GENERAL NEWS.

Press, Volume LVI, Issue 16963, 12 October 1920, Page 6

GENERAL NEWS.

Tho Maheno, which arrived at Auckland yesterday morning from Sydney, brought an English mail, the southern portion of which should reach here tomorrow morning.

Fifty-three building permits were issued in the city during September, representing a building value of £37,516. Since April Ist, 239' permits were issued, representing £223,811.

Tho Entertainments Committee recommended to the City Council last night that arrangements be made for giving tho same number of band concerts as last year, viz., thirty, and that applications be invited from bands willing to give such concerts. The recommendation was adopted.

Mr Walter Parkinson, Ivaituna Valley, has granted tho Y.M.C.A. a sito for tho summer camp of the members of tho Boys' Gordon Hall. The site is close to Mr Parkinson's residence, and also to the very fine private reserve of native bush through which_ a lovely stream runs. The camp, which is to be held in January, will be situated within two or three miles of tho Kaituna Rest House.

The City Council last night, by special order, authorised the raising of a loan of £6000 for providing electric waggons, and constructing a now roadway into the reserve at Chaney's, in readines for the new scheme for tho removal of nightsoil in the unsewered portions of the city, and a further £1000 to cover the additional cost of the new sanifcarv conveniences at the inter-section of tiashel and High streets.

The funernl of the late Mr A. H. Wvatt. of New Brighton, took place yesterday afternoon at the Addington Cemetery. In addition to tho relatives and friends, there were present at the graveside a number of business people nnd representatives of several local bocjies and organisations. At the conclusion of the service many 4>eautiful floral tributes were placed on the grave.

The Canterbury branch of the Navy League Jias applied for permission to erect stalls and tents on the south side of Hereford street, extending from Colombo street towards the river for about 100 feet, on "Nelson Day," the 2lst instant. The Finance .Committee of the City Council has granted permission, subject to the positions of the stalls and tents being approved by the motor and traffic inspector, and that no pegs are driven into the street.

Mr H. F. Skey, in charge of the Christ-church Magnetic Observatory, has received advice that tho Carnegie, Captain Ault, of the Magnetic Department of the Carnegie Institution, is duo at Lyttelton in the laßt week of the present month. Dr. Bauer, chief of the Magnetic Department of the Carnegie Institution, has asked Mr Skey to give the scientific men on board the Carnegie all the assistance possible to enable thorn to mako a thorough comparison of standards. The visit of the Carnegie will onablo an almost direct comparison of standards to be obtained as between tho instruments at the Christchurcli Observatory and those at the recently-established observatory at Watheroo Western Australia.

Several properties in tihe Waxmam County arc used for religious purposes, and liavo therefore been exempt from rating. Tho County Council recently raised tho (juestion -whether some of these properties were not rateable, and at last night's meeting a reply was received from the county solicitors that all religious properties were exempt unless used for purposes of profit. In tflie ahsencc of any definite information on this point they (the solicitors) could . not give a ruling. Some discussion followed the reading of the letter, and it was decided to supply all required information regarding the religious properties to tho county's solicitors, with a view to rato calls being made, if allowable.

The transplanting of forest trco seedlings into the nursery line 3 at the State Nursery, Hanmer Springs, was completed very much earlier this season than is usually the case, owing to a restricted output consequent upon a seed shortage. About half a million trees were dealt with, this being considerably below normal. Prior to the war the seed was obtained from Europe, but with the stoppage of supplies from that source it became necessary to fall back on American and Dominion supplies, which were not procurable in sufficient quantity to satisfy demands. Between thirty and forty thousand trees were disposed of to farmers. Approximately half a million three-year-old trees were lifted at the nursery for transplanting purposes at tho Balmorai plantation, this representing only about half the output of normal times.

The Commissioner of Crown Lands (Mr H. D. M. Haszard), sitting as warden under the Mining Act, is to hear, on the 26tli inst., an application for a license for a special quartz claim in respoct of the Teddingtou mine. Objections to the granting of the application will be heard at the same sitting. Tho applicants are Messrs Henn - Robert Harris. George Fumeaux Eden (labourers), Wm. Henry Firmston (farmer), and Herbert Kirk McDougall (solicitor I *. The license for is for a term of five years, with right of renewal under the Act. It is proposed to develop the area by shaft and crosscuts. * The license is to cover an area of 50 acres in the Halswell Survey District-; tho boundaries of the area commence at a point near tho junction of Gebbie's Pass road to Teddington with tho private road, or right-of-way leading to Gebbie's Quarry.

A deputation from tho Board _ of Governors of the Christchurch Technical College and others waited on the City Council last night, with a strong protest against the smoke nuisanco at -Elisor's road. It was stated that the smoke came from the railway engine sheds, and smothered the hostel and playing fields, and the surrounding locality. Air C. Hill, Mayor of Wcolston, supported tho protest, as did Mr J. Clark on behalf of the Opawa people. Mr Clark also complained o£ the trouble caused by clouds of coal dust, which swept over "the district wl'ien coal was being loaded. The Council decided, on tho suggestion of the Mayor, to forward a petition to the Railway Committee of tho House, to ask the Canterbury members to approach the General Manager of Railways, and to ask the Progress league's Hiley deputation to bring the matter before the (Minister.

