General News.

Press, Volume LX, Issue 18129, 19 July 1924, Page 12

General News.

The auction announcements of Harris Bros., Ltd., Hannan and Stevens, Ltd., H. B. Sorensen, W. P. Joynt, P. S. Nicholls and Co., Ltd., Tonks, Norton and Co., Ltd., »v. E. Simes and Co., The- Central Saleyards and H. C. Smith appear on Page 19 of this issue. Owing to the introduction of infections disease, the Children's Ward IX. at the Public Hospital will be elosed till further notice. Dr. Bradshaw will continue the series of weekly organ recitals in the Cathedral on Thursday evening at 8 o 'clock. A public meeting will be held in the Pier Hall, New Brighton, on Tuesday, at 8 p.m., to consider a proposal to let a portion of the Rawhiti Domain for building purposes. The liquor consumption per adult male in New Zealand has fallen during tho past year from two and a half gallons to one and a half, stated Mr A. S. Bankart, at tho annual meeting of shareholders of New • Zealand Breweries, Ltd., this week. This result he attributed to the effect of the in-1 creased liquor duties which had been levied by the Government. "Owing to the immense increases in the duties collected by the Government," he said, '' they have found themselves under the j necessity of reducing their individual consumption of alcoholic liquors by one gallon—equal to 40 per cent, per adult male. The increase in the tariff has had the effect of materially reducing the consumption, but has not increased the revenue as much as was expected by the framers of the tariff. To put the effect of tho tariff in a nutshell, it moans that every person consuming a glass of whisky and soda is thereby contributing 3d to the general revenue of the country, and every consumer of a pint of beer hands over to the Treasury." "I am absolutely disappointed at this appointment?" said Mr KH. Andrews at yesterday's meeting of the Canterbury Education Board, regarding a clerical position which had recently been filled. Mr Andrews said that members of a committee were to have met to consider the matter, but before this had been done" he found that the appointment had been made by the chairman (Mr H. J. Bignell). Mr W. H. Winsor said he had been rung up on the telephone, but was unable to attend the meeting. Mr Andrews said that as this was the case, and as he himself had been away at the time, the matter should have been held over, seeing it was not urgent. Tho chairman said that the Board's secretary (Mr Kirk) had seen and recommended the applicant, and he (Mr Bignell) had approved of him. If anyone was to blame it was he (Mr Bignell). Mr Andrews: Well, I have registered my protest. * You'll find McArthur's "Stop-it" a real friend to keep in the house at this tune of year. A euro and pleasant remedy for winter coughs and colds. Take home a bottle of "Stopit" to-day. Is 9d and 3s bottle at all chemists and store*. McArthurs Ltd., Chemists, opp. Ballantyne'u. -—6 Wonderful Big Bargains are offering daily at Armstrong's Mighty Expansion Sale. Each department has orders to cut and cut usual prices until now they are well below present-day cost..' Both stores are crowded out each day, which is proof of the great success of our mighty effort to clear £50,000 -worth of high-grade fltfcck. Women's Raincoats 18s 9d; Flannel Coat Frocks 9s lid; Marabout Capes and Stoles 255; Men's Worsted Trousers 18s 9d; Glace Silk Ribbon B*d; are examples of the big (values offering* " —6 Fruit trees of pedigree strains, including apricots, certificated by Teviot Bud Selection Committee. Early bookings necessary. Ivory's Nurseries, Rangiora, or 21 Manchester street, Christchurch. T4141.5174 Johnston's N.O. Motor Co., Rangiora, sole district agents for Ford Cars and Trucks. Prices effective from April Ist. Chassis, £127, Runabout £152, Touring £167, , Ford Starter £l7, extra. Sedan with Starter £266 Coupe £243. All models with demountable rims and spare rim. Truck Chassis, £l6O. A. Prieatney, Manager. Stainless Table Cutlery—Avoid the inferior stuff being offered under this designation—thiy only the best brands. Messrs Hastie, Bull and Pickering are offering reliable lines at really very low prices when quality is considered. A new shape of blade is shown. —846 Although implement making and repairing is 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. Duncan Ltd., Box 124, Christchurch. D 3571-309& No one can get better service than that given by J. M. Heywood and Co., Ltd., either as furniture removers, Custom House Agents or General Carriera. —6 Messrs Baldwin and Rayward, of 122 Cashel street, corner of High and Cashel streets, Christchurch, Head Office, Wellington, report that recently they acted as agents in filing the fol-

lowing applications for Letters Patent: Cameron and Anderson, Palmerston North, an improved draught preventer and rain and dust excluder for doors; A. "Woodhead, Auckland, improved headlights for locomotives and tb<*. like; B. Bain, Wellington, improved gas saver and carbon remover for gasoline engines of all kinds; F. Hall, Auckland, an improved mould for use in erecting concrete walls and the like; "W. Verschoyle, Tanrago, improvements in portable hand driven turning lathes; E. Barton, Anerley, improvement in lathes. Send for "INVENTOR'S GUIDE." Post Free. —6

HIGH QUALITY NEARLY NEW OARS AT SUBSTANTIAL REDUCTIONS ON NEW PRICE. SIX STUDEBAKERS THAT AltK FULLY GUARANTEED. There are many wise motorists who would sooner buy a slightly used car of first-class make than A brand new trae by a cheap maker at the same price. Adams, Ltd., are in the happy position of being able to guarantee in the same terms as if new the following Studebaker cars:— £375 (£45 off new price) buys either of two Light Six touring cars of the very latest model, which have had onlv light service at the hands of ono of our drivers for demonstration purposes. One is finished in Parisian Red, with black running gear, and the other is blue, with white wheels. £320 (£l3O off new price) buys a nandsome Light Six roadster with 3seater. colonial body. Finished in carmine, upholstered m grey. £3OO (£l2O off new price) buys a very nice Light Six touring car, finished in cream, with side windscreens, etc. £3OO (£225 off new price) buys a superb Special Six 5-seater, finished in carmine with plated radiator. £225 (£l5O off new price) buys a very nice Light Four 5-seater, finished in *Sf ey f si< * e etc. All these cars carry a guarantee of identical terms with that given with a new fcftudebaker. _Ad«ms, Ltd., N.Z. Agents for Studebaker Motors; Showrooms 152Joi High street; Garage, 219 Tnam