GENERAL NEWS.

Press, Volume LVII, Issue 17220, 10 August 1921, Page 6

GENERAL NEWS.

The auction announcements of Craddock's; Agency Coy., Ltd., Harris Bros., H. B. Sorensen, W. E. Simes and Co., Wright, Stephenson, and Co., Ltd., and Tonks, Norton, and Co., Ltd., will be found on page 13 of. this issue. A public meeting will be held in the Oddfellows' Hall, Woblston, on , Wednesday evening next,' to discuss the question of "Woolston's joining the city, A poll qn the question "will bo taken on Wednesday, August 24th; and the district electors' roll for the poll will close at 5 p.m. to-day.

I A Christchurch institution jwhidi holds a record among the brandies in New Zealand is the Young Men's Christian This record relates to the senior, membership, which was last week carried beyond the first, thousand. There are aJso nearly 600 junior members of the: Boys' .Gordon Hall. The details.will be given at the reoeption, which is to be tendered to the Governor-General this evening. The Christchurch Photographic Society have at the present time on exhibition in the Chamber of Commerce Hall the prints which were entered for the inter-club photbgraphio competition hold recently at Invercargill, and winch are being shown in turn in the various towns from which exhibits were sent. The Photogrnphio Clubs from Invertargill, Dunedin, Timnru,- Christbhuroh; Wellington, and Hamilton, tire all represented, and tho prints oh view total nearly 100. The pictures in the main possess an outstanding merit, and many of'the prints show to what an extent real art may be associated with what is generally looted upon as a mechanical operation. No charge is made for admission. On Friday afternoon the ; upper classes at St. Albans school were as'aembled to attend the presentation, bf the Collins' Cup and Association medals won last season in the competition for-swimming and life-saving open to boys of primary schools. The dentation was made by Mr Frank Collins, the donor of the cup, who, while congratulating the school on winning the competition for the fourth year in succession, expressed a hope that soon | another' school would win the and thus create wider interest in such a valuable branch of sport. Medals were then presented to Mr W. S. Pratt (instructor); and to the team, A'.' Brydon, A. Watson, T. Bowntree, and S ; Llewellyn, after whioh cheers were given -for the donor, the instructor, and the team. ,

' A new badge has recently ,been=added to those which the boy scout' may hope to win. This is the Artist's Badge. The test is to draw subjects: (a) JJYom memoiy (to state on each drawing when and where the object drawn was seen).; (b) from sight; (c) from imagination. The memory test is intended to develop the power fc> carry mental pictures or essential things and to draw them convincingly. The sight test is to develop the power of thoughtful observation of structures and their functions, the power to decide which parts are -essential, and ingenuity in inventing suitable touch and treatment for each part selected for representation; The imagination test ia intended to develop readiness of resource in using stored up mental pic--tures for inventing means to meet new requirements and emergencies.

Some remarks on what is good and what is not good for children in school were made by Mr H. fi. Longworth (Director of Physical Education), in answering a question after his address t6 teachers at New Plymouth on Thursday (says the "Taranaki Herald"). There was certain furniture in the schools which- he would Bay perhaps was not desirable, but the best had to be made of it. It was wrong to .make children folfi their arms at the desk, folded behind would be all right if the children did not (ire and droop forward in consequence, To sit with the hands in the lap was perhaps the best-attitude. A child could not 'sit up straight' all the <ime. During a long lesson it was better to let th«: children rest their elbows on the desks than to make them fold their arms.. The speaker also advocated the giving, of corrective exercise every quarter-houp in a long lesson, the exercise to be such as sitting np straight and seeing how high the bead could be'raised. A tendency to chuckle on .the part of some of the teachers was noticeable when Mr Longworth told a questioner that it would be a good idea;for,the children in the infant department to bring a mat with them,'and be allowed to lie down at times.. Mr Longworth was quite seri-

Our Greymouth correspondent telegraphs:—The suggestion is made locally that Lord Northcliffe, on his arrival at Auckland, should be interviewed by representatives of, the New Zealand Newspaper Proprietors' Association, the Sawmillers* Association and OhnmWs of Commerce, regarding the possibility of the wood-pulp industry on the West Coast and other parts of the Dominion. >

Land which has been set apart for returned soldiers and not selected within a reasonable time, is to be opened for selection by the public, preference being given to discharged soldiers, with the same preference to landless applicants who have children depending on them, and those who have twice competed unsuccessfully at ballots within the past two vears._ The Teviot settlement is one of the principal Otago areas to be so dealt with.

A conference of parties in the Auckland City abattoir dispute was held yesterday, on a summons by the Industrial Commissioner following the union's application for an interpretation of the award in regard to cutting up carcases. The City disputed the union's position, but the Commissioner held that an attempt had been made by the union to settle the matter, therefore he was_ in a position to deal with it, but required evidence. As the then manager of the abattoir h in hospital, the proceedings were adjourned.

"When the warship Irresistible was mined and sunk during the bombardment of the Dardanelles in March, 1915, the story was told of William C. Burrows, who lost his He through going below at the last moment to sa.ve the ship's cat. His mother, who livein Auckland, received his gratuity n few days ago, the sum being £6. The "Herald" says Mr F. N. Bartram, M.P., Grey Lynn, has written to the naval secretary in Wellington, asking how this 'sum has been arrived at as being the gratuity due to a man who gave his life while serving at sea in the late war._ He has also asked to be furnished with further particulars of the case.

