GENERAL NEWS.

Press, Volume LVIII, Issue 17450, 10 May 1922, Page 6

GENERAL NEWS.

The auction announcements of W. K. Simes and Co., Charles Clark, P. S. Nicbolls and Co., Harman and Stevens, Ltd., Farmers' Saleyards, George Anderson and Co., and H. B. Sorensen will be found on page 13 of this issue.

I "I forgot that you were going to stand for Parliament." said a member | of the Utility Poultry Club at the annual meeting last night, referring to Mr R.. W. Hawke. who had declined nomination as a member of a certain committee. "No, I'm turning that down; there's not enough salary," said Mr H.iwke. "There's more in ducks 1" interjected a member, amidst laughter. The discovery of shale at Orepuki is said to have been made quite by accident, and dates back to the early days of the diggings (says the "Advocate"). One old-timer, coming across a, black seam in his claim, decided that it looked like good building material, and in time carried home euificient to build, a chimney to his hut. The erection was a, pronounced success, .and the camp was on the eve of following his example and building chimneys of the same stuff. On their return from work one night, however, our hero's hut found reduced to ashes, while the chimney, still biased merrily. In this way was tha inflammable nature of the strange material disclosed. » I

A petition in bankruptcy has been filed by Frederick Thomas Smith, builder, of Christchurch, and a meeting of creditors will be held on May loth at 2.30 p.m.

T.Jie precentor will hold a trial of boys' voices at the Cathedral on Monday, 29th inst., at 10 a.m., for the purpose of selecting boys to fill one or more vacant choristerships. Successful candidates will receive a free education at Christ's College, and also a sound musical training, which should be valu_,blo in later life. The Christchurch Fire Board last night extended its congratulations to the Christchurch City Brigade in winning the Canterbury Provincial Cup at the recent fire brigades' competition. The superintendent informed the Board that tue winning team was from the permanent staff, that being the first occasion in the history of fire brigade competitions in New Zealand when such a team was entered.

The depredations of deer in tho Rotorua district were described by a deputation of farmers which waited upon Mr J. Mcintosh Ellis, Director of Forestry, at Rotonia last week. The deer, it was stated., break down fences, destroy young plantations, graze off grass, and "top up" on turnips. Evidence was given of destruction caused to settlers, tlio rapidity with which the deer were increasing,' and Uheir increasing boldneis. The Forest Service officers corroborate t.hese statements, and it is understood that the matter will come under departmental review. Th© last of the water-races on the main ro.nd between Christchurch and A«i)hurton has been bridged. Thanks to the progressive jwlicy of the Canterbury Automobile Association. In all, it is estimated uhat tlhere are quite ono hundred water-races crossing the main road that have been bridged for the full width of the used portion of the road. Not only has this resulted in motorists being able to cover the distance between the two places in less time than was the case before the wit-ar-raees were bridged, but it has done away <vith the risk of breaking springs and axles.

