GENERAL NEWS.

Press, Volume LVI, Issue 17021, 18 December 1920, Page 8

GENERAL NEWS.

1 j The auction announcements of CtadI dock's Agency Coy., Ltd.. Tonks, | Xor ton, and Co., Ltd., Pynej Gould, Guinness, Ltd., W. E. -Simes and Co., New Zealand Loan and Mercantile ■ Agency Co., Ltd., H. Matson and Co., j P. S. Nicholls and Co., H. G. Livingstone and Co., Dalgety and Co., Ltd., McKcnzie and Co., Harman and Stevens, I<td., David Friedlander, Wright, Stephenson, and Co., Ltd., H. C. Smith, 11. B. Sorensen, and Lafvrie and Dalton will be found on pages 1G and 17 of this issue. Special train arrangements for the Christmas holidays are advertised in another column. The second Science Congress of tho New Zealand Institute will be lield_at Palmerston North from January 25th to 29th. All those intending to be present are asked to notify Mr Gilbert Archey, at the Canterbury Museum, hefore Friday next. A cheque for £2 2s has been received bv the Superintendent of tho Fire Brigade from Mr W. T. Travers, St. Asaph street, in appreciation of tho brigade's services at a firo >on his premises recently. The Council of Churches has arranged, as usual, for a united Christmas service next Saturday morning, at 11 o'clock, the now minister of Trinity Church, tho Rev. H. J. Huffadine, will preach, and representatives of all tho churches will take part. It was stated at tho Arbitration Court at Wellington that the waiter in all the glory or a wide expanse of white, well-starched sliirtfront, will soon bo unknown at hotels. Mr E. Kennedy, advocato for the Wellington Licensed Hotel Employees' Union, said it was true that there were not many waiters employed in tho industry at Wellington; in fact, •in only three hotels wero they known. Tho jusfcrissued number of ''St. Andrew's CQllegian," tho school magazine of St. Andrew's College, Christelmrch, Contains a very full record of tho activities of the College, including examination results, and a report of tho annual sports meeting, ancl details of football and cricket matches. Several illustrations and original contributions by scholars are special features of the magazine. The editorial is_ noteworthy for its fuiely'expressed patriotism. . The meaning of the word "will" was disputed, before Sir Robert Stout at the Hamilton Supreme Court in a caso i in which the words "will accept" was attached to a till of exchange. Counsel "on tho ono hand said the word "will" did not constitute a promise, whilo counsel for the other side held that it did. His Honour said it depended on whether an Englishman .or a Scotsman used the term. A Scotchman usod tho word "shall" where an Englishman used "will." At the banquet to Sir Thomas Mackenzie, ,at Ashbtirton, last night, Mr John Grigg asked tho late High Commissioner if it was true that a control price of 13d per lb for New Zealand lamb in England was in vogue or was Sir Thomas replied: "Yes. Tho oontrol prico was put up to. 13d when tho butter prico was increasecj. | England was prepared to take all the j lamb that New Zealand offered at that price." Mr Grigg said he considered 13d was an unfair price. He thought that 16d could be obtained if tho market was not controlled. Mr Grigg also brousrht up the matter of freight, and Sir Thomas Mackenzie replied that how that conditions wero returning to j normal, strong representations should be made so that freight would be brought back to the normal level. Sir " Arthur Conan Doyle, with his Worship the Mayor (Dr. H. T. J. Thaeker, M.P.), motored out to tho Maori pa at Tuahiwi yesterday morning. Mr J. Te Hau Ivorako, chairman of tile Tuahiwi Rununga, briefly welcomed the visitors, speeches being made by Mr W. Karaitiana and others. Sir' Arthur Conan Doyle thanked tho; Maoris for their reception, and express*: ed appreciation at being amongst them, j it being'liis first opportunity since coniing to New Zealand of visiting the Maoris. a memento of his visit he presented j them with copios of his books. The party accompanied by Mr J. T. Hau Korako and Mr E. Te Aika, then mo-, tored on to the monument at Ivaia-' plioia, which wis erected as a memorial , of tho first home of the Maoris in the South Island, and unveiled by the late Hon. It. J. Seddon, in 1899. Tho return trio to Christchurch was made about noon. Regarding the presentation to the St. Andrews Collego Bugle Band by Mr Alexander Ferguson oi a drum connected with, which are some interesting historical associations, tho latest issue of "St. Andrew's Collegian" has the following: "We take this opportunity to express tho thanks of tho Collego to Mr Alexander Ferguson, a member of tho Board of Governors, for his gift of. a valuable side-drum to the Bugle Band. Besides being an instrument of the best quality in every detail, it has tixe added historic value of being the drum used at the departure of tho various bodies of troops frdnt Christchurch during the war. The drum bears tho followTng inscription : 'This drum formerly belonged to a highly respected member of the Band of tho Christchurch Citizens' Defence Corps, and was used at the send-off of the various reinforcements of the Canterbury Regiment. It lias now been presented to St. Andrews College by a member of the Board of Governors" in'grateful remembrance of the brave and gallant youths who gave up their lives in the Great ar, 19141918. Their name endureth for ever. Christchurch, October 12th, 1020.' The formal presentation of the drum was made by Mr Ferguson on tho morning of Thursday, December 2nd, the Heau Prefect, D. K. Lochhead, receiving and acknowledging it on behalf of the fohool. Tradition lingers about such gifts as these, and Mr Ferguson's name will, e:i account of this thoughtful act, and others of similar generosity, long be gratefully remembered in St. Andrew's."

