GENERAL NEWS.

Press, Volume LIII, Issue 15895, 8 May 1917, Page 6

GENERAL NEWS.

The names of the Reservists drawn in the seventh ballot under the Military Service Act tvi!l not be published until to-morrow morning. The lists for Christ church, North Canterbury, South Canterbury, and "tt'csfc Coast districts, as they will appear in tomorrow's "Press,'' will probubly occupy about sixteen columns of space. Our readers are requested to note the rearrangement of our telephones, as set out in an advertisement over leader in this issue. Owing to representations made by the public health officers at Timaru and Christchurch the proposed visit south of the District Children's Pantomime Co., has been abandoned.

The Labour Representation Committee has begun to organise for the Tramway Board elections, to be held next month. Ihiring the past month the following building permits have been issued in the city: —St. Albans ward 12, value £4G00; Linwood 2, £1000; Sydenham, 3,, £1610; total 17, £7210. During April the following stock was slaughtered at the Citv Abattoirs Cattle 874 (10 condemned); pigs, 101S (12): calves, 221 (2): lambs, 1/14 (none); sheep, 5504 (10). •V medical examination was held at Rangiora yesterday. Forty-five men came up lor examination, of whom 14 wcro passed ns tit and 31 \\ crc cl*isstKl as C 2 (home service). This is the best percentage of passes that has yet been attained in Rangiora. Tho machine-gun, sent by tho late Lieut Gordon Harper to tho Canterbury- "Mounted Rifles, hrre been deposited in the Canterbury Museum. At present it is being cleaned, and a case is to be made for its reception, and as soon as this is completed the gun will be put on view. The gun is of German manufacture, and was captured from tho Turks on Gallipoli, and was used bv the New Zealanders against the Turks. A mistake is reported to have been made in the list of tho first nine members elected for the school committee at the New Brighton householders' meeting last week. It was announced that ilrs Beeby had been c.lectc-d, but such is stated not to bo the case, and Mr Henry's (North Brighton) name was omitted. Tho committee is as follows:—Mrs Clark, Messrs Buxton, Christian. Henry, Hume, Israelson, Sincock, Ward, and "Winny. Amongst recent acquisitions to the Canterbury Museum are a copy of "The Dominion "Afloat," the transport journal of the 16th Reinforcements, presented bv Lieut. Archey, formerly assistant curator of the Museum; and a passenger contract ticket, issued in 1864, m respect of a passenger by the ship Amoor, presented by Mr H. Antill Adlev. Other acquisitions are a male katipo spider, presented by, Mr F. S. Oliver; and a pair of cl-aigs crested grebe, presented by Mr A. L. Pilbrow, secretary of the Ashburton Acclimatisation Society.

Horse-breeders in New Zealand may b" interested to hear what Corporal "W. H. P. Creed, D.C.M., has to say about New Zealand horses in Egypt. In letters received, he advises his father (a resident of "Waiau) who has a number of horses engaged in the carrying business, not to be in a_ hurry to sell them, as lie considers in tho future New Zealand horses will lead the world. In Egypt, he says, 'they arc tho only ones to stand the climate, and they perform tho work in tho sands of the desert much better than any others.

During .the week ended last Saturday ;19 men registered as unemployed at the local bureau of the Department of Labour. They comprised: —1 bricklayer (married), 1 clerk (married), 2 cooks (1 married). 1 driver (married), 3 farm hands (I married), 1 gardener (married). 18 labourers (o married), 1 rabbit poisoner (single), 1 salesman (married), and 1 storekeeper (married). For 18 places wen; found: —1 cook (married), 1 farm hand (single), 15 labourers (3 married), and 1 rabbit poisoner. Ten wore found Government employment., and 8 were assisted by receiving rail fares. There were 11 still oil th« books at the end of the week. The rojHirt states that private work is slack. Men are still wanted for work on the Arthur's Pass tunnel.

