GENERAL NEWS.

Press, Volume LIII, Issue 16052, 7 November 1917, Page 6

GENERAL NEWS.

The Mayor (Mr H. Holland) has received a cheque for £5 os from Mr A. K. Firth, Christchurch, for the Salvation Army war appeal.

A No. 6 car broko an axle in Worcester street yesterday morning, and traffic on the line was held up until the damaged car could be removed to the nearby car-shed to await the arrival of a repair gang.

A big fish of the shark species, commonly known as tho dog-fish, was caught from the New Brighton pier yesterday morning, and was with great difficulty eventually landed on the beach. The fish measured nine feefc from snout to tip of tail.

A meeting of the General Committee of the Canterbury Sheepowners' Union will bo held at noon to-morrow, on the Show Grounds, to consider tho following matters Shipping space, minimum weights for freezing and woolgrowers' committee.

An important exhibit at the Metropolitan A. and P. Show this week will bo that of the Plunket nursos, who will have a bay in the produco shed. Bosides demonstrating the up-to-dato method of making tho baby's bed. they will at intervals during each day show tho making of humanised milk.

There is an interesting mineralogical display in tho window of Petersons, Limited, jewellers, High street, which was prepared by Mr Leslie Macarthur with the object of acquainting the public with the crude appearance of several motals and minerals of commercial value, ranging from 50s to £450 per ton. The specimens were obtained bv Mr Macarthur during a recent tour of tho northern section of the South Island.

An extraordinary fact was elicited in tho course of proceedings in an action for damages in the Auckland Magistrate's Court last week (says the "Star"). The plaintiff admitted having secured tho consent of the Minister for Internal Affairs to promote an art union in which half the proceeds went to tho individual and half to tho' Hod Cross. Some commcnt was mado that such a stato of things should ho allowed by which people might bo misled when being asked to contribute.

Tho Minister-in-Chargo of Munitions and Supplies, acting under urgent instructions from the British Minister of Munitions in tho United Kingdom, invites all importers and users of black iron, sficel and terno plates, to set out their requirements upon a special form, which may be obtained upon application from the Department. In order to place tho full requirements of the Dominion before tho Ministry of Munitions in London, a final rationing scheme is now being compiled, and it is thereforo imperative to users and others interested that all returns be mado on or before tho 12th inst.

With reference to military training of Territorials and Senior Cadets, instructions have been issued to Defence offices concerned that all compulsory parades for Territorials and Senior Cadets in country areas are suspended, but town areas will continue as at present. Tho North Canterbury group is affected is follows: Rangiora and Kaiapoi 'lave been defined to town areas; voluntary half-day parades will bo held once monthly at the following centres: — Oxford, Leeston, Dunsandel, Springston, Darfield, Cheviot, Hawarden, Waipara, Amberley, Cust, Waiau..

The statement made in tho Auckland Anglican Synod recently that Knox College, tho bfficial Presbyterian institution at Dunedin, was not only open, but full of students, was mentioned at the meeting of the Dunedin Presbytery yesterday . morning, when it was made very clear that the Presbyterian Church has done nothing, and does not intend to do anything,, to prevent her young men from enlisting tor active service. It was stated (telegraphs our correspondent; that in every case every man had voluntarily enlisted, the men remaining being either in the Second Division or unfit. Not a man had come under the ballot.

Mr F. Thompson, manager of the Tramways, speaks strongly regarding tho risks taken by people who board the cars while in motion. He said that this dangerous practice had been particularly evident on Monday. There were more than sufficient cars to tako the crowds out to the races and return them, but racegoers all seemed possessed of the idea that if they did not catch the car immediately in front of them they would bo left behind, and they therefore rushed it, often while it was in motion. "We have got through so far without accidents," added Mr Thompson, "but if people persist in taking such great risks we shall be exceedingly fortunate if we continue to do so."

