GENERAL NEWS.

Press, Volume LX, Issue 18014, 5 March 1924, Page 8

GENERAL NEWS.

The auction announcements of New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Associar tion, Ltd., H. B. Sorenfien, Dalgety and Co., Ltd., "\V. E. Simes and Co., Harman and Stevens, Ltd., P. S. Nicholls and Co., the Canterbury Cooperative Poultry Producers, Ltd., Craddock's Agency Coy., Ltd., and Charles Clark appear on Page 15 of this issue.

The City Council Concert Hall Committee will meet on Thursday afternoon to consider the reports from the acoustic experts relating to the hearing qualities of the proposed chamber. It is expected that the Committee wjll be able to present a definite report to the Council on Monday night. The latest to fall victims to tho allurement of aviation are a number of the New South Wales cricket team who visited the Wigram aerodrome yesterday. The members of the party, whjch was comprised of W. and It. Bardsley, T. J. Andrews, D. Mullarkey, A. Radcliffe,, H. L. Hendry, and A." Punch, were taken up in turn in the Bristol Fighter and given a view of the city and peninsula from the air. They were one and all most enthusiastic and expressed the opinion that it would be remembered as one of the "sensations" of the New Zealand tour.

Last evening Mr A. E. Stephens, F.C.1., a member of the Chile Nitrate Propaganda. Committee, lectured in the Assembly Hall of the Rangiora High School on the country and the peoplo of Chile and the nitrate industry of that country. The lecture was eiven \inder the joint auspices of the Northern A. and P. Association and the High School, and there was a numerous audience, including many school pupils. Mr W. A. Banks, chairman of the Board of Governors of the High School, introduced the lecturer. At the close of the lecture Mr W. Stalker moved a hearty vote of thanks to Mr Stephens, which was carried with applause. "New Zealand is supposed to have a very fine system of education. The system may certainly be a good one, but from the manner in which many children are heard pronouncing words, it would appear that the elementary principles of elocution are foreign to our school lessons in the English language," writes "Pedant" to the Wellington "Post." " 'Wottimezit?' I heard a Newtown juvenile enquire on Saturday night. Presumably he desired to know the time, but this presumption js by no means clear, for the lad's companion made the enigmatical reply, 'Five Twaite.' If this were not some kind of gibberish it might possibly have meant 'Five to eight.' ' Wottime Sunday?' was an interrogation on the part of another schoolboy, which I also overheard, and which was answered by the following abomination, 'Appasnine.' 'Awri,' was the response, which seemed to be comprehended by the youngster to whom it was addressed, i Truly New Zealand —Wellington, at I any rate—is developing a language of its own, but remembering our Britjsh traditions, it is regrettable that our rising generation is not taught English."

The 1924 session of the Philosophical Institute of Canterbury commences thjs month. At Canterbury College tonight, Mr M. H. Godby will deliver his presidential address on the "Atlantic Salmon at Home and Abroad." The adjourned meeting of creditors in the estate of Frank Percival Cla.ridge, grain merchant., Christchu.reh, will be held at 2.30 p.m. on the 11th inst.

The Bridge of Remembrance, the erection of -which Christchurch has watched with interest from week to week, should very soon bo ready for the opening ceremony. The under-Struo ture has been completed for some time, and lately the workmen employed on the bridge hare been giving their attention to building the superstructure. Another stage has now been reached in the placing into position of the two* lions to guard the approach to the bridge, from Oxford terrace, one being on each side of the main arch. The two lions to guard the approach to the Cambridge terrace entrance to the bridge will shortly ho placed in position. "The great forward move in Rugby during the past season lias exceeded the most sanguine expectations of those controlling the game," says a paragraph in the annual report of the Canterbury Rugby Football Union. The prosperity has not been confined to any particular province or district, but has been general throughout the Dominion. The present indications point to a continuation of the boom which commenced during the period under review, and it may be confidently .anticipated—in view of an All Black team visiting England this year—that Rugby in 1924 will reach a higher standard in the Dominion than ever before.

One of the burdens of civilisation, corns, can be quickly and painlessly removed with the new, extra strong cure. Price Is 6d a bottle, obtainable only from McArthurs Ltd., chemists (opposite Ballantynes). Don't despair till you have tried this new com cure. —6 The opening display of new season's Autumn Fashion Goods now on view a Armstrong's, creating much favourable comment. Nowhere can be found a greater variety or better values in the most authentic fashion to be worn during the coming season. Conspicuous among the new goods is a great range of exceptional values in ladies' Fur and Velour Cloth Coats; Model Costumes and Coat-Frocks; also many charming creations in Evening ai.d Dinner Frocks. Exclusive fashion goods always cost much less at Armstrong's two shops, Colmbo and High streets. 6

The Akaroa Sunday excursion trips are as popular as ever. Each Sunday a hundred or more delighted trippers pay their ten shillings return for a hundred-miles outing in the Akaroa Express Company's big Leyland charabancs, handled by expert drivers who know every i nc h of the road. The company is now accepting bookings for Easter. If you haven't made this enjoyable trip, book now. Scores of people have been over to Akaroa on several Sundays this year, and they recommend their friends. For Easter, the fare will be 10s for return same day; if staying a day or two at Akaroa before returning the fare is 20s. Book on telephone 3140 or 1405. Akaroa Express Co., the safe and reliable firm. —6

J. Johnston and Son, Merchants, Rargiora. (Estd. 1863) Sole District Agents for Fletcher Milking Machines and Vega Cream Separators. P.O. Box 1, 'phone 4. 2 Pilkington's motors run twice daily between Christchurch and Akaroa. —6 For Salo or Lease.—That fine corner block having a frontage of 99 feet to Manchester street by 100 feet to Dundas street. Enquiries invited for the whole or part of this valuable property. The vendors are also prepared to build on the vacant land to suit tenants. Mitchell and Aldridge, Manchester street, Christchurch. 14141

Winter fruit wjll be scarce and dear! Therefore —Bottle I Bottle 1 Bottle anything procurable, and to be sure of success use Messrs Hastie, Bull, and Pickering's extra heavy rings, Jars, etc. 'Pnones 2103 and 4149. 6

We not only make the best agricultural implements in the world, but we do all sorts of iron and steel work, including urgent breakdown repairs and replacements. Example: —New double throw traction engine crank shaft cut from solid slab with all new brasses complete, 5 days from reoeipt of order. P. and D. Duncan Ltd., Ttiam street, Christchurch. DQ571—3364

READY FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY THREE 1924 STUDiEBAKER "LIGHT' SIX." TOOTING CARS—£42O. The demand for Studebaker "Light Six" touring cars of the 1924 model at the wonderfully low price of £420 has been so heavy that hitherto it has not been possible to guarantee prompt delivery to purchasers. However, Adams Ltd. now have in their showrooms, available for immediate delivery, three of these beautiful cars. One is finished in carmine, with gold lines and white wheels; another in kingfisher blue, with white wheels, and a third in the serviceable standard brush of French grey, with black mudguards. As everyone knows who knows anything «ibou,t modern motor-cars, the Studebaker "Light Six," made by the world's greatest manufacturers of six-cylinder automobiles, represents a new standard in values altogether. There is nothing that can be compared with it. It may be added that there is in stock one nearly-new Studebaker or "Light Six" Sedan, finished in dark blue. Offers are invited..

Demonstrations of the "Light Six" are gladly given. Ring 'Phone 220. Adams Ltd.: New Zealand Agents for Studebaker Motors; Showrooms, 152-154 Hight street, Garage, 219 Tuam street. —6