GENERAL NEWS.

Press, Volume LII, Issue 15604, 31 May 1916, Page 6

GENERAL NEWS.

The auction announcements of W. E. Simes and Co., Charles Clark, National Mortgage and Agency Co., Dalgoty and Co., and It. S. McKenzie and Co., will bo found on page 11 of this issue.

Up to December 11th lost, 108 New Zealand journalists had been accepted for active service. Of these eight had been killed in action, one had died of wounds, one was missing, sixteen had been wounded, and six invalided.

The suggested "Old Timers' " Rugby football match, to be played in aid of somo of the War Funds, was mentioned by Mr F. T. Evans at the meeting of the executive of tho Rugby Union last night. He urged that the proposed match should not be forgotten. The opinion of the meeting appeared to he that it would bo better to wait a few weeks till interest in the competitions was keener. In tho meantime tho "Old Timers" oould start training.

Commencing to-morrow, there will be a number of minor alterations made in the time-tables on tlio New Brighton, Lincoln road. 'Worcester street, and Dallington tramway lines. The Rich-mond-Burwood-North Beach service will bo considerably improved, trams running to and from Richmond every 15 minutes in the afternoon up to 8 p.m. Burwood and North Beach passengers are asked particularly to note that the tram which now leaves the Square at 5.14 p.m. will in future leavo at 5.8 p.m.

Commenting on the statement made recently in Christchurch by Bishop Sedgwick, of Wniapu, to the effect that it wa« impossible for a man to live a straight life and succeed commercially, the Anglican Bishop of Auckland (Dr. A. W. Averill) stated last week (says the "Uerald") that ho did not in tno least agree with tho statement, which had been made without thought or consideration. The idea was erroneous and foolish, becauso it was well known that there were honest men in business as in any other calling of life. - There were "black sheep" among tho ranks of ministers as there were in every profession and trade, but because thero were a few ''black sheep" it did not follow that the whole class should bo condemned. "My experience of business men," concluded Dr. Averill. "is that thev are strictly honest and straight. * I consider Bishop Sedgwick's statement to be too sweeping, and altogether uncalled for."

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Infantile paralysis has broken out j in Bullcr county, where two cases are . reported. | For the Mayor's Gramophone Fund Mr Holland has received ~1 from Agnes J. Keid. and a similar amount irom Agues lleid. The sneak thief has been busy lately in the northern area or the city and a good many cases o" thoits lrom ciotnesTincs have c ,::red. The Mayor requests the citizens to observe Saturday as a holiday. our of the anniversary of the buttiaa. of his Majesty the King. Vlready 2">o officers of the Bank Now Zealand in the Dominion Have onlisted, and have e'ihcr gone, or are on their way. to the front, and th'.s total will soon be increased to H-jO. The Mayor (Mr H. Holland) acknowledges the receipt for the Coal Blanket Fund of £5 ss, from tin- Hon. I H. F. Wigraui, and Ids lrom "Anonymous. M Students and parents are reminded that to-night's "Evening News ' «vm contain what has now become so popular a feature—the illustrated schoo sports and pastimes notes by 'Old Boy." The Hon. Dr. McNab. in the course of his remarks at the opening ot the Dunedin A. and P. Show yestordav, stated that he understood that tne country would have to iaco the contingency of the British AVar Office commandeering the whole of the cheese from the Dominion for 191G-I<. The man who behaved in such a peculiar manner on Sunday nignt was arrested in Kainpoi about 12.H0 p.m. yesterday. His name is Peter McNab. ind he. was apparently in a normal condition when taken into custody. He 'was charged at the Magistrate s Court, liefore Messrs J. JI. Blackwcll and K. Wylie, J.P.'s, with wilfully brcaknig two panes of glass, tho property <>f Nicholas George, and was remanded ti>l to-day, bail being allowed, self in L'lo and one surety of £10. Dr. Chesson, District Health Officer, speaking to a "Press" representative, wished to again remind the public, in view of the prevalence of scarlet fever, as to the inadvisability of allowing child- ! ren to frequent crowded entertainments, and the danger involved in the reluctance of some people to call '-n medical advice. Householders must also remember that they are liable to heavy penalties if they neglect to warn tho Health authorities in respect to anv suspicious illness existing in their households. The Convalescent Hospital for sick aiid wounded soldiers at Ilanmer Springs is now completed, 1 and will be opened on .Saturday next. Everything is most com- ! pleto as far as the necessary iurnituro of the hospital is concerned. Tho walls, | however, are entirely bare, and there are as yet no books or reading matter * to servo as the nucleus of a library. 1 Thus gifts of pictures, framed or uni framed, and books or magazines, will - bo gladly accepted by the Public . Health 'Office in tho Old Provincial l Buildings. If it is inconvenient to send them to the Public Health Office, it is requested that the address of the - donor be given, and the buoks will l>o j sent for.

