GENERAL NEWS.

Press, Volume LVII, Issue 17058, 1 February 1921, Page 6

GENERAL NEWS.

A dozen copies of yesterday's issue of "The Press" were, by the courtesy of the Canterbury Aviation Company, carried south yesterday morning in the Avto which mad© the first trip of tho aerial mail servico between Christchurch and Timaru. They were addressed to residents of Ashburton and Timaru, and from two of the recipients in the former town, where the papers Were delivered about 9 a.m., came, by return aerial mail, letters acknowledging tho compliment, and mentioning that the papers would be preserved as a memento of an interesting event. The rain of the week-end continued yesterday, when heavy showers from the south-west were frequent. Several times during the day the weather looked like clearing, but it was not until the wind died down, between five and six o'clock, that the rain ceased for any appreciable interval. During the evening the indications were for a fine day to-day. Reference was made to the_ War Memorial at' last night's meeting ot the City Council by the Mayor (Dr. Thacker), who said that he hoped the movement Would get more support than it had been getting. Citizens should remember that the memorial was to tho soldiers who had laid down their lives for their country. He hoped there would be a large attendance at the next meeting to deal with the question.

"In its report to tlio City Conn oil last night, the Electricity Committee stated that some trouble httd been experienced' in securing prompt payment for electrical installations on the cash principle, where a 25 per cent, deposit Was xnada before the commencement of t(he work, and the balance was due on the completion of the work. The committee recommended that if payment for the work were not made within one month after the account was submitted, the premises would be cut off and the owner sued. ( Tlhe Council adopted thei on. At last night's meeting of the City Council tho Mayor referred to the recent visit of the Hon. J. G. Coates, Minister of Public Works, to Lake Coleridge. It seemed, said the Mayor, according to the statement of the Minister, that the full amount of power would not be coming to the Council for two years. The Mayor felt that the scheme for utilising tho power of the Waimakaxiri should be gone on with. If the work was put in hand and a Power Board given control of it, it would spur the Government on. Suoh a scheme would also give the Council a "fall back" in the event of -a breakdown at Lake Coleridge. A temporary breakdown in the electric light occurred at last night's meeting of the City Council during a discussion on the tepid baths. "Thiß is almost liko one of Conan Doyle's seances," said the Mayor. "Can you see me, Mr Mayor?" enquired Cr. F. R. Cooke, getting up in the darkness to speak. "I hear you, Cr. Cooke," said the Mayor, amidst laughter. "What is your message?" The discussion was then continued while councillors struck matches to see each other. The newspaper reporters present at tho meeting adopted similar means of obtaining light until the caretaker of the Council Chambers supplied them with a candle. ''Another argument for Waimakariri," called out a man from the public gallery. The lights suddenly went on again after an interval of about five miqutea.

Three more houses in and about the city, considered to be suitable for a vice-regal residence, have been offered to the Mayor. The Royal Christchurch Musical Society will send a deputation to the City Council at next meeting, February Mtih, to discuss the question of a concert hall.

The Christchurch Citv Council last night endorsed the resolution from the Tuapeka County Council that Hospital Board levies should be made a charge on tho Consolidated Fund of the Dominion.

The Christchurch City Council last night ; on the motion of Or. H. Hunter unanimously resolved that tlio usual grant T>f £2O be voted to supplement the funds of the Council employees' annual picnic. The Post and Telegraph Department has decided that tho City Council is to control all telephones on carriers and taxi-cab stands, and that in future private telephones on those stands will not be permitted.

Of the Canterbury fishing streams the Rakaia and North and South "Waimakariri were reported clear yesterday morning, the TYaitaki being fishable, and tho Opihi dirty. Weather conditions were overcast, with rain at Rakaia, windy at Glenavy, dull at Tennika, and squally and cold at Kaiapoi. Our "Wellington corespondent telegraphed last night: Owing to the New .Plymouth mail train failing to link up with the Wahine, dozens of passengers wero seriously inconvenienced, including a team of 20 swimmers for Dunedin. Tho Wahino sailed fivo minutes before the train arrived.

