GENERAL NEWS.

Press, Volume LIX, Issue 17706, 7 March 1923, Page 8

GENERAL NEWS.

The auction announcements of H. Matson and v,0., Craddock's Agency Coy., Ltd., Joseph Hamlet and Co., Charles Clark, Dalgety and Co., Ltd., Tonks, Norton and Co., Ltd., P. S. Nicholk and Co., W. E. iSimes and Co., and McKenna and Co. will be found on page 15 of this issue. The secretary of the Christehurch Workers' Educational Association (Air Geo. Manning) has recently received a number of cheques towards the Association's funds, among which was one from the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants for £SO.

The first general meeting of the Canterbury College Christian Union was held last evening. Mr H. J." Mackie presided over a large .attendance of members. The Rev. N. L. 3>. Webster gave an inspiring; address on the subject, "Are all Men Equal?" and dealt with the parable of the talents. He was accorded a, hearty vote of thanks. When a goods train arrived at the Christchureh station at 8.25 last night, sparks were seen to be coming from the bogey of a truck. As the train drew into the station, it appeared as if the truck was loaded with petrol, in which case the matter might have been serious. Fortunately, however, it was laden with freight of a loss inflammable nature. The sparks were caused by an axla-box becoming overheated.

Mr J. T. Ward, director of the Wanganui Observatory, expresses the opinion that the star discussed as Beta Ceti is not that particular star, but another star in the same constellation, a noted variable known as Mira. This star is now just past its maximum brilliancy, and is exceedingly variable, being quite eccentric in its variability, which ranges from the ninth magnitude to the first magnitude. Tho old English stage coach which is being built to the ordor of Mr 11. G. Ell for use ou the Summit road will, so Mr Ell says, be completed in six weeks or two months. The cost of the coach it\ being met by public subscription, and a local gentleman prominently interested in sporting has undertaken to find the balance of tho money required. Mr Ell added that Mr M. Bethell had offered the loan of a splendid set of English coach harness for use until such timo as a permanent set can be procured. A report prepared by a sub-committee of the Select Committee set up by the Canterbury Progress League on the proposed telephone increases was received and approved at a special meeting held on Monday, and it was decided to present it at a meeting of the executive of the League to be held to-night. Considerable interest is being taken in the report, which is the result of the first complete investigation made by an independent impartial committee into the proposed increases. A peculiar discovery- was made on the City Council's reserve, Cresswell avenue, Shirley, on Monday evening. A resident of the locality walking across the reserve noticed an old tin, and looking through the opening, found within the bones of a child. The tin, with tho gruesome contents, were handed to Constable McLcod,who reported that the skull appeared to bo broken. The remains were taken to the police station and a medical examination was carried out by Dr. Crooke, the report in connexion with which will be given to Mr 11. 1. Widdowsou, Coroner. Tho annual appeal of the St. John Ambulance Association and Brigade is now being made. £IOOO per annum is required to carry on classes and invalid transport work, maintain public first aid depots iand equip with the necessary material the Ambulance Brigade, a first aid body which gives its services iree on all erowded public occasions. The Association keeps all its charges low, as it does not seek to make a profit out of its various services, but prefers instead to make them accessible to all classes of the community.' The appeal will end on Wednesday, 14th, when there will be a street sale of badges; for this, the committee would be glad to obtain the services of a large number of young ladies. An example of the importance extended to afforestation by the people of Auckland was mentioned yesterday by Mr Geo. A. Green, secretary of tho New Zealand Nurserymen's Association, who is at present in Christchureh. Mr Green said that the Auckland City Council last winter started with all extensive forest plantation scheme on the northern! shores of the Manakau harbour, and lie believed that already 350,000 trees, mostly pihus insignia, had been planted. The Auckland Council's present planting scheme extended over a period of seven years, and appropriations running into £4500 per annum had been made to cover the cost. The trees were being planted not on sand dunes, as at Bottle Lake, but on old forest lands which had gone to scrub.

The hull of the motor-boat Nancv, owned by Mr H. Macintosh, city motor inspector, which was swamped on the Sumner bar on Sunday afternoon, and which disappeared during the night, was found on the Brighton beach yesterday morning about a mile northward from the bar. She had lost her top hamper, her engine, and practicaliv everything moveable. What is sup"posed to have happened is that the launch, when sinking, turned over, and with the buffeting about she received her engine installation and other gear were shaken out. Relieved of the internal weight, the wooden hull floated again in a water-logged condition, and was washed up on the beach at high water and left there when the tide went out. The hull was found to be damaged to a certain extent, but was by no means beyond repair.

The Board of Enquiry regarding soldier settlers will visit the Ashburton district next week.

A meeting of creditors in the estate of Foster Badbam E-amsay blacksmith, of Brookside, will be held on March 15th, at 2.20. The Ciitf- Council will hold its annual inspection of the reserves located in the neighbourhood of the city on 1< nday. The inspection will Inst all day. and the party will have lunch fit Victoria Park.

It was reported at Inst night s mcctinf of graduates of Canterbury College that the fund for the war mcmt.na window now stood at £7OO Tlw total sum required was £ISOO. It was hoped that a large part of the balance required would be raised during the coming Jubilee celebrations. Mr O. I. J. Alpers expressed the hope that a substantial sum would be raised through the publication of the Anthology ot College Verse and Prose. A citizen of Invercargill has -written to the Mayor asking for information as to tlio success of the Tepid Baths established municipally in this city, in view of a proposal to equip the town of Invercargill with a similar institution. "Those of us who are advocating the construction or' tno baths," says the writer, "have always held the Christehurch baths up as a model, while those who are opposing the scheme have pointed to the financial loss made by the Dunedin baths. We recognise that some financial loss is almost inevitable, but argue that the benefit to be derived from their construction will more than compensate for any monetary loss." The .Mayor said he would advise the writer of the success of the Christehurch Tepid Baths, and would ask the chairman of the Baths Committee to supply full information.

