LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 10107, 20 March 1911, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Teviot distriot, Central Otago,' is noted for its fruit. A member of the pictorial staff of the "Canterbury Times" made a visit to the locality recently and secured a capital, set of photographs of the fruit country. The series will be published in this -week's number of the journal, together with a descriptive article, which will be found in the Garden and Orchard column. The progress of the South Island Main Trunk railway line will also be described in a selection of snapshots taken at Mina, a station within a few miles of Mackenzie township.; The recent floral fete at "Wangamu will; be portrayed in a page of neatj "camera flashes," and another fea-i ture of the illustrations will be a fine lot of pictures depict- ; ing the Kaikoura agricultural and pastoral show. Among other subjects that will be dealt with in the pictorial branch of the "Canterbury Times " the following may be mentioned as of special interest:—lhe South-! land amateur athlotic championship gathering, a double Maori wedding at Paki Paki, merry-go-rounds for Napier school children, the pruse-wraxuntf flower and vegetable garden at the Temuka School, the work of the pupils, a New Zealand aeroplane that has made a successful flight, the laying of the foundation-stone of the new school in, Somerfieia Street, Spreydon, and topical matters described in caricature. The literary portion of the journal will contain a wealth of good reading, ranging from special reports of tho doings m many forms of recreation and pastime to instructive articles on matters of world-wide interest and a fine selection of short stories and serial tales for leisure moments and spare hours. Altogether the "Canterbury Times" is entitled to bo considered the finest allround weekly illustrated magazine in New Zealand, and as an advertising medium it has no superior. Tina week's number will be on sale tomorrow.

The Rangitata tfas the only river reported to bo dirty this morning. Warm weather, with northerly winds, was reported from all parts of the dominion this morning. There were showers at Greymouth. Mr J. Richardson will he a candidate to represent the combined districts betwocn New Brighton and Akaroa on the Lyttelton Harbour Board. He has been a member of tlj.o Board for years, and represents the combined districts at present. The statutory annual meeting of tha Lyttelton Harbour Board was held at noon to-day. The meeting was quite formal, and lasted for only a few minutes, being adjourned until March 29, at 11 a.m. Mr J. Richardson was in the chair, and Messrs G. W. Russell, M.P.. J. Miller, W. Dunlop, J. Hay and C. Cook also attended. A special meeting will be held at 10.30 a.m. on i the same day, to sign the roll for payers ' of ships' dues. In connection with the performance of the "Dollar Princess" this evening, will patrons please note that there will not be a late train to; Rangiora to-night. 1988 Dinner Sets, 26 piece*, from 16s 9<J to 355; 56 pieces, 39a 6d to £5. T«* sets, 21 pieces, from 7s 9d to 19s (kfcs 40 pieces, 22s Gd to £3 10s. W.-and G. Cups and Saucers, 5s 9d dozen; Oupi only, 4s 6d dozen. Earthenware Oupa and Saucers from 3s 9d dozen; Plates to match cheap, at Fletcher Bros., Crockery Merchants, High Street. 1 Remember the name, Stearns' Head, acho Cure. It means relief from headache, prompt and sure. Keep ib 'handy—in the home, ia

The thousandth baby was born at St Helen's Hospital. Dunedin, to-day. The hospital opened fire years ago, and., only one mother has died in that period. 'The premises of Messrs Dalgety and Co. at Nuhaka. Wairoa, were broken , into between Saturday yid Monday, and £3O was taken from the- tray of the cash-box. Umk-r the tray was £t>o, which was untouched. ' At a sitting of the Lyttelton Police Court this morning a first offender who had been locked up for drunkenness on Saturday evening was convicted and discharged. Captain \\. Hatchwell presided on the Bench. *&}.& Prefcbleton Presbyterian Sunday . flahool held its annual picnic at Mr Thompson's farm, Halswell. on faatuidav, when a very enjoyable day was spent. The parents of the scholars provided the refreshments. A Press Association telegram from Wellington states that two boys named Sergeant and Dixon were charged toaav with seven charges of breaking entering and theft. They pleaded uuilty to two and wore remanded for Sentence and for the other cases to be gone into. I In the Kaiapoi Derby Road Race on Saturday B»» first, second and third taen were recorded! as Cant, Collins and Weeks respectively. It is now reported, however, that those riders took the wu»ng road, and the race has been awarded to O. Everett first and B. T. Turner second. A Press Association telegram from 'Auckland states that Thomas M Donald, forty-one years of age, employed as a clerk in the Bank of Now Zealand and four years previously a resident or Ualclutha, was arrested on a charge ot misappropriating £24 14s 3d, moneys of the bank. Accused appeared, at the Police Court and was remanded. Mr J. H. Aitkin, treasurer of the Opie Fund, has in hand about £B, besides the £4O which was raised nt the championship meeting on Saturday, in addition to this, ho has been promised nearlv £ls. Of this amount Mr Aitkin has forwarded £4O to Wellington on account for Opie's passage. It is to be hoped- that during the next two or three days the amount will reach £>o, which, Avith the Government a.subsidy, will make the required £l5O. 1 The Ellesmore Methodist Church held its harvest festival service yesterday, when the Rev J. T. Pinfold delivered an appropriate sermon. The schoolroom was prettily decorated, and there hvas a large congregation. The choir Bang an anthem. Miss Chamberlain presided at the piano. Tenders for the new church are being called, and it is expected that arrangements for laying the foundation stono will be well forward in about a month. ■ m —^————i^——^^— ■"—— " z