GENERAL NEWS.

Press, Volume LX, Issue 17989, 5 February 1924, Page 8

GENERAL NEWS.

Edward Alfred Fisher, stationer, of Leeston, has filed a petition in bankruptcy. A meeting of creditors will be held to-morrow afternoon at 2.30. The Registrar of the Supreme Court, Mr A. H. Holmes, will hold a Chambers sitting on Thursday at 10.30 a.m., to settle the order of civil business for the forthcoming session. That there has been a falling-ofT of unemployment in and around Christchurch of late is shown by the returns of the - Government Labour Department, to whom only 30 unemployed applied for positions during tho past week.

Excellent progress is being made with tho new children's section of tho Publie Library, and with the renovations to the reference library. It is expected that the reference library will be opened again by the end of this week or tho beginning of next. The contractors hope to complete tho new wing by tho middle of the year. The books for the blind which have been added to the Public Library are already being used. Tho librarian, Mr E. J. 8011, stated yesterday that lie had no doubt the books would be greatly appreciated. He had sent out letters to all the' blind people in Christchurch informing them that tho books wero at their disposal. Ho wished it to be niado clear that the books were quite freo to all,' and not merely available for subscribers only.

At last night's moting of the New Brighton Borough 'Council, Cr. Leaver reported that the Telegraph Department had removed the whole of the slot telephones in New Brighton. He did not consider it right, because some evilly disposed person had thought ht to interfere with the cash boxes that the residents should be put to inconvenience. It seemed to him like child's play on the part of the Depaxtinent, and he very jstrdngly objected to such action on its'part. Councillors present supported Cr. Leaver's remarks. The value placed upon publicity by English railway companies as a means of attracting passenger traffic, was exemplified at last night's meeting oi tlie Cpuncil of the Canterbury Chamber of Commerce, when the president (Mr E, H. }Vyles) exhibited samples of the new arid attractive posters issued by the railway companies. The posters, which are in colours, are very artistically designed and reproduced, and are well calculated to induce people to visit th.3 historic and other interesting spots they represent. St. Andrew's College roopena on Thursday morning. In the December examinations five boys of the College passed matriculation, three with the solicitors' general knpwledgo qualification and two gaining the medical preliminary. One candidate passed the engineering preliminary, and another gained a partial pass in that examination. Five won partial passes in matriculation/ Two qualified for the accountancy preliminary, and another was credited with a partial pass. Nino passed the intermediate examination and one secured a Junior National Scholarship. Our Timaru correspondent writes:— Timaru is now getting its electric current direct from Lake Coleridge at 66,000 volts, the change having been effected on Sunday evening. Until Sunday the current only came to Ashburton at the 66,000 voltage, and .was transmitted to Timaru at 11,000 volts.Mr It. G Mac Gibbon (Public Works was in Timaru on Sunday to supervise the change-over, which was effected -without any hitch. The transformers at Grant's Hill are now working with a constant, instead of a, variable, pressure, and the supply of electricity will now be more steady and reliable. Yesterday a distinct improvement was noticed.

Yesterday morning the funeral of the late Mr J. M. Loigh, of Eiver road, Avonside_, took place, when relatives and intimate friends were present to pay their last respects to tho memory of deceased. The Bev, J. Tennant held a service at the residence and at the grave, during which he made feeling references to tho character and estimablo qualities of tho deceased. The pall-bearers were Messrs Harold Leigh, Mackay, and Murray. Those attending to pay their last respects to the late Mr Loigh were his sons Harold and Arthur, and also his sisters, together with many friends, including Messrs C. Cooper, J. Wilson, Frederick Pratt, H. |>T. Beswick, Peoples, M,eIlroy, W. Mackay, P. Labatt, Henry A. Mackay (Wellington), Heslop, Daker, and others.

In treating children suffering from Whooping Cough it is found that the greatest relief m obtained with "Stopit," the well-known cough remedy. "btop-It" relieves the coughing, lessens the paroxysms, and enables tho child to sleep a.t night. "iStop-It," from all chemists and stores, Is 9d and 3s a bottle. McArthur's, Ltd., Chemists (opp. Ballantynes). b'

When you have to move, give the work to J. M. Heywood and Co., Ltd. They will send you careful and reliable men, used to handling Furniture. Telephones 250, 259, 1241. —6

FACTORY PREMISES.—IdeaI for Dairy or Bacon Factory, Manufacturing, or Storage. Present buildings over 15,000 feet floor space. On railway, close to tram; 9 acres land if required. For sale or lease. Enquiries invited. Mitchell and AJdridge, Manchester street, Christchuxch. 14141

ADAMS, LTD. USED CAB BARGAINS. A "SPACE NEEDED" CLEARING SALE. In a few days' time Messrs Adams, Ltd., will havo to find room in their garage and showrooms' for a very large shipment of new Studeb'aker motorcars. It therefore becomes necessary to clear out all used cars in the establishment and with this end in view all used cars in stock are being offered at prices a good 15 to 20 per cent. Below their real market value. Here as a few selections frpni the current list:— £75 buys a Hupmobile (Model 20) 3-seater, with electric lights, ~ ' £125 buys an "A.C." light car (English,) three-seater, complete with electric lights, five detachable wheels, etc. Nicely finished, with plated radiator". "Will run about 35 miles to the gallon." £l5O buys a Dodge 5-seater ; newiyl finished, equipped with electric lights and starter. Good car for commercial use or week-end trips. £3OO buys a new-looking Hupmobile 5-seater, with electric-lights and starter. £450 buy 3 a newly-finished Studebaker "Big Six" Sedan, a high-powered luxurious car of the latest type, with elootric lights, starter, etc., yet riot at all expensive to run. Ring up 'phone 220 or 2561 for a demonstration of any of these cars _ Adams, Ltd. Showrooms: 152-154 High street j garage, 219 Tuam, street - .. I 8