GENERAL NEWS.

Press, Volume LVII, Issue 17296, 7 November 1921, Page 6

GENERAL NEWS.

! Commercial items will he lound on page '.). In ci-nnexion with the Tramway Hoard ••Section, a meeting of the Hon. .). Hairs committee was held in the Sumner Coiim-il Chambers en Saturday evening There was a good attendance. A rep.-iT-L wiis received upon the canvass ior enrolment. To overcome the difficulty caused by the severe winds which blow the vases and flowers off the graves at' the Karori Mihtarv Cemetery, the Women s National Reserve Girls' Club, is appealing for funds wherewith to purchase uniform cases with wire fixtures for each "rave. The amount estimated for this work is £IOO. There must have been a lot of joyriding during the Auckland East election °savs the Auckland "Star." One j candidate had a tally kept by _ the drivers of the cars running in his interest. The total came to over 4000. As the winning candidate only polled something like 2500, comment is less. 1 The carelessness of some householders in leaving their residences unlocked during their absence, makes it easy for those persons with burglarious inclinations to effect an ontranee, and during the present season, when there is an influx of visitors to the city from all parts of the Dominion, the police consider a word of warning advisable. The Fire Brigade received six calls between 3.25 p.m. and midnight yesterday. Three were on account of chimney fires, two were malicious false alarms, and the other, which was received at midnight, was on account oi a slight outbreak of lire in a room in Wardell's building, occupied by Mr &. Morris. In the last-named case only trifling damage was done. An Auckland Press Association telegram states that the Government Life Insurance Office has handed a cheque for £SOOO, the insurance money claimed on the life of the late Percy Smallfield, of Hamilton, who was accidentally drowned in the Waikato River, to the executors of the deceased's estate. The insurance risks held against the life of SmaUfield totalled £15.000, of which the Government Offico held £SOOO. An abandoned female infant was found on the verandah of the Rev. H. Williams's residence, ■' Opawa, late on Friday night. A doctor was summoned, and gave attention to the baby, which, though only about an hour old, was found to be none the worse for its experience. The child was kept at the vicarage all night, and next day was admitted to the Christchurch Receiving Home. When found, the baby was clad only in a singlet and a rag, and there was nothing to give a clue to its identity. A particularly noticeable feature in. connexion with tho large consignment of apples, totalling 11,000 cases, brought from Vancouver to Auckland by the Makura a few days ago was the fact that everv case was landed intact. This was due .to the fact that each case was bound with wire bands at each end. The new departure saved a considerable expense on the wharves, ,as when large cargoes of fruit are landed under ordinary conditions, six or eight men have to be emploved nailing up broken cases, tho cost in" many instances being irom £SO to £BO. . The third annual reunion dinner of the officers of tthe Canterbury Regiment (N.Z.E.F.) was held in the Masonic Hall on Saturday night. Over forty officers were present, and a very happy time' was spent. The toast of "The King" was proposed by Colonel R. Young, C.8., C.M.G., iaS.Q., A.D;C. "Absent Friends" was proposed by Lieutenant-Colonel O. H. Mead, D.5.0., and "The Regiment" was proposed by Lieutenant-Colonel G. J. Smith, C.B-E., and responded to by Major R.\ A. Row, D.S.O. During the evening music was supplied by Miss Macdonnld's orchestra, and items were given by Colonel Young, Major T. M. Charters, Captain W. It. Lascelles, and Lieutenants A. Owen, P. S. Crisp, and H. Watts. Further indication of the Education Deportment's present policy of economy was forthcoming at the meeting of tho Auckland Eduoation Board last week, when a memorandum was received asking whether, in view of. the present financial stringency, the Board would accept for the current year at least half the usual grant for school and class libraries. An application from the) Elam School of Art for permission to order a supply of art tools from England was also held over temporarily on t/ho, ground of economy, the Department asking for a statement of the cost. Another departmental communication stated that no extension of expenditure in the direction of granting expenses to members of technical school boards could bo granted at present. It is stated that during the