GENERAL NEWS.

Press, Volume LIX, Issue 17691, 17 February 1923, Page 12

GENERAL NEWS.

The auction announcements of the N.Z. Farmers' Co-op. Association, Ltd., Craddock's Agency Co., Ltd., H. Matson and Co., W. E. Simes and Co., Harman and Stevens, Ltd., Farmers' Saleyards, Lawrie and Dalton, P. S. Nicholls and Co., National Mortgage and Agency Co., Ltd., Joseph Hamlet and Co., H. C. Smith, and H. B. Soren6en will be found on pages 18 and 19 of this issue. Advice was received by the diocesan authorities last evening that the vicarage at Wiaikari had been damaged by fire. The City Council announces that 10 per cent, will be added to all rate? unpaid at the expiration of six months and fourteen days from demand. An electrical disturbance in the atmosphere was very marked last evening. From the Cashmere Hills could be discerned brilliant flashes of lightning, which lit up the clouds on the distant nills. Notice has been given by C.r_ F. R. Cooke to move at the next meeting of tiie City Council: "That the proposal to be submitted to the ratepayers for the extension of the city water supply be reduced to £200,000 by the elmination of the item 'Metres, £50,000' ." Dr. Leay, of Melbourne, an enthusiastic fisherman, writing to the local Tourist Bureau from a fishing camp near Tokaanui on the shores of Lake Taupo says: "Taupo is the best fishing spot in the world, and the best fishing tune there is from March to May." The Masterton, Hastings, Wellington Tramway, Wellington Watcrsiders, and the Wanganui Garrison Bands arrive by the ferry steamer this morning, and leave by the first express for Dunedin, where they will take part in the band c.ontost. The Christchurch Tramway Band leaves for Dunedin on Monday." With the view of effecting a reduction in the Ellesmerc Licensing Committee's expenses, the Elle3mere County Council and the Leeston Town Board have been invited to scud representatives to the next meeting of the Licensing Committee for the purpose of considering the matter. It has been suggested that the place of meeting should be changed from Little Biver to some place in tho centre of the district, such as Lincoln or Lcestor, thus saving u considerable amount in travelling expenses. At Auckland yesterday, Mr Justice Stringer dismissed the appeal by Jarvis Wright, a grocer, against the conviction and fine of £lO by a Magistrate for an alleged bread; of the Licensing Act by selling Winca'rnis without a license. Appellant contended that Wincarnis was not a liquor within the meaning of the Act. He argued that every alcoholic beverage was not liquor, and if the preparation were not used ordinarily as a bevorage, although capable by misuse of producing intoxication, that did not bring it ' within the Act. His Honour expressed regret that the ease had not been taken by way of general appeal, because the substantial question could not be decided. His opinion was that Wincarnis was a medicated wine within the Act, and as it contained thirty per cent, of alcohol, it was an intoxicating : liquor. A new engine was fitted to ths stranded aeroplane at New Brighton j yesterday, and every effort was made to get away while there was a low tide and clear head. A largo crowd of people were watching the preparations for flight, but, in spite of all that, could be done by the two mechanics, the pilot, Captain W. M. Buckley and Captain Euan Dickson, tho engine refused to "tune up" in the manner desired. The aeroplane was then taken back on to the dry sand beyond high-water mark, where tuning operations were again started, and it was hoped that by ebb-tide this morning all would be well, and Captain Buckley able to take off and leavo for the aerodrome. During the aeroplane's enforced stay the children of 1 the local school havo been taken along by the teachers to view the machine. Members of the Selwyn Plantations Board, who were engaged in making their annual inspection of the Board's plantations on Thursday, were the witvjoCe& of a mirage just out of HoroI rata. The morning was a particularly clear one, and' there was practically no wind. Looking towards the coast, i which was too far away to be visible, they saw what appeared to be a lake ! or a large swamp, out of which clumps of trees appeared to be growing. Probably the mirage was caused by the reflection of Lake Ellesmere from the sky. Mr G. Hall, a member of the Board, who is a resident of the district, stated to a "Press" reporter that such mirages were not uncommon in the winter, a clear, frosty atmosphere being the most likely conditions under which to see them. On some occasions, stated another member of the party, the Rakaia railway bridge has been seen apparently in a lake, and a travelling train has also been picked out. About October last a news item, taken from a London paper, appeared in "The Press" to the effect that the body of an old time viking had been found frozen in ice in Greenland. A young lady in the Snannanoa district wrote to the Danish National Museum ■ on the subject and lias just received ! the following reply from the Museum | authorities: —"On the occasion of your enquiry the Danish National Museum takee the opportunity of disclaiming as thoroughly as possible, the fantastical report of an old viking having been found inside an iceberg near Greenland. In the summer of 1921 an archaaological exploration was made of a medifeval churchyard on the southwestern coast of Greenland, and we found a number of dresses from the 14th and 15th centuries. The dresses are at present being preserved in thi3 Museum. Rumours of the result of the exploration referred to must be supposed to have taken the shape of the statement quoted." There are many people whose friends seldom take them seriously and wfleh they do they mostly go to extremes. This was the case with a well-knojxn Napier man during the week (states the "Telegraph"). It was reported that he was seriously ill, and the report was not the first of its kind to get into circulation. Previously his friends treated these reports witlf suspicion. But during the present week the individual was reported on excellent authority, to 'bo really seriously ill. His friends thought the worst ■ the end of the poor chap way not far away. They clubbed together and financed sufficient to buy a wreath, and instructed one of their number to send the wreath on to the sick man's residence should the worst happen. The wreath was nicely packed and addressed and then an unfortunate acci- ■■ dent happened—it was .sent off to the ''deceased," who was very much alive., and showing signs of improvement. By making a special effort the recipient came to town to-day and is now offering a reward of £5 for evidence leading to the conviction of ihe person responsible, j

