GENERAL NEWS.

Press, Volume LVI, Issue 16961, 9 October 1920, Page 8

GENERAL NEWS.

The auction announcements of tho N.Z. farmers' Co-op. Association, Ltd., Craddock's Agency Co., Ltd., National Afortgage and Agency Company of N.Z., Ltd., "Wright, Stephenson, and Co., Ltd.. H. Matson and Co., Harris 'Bros.. Lawrie and Dnlton, 11. C. Smith, Tonks, Norton, and Co., Ltd., Farmers' Saleyards, W. E. Simes and Co., Harman and Stevens, Ltd.. H. B. Sorensen, P. S. Nicholls and Co., New Zealand Loan and [Mercantile Agency Co., Ltd., H. G. Livingstone and Co., McKenzie and Co., and George Anderson and Co. will bo found on pages 10 and 17 of this jsstie.

The number of juveniles convicted and sent to industrial schools in the four cities last vear was: Auckland 15. Wellington 8, Christchurch 24, Dunedin 21.

The Appointments Committee of the Canterbury Education Board reported to the Board yesterday that a deputation had been rereived representing the Southbridge, EHcsmere, and Little Rai:ain schools, protesting against the proposed removal of the District High Soliobl to Leeston. The committee, after consideration of tho representations made by tho two parties—those who desire the removal, and those who do not —reported that it had no recommendation to make. The Canterbury Horticultural Society's Spring Show concluded yester-, day, there being good attendances throughout the day and evening. In the morning the show was visited by a large number of school children, who were engaged in taking notes for the composition of essays. The Society has offered prizes for_ these essays, and apparently there will be .a largo number of competitors. Tho Townend Memorial Trophy for the greatest number of points awarded in the four decorative sections was won by Mrs C. G. Clark with 84 points, Mrs J. May being secI ond with 70 points.

"There is no doubt that the Progress League is doing great work for Canterbury. It is waking the province up and is pushing its claims alongside those of Auckland and Wellington. It has pushed the Otira tunnel, and is now bringing the Hiley scheme for Lvttelton prominently before the people. 1 move that tho Board's grant to the League be increased this year from £10 to £20." said Mr W. A. Banks, at yesterday's meeting of the Canterbury Education Board. Other members of the Board spoke in terms of warm approval of the League's work and the motion, was passed unanimously.

Some strong comment -was made by members of the Canterbury Education Board yesterday, on tho refusal of the Department to make a grant for' a school at Mitcham. The Department held that the proposed site was too close to Rokoby. Membors recalled the fact that the Board was pledged to give the Mitcham people a school, a deputation which, waited on the Board some months ago having been assured of the fact. The chairman (Mr E. H. Andrews) explained tfcat the Department objected to tho station site, as it was only three and a half miles from Itokeby., The Mitcham residents did not, however, desire that the _ school should be erected on any other site. Mr "VV, A. Banks moved that the Board strongly support the claims of Mitcham to' a school on* tho site of the station. The motion was carried. ' The price of opossum skins was briefly discussed at meeting or the Summit Road Scenic Reserres Board. It was reported to tho Board that this year 190 skmsvyerosoldat 12s each, as compared with 133 at 10a and a few at 12s last year Regarding tho disposal of the skins, tho chairman (Mr H. D. M. Haszard) stated that .ho had communicated by telephone with all the firms interested in skins, and informed them of the sale, and invited them to attend and make offers. Mr A. Morten remarked that if properly skinned, and if the skins were really good, they were worflh 30s each. Replying to Dr. Chilton, the chairman said that Mr Evans, who was an expert, had been satisfied with, the price ; obtained. Mr H. O. Ell suggested that in future tenders should'be called for the skins.

The interest taken by Sir Heaton Rhodes in the Summit road reserves is well known, and additional testimony of his interest was given at yesterday s meeting of the Summit Road Scenic Reserves Board. It was reported that Sir HKatjcm Rhodes had not indicated his intention of renewing flus lease oi? the Kennedy's Bush reserve, which had been let to him at an annual rental ofi £50. It came out in the course of a desultory discussion that the lessee had never made any use of the reserve, though it is fenced and is capable of running sheep'. It was suggested that the reason why no application had been •received for the renewal of the lease was that the lessee had been called upon to eradicate the rabbits on it. Evidently the lessee 'had taken up tho lease as an indirect way of contributing to the Board's funds, but did not think that it was "playing the gamo" to bci called upon to eradicate bunny.

