GENERAL NEWS.

Press, Volume L, Issue 15112, 30 October 1914, Page 6

GENERAL NEWS.

The Telegraph Office advised yesterday that all the Canterbury rivers wero clear except tho Rangitata, which was fishable.

Tho Appeal Court has mado an order absolute striking Robert Taylor, Wood, of Auckland, off the rolls of barristers and solicitors of tho Supreme Court. It has ordered him to pay £15 15s costs to tho New Zealand Law Society.

A meeting of creditors in the estate of Charles Hill, tho missing solicitor, will bo held in the Hereiord. Chambers on Tuesday next at 11 a.m. Hill was adjudged a bankrupt by Mr Justice Denniston upon a creditor's petition the other day.

A return showing tho amount of spirituous liquors and beer imported into tho Ashburton electorate from January Ist. 1912, to June 30th. 1914, was presented to the Houso of Representatives yesterday. It showed the following quantities (in gallons):—Boer, 24.874 ; whisky, S6S7 ; brandy, 413; gin, 238; rum, 54: wine. 11.4; cider. 19S; champagne, 10; bitters, one-third gallon; liqueur. 3; ginger '.vine, 40; schnapps. 5. The return was provided ou the motion of Mr Nosworthy.

| Tho Fire Brigade desires in acknow- [ I ledge the receipt of £2 2s from Mr Frank Harcouit, dental surgeon. High street, in appreciation of services rendered at a fire there recently. The Rev. R. B. S. Hammond, of Sydney. gave an illustrated address at the Choral Flail last nigut on "Derelicts," in which he with the humour and pathos or the oydncy slums. There was a large -audience present, and tho lecture was' listened to with keen attention. A correspondent writes:-—"ln the timetables for ocean steamers the Post Office still gives dates for German m.iil packet service, Melbourne, Colombo, London, ls this correct? The table [ 'goes on to January 31st, IP 15, and it : gives dates of arrival in Berlin. Is it ] not time it was officially withdrawn I- 1 ' 1 In the House of Representatives yes- , teniay afternoon the Hon A. L. Herd- ' man, m reply to a if.n'Stion, said there j wa.s no foundation whatever lor .he t rumour that the Govcnimc-.t intended . to reduce the salaries of Civil servants j by ten per cent. Ths rumour, lie arid- t ed, was a silly one. j

The Executive of tho Otus.o Expansion League has decided to appro::?!, tho Minister of Internal Affairs, suggesting that arrangements be made to bring out Belgian women for co:e.cs.io service. The socretan- has been instructed to write to Mr T. Sedgwick, the League's representative in Glasgow, ca tho subject. It is expected that tho report of the Royal Commission appointed to enquiro into tho tlitm-ly mining disaster will bo pi-'-onted to the House to-day. The Hon. W. Fraser told the House yesterday that it was very likely that the report would contain certain reccnimentlations in regard to tho Coal Mines Act, nnd ho therefore proposed to take tho debate on tho Coal Mines Act Amendment Bill to-day. A concert lecture, in aid of the lluntly Relief Fund, was given in the Alexan.' ~ "'all last- night by Professor J. P. G A* t, who dealt in a most interesting . ay with the whole history of English folk-song, a hobby that has mado considerable progress of late years. A nurilber of specimen songs were sung by Miss Mil'.icent Jennings, and wero greatly enjoyed. Mrs c*aDbatt was the accompanist. An Auckland telegram states that the seafcon of gaiety which was contemplated for tho approaching summer months in connexion with tho reopening of "Wonderland Park," as run during the Exhibition, will not now take place. That has been uer-id-r-f* by the prolongation of the war, and the unsettled conditions arising therefrom. Tlie Exhibition Amusements, Ltd., has decided to di:pose of the outfit- at the Park. ' "When war was first declared tho building trade in Auckland became seriously affected and several building projects wero held up indefinitely. Now a moro settled feeling exists. Among the proposed new buildings planned was that of a new picture theatre in Queen street, on a site within a few yards of an existing picture theatre. Tho building of this theatre "'as postponed indefinitely owing to the war, but the promoting syndicate has now decided to go on witli tlis project, and tenders for tho work of construction are to bo invited shortly. The new theatre will sent 809. Within tho city and its immediate suburbs there are now sixteen picture theatres in active operation. Four of theso are iv Queen street, a fifth is being erected, and a sixth is now to bo undertaken, making a total of eighteen theatres devoted solely to tho presentation of kinematograph pictures.

