GENERAL NEWS.

Press, Volume LVIII, Issue 17628, 4 December 1922, Page 8

GENERAL NEWS.

Mr P. K. Climie, organiser of the Canterbury Progress League, who, -.vi*st .Mr W. K. *<lcAipine, pr.-idrnr «,f t ;,.,

League, has been visiting the o:'ra Tuuuei. returned to Chrislchurdi Saturday. Mr Ciiuiio slates that, ro:isideri.ng the spell of bad weaJier thut Hi ;s been ex perU'l'.ci d a! Arthur's Puss ijur.iij; the i;.ni iiioiiih, good progress has been made with the work outside the tunnel.

As a mark of refpec-t to the Pi-ev. I>r. Erwin, who v, iil suortiy retire iium the ministry of Knox Cm.rch, the masters aid students oi ft-t- Aiuire-.v's College attemkd a parade at that Church yc*>terdav nioniuig. To the number of about ICO, the parade, headed by the College l'ij e Band, marched along Papanui road to the Church, whive they occupied the fronts seats. Dr. Irwin preached a sermon -appropriate of the occasion.

There was a large attendance at the Chfa-al Hail on batimiay night,' when the Lie v. Howard Elliott delivered au address under the auspices of the Protestant Political Association. The Rev. li. Hudson presided. Mr Elliott took as his subject "The Enemy 'Within the fiates," speaking on the lines of his previous addresses, and directing his remarks against the Roman Catholics and the "Red Feds.'' A portion of the audience was obviously not in sympathy with tho .sentiments he expressed, and he was subjected to a considerable amount of hostile interruption. At tho conclusion of his address, _ Mr Elliott answered a number of questions. Judgment has been given by the Chief Justice in the "Woiter Naturalisation case (says a Wellington Press Association message). Woiter was bom in Germany and was once a German subject. lie obtained letters of naturalisation in 1911, which were revoked b? tho Act of 1917. Ho was thcii convicted for failing to make application for registration as an alien. Sir Robert Stout held that tho conviction must stand. The question was raised _ that Woiter was willing to register if he was not- required to admit that lid was a German subject. That could not be dealt with, but as the appellant had acted onenly and in good faith no costs were allowed.

A knowledge of the King's English was not one of the outstanding attiibutcs of a witness who gave evidence at the Supremo Court at Wellington on Friday. He was describing events leading up to an accident, and persisted in describing the injured man as a "bloke." Mr Justice Salmond alio vcd the remark to pass once, but the secon 1 time he asked the witness to kindly refrain from using the word. ''fiiy, 'man,' " said his Honour. "Wo must have the English language here yen know." The witness was successful in following out hie Honour's instructions for a few minutes, but before long he again lapsed into slang. This time it was the examining counsel who corrected him.

The following telegram was sent to the Prime Minister by the Rev. J. Dawson, general secretary of the New Zealand Alliance"Civil servants in various parts of the Dominion report that they are advised that if prohibition is carried their salaries will bo reduced in consequence. It is further said that this statement is endorse ( d by some members of Parliament, which, is further disconcerting them. £)n behalf of the New Zealand Alliance, I beg +0 aak if you will publicly announce whether there is any intention on tho part of fhe Government to reduce t"0 salaries in the event of national prohibition being carried." Mr Massey replied:—"The statement to which you refer is quite contrary to fact. The carrying of prohibition or otherwise will not affect the salaries of persons in tne public service." A young returned soldier was crossing in the Devonport ferry boat m Auckland when he saw the big liner Suffolk tied up at the Queen's Wharf. He confided in a few of his fellow-pas-sengers (relates the "Star") the fact that a photograph of the big ship which hung in his father's outback kitchen, in which was depicted New Zealand troops leaving for South Africa, had so fired his imagination all his bovhood years that when the call of the Great War came, although hardly of age, he at once enlisted, and in turn he was carried across the selas by the liner whose outlines he was perfectly familiar with. "She was a lucky boat, and escaped all the hidden dangers of the seas, and I think shei is one of the finest old ships that was ever built, was what he said, as he stood at attention and saluted the old transport. Almost every district is proud of the possession of some distinctive feature of its landscape, but familiarity gives indifference to those who live within sight of it. It is left to the visitors to discover the interesting features of sucH landmarks. The peopie of Sanson and Bulls, for instance, states tho "Manawatu Times/' are apt to forget that tliey "own'' one of the longest, if not actually the longest, of traffic bridges in New Zealand, with tho added distinction of having ons end about twenty feet higher than the other. The only things about it which are common to j nearly all bridges in the Dominion are that it lacks another two feet/ in width to enable two .vehicles to pass, and that both ends aro obscured from viciy until one is actually on the bridge. It was built over forty years ago, from totarS grown on the spot, and is still sound. The cost was about £17.000. To-day a contractor might ask £40,000. A Hamilton resident has received a ietter i'rom a friend at Koto nut, who j with a companion, recenliy obtained permission to traverse the State Forestry Department's plantations in search of deer. The correspondent states that, though the sportsmen only succeeded in securing one animal, they came across ample evidence of damage done by deer in the plantations. One 200-acre plantation of chestnuts, about seven years old. with young trees about Bft high, had been cleaned out, the trees having been broken and tlie'leairea and bark eaten. An adjoining plantation of pinus insignus, from 3ft to 7ft in height, had not, the writer states been touched yet, but will Inter on, as just at present the deer's horns 'are growing, which prevents them from rubbing. Deer, he adds, will rip the bark off bluegums or pines up to 7ft j high on the trunks, and are becoming I an absolute curse in the nursery and j plantations.