A conference between representativeof freezing workers and freezing companies opened in "Wellington yesterday, and will continue its sitting to-day. The river report yesterday was as follows:—Rangitata, fishable (weather line*: Waitaki, fishable (weather fine); Waiinaknriri (both branches), clear; Opihi, clear (weather fine): Rakain, dear. • In anticipation of the usual Christ- > mas and New Year rush of telegrams, the Telegraph office asks senders to lodge their messages not later than December 22nd and 29th, respectively, to ensure deliverr by Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. A telegram from Thames states that a heavy gn.le, of a!nr;Ft cyclonic nature, raged on Wednesd.-y night, and completely interrupted the telephone and telegraph service, but communication was restored yesterday. Orchardists have suffered severely. The show of the Cant'erlufrv SweetTea, Carnation, and Hose Society wis brought to a conclusion last night. The Societv-s January show is expected to be a big over fifty new members having joined the £>ociet\* and most of whom will'exhibit at the January fixture. A Rotoma telegram states that during the lnnchcou hour yeftterday, the vocational office at King George's Hospital was broken into and £60 sfolen. The cashbox had been prised open, and notes and silver taken. Part of the money belonged to the Government and part to tho men on account of sales of their work. "It is 3f> years since I first saw Jlr Bevan-Brown," said Mr R. 31. Laing nt the presentation to Mr C. E. BevanBrown bv the masters of the Boys' High Sefiool yesterday. "He w:is riding in n hansom-cab—rather a rara avis nowadays—and with his flowing In-own beard and his white bell-topper, he looked a picturesque figure. I asked who ho was, and was told he was tbo new headmaster of the Boys' High School. I was then n student at Canterbury College, and little thought ttfiat " ar or so '"iter I would be joining tho staff .of the school under him." Th.- Minister of Justice (the Hon. P. Lee) stated yesterday that he had investigated fully the statement of- an Auckland newspaper that certain proceedings in tli<j Auckland Supremo Court had taken place in the early morning behind locked doors, and that the reporters had been denied information (telegraphs our "Wellington correspondent). The complaint had refereneo to a, civil sitting of tho Court. This sitting was held in the Arbitration Court room upstairs, because tho main Court was being used for the criminal' sittings. The sitting had been fixed in open Court thrtfe earlier, to be held at 9.30 a.m. so as not to interfere with, other business to bo taken at" 10 a.m. The representative of the newspaper was present when the fixture was made, so he should have been aware of the fact. The Court room upstairs, added tho Minister, had three doors, each being approached by a separate entrance. It- seemed that "the door used normally for the admission of counsel and litigants had been loeked during the sitting, but not intentionally. It had been looked after the preceding sitting, and the reporter could have gained the notice of the official in charge. The door used by the public, and another door used by the judges, and court officials, had been open during the sitting. and tho reporter could have giined admission by those doors if he had attended at the time tho case was heard. The Court officers emphatically denied that the Court orderly had been sent out,, and the lcey turned in the lock. Always dear to a woman _ is choice Perfumery and Toilet Requisites. Tho largest selection of rare Perfumes, Powderß. Toilet Soaps and Brushware is at Loasby's, chemists (opp. Ballantyne's)—that's why so many people are purchasing their Xmas gifts there. 6 Akaroa has tho mildest of climates, where the orange and lemon tree grow, tho place to spend a restful holiday. Cheap trips, good accommodation. A 2-9-53-9590 Christmas! gift suggestions: Hairbrushes and manicure sets for ladies and men; hath salts, face powders, creams, perfumes, mirrors, etc., . for Indies only, at E. Cameron Smith's, 96 Worcester street. , SSGI9 Athletic sports are the great attraction at Christmas and New Year. Running shoos now being opened up, sizes 5 to 9,. price 2os, at Hannah's, 117 Cashel street. 7 The new Doulton "Lustre," the decorated "Rouge Flamme," Ruskin ware, arid the new "Oriflamme" ware arc among some, of the charming Christmas yift gooda.on view at Hastie, BuH, and Pickoring's, 11.3 Cashel street. 6 Before going away for a motor vacation a motorist should have every part cif his motor car .overhauled' as it is during these vacational times that little weaknesses havo an unpleasant habit of revealing themselves. Particularly is this the case with the battery, the most (loiicatc mechanism of a car. Have it Dverhaulod by the Christchurch Battery Co., 86 Kilniore street (3 doors east of Victoria street). 6 Made from the choicest fruits, Shnrpe Bros, famous Gold Seal Cordials ire delicious always, but more particularly in hot dusty summer weather. Fhen when your tongue is parched yoii ivill find a Gold Seal Cordial most inciting, most refreshing. iSharpe Bros.' Cordials are pure—always—made under jerfect sanitary conditions —made with infinito care. They can be secured in emon, orange, lime juice, and raspberry, the price being 2s and Bs. Order : rom Sharno Bros., 276 Armagh street. Phone 1761. 9 Messrs Baldwin and Rayward, of J. 22 C/'ashel street, corner High and Cashel itreets, Christchurch, head office, Weiington, report that recently the; acted is agents in filing the following applications for Letters Patent:—O. Hunter, Wellington, fencing stay; W. Castle, ~nd, perforator; A. Collins, Auckand, pressing machine; Walsh and Mcooll. Foxton, chicken brooder; D.Elder, Auckland, concrete construction; J. Kelly, Transvaal, shovels; L. 'Air fJiquide, Paris, syntheses of ammonia ; Sikelborg Co., Denmark, pasteurising, W. Law, Melbourne, wind screens; J. Moosman, Auckland, alloy. Send for "Inventors' Guide." Post fret. 4913 A new suit for the New Year is uppermost in tho minds of most men at present. If you wish to dress Letter, try a new departure by having your suit made by- us. Then you will bo certain of fashionable material, .faultless style and fit, and the utmost in tailoring value. Costello and Berryman, corner Manchester and Gloucester streets. . 9 I Much delay in the harvest field can l>e saved by overhauling machines and fitting spare parts now. We carry a big asosrtment 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. Ivorvs, Ltd., 21 Manchester street. 6 Christchurch is the centre of great commercial activity just now. due_ in part to the heavy denund for Golden Rule Soap, "NO RTTBSING'' Laundry I Helo. and the "Keep Smiling" Boot Polish. H5414 "Eyes Right"—was a familiar phrase Lo our soldiers; but very few people realise the importance of having their syes right in regard to seeing 1 If your nsion is not what it should be, let Seth ! It. Whale test your eyes and prescribe suitable glasses. Call 754 Co.ombo street. * \\B69/-403/ We pack, mark, route, and ship goods with care, securing for you the 3est rates and most careful handling at r i. moderate charge. J. M. Heywood < md Co.. Ltd. ' H4943 <

