TOWN AND COUNTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXV, Issue 16485, 26 February 1914, Page 6

TOWN AND COUNTRY.

A Press Association telegram from Timaru states that the borough annual valuations total £160,590 10sy an increase of £8156 10s. There are no objections for the Assessment' Court.

'ln the report of the Ashburton Magistrate's .Court published, in the " Lyttelton Times" on Saturday the name of a defendant in a civil case was given as James Wilkie. This is not correct, as the defendant was James Henry Miller.

At yesterday's meeting of the Hospital Board the Public Health Committee reported that, acting on the advice of the Canterbury division of the British Medical Association, it had asked all doctors practising m the North Canterbury hospital district to give notice of such cases of infantile paralysis as might occur in their practice. So far information of seven cases had been received.

The Dunedin correspondent of the " Lyttelton Times " telegraphs that at the London show a few months ago the Taieri and Peninsula Milk Supply Company won all the prizes for butter, and the Tariki Company the prizes for cheese, but that at tho Inglewood show yesterday Taieri turned the tables on Tariki by beating them on their own ground, so to speak, for all the prizes for cheese. The Inglewood factory won the prizes for butter. Two small boys were brought before Mr T. A. B. Bailey, S.M., yesterday on a charge that on February 8 they did steal forty-three tennis balls, a box of chalk and one small flag, the total value of which was 10s, the property of the Avon Tennis Club. The boys were admonished by the Magistrate and discharged. Another boy, aged fourteen years, was charged with stealing a small sum of money and a ticket for the tepid baths. He also was admonished and discharged.

A Press Association telegram from Auckland states that at the annual provincial conference of the Independent Order of Oddfellows a long debate took place oh a question of consolidating the sick fund of the Lodges in the Auckland district. By fortyeight votes to twelve it was resolved—- " That the sick funds of.the Lodges in the Auckland district be consolidated." The question of the amendment of the rules to allow the change to be made will now have to be considered.

The following programme will be played by the Woolston Brass Band on Victoria Square rotunda this evening, commencing at eight' o'clock:— March, "Dreadnought" (Rimmer); overture, " Les Trompetts de la Couronne" (Ord-Hunie); trombone solo, "The Switchback" soloist, W. Lanham (Sutton); fantasia, "Classic Gems" (Rimmer); valse, "Amoureuse" (Berger); solo, "Until tho Breaking of the Day" soloist, P. Dunn (arranged by Mullinger); court dance, "Queen Elizabeth" (Ord Hume); march, "Tho Enchanter" (White).

The following programme will bo played by Dr Bradshaw, city .organist, at the first municipal organ recital for 1914, which wilt be given at 8.30 p.m. in His Majesty's Theatre on Sunday :-_Grnnd Prelude in E-flat major (St Ann's) (J. S. Bach); Impromptu Elegiac in G minor (J. Kendrick Pyne); Orchestral Prelude, "Le Dernier Sommeril de la Vierge '■' (" Tho Last Sleep of the Virgin ") (Massenet); Introduction and Variations on a Theme bv Beethoven (Op. 45) (Gustav Morkol);* Lied, "Still as the Night" (Bohm); Allegretto in E-flnt (Wolstenholmo); "Romance sans Paroles" (Op. 92) (Lefebure-Woly); Coronation March from the opera "Lo Prophete" (for full orchestra) (Meyerbeer). Special courses of treatment for falling hair, premature) greyness, dandruff, etc., from ono guinea. The latest approved methods and appliances used. Personal attention by appointment; hair work of every description. Mrs Rolleston, Cathedral Square. Telechone 373. 6

"R. B. P." has sent 10s to the Mavnr for the Mrs Broughton Fund. The Auckland Harbour Board, states a Press Association message, has accepted the tender of Duthio and Co.. Wellington, to supply 2000 tons of steel for the new wharf at £7 3s per ton c.i.f. Auckland. The cost will be about £14,268. The Hon W T . Fraser, Minister of Pubilc Works, has written to the Mayor stating that he will be pleased to receive a deputation from local bodies in regard to the supply of electricaK current when he makes his next visit to Christchurch.

A Press Association telegram from Wanganui states that the Hon James Allen arrived there on Thursday on business connected with the Education Department. After a-trip up the Wanganui River yesterday to open a school at Parikino, he went on to New Plymouth.

The 6agacity and homing instinct of dogs has frequently been noted, and in this connection the feat of a canine owned by a farmer in the Manawatu district is well worth recording. Last Friday week, while at Porangahau, Hawke's Bay, he lost his dog when out working, and as it had not turned up next morning, he returned home. On Saturday morning, much to the owner's surprise, the dog arrived at the farm, footsore and weary, after its lon*g run from Porangahau to Palmerston, a dis r tance of over one hundred miles. Tho intelligence and sagacity of the dog in making its way home is all the more remarkable when it is' stated that it was taken up by train to where it was lost.

