GENERAL NEWS.

Press, Volume LVI, Issue 17018, 15 December 1920, Page 6

GENERAL NEWS.

The auction announcements of Craddock*s Agency Coy., Ltd., H. Matson and Co., David Friedlander, National Mortgage and Agency Company of N.Z., "Ltd., "W. E. Simes and Co., Charles Clark, New Zealand Loan •■incl Mercantile Agency Co., Ltd., Harris Bros., Dalgetv and Co.. Ltd., Touks, Norton, and Co., Ltd., H. C. Smith, H. B. Sorensen, P. S. Nicholls and Co., Farmers' Saleyards, and Wright, Stephenson, and Co., Ltd., will be found on page 13 of this issue. At a meeting held at Greymouth last night, it was decided to proceed with the formation of an .industrial ambulance association. Mr J. McCombs, M.P., will give an address in the Choral Hall on Friday night at 8 o'clock on the subject "Cost of Living Bonus. Why?" The quarterly meeting of tho Council of the Canterbury Progress L-eague will be held in the City Council Chamber to-day, commencing at 10 a.m. Tho river report yesterday was: — Waimakariri (both branches), clear; llangitata, dirty (weather dull); Opihi, clear (weather dull); llakaia, clear; Waitaki, 'fishablo (weather wet). The annual prize distribution in connexion with tho Christchurck Boys' High School will be held in the Canterbury College Hall on Friday evening, commencing at 7.30 o'clock. Brahms's Requiem will be sung in the Cathedral on Saturday at 8 p.m. Brahms is perhaps the greatest composer in his particular school, and in this work teaches a point of sublimity hitherto unparalleled". The offertory will b;> given to St. Saviour's Orphanage. A meeting of tho Woolston Memorial Committee was held last night, Mr C. Hill (Mayor) in tho chair, to meet Mr. E. Pesrg," manager of tho Grand Picture Theatre, wCio placed before the committee an offer of assistance inrnfeing funds for the "Woolston memorial. His scheme was agreed to, and he was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. A poll of ratepayers in Dunodin city was taken yesterday on the question of tho purchase of the Roslyn _cablo trams' from the company for £35,000. Tho voting resulted: 1075 for the proposal and 1063 against, the majority in favour being 12. A scrutiny and recount of the votes may alter the result. Very little interest was taken in tho poll. With reference to tho complaints mado before tho City Council on Monday night that Colombo street railway crossing was in a dangerous condition for traffic, the- general manager of tho Christchureh Tramways pointed out to a "Press" reporter yesterday t)hat tho Board has no" power to interfere with the crossing, and any repairs to the road necessary must be done by tho Railway Department; and the Tramway Board is not permitted to allow its workmen or .any equipment within 33 feet of the railway line at tho crossing. Tho Royal Musical Society will give a grand sacred concert in the Hospital grounds on Sunday next, commencing at 3 p.m., when "The Messiah," with a full orchestra and a chorus of 200 performers, will be produced. The whole of the funds will bo devoted to the Children's Christmas Tree arid Destitute Patients' Fund, and all patrons are invited to contribute to a gift table in-, side tho gardens. Tho price of admission will be Is, and special chairs may be taken .it 2s 6d each. Tickets for tho performance will be on salo throughout the town to-day. It is proposed that in tho new muni; cipal building to be erected on the Canterbury Hall site, accommodation be provided for various organisations more or less allied. Accordingly a conference is to bo held shortly of representatives of thoso bodies and the lay out of the new offices will he discussed and some agreement if possible arrived at. Tho organisations interested are the Canterbury Chamber of Commerce, tho Employers Association, Industrial Association, Progress League, A. and P. Association, and the Sheep Owners' Union. The Canterbury Aviation Company applied to the Fire Board last night to Crave the Sockburn aerodrome placed' on the guaranteed list, as a destructive fire would be .a serious matter not only ] to the company but also to tho defence of the Dominion. A discussion followed tho reading of the letter, in which it was pointed out that the company was sinking wells as tho first step in a permanent scheme of protection. The matter wa3 held over till the next meeting, to enable information to bo obtained regarding tho water supply, in the meantime protection to be provided for three months at a fee of £20 and charges. Reference to the matter of giving fire protection to districts beyond tho city area was made at tho meeting of the Christchureh Fire Board last night. The chairman (Mr H. P. Hopkins) stated that he, with representatives of the outlying districts, had made a/ visit of inspection to those districts, ac companied by the superintendent. Tho question was a big one, and required careful consideration, and ho suggested that a special meeting of tho Board should bo held for the purpose. , This course was agreed to. The superintendent reported that, in company with the chairman and deputy-chairman and representatives of local bodies contiguous to the city, an inspection was made of tho proposed areas which they wore desirous of being protected from fire, but ho had received no further information to work 'ipon, and so was unable to_ give the cost for the several districts. With the rapid approach of Christmas it is well to remember that, of all presents, womenfolk appreciate Perfumery above all -others. The best Perfumery of the world —even tho hitherto unprocurable lilies —are obtainable from Loasby and Co., chemists (opp. Ballantyne's). ti A very fine collection of attractive pictures eminently suitable for Christ % mas presents has been landed by J. W. Gibb, 105 Cashel street. 6 Much delay in the harvest field can be saved by "overhauling machines and fitting spare parts now. We carry a big ascsrtment of spares for Albion and Johnston Binders and other implements. Yes, if ordered with your binder twine we pay railage on both. Order to-day. Ivorys, Ltd., 21 Manchester street. 6 Almost everyone has somo friends visiting them for Christmas holiday, | and if they should require a few extra I blankets for • either single beds, |, or ! double, it is well to know where they are to be had. We know that one firm, Armstrong's, have a small quantity of each, size in all-wool white blankets, and that their prices are right, but if you are wanting blankets, don't delay, but go straight to Armstrong's now, and 6ecu're what you require. You will find it pay you, too, for blankets am as scarce as sovereigns. 4604 Rangiora borough ratepayers are reminded that all rates and accounts I must be paid on or before the loth day 1 of January, 1921. After that date legal proceedings will be taken to recover all outstandings. 4G30 J Christchureh is tho centre of great commercial activity just now, duein part> to the heavy demand for Goluen R.ule Soap, "NO "RUBBING" Laundry Helo, and the "Keep Smiling" Boot Polfsh. H. 5414 Pilkington's motors run twice daily between Christchureh and Akaroa. (3

