GENERAL NEWS.

Press, Volume LVII, Issue 17064, 8 February 1921, Page 6

GENERAL NEWS.

Yesterdav's river Teport was as follows: Opihi, clear (dull); . Wartata.. fisliable (fine); Waimakariri .(both branches), clear (cloudy, witlh. winds), Eakaia, clear (overcast). The Council of Conciliation will sit in Christchurch as follows: —February 14th, clerks in laundries; I'ebruury 15th, quarrymen; February lt>t a, Christchurch shift engineers; February 17Uli, wholesale druggists' warehousemen ; February 23th, J Chnstchurcli saddlers. ■ Licenses were granted to the'following land 1 agents by M.r S. E. McCarthy, S.M., yesterdavEdward James Ross, William Black, Conway Matson and Co., James S. Lawrie, Thomas Fnllerton Murray, Cyril Iv. White, W-ilhara Moffat, jun., L. G. Knight,i Henry G. Livingstone, _Hewaxd (Heward and Harris), and H. H. Cook. Two exemptions wero granted to common jurors at the criminal sessions which opened at the Supreme Court yesterday. The first applicant was granted exemption on the grounds that lie was engaged in stacking hay, a •work in which he had been considerably delayed by the recent wet weather. The second exemption was granted to a man •who was in business aa a fruiterer, and who. if he had to serve on the jury, 'would have had to close down his shop. In the afternoon a man was excused service on the grounds of deafness. The librarian of tlhe Canterbury Public Library reports that 14,567 volumes were issued for home reading, as against 12,546 issued during the corresponding month last year. In the reference library 4005 volumes were consulted, compared with 3408 for January, and in the juvenile department 860 books were taken out, this being slightly less than the number issued during January last year. During the past month 182 volumes were added to the lending library, 28 to the reference library, and 24 to the juvenile department. Many of these books arrived direct from London, the shipment containing a splendid assortment of nonfiction works. With referenoe to complaints made concerning the nuisance caused by smoke frpm the eftgine sheds at Ensor's road, a letter, from the General Manager of the New Zealand, Railways was received at last night's meeting of the Woolston Borough Council, stating that the Department, had gone carsfully into the matter, but had not yet been able to arrive at any satisfactory solution with regard to a depot where a number of engines were stationed. The lay-out of tne new station yard and terminal at Christchurch was being gone into at the present time, and in this connexion it was advised that the location of the engine depot was to be considered. It was decided to receive the letter, the Mayor remarking that the new Municipal Corporations Act, to come into operation on April Ist, would give the power to stop nuisances on the part of the Government, aa well as anv one else, a power which the Council had never had before. The non-appearance of prisoners at the criminal sessions whidh opened yesterday at the Supremo Court caused) some delay in the proceedings. The caso was called of a man and a woman who wero jointly charged, but only tlhe latter appeared, the police not having sent the man forward. Two other prisoners, whose names wero called, were also missing, the cases being ordered to stand down until later. "What about Donald Pugh?" asked his Honour, Pugh having absconded, Mr A. T. Donnelly, Acting-Crown Froseeutor, replying that Pugh had not vet been arrested. A further incident look place a little later, Mr Dtonnelly stating that he tad just heard that Mr J. R. Cuningham, having been instructed on Saturday with regard to appearing for a prisoner, was not ready to proceed with tho case. Hie Honour said that this was ridiculous. The case would (have to go on, as witnesses and prisoners could not be kept about the Court indefinitely. On Mr Cuningham appearing, he explained that although he had been inconvenienced by the lateness of his instructions, he was* ready to go on witfa. the case, which was then proceeded with.

