General News.

Press, Volume LX, Issue 18184, 22 September 1924, Page 8

General News.

Bv an order in the "Gazette' 5 HanTner" Springs Prison is declared to be no longer a prison. A similar order applies to Kaingaroa, and Wajpa Valley prisons.

Entries for the Canterbury Horticultural Society's Daffodil Show close with the secretary at. 9 o'clock to-nisrht at the Society's rooms, Baker's Buildings, Manchester street.

The Finance Committee of the Dunedin City Council recommends the raising of loans amounting to £315,000. including £200.000 for Waipori electric power extensions, £85.000 for renewal of loais. and £25,000 to meet the housing problem. The "Paddy' 9 Market"' held at the Mfefchodist Orphanage, on Saturday afternoon, in aid of the Papanui Methodist Church funds, was well attended and proved very successful. The various stalls did a brisk business, and the funds should benefit considerably as a result of t/lje effort.

An interesting quartette of old identities met in Inglewood last week. The eldest boasted of no fewer than 93 summers, his three companions being aged 86, 78, and 7-1 years respectively, n total of 331 years. The eldest had been 50 years in New Zealand, his companions having spent 57, 48, and 4(5 years respectively in the Dominion. Two of the party had been through tho Maori War and two through the FrancoPrussian "War.

Bpeabing of the High Commissioner's office in London, Mr T. N. Horsley,_who returned on Saturday from a trip to the Old Country, said that ho had found on© and all'most kind and considerate to visitors. '"'lf I asked any of the staff to do anything for me," he said, "it was dono immediately and with apparent cheerfulness. The members of the staif were well informed on all subjects appertaining to New Zealand, and most of the principal officials wore New Zealandcrs.

Under the auspices of tho New Zealand Labour Party a "No Moro War" meeting was held in the Grand Theatre last evening, the Rev. Percy Paris presiding. The lecturer was Mr John A. Leo, M.P. for Auckland East, At the conclusion of the address a resolution, bearing on the "No More War" principle, was carried unanimously, and it was decided to send copies of the resolution to the Prime Minister and the Premier of Great Britain. A flemonstration, on the same lines, was held' ■in -Victoria Square yesterday afternoon.

Mr T. N. Horsley, who returned on Saturday from a trip to England, said that ho would like to dispel the impression that the New Zealand Pavilion at the Wembley Exhibition was a farco, and a failure. Ho had spent some days there, and was greatly impressed with it. The position regarding the Mew Zealand Pavilion was that the Exhibition was opened about two months liefore the whole of the Now Zealand exhibits had arrived. When he first saw the Pavilion it seemed to be a poor display, bub when the exhibits had been arranged in proper order the display was most creditable.

"That the executive standing committee recommends that tho Dominion executive approach the Government m order to make Spahlinger treatment for tuberculosis available at an early date for the sufferers from that disease in New Zealand." This was the text of a motion carried at the meeting of the Dominion executive of tho New Zealand Returned Soldiers' Association at Wellington on Saturday. The chairman (Mr W. E. Leadley) said that it seemed only right that tliev should do their best to get the advantages of the treatment placed at the disposal of the returned soldiers.

A demonstration of tree-grafting was given at Mr C. Sisson's orchard, Papaliui, cn Saturday by Mr L. Paynter, Government Orchard ■. Instructor, under the auspices of the Canterbury Fruitgrowers' Association. Mr Paynter demonstrated various classes of bark grafting, and also showed the whip and tongue method. • His us© _ of the former method in grafting Ballarat apple branches ou to Pioneer trunks was followed with interest by those present, and the spectators were impressed by the neatness of the graft. Mr Paynter fully explained liis methods and the demonstration should prove of value to the growers who witnessed it. The visitors wero supplied with afternoon tea by Mr and Mrs Sisson.

A disinclination on the part of tho Samoan natives to tako to the bush is referred to by the Administrator (Genoral Richardson) in his annual report. In considering tho future requirements of land by tho natives, he says, it must be borne in mind that the present generation of Samoans will not establish new villages inland, where there is plenty of room for settlement. They insist on living quite close to the seashore, and would ridicule as inferiors those who lived in tho bush. There are evidences of tho previous existence of many old village settlements in. the busli at some distanoe from the seacoast, indicating that in their early history the majority of the Samoan natives lived there, and not, as they do now, practically on tho beach. From stories which have been handed down it is concluded that superstition and danger oi" being kidnapped by invaders were responsible for this custom. "Today it would be advantageous to some of the natives to go and liive inland near good water supplies and within easy reach of their plantations, but their strong resentment to ridicule as 'hush natives' prevents me from effecting any change in this direction and thereby simplifying difficulties in providing land for expansion of some villages on the northern shores of Upolu," says General Richardson.

