General News.

Press, Volume LX, Issue 18219, 1 November 1924, Page 14

General News.

The auction announcement of W. E. Simes and Co., J. B. Brown and Co., Lohrey and Co., Ltd., Craddock's Agency Co., Ltd., Pync, Gould, Guinness, Ltd., N.Z. Farmers' Co-op. Association, Ltd., National Mortgage and Agency Co., Ltd., Dalgety and Co., Ltd., Tonks, Norton and Co., Ltd., H. B. Sorepsen appear on page 21; P. S. Nicholls and Co. Ltd., and H. G. Livingstone and Co. appear on page 20 of this issue.

The Philosophical Institute of Canterbury will meet on Wednesday night at the Biological Laboratory, Canterbury College, and the following papers will be read: —"The Determination of Word Rhythm," Dr. 11. C. Broadhead; "Some New Zealand Amphipoda—No. 6," Dr. C. Chilton; "A Proposed New Botanical District for the New- Zealand Region," Dr. L. Cockayne and Dr. H. H. Allan (communicated); "The Rain Forest, of Wcstland,*' Mr C. E. Foweraker.

Valuable proof of the efficacy, from the advertising point of view, of NewZealand's display at the Empire Exhibition at Wembley is given in a letter received by a- Christehurch resident, from a relative who is principal of a private school for girls in England. The writer states that shortly after the pupils had visited Wembley they were given as the subject of a composition, "Meat in Season." One of the pupils misheard the title, and proceeded to write at great, length on "Meat from New Zealand."

"When a medical witness was giving evidence before the Hospital Enquiry at Palmerston 2Corth this week, a question was asked as to whether he had ever refused a certificate of admission to a public hospital when liis patient was well able to pay for private hospital treatment, ilis reply was that lie had done so in some cases, and instanced one in which a lady was contemplating a trip to Australia, and wanted a child operated on before she wont. When he put the proposition of a private hospital before her—for she watt a lodge patient and witness had not much by attending her for a couple of years—the volume of abuse was so expressive that tin: interview was of necessity very short. ".She went away," cyueluded witness, "and L lost my patient."

The Arbitration Court will commence its si tin us in Christchnrcli on Thursday at 10 a.m. Special railway services nro notified in the advertising columns in connexion with Carnival Week. The Christchurch Municipal Band will play a programme of music in Victoria squaro to-morrow, commencing at 8.15 p.m. Advice was received by the secretary of the C.A.A. yesterday stating that the Clarence river motor-car ferrv is out of action. The departure of the ferry steamer Mararoa frcm Lyttelton. was delayed about an hour and a half last evening, owing to a largo consignment of stock being shipped for the Royal A. and P. Show at Palmerston North. The secretary of the North Canterbury Acclimatisation Society received advice at 4 p.m. yesterday that the Rakaia river was dirty, and it was unlikely that it would "be fish able for the week-end. Mr Henry J. Marriner writes to say that in his letter on the Dunedin Exhibition (which appeared in "The Press'' yesterday) lie should have written fi2 acres instead of 6} acres as the area of the Exhibition.

The Tramway Board announces that in order that better connexion may bo made with the new time-table on the Lyttelton line on Sundays, the first twuns from all terminals (excepting those from the south) will lea.ve a few minutes earlier than hitherto. Lambs are held at the abattoir for two or three days with nothing to eat, and very often nothing to drink, and the public wonders why it gets tough meat. —Mr R. E. Alexander, in his address at last night's meeting of the Canterbury Agricultural Science Club. Theatregoers will welcome the announcement that the Hugh J. Ward Theatres Limited are actively preparing for a tour of New Zealand by two of their successful companies. The new firm promise that the celebrated London actor, Mr Seymour Hicks, with Miss Ellaline Terriss will shortly be seen in the Dominion in their popular productions: "The Man in the Dress Clothes" and "Old Bill M.P." This company will be followed bv the Hugh J. Ward Company of comedians, headed by M-frk Daly and May "Beatty in "The O'Brien Girl," "Little Nelly Kelly" and "Tangerine." The new firm premise a. succession of attractions following upon these pioneer companies. The hot weather is extra trying to the feet—especially to corn sufferers. A quick and certain remedy lies in McArthur's New Extra Strong Corn Cure, which quickly removes the most obstinate and agonising corns without pain. Is 6d a bottle, from McArthurs, Ltd., Chemists —same building McArthurs' Corner—but the entrance is in Colombo street only. 6 There ig every prospect of an abundant hay season in Canterbury. Wc have Osborne Mowers and Rakos, Ransomc's Rakes. We also have Sweeps and Stackers. Immediate delivery. Booth, Macdonald and Co., Ltd. 6 Johnston's N.C. Motor Co.. Rangiora, sole district agents for Ford Cars and Trucks. Pnoes effective from April Ist. Chassis, £127, Runab6ut £152, Touring £167, Ford Starter £l7, extra. Sedan with Starter £26 G. Ooupe £243. All mcdels with demountable rims and spare rim. Truck Chassis, £l6O. A. Priestney, Manager. —o Turn your ideas into money ? The amateur mechanic, tho wireless and electrical enthusiast, the motorist and student craftsman find In the WADE LATHE a source of pleasure and profit. It is both easy to handle and the most economical tool for all kinds of turning. Does not require the installation of an expensive power unit, hack geared, self-acting-screw cutting. Three speed, cross feed. The cheapest lathe of its kind on the market. Can be purchased in two sizes. No. 1, 755; No 2, 180s. Call at Ashby, Bergh and Co., Ltd