NEWS IN BRIEF.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume I, Issue 158, 10 August 1914, Page 5

NEWS IN BRIEF.

The Open-Air Fund has been augmented by the Waikuku School Children to the amount of £6 12/6. The annual meeting, of the Canterbury Sheepowners' Union will be held on Wednesday at 10.30 a.m. at the A. and P. Association Rooms. At the Lyttelton Magistrate's Court this morning, before Mr J. R. Webb, J.P., three first offenders for drunkenness were convicted and discharged. The Bridge Evening which had been arranged to take place at the Cadena Tea Rooms on August 18, has been indefinitely postponed on account of the ■\v:'; t- . ' The Lands Department is advertising for auction the property previously called Stronvar Run, and adjoining the Hillersden Settlement. The sale is to be held at the Lands and Survey Office Blenheim, on August 31. The Burnham Industrial School Cadets, under "Captain Archey, held a Church parade yesterday morning, suitable services being conducted by the deputy-manager, Mr H. G. Baihgate. The meteorological report from WelJi.ngton says that westerly winds strong to a gale may be expected. The -weather is expected to be changeable and showery;, and will probably beeonie colder. The barometer is unsteady, but has a rising tendency. The Christchurch Professional Band gave a concert in the Domain Gardens vesterday in aid of Mr Arthur Heath. The afternoon was a beautiful one, and there was an exceptionally large number of people in the Gardens. A collection was taken up, and a satisfactory sum realised. •si connection with the races at Riccniton to-morrow, a special service of trams will be run from Cathedral Square commencing at 10.10 a.m. The 11.10 a.m., 12.5, and 1.5 time-table cars from the Square will run out via Yaldhurst Road and Coach Corner and return via Sockburn. The 4.45 p.m. timetable car from the Square will run to and from Sockburn only, via the Main South Road. The Square-Leiuster Road service will not be. run between 4.30 p.m. and 6 p.m. C.J.C. members' passes, concession cards", and tramway passes are not available on race specials. FALL IN RUBBER. FALL IN RUBBER. TYRES GREATLY REDUCED. Twelve months ago we placed on the market in Christchurch the Beai Value in Cycle Tyres ey»r offerea. To-day we are prepared to improve on that. W« are giving the public the benefit of the reduction we have secured by giving them High-Grade Covers and Tubes at Lower Prices. Covers, High Grade, 5/- 7/6 & 10/-. Tubes „ „ 3/6 5/- & 8/6. The opposition may tell you these goods are perished or old stock. Such is not the case. We are prepared to guarantee these tyres to be absolutely new and good. Also Motor Covers, Tubes, and Belts at big reductions, daring stock-taking. See windows for value. JONES BROS., LTD. Clock Tower, 122 Manchester Street. Also agents for the famous "King pick" Motor Cycle.