LOCAL AND GENERAL

Star (Christchurch), Issue 12393, 10 August 1918, Page 8

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The Hon Arthur AI. Alyors has just leccivea the following cable message;— of the foundation stone of the Tcbrew University in Jerusalem took place on July 24. Congratulations. SdSow.’’ 11 10 ° W latCr ‘ (Siglied)

A very high compliment was paid to the New Zealand troops by Air TV. E. Headley, m addressing the Second Division reservists at a meeting held last night. He said that ho had fought alongside English. Scotch, Irish, Rnssians and Australians, and he consideicd that the New Zealander, as a soldier, was second to none.

It should be realised that although the National Efficiency Board’s proposal calls for the abolition of the Liquor Traffic—the proposal will provide for the exemption of alcohol for medicinal purposes. Liquor will still be available where necessary in eases ot illness. Other important exemptions are those of wine for sacramental purposes and alcohol for scientific and industrial use. 1

At the Durham Street Alethodist Oh arch to-morrow evening Chaplain Rev TV. Walker, who has lately returned from the front, will speak on ‘ Lessons Learned on the Battlefields of I 1 landers.” At the morning service nr the same church the No. 1 District Boy Scouts will parade. The Bev Porcy Knight will address the lads ou Loyalt3L ,)

An attractive programme has been ai ranged for the seventh Sunday concert organised by Airs Burnes Loughnan in aid of the Lady Liverpool Christmas Parcels Fund, which will be given at the Theatre Royal to-morrow evening. Vocal items will be contributed by Alisses Olive Thorpe and Aland Stringer and Air Leslie Fleming, a pianoforte solo by Aliss .Agnes Lawlor, a violin concerto by Aliss Greta Cadenhoad, a flute esdlo by Air A. Hutton, and selections by the Queen’s Orchestra under Airs AI. Aliddleton. Admission will bo by silver coin.

On© of tho names on the list for awards that came before the meeting of tho court of directors of the Royal Humane Society of New Zealand, held yesterday, was that of Ernest Clarence Cross, who attempted to rescue Alexander Terence O’Callaghan from drowning at Sumner on January 14 1917. It was stated that Cross had been killed at the front about five months ago. Some discussion took place as to whether an In Momoriam certificate should be issued, as in the case of a person, who loses' his lif e in the act of rescue. An opinion was expressed that as Cross had not lest his life in the act the actual award should he handed to the relatives. This course was agreed to and a, certificate was awarded, which will he handed to tho next of kin.

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An attractive programme is arranged for this evening, at the Art Gallery, m aid of Lady Liverpool Christinas Parcels Fund, under the auspices of the TV.C.T.U. A large number of tickets have been sold, and a successful concert is assured. •

Tbe acting Postmaster-General announces that the dispatch of parcels to prisoners of war in Turkey, the suspension of which was notified last March, has been resumed. Parcels may now ho posted from New Zealand to prisoners of war in enemy or neutral countries. Arrangements to that end may bo made with the High Commissioner for New Zealand in London.

To-nteht tiro Alusical Society, assisted by the Symphony Orchestra, will repeat “ A Tale of Old Japan ” and “ The Daisy Chain,” on behalf of the Lady Liverpool Trench Comforts Fund. The programmes and decorations are appropriate to the Japanese poem. “The Daisy Chain” song cycle is a series of delightful songs of childhood as solos ami quartets. Th 0 performers number 120 and will bo under the baton of Dr J. O. Bradshaw.

Airs Amy Bowman, of “ Oversley,’ : Park Road, Papaimi, has received the following letter from Alajor Francis, Director of Base Records:—“ Attached please find copy of extract from the London 1 Gazette,’ giving particulars of the gallant action for which a military decoration was awarded to 24131, Private N. D. Bowman, D.0.A1., for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as signaller. During an engagement he continually repaired broken telephone lines under heavy fire, and showed splendid determination and devotion to duty.” ’

The results of the eighteenth night’s play in the Christchurch United Friendly Societies’ Card Association’s tournament were: —Star of Limvocd (11$) beat Star of St Albans (7), 19-18; City of Christchurch (114) beat Washington (8), 21-20; ivy of' Linwood (9) boat Pioneer (ss), 23-15; Queen’s Own ,(6) drew with Mistletoe (54). 19-19; Anchor (8) had a bye. Star of Linwood and City of Christchurch will play off for first and second prizes. Washington and Anchor will play off for fourth, Ivy of Linwood taking third.