GENERAL NEWS.

Press, Volume L, Issue 14898, 11 February 1914, Page 8

GENERAL NEWS.

The auction announcements of Pyne and Co., New Zealand Farmers' Coop., National Mortgage and Agency Co., W. E. Simes and Co., P. S. Nicholls and Co., Colin McDonald, Tonks, Norton and Co., Friedlander Bros., Harris Bros., and Maling and Co.,- will be found on Dajios To and 14 of this issue.

Tho river report yesterday morning tvus :—-'NYaimnkariri (both hranches), Rakaia and Rnngitata, clear; Opihi, nshable: Waitaki, dirty.

Sixteen cases of infantile paralysis have been reporto<l in Dunedin, and the Hospital Jtoard have decided to use a ward in tho Fever Hospital for the treatment of several of tho cases.

A start was made yesterday to demolish tho offices of tho Kinsey Company, Ltd., at Lyttelton. The bnilding is a very old one, and is a well-known land mark. It will be replaced by a modern brick structure.

At a meeting of employees of 'The Pres»" Company yesterday, it was decided to hold the annual picnic at Dunsandel. Ofv.ccrs- wer? oiecuxl, and it was left to the General Committeo to >nako final arrangements.

Casual labour is reported to be somewhat scarce at present, owing to many men being out of town grass-seeding and harvesting. Men were wan-et 1 yesterday to unload coal, hut considerable difficulty was experienced in getting them.

The Napier Hospital Board discussed the increase in tho number of cases of tuberculosis, and decided to urgo upon tho Government the necessity tor providing a sanatorium for tuberculosis cases on tho East Coast from Palmerston to East Cape.

Petitions aro in circulation in tho Dunsandol, lirookdalc, Leeston, and Southbridgo districts to tho General Manager of Railways, requiring either that tho first express from Christchurch should stop at Dunsandel, or that tho morning tilow train should bo run before the express as a feeder to Rakaia.

At Wellington yesterday the Chief Justice refused to issue a summons applied for by defendants in the libel action "New Zealand Times" v. "Wellington Publishing Company, in respect to matter published in tho "Dominion" newspaper. Tho summons sought to call on plaintiffs to show cause why thoy should not supply particulars of loss or damage alleged in tho statement of claim.

Our Temuka correspondent telegraphs that Mr G. W. Armitngo informed him yesterday that there was no foundation- Cor published statement that ne intended to contest the Temuka heat against all comers. He said he had already stated that ho would not contest the seat npnin.st tho candidao officially selected l>y Mr Massey and his party, and ho would nbido by his word.

On behalf of tho Napier Thirty Thousand Club, Mr Nelson Stedman, a ■well-known photographic artist (late or" Christchurch), has been busy at work for a few weeks picking out and photographing beauty spots of the town and surrounding districts. After Mr Stedman has completed his work it is the intention of the club to select the best pictures and use them in their Guide to Napier, which it is hoped 'will Dβ published some time this j"ear.

The prediction of an early winter, mado by Mr Devoreaux, F.R.A.S., of "Waihi, is not concurred with by somo South Island authorities, who state that while the prediction may apply to the North Island, it does not, as far as their observation has gone; apply to the South Island. As to the anti-cyclo-nic storm said by the same North Island authority to be taking place, there have been, and are no evidences observed in Christ church.

The Drainage Committee of the Spreydon Borough Council last night mot Messrs J. Brown and Burgoyno, members of tho Drainage Board, to discuss the question of having etormwater drainage throughout tho borough. It was resolved to call two public meetings, ono to bo held in the Presbyterian schoolroom, Barrington street, and the other in the Somerfield Hall, on the 23rd and 24th inst.. for the purpose of laying tho matter before the ratepayers.

So far the detectives have not been able to find the Chinaman who is wanted in connexion with the stabbing affray in the house at the corner of Madras and Southwark streets on Sunday evening. The injured man See Poy, who is in the Hospital, is progressing satisfactorily. The detectives have been busy in making enquiries amongst the local Chinese, and in searching their haunts in various parts of tho city and suburbs, for the missing man, who- it is believed is being concealed by his fellow countrymen.

