GENERAL NEWS.

Press, Volume LI, Issue 15463, 16 December 1915, Page 6

GENERAL NEWS.

The Board of Education has (soys an Auckland Press message) resolved to issuu a circular letter asking all retired teachers for their co-operation and assistance in the time of war.

Mr P. A. McHard:*, of Pnlmerston North, hua forwarded to tho Y.M.C.A. a cheque for £1000, to bo expended on Christmas gifts for the soldiers at the front.

In Chambers yesterday morning, his Honour Mr justice Denniston dealt with the following matters: —Wilfred Badger, deceased (Mr Cuningham), letters of administration, with will annexed, granted. Public Trustee (Mr Mcnres) v. A, J. J. Brown, order for service on defendant granted.

Yesterday Mr J. R. Samson, officcr-in-chnrge of tho Government's Returned Soldiers' Department, visited Christchurch and conferred with Messrs J. M. lurnbull ami J. D. Millton, of tho C.D.C., in reference to tho C.D.C. taking over from tho Christclmreh City Council the work of looking after discharged soldiers and acting as the re6pansiblo agents of the Department in Chmtchureh.

An interjection during the sermon broke the serenity of the viciir's discourse at the Xorthcote Anglican Chorrh la>-.t night (says the Auckland "Star" of Monday). The preacher was making reference to the number of our boys who had gbno to the front, nnd of others who ought to also go, wh<?n ft lady parishioner interpolated a remark to the effect that all those who remained behind were not shirkers, though her boy was amongst those who had loft for active service.

A return prepared by tho Chief Inspector from 196 of the 265 Stato schools in Otago as to the national service rendered by the children shows that £4714 has been raised for tho various patriotic funds (says a Press Association telegram from Dunedinl. Since the war began 1-554 beys and 4328 cirls have learnt to knit, ind nearly thirty thousand articles had boon mado for the equipment of the soldiers, in addition to a tremendous number for tho hospital ships and Belgian relief.

Mr Geo. Humphreys, the French Consul, lies received a circular from the French Foreign Office notifying him that the Lynns Municipality and Chamber of Commerce have decided to hold a samples exhibition on the lines of the Leipzig Fair, in this matter following the example of London and Birmingham. The Fair, which is to extend from Ist to 15th March, 1916, is intended as a step in the development of the French industries;, and especially of those competing against the industries of enemy "countries. At the Fair, samples of the manufactures of Allied and neutral countries mav be exhibited. It is hoped that the co-operation of the Chambers of Commerce of friendly nations will be secured.

Matty recruiting incidents are happening just now, and one that occurred at TVankton is worthy of mention (soys tho Auckland "Star"). The express train had drawn alongside the platform, when a man in khaki thrust his head in the doorway of the refreshment car, and, addressing the busv waiters, said: "Say. mates! you'd better come along with us *and get shot!" His kind invitation meeting with no response, the enthusiastic recruiter continued: "You're doing some .rrood, no doubt, because voti «an*o sausages to make money for the State; but a pack of girls could do that. You'd better put skirts on and make yourselves look like your job!" Tho men addressed smiled good-naturedly at the outburst of the soldier.

tho oficial opening of the neir school at Breed's road, now known as Arunui, will take place oil Saturday afternoon.

The TVlegrnnh Office advised yesterday momirg that all tho Canterbury rivers, with the exception of the Rangitata, which was fi?hablc. were clear.

Quarantine Island. Otago Harbour, has been appointed a. place of detention for offenders committed to military ctistodv.

The electrical simply service at Hcathcoto Valley provided bjr the Hoathcote County Council was othcially switched on last night by Mr George Scott, chairman of the Council.

At a. mooting of tho committee of the New Brighton Trotting Club, held last niffht. it iras decided to give all the profits of tho current Meeting to the Canterbury Patriotic Fund.

At a meeting of tho committee of the Orchestral Society last night, it was decided to give a concert in aid of the Red Cross Fund in the Colosseum, the use of which ha? been given free by tho proprietors, on Sunday evening. While walking along the edge of the ferry wharf at Lyttelton shortly before midday yesterday a fireman employed on the steamer Victoria lost his balance, and fell into tho harbour. Though he appeared in no immediate danger, a boat was lowered, and the man taken on board, non» the worse for his immersion.

Tho secretary of the Canterbury Automobile Association has received the following renort from Amnri regarding the deviation of the read at Lottery rivor:—"The Lottery river bridge i.s now under construction, and a by-pass is provided at the southern end of bridte for traffic pending its erection. This bridge is about five miles north of Waiau," on the road to Kaikoura, and a light burns during tho night to warn tho people of the deviation."

A T>efenoo district order says :•—•'"lt appears that cases are occurring 11 which men who have been diecharasd for minor roaions from the Expeditionary Forcer, add Reinforcements have been informed, upon applving for reonlistment. that they cannot bo accepted. "SVhcre Wen are now fit and uualified, end hato i>ofc been discharged for misconduct, but for a minor reason which has euko been removed, arrangements vill be made for their reenlistment and for them to receive preference in beitig sent into, camp.''

