The Discovery officers and staff took the invitation in the spirit in which it was intended, end expressed themselves very pleased at such thoughtful attention. The journey from Suraner to Cbri^cehurch by the 1.10 p.m. tram to-day was feried by an incident of a thoroughly sensational "nature. The tram had reached; tie Woolston loop when an exoited ladyi vpassenger directed the attention of the guard to the limp body of a boy, lying between the rails about one hundred yards in the rear. The lad lay still for a few •econds "and then squirmed 1 as if in. agony. Nobody actually saw him fall off, but several people averred that he had been, on the platform of the last oar. The tram was promptly backed, but the boy put. an end to the passengers' speculations, as to broken legs and sprained ankles by get-: ting up and hopping smartly out of the road of the juggernaut. The journey to Christchurch was resumed an rather a p&ned silence on the part of all concerned. The ease with which a crowd can be collected in. a public place was shown by an incident in Hereford Street this morning. ' A number of boys gathered like flies round an empty carriage, drawn up at the foot-, path in front of the door of the Bank of New Zealand building. They had an air of keen expectancy, which 'they soon imparted to passers-by. Each one seemed to .stop and watch for developments, and by-andY bye the cyclists, horse-riders, and drivers of Vehicles also stopped 1 , with craned necks and expectant eyes, to see what was the matter, and very soon there was a crowd' of eeveral hundred .people, extending across High Street and Colombo Street, .while ' several windows in second 1 storeys were occupied. The ultimate cause of tfhe gathering was revealed when the doors of the bank swung open and there stepped forth the two women giants who have Wn on view in the city for some iime. They descended the steps, the cynosure of every eye, entered the carriage and drove away ; and the crowd, satisfied 1 with its free show, vanished! .like a dream. It i* hard to say what is the ultimate cost of a so-called." cheap " bicycle, hut it is certain ; to amount to very much more than a high-class machine, therefore if you . wish to cycle in comfort and security at ' & minimum of expanse, order either a Humber or Anglo-Special bicycle, made and guaranteed by experienced and responsible concerns. See the two-speed gear and free-wheel ; it is simple and practical ; alao luggage-carriers, hold-alls, trip-meters, etc., suitable for cycle tourists. The AngloNew Zealand Cycle Company, D.1.C., and 226, High Street. X1196 Townend's Sulphur Hair Restorer will positively restore grey or faded hair to its natural colour ; is not a dye. Price 2s per bottle; by post, securely packed, 2» 9d. Townend, Chemist, Christchurch. 2521 Ladies or gentlemen suffering from loss of hair, excessive dandruff, or any irritation of the scalp, will find Hendy's Celebrated Juleptia or Egg Julep, an excellent tondo. It gives the hair a beautiful silken and glossy appearance, and immediately stops it falling out after sickness, influenza, etc. It is a splendid wash for children's hair, and the price brings it within the reach of all classes, being only Is per .bottle. W. Strange and Co., Drapers, are iSole Agents for Cbristchurch. X2896 .REMARKABLE DISAPPEARANCE of all dirt from everything by using HUDSON'S SOAP. Reward i Purity, Tlealth, Perfect Satisfaction b) itc regular daily use.' <1946

A sitting of the Lyttelton Police Court was held this morning before Captain Marciel, J.P. A first offending inebriate • was fined ss. Another, who had added to the gravity of his offence by the use of bad language, was fined 10s.