GENERAL NEWS.

Press, Volume LIX, Issue 17809, 7 July 1923, Page 14

GENERAL NEWS.

The auction announcements of H. Matson and Co., P. S. Nichoils and Co., Harris Bros., Tonks, Norton and Co., Ltd., W. E. Simes and Co., Craddocks Agency Co., Ltd., H. C. Smith, Joseph Hamlet and Co., Lawrie and Dalton, and H. B. Sorensen will be found on page 21 of this issue. Some indication of tho prevalence of illness—influenza and other complaints —amongst the childvjn of the community, is given by the fact that the children's ward at tho general hospital has rarely been so full as it is at present.

"The headmasters can give a _ punishment which I cannot, and it is much more effective," «aid Mr Wyvern. wjison, S.M., at the Magistrate's Court yesterday when lie was advising the police not to bring boarding-school scholars who had broken by-laws before tho Court, but to report them to their headmasters. "1 don't like the idea or the boys corning to Court and hearing what is going on," ho concluded.

The tramway authorities and the City Council have 'arrived at an agreement regarding the fixing of standard levels of streets and roads on which tramway lines are Laid. It is provided that when "jo levels have been fixed if they aro departed from afterwards, the body responsible for their alteration will pay all cost of putting the road and track in proper order. Thus, if the tramway track is lowered by reason of subsidence, tho tramway authorities will heai the cost of putting the road and track in proper order; if the alteration in level is duo to any other cause, the local body will hear the cost. All the suburban bodies which have roads on which tramway lines are laid are being asked to come to a similar arrangement.

Tho following candidates were successful at an examination in first aid to the injured, held recently under the auspices of tho St. John Ambulance Association: —Messrs G. F. R. Aitken, K. W. Bennett, A. Breward, It. Brown, H. M. Camnbell, L. H. Gourlav, C. A. Hill, J. J. "Kemp, C. L. Jiing, C. L. Martin, W. Moifatt, B. C. W. ilobbins, H. I. Sinclair, J. Sfcruthers, H. A. Taylor, J. W. .7. Weaver, ,A. H. H. Webster, 1. M. W ilioughby, I. 11. Witheil, K A. Cain, A. L. De-war, A. R. Dunlop, A. J. Huston, J. McMillan, A. F, Lee, H. J. Robins, H. C. Blnzey, F. R. Price,'A. C. Iggo, N. J. Dew, H. W. Dollan, and B. T. Perkins.

A rather amusing interlude occurred whilst the Governor-General -was speaking at the welcome given him by the Hawera' citizens on Monday evening.' An old Maori, who had evidently been celebrating the occasion of the visit, was in a front seat and freely interjected. Lord Jellicoe expressed regret at the absence of his wife. "You know, she would have been here doing what I am, but doing it a good deal better." "Hear, hear!" called the Maori. When the laughter had subsided, Lord Jellicoe said he was glad his wife was appreciated," whereupon the Maori waved a piece of flowering shrub. "A bouquet for Lady Jellicoe?" he asked. _ The Maori assented, and handed it, in becoming fashion, to Hi 9 Excellency, who carefully guarded it for the rest of the evening.

Tho Australian newspapers devoted considerable space to a report of the level-crossing accident which befel the five youthful members of the West>miustor Glee Singers and their manager, Mr Leo du Chateau, near Adela.de. The motor-car in which tho party was travelling was struck by a train and the occupants were thrown out, with a result that two of their number, Leslie Snow and Edmund Walter, each aged 13 years, received' injuries which necessitated their removal to hospital. The latter was allowed to sing at a concert two nights later, on condition he returned to hospital immediately afterwards. Snow, who was flung headfirst into a cattle pit, received several cuts on the head and the body, and was confined to his bed for some time. The other members of the party escaped with abrasions and bruises.

