GENERAL NEWS.

Press, Volume LVIII, Issue 17632, 8 December 1922, Page 8

GENERAL NEWS.

His Worship the Mayor will open the , Phillipstowu Parish Fete in the grounds j of the Maori Girls' School, Ferry road, this afternoon, at 2.30. At the Auckland Magistrate's CouTt yesterday, a youth was fined '2os for throwing'' an 'egg during Mr HallSkeilou's political meeting on u edaesday night. \ meeting of those who desire to a*s'*t in arranging ior the entertain- , ment on Anniversary Day, December loth, oi the oiu colonists who arrived in Canterbury prior to the year iStiO, will be held In the City Council Cnamber j at 4 p.mi to-day. \ ramble through Dean's Bush is j being organised bv the W.E.A. for to. I morrow, ramblers to meet m uio • Square at 2 p.m. Everybody i s invited , to join in. Mr Foweraner, of Canter- ! bury College, will be in charge and will giro t"&s on ttto peculiarities of tins particular bush. It was stated in the course of an address in Palmerston 'North (says the •'Manawatu Daily Times"), that the town of Wanganui and the country surrounding it, from Kai Jwi to the river, was purebred by the Government from the Maoris tor a caw of ciay pipes, of ' Winch _ the speaker retained one as a curiosity. Tho dignity of the Wellington Cricket •■i'ona-io:'. was temporally upset on inwiit bv the receipt of a letter sv.-lv the ° secretary of the Trentham Cri:.Vt I'lub. Tho'letter fas a& ioi« lov-.'.: - :: I •<:!■■: m.'ity to say that the Tvcnth?.:;: 'Dricivct Club fails to. exist at prwei-r,. .-.•v-.-in;* to its members being •o'.itrenrJ.co' from the Defence Department. 1 have received a notification : .'(>;.>. vi,ii, calling on our past club for] fo'is. This is impossible, 'owing to the dub's non-existence.'' An oiler to provide and maintain a tree landing library for the use ot patents in the Auckland Hospital lias been made by the Anglican City Mission, and has received the approval oi the hospital authorities (states the "Heraid'-,). Many of the leading book-s-iicrs iiave promised assistance, and it is hoped that tho public and the patients will give books, a gocd supply of which, both new and socondrhand, has. be.?n received already. It it, expected that tho library will be available by Christinas.. To th 0 good people of Hokianga must be given credit for modernising politics (says the '-North Auckland Timea"';. Ihey recently sent word in to tho Hon. J. G. Coates's election campaign committee!, that they did not want him to address them, hut would father that lie came along with a few of his supporters to spend a convivial hour wn.. them round the festive board at which politics could be interspersed, with. sandwiches, cakes, fruit salads, tea and coffee. Tho request was very graciously accepted, and about 30 enthusiasts accompanied the honourable gentleman to Hokianga. Freemasonry w Samoa fir to conte under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of New Zealand. For some time past there has been a desire on tho part of the inhabitants or the group to form Masonic lodges, but the question of control has hitherto remained unsettled. Last- week, however, a cable message was received intimating that tho Grand Lodge of England liad< approved a proposal that, ns,Samoa is now Ksing administered politically by New Zealand, under the mandate of the League of Nations, it shall also be directed from the Dominions as regards Freemasonry. The Grand Lodges of Ireland and Scotland are also parties to the arrangement. "Some people cull us a glorified trades union," said Mr H. P. Mourant, Dominion secretary of the Ntw Zealand Bank Officers' Guild at a. smoke concert of the local branch of that organisation held in Palmerston North the "Manawa r tu„Evening Standard"). He pointed out, however, that they had 2050 members," and were on» of the largest labour organisations in New Zealand, though the Guild had only been formed three yearg. They did not hold/a pistol to the head of anyone, treating the banks with respect and diplomacy. Continual friction with the employers was anything but desirable, despite the fact that some called them "Pussyfoots'' and said they were of "milk-sop" tendencies. i During the year ended June 30th Ja?t there were 461 penny savings banks in Victorian State schools. The number of accounts in operation was" 23,£f7, J with £19,869 at credit. ( The foregoing figures represented an increaso of 134 in the number of schools, 6291 in th« accounts and £8212 in the amount it credit. In their annual report the State Savings Bank Commissioners declared that they are much indebted to the teachers in the schools, who were doing valuable work by cultivating thrifty habits in the children. The issue of safety money boxes to tho general public was continued during the year. Tho ntunber sold whs 61,700, compared with 57,349 in 1920-21. ' Though it was stated in recent cable messages with reference to the earthquakes and tidal-wave in Chile, that the town of Coquimbo had been obliterated, Mr H. D. M. Hasaard, formerly commissioner- of Crown lands in Canterbury, and now resident at Waihi, in of opinion that the report was exaggerated. At any rate, Mr Haszard had evidence that the cable station of the town, which stands in the low-lying area, was not disabled, as he received a cable message from Coquimbo irninediately after the disaster, indicating that his brother, Mr Reg. Haszard, and his wife, were safe. Mr R. Haszard, who was also a former resident of Wain?', is in Chile as superintendent of the Condoriaco gold and silver mines, which are .ntuated on the klotjob of th» Andes., HOOO feet above sea level. No doubt the candidates for the Waiionio seat in Parliament have had. a bit of a picnic this election, owing to the vagaries of the weather during the past month (says the "N.Z. Times"). One of tiie candidates, Mr W. T. Jennings, experienced at the start of his campaign in the Ohura, torrential rains, thunder and lightning, hailstones, mud on unmetalled roads galore, and on one day a earthquake. The candidate has spoken on 74 occasions, addressed school children on love of country on five occasions, and spoke on the graveyards of Gallipoli, France and Belgium on three occasions. The addresses were given in bush camps, sawmills, cook houses, shelter sheds, public schools, public halls, butter and cheese factories, and town halls. The locomotion was by railway, mail coaches, horseback, motor, and steam launches. It is said varietyis charming, and no doubt country candidates get it all right. Mr H. T Flyger Liberal candidate for Manawatu, in the course of a political address at Levin, related an incident of interest to old identities cm this coast. In 182S his grandfather Captain Samuel Lindsay, arrived olf Porirua with his barque, the Meditor The Maoris went out to the ship ami it was a difficult matter to get rid cf them, as the ship's crew could uot speak Maori and tho Maoris could not understand English. At length the captain suggested making some iron rods red-hot and scaring the natives off. It had the desired effect, hut very soon a force of fighting men, with To Rauparaha at their head, put off in canoes, with the intention of attacking the ship. The captain and crew lost i,o time in getting their vessel under sail, and, slipping their anchor, made good their escape. The anchor remains there to the present day.