Coal consumers on a largo scale have already financially felt tho effects of tho recent striko (eaye Monday's Wellington "Post"). Tho Wellington Gas Company, as a heavy user of coal, has written off a large amount, tho difference between the ordinary price of coal and coal imported from overseas for use in its undertaking. Since 31st December £3000 has been set aside towards meeting this year's losses in overseas coal purchased during the striko, much of winch is still to be delivered at Miranrar.

At Wellington yesterday the Chief Justice gave reserved judgment in tho test caso brought by tho Whangarei Borough Council against the Superintendent of the State Guaranteed Advances Department for redress consequent upon the Department subsequently increasing the rate of interest at which it had originally intimated it could advance the Council a loan of £19,200. His Honour held that tho Council was without legal redress against tho Department, bnt could apply for redress to the Legislature, which had altered the agreements made between tho Corporation and tho Advances Office.

Tho conference of the Now Zealand Locomotive Enginedrivora', Firemen, and Cleaners' Association opens today at the Trados Hall undor tho presidency of Mr S. Kennedy (Christchurch). The following delegates have arrived: —Messrs C. G. Lee (Wanganui), A. J. Denz (Frankton Junction), and J. Craies (Auckland). The following delegates will arrive before the proceedings of conference begin:—Messrs A. Rowe (Greyinouth), J. Henderson (Dunedin), R. A. Walker (Invercargill), J. Popprell (Napier), and W. Wiles (Wellington). Mr 11. Brown is the Christchureh delegates, and Mr W. McArley (Christchurch) the secretary of the Association. A smoking concert is to bo held on Saturday night.

The practice of sending chicks to the market when they have only been out of the incubator for twelve hours was decided by Mr F. V. Frazor, S.M., to bo a cruel one. The Society for tho Prevention of Cruelty to Animals prosecuted Frederick Timanus, as several of the chickens which ho had sent to Auckland in this manner had died on the way. His Worship agreed that tho practice was cruel, but as it seemed to have been the practice of breeders, and as there had boon no previous prosecutions, tho defendant would only be fined £1 and costs. F. R. Shaw, another breeder, whoso ducks had died on the way to market owing to tho hot weather, was ordered to pay the costs.

With reference to the statistical information bearing on the cost of living which the Department of Labour, in co-operation with tho Dominion Statistical Department, is collecting in tho four centres, Mr J. It. Fraser, of the Department of Labour, has been in Christehurch for the past week interviewing a number of business men, and is still engaged in enquiring into matters relative to the wholesale and retail prices of commodities. The idea is to obtain statistics on the subject on the lines followed in Australia, provided that similar data exist here. It is proposed to collect the information monthly, after the first step has been completed, ar.d to publish the results in the "Journal of the Department of Labour." The information Trill make it possible to follow the fluctuations in the prices of commodities.

Additional subscriptions to tho Mrs Broughton fund are:—"A.E.S" £1, and "Anonymous"' £'2 2s.

The. team of Australian bowlers will arrive in Christchurch to-morrow morning. A civic reception to the visitors will be accorded by the Mayor at tho City Council Chamber at 11 a.m.

His Excellency tho Governor will formally open the exhibition of tho works of the late P. van der Volden at tho Art Gallery to-morrow, at 3, p.m. This will be a private view of tho collection, and the public will bo admitted on Friday.

At Poppies- and Co.'s picnic on Saturday last a pleasant surprise was provided by the principal of the firm. To six of his oldest employees lie present e<l gold watchew, while to the- remainder, with tho exception of tho apprentices, ho handed out cheques for amounts varying according to the length of service of tho recipient's.

In view of tho forthcoming firo brigade conferoi>oo- at Akaroa on March i il> it h-is Im.'im: decided (states o:ir correspondent.) to engage tho llangior.i Brass Band for the week of the conference, and various t>nl>-committees wero appointed to formulate a programme of entertainment for tho delegates during their stay.

Tho conference between tho City Council an'l representatives of local bodies relative to the supply of Lako Coleridge current to tho latter which was fixed for to-day, Las been postponed tor a week. It v.ns found that several members of tho Council desired to attend the prize-giving at the Technical College, which takes place this evening, and they would consequently he, unable to be present at tho conference.

