General News.

Press, Volume LX, Issue 18147, 9 August 1924, Page 12

General News.

The auetion announcements of Lohrey and Co., Ltd., P. S. Nicholls and Co., Ltd, N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., Ltd., H. B. Sorensen, Lawrie and Dalton, Tonkß, Norton and Co., Ltd., Craddock's Agency Coy., Ltd., W. F. Joynt, and Harris Bros., Ltd., appear on page 19 of this issue. The ferry steamer Mnraroa arrived at Lyttelton at 3.20 p.m. yesterday after another rough passage from Wellington. She left the northern port at &.2Q p.m. on Thursday and encountered a strong head wind and heavy seas until Ktiikoura was passed. The weathor moderated in the liter part of the trip. The practice obtaining in country districts of dumping rubbish in the nearest river was referred to by members of the Waimakariri River Trust yesterday, and it was agreed to give notice that in future such action in the Trust'B area would be cause for prosecution. Mr E. O. Dixon said the Eyre riverbed was a dumping ground for all the rubbish which came out of Oxford. There were petrol tins, old ranges, wire and all kinds of rubbish m the riverbed, and if ever anyone had occasion to ford the river, as waa frequently the case in the old days, there would be a "beastly mess." The chairman (Mr J. Wood) said the Trust certainly Lad power to prohibit the practice. *

Professor John Adams, of London University will tba Sr<;J Wilding Memorial address on "Women In Education,'" 5 in the Canterbury College Hall, or Wednesday, August 20th, at 8 p.m. "Don't let dad or mother do it; get a student" iB the advice of students to their friends these days. Preparations ar© well in hand for the "work day' 1 to take place nest Saturday, when the students will go out to nrarioas places to do work in house or garden, and Rive their wages to the European Student Relief Fund.

A boy cyclist had a lucky escape from serious injury yosterday morning. He was crossing the Square, new the southern end of the tram, shelter, when his front wheel seemed to catch in thetram rail, and an approaching motorcar ran him down. The boy \nis "thrown ofi, but he picked himself up practically uninjured. His bicycle, which had a loaded carrier on it, was "badly twisted.

In a letter to the daughter of the late Christopher Alderson U.:lvert, Gcneral Sir Edwin A. H. Alderson' pays the following tribute io the New Zealanders who fought in the Boer War : ■'.Perhaps you may not know that I had all the Mounted New Zenlanders under my command during the Boer War and a very great admiration then for tnem! I havo always said since thai they were the best of the overseas troops in all ways." Mr W. J. Bannehr, manager of Everybody's Theatre, is making an alteration in the "change of programme day" at this theatre. To meet the wish* l ? of the public he has decided that in the future Friday will be "change day." This arrangement will come into fore© next Friday, when the opening - programme will be headed by Hall Caine's wonderful story, "The Eternal City," which has been produced on a most lavish scale and modernised.

With the approach of annual meetings of local tennis clubs, tlie question of "Sunday play" is likely to be raised again and fought out. The Cashmere Club, like most of the others, is divided t'.gainst itself, some members favouring the idea and others setting their faces against it ? while a few of the braver spirits, it is rumoured, have already acquired the habit of "having a knock" on Sundays. The courts are owned by the Cashmere Hills Recreation Club, Ltd., and the dispute will probably bo settled by another shareholders' referendum.

A cheaper way of getting into touch with members of the All Blacks while they are in England was mentioned by Mr A. MeKenzie at Wednesday's meeting of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce. He stated that the word "Rugdean" had been registered at Home as the telegraphic address of the All Blacks, and any messages sent care of that word would be delivered to a player, wherever the team happened to be at the time.

The question of making a survey of tho Waimakariri River, preparatory to making a deviation in its course, was mentioned at yesterday's meeting of tho River Trust by the chairman, Mr J. Wood, who said that this work came within the Trust's scope of duties. In reply to a question, hs said that the deviation was the only solution of tho problem of getting the shingle to the sea, but they would not be able to dispense with stop-banks entirely. If the cut was not made, the present stop-banks would have to be built twice as high as they were. On Mr C. H. Opie's suggestion it was agreed to hold over further consideration of the question until next meeting, owing to the absence of two members. Mr F. G. Horrell gave notice to move at the meeting that a survey of the proposed cut be made. McArthur'e Ltd., the well-known chemists, preparatory to making structural alterations to their shop, are having a clearing sale of their magnificent stock of English Toilet Brushware. Best English Whalebono Hair Brushes, usually 5s 6d are reduced to 2s lid; 6s 6d to 3s 3d; 8a 6d to 5s 3d. "New-Matik" Air Cushion Brushes, a very popular line ordinarily 12s 6d, are reduced to 8s 9d. Best English Bristle Brushes, both ladies' and men's military styles are equally reduced at McArthur's, Ltd., Chemists (opp. Ballantyne's). —6 Fruit trees _ of pedigree Btrains, including apricots, certificated by Teviot Bua Selection Committee. Early bookings necessary. Ivory's Nurseries, Rangiora, or 21 Manchester street, Christchurch. T4141-5174-Johnston's N.C. 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 £26&. Coupe £243. All models with demountable rims and spare rim. Truck Chassis, £l6O. A. Priestney, Manager. —6 We manufacture implements of all sorts suitable for either Tractor or Horse Haulage, Mouldboard and Disc Ploughs, Disc Harrows and Disc Cultivators, Drills. Rollers, Grubbers and Harrows of all kinds. Also, Road Machinery specially fitted for tractor haulage, convertible for horse work when required. P. and D. Duncan, Ltd-, Tuam street, Christchurch. D 3571-6533 Btiinlc33 Table ' Cutlery—Avoid Me' inferior stuff being offered under tnis designation—ftuy 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 USED CARS ON EASY PAYMENTS. AND PRICES LOWER THAN EVER. It is very easy for people of moderate means to. become motorists in these days. Adams, Ltd., offer good used cars bv famous makers at very low prices, and will arrange terms that allow the pur-, chaser to pay for the car while using it. Intending purchasers of used cars should see Adams, Lid.'s, varied stock and ascertain terms before buying a car. This day the following cars are on offer: — £125--"A.C." (English) small ear, 2-3-seater; electric lights; five Sanke}wheels, finished in biscuit shade. Will run 35 miles to gallon. £l3s—Calthorpe (English), small car, 3-scater with dicky seat for two; electric lights and starter; five wire wheels; finished in dark blue. £l4s—Stndebakcr, 3-seater, electric lights and starter; very neat appearance. £l6s—Oakland Six, 5-seater; electric lights and starter; finished in sa"e green. . ° £2oo—Cleveland 5-seater, electric lights and starter, wire wheels; finished in French grey. Very good appearance. £29s—Calthorpe (English 1 ), 3-seater; colonial body; electric lights and starter, disc wheels, cord tyres; finished in cream. £3oo—Studebaker "Special Six," 5seater: electric lights and starter; finished in carmine. A unique opportunity. Will take small ear in part payment. Studebaker "Big Six," 5-7-seater, electric lights and starter. Ideal for hire service. Why not start in National Week? Easy terms.

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