past year there was an increase of 10,000 in the membership of the Alliance of Labour, and that tnere are over 40,000 workers affiliated with the organisation. For the purpose of adding to the strength of the Alliance, it has been decided to convene a conference of unaffiliated departments at Wellington January 23rd, 1922. Several national federations will be .requested to be represented, and an effort will be made at that meeting to organise various industrial departments with a view of their subsequent affiliation with tho New Zealand Alliance of Labour. In order that the activities of the organisation may be constantly carried on in any town where there is a branch of an affiliated industrial department, it has been resolved to form industrial councils in the difforent centres, for propaganda purposes. Tho policy of retrenchment in the Government service is being brought into effect in several, Departments in Auckland, and already the staffs, in certain cases, have been reduced (says the '"Herald"). In other cases reduced pay has been offered, to several junior Civil servants. The new policy, however, has so far only affected a very small proportion of the total number of Civil servants employed in the Auckland district. In tne Auckland postal district all men who have had over 40 years of service have been asked to accept superannuation, and in every case the ~ men concerned have expressed agreement. Three cadets have had their services terminated, and three others have been offered reduced pay. In the Telegraph Department at the chief post office* one operator has been offered three months' pay in lieu of notice, together with a refund of his superannuation payments. Two other operators have been offered other positions nt reduced salaries. Retrenchment has also been effected in the Auckland office of the Labour Department, three officers out of a staff of j fifteen having been dismissed, as from October Bl6t. In various other Govern-1 ment offices in Auckland employees , have been retrenched, but the num-1 ber, it is stated, is not large. I

The concert given in the gardens yesterday afternoon bv the C.E.M.S. Band was mu'.'h appreciated bv the large numbers of visitors during the afternoon. The concert was given in aid of the Unemployment Fund and the collection xesulted in a satisfactory sum being received. The offerings at, the Oxford Terrace Baptist Church yesterday resulted in the sum of £3O being added to thp Unemployment Fund. The careful choice of toilet preparation well repays any woman—a most complete range of Perfumery. C'remes, Powders, etc.. is a feature at- Loasby and Co.. Cheniists, opposite Ballantyne's. Visitors should also inspect their selection of Toilet Brushware. <i Verv choice, and of excellent value, are the new goods for Carnival Week at Hastie, Hull, and Pickering's, Cashel | istrcet. New Silverware and Stainless Cutlery, new leather Goods, new Tools for Motorist. Mechanic, and Garden. H.t.307-334: Cricket enthusiasts will have the opportunity this week of seeing what is acknowledged to be the best picture yet shown of the victorious Australian eleven. During their stay in Scotland, Mr Peter Dawson, of Peter Dawson Perfection Whisky fame, entertained the winners of the ashes on a trip up the Clyde and Firth of Clyde. The film takes in all th? scenic beauties and industrial activities of the famous river. All the members of the Australian team turned out. and in addition representatives from all tho best known Scottish cricket teams were present. Book your seats for Everybody's this week. Peter Dawson Scotch Perfection is well known to all good judges of whisky as "P.D. Perfection." Canterbury agents, Grierson and Davis, Ltd., Christchurch. 6 Diabolo Separators are sold on 30 days' free trial. We couldn't do it_if they weren't good. Prices from £6 los. Ivorvs, Ltd.., 21 Manchester etTe|nt, Christdhurch. 8911-5 Many of the prettiest women at the Races get their Powders and Perfumes from E- Cameron Smith, 96 Worcester street. He retails products of Morney, Cote, Atkinson, etc. Dunlop Tyres arc not being exhibited at the Show, but can be seen running on the cars of satisfied users. Look for the popular Red "Railroad!" Motor Cover, procurable from all reputable agents. Price list on application. Dunlop Rubber Company of Australasia, Limited, 116 Worcester street, Christchurch. 