The arrival of Viscount Kelburn in New Zealand gives some point to tho fnct that the names of tho suburb "Kelburne" lias, up to the present, been spelt incorrectly. The hill-top suburb was created during tho Earl of Glasgow's term as Governor of New Zealand, and out of compliment to tho much-esteemed representative of tho Crown it was named after his son. Viscount Kelburn, now commander of H.M.B. Pyrnmus, but for some reason or other the name has always been spelt with a final vowel "Kelburn (*)."

So far over £400 has been subscribed locally toward tho fund being raised for tho purpose of establishing a North Island Radium Institute at Palmers ton North. When tho Prime Minister was ' passing through to Auckland on Saturday, a deputation representing the Radium Committee, waited on him to enlist hie sympathy. The necessity for a raumm institute was explained, and mention was made of the active steps being taken locally to raise funds. There ■was every prospect of a substantial amount being raised. The promoters hoped to have a sufficient sum available to enable a supply of radium to bf> purchased while Dr. Martin was in England. Sir Massey expressed sympathy with the movement, and stated that he was giving the matter attention with a view to Cabinet giving it their consideration.

Special courses of treatment for falling hair, premature groyness, dandruff, etc., from oue guinea. The latest approved methods and appliances used. Personal attention by appointment; hair work of every description. INlrs Rolleston, Cathedral square. Telephone

It isn't the name "Thomson's" that makes Thomson's Ginger "Wine, good, but it's th<* contents of tho bottlo that makes the name good. Thomson's Ginger Wino is pure as the sunshine — tho best that money can buy. All grocers. Ford and Mirams, agents. 5

We have, just landed a shipment of American Office and Typist Chairs, and Dining Chairs. A. J. White, Limited, tho Premier Furnishers, Christchurch. 6

Motor Accessories.—Lycett Belts, 5-inch, 13s, $-meh, 15s, 1-inch, 17s 6d; Hutchinson Heavy Tyres, 37a 6d; Assorted spares kept, also best quality repairs, at J. H, Suckling and Co.. Garage, 117 Worcester etreet. 6

The crowded conditions daily at Messrs Armstrong's Stores is evidence sufficient that they aro giving bargains of a moro decisivo character than others. 1

"Shino" chemically prepared goods clean and polish in one operation. Hundreds of delighted nsers in Christchurch. Mops, complete with handles 4s, postage Gd extra. Mittens 2s 6d, Cloths Is 6d. Lewis and Anderson. 112 Cashel street. 5

Those who supply an equal or bettor article at less money than others must succeed. Wo learn that tho expansiop of Messrs Armstrong's country business is phenomenal, despite the fact that they do not employ agents, solidifying the fact that cash trading and small profits aro keynotes to progress. 2

Luscious fruit in winter! Secure a supply then by bottling now. The best jar for bottling is our "Atlas Widemouth Special," which we offer from 4s 6d dozen, packed in cardboard for town or country delivery. Jam jars from 2s dozen. Hastie, Bull and Pickering, opposite Ballantyne's. 'Phone 2103. 6

In reply to a request for interesting news to publish this morning, Graham, Wilson, and Smellie's announce that throughout the week they are offering hundreds of useful Dress Remnante, at half salo prices. These aro representative of all this season's best patterns. 3

Walter J. Watson, D.8.0.A., London, Expert Optician (near Kincaid's). Accurate Sight-testing and Spectaclefitting, Repairs to Frames and broken Lenses matched. Charges moderate. 8 The M.P.'s Shirt. A deputy of the Italian Parliament recently lost his shirt in a sleeping compartment while on a railway journey. He wrote an indignant letter to tho directors of tho line, in which he said: "It is shameful that the railway servants, for whom so much has been done by members of Parliament, should dare to appropriate tho belongings of passengers." A few days after this protest, (the "Mail" says), he received a letter signed by 200 railway employee*, and enclosing a postal order for 6s Gd, which, the letter said, was the result of a small collection, and which the railwaymen hoped would enable him to buy another shirt. "Wimbledon Nell." "Wimbledon Nell," the retriever which collected money to aid tho London and South-Western Railway Servants' Orphanage, has died in the Animals' Hospital at Vauxhall. For seven years (tho "Chronicle" says) "Wimbledon Nell" had walked the platforms at Wimbledon Station with a box attached to her back, collecting subscriptions for the orphanage._The aggregate amount received was £775. A special eteel collar was worn by "Noll," tho gift of the orphanago authorities, who also presented her with a silver medal for every £100 raised. These medals were worn by the dog, attached to her collar. The dog was owned by Mr Brockwell, an employee of the railway deprrtmc-nt. Arrangements have been made for "Noll" to ho preserved and placed in n cabinet at Wimbledon Station. A collecting-box will be attached, so thai tho orphanago ehould continue to benefit.

