GENERAL NEWS.

Press, Volume LX, Issue 18016, 7 March 1924, Page 8

GENERAL NEWS.

Electrical power will be cut off at various hours on Sunday in tho Kowai County, llaugiora County and Borough and at WaiJiuku. Six quinnat salmon caught in the Wainiaiiariri last week by Air It. J. Christensen, Upper Kiecarton, weighed 301b, 281b, 261b, 251b, 21jlb, and 81b respectively. The City Council Concert Hall Committee met yesterday afternoon to consider the reports of the acoustio experts on the plans of the proposed chamber. The Mayor stated that the findings of tho committee will be communicated direct to the Council on Monday night. Tho loan has already been authorised, and if the plana are finally passed on Monday night then tenders for the erection of the building will be called forthwith.

Mr J. D. Bruce, the representative of the counties on the Highways Board, met representatives of the counties interested at the Empire bridge on Wednesday, and discussed ■with them the relative merits of the different roads in the northern portion of the Central Canterbury group which it is suggested should be declared main roads. Mr Bruce will report on the subject to the Board. The organiser of the Canterbury Progress League telegraphed to tne Prime -Minister yesterday, on the strength of a newspaper paragraph which stated that Mr Massey would visit Canterbury next week, asking him to receive a deputation during iiis visit. The Prime Minister replied that he had no intention of visiting Canterbury next week, whereupon Mr Cliniie telegraphed as follows : ' 'Much regret to hear you will not be in Christchurch next week as reported. Gould you make it convenient to visit Christchurch some time this month, and receive large and representative deputation which will explain disabilities under which Canterbury labours owing to the non-comple-tion of the railway works at Christchurch and Lyttelton recommended by Mr Hiley, and authorised by Parliament on your endorsement in 1914."

Judicial ignorance of the commonplaces in life is a feature of Courts of Justice in the Old Country, but NewZealand Judges do not always follow English practice in this respect. evor, the rule was carried cut in the Auckland Supreme Court on Monday by Mr Justice Herdman, who combined with his assumed ignorance a touch of that quiet humour which will ultimately entitle his Honour to recognition as one of our wittiest Judges (states thet "Star"). A shopkeeper was giving evidence about business being poor. It was so bad, she said, that she decided to hold a sale. "A sale!" exclaimed his Honour. <r Wliat is a sale?" "You mark down the goods," explained witness. ''Do the customers get the goods cheaper or dearer when you have a sale?" asked the Judge. "Oh! cheaper!" was the reply. "I have often wondered!" said his Honour, half to himself.

That stabbing pain, by which Rheumatism is announced, is the danger signal of excess uric acid in the blood. The surest way te avoid complications and banish rheumatism, is a course of McArthur's Rheumatic Pebbles—they effectively remove uric acid (the cause of rheumatism) from the system. Price 2s 6d a box at all Chemists. McArthur's Ltd., Chemists (opp. Ballantynes). 6 To-day, Friday, from 9 a.m. till 9 p.m., will be a Gigantic Bargain Day at Armstrong's, when thousands of pounds' worth of new season's goods will be offered for the one day only at specially reduced prices. We draw attention to the half-page advertisement appearing in this issue, which contains detailed lists of many outstanding bargains from all departments for today's shoppers at Armstrong's twt shops, Colombo and High streets. Out of town customers can participate in this great one-day bargain event, as all letter orders received on or before Monday next will be executed at the Bargain Friday Price. 6 As to-morrow (Saturday) is the date fixed for Ballantyne's Staff Picnic, the warehouse will be closed all day. 1

Pilkington's motors run twice daily between Christchurch and Akaroa. —6 For Sale 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 propared to build on the vacant land to suit tenants. Mitchell and Aldridge, Manchester street, Christchurch. 14141

READY FOR IMMEDIATE* DELIVERS LATEST MODEL STUDEBAKER LIGHT SIXES—£42O TO £650. The demand for Studebaker "Light Six" touring ears of the 1924 model at the wonderluliy 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, two of these beautiful cars. One is finished in kingfisher blue, with white wheels, the other in the serviceable standard finish of French grey, with black mudguards. There is also a Studebaker "Light Six" Sedan, finished in black, upholstered in velvet, luxuriously equipped, electric heater, etc. Price £650. As everyone knows who knows anything about modern motor-cars, the Studebaker "Ligiit 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 "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 High street, Garage, 219 Tuam street. —6