7 The recent rains have brought on both the weeds and the grass. Slaughter the former with one of the quick-cutting hoes sold by Hastie, Bull and Pickering, 113 Cashel street. Also keen cutting edging shears for the grass. H 5807—1132 On account of tho heavy expense of sending machinery to the yhow, P. and D. Duncan, Ltd., are, during Show Week exhibiting in their Tuam and St. Asaph street yards about 60 of the very best N.Z. make machines, some of which will be shown at work. The display will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, and the Company extends a hearty invitation to all interested. 9070 Pilkington's motors run twice daily between Christchurch and Akaroa. 6 Aluminium Ware is cheaper than ever. Stewpans 3s 6d, 4s 6d, Saucepans 6s 6d, 8s Cd, 10s Gd, Kettle's 12s Gd, 17s Gd. Try Drayton's Emporium, Colombo street (north). 6 "Tobralco" has been in short supply for some time, but Armstrong's now have a fine range, having just received a . shipment of the newest stripes, sprigs and spot effects, in all the popular colours. As usual, Armstrong's prices are very low for this splendid material. 6 Gets through "washing-day" with delightful dispatch—the one and only: "No-Rubbing" Laundry Help; a Is carton does 7 weeks. Use with "Golden Rule" Soap. 13 EVERY NIGHT THIS WEEK AT 8 O'CLOCK. THE GREAT STUDEBAKER FILM. During Carnival Week the great Studebaker educational and industrial film, which is now entering the ninth week of its phenomenally successful Christohurch season, will be shown at Adams, Ltd.'s, Showrooms, each evening, at 8 o'clock. A cordial invitation is extended to all visitors to the city to see this wonderful picture, which is admitted on all hands to bo the finest industrial film ever shown in New Zea- j land. Admission is free, of course, and Adams, Ltd., welcome all motorists and others interested. THE NEW TARIFF ON STUDEBAKER CARS. Just recently we announced a reduction of £BO in the price of Economy Light Six-cylinder Studebakers, and £SO each in the prices of Special Sixcylinder and Big Six-cylinder Studebakers. We are now faced with nearly double the amount of the former duty on our shipments of Studebaker cars arriving on and after January Ist next. This will inevitably increase the prices of Studebakers in the near future, but as we have a stock of duty-paid cars on hand, we have decided to keep faith with the public, and to sell all cars now in. stock at the reduced prices recently announced. The present stock is limited, and wise buyers will therefore take advantage of our reductions announced last month, and secure an Economy Light Six at £595 (reduced from a Special Six at £725 (reduced from £775); or a Big Six at £845 (reduced from £895). GOLDEN SHOW OF STTJDEBAICERS AT OLYMPU. Messrs Adams, Ltd., extend a cordial invitation to all motorists, especially old friends and clients, to see the very latest Studebakers in the special "golden exhibit" at the Olympia Motor Show, now open daily at King Edward Barracks. 6 THE NEW TARIFF ON TRIUMPH, 8.5.A., AND EXCELSIOR MOTORCYCLES. Last month we announced a £25 reduction in the prices of 4 h.p. Triumph, 4J h.p. 8.5.A., and a £ls reduction in the prices of Blue and Khaki Excelsiors Although the new tariff has increased the amount of duty to be paid on new shipments by about half as much again, we have decided to stand to the advertised reduced prices until our duty-paid stock of motorcycles is exhausted. Higher prices are, therefore, inevitable, and we advise all those who have been delaying purchases in the hope of still lower prices to order at once, and secure a 4 h.p. S.D. Triumph at £l4O (reduced from £165); a 4 h.p. Triumph, chain-cum-belt, at £l3O (reduced from £155); a 4J h.p. 8.5.A.. chain-cum-belt, at £125 ("reduced from £170); a 7-9 h.p. Twin Blue Excelsior at £135 (reduced from £150); or a 7-9 h.o. Twin Khaki Excelsior at £125 (reduced from £140). See the latest models at the Olympia show and give vour order to one of our salesmen. THE NEW 7 TARIFF ON FISK MOTOR TYRES. A month or two ago we announced a 25 per cent, discount off our 1920 September list prices of Fisk Tyres, with a further discount of 5 per cent, for cash. The old tariff allowed Fisk Tyres to come in on the "duty free" list, but now, under the new tariff, a very heavy duty is payable. We intend, however, to keep faith with the public, so far as tyres at present in stock are concerned, and to continue to sell at a 25 per cent, discount off our September list until present stocks are exhausted. We are exhibiting Fisk i Tyres at the Olympia Show, and our salesmen will be pleased to take your order at the old price. ADAMS, LTD., N.Z. Agents for Studebaker Motors; Showrooms, 152-154 High street; Garage, 219 Tuam street; and at the Olympia Motor Show. 6 ,