GENERAL NEWS.

Press, Volume LVII, Issue 17222, 12 August 1921, Page 6

GENERAL NEWS.

The City Council Electricity Department announces that power will be cut off in the area enclosed by St. Asaph street, Lichfield street, Madras street, and Colombo street, on Sunday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. The first reference in historical records to kauri gum, remarked Professor F. P. Worley, in a lecture before the Auckland Institute, was in tho account of a voyage to New Zealand of a French ship in the year 1769. This vessel had put into Doubtless Bay, and the record was found in Paris.

The financial membership of the New Zealand Returned Soldiers' Association for the year ended March 31st, 11)21. is shown in the annual report as 35,641. This is made up as follows:—Wellington, 10,948; Auckland. 10,074; Otago, 6419; Canterbury, 5937; Nelson and Marlborough, 1369; Gisborne, 894.

A number of parents of pupils attending the day classes at the Technical College accepted an invitation from the Board of Governors to inspect the College last night, and they were shown through the building while the classes were in progress, so that they could get an idea of the nature of the work. At the conclusion of the inspection, the visitors were addressed by the chairman of the Board (Mr C. H. Opie), Messrs W. H. Copper, and G. E. Franklin, two of the candidates who are seeking election to the Board as representatives of the parents of the pupils, and also by Dr. D. E. Hansen, director of the college.

That racing clubs and school committees may > sometimes have something in common is shown by a resolution, occasioned by' the Racing Commission's report-, which was carried by the committee of the Te Hapara (Gisborne) school. The resolution states that the committee .trusts the Gisborne Racing Club will not lose its privileges attaching to the Park racecourse, as the school ha 9 always been readily granted the use of the grounds, free of cost, tor picnics and sporta by the Gisborne Racing Club, and fear s that if racing is cut out at the Park, some other use majr be made of the grounds, and so deprive the school of the splendid facilities for their annual functions.

At a meeting of the Invercargill Town Council a fortnight ago it was decided to make an anticipatory protest against the reported curtailment of the through express service. A letter from the Government read at Tuesday night's meeting mentioned that the Council would no doubt note that alterations had been made. Mr A. Hamilton, M.P., undertook to support the protest, but the Hon. T. Mac Gibbon, M.L.C., wrote that, in view of the circumstances, he could not see his way to move. At. Tuesday night's meeting, Councillor F. W. Preddy moved:— "That the protest be reaffirmed, and that it be stated that the through express is absolutely essential to Southland." In speaking to his motion, Councillor Preddy stated that the effect of the reduction would be to put Southland back twenty .years. If there had to be a cut, let it be in the second .Christchurch-Dunedin trains and the second Dunedin-Invercargill trains. The motion was carried. It was decided to ask the .Chamber of Commerce for support. The Woolston Borough Council at its | last meeting adopted the following motion.- "That this Council places on record its deep regret at the death of! Mr and Mrs G. S. White. Mayor and ) Mayoress of Woolston. Their death is the most sorrowful incident in the history of this Council. Mrs White was a great sufferer, and had endeared herself to all who knew her. As Mayor, Mr White took a real interest in the affairs of this borough, whilst his hold* on the hearts and respect of the people of Woolston was evidenced by their entrusting to him the highest of offices*that t,f Mayoralty, and their appreciate tion of Ins personal worth and untiring services was shown in perhaps the only way possible to them, by their crowded presence at the memorial service, and l,v open expression of the sorrow felt by one and all. His presence at this Council will be sadly missed, and we all extend to lis relatives our sincerest sympathy." A similar motion was adopted by the Woolßtort Fire Board last night," the late Mr White having been a member of the Board.

It is commonly remarked that many peoplo entitled to relief at the public expense refuse to apply for it. because they object to being the subjects of "charity," and the word is wrapped up in the title "charitable aid." With a view to the removing to Sdirte extent the association .of idea's, tho Healtti Act, 1920, deleted the words "charitable aid" from the title of hospital boards. The New Zealand Journal of Health states that a circular I\as been sent to hospital boards, advising them to discontinue the term "charitable aid committee," and substitute the term "social welfare committee." Some boards have already adopted this, designation for such committees of their boards. It is also suggested' that such expressions as "iinnncial assistance" or "granting of relief" should be used instead of such expressions as "giving of charitable aid," and that the term "pecuniary* relief" should be used when it was desired to differentiate such relief from medical relief. The Department's opinion is that all such plotters should' be dealt with by the hospital boards, and that in cases of misfortune, due to no fault on, the part of the person needing assistance, any objection to applying to hospital boards should be removed.