The postal officials are justly credited with going to a very great deal of pains to ensuro that imperfectly-addressed correspondence shall be delivered to the right quarters (remarks the "Otago Daily Times"). Homer sometimes nodded, however, and the Post Office is not infallible. An instance of failure on its part to deliver a postcard from, abroad to a well-known, citizen of Dunedin has been brought under notice. The card waa addressed to a former residence of the citizen, and enquiry there would have shown what his present address is, but, the letter-earner, apparently not concerning himself to make any enquiries, decided that the addressee was "unknown," with the result that tlie post-card waa sent to thd Dead Letter Office. It was returned thence to the sender of it in America, by whom it waa transmitted once more to the Dunedin resident to whom it was addressed. A useful broadcasting message waa made on Empire Day by Lord Islington, chairman of the National Savings Committee who told his vast unseen audience (says our London correspondent) that the total sales of National Savinga Certificates had passed 030,000,000, and that the weekly sales for 1923 had averaged approximatelv a million and a quarter. He laid emphasis upon the need for full co-operation by municipal authorities in the savings work of their areas, and pointed out that local certificates sales provided a form of municipal credit that could be made to play a large part in financing many social improvements that would have to be provided. The keystone of the savings movement, said Lord Islington, was tho Savings Association. There were some 19,000 Associations actively at work in schools, industrial firms, and social groups. He urged his hearers to lose no opportunity of setting up Associations wherever people gathered together regularly. The savings movement was, in the best sense, a social movement, affording people a simple and straightforward opportunity of helping themselves.

Tlio conference of the New Zealand Counties' Association is to open in Wellington on August 6th. The now tramway shelter at the end of Barrmgton street, on the Cashmere. hills lino, has been completed. No fewer than eighty by-law cases were called at the Magistrate's Court yesterday. Most of the offenders, as usual had cycled at *night without lights.

Dr. Bradshaw will "ive the last of the present series of organ recitals in _ tne Cathedral on Thursday evening at eight o'clock. The collection will be in aid of tho Organ Fund. The Mayor and tho Mayoress will hold an "At Homo" function in the City Council Chambers on Wednesday nest from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m.

The Railways Department states that the Mount teoiners derailment on June 15th was due to the failure oi the railway staff to couple the Westiughouse brake connexion throughout the whole tram.

The work is proceeding of shifting to its new position tue tramway line on tho Riccartou road between Clarence road and Church Corner. TheWaimairi County Council has decided to lail in line with the decision of the Riccarton Borough Council to throw tne area occupied by the cycle track, in th* portion ot the road under the county a jurisdiction, into the main road. The new poles required in connexion with the eUifting ot the line will be erected on the correct position in accordance with the alteration of the road line.

An amusing story of how an obstreperous American was rebuked by tho retort oi a famous Chinese Ambassador at Washington was related by Professor Pan Sien Chung at the Auckland Rotary Club luncheon on Monday. The Chinese Ambassador, while waiting at tho railway station at the capital city, became an object of curious interest to a number of young men, one of whom, overburdened with a desire to enhance his reputation as a wag, approached tho Ambassador with the question, •"Excuse me, what kind of 'nese' are you?" (meaning, was he a Chinese, Japanese, or Siamese). The Chinese diplomat slowly turned on him. "Young man," he replied, "let me ask you a question before I answer. "What kind of a 'key' are you —a monkey, donkey, or Yankee?'"

At the Church of England Diocesan iSJynod at Wellington, the Rev. H. G. Blackburne remarked that 3inoe tho war Iks response of candidates for the ministry in New Zealand had been very disappointing. Ho moved: "That in view of the great need of recruiting tho ranks of the ministry from :>ew Zealand churchmen, and in view of the great difficulty existing in certain cases of. young men with vocation being able to find the money required for training, this Synod decides to set up on ordination candidates' fund to assist them.'' In seconding the motion, the Rev. A. W. Payne said that this was one of the subjects that the General Synod should deal with. Archdeacon Johnson pointed out that assistance had always been givon to candidates where necessary, and the Church had not been neglectful in this respect. Bishop Sprott expressed his hearty sympathy with the motion, which was unanimously agreed to. A remedy that is proving most successful in treating influenza is "StopIt," the ivell-lmown cough and cold medicine. Taken according to directions, "Stop-It" is the safest and best remedy you can get for influenza. Sold bv all chemists and stores. McArtiiurs, Ltd., Chemists, opp. Bailantyne's. ' 8 Mr A. W. Martin, Rupture Specialist and Sole Controller of the I>r. J. *>■. Sherman method of curing rupturewithout operation, will make his eighteenth visit to Christchurch on Tuesday, the 10th of July, and may be consulted free ur> to {Friday, the 20th, at the White Hart Hotel. - —6

