GENERAL NEWS.

Press, Volume LIX, Issue 17812, 11 July 1923, Page 8

GENERAL NEWS.

Striking pictures of the Ongarne railway disaster appear in the "Weekly Press," which will be on sale'this morning. The - auction announcements of Craddocks Agency Co., Ltd., Tonks, j\ort-on and Co., Ltd., P. S. iSicholis and Co., W. K Simes and Co., -Joseph hLamlet and Co., and Harman and btevens, Ltd. ,and 11. 13. borenseu W.UI be tound on page 15 of this issue. Tho transformers irom the Lake Coleridge hj droreicctrictly power iiouse, wiuuli ale 10 bo lUbuaucd at the .Uiuaru sub-station are to be railed ironi -Uuutauaei to-morrow by special traiil. It is expected that they will reach the Tanaru sub-station on Monday. From Mr H. L. Hudson, general traiiic manager of the Commission of Public Dou&i, Portland, Oregon, U.S.A., Mr 11. P. Bridge, consular agent in Christchurch lor the U.S.A., has received a letter acknowledging the courtesies extended to Mr \V easier, a representative oi the Commission who visited the Dominion several months ago, and the receipt of a report on matters of interest to the Commission. Mr Hudson adds: "We shall be grateful for the privilege of reciprocating the courtesy which you extended to Mr Webster, and should you, or any of your friends be visiting this country, please feel at liberty to send them to us aa we shall endeavour to extend to them equal courtesy as given to our representative by your good self. 1 ' On the subject of promoting closer relationship between the English speaking nations, Mr H. L. Hudson, general traffic manager of the Commission of Public Docks, Portland, Oregon, U.S.A., in a letter to Mr H. B. Bridge, consular agent here for the U.S.A., states: "We agree with the sentiment expressed in the second paragraph of your letter with respect to bringing the English-speaking nations in closer accord and sincere friendship; and in support of ths princple the Port of Portland was the first to send representatives to foreign countries to establish closer friendly and trade relations. We believe that there is much good, as well as business, can be developed between the Port of Portland and New Zealand and Australia and we hope that Mr Webster will be able to sow the seed of confidence and goodwill during his trip throughout those countries which will eventually develop an exchange of commodities and social intercourse that will tend to show the Englishspeaking people that our interests are identical and should be fostered to the fullest extent."