There has been a mild commotion in the Prince of Wales's entourage over the mysterious disappearance of his Rdval Highness's private diary (writes the" London correspondent of the Dunedin "Star"). The Prince calls it his "fag diary," and the name sufficiently indicates its character. Its contents are certainly not intended either for present or future publication. f On the contrary, it consists of what is generally a very piquant commentary on the places the Prince visits and the public men whom he meets. One has only to recall Mrs Asquith's recent book of reminiscences to appreciate how racy these personal impressions may be. But the indiscretions permitted of an exPremier's wife could not be committed by the heir to the throne, and the disappearance of the book occasioned a considerable searching of heart. Horrible visions were conjured up of its having fallen into wrong hands, and of its being sold and published by some enterprising editor. Had any such thing happened, it would have set the world agog, for some of the passages had to do with his Royal Highness's overseas tours, and especially with his visits to Canada and the United States. A rigorous search was made, therefore, when the IO6S of the dairy was reported. After some delay, during which everyone was on tenterhooks, the missing volume wad found hidden awfty in a drawer. 8q all's well that ends well!

At a short sitting of the Magistrate's Court at the Police Station yesterday morning, Mr Wyvern Wilson, S.M., presiding, two first offenders were each fined 5s for drunkenness, and Robert Cleghorn, a second offender, was fined 10b.

The Appeal Board appointed to deal with the appeals of public school teachers against their grading will sit in the Education Board office, Christchurch, from the 15th to 20th inst. The members of the Board are as follows: Mr J. W. Poynton, S.M., chairman, Messrs F. G. Gibbs, M.A... and C. T. Aschman, who will sit in turn as replesenting teachers in the South Island, together with a representative of the Education Department. A few weeks ago While a man was cleaning out a chimney at a house in Northcote, Melbourne, he dislodged the nests of several birds. As the debm fell down the chimney he noticed a pickle bottle among the rubbish. He picked it up and found it contained a quantity of split peas. The weight of tttie bottle, however, puzzled him. He took out the cork, and, pouring out the contents, was amazed to find 110 sovereigns. Tho money was handed over to the police, "The increases in salary offered to country teachers have \jbrtainly induced a number to undertake country work, but still not nearly enough to ensure all-round efficiency," runs a passage in the annual report of the chairman of the Wellington Education Board to the Minister of Education. | 'Difficulty is still experienced in filling the remote schools and the lower grade country assistantships. It is worthy of note that in those districts where a teaoher is assured of a friendly welcome and a comfortable home mucn less difficulty is experienced in filling vacancies than in those districts where the living conditions are unsatisfactory. Where these latter condit ; ons obtain the difficulty of efficient staffing is quite appreciably increased,"

In a fraternal communication from tho English Bank Officers' Guild, London, Mr H. P. Mourant, secretary of the New Zealand Bank Officers' Guild, was informed that "like our own guild you appear to have many obstacles in your path; but (the London secretary wrote) I am confident that if the bankmen will only give you the necessary support the aims .and ideals for which you stand Bhould be speedily achieved. \V> as a guild, have not yet obtained recognition, but our membership stcadily increases and to-day stands at over 28,000, which, 'I untiwstand constitutes a record for any similar association for the short time we have been in existence, and I think we can fairly chum to have brought at>out many changes in the banking/world as the driving force of the guild to-day is considerable.' A large number of early New Zealand books were disposed of at auction at Auckland on Monday night, and realised high prices. Among the lots disposed of were:—Jolhn White's History of the Maori, six vols., 27s 6d a volume; Hamilton's Maori Art, £0 sa; Polack's New Zealand, 2 voh., £2 16s; Hoclistetter's Now Zealand, £S2s6d; Robley's Moko, £3; Sir George Grey's Poems and Traditions of Maoris, 1853 edition, £3 2s $& ; Maovi-Poy-nesian Comparative Dictionary, £2 10a; Mrs Hetley*s Native Flowers of N.Z.. £2 lis; Terrv'B New Zealand, 1842, £2 15s: Cruise's Journal, 1823, £2; Ditbmer's Te Tohnnga, 255; Joinnnla of Deputy-Quartermaster, 1851-64, £2' 17s Gd; Williams' Maori Dictionary, 1844, £1 Is: Kerry-NiclloHs' King Country, 225. A copy of Broinouski's Australian Birds, 3 vols., realised £9, The biggest value cough medicine in the Dominion to-day is the large 8b 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'