The secret of stylish ready-to-wear clothes lies in the "A" grade Sac Suite now showing at the New Zealand Clothing Factory. These are semitailored, and the fit and shape guaranteed while the coat front 3 will not break away. Made from the Dominion's best tweeds. Call in and try one on. Prices from 105s, at the value spot, New Zealand Clothing Factory. 8

Match ploughs on special terms to good men. Compound .Lever fitted to any make of plough, £3 10s. Undercut skeitliE, front lifts, notched quadrants, special boards, high 'cut or bottom cut shares and other accessories. New implements free on farm by lorry up to ten mile 3 from city. P. and D. Duncan, Ltd., Tuam street, Christchurch. —6

Special Offerings this week at Mesßrs Hastie, Bull, and Pickering's, Cashel street shop. Reliable Stainless Cutlery, Latest Electric Torches, Luminous Alarm Clocks, and North British Hotwater Bags. Quality goods ' are the cheapest. H 6130-611

Gibbs' Art Depot, 105 Cashel street, specialists in Picture Framing. Pictures >of every description, Artiste' Colours, Brushes, Drawing Paper, and all Drawing and Painting Materials. 5 Customs clearing, General Carrying and Forwarding are undertaken by J. M. Heywood and Co., Ltd. You cannot do better than to give them your business. Telephones 250, 269, 1241. H 5720-6582 J. Johnston and Son, Merchants Rangiora (Estd. 1863). Have jusi landed direct from Manufacturers Latest Designs of Linoleums and Floorcloths. P.O. Box 1; 'Phone 4. —6 The run is on "No-Rubbing" Laundry Help; price Is. "Keeping Smiling" Floor Polish, 8d; "Keep Smiling" Boot Polish, 6d; "Golden Bule" Candles, lid. Exceptional merit, that's tho reason why. y "Be armed against the elementa."— Harty. Money cannot buy a more reliable specific than Baxter's Lung Preserver —famous for over fifty-seven years as a remedy for colds, coughs, throat and chest maladies. "Baxter's" is ahio a grand tonic. 2s 6d large bottle. -—2

COMING I THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT'S FILM OF THE xNEW bTUDEBAKER FACTORY. Herbert Hopver, Secretary of Commerce, and one of the most famous members of President Harding's Cabinet, has decreed that in order to further foreign trad© relations, cinema films shall be made illustrating the great American industries. The Studebaker Corporation was selected by the Government as representative of the most modern and efficient automobile production, and the great, new £5,000,000 factory at South Bend devoted to the construction of the ''Economy Light Six," was filmed by Government operators, the production being checked, revised, and passed by Government engineers, and released for exhibition under the great seal of the United) States. The United States Government guarantees the absolute accuracy of this splendid film, which will be shown in Adams, Ltd., High street, Showrooms in a few days' time. Arrangements have been ma<ie whereby the pfture will be shown on a full-sized screen, projected by the very latest, best, and biggest of biograph machines. This great picture will demonstrate some of the industrial reasons why it has been possible, in less than two years to reduce the price of the Stndebaker "Light Six" from £676 to £420. Watch this space for further announcements. ADAMS, LTD., N.Z. AGENTS FOR STUDEBAKER MOTORS, Showrooms, 152-154 High street. A 3448-6145