Minor alterations at the railway station aro approaching completion. Since the trafiio manager and staff shifted to their new quarters the public telegraph office has been removed to the bookstall, and the stationmaster, traffic inspector and foreman have shifted their quarters into the offices vacated. Formerly there were two entrances to the platform, one on either side of the bookstall, but they have been closed. The bookstall -and telegraph office have been moved a little further west, and one big entrance, divided by an iron railing, has been made. The extra room obtained by doing away with the second entrance has enabled a much-needed extension to be made to the parcels office.

. The Council of the Social Democratic Party decided at a meeting last evening to forward to the City Council a request for information as to- who was responsible for the enrolment of special constables and the appointment of Colonel Ckaffey during tne recent industrial crisis. It was further decided to urge the Council to have tne City of Christchurch Empowering Bill, which was mutilated seriously in its passage through Parliament, reintroduced next session, and to request the local members of Parliament to use their best endeavours to have .it passed. A further resolution affirmed that the party would nominate no candidate for the Mayoralty at next election, and that no one should have tlia right to pledge the party's support tc any candidate.

The Domains Board, at a meeting held on Tuesday, decided to forward to the Acclimatisation Society a letter it had received from an Opawa resident, offering a patent can with wnich to introduce the English minnow into .New Zealand waters. In connection with the application of the City and Suburban Cricket Association for the use of " the sports area now laid out ai> the back of Pilgrims' Corner," it was decided to obtain definite information as to the grounds required. It was decided to grant Miss Steel the catering rights for the tea kiosk at a rental of £BO per year. The curator reported that upon Sunday last he had made preparations for the visit of a Lyttelton band to the Gardens, but it did not turn up. As this was the second time.' of .such an occurrence, it was decided to write to the band pointing out that expense had been incurred in preparing for the visit.

Mr H. Hunter, secretary of the Tramway Employees' Union, has received a letter from the Tramway Board stating that proposals made by his Union, if accepted, would involve the Board in much extra expense, and thatj as there is a wide divergence cf opinion between the Union and the Board, the better course would, be to refer the matter to the Conciliation Council. A special meeting of the Union will be held on Sunday to confirm a motion that the Board should be cited before the Council. Later on a ballot will be taken on the proposal. Mr J. A. Flesher, chairman of the Christchurch Tramway Board, stated to a reporter last night that it was only fair that the publio should know how the men's demands would affect the Board. If they were acceded to the expenditure in wages, he said, would be increased by an amount between £IB,OOO and £20,000. That was the reason why there was no chance of doing any good by means of a conference.

The first annual business meeting of the Sumner branch of the Presbyterian Church was held In the Town Hall on Friday, the Rev T. M'Donald, Moderator of tho charge, presiding. The annual report and balance-sheet, showing a slight credit balance, were adopted. Short addresses were delivered by the chairman and Mr A. H. R. Amess, who conducts the services in Sumner. Musical items were given by Misses Peachy and M'Dowall, Mesdames Mason and Arlow. and Messrs Lang and Newman. The following were appointed a Managing Committee for the year:—Misses E. Dalziel and I. M'Dowall; Messrs J. M'Dowall, M. Laurenson, S. T. Cos, J. Lang, G. A. Alexander, E. M'Fadden and the Rev R. M'Clean. Miss. M'Dowall was appointed organist. It was decided that a deputation should wait on the Presbytery at its next meeting to endeavour to persuade it to dispose of the section at Monck's Bay and to apply the proceeds towards furthering the work in Sumner. .

At the meeting of the Hospital Board yesterday the Public Health Committee, in its report, recommended the Board to increase the vote for the purchase of a motor-car by from £BO to £SO, as it was doubtful whether a car likely to be satisfactory could be obtained for £2OO. The increased amount would givo the committee a much larger number to select from, or might even provide a suitable new car. When the matter came up for discussion an amendment was proposed by Mr Turnbull that a motor-cyole and side-car should be purchased instead of a car. Mr Cooper said it was a ridiculous to buy a motor-car to carry plumbers round to their work. They would have to buy feather beds for them next. The chairman said the Board spent a good deal of money annually on taxi hire. Tho matron used taxi-cabs to visit the various institutions. The car would be for general use. Mr Otley asked what would be done about a driver for the.car. It would be far cheaper to hire a taxi whenever one was wanted. It was decided to accept Mr Tumbull's amendment and the re* port was adopted. When other razors fail you can be sure of satisfaction from the " ABO "• special. They aro still shaving thousands of smiling faces. The price remains at 6s 6d, and our full guarantee backs them every time. Ashby, Bergh and Coy., Ltd., High Street. X2

