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Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2798, 16 June 1916, Page 4

. A novel feature ol the Lake Coleridge scheme for generating and supplying electricity to Christchurch nnd other Canterbury towns, is a cottage situated in the neighbourhood of the power-sta-tion, in which all the work is done by electricity. This' includes lighting, heating, cooking, cleaning, tiatß-hoatins, ironing, and even bed-warmiug. It is intended when the works are completed to let the cottage to week-end and fishing parties. In order to further increase tlie British Sailors' Dependants' Fund the executive «f the Wellington Catholic Club has decided to hold a concert in the Town Hall on July 12. Sub-committees hnvo been appointed, and the work of organisation is progressing satisfactorily. The Navy League and City Council, and other bodies liavo promised their assistance to make the event a substantial success. At Messrs. .T. H. Betliunc and Co.'s auction rooms on Wednesday evening there was a large attendance of the public, when sections and properties in Mivamar were offered on behalf of Miramar, Ltd. Sections Nos. G, 46, and 47, Maupuia Road, and Sections 3G, Tuukinu Koad, containing in all 2 acres 2 roods 3J perches, were sold in a block for .£750. The Lidding for the other sections and cottages did not reach the vendors' reservo priccs, and these lots arc now held for private sale.