GENERAL NEWS.

Press, Volume LVI, Issue 16985, 6 November 1920, Page 8

GENERAL NEWS.

T!ie auction announcements of the Farmers' Co-op. Association, Ltd., P. S. Nieholls and Co., AY. D. AVilkins and Ston, 11. Matson and Co., Tonks, Norton, and Co.. T>td., -George Anderson and Co., Wright, Stephenson, and v.'o., Ltd., Harris Bros., H. B. Horer.son, Fanners' Salevards, Cmddock's Agency Co., Ltd., i>algcty and Co.. Ltd., H. Livingstones and Co., McKonr.ie and Co.. Hni'ffiaii and Stevens. Ltd., New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., Ltd., 11. C. Smith, Lawric and Dal ton, and W. li. Simcs and Co. will do found on pages JO and 17 of this issue. Special train arrangements for Carnival Week art; advertised in another column. Yesterday's river report was as follows: rtakaia- fisbable, Waimakariri (both branches') olenr, Rangitata dirty, Opihi clear, Waitaki clear. Tlie Ulimaroa, which left Sydney for Wellington 011 Thursday, lias 011 board lor Christc'hureh 27 bugs of mails and 13 hampers. Tho mail which left Auckland on September 27th, %'ia, Vancouver, arrived in London on tho 2nd inst. A •sacred concert will be given in the Opera House to-morrow night. Items will be given by Misses 01ca_ Wackod, Rogers, Lola Hunt. A. Mliott, and Messrs Erittcnden, "£)ave McGill, and Frank McDonald. Miss Mina Ward will act as accompanist, and_ Dalton s orchestra will provide the incidental and overture music.

Prizes in the essay competition recently conducted by the Society for tho Prevention of Cruelty to Animals have been awarded as "follows: —Standard IV.: Bovs, Ronald Sloan (Waikuku); girls, Vfvienne Taylor (Rangiora) and Miovis Holland (Glarkville), equal. Standard V.: Boys, Attfiol Brown (Ouruhia): girls, Iris Fully (Loburn). .Standard VI.: Bovs, Georpc Williams (Ashton); girls, R. Wallis (Greymouth). A brief humorous diversion from motor matters -was made at the Taxiowners' Conference at Wellington on Wednesday. "There was a law passed in Auckland that every -woman wearing a hatpin should place guard oyer the point," remarked Mr Wood (Christchurch) during a discussion relating to I ! he safety of traffic on the road; "but it seems to havo died a natural death. Some town councillor must have got a scratch from his wife, and this caused tho law to be brought into operation. But you don't ivant to bo too seyere on' town councillors, for that might Ixj Severe on us later on." A feature of Carnival Week will tho special opportunities offered by the Canterbury Aviation Company for aerial flights, and each day during the week, a field or rather an air, day will be observed at Sockburn. Captain lSuan Dickson will personally conduct the flights, and passengers are asked to book early, as numerous applications are anticipated. Charges for passenger flights will be from one guinea upwards, with an additional charge of 50 per cent, for "stunt" flying. Flights may bo booked at the aerodrome, or with the secretary, Sir C. "W. Hervey, in Cathedral square.

Tho exploits of Guy Favrkes, who no doubt had in mind something more ambitious than the entertainment of the youth of future generations, were celebrated yesterday by many of the small boys of the city and suburbs. Attired in grotesque costumes and parental "cast-offs" and with blackened faces, they paraded the streets, retailing the exploits nnd fall of tho famous Guy in.' t'ho time-honoured doggerel. • Not that their entertainment was ,a free one, liowever, for any unwary passerby who showed interest was immediately called upon for "some money for the guy.' Business vesterday must_ have been good if all tlyvb rattled in -tho col£cc-> lion tins was money, and towards the end'of the day numbers of small boys were to be seen in quiet corners dividing the day's takings.

