GENERAL NEWS.

Press, Volume LV, Issue 16442, 8 February 1919, Page 8

GENERAL NEWS.

The auction announcements of Jonos, McCrostie, and Co., Dalgety and Co., H. Matson and Co., Tonks, Norton, and Co., National Mortgage and Agency Co., R. S. McKouzie and Co., Harris Bros., Harman and Stevens, Claridgo and Smith, Anderson and Palmer, Lawrio and Dalton, and W. E. Simes

and Co. will be found on pages 15 and I t of this issue.

Yesterday's river report was as follows: Waimakariri North cjear, Waimakariri South clear, Rakaia clear, Rungiiata discoloured, Opihi clear, Wait-aki dirty.

Mr P. 11. Climie will address .a meeting of tho Amalgamated Society of Car]>ontcrs and Joiners next week, on iho aims and objects of the Canterbury Progress League, and the benefits to bo derived by affiliation.

The Canterbury Trades and Labour Council has received an invitation from the Department of Internal Affairs to send a delegate to the Dominion Town Planning Conference and Exhibition to be" held in Wellington, in May.

The Mayor \Mr H. Holland) has received a replv to his telegram to tho Minister of Mines (Hon. \>. D. S. MacDonald) regarding the implication by the Avoca mines for a loan of £5001) to provide housing accommodation for their employees. The Minister states that Cabinet is considering tiio matter.

The distribution of prizes won at the School of Art, will take place in Canterbury Collego Hall, on Tuosday evening. His Excellency the GovernorGeneral will present tho prizes. Afterwards there will •be an exhibition of students' work. This exhibition will continue open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. daily during the veek.

In connexion with the Commemoration Day at Christ's College (postponed, on account of the conditions prevailing at the end of last vean the Old Boys' Association asks all old boys who can! possibly do so, to attend tho prize-* giving on February 26ih, at 7.30 p.m., the early servico at the chapel on the 27th at 8 a.m., and thy cricket matches on that day at 11 a.m., and luncheon at 12.30. It is also probable that an old boys' dinner will bo arranged for the 27th.

A subject which has long been one of contention was revived at last night's meeting of the llangiora Borough Council, when it was remarked that the Magisterial clerk of the district was stationed at Kaiapoi . instead of Rangiora t which, it was pointed out, was undoubtedly the more important town of the district. It was decided to bring the matter under the notice of, the Minister of Justice, pointing out Rangiora's superior claims.

An English lady miniature payfiter, who has been in bed in a crippled state since sho was six years old, used a novel method of raising funds for tho Red Cross. Tiny tea-sots were made by her of fish bones, and, after being ated with colour and gold, were sold. Several hundreds of pounds were raised for charities and wounded soldiers in this way. Ono of theso sets has been sent to a resident of Now Zealand, and is now displayed in tho jewellery window of Messrs Coates and Co., Colombo street.

The unusual position of two deputations, one affirming and tho other negativing tho same proposal being received simultaneously, arose at yesterday's meeting of the Canterbury Education Board. Both deputations came from Mount Somers, in regarc[ to the proposed change of the school site, ono being in favour of ihe change, and the other of retaining the present site. The proceedings took on somewhat tho nature of a debate between members of the rival deputations. When the Board resumed at 2 p.m. it was decided to adhere to the resolution to purchase the new site for i a school, at the valuation set upon it by the present owner. i

A meeting convened lv- tho Canterbury Horticultural Society was he'd) last evening to discuss steps to raisi> lunds on behalf of tho Royal Horticultural Society for tho restoring of tlie orchards, fruit farms, and nursery gardens in the regions of Europe which have been devastated by tho Central Powers. Mr F. C. Raphael presided. It was decided that the meeting resolve itself into a committee to act- with tho local committee sot up to raiso funds for the purpose mentioned. The president said that if it wero decided to hold a show the Canterbury Horticultural Society was prepared to give tho whota of the takings of its chrysanthemum show. Another speaker .said tho exhibitors would gladly forego their prizes.

A recommendation from tho Appointments Committee of the Canterbury Education Board with regard to tho district high schools at Akaroa and Raikoura received tho unanimous approval of the Board yesterday. Tho recommendation was to the effect that, in view of the great and growing importance of secondary education the Board) appoint a sub-committee to confer with the local educational authorities at Akaroa and Kaikoura with regard to the efficient maintenance and improvement of thoir respective district high schools. Members of the Board expressed theopinion that in the eaus© of national efficiency it was necessary that tho desirability of employing their utmost efforts in the direction of keeping up tho attendance of the high schools should be impressed upon tho residents of the two districts.

