GENERAL NEWS.

Press, Volume LVII, Issue 17180, 24 June 1921, Page 6

GENERAL NEWS.

Flags were very generally displayed on buildings in the city yesterday, in honour of the 27th anniversary of the birth of the Prince of Wales. It was noticeable, however, that the display of bunting was practically confined to the centre of the city.

Including country schools in Canterburv, there are now no fewer than 28 school branches of the Navy League, and the number is increasing. In tho near future visits will bo paid by members of the Canterbury branch of tho League t 0 Temtika and Winchester for thie° purpose of establishing fjohool, brandies in those centres.

A meeting of West Coasters was held in the Foresters' Hall lust evening, to consider the advisability of forming a West Coasters' Association in Christchurch. Mr Arthur Fraser presided. It was decided to form an association, and a strong committee was appointed to further "the objects. Mr T. Fogarty was appointed secretary pro tern. The initial "gathering will be held at an early date, and it is hoped to have at that function a large reunion of West Coasters now resident in Christchurch. Instances of cargo pillaging continuo t-o be reported, and frequently the loss involved is serious. A Wellington firm lias just lost over £SOO worth of goous, all from one case. When the case was opened up there the £SOO worth of goods originally consigned were missing, and in their place was a bag of sand of exactly the same gross weight as tho goods "that were ordered. The goods were an American consignment, and the opinion is held that the. case was tampered with before it left the States. Indicative of tho increasing popularity of tho.Y.M.C.A. is the fact that during the four weeks ended last Saturday the attendances in all departments roached a total of 14,561—the highest figures ever recorded in the history of the' Association in this city. In the physical education department the attendances numbered 3216; social, 5392; educational, 602; higher life, 639; homes found and visitors from other centres interviewed, 389; houso department, meals and beds supplied, 3/43; boys' department, total attendances, 1931. The total number of new members gained during tho period was 72. An unusual gift was made to the Melbourne Children's Hospital a few days ago,- when Mr John Santos, whart labourer, of Hope and Straw streets, West Brunswick, transferred to the institution £600" in cash, the deeds of two lots of real estate and the contract of sale of two other lots. Ihe gift, the total value of which is about £2OOO was made on condition that he was allowed to live in one of the cottages -Which he transferred. Mr Santos, who is a Portuguese by birth, is of the opinion that hospitals, especially children's hospitals, should be cordially supported by the public, and he has accordingly done his part. A good view of a volcanic eruption on Isabel Island, in the Galapagos Group, about 700 miles from Panama, was witnessed from the steamer Eastern Crown, which arrived in Auckland from New York on Saturday.' The eruption was observed on the night of May 22nd, the sky being lit up for miles around, while columns of dense smoke were ejected from the crater. A volcanic eruption broke out in Isabel Island in 1599, but since then it has been marked on the chart as inactive. The Eastern Crown passed about ten miles off the island. The bearings taken by her Bhowed that the recent disturbance had not occurred in tho same spot as the one that was recorded in 1899.

Professor J. B. Condliffe yesterday gave the second of his after-lunch talks It the Y.M.C.A., on "Industrial Psychology," in which he dealt with the subject from the economic viewpoint. In the course of his remarks Professor Condliffe said that, owing to the introduction of scientific methods of management in industry, the trades unions in Great Britain were changing their attitude, and instead of concentrating on wages and other similar material objects, they were putting in the forefront of their propaganda a demand tor •the control of industry; in other words, they wanted a share in the management. At the conclusion of the .talk, on the motion of Mr T. C Field and by acclamation, Professor Condliffe wan accorded a vote of thanks. Mr R. A. Kenner, secretary of the i.M.C.A., announced that next Thursday there would be an open discussion on industrial psychology, presided over by Mr G Manning, organising secretary or the W.B.A.

A feature of the Canterbury College "capping" festivities has, during the .pasti few years, been the revue produced by the students on "capping night, and the two following nights. This year a topical revue had been arranged and those included in the cast had been rehearsing for some weeks. The revue, it is understood, would have been quite up to the usual standard, and would have been more than usually rich in topical "hits." It was not intended to produce the revue on the evening of "capping day," as m_the past, but to put it on about July 11th and'the two following nights. However, the students have found it linpossible to eecure the Theatre Royal tor those nights, owing to previous bookings, and n 0 other local theatre is adaptable to their purpose. There waf a chance of securing the Theatre Eoyal for two nights, but tho revue committee considers that two nights would, nob bo sufficient, and it has therefore decided, verv reluctantly, to abandoc the revue altogether this year, but to mak& amenos by making a . double crash" next year. The "capping day festivities this year were remarkable for the absence of the usual highly popular students' procession, which however, has not been abandoned. It w»U be held, later in the present year.

