GENERAL NEWS.

Press, Volume LVII, Issue 17316, 30 November 1921, Page 6

GENERAL NEWS.

Commercial items will be found on page 9. The auction announcements of H. Matso.u and Co,, H. B. Sorensott, P. S. Nicholls and Co., Fanners' Saleyarda, New Zealand Xioaa and Mercantile Agency Co., Ltd., W. E. Simes and Co., Harris' Bros., George Anderson and Co., H. G. Livingstone and Co., and H. 0. Smith, will bt> found in page 13 of this issue. Holiday railway excursion tickets for Christmas and New Year holidays from December 16th, are announced, l The concessions will be available for return up to February UjEh. "Certainly! it's better than walking about!" said an elderly inan at the Magistrate's Court yesterday, when ho was sentenced to three months' imprisonment for being an idle and disorderly person. He was quite disinterested in the proceedings, and when asked if he could hear what the witness wo« saying, he replied: "Oh no, but I he's talking." The Magistrate (Mr S. E. McCarthy, S.M.) in sentencing him, said that it was no use sending him to a home, as be had absconded before.

As a Bequel to tho recent charges against James Scott Main, who was acquitted in the Supreme Court on an indictment of attempting to do bodily harm bv discharging a revolver at the Springston Hotel last September, charges will bo heard in the Magistrate's Court on Friday against the licensee of the hotel, Emma Lucy Harris, of exposing and selling liquor after hours. Several persons who figured as witnesses, in the case against Main are also summoned on charges of having ! been on licensed premises after hours. A noteworthy event in the history of Barrytown—the arrival of the first motor-car by road from Greymouth—was oelebrated yesterday (telegraphs our Greymouth correspondent). The car, driven by Mr H. H, Smith, and containing the acting-chairman of the Grey County Council (Mr J. Hanna), the contractor (Mr- A. Beban), and others, bad a good run through. They visited Barrytown school, and the pupils were given a half-holiday in honour of the event. The trip snoivs that the Barrytown road is approaching completion, and that the settlers whl soon have long desired road communication with Greymouth.

When the Main Body of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force was enr camped on the "banks of the Suez Canal among the members of the Australian and Dominion forces, each man contributing one. day's pay, for the erection of a memorial on the site of their camp. Recent information received bv the New Zealand Returned Soldiers' Association from the Minister for Defence, Sir R. Heaton Rhodes, is to the effect that the matter, is in the hands of a committee in Australia. The oommittee had £5400 in hand, and the Commonwealth Government has promised to make the sum up to £IO,OOO. A site for the. memorial nas been presented bv the Suez Canal Company, but the final arrangements as to cort and design have yet to lie settled. It is hoped th© work will be put in hand in the near future.

"It is no doubt a truism," remarked Dr. C. Prendergast Knight, when unveiling a roll of honour at the Wellington Gas Company, "that history repeats itself. Nothing is moro certain than that, under the pressure of economic need and fear of starvation, great migrations of the human race take place and give birth to wars of practical extermination. Vae rictis—woe to the conquered I Already in New Zealand's history has the ■ operation of this law been more than once observed. The great migration of the Maoris in the canoes Arawa, Tainui, Takitimu, Matatua, Kurahaupo, was the finst instance; and ttys was the result of too great a population in the Polynesian Islands, whenco they camel The second instance was the migration of the Ngatitoas and Ngatiawa from Kawhia to Kapiti, Port Nicholson, and the South Island—the result of pressure from the north of the conquering Ngapuhi. The third instance is the conquest of the Chatham Islands by Pomare and his tribesmen. The lesson to be derived from this is for us to be prepared. New Zealand should never forget that she is a fertile island, thinly populated, that she is situated in the South Pacific, and that Japan, China, and Malaya have all large teeming populations that some day must fiirht to live."

