GENERAL NEWS.

Press, Volume LVII, Issue 17157, 28 May 1921, Page 8

GENERAL NEWS.

The auction announcements of Craddock's Agency Coy., Ltd., W. E. Simes and Co., Wright, Stephenson, and Co., Ltd., Pyne, Gould, Guinness, Ltd., Harris Bros., Newton King, Ltd., Farmers' Salevards, National Mortgage and Agency Company of N.Z., Ltd., "H. G. Livingstone and Co., Dalgety and Co., Ltd., Tonks, Norton, and Co., Ltd., H. B. Sorensen, P. S. Nicliolls and Co., McKenzie and Co., N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., Ltd., and Lawrio and Dalton will be found on page 17 of this issue.

In tho Magistrate's Court at Wellington yesterday, a fine of £45 was imposed' on a waterside worker, Rudolph iTinderup, for being in possession of opium in a form- -suitable for smoking, l' inderup was caught while attempting to sell opium to a Chinese. The disappearance of the two burgl.irs from the gaol caused an uneasy reeling in some country households (says the "Wanganui Chronicle"). One young man "\vlio reached home late that night found a sheep dog tethered to each door of his parents' home, and his father in bed with an axe and pick handle within easy reaching distance. Tho decision of the Riccarton Borough Council to widen the lliocarton road l.v throwing into it the present cycle track has mot with universal approval. Cyclists, while regretting the loss of the track admit that the move is a great improvement, especially when the question of the double tram track is considered.

Thai three band shields —Boosey, Besson, and Hawke's—which were won by the Woolston Band at the _ recent Nelson contest, will be oh exhibition in the window at It. Francis's music depot, High street, all next week. It is most' exceptional for a band to win the three shields together; Wanganui and Woolston being the only bands having the honour. This is the second time that Woolston. htft won the coveted shields, which reflects great credit on the conductor, Mr R. J. Estall. During the running of the sheep dog trials, yesterday, one sheep, which had previously been routed from a precariouspositioh among the rocks, made a rush down the slope, for the large marquee. It fell into the ditch, and, as if not wet enough, frisked into the bar attached' to the luncheon pavilion, evidently believing that it was entitled to a little stimulant,- after its strenuous effort on the hillside. From the bar, however, it was ignominiously ejected, and with an injured air, the animal made its way up the valley. Ratepayers of" the Hawke's Bay County have on several occasions petitioned members of the County Council to have the rates for the ensuing year reduced. The effects of the biid season, and: the farmers pot being to dispose of their produce at satisfactory prices. "Has. it is stated, placed many of them in the position that if' the rates were not reduced they would not ba able to meet the.demands. At the meeting of the Council on Wednesday, it was decided to reduce the rates to Jd in the £ throughout ■ the whole county. The concession means a reduction in the revenue of £'20,000. •Mr H. P. Bridge, American Consular Agent Christchurcn,- has been advised that this President's executive order of May 12th, 1921,, provides that aliens travelling on 1 steamers calling in st United States ports, inclusive of outlying and insular possessions, and whoso destination is outside of the United States, its possessions and outlying territories, may be permitted to disembark without having had their passports vised. This applies only to those who land for the time which the steamer or vessel remains at the port of call, and who are continuing their voyage on the same vessel. A number of the men who were originally put on to the Sumner road deviation relief works by the Labour Department, have thrown up the job as the outcome of a change made by the Department in the method of payment., The original arrangement was that the men were to be paid a daily wage, 12s for married men or -single men with dependants, and 103 for single men, returned soldiers to have preference of employment. A change was inade from this method, and the men were put 'on „to piece-work or contract work at rates which would enable them to earn the above daily wage?. Objection, however, was takejj to the change, and seven of the thirty-five men employed withdrew. Their places are being filled by other men whose names were on the waiting list. According to Mr C. R. Beattie, of Palmerston North, who 'has just returned from a trip to England, many of the unemployed adopt a very independent' attitude, and refuse' to accept casual work unless their demand as regards rate x>£ wages is agreed to. As an instance. Mr Beattie said that in December there was a fairly sever© snowstorm. With the thawing of the snow, the sti'eets of London were in a frightful condition. The city authorities offered Is 6d pet hour to the unemployed to help in cleaning the streets, but the men absolutely refused to accept less, than 2s fid per hour. The result was that the work had to be done by the permanent hnnds, and it was a considerable time before the streets were again in a reasonably clean , condition.

