GENERAL NEWS.

Press, Volume LVI, Issue 16850, 2 June 1920, Page 6

GENERAL NEWS.

Tbo auction announcements of H. Matson and Co., McKenzie and C., M. Houston and Co., Jones, McCrostie Co., H. C. Smith, New Zealand Loan anad M.A. Co., \V. E. Simes and Co., Farmers' Kaleyards, Charles Clark, Harman and Stevens, Tonks, Norton, and Co., George Anderson and Co., Balgety and Co., Brown, Tattle, and' Co., Harris Bros., H. B. iScrensen, and P. S. Nicholls and Co., also special announcement by Messrs H. Matson and Co., in conjunction with Pyne, Gould, Guinness, Ltd., will bo found on pages 13 and 12 of this issue.

The Canterbury Automobile Association is havinp; about 100 additional signboards erected, indicating names of rivers, direction notices, and "slowdown" warnings. A number of signboards are also being prepared for the Kaikoura and Marlborough districts. Those .districts arc not yet under tho Association's province, but in the interests of touring motorists the Association is having tho notices erected at required points.

The' following is from yesterday's "Otago Daily Times" : A message lias been received from Lyttelton to the effect that the lighthouse-keepera at Akaroa, and also ueoplc at Wainui, heard at 9.30 on Saturday morning two loud explosions to seaward. Shipping leaving in that direction is requested to look out for signs of wreckage, or men in distress, or other evidence of explosions, such as dead floating fish.

The Mayor has given notice of motion for the next meeting of the City Council directing all occupiers of premise's in tho city to have street numbers affixed plainlv on their front gates or on the front of their premises where the buildings come up to the pavement line. At present no end of confusion and delay is occasioned to postal and telegraphic officials, medical men, nurses, and voluntary helpers during epidemics by reason of the difficulty in locating premises due to tho absence of street numbers plainly visible.

There were 36 cases of influenza reported at the Canterbury District Health Office for the twenty-four hours ended noon yesterday. The notifications were: —North Canterbury, 33 mild cases: Christchurch 15, Kaiapoi 5, Waikari 2, Kaikoura 6, Loburn 1, Southbridgo 3, Sefton 1. South Canterbury three mild cases (Timaru, Albury, and Kimboll, one each). In the isolation ward at Christchurch Hospital yesterday there were 28 influenza cases, four of which were severe. Three influenza patients had beon admitted. Three cases of pneumonia and five of diphtheria, were, notified in Christchurch yesterday.

An extraordinary demonstration occurred at the conference of the R.S.A. on Monday morning (says the "Post"). The Geral3ino delegate, Mr Drummond, objected to attacks by members of the Association executive upon politicians if they were to be a non-political association. He did not want to namo individuals. Delegates, however, called for names, but the speaker replied that the member who had publicly attacked a politician was a high-placed officer of tho Association. Amidst loud interjections tho chairman said that this was not so—the member evidently referred to was not an official of the Association. Cries of "namesl" Finally Mr Drummond said that the member lie referred to was Mr J. I. Fox, and the politician he had attacked Mr P. Fraser. Loud cries of "good old Fox!" accompanied by cheers and ' applause broke out, and effectively put an end to further reference to the matter.

An experiment in traffic control is to be tried at the corner of Oxford terrace and Worcester strept, opposite the City Council Chambers, for a small island is to be placed in the centre of the crossing, with a pole bearing the injunction "Keep to the Left." The pole will be illuminated at night. Should the experiment be successful in regulating traffic at that very awkward corner, the scheme will be developed in other parts of the city. Tho tramway tracks at this particular corner cause a complication for the reason that the inward cars are on their wrong side of the street but the Mayor proposes to make representations to the Tramway Board when their reconstruction scheme is being carried out, to cut out Oxford teTaco altogether, and bring the Riccarton cars ra via Cashel. Hereford, or Lichfield streets. An island is also to bo marked off in Cathedral square, as a refuge for pedestrians crossing the Square, also a route way for pedestrians approaching the Post Office, such route way not- to be encroached on by wheeled traffic.