A "Wellington telegram states that during the week ended yesterday, thero were notified in the "Wellington health district four cases of infantile paralysis, seven cases of diphtheria, and 6ix cases of tuberculosis. Dr. Faris, health officer, stated that all the cases of infantile paralysis had been removed to hospital, and due precautions had been taken to prevent spread of the disease. Regarding the meeting of the General Committee of. the War Memorial, to be held next Monday in the City Council Chambers, the Mayor _ informed a reporter yesterday that in addition 10 inviting all citizens to attend, an invitation would be extended to representatives of tho suburban and country districts to be present. _ The principal business will bo the consideration of tho executive's special report. Reference was matle at last night's meeting of the City Council by the Mayor to the municipal houses for workers now being erected in Huxley street. Favourable progress was, lie said, being made. The contractor had been subjected to a lot of inconveirtenee by the men working a lot of broken time cLuring tho past six weeks. However, the work was now nearing completion. The offices of the Christchurch branch of tho Returned Soldiers' Association were removed yesterday to tho new club building in Gloucester street, near the Masonic Hall. The new premises are not yet complete internally, and the social activities of the Association will Be carried on at the old rooms until about the end of the month, when the new club will be officially opened by tho Governor-Gen-eral, Lord Jellieoe. Difficulty is being experienced by the local branch of the Repatriation Department in finding employment for a number of clerks, motor drivers and partially disabled men. There are also at present several ex-members of the Imperial Forces on tho Department's books, who require work of any kind. These men .arrived with recent immigrant drafts from England, and the Repatriation authorities have undertaken, as far aa possible, to obtain work for them.

As soon as you suspect either cough or cold, take a dose of "Stop-It." The tremendous demand for this remedy is ample ijiroof of its efficiency. Wise people always keep a bottle of "Stop-It" in their houses —they know the virtue of both the medicine and prompt treatment. Obtainable at all chemists and stores, Is 9d, 3s, and 5s 6d. Loasby and Co.j chemists (oppi Ballantyne'e). 6 Binders at £97 each have given farmers a shock, but we have a few binders,' mowers., and hay rakes left out of an earlier shipment, which we are selling at the old* price. Call and inspect tho light draft Johnston Mower, best value in New Zealand. Ivorys Ltd., 21 Manchester street. 8

Messrs Hartnett and Mercer, licensed land and estate agents, having started business at Bolter Bros.' Buildings, 166 Manchester street, will be pleased to have a call from old friends and former clients. 52

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What a difference there is in the flavour of cold meat when you use a little of Sharpe's Worcester sauce with it. It's like the difference between potatoes cooked in water and potatoes cooked in milk. Cooking experts call Sharpe's Worcester sauce a revelation in tastiness. It's mote than that, it represents true economy, for a 14oz bottle of Sharpe's sauce at Is is four and a half times cheaper than any imported sauce. Ask your grocer lor it, or ring up Shsrbe Bros., 276 Armagh street. .'Phone 1761. 58849-7507 Our men understand the necessity fpr care, and "safety first" is our rule in regard to your property. For moving, storage, or distribution, come to us first. J. M. Heywood and Co. Ltd. H 4943

A motorist requires to keep his battery finely tempered up to the mark—it means better service and longer life for it. Step into our service station a few minutes every month, and let our experts look over your 'battery. Our chargo is a trifling one, but it will probably save you many pounds. Christchurch Battery Co., 86 Ivilmore street (three doors east of Victoria street). C 2982-7419

For the -weekly family ■wash use six ounces of the pure Golden Rule Cocoanut Oil Soap with one small packet of the famous "No Rubbing Laundry Help." H 5414-6797

INVITATION TO SECONDARY

SCHOOL BOYS. Believing that most New Zealand boys have a strong taste for mechanics, and are more appreciative than some of their elders of a really fine mechanical production, Adams, Ltd., invite to tiheir show Tooms this afternoon the boys of the secondary schools and colleges of tho city. Those who accept the invitation will be shown a stripped chassis of the latest and most wonderful motor-car ever brought to this country —the Studebaker Economy Light Sis. An explanation will bo given of such ingenious features as" tho Hotchkiss drive; the fuel-economising hot-spot; the electrical equipment; the automatically controlled oiling and cooling systems ; tho wondorful cleverness of design which produces this powerful touring car with. a weight of only 24001b, and) all those splendid inventions which have put this new Studebaker in a class of its own. Tho boys will also be shown a complete car mounted over a mirror, wit'h the under gear stripped so as to show every working detail. No boy who wants to keep up to date in the matter of mecliiauieal progress and invention can afford to miss this opportunity. Adams, Ltd., 152-164 High street. Q