LYTTELTON NEWS
MAORI SOLDIERS' FUND. Mr 3 Muriwui Mutu, chief district organiser for the Maori Soldiers' Kand, has received £31 7s Od from Mrs R. Tainui, secretary of the Lddy Liverpool. and Mrs l'omare's Maori \\ omen's Committees ut l'ort Levy. The above amount was :aUed from tbe Lyttelton. Charteris Bav, i J uu Levy, and Pigeon Bay districts. LADIES' SWIMMING CLUB. The Lvtleiton Ladiss' Swimming CJub held an enjoyable teach afternoon at Corsair Bay on Saturday afternoon, when demonstrations were given by the Chri3tehurch Life Saving Centre. Two swimming races wero decided, the results beincr as follow: —'23yds Handicap Miss B. Harris (scratch) 1, Miss M. Hutchinson (3sec) 2. Misses T. Comer (osec), O. Quartermain (Seec), A. Masey (9sec), 1). Pujne ;i2sec>, and X. Curtis (13sec) also started. 50yds Handicap—Miss 13. Harris (scr) 1, Miss a. Mazev rtoc) 2. Misses T. Comer (16sec\ M. Hutclrisson (7s<v), D. Payne (25sec>, und N. Curtis* (loaec) also started. "AT HOME" AFLOAT. A novel ieaturo in the form of »in "at home 011 board ship took place at Lyifelton on Saturday r.Ksnicon, under the a3v pices of the local branch of the British and J?oreijn Sailors' Society. The vessel chosen tor the purpose v.us' the Fiench barque Duquesnc, which is on her maiden visit to the Dominion. A silver coin collection was taken up in aid of the Lyttelton Seamen's Institute. The ship was gaily decorated witn buntin?, and presented a smart appearnace. A large number of visitors, exceeding 300, from Christchurch and Lyttelton, attended, and were entertained with an cxcel.ent impromptu programme of vocal und instnimcntal music. The Lyttelton Marine Band, under Mr A. Heath, was in attendance, and submitted a nucU appreciated programme. Vocal solos were contributed by Madame Johnston Topliss, Messrs Cade, and Beeby, the two last-named being accompanied by Mr A. Kirk. A clever monologue was given bv Mr Sear]. l , ;uid several selections were- played by Kirk's Orchestra. The snip 3 carpenter, who possesses a cultured ,. n< ? r . vo ' co > sang several ballads in French, eliciting much applause. The Duquesne, «t , 13 undoubtedly one of the finest ships that has visited tiiese waters for many years, wan greatiy admired by the visitors, much to the gratification of the officers and crow. A dainty afternoon tea was served on board by members of tho Christchurch Harbour' Lights Club. Brief addresses wero given by Mr ]•'. W. Anderson and Mr S. Booth, president and missioner, respectively, of tho Seamen's Institute, Both thanked Captain Atemer. of the Duquesne, for his courtesy in lending his ship for the occasion. Captaiu Menier, in reply, said that he was glad to havo had the opportunity of assisting the great cause for which the Institute stood, und he was proud to be able to invite people of Nov.- Zealand, whose country had suffered in the same cause as had I ranee, to accept hospitality under' the rronch flag. He felt that that day's proceedings would further cement those friendly relations which existed between the two countries. The following telegram was received from the Governor-General:—"l am directed to inform *iyou that His Exoellency the Governor-General and the Countess of Liverpool cannot be present at the function to be held on tho ship Duquesne on Saturday afternoon. At the samo time, I am to convey to you their Excellencies' best wishes for the project you have in view." j Amongst present at'the "at home" were:—Lady Denniston, president of the Cashmere Ladies' Guild. Mesdames Malcolm, bmithson, and M. J. Miller, presidents of the Opawa, Sumner, and Lyttelton Ladies' Guilds respectively, also Mrs Holmes, president of the Christchurch Harbour Lights Guild. .. ELECTRIC SUPPLY. Notification has been given that the electric current will bo ofi in the Lyttelton borough 011 Wednesday, between the hours of 8 a.lll. and 5 p.m. THE PICTURES. "Sally in Our Alloy," a charming love drama, featuring Muriel Ostrich© and Carlyle Blupkwell, in the leading roles, was presented on Saturday afternoon and evening in tho Harbour Light Picture Theatre, and wilt bo repeated to-night. The "Nejrlccted "WuV (serial) is included in the programme. At to-morrow's sessions, Harold Lockwood will afcpsar in a sensational American play, entitled "Broadway Bill," and another atoryotte from "Tho Scarlet Runner" will be screened. A Chaplin comedy, "Tho Immigrant," will be presented to-day and to-morrow.,
"ITARBOUR LIGHT PICTURES-Tuesday -*-*• and Wednesday—Harold Lockwood in "Broadway Bill" (Dead Men Tell No Tales), •Mid another fine Storyetto from "The Scarlet Runner" (aerial). I'o.night • and To-morrow Charlie Chaplin in. "The Immigrant.' 7550
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Press, Volume LV, Issue 16425, 20 January 1919, Page 9
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