GENERAL NEWS.

Press, Volume LVIII, Issue 17629, 5 December 1922, Page 6

GENERAL NEWS.

The annual Matriculation and Junior Scholarship examinations, conducted by the University of New Zealand, commence this morning.

During October 33 accidents occurred on the Christchurch tramway system, made up as lollop s: moving cars 10, collisions with other vehicles -1, miscellaneous 7. These figures were to the Board at Yesterday's meeting.

Infectious and other notifiable diseases reported in the Canterbury-\Ye*t Coast Health District for the wee!* ended noon yesterday totalled 23 as follows. - B idler: Scarlet fever, 1. Grey: Diphtheria, 1. North Canterbury; Scarlet fever. 3; diphtheria, _2 ; tuberculosis, 6; pneumonia, 3; erysipelas, 1. Ashlmrton : Diphtheria. 1: tuberculosis, 2. South Canterbury : Diphtheria, 1; tuberculosis, 2. The clumping ground for rubhish on the river bank near Kicearton road was referred to by the Mayor (Mr A. D. Ford) in his statement to the Kicearton Borough Council last night. Mr Ford said that several complaints had been received in regard to the pungent odour which was wafted lo passers-by in the vicinity. The matter had been reported to the Domains Board and it would be remedied. "The smell is rather bad there at times," volunteered another member of the Council.

A short meeting of tho Papanui Progress League was held last night for the purpose of reporting the result of the Greater Cliristehurch poll held last week. Votes of thanks were ae- , corded to those who had given their assistance to the ..movement. Especial reference was made to the secretary of the League, the ltcv. T. N. Griflin, who, it was. said, had given long and zealous service in the Greater Christchurch movement insofar as it related to Papanui. The president (Mr W. J. Boyce) was also thanked for his share in the work.

The proposal to tivo or three sea lions from the Southern Islands for the Auckland Zoo has been approved by the Marine Department. A communication received by tho City Council from that Department stated that the Tutanekai would probably bo proceeding to tho islands in February, and that the master of the vessel would obtain the animals if it were possible to do so. The Mayor, Mr J. H. Gunson, said the Council had one sea lion at present in the Domain, and the Marine Department's action was in response to a request that it should endeavour to procure a few more. A witness in a civil case heard before his Honour Mr Justice Adams in tho Supreme Court yesterday was crossexamined by Mr C. S. Thomas on the point of commercial travellers' expenses, "Do you think it is fair for a traveller to charge his firm for his laundry?" asked counsel. "Certainly. Any decent firm allows that," replied witness. "Do you charge for your hair-cutting also?" pursued counsel. "Is that a fair qustion to ask this witness?" quietly interposed his Honour. As the witness was almost completely bald, counsel agreed with the Bench, amidst the smiles of all present, including the witness. At_a large and enthusiastic meeting of settlers of Upper Clutha Valley, held at Cromwell, the following motion was carried unanimously: "That this meeting of bona fide runholders, comprising the returned soldiers and others, emphatically endorses the reform in the Land Act granting an extension of pastoral leases up to 35 years, _ and that no improvement in the condition of the country will take place under short-dated leases. So far as tho further subdivision of Central Otago runs is concerned, we could point to very few properties now held that could be further subdivided to tho ad-i vantage of the State or the adjoining country.''

Mr P. E. Jones, chairman of the South Waimakariri Hiver Board, who has just returned from a visit abroad, presided at the meeting of the Board yesterday. Mr Jones said that while in Italy he took particular notice of the protective methods followed in respect of the rivers. The methods tuffered from those adopted by the Board, for no Italian river possessed the force and extent of the Waimakariri. -The protective works resembled more those established in the higher reaches of the Waimakariri —wire strapped groynes with boulders inside. Nowhere did a problem similar to that presented bv the Waimakariri exist, and the Board consequently had to act on their own experience and judgment to protect the banks. "It will be of interest to the Board," said Mr S. A. Staples, at yesterday's meeting of the Christchurcii Tramways Boara, "to learn that the Street Railway Engineering Society of America has recently been engaged on the unification of car design. Its committee has just published its recommendations. It is pleasing to find that the standard American car of the future is to be one almost exactly similar to the new ones recently placed on the Ohristchnrch streets by the Board. The American car is, however, Bft Gin in overall width, enabling two persons to sit on either side of a centre aisle wide enough for reasonable purposes. The Christchurch car is only Bft- wide—the maximum allowed by the Legislature."

