General News.

Press, Volume LX, Issue 18152, 15 August 1924, Page 8

General News.

Oranges ripening in Christ-church in August! That seems about as likely as pomegranate trees in the Square, but, nevertheless, one can vouch for the truth of the statement. Four or five tempting yellow oranges have been picked within the last few days from a tree that grows in the open at "Roycroft Inn," Cashmere Hills. The fruit is edible and sweet, and it says much for the mildness of the winter. The tree is in a sunny position, being sheltered "from all the cold easterlies and soatherlies. It did not bear last year. Oar Blenheim correspondent telegraphs:—Travelling post haste to the bedside of his dying mother, a Nelson man passed through Blenheim on his way to a township beyond Dnnedin. Leaving Kelson at 1.15 pan. on Monday the traveller arrived in Blenheim at 5.30 pjn., and at 7.15 p.m. set out on the long night drive to Christchureh. Arrangements having been made beforehand, there was no delay in crossing the Clarence river, and lOf hoars after leaving Blenheim the car reached Chris tchurch. Here the southern express was taken for Duncdin, and just 61 hours 15 minutes after leaving Nelson, the traveller reached his destination, 36 miles beyond Dunedin. Such is the speed with which one may to-day travel frem one end of the Sooth Island to the other, eve*, withwat a. main. Irak "

Electric power will be cut off in that portion of the _ city in Papauui lying north of Bligh's road and Grant's road, from S a.m. to 9 a.m., and between 3 p.m. find 1.30 p.m. on Sunday. After a clear night, yesterday was dull and bleak. A cold easterly blew most of the time and piled up sea fog round the itil!a. Early last night the wind shifted round to' the south, and brought ii<iht rain. The sky remained, overcast, and there Feemed e very prospect that to-day would be wet. "The principle of equality in Russia has beeorne so much of a fetish with the people that they do not use any title when addressing each other, even eliminating the common 'Mister,' " said M. Boris Kostieh, when speaking at the Y.M.C.A. yesterday on Russia. The usual form of address is "brother," lie said. Regarding the re-alignment of the No. 2 tunnel at Lake Coleridge, the necessity for which was set out in. a special message from Wellington, which appeared in yesterday's issue of "The Press," the resident engineer, Public Works Department (Mr P. Langbein), informed a reporter yesterday that it would not affect the lay-out of the intake works, the surge chamber, or the pipe-line. A Wellington telegram states that the Arbitration Court was compelled to adjourn yesterday morning, as it had no roi>m with sufficient accommodation in which to conduct its business. It was to have met in the board-room of the Dominion Farmers' Institute, but the room was so small and the number of witnesses and others engaged in the drivers' Dominion dispute so large that it was impossible to get sitting room. Strong protests were made by the employers' and workers' representatives." Mr Justice Frazer snid the Government had a comprehensive building scheme under consideration. The Court adjourned till the afternoon.

The Dmicdin City Council lias mads further attempts to grapple with the housing problem by deciding to call for tenders for the erection of seven fiveroomed houses on the Council's land near the Exhibition site, at a eost of £.675 a house. At a meeting of a Housing Committee, set up by the various bodies, Major Burton, of the Salvation Army, said that in a place of seven rooms, which he recently visited in Dunedin, seven different families were endeavouring to live, one or two with children. Ensign Coombs said she was prepared to prove that of young people getting married 25 per cent, were only "rooming"—living and sleeping in one room.

The publie should be on their guard against counterfeit money, as there are evidences that some spurious coin is being circulated in Christchureh. On Wednesday tiro tram conductors, one on an Addington car and the other on a Riccarton ear, found on going over their cash at the end of their duty period that each had received a counterfeit half-crown. The coins_ were similar in appearance to legitimate half-crowns, but were lighter in weight. One was made of some lead alloy, and was dated 1913; it was light in weight, and the metal was so soft that pieces eould bo cut with a knife. The other ■was dated 1921, and was heavier and not so dull in appearance.

Structural alterations to the shop of McArthur's, Ltd., Chemists (opposite Ballantyne's), are responsible for more remarkable bargains. This week are offering High-grade Hair Brushes, usual price 63 6d, 12s 6d, 27s 6d, reduced to 3s 3d, 8s 9d, and 19s 6d. Para? disia Perfumes, were 17s 6d, now lis Pd. Hudnuts Pot Pourri, usually 265, now 15s 9d; Clairs Bath Salts, v.-ere 6s 6d, now 3s 9d; Manicure Sets, were 425, now 32s Gd; Ebony Toilet Sets, were. £6, now £3 19s 6d, and dozens of similar bargains. 6 Money saved is money gained. You'll save pounds to-day by shopping at Armstrong's, for to-day is Monster Half-Price Day. All sale lines have been marked down to half and less than half already slaughtered Mighty Sale Prices. Never before, and_ probably never again, will such bargains be offering. Get your housework done and come along early for the cream 0? the selection. Doors open at 9 a.m. sharp. See big announcement elsewhere in this paper. 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, Christehurch. T4141-5174 Why mar your beauty by having superfluous hair when by . the latentscientific methods this can be perni'inently and painlessly removed? Madame Lorraine (Madame Litchfield) is a specialist in the removal of all face blemishes by what is known as the 12-needlo method, the only one oi' its kind in Ohristchurch. 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. —*>

THE NEW 1934 STUBEB AK BPJS. A SPECIAL "GRAND NATIONAL" DISPLAY. Visitors to Christchurch during Grand National Week should not miss the opportunity of seeing at Adams, commodious High stit-et showrooms the very latest 1934 Studebakera in a variety of models. The display includes a beautiful "Economy Six" touring model, 5-eeater, finished in Parisian Red, price £420; an "Economy Six" 3-seator roadster with Colo-nial-built body, finished in primrose, prico £450, and an' "Economy Six" Coupo, 5-seater, finished in dark wine shade, with interior heater and lighting, etc., price £695., Then there is one of the stylish "Special Six" touring cars, finished in Parisian Red, price £525, and a magnificent 7-& eater "Big Six" touring car L also finished in Parisian Red, price £ttaO. Studebakcrs are the world's largest manufacturers of six-cylinder cars, and they claim that their productions are not excelled in ti® matter of fine quality by any maker at any price. No one should purchase a car without first seeing the value offered by Studebakers. Adams, Ltd.: N.Z. Agents for Studebaker Motors. Showrooms, 15215£ High street; Garage, 219 Tuam street. A 2861-7063