Tho "Scindian," the magazine of tho Napier Boys' High School, a copy of which has reached us, is mainly devoted to school nows, which is interestingly written, and will be eagerly read by past and present pupils alike. Tho school Roll of Honour has mounted to 3G5, of whom 41 have been killed, and 16 havo gained distinctions. In addition to biographical notes of the fallen, tho section devoted to old boys contains many letters from past students now at the front, detailing their experiences and meetings with former schoolmates. Referring to tho death of Lieutenant W. P. Thompson, Sister in a letter to his parents, which is published in 'The Scindian," says that tho Rev. Father MeMenamin was killed while burying "Billy."

The old Victorian convict ship Succoss, after voyaging round the world from Melbourne, where she was bought for "show" purposes, lias turned up .it Louisvillo (United States), and'news was X'ecoivod in Sydney last week that sho is to be commissioned for sea again. On account of the scarcity of tonnage for deep-sea carrying trade, a shipping firm lias bought her, and plans to turn hor into a cargo vessel. The old craft, which was on exhibition in Sydney Harbour somo years ago, was built moro than 80 years ago. With the colls removed it is expected the ship can carry 750,000 ft of lumber, and the new owners aro fitting her out for that trade. The Success is one of the few sailing vessels in the world mado of solid teak, and her hull is said to be wonderfully well preserved. The Success will bo remembored as a foaturo at tho Panama-Pacific Exposition.

There was a iargo attendance at the Opera House last night, when Mr T. -VI. Wilford, M.P. for Hutt, who lias proved a popular lecturer on war matters in Wellington, delivered a lecturo on "The Coming Gorman Collapse." The Mayor (Mr H. Holland) presido:l. Mr Wilford warned his hearers against an early inconclusive peace, which would lead to the adoption of the Mittel Europa scheme, whereby Germany would control the whole of Middle Europe and Asia Minor, and menace directly the British in India and Egypt. Germany for this would gladly abandon Belgium and Alsace-Lorraine, securing thoso territories when she was prepared for a further war with twenty million soldiers ton years hence. The present Teutonic offensive was merely a psychological attempt to depress the Aliies, for without a doubt the decisive theatre of the war was tho Western front, where, slowly but surely, the flanks of the Hindenburg lino wore being turned, and once that was effected, the end of the war would be in sight. The Allies' strategy was a war of attrition, the crushing, not the rushing, of the Germans, and in this they were amply succeeding.

In the Supreme Court at Wellington yesterday, Henry Alexander Lucas and "Violet Lucas, a young_ married couple, charged with, receiving stolen stationery, were acquitted. Yesterday's river report was as follows: —Waimakariri South, clear; Waimakariri North, clear; Rakaia, clear; Rangitata, dirty; Waitaki, fishable; Opihi, clear.

The Church Missionary Society is completing arrangements for a large Missionary Exhibition to be held in the Art Gallery, Nov. 21st to 24th. Courts will be arranged to represent Africa, India, China, Japan, Melanesia and Mohammedan lands. A very large collection'of curios has been secured, and as this is tho first Missionary Exhibition hold in New Zealand, it is sure to be more than ordinarily interesting.

Loasby gives advice and medicine for all minor complaints. Adults 36 6d, children 2s. 1

Messrs W. Strange and Co., Ltd., announce that their establishment will be open until 9 p.m. on Thursday, November Bth, closed all day Friday (Show Day), and closed as usual from 1 p.m. Saturday. 1

Special bargains this week for the Show. Ladies' white poplin shoes at Kale prices. Stewart Robinson, Cashel street. 1

To-morrow, the Ship Salvage Saie closes at Armstrong's. 1

Modern Hardware. Visitors will find at Hastie, Bull and Pickering's, Cashel strcer, the very latest ideas in tools for tho motor, mctal-workmg and woodworking tools, and modern notions in hardware generally (opposite Ballnntyno's). * G

T. Armstrong and Co., Ltd. —the leading cash drapers and clothiers— Jtunounco that their respective premises will remain open until 9 o'clock to-morrow—Thursday—night. 2

