General News.

Press, Volume LX, Issue 18100, 16 June 1924, Page 8

General News.

A public meeting for Richmond residents will be held, at. the Methodist Church Schoolroom to-night, ,at 8 o'clock, to discuss the"open-air schools question. Professor Shelley and representatives of the B.M.A. will deliver addresses.The following - subscriptions have been received towards the Mayor's Coal and: Blanket Fund:— Chrjstchuroh Gas Co.'s Tk>x >£2 14s Bd, Fletcher, Humphreys, Ltd. £5 6fl,' Hyinan Marks fnist £IOO. Mrs A. Barr J "£l, J. J. Xltpmson £5, Beresford staff (Square) £2, Mrs Ross and Misses Ross £4, L.O. Hi, Hj.M.C. £l, M. -and M. £l, Mrs Mar/snail £2, E.H. 10s, Mrs E. Marks (Bydney) £l, Anonymous 1918 £6. ,A collision between a bicycle and a motor-car occurred in Oxford terrace about 11.30 a.m. on Saturday. The rider, of the bicycle, Leslie Wain, of Templeton, was proceeding from Hereford street into the* Terrace at the time of the accident, and as a result of the impact was for a distance of several yards.. The bicycle was badly smashed, but: Wain escaped uninjured. The Lord's Prayfer, written in characters so small as to occupy space equal *0 only one-f Ourteenth part of a threepenny piece, is the treasured possession of Mr H. Weaver, of Northoote, .Auckland. This remarkable penmanship is the work of the late Mr D. 0. Wilson, once AVHangarei County engineer, and is believed' to be as small as any writing in the world- The writing was done with the aid of an exceptionally strong ilejtw. ■ . On Saturday evening, at the Trades Hallj Mr John Murdoch, of Ross, delivered interesting lecture to the members "of the Canterbury Beekeepers ' Association on '' The Possibilities of Beekeeping in Westland." He stated .that there was ample opportunity for those who- intended to enter this industry on the West Coast, and contended: that, in time, Westland would rival California both for the quantity and ..the quality, of its honey. One of the highest tides, with the heaviest seas seen for many years, was experienced yesterday afternoon at New Brighton. The surf: dashed with some force against th'e#tone walls, clouds of spray at times splashing over the top on to the promenade, where crowds of spectators were gathered. The re-cently-erected paling fences on ..either side of the-pier were undermined and left hanging. The tide at times came well up on to the promenade, and on occasions nearly reached the roadway. The exceedingly high surf provided a magnificent spectacle. An. interesting sidelight on the housing shortage and high rents was afforded in the course of a bankruptcy enquiry at Auckknd on Thursday. '♦What rent are you paying?" asked the official assignee of bankrupt. "Two polinds a week for a. small place at Milford," was the reply, "and in addition it costs me about 10s a week for "fares to town." "Could you not get a place somewhere nearer the city for that rent?" queried Mr Fisher. "Not «t hope," was the reply. ''We had a place in Epsom some time ago, and the rent was £3 10s a week. "It is cruel I" was. the assignee's feeling comment.

The introduction of legislation prohibiting the racing and speeding of motor-cars on public roads was indicated in a letter received by the Council of the Auckland Automobile Association last week, from the Minister of Internal Affairs, the Hon. R. F. Bollard. Replying to the Council's recent protest against the practice, in the interest of public safety, the Minister stated that it was proposed to make provision in the Motor Vehicles Bill giving the Gpvernor-General power to fix by regulation the maximum speed of motor vehicles on public roads. The fact that the, kingfisher is protected is not very well known," said Mr P. AV. Jackson at the Magistrate's Court at Wellington on Saturday. "I didifi. know it until quifo recently," admitted counsel. The case in question was one in which a man named Percy Shotter was charged with shooting a kingfisher which was stated to be protected game. Bub-Inspector Cameron expressed the opinion that the defendant was ignorant of the law at the time mk» offence was committed, and the ffi ß^* 0 . under th€Be circumstances altv lmpose onl 7 a nominal penct«ti ■- fine afi **** at £1 and

