GENERAL NEWS.

Press, Volume LIV, Issue 16207, 9 May 1918, Page 6

GENERAL NEWS.

Tho Canterbury trout streams were reported clear yesterday morning.

Wo have received os from Miss Hodgson (Fendalton), and 10s from Mrs J. Pettigrew for our Serbian Fund, and £8 from A., G. Bradley for our lied Cross Fund.

An Auckland telegram states that John Thomas Christio, who escaped from a mental hospital on Monday, has been recaptured by a constable at Papakura.

The Commissioner of Taxes notifies that returns of income must be furnishod not later than the Ist June. Forms of return may bo obtained at any Postal Money Order Office.

The Lytteiton Harbour Board yestertei'day decided to approve of certain regulations, submitted'by the secretary of the Harbour Association, dealing with dangerous goods. It was further resolved: —That vessels discharging inflammable oils at Lyttelton, should bo berthed at tho outer end of the Gladstone Pier, and if any special storo wero erected it should bo at tho outer end of tho eastern breakwater.

Tho penny bank operated by the Auckland Savings Bank in tho "interests of the children of Auckland is steadily declining in popularitv. Fivo years ago (reports the "Herald") there wero 22,000 depositors; now there arc only 12,000. Last year there was a decrease of 1800 depositors, and a drop of £773 in the amount deposited. There has been a steady decline in the figures for the past half-dozen years. Mr J. Muir Barr, the manager of the bank, attributes the chango to the influence of picture shows.

Some weeks ago when Lake Ellesmere was open to the sea a number of sharks found their way into the lake. Several small ones were caught in fishermen's nets, one being about eight feet long. Mr F. Alexander ran his launch alongside a very largo one, which ho estimated at 25 feet in length, as it was longer than his launch, and she is 22 feet. He struck at the shark's head with an oar, and the shark lashed with its tail, but, fortunately, away from the boat, or otherwise those on board might have been in difficulties. This shark has disappeared, and apparently got out to sea again before the opening was closed.

Mr Carlton Kain, sheep-farmer, writes to us as follows from Dunedin, under date of 7th inst.:—"ln 'The Press' of last Friday my name appearocl under tho heading of missing soldiers. I have in my possession a telegram granting mo leave until tho 42nd draft. This telegram, was dated March 28th, and is as . follows:—'Carlton Kain, care of Warner's Hotel, Christchurch.—G. 16-14, Military Service Board has recommended that your leave be extended until 42nd draft, and report Defence Office, Christchurch for instructions.—Group Area.' I at once reported in Christchurch, and was told to parade about the 20th May, and am now in Dunedin making arrangements to go into camp on the 20th. I havo had no notice about my name appearing on the missing list, and it was just by the merest chance that I saw my name in the paper."

Tho second number of the "Bowling Record," a racy, well-written bowling journal, which was inaugurated at the close of the 1916-17 season, by Mr A. J. Benzie, proves an interesting record of the season just concluded, and is quite as praiseworthy and as convincing as its predecessor. In addition to recording all tho chief events in local bowls during tho 1917-18 imason, the publication contains a number of original articles, which should gladden the heart and stimulate the risible qualities of every true bowler. Matters of vital interest to the bowling fraternity are dealt with in the editorial columns and in tho correspondence, and, in fact, there are few important subjects in connexion with the game locally on which the "Record" does not touch. Tho journal, which was printed by.the Christchurch Press Company, is a well-compiled and well-illustrated publication, and, printed on fine-art paper in lirst-class style, it forms a magazine which no true lover of the sport should bo without.

A letter- from the North Canterbury Hospital and Charitable Aid Board announcing a levy of £627 10s lOd on the Spreydon Borough Council for the current "year, .and containing a statement of receipts and expenditure for the year, was the subject of a lengthy discussion at last night's meeting of that Council. The town clerk \ announced that tho 1917-18 levy on Spreydon had been £530 10s 7d. Tho Mayor (Mr W. 11. Winsor) ooinpb.ined that tho Council had no direct representation on the Board, yet they had to pay the very big contribution asked for. Cr. Gaha-gan moved: "That we consider where possible further additions to the Hospital buildings should be deferred until after the war, and that tho legislation necessary should be pushed through to enable the Hospital Board to borrow money for building purposes." The motion was carried, and Cr. Gahagan further moved: "That the time has arrived when Spreydon should have direct representation on the Hospital Board." This motion was also carried. The matter of the payment of the levy was referred to the* Finance Committee.

The Auckland Board of Education unanimously resolved that the resolution reinstating Mr H. W. Mayo be rescinded, and that the Board request Mr Mayo to send in his resignaion.

The records of the Dunedin Supreme Court show that this week was the first occasion for well over 40 years upon which there were no cases for trial at the quarterly criminal sittings of the Court.

We have received a cheque for £10 from Mr and Mrs J. W. H. Tripp, of Merivalc lane, for the Lady Jellicoe Fund for British and Foreign Sailors, and a cheque for £3 from J.W.M. for the same fund. We are sending tho cheques to the treasurer of the local fund.

"Is it a fact," asked the chairman of the Defence Expenditure Commission of Colonel Tate on Tuesday, "that a man with a salary up to £300 year in the Public Service can draw any overtime he can earn, up to nearly £350? Is there any limit to the overtime he can draw?" Colonel Tate said that the man up to £300 could draw whatever overtime he earned. The chairman: "But a man getting £315, the next step after £300, cannot draw, overtime? Is that so?" "Yes." The chairman: "Therefore, the man getting £300 a year, sedulously avoids a rise—unless he can get £350 or more, I suppose." It was most unfair and absurd, lie added.

The Salvation Army Divisional Congress was opened last night in tho Citadel by Commissioner Hodder, in the presence of a very large attendance. The proceedings consisted of a ceremony in connexion with the reopening of the renovated Citadel, which has been fitted up with a new lighting installation, repainted, and re-decorated all through. The United Young People gave a demonstration, which included vocal and instrumental items, character songs and choruses. Tomorrow niglit there, will bo a public meeting, with special addresses by Commissioner Hodder and others on "Aggressive Christianity." On Saturday night there will be a festival of music and song.

All kinds of trusses at Loasby's. Stocks getting short, and no supplies arriving. Purchase now. Loasby. 2

Tho week-end salo of home-made food supplies at the lied Cross Sales Depot, Cathedral squaro, will be in charge ol : the city branch of the Women's National Reserve, who will have on offer the usual supply of dainties, etc. They will also have for competition; half a dozen large photographic pictures given by Mr Nelson ijtedman. A large photograph of Biplane, also presented by Mr fetedman, will bo auctioned at tho depot at 8 p.m. on Friday by Mr Walter, fcjimes. - All these pictures can bo seen at the Red Cro&> Hales Depot.

Onco a year at least, say on your birthday, you should be photographed at Stcffauo Webb's, Petersen's Buildings, High street. Telephone 1989. 4

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Special combination mop outfit, containing 1 dustless mop, 1 dustless duster, 1 oil moj>, 1 bottlo oil, only &s 6d the set. Try Drayton'6 Emporium, Colombo street. 6

Fashions are constantly changing oven in wedding rings. Tho style now is tha curtain ring shape, perfectly round. Wo can remodel your old ring to the new shape at little expense. Procurable only at Watson's (Jewellers), Limited. 2

No me likes moving, but the wor-c can be made iruch Lighter if competent men are employed. J. M. Heywood and Co., Ltd., have them, and three up-to-date pantechnicons. Telephones 250, mi, and 217-1. 6

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