A quarry site at Birdling's _ Flat which has been in the ownership of the City Council for a good many years, and which was originally acquired with the idea of furnishing the Council with its own metal supplies, has so far remained undeveloped. The matter of opening up the quarry has been mentioned at the City Council on occasions lately, and yesterday the chairman and members of the Works Committee made a visit of inspection _to the quarry site to acquire information for incorporation in a report to be submitted to the Council •. later. The recommendation will tufn on the question of cost, but hitherto it has been contended that the Council can purchase supplies cheaper from contractors than what it would cost to open up the Birdling's Flat quarry and produce the metal there.

A young man from the country, who was the possessor, of a substantial cheque, the fruits of harvesting work, was walking fllong High stieet a few days ago when he was accosted by An individual who asked to be directed to a certain garage. "I am going that way myself," said the young fellow, '•'.and if vou like I will show you the place." Til© offer was accepted, and the two walked along together. On the way, however, the man who appeared so anxious to find the garage became thirsty and suggested a "spot" in. an adjoining hotel. He entered the bar, accompanied by his companion, and inside met <a number of others, who turned out to be friends of his. A half-crown was put in for drinks, the cou.ntrj.num handing over a 10s note, but as lie was not given his change until lie had asked for it several times he began to get suspicions; so much, so, in fact, that when he was subsequently invited to. participate in a game of cards ho declined, and left the party. Another man in town from the country was accosted in similar circumstances, but he did not accept the invitation. The first man, having been stuck up by another individual looking for certain* business premise.* in tl;o samo vicinity, is more than ever convinced that ho was wise in refusing to be drawn into a. game of cards with men who wore strangers, to him. If winter comes—and you have a neglected cough you will rue it. It's better to take "btop-lt" than to take chances. "Stop-It"—the successful cough and cold remedy—is sold in generous sized bottles everywhere. 1/9 and 3/-. Loasby and Co., Chemists (opp. Ballantyne's). 6 opening display of Autumn Millinery at Armstrong's two shops is creating much favourable comment. Nowhere can be found a greater variety of all the newest ideas, and most fashionable, authentic styles tc be worn this season. Among the new shades which will be conspicuous in the Autumn Millinery aro Sapphire Blue, Flamingo, Russian, Green, Platinum, and Pearl Grey. Exquisite style at much lower cost is the reward of all shoppers at Armstrong's. 5 Pilkington's motors run twice daily between Christchureh and Akaroa. 6

All present at the trial of our two Lucerne Machines were satisfied that they solved the Lucerne growing problem. Twitch, White Clover and weeds can be easily kept under and exterminated and the soil arable by one or two strokes after each_ cutting. No damage to the crop whether in rows or broadcast. P. and I>. Duncan Ltd., Box 124, Christchureh. —5 School of Art Requisites, Drawing Papers, Artists' Colours, Brushes, Canvas, etc., the leading depot for these goods is Gibb's, 105 Cashci street, opp. Ballantyne's. 0 "The Glory of. the Garden," Bradbury's Gold Medal Sweet Pea Seeds are now available at Messrs Hastie, Bull and Pickering's. Secure full choice of New Season's Seeds. Sow now and obtain glorious blooms early. Catalogue free. EGI3O-V25 Johnston's N.C. Motor Co., Ltd., lUingiora.. iSole District Agents for Ford Cars and Trucks. Reduced prices: o-scater, complete, > with self-starter, £208; 2-seater, complete, with selfstarter, £191; 1 ton Truck Chassis, £lB4. All Ford Genuine parts in 'Phone 87. A. Prestney, Manager. 5 A fascinating figure is yours madam, provided you tnrow away that stooping washboard slavery habit, and let "No-Rubbing" Laundry Help do the washing, thus preserving your own natural beauty, grace, and elegance. 11

MODERN MOTOR-CARS BY GOOD MAKERS. FROM £175 UPWARDS. ADAMS LT*. "AGAIN CUT THE PRICES Of USED CARS. Adams Ltd' 6 latest cut in the prices of used cars brings an up-to-date touring car of good appearance, with ejec- , trie lights, self-starter, detachable rims etc., by a first-class maker, within the reach of all, prices for such cars rang- ■ ing as low as £175. , Here are a few j representative offerings from the pre-*! sent stock : j 5-Seater Studebaker, el. and s.s., j spare rim and tyre; newly painted in ; buff shade; 6turdy and strong, £175. 4-Seater Chevrolet, el. and s.s.j just ; re-finished in stylish light shade: a very smart looking car; and economical to run; £175. j o-Seater Studebaker, el. and s.s., i spare rim and tyre, etc., beautifully ; finished: a very popular model: £195. ; 3-Seater Briscoe," el. and s.s., spare : rim and tyre, neatly finished; a light handv car • £195. I Oakland Six-Cylinder, 3-seater, el. ; and s.s., spare rim and tyre; smartly finished in dark blue; powerful and economical to run; £195. o-Seater Dodge, el. and s.s., spare rim and tyre; handsomely finished and fit for all-round work; £225. Special to Ford owners: —A secondhand Ford car will be taken in part payment for any of the above. Adams, Ltd.:" Showroom 6, 152-154, High street; Garage, 219 Tuam street. tj