LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume XLVI, Issue 10415, 5 June 1925, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

At a meeting of the trustees of the I Dunedin Savings Bank yesterday it was I decided to make the followins dona- ! tionc, out of -profite :—£7so to Patients and Prisoners' Aid Society, and £750 to the Dental School in connection with Otago University. The Lahour Department's figures show that last week 20 men registered in Christchurch as unemployed, compared with 25 in the previous week. Of last week's quota, 11 men were found employment. For the five weeks ending June 1, 112 men have registered in Christchurch as unemployed. '

A case of tuberculosis at Methven has been notified to the County Health Officer (Mr E. N. Johnson).

A man named Frank Worcester, of Tuapeka Flat, was admitted to the hospital suffering from a gash in the throat, stated to have been selfinicted, says a Dunedin telegram.

During the week ended May 31 the maximum load recorded at the Lake Coleridge power-house was 13,260 k.w., this load taking place between 5 and 5.30 p.m. on Wednesday. The load was lighter than that of the previous week, when the total was 13,800 k.w. The lake level during the week was 1670.25 ft, and the average flow from the Harper River was 237 cusecs. All the equipment was in service.

The hockey, Rugby, and Association football competitions will be continued to-morrow afternoon. The only senior Rugby game definitely on the Showgrounds will be between Rakaia and Ash burton, there being a likelihood that the Hinds-Old Boys' match will be contested at Hinds. The Golf Club has arranged matches against the Geraldine Club, the seniors playing at Geraldine and the juniors at Ashburton.

A motion of sympathy with the relatives of the late Mr Massey, and of appreciation of his services to the Plunket Society in New Zealand, was carried in silence at the annual meeting of the Ashburton branch this afternoon. The Mayor (Mr R. Galbraith), who presided, said the society throughout the Dominion had lost one of its best supporters in the late Prime Minister. His death was a distinct loss to the country and to the society.

Great interest is being evinced in the Rugby football match to be played between Old Boys and Hinds to-mor-row. The former is leading with 5J points in the competition, and the latter has 5, Celtic being next with 4s. The Rugby Sub-union approached the Hinds Club in regard to playing the match on the Showgrounds, but as only one senior game has been played at Hinds this season the club felt it was due to its supporters that its match against Old Boys should be played at Hinds, as originally determined by the draw for the competition.

Reference to the amount of drinking going on at dances in Timaru was made at the annual meeting of the Timaru Licensing Committee yesterday by the chairman (Mr E. D. Mosley, 5.M.)., who said the attention of the public should be drawn to the practice. He did not blame licensees of hotels, for they probably had no control over the matter, but nevertheless there was a considerable amount of drinking going on. As citizens of the town the members of the committee deprecated such conduct, which cast a blot on the reputation of the town. They trusted that such conditions would be discontinued.

Complaints were made recently to Sir James Parr, Minister of Education, by an Auckland deputation, regarding the character of certain cheap publications which were said to be readily bought by children, and that those travelling to and from school by rail had easy opportunities of getting this class of literature. A Wellington telegram states that Sir James Parr said he had seen the publications referred to, and was concerned over the matter. "In my opinion they ought not to be in circulation," he said. " I am sure they would have an evil effect on the imagination of young children. I have inquired regarding the legal position, and am awaiting this information."

At a special meeting of the Allenton ! Sports Club last evening it was decided to hold a sale of work in the Allenton School toward the end of August for the purpose of assisting the club's finances. Nineteen attended the meeting, and Mr D. A. Morgan presided. It was decided that those present be the nucleus of a committee to arrange for tho sale, and sub-committees were set up as follow, the name of the convener being given in each case: —Plain i and fancy work, Mrs J. Boothrovd; cake arid lollies, Mrs E. C. Bathurst; books, hockey girls; refreshments, Mrs J. Stevenson; side-shows, Mr W. R. Tucker; produce, Mr J. Stevenson; Paddy's market,-Mr W. P. Walker; bran tub, Miss N. Kircher. These committees will have power to add to their number, and will report progress at a meeting in two weeks' time. Each stall will organise its own guessing competition.

The annual tea meeting in connection with the Lagmhor Presbyterian Church congregation was held last evening in Mr V. Wright's woolshed. The tables were beautifully decorated and well laden. A large number were present, and did justice to the good things provided. A concert was held afterwards in the church, which was filled to ovsrowing. The Rev. AV. Marshall presided. The following programme was [given: —Songs, Mesdames Templeton 'and Lush, Misses E. Harries, Kerr, and Nancy Bishop, Messrs Ford and Lush; violin solo l , Mr Lush; recitations, Misses Harries, Bishop and Brown. Mrs Lush was accompaniste. Addresses were given by the Revs. A. D. Kirkland and A. G. Irvine. Votes of thanks were passed to the performers, those who had lent cars for the occasion, the speakers, Mr Wrisjht for the use of the shed, the ladies for providing tea, and all others who' had assisted to make the function a success. After the Benediction had been pronounced the gathering returned to the woolshed for supper.

Farnham Park, which has belonged to the See of Winchester since A.D. 806, when King Ethelwald granted it to St. Swithin. is to be sold. The moated castle, which dates from the twelfth century, is, however, to be retained.

French mortality statistics for 1924 show_ that, although the number of marriages remained stationary during the year, the excess of births ctvrc deaths was only 72,216, against 95,030 in 1923. The total population of Fra ice (including Alsace-Lorraine) is now returned officially as 39,209,518, against 41,476,272 in 1911, including the then papulation of the provinces since recovered.

The new model Chevrolet has created a sensation in motoring circles. Competent judges declare that this car will command an unprecedented sale. Already the Local Agent, Mr C. H. Carson, has made several sales, and he is of opinion that this now Chevrolet is the greatest car value to be obtained in any nnrt of tho World. The remarkably low price ,£233 makes it all the more attractive. Intending buyers should insist on inspecting the new \ Chevrolet before deciding on their purchase. Catalogues avi'll be sent to any address on application.—Ad* r +.. First aid for coughs, colds, and influenza, Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. j