LATE SHIPPING.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume I, Issue 207, 6 October 1914, Page 10

LATE SHIPPING.

BY TELEGKAPH. Press Association. (Received October G, 1.55 p:m.) SYDNEY, October 6. Arrived —Moeraki (9 a.m.), from Wellington. AUCKLAND, October C. Sailed—J'uk elm (1 p .m.), for Wellington. ''Sailing—Mokoia -(3 -p.m.), for southern ports. Passenger for Lyttelton: Miss Woodhead.

A strong committee has been formed at Phillipstown to support the candidature for Parliament.of Mr 11. D. Acland. A meeting for the purpose of forming a committee will be held in Rolleston Street on Thiirsdav.

A civic reception to the famous Australian Antarctic explorer, Sir Douglas Mawson, Avill be held in tlie Council Chamber at the City Council buildings to-morrow morning at 11-o-'cloek.- All those who desire to assist .personally in extending the "city's-welcome to this notable "worker for science are invited by the Mayor to be present at the Council Chamber to-morrow morning.

A meeting of the executive'committee of the- Canterbury Automobile Association was held last night, when a letter ' was received from Mr W. F. Rutherford i expressing approval of the association's] proposal to collect and distribute infor-1 mation regarding the'state of i\oads and ' rivers. It was decided to thank Mr Rutherford for his offer to give iiifoniia> tion, and to appoint him the association's representative fov the Waiau district. A letter was also received from ■ the Defence Department, thanking members who had placed their cars at the disxmsal of headquarters during the concentration of the Expeditionary Forces. On the motion of Dr Louisson it was decided to cut out of the association's programme of events the Okain's Bay hill climb, or any -other hill climb the" committee thought-unsuitable. It was also resolved to get permission to conduct a hill-climbing run over German Bay Road on October 26, and Sunday, Novemb'er 22, was fixed on for a club run to Lake Coleridge. Messrs C. E. Otley, B. M. Price, and C. E. Ilervey were elected members of the association.

The war in Europe is attracting into the field scores of medical men from all parts of the world, some drawn by patriotism, others by the call of humanity, and some, of course, by scientific ambitions. The supply of medical men will certainly not exceed the demand, but American journals say' that doctors from all over the States have been offering their services through the consulates. One of the most distinguished scientists in the field is Dr Alexis Carrel,.the famous surgeon. He is a Frenchman, and he happened to be in, France at the outbreak of war, and, like every other patriotic Frenchman, lie immediately offered his assistance to the Government. Dr Carrel, according to - a new method of patriotism. He has been looking for men who are willing, to give their blood for their country, for healthy, men, that is to say, ready-, to give blood foT transfusion. into the veins of wounded soldiers. 1 Quite a num-' ber of professional men in Paris had been attracted by the-idea, and were offering blood to the hospitals. This is the story as it is told, but,* of course, it may have been elaborated'before it obtained publication.

THE BE&P MACHINE MADE IN ENGLAND.

The International Six Days' Trials were timed to start on August" 3-' at Grenoble, France. The Auto-Cycle Union selected the English team, and their choice in side-car again fell on the Matchless motors, piloted by Messrs C. R. and H. A. Collier and Mr K. Guest.

Although many riders and machines got away in time, the Matchless outfits 1 were commandeered by the French Government for conversion into light, mobile wireless plants. Just one testimony ■was thus afforded ta the everlasting reliability, of=the really best machine. ' The machine specification and price* are as follows: —7 h.p. silent' Matchless engine,, warranted, to develop I*2-14 h.p, fc driving by Renolds wide silent chain t0 4 counter-shaft, thence through patent indestructible metal clutch (which can be slipped indefinitely without the slightest damage) to three-speed gear-box) low and* top gears are absolutely direct; 700 x 80 tyre, interchangeable all round; 2t gallon's of petrol, enough oil for 1000 miles. Matchless girdered side-car chassis, combining to an. astonishing degree strength and lightness, fitted with spare petrol can in clip, and spring-up stand; body of liberal dimensions, made of the very best materials obtainable anywhere, beautifully upholstered and finished, including two lockers, spring air-cushion, double curtain, and folding luggage raok, with portmanteau straps; two lamps of the best English make; horn and tools, and small sundries. Price of' the complete outfit, ready for the road, £137 10/- nett. Almost immediate delivery can be given. Matchless Motor Agency,* N.Z. W. H. Fhipps Black, Sole Wholesale Agent and Importer for N.Z., 90 Street, Christchurch. - .36