Consideration has 'been given by th; 3 Howko's Bay Hospital Board to th.o twenty-one applications received from members of the medical profession throughout New Zealand and the Old Country for the position of medical superintendent at the Napier Hospital,' rendered vacant by the resignation of Dr. T. Gilrny. The applications have been fully considered and now reduced to four, one of whom has been recommended tk> the Minister of Health, whose forma] consent must be receiv.Kl before the appointment is made. In the meantime the name of the applicant, who will,probably be appointed, is not available for publication. In connexion with a. "recent Press cable message announcing the repeal of Iceland's prohibition jaw regarding wines, the New Zealand Alliance has received a cable message from the International Temperance Bureau at Lausanne, dated May Bth, as follows: "Iceland is obliged for one year to admit wines under 21 per cent, alcohol." ThU admission of wines is stated to bo in conformity with tlhe demand made by Spain on the expiration of the treaty with Iceland under which she took an important quantity of .Iceland's fish. Spain refused to renew the treaty unless Iceland would repeal her prohibition law. and admit Spanish wines. Iceland had not previously imported winas from Spain, even 'before she adopt 3d prohibition. An allegation that defendant had done only four days' work in nine months was marie by counsel for the applicant in a maintenance case at the Magistrate) 1 s Court yesterday. Defendant said he found it impossible to obtain work although he was continuously looking for it. He stayed at hotels and boarding-houses, but was sometimes unable to pay his way. ''l have about a meal in three days," he said. "How many meals did you have last week?" said Mr H. Y. SViddowson, ti.M. '.'Three meals besides pies" was the answer. Defendant said he was a clerk and waa looking for any light work. "When did you buy that suit?" asked the Magistrate', referring to defendant's apparel, which bore no marks of age. "Five" years ago," said defendant, "I have several suits by me at Lyttelton.". The Magistrate > said that work must be found for the man; he would be sentenced to three months imprisonment with .hard labour, to be released on payment of arrears. The adventures of a letter posted at Sydenham on March 7th, which only reached the person it was addressed to a few days ago, are rather interesting. It was addressed: "Mr Holland, J. Peace, St. Asaph street, Christchurch," and was intended for the well-known ex-Mayor. Mr H. Holland. The name on the envelope was not too plainly written, and the result was that it was returned to the Post Office, "Not found." An attempt" was afterwards made to return the letter to the sender. The letter started with Mr Holland's name clearly written; the name of the sender was interpreted as "Neill Arthur," and the Sydenham letter-carriers unsuccessfully tried to find him. The .Tetter was signed, as a matter of fact, "Well-Wisher," but the caligraphy gave some colour of reason for the interpretation put on the signature. The letter was from a lady, who enclosed a postal note for one shilling .towards the presentation made by the Justices of the Peace Association to Mr W. A. D. Banks on his retirement from the position of clerk of the Magistrate's Court. Speaking at the annual meeting of the Diinediu Patients' and Prisoners' Aid Society, Mr J. R. Bartholomew, S.M., «tfd: One hears a lot about the inorease of crime in New Zealand and tihe tendency towards criminality, it occurred to mo that it would be interesting to extract the position numerically, so far aa Dunedin is concerned, from the records of the Magistrate's Court, and I find from these that thoee is in Dunedin no increase, but, on the contrary, a decrease, and for the last four years a considerable decrease. These n.ro the figures, taking in all classes of offences —breaches of by-laws, and so onr—ln 1916, 2628; in 1917, 28*2; in 19J8, 1927: in 1919, I960; in 1920, 2011; in 1921, 1954, and for the qiuU'ter of this year that ended in March the offences charged were 4.03, as compared with 481 for the corresponding quarter of last year. These figures are highly gratifying. They show. I suggest, that we have not a sufficient ooncsit of ourselves. It is only right that they should be published, in view of the reported serious increase in crime. Ido not know w?iat the explanation is. Perhaps . our friends in the North may say that we are too slow to get into trouble. The problem of the adolescent has just been discussed at the annual conference of the Australian State Teachers' Federation in Melbourne (writes our Australian correspondent). In movinf that the State unions be requested to givo consideration to the question of the adolescent, with a view to tlio inauguration of a complete educational system, a New South Wales delegate said that in Sydney alooa there were about 25,000 boys who received no education after the ago of 14 years, and vet at 21 they were compelled to enrol sis citizens eligible to vote At election times they assimilated the arguments of soap-box orators or of biassed clergymen in pulpits, and generally repented the "catch fries" usually dragged out at election times. There was no opportunity for them to form a calm, independent judgment. Boys on leaving school should be registered bv a State Board, part of whose work would be to consider their mental characteristics and tlhe bent_they had shown in their school work. Some idea could then be obtained of the direction in which the .boy's future should be directed It was stated that only oneseventh of a boy's time was spent in school- six-sevenths of the time was spent at home or elsewhere. . The conference agreed to the suggestion.

A Press Association telegram states that one of the tasks ahead of the \\ ellington Citv Council is to reduce the estimates for the year 1922-23 by about £58,000, to mate the expenditure balance with the revenue. The Finance. Committee's recommendation will be considered at a special meeting of the Council. The expenditure will be relieved to a considerable extent if the reduction in the cost of living bonus granted by tht Arbitration Court is put into operation. A letter from the trustees of the Lincoln road Methodist Church was read at the meeting of the Christchurch Fire Board last night, thanking the brigade for the services rendered when the Sunday School was destroyed by fire. Thu writers added that if the brigade had not been present, the church also would have been lost—an irreparable disaster. Mr H. Holland: It was a good save, *.nd shows the advantage Spreydon receives by coming into Greater Christchurch.