At a sitting of the Juvenile Court yesterday beftrte Mr T. A. B. Bailey. S.M., three lads were charged with using a pea rifle, another with selling tho rille to a lad under sixteen year* of ago, and a third with discharting the said firearm in the city. After pointing out the error of th*ir ways. Mr Bailey recorded a conviction against each and discharged theie. A fourth voungstef was convicted nod discharged for cycling on the footbath, and a charge of stealing a bicycle, valued at 30s, against a fifth lad, was dismissed.

The Christcluirch Canary Club had a members' shot" last nifdifc in the rooms of the Christthurcb Poultry, Pigeon, and Canary Club. Tho classes were for clear yo!low6, variagated yellow, clear buff, and variejiated buff, and tho winners were as follow*:—Clear YoUow: Laudells 1, WeHs 2. Wilson 3. Variegated Yellow: Landells 1 and 2. Wells 3. Clear Bllf i WoL's 1 Landells 2. Variegated Buff: .Wells 1. Landcll, 2. Bilver spoons were awarded to Mr Lan''H'r for variegaied yellows, and to Mr « ells for variegated buffs.

Owing to the procession organised m connexion with the River and Hose Carnival following the tramway route through Cathodal square, the tramway timc-tablos to-day will 1» disloratod on nil lines between the hotirK of 11 a.m. and I p.m.. end ajrain between 7.30 n.nt. and » p.m., therefore the time-table times of denarture from all terminals will i,ot be adhered to between these hours. Holidav timetables will be run on Cashniefo HillsE«lj?eware rond. Sumner, Woolslon, and Burwood-Nfcjfth Beach lines. Cheap excursion tickcl** to and from the seaside will not hr sold to-day.

Tho long dry wW] has mado the tussocks on the Port Hills very inflammable. Yesterday there, .wiore two fires at Cashmole, cither of "Which might hare been serious-, The fira; started on Mr Colo's property, and deiihroved the shed on tho courts of the Tannis Club. The othof started behind tlrc» residences of Messrs Hoben. Ceonor. *nd and Tankard, on Hfcckthomo road", and swept through tho tussocks and Noting trees. But for the prompt aetioti of Messrs Paokwood, Duff and Worthin.jton., Mho after a hot and fierce tussle not it under, sonio of the hotisoj: meutioiied must have pone. About half an acre-of ground -ivas swept clean. Perfumes sinzfe, bottles and caskets, Lavender. Eaii di Cologne, or whntover you prefer. Manicure Sete, Brushware and other' ifur.as Ciifta—go to Loashy, G79 Coloinbo street. X Lndic«. treat yoigrselvos to a pair of White Shoes from. .Stewart Robinson. Cushel street, for the hot weather. G The D I.C-, in accordance with their usual custom, w$U. remain open until 0 o'clock on Saturday nest. Come voursolve* and brina? the children to see Father Christinas. Ihe Ma/fie Cave and the largest assortui ?nt of Gifts for both young and old, to be seen in the city. 0 Messrs Bonth arrj Co. very much regret any inconvenience atid'dclav that customer') and visitors were "caused yesterday in visitin " the Tea. Boon on nccount of the fjreat numbers who wished to visit the new room and rcof garden for the firat time. Being the first day for servitie. the staff had naturally t.-> overcome raanv difficulties, and for this reason jt is hoped that tho inconvenience will l>c overlooked. C Hundreds of t>fni Christmas Presents are ohtahiabfe from A. J White Ltd., at prices from Cd to £5.' 2 Tho Buick si:w*?|inder Car is the best value-for money, ever out before the motoring publics. It is guaranteed to do 2o miles to thn gallon. 5 What t.ould bo rjrer or better than one of our Domestic Electric Anpliancos for a Christinas Gift. See*our windows. Tuinbui! nnd Jones, Ltd. 6 At all times. Carey's well-appointed mens departments arc thoroughlv stocked with the auwost items 6( men's wear, and customers will find that tho values Carols give arc of tho fcame high standard "llmt have characterised this firm in the past. 1 Father and Mother—There are children who will treasure vour portraits for a lifetime. Sit for iSteffano Webb and post to the boys for Christmas. W-9722 \our gifts for tho festive season will give you double pleasure when procured from John R. Procter, optician, 200 High street, Christchu'rch.. seeing the recipients joy and th? satisfaction of moderate prices for st<»am and clockwork engines, boats, trains, motor-cars, mechanical toys, cineusaiographs, meccano sets, microscopes, iolescope3, fieldglasses, harometers, compasses, magnifying glasses, etc. C Prompt—Efficient—Economical.—This is tho kind of eervico yon get in Customs, Shipping, and Fo»-wardir<g Work by making use of J. M. Heywood and Co., Ltd., Manchestar street, near Clock Tower. 1 "8.5.A." WINS BIGGEST SIDE-CAR EVENT IX AUSTRALASIA. Wo have never claimed that the "8.5.A." motor-cycle is "just as good" a side-car machine -<• those huge twin cylinder/affairs of double Ihe "8.5.A." h.p. Our claim has alwavs been that the "8.5.A." is easily the best side-car machine on the colonial market to-day, and that it can show all other makes points in the matter of reliability, efficiency, and economy. Th" claim was proved Ivy a win ior thn on

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