After hearing several milk suppliers, at a meeting in Blenheim on Thursday night (telegraphs our correspondent), the chairman of the Prices Investigation Tribunal said he was convinced there was just calls© for the complaints made. If a reduction was not mad9j the Board of Trade would have to takb the matter in hand. After conferring," the suppliers reported that they were prepared to reduce the price from 8d to 7d per quart, as from June lst.<The chairman said this offer would be recommended to the Board of Trade. Th* tribunal was also of opinion that the wholesale price waa too high. During the discussion, the chairman said that sixpence per quart was the ruling price in CJiristchurch, and tflat at the present time a leading man was advertising in the papers for customers at fivepence per quart delivered the whole year round.

Our Grevmouth correspondent telegraphs that the South Westland rivers en route to Waiho are m flood, and traffic is held up. An adjourned public meeting to consider the entertaining of Commodore Hotham and officers and crew of H/M.S. | Chatham will be held in the City Council Chambers at 4 p.m. on Tuesday. On Thursday, and again yesterday, the ferry boats brought down la roe consignments of bananas, the first to reach Christchurch for some weeks. Yesterday's 'shipment, which filled six trucks, was in a very ripe condition. Lake Coleridge electric power will be cut off in the following distri:ts tomorrow Hornby, from 9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.; Rangiora borough, from 9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.; Rangiora county, from 9 ( a.m. to 4.30 p.m.; Spreydon No. 2 sub-section, from 8 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. An order for tho immediate release of Walter Middleton was received from the Piihons Board in Wellington by the Paparua gaol authorities yesterday. Middleton, who is 18 ye.irs of age, was sentenced to a month's imprisonment by -Mr S. E. McCarthy, 5.11., on May 14th, for assaulting a waitress in a restaurant. The Timara Harbour Board yesterday (says our correspondent) fixed the harbour rate for the year at one-eighth of a penny in the £ on the rateable property in the harbour district. This •.« the same rate as before, and satisfaction was expressed that the Board's financial position was so good as to render any increase unnecessary. During shunting operations at Springburn on Thursday night, the engine of the Mount Somers branch train skidded on the slippery rails, and, the brakes failing to act, "the engine struck tho samson post with sudh. violence that six of the wheels were derailed. A special engine, despatched from Christchurch, arrived on the scene at 3 a.m. yesterday, and tho dnmage caused was rectified in time for tho train to arrive in Asliburton up to schedule yesterday morning. A race between a runaway horse and, the train gave the passengers by the first express from the South a thrilling ten minutes yesterday. As the express pulled out, of Rakaia station the horse, which was harnessed to a twowheeled cart, was evidently startled by tilio engine's whistle, and made off ahead of the train along the road running parallel to the line. As tho second level crossing was reached, the horse galloped acj-oas the track, the engine missing it by inches, bflt smashing into the back of tho cart. The horse was seen to run to a standstill, dragging tlhe shattered remnants for another mile. ■ Members of the Timaru Harbour Board were unanimous at yesterday's meeting of the Board in their desire to vote an honorarium to the chairman (Mr F. J. Rolleston) for his services (telegraphs our correspondent). They pointed out that the chairmen of other harbour boards were paid; and pressed Mr Rolleston to accept payment. Mr Rolleston thanked the members, but said he looked upon public service as a duty, and was unwilling to accept payment except for out-of-pocket expenses. There were no such expenses in connexion with the Harbour Board, and he therefore could not see his way to accept anything, especially in these times, when the utmost economy was necessary. He would take it as a personal favour, he said, if the motion proposing payment to him were withdrawn. Under these circumstances the motion was not put'. A cough of the winter may be yoijrs unless you take "Stop-It." This successful cough and cold remedy has saved thousands of people endless suffering. Don't experiment—take "Stop-It" right Away. At all chemists and stores, Is 9d and 3s a bottle. Loasby and Co., Chem- , ists (opp. Ballantyne's). 