On numerous points etiquette concerning Governors-General is very s-triot. Tho outgoing Governor-General is supposed to bo well away from Government House before his successor arrives. Governors-General are not supposed to be "interviewed," and there are other matters of etiqutto which are very tiresome from tho viewpoint oi public interest (writes our London correspondent under date of August 27th). But the development and common use of wireless raises a new point. Slay tme retiring and tho incoming GovernorGeneral talk to eadh. other at sea? Whether or no, a precedent in this matter has been established by Lord Jellicoe. Alert and up at 6 a.m. on board the Oorinthic, he had a "brain wave" v.'hir-ih. decided him to communicate with his predecessor in the lonic. So he called up the vessel, ignorant of the fact that Lord Liverpool was sleeping. The latter was aroused, -with the message that Lord Jellicoe wanted to talk to him. and a short conversation followed. This happened when tho vessels were off the south, coast of Ireland, many miles apart, but they were able to exchange good wishes.

In connexion with the Band of Houe competitions, a big demonstration concert by prize-winners will be held in the Choral Hall to-night.

All the Canterbury rivers were reported clear yesterday, with the exception of tho Opihi, wtiich was discoloured.

Tho Court of Arbitration opens its sittings in Dunedin on. Monday, and itis probable that after it has dealt with the matters before it in the South itwill sit in Christchurch.

Tiie Christchurch Professional Orchestra will give a special benefit, concert in aid of Mis H. F. Herbert's fund for tho needy in the Opera House to-morrow night. Miss Beatrice Sproston will be the solo vocalist.

Tho story of the miners' strike at Broken Hill was told to a public meeting held at the band rotunda, Victoria square, last night, by Mr J. B. Wil* Hams, i ; he miners' representative. Speeches were also made bv Messrs L. Glover, president of the Watersiders' Federation, Wellington, F. Cooke, and If. T. Armstrong. A collection was subsequently taken up in aid of the strike fund.

The. Christchurch Technical College Past and Senior Students' Association held a debate at the Technical College last night, the subject being, "That the tunnel road would be of mo r o benefit to Christchurch than the canr.l." Misses D. iiaworth si ml I. McKenzie and Mr E. Harvey spoke in the affirmative, and Messrs C. Price, H. Osborn, and C. Vowell in the negative. A general discussion followed the debate. Mr W. J. D'obbs was judge.

At the Sunday school anniversary of the Cambridge Terrace Methodist Church, which is to bo held, to-morrow, the preachers will be: 11 a.m., the Rev. 'W. Walker; 2.45 p.m., tho Rev. R. B. Tinsley; 0.30 p.m., the Rev. W. Grigg. There will be special singing by the children and choir, with solos, recitations, etc. The many old friends of tho church arc specially invited to the reun'on anniversary concert to be held on Wednesday evening.

Tho plans for the now buildings for tho Christchurch Boys' High S -lnol vt Ri"cartor. were recently returned by tJhc Education Department's architect, Mr Mair, to have certain minor alterations made by tho architect for the Board of Governors, and these have been mado and tho plans forwarded to Mr Mair for final_ approval. The plans for the Girls'" High S-nliool hostel at Mcrivp.lo nnd- the subsidiary hostel at Avonsido aro still under discussion by the Department's architect and the Boa.rd.

The necessp.ry grant for the erection of the lccture-room at the Training College having been authorised, the Canterbury Educat'on Board has agreed to proceed with the erection of' the building without delny. The Board decided y<stc*rday that a sub-committee \vnit on the Prime Minister and the Minister of Education, and stress the Board's claim for a grant for a newtraining college; the circumstances leading up to the present position to be also, brought under tho notice of the local M.P.'s.

