GENERAL NEWS.

Press, Volume LIII, Issue 16054, 9 November 1917, Page 6

GENERAL NEWS.

* The Minister of Defence announced last night that the 30th New Zealand Reinforcements had reached a port of call—all well. The heavy casualty list which was issued yesterday afternoon will be found on pages 4 and 5. Yesterday's river report was as follows: —Waimakariri South, dirty; Waimakariri North, clear; ltakaia, clear; llangitata, in ilood; "Waitaki, fishable; Opilii, clear. To-day holiday services will bo run by tho Tramway Board cn Cashmere Hills, Sumner, and North Beach lines. Tiic usual service between 5 and G p.m. on New Brighton line will be slightly altered, cars leaving* tho city at 5.12, 0.42, 6.12, and 6.42 p.m., and Now Brighton at 5.44, G. 14, and G. 44 p.m. Tho ordinary time-table will be run on all other lines. Cheap excursion tickets to and from seaside will not be sold. A special servico of cars will run to Trotting and Show Grounds. A good word for the Boy Scouts was spoken by Colonel R. A. Chaffey, O.<J. Canterbury district, at the Scouts' concert at the Opera House last night, when making the presentation of tho King's Standard to the Merivalc Troop. "I have three boys of my own,'' Colonel Chaffey said, "'and I havo put ihem nil through tho Scouts because I consider that it helps, moro than anything clt>", to make good and useful citizens. I ask all you parents to lot your boys join the Scouts as soon as possible, 'i cannot do them harm, for the Scouts stand for everything that is good and noble. I havo been a good many years in this district, and I can say "with safety thai I have never heard of any harm, but I have heard of a great deal of good, coming from the Boy Scout movement." When, a little later Colonel Chaffey presented Scout McIntosh with the golden kuri badge, ac got the Scoutmaster to read' olf ' :he 21 proficiency badges that the winner was wearing as an indication of ihe comprehensivo nature of the training received by Boy Scouts. Amongst the baciges were ones for proficiencv as a marlisman. as a signaller, as a cook, as a pioneer, as a gardener, as a plumber, and as a carpenter. ,\s LieutenantColonel Creswoll, Y.D., remarked, a boy with so many accomplishments was decidedly handy "to have about the house."

A meeting will be held in the Halswell Hall on Tuesday evening next of those interested in the erection of a ehccse factory in the district. The New Zealand Railways Department announces that to-morrow and on Monday and Tuesday next the 12.20 p.m. express from Christchnrch will take passengers for the Fairlie branch and south of Tiniaru only. A relief express train will leave Christchnrch for Tiniaru at 12.40 p.m. An Auckland telegram states that GilU-rt Walker, who was found guilty on October illst on a charge of desertion, has been sentenced by courtmartial to sixty days' detention. Walker was arrested at his parents' farm near Te Awamutu, after hiding in tho bush for some months. A Wellington message states that the Trontham and Featiierston military camps will close over Christmas, with the exception of the guard. The exodus •will commence about .December 20th, and the leave will cover about 17 days. The draft which was clue for mobilisation in December will be notified to concentrate early in January instead. At a little after -1 o'clock yesterday afternoon Mr C. M. Hill, of the Canterbury Flying School, flew over the Show (hounds and the Trotting M'lub's course, to tho huge delight and interest of the people. Mr Hill gave a fine exhibition of flying, doing cartwheels, volplanes, etc., and lastly a daring nose tlivc that made some of the crowd dash for shelter. At the Canterbury Aviation Company's tent on the Show Grounds the new 100 h.p. Anzani engine for the two-seater biplane will be exhibited to-day, it having just arrived. "Around the World in a Hospital Ship," was the title of a lecture delivered by the Rov. W. Ready, Chaplain to the Forces, in the Wesley Hall, last night, beforo a large audience. The lecturer said that he would endorse tho remarks of Mr Jamieson, Y.M.C.A. Commissioner, as to the ovils of London. There was, however, no want of organisation there, but from a khaki standpoint, London was morally rotten. Mr Ready spoko in appreciative terms of tho welcomes extended to men of the hospital ships at the various ports of call. On the motion of Mr C. S. Howard, a hearty voto of thanks was accorded the lecturer. In Trentham Camp orders it is notified that tho following findings and sentences by District Court-Martial have been confirmed: —62820 Private E. It. Buckley, Trentham Details (A Company, 30th Reinforcements); found guilty of deserting His Majesty's service. Sentenced" to 56 days' detention. 59824 Private W. S. Eaton, Trentham Details (D Company, 30th Reinforcements); found guilty of (1) deserting His Majesty's service, and (2) when in confinement escaping. Senteced to 140 days' detention. Two men, for being absent without leave, have also been senteced to 42 days' detention.

"America is in the war to a finish," said Mr A. A. Winslow, American Con-sul-General, in replying to tho toast of tho Allies at tho dinner tendered to Mr A. A. Ross, provincial president of the Farmers' Union, at Auckland on Monday evening. There was a period during which British people looked coldly on America, and his own reception in New Zealand was not of the most cordial nature. He quite understood it, however, and tho atmosphere around him had wanned wonderfully during tho last few months. Mr Wilson was a Christian gentleman of high character, who strove earnestly to secure peace in the interests of humanity. That proved impossible, and without hesitation America entered tho war to see it out to a finish.

