General News.

Press, Volume LX, Issue 18135, 26 July 1924, Page 12

General News.

The auction announcements of P. .S Nicholls and Co., Ltd., W. E. Simes and Co., H. C. Smith, Lawne and DaJton, Harris Bros., Ltd., Harman and Stevens, Ltd., Tonks, Norton and Co., Ltd., H. B. Sorensen, Craddock's Agency Coy., Ltd., and W. F. Joynt, appeal on page 19 of fliis issue. Dr. Bradshaw will continue the series of weekly organ recitals in the Cathedral on Thursday evening at'B o'clock. A public meeting will be held in the City Council Chambers on Thursday next at 8 p.m. to consider the draft Bill prepared by the lliiyer Conservancy Committee. Our Dunediu correspondent telegraphed last night: The efforts that have been made to relieve tho unemployment in Dunedin are only touching tho fringe of tho trouble. The secretary of the Trades Council called for 12 men this morning, and 150 applied. The wot spell of the last few days seems to have given place to the customary snnny days and chilly nights. Yesterday morning, a severe frost of 14 degrees formed after a clear night. As usual, the frigidity found the flaws in water-pipes and left'thick coatings of ice on all still water, The day was sunny, with little wind) but as soon as the sun was down the air became bitterly cold.

Three detectives were inspecting the premises of 256 Madras street yesterday, when they came upon a collection of opium-smoking requisites, including white jars containing brown paste to-bacco-boxes with black pellets and a bamboo yip©. Yee Mee, a Chinese, was taken to the Police Station, and he will be charged at the Magistrate's Court this morning with having had opium in his possession. On Wednesday, in the Navy League Hall, Mr W. Walton gave an address on naval and air defence to the pupils attending the Rangiora, School. Cinematograph films dealing with naval, industrial, travel, and comedy subjects were screened. Last night Mr Walton gave an address on similar lines to primary school branches of the Navy League, a similar picture programme being given. To-night Mr Walton addresses the Christ's College branch of the Navy League, and the same pictures will be shown.

You'll find McArthur's "Stop-it a real friend to keep in the house at' this time of year, A euro and pleasant remedy for winter coughs and colds. Take home a bottle of "Stopjt" to-day, Is yd and 3s bottle at all chemists and stores. McArthurs Ltd., Chemists, opp. Ballantyne's. —6 'The problem of wliat to wear for the Grand National will bo pleasingly solved by a visit to Armstrong's Mantle Showroom. Salo prices are now offering on all the newest styles in Costumes, Coats, etc. For example: New Spring Costume 3 are as low ag 6 guineas, Race Coats 4 guineas, Woollen Costumes 3 guineas, Fur Stoles 69s 6d, and Fur Coats £6 9a 6d. Pay an early visit and get the pick of the selection. 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, Ohristchurch. T4141-5174 Johnston's N.O. Motor Co., Rangiora, sole district agents for Ford Cars and Truckß. Prices effective from April Ist. Chassis, £127, Runabout £152, Touring £167, Ford Starter £l7, extra. Sedan with Starter £2<X>. Ooupfe £243. All models with demountable rims and spare rim. Truck Chassis, £l6O. A. Prieatney, Manager. —6 Although implement making and repairing is our principal line, we have the best complete plant in New Zealand for making and repairing every class of machinery from Traction Engines- to Bicycles, also tor making bridge and other ironwork, overhead electric line iron work, bolts, stays, turn buckles, shoes, etc. P. and 1). Duncan, Ltd., Box 124, Christchurch. D3671-30y* Stainldsa Table Cutlery—Avoid tbo inferior stuff being offered under tnis designation—lsuy 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 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 Carriers. —6 BUY SECOND-HAND MOTORS NOW AT ADAMS, LTD.'S STOCKTAKING SALE. Values of used motors ore at their lowest ebb in mid-winter, but Adums Ltd. are determined to clear out. every second-hand car in stock before the end of the month, as that is the date of stock-taking. Prices have been fixed lower than ever. Here are a few extracts from the list:— £3o Overland, 4-seaier, with full JS»d equipment.. £80 —Ford, 1919 model, nicely finished o-seater. £llo—''A.O." {English) 2-seater .letac-hable wheels; will run 35 miles to gallon. , £l45 —Studebaker, 3-seater, finished in grey, electric lights cuid starter. £2O0 —Studebaker, "Light Four," 5seater, eleetrio limits and starter, newly finished. £2oo—Cleveland, o-seater, electric lights and starter, painted grey. Only had light usage. £27s—Studebaker, •'Light Six," 5senter, painted grey, electric lights and starter, £29s—Studebaker 'Special Six," finished in carmin®, 5-seater, e.l. and S.B. £29s—Calthorpe, 3-seater, ©J. and s.s. Finished in carmine, disc wheels, nearly new. £42s—Studebaker, "Big Six," 5-7 seat©r, looks like new. Electric lights and starter. Finished in blue. Demonstration of any of the aboTO cars by appointment. Adams, Ltd. Showrooms, 152-154 High street; Garage, 219 Tuam street. 6945