GENERAL NEWS.

Press, Volume LIX, Issue 17938, 5 December 1923, Page 8

GENERAL NEWS.

The auction announcements of H. Matson and Co., P. S. Nicholls and Co., H. B. Sorensen, Tonks, Norton and Co., Ltd., and Joseph Hamlet and Co. appear on page 15 of this issue. The first meetings of the Highway District Boards in Canterbury are to be held shortly. The meeting of the No. 14 Group (which comprises roughly the area between the Itakaia in the south to the Waipara in the north) is to be held in Christchurch next week. The No. 13 Group (counties of Awatere, Cheviot, Amuri, and Waipara) also meets in Christchurch next week. The No. 15 Group (South Canterbury) meets in the Levels County Council office, Timaru, on the 11th inst., at 2 p.m. As the work of shifting the tram lines on the Hie car ton road between Clarence road and the Church corner proceeds, the journey from town to the town end of the gap increases in, length, and the car running from town has found it more and more difficult to run to tho times set out in the- timetable. As a result, the car to town during the past two or three days has been running late. This has caused some inconvenience to passengers, and the tramway authorities have decided to run two cars from town in order that better connexion can be maintained. This will mean additional expense, which is likely to continue to be incurred till the work is finished two or three months heneo.

Brahm's Requiem will be sung in the Cathedral to-morrow night at 7.20. Mr J. S. Sawkes, secretary of the Canterbury Automobile Association, received a'telegram from Arthur's Pass yesterday stating that the river was in flood and was impassable for cars. At a meeting of the North Canterbury Sub-District of the St. John Ambulance Brigade, a letter was received eulogising the work of members at tho various matches during the past year from the Canterbury Rugby Football Union also enclosing a donation of £2l.

Tho prospects for a large crop of strawberries are unfavourably affected liv the present dry spell following on a cola and wet spring (says Saturday's Auckland "Herald"). It is feared that in many districts the yield will be an unusually light one. Moist, warm conditions are wanted to ensure future supplies, failing which it is anticipated that this year's crop will be equal to about half the yield of a good season. Considering the supplies available, however, current prices are not high, but it is expected that they will rise as Christmas approaches. Yesterday's weather was quite up to the sample which has been the common experience of late. A heavily oppressive morning became an extremely hot midday, while in the afternoon the wind veered and strengthened into an uncomfortable nor'-wester, with its full enervating effect. The swimming baths and beaches were the rendezvous for thousands last evening, but unfortunately hardly had the workers began to enjoy the water when the wind swung again, and a decided southerly blew, with an appreciable—and really appreciated —drop in the temperature.

Tho monthly meeting of tho Canterbury Builders' Association was held last night, Mr J. Graham presiding over a good attendance. The Canterbury Progress League wrote inviting the Association to subscribe towards the fund being raised for the advertisement of Canterbury at the British Empire Exhibition. Mr W. H. Winsor suggested that the matter be referred to the committee for its favourable consideration. The suggestion was adopted. 'lhe Christehurch Technical College Board wrote requesting the Association to renew its annual grant of £o os towards the College funds. letter was referred to the committee for favourable consideration and report.

Under the Apprenticeship Act of last session provision is made for headmasters of schools to provide a report on the natural aptitude of scholars leaving school, including reference to the subjects the scholar has shown himself to be strong in and those in which he has shown himself weak. A limited supply of forms on which to make tlieso reports lias been received at the Christchurch office of the Department of Labour, and pupils who are leaving school oan obtain copies (to the extent of the supply available) on application at the office of the Labour Department. Supplies of these forms will be forwarded to the headmasters of the different schools almost immediately. Incorporated with the form is a. detachable "form on which the parent indicates the kind of employment desired for the expupil.

The Wellington Returned Soldiers' Association decided last night to adivertise the club tea-room to let as a tea-room or offices, since like "Associations in other large centres it could not make a soldiers' tearooms pay. A suggestion to- adopt a cash purchase system similar to that in the public service was discussed, and the executive instructed to consider the scheme and submit an outline of the proposal to members. The secretary., reported that general satisfaction had been expressed with the work of the Pensions Appeal Board, whose operations began a few days ago. Forty-eight, appeals had already T>een considered, 20 being dismissed, 22 upheld, and six deferred. It was thought that nearly 50 per cent, of wins justified the action of the R.S.A. in asking for an Appeal Board. It was decided to join the Military Pageant Committee and liavo a soldiers' queen. McArthur's Xmas Showing is now complete and surpasses both in variety and quality any of. previous years. Here will be found a whole host of dainty perfumes and powders, toilet soap and powder puffs, manicure sets and scent sprays, etc.- —the kind of gift any lady will appreciate. Be sure and see this unique selection. McArthurs, Ltd., Chemists, opp. Ballantyne's. 6 ' It is easy to account for tho huge crowds that daily throng Armstrong's two shops, when you view the great array of wonderful bargains that ara now showing in all departments. Huge stocks of new season's goods arc being sacrificed at greatly reduced prices, in order to mako a speedy clearance. The contractors will soon be busy with the big rebuilding alterations, and fixtures must be emptied lo make loom. Don't wait for tho big rush oi Christmas shopping, make your visit to-day to either of Armstrong's two shops, Colombo and High streets. c

Pilkington's motors run twice daily between Christchurch and Akaroa. —6 A delightful display of new Christmas Gift Goods is in active preparation at Messrs Hastie, Bull and Pickering's, Cashel Btreet. The goods just opened give the promise of great value both as to price, quality and novelty. 116417 In growing lucerne two thing 3 of first importance—tons of line to the aero and. clean land maintained a:rated and arable. To secure the latter, our swivel tined cultivator is perfection; two strokes after each cutting will double the yield. Machine on trial to any grower. P. and D. Duncan, Ltd., Box 124, Christchurch. 0 Go to your chemist or store and buy a bottle of Bonnington's. Bonnington's Irish Moss is a time-proved remedy for all coughs and colds. Safe, genuine, and reliable. Is Gd and 2s tid. 83471 13 -T. Johnston and Son, Merchants, Rangiora. (Estd. 1863) New Season's Stocks of Sutton's Farm and Garden Seeds landed ex s.s. "Armagh." We solicit Farmers' orders for these High Grade Seeds. P.O. Box 1, 'phone 4.

ADAMS, LTD.'S SALE OF USED MOTOR-CAHS. PRICES LOWER THAN EVER, Better value lias never been given in New Zealand than Adams, Ltd., are now offering in second-hand motors. Here are a few examples:— £125 buys a beautifully mad© threeseater car by a leading Continental maker, newly finished in attractive light shade. Will take motor-cycle in part payment. £145 buys a smart-looking Chevrolet, o-seater, a late model, with electric lights and starter, beautifully finished in dove-grey. £l5O buys a late model 5-seater Maxwell, which has iiad very . little wear, and has been carefully used. Equipment includes rear wind-screen, and the car is newly finished in grey. £175 buys an attractive-looking Dodge 5-seater, with electric lights and 6tarter. Will take second-hand Ford- in part payment. £275 buys a really up-to-date Light Six Studebaker/5-seaterj with electric lights and starter, and in such fine condition that same guarantee is given as with new car. Reasonable terms arranged if required. ADAMS, LTD. Garage, 219 Tuam street. A3448—fc794