GENERAL NEWS.

Press, Volume LVIII, Issue 17430, 15 April 1922, Page 10

GENERAL NEWS.

The auction announcements of H. Matson and Co., Pyne, Gould, Guinness Ltd., Dalgety and Co., National Mortgage and Agency Co., P. S. Nicholls and Co., H. C. Smith, H. B. Sorensen, Lawrie and Dalton, A J. Sanders and Co., Amuri Saleyards Co., Tonksj Norton and Co., Farmers' Saleyards, 'Charles Clark and Harris Bros, will be found on page 19 of this issue. Compluints were made at the Wellington Central Chamber of Commerce meeting this week of unconsoionable delays in the delivery of parcels sent by parcelpost. Seven and five days were quoted frc-m Wellington to Auckland; seven dnys, Wellington Hamilton; ten days, Dunedin to Wellington. Even express post seemed to make no, difference. It was decided to have a report brought down at the next meeting. Mr H. D. Grocott, of the G.P.0., explaining that ordinary parcels were now being forwarded by ordinary goods trains. "I like to give credit where it is due,'' tho lion* C. J. Parr told the Canterbury Education Board on Thursday, "audi I am pleased with that job at Phillipstown, I huiven't seen any better work for the money in New Zealand. You are to be complimented on gotting a building of that size for the money." Mr A. Peverill remarked that it was a goodi building, "money or no money." "My point is," rejoined the Minister, "that my money has been well expended and that is what I want to Compliment the Board on. I am satisfied—l don't want to make odious- comparisons, but it has been built at 25 to 30 per cent, less than a similar building- in the Wellington district would have cost. You have got one or two good men hero and the personal factor counts a great deal." A correspondent has written protesting against the proposal made by the Canterbury Industrial Association to erect tents on tho river bank near the Cashel street bridge during the industrial exhibition in tne -King Edward Barrack* to hold exhibits for which there was no accommodation m the barracks. Mr W. J. Jenkin president of the Association, stated on Thursday that no application to the Council for permission to place the tents on the river-bank had so far been made but a deputation from the Association would wait _on the Council _at its next meeting. The space availaMe at the barracks would not be sufficient to provide for all the exhibits entered. The exhibition would only last for ten days and the tents would be so nhiced as to cause no interference with the trees or damage to the river banks.

A notification .Ls published in tlio "Gazette" declaring carpet beating to be an offensive traue under the Public Health Act, 1920. The Dunedin "Star" says"Seventy Red Feds are to bis told off by the Melbourne Trades Hall organisation to tour New Zealand prior to the general election this year. This is not a street rumour." St. Michael's will be tho scene tomorrow morning of tho church parado of the Canterbury Association of Firemen. Accompanied by a band, the men will march to the eleven o'clock service, when the vicar will preach on "Easter and the Value of Human Life." The Bishop of Christchurch will preach at the 6.30 evensong. There will bo processions at both services. The Wellington City Council has decided "that it be an instruction to the officers that motor vehicles are to be provided with mirror reflectors as a part of their equipment, and that the vehicles are not to be licensed unless suitable reflectors are attached to such vehicles in a position to tho satisfaction of the inspecting officer." When is a man old? The question was asked during argument before the Supreme Court at Wellington. Mr A. W. Blair twitted his opponent, Mr L. G. Jellicoe, with quoting the decisions of authorities that were a guide to earlier generations. " "They oring in an Act of Parliament now, to declare a man old," said Mr Justice Chapman. "Why, I had niv first brief before the present Lord Chancellor ivas born! Half a world away, froni sunny California, there came a letter to the secretary of the Wellington Rugby Union, read at this week's meeting of the management committee. It was from an Australian in Madesto, and requested information as to where he could get a copv of the war cry used by the All Blacks "when they were over here cleaning up all before them. The matter was left with the secretary to deal with. "'Better send a translation with it,'' suggested one member. On Sunday evening at Wesley Church, Fitzgerald avenue, Mr J. H. Lear Caton ? Past High Chief Ruler or the Rechabites,,from Birmingham, will be the preacher. Mr Lear Caton will epeak on the subject of "An A 1 Empire," and the service will be attended by members of the Rechabite Order resident in Chmtchurch. Members of other friendly societies are invited to be present-. At the morning service the Rev. E. D. Patchett will preach on "The Joy of Recognising the Risen Christ."

