GENERAL NEWS.

Press, Volume L, Issue 15137, 28 November 1914, Page 8

GENERAL NEWS.

Tho auction announcements of H. Matson and Co., 11. S. McKenzio and Co., National Mortgage and Agency Company of N.Z., Ltd., W. E. Simcs and Co., Tonks, Norton and Co., Ltd., and Laivrio and Dalton, will bo found <m page Hi of this issue. It is understood that Mr A. W. Eamos, Audit Inspector for Canterbury, is asking for a full enquiry into the recent trouble in the Land Revenue Department. The Telegraph Office advises that tho "Waimakariri (north and south branches), Opihi, Waitaki. and Rakaia rivers were clear, and tho Rangitata river fishable yesterday morning. On Thursday tho new machinery installed at tho City Council's I station was • run by power sup- ! plied from Lake Coleridge. Tho Council will now get its supply of current from Lake Coleridge every evening between 0 and 9 p.m. to carry it over the heavy load period. In connection with their visit to the city on Thursday, the young people of Mount Magdala, to the number of over 80, after being introduced to "Father Christmas" at the D.1.C., wore entertained by the management at afternoon tea. The two leading newspapers—the •'Waikato Times'' and the "Waikato Argus"—published in Hamilton, have been amalgamated, and one strong company has been formed. The "Waikato Times," the new paper, is to bo run on non-political lines, and will bo tho farmers' newspaper for the district. The remains of tho lato Mr Michael Murphy were laid t<> rest in the Avonsido Chiirekyard yesterday afternoon, tho burial iorvico being conducted by the Roy. Otho Fitzgerald.- In accordance with the express "wish ol the deceased, tho funeral was a very quiet mid mi.ostentatious ono, but a large number of tho intimate friends of tho lato Mr Murphy were present to pay the la.-t_ respects to the memory of ono who had proved himself a good citizen and a sincere friend. On Christmas Day. ISO 1. the first services were held in the Durham street Methodist Church. The jubilee anniversary will be celebrated next month. On December 13th tho Rev. C. H. Laws •will conduct the services. These will bo followed during tho week by a jubilee tea and public meeting on the Tuesday, tho performance of Handel's oratorio, "The Messiah,' , on Thursday, and a. garden party at Colonel G. .J. Smith's residence, Riveiiaw, Opawa. on Saturday. Th> closing services will take place on Sunday. December 20th, when tho R-ev. W. Baumber will bo mo preacher. The following is the body of a letter received by a local firm from the Undersecretary of Internal Affairs: "I hnvo the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the — inst., with reference to the payment of a certain sum of money to the Continental C. and G. Rubber Company. In reply. 1 am directed by the Minister of Internal Affairs to ask you to retain the money in question until further instructions are received from the Government." Tho firm "who received this letter suggest that tho public should be reminded that the prohibition against trading with "enemy firms," i.e., German or Austrian firms, has a very wide scope. A patient, Harry Halliman by, name. "who has been in the Napier Hospital for the last two years with the lower half of his body completely paralysed, is at present rejoicing a"t the results of Sunday night's visitation. The shock so affected his nervous system (says the "Daily Telegraph") that he has recovered the partial use of the leg which was the more seriously afflicted of the two. After having been helpless for two years, tho patient's condition is such as to give him unbounded pleasure. Tho case is an interesting one. and Dr. Gilray and his staff are watching it closely. The improvement may be only temporary, but there are faint chances that it may continue. Afc Dunedin this week Mr Justice Sim granted probate of two wills m-nle by the late Hon. Thomas P'orpus. The estate was sworn at under £30.000. circumstances were somewhat unusual our correspondent). Mr Fergus's first will was made on April 23rd, 1900, and in it he bequeathed everything to Mrs Fergus, afterwards to be divided among the children. On August 27th, 1303. the late Mr Fergus •wrote out a short will on>a sheet of notepaper. not fully attested according to the Wills Act, representing in substance the fully legal will. Om? of the witnesses who attested this second will [ is dead, and the other has no reeollec- ' tion of the circumstances. His Honour expressed the opinion that the second ' document ought to be treated as having ' been duly executed, and admitted t-J probate.

