General News.

Press, Volume LX, Issue 18180, 17 September 1924, Page 8

General News.

The auction announcements of H. B. Sorensen, Dalgety and Co., Ltd, and Harman and Stevens, Ltd., appear on page 15 of this issue. A considerable improvement has just been effected at the 6outh end of the Selwyn river crossing, on the Main fckmth road. The old, narrow, winding road, from the river to the corner by the troes, has been straightened, widened, graded, and metalled. The net result is a great improvement in this section of road, and one which will be most appreciated when traffic is thick on the highwaj.

The Milford Track will be opened for the coming reason from November Ist to April 30th.

The new Maternity Hospital and Casualty Ward built at Lecston by the North Canterbury Hospital Board, are to bo officially opened on Tuesday, September 30th.

At a special meeting of the New Brighton Borough Council, held on Monday night, the Waiinakariri River Trust rate was considered and approved. "What is the effect of discoloured water from the dye works entering the Heatheote river?" enquired a member of the Christchureh Drainage Board last night. "I hear that blue whitebait was caught near the Opawa bridge on Sunday," replied the chairman with an amusing gravity.

The south express was nearly an hour late in arriving at Christchureh last evening. The train was running late on arrival at Oamaru, and owing to the high wind and a heavy load more time was lost on the run to Christchureh. The ferry steamer Maori was delayed until 9.25 p.m. in consequence. The Canterbury Education Board reported vesterday that the only city school closed clown "because of the measles epidemic was the East Christchurch, and even then only the lower department was effected. In the country, the Woodend school has been closed down. The Christchureh Presbytery will commence the celebration of its jubilee on Saturday, October 11th. On Sunday, October 12th, thanksgiving services will be held in all the Presbyterian churches in the city, and on Monday, October 13th, the main celebrations will take place.

"It is remarkable what small maintenance orders women are generally contented with," said Mr Wyvern Wilson, S.M., at tho Magistrate's Court yesterday, when dealing with a maintenance case. Time and time again women had come before him applying for 10s a week maintenance.

To-night, Dr. H. T. J. Thaeker continues his popular health talks at the Y.M.OA. on "Why We Get Cancer." In his previous lectures ho dealt with "Nature's Laws" and "Unnatural Diet," and to-night he will deal more especially with "Disease-Building Habits." The public are cordially invited to attend.

The Christchurch Drainage; Board last night, on the motion of Mr H. Holland, decided to extend its hearty support to the Canterbury _ Progress League in its endeavour to induce the Government to effect improvements on the Port line. It was also agreed to forward telegrams to the Prime Minister and the Minister of Railways urging the carrying out of the work required. An amending Bill is being prepared by the Christchurch Drainage Board for submission to Parliament, giving the Board power to admit new areas to the present loan area, and to raise additional money to carry out reticnla-' tion works in those new areas. The Board last night decided to instruct its solicitors to have the Bill introduced during the present session of Parliament.

Tho desirability of a reformative institution for girls similar to the Borstal Institute for Boys, at Invercargill, was emphasised by Mr Wyvern Wilson, S.M., at the Magistrate's Court yesterday. When sentencing a young girl for theft, he said that there was a need for a home where schoolgirls who had developed dishonest tendencies might be detained, to acquire habits of work and diligence. Evidence was given by Mr E. C. Sutcliffe, secretary of the Canterbury branch of the Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners, on Mr E. J. Howard's Workers' Compensation for Accidents Amendment before the Labour Bills Committee in Wellingtou last week. Mr Sutcliffe, who has given workers' compensation matters an exhaustive study, gave evidence at some length, his examination and cross-ex-amination occupying close on an hour and a half.

Those present would no doubt be surprised to hear that the population of Christehurch was increasing so rapidly, said the Mayor, Mr,J. A. Flesher, at the welcome extended by him yesterday to the delegates attending the annual conference of the New Zealand Motor Trade Association, that its growth during the past five or six years was equal to about 20 per cent. Mr P. E. Stainton, the retiring president of the Association, referring to the matter a little later, said, amidst laughter, that the increase in population was due to two things —a very efficient Plunke't Society and very careful motor drivers. "Find McArthurs" —they are still in the same building —McArthurs Corner —only the entrance is now in Colombo street. Take your doctor's prescriptions to them to be filled. Their dispensary is the most up to date in Christehurch. McArthurs Ltd., Chemists. 6

Spring in all its glory has arrived at Armstrong's Mantle and Millinery Showrooms, both at High street and Colombo street. Here portrayed are the very newest and best fashions in Costumes, Gowns, Wraps, and Model Hats. Indeed, a versatile and beautiful display from which to select your new apparel. The prices, too, as usual, are far lower than what you should have to pay elsewhere. A 2712-9125 Fruit trees of pedigree strains, including apricots, certificated by Teviot Bud Selection Committee. Early bookings necessary. Ivory's Nurseries, Rangiora, or 21 Manchester street, Christchureh. T4141-5174 J. Johnston and Son, Merchants, Rangiora. (Estd. 1863) Direct Importers of Rotocillo and Free Westinghouse Electric Sewing Machines, Silent and Easy running. Inspection invited. Eacy Terms arranged. P.O. Box 1, 'phone 4. 8 We manufacture implements of all sorts suitable for either Tractor or Horse Haulage, Mouk&oard and Disc Ploughs, Disc Harrows and Disc Cultivators, Drills, Rollers, Grubbers and Harrows of all kinds. Also. Road Machinery specially fitted tor tractor haulage, convertible for horse work when required. P. and D. Duncan, Ltd., Tuam 6treet, Christchureh. D 3071-6533

ADAMS LTD.'S SPRING SALE OP USED MOTORS. PRICES AGAIN REDUCED. Adams Ltd. are at present making a window display at their High street Showrooms of the following attractive used cars. Prices have been reduced in order to ensure quick sale. Spring is hero and tho open road is calling. These are the end of the winter stock: £I2S—"A.C." (English) roadster, 3soater, electric lights, Sankey wheels, etc., uewly finished in biscuit shade. Will run 35 miles to the gallon. £l9s—Cleveland Light Six, 5-seater, electric lights and starter. Newly finished in grey, with plated radiator.

£2oo—Studebaker Light Four, latest model, electric lights and starter; newly finished in stylish shade. Exceptionally good appearance. £26s—Hupp, 3-seater, lata model, smartly finished, electric lights and starter. A really stylish roadster. £27s—Studebaker "Special Six," 5seater, electric lights and starter. Beautifully finished in maroon. A touring car de luxe. Adams Ltd. Showrooms: 152-154 High street; Garage, 219 Tuam street. 9249