GENERAL NEWS.

Press, Volume LII, Issue 15707, 28 September 1916, Page 6

GENERAL NEWS.

The Anglican Synod will open its proceedings on October 17th. Two informations have been laid against a Christchurch publican for an illegal breach of the War Regulations Act in permitting shouting. Amongst be given before the Canterbury Philosophical Institute, following up Professor Easterfield's lecture dealing with co-operation between science and industry, will be ono given by Dr. Evans on "Potash from Silicates." The committee which recently conducted a benefit for Mrs Corbett and family met on Tuesday evening, when it was reported that a sum of £114 8s lOd had been raised. Messrs F. D. Kesteven and M. Grimes were appointed trustees of the fund, and empowered to deal with the amount received from the benefit, and make such grants as were considered necessary. During August tho Pathological Department of the Christchurch Hospital made 436 examinations and throe post-mortem examinations. The Dental Department performed 419 operations of various kinds, and the total number of attendances had been 548. At tho Tuberculosis Dispensary during the month there were 120 attendances, and 59 persons called for information. Ten new cases were notified.

A very old resident of Springburn states that tho nor'-westers are dying away year by year. This, in his opinion (writes our Ashburton correspondent), ho attributes to the belts of shelter trees, which break up these winds as they leave the mountains. It mighty also bo the ease that the destruction of tho forests on tho West Coast affects tho East Coast plains more than wo think.

A rather unusual incident occurred at. the meeting of the North Canterbury Hospital and Charitable Aid Board to-day. when an application by l>r. T. C. Pairman for appointment as physician on the honorary staff of the Hospital came up for consideration. Mr T. D. Boag proposed a motion to the effect that tno application should bo refused, remarking that he did go because at tho recent Police Court proceedings. in which the Board was interested, Dr. Pairman had attended and given evidence against the Board. Mr Otley said he was surprised to hear Mr Boag put forward 6uch a proposition. If Dr. Pairman had given evidence in accordance with his honest convictions, it was surely no bar to his employment by the Board that his opinion had been contrary to the Board's side of the case. Dr. Pairman was an efficient physician, and that was all that the Board should consider. Mr 0. Bradley 6Unported Mr Boag. but Mrs Wilson and Mr W. H. Cooper supported Mr Otley's views. Mr Boag. in roi>!y, said he had always treated the Board's business as his* own, and he would not employ a man who had gone dead against him and nut him to a lnt of expense. On being nut to the vote the motion was lost 11 votes to 7, and on Mr Otley's motion Dr. Pairman was appointed.

Dr. G. M. L. Lester has consented to gave the next of the series of health lectures under the auspices of tho North Canterbury Hospital and Charitable Aid Board* on or about October 2Sth. < His subject "will be "Scarlet Fever and Other Infectious Diseases." Georges Carpentier, tho world-fam-ous boxer, is now an air pilot-. Lately, in the course of a German attack, ho, by tho accuracy of his information, contributed greatly to the driving back of the enemy. flying very low over the German lines, Carpgntier was ablo to locate precisely where tho enemy's heavy batteries were situated. Tho French artillerymen were able to destroy them shortly afterwards. Regarding the widening of Stanmore road, tho By-laws and Finance Committee reported to the City Council last night that thero was only one owner between the widening already carried out and Draper street. Tho land required had a frontage of 132.6 links (about 87£ feet) by a depth of 25.2 links (about 16$ feet), tho area being 5.3 porches, and the committee recommended that Mr Johnston, the owner, be offered the sum of £1 per foot frontage to Stanmore road. The recommendation was adopted. In the report of the Medical Superintendent of the Christchureh Hospital presented to the Board yesterday it was stated that there were 116 men, 71 women, and 23 children remaining in the Hospital at tho end of last month. Twelve patients were awaiting admission. The outpatients cases and attendances totalled 1871. During tho month tho daily average of patients had been 223.3 —a record. Thero were 36 treatments in the venereal diseases department, representing 17 patients. At the meeting of the executive of "Our Day" appeal yesterday Lieut.Coionel Cress we 11 stated that ho thought that the executive should record its appreciation cf the remarks made last Sunday by Dean Regnault to his congregation in connexion -with "Our Day" appeal. He thought that Dean Regnault had made a splendid appeal on the occasion mentioned. (Mr J. A. Flcsher) said that some churches had been assisting by taking retiring offertories, and ho mentioned amounts received from Kaikoiira, from Lincoln, and from the Rapakj Maoris. Mr Flesher undertook to convey the executive's appreciation to Dean Regnault.

Mr J. J. Ramsay, editor of the "Alexandra Herald," harf addressed a letter to the High Commissioner directting his attention to tne lecentiy-iJUD-lished statements as to tho possibility of the scientific treatment of the mica-schisb deposits in .New Zealand, with particular reference to the enormous deposits in tho massive and portly decomposed mountains on the Galloway Station, as they are adjacent to the railway line, and could be cheaply worked with electricity generated on the spot. Mr Ramsay mentions that, in conjunction with Mr Bodkin, he is endeavouring to form a party to send Homo some tons of the deposits from Alexandra for scientific treatment, and he bespeaks the good offices of the High Commissioner in bringing the matter under the notice of scientists.

