General News.

Press, Volume LX, Issue 18151, 14 August 1924, Page 8

General News.

■Sittings of the Conciliation Conneil have been Used to consider the following industrial disputes aa follows: August 25th. engine-drivers; September Bth, gas-workers.

At 1.30 p.m. to-day Mr Boris Kostieh will address a group of members and friends of the Y.M.C.A. in their building, Cambridge terrace. He ig takin» as his subject "Travel Chat by a Chess Master," dealing more intimately with the situation in Central Europe. Part of his address will be a description of Lenin's funeral in Russia.

Registrations of men out of work made at the Labour Department last week totalled 56, as compared with 59 the previous week. Last week's registrations were: - butchers, 2 blacksmiths, 1 carpenter, 2 clerks, 1 drainlayer, 1 horse driver, 2 ?notor drivers, 1 farm hand, 2 fitters, 37 labourers, ?. motor mechanic, .1 portor, 2 storemen, and 1 warehouseman.

Last week Pohutu Geyser was showing remarkable activity (says an exchange), and some exceedingly tine shots tool; place. Independent witnesses of some of these displays state that the best, shots were over 60fc high. This is not an exaggerated estimate. The cold wind, following upon extreme humidity, made the visibility of steam remarkable, and Whakarewarewa was a splendid thermal attraction, huge plumes of steam rising high against the wooded background.

The effects of the wintry weather experienced last week were reflected in the demand made for Lake Coleridge power, the report for tho week ended the 10th iiist. showing that the maximum load at the power-station was 11,920 k.w., which was rocordod on the 6th inst. between 4.30 p.m. and 5 p.m. For the past two or three weeks tho peak load has remained fairly steady, and it is about a month ago—on July 9th—that the figure was as high as last week, the maximum recorded being 11,950 k.w. The level of the lake re mains at the figure of the week ended the 3rd inst., 1670.4 ft. The average inflow from the Harper river last week was 200 cusecs, as compared with 227 cusecs the previous week.

Complaint was made by the P.ev. .T. S. Rcid, at yesterday's meeting of tho Christchurch Presbytery, that the jockeys' annual football match completely disorganised the Sockburn Sunday School, the match being played right behind the building in which the Sunday school is held. Mr Reid said that two years ago a deputation from the Presbytery waited on the jockeys, and tho match had been discontinued, but had been resumed this year. There were between 40 and 50 children attending the Sunday school. The work was disorganised on two Sundays —the day of the practice and the day of the match. He did not know what they could do, but something should be done in the way of protest. As the match has been played this year, Mr Eeid was asked to bring the matter up again later.

An invaluable souvenir of the diamond jubilee of the Otago Boys' High School has just been published. It is a weighty and attractive special number of the school magazine, and it successfully bridges the gap between 1863 and 1023. Full accounts of the jubilee celebrations, the unveiling of the war memorial arch, the smoke concert, the historical meeting, the athletic sports, the dinner, and other events are given, and there are many splendid doublepage illustrations. Celebrations by old boys in other towns aro not forgotten. The number also contains a complete roll of honour, and is a register of the pnrt the old boys played in the Great War. The six photographs of representatives of each of the decades siuce the school began form a feature. A meeting of old boys of the school will be hfiid at the offices of Johnston, Mills and White, solicitors, of Gloucester street, on Monday night, with a view to forming a local Association. 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. Best English Whalebone Hair Brushes, usually 5s 6d are reduced to 2s lid; 6s 6d to 3s 3d; 8s 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. Balltmtyne's), —6

All Sale Stock will again receive another nasty jolt to-morrow at Annstrong's two shops. For Half Prices are the order of the day. The biggest and best budget yet of Half Price Specials will be offering from each department. Nothing has been spnred. All prices of our high-grade stock will bo cut fair in half for Friday only. There's a treat in store —don't miss it. Doors open 9.30 a.m. sharp. 7084 Fruit trees of pedigree strains, including aprioota, certificated by Tevidt Bud Selection Committee. Early bookings necessary. Ivory's Nurseries, Rangiora, or 21 Manchester street, Chrhtchurch. T4141-5174 J. M. Heywood and Co., Ltd., are general carriers, they will move your luggage, furniture or anything that you require moving. Why not give your next job to them? —6

Why mar your beauty by having superfluous hair when by the latest scientific methods this can he T*rniiuiently and painlessly removed? MadaineLorraine (Madame Litchfield) is a (specialist in the removal of all face blemishes by what is known <is the 12-needlo method, the only one of its kind in Christchurch. Hundreds of ladies in Canterbury have been treated by this method with most gratifying results, and testimonials may be had on application. Sittings from 10s 6d; hours, 10 to 4. Call or make an appointment. Note address, 418 Manchester street (just over Dean street). Take No. 16 car. Tele. 2744. —6

THE NEW 1924 STOBEBAKERS. A SPECIAL "GRAND NATIONAL" DISPLAY. Visitors to Christohurch daring Grand National Week should not miss the opportunity of seeing at Adams, Jjtd.'s commodious High stieet showrooms the very latest 1924 Studebakers in a variety of models. Tho display includes a beautiful "Economy Six" touring model, 5-seater, finished in Parisian Red, price £420; an "Economy Six" 3-seater roadster with Colo-nial-built body, finished in primrose, price £450, and an "Economy Six" Coupe, 5-ssater, finished in dark wine shade, with interior heater and lighting, etc., price £595. Then there is one of the stylish "Special Sis" touring cars, finished in Parisian Red, price £525, and a magnificent 7-seater "Big Six" touring car also finished in Parisian Red, price £650. Studebakers are the world's largest manufacturers of six-cylinder cars, and they claim, that their productions are not excelled in the matter of fine quality by any maker at any price. No one should purchase a car without first seeing »fcho value offered by Studebakers. Adams, Ltd.: N.Z. Agents for Studebaker Motors. Showrooms, 132154 High steeet; Garage, 219 Tuam street. A 2661-7063