_ "I would lileo to assure the people of ■New Plymouth, and indeed the people or the whole Dominion, that it was no sac-ifice u-h'atever for ono to como aud live amongst them," said liis Excellency the Governor-General, Viscount Jellicoe, in his farewell address to tho.people of New Plymouth. "'lt is a. pleasure which could not be too often repeated, wore conditions to admit of it. Nobody can como to this Dominion without experiencing a glow of deep satisfaction at being priveleged to livo here. It is one of tho most beautiful countries in the world, with a magnificent climate. It is blest by Nature with many advantages. There is something in the air which seems to make tue people warm-hearted and generously inclined towards the stranger who comes here. During the years that are before me I shall lccl my mind somewhat like a barometer," continued his Excellency. "When the price of butter and cheese—(laughter)—rises in the Old Country, I shall feel pleased, pleased indeed that tho dairy farmers of Taranaki are having a good time. (Laughter and applause.) Whether her iixcellencv. as housekeeper, will have the same feci in it of pleasure I am not able to eav. When the price of butter and cheese falls my lu art will fall with it—(renewed laughter) —and I shall picture the dairv farmers of Taranaki selling their motorcars. Her Excellency, on the other hand, will go out and buy all the butter she can lay her bauds on. When prices rise I shall call for drinks and toast Taranaki and its dairv '■

About £3 and seme papers, including pension papers, were stolen from a house at the corner of Cutler s road and Maxwell street. Lower Riccarton, one evening last week, by four boys. The lady of tho house secured a hat tvhich was dropped •bv the burglars. Tho police visited tho house later in the evening and took the case in hand.

Brilliant sunshine and a bracing sea breeze favoured the concert given by lierry's Military Band yesterday afternoon at New Brighton. There was a very large attendance of tho public, the programme submitted being thoroughly appreciated, while the appeals to the large audience by the collectors for subscriptions in aid of the band's Uniterm fund met with a liberal response.

Realising the impossibility of entirely preventing poaching, die Marine Department has under consideration a proposal for the leasing of the rock-oyster beds. The outstanding advantage of leasing, assuming that the lessees lived in the vicinity of the beds which they leased, stated' the Minister of Marine (the Hon. G. J. Anderson) in the House of Representatives, would be that every lessee would be vitally concerned in tho prevention of poaching, 'lac question, however, was beset with many difficulties, and before any decision was arrived at the matter would be exhaustively considered, as would also the question of leasing suitaole sections of the foreshore where oysters did not at present exist, but whore they could be suocessf uily planted.

It has been said from time to time that there are huias in the hinterland of the Wanganui River. Mr IT. J. Duigan, president of the \Vangauui Acclimatisation Society, told a "New Zealand Times' 1 reported that ho did not agree with tho belief. "What the Maoris had seen, he thought, was the kokaku, or New Zealand crow. Crows have been seen in that locality before, whilst the home of the huia, bird is always on the main ranges, Rimutakas, Ruahines, and also in the Kaimanawas, and divergent spurs. The extraordinary thing about the North Island crow is that he is a bluish bird with habits which resemble the huia, but it has blue wattles, while the South Island crow is a similar bird but has orange wattles.

To grow old iu China, must bo a. vory much moro pleasurable experience than it is in tho Western world. Miss Martha Root, a visitor from America, informed members of the Auckland Lyceum Club last week that age was held in highest honour in tho Celestial kingdom. "People do not have to disguise their ages," she said. "Everyone, men and women alike, tell their" ages with pride, anS every year that is added brings them more respect and honour. A man who does not take good care of his aged mother or father is hunted down and put in prison. Tho old people are cherished and held in highest esteem in all classes of the community. That is one of the things that 5000 years of national life and culture have dono for China."

There's a hot summer before us, and it is wise to tone up your body and nerves so as to have plenty of energy to stand the heat. The very best thing you can take is McArthurs "Nerve Tonic and Blood Enrieher" — it works wonders in restoring vitality —3s 6d and 6s a bottle. McArthurs Ltd., Chemists, "McArthurs Corner" —only the entrance is now in Colombo street. —6

Spring in all its glory hasi arrived at Armstrong's Mantlo and Millinery Showrooms, both at High street and Colombo street. Here portrayed aro 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, aro 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 necessary. Ivory's Nurseries, Rangiora, or 21 Manehester street, Christchurch. T4141-5174

We manufacture implements of all sorts soitablo for either Tractor or Horse Haulage, Mould&oard 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

ADAMS LTD.'B SPRING SALE OF 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. Those arc the end of the winter stock: £lls—Chevrolet, 5-seater, electric lights and starter. Finished in attractive light shade. Detachable rims. £l25 —"A.C." (English) roadster, 3seater, electric lights, Sankey wheels, etc. newly finished in biscuit shade. Wilf run '35 miles to tho gallon. £l95 —Cleveland Light Six. 5-seater, electric; lights and starter. Newlv finished *n grey, with plated ladiator. £2oo—Studebaker Light Four, latest model, electric lights and starter; newly finished in stylish shade. Exceptionally good appearance. £26s—Hupp, 3-seater, late, model, smartly finished, clectiic lights and starter. A really stylish roadster. £O75 —Studebaker ''Special Six," 0seater, electric lights and starter. Beautifully finished in maroon. A touring car do luxe. \dams Ltd. Showrooms: loLMo-1 High street; Garage, 219 Tuam street.