"With the advent of the autumn holidays for the city schools, there has been a natural increaso of visitors to Akaroa (writes our correspondent). Among them came two lads, wearing tho colours of a well-known Christchurch secondary school. They were riding bicycles, which were loaded with camping pear. Plucky boys! thev had ridden in from the city, carrying all their impedimenta, with the avowed intention' of spending a pleasant timo under canvas. But the clerk of the •weather was, decidedly inconsiderate for their well-being, ana as their camp-ing-ground was unfortunately chosen, Saturday morning found them very much wetter and sadder youths, seeking refuge and shelter from the storm at ono of tho large boarding-houses in the town.

Tho Christchureh Boys' High School Msigaaine, which we have just received, is a bright, well written compilation of events relating to the school, and is of very genera] interest. It is well illustrated, and contains a large amount of good reading matter, among numerous other items being personal notes relating to the school'« fallen or wounded old boys, a history of the school cadet corps, many interesting letters from the front, an amusing "Odo to Detention," and a. full and circumstantial account of a certain mock trial, "Rex v. Roderick the Rat and others." Folloiving upon this come old boys' notes, and a detailed record of tho* school sports, while a lengthy Roll of Honour is also printed. The edition is a most attractive one, and should especially be of absorbing interest to old boys at the front.

An appellant before the . Military Service Board at Dunedin on Friday (says the "Star") was placed in a peculiar position. He had previously appealed on the ground of undue hardship,- and also that he was over age, and the case had been adjourned to enable him to produce proof. Yesterday he attended armed with a birth certilicate which gave the date of birth as March 28th, 1871. and the fly leaf of a family Bible upon which was an entry giving his birthday as February 2bi»u of the same year." Appellant gave a feasible explanation as to the possible mistake in tho certificate, and tho Board agreed that the father's entry in the Biblo was likely to be tho correct one The discrepancy of one month made all the difference, as appellant had been drawn in tho ballot published on March 14th. The appeal however, was settled on other grounds, the Board deciding that undue hardship had been proved in connexion with appellant's calling.

Two lady visitors from Christchuirh had a trying experience on our hills the other night that they axe not likely to forget in a hurry (writes our Akaron, correspondent). They left their hoarding-house shortly after lunch on Fridav, intending to walk to the top of Brasnr.osc. the highest peak COf/Oft) on the Akaroa side of the harbojr. When 7.30 p.m. camo and there was no appearance, of the hillcl'mbers their landlady became, somewhat concerned. A little later sho rantr up the police. Senior Constable Shepherd decided to wait till ten before setting search parties on the move It was a fine, mild, moonhcht night, and there was the possibility that the ladies had made their wsv to a hillside farmhouse for rest and refreshment. Half-past ten struck, and still the wanderers were not reported. Some of the men by this time had mounted their heroes, and were well on their way up . % Lighthouse road. Two of tWm, m fnet, H. W. Wilkins and Robc-rt Bruce rer.-hed the top of the peak and mad# a thorough search of the neighbouring ridge Itwas after 1 am. before they reached the town. when, to their relief, they heard that th<v ladies had tottered in just before eleven, dead weary, footsore, scratched, and bruised, but safe. Itappears they had reached tho peak, and then had made their way towards Stnr.ev Bay Saddle, but en route had got, astray" ir. some thick patches of bns'n. 'fc was making their wav thrnxn.'.h "these i°- the gathering dusrf that their Iiml::; and their dresses suffered '«irievoiisiv. I'.venttial'y, however their plucky struggling brought them to the Saddle, where, thev found the track, which they followed down Balgueri Valley into the town. It was mort fortunate for them that a full moon was shining, and_ that the heavy rain did not come till shortly after midnight.

