RICCARTON WHISPERS.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 12638, 24 May 1919, Page 7

RICCARTON WHISPERS.

NOTES AND NEWS. [From Opr OoKKESi’ONor.NTs.] LABOUR AIBETtNGS. iiio Papania branch of the Mew Zealand Labour Party held the second of u series oJ public mootings in the Islington Hall. Mr J. \V- O'Laugblin presided over a good attendance, and in introducing tlio speaker, City Councillor Armstrong, truly referred to the strength of the branch lor the short time it hud been in existence. Air Annstrong gave an interesting address on the aims and objects ol the Labour Party and was accorded a very hearty vote of thanks. 'I he Riccarton, Paparua and Papanni branches of the Mew Zealand Labour Party held a combined meeting in the JLill on Thursday evening, Air L. AVilson presiding over a good attendance- A motion that the party (Mutest the Riccarton scat at. the coming general election was carried, and the names of several likolv candidates were suggested. It was decided to hold a social evening at an early, date. Hearty votes of thanks wore accorded visiting members and the chairman. A NOVELTY. Private A. J. Fine, who recently returned from the front, whilst in London was fortunate enough to become possessed of a lire pound piece. The u°in, which is a little larger than a half-crown piece, is of solid gold, and m believed to bo of a species now very scarce. Private Fine was offered £‘B foe his coin while on the w;iy home to Aew Zealand, but bo intends keeping it as lung as possible. COUNCIL NEWS. Having previously given notice of motion Councillor Stokes moved at the meeting ol tbc local council on Tuesday evening ; “ That the continuation of Alatai Street across the north railway line, winch is at present known as Rail- " ay Terrace, bo considered as a portion of Alatai Street and renamed accordj also that that portion of Alatai Street running along the railway line be renamed Mona Vale Avenue.” The motion was carried. It was decided to ask the Christchurch Drainage Board, to pipe in and cover the open drain in Lowe Street dpposite the front office of the railway workshops, the same being considered very dangerous owing to the sharp bend and narrowness of the street. The borough’s levy to the North Canterbury Hospital and Charitable Aid Board was £602 Ills 7d this year, as against £431 15s last year. Councillor F. George was unanimously elected Deputy-Mayor' at the first meeting of the new council. At the conclusion of the business of the council on Tuesday evening the Deputy-Mayor Was congratulated on the dispatch and businesslike methods he displayed while conducting the meeting. During the week the Alayor, Air AD. Ford, interviewed the railway engineer, Air At’Credie. as to the relaying of larger pipes under the Clarence Street rnilwav crossing. Air Al’Oredie promised to nave this very necessary work started this week- It is two years since the Railway Department ‘ promised to put this work in hand. The Mayor, Air A. D. Ford, left for Wellington, on Alondav evening to represent the borrtugh at the Town Hanning Conference. He anticipates being back to-day. as it is his intention to accompany the Works Committee on n four of inspection of the district this afternoon. PERSONAL. Amongst the returning soldiers who arrived lost Sunday afternoon was Private A. C. Cross, of Clarence Street, who has been away for over two rears. Mr and Airs James Cullen, Riccarton Road, have received advice that their ton, Private A- G. Cullen, is returning by the Tofua- due at Port Chalmers on Alay 25- Private Cullen was educated at the Riccarton School, and prior to leaving for the front with the Eighteenth Reinforcements was employed by tbc Canterbury By-Products Company. NURSING DEAIONSTR ALTON. A large number of ladies met at the Oddfellows’ Hall in Upper Riccarton on Wednesday evening to listen to a lecture, combined with a demonstration on elementary nursing. Nurse Whittaker, with Nurses Waddel and Hadlield, from the St John Ambulance, conducted the meeting, which was much appreciated by all those present. This was the first of a series of similar meetings. Next week will be devoted to poulticing and bandaging. On Wednesday Nurse Whittaker’ stated that any wntleraeu who would like to attend would be welcomed. Items of interest for this column left, at Air Dickenson’s store will be attended to.