Buy one-of our splendid assorted boxes of paints for the children." Gibbs' Art Depot, 105 Cashel street, the place for artists' materiaie. G5426-3 Q o7 Agate Enamel Stewpans, for quick boiling. Reduced prices, 8s 9d, 4s 6d, 6s 6d. Agate Kettles 6s 6d, 8s 6d. Drayton's Emporium, Colombo street (North). , »»« , British Motor engineering at its best is seen in the new Maudsl&y 3-ton Motor Lorry. The Maudslay engine ia of original design and a marvel of accessibility, economy and power. The new price puts it into a class by itself. Call and inspect. Ivofys Ltd., 21 Manchester street -16382-2137-3

"Go-Slow" and "No-Bubbing" are opposed—the latter finishes the laundry work by nine feharp 1 4

Everyone should grasp a genuine opportunity to save money, that iß,_ a chance to buy the goods they requite for less than the present day market value. Such an opportunity undoubtedly presents itself to everyone' m the city just now; and visitors to # the National will do well to take notice of. these remarks. We refer to Annstrong's Clean Sweep Sale, which has now only five more days to run. These list five days are to eclipse everything known in the way of bargains. Each department has made ft further big price cut, and that means a lot when Armstrong's ordinary prices are much under market value.' It simply means that in most cases their prices are cost and even under. Of course, such a slaughter cannot go on long, so make tho most of the last five days of Armstrong's Clean Sweep Bargain Sale, b Pilkington's motors run twice dail* between Chttßtchureh and Akaroa. <*

A 15 h.p. "Wolseley" Motor-car won first prize in the Royal Automobile Club, Svdney, reliability trial on May 13th and 14th, this year. The distance -Sydney to Sydney, via Bathhuret and Jenolan Caves-was 288 miles. ?hi| bi<* "Wolseley" car only consumed 2(i.lSmiles per gallon throughout the wholo run. Instject "Wolseley'! cars at Avort Garage, 190 Oxford terrace. o CORDIAL INVITATION TO INSPECT THE VERY LATEST STYLES IN MOTOR-CAKS. Adams, Ltd.'s, motor-car showrooms on High street are admittedly the finest in the Southern Hemisphere. Visitors are always cordially welcome, and this week there are special attractions. In the window may be seen .a titudebaker Lig'ht Six in the new turquoise finish; —the colour of a jewel applied to a jewel of mechanical ingenuity, a six-cylinder, 40 h.p. car, running 25 miles to the gallon and 10,000 miles to the tyre, and costing only £G7S. Another beautiful finish to be seen in the window is that applied to a Special Six touring Studebaker, on extra-deep rich carmine which suggests tslie clarity of old wine. The Social Six, which sells at £775, is also shown with tho new Club Roadster, 4-seater, body in cream, and with the very latest Roadster body, quite the most handsome yet devised, in silver-grey. Then there is a Light Six Studebaker touring car, in light buff, and a beautiful Special Six Sedan, the ideal ladies' ear, with "a 11weatber" top, in dove-grey. A stripped chassis of the Studebaker Light Six will interest those who love mechanical cleverness, and the exhibit is rounded off by a superb Studebaker Bix Six—a <3O ih.p. 5-r-seater touring car, which runs 20 miles to the eallou. The finish is cream. We cordially invito all to seo these splendid cars, and to acquaint themselves with the latest automobile fashions. Adams, Ltd. Showrooms, 152-154 High street. Q