"Very well, I will wait until the Second Division aro called into camp, and then I will get a house at my own price 1" This was the retort of a prospective house-purchaser to a Masterton resident a few days ago, when the latter was asking a reasonable figure for his house, and would not reduce his price. "Don't you think this is a disgraceful state of affairs," remarked the house-owner to a "Daily Times" representative. "I know this man is only ono of 'many who really want to buy properties, but aro holding off until tho married men are called to camp, and in many instances compelled to break up their homes. Then these human vultures will have their chanco of securing a house at a sacrifice* I intend to mention my experience to tho Second Division League, to see if they cannot do something to prevent these sharks taking advantage of the men who are giving up practically everything to go and fight for the Empire."

It is becoming almost impossible to get out of England if you are a man of military ago. It is said that tho regulations—or the observance of them —iiavo been tightened up considerably, and that tho process has led to much inconvenience. One man almost above military age was finally rejected by tn* military authorities a few weeks ago after a closo examination by medical specialists, and was given his discharge. He at once consulted ono of tho greatest specialists in the country, who advised him to go to a certain British colony for his health —-a colony whore, as a man with considerable capital, he would be a useful citizen. Encouraged by tho officials of tho colony in London, he made all arrangements, winding up His business and arranging his domestic affairs, only to find at the end of it all that tho National Service authorities had put a veto on his passport. In another case a man, less fortunately placed from a financial point of view, gave up his business and sold up his home, with the intention of taking his wife and five children to the same colony. But again a veto had been placed upon his departure. All this is ovidenco that tho National Servico Department is doing something.

Loasby gives advice and medicine for all minor complaints. Adults 3s Gd, children 2s. 1 Special attention is drawn to Messrs H. Matson and Co.'s special annual sale of bulls in Tattersail's to-morrow, at ( J a.m. A catalogue of somo 80 bulls will bo submitted, including entries from Canterbury's most prominent breeders. This sale being many years established, is always to be relied upon to offer an opportunity to secure really first-class stock. 1 Armstrong's drapery and clothing stores will bo open for business until noon to-day. 1 AVo will send a competent operator to photograph you in your home surroundings. See our booklets of honle photographs. Stcifano AVobli, Peterson's Buildings, High street. Telephone IDSU. 2 To-morrow will bo oddment dav in connexion with tho close of tho great ship salvage sale at Armstrong's drapery stores, and bargains will rule the hour. There are many lines that must be put out. 2 C'rirketers. Note cash prices rf high-grade bats—Gunn and Moore autographs 30s. Vernon Ransford 32s 6d, Crawford Exrvllrr ,30s, Macartnev :L\s 6rl: others equally cheap. Lewis and Anderson, Ltd., Cashel street. isio To-morrow (Saturday) Armstrong's will closo at 1 o'clock its usual. 3 Commercial travellers are takinf kindly to "Golden Rule" Seap. So als™ are thrifty housewives —consequently its success is assured. Ro\ds Bros im> Kirk, Ltd. " Anxious to quit all <;;ld lines and lengths, Armstrong's will offer special Largain lots to-morrow. 4 THE RELIABLE STUDEBAKER \T THE SHOW. Messrs Adams, Ltd., Now Zealand importers of the Reliablo Studebakor Car, are this year located opposite the Grand Stand, ia the Implement iSection, whore they are making the finest display of Studebaker Cars ever shown in

New Zealand. Special attention is

irected to a team of four roadster cars (Series 18) of the new model. All have tho new beautifully-moulded body. Another acceptable feature is the new adjustable seat, which ensures comfort for the driver. There are three fourcylinder roadsters, finished respectively in tho new shades of palo cream, automobile drab, and tussore. One of theso ear? is specially Cited with a neat folding dicky scat, accommodating two extra passengers. A magnificent sixcviinder threc-scator is finished in silvergrey. There 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 the car. facilitating the carriage of stores by the farmer. The new capo hoods, with Blackmore side-curtains, opening with the doors, are also worthy of note. Two four-cyliiidor cars aro fini.-hed in Belgian grey and dove-grey respectively, ami a superb Mx-cyiindor car is finished in the new and beautiful shade o!' silver-grey. The outstanding mechanical features of these new Series IS cars are strength and lightness of construction, absolutely reliable motor and electrical equipment, and magneto ignition. Tho necessity for garage repairs has been eliminated, as any-stude-baker owner will testify. Completing tho Studebaker display aro two commercial vehicles, a Studebaker passenger brake, finished in platinum-grey, with a capacity of ten passengers, and a smart-looking delivery ran. finished in Portland amber. The finish of all these cars, equal to tho best that England can produce, is especially note worthy. C 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 "B.S.A.'' racing machines, which between them hold all the single-cylinder records for tho New Brighton Beach course. Two military model, chain-driven B.S.A.'s, equipped with tho latest Lucas electric lighting sets, mark the limit of motor-cycling comfort and reliability, whilo 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 tho well-known "Triumph Junior" motor-cycles, a big 12 h.p. American "Militaire" motor-cycle, a "Cyclemotor," latest auxiliary engine for attachment to tho bicycle, and a couple of coach-built No 2 side-cars oomplete a very attractive display. 6

"SWIFT" AND "STAR" CYCLES AT THE SHOW. "Swift" and "Star" Cycles have stood tho test of time, and remain the 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 necessary accessories. Tho inclusive prices for all models are:—"Swifts," £13 10s; "Stars," £9 10s. The juvenile "Star," a miniature of the adult models, for girls and boys, at £7 10s, is also a noticeable feature of this exhibit. 6