Collectors of pistcards and amateur photographers will bo interested to. know that an article called a Mono* scope which consists of a large concavfl mirror in a stand and giving an en« largedand stereoscopic effect is stocked by John A. Proctor, Oculist, Optician. 200, High Street, Christchurch; Oh* will be sent post free on receipt ol Bs6JL feßb

The members of the First Mounted Rifles who did not attend the squadron camps are now busy completing their musketry courses. Parades are being held weekly at the troop centres throughout the district, as the courses must be completed before the men go into the< training camps.

At a meeting of tho Education Board yesterday a letter was received from the Education Department stating that in accordance with notice from the Public Servico Commissioner it was not intended to admit female oandidates for thq next Public Service entrance examination.

" The divorce case, Armstrong v. Armstrong, heard by Mr Justice Denniston last week, was held over for proof of service. Yesterday evidence was given by Frank O'Connell, inquiry agent, that he had served the summons on respondent, who had admitted the charges. I decree nisi was granted to be made absolute after three months. There is a good chance that New Zealand will be represented in the Cambridge boat in this year's interUniversity race on the Thames, states the London correspondent of the " Lyttelton Times," for Mr R. Gould, of Christchurch, has been rowing No. 2 in tho provisional eight which commenced operations on January 14. The Cantabs, who have four old blues available for this year's race, are being coached by Mr S. M. Bruce, an Australian who figured at No. 2 in tho winning Lignt Blue boat in 1904, and trained the Jesus College crew which beat the Belgians in Belgium a few years ago.

The officers in charge of tho areas receive numerous letters from meo who having changed _ their addresses have not received notice of the company to which they are posted. In many cases the men have to be transferred and

are told that they will get instructions. . Owing to the change in residence, the instructions do not reach them and the men think that that affords sufficient excuse to refrain from attendins drill. The responsibility of finding the nearest available parade Centre rests upon the men and not on the Department. Any man can attend a drill at any place, and it v/ill be credited to him in the parade book of the company to which he ie posted.

The funeral of the late Mr Dennis Carmody took place yesterday. Requiem mass was celebrated at St Mary's Church, Manchester Street, and the jaterment was at the Linwocd Cemetery. Officers of the Christchurch Labour Office and of the police force were the bearers, and there were present representatives of Civil Service departments. Mr J. A. M'Cullough, of the Arbitration Court, was present, Messrs J. Thornton, D. Manson, A. J. Symons and I. Murphy representing the.Free'masons, and Messrs E. J. Howard, H. Hunter, G. R. Whiting and F. Ellis representing Labour organisations. Mr G. J. Jones was also present. Wreaths were sent by the Christchurch Labour Office and by Mr C. J. Jones. The dangers of hydatids and the great spread of the .disease among 6heep and dogs with the consequent infection of human beings was referred to at yesterday's meeting of the Farmers Union. Mr F. G. Livingstone stated that the attention of the Government should be drawn to the matter, and that it should be urged to do sonTething to stop the spread of the disease. The president (Mr C.

H. Ensor) agreed that the matter was ,of great importance. He thought that the farmers should he made. aware of the dangers'that existed of the transmission i of the disease from animals to human beings. "The worst of all," he .stated, "is the nasty, dirty little Jap-dogs that ladies carry about with them. ,ir "What are they to do?" remarked a frivolous member, "if they oaven*t anything else to carry about?" The committee then went on to the next business. \ ,

. The:Appointments Committee* of the Education Bpard reported yesterday at a meeting of the Board that a letter had Deen received from the Christchurch City Council stating that his Excellency the Governor had expressed \ wish to visit several of the public Schools in the city and had asked the Mayor to accompany him on the occasion. In the letter the hope was expressed also that the chairman and members of the Board would ac-

company his Excellency on his tour of Inspection. A reply had been Bent to the effect • that the North Canterbury Education Board would be pleased to v arrange' for a, visit of inspection of schools by his Excellency and the Mayor of Christ.church at any time convenient to his Excellency. It was, further proposed that the Christchurch West, Linwood North and Woolston schools should Be the schools to be inspected. . The chief ''nspector of the North Canterbury Education Board reported to that body yesterday that Mr Etoyd Garlick, Director of Physical Education, was conferring with the principal of the Christchurch Training College and the chief inspector of Ota-go-and himself with regard to the braining of students in physical education. It was proposed that the students should receive instruction for

three hours each week until the in

structors should be required to undertake the training of the Board's teachers, which the inspectors considered could be best carried out either in September or October. The Appointments Committee recommended that the braining should be held in September, one week to be taken from the holidays and one week from the school time, an arrangement which had been founo to work satisfactorily in other districts. Mr D. H. Andrews, in moving, the adoption»of the report, said that it was proposed to have two camps, one for the male teachers and one for the female teachers.

