GENERAL NEWS.

Press, Volume LVIII, Issue 17431, 17 April 1922, Page 6

GENERAL NEWS.

The engine drawing the train, ulluch. loft Rongioro- at 5.40 p.m. on Saturday for Southbrook was derailed as a result of the wheels of the bogey coming off. Matters were righted m a couple of hours' time. Regulations concerning secondary schools are amonded by notice in last week's "Gazette." One amendment enables the Director of Education to raise the grade of a school provisionally if he is not satisfied that an increased attendance will be permanent. Modification of staffing by the Board and the Minister is made permissible. "The Bible is our moral guide on the sea of life," remarked Mi" E. C. Cuttcn, S.M., when initiating several students of Wellesley College into the Young Citizens' League at Wellington. "I recommend each of you boys to study the Bible for the Bible's own sake. It is the most beautiful literature in the English language." The last issue of the contains the general graded list *6f primary school teachers, as well as the list of teachers holding licenses to teach. The graded list contains about 4360 namos, divided into 239 . groups. The list is being keenly discussed amongst teachers. Provision is made for appeals, which must reach the Director of Education by May 2nd. Au addition to the imported game birds in the Auckland district is to bo made by the Auckland Acclimatisation Sooiety, which is importing from India a number of Chucor and Heesi. These birds which are now due to arrive, are of a beautiful French grey colour, with red beaks and legs, and belong to the partridge family. They will bo under the care of a native of India, and will be liberated in the high lands south of Auckland, where conditions said to bo somewhat similar to those in India prevail. After investigation, a committee set up by the Wel»ngtcfi Central Progress League has decided that a five-roomed house can be built .for £6OO. In submitting a plan of the proposed house, the committee states:—"The size of the rooms are: Two front bedrooms (approximately) 14ft by 10ft; back bedroom, lift by 10ft 6in; living room, 16ft 6in by lift; bathroom, Bft 2m by sft 3in; kitchen scullery, lift by Bft 2in, inside. Double windows arc provided for two front rooms and living room, in which there is an open fireplace. A suitable linen ureas is provided. Scullery bench, sink, pot cupboard, boiler and tubs, and a gas stove is provided for in the kitchen. The bathroom contains a suitable bath, basin, and lavatory. Electric light is provided, also the necessary draining. This house can be built for £6OO singly and less in groups, according to the site and locality. This would, naturally, not include any necessary renovation." About 650 students are attending lectures at Victoria University College (Wellington) this year, as against 731 last year, reported the registrar to the Council at its last meeting. The register, however, was not complete, and numbers of students would be resuming after Easter. Altogether the total would be about 50 less than last year. The defection of training college students was largely the cause of the matter. In arts. English had fallen from 183 to 141, philosophy from 197 to 133, and Latin from 113 to 94. Professor Marsden stated that the science register had fallen off about 10 per cent., owing to new regulations which had come into force. "We don't see this drop with equanimity, because we believe it is bad for the country," he said. Law, on the other hand, had slightly increased. "I think it was bound to come," said Mr C. Watson; "we had an abnormal increase in attendance last year." It was resolved to ask Professor Marsden to report on the causes of the fall in the science attendance.

The "Taranaki News'' says there is a movement on the part of drapers throughout the Dominion to eliminate the giving of discount to special sections of the community, and" to establish a rule of allowing 5 per cent, for cash over the counter and 2J per cent, on credit accounts paid by a fixed date. Large congregations attended the Easter services in the Durham street Methodist Church yesterday. In the morning the Rev. \V. Ready.preached a" sermon on "Who shall roll away a stone from the sepulchre?" In "the evening he preached* on "It is I Myself. Behold My hands and Mv feet," The choir sang the anthems, "fang of Kings" and "As It Began to Dawn," the soloists being Mrs Ell, Miss Twose, and Mr C J. Gallop. A very pleasing instance of honesty has just come to light (writes our Greymouth correspondent). Mr G. A. Wood, "the whitebait canner, of Hokitika, when packing some whitebait for shipment to Australia dropped a valuable gold medal, won at the Christ•church Exhibition, into one of the cases. Missing the medal after having sent the cases away he figured what had happened, but could not form any idea which of the twenty-five cases was the most likely. He wrote to this people to whom the goods were sent asking them to request their staff to looK out for the medal. Exactly one month after the loss, the recipients of the goods, The Mutual Stores, Ltd., Melbourne, returned the medal which had been found.

A pleasing custom adopted by the children of the Onehunga School, of attending to tho graves of soldiers buried at the Waikaraka Cemetery, was refarred to in grateful terms by the executive of tho Auckland Returned Soldiers' Association at its last meetin<r. It was stated that once a week the children made a pilgrimage to the cemetery with wheelbarrows and baskets laden with flowers, looking upon it as an honour and a privilege to tend the craves of the fallen soldiers. It was decided to forward a letter of thanks to the headmaster, teaching staff, ana children, expressing appreciation of the interest taken by the school in the graves of the Association's deceased comrades.