The estate of William Allan Hopkins, land and estate agent, Christehurch. has been assigned to trustees for realisation and liquidation. A meeting of creditors will be held at Baker Bros.' Buildings on Thursday, at S p.m. First Aid classes for men and youths are now being formed by the St. John Ambulance Association. The course of instruction, which includes lecturc-s by prominent medical men, in addition to the ordinary demonstrations, occupies about twelve weeks. Intending students should forward their names to the secretary immediately, in order that the classes may commence without delay. A Wellington telegram state* that despite the efforts of Mv i?. T. Bailey, Inspector of Awards, t'>g deadlock at the patent slip over the payment of ''dirt" money, continues. The boiler, makers still decline to resume operations under the terms of the award. Mr Bailey is still working to secure a settlement. One proposal is that the dispute should be referred to the Arbitration Court in the form of an application for an interpretation of the award. The summer camp of the senior mem-* hers of the Y.M.C'.A. opens at Diamond Harbour on Saturday, and will continue for a month. The Lyttelton Borough Council lias placed a suitable site at the disposal of the campers, and arrangements have been mado for a launch tt) convoy them to and from Lyttelton. Most of the campers will come to town during the day, as the journey from Diamond Harbour to the Christehurch railway station can be accomplished under one hour. Recent additions to the Canterbury Museum include a collection of coins presented by Mr H. H. Cholmondeley, nn oyster catcher, presented by Mr J. B. Cowing, a yellow-nocked Mexican parrot, given by Mr W. Wilks, a flintlock and rifles, presenter! by Mr 11. Mountfort; propaganda literature, presented by Mr W. H. Windham; a specimen of a bittern, the gift of Mr J. Hirst; and specimens of platinum and iridium, presented by Mr 11. Chapman. A collection of birds, purchased recently by the Museum, and including some uncommon species from Australia and America, will bo placed on exhibition shortly. That ratepayers who came to vote at a recent election were told that their names were struck off the roll was a complaint brought forward at last night's meeting of the Woolston Borough Council bv Cr; G. T. Otfeu who sujirrested that canvassers should be employed to go round the district and see that the rolls were made complete. The Mayor (Mr C. Hill) stated that while a number of people had not been on the roll to entitle them to vote at tho Drainage Board's recent elections, thev were not off the municipal roll. Until the town clerk received notice of transfer of properties he could not put certain names on the roll. In Teply to Cr. D. Mcßae," he pointed out that a ratepayer could only apply to a Justice'of the Peace for » vote (if his name were not on the roll) in tho event of an election on a loan proposal. The town clerk reported that tho roll had just been completed, and would be open for inspection. Cr. Owen gave notice of motion to the effect that the matter should be gone into at the Council's next meeting. As soon as you suspect either cough or cold, take a dose of "Stop-It." The tremendous demand for this remedy is ample proof of its efficiency. "yse people always keep a bottle of btopJt in their houses— they know the virtue of both the medicine and prompt treatment. Obtainable at all chemists and stores, ,1s 9d, 3s, and 5s fid. Loasby and Co., chemists (opp. Ballaiityr.es). o It is most economical to buy Sharpe Bros.' Worcestershire Sauce, for a 14oz bottle only costs Is, more than four and a half times cheaper tlhan any imported sauce, yet there is no difference in their quality. In fact, you will find Sharpe Bros.' Sauce the most tasty you have ever tried. Many people are using it now, and thev would have no other. Try a "bottle''yourself: there is no doubt yon will like'it. Your g roce^|^g 93 There will be on view in Christehurch, .during the next few_ days one of the finest examples of British. Motor Engineering—the Maudslay S-ton Motor Lorry. Every person who can appreciate a beautiful piece of motor engineering construction is cordially invited to inspect this machine. One of the outstanding, features of tho Maudslay is its remarkably efficient engine, of quite unusual design. Tho valves are the overhead type, and are operated by a camtlhaft on top of the cylinders. The cylinders are free from pockets, and machined all over. Accessibility is an outstanding feature. Any of the engine bearings can be reached in one minute, and any piston dan be removed entirely in ten miutes. There is-a host of other unusual yet thoroughly practical Maudslay features, which motor-men will be quick to appreciate. The 3-ton Maudslay will be on view at our Showrooms, 21 Manchester street. Christchurch. Ivorys, Ltd., N.Z. Agents. 15382-8229 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. Heywood and Co. Ltd. H 4943 For the weekly family wash use six ounces of the pure Golden Rule Cocoanut Oil Soap with on© small packet of the famous "No Rubbing Laundry Help." H 5414-6797 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 servico station a few minutes every month, and lee our experts look over your battery Our charge is a trifling one, but it will probably save you many pqunds. Christchurch Battery Co., 86 ICilmore street (three doors east of Victoria stree^. C 2982-7419 ARRIVAL OF THE NEW CHAINDRIVEN "TRIUMPH." .' Fdr the last five years, owing to the fact that tlhe world's most efficient! motor-cycle, the English "Triumph," was of more use to the War Office than to civilians, the New Zealand' market lias bean bare of these wonderful marchines, and the motor-cycling publio has Ihadi to put up with, the next bestJ available—American motor-cycles which made up in sheer po.vor what they lacked an perfection. We are now pleased to be able to announce that the 'Triumph Company, of Coventry, has recommenced shipments to New Zear Xaad, and we have on viqw to-day tlhe new 1920 post-war "Triumph," the product of five years of hard gruelling in seven great campaigns. During tho war "Triumph" motor-cycles were continually asked to do impossible things, and the great wonder of it all is that nine times out of ten they did them. If there is ever anotlher war the "Triumphs" will have a still better batting average, because the new chain-driven, cushion-drive model rules out the ten per cent, of como. and go which marked tlys difference between military and civilian standards. The 4 h.p. motor bas not been altered —it still represents tho absolute and' final degree of efficiency in internal coftibustion engines. But the transmission gear, including the gear-box, has been refined, and perfected, and the cushion-drive protects the gears and gives all the virtues of the belt combined' with all the virtues of the dhain. As ever, the "Triumph." is the one machine which keeps itself and its rider clean on. the longest journey. We invite all motorcyclists to feast their eyea on this beautiful machine, on which, the smallest nut aud tlhe tiniest connecting-link display the superfine finish of a Rotherhani watch. (Sold at £165, less than most of the Americans, this superbly efficient machine can do anything in the way of hill-climbing or side-car service of which its American competitors are capable- This i 3 not merely a new model —it is a new era of petrol and tyre economy opened up to the thousands of users of motor-cycles. Adams, Ltd., Showrooms, 1-52-154 High street. 6