NEWS IN BRIEF.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume I, Issue 251, 26 November 1914, Page 10

NEWS IN BRIEF.

The nomination of Dr Thacker for the Christchurch East seat was received by the Registrar of Electors yesterday.

The Hon. E. Heatou Rhodes, Postmas-ter-General and Minister of Public Health, is to open the District High School Flower Show at Lincoln at 2 p.m. to-morrow (Friday). The City employees have contributed a further sum of £7 l'o/3 towards the unemployed fund, as follows: —Central Ward, £4 0/9; St. Albans Ward, £1 10/9; Linwood, £l3/9; Reserves Department, 15/-.

Mr R; McM. Huston, for six years on the staff of the Lyttelton post office, has been transferred to Dunedin. Mr Huston, who left to take up his new duties on Tuesday, was farewelled by his late' colleagues and friends at a social gathering' on Saturday evening last.

It was reported at to-day.'s meeting of the Hospital Board that the plans for the Open-air Home for Children have been prepared, and the work of erection will be put ih hand at an early date. The building, which will be situated behind the nurses's home at the Cashmere Hills Sanatorium, wijl cost £1983. There are several exchanges behind this," said Mr Spratt in the Supreme Court to-day, in explaining to his Honour Mr Justice Denniston the circumstances surrounding a dispute about an exchange of property. "These exchanges!" said his Honour ' with a smile. ' f What a God-send they have been to the legal profession!" There was sonie discussioiTttt to-day's meeting of the Hospital Board as to whether or not action should be tajjen against the HeathcQte and WaimaiTi County Councils, both of which still owe the board arrears on their contribution up to October 31. Several members were strongly of the opinion that the local bodies should receive no further consideration, but after the representatives of the two councils concerned had promised to see that something was done before the next meeting of the board, it was decided to take no action for a month.

Mr and Mrs Haines, of Dannevirke, died on Thursday within a few hours of each other. Mrs Haines, who was 76 years of age, had been suffering for some time, r andi her death was not altogether unexpected. On Wednesday Mr Haines became unconscious and passed away at 7 a.m. on Thursday, three fyours after his wife's death,, quite oblivious of the fact that she had gone before him. Mr Haines was 81 years of age. There are six sons and four daughters. Mr and Mrs Haines came to New Zealand about 40 years ago, and for the last 27 years had resided in Dannevirke. Previous' to residing in Dannevirke, the deceased couple resided for a number of years at Allenton, Ashburton.

' A gentleman rejoicing in the name of Jones, residing in the Poverty Bay district, gave the Registrars of electors in Christchurch a little extra work to do the other day. He wired to the "Registrar, Christchurch,'' asking that his name should be transferred from the Christchurch roll to that of the northern The fJ> telegram was successively taken to each of the four city registrars, and one and all endorsed it. "Not on this roll," wired Jones. It struck one of the registrars to examine tlio roll of the district in which Jones was residing, and there he found that Mr Jones was enrolled, and that all the searching had been for nothing. On this occasion he did not "wire Jones." -

Mr Maurice Harding, of Northern Wairoa, had an exciting experience in Ireland on account of the war. He was motoring with his wife in-tlie vicinity of Belfast, when an accident occurred to the car. While repairs were being effected they hired a launch to run down the river. They were enjoying the beautiful scenery and taking snapshots when the launch was signalled by a policeman to come in. The order was promptly obeyed, and the occupants of the launch were duly taken in charge by men with fixed bayonets. It was only by calling a Belfast merchant to whom Mr Harding had letters of introduction, that the authorities could be convinced the New Zealand tourists were not. foreign spi6s. The party was released about four hours later.

MOTOR OYCLES._ We have just landed a shipment of King Dick and Singer Motor Cycles, finished in dove grey, with several improvements. There is no need to dwell on the quality of these Motors, as recent results can prove; winning every side car trial except one takes a lot of beating. These victories speak for themselves. Sole Agents: JONES BROS., LTD., 122 Manchester Street. Inspection invited. Catalogue free. if Note. —We have a few good Secondhand Motors for sale, cheap. 243

In the English Association League competitions Manchester City beat Aston Villa" by ~1 .goal to nil. "

For the second time witliin the past few weeks there was no occasion to h,old a~ criminal sittings of the court

this morning. ■ • • : A Press. Association message, fro™ Napier .states that a Hawke's . Bay settler, who desires •anonyxnity, has donated £IOOO to the British Belief Fund.

The following additional donations towards the Huntly Relief. Fund have been received: —Trades Hall fund £l7 17/9,'J.C.C. £ll/-, E.G. and A.C. £1 1/-, Armstrong and Co.'s employees £1 2/6, Mrs Tipping 2/6, per Miss H. K, Lovell Smith £1 11/6. . , T-

The Mayor lias been invited to attend the Cashnfere Hills School on December 23, at the t ' breaking-up'' ceremony, to receive the value of the privet* - which the children have donated 'towards the Belgian Relief Fund. - Tim ceremony commences at 2 p.m. The Selwyn Nursing Division held its visual meeting on Tuesday last, 42 mem : bers being present. The.niembers practised in roller bandaging, after which a medical man gave a very helpful and instructive address. At the conclusion a vote of thajiks was passed to the lee-, turer. • - • .

MOTOR CYCLES.

Our efforts to clear sundry machines at reduced prices have resulted in the balance of h.p. fixed and free engine machines being disposed, of at quotations. There are still the following:— 1, 3£ h.p. 3-speed single £6O; 1.2$ do., £SO; 1 do., lady's, £4O; 1 3J h.p. twin,, 2-apeed, £60.! No other machine, sents such remarkable value and p,er- f , mits .of a year 's riding, including de 1 preciation on re-sale, on the difference, in cost between these "Matchless* machines and any others. We have for the first time this- year a complete. "Matchless" side car outfit for delivery from stogk. It is the last of d shipment of 18. It is fitted with English coach-built body of the highest quality that can be produced, and is the finest motor cycle outfit for sale .iu Christchurch at the present time. The shipment arrived just in time for the show, and sales made before and during the show reduced our stock to the one now offered. Motor cyclists who wish to enjoy the whole summer's riding on the most perfect running, silent** and powerful machine that can be bought for the money, should make immediate, enquiries.—Matchless Motor Agency, N.Z., »92 Manchester St., Christchurch. ' ■ V ■ ; : ■ -3a.