"You will all agree that all work and n 0 play makes Jack a dull boy," remarked the Mavor, Mr J. H. Gunson, when speaking at the Victoria Cruising Club's social gathering m idq Auckland Town Hall this week, in the pause that followed, her Excellency Lady Jellicoe apparently thought of a particular Jack and smiled across it her husband (says the "Herald"). Amid loud laughter, his Excellency beamed in a delighted kind of way, conveying the impression that he entirely agreed with the sentiment. Later Lord Jellicoe, as tho skipper and owner of the 14-footer Iron Duke, received from the hands of his consort, who was presenting the prizes, two money trophies, one of £2 and the other of £lO, besides a silver inkstand. The admiral, in gay mood, bowed in his best style, and ner Excellency, not to be outdone, responded with. a pretty curtsey. In the cases where the Governor-General received the second prize k© congratulated the victor. After receiving the envelope containing the £lO- prize for the final of the trial race for 14-footers, he shook it in waggish fashion at the yachtsman who came second in the event. The challenge cup won by the Iron Duke in the one-design race was presented to Lord Jellicoe by the Mayor, at whose call re«nundine cheers were gjven.

The Minister of Agriculture ha.i suggested that it may become necessary to prohibit the exportation of rabbits and skins, in order to prevent the "farming" of rabbits. A number of public men in Askburton are desirous of forming a branch of the Navv League in that town, and it is anticipated that the Canterbury branch of the League will tako step* shortly to inaugurate the branch. Amended regulations gazetted under the Explosives and Danjprous Goods Act provide that the annual fee for a license to keep a private magazine for the storage of exDlosives shall bo follows: Up to 300 ib capacity, i,s: between 300 and 2000 ib, £1; between 2000 and 10,0001b, £2 2s. 10,000 +o 20,0001b. £5 j over 20,0001b £lO.. Wellington College Cadet Corps, 650 strong, has iu the past had the services of only two or three instructors from the local Defence staff, but arrangements have now been made for the sending of twelve instructors, and as these instructors are of all arms, it will be possible to carry out specialised training in addition to the ordinary infantry training.

Tho New South Wales Government has been confronted with an unexpected bill for £IOO.OOO for niatevi? l ordered m 1914 for the Government Printing Office. The order has lately been filled in a few big shipments, but its existence, it is alleged, was unknown to the present Government until the bills arrived. Owing to the financial stringency the Treasurer will have to take special measures to pay the item.

There was no sitting of the Magistrate's Court yesterday, the Prince of Wales Birthday. Two first offenders for drunkenness appeared before Mr F. H. Christian, J.P., at tho Police Station, and were fined 10s each. James Joseph Brown, charged with drunkenness, obscene language, and damage to a. cell, and Leslie Arthur Kobert Noonnn, charged witli a- breach of his prohibition order, were remanded till to-day.

The Dominion conference of Timber Workers' Unions is to open in Wellington on July sth, and it has been arranged to meet representatives of 'the Sawmill Owners' Federation two days later t 0 bring to finality the proposals relative to the national sick fund, which includes provision for contributions to the fund from employers and workers. Mr H. Hnnter has been elected to represent the Canterbury timber workers at the conference. At a recent gathering of poultrymen in tins city, an experienced poultry raiser advised that, in order to cure toe-picking, the chickens' legs should be dipped in tar. "If you do that you will never have any trouble," he added. "That's all very well," commented another expert, "but how long is it going to take to dip 2000 chickens?" Prompt and pat and unexpectedly came the answer: "From tho time you start till the time you finish"—a responso that simply "brought down tho house. Lack of proper parental control was the cause ascribed to the majority of tho cases dealt with in the Auckland Juvenile Offenders' Court on Saturday, and it was by no means uncommon for a parent to admit that a lad .or a girl of tender years was beyond control. In one instance a ten-year-old boy, who was ehnrsred with theft, was stated to be living in Auckland with his grandparents ''because he could not get on with his father," who lives in the country.