'•'I assume the municipal authorities of Christchurch would grant the uso of the Town Hall free of charge," was a supposition contained in the letter of a musician visitor to New Zealand, wlio wrote proposing that tho Canterbury Education Board should arrange a musical entertainment for school children. :, I-Ie erm certainly have tho Christchurch Town Hall free!'' said several members at once, when the letter was read at tho monthly nieet'ng of the Board held yesterday. Tho letter was received.

Owing to football matches having been played on Lancaster Park until late in the season, and the recent heavy rain, the oval is at present unfit foil cricket. Complaint was made at yesterday's meeting of tlhe committee of tho Canterbury. Cricket Association that the sport Would bo greatly inconvenienced this season because of this. It was stated that the ground would not be available until the third round of matches. On the motion of Mr C. S. Thompson, it was decided to write to the Lancaster Park Board of-Control asking that in future seasons it should be arranged that football matches should not be played on tho Park' after tho second Saturday in iSeptember.'

Several important matters in reliction to baking will be discussed at the Dominion conference, to bo held next w-ook in Wellington, of delegates from the Bakers, Pastrycooks, and Confectioners Employees' Union. Messrs P. Dunn and P. A. Newman will represent the Christchurch Union at the. conference. Some of the matters to bo discussed arc compulsory daylight baking, tho compulsory use. of dough machines, and a suggestion that tho present provisions under tho Pure Foods Act ' should be altered so that bread should be weighed by inspectors in search of prosecutions when it is in the dough, instead of in its baked state. It is understood that the employees will be inclined to recommend an alteration in the law in this respect. Referring to the war memorial to be erected to old boys who fell during the the warj the Christ's College Old Boys Association in its annual report states that tho fund is now in a satisfactory state, but the help of old boys who have not yet contributed is essential in raising the balance of tho money required. The architect is proceeding with tho detailed drawings, and tho building will be commenced as soon as conditions warrant it. The Princo of Wales inspected the skotch : plans during his visit to the College on May 16th, and autographed the drawings as a record of his visit. Through the courtesy of the headmaster of Harrow School, the committee was supplied with the design of the chairs used in the Speech Room at the school, and a sample of the chairs will be on view at tho annual meeting. At Harrow each past or present boy is allowed to present one chair bearing his name and date, and it is proposed that similar chairs should be placed in the Christ's College Memorial Hall.

In order to obtain a correctly fitting Truss, a large stock must be at hand to select from. By carrying the largest stock of Trusses in the Dominion, Loasby and Co. are always able to provide the correct Truss for each individual requirement. Loasby and Co.. chemists (opp. Ballantyne's). 5

AH those in favour of using GOLDEN RUJjE Soap as a lever for lifting the world into thrift and harmony are requested to confer with local storekeepers: 18

An opportunity to purchase White Boots for the coming seasoi is offered at Hannah's popular Shoe Store, Cashel street Ladies' White Buck Button Boots, toecaps or plain toes, tops S;- inches high, sewn sole 3, Cuban heols, 12s lid, postage 9d; similar Boots, with tops 6 inches high, 8s lid, postage 9d; White Canvas Button Boots, plain toes, sewn soles, 8s lid,' postage 9d; Men's White Canvas "Cricket Boots, leather soles, 13s (3d, leather lined 18s 6d, postage Is. These are ail clean, fresh goods, being cleared to make room for other summer goods. o

Sewing Machines. Sewing Machines. —The most silent and easiest-running Sewing Machines made can be procured from J. Johnston and Son, Rangiora. Christchurch prices and easy terms. P.O. Bos 1. 'Phone 4. 16

The blood gets out of order in the spring. My Blood Tablets and Blood Purifier, price 2s 6d, remove pimples and boils. E. Cameron Smith, 96 Worcester street. 5

Investors should read tho Napier Harbour Board's ad. in another portion of this issue, which sets out a few of the outstanding features pertaining to the loan of £&khOOO which is now before the public. Be wise and telegraph to P.O. Box 2, Port Ahuriri, wit-bout delay as wo are credibly informed there has been a great demand for debentures in this Loan even before tho printing of the prospectus. 1