Prior to Sir Francis Bell's departure for home (says our London correspondent) Mr S- liurst Seager inaue arrangements for him to iee the model of the Le Quesnoy battle memorial at the High Commissioner's Office. The model, made by .Mr A. E.. Eraser, was set up in -the entrance hall, aiul gave a very good idea of what tho visitor to Le Quosnoy itself may expect to see in the course of a few months. Not onlv is the marble tablet itself shown in plaster of Pans, but the wall, the moat the observation balustrade, and the plants and shrubbery are all represented in miniature. No one could help being greatly unused with this handsome memorial. Sir Irancix was able to see in addition a numuer of paintings recently made on the spot. The Longueval model, which has been in the chow window of the High Commissioner's Umce, is to be taken down immediately and sent out to New Zealand and after the London public has had an opportunity of see,!,, the L e Quesnov modet ♦ I ?T that ' too > v -ill be despatched to Wellington, where it will no doubt be placed on view in some museum or public institution.

Applications for deer-stalking licenses in tisv; Kakaia forest and the Poultor River (Mount White district) herd, closed with the secretary of the .Nona Canterbury Acclimatisation Society on I'riilay. Licenj.es for the Rakaia forest, represent 21 rifles; for tliese 32 applications were received. For the available l"."en?es for the Pou'tor River herd, represent uur seven rifles, 12 applications wore received.

A pieasmg sidelight on the outlook lor tlie iann.ng community at present was gn on a ".uunawalu Standard" reporter last week iiy tne uistnet valuer, *^ r - - ,ult 'ki". He stated that applications lor revaluations of land were now practic illy ml, whereas last y«.ar they had l'c n exceptionally numerous. j.n Ju c.-ur-ie ot his departmental work he had lound tli© position infinitely moro satisfactory in view of the rise in farm produce prices.

A definite voc-ation in life is even more essential to the happiness of afflicted attic ones than it is to those who are physically fit/' declared Lieut - Colonel Hogg, of llotorua Hospital 'School, in a letter to tho Auckland Education Board. The writer pointed out that many parents of crippled children hud a tendency to allow tliem to grow up to a more or less haphazard existence, forgetting the above fact in their loyo and sympathy. To make our cripples useful citizens was a great work for the State, and what was almost greater was that by so doing the euildren themselves would bd assured of happiness—the wonderful happiness that had its source in the knowledgo that, after all, they were useful members of society and not encumbrances on life.

