GENERAL NEWS.

Press, Volume LVI, Issue 16933, 7 September 1920, Page 6

GENERAL NEWS.

Three pneumonia cases were admitted to the Waikari Hospital last Fridav, tho dav after the opening coremonv. All the eases were from the Amuri, and included Dr. Jennings, ov Rothcrhnm. The unauthorised felling of some pinuß insienrs trees in a reserve belonging .to the South Waimakariri Board came under the notice of the Board yesterday, and it was decided to demand an explanation from the party alleged to be responsible, pending further action. The growth in tramway traffic to the trotting grounds and racecourses is such that further track facilities must be provided if risks of serious accidents are to be avoided. Tho Tramway Board is accordingly making arrangements with the authorities concerned. Consideration is also being given to improving the track facilities with respect to Show Ground traffic for tho same reason. Nino tramway prosecutions have been made during the past month for evading pavment of fare, boarding cars m motion, riding on platforms, etc. With respect to evading payment of fare, it ia pointed out by the Board tnatit passengers have reasonable opportunity to pay the fare and fail to take advantage thereof, thev commit a breach or by-law, and are "liable to prosecution, even if conductor does not make a personal demand. If a conductor misses a faro which he ought to have collected, he is held responsible, but this does not render the passenger immune from prosecution if he had reasonable opportunity to pay, and failed to do so. * ■ Tho cost of living was touched upon at last nioht's meeting of the Woolston Borough Council by Cr. G. T. Owen, who said that it was increasing every week. Figures prepared by the Government Statistician, he said, went to show that the pc-und was now worth only 8s 2d. The position was a very serious one, and he would give notice to move at the Council's next meeting that a public meeting should be held one Saturday evening, at which addresses would be given by Mr J. McCombs, M.P., and others. A resolution protesting ajrainst the cost of living would probably bo passed at tho public meeting and sent to the Government. Cr. Owen thought that if such a meeting took place it would probably cause an epidemic of similar meetings. Tho seine fishermen in the lower Otago Harbour are much concerned at the vanishing prospects of making a living much longer by that method of fishing (telegraphs ' our Dunedin correspondent). Seven crews have been at tha> seining for a number of years. The amount of fish caught is dwindling. One of these fishermen stated that his crew are abandoning the fishing and starting next week to look for a living as waterside workers. Another crew ceased seining last week. Last week's takings are said to amount to 10s 6d per man, and the total for the past fortnight amounted to 27s per man. To tho encroachment of trawling right to the entrance of the harbour is attributed tho lack of fish in the harbour, owing to- which seine fishing is being reluctantly abandoned. It was reported to the Tramway Board by the Works and Traffic Committee yesterday that the permanent way had'roaehed a critical stage in its life. Most of it was laid 12 or 15 years ago, and extensive repairs and renewals were necessary. To facilitate that, an order was placed for an additional road roller, to bo delivered last February. Owing to strikes in the Old Country, the agents 'were unable to deliver in February, auVl time extensious were granted, but as there appeared to be no prospect of getting delivery, the committee had been compelled to cancel the contract, and to place an order for two petrol-driven rollers made in Australia, of wlwoh prompt delivery was promised. The Board decided to defer tho question of the purchase of the rollers "back to the committee, for further report. A deftly executed model of the Anzac area is now on view in the Canterbury Museum. The model was made bv Col. Fen wick, C.M.G., Staff-Sergeant Williams, and Mr E. J. Haynes. Other new additions to tho Museum which have a war interest are a Turkish Gallinoli medal, presented by Mr L. A. Washboume (Selwyn), a German iiare pistol with flare cartridge from Messines, 1917, and a sheet of Germ in ration coupons (presented by Mr F. H.. Earl). A South African silver medal with bars, presented to Capt. J. Wilson, and at his request given lo the' Museum after his death, a lamprey, presented by Mr J. Coles, and a walking stick taken from the piles of Hadrian's Bridge over the Tyne (built A.D. 120), and presented by Miss Cholmondoley. arc also oh view in" the Recent Acquisitions case. Every inducement is being made to service T.B. men under treatment to commenco training for suitable future vocations, and judging by the August returns of the Defence Department's District Vocation'.Officer, many of the Cashmere Sanatorium men are availing themselves of the opportunity for free tuition. One of tne - most popular classes organised by the Vocation Tiainihg Branch is fruit-farming. Perm.*si m has been obtained for the men to work in various private orchards, and (bee a week tho class, numbering about 17 men, is motored to one or other <>■ tin se orchards for experience m spraying, pruning, etc. Mr F. W. Cone, tne branch's fruit farming instrue :oi\ has recently obtained the sanction of the owner," to utilise an old orcaaal adjoining the civil sanatorium for ustructional purposes. This will excellent opportunity for the men to put to the test theoretical knowledge gained.