! So handy for trams —the Child's Col- ' lapsibio Push-cnair, with reclining ; 1,-irk • now 4os, at Drayton's. Colombo street (north). D279G-4OT Christmas cifts for everyone, can be 1 secured at Hastie. Bull, and PickerI his's, 113 Cashel street, gifts beautiful j ; and vet practical, gifts of jewellery, I silverware, watches, brushware, cutlery, | • spoons forks, etc. Come along and inspect H5-U2-561 Manicure sets make extremely sensible Christmas gifts. A very fine variety has just been imported by E. Cameron Smith, fo "Worcester street, and awaits your inspection. 0 Christmas and Now Year Gifts.—J. Johnston and Son invite tho public of North Canterbury to inspect their stocks of Christmas goods, viz., Kodak Cameras and accessories, Loewe Pipes, Tobacco Pouches, Safety Razors, Fountain Pens. Meccano Sets, etc. P.O. Box 1. 'Phone 4. JSOOS-4G19 Farmers having hay and grass crops comin"- on should lose no time in ordering Mowers, Rakes, and Strippers. "Wo have the very best in these lines. P. and T> Duncan. Ltd., Tuam street, Christchureh. P.O. Box 124. 960-3-4 Farm bnvers who are looking for a handilv situated blo'ck of wheat-growing and 'fattening land with great future possibilities will find it worth while to inspect the 305 acre farm at Pleasant Point which is beinc offered at public auction at Timaruon Saturday, December ISth, by Pyno, Gould, Guinness, Ltd., on account of the trustees of the late John Dore. The farm is for absolute disposal to wind un'the estate. Its northern boundary extends along the outskirts} of* Pleasant Point township with possibilities in the future of subdivision for township lots. It is close to rail, school, church, post office, and Point saleyards, has an extensive frontage to two roads, and the farm is recommended as high quality land, capable of great improvement, and well suited for wheat-growing and fattenine. It is equipped with good farm buildinsrs, C-roomed dwelling, windmill, etc., and is well subdivided and watered. Speculators and investors who know the possibilities of Pleasant Point with its splendid sheep market will see great possibilities for this land as tho town expands. 7