Threo applications for exemption were made by jurymen at the opening of the criminal sessions at the Supremo Court yesterday morning. One applicant said that he was the only one m his office who could sign documents on behalf of his firm. His Honour granted ihim exemption for the session, with the exception of Friday. Another juryman who had a clover-shelling Pj ant ' and whose absence from work rendered three men idle, was excused from attendance for tnree days. The third applicant, who vas engaged in the motor-cycle business, said that he could not trust his employees to carry on successfullv during his absence. Recently one of his assistants had parted with a motor-bicycle for a valueless cheque for £72. He was excused from attendance for all days with ,the exception of Friday. The Council of the Canterbury Automobile Association decided last night, on the recommendation of the Social and Competitions Committee, to hold, m co-operation with the Motor Traders Association, a motor-car reliability trial to Akaroa and back to Christchurch, on May 27th. The conditions of the trial, .drawn up by a sub-committee representative of both Associations, and approved by the Council of the Automobile Association last evening, provide two classes for competition, one open to all I drivers, and another for private owners. The prizes for the former class are r trophies to the value of £lO 10s for first place, £5 5s for second, and a certificate for third. The private owners' class carries prizes of £2l, £lO 10s, and a certificate. Great interest is being taken in the event' by private motorists and members of the trade, and it is anticipated that the revival of his popular competition will be a complete success. 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 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). 6 "We are specialists and when we say that we mean.we are not general drapers, but we sell only Men's and Boys' apparel. This has been so for nearlv £0 years. We therefore maintain that we are in the best position to give value to the public. This week we are advertising special lines in Men's Overcoats and Underwear. , Call at the N.Z. Clothing Factory and purchase your requirements for the colder weather. —5 Johnston's N.C. Motor Co. Ltd.. Itangiora. Sole District Agents for Ford Cars and Trucks Reduced vPrices:—s-Seater complete with selfstarter £269; ■ 2-seater complete with self-starter £257; 1-Ton Truck Chassis £254. All Ford genuine parts in stock. 'Phone 87. A. Prestney, Manager.—2l Aspmwall, the Prince of Diggers, is ready to help and save money tor potato growers. Digs at one-tenth the cost of hand labour. Prices reduced. Ivory'o Ltd., 21 Manchester street. . —6 New arrivals to Christchurch should be promptly informed of the wonderful labour-saving and perfect cleansing qualities of "No-Rubbing" Laundry Help to avoid wasting money on washboards. Wardell Bros., agents for "No-Rubbing." 11. Make your (home more comfortable this winter by buying one of the present season's newest Goat Skin Rugs, now being offered for 35s at Armstrong's. The 6hades aie particularly effective in Fawns, and these rugs are noted for their great wearing quality. The size is oft Gin by 2ft 6in, just the thing for fireside use. Your visit to either of Armstrong's shops—Colombo or High streets —incurs no obligation to purchase.' .7 There's a cold snap coming—and it will bring with it many colds. Be forewarned I Bo forearmed 1 Have a bottle of Kofgo handy. Obtainable from E. Cameron Smith, 96 Worcester street. 505

When buying farm machinery, don't overlook the question of future repairs and replacements. An important advantage in using P. and D.t>. Machinery is that it requires fewer repairs than any other, either local or imported; moreover, the required parts will always be obtainable on short notice. Get our No. 36 price-list. P. and D. Duncan, Ltd., Box 124, Cbxistchurch. I D 3191-2826

"Big Ben" and hie family reduced 1 Messrs Elastic, Bull, and Pickering announce reduced prices on Alarm Clocks. "Big Ben" now 22s (3d, "Big Ben Luminous" 30s, "Jack o' Lantern" Luminous 20s, "Sleep Meter" 13s 6d, "Good Morning" 10s, Pocket Ben 9s 6d. 6 Pilkington's motors run twice daily between Christchurch and Akaroa. 6

ADAMS, LTD'S, ANNUAL STOCKTAKING SALE OF USED MOTORS. Stock-taking time finds Adams, Ltd., with very few used cars on their hands this year, because the firm has met the market by offering particularly good value. However, there are a few cars left over, and rather than carry them on the stock-sheets into another financial year, they are being offered at prices "which make a quick sale a certainty. STURDY, RELIABLE STUDEBAKER TOURING CAR REDUCED FROM £250 TO £2OO. This car, which is in exceptionally good condition, is of quite a modern model, equipped with electric lights, eelf-atarter, five detachable rims, with good tyres, etc. The paintwork and upholstery leave nothing to be desired. At £250 this car was a bargain. • At £2OO, its present price, it is a gift. On view in showrooms window. LIGHT 4-CYLINDER STUDEBAKER REDUCED FROM £3OO TO £250. ' up-to-date touring car, with electric lights, self-starter, one-man hood spare rim and tyre, etc., and all bearing evidence of most careful usage. The tyre 9 are good. We have reduced the price from £3OO to £250. STYLISH "OAKLAND. SIX" ROADSTER, REDUCED FROM £325 TO £275. . This car is nicely finished in Oakland with, electric lights, self-starter, spare rim and tyre, etc. Especially suitable tor commercial traveller. At £275 this handy six-cylinder car is absolutely wonderful value. MODEL 90 OVERLAND TOURING OAR, REDUCED FROM £350 TO £3OO. Finished in dove-grey, and luxuriously equipped, with electric lights selfstarter, spare rim and tyre, side 'windshields, upholstery covers, etc., this car, of the most popular type ever turned out by the makers, is a particularly sound investment. It is one of the most carefully-used cars we have ever offered, and at £3OO it is sure to sell quickly. Adams, Ltd.: Showrooms, 152-154 High street; Garage, 219 Tuam Btreet.