As tho next meeting of tho City Council fell on Labour Day, the Council decided last night to postpone the date for a week.

The handicaps for the Old Boys' Race at the Christ's College annual sports, which will be held on Thursday, are advertised in this issue.

A petition signed by 53 of the Citv Council's office staffs, asking that the hours of work during the summer months should be from S.3D a.m. to 4.30 p.m., came before t'he Council last night, and was referred to the Finance Committee, with power to act.

A special inspection has been made of all t)lie rights-of-way in the central portion of the city, by direction of the Sanitary Committee of the Citv Council, and it was found that, with the exception of three, all tho rights-of-way were m good order. The owners of the tlhree in question have been notified to carry out tho necessary repairs at once.

Tho sub-committee set up to formulate a scheme for utilising the Canterbury Hall sito reported to the City Council last night that it had considered plans of a suggested lav-out for offices, council chamber, etc. Certain modifications were being made in the plans, and the sub-committee hoped to bo in a position to report fully on the matter at an early date.

Tho Baths Committee informed tho City Council last night that several cracks have developed in the swimming pool, causing a leakage, which the City Surveyor will endeavour to stop by opening the cracks and then caulking them up. While the bath is closed for this purpose it is proposed to have the interior of the building thoroughly cleaned.

The Waimairi County Council last night decided to lay a coating of clay on the nortJn. road between Chaney's and the Empire bridge. Cr. C. W. Horvey during the protracted discussion which ensued on this proposal, that one member of the Automobile Association had told him that in a motor trip from Christchurch to Blenheim, the worst part of the going was encountered between Chaney's and the Empire bridge.

The By-laws Committee reported to the City Council last night that it had considered the representations made by the deputation from the Christchureh Fruitgrowers' Association and Licensed Hawkers, which waited upon the Council regarding tho selling of fruit from barrows in the streets, and had also made enquiries as 'to the custom in vogue in the other chief centres. After giving the mattor careful consideration the committee was of opinion that in the best interests of the community it was not advisable to depart from the present regulation*.

The matter of doctors' cars being left unattended in the streets lias recoived carcful consideration by the By-laws Committee of the City Council. The committee found that the rocent proceedings taken against Dr. Ncdwill were instituted l>v the police. Dr. Nedwill has consulting rooms at the corner of Cashel and High streets, and was in the habit of leaving his car in front of the Bank of Australasia in Cashel street for lengthy periods. As a by-law could not be made unless it was general in its application, the committoe informed the City Council last night that it had no recommendation to make.

Cr. F. R. Cooko lodged a protest at the meeting of the City Council last night against the tyoe of seat in use at the gallery of the local theatre. Ho gave" notice ito move: "That this Council instruct the By-laws Committee to order the Theatre Royal proprietors to liavo backs put on the seats of the gallery, otherwise their license will be withdrawn." "I think it r is a disgrace to the city," added Cr. Cooke. The Mayor: \ou are running a very old problem. Cr. Cooke: It is about time it was settled. The Council was unable to deal with the matter Last night, and it will come on at the next meeting.

Scraps of paper and other refuse are thrown on the river banks daily by people -vtho have their lunch there, and others. It costs at least £1 per week for one of the Council's employees to go found each morning and clear up this rubbish. Many people are extremely careless, and some have been observed throwing down pieces of paper, in which their lunch has been wrapped, when thev were actually leaning against a rubbish receptacle. As the depositing of rubbish upon any public place is? a breach of the provisions of section 333 of the by-law, the By-laws Committee of the City Council has instructed the Town Clerk to prosecute tho offenders. Damp feet usually result m a cold. Get "Nazol." No cold is Nazol-proof. Sixty doses Is 6d. Chemists and stores. 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. aro always able to provide the correct- Truss for each individual requirement. Loasby and Co., chemists (opp. Ballantync's). 5

There are many local body loans at present before the public, but it_ is claimed that none offer such attractions as that- of the Napier Harbour Board, and knowing that numerous enquiries are being made for tho debentures, it behoves those with money for investment to make immediate application to the secretary at Napier without delay. 3

Start the season with a new separator. With butter-fat at 2s 6d per lb, the close skimming Swedish' I)alia or Diabolo will soon save its cost. Prices from £6 15s. Sold under five year guarantee and free trial. Call and inspect. Ivorys, Ltd., 21 Manchester street, Christchurch. Also at Nelson and Motueka. 6

Acceding to numerous requests, Messrs Sharpe Bros., 276 Armagh street, Christ-church, have begun the manufacture from an old English recipe of Worcester Sauce. You will love its piquant flavour. Comprised in it are no fewer than twentv ingredients. It has compounded in fruits and spices from every comer of the globe. It is manufactured in Christcliurcli under perfoct sanitarv conditions, ensuring absolute cleanliness and non-contammation. Price 14oz bottle, Is. Ask your grocer for it, the bottle with the red label, or ring up the manufacturers. SSB49

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