.In a case before the Magistrate's Court yesterday, where a Christcliurch doctor was charged with having, exceeded the speed limit, Sir F. D. Sargent, who appeared for the defendant, eaid that the medicnl profession would like the -Court to give some expression of ouinion for the guidance of doctors motoring on urgent calls to patients. As it was members of the mcdical profession were sometimes required to decide for themselves whether they should bmik the by-laws or risk boing too late to, perhaps, save life. There was no ■legislation allowing privileges in necessary cases for doctors to speed, but tho Motorists' Association was moving to have special legislation made in this connexion. In the ease in question t'he doctor was on an urgent call to a pneumonic patient, and he motored through Woolston at the rato of 20 miles an hour. The speed limit on Ferrv road was 15 miles an hour. The Magistrate (Mr Day): Fifteen miles an hour seems to me to bo too'low a limit for Ferry road, and I think'that very few motorists observe that by-law. I canot make any suggestion as to what the should do. The by-law is definite, and as defendant admits that he broke it he must be convicted." No fine was imposed, but the doctor was ordered to pay 7s costs.

Thc third and last of his lectures on Honolulu and Hawaiian Islands was given at Canterbury College last night by Dr Charles Chilton, who Represented tho College at the recent Pan-Pacific Science Congress. As before, there was a large attendance, and every portion of the lecture was highly interesting. Dr Chilton spoke more particularly of the natural history of the Islands, explaining their vegetation, both indigenous aftd introduced, their pakns, ornamental trees and flowers, with special reference to the night blooming corous/ and also gave details _ of their indigenous trees and interesting particulars of thtf native fauna. An outstanding feature of Hawaiian Islands is tho number of volcanoes, many of them active, which ! they possess and Dr Chilton devoted a 1 considerable portion of his address to , that subject, combining descriptions of the burning mountains.and legends in an interesting, chatty manner, and impressing on his hearers the importance of the study of voleanology. Some excellent slides lent additional colour to the lecture, and tho oniy regret is that the series was confined to three nights, for each of the- doctor's addresses was j reulete with first-hand, novel r.nd valu- ' able information, imparted in a breezy, j conversational style, behind whicfi tfie scientific mind was clearly, but unobtrusively, evidenced.

The Wahine. which is due_ this morn- | ing from Wellington, is bringing over i SjO passengers. | ?<lembrrs of the Canterbury Master Eutellers' Association will close t!io : r shops from 11 a.m. on Tuesday and all day on Show Day (Friday next). The City Council offices will _be > closed a<= follows during Carnival W rei;: To- • dav, )ro:n 11 ;t.m.; Monday, from noon; Tuesday, from noon: Friday, all day;, and Saturday, from 11 a.m. j The Ist Mounted Rifles t'C.Y.C.) Regimental Band having been disbanded. members are directed to return instruments mid uniforms to the llegt-. mental htoro. | An c'.cction. to fill two vacancies on the Biard of Governors of the Canterbury Agricultural College, will be held on Monday, L'e"ember (3th. Nominations will close ;it 1100:1 on Monaa>, . November 29th. The Christchurch Tramway Board announces that bo'iday time-tables will 1« observed 011 Friday on the Cas:iinire, Sumner, and North Bcach lines. Special scrviccs to tho Snow . and to the racecourse will be run as re- j (juived ditring the coming 1 A irenernl mating of a'd cM-^tMcbnts and third-year students at the Cantorbury Agricultural College wili nc he- } under the auspices of tho Ok. Bo>!» Association on Wednesday next, a- | a.m., in th.- A. and P. rooins. Man-, ehestcr "street. The object is ciiicuy to j revive the Old Brys Association. , Tho Christchurch Technical College Board of Governors last night p;iss(yl a resolution that "tho Minister of lvducation be asked to have lists prepared from time to time of the names and ; ntldressos of boys and girls as t.ioy ' c:v - ; '- the jjiimary scliools, so that tliev : be induced to continue their education at secondary or technical schools, if possible."

