GENERAL NEWS.

Press, Volume LVIII, Issue 17585, 14 October 1922, Page 10

GENERAL NEWS.

The auction announcements of H. Matson and Co., Craddoek's Agency Co., Ltd., W. E. Bimes and Co., Harris Bros., Tonks, Norton and C 0.,, Ltd., P. S Nicholls and Co., H. C. Smith, 11. B. Sorensen, and H. G. Livingstone will bo found on page 19 of this issue; A fall of red snow was lately noticed near Briancon, in an Alpine district, amazing tho inhabitants of the country and give scope for the most fantastic suppositions. The snow, on be- ■ ing analysed, was found to contain ochre dust, and this was thought to have been brought from the Sahara in tho stream of a powerful sirocco wind. Another suggestion was that it came from tho South of France, on the .Riviera, where the soil is red. "We in New Zealand have an good a railway system aa any in the world," said the chairman (Mr 0. 13. Daniell) at the annual meeting of the Mnsterton Clinmber of Commerce (states the When the late Lord Nortlv clill'e had stepped off the Main Trunk train at Hamilton ho hud eaid, with, rclererico to the timy> hours' trip of 80 miles from Auckland: "My word, that's n good run." Coming from a visitor, that was something to bo proud of." Mr IX M. Grahiim: "Yes, but that's in Auckland." _ "Wo grumble at the administration," continued the chairman, , ''ingtead o? trying to realise their difficulties arid help them." "A consumer in Bromley took the insulations off hi 3 house to do some repairs, thus leaving the live wires hanging loose within reach of the ground, and which of course, is a most dangerous procedure and also against the regulations in interfering with the Council's main. I trust the Council will take some action in tho matter," stated the County Electrician in his report to, the Hoaiheote County Council last night. Verbally he stressed the seriousness of tho offence which might havo caused, tho destruction of the house by lire. If the. wires had short circuited by any chance, tho' whole of Bromley would have been cut off. Tho Council decided to send a letter of warning to the-delinquent.

"The Germans aro not reformed in heart" was tho statement made to an Auckland "Stur" representative by Mr J. J. MoGrath, of Wellington, wlm returned by the Ruuhme after a visit to Europe. In support of this view, Mr McGi'athi said that ho and his wife had' attended many German "evenings' in the Boer Gardens, in two- of which asmany as (jOOO people gathered nightly, and they hud never been present -when, they did not hear German martial inusio played whi!© many of the people ros-3 and sang war-'iike songs. He observed considerable hatred towards England, hatred that nvns only exceeded by German hatred of France. Ho found that Now Zealand was nut unknown there, and that there was jio warm feeling for New Zeaknders. Tho continued boycolt of Gorman goods by the Dominion was naturally not liked. On the other hand, the raising of the Australian embargo was hailed with, delight, especially m Manieli, large consignments of goods being forwarded in time toi roach the Commonwealth by August Ist. Oao of the businesses that have been hit since tho days of plenty following and during the war is that of the übiquitous taxi-man. Before tho conntry was flooded with money resulting from Imperial purchases there were only fiomo seven or eight taxis in Dunedin and their owners earned a comfortable living. Soon, however, tho business became fx> lucrative that, like all good things-, it was rushed by many with visions of getting rich qnieldy, and more or less easily. For a short time they were on the road to attaining their desire, but gratuity money does not Inst for ever, and 'with it's disappearance disappeared their hopes (says the "Ofcago ]>aily Times'). There aro now over 70 taxis registered in the city, but within the past month or two many men have packed up and left for other avenues of bread winning. "A short time ago there were twiceas many men on this rank as there aro now," said one taxi-driver yesterday. He added that it was not uncommon for a man to wait all day on the rank to earn ha If-a-crown. A decent run wan a rarity nowadays.

It was ruled by Mr Wyveni Wilson, S.M.j at tho Magistrate's Court yesterday, that it is not necessary for a motor-ear proceeding down High street and intending to turn into Hereford street East, to go round trie traffic policeman at the street intersection. The city by-law No. 5, section 2, subsection 23, tinder which an information ■was laid' against a motorist, is to the effect that traffic wishing to turn to tho right, or off-side, must continue until it reaches the centre line of the street into which it is intended to turn, Mr Wilson said that after the last Court he had had occasion to inspect the junction, and' lie had come to tiie conclusion as to tho proper point for a motorist to turn. .'Ho waa not obliged to go from High street into Colombo street and then around to Hereford street. If the korbinga of High, Colombo, and Hereford streets were projected on to the roadway, tho correct turning-point- would bo half-way between the corner of Colombo street and the corner of Hereford (street. "It is n. ridiculous interpretation of the bylaw to go riyhfc out into Colombo street to turn round," ho concluded. '"A motorist tloe.s not need to go rouud the uoliceman."

