FROM THE “STAR” SIXTY YEARS AGO.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 18579, 29 September 1928, Page 1

FROM THE “STAR” SIXTY YEARS AGO.

ADVERTISEMENTS AND NEWS OF SEPT. 30, IMS. Lost, on the morning of the 29th inst., a pair of small Cameo Earrings. Anyone bringing the same to Mr Burlo®, Bailiff, Cashel Street, will be rewarded. a x a From a theft charge.— ln defence, the male prisoner denied having taken the articles, and stated he paid his addresses to the female prisoner on the voyage out in the Gainsborough and on landing they agreed to pass as brother and sister under the name of Wilr liams, until they could save a little money to get married with. On returning to Christchurch, they were married, and he assumed his proper name. « « Christ’s College Sports.—The visitors and boys next adjourned to the schoolroom, where the prizes were to be awarded. These latter consisted of writing desks, albums, cricket bats, and other articles of use to schoolboys. They were displayed on a table under the presidency of Mesdames Harris and Reeves, and visitors were seated in convenient proximity, with the boys on the left hand side. 35 jg 35 Lyttelton Borough Council—A letter from W. Donald, Esq., R.M., asking the council to move in the matter of obtaining an early morning bathing train from Christchurch. He was of opinion that if a train left Christchurch at 6 a.m. and returned at 8 a.m. it would be a success, provided the council did its part by making a low scale of charges for bathing. Councillor Alwright asked for information respecting a stun of £l4 Is, for stone-breaking. The Mayor explained that the men were out of employ, and he set them to work. Councillor Ward moved, and Councillor England seconded, “That thd Mayor be indemnified in the amount expended.’’ —Carried.

55 55 jt Lyttelton Hook and Ladder Company —lt was decided that the uniform be a dark blue serge garibaldi, trimmed with red, blue cap with a peak. On the motion of Mr Morgan, seconded by Mr Merson, it was resolved that each

member provide his own uniform. It was decided that the distinguishing mark of the fire police be a white elastic armlet. On the motion of Mr Oliver seconded by Mr Young, it was resolved that the Captain purchase a piece of blue serge. A motion by Mr Woledge, seconded by Mr Macdonald, “That contracts be called for two dozen blue shirts/' was lost. « :* »

Cheap Wells—We have been requested by Mr Pearse, of Rangiora Plains, to draw attention to an improvement

which has been effected over wells stink in the ordinary manner, by pipes sunk with pumps attached, on much the same system as Norton’s patent, which was so successful during title late Abyssinian campaign in supplying our army with water. Mr Pearse has had a pipe sunk a depth of 27 feet by Messrs Barker and Stevens, of Rangiora, at a cost of about £B. This well is the first of the kind ever made on the plains, though they' have been in use some time in other parts of the province. The chief advantages which they possess over dug wells are, their cheapness, the ease with which they can be sunk or deepened at any season of the year, and also that the well is quite free from surfhce water. * n m

Recreation Grounds—Messrs Coker and Heath have just finished extensive alterations to their property in Gloucester Street, by which a most complete and tastefully arranged recreation ground is provided for public use. Coker's gardens were formerly wellknown in Christchurch, but few will recognise them in the present delightful promenade and perfectly appointed grounds. The old marquee has been pulled down, the greensward trimmed and rolled to the nicest perfection, new walks laid out, a number of wire netted aviaries containing Australian and Tasmanian birds, pheasants, rabbits, etc., placed in sheltered places. A fountain of most unique design, formed in connection with an artesian well: and lastly a most commodious and internally embellished Assembly Hall has been erected on the rising ground to the left of the hoteL