To-day being St. Andrew's Day, the Government Departments in the new . Government , Departmental Buildings, ■ with the exception of Customs. Labour, and State Coal, will be closed. • Already applications to attend the W.E.A. Summer School at Little River, opening on Boxing Day, are being received by the general secretary, Mr George Manning, wbo has in hand applications from as far north as "Wha- j ncarei. in addition to several from thej West Coast. I At a meeting of the committee of the Northern A. and a l . Association yesterday, an item of £ll odd for liquors and beer consumed at the last show, was discussed, Some of the mem-j ters' expressed the opinion that itj would be a pood thing to do away with' the liquor altogether. It was said t-hatj eight bottles of whisky less had been. consumed this year than at the previ-j ous show. Instructions were issued by the Town, Clerk to the architects yesterday to | take in hand with all possible despatch j the preparation of the working plans j and specifications for the new muni-! eipal buildings in Manchester street, the loan for which was recently authorised. and the money required raised. It is hoped that the plans will be ready in a month's time, whereupon tenders will be called for the erection of the building. An Ashley County by-law as to the registration of motorists entered into a case at th e Supreme Court yesterday, in which Mr 0. T. J. Alters and Mr F. W. Johnston were appearing for the plaintiffs. It appeared that the particular by-law referred to had originally been drafted by Mr Johnston. "My friend did not merely draw up the bylaw, he is to-day assisting me to prove that it is unreasonable and bad," remarked Mr Alpers amidst laughter. During the week ended noon on Monday, 28 oases of infectious and other notifiable diseases were reported in the Canterbury-West Coast Health District, as follows^Vcstland: Enteric 1. Inangahua: Scarlet fever 1, tuberculosis 1. Grey: Tuberculosis 2. North Canterbury: Diphtheria 4, tuberculosis 2, pneumonia 1, puerperal septicaemia 1, erysipelas 1, varicella -I Ashburton: -Scarlet fever 3, varicella 1. South Canterbury: Scarlet fever 4, diphtheria 2. "Carpenters' wages are higjlier now than two years ago, and 2s Od per hour is the recognised ligure," said an Auckland builder the other day. "Brides are still at £7 10s per 1000, and it is a big price to pay. In volcanic districts, where there is plenty of stone fof foundations. stonemasons aro getting as high as 30s per day. Much of tiho timber coming in is very green, but it is still snapped up as soon as ever it is in the market for sale, arid this is going to tell in a year or two against the Duildings that are put up hurriedly." One of .the signs of the times is the conversion of the old cab-rank in Shortland street, which has remained for years the "last ditch" of the disappearing cab-horse, .into a taxi-cab stand (states the Auckland "Star"). There remains now in Auckland but one cab, which makes a regular appearance on the rank, and this public conveyance, by right . of seniority, heads the rank each morning. The taxis on this stand have come from Fort street, which is now left_ clear for the large volume of commercial traffic that circulates round the Fort and Commerce streets block.

Those members of the executive of the Canterbury Industrial Association who attended the industries exhibition in. Wellington recently, "expressed, at last night's meeting, their admiration of the disabled soldiers who were responsible for the display of artificial limbs and other work. On the motion of Mr J. A. Frostick, tihe executive decided that it wns desirable that some proper channel of marketing the goods produced by disabled soldiers should be established, and it was agreed to ask the general executive at Wellington to formulate a plan to accomplish this purpose, and pubmit it to the other centres.

The Mayor has asked the Sanitary Committee of the City Council to consider and, if approved, give effect to a suggestion made by him that a dipping depot for dogs and other domestic pets: known to be flea carriers, should be established in the central yoiid, or a.to some other convenient locality, the object being to exterminate the fleas, and so lessen the danger of plague infection. Dr. ThaeTcer has also asked the Mayor of Lyttelton to authorise a similar' campaign at the seaport. He has likewise asked the committee to increase the payment for rats to Gd a, head, and to organise a rat extermination campaign, to be carried out with the assistance of the Boy Scouts. A collision between a heavy motorlorry and a small motor-car occurred at the corner of Oxford terrace and Armagh street about 9.3D a.m. yesterday. The car, which was driven by Mrs Thornhill Cooper, was damaged, one of the front tyres being wrenched off, and the mudguard badly bent. Tho lorry was owned by C. IS. Hollis and driven by ! John Newton. No injur;/was received by the driver of either vehicle. The lorry was proceeding along Oxford terraoe towards the city, and the car, which was being driven over the Armagh street_ bridge, going east, was unable to avoid the heavier vehicle. The motor-car was turned to the right into Oxford terrace, and collided broadside on with the the two vehicles being locked, together and jammed alongside the wooden building on the corner, "where they were brought to a stop. A child, who was, sitting alongside the driver of the lorry, was thrown into the car by 'the forqe of the impact, but escaped injury. A statement regarding the industries exhibition held in Wellington w.-is made bv Mr W, J. Jenkin, president of the Canterbury Industrial Association at last night's meeting of the executive. Mr Jenkin said that the exhibition had succeeded beyond all expectations in showing what could be dona in New Zealand. He made special reference to the exhibit of disabled soldiers' work, which had impressed everybody, and had awakened a great admiration for the disabled men who wore Meeting the new conditions of their liv'ts so courageously. Next year the executive of the New Zealand organiar/tion of associations would meet in Cjhristehurch, and subsequently, during year or early the following year, a similar exhibition to thnt recently '/>eld in Wellington would be held in Christeluirch. The other delegates to t .Vie exhibition spoke in the highest terms of the efforts of the Wellington Association, and emphasised the great educational value of the display, particularly in rejra.rd to the school-children, irho had visited it in large numbers.