Advertisement and Imperialism. The "Manchester Courier." commentina: pithily on tbe result of the battleship New Zealand's crake, says:—"Wo hare never been .able to understand why tho Admuahy and tho War Office have utterly failed hitherto to appreciate tho value of what is the foundation of all successful businesses— <#jver advertisen'cnt. How many people in

Manchester, for example, know any. thing at all about either the Army or the .Navy? When do we ever see either soldiers or sailors in any numbers in • -Manchester- , \ot surely so important a town might prove a rich rocruitin- • pround lor b)tl, ion ns. as might other centres, not only in England, but in our ' widespread colonies. A .sorios. of vjsus of both troops and crews to British and colonial towns would have, the result of securing recruits, while it would mako tho conditions of service- far more, attractive to any young man at Home ' who cherished, ns so many do, desires to travel and see tho world."'

A Dilke Story. In some reminiscence oi \he !sic£e of Paris, -written by the late Sir Charles Dilko, ami piihii s he<l last month in the '•Nineteenth Century. , .Sir Charles describes a narrow escape- which ho had at the. hands of a French M<ntry. On one occasion whil« walking m the* street he found himself unwed by tho rifle of a sentry l>oo yards off. having the H«*d Cross armlet on his sleeves and ;i white handkerchief in his hand, he stood .still, and the fentry seemed to think him respectable, enough to advance. Sir Charles said ho wished to speak' to tho oii'icor of tho guard, to whom "I shouts ed that I was an English newspaper eorlesponden.t. that 1 had nn authorisation ns smh. ar Ei-gli.s',- passport, and a Prussian pass into Paris, and that 1 was known to the Due de Broglio and to !jord_ Lyons, also that I could name friends in the centre of Paris to whom 1 might ho sent under guard. He lot mc pass, and said: 'Allez. Tons ayes en do la chance..' " WHY Tire 4 H.P. TRIUMPH IS A»IDEAL SIDE-CAR MACHINE, lii buying a motor-cycle with an eye to side-car service, the prudent and experienced motor-cyclist will ask himself two questions concerning every machine offered for his acceptance: "I s the engino of sufficient power?" and "Will the cost of running do excessive?" There is no doubt that considerable engine iKuver is essential for all-round side-car work, particularly in a mountainous country like New Zealand, but then, again, it has to bo remembered, that when tho h.p. rises much above the standard 3J tho increase in running cost, both in the direction of tyres and of petrol, is out of all proportion to the nominal increase of power. Three and a-half horse-power, however, oven, in a machine with such a marvellously efficient engine as tho 1913 Triumph, ia not quite up to all requirements. The 'Si h ]>. Triumph, with three-spoed gear, tas made somo magnificent side-car records, but the fact remains that thete are circumstances under which a little more power would bo extremely wel- • come. The increase of h.p. in tho 1914 model Triumph from 3i to 4 provides just that handy reserve that meets the case. Tho owner of the 4 h.p. Triumph has no anxiety, no matter how steep the grade or rough tho roads. But the mosb important fact to remember anout< tho 4 h.p. Triumph is that except when running "nil out" its petrol consumption is praoticilly the same as that ot \ tho 3J h.p. model, while the trifling a<ldii,K>Tuii weight is not likely to short- , en the life of tho tyres. This means that, far solo, and, save under exceptional conditions, for side-car purposes* the 4 h.p. Triumph is as economical aa the 3J h.p. model, while recent improvements in the engine make it more flexible and most delicately responsive ta control. For these reasons the 4 h.pw Triumph excels, in all-round ntiHty. both the standard 3i h.p. machines and tho twin-cylinder machines of higher power. The Tfotorua shipment of 48 4 h.p. Triumphs has been sold out, but a shipment of 20. ex lonic is now to hand. See the window display of these machines, n-nd tho "Canoelet" side-car, to-day. Adams, Ltd., Agents for "Triumph" Motor-cycles. High street, Christchirreb. (0, B. Brown, Motorcycle Representative). . c