Mr Will Lawson, Router's representative with the Springbok . team, commenting on the telegraphic arrangements for Saturday's match at Invercargill, and the celerity with which messages were despatched, said that the result would be known in Africa in 21 minutes, which was a record so far. The transmission of the news to the North Island was only a nlatter of two or three seconds. The arrangements for transmission made by the Inverrargill telegraph department were so perfect, that, as the results were telephoned from *the press table at the ground, thev were transmits, d instantly to Wellington, the cable terminus. According to the Superintendent of the Telegraph Department only about fiv<> seconds would elapse before the result would be known in Auckland. The biggest value cough medicine in the Dominion to-day is the large 8s bottle of i'Stop-It"—the most efficient cough ana cold cure, and also the greatest quantity for your money. "Stop-It" is sold by all chemists and leading stores—ask for 8s bottle. LOASBY AND CO. (opp. Ballantyne's). 6

A fine shipment of Moray Freres' toilet specialities ihas just reached E. Cameron Smith, 96 Worcester street. It includes the famous Perfumes, Powders, and Creams, Compressed Bath Salts, etc. .-66897-326

Buy one of our , splendid assorted boxes of paints for the children. Gibbs' Art Depot, 105 Cashel street, tho place for artists' materials. G5426-8957 • Linoleum, Linoleum. —J. Johnston arid Son. Raiigiora, hare just landed new stocks of Floorcloth and Linoleum, i Good quality. Latest designs. Prices moderate. Inspection invited. P.O. Box .I;' Phone 4; 2 A visit to Christchut'ch; during Grand National I Week is not compete without a call upon Hvstie, Bull, /and Pickering, 113 Cashel street, where can be secured smart. Handbags, Fieldglasses, Pocket Wallets, and many other articles. H 5442-227

Pilkington's motors run twice daily between Christchurch and Akaroa. 9

The only exception that has been taken to the famous British Maudslay Motor Lorry has been its price. The latest Maudslay 8-ton at its new price is the best value in the world to-day. Latest model on view for a few days at lvorys Ltd., 21 Manchester Btreet. (N.Z. agents). ( 15382-2137-1 A 15 h,p,"Volseley" Motor-car won first prize in the Royal Automobile, Club, Sydney, reliability trial on May" 13th and 14th, this year. The distance —Sydney to Sydney, via Bathhuret and Jenolan Caves—was 288 miles. This big "Wolseley", car only consumed 26.18 miles per gallon throughout the whole run. Insoect "Wolseley" cars at.Avoni Garage, ISO Oxford terrace. 0 . Clean Sweep won the Winter Cup at Riocarton yesterday, it was worth a thousand sovereigns. Armstrong's Clean Sweep Sale has been running for the past three weeks, and has been wortfi many thousands, of pounds io the' thrifty public of Chnstctoiroh. It was a good tip to the public to back a win r ner, because most people know that Armstrong's prices are always equal to a big dividend. They always price everything so that the public win every time. Remember Clean Sweep's win, and call at Armstrong's before you leave town, and get some Clean Sweep Bargains. ' ; ' 6

Unbreakable plough shares:—-"I w a s. ploughing 7in deep and the ground was very hard and Btony, but I never tyroke one., I have tried all sorts of cast shares but couldn't get them to stand. I would certainly not use anything else but your unbrcakables for stones."—M. V. Walker, Hakataramea, 4«une 10th, 1921. P. jind D. Duncan, Ltd;-, Tuam street, Christchurch, Box 124. fi "No-Rubbing" doesn't work miracles, but certainly efiectfi a transformation washing days, and Is does seven 1 2 .ADAMS, LTD.'S SALE OF USED MOTOR-CARS. Adams, Ltd., offer for sale, at their cost j>rico or a number of used motor-cars recently taken in 'part-pay-ment for new Studebakers. in every case there is a substantial reduction on current market prices. Full information is given as to late owners, mileage, etc., and tlhe firm will be pleased to answer any enquiries over 'phone 2561. NEARLY NEW STUDEBAKER ROADSTER FOR £350. . This is an: up-to-date 3-seaier roadster car, with stylish beetle-backed body. Has electric lights and seif-starter, and beautifully finished in grey. We suggest this car would suit motor-cyclist who wants_ more comfort than motorcycle and side-car, can give, and we will take any good motor-cycle outfit in part payment. At £350 this car is a good £SO below current market value. NEW-LOOKING STUDEBAKER TOURING CAR AT £7O BELOW COST.

Our cost price for this handsome 5-7-seater Studebaker cs»r was £363, but we offer it at £295, because we have no garage accommodation for it. It is newly painted in wine colour,'and look 3 as handsome as any car on tfoe road. Equipment includes electric lights and Beit-startor. Particularly,suitablo for a novice, on account of duplicate sets of powerful brakes, enabling car to be stopped in a few yards. A lady could iearn to drive this car' in a few lessons. The price is ridiculously low, but there is nothing wrong with the car. To prove this, wo give the same guarantee as with a new Studebaker.

Adams, Ltd. Garage, 219 Tuam street; Showrooms, 152-164 High street. 6

2} 2-SPJGED DOUGLAS £4O. Douglas motor, bicycle—with lamp and horn £4O. Latest models—2J and 4 h.p. Douglas motor cycles, 3-speed-kick i-tarter and clutch now available at reduced prices.—Seville's, near Theatre JBojal, Douglas agents.—Sßß3B-