LYTTELTON NEWS

Press, Volume LIV, Issue 16150, 2 March 1918, Page 7

LYTTELTON NEWS

« THE IXVERCARGILL. The coastal steamer Invercargill, which was docked at Lyttclton to complete her overhaul, commenced at a northern, port," will be reauy to sail to-day. Tho tail-shaft was drawn from the vessel for inspection, and having been found corroded by tho chemical action of salt water to euch an extent that it was inadvisable to replaco it, a new shaft was fitted by Andersons, .Ltd. The vessel canio out oi dock yesterday altcrnoon, and 13 expected to leave .Lyttclton to-day with cargo for Wellington. ' THE AIUXICIPAL QUARRY. Tho official opening, of tho new Lyttclton Municipal quarry, on Cornwall rood, will take place this arteruoon at 3 o'clock, under the auspices of tho Lyitelton Borough Council. An address on tho importance of the quarry as a factor in maintaining good roads in the borough at a seasonable cost, and on the development and possibilities of the quarry will be delivered by Mr J, T. . Norton, chairman of tho Works Committee. After tho opening ceremony has been performed the visitors will lie invited to inspect tho quarry, works etc., and later, mj partake of afternoon tea. ° THE PICTURES. ''Tho Poor Littlo Rich Girl," featuring Mary Pickford, was repeated last evening at the Harbour Light Picture Theatre. At to-day's sessions a thrilling Russian picture- i drama, entitled "The Angel of Mercy," .tho leading rolo in which is played by Aljfca Brady, and a good supportng programme, will be presented. BOROUGH SCHOOL PRIZE FUND. ; The sum of £17 3s 3d has been forwarded la , the Lyttelton. District High. School Cpmmitlce by the management of the local Picture Theatre, being a percentage of the tak- i ings at special sessions held on Thursday afternoon and evening; in • aid of the : pxize fund of the school. y ,