6 Kofgo will euro the most persistent of" hacking cougjhs.-' Ono dose is. guaranteed to give relief. Prices, Is 6d and 3s, from fi. Cameron Smith, 96 Woroesetr street. * 1016 There has been a very steady demand! • for tho reliable wringers which Hastio, Bull, and Pickering,. ,113 Cashel street, are selling. These include the "Eureka" with iron frame and pressure screws, the "Novelty" ball-bearing, and tho ordinary "Novelty" wood frame. 6 Messrs Baldwin and Rayward, of 122 Cashel Btreet (corner High and Casftiel streets), Christchurch, Head Office, Wellington, report that recently they acted as Agents in filing the following appii- | cations for Letters Patent: —J. Moosman, Auckland, shears; F. Hyde, Ashburton, exterminating rabbits; G. iSoper, Athol, agricultural implement; S. Knapp, Featherston, milking machine: A. Barrett, Australia, malting; D. Jones, Wellington, bedstead; A. Tonkin, Hastings, paper fastener; Armstrong and Loausman, Wellington, file; P. Bailey, Wellington, _watch protector; J. Hegerty, Hamilton, concrete constructions. Send for "Inventors 1 Guide," post free. 6 Potato-sorting by hand is expensive and obsolete. Call and s6e the latest improved models of Cooch's Patent Sorter, which we can supply in several sizes. Ivory's, Ltd., 21 Manchester Street. 15382 The best advertisers of "No Rubbing" Laundry Help are the users. "And so say all of us. ' Christchurch grocers. 6042 Great reductions in Tillage Implements and fittings. Best crucible steel mouldboards, Sellars and other patterns, 26a each.- Skeith blades lis 6d, standard pattern. D.F. Ploughs £33. Three-furrow riding plough £6B 6s. The best and cheapest ploughs in the world. P. and D. Dtapoan, Ltd., Tuam street,Christchurch. P.O. Box 124. 7 J. Johnston and Son, Rangiora, established 1863, have just landed comprehensive* stocks of general hardware and household ironmongery, at lowest possible prices. Inspection invited. P.O. Box 1. 'Phone 4. J5565-6850 Akaroa, the old French harbour, provides you with the rest cure, boating on its beautiful waters makes an ideal restful holiday, mildest of climates. A 2953-9890 We pack, mark, route, and ship goods with care, securing for you the best rates and most careful handling at a moderate'charge- J. M. Hey wood and i/ 0.. Ltd. H 4943 ADAMS, LTD., ARE CUTTING USED MOTOR-CYCLE PRICES. . There is a strong revival of buying on the part of the public now that we have established low prices for used motor-cycles, and our stock is nearly exhausted. We have sold over fifty machines lately, and the prices of those remaining have been again cut to ensure a quick clearance. We offer today:— B.S.A. 2-speed, late model—£s7, reduced to £45 (1679). " Rudge Multi, 4J h.p. single cyl.— £35, reduced to £2O (1477). 8.5.A., free engine—£7o, reduced to £4O (1646). .'Matchless,- 5-6 h.p., twin, S-Bpeed reduced to £4O (1392). yjflZenith Gradua, 4-5 h.p. twin—£62. i3Btoeed to £55 (1557). JS.S.A., 3-speed, countershaft—£7B, uced to £6O (1654). ;-! ISxgglsior, 7-9 h.p. twin, 3-speed, late JpMSF-£93, reduced to £75 (1612). r' Excelsior, 7-9 h.p. twin, 3-speed, late 'model—£loo, reduced to £75 (1632) i Harley-Davidson, 7-9 h.p. twin, 3speed, late model—£Bs, reduced to £75 (1712). Excelsior, 7-9 h.p. twin, 3-speed, late model, witn side-car, £125, reduced to £95 (1707). Indian, 7-9 h.p. twin, 3-speed, late model, with side-chair—£l7s. reduced to £l5O (1705). Adams, Ltd. Showrooms, 152, 154, High street. 6