' Kew Zealand has a vast variety of societies, leagues, associations, local bodies great and small, but so far the Dominion does not know a Cremation Societv (says the Wellington "Post"). However, the Cemeteries Committee of the CiV Council has now received an invitation from the Cremation Society of Eneiand for a representative of the Council to be present at the third annual conference of the Society, to be held at the British Empire Exhibition at "Wembley on August Ist. The invitation has been "received." The failure of the police' to fly flags on the Auckland polfee barracks on the occasion of the visit of *the_ Imperial Service Squadron and on the Kiner's Birthday, which waa the subject of a complaint published in the correspondence columns of the Press, has been explained bv the Superintendent of Police, Mr C. W. Hendrey. He states that on the 'occasion of the visit of the Squadron a Nonstable was detailed to hoist the flags, but it was found that all the halyards were broken, arid in 'no case could the flags be hoisted, f/tafces the "New Zeafend Hterald." Subsequently the superintendent WTOte to the district engineer of the Public Works Department, asking him to have the halyards replaced; but the work 'was not completed before the King's Birthday holiday. Don't wait until that small cough has got a big hold. Take Me Arthur's "Stop-it" instantly, and rout it from your lungs. "Stop-it" is wonderfully effoctive in treating coughs and colds, and can be given to children with perfect safety. Sold at chemists and stores at Is 9d bottle, double size 3s, or at McArthur's, Ltd., Chemists, opp. Ballantyne's. .. 1 The great bargain boom has now commenced, and is daily attracting huge crowds to Armstrong's Mighty Expansion Sale. By reason of a late winter season, stocks are far too heavy, and prices have been reduced to such an amazing extent that a speedy clearance is assured. If you wish to get the utmost spending power from your ready cash, don't fail to visit either of Armstrong's two Shops, and Becurr your share of the wonderful bargains now offering in all departments. A 2713 Fruit trees of pedigreo strains, including apricots, certificated by Teviot Butt Selection 1 Committee. Early bookings necessary. Ivory's Nurseries, ftanglorft, or 21* Manchester street, Chrhtcburch. T4141-017-l Making an absolute clearance of many thousands of pounds' worth ol high-grade drapery, clothing, and furnishings at Beatlrs, Cashel street, commencing this morning at 9.80—-Beath's great winter sale. A thorough clearance is planned—the prices are so very low. The goods offered are Beath's well-known choice merchandise. 6 Mr A. W. Martin, Eupture Specialist, and Sole Controller of Dr. J. A. Sherman's method of curing rupture without operation, is now on his nineteenth annual visit to the chief centres of New Zealand. He will be in Ohrlstehurch from Monday, the 16th, to the 25th, and may be conßulted*free at the White Hart Hotel, between 10 a.m. and 3 p,m. 6

Pilkington's motors run twice daily between Christchurch and Akaroa. —ls "The Garden's Glory."—Bradbury's Sweet Peas have quite won. the front place throughout New Zealand. The agents, Messrs Hastie. Bull and Pickering, Ltd., send the seeds all over the Dominion. They have a full selection now offering and the seeds should be at once planted. Catalogues'free. « - H 6479-278, Bonnington's Irish Moss, owing to'its basis of Carrageen (or Irish; Moss) imparts a film to those parts oftthe throat which are inflamed by coughs and colds. Ask ' for the genuine Bennington's. The family (2s 6d) bottle is the more economical. • 82684-2 Although implement making a|h"d pairing i 9 our principal line, we havo the best complete plant in New Zealand for making and repairing every class of machinery from Traction Engines to Bicycles, also for making bridge and other ironwork, overhead electric line iron work, bolts, stays, turnbuckles, shoes, etc. P. and D. £hmcan -Ltd. .Box 134, Christchurch. D 3571-5093 THE NEW PARISIAN RED "LIGHT" SIX" STUDEBAKERS ARE HERE! /' . ' ' -• ■•'•■-.■• WORLD'S BEST VALUE TOR £420. There is a saying in. motoring circles that first cost doesn't matter so much as»cost of upkeep. It has cost some car-owners a great deal of money to find out the truth of that saying. The five thousand Studebaker owners in New Zealand know that their upkeep costs are as low a3 an absolutely dependable, reliable car, designed for economical service, can make them. That is the great reason fdr : Studebaker popularity. Another" reason," is. that the new Parisian- Red Studebakers are such beautiful cars, and sai.luxuriously equipped. The {new Sixes," for instance, are iff strikingly' handsome design.. Their-*4O-h.p<-, motors have power .to climlfeany, ; hill; arid such expensive mechanical, -.refinement as a 4-bearing crankshaft, machined all over, and balanced to • a hair, ensure perfectly smooth and .quite running. All items of equipment, tco, are of the very best —Cord tyres, one-piece windshield, all-leather hood, and so forth., The Studebaker is built to give long,, hard service; without expenditure on repairs and renewals, but the price' of these new "Light Sixeß" is only £420. A vgopd price is allowed on your used car. ADAMS, LTD., N.Z. Agents; for Studebaker Motors; Showrooms,. 152154 High street. A 2661-3350