Speaking of the belief of the old Christian English in the transmission of the soul from the body, Professor Wall in the course of his lecture on English literature at Canterbury College last night, Baid that these ghosts were very different from the< ghosts or modern times—the kind with which communication could be had through "mediums." "The modern kind could tell their friends on earth what it-was like in the next world. "They have whisky there, and cigars also—so lam told," said Professor Wall.

The present weather has increased the number of Coughs and Colds in Christchurch to an alarming extent. Influenza is ateo very rife. The qui kest recoveries are made by people who take "StopIt," the most successful remedy for these ailments. "Stop-It" is sold everywhere, Is 9d and 3s a bottle. Loasby and Co., chemists (opp. Ballantyne'e). "

There is no doubt that the poiiHo appreciate the snips that aro now being offered at Armstrong's. One has only to see the eager crowds that are daily getting more than their money's worth. To-day (Friday) some very special bargains are being offered, such as Ladies Raincoats, lined full length with smart checks, really worth 6 guineas, for 59s 6d. 'Remember, Armstrong's remain open to-night until 9 o'clock, so get your Bhare of the bargains they are putting out. 9452 Genuine Oliver Chilled Ploughs, the world's best, in twenty different patterns. Newi> prices from £3 16s upwards. Plougn shares English and Australian, from 25s per dozen. Call and inspect. Ivorys, Ltd., 21 Manchester street. 7

Mr A. W. Martin. Rupture Specialist, and sole controller of Dr. J. A. Sherman's method of treatment, is now on his sixteenth visit to Christchurch, and may be consulted free at the White Hart Hotel, up to Thursday, the. 30th of June. .. 6

Gratitude abounds on every hand for the wonderful labour-saving and perfect cleansing qualities of "No Rubbing" Laundry Help. Is packet does seven weekly washings perfectly, Wardell Bros, and ix>., agents for "No Rubbing" Laundry Help. 5042 Great China and Hardware Sale now on. Big i eductions for stocktaking. Everything marked down. Watch our windows. Drayton's, Colombo street (north). ' Art Students, Artists, Architects. We have a large and varied stock of colours, brushes, drawing papers, etc., awaiting vour inspection. Gibb's Art Depot, 105 Cashel street. G5126-8622 Pilkington's motors run twice daily between Christchurch and Akaroa. o

PRICE-CUTTING SALE OF USED MOTOR-CYCLES.

Adams, Ltd., have led the way in cutting prices of used Motor-cycles, and have established a new and much lower scale of values. They have been selling the cheapest motor-cycles in town i'or weeks past, and they now announce a f urtiior cut on their cut prices, with a, view to clearing out their entire stock of second-hand motor-cycles prior to stocktaking. Here are some of the offerings: — 8.5.A., 4$ h.p. (countershaft), good tyres. Reduced from £7B to £55 (1654). 8.5.A., 2-speed, good tvres. Reduced from £57 to £45 (1697). 8.5.A., 3i n.p., T.T.. good tyres. Reduced from £25 to £2O (1725;. Excelsior, 7-9 h.p. twin, good tyres. Reduced from £9O to £75 (1707). Triumph, 4 h.p., 3-speed, good tyres. Reduced from £75 to £6O (1717). Harley-Davidson, 7-9 h.p. twin, good tyres. Reduced from £BS to 75 (1712). Indian, 5-6 Ih.p. twin, 3-speed, good tyres. Reduced from £76 to £SO (1724).

Hover, 34 h.p., 3-speed, good tyres. Reduced from £4O to £3O (1726). Humbe.-, h.p., 3-speed, good tyres. Reduced from £65 to £45 (1719). Indian, with Indian eide-car, tyres in good order. Reduced from £175 to £135 (1705). Excelsior, with side-car, tyres in good order. Reduced from £125 to £95.

Ring up 1104, and any machina on this list will be sent to your address for inspection and trial, without obligation to buy. Terms arranged to suit purchasers. Pleas*: enquire eariy to avoid disappointment. Adams, Ltd. 152-154 High street. 6 DEPENDABLE "BICYCLE TYRES. Sarille and Co., direct importer? or highest quality bicycle tyres—Britwn manufacture, 12 months' guarantee, 17» 6d. Michelin and Dunlop tyres also obtainable at Savillo's, near Theatre Boneis 68838-4«3