i The Tramway Board have acceded to the request of the City Council for an experimental bus service to the Bromley Cemetery on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, commencing on October Ist. At Palmorston North yesterday, a poll to raise a loan of £70.000 for road improvements was carried by G63 votes to 277. A propcsal to raise ££000 for i motor 'buses was carried bv 638 votes j to 314. Fifty years ago to-day the emigrants by the" bnroue. Monarch (Captain Paddle) landed in Lyttelton, the vessel i having dropped anchor at 11 o'clock tho previous night, after a passage of 104 days. The Samoan delegation which is visiting New Zealand, with the object of inspiring a more active interest 10-ally in Samoan business matters, held a pri- ! vate conference last night with the j committee of the Canterbury Chamber . of Commerce. I Twenty-six tramway mishaps o-curred . during August, made up as follows: — ( Alighting from moving 6, bonrr!- | ing moving trams 1, collisions with | motors and cycles 8, collisions with I other vehicles 7, collisions with other i tramonrs 1, collisions with pedestrians i 1, collisions with animals 2. The Canterbury and West Coast centre of the Reel Cross Society has reccived a coitinca-fe for work done during the war. The certificate, which i bears the signatures of Queen AlesanI dra. Prince Arthur of Connaught, Sir Arthur Stanley, and Sir Evelyn Cecil, will l>o framed and hung in the Red '"■> Cross rooms. All arrangements have been coin-' pleted for Violet Day, which is to be observed to-morrow, when bun?hcs of [ this popular spring flower will be told in the streets, tho proceeds to go to j the War 'Memorial Fund. In view -of the worthiness of this object it is expected that there will be a liberal response. Much, interest centres in the competition to be held for the best I bunch of violets. The class rolls of tho Vocational Training Branch of tho Dcfen:o Department number 28G for the iii.uuh of August for the Canterbury Military District. This represents a percentage of 76 of all service patients undergoing 'treatment at Cashmere Military Sanatorium, Chalmers ward. Queen Maiy Hospital, Hanmer, and Timaru JMihtaiy Hospitals. The total attendances r ade at classes were 3453. The productive classes, attended by service patients in military hospitals smd sanatoria, under the control of the Vocational Training Branch in (f.nterbuiy, luive sold £10S 7s 5d worth of articles to the public during August. These include leather bags, baskets, trays, raffia-work, . repairs ■« boots, minor repairs to motors, .*nibroid-;ry work, supply of eggs to civilian sanatorium, etc., etc. Of this sum £o4 4s Jd has been placed to the credit of the various hospital recreation funds for the use of the mcn.i The remaining £54 3s 2d has been paid into the px.ohc account to cover cost of material, etc., supplied for the classes. The sanitation svstem of Woolston has recently been the subjoct of numerous complaints by ratepayers, m letter? to tho Borough Council and to the newspapers. At last night's meeting of the Council the Mayor (Mr C. Hill) said he liad spoken to tho writers of some or tho letters and had found that they had written in ignorance. One letter, however, was so wrong that a denial should be given to it. It had been stated that if the Health Inspector wereto visit the Woolston school he would find cause to make the Borough Council wake up. Such a statement should not be allowed to go unchallenged, as the pans at the school were emptied regularly by the Council's orders. If tlhe Health •Officer, who happened to be a member of the School Committee, were to. visit the school, concluded Mr Hill, he would find that the . sanitary arrangements were quite satisfactory. Only a perfectly-fitting Truss can be Torn with satisfaction. Having the largest stock of Trusses in the Dominion, Loasby and Co. are in ft position of being always ablo to select and supply the particular Truss required. Loasby and Co., Chemists (opposite Ballantyne's). 6 Mr Leonard G. Ohecklcy, late manager New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Motor Department, Ashburton, has entered into partnership with Messrs Storey and Co.'s Garage, of this city, recently floated into a limited company. 6 "Washing-day revolutionised by the use of 'No Rubbing Laundry Help' and 'Golden Rule Soap.' " They're new and, up-to-date labour-saving inventions.' Imitated but not equalled! H4984 Farmers should support an effort to check rising implement prices. Ponn- | sylvania drills have not been advanced in price recently in sympathy with other makes. Theso drills aro sold under a guarantee to equal the work of other" drills now selling 20 per cent, to 40 per cent, higher in price, and to bo lighter in draft. Inspection invited. Ivorys, Ltd., 21 Manchester street. 3 Our men understand the necessity for care, and "safety first" is our rule in I regard to your property.' For moving, storage, or distribution, come to us first. J. M. Heywood and Co. Ltd. | H4943 SPRING SALE OF SECOND-HAND MOTORS—AT WINTER PRICES.

Our "make your own offer" sale of second-hand motor-cars is proving highly successful, and we anticipate a clearance by the end of the woek. We invito all interested to inspect the cars that romain, and to make an offer for any of them. reasonable offer will, be rejected. The cars for sale include such makes, as Studebakor, Humber, Daimler, etc.. Every car is in good running order and is fully equipped and ready for the road. In view of the coming of spring and the nearness of the usual seasonal increases in prices on the second-hand car market, our sale offers an exceptional opportunity to buy advantageously. Don't delay. Como and see us to-day. Adams, Ltd. Garage, 219 Tuam street. 6