GENERAL NEWS.

Press, Volume LVI, Issue 16986, 8 November 1920, Page 6

GENERAL NEWS.

[ Thero was a "clean sheet" for the Magistrate's Court on Saturday. ' Scholars from St. Andrew's College attended at the Navy League Hall towards the end of last week, and were addressed bv the president of the League, Mr H, J. Marriner { on "The Navy During the Napoleonic ars. The film, "The Exploits of U35," was screened. It was decided to establish a branch of the League at the College. The Bovs' High School branch will attend at the Navy League Hall to-mor-row, when Mr J. C. Adams will give an address on "Zeebrugge." In the course of its deliberations last week the B<?ard of Agriculture discussed the question of organising a Royal Championship Show to be held alternatelv in the North and South Islands, so that visitors in search of stud stock would be able to sec the best of the; New Zealand bi'ceds. The matter was Carefully consydered, and it was decided to endorse the recommendation of the Council of Agriculture, and a sub-com-mittee was set up to formulate the best method of giving effect to the. proposal, and to draw up prizo lists for the champion classes. The Campaign jn _ Christchurch _ in furtherance of the Discharged Soldiers' Settlement Loan, was continued on Saturday, in Cathedral square. At ten o'clock tho Square was fairly alive wit-, visitors to tho city for the races, and there a big crowd "soon gathered in the vicinitv ot the Mayor's car. and tin j specially placarded lorry. Dr. Thacker : M.P., made an earnest appeal on lyehalf of tho lads, who had gone to thi front and had returned, and his remarks were supplemented by Mr II Holland and Mr H. B. Sorensen. Bond were offered for sak?, but the majorit;of the listeners seemed to be more in terested in the possibilities of the day : sport than in the arguments adducei to show that investment in the loan was much safer than on the "tote."

Taxi-drivers will not bo allowed to '.rive their passengers into _ the -ihow Grounds on Thursday end Fri-ny, and the passengers must alight at the nain entrance, Lincoln road. Private •notor-cars and motor-cyc'es must enter 'he grounds by way of "W hi teloigh "venue entrance, and tnose arriving in horse-driven vehicles will be admitted t-o the Show Grounds only bv way ot he Trctt'ng road entrance. No change •vill be given at the turnstiles.

The open-air entertainments riven by + V Wellington "Waterside "Workers' J', 'nd at "lie week-end were greatly en.ioyoft. On Saturday afternoon and evening the Band played in the "\ >ctoria. square rotunda, and yesterday afternoon it plnyed at New Brighton. This even'ni the Band wtII, at the re-r-ne'-t of tlvc? T?:><"ami T^ntert'iinni'nts Committee of the City Council, .1 complimentary recital ill ictoria square.

Mr i:. D. Mnrrn, the secretary of the Clerks' t nion, hns <-ent a teler/rnm to Sir William Hernes, Min'stcr of Labour, emphaticahv denying the statement of the secretary or tlie "Warehouse Clerks' Society and TYeezincr Companies' Guild that the Clerks' Union*is governed by extremists. Mr Martin's message gees on to state: "The union stands for the adoption of constitution"' methods, whereas the Guild's only method to enforce compliance with ,tj re clients can I<' action. Which" policy does your Government support? The Guild's mera-bei-sbin was secured by th«* omn.overs promise to pay not Jess than the r"-^s secured by the le-r.nlHed luvon. exnre-sfd object of the employers is to defeat the unions bv to the formation of these Guilds.