Mr Justice Penuiston on Thursday granted probate in tho estate of Thomas Jackson (Mr Piipprill.). Xo. tf I'nit of tlip Citizens* Defence Co'rr- S will meet in the Avonsido Lhurcu Schoolroom nest Monday at 7.30 to elect officers. \n illustrated lecture -will be giyen l>v*Mr Hurst Sealer in the Choral Hall >■ in aid of the Belgium Food i FuiuL The Cathedral choir and others ; •will' contribute musical i,tom.s. ] It is understood that- it if- tho in- i femiou of the Crown to proceed against Tohn V'esniuler MoKmnon. who was i aemiuted last week on charges of fraud ( upo-i the Customs Department, upon , the charges contained in the s«v>nd in- ] djciment". The trial will probah.y take place on December Mtli. The Rer. I*. «• Fras»er «tatp« tliat.. ' while he rcfufed to give the Pros byteriVn As.-'mbly the name, or the siud-o-u'who wrote the the.«i.-i to which re- , fp-vi'CP made r.i i-he course ot the on W.--d'!e:-dav. he offered to * lia-'d'tho original document containing 1 the" name oi' the student to a committee f of the Assembly < In roimoxion -x-'h the Chriftchurch lUxo Car-n;:.!. to be held on • Sn'timlay. 7>e'-r-mber liJrh, <it tK? Oar- ' ' ( '_on< v'rTn-i-sion to conduct an art • vn'ion has been granted. Three gold . , n valued at LX). £10«» d !•» . v.-11 "bo offered. Art union tickets will idmit to tho shoT on the day ot the Caniivnl. Sclieaules for tho Sweet Pea : and Ro<c Sl-rnv can lv obtained at tue ' secretary's office. i There appears to be a diflcreiKe of ! opinion in regard to the pronunciation of Ypres, tho unfortunate town which has iifzured so prominently in our cab.c m"ss-v r "< of late, some persons pronounce ft -Jfc-pray/ , but a well-inform-ed correspondent, whom we believe to Ix> correct. ]>oints nut that there is no accent on the"c," and therefore tho name is properly pronounced "Ec-pr , . Our correspondent adds:—''The real Flemish name of 'Ypres' is 'Ypern,' or 'Yperen, , a Flemish plural possibly. I The name 'Yprev is only tho l< rene.h trr.nslaL.on of 'Ypern, as "Anvers, of 'Vntwerpcn': 'il a lines' of 'Mechelm, or 'Mechelen': 'Mons' of and ■we may add 'Londres' of 'London.' " Tho lady who has no to this time deferred the purchase of her untriturned .straw hat will welcome the present prices at Graham, Wilson, .and Sme!lie's. .So great a concession was ootaineil in the purcliaee of them that the best shapes and colours are offered from Hid up. When you see them in the window you will agreo that it. is scarcely necessary to suggest a quick selection. Country visitors should take advan-ta'-'o of their visit to have a portrait taken. It will be moro and more valued as tho years go by. Steffano Webb, Photographer. Petersen's Buildings, iliyh street. Telephone 1989. 2 Under existing Pure Food Bill, Thomson and Co. are allowed to use words '■pure." ''natural." "fruit," "genuine" on their cordial labels. Which shows there's no adulteration; nothing artificial about Thomson's cordials. Head the labels. All grocers. Ford and Mirams, sole Canterbury agents. G Christmas Pudding and Cako-malv-ing.—We offer tho latest and best methods of mixing and cooking. Try tho "Grimwade" Cooker for tho Pudand the new Cake-mixer. Hastie, BulT, and Pickering, Cashel street. 6 D.l.C.—Father Christmas duly arrived yesterday at tho D.1.C.. and was welcomed by a largo crowd of his old and new friends. He will be at his headquarters to-<lay. from 10.30 to 12.30, and will hold his levee for all tho boys and girls each day, from 10.30 to 12*30. and "from 2 to 5 p.m., till Christmas. " Ballin Bros.' Cordials and Aerated Waters, manufactured under hygienic conditions from best ingredients. Nothing liner .manufactured in New Zealand. Telephone 93. 6 Absolutely clear eight in every direction through "Toric." the new curved spectacle lenses. AVa.ltor J. "Watson, Colombo street (near Kincaid's), will be pleased to personally • explain their many advantages. 2 Hot-point Competition. —A prize, value 20.?, will bo given each month for tho best verse on Hot-point Irons. See our window for conditions. Turnbull and Jones. Ltd., Cashel street. I A necessity in every Home, BoardingHouse, or Hotel is" a really up-to-date Ice Safe. A. J. White, Ltd., are now showing the best procurable, in | four siz?s. j Your lives are your best friends. Yet. strangely enough, they often reeeivo less attention than any other part of tho body. If you've the slightest reason to suspect your eyes, drop in and let u R test them. Wo will supply you with suitable glasses at very moderate prices.. John R. Procter, Optician. 200 High .street. Christchurch. 0" Doctor 0. Chussler's new biochemical remedies will mako you well. Tho twelve natural cell salts for all disoase;,, is arid 2s a bottle, from John Berry, chemist;, 670 Colombo street. 5 Tho two best tennis rackets on tho market are undoubtedly Williams' '■.Driva" and Bussey's "Demon Driver," and wo cordially, invite critical inspection. We also carry hilly stocks of ••'.Slazenf'ers/' "Doherty." "Special," "Stadium," "E.G.M.," "Domon," etc Jeff erics' "Special Ruby,-' SheffieUFs "A.D.P." Send for list. Lewis and Anderson, 112 Cashol street. 6 A great savins in tirnp, worry and exnenso will be effected by placing votir Customs clearing work in the "hands of J. M. Heywood and Co., Ltd. Importers msy rely upon careful attention and prompt delivery. ' WVNTED TO SELL—I 2-22' 0.. T. TALBOT TOURING CAR, I>' MAG XIFICEXT COX DITIOX— H2oo. Wo have at present in our garage, for sale on behalf of a client who has I just purchased a now Talbot car, a 1-- - 22 h.p. nvo-seater Talbot Touring Car, 1 recently re-enamelled in dark green, ! and complete -with full equipment. This r oar is in magnificent condition, and has been s-pe-eially fitted for negotiating river-beds and other rough country. It 7 ' ha< proved itself a splendid car on 9 hi 11= rough roads, and* river-bods. The 5 price is £200. Wo. have also a 12-22 h.p. three-senter Talbot. a very similar car. recently re-enamelled in biscuit. I fully en nipped .and in splendid running 3 order. The price is £2."i0. To those reouirine a serviceable two-seater ear at a lnw price, we can recommend a two--1 I cylinder Humber car. nt'ierwl on r jot" Hamilton fFendalion). The car * j is in jrood goimi order, and the nrice ? i i« £«)0. Adams. Ltd.. Garage, 210 Tuam 1 I street. Christchurch. (W. Schwartz, s I Garage Representative). 6