The Tramway Band in the Botanical Gardens to-morrow at 3 p.m. will play a select programme, including Teat selections. This will be the final concert, as the Baud proceeds on Monday J to the Dunedin contest. A collection will be taken up in aid of the contest expenses. Objections to the main municipal roll were to have been lodged _on or before Thursday last. No objections having been received, the way has been cleared for printing the roll and this work is now in hand. Comparatively few applications for enrolment on the supplementary roll have been received so far but it is anticipated that tilings will be brisker in this respect in a week or so. The supplementary roll closes on March 29th. The development of the Chaleid wasp, which have been introduced into the Christchuch district by Dr. J. Tillyard, chief biologist of the Cawthron Institute, to combat the "Golden oak scale" proved more satisfactory yesterday than has been the case during the provious two days. The excessive heat had a detrimental effect on the development of the insects from the pupa} stage, but the cooler weather of yesterday gave them a chance, and eight emerged successfully from their semi-dormant state, and have been introduced into the inseetarium erected in the hothouses of the Botanic Gardens for the purpose. "Polaris,'' in a recent issue of the London "Star" has a very complimentary paragraph regarding Christ's College tootball players. "Although it is impossible," he writes, "to prove if it is so, it looks, from reports which drift through from time to time, as if the strongest sohoo) fifteen m the world can by put in the field by Christ's College, New Zealand. It is a fact that a player who comes to thie country with a good reputation .gained at Christ's College rarely fails to make good in the Mother Country's 'Rugger' sphere. It is interesting to note that the headmaster is an Oxford man, the Eev. E. C. Crosse, M.A., who completed his education at Balliol." Corns—little rebellions of the feet against past shoe indiscretions —sometimes quiet—sometimes very active in disturbing one's peace of mind —but there's no need to suffer —Loasby and Co.'s new extra strong Corn Cure will quickly and painlessly remove them. Is Cd'a bottle at Loasby's, Chemists, opposite Ballantyne's. 6 All summer clothes should be washed with "No-Rubbing" Laundry Help to save washboard drudgery. Grocers' price Is per packet. —24 The bathing season i 3 now in full swing, and great is the enjoyment of splashing into the breakers and basking in the sun. Women can enjoy aquatics to the full without harm to the skin and complexion by applying Cream Venello—the • fragrant noh-giensy vanishing cream. Sold by D. Ferguson Glnnville, Chemist, High street, at 3s (3d jar. 6 Customs clearing, General Carrying and Forwarding are undertaken by J. M. Hey wood and Co.. Ltd. You canhot do better than to give them your business. Telephones 250. 259, 1241. H 5720-6532 J. Johnston and Son, Merchants, Rangiora (Estd. 186!}). Importers of English Guns and American Rifles and Sporting Ammunition. P.O. Box 1. 'Phone 4. 12 Should you have any sort of machine New Zealand made or imported, for which extras or replacements are unprocurable or too high in price, apply to us. We can make extras for, and repair every variety of machine, agricultural or otherwise. P. and D. Duncan, Ltd., box 124, Ghristehurch. 5 Economy m fruit preserving. To ensure certain success in bottling good jars and heavy rings are essential. The extra heavy rings offered by Messrs Hastie, Bull and Pickering are well worth the few pence extra per dozen. Their jare are right. H 6130—1014 School of Art Requisites, Drawing Papers, Artists' Colours, Brushes, Canvas, etc.. the leading depot for these goods is Gibb's, 105 Cashel street, opp. Ballantyne's. 0 WANTED TO SELL—STUDEBAKER TOURING CAR, £195. This is a four-cylinder Studebaker of a very popular model with seating accommodation for live adults and auxiliary seats for two children, electric lights and starter. The -Car is of good appearance and equipped with heavy tyres. It is offered at £195. WANTED TO SELL—OAKLAND ROADSTER, £195. A powerful six-cylinder engine, good seating accommodation for three persons, electric lights and starter, and good tyres, are features of this smartlooking Oakland Car—an Ideal Car for a business man. The price is £195. WANTED TO SELL—BIG SIX STUDEBAKER, £550. This is a big powerful Car with a sixcylinder engine, equal to new in appearance, equipped with electric lights and starter, and seating seven persons. Especially suitable for all-weather touring or. Ions; distance hire service. The price is £550. WANTED TO SELL—DODGE ToORING CAR, £250. Neat-looking light-weignt five-seater Car with electric lights and self-starter; good tyres. Price, £250. WANTED TO SELL—OVERLAND TOURING CAR, £195. Of splendid appearance, this fourcylinder Car has seating accommodation for five persons; electric lights and starter, and good tyres. The price is £195. A motor cycle or a used car of any make will be taken in part payment for any of the above cars, and terms of payment can b e arranged. The cars are all on view in the showrooms, and inspection is cordiallv. invited. ADAMS, LTD.: Showrooms, 152-154 High street. G