There is a great simplicity and » (iharmiuc: of gniie among the peonle. "When in Geneva recently, -Mr Bernard Tripp, of Timaru, heard a good story to illustrate how -'barriers hau been burned away,'' and a true democracy established. A gentleman hilling had the use of a guide for ;tn lio-ur or so asked the charge, and was astonished to fiii'l it greater than.ho had. anticipated. Ho was so indi'jnant that he sa.icl he would have the case laolced into by the Magistrate, and forthwith haled the guide before the Court. YUhen the pease was called, the visitor came forward to find, to his astonishment, that the guide he was proceeding against for extortionate charges was the magistrate. No need to a«k the result, it seems' bhat if litigation is slack it is ciulte permissible for the Magistrate to do a little guide work.

llcconl articles in the London "Star" show that Mr 11. C. Cameron, chief of the Xcw Zealand Immigration Department in London, and the High Commissioners Department generally, are doing all possible to secure suitable domestics and tho right type of settler for the Dominicn, and that no opportunities are lost of advertising ; New Zealand. The articles are chiefly interviews given by Mr Cameron, who emphasises the good conditions that exist in New Zealand for domestic servants, and fully explains the immigration conditions, at the same time stressing fho fact that experts only are wished for. He-also enlarges on the domand for unskilled labour, but advises married men with families to stay at Home, owing to the shortage of housing accommodation in tho Dominion.

• In the Supreme Court at Wellington on Saturday, the hearing was concluded of the charge against William Arthur Webb of tho manslaughter of Alfred Talbot Mailo, through negligence in driving a motor-car in Courtenay place. Mr Justice Salmond was on the Bench. The jury returned a verdict of guilty with a recommendation for leniency on account of accused's_ age and previous good record. In a rider, the_ jury said its opinion was that Webb did not see the men who were struck untjl it was too late, as his attention was concentrated on the handcart; but he should have seen them, as there was nothing else to obstruct his view. His Honour said he quite agreed with tho verdict of tho jury. In the interests of public safety motor-drivers guilty of negligence must be punished. Accused would be sentenced to three months' imprisonment.

House properties havo within the past two or three years soared up in value; at least, enormously higher prices have been asked and received for properties (says the "Wellington "Post"). As houses have become more difficult to obtain, the opportunities of tho boardinghouse keeper have increased in like proportion, or out of proportion. It was stated at the Magistrate's Court on Thursday that the goodwill of a leaso of an apartment and boardinghouse in the city had in January, 1219, been valued at £400. and at intervals of three months had increased to £500, £1200 ' £12-50, and £1300, and in July last the value had climbed to £1350. In a year and twelve months the figure had more than trebled, in spite of the fact that tho leaso had shortened down from approximately four years to two and a half years. "I knew tho place very well," said a land agent witness. "I had sold it two or threo times."

In the course of a lecture at Kaiapoi on the Waimakariri artesian I system,. Dr. Hilgendorf described with enthusiasm the grandeur of the scenery at the head of that river. The precipitous gorge of the White river is most impressive, and the glaj ciers at its head, though small comi pared with those of Mount Cook, show i wonderful scenes of Ixsauty and granj deur. The important feature of these glaciers to Ohrietchurch -people is their accessibilitv, the train passing witlnn 25 miles of them, and buggy and packhorse conveniences being available for tho remainder of the journey._ The lecturer described a recent visit to tho locality, the round trip occupying fivo days from Christchurrh, at a total cost of" twelve shillings per head per day, and . in which a boy of twelve took part without fatigue. At one time an excellent track was cut from the Bealey ftotel to the glaciers, but this has fallen into decay, and it would be an excellent t ti'ning if the old Alpine Club could bo I revived, to secure tho reopening of tljis j track, and the renewal of general interest in our superb mountain scenery. In spite of the appeal of the banks 1 to the public to bring in its small chango and get "the equivalent value in high denominations," tho famine in small coins in Auckland continues with little abatement (telegraphs our correspondent). The public is either indifferent to tho difficulties of the banks or elso it wants its change for itself. "There must be great quantities of pennies, thrcepencrs, rn ! sixp nces lying unregarded in small shops in the city," said a bank official. "These could easily bo restored to circulation. Another thing is that people aro apt to hoard small coins to pay tram fares, and the slot machines absorb numbers. Nevertheless, it would greatly convenience business and facilitate tho banks if everyone handed in the superfluous small change he has in hand. The Bank of New Zealand has on order large quantities of small silver coin, but so far these have not been sent from England. " It is presumed that the mint there, in consequence of the enhanced price of silver, is coining less "token money" than formerly. The Cliristmas trade will bo injured unless hoardod small coins are released into circulation. A record range of Kigh-grado perfumery is now being shown by Loasby and Co., ehejnists (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 Secure a smart Handbag for Carnival Week. Hastie, Bull, and Pickering, 113 street, have the very latest shapes in suede, morocco, and Iccorated leathers, including a small but choice selection of Freuch beaded bags, which have just arrived. 6 Pilkington's Motors are now running Christ-church-Akaroa at 30s return. 1