By his will, Sir George Frederick Sleight, Bart., tho Grimsby trawler owner, who left £992,147 bequeathed to his widow a life annuity of £156 and £SOO for furnishing after his son George Frederick conies of age. While the son is under age tho widow is to have tho use of Sir George's house and household effects, and of an annuity of £IOOO for her maintenance and that of her children. Sir George Sleight, who owned when he died in March last year, one of the largest individual fishing enterprises in tho world, started life gathering cockles on Cleethorpes beach and selling them from a. donkey cart in the streets. Out of his savings he bought fishing smacks. Ilis crews always had a direct interest in the sale of the catch. He acted as his own underwriter, and invested the money saved in insurance in other vessels.

A request that a special car be set aside ior smokers eo vnat iauj passengers need not be troubled with tobacco smoke was made iii a letter whicn came before the Tramway .board yesterday from a lady " who resides at Clifton. The letter was as foiiows:—l write to ask it' the Tramway Board could not make an alteratiou in regard to smoking in cars. 1 would suggest that gentlemen wishing to smoke should bo allowed a soeciai car for preference at the rear of the front car, as tho draught when in motion would clear the fumes away from the front car. I, with several other friends, though not objecting to tobacco when smoked in moderation have often been very much upset by the mixture of various tobaccp fumes which fill the cars at times, and ladies must either endure it or walk, although it often causes violent nausea. I do not suggest for one moment that smoking ?.ho::Tr? mt be allowed, but to leave at least one car free so that people who dislike or are upset by smoking, may ride in comfort. Should yon see your way to make this alteration, I am sure you will earn the heartfelt gratitude of a great manv travellers besides myself. The letter was received, no action being taken.

Several complaints have been received by the Kicearton Borough Council in regard to the state of the tramway track in Lincoln road.

The annua] meeting of the Canterbury Philosophical Institute will be held to-morrow evening at 8 p.m. Papers will be read by Dr. J. E. Holloway, Dr. C. Chilton, ilr G. Archev, Professor I\. Speight, and Mr Dobson. No gift will give her more pleasure this Xmas than something for toilot use. You will find numerous suggestions of "what to give" amongst our altogether beautiful collection of Houbigant d'Orsay, and Pivers perfumes and poudres; English brushware; manicure articles; and other necessities for Milady's Boudnir. Loasby and Co-, Chemists, corner Colombo and Cashel streets (opp. Ballantyne's). 6' The Lord Bishop of Winchester:—"l am disposed to 'adhere' t-o your proposal. I have long been disposed to believe —in spite of the good friends and excellent citizens whom 1 have known in the Trade —that the existence of an enormously powerful interest, always present and at work to influence action and opinion, both local and national, was a great incubus upon our life, and a great hindrance to improvement of what still (in spite of great change for the better) so greatly needs to be improved. I think the State —not the Municipality—must come in." Vote for State Control. 4417

Ladies are extolling "No-Rubbing" Laundry Help. "Golden Rule" Soap, and ''Keep Smiling" Sand Soap. Sydenham Supply Stores. " " (j

Customs clearing, General Carrying and Forwarding are undertaken by J. M. Pleywood and Co., Ltd. You cannot do better than to give them your business. Telephones 250, 259, 1241. H 5720-6532 Every woman is interested in things for toilet use, and she will not be disappointed in the attractive display of new perfumes, powders, brushware, toilet soaps and face creams now on view in Glanville's window. Wide selection, high quality goods, and low prices, are the special features of this display. D. Ferguson Glanville, Chemist, High street. 5

CLEARING SALE OP USED MOTORS. ADAMS. LTD.'S, SPECIAL OFFERS FOR DECEMBER. Having determined to clear out the whole of their stock of used cars during the present month, Adams, .Ltd., have reduced prices lower than ever. Every purchaser of a car during this month will be given free tuition in driving—an excellent way to spend the Xmas holidays—and a motor-cycle or motor-cysle and sidecar will be accepted in part payment for most of the cars in stock Reasonable terms can al6o be arranged. The offerings this week include:—

Beautifully finished, up-to-date Ualthorpe, 12 n.p. touring car (EnglSii). with wire wheels, electric lights and self starter, etc., £2OO.

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

Oakland Roadster (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. Magnificent English Calthorpe touring car, light 10 h.p. model, of latest type. Electric lisrhts and self starter. Has had very little use, "£3OO.

ADAMS, LTD., Showrooms, 152-154 High street; Garage, 219 Tuam streef. A 3239-4310