The Mayor has received from Mrs C. Rutledge the sum of £2 for tho Coal and Blanket Fund. The Infectious Diseases Hospital at Burwood, which has been completely renovated and considerably added to, will be officially opened on* Saturday at 2 p.m. At Auckland yesterday, on the application of tho prosecution, rho hearing of the charges against forty miners of being participants in a seditious strike at Huntly, was adjourned until today. Tho North Canterbury District, Manchester Unity of Oddfellows, have received word from the Registrar Friendly Societies, that they are now registered as an approved soeietv under tho Finance Act. 1916. At 12.35 this morning the Fire Brigade turned out to 253 Moorhouse avenue. a five-roomed house, owned by Mr Parsons, monumental mason, and occupied by Mrs M. Innis. Slight damage was done to the contents of the kitchen, which is covered by insurance. To-morrow special conventions are to be held in connexion with the iMethodist Church of Christchurch and surrounding districts. At 3 p.m. there will be a meeting in Cambridge terrace Church and at 7.30 another will be held in tho East belt Church. Addresses will bo delivered by local ministers and the Rev. Val Trigge, Connexial Evangelist. As an indication of the aid given by the Financial Assistance Board set tip in connexion with the Military Service Act, tiie following payments to be made in respect of a local application are given:—Interest (annual) on Government loan, about £15 los; rates, £2 14s; life insurance premiums, two policies (if on husband's life), £9 2s 8d; and firo insurance (two policies), £2 7s Bd. In the sporting pages of this week's ""Weekly Press":—Racing at Hastings, by "Waj-farer"; Accessary Racing, Not Very Sporting, and Two Views of tho Emilius Case, by "Antisthenes"; Kilbroney and Other Sires, by "Spectator" ; Scratcliings, by "The Rook" ; Trotting at New Brighton, and Second Day's Prospects, by "Searchlight" ; Southland Racing Statistics; The First Derby and Oonks; Stamina in Racehorses: Barcaldino and His Performances; A .Story of Goldsmith Maid. A Press Association telegram from Feilding states that at a largely attended meeting of representatives of the motor industry, held yesterday, it was decided to form a trade association for the whole of the Dominion, to be styled'"The Motor Garage Proprietors' Association of New Zealand." A special committee was authorised to appoint an organiser and draw up rules. Delegates from all parts of the Dominion will be asked to attend a confcrence to bo hold, nrobahly, at the time of the "Winter Show at Palmerston North. "I am a New Zealand industrialist out and out,'' declared Mr J. B. Laurenson at the annual meeting of the Canterbury Industrial Association last evening, "and if New Zealand is going to bo anything in the future she has got to dovelop her industries. If she is going to do anything with the brains that are born in New Zealand, she has got to develop that brain and dovelop industrially. If she is going to depend on any other country slio is going to sink below tho Icvol that wc as Britishers aim at. Our ultimate success and our ultimate position in the Pacific depend upon our development industrially."

A little scene was enacted prior to the meeting of the Riccarton liorough Council last night. The Mayor settled himself comfortably in his uhair of office, carefully polished his pince-nez, adjusted them". and, gazing before him, became suddenly curiously alert. "Why," lie exclaimed, all wonderstruck, "wo have a clock!" This announcement caused a considerable stir, and all eyes were quicklv directed towards the object of the .Mayor's observation. There was indeed, as the Mayor had said, n clock—an elegant little stranger. "Where," asked the, Mayor, "came this timepioce?" "Yes," echoed the councillors, "who is the donor?" The Town Clerk did not know, neither did the councillors, and there tho matter stood. Mc-anwhile, tho little clock cheerfully, composedly, ticked on, keeping its own secret. Stop It (Loasby's) cures summer ooughs just as easily as it does hard old winter ones. Is 6d ana 2s 6d, Grocers and chemists. 3 Most things can be anybody's gift— your portrait is distinctively, exclusively youfs. Make an appointment to-day. Stcffano "Webb, Petersen's Buildings, High street. Telephone, 1989. 5 If vou want an eicctrie lamp, buy a lloval Ediswnn, which is all British. Turnbull and Jones, Ltd., sole agents for New Zealand. 6 No argument avails with a woman like facts! Tho clean clothes without rubbing, havo proved that "No Rubbing" Laundry Help is absolutely a blessing I J. M. Gow, Grocer. 8 No on-i likes moving, but the work can be made much lighter if competent men are employed. J. M. Heywood and Co., Ltd., havo them and three up-to-date pantechnicons. Telephones 250, 1241 and 2174. 6 Secure yotfr new Dinner Sets before Easter. Exclusive designs in black and gold effects; Round-shan«j Vegetable Dishes, now on view at Drayton's, "65 Colombo street. 6 WANTED TO SELL —SECOND-HAND MOTOR-CYCLE. A three-speed machine at a low price —31 li.p. 3-speed "Norton," in excellent condition. Prico only £37 10s. Adams, Ltd., High street. 6