The lecture on "Scenes and Life in! Panama," given by Mr Victor French, of Wellington, at the Y.M.C.A. last night attracted a fairly audience, and those present were well repaid for braving tlio wintry weather conditions. Mr French, who was stationed on the. Panama Canal as New Zealand' Y.M.C.A. secretary, had many opportunities of studying the country and its people, and the interesting intormution he gave showed that he took full advantage of those opportunities. Ho dealt briefly with the history of the isthmus, dwelling on the days of the buccaneers and on the conquest of i Mexico and Peru. The French attempf to construct a canal to link the two oceans was also described, and the success of the Americans was detailed. A > special feature of the lecture was the large number of lantern slides which were shown, and of great interest were those showing a transport with New Zealand troops on bourd traversing the wonderful waterway. The lecture was followed with close interest, and Mr, French was frequently applauded. [

The French Consul, Sir George Humphreys, requests all Alsaciens Lorrains coming within the military sen-ice classes of 1593 to 1918, to report to him at once.

Dr. C. J. Rcakes, head of the Agricultural Department, has been appoint- | ed first Commissioner to represent New Zealand in the administration of the j Nauru Island phosphate production and supply. He will take charge of tho business during the initial stages only. [

What is believed to be a record price for any land sold in the city of 'Wellington. has just been paid by the Union Bank of Australia—£so3 per foot. The land has a 40-foot frontage to Lambtnn Quay, with a depth or about 50 feet. .

'Plenty of returned soldiers have been placed on land that the best farmers could not make a living from?" said Mr A. T. Donnelly to a witness in the Sunreme Court yesterday. "That is so," the witness replied, "and t-hcy will | go back to the Government."

The New Brighton Borough Council proposes to raise a special loan of £5?.0t)0 for various works and improvements in the borough. Tho proposed security, and the provision for repayment cf the loan, is a .special rate of P'd in the £ upon the rateable value of all rateable nropertv in tho borough. Tt is proposed to pay the cost of raising the loan and interest and sinking fund for tho first year, out of the loan.

Two trees in the Klnndallah Domain wore struck by lightning on Friday evening last (says the "Dominion"). Both were found to bo smouldering on Saturday morning. Fortunately forked lightning is a rare visitor in the Wellington Tlistriet, though at one time a flash that "earthed" at Wanganui chipped a corner off the base of a big chimney stack at the New Zealand Refrigerating Co.'s works, and, travelling along tho ground, smashed the windows of an office some 50 or 60 feet distant.

At tho meeting of the Philosophical Institute this evening, Dr. T. A l . Jaggar, the Director of the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, will give an illustrated lecture on "The Study of Active Volcanoes." At the same meeting the Hutton Memorial Medal, recently awarded .by the New Zealand Institute to Dr. J. A. Holloway for researches in botany, will be presented. The meeting will be held at Canterbury tjollego, in the Economics 1.-ecture Theatre, No. 15: entrance from Rotleston avenue or from the quadrangle.

The Prisons Department's scaffold, which has been stored in Lyttelton Gaol sinre the last execution there, was shinned last night by tho Wahine 191" Wellington, en route for Auckland, in view of the approaching execution of Denis Gunn, who was sentenced to death on Friday last. The structure is composed of a surprisingly large amount of timber and fittings, there "being no fewer than 12 large packing-cases, as well as several dozen pieces of heavier timber.

The Wairau Licensing Committee yesterday passed the following resolu- j tion:—"'That the Minister be asked to j have Section 7<5 of the Licensing Act ; amended by omitting the words 'six rooms,' and substituting the words. "number of rooms necessary to aecqm- j modate the travelling public, having regard to tho requirements of the dis- 1 trict; such number to be specified by: the Licensing Committee for the district.' " It was also resolved that licensing committees should be given, the power to supervise leases given to licensees of hotels, in order that they might see that the rentals paid and the conditions imposed were fair and reasonable.

