GENERAL NEWS.

Press, Volume LII, Issue 15488, 15 January 1916, Page 8

GENERAL NEWS.

The auction announcements of Harris Bros., Charles Clarn, Pyno and Go., W. E. Simes and Co., and Dalgety and Co. will bo found on page lo of this issue. Tho Telegraph Office advised yesterday that the Waimakariri (both branches), Opihi, and Waitaki rivers were clear, the Rakaia fishable, and tho Rangitata dirty. Conscription was at the annual meeting of __ the "Wellington Tailors' Union on "Wednesday night. After lengthy debate a motion was adopted favouring measures for conscription of wealth and life being passed at the same time. The Auckland Operative Bootmakers' Union, comprising 400 of the 1300 unionists in tho New Zealand Federation of Operative Bootmakers, has decided to tako a ballot to decide the question as to whether the Auckland Union shall scccde from the Federation. The Government have issued a "Returned Soldiers' Handbook," which contains full information on all matters likely to affect soldiers on their return to the Dominion from service abroad. The publication is a most valuable one for tho returned soldier or his dependents, and copies may be obtained from the Government Printer. Most of- the cargo in tho GermanAustralian Steamship Company's liner Wismar has been received in New Zealand, and distributed. The final consignment is due in the near future. It will be remembered that the Wismar was within two days' steam of the Bluff when she was notified of the outbreak of war, and put back to Banjoewangi, Java, where she still lies. Mr H. de C. Brown, the traffic manager of the Christehurch Tramways, in conversation with a reporter yesterday, stated that there were some ten members of the staff now at the front, with whom he was in constant correspondence. Of twelve inspectors, four had gone—two were now at the front, and two were in training at Trentham. The police returns for the Dunedin district for the past year, as compared with 1914. show a decrease all round in serious offences. The offenccs reported for 1915 totalled 1513, against 1531 for 1914. The increases reported are mostly in maintenance cases. The number of arrests for drunkenness for the past year was 677, as against 748 for the previous year—a decrease of 71. At the weekly meeting of the Avonside Nursing Division of the St. John Ambulance Brigade there was an attendance of twenty-four members. After spending some time in stretcher drill, members had practice in roller bandaging find bed-making, and were then questioned on first-aid and home-nurs-ing by the first officer, Mrs Watkins. During the evening two new members were proposed.

The following is an extract from a letter received from a member of tho traffic department of the tramways. The writer dated his letter from the hospital at Malta: "The New Zealand and Australians," said the writer, "are very much thinned, and despite all the reinforcements, some of the brigades (thoro aro 4000 in a brigade) do not consist of any more than 200 men."

At a meeting of the Returned. Soldiers' Sub-scction of the Soldiers' Queen in connexion with the forthcoming Queen Election, last evening, the chairman reported that Mr J. D. Millton had generously presented a cottage and one acre of land, at Rangiora, which, he suggested, should be disposed of in the form of a raffle for the benefit of the Soldiers' Queen. It was decided to ask for further donations, so that a properly-constituted art union, offering several prizes, could be organised.

At a sitting of the Juvenile Court yesterday, before Mr T. A. B. Bailey, S.M., two boys were charged with stealing a quantity o7 cherries, valued at 10s. The Rev. J?. Rule said that the lads could have taken the fruit without trespassing on the property, as the tree overhung th e fence. He did not think the boys could have taken 10s worth of cherries, because the -tree would not bear fruit A " that value. After hearing the evidence of complainant, Mr Bailey discharged the boys. Another boy was charged with throwing stones, and was convicted and discharged, as* was also a fourth lad for cycling on the footpath.

There are many interesting motor drives in the Nelson district, but a party of Christchurcli motorists —Mr and Mrs Davidson, Mr L. G. Austin, Mr Old, and Mr Moffat—have cause to remember the individual who recommended them to try to reach the historic Murderers' Rock, on the Maurigatapu Range. The ford at "Sunday Hole" was easily negotiated, but halfway across the Pole Ford, the car stuck, and the occupants were compelled to get out. All attempts to movo the vehicle failed, and the car remained in the river from Sunday till Monday evening.

At a meeting of the "Ar,zae and C.D.C." sub-section of the Queen Election Committee last evening, the chairman, Mr Nat Woods, suggested that as a means of raising money, permission should bo obtained to erect an effigy of tlic Kaiser in the Square, and for the sum of sixpence to allow passers-by to drivo a nail into it. At this Mr A. C. Max-well rose iji indignation : "I hope this will never be done," he said; "I strongly deprecate such German methods." "Mr J. J. Dougall, however, thought the idea rather pood. "It -would, at any rate, brinn in money, and that's what tve want," he said.

At a meeting of the Citizens' Defence Corps the following motion was carried: —''That the original roll of the corps mado by Mr J. M. Turnbull, should be gone through at once, and that all who then were members and have since gradually dropped out should be asked to return to the ranks, and that an appeal should be made to all men of military age, or over who. in their national registration papers, declared that they were prepared, if required, to give personal service when called on. those men to be asked to join either the Territorials or the Citizens' Defence Corps."

An interesting ceremony took place in the New Zealand Natives' Hall, Wellington, when Lance-Corpora I Bro. W. Wine, of Christchurch, a member of the Ainth Reinforcements, was entertained by L.0.L.. No. 16a. During the evening, P.G.M. Bro. Petherick, in proposing the health of the visitor, spoke of the good work Bro. Wing had done for his mother lodge, No. 2a, Purple Star, and the Institution, and asked him, on behalf of No. 2a, Purple Star. Christchurch, to accept a small token of esteem from his brethren in Christchurch, and handed Bro. Wing a ssfetvrazor. Bro. Wing thanked "the lodge for their kindness, also the Christchurch brethren for their gift, and hoped to be long spared to -use it.