Just as the morning mixed train for Ashburton was leaving the Rakaia, station on Thursday about 9.30, a pin holding tho coupling on a covered waggon u&ed for peris&able produce, gave way. The guard immediately stopped the train, but tho truck be came derailed ana for _ some time defied efforts to replace it on the rails. The express soon became due and was brought through the station on a side line. The derailed truck was unloaded, the produce being placed in another roadsider. Tli& damaged truck was replaced on the rails and left behind, the train eventually leaving Ilakaia at 10.45.

Mr J. Blank, Attendance Officer, Canterbury, in his report to the Canterbury Education Board for last year, states that 243 visits were made to primary , schools and 38 visits to private schools. In all 83 cases had been taken into Court, the amount of fines imposed being £2O 19s, carrying costs totalling £2l :2s. It was also noted that the attendance officer's visits to parents had greatly reduced the number of n.nmos eent in. In 16 cases during the year, where children had been sent to work under age, Mr Blank had been successful in enforcing their return to school without taking Court proceedings. Health conditions had been very good, there having been nothing approaching on epidemic. The nights are getting colder, there is a dampness in tne air, everything is ripe for the contracting of a winter, cough that will plague you for months. Don't allow even a slignt cough or cold to make any headway, but nip it in the bud by taking "Stop It." the most successful cough and cold cure. Sold by all chemists and stores, Is' 9d and 3s a bottle. Loasby and Co., chemists (opp. Ballantyne's)'. « J. Johnston, and Son, merchants,! Rangiorai (established 1863),, importers of English electroplate, cutlery, case goods, leather bugs, etc. P.O. box 1; 'phone 4. 14. The world's best perfumes make ideal Easter gifts and they, with powders and' other toiler accessories can be secured from E. Cameron Smith, s6' Worcester street. 6. "Well done! Mary." "Your dresses look like new." Of course they do, because I always use "No-Rubbing" Laundry Help, and what else should one expect with this scientifio discovery? 14.

Aspinwall, the Prince .of Diggers, is ready. to help and save money for potato growers. Bigs at one-tenth the cost-of hand labour. Prices reduced. Ivory's Ltd., 21 -Maneblister street. —6 The New Zealand Clothing Factory announce' that they are selling men's overcoats and, raincoats for this winter at prices lower tbrin landed cost j to-day. The range of patterns is very extensile and the qualities are good. Now is the time to buy so that you will get the full benefit for the whole of the season. The prices are: .Men's tweed overcoat# from 655, men's garbadine raincoats from 355. Shop at the New Zealand Clothing Factory. 9 Implements at cost price I To quit I large Btoeks of implements and > raw material we have again reduced prices. Before purchasing elsewhere bo sure you get our No. 36 March Ist, 1922, price list. P. and D. Duncan, Ltd , Tuam street, P.O. Box 124, Chriscohurch. "~5 For the Easter Bride.—The "Dainty Gift of Quality" will be found at Messrs Htustic, Bull and Pickering's, Cashel street, who announce a special offering of new goods at new prices. Very charming is the display of Silverware, Art Pottery and Cutlery. —6 3. M. Heywood are the beet people to move your Furniture. No one can give you better satisfaction. They have Four largo Paatechnitons. Ring 250, 259, 1241. H 5720-6532 BUY A MOTOR-CAB AND LEARN TO DRIVE DURING THE EASTER HOLIDAYS. Adams, Ltd., give free tuition in driving to any purchaser of a car, new or used, who requires it. It is not difficult to drive a motor-car. Any boy or girl could soon become a good driver. W<hat could be more pleasant' than to spend your Easter holidays learning to drive your own car? Motor-cyclists with side-car outfits \vho are finding they would be better stilted with a car for family use, are reminded that we will take their outfit in part payment. "We will arrange easy terms for any purchaser of a used car. Motor-cars are not dear nowadays. We can eell ;rou a used five-seater Ford for £l2O, an Overland for £175, or a Studebaker for £230, a four-seater Briscoe for £25(1, a three-seater ClementBayard for £195, a three-seater Studebakey for £225. Why not make the plunge this Easter, when you have time to learn to drive? A'dams, Ltd., Showrooms, 152-154 High street; Garage, 219 Tuam street. 6