Community singing in Wellington produced -a revenue last winter of £829. Of this sum £2d2 was given to various funds, the blind and unemployment funds benefiting principally. The balance in hand after the payment of rent, printing charges, etc., is £4O. Beports have reaehedthe secretary of the Amalgamated Engineering ttnion that some employers are paying skilled mechanics £4 16s 9d as the award rate, whereas it is claimed tho rate is £4 17s 2d for a 44-hour week. Tho Courts pronouncement regarding tho bonus provided for 5s a week, or 1-Jd an hour on hourly rates. A .sensation was caused between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. yesterday by a young woman who walked alons the western bank of the Avon between the Gloucester street and Hereford street bridges and threw herself into the water. Several passers-by went-to tho help of the young woman who seemed to be in an epileptic fit. She struggled violently, but was finally placed in tho ambulance and taken to a hospital. Her name i<> Millie llyaii and she is 21 years of age. She was reported missing from 56 Carlton Mill road at 5.30 p.m. on Thursday. Rheumatism is a malady that. can best be cured by taking Loasby's "RHEUMATIC PEBBLES," which remove uric from the blood. Rheumatic Pebbles are sold at all chemists. and stores, 2s 6d a box, or from Loasby and Co., Chemists, opp. Ballantyne'a. 6

Potato prospects are better than for vears nast. No grower can afford to bo without the improved Champion planter at its reduced price. Ivorys, Ltd., 21 Manchester street. 5 Ladies are specialising in "No4lubging" Laundry Help, "Keep Smiling" Floor Polish and ''Golden Rule" Soap —tho ruling soap. Ward ell Bros. 9 A vote for State Control will not only block Prohibition as effectively as one for Continuance, but it will also indicate to the Prime Mnister that you aro in favour of drastio reform of tho Liquor Laws. —4 > The small boy is looked after as regards clothing, just as much as the fullgrown man. In fact ho is just Us i®aportant and it behoves all parents to bo particular in tho dress of tho future man. It helps to mould character and in after years, make him particular in hia attire. Tho New Zealand Clothing Factory is making this easy for tho parents, by showing small Boys' Washing Suits in the very latest styles from 4a 3 Id. LSq-q their Bargain Window. —5 Messrs Baldwin and Bayward, of 122 Cnshal street, corner High and Oashel streets, Christchurch, Head Office, Wellington, report that recently they acted as agents in filing the following applications for Letters Patents—Wood ancl Jenkins, Marton, carcase flayer; J. Buckland, Auckland, water cock; 8.. Baddeley, Auckland, sewing machine; J. Licklins, Auckland, churn; G. Gretafell, London, wireless Bystem; C. Wilson, Ballarat, concrete construction; M. Walker, Aramoho, washing machine; J. Cooper, Hull, packing case; McLeroth Tyre Ltd., London, air tubes; F. Smith, Masterton, disinfector. Send for "Inventors' Guide." Post free. —9 Christchurch ladies will welcome with pleasure the new shipment of Houbigant, C'otys, and d'Orsay perfumes and face powders now on display in our shop. These fresh arrivals represent the very newest and daintiest creations in toilet goods. Be sure and try them. J). Ferguson Glanville, chemist. High street. GSSO4-7828 J'. Johnston and Son, Merchants, itangiora (ostd. 1863), have just landed direct from manufacturers, latest designs of Linoleums and Floorcloths. P.O.' Box I. 'Phone 4. J6OBO-22 Our competitors have always given us our best testimonials such as: P. and D. Duncan, Ltd., Christchurch, New Zealand, the only ' Implement makers in the world who can sell machines without travellers. For excellence of design, materia!, construction and finish they are unique. P. and D. Duncan, Ltd., Tuam street, Christchurch. Bos 124. 1)3364-7642 A. Wonderful Vacuum Cleaner. — Messrs Hastio, Bull and Pickering aro showing what is evidently the "last word" in Vacuum Sweepers.. It is powerful, quiet, wonderfully easy to manipulate and altogether superior to anything yet shown. It merit? inspection. H 5807—1323

When y<"si havo to move, gifo th« work to J. M. Hey wood and Co., Ltd. They will send you careful and reliable men, used to handling Furniture. Telephones 260, 250, 1241. H 6720-6532 ADAMS LTD. REDUCE THE PRICES OF USED MOTOIt-CYCLES.. Tho prices of new Excelsior, Triumph and B.iS.A. motor-cycles have been reduced by Adams LtS., and tho firm recognises that nsed motor-cyclos must also come down in price. Hero aro a few selections from their stock which show that the principle has been very fully recognised:— £lB, I?,educed from £25. —Englishbuilt mocor-cyole, 3j-h.p. in good running order. Magneto. Fine machine for youth. £25, Reduced from £36. —Americanbuilt motor-cycle,' 7-9-h.p. twin. Good tyres, and in good order. £3O, Reduced from £3s.—Singer, 4jh.p., 2-speed gear. In vc.vy good condition. £37 10s, Reduced from £47 ja>s.—-Tri-umph, 4-h.p., three-speed. In good mechanical order. £4O, Reduced from £SO. —Englishbuilt mortor-cycle, 4i-h.p., 3-speed gear. In Rood order. £75, _ Reduced from £9O. —Big X f Excelsior), 7-9-h.p., twin. Will do up to 70 miles per hour. A fine hilfciiniber, and of good appearance, £BO, Reduced from £95.—-'Latest model Bluo Excelsior; 7-9-h.p., twin. Condition as new. £B6, Reduced from £95. —Henderson 4-eyl motor-cycle with side-oar. All in splendid condition. £9o, Reduced from £los.—HarleyDavidson, 7-9-h.p., twin, with coachbuilt side-chair on Hurley chassis. In perfect condition. Taken in part payment for motor-car. Adams, Ltd.: Show-rooms, 152-1 •>! High street. A 3239—8090