Wo will send a competent operator to photograph you in your home surroundings. See our booklets of homo photographs. Steffano Webb, Peterson's Buildings, High street. Telephone 1989. 2

Crickctors. Note cash prices rf high-grade bats—Gunn and Moore autographs 30s, Vernon Hansford 32s (id, Crawford Exceller 30s, Macartney 32s 6d; others equally cheap. Lewi's and Anderson, Ltd., Cashel street. 1210 For tlie convenience of their country customers, Messrs Armstrong's drapery stores will be open until noon on Friday, and close at 1 o'clock on Saturday, as usual. 3

The quantity of "Golden Rule" Soap to be used with ''No Rubbing'' Laundry Help for weekly family washing is indicated by a niche on cai-li bar of i.oap. Kincaid's, Ltd. 3

The great Ship Salvage Sale finishes to-morrow at Armstrong's. -1

THE RELIABLE STUDEBAKER AT THE SHOW. Messrs Adams, Ltd., Now Zealand importers of tho Reliable Studebakcr Car, are tliia >;car located opposito the Grand Stand, in the Implement Section, whore they are making the finest display of Studebakcr Cars ever shown in New Zealand. Special attention is

irccted to a team of four roadster cars (Series IS) of the now modol. All havo the new beautifully-moulded body. Another acceptable feature is the new adjustable seat, which ensures comfort for the driver. There aro three fourcylinder roadsters, finished respectively in the now shades of palo cream, automobile drab, and tussoro. One of these cars is specially fitted with a neat folding dicky seat, accommodating two extra passengers. A magnificent sixcylinder three-sea tor is finished in silvergrey. Thero is also a team of three touring Studebakers (Series 18). A special feature of these cars is the provision of ample space in the rear part of tho car, facilitating the carriage of stores by tho farmer. Tho now' cape hoods, with Blackmore side-curtains, opening with the doors, are also worthy of note. Two four-cylinder cars are finished in Belgian groy and dove-grey respectively, and a superb six-cylinder car is finished in tho new and beautiful shado of silver-grey. The outstanding mechanical features of theso new iSeries 18 cars are strength and lightness of construction, absolutely reliablo motor and electrical equipment, and magneto ignition. The necessity for garage repairs has been eliminated, as any studebaker owner will testify. Completing tho Studebaker display are two commercial vehicles, a Studebaker passenger' brake, finished in platinum-grey, with a capacity of ten passengers, and a smart-looking delivery van, finished in Portland amber. The finish of all these cars, equal to the best that England can produce, is especially note worthy. 6 B.S.A. MOTOR-CYCLES AT THE SHOW. Messrs Adams, Ltd., also make a splendid display of the popular "8.5.A." motor-cycles. Prominent on the stand aro the two "8.5.A." racing machines, which botween thom hold all the single-cylinder records for the New Brighton Beach course. Two military model, chain-driven B.S.A.'s. equipped with tho latest Lucas electric lighting sets, mark tho limit of motor-cycling comfort and reliability, while a chaindriven and a chain-and-bolt-driven 8.5.A., each attached to an up-to-date and stylish side-chair, serve as a reminder that tho B.S.A. holds the sidecar championship of this Island. A .pair of the well-known "Triumph Junior"" motor-cycles, a bi<r 12 h.p. American "Militairo" motor-cycle, a "Cyclomotor," latest auxiliary engine for attachment to the bicycle, and a couple of coacli-built No 2 sido-cars complete a very attractive display. 6

"SWIFT" AND "STAR" CYCLES AT THE SHOW. "Swift" and "Star" Cycles have stood the test of time, and remain tho most serviceable and most widely-used bicycles in this Dominion. Messrs Adams, Ltd., havo on exhibition full ranges of all models, men's and ladies', fully equipped with free-wheel, brakes, mudguards, and all necessa-ry accessories. Tho inclusive prices for all models are:—"Swifts," £13 10s; "Stars," £9 10s. The juvenile "Star," a miniature of tho adult models, for girls and boys, at £7 10s, is also a noticeable feature of this exhibit. 6