GENERAL NEWS.

Press, Volume LV, Issue 16415, 8 January 1919, Page 6

GENERAL NEWS.

Our Dunedin correspondent telegraphs that the Tahiti, with returned soldiers, is due to arrive at Port Chalmers at daylight on Sunday next. Tho men for tho North and the South will bo despatched by special trains on Monday morning. The auction announcements of .W. 12. Simes and Co., Harman and Stevens, Harris Bros., Charles Clark, and Tonks, Norton, and Co. will bo found on page 11 of this issue. The New Brighton Gala will be held on Saturday. A. feature of the afternoon's programme will be a juvenile Highland dancing competition, for which post entries will be received. The onenfng of tljo now Anglican Cathedral in Dunedin will take place on February 12th. At the morning service the Primate will consecrate the building and preach, and the Doan is to preach at the evening service. The services are to bo continued in the evenings for a week. At these services the clergy of the diocese are to preach. The bishops of tho northern dioceses have been invited to take the services on tho two Sundays. In Featherston Camp Orders it is notified that two soldiers convicted by District Court-martial of the offences stated have been sentenced as follows: — No. 79587 Private Thompson, A Details, F.M.C., found guilty of absenting himself without leave. Sentenced) to undergo imprisonment for one hundred and eightv davs with hard labour. No. 38559 Private Millard, S.E. Details. Featherston M.C., found guilty of deserting his Majesty's service. Sentenced to undergo imprisonment for two years with hard labour.

During the recent epidemic a Wellington resident had a narrow escape from being buried alive (says an exchange). It appears that the son of a well-known Government official was pronounced dead. The father, who had been assisting in connexion with the epidemic, together with the undertaker, was standing alongside the coffin containing the body of the 6on„ when the father heard a sound coming from the inside of the casket. Investigation was made, and it was discovered that the "corpse" was very much alive. Tho son is now fully recovered, and considers that he has had a marvellous escape from being buried alive.

A meeting retention of P ro P\ ~ Council will sr fiat's 35* * cc™ to-morrow at 8 p.m. ... ~ Returned ffl. A°t •" Li> prCS ofintr of the exeoutivo no Company (Methven). 6 lßlington Cup sr being 66.0. ' ... The whole matter wfll be dilcSfd at a n»seting «f Zealand executive to bo held m cunst church next month. Dr Valintino, Inspector-General of the Health which were to come in co g influenza epidemic. "One of our prisoners ) who recent y arrived from Germany, 1 „ High Commissioner from s v. j ed the other any and stated tlint lio had sent me a paper containing a full page devoted British overseapossessions. In largo type there was ac count of how Mr Massey, S r P Ward, and Sir Thomas Mackenzie were receiving heavy bribes in order t P the war going for the benefit of T* Zealand trade."

A Press Association telegram from Auckland states that the Talune, which arrived there from the Islands yesterday morning, brought no fruit. iiie havoc caused by the inflH *za opidemie over the whole of the islands has interfered seriously with the work of obtaining fruit. At the time of her departure from Suva, there were three vessels waiting to load fruit, but labour was unprocurable, and the Talune was forced to depart without her usual cargo.

'Men who indulgo in street fighting very often find themselves in Court, charged with a breach of tho peace, but it is very seldom that extempore exhibitions of pugilism result in successful charges of cargo-broaching. Such, however wore the circumstances surrounding a case which was heard at the Magistrate's Court yesterday. When tho New Zealand Shipping Company s steamer Kent arrived' recently in Lyttolton, she hod amongst her cargo a consignment of felt hats for a wellknown local drapery firm, which was eventually found to have been pillaged to the extent of about £53. One dny a Customs officer at Lyttelton noticed a crowd of poople round the tunnel mouth, and on investigating, he found a fight in progress, the accused being cne of the combatants. Amongst the spectators was a man who was holding under his arm a felt hat. similar to those that had been pillaged, and when tho fight was over, the hat was handed to the accused, a ship's fireman. The official demanded to know whore accused had got the hat, hut all ho would say was that he had got it from a mate, whose name ho refused to give. Ho was thereupon charged with theft, and yesterday was sentenced to one month s imprisonment. The pilot who accompanied Prince Albert to France was Major Louis Groig, who, in the days before the war, was a famous Scottish Rugby footballer. Originally, in the Nary, Major Greig transferred to the Air Service, and, like Prince Albert, is attached to the Independent Force, which is responsible for the bombing attacks on Germany. A half-back, Greig's great match was against tho all-conquering New Zealanders at Inverleith. Tho "All Blacks," it will be recalled, played three half-backs or rather two halves and what was called a five-eighth. To deal, with this novel formation, which had demoralised the stereotyped, cut-and-dried tactics of most British teams, Scotland decided to play Gallagher's men at their own game. A man was sacrificed from the scrimmage, with what misgivings will be appreciated, for Scotland had always placied supreme faith in her dour, hard-working forwards, and Greig was chosen to play behind the pack with Pat Munro .and the late Dr. Simson. Theso countertactics did not succeed in breaking tho New Zealanders' wonderful sequence of victories, but Greig came out of the match with distinction. An old Glasgow Academy boy, the airman played for Scotland on five occasions, whilst lie was also a member of the United Services fifteen.