The curator reported to the Domains Board vestordnv that the Gardens weie made use of after hours by people landing "from the boats, and he recommended that the river be closed at sunset. The; chairman, Mr Geo. H-irpcr, Haiti the river was a 'highway and couid not bo bloc.ked. The most that could be done was to ask the City Council to refuse to license the hiving of boats ai'ter nightfall. Tho Board took no action.

Presumably as a result of Guy iTawkes Day celebrations, the Fire Brigade was tailed out at 6.4-; a.m. yesterdaj' to a nine-roomed liouso at 30 London streot, Richmond, owned and occupied by Mt Edward Erickson. It transpired that some children had been letting off fireworks which ignited some trees close to tho house, with the result that one wall of the dwelling and the side of a washhouse were badly The damage, however, will probably bo coverc-d bv £10 or £15. The building is insured for £900 in the Phoenix Office.

A return in the annual report of the Education Department shows that Hhristehureh Technical College leads in New Zealand in the matter of the number of students enrolled in 1919. The total enrolments for technical high school and technical classes for different, districts are: Auckland 1872 (technical hin-h school 587. technical clashes 1285), Wellington 1607 (403 and 1202 respectively). Christclruroh 196-1 (596 and 1363). Dimedin IPI2 (435 and 1377). In930 (?00 and 630), AVanganui i)l9 (200 and 619). At yesterday's meeting of the Canterbury [Education Board the Buildings Committee reported that a letter "had been received from the Dapartment intimating that tho rebuilding of fhe West Christchurch school must 1)0 deferred until policy questions regarding 'secondary and continued education are settled and the price of buildings becomes more normal. The Department authorised the purchase of two sections adjoining the school as an addition to the site, and it was resolved to sell the two old cottages for removal.

A proposal from the Grey branch, of the New Zealand Educational Institute that a fortnight's summer school be held next February under the direction of Professor Shelley, Professor ol* Education at Canterbury College, and that the midsummer vacation be extended for two weeks to- admit of this, came before yesterday's meeting of the Canterbury Education Board. The chairman (Mr E. H. Andrews) opposed a motion moved by Mr W. A. Banks that the request should be acceded to and application be made to the department for the necessary financial assistance, on the grounds that it would mean shortening school hours, and that, the Board would be unable to meet the expense, which would work out at about £3 per teacher. After discussion, it was decided, on the motion of Mr J. Maze, seconded by the chairman, that the request be acceded to, provided the Department would meet the expenses involved. A record range of High-grade perfumery is now being shown by Loasby and Co., chemists (opp. Ballantyne's). Notwithstanding the extreme scarcity of many of the rarer perfumes, Loasby and Co. carry stocks equalling anything of the pre-war days, and by importing direct they are able to undersell all competitors. Exclusive English brushware is also a feature of their business. G Half-a-ticket invested on "Yictri." the Nicotine-proof Pipe, returns daily dividends and delight. Leading tobacconists stock this —the sweetest pipe on earth. 5 The mingled sweetness of memory—. scents from the world's gardens, will be yours if you stroll during Carnival WeLk into the Perfumery « Parlour of E. Cameron Smith, S6 Worcester street. SS6I9-235 Secure a smart Handbag for Carnival Week. Hastie, Bull, and Pickering, 113 O.ishcl street, have the very latest shapes in suede, morocco, and decorated leathers, including a small I but choice selection of French beaded bags, which have just arrived, 6 When you are ill you send for a specialist—a doctor. Is ifc not just as necessary to send for a specialist when the battery of your motor-car goes wrong? Its mechanism is almost as delicate. Don't delay; have your bdttcrv nicely tuned up for Carnival Week. Send it to us at once. Christchurch Battery Co.. 8G Kilmore street, three doors east of Victoria stscet. 6 What, all married? Yes, all married now to KEEP SMILING Boot polish. It gives such- a brilliant shine. "Ho sav all of us," and only 8d large un. 6hristchurch Grocers. * 12 Akaroa is almost surrounded by sea. A holiday there equals a sea voyage without the discomforts, has a glorious climate, with the best of accommodation. 10 We pack, mark, route, and ship goods with care, .securing for you the best rates and most careful handling at a moderate "charge. J. M. Hey wood and 00., Ltd. H4943 "Eye 3 Bight"—was a familiar phrase to our soldiers;but very few people realise the importance of having their eyes right in regard to seeing 1 If your vision is not what it should be, let Seth R. Whale test,your eyes and prescribe suitable glasses. Call 754 Co>ombo street. W5697-4537 Farmers having over-grown gorse fences on their farms should get one of our improved missive gorse-cutters. Wo fit them on traction engines <Jr oil tractors. We also make norse machines; these cutters are almost unbreakable. Fences of any ago or size can be cut down without delay at about one quarter the present cost of hand labour. P. and D. Duncan, Ltd., Tuam street, Christchureh, P.O. Box 124. 5 To North Canterbury and Rangiora Farmers.—We.are now booking orders for Sutton's celebrated Farm Seeds. New season's stockß>to hand. Prices much below last year. J. Johnston and Son, Rangiora. P.O. Box 1. 'Phone 4.

