General News.

Press, Volume LX, Issue 18148, 11 August 1924, Page 8

General News.

The Fallen soldiers' Memorial of the Kowai County will be im veiled on Wednesday at 2 p.m. at tho Balcairn Cemetery.

A fifty-foo'. whale was washed ashore at Little Pigeon Bay on Saturday, after tlie rtceut storm, according to advice received from Mr B. H. Tcsswill, one of tho residents in. the locality. Hundreds cf people visited the new Winter Gardens in the Domain yesterday, when it- was open to the public for the first time. The building was crowded all tlio afternoon, and the visitors were impressed with the architecture and the lay-out. The official opening will take place later on in the year.

At the tail end of a long and exhaustive meeting, the Marlborough County Council passed the following motion by seven votes to five: "That the present arrangement with tho Coutl-.-il's engineer be terminated. That ho be given three months' notice, or in lieu of notice throe months' salary." The object of the motion was the appointment of a part-time engineer instead of a fulltime. The present engineer is Mr G. S. Whiteside. A meeting of workers was held on Saturday night in tho Trades Hall to discuss matters in connexion with ec-operath f e contract work with reference- to the laying of new drains for tho Christchurch Drainage Board. After the meeting a reporter was told that it iiad been decided to call a meeting for this week, when tho committee set up to go into the question of co-operative contracts will present certain recommendations to tho workers.

Tlio possibility of reclaiming portion of the Stunner estuary between tho Sumner road and the tramway causeway, is indicated in a letter sent by Mi H. Hobday to the Reathcote Countv Council. "Understanding that the Heathcote County has jurisdiction over a portion of the Sumner estuary, and being desirous of obtaining a sii/Q for a store, post office, and public telephone to servo Mount Pleasant, I beg to apply for a lease of that portion of tho enclosed foreshore commencing at the Mount Pleasant tram st-op, and eastward to the present outfall sewer, which portion would be filled in above high tide levels, and built over as suggested."

Christchureh chess players will be afforded an opportunity this evening of meeting M. Boris Kostich, the first great European chess master to visit New Zealand. M. Kostich will engage all-comers in simultaneous play. At Melbourne recently 52 were engaged in this way, M. Kostich going from board to board about as quickly es he could walk, and winning 51 games and drawing the 52nd. Proceedings will commence at 7.30, and will be most interesting, and instructive to all having any knowledge of the game. The admission charge includes right to play, but pi avers who are not members of the local club are requested to bring their own boards and men.

"The Masterpieces of Greek Sculpture" was tho subject of a lecture given in the Trades Hall on Saturday night by Professor H. Stewart. The lecturer said that no single Country had made a greater contribution to literature and art. than Greece, which was the first to introduce art for art's sake, other nations having up to _ that timo put. art in a secondary _ position, using it for symbolical, religioUD, and. other purposes. The Gret&s made heautiful things for their beauty alone. The art of Greece was idealistic, whereas modern art was individualistic. "When the Greeks found a suitable subject, they concentrated on it and. unlike the sculptors of to-day, they did not endeavour to embrace too inanv subjects, preferring rather to develop a type. , This was the reason vhy t.heir works had never been surpassed, perhaps never even equalled, in modern times. Professor Stewart's lecture was illustrated with numerous lantern slides of Greek masterpieces, and was followed with interest by those present, who, at th© conclusion of th© address,' accorded him a vote of thanks. Mr H. D. Acland presided.

McArthur's 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. Beat English Whalebone Hair Brushes, usually 5s 6d are reduced to 2s lid; 6s fid to Sa 3d; 8s 6d to 5s 3d. "New-Matik" Air Cushion Brushes, a very popular line orcfcnarily 12s 6d, are reduced to 8s 9d. Best English Bristle Brushes, both ladies' and men's military styles are equally reduced at MoArthur's, Ltd., Chemists (opp. Ballantync's).

Prices are being el ashed down daily at Armstrong's Mighty Expansion Sale. Thousands of pounds worth of new season's goods to bo sacrificed at half and in many cases l«Sss than half usual prices. Here's the biggest bargain in the trade: 1000 pieces of Coloured Glrepe, (Slaughtered at Ist per yard. Only obtainable at Armstrong's. Hundreds more bargains like this. —6 Fruit trees of pedigree etraina, including apricots, certificated by Teviot Bud Selection Committee. Early bookings necessary. Ivory's Nurseries, Rangiora, or 21 Manchester street, Christchurch. T4141-517 ) 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 o£ all kinds. Also, Boad Machinery specially fitted for tractor haulage, convertible for horse work when required. P. and D. Duncan, Ltd., Tuam street, Christchurch. D357J-6533

Stainless Table Cutlery—Avoid t-he inferior stuff being offered under tnis designation—suy 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 blado is shown. —846 USED CAES ON EASY PAYMENTS. AMD 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 by famous makers at very low prices, and will arrange terms that allow the purchaser to pay for the car while using it. Intending purchasers of nsed cars should see Adams, Lld.'a, varied stock and ascertain terms before buying a car. This day the following ears are on offer:— £I2S—"A.C." (English) Email car, 2-3-seater; electric lights; five Sankoy wheels, finished in biscuit shade. Will run 85 miles to gallon. £l3s—Calthorpe (English), small car, 3-seater with dicky seat for two- electric lights and starter; five wire wheelsfinished in dark blue. ' £l4s—Studebakcr, 3-seater, electric lights and starter; very neat appearance. £l6s—Oakland Sis, 5-seater; electric bghts and starter; finished in sa?e green. £ _ £2oo—Cleveland 5-seater, electric lights and starter, wire wheels; finished er y S ood appearance. S29s—Calthorpe 3-seater; colonial body; electric lights and starter, dise wheels, cord tyres: finished in cream. £3oo—Studebaker "Special Six " 5seater; electric lights and starter; gnish-w-iw c . armine - A unique opportunity. Wdl take small car in part payment. Studebaker "Bur Six," 5-7-seater, electric lights and starter. Ideal for lure service. Why not start in National Week? Easy terms. ADAMS, LTD.: Showrooms, 152-154 High street; Garage, 21!) Tnam street. ... A2661-687J