Superior perfumery at Loasby's make splendid gifts. Atkinson and Yardley's perfumes in cut glass bottles and presentation caskets. Old Eng'iislf Lavender Water and Eau do Cologne. Best English and French hfcir brushes for ladies and gentlemen, and manicure setj in» unexcelled variety and value at Loasby's, Chemists. 1

Reminder. —Don't forget the Clearing Sale by Auction, on account Redi Cross Sales Depot, on the premises, Cathedral square, commencing at 11 o'clock to-day (Wednesday). 3

The display of Engagement Rings that we are making is easily one of tho very host ever seen in the Cathedral city. The designs aro in all cases most original and artistic, exquisite penis are set in flawless gold, and in every particular these rings cannot fail to give the utmost satisfaction. Watson's, "Jewellers,'/ Limited, 695 Colombo streot, Christchurch 2

Santa Clau s urgently requests housewives to make liberal use of "No Rubbing" Laundry Help, alEo pure "Gulden Rule" Soap, to ensure cleanliness and a happy Christmas. 3 With the present shipping troubles, it is only a pharmacy doing a. big" dispensing business that can bo relied uijoil to accurately dispense a prescription nowadays. We hold good stocks of drugs, and charge moderato prices. E. Cameron Smith, chemist, 96 Worcester street (just off Square). 58461—213 Grass Seeders and Harvesters will again find Armstrong and Co.'s stocks as full of their roquirements as ever, and indisputably the cheapost. Best dungaiee overalls 5s lid, with double knees 7s 6d, buckskin trousers 8s lid, 10s 9d; unioarable shirts Cs lid, strong knitted socks Is Gd, large bush rugs OS 11a, extra large 7s lid, 8s lid; heavy bound rugs, special sizos and quality, 17s 6d, J.9a Gd; tents 24s 9d, largo flys 12s Gd. 6769 For Holiday Makers. —A very fino lot of Suit Cases, Kit Bags, etc.. is just now on offer at Messrs Hastie, Bull, and Pickering's, Cashel street. A Strong Suit Case of particularly good value i 3 priced in, two sizeß at 18s 6d and 21s respectively. 6 Royal Doulton Ware just arrived. Have first choice for Christmas. Plaques 4s 6d, jugs 4s 6d, teapots, salads in Dickens, Shakespeare, coach scenes, etc., on view at Drayton's, 765 Colombo street. 6 HANDY 2-SEATER FORD, £140. Now on view—Two-seater Ford, newly painted dovo grey; electric lights ana new tyres. Suitable for commercial man. £140. Adams, Ltd., Garage, 219 Tuam street. 6 LIGHT 4-SEATER TOURING CAR, £235. For sale, a bargain—Neat-looking, light 4 eyl., 4-5 seater touring car, finished in dark blue. Magneto ignition. "Hoodite" seat, covers, and full equipment. £235. Adams, Ltd., Garage, 219 Tuam street. 6 HANDSOME 3-SEATER STUDEBAKER. £275. Ready for delivery—Three-seater, 4-cyl.j Studebaker, beautifully finished in 'cream. Eloctric lighting and selfstarter. Five good tyres and usual equipment. Sound investment at £275. Adams, Ltd., Garage, 219 Tuam street. 6