A glut in potatoes usually swings back to high prices the following season. so thinking farmers are planting an increased acreage. Before plnnt'.ng, call and see the new Canadian Planter, which rcduces cost cf planting by 75 per cent. Ivorys, Ltd., 21 Manchester street. 15332 How the children do love Yorkshire Relish on their meat, and so do Dad and Mum. Never was thero such a sauce. No wonder it was so popular in Old Eneland. So 'mellow and yet piquant, so anrietising. with a 'delightful tn=t? so lirscrefing. Order a bottle of Sharpe Bros.' Yorkshire Relish. and you will ent your food with a. new delight. Slmrne Bros.. 27(_y Armatrh street, also manufacture Wor-e-tersliire Sauce. People who ought to lniow, say that it has not it« superior in Worcester Satires in t'''> Dominion, yot it is only Is a bottle, the same price as Relish. 65349-5046 crfr-tr JTTT.- \-T.-vc '-T THE OLV?TPIA SHOW. Mcssr< A damp Ltd. have en exhibition it tie Olvmpin Motor Srow the very litest. models of Stndebaker cars. These mngrrfieent cars ombodv such dist>"o- - fcat'irec ns tho cushion drive. the fuel central gear-box. magneto ignition. Cord tyres as regular equipment, and a host of other important new departures. SEE THE "BIG, SIXES." There nre two of those handsome and dignified P 0 h.p. cars —one, finished in rrenin, w'th the new 'i'«c covers, is fitted w : t l i the n'?w demm-ntab'e sedan top with o-lass doors and sides, and enn be u«ed either as a close-] sndr.n or oneti touring ear. The upholstery is very fine, of iho corded type. Tho other "Bmt Six" has regular standard equipment and is attractively finished in silver grey. SEE THE "SPECIAL SIXES." There are .also two of the gracefully designed Special S"'os, one. finished in ivory wh'te. witii "-heels, and the other, finished bo.iutifiplv in carmine, has regular standard equipment in all respects. SEE Tin? T.ATFST AND BEST MOTOR CYCLES. Adams I,td's motor evele exhibit includes two Excelsiors (Big X), one the latest electric model, and the other regular model. Then thero are the latest model British "B.S.A.'s," in fliain-cum-belfc and complete chaindrive patterns, and a 1920 Triumph, the acknowledged leader of the world's motor cvoles. All these machines are fitted with three-speed countershaft gear. The latest tvnes of side-chair — "Rock," "Mil's-Fullford" and "Big X" aro also shown. Adams Ltd. At Olympia Show. Show-rooms, 152-15-1 High" Street. 6 DOUGLAS MOTOR-CYCLES. Wo can give -immediate delivery latest models. 2J h.p., 3-speed, clutch and kick starter. £139. Douglas.reputation is world-wide. Douglas agents: Saviile's, near Theatre Royal. | ' SBS3S-SSO