As a result of his investigations m America and other countries, Mr Frederick Golding, chief electrical engineer of the Commonwealth Postal Department, has returned to Melbourne more than ever convinced that Australian telephone systems should ; be automatic. He put that view before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works recently, and went into details regarding American systems, which, he said, lead the -world. They are in the hands of private enterprise, and he confessed himself astonished at two thingß—the high standard of service given subscribers, and tho splendid treatment of employees, who in every large centre were catered for in the matter of comforts and spare-time amusements in a manner that would, if even suggested in Australia, at least cause astonishment. He strongly advocated the conversion of manual systems in vogue in Australia to automatic systems, as likely to be more economical and more satisfactory to all concerned.; '

Here is an example (published by the Manawatu "Standard"; of the strangely addressed envelopes with which officials have to deal. It bears tho following address: —"The Superintendent, Manawatu County Council Omnibus Co., Ltd., Manawatu Gorge, Auckland. New Zealand/' The letter was from a man in East Ham, England, who, having seen a photograph in a weekly paper of the Palmereton North municipal buses proceeding through the Manawatu Gorge from Napier, wrote asking for a position as a driver on one of the buses. The complicated nature of the address arose from various reasons, '.which were added to by the fact that the wording tinder the photograph was to the effect that tho buses were going to the "Manawatu County Council," instead of to the Palmerston North Borough Council. The letter, which reached the Dominion by the last mail, ultimately came into the hands of Mr A. K. Drew, clerk of the Manawatu County Council,' who forwarded it to the Mayor (Mr J. A. Nash, M.P.). What is a "semi-roady-to-wear" suit? The term is often advertised (says a Melbourne! paper), but perhaps is little understood by the average .buyer of a suit of clothes. In the course of a case heard in tho First Civil Court, in which the various forms of manufacture of suits of clothes were mucli in evidence, it was explained that a "semi-ready-to-wear" suit of clothes was an ordinary ready-made suit, with the sleeves, trouser legs, coat collar, and coat length left incomplete, so as to permit of their adjustment later to their approximate measurements of tho wearer. Thus_. it was explained, it was possible for "the tallest and tho shortest persons to get a "perfect fit" from a "semi-ready-to-wear," always provided that in shoulder breadth, hips, and waist they corresponded more or less to the suit as made As these suite are "built up in times of slackness, and assist,the organisation of a tailoring establishment, it was stated that it was ■possible to make these, "semi-ready-to-wear" or semi-made-to-measure suits much cheaper than the ordinary tailored suit, though the workmanship and the finish might—remohfisis was laid on the "might";—be ns cjood as much superiorpriced tailor-made suits. A strange ■ phenomenon was sce.n not far from too sloping lands adjacent to Shoal Bay, Devonport, Auckland, on Wednesday (says the "Star"). The tide was an unusually high one, and for some reason hundreds of young eels swam near the edge of the water; swimming above land, that as a rula is not covered by tho tide. After high water, when tho tide commenced to recede, they did not want to go out with it, and scores of them commenced to wrig- ! glo about in the coarse ssa grass, and make their way inland for fully six or seven yards- \i,'ietiier they freie alter I food or whether they had completely lost their bearings it would be hard to tell. Stories have been told how eels will travel overland for over a mile to get from one stretch of water to. another, and tho young eels on "Wednesday proved that they were good land travellers. Had they uot been discovered and killed by a large number of seagulls it would have bean interesting to find out | how far they would have really travelled and wliat their object was. Tho ! seagulls attacked them at tho Lsad, land it was only after they had disI patched them m this way that they commenced in a leisurely w ay to devour them. The eels were about three or four inches in length. Plans for direct wireless communication between Australia and Great ' Britain, as provided for in the agreement between the Commonwealth and Amalgamated Wireless (Australia), Ltd. embrace a main station which will be able to speak over 12,000 miles for the greater part of the day (writes our Sydney correspondent). A great deal of interest centres in the question as to where this immense station is to be situated. The site has not yet been determined, but it will be in either New South Wales or Victoria. There ! will be two stations, situated 30 miles apart, one for receiving and one for transmitting. While the former will be comparatively insignificant, consisting of two 100 ft masts, tho transmitting station will cover well over a square j mile of country, and will include 24 steel towers, each of which will be 800 ft high. To work with the main station j there will be six feeders, one in each lof the capital cities. As far as pos- ! sible the radio system, which is to be taken over from the Commonwealth : next month, will be utilised for this ' purpose, but several new plants will have to be erected. Some of the wireless stations now being operated are out of date. Melbourne is quoted in this respect. On the other hand, Sydney and Perth are looked upon as fairly good.