. The Taylor's Mistake track has been closed foi repairs by the Sunnier Borough Council, until"further notice. The Athenie, with 259 immigrants, arrived at Wellington yesterday from Southampton. The "at home" which was to nave been held to-day by the Mayor and Mayoress is postponed until further notice owing to the indisposition of the Mayor. At a meeting of the Wellington City Council held on Monday night it was decided to make additions to tho city rates, which will approximate eighteen per cent. The clerks and office workers connected with local bodies are proceeding for a new award, and last night repre-sent-atives of the local bodies met- at. the Tramwav Board's office to discuss the demands. In view of the matter probably coming before the Council of Conciliaton the proceedings were taken in committee. The figures relating to unemployment in Christ-church for tho week ended yesterday afternoon show that 98 men registered at the office of the Labour Department; the previous week the total was 103; and the week before it was 128. Last week's registrations were as follow: —Labourers, fit for heavy work, 81; labourers (light work), 2; boilermaker, 1; clerical workers, 3; cooks, 3; motor driver, 1; farm hands, 3; mattress maker, 1; cycle mechanic, 1; painters, 2. Or, E. McCombs informs us that on consulting the Acts of Parliament governing the revocation of Proportional Representation, she find 3 that the resolution moved by councillor Agar and seconded by Councillor Leadley at Monday night's meeting, is void and of no effect. "1 wish therefore," she adds, "to give notice of my intention to quash the revocation of P.R. Firstly, because the 1914 Act provides that P.R. can only be adopted or revoked bv the making of a (Special Order). Secondly, because the Municipal Corporation Act of 1920 makes it perfectly clear that the carrying of a mere resolution does not constitute the making of a (Special Order)." An interesting debate took place at the Y.M.C.A. last evening between teams representing that institution) and the W.E.A., the contestants in each instance being drawn from the respective public speaking classes. The W.E.A. affirmed: "That the action of the British Government in delivering an ultimatum to Turkey in the recent crisis was both proper and justifiable." The Y.M.C.A. took the negative. Mr G. M. McKenzio acted as chairman, and Mr G. E. Franklyn, of the Forensic Club, officiated as judge. The visitors were extended a hearty welcome by Mr G. E, Arcliey, of the Y.M.C.A. board of directors. The speakers for tliei affirmative were Messrs N". Goldsbury (leader), W. Duncan, and W. T. Conibear. Those for the negativo were Messrs A. D. MoKinlay, J. R. Talbot, and I. H. Owen. After a most interesting debate tho judge awarded tho honours to the W E.A. team by 70 points to 66, and gave valuable advice to the various spankers. A comprehensive vote of thanks to tho chairman, the judge, and the organiser of the debate! (Air John Rigg) was moved! by Mr 11. A. Kenner and carried with enthusiasm. The winners were warmly congratulated on their victory. The visitors were subsequently entertained to supper. A remedy that is proving most successful in treating influenza is "StopIt," the well-known cough and cold medicine. Taken according to directions, "Stop-It" is the safest and best remedy you can get for influenza. Sold by all chemists and stores. McArthurs, Ltd., Chemists, opp. Ballantyne's. 6 The wonderful popularity of tho Gigantic Fire Sale of the Wellington. Woollen Company's fire stocks is evidenced by the big crowds of keen shoppers who daily throng Armstrong's two shops, Colombo and High streets. For this week outstanding price attractions are offering in all departments, and many end-of-season job purchase lines are to bo cleared at exceptional bargain prices. The items listed in Armstrong's advertisement to-day are str.king examples of value-giving, and are certain to attract tho attention of all thrifty shoppers. 5 Pilkington's motors run twice daily between Christchurch and Akaroa. —6 Mr A. W. Martin, Rupture Specialist and Sole Controller of the Dr. J. A. Sherman method of curing rupture without operation, is now on h~s eighteenth visit to Christchurch. He can be consulted free up to Friday, the 20th, at the White Hart Hotel. Millionß of packets of " No-Rub-bing" Laundry Help sold to Groceis last year. Truly nothing succeeds like success. 12 Match ploughs on special terms to good men. Compound litted to any make of plough, £3 10s. Undercut skeitliE, front lilts, notched quadrants, special boards, high cut or bottom cut shares and other accessories. New implements free on farm by lorry up to ten miles from city. P. and D. Duncan, Ltd., Tuaut street, Christchurch. —5 Gibbs' Art Depot, 105 Cnshel street, specialists in Picture Framing. Pictures of every description, Artists' Colours, Brushes, Drawing Paper, and all Drawing and Painting Materials. 5 Special Offerings this week at Messrs Hastie, Bull, and Pickering's, Cashel street shop. Reliable Stainless Cutlery, Latest Electric Torches, Luminous Alarm Clocks, and North British Botwater Bags. Quality goods are the cheapest. H6I3Q-511 Johnstons N.C. Motor Co., Lid., Rangiora, sole district agents for I'ord Cars and Trucks. Prices again come under the knileßunabout with demountable rims, spare rim, tyre and carrier, £154. 5-seater complete with demountable rims, spare rim, vyre, carrier and self-starter, ±'lß6. 1 ton truck chassis with demountable- front rims and pneumatic or solid rear tvres, £154. All Ford genuine parts in stock. 'Phone 87. W. C. Wilson, representative, 'phone 125. A. Pr.estney, manager, 'phone 88. —6

ON FRIDAY AT 7.30 P.M. FIRST SHOWING OF U.S. GOVERNMENT'S FILM OF STUDEBAKER FACTORY. On Friday next, at 7.30 p.m., Messrs Adams, Ltd., will exhibit, at their High street Showrooms, the splendid industrial film taken officially by the operators of the United States Government illustrating the processes employed in the huge new factory of the Studebaker Corporation in which ' 'Light Sixes" are manufactured. This great picture, which is purely a Governmental production, was made in order to demonstrate to overseas buyers generally the wonderful manufacturing facilities of the -American automobile maker. The Studebaker "Light Six" factory was selected because it is the latest, largest, and best-equipped factory in the world for turning out highgrade automobiles. Adams, Ltd., cordially invite all motorists, their friends and families, and all others interested in the latest developments in engineering science to see this extremely interesting picture, which helps to show how it has been possible to reduce the price of the Studebaker "Economy Light Six" from £675 to £420 in less than two years. Ample seating accommodation is provided, and the picture is shown on full-size scale by the latest and best of biograph projectors. The screening occupies about an hour and a half. Adams, Ltd., New Zealand Agents for Studebaker Motors. Showrooms, 152-154 High street. 5309