The mingled sweetness of memory— scents from the world's gardens, will be yours if you stroll during Carnival Week into the Perfumer}- Parlour of E. Cameron Smith, SXS Worcester st"eot. SSOI9-2i5 Brisk demand for NO RUBBING Laundry Help in Is cartons. Tho .1 Polisher of washboard slavery. Wardell Lros., Agents for "No l&ubbing. - ' 14 Farmers having over-grown gorse fences on their farms should get one of our improved massive gorse-cutters. We fit them on traction engines or oil tractors. We also make 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 hand labour. P. and D. Duncan, Ltd., Tuam street, Christchurch, P.O. Box 124. 5 Many of the costumes and jumper frocks seen at Rievartnn on Cup Day were very becoming. Ue would like to mention that quite a number wore models from Rerille, Ijondon, imported by Armstrong's specially for the Carnival. There are still many smart Reville gowns and jumper irocks at. Armstrong's, but an early inspection is necessary, as they will sell very quic;-:ly ; ?o we advise you to call at either of Armstrong's Stores and pee the e lovely goods, also t!:eir model Ra-e Millinery, the smartest in town, and then Armstrong's price everything as low us possible, whuh is an item these days. S-157 Stainless cutlery, made in Sheffield. Every knife guaranteed, new stocks. 42s fid half-dozen. Drayton's, Colombo street North. D2iL'6-I<joG Tenders are now being callcd for the erection of additional premises for Tvorys, Ltd., Implement Merchants. Tiii l ? wiil increase their present aceommod ition fourfold, and is an indication of the farmer's practical appreciation of this firm's high quality implements and independent competitive prices. • j You are invited to inspect the tine collection of bigh-<rrade coloured reproductions of leading artists' works, specially Imported by Gibbs', 105 Cashcl street. 7 LATEST STUDEI3AKER "LIGHT FOUR" —£500. This magnificent car embodies all tho latest Studebaker features —cushion drive, fuel economiser, etc. It is eauippedAvitb e.l. and s.s., iivo detachable rims and cord tyres. The finish is olive green. Price, £500. Adams, Ltd., Garage, 219 Tuam street. TWO SMART OYER LANDS—£2SO AND £300. This should interest farmers—Late model Overland, e.l. and s.s., with snecial dash lamps; spare rim and tyre, all tvi •es in good order, finished in buff, £250: Also, 17-13 Model Overland, just repainted biscuit shade; e.l. and s.s. five tyres and rims, all good. Looks like new. Reduced to £300. Adams, Ltd., Garage, 219 Tuam street. SERIFS IS STUDEBAKER ROADSTER—£3SO. In really splendid condition, '3-seater body with extra dickey seat; tf.l. and 5.5.." five rims and five good tyres; ncwlv finshed in battleshin grey. Reduced to £350. Adams, Ltd., Garage, 219 Tuam strreet. SERTEB 18 ."STUDEBAKER TOURING CAR—£3SO. This car is in tip-top order, and has been newly painted cream. Full equipment— o.l* and s.s., five rims and five good tyres; plated radiator. Sturdy and reliable, and looks like new. Price £350. Adams, Ltd., Garage, 219 Tuam street. 6 DOUGLAS' MOTOR-CYCLES. We can give immediate delivery latest models. 2J li.p., 3-speed, clutch and kick starter. £139. Douglas reputation is world-wide. Douglas agents: Saville's, near Theatre Ro J- al g BB38 _ sso