The National Mortgage and Agency Company have purchased the old-estab-lished grain and produce business that has been carried on for many years bv Mr C. B. Mason, of Amberley. Th' e Company take possession on November

Farmers having over-grown gorso fences on their farms should get one of our improved massive gorse-cutters. Wo fit them on traction engines or oil tractors. AVc also mnke horse machines; these cutters are almost unbreakable. Fences of any age or size can be cut down without delay at about one quarter the present cost of hanrT labour. P. and D. Dui-can, Ltd., Tuam street, Christchureh, P.O. Box 124. 5

"We recommend our readers to purchase the ductless mops which are being sold bv Hnstic, Bull, and Pickering. 113 Tasliel street, at os 6d each. They combine broom and mop, and are just the thing for the daily ; 'run over." H5442-502

Don't neglect your battery when it goes wrong. Take it immediately to the ChrisFchurch Battery Company's works 86 Kilmnre street, just off Victoria street. O. G. Moody, the principal is in charge. When your watch goes 'wrong, you take it to an oxpert, a Should not a battery receive the same care ? It costs more than a watch. 501

Every day wo are pleasing men and women who are particular in their . reouirements for High-grado iailoring. **Ve are showing fabrics as good as the market affords, and yet our prices are distinctly moderate. Carnival week and the holiday season aro rapidly approaching —order onco " TFLLO and BERimiAN (corner Gloucester and Manchester streets). 0

Wanted bv a local implement manufacturing fum, sufficient faith in their rrowls to put up £100 and accept the challenge of Ivorys, Ltd., on the issue of tho comparative quality and price value of Ulieiv implements during the last twelve months. bee advertisements for full particulars. Ivorjs, Ltd,. 21 Manchester street. J Yon will love vour meat when you put Yorkshire Relish,, tho great appetiser, on it. There is a taste about Yorkshire Relish possessed by no ordinary sauce. Me'low and yet piquant, fruity and also spicy, it leaves a satisfying taste on the tonguo that picaRantly lingers. It is being made for tho first timo in New Zealand by teharpo Bros 276 Armagh street, manm-ac-tiircrs of the famous gold seal Beverages, Fruit Syrups, Cordials and Sauces. Tho price of a l»ig 14oz bottle, is only one shilling. 655-1J

Aknroa is almost surrounded by sea. A holiday there equals a sea yoyo go without the discomforts, has a glorious climate, with the best of accommodation. 10

Wo pack, mark, route, and ship goods with care, securing for vou the best rates and most careful handling at. a moderate charge. J. M. Heywood and Ltd. H4943

"Eyes Right"—'was a familiar phrase to our soldiers; but very few people realise the importance of having their eves right in regard to seeing I If your vision is not what it should be, let feeth R. Whale test your eyes and prescribe suitable glasses. Call '54 Co.ombo street. W8697-4537 WANTED TO SELL—B.S.A. MOTORCYCLE, £45. _ On view in window —British-built U.S.A., h.p. fixed engine. Tyros m good order: Good appearance. Magneto ignition. Engine just overhauled, in onr workshops, and in fiist-olass condition. Price £45. Adams, Ltd., 152151 High street. WANTED TO SELL—TRIUMPH MOTOR-CYCLE, £36. On view in window —Bntish-built Triumph, 31 h.p. fixed engine; magneto ; tyres in good order. Engine just overhauled and in good order. Good appearance. Price £36. Adams, Ltd., 152-154 High street. WANTED TO SELT-—TRIUMPH MOTOR-CYCLE. FREE ENGINE, £50. On view m window —British-built Triumph, 3-} h.p., free engine; new tyre on back wheel; magneto; enamel and plating in good order; engine overhauled and m splendid order. Enamel and plating good. Price £56. Adams, Ltd., 152-154 High street. 6

MOTOR-CYCLE BARGAINS! 3} h.p. Douglas, £65; 3-speed Triumph, £45; 4 h.p. counter-shaft Triumph, £90; 4J H.p. "8.5.A.," £65. All equipped with lamps _ and horns, and in good order. Saville's, near Theatre Royal. 9