GENERAL NEWS.

Press, Volume LI, Issue 15462, 15 December 1915, Page 6

GENERAL NEWS.

The auction announcements of W. E. Simes and Co., Charles Clark, Dulgcty and Co.. R. S. McKenzie and Co.. National Mortgage and Agency Co. will he found on page 11 of this iss^e.

The Government. Tourist agent has been advised that Mrs Graham, accompanied by tho chief guide, climbed Mount Cook j'eetcrday.

Yesterday morning tho Waimakariri (north and south branches), Opim, Waitafvi, and R-ik.ua rivers wore re]>oiu;d to be clcar, and the Rangitata to bo fishable.

Tho secretary of tho Canterbury Autoraobilo Association haa received the following report from tho Dunsandel district regarding the condition of roads:—"Owing to continued dry weather nil tho roads in this district are beginning to break up. Part of crossing n Selwyn river-bed is very bad."

A lamp on a hoarding in Hereford street started a small fire last night, and an alarm was sent to the fire station, but tho application of a bucket of water before the brigade's arrival extinguished what littjo lire there was. Later in the evening the brigade turned out to an alarm from St. Albans, but it proved to be of the malicious falso type.

Yesterday the trolley pole of a double-decker car on the Sumner line came adrift from the overhead wire just on a curve. The Eole slashed up and down alarmingly etween the span wires and the guard, and as the outcome of its irresponsibility the guard was dented, some of the span wires damaged, and the polo itself bent into a very artistic double curve. Tho car was taken off the running when it reached town.

It is not often that men aro found as loquacious as the average woman is alleged to be, but a witness in the Magistrate's Court yesterday camo very near to filling tho bill. Mr Bishop, S.M., after hearing a lengthy explanation from the witness, remarked : "With a wife given to drink, and a man who can talk like that, I don't wonder that they don't get on." Mr Donnelly, who was cross-examining tho witness, wished to bo held guiltless, and said that he did not desire tho "flood of eloquence'' whicji had outpoured from the witness.

A boy about twelve years of atrc. wa s before Mr H. W. Bishop. S.M., in the Juvenile Court yesterday, charged with having stolen 'from tho dwelling of D. G. Maindonald, a leather purse containing £2 10s. « cheque for £3, and Is 6d in stamps, the propcrtv of Annette Marjorie Jacobs. The boy was previously before the Court on a charge of having stolen lollies, atid was ordered to report himself periodically to the Rev. F. Rule, but by some misunderstanding had faiiod to'do so. The Magistrate said that he would give tho boy one more chance, but if I:e came before the Court again he wonld be sent to an industrial school. He convicted tho boy and ordered him to report to the Rev. F. Rule once a week for •■'ix months.

A memorandum from the Minister in Charge of the Soldiers' Information Department, requesting the assistance/ or" technical colleges in the work of training invalided soldiers to their new occupations, evoked indignation at the Otago Education Board meeting yesterday (says a Press Association telegram), frc.ni tho fact that in the information attached was a report taken from a German paper relating to the measures taken in Germany. It was resolved to forward to the Minister and all technical school managers a resolution that the Board did not recognise tho necessity for enclosing an extract from a German paper giving the methods of administration and advice as to the treatment of disabled soldiers. At this period of the nation's liistory, it seemed to the Board a grave reflation on British humanity and patriotism and an insult to its national pride to suggest by forwarding such an extract that wo might take an example from Germany in tho proper and humane treatment" of our wounded heroes.

A Wellington message siates that the steamer Parattah. from New York, has wirelessed that she will arrive at Lyttelton to-day.. and proceeds thence to Dunedin and Melbourne.

The Niagara, which arrived at Auckland yesterday, brought in all -Ho bags of English and American mails for New Zealand. There were 157 bacs for Auckland, 159 for Wellington, and 14. for oilier centres.

Yesterday Mr J. R- Samson, oflicer-in-charge of the Government's Returned Soldiers' Department, visited Christchurch and conferred with Messrs J. M. "lurnbull and J. D. Millton, of the C.D.C.. in reference to the C.D.C. taking over from the Christchurch City Council tlie work of looking after discharged soldiers and acting as the responsible agents of the Department in Christchurelf.

Mr C. F. Thomas, manager of the Bank of New Zealand. Christchuich, has been appointed to control the new Trustee Department of the New Zealand Insurance Company, with headquarters at Auckland. This department lias l.ot been long established, and its activitv so far has been in the North Inland, but it is proposed to extend it.

A foreta.ste of the approaching feivtive Reason was given in tho MagisCourt yesterday, and temporarily brightened up the somewhat sordid character of the proceedings. A white-haired old man, a Dane, was applying for a maintenance order, and has been doing to for some time past, but matters have been delated owing to the failure of the Court officials at Dunedin to forward evidence taken m that city. In the circumstances MiBishop. S.M., adjourned tho application till after the holidays. As tho applicant v.a» on the point of leaving the Court he turned towards the bench and said : **I wish you a happy New Year." A smile went round the Court, and Mr Bisho;., in referring to tho old gentleman's courteous compliment, remarked that it, was seldom that 110 was wished a happy New Year in Court.