Encouraging results are attending the effoi-ts of the health authorities in Queensland in the curing of leprosy (writes our Sydney cctrrespondent). a recent announcement is tliat they expect to be able to discharge five patients from the Peel I/iiand luzarette (near Brisbane) as curf.d, or at any rate so free from the disease as to give no indication of its presence. These five persons are Europeans, one of them being a woman.. Tney have boen undergoing a course of treatment with relined Chaulmoogra- oil, and the effect has been remarkable. Frequent tests of their conditi on have been made during tho last t?.-elve months, and so far no leprous organisms have been detected. To all wn pear a nee thoy are quite normal. The,',- will be discharged before Christmas, but will be required to report themsolves periodic-ally, so that their condition can be noted. If there should be no relapse or recurrence of the disease, the door of hopo will be opened widif for many unfortunates. TTie process of cure is slow, but with cure ait the end of it neither patients nor doctors are likely to weary.

Applications for the Christ-church Tramway Boartl's loan debentures are. coming in freely, a state of affairs that seems to indicate that there is still • money available for investment. Six of the workers' dwellings in the Nory'ac-oia settlement, Papanui, are nearing completion. All have not yetbeen aisplied for. and tiie local bureau of the" Department of Labour is still i receiving applications, j The chairman of the Canterbury I Education Board has approved of the 1 proposal that schools snould be closed on Friday, on the occasion of the jc' 00l children's athletic carnival at Lancaster Park. School Committees are recom- : mended to act accordingly. ! In the report presented at the annual ; meeting of the Young Men's Christian i Association last night, it was stated • that the motto of the members was j "'That we all may be one." It was of interest to show how the members gave [ allegianc e to the churches. These were ; represented as follows: —Presbyterian j 345. Anglican 330. Methodist 137, Bai>tist 70, Roman Catholic 32, Congregational 10, Salvation Army 1, and Plymouth Brethren 15. The work in which the members were engaged was: Business 35:?, trades 231. clerical 266> professions 110, and various 27. The- funeral of the late Mr George Lyle Stevenson will tnke place at 11 a.m. to-day, from his late residence at 14 Rugby street. The late Mr Stevenson held the rank of major in the Canterbury Regiment, and a military funeral will be accorded him. Officers of the Canterbury "Regiment, active, retired, or on the reserve list, are invited to attend, as also are members of the late Highland Rifles Company, of which Mr Steversou was a member. A firing party at the graveside will be provided liy the Ist Battalion, Canterbury Regiment. A lot depends on the way in which a doctor's prescription is dispensed. Scrupulous care, unfailing accuracy, and pure, high-grade drugs are outstanding features of the dispensing of Loasby and Co., chemists (opp. Bal-antyne's). Take your doctor's prescription to Loasby and Co. to be dispensed. 6 Miss Muriel Little is offering in the New Year a scholarship for a year's freo vocal tuition to a girl of limited means but exceptional talent. Conditions will be arranged upon application, either personally or hy .letter, before December 10th.—Studio, 97 Cambridge Terrace. —6 Trout Fishing. Canterbury Fishermen can procure all Fishing Requisites from J. Johnston and Son, Rangiora. New stocks of Flies, Casts, Lines, Reels. Minnows, etc., just landed. Fishing Licenses for Sale. Inspection Invited. 'Phone 4, P.O. Box 1. —5