A Wanganui message says that a representative conference of delegates from local bodies «a« held yesterday to discuss tho building of a link railway between Wanganui and Kaetmi under tho provisions of the Local Railways! Act. Thcro were also -present Messrs W. A. Veitch, G. V. PearCe, and 11, W. Smith, M.l'.'s. It was stated tbo proposed railway would serve a large area of good country, and shorten the present .journey between Wanganui and Ohakune by fifty miles. It was decided to approve of tho > formation of a railway district embracing portions of four countics, and roughly a thousand squaro miles in extent, and to urge the Government to havo a survey carried out with the object of ascertaining the most practicable route.

The Now Zcalanders of the ship's company of H.M.S. Pyramus, who have been paid off, and who are returning by tho Wimmera, will not reach Wellington till Sunday evoning or Monday morning, tho Wimmera's departure having been delayed. There are several Christchurch, and possibly some Puncdin. ihnn on board, and a movement is on foot in this city to arrange a suitable welcome ahd reception to these men, who, having been on activc service since the outbreak of the war, have had a very strenuous time. It is likely that tho men for Christchurch and further South will arrive on Tuesday, and it is proposed to arrange for motor-cars to meet the Christchurch men at the station to convey them to their homes, and in tho event of tho mon for further South failing to connect -with the first express, to arrange for cars to take them short trips afcoilt tho city.

At the last executive meeting of the Overseas Club, the president. Mr H. Holland, drew attention to the way the permits issued to organisations authorising them to colloct moneys had been abused. Though these permits were required to) be obtained on each occasion when collections were to bo made, he stated he knew of a number of cases whero the permits obtained for Rome past occasion had been simply altered to suit the present. Tho consequence of this was that no proper check could bo kept on those duly authorised to collect, and Mr Holland said he intended to go fully into the question, and proposed that in future permits to collect would only bo granted to an organisation through its secretary, who must sign for and be rcispoT>sible_ for the safe return of tlio permits -within a limited iime. The. necessity of this action was fully endorsed by the committee, jw it was realised that the collection of public money was a matter which should be under proper control. Mr Holland stated that he was speaking from a broad and general view of the matter, and -wan not reflecting in any way on any collections that had been mado in the past.

Representatives of the various sports clubs in Sumner and many prominent residents met, last night to bid farewell to Mr E. G. Rawnsley, who is leaving to tako up his residence in Timaru.* The Mnyor (Mr J. B. Laurenson) presided. Tho proceedings were opened with tho toast of. "The King." In proposing the toast of "Mr E. G. Rawnsley," the Mayor referred to Mr Rawnsley's generosity in all needy cases. He was held in the highest esteem in business circles in Christchurch, and both he and Mrs Rawnsley were leaving behind feelings of admiration, appreciation, and love. On behalf of the various sports clubs in Sumner, ho then presented Mr RawnsW with a handsome French clock, bcarina tho following inscription:—"Presented to E. G. Rawnsley, Esq.. by the members of the Sumner Bowling Club. Richmond Hill Golf Club, and the Sumner Tennis and Cronnet Club. September, 1916." Mr G. \V. C. Smithson, on behalf of the Bowling Club, extended to Mr and Mrs Rawnsley tho best of good wishes in their future home. Mr Rawnsley had been largely instrumental in forming the Bowling Club, and had done yeoman service in its behalf. Mr J. M. B. Crawford, o n behalf of the Golf and Tennis and Croqnet Clubs, also referred to both Mr and Mrs Rawnsley's active interests in the clubs. In replying, Mr Rawnsley thanked the speakers for their remarks, and congratulated the residents on the way the clubs were being kept going while so many members were away at the war. At the Christchurch Depot of the Lady Liverpool Fund yesterday afternoon, Mrs Holland presented Mrs Rawnsley with two Doulton cups and saucers, and, in making the presentation. referred to the good work done by Mrs Rawnsley since the establishment of the fiuid in Christchurch. The Mayoress concluded her remarks by wishing Mrs Rawnsley every success in her future home.

Upon Cr. Otley's motion, the City Council last night decided that it be a recommendation to the Bath Committee to take into consideration tho adoption of free tuition during stated hours. "That all single men in the employ of the Council, who have no dependants. bo discharged," was a motion moved- by Cr. Otley at the meeting of tho City Council last nighty "What about men rejected as unfit?" asked another councillor. Cr. Otley was urged to give notice of motion in tho matter for the next meeting of the Council, and as the hour was lato he agreed to do so. Reporting on metalling and tarring operations for tho current year, the "\Vorks and Sanitary Committee reported to the Citj- Council last night that the total quantity of metal delivered was 10.620J cubic yards. The length of streets metalled to date was 299 chains of waiorbound and 41 chains of tarred macadam. There had been tarred 1833 chains of paths and 124 chains of streets. The By-laws and Finance Committee reported to the City Council last night that tho question of license, fee for builders' hoardings had been reconsidered, and the committee recommended tho Council to adhere to the by-law, with this modification, that the fee be imposed within the "inner area." and in respect of hoardings erected in Victoria street between Salisbury street and Bealey avenue, and Lower High street between Bnrbadocs street and Fitzgerald avenue. Upon Cr. Otley's motion the clause was referred back to the committee. No congh is too recent or too chronic for Loasby's "Stop It." Children like it, So does father—ls 6d, 2s 6d, 4s 6d. Chemists and grocers. 3

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