At Kingston-on-Thames County Court recently, Earl Beatty claimed £4O from Mr G." H. Ellis, of Hampton Wick, -Middlesex, in respect of the sale of the yacht. Doris. It was stated that after agreeing to buy the yacht Mr Eliis returned it. saying his friends had chaffed him and enquired where he had got the "'old smack." He claimed that its condition was misrepresented by Earl Beatty-"s agents at the time of sale. Evidence was given that the yacht competed at Cowes last season. The hearing was adjourned. It is stated that when a Shannon constable waited on a local resident with a significant piece of blue paper having relation to the recent raid on tiie alleged two-up school, the latter made the cryptic remark that Ratana was not in it with the officer'of the law us a healer. The constable asked | for further light cu the subject, and j his informant said there was one man j present who had been doubled up with i rheumatism and various other com- '. plaints for some time, and only got* ■ about with difficulty, but when thei constable appeared on the scene none ' of those present were able -to head the! sufferer off. —Shannon "News." An accident which providentially was not attended with aerioua consequences, occurred on Thursday to the 4.27 p.m. train from Wanganui as the train was approaching the Wheuuakura Bridge. The engine-driver, as the train came round the bend on to the bridge, noticed a truck about six trucks from the engine being dragged along on its side. He immediately applied tho "We3tiughouse brake, and suecoedod in pulling up the train when the truck which was being dragged along was about 30 yards from the bridge. The engine i-iid the first six trucks were by tliis time already on the brUlgo. An examination showed thai iht; truck, j which bore a fairly heavy load, had j ;ho rear axle broken and had been i dragged along for .just on half a mile, j "hough little damage was done to the j permanent way. Most delightfully feminine is the fascinating assortment ox dainty toiletries now showing in qui- window and show-oases. She will appreciate such a gift for Xinas. The display includes : irresistible perfumes and powders; j soaps and cremes; and useful manicure ■ sets and brushware. Shoo early. Loasby j and Co., Chemists, corner Colombo and j Cashel streets (opp. Ballantyne's). 6 i The festive season is approaching, j The problem to-day is: What shall I I give? The first consideration is useful- ' rifiss. .Tne stocks of the SS.Z. Clothing j Factory are full of useful presents for I men. The most appreciated gift for a j man is something whereby the giver is • not forgotten. Apparel of daily use is always the best gift of remembrance!. Visit the N.Z. Clothing Factory, when selecting gifte for men. — 5 Every indication points to a big rush of Christinas shopping this year, and the great advantages of early shopping arc obvious. Hugo stocks, wonderful variety, and astounding valuos 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. o Pilkington's motors run twice daily between Christchuroh and Akarna. 6 Grass will be worth stripping this season. Get the best Stripper, made by Reid and Gray—-Brookors patternDrum underneath stnrper. Strong angle steel wheels. Big sales every sea* son. Order now to save disappointment. Price £29 5s netfc cash, railage paid. Reid and Gray, Ltd. (opposite Railway Offices), Christchurch, and at Burnett street, Ashburton. 6 | 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 Ballantynou*. ' " Gb'oßß-o-2ti f S Ladies are specialising in "No-Rub-bing" Laundry Help, "Keep Smiling" Floor Polish, and "Golden Rule" Soap —the ruling soap. Papanui Stores. 9. ADAMS, LTD.'S DECEMBER CLEARING SALE OF USED MOTORS. PRICES LOWER THAN EVER. Adams, Ltd. are determined to make a complete clearance of all used cars in stock during thet present month. Prices have been fixed at the lowest possible level with that end in view. Every purchaser of a car during December can recoivc free tuition in driving. Motorcycles will be accepted as part payment, and reasonable terms can be_ arranged. Buy one of the cars described in the following list, and learn to drive during the Christmas holidays:— Reduced to £l7s—Model 32 Hupmobile, o-seater, full road equipment, neatly finished in brown. Reduced to £2oo—Late model 32 Hupmobile, 5-seater; electric lights and self-starter. Finished in brown. Reduced to £2oo—Late model Calthorpo (English) o-seater; electric lights and self-starter; wire wheels, overhead inlet valves, etc. Very smart appearance. Plfted fittings. Reduced to £22s—Roomy 3-seater Studebaker, electric lights and selfstarter. Has had very careful usage, and looks almost as if new. Attractively finished in primrose shaded ' Reduced to £226—Smart-looking 5.s»nter Overland, ■ model 75. _ Electric lights and self-starter. Finished in primrose shade. Adams, Ltd.—Showrooms, 162-134 High street; Garage, 219 Main street. 6