Apparently the conscience of someone in the South Island has been touched by the published returns of South Island railway revenue, for the Railway Department, Christchurch, has received £6 10s conscience money. At 7.2 o'clock on Saturday night the Fire Brigade responded to a call in respect to a fire in th© four-roomed dwelling at 276 Hazeldean road, Sydenham, occupied by Mr John Gould. A kapoc mattress and bedding was found on fire, and slight damage was done before the outbreak was suppressed. v "The runholders about the Haastand that part of South Westland," said Mr T. E. Y. Seddon, M.P.. after his recent trip, "are now "beginning to complain that the deer have become so numerous that in six or seven years they will have eaten out the feed from the forests which previously afforded sustenance to herds of cattle. Unless something is done the deer are going to be a serious menace." The nights are getting colder, there is a dampness in the air, everything is ripe for the contracting of a winter coueh that will plague you for months. Don't allow even a slignt cough or cold to make anv headway, but nip it in 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). 6* The world's best perfumes make ideal Easter gifts and they, with powders and other toiler accessories can be secured from E. Cameron Smith, 06 Worcester street. 6. Dependability is a big word right now with the factory' owner. But that is our claim in respect to "Gandy's" Genuine Balata Belting, and the other leather belting 'we sell. Manning Machinery Co., 5 Bedford Row. M 6814 On wash day always use "No-Rub-bing" Laundry Help; spare no rinsing; water, and the result will delight you. Kincaidß Ltd., agents for "NoRubbing." 15.

Aspmwall, the Prince of Diggers, is ready to help and save money for potato growers. !>igs at one-tenth the cost of hand labour. Prices reduced. Ivory's Ltd., 21 Manchester street. —6 Pilkington's motors run twice daily between Christchurch and Akaro'a. 6 The New Zealand Clothing Factory announce that they are selling men's overcoats and raincoats for this winter at prices lower than landed cost to-day. The range of patterns is very extensive and the qualities are good. Now is the time to buy bo that you will get the full benefit for the whole of the season. The prices are: Men's tweed overcoats from 555, men's garbadine raincoats from 355. Shop at the New Zealand Clothing Factory. 0 Engineers, Plumbers and Gasfitters: swear by Hewsons' Invincible jointing Cement, not at'it. It does the damming. Immediately and permanently plugs up the leaks. Manning Machinery Co., 5 Bedford Row- M 6814 Implements at coßt price! To quit large stocks of implements and raw material we have again reduced prices. Before purchasing elsewhere be sure you get our No. 36 March Ist, 1922, price list. P. and D. Duncan, Ltd , Tuam street, P.O. Box 124, Christchurch. ~~& For the Easter Bride.—Tho "Dainty Gift of Quality" will be found at Messrs Hastie, Bull and Pickering's, Cashel street, who announce a special offering of new goods at new prices. Very rharming is the display of Silverware. Art Pottery and Cutlery: —<J Clean Teeth and Sound Ones: Not only is it necessary to have clean teeth but also tound ones because your digestion mainly depends on your teeth. Eukol Antiseptic Tooth Paste gives the teeth a pearly appearance, removes film and discolourisation. Eukol wards off decay and drives germs away. After using Eukol the mouth feels delightfully fresh and the breath is sweetened. Ask your Chemist for Eukol. Is 6d a- tube. Made by Wallace 'and Co., Chemists, 226 High street. —6 Numerous enquiries are now being made for knitting wools, suitable for making into ladies' Knitted Jumpers, Sports. Coats and tho fashionable knitted wool dresses. Messrs T. Armstrong and Co. have just opened a splendid range of tho smartest and best wools, including Paton'e Super Wheeling, Rose Wheeling, and Rose Fingering in all the newest shades, also Beehive Fingering in black and white in 3, 4 and 5 ply. As these wools are selling rapidly, we recommend an early visit to one of Armstrong's shops, Colombo and High streets. , —6—2739

USED CARS AT COST PRICES. THREE SPECIAL OFFERS. Adams Ltd. have effected a very satisfactory clearance of their stock of second-hand cars, by offering these at cost prices, and in some cases .below cost prices. Thoro aro a few Jefi, and wo now offer three cars which should prove exceptionally quick sellers. Therefore please mako enquiries promptly. Prices quoted are for cash, but terms can be arranged if required. £250 WILL BUY A STRONG, STURDY STUDEBAKER CAR. Wo have for sale a "Four"-Cylinder Studebaker Car. This is one of the sturdy Stukebaker Mode's, and is all complete with electric lights and selfstarter. It is painted a smart French Grey. The cost price of this car was £335, and we will accept £250 for a quick sale. No. 1106 £3OO WILL BUY A SPLENDID LIGHT "FOUR"-CYLINDER STUDEBAKER. We sold to Mr W. R. Currie of Teddington one of our Demonstrating Special "ti'ix" Studebaker Cars, and we allowed him £3OO for his. Light "Four" Studebaker, painted Fawn. This car runs 33 miles tg a gallon of petrol, and has been most carefully used and well taken care of. We now offer it at our cost price of £3OO. No. 1153 £4OO WTT-T, BUY A POPULAR LIGHT "FOUR" iSTUDEBAKER. We have for sale a Light "Four" Sturiebnker Touring Car. This is one of the most popular models made by the Studebaker Factory, and is the latest "Four''-Cylinder Cer turned out l»v them. Tt is in beautiful condition. Price £4OO. No. 1135 Adams Ltd. Showrorms, 152-154 High street: Garage. 219 Tuam street. G