LYTTELTON NOTES.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 12065, 21 July 1917, Page 3

LYTTELTON NOTES.

■+■ (f>OM Ot'R CoBBtSPONDSKT.] IIED CROSS DANCE. A most enjoyable dance in aid of the Red Cross Fund was held m the. Lxcolsiot- Hall last Monday evening, about 150 persons being, present- llio nail was artistically decorated, and the floor was in excellent order for daiicmfc. There were many pretty dresses, find a dainty supper was provided hy tho ladies. The committee, c] \ f ons 'f; rtl of Misses Tarrow and Bladder and Messrs Lester and Llackler, dtvser\<.( much credit for the able mnnnei m which tho arrangements were out. The Red Cioss Jund will benefit to the extent of close on £4 Messrs \ and M. Arnesen provided.tho danco music, and Mr.L. Blnckler carried out the duty of M.C. SENIOR CADETS. Chi Tuesday evening, at the Senior Cadets parade in tho Lyttelton Drill Hall, oocasiou was taken to present the Anderson Challenge Cup to tho *" inncr ; Private A. E. Cartner, who obtained tho highest) possible number ot marks for good attendance and discipline during "the past six months. Mrs r • WAnderson, tho donor of tho cup, made tho presentation. There were present the Mavor (Mr N. T. Lester), Mr and Mrs F. V. Anderson, Mr L. A. Stringer (town clerk). Lieutenant J. L. Anderson and Lieutenant J- Patterson. Tho Mayor, in the course of an address, complimented the boys on theiir smart appearance. He was .gratified to see that citizens were taking a pride in the boys, who. it was pleasing to know, appreciated the interest taken in their work. This was evidenced by the keen competition that there had been for the cup, several members ot the company being only ono or two points behind tho v.v.nner. Mrs F. W. Anderson,, id presenting tho cup. said that she wad verv ranch impressed with the Cadets' good l>ehaviour and neat, appearance. Before dispersing, Lieutenant J. li\ndcrson read out the roll of honour list of seventy-four names of ex-mem-bers of tho company. UNIMPROVED RATING. At tho invitation of the Lyttelton Burgesses' Association, and through tho energotic endeavours of Councillor F. G. Norton to inaugurate the unimproved value rating in Lyttelton, Mr H. G. Ell, M.P., has consented at an early date to address a meeting ot Lyttelton ratepayers on this important subject. ROLL OF HONOUR. Tho porch of tho Trinity Church presents a unique appearance, having been decorated with u largo number ot photograph of soldiers who were ionuer members of tho church. On entering tho church one's notice is immediately attracted by a very handsome carved oak frame which contains the church s roll of honour, numbering forty-three, two of whom, Private .Samuel Marsliman und Private* Walter Lloyd, havo made the supreme sacrifice. 'lho i'rarno was presented and carved by Miss E. Blown. It was uncovered and dedicated on July 8 by the vicar of tho Trinity Church, tho Rov J. R. Hewl&nd. ~ . , It is believed that this is tho only porch of ft church iii tho Dominion decorated in this way. Borao. The annual meeting of the Lyttelton Bowling Club will be held on Thursday next, when tho balanced-shoot will bo presented and the election of officers will take place. The green, which has recently l>ecn top-dressed, is looking in capital order. | LADIES' SWIMMING CLUB. The ladies of tho Lyttolton Swimming Club intend holding a gift afternoon for tho soldiers in tho Trinity Church Schoolroom on August 7. Tho function will take the form of a concert.

CHILDREN'S HEALTH.

I>r Eleanor Baker, tho Government's school medical inspector for the Canterbury district, visited Lyttelton on Monday and Tuesday to carry out the annual inspection of the school children. Tlio examination made is very thorough. Each child in the school is supplied with a health record card which card becomes the property of the child on leaving the school. Tho child's measurements and weight, are first filken, then a persona) history is obtained as to previous sickness or diseases from which tho child has suffered. This is followed by a an inspection of the child's clothing, nnt.rit.ion, and cleanliness and tho conditions of the skin, tho heart, lungs, circulation; deformaties are examined, and the throat, teeth and tonsils tested. A not© in made of any visual defect, or external oridencc of ear disease, besides numerous other details, including mental and nervous conditions, also of symptoms of tuberculosis or other diseases. If tho child shows any weakness or symptoms of any disease the parents are promptly advised and remedial treatment, is suggested. In tho afternoon Dr Baker gave a lecture in 'ono of the class rooms at tho District High School to mothers on "Tho Caro of Children."

DEATH OF AN OLD COLONIST. Tlie lato -Mrs T. Sutton, who passed away at Lyttelton on Sunday last, was ono of tho oldest residents of tho port. Accompanied by her father, the late Mr William Graham, and brothers and sisters, Mrs Sutton arrived in New Zealand bv the vessel Sir George Pollock, in November, 1851. Deceased spent all her life in Lyttolton. ilor husband, to whom she was married in 1371, predeceased her by nine years. Mrs Sutton was ono of tho oldest, if not tho oldest, members of the Holy Trinity Church at Lyttelton, having been present at tho opening ceremonies, and a regular attendant up to her death. Tha deceased, lady is survived by a grownup family of four sons and thren daughters. Ono of her sons, Mr F. E. Sutton, is a well-known shipping agent in port. "BATTLE OF THE AN CUE."

Through tho instrumentality of the chairman of tho Borough School (Mr E. 11. Curtis) ft special exhibition of tho " Battle of tho Ancre" film woa shown fit tho local Picture Theatre, before a largo attendance. Tho children took a particularly keen interest in tho picture, applauding vigorously, especially 011 the appearance of the Tanks. Tho Mayor opened the evening session with a brief address. Tie spoko on tlio development of tho British Army from August. 1914, to the present time, niakin" particular mention of tho introduction of the " tanks" at the " Battlo of tho Ancre. Ho also gave a comparison of the number of shells made in England during a year prior to the war, and the number now lired in twenty-four hourn, in tho course oi a big battlo.