GENERAL NEWS.

Press, Volume LIX, Issue 17741, 18 April 1923, Page 8

GENERAL NEWS.

The auction announcements of £l. Matson and Co., Dalgety and Co., I/td.. Joseph Hamlet and Co., Ltd., "W. E. Sinies and Co., Tonks, Norton and Co., Ltd., Cradd.ick's Ag ncy Coy., Ltd., H. G. Livingstone and Co., V. toNicbolls and Cow, and H. B. Sorens'en will be found on page lo of this issue'. The Mayor requests citizens to close their place of business on Saturday, on the occasion of the fete in the iShow Grounds in aid of the Canterbury A. and P. Association's iunds to improve the grounds. A memorial to old hoys and masters of the school who fell in the Great War will he unveiled in the Christ's College Chapel on Sunday next at 3 p.m. bf the Most Rev. the Warden. If fine, the service .will be held in the Quadrangle. "W. S. Millar, of Auckland, in an attempt to lower the "Wellington to Auckland motor record, had forty-two minutes in which to cover twenty-four miles, when the swivel pin of the front wheel broke, compelling the abandonment of the attempt (states a Press Association message from Auckland.) Tho annual meeting of the Christchurch Boy Scouts' Association will be held to-night in tho City Council Chambers. Among those entitled to attend are representatives from looa* bodies troop committees, scout officers, the Church, headmasters, school committees, and the Diocesan Brigade Council. The Oliristclrarch. Drainage Board last night decided to instruct its solicitors to prepare a liill for introduction to Parliament next session giving me Board power to promote legislation and to pay for same, also extending tho unauthorised expenditure of the Board, which at present is limited to £SO per annum. Our Duncdin correspondent telegraphs that tho Ardgour irrigation works have been completed bythe-Pub-lic Works Department, and. everything will bo in readiness for turning in the water at the beginning of next season. Another undertaking of the samekind now about to commence is the irrigation of the Tarras Flats. Mr Campbell, the District Engineer, estimates that this work will take about eighteen months. "It is not every day that a man is mistaken for the Prime Minister," said tlo Hon. E. li. Clark, at tho deputation to Mr M'assey in Palinorston South \/.st'erday. "Ho must havo been a good looking man," Mr Massey interpolated. Mr Clark went on to explain that a. little boy had come home from school that day and told his parents that a big man like Pat Collins had come along and given them ;i holiday. '"'lf you come so seldom to see us," said Mr Clark, "you cannot blame the boys for mistaking you for Pat Collins." A feature- of yesterday's subscriptions to St. Saviour's Orphanages was the increased number of donations that were- left at the tent on the Cathedral grounds iu the Square. Quite a number of people expressed their pleasure at being able to make donations in this purely voluntary way, instead of waiting to be called on by a collector. The official printed receipt is issued at the tent and cheque books on every bank in New Zealand are available lor tho use of subscribers.

English Toilet Brushware- is acknowledged to bo the world's best. You can buy it at 20 per cent, off marked prices (Is off every ss) at McArthrfVs, Ltd. (previously Loasby's), Chemists, opp. Ballantyne's, who are reducing stock. McArthurs, Ltd. stock only the best English Brushware, and this is a rare- good opportunity to buy at remarkably low prices. ' —6

Away with washboard slaverv, the disfigurcr of beautiful womanhood, and let "No-Rubbing" Laundry Help do the washing. Ohristchurch Grocors. 20

Johnston's N.C. Motor Co., Ltd., Rangiora. Sole District Agents for Ford Gars and Trucks. Prices reduced again:—Runabout, with 4 fixed rims and tyres, £.151; 5-seater, complete with self-starter, etc., £196; 1ton Truck Chassis, £lO2. All Ford Genuine Parts in Stock. 'Phono S7. W._ O. Wilson, representative, 'phone 125. A. Prestiiey, manager, 'phone 88. 3 Now is the time to start cleaning weeds from and loosening up Lucerne land. O'ur swivelling tme, the only perfect contrivance for the purpose, can be fitted to any brand of cultivator. We supply now machines fitted with above, on approval. P. and D. Duncan, Ltd., Tuam street, Ohristchurch. D3364-'oß7l An amusing incident occurred last week in the Pharmacy of McArthur's, Ltd., when an old lady timidly asked te assistant chemist—"Do you dispense Prescriptions?" In view of the fact that the number of prescriptions on this firm's books is over a hundred and twenty thousand, tho enquiry caused the, assistant to smile. G

It has been the privilege of Annstrong's to uil'er to the buying puuuc mauy sensational money-saving opportunities, and the gigantic Salvage Sale of goods salvaged from the s.s. Remuera, now in progress, is a revelation of bargain-giving. Thousands of lines are' being offered at unbelievable low prices, and wise shoppers should buy now, as many of the lines are limited in quality and cannot possibiy bo repeated when once sold out. —6 Pilkington's motors run twice daily between Christchurch and Akaroa. (i Dainty Gifts tor Easter Brides. Very charming are the new goods being shown by Messrs Hastio, Bull and Pickering for the Easter Wedding Season. The selection embraces new Silverware, Art Pottery, Stainless Cutlery, et-., and utility and daintiness is the keynote throughout. <i School of Art Requisites, Drawing Tapers, Artists' Colours, Brushes, Canvas, etc., the leading depot for these goods is ftibb's, 105 Cashel street, opp. Ballantyne's. 0 SAME GUARANTEE AS WITH NEW CAR. PULL PROTECTION TO PURCHASERS OF THESE USED CARS. Adams, Ltd., have at present in stock three used cars, offered at a very large reduction on their price when new, which they have satisfied themselves are in a condition which warrauts their being guaranteed in exactly the same terms as a new Studebakor ear is guaranteed. The cautious buyer will appreciate the protection of his investment which is thus offered. The cars are: — STUDEBAKEB LIGHT FOUR, £295. This is the very latest Studebakcr 4-cylinder model 5-seater touring car. It is fully equipped, with electric lights, self-starter, etc., and is newly iinished in a greenish-grey shade, with black mudguards and radiator. Looks new, and is guaranteed as if new Price £295. 1921 MODEL DODGE, £295. This new looking 5-seater Dodge touriug car is beautifully finished in grey, and is completely equipped with electric lights and self-starter. Guaranteed in same terms as a new Studebakcr. Price £295. STUDEBAKER "LIGHT SIX" ROADSTER, £395. TJje "Light Six" is the latest and most popular Studebaker creation. This smart-looking 3-seater roadster has electric lights and self-starter, cord tyres, and a colonial-built body, with dickey-seat for two extra passengers. Finished in the fashionable shade of blue, with light grey leather upholstery. Looks new. and is guaranteed as if :iew. . Price £395. Adams, Ltd.: Showrooms, 152-154 High Btreet. V 3418-5978