A good harvest is now assured, don't delay in ordering Waggons. Lorries. and Drays. The supply will bo short, get in in time. P. and 3>. Duncan, Ltd... P.O. Box 124 . 960-1-ti Johnston and Son. Rangiora, have n full range of Kodaks, films, and all photographic requisites at Christchurcli prices. Orders per post will receive prompt attention. P.O. Box 1. 'Phone 4 JoOOS-4G19 • The Manuka is bringing from Sydney a large shipment of "LixaT' for Geo. \V. Wilton and Co., Ltd. This liquidsoap disinfectant enjoys the distinction !->f being the only fluid to possess the combination of the highest qualities of ;i germicide and a thorough cleanser. It has a beautiful red lustre, with a vclv pleasant nine odour, and is a distinct fluid, different from the ordinary coal-tar product. WS37S CORDIAL INVITATION TO INSPECT THE NEW STUDEHAKER ECONOMY LIGHT SIX. It will be within the memory of all motorists that the leading feature of the 19-0 Oiynipia Motor i>liow in New Zealand was the Studebakcr Economy j Light .Six, which was rushed from | Waugantii at short notice in order that I the very latest development in motor engineering might be. shown in New Zealand, this car is now on view at Adams Ltd's showrooms, and all motorists are cordially invited to inspect it The new Studebaker Economy Light Six is a car which marks a new eporh in automobile construction. It Has been heralded as the "World's greatest 'Light. Six.'" and tho announcement was not unwarranted. The Studebaker Corporation was so impressed with the combination of quality and value afforded by the design j of this car that it installed new fac- j torics and plant valued at £5,000,C00 for j its production. In this car are incorporated not only ' that sterling honesty in choice of materials and superlative ingenuity in the development of now principles which have contributed to the lngh reputation of Studebaker cars all the world over, but a new principle of design, founded on economy in first cost and running charges. Hence it will be found that tho new Studebakcr Economy Light Six not only embodies such features as tho cushion drira, the fuel economiser, equipment with cord tyres, , detachable cylinder hends, and other characteristic »Stude- | baker features, but brealre now ground in such departures as inclined valves, adding enormously to efficiency, complete machining of crankshaft, a help towards smooth running and jierfect balance, silent chain gear for timing, and many other features which go to make the New Studebaker Economy Six a notable deoarture from accepted methods of design. The keynote is economy throughout, and when we state that the of this 40 h.p. six cylinder car is "nlv £675. pnd that it fullv maintains the ißtudehaker rcnutation, it can be renlicod that this latest and special Studebaker prodnotion is worthy of investigation. Adams Ltd., Showrooms. 153-154 High street. 6 DEPENDABLE BTCVCT-E TYR-ES. Saville and Co., direct importers of highest quality bicyclo tyres—British manufacture. 12 months' guarantee, 17s 6d. Mtchelin and Dunlop tyres also obtainable at Saville's, near Theatre Royal. 58838—463