The funeral of the late Mrs F. V. Lysaght, second daughter of the late Hon. J. B. A. Acland, took place at Mount Peel on Thursday afternoon, the interment taking place in the cemetery _ attached to the private church belonging to the Mount Peel homestead. The pall-bearers were: Mr Henry Acland, Major Spencer, Mr O. S. Thomson, Mr Howard Tripp, Mr Bernard Tripp, and Mr C. W. S. Cox. Tho funeral cortege included representatives of the whole district, manr old employees of the Mount Peel station, and friends from all parts of Canterbury. The ceremony at the graveside was impressively performed by the Rev. Canon Hamilton, and on the grave, which was beside that of deceased's mother and father, many beautiful wreaths were laid.

Mr G. Morris, of West Lyttoltoii, has handed the Lyttelton Volunteer 1' ' ro lirigado a chcquc for £1 Is, in recognition of their services in extinguishing a lire in his orchard on January 2nd.

| His Excellency the Governor lias received a cable message intimating that his Majesty the Kins has been graciously pleased toi' approve of the Convalescent Home for Sick and Woundod Soldiers, at Rotorua, _ being called "Kins George V. Hospital." The drawing of the art unions in connexion with the ttivor Bank Carnival, which were to have taken place on Thursday, havo been postponed owing to the absence of several _ people on holiday with butts of books in their possession. As soon as they return the diawing -will be proceeded with. A bottle of "Stop It" will soon drive that cold awa.v. Get a bottle now. All chemists and stores, and from A. M. Loasby, 679 Colombo street. i No soldier should think of going away without having his photograph taken by Steffano Webb. 252 High street. * 1 The big bargains offering _at Messrs Graham, Wilson, and Smcllie's great summer sale have drawn like a magnet. Sinc.o Monday last tho premises navo been thronged during business hours by people who arc desirous of participating in tho general savings to bo made, During the next few days some really startling bargains are offered, as per advertisement in another column. 1 Freo instruction in Drawing and Painting, Designing, Commercial Illustrating, Signwriting, and Show Card Work, Photographic Retouching, Carving, Jewellery, Art Needlework, Dress Cutting, Millinery, Architecture, etc., is offered at the School of Art to a limited number of holders of the Certificate of Proficiencv. Full particulars from tho office of Canterbury College.6 Use Pynol, the atmospheric purifier and deodoriser, made from Australian oils; acta like magic in pan and pit closets and sinks: smothers diseases, flies and insects. 6s 9d per gallon. Ashby, Bergh and Co.. Agents. 3

Important notice to holiday-makers— Special suit-cases, leather-bound, 2s 9d, 3s lid; dress baskets, from Is; trunks, 12s 6d; initialled free. Big savings at Drayton's, 765 Colombo street. 138-3

Expert knowledge is tho only kind that counts. Over sixty years' experience in Customs, Shipping, and Forwarding Work, including Furniture Removals. Call or telephone, J. M. Heywood and Co., Manchester 6treet. Established 1851. £

Harvesting supplies.—Our stocks are complete, and prices not advanced. Hay Forks, Hakes, Oils, Bag Hooks, Needles and Twine, Knives, Forks, Mugs, and Plates. Orders by post executed same day. Lewis and Anderson, Ltd., 112 Cashel street. 6 New things for the New Year.— Messrs Hastie, Bull, and Pickering have just landed the wonderful new Stainless Table Cutlery. No more knife-cleaning;—always bright after washing. Prices quite moderate. Inspection invited. 34 Carpet Cleaning.—Wo can clean carpets by the latest compressed air process without removal, or take up, heat, and relay, on short notice. A. J. White, Ltd. 6 A very useful and unique novelty, consisting of a small model cottage, when a man comes out when it is eoing to rain, and a woman when it is to be fine weather, is shown at John R. Procter's, Oculists' Optician, 200 High street, Christchurch. and the prices are only 3s 6d, 6s, and 10s each. 11

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 same high standard that have characterised this firm in the past. 1

If your Electric Light, Lift, Motor Magnetos, Telephones, Bells, etc., require attention, ring up Turnbull and Jones, Ltd., who will give you the best and prompt attention. 1590 The Buick Valve in the head motors' superiority is not a mere claim —it is a scientific, precise, demonstrable, unanswerable engineering fact. 6 A SUNBEAM, A STUDEBAKEiI, AND A FORD —CHEAP. We have three genuine bargains in the way of second-hand motor-cars in our garage this week. First on the list is a five-seater 20 h.p. Ford, attractively finished in the new biscuit shade, and carrying road equipment. The car is in first-class running order, and the price is only £100. The engine has just been thoroughly overhauled, and there are two new tyres. Next comes_ a fiveseater 20 h.p. Flanders-Studebaker, in really splendid condition. This car carries full, road equipment,, and can. be relied upon to give economical and comfortable service. The price is £175> and we will repaint the car any shade or colour, to purchaser's order, within six months, free of cost. On behalf of a Blenheim client, we have to offer a very fine five-seater touring •16 h.p. Sunbeam. This is a big, strong car with roomy body, powerful engine, ana luxurious equipment. It has the qualities of durability and reliability characteristic of the best British cars. It is finished in an up-to-date 6hade of brown, and is in splendid order. TK6 owner wants £225 for this car, but near offers will be considered. It should prove an ideal car for family use, or for steady service over any kind of country. Terms are not cash in every case. We give free tuition in driving to any purchaser requiring same, and free garage accommodation. Call and see the cars. Adams, Ltd., New Zealand Importers of Studebaker Motors, Headquarters' Garage, 219 Tuam street, Christchurch. 6