GENERAL NEWS.

Press, Volume LVI, Issue 16987, 9 November 1920, Page 6

GENERAL NEWS.

Citizens are requested to hoist their flags during Thursday, in honour of the visit to the city paid by the new Governor-General, and to lower them to half-mast for the two minutes , period of silence at 11 a.m., in commemoration of Armistice Day. The City Council flag will be hoisted and lowered in this way. Tho lcaso of Kennedy's Bush scenic reserve for grazing sheep only has been let, as tho result of tenders having been called, to Mr Willinm Trotter, for £<51 per annum for a term of throe years. The Fire Brigade turned out last night to 353 Ilarbadoes street, a fourroomed cottage occupied by Mr Henry Savage. The outbreak occurred in a bedroom, and resulted in a mattress being damaged. Our correspondent telegraphs that tho canvass of tho business firms _ of Dunedin on behalf of the organised social service movement, tho purpose of which is to secure a steady income for recognised charities, and at tho same time rid the firms of repeated calls by agents, has already brought in about a. fourth of tho £10,C00 aimed at. The Canterbury branch of the Trades and Labour Council passed a resolution on Saturday night, instructing the secretary to write to the Minister of Education protesting against the proposed method of election of workers representatives on the Technical College Board by nomination of the Gover-nor-General. The resolution declares that "organised labour will not recogniso anyone as its representative unless elected by and being* responsible to organised Lubour." Regarding the offer recently mado by tho Building Trades Federation, guaranteeing labour for the Government s housing scheme, Sir WiTHnm Herries has replied that 600 dwellings are to be erected, besides those now under construction. Tho co-operation of the Federation is desirable, and the Department will be pleased to have its assistance either by the employment of workers on wages or contract, the latter method being considered more satisfactory. The Minister hopes the Federation's offer will facilitate the erection of a , large number of houses. Mr G. Witty, M.P., has received the following information from the Post-master-General about tho Papanui Post Offi co: —"Tho whole of the fencing surrounding tho site, except the front, has Been evected. Tho concrete floor has been laid, and an outbuilding has been erected. All the. foundations have been taken out, and about two-thirds of the concrete put in. A well has been sunk. A ouantity of material is on the ground, including 750> bricks. Bricklayers should bo on the job in about ono week s time. A contract has been. let for joinery."

Pickpockets, whose unwelcome attentions can generally bo exnected during such a time as Carnival Week, have not been long in notifying their presence on the present occasion. It is stated that they bad quite a busy time at t'he races on Saturday, and left the course -with more money than they made on the totalisator. Their favourites method of working is to follow a person to the totnlisator, and when he is in the "race ,, leading to the "tote," to remove (his money from_ his hippocket, where, despite warnings to the contrary, so many earrv their oj«h when at race meetings. It is understood that among the victims on Saturday •were a well-known southern lawyer and a prominent local stock auctioneer. A record range of High-grade perfumery is now being shown by Loasby and Co., eheniists (opp. Ballantyne's). Notwithstanding the extreme scarcity of many of the rarer perfumes, Loasby and Qo. carry stocks equalling anythjng of the pre-war days, and by importing direct they arc able to undersell all competitors. Exclusive English brushware is also a feature of their business. 0 Exhibits of agriculture implements at shows—especially of such well-known goods as ours —is now a, back number, moreover, we are too busy at present to make such goods. Visitors to the city who can call at our works will see a "working exhibit of our celebrated "Renown" machine, which will repay them for the trouble of calling. Booklet on lime and fertiliser distribution on application. "P. and D. Duncan, Ltd., Tuam street, Christchurch. P.O. Box 124. 6 Somr housewives prefer dasning hubby's socks instead of plflying the violin, while NO RUBBING Laundry help does the weeklv washing. 15 When yon aro ill you -send for a specialist—a doctor. Is it not just as necessary to send for a specialist when the battery of your motor-car goes wrong? Its mechanism is almost ns delicate. Don't delay; have your battery nicely tuned up tor Carnival Week. Send it to us at once. Christchurcl], Battery Co., 86 Kilmore street, three "cloors cast of Victoria stscet. 6 A glut in potatoes usually swings back to high prices the following season, so thinking farmers are planting an increased acreage. Before planting, call and sec the new Canadian Planter, which reduces cost of planting by 75 per cent. Ivorvs, Ltd., 21 Manchester street.. ' * 15382 For the hot weather you could not secure a more satisfying drink than Sharpe Bros.' Lemon, Raspberry, and Orange Syrups, made only from the purest of ingredients. The price is only. 2s per bottile, and a bottle will last for a long while. Sharpe Bros., 27G Armagh street, have all ready for the summer large quantities of their other famous Gold Seal Beverages, in jars, at 2s 6d each, drinks which are not only cool and refreshing, but aro most satisfactory to tho palate. Ring up Sharpes' 'Phone 1761, and erive vonr order. " ■ SBS49-8046

Our men understand the necessity for care, and "safety first" is our rule in regard to your property. For moving, storage, or distribution, come to us first. J. M. Hevwcod and Co. Ltd. H4943 LATEST STUDEBAKER "LIGHT FOUR"—£SOO. This magnificent car embodies all the latest Stuclebaker features—cushion drive, fuel economiser, etc. It is equipped -with e.l. and s.s., five detachable rims and cord tyres. The finish is olive green. Price, £500. Adams, Ltd.. Garnge, 219 Tuam street. TWO SMART OVERLANDS—£2SO AND £300. This should interest farmers —Late model Overland, e.l. and s.s., with special dash lamps; spare rim and tyre, all tvres in «ood order, finished in huff, £250. Also, 17-18 Model Overland, just repaintod biscuit shade; e.l. and s.s. five tyres and rims, nil good. Looks like new." Reduced to £300. Adams, Ltd.. Garage, 219 Tuam street. SERIES IS STUDEBAKER ROADSTER—£3,SO. In really splendid condition, 3-seator body with* extra dickey seat; e.l. and s.s., five rims and five good tyres; nevr]v finshed in battle-shin grey. Reduced to £350. Adams, Ltd., Garage, 219 Tuam strreet. SERIES IS STUDEBAKER TOURING CAR—£3SO. This car is in tip-top order, and has been neivly painted cream. Full equipment —0.1. 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