Reference to tho desirableness of interesting tho scholars attending tho State schools in Rugby iootbali _ was made at the meeting of the executive of tho Canterbury Rugby Union last night, and it was suggested that an essay competition should bo inaugurated. Mr 1' • T. Evans, the president, remarked that at first sight the proposal seemed good, but experience in connexion with tho essay competitions promoted by tho Canterbury branch of tho Navv League showed that the object sought to be attained was not effected' by these competitions. In every class there were one or two scholars known to be good ab composition, and the other scholars did not compete, as they considered tbey would not havo any chance against them. It had been suggested to the Navv League that a better method would bo to get the teachers to address the scholars on some subject of a patriotic character, and then get every scholar to write a coronosition. the prize to go to the best-written paper. He did not think, however, that they could ask teachers to give addresses on Ruaby football. "Especially ns_ some tonr-hers may bo 'Soccer 1 enthusiasts, 1 " added a member of the executive. Tell your friend you don't feel well — ten to onp, he will say: "Go and ask Loasbv about it." Adults 3s Gel, dren 2s. 4 Armstrong's Annual Winter Sale will claim more attention to-day. 1 Sooner than put obsoleto apparatus in tho melting pot, wo aro offering it to Technical College students at less than scrap prices. Seo window. Turnbull and Jones. Ltd. 6 A duty you owe your friends —tho gift of a really high-class photograph taken by Steffano Webb, 252 High, street. - Thoso interested in Oriental carpets and rugs will do well to inspeot tho show windows of A. J. White. Ltd., who are making a special display of these goods. Washboard slavery abolished, thanks to No-Rubbing Laundry Help. Washes all garments perfectly without rubbing. Contains nothing injurious. Is package, enough for 7 weekly washings. £10 guarantee. Kincaids, Ltd. 2 Buyers aro impressed with tho immensity of the Stocks at Armstrong's almost as much as with the incrcdibiy low prices placed upon tho goods for Clearing Sale purposes. 2

Concerning washing-day. Bad drying weather demands good wringing. We have just landed a full supply of the genuine "Novelty" and "Eureka" Wringers, including the new ball-bear-ing lines. Quality and long life guaranteed. Hastie, Bull, and Pickering, Ltd., opposite Ballnntyne's. G Heavily overstocked, and prepared to sacrifice surplus stocks—Armstrong's Sale Prices to-day defy competition. Comparison and inspection are invited. 3

Seventeenth Reinforcements —New stocks of presentation goods for the soldiers —wrist watches, safety razors, shaving outfits, money-belts, writingwallets, plioto-ca;cs, fountain-pens. Quality goods, at Lewis and Anderson, Ltd., Cashel street. 6 Child's push chairs, fitted with rubber tyres, fold instantly. Our price 32s 6d. Try Draytou's Emporium, 765 Colombo street, for value. 3

IF THE SEAT IS NOT 4S INCHES WIDE, IT ISN'T A THREESEATER.

Undoubtedly the most suitable typo of car for the business purposes of the auctioneer, atock agent, land agent, and so forth, is a proper three-seater—a car vitli a body wide enough to comfortably seat three persons abreast. To conform to that condition, the car must be 48 inches wide between side cushions. The new Studobaker roadster fulfils this condition with a bit over, but there are

"three-scaters" on the market •which will not comfortably scat more than two persons. The Studebaker roadster is a powerful car—powerful enough to do all ordinary work on top gear, without juggling with the gear lever. Its roaxl clearances are liberal enabling it to bo used on doep-rutted country roads, and for fording New Zealand rivers. It is a manly car, designed to do the work of a man. and yet lacks no modern refinement or luxury. Electric lights, electric self-starter, electro horn, all form part of its equipment, and the finish is to your order. It is a reliable car, and can be driven any distance in a day without worry or fatigue. We are showing some of the new threc-seaters to-day. Adams. Ltd., N.Z. Importers of Studebaker Motors. Headquarters Garage, 210 Tuam street. Christchurch. 6