GENERAL NEWS.

Press, Volume LVII, Issue 17221, 11 August 1921, Page 6

GENERAL NEWS.

On Tuesday night the Napier police raided two premises occupied by Chinese. In both cases opium suitable for smoking, and apparatus for smoking, were found. An automatic pistol and ammunition were also discovered.

The ninth lecture in the course on the "History of English Poetry," will be given to-night, at Canterbury College; the lecturer will deal with the poetry of the 19th century down to the death of Tennyson, with special attention, to Wordsworth, Culendge, Byron, Keats, Shelley, Tennyson, Browning, and Swinburne.

Nominations'for the Mayoral election in Woolston, made necessary by the death of Mr G. S. White, closed yesterday. The only nominees were Messrs C. Hill and McGregor B. Writ ht, both of the to-ough. Messrs J. J. Graham, D. Rouse, and L. M. G. Hart withdrew their nominations in favour of Mr Wrieht. The election. will take place on Wednesday next. /

The Maori Council for the Wairoa Bay) district has taken a forward movement by passing a by-law to prohibit the practice of holding a feast (hakari) on the death of any person. The Maoris seconded the considering it was only fit, after their long association with Europenns, to tnlce this very necessiry step. The tangi is now being attacked. While visiting the Y.M.C.A. rooms last night, the Governor-General gave more proof of his love of all kinds of sport. Some young fellows were enjoying a game of ping-pong, arid Viscount Jeilicoe challenged one to a short trial. They had a fairlv close tussle,, and the Governor-General kept the youth busy, until the latter made a high shot which his famous opponent could not return, and he won I>y 21 to 15.

"What New Zealand wants is a Motor Traffic Act, the same as they have in New South Wales, England, and other countries. Until there exists such statutory backing there will al,ways be a weakness in local body bylaws dealing with motor traffic." This is the firm oninion of Mr L. S. Drake, chief motor inspector to the Wellington City Council, who holds that such a measure should: even come before an A( ■ ■ ""

.ct dealing with taxation for road maintenance purposes. He exhibited to a reporter a handy pocket-book copy of the New South Wales Motor Traffic Act. which is issued to every driver with his annual license and which he must always carry with him whan m charge of a motor vehicle. It gives his name, numl:er, date, and place of registration, etc., on the front oasre. Following that is the Act itself,*and a neat schedule setting out what a motor vehicle driver must and must not do. So equipped, there is no excuse for any driver not knowing the law, and the administration of the Act becomes a comparatively simple matter.

The sixth of a series of popular lectures given in aid of the Canterbury College War Memorial Fund was delivered at Canterbury College last evening by Mr R. Speight, on "The Southern Alps in Youth and Age." Mr Mannenng presided over a large attendance. After dealing with early exploration work in Canterbury and Otago, the lecturer went on to speak of the geological history of the Alps, illustrating his remarks with a large number of slides. The Alps were most monotonous in formation, said Mr. Speight, there being little variation and scarce-, ly any fossils to be found to determine the period of their origination. The Raugitata Valley was the most historic of all the river vallevß in New Zealand, and it was there the most fossils had been found. Mr Speight went on to describe the effect of glaciers on the contour of the range. .One result of the action of glaciers was the formation of lakes, and it was from such a source lake Coleridge had originated, providing the waters which were now utilised in supplying Christchurch with electric power. The lecturer also dealt at some length with the geological formation of the Alps, showing by means of diagrams the manner in which the various strata had been deposited during the countless ages in which the mountains had been built up. At the conclusion of his address Mr Speight was accorded a hearty vote of thanks The biggest value cough medicine in the Dominion to-day is the large 3b bottle of "Stop-It"—the most, efficient cough and cold cure, and also the greatest quantity for your money. '.'Stop-It" is sold by all chemists and leading stores—ask for 3s bottle. LOASBY AND CO. (opp. Ballantyne's). 6 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 u» first. J. M. Heywood and Co. Ltd. ' H 4942 Recent trade returns show that the *Briti.sh Motor Lorries dominate the New Zealand market in spite of being higher. priced. The new price of the British 3-ton Maudslay makes it the best value in New Zealand to-day. Call and inspect. Ivoryß Ltd., 21 Manchester street, Christchurch. 15382-2137-2. Ladies patronise the mostly Monday afternoon since becoming acquainted with "No-Rubbing" in the morning. 3 ADAMS LTD.'S. SALE OF USED CARS AT COST PRICES OR UNDER. Splendid 3-seater 4-cyl. Studebaker roadster: electric lights and self-starter, for £'2so. Inspection invited: Any 'trial. Reliable 3-seater 4-cyl. roadster, French chassis, and brand new Stevens r body, for £235. Inspection invited. Any trial.

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