Diabolo Separators nr« sold on 30 days' free trial. We couldn't do it if they weren't good. Prices from £6 16s. Ivorys, Ltd., 2\ Manchester etrecfc, ' Christohurch- 8911-5 Pilkington's motors run twice daily Between Christchurch and Akaroa. 6 The public wilt be given a practical demonstration of tlie purchasing power of the sovereign this week. Even its pre-war valuo will be eclipsed at Armstrong's, every department offering wanted summer goods at sensational reductions that Ji re hound to bring huge crowds of purchasers. When you can secure a beautiful all-wool, half-silk lined, belted icostume, in grey, brown, or black and white check, for 70s 6d. Armstrong's are certainly offering an extraordinary opportunity to economise. 6 The opportunity to purchase summer clothing at sample sale prices will soon be over. 'Vhc N.Z. Clothing Factory Sample Sale will not last much longer. Tli© values given at this sal e have been remarkable and in many instances the goods are 'cheaper than in pre-war days. Don't for&et to benefit by thesp reductions, Nou- is the time to buy your Christmas presents and save money. Don't mjss N.Z. Clothing Factory Sample Sale. , —7 What oould be more desirable to a lady for a Christmas present than some of tli e Perfumery, Powders, Soaps, etc. obta/inable from E. Cameron Smith, Royal rixchange Buildings? —1307 An excellent Spring Household' Scale, with pan, by a leading English maker, is beir/g offered by Messrs Hastie, Bull, and Pickering, at 15s. It weighs from loz to 201b. No weights to mislay 1 . Quito pre-war value. H 5807-1079 Hopaira to traction engines, boilers and combines, in town or country. New engine cranks to fit any engine. Brasses, gear wheels, pistons, piston rings and ■wln/el plates, cylinders bored, new main axl.es. New shaker and shoo cranks, new drums, drum spindles and ring oi'/er bearii'gs. Saunders concaves, si (raw elevators, suction dressers, etc., c,tc. P. and D. Duncan, Ltd,, Tuam f/treet, Christchurch. —9 Furniture Removals—Our big Leyland Motor Pantechnicon is now on the road. A whole houseful of Furniture ; can be removed in one journey. We aro booking orders for country removals. ' Quick despatch and low charges guaranteed. Apply A. J. White, Ltd., High street. 5 "Soft, fresh linen is no le6s important than its fineness"; use "No-Rubbing" Laundry Help to keep it so; also, "Golden Rule" Soap. 1

ADAMS LTD.'S GREAT SALE OF USED MOTOR-CARS. NEARLY NEW SCRIPPS-BOOTH—-£3<JS. Mr J. Ardacl), dentist, Christfhurch, having purchased a Ktudebaker Special Six, we allowed him on his nearly new Scripps-Booth 4-seater car £365. Tho Scripps-Booth is equipped with electric lights and self-starici, detachable wire wheels, and has a smart colonial-built body. \Ve have repainted the car in an orange shade, and made certain adjustments at a cost of £3O, and we now offer it at £305—£255 below the current price as new. SMART OVERLAXD ROADSTER—£27S. We allowed Mr A. F. Clarkson, ot. Albans, £250 on this Model 75 3-seater Overland when lie purchased a Studebaker Economy Lignt Six. The Overland has electric iignts and self-starter, and has been repainted green and other work done at a cost of £25. We offer it at what it cost us—£27s. NEARLY NEW MAXWELLr-i:350. ilr J. Burrows, .Sawyer's Arms road, having purchased a Studebaker Economy Liclit Six, we allowed him £350 on his practically new Maxwell 5-seater car, which has only run 3000 miles. Equipment includes electric lights and .selfstarter, and the car is ottered at, £350. CALTHORPE (BRITISH; ROADSTER —£275. Mr Jack Inwood, of Southbridge, having purchased a Studebaker Economy Light Six, we allowed him £250 on (his light Calthorpe 3-seater roadster, with electric lights and isankev detachable wheels. We 'nave repainted the Calthorpe in buff and done other work at a cost of £25, and now offer it at £275. LIGHT STUDEBAKER TOURING CAI' —£225. We allowed MrsW. B. Cunningham, of Brookside, £2OO on her light model Studebaker 5-6 eater which she purchased a Studebaker Economy Ligut Six. '." q repainted the car in a carmine ehado, and made necetsary adjustments at a cost of £25, and now otier it at £225, a remarkably low price lor a stylish modern car with electric lights and self-starter. Adams, Ltd.. N.Z. Agents for Studebaker Motors; Showrooms, 152-154 High street; Garage, 219 Tuam street, 6