Most delightfully feminine is tho fascinating assortment of dainty toiletries now showing in our window and show-eases : She will appreciate such a gift for Xinas. The display includes irresistible perfumes and powders; soaps and cremes; and useful manicure sets and brushware. Shop early. Loasby and Co., Chemists, corner Colombo and Cashel streets (opp. Uallantyne'B). 8 Grass will be worth stripping this Boason. Get the best Stripper, made by Reid and Gray—Brookers pattern— Drum underneath stripper. Strong angle steel wheels. Big sales every seaeon. Order now to save disappointment. Pri«3 £29 5s nett cash, railage paid. Reid and Gray, Ltd. (opposite Railway Offices), Christchurch, and at Burnett street, Ashburton. 6 All the experienced men present at the late trial of our two new Lucerne machines were satisfied that, the problem of growing Lucerne on a commercial basis in Canterbury is soLved by these machines. Twitch, White Clover and all other weeds can bo easily kept under and exterminated and the soil kept arable, two things necessary to Lucerne, by ono or two strokes after each cutting, no damage to tho crop whether in rows or broadcast. Write P. and D. Duncan, Ltd., Box 124, Christchurch. 9

Australia and Prohibition—The 1922 "Wine Production. —Messrs it. W. iSowey, of i'ayneham, and H. 6. Toesell, of' Adelaide, South Australia, recently visited California to find out at first hand just how the wine grape inindustry of this State had been affected by Prohibition. In Australia the Prohibition organ known as "The Patriot" lias been tailing the voters, and particularly the ex> soldiers who have become ivineyardiste, that Prohibition will not hurt the wine grape industry of that country, because the growers can put their grapes to better uses, and they instance California as an example. "The: Patriot" keeps insisting that rthja Eighteenth Amendment and tho Volstead Law both prohibit the householder from making a drop of wine for beverage purposes and the editor explains that the prosperity of our Californian grape-growers is due to the fact that we have learned to make a superior grape juioe, grape syrup and other products, for which there is a groat demand in the United States. The gentlemen above-mention-ed came to California to visit the establishments that were making these wonderful new products, but they were soon disillusioned. Theiy found that most of our wine grapes were being used by home brewers to whom the grape-growers are indebted for their prosperity, and they were made to realise that if this avenue of salvage is closed the grape-growers of California will be bankrupt and the industry ruined. Vote for State Control. 5

An Offer Extraordinary. Having purchased largely in Sheffield on very special terms, Messrs Hastifc. Bull, and Pickering are offering Stainless Knives at prices hitherto untouched. Desserts from 22s 6d and Tables 27s 6d per half dozen box. H6130-9G5

The "Sing Germ" is the only germ that "No-Rubbing" Laundry Help will allow to live in the washhouse. Hobson Bros. 5

Every indication points to a big rush of Christmas shopping this year, and the great advantages of early shopping are obvious. Huge stocks, wonderful variety, and astounding values await shoppers at Armstrong's. Thousands of pounds' worth of novelty goods, most suitable as gifts have just arrived from England, and the gift problem is easily solved, and big savings are always made when you shop at the cheapest spot in the city—Armstrong's two shops, Colombo and High streets. 5

Pilkington's motors run twice daily ljetween Christchurch and Akaroa. 0 Picture framing is an art. That is the kind which embodies the best in selection and execution. We claim this distinction. Our long experience is at your disposal. Gibbs' Art Depot, 105 Cashel street. opposite Ballantyneu. G6OBB-620Q

CLEARING SALE OF USED MOTORS. ADAMS, LTD.'S, SPECIAL OFFERS J;'OH DECEMBER.

Having determined to clear out the whole of their stock of used cars during the present-, month, Adams, jutd., have reduced prices lower than ever. Every purchaser of a car during this month wi.i be given free tuition in driving—an excellent way to spend the Xmas holidays—and a motor-cycle or motor-cycle and sidecar will be acoepted in part payment for most of the cars in stock Reasonable terms can also be arranged. The offerings tins week include:—

Beautifully finished, up-to-date 'Jaithorpe, 12 li.p. pouring car (Englfiii), with wire wheels, electric lights and self starter, etc., £2OO.

Si'.ent Knight B.S.A. touring car (English) witli wire wheels, electric lights and self starter, etc., neatly finished in putty shade, plated fittings, £250.

Oakland Koadster (3-seater), finish as new, electric lights and self-starter, spare rim, etc., £250.

Very fine Paige touring car, late model,. electric lights and' self starter, spare rim, etc., looks like new, £275. Magirfrent- English Calthorpe touring car. lis'it 10 h.p. model, of latest type. Electric liehts and self starter. Has had very little "use, £3OO. ADAMS, LTD., Showrooms, 152-154 High street; Garage, 219 Tuam street. A 32394310