A Press Association message states tliafc the largest meeting of Orangemen held at "Wanganui for several years passed the following resolution last night:—"That whereas meetings are being held in various parts of the Dominion to assist enemies of tho.Empire to secure self-determination for Ireland, contrary to the will o! tho loyal and law-abiding of his Mnjestv's subjects in that pnrt of tho Empire, this meeting of Orangemen in "Wangarni i calls upon tho Government to suppress su"h meetings, and to prevent monev collected for the purpose leaving this Dominion." A copy of this resolution is to be sent to the Prime Minister and tho Minister of External Affairs.

A statement was mnde last night at a meeting of the St. Albans group of the PTotestant- Political Association, held m the Methodist Church, Edgeware road, by Mr A. IX Hassall, with reference to the support given to political candidates at the last general election by the P.P A. A good deal of hostile criticism had been levelled at the Association, he said, by certain newspapers regarding the matter. The position was that the Association had given its support to those candidates who had subscribed to its platform, and it had happened that most of them had been supporters of the Massey party. It was not reasonable to expect that tho Pt> a would give its support to men who -were hostile to its platform. Tlrat was the answer to tho criticism ho had referred to. The P.P.A., he concluded, stood in a very position to-day, and would exert its influence at the next general election as it had done in the last.

Membership of the Press Congress of tho World, to >e held at Sydney in October, is open to all persons, male or female, who are engaged in any country in any branch of Press activities, i.e., editorial, commercial (including advertising), and art, the word "Press" being interpreted in its widest meaning as applied to publications. There are no entrance fees nor subscriptions, and delegates and others attonding the congress, in addition to receiving valuable concessions in steamer fares, will, while in Australia, be provided with such free railway travelling as will enable them to make a comprehensive tour of all the States, and thereby acquire a good knowledge of the country and its people. It is already known that a very large delegation will go from America, and some 25 other countries will bo represented. The Press Congress of the World should not be confused with the Empire Press "Union -which is to meet in Canada in August, in order, it is said, that members of that organisation may comploto their business in Canada in sufficient time to enable them to visit Australia and take part in the Press Congress in October.

A stuffy feeling in tho iiead, accompanied by a general depression of tho spirits, is generally the first symptoms of a cold. Tiie sarest course is to always keep a bottle of Lc~ >y's "Stop It'' in your home, and so check both cold and cough at its onset. Is 9d, 3s, and 5s 6d, all chemists and stores. Loasby and Co., Chemists (opp. Ballantyne's). G

School of Art students'' requisites, artists colours, canvas, brushes, drawing papers, a,nd drawing materials, at Gibb's Art Depot, 105 Cashel street. 6

Good Saucepan News.—Tli© best and purest saucepan is undoubtedly the aluminium one, but they have been so expensive of late. Messrs Hastie. Bull, and Pickering, however, have just landed a splendid assortment at qui to moderate prices. H5004-77

Our special Influenza Mixture quickly relieves, 2s 6d. To prevent an attack, use our special Nasal Douche and Gargle. Kills the germ. Never known to fail. Creosote Cough Cure is unequalled for Coughs and Colds. E. Cameron Smith, Chemist, 96 Worcester street (just off Square). SSSI9-1413

Here is evidence that Armstrong's mean business when they say millinery prices shall come down. A few examples will prove to anyone who calls how drastic are these reductions. _ No half measures at Armstrong's solid prices slashing. Smart Trimmed Millinery for ladies, well worth 425, cut down to 21s, the very latest for present wear. A bargain* in young ladies' lleady-to-wear Felis, in all the new shapes and colours, worth easily 255, going for 12s Gd. At Armstrong's only. 7

Pilkington's Motors are now running, Christchurch-Akaroa. at 20s return. 6

Storekeepers report housewives '•jumping for joy" smco ' No Rubbing Laundry" Help liberated them from washboard slavery. Is packct sufficient for seven washings. °

To North Canterbury Farmers. —J. Johnston and Son, Rangiora, are agenis for Massev-Harris Co. Implements, Little and Cocper's Sheep Dips, Sutton's celebrated Farm Seeds. Belfast Fertilisers etc. Quotes given on application to P.O. Box 1. 'Phone 4. 3

We have now received a choice assortmentof glassware in rich old gold snades. Fruit dishes, 3s 6d, os 6d: largo size 4s 6d. Useful presents. Drayton's, Colombo street. m-±

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