An item :n the report of tho Buildings Committee of tho Canterbury Education Board, presented at yesterday's meetiug of the Board, occasioned somo discussion amongst members. The report st-atpri that the Department had suggested that, in view of tho uncertainty of tho attendance at Avoca, the Mount Torlesse Collieries Companj he asked to provide temporary accommodation for school purposes. The architect estimated that it would cost about £400 for tho erection of a temporary buildino- to *ioconrmodate forty children, tho buildine requiring to be fairly substantial to be sin table for use in winter. I n moving that the work of erecting a sc hool a f Avoca be proceeded with by the Board immediately Mr Jamieson, chairm™ of the committee, said that in view ™ tho acute shortage of coal, it was n £cesKr r S a ? ter , bur - T coal miner, B no -afiordetl facilities for the of their children. Many now at Mount Torlesso had left E children lx?hind on the West Coast because of the nek of a school at Avoca llie motion, v.hicn was seconded by Mr t-evenll was carried unanimously and it was decided to send an urgent telegramto tho Department informing it of the Board's decision.

\ large meteor was ■ ooserved at 11 15 last evening in the north-eastern sky. It was bright green in colour and made a fine display.

The police section of the Otago branch of the Public Service Association has decided to ask the Department for one day's rest in i-even.

At Durham street Methodist Church to-morrow evening, a patriotic service will be held. The Rev. Percy Knigat will speak on tho subject. 1 Reaping tho Whirlwind—the Fate of Germany.'' Mr Rex Harrison will sing lhe Blind Ploughman" and "Nearer, My God, to Thee 7 ' (Carey).

The bundle of National Bank notes (£1(X)0 in value) which went astray from tho Ruahine, and some of which have since got into circulation in Wellington, were merely classed as stationery until thev were signed by the bank officials. It is understood that they disappeared between London and Lyttelton.

At a conference of the New Zealand Hardware Associations held at Wellington yesterday, a resolution was carried unanimously that all returning soldiers who are hardware men would find their situations open for them, and thev would be reinstated in their old positions or others more suitable.

At the Wellington Magistrate's Court yesterday Charles Fletcher, charged with selling adulterated olive oil and tincture of iodine which contained 40 per cent, of methylated spirits, was fined £5 on each charge. Defendant explained that tho trouble was duo to an error.

The new term of St. Andrew's College. Papanui road, began on Tuesday. As was expected, there was a large increase in the enrolment both of day bovs and boarders; in fact, the accommodation for the latter is reaching "ts limit, and tho additions to the building. for which tenders have already been invited, will not be completed any too soon. It is the practice of the college to open each year with a service of worship. This service was conducted by the chaplain, tho Rev. Dr. Erwin, insisted by the Rev. R.. M. Ryburn, who delivered a practical and impressive address to tho boys.

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Rangiora ratepayers are reminded that 10 per cent, will be added to all rates not paid by Friday next, February 14th. 0

Tho wear and tear on table-ware is a problem that is continually cropping up in tho household. There is no advantage in buying chean table-ware, for it i« dearest in the" end. Silver ware and olectro-plato of proved quality is always a feature of our stocks. Watson's, Jewellers, Limited, G95 Colombo street, Christchurch. 1

Akaroa, of which General Pau says. I was delighted with its beauty and 6cenery, the visit made one of the happiest days of my tour. 8

Santa Claus urges everyone to sing their cheeriest songs now that the war is over and the flu flying quickly away. "No Rubbing" Laundry Help still obtainable from all grocers. Is a, packet. 6

Matting suitcases, leather bound, strong and light, for week-end use, now ss, 7s Cd, 10s 6d, wonderful value; at Drayton's, 765 Colombo street. 3

General Carrying of all sorts undertaken by J. M. Heywood and Co., Ltd Their plant of liorses and vehicles is ono of the largest in New Zealand. 6

Just to hand by post from America— a really choice assortment of Bathing Caps. For variety in style and colouring these are hard to beat. Prices are low to ensure a ready sale. E. Cameron Smith, Chemist, 96 Worcester street (just off Square). 6

The latest idea. In Ladies' Handbags Messrs Hastie, Bull, and Pickering are showing a choice selection, including the latest laced and tooled bags in several styles. o TO OWNERS OF TRIUMPH MOTOR-CYCLES. We are prepared to make liberal allowances on Triumph motor-cycles taken in part payment for latest model "Triumph," "8.5.4-," or "Excelsior" motor-cycles. Adams, Ltd , High street. , g TO OWNERS OF B.S.A. MOTORCYCLES. The same offer holds good to owners of "B.S.A.'' motor-cycles. Wo can give delivery of the new "Triumphs" in February, "8.5.A." in a week or two, or "Excelsior 3 ' at once. Adams, Ltd., High street. 6 TO OWNERS OF EXCELSIOR MOTOR-CYCLES. Excelsior owners are also included. Prices of lie?; model motor-cycles are: Triumph (4 h.p. 3-spoed), £125; B.S.A. (4J h.p., 3-speed), £110; Excelesior (7-9 h.p., 3-speed), £110. Lamp and horn included. Adams, Ltd., High street. 0