'.; An exciting incident occurred in Lower Queen Street, Auckland, on Saturday night. A man was arrested for drunkenness near the Thames Hotel s by Sergeant Parsons and Constable Atkinson, at about 9.45 o'clock. They conducted him in a taxi-cab to the Waverley Hotel.corner and placed him. in the back seat. As the sergeant was entering the car after hire, the prisoner jumped out at the other side and made off at a run across Queen Street, -with Constable Atkinson in pursuit. Halfway across the man is stated to have drawn a revolver from his pocket, but kept on running. Not deterred by the production of the firearm,-the constable dashed after the man, and at the tramway inspector's box seized him by the arms from behind. All the chambers of the revolver were loaded, and a box of cartridges was found in the prisoner's possession. At the police station the accused, whoso manner wai strange, is stated to have asked the constable to " blow his brains out and be done with it." He also told a story of people following him about. Housewives who have not yet tried the Howard Dustless Dusters are miss-

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It does not pay you to do your own Customs Work, and this fact is recognised by most importers, who find it saves time, money and worry to employ J. M; Hey wood and Co., Limited, to do it for them. •'/ Let them put through your next shiDment. 1080

The partial eclipse of the sun visible from Christchurch yesterday attracted the attention of many, and at 11 a.m. there were a number of unofficial observers armed with smoked glass. HIGH COMMISSIONER BUSY. The London correspondent of the ' Lyttelton Times'' writes: The High Commissioner's office has had in hand the question of the supply of meat to public institutions. Eight hundred bodies were communicated with, of which 142 regularly use New Zealand meat. Many of the institutions in agricultural districts use, of course, home-killed meat. Tho hundred and forty-two institutions mentioned contract annually for about 10,000,0001 b weight of New Zealand mutton, which means, roughly speaking, about 150,000 carcases. DESTROYED BY BUSH FIRE. Bush fires in the Skipton district have destroyed the historic Wilson mansion, occupied by Mr H. W. Wilson and his family (says a Melbourne message to the Sydney newspapers). It was a spacious building, containing forty-two' rooms, and was erected and magnificently furnished at a cost of something like £20,000. The Mount Emu Estate, owned by tho family, covered 14,000 acres, and was stocked with 15,000 sheep and a large number of horses and cattle. The flames seemed to jump suddenly, across from the adjoining holding, and, travelling at a rate of about twenty miles an hour, bore down on the homestead with a rush. A great effort had to be made in order to save the women. Fully 5000 sheop perished; probably many more. The cattle saved themselves by stampeding. Every panel of the fencing, twenty miles in all, was burnt, together with the drafting yards and three stacks of hay, while, the bridge over the Emu Creek leading to tho homestead was demolished. SPECIAL "SWTFT" OFFER TO LADIES. During the next five days an opportunity will be given to purchase the highest grade ladies' " Swift" cycles at prices very much lower than these machines have ever beon offered at before. Tlit "Royal Superbe Swift" lady's model, the finest ladies' bicycle in- the world, unequalled for ease of running, beauty of finish and luxury of equipment has been reduced from £2O to £ls. and the famous " Royal Club Swift," also a magnificent machine, has been reduced from £ls to £l2 10s. These reduced prices continue in force only until the end of the present month; and as the stock of ladies' models is being rapidly depleted it is advisable to purchase without delay. One of the especial advantages attaching to tho "Swiff ladies' bicycles is that_ they enable the rider to assume a position both graceful and comfortable. There is no necessity for violent exertion, even when pedalling against a stiff breeze. *The "Swift" is par excellence the fashionable wheel, being the favourite bicycle of the peerage and aristocracy in Britain and on the Continent. Despite the very considerable reductions made in the cash price, the "Superbe" and "Club" "Swifts" will be sold to ladies on exceptionally easy instalment terms—:as low as £1 deposit and £1 per month. Also we are just now in a position to offer exceptionally good allowances on second-hand machines taken in part payment. Call and see the very latest models of ladies' "Swifts." Adams, Ltd., Agents for "Swift" cycles, ■ High Street, Christchurch. (R. N. Adams, Manager Bicycle Department.) 1988