With regard to the Christmas entertainment 10 be provided for the wives and children of dead soldiers and soldiers at the front, Mr George Harper reported to the executive of the C.D.C. yesterday (hat the authorities of l-hrist's College had kindly lent tho use of the Coliego grounds and gymnasium for the occasion. 'the entertainment would be held on Thursday, December 23rd, stnrting at - p.m. Arrangements had been made for a Christmas tree, which wns being provided by Mr J. A. Young, of tlie Public Gardens. A marquee was also being secured, and rctrcshmentr; and presents for th? children being provided. The Christc-hurch Women's Branch of tho National Reserve were also assisting with the entertainment. Mr J. M. TurnbuU stated that Mesdames Boylo and Rhodes, who had held a similar function last Christmas, had offered to assist with the C.D.C. entertainment, and were, with Mrs TurnbuU, acting as the representatives of the C.D.C. Donations wore being received towards the entertainment. The smoke concert to the returned soldiers was placed in the charge of Mr Nat. Woods, who reported that he had collected £11 lis.

Perfumes, bottles and caskets, Lavender, Eau de Cologne, or whatever you nretcr. Manicure Sets, Brushware and other Xmas. Gifts —go to Loasbv, 079 Colombo street. N.

Messrs Boa 111 and C'o.'s tea-room and root garden urn: opened yesterday by his Worship the Mayor. r J o-day a coreial invitation to visit them is issued to customers, friends, visitors, and all who care to tome. " It should lie noted by Imvers that 1 ho great double sile oi drapery and clothing is on at Armstrong's, drapers, to-day. 1 Huiidreris of Useful Christmas sents are obtainable from A. J. Ltd., al prices ranging from 6d to £5. Ladies are invited to see the new Art Vases at 2s, Flower Bowls 4s 6d, Salads 3s lid. Lseful gifts ior Christmas. Big variety at. Drayton's Emporium, 7Go Colombo street. 1 Annual summer tale of toys, fancy goods, millinery, drapery, and clothing, at Armstrong's, to-day. 2 Tho Buick six-cylinder Car is the best value for money ever nut before the motoring public. 7t is guaranteed to do 25 miles to tho gallon. 5 W hat could bo nicer or better than ono of our Domestic Electric Appliances for a Christmas Gift. See our windows. Turnbull and Jones, Ltd. 6 Sale of Hewish's stocks, mercery, hats, clothing, going forward at Armstrong's. . 3 At all times Carey's well-appointed men's departments are thoroughly stocked with the newest items of men's wear, and customers will find that the values Carey's give are of the game high standard that have characterised this firm in the past. 1 A warehouseman's entire stock of ladies' untrimmed straws just bought by T. Armstrong and Co.. Ltd., all high-grade, fashionablo goods, during the sale, hats ranging from 3s lid to 8s lid, will be sold for Is each, and extra high qualities for 2s lid, the best bargains in the trade. 4 Steft'ano Webb Portraits are tho kind that live for ever. They make ideal gifts to send home for Christmas. W-9722 Early Shoppers aro already busy selecting Christmas Gifts at Lewis and Anderson's. They say that this Season's Display easily eclipses that of other years. Wo can give you better attention now than later on. Lewis and Anderson, Ltd., 112 Cashel street 625 At Armstrong's sale —Lister's silks and twists, assorted colours, 6d per dozen reels, and Clarke's 200 yds sewing cottons, black and white. Id per reel, o A Christchurch baker burnt his bread when first using "Cod Ore," but afterwards found he must use less coal to get tho required heat. He is saving money now. .Sample packets to treat ojwt.. price sixpence, at Hastie, Bull, and Pickering's. Don't buy imitations. li Loose Covers.—We are experts, and have a cpleniiid selection of linens, cretonnes, tissues, etc., suitable lor this work. A. J. White. Ltd. U Armstrong's stores will be closed tomorrow—Anniversary ihiy. 0 ENGLISH MOTOIt LORRY FOR. £75. We have at present on offer a particularly übelui motor investment iu the lonn of u •>ecoud-iaauct 1-5 h.p. Humber (luiglis/i) cnassis, with two bodies —a commercial loiry body, and a livote a tor touring body, enabling the car to Ik? used euher lor goods ueiiveiy or lor passenger purposes. The chassis'and liodies are in L,ood condition, and the pricc is extieineiy lov. —£75, inclusive. Also, wc have a very fine second-hand l-'landers delivery van, with complete road equipment. The body is roomy,, and is wildly enclosed, while the driver is protected adequately against wind end rain. Vac 20 h.p. engino is very powerful and reliable, and the capacity of the van is about 15 cwt. It should prove just tho thing for u city pastrycook or country storekeeper. The price is £20i>, and the van i.> in really rirstclass condition. In addition to these vehicles, wo have for saie a. very fine five-scaier Studebaker touring car. with especially roomy body, powerful encine, and two auxiliary folding seats. This car is finished in French grey, lined in black, and carries a very full and comprehensive road equipment. It has seen or.iv light service, and has 1 eon well looked after. Should prove an ideal car for hire service, either a« a taxi or a-s unit of a railway feeder coach service. Cars of this tyne have given splendid service on well-known '"otor coac'i I'-utv* in this Dominion. Hie price, i? £250 comnleto. Prices quoted are for net cash on delivery.

Purchaser "ill be given all necessary tuition ip. «irivms. tree, together with free <T.ia"c accommodation. Adams. Ltd ""Now Zealand importer? of Studebake'r and K umber Motors. Headquarters Garage, -11) Tuam fatrcet, Christchurch. ®