The Lyttelton Times. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1916. ANNIVERSARIES.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVII, Issue 17279, 21 September 1916, Page 6

The Lyttelton Times. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1916. ANNIVERSARIES.

1801 Robbery at Houso of Lords; throno otripped of gold lace and ornaments. 1802 First parachute descent iu England,

made by Garuerin. 1832 Sir Walter Scott died.

1861 Capture of Lexington by Confederates. 1890 Revolution in Manipur, Maharajah took refuge in British Residency.

TO-DAY’S NEWS. German attacks near Martinpuich wero repulsed. (Page 7.) Bad weather impeded the French opera-

tions. (Page 7.) Enemy counter attacks on the French captures on the Mort Homme slopes failed

(Page 7.) Desperate fighting on tho Narajowka con-

tinues. (Pago 7.) Tho Allies aro near Monnstir, which the Bulgars aro evacuating. (Page 7.) Estimates of the German losses are given. (Page 7.) Successes in the Dobrudja arc claimed by the enemy. (Pago 7.) British Civil Servants eligiblo for military service are to bo “ combed out. ’ (Page 7.) It is reported tbßt the Allies have informed Greece that they will not seek her co-

operation. (Pago 7.) Yesterday the Court inquiry into tho wreck of the Torgariro concluded taking evidence. (Pago 7.) A fine of £SO was imposed on a man who omitted to exhibit a military service notice in his office*. (Page 7.) An interesting case brought by the Publio Health authorities was heard at the Magistrate’s Court yesterday. (Page 4.) ” Daffodil Day,” which was hold in (he cityyesterday, resulted in £430 being raised in aid of tho Y.M.C.A. hutments, and for Christmas gifts for Canterbury soldiers.

(Page 7.) , . Tho Christchurch quota for tho Twenty-first Reinforcements left for the training camp

last evening. (Pago 9.) At the meeting of tho Spreydon Borough Council last evening a report was presented covering tho work of the lost ten years. (Page 8.)