The second stage in a movement for tho defence of tho -Dominion, which may havo far-reaching results, was begun at tho King Edward Barracks last night, when between -300 and GOO members of the Christchurch Defence Organisation, formed on Tuesday night, assembled for their first --parade. „Mr George Harper announced that the committee had decided to form a Christclmrciv Defence , Organisation, which, in older to conform with tlie regulations of tho Defence Act, would be organised in the shape of a ItiJlo Club. Over -jOO applications' for membership had been received, and it was confidently expected that <juite 1000 members would bo enrolled. (Applause.) The Minister of 'Defence would be approached to recognise tho organisation, and application would be made for tho

issue of arms and ammunition. It was

proposed to organise the force into units of 100 from each district, and when necessary, the wholo organisation would be drilled us a battalion. It, was honed to enrol anyone up to the age of 70. There would bo another parade next Thursday night, when it was honed to notify members of "further arrangements made. Drill was then proceeded with, the men taking an intelligent interest in their work.

For permanently removing superfluous hair by electrolysis Mrs Roileston holds tho highest diploma nnd medical reference, having qualified iv London, Pans: and Boston, U.SA. Treatments from ss. Cathedral square. 0

In order to give their staff the full benefit of Labour Day, Messrs Beath and Co. announce that they will close their premises .for the usual half-holi-day on Saturday, at one o'clock. .They express tho desire that the public will support them in this matter, b y making it convenient to do their shopping before one o'clock on Saturday. 0

I'ho retail grocers of Christchurch announce that owing to the holiday on Monday, they will be open for business until 6 o'clock on Saturday, October 31st. (j

The respective Draper*- Stores of Messrs T. Armstrong antfCo.. Ltd., will remain onen until 9 o'clock this (Friday) evening, and until 0 o'clock to-morrow (Saturday) evening. , 1

Mr Stewart Robinson. Christchurch. Dear Sir, —Wo beg to inform you that we have accepted, on behalf of"a North Island Client, your tender of 6s 8d in tho £ for their Boot Stock. Tho eoods, comprising some twelve cases, will bo shipped to you immediately.—Yours faithfully, A. .Mitehell and Co.. Warehousemen. Q

'Toric" (curved) lenses are the latest discovery in tho optical world. Walter J. Watson, Optical Specialist, Colombo street (next Kincaid's), will be pleased to explain their many advantages. 1

A Family Group would be splendid to send Home for Christmas. Excellent results aro certain if taken by Steffano Webb. Petersen's Buildings, High street, Christehuich. Telephone 1939. 4

Tho respective Drapery Stores of Ttlessr.s T. Armstrong and Co., Ltd.. will remain open until 9 o'clock this (Friday) evening, and until 0 o'clock to-morrow (Saturday) evening'). 2

"Shino" goods just landed for "spring cleaning." Shino mops, with patent handles. 4s 6d : Shino reversible polishing pads, 8s Gd; Shino mittens, 2s 6d; Shino window cloths. Is 6.1; Shino dust cloths. Is 6d. Lewis and Anderson, 112 Cashel street. 6

Doctor C. Chussler's new biochemical remedies will raako you well. Tho twelve natural cell salts for all diseases, ls and 2s a bottle, from John Berry, chemist, 670 Colombo street. 5

A Genuine Clearance Salo of Messrs Lawrenco and Kircher's stock will be held on their premises, near the Christchurch Clock Tower, by A. J. White, Ltd., commencing Wednesday, October 2Sth. 6

The fino weathor prevailing, coupled wii'u the attraction of the Great Salvage Sale at Armstrong and Company's, created considerable congestion " of traffic at each end of tho city yesterday. In the morning as well as" afternoon, Armstrong's wore very busy. 3

j Graham, Wilson and Smellie announce j their premises will bo closed at l.p-- m----(as usual) on Saturday, October 31st- 0 ABOUT CYCLE REPAIRS AND RENOVATION. At this period of the year the careful cyclist bethinks himself or herself of tho needs of his trusty bicycle iv tho matter of enamel, plating, attention to bearings, replacing of snapped spokes, and general overhauling. These little attentions do much to prolong tho working life of a bicycle, and to maintain it as it ought to be, always ready for service. The firm of Adams. Ltd., makes a big speciality of work of this description. Its cycle repair*, factory is the bigest and bos.t equipped in Australasia; its Kt.'.fl is compesed of experts, and its enamelling and plating departments ere ren.'ea> of these iv tho most high-gn-.io bicycle factories in England. The repairs factory is run on business lines, and every job is finished at tho time promised. We can always lend a bicycle to take tho place of a

machine undergoing repairs* or renovation. Our prices will bo found to be ridiculously low considering the high quality of the work executed. It may be mentione. 1 * that our stock of tyres and inner iubes is enormous, and ""'erju'jte exceptionally low prices for the host English goods of this description. Give ov.v repairs department a trial, and you will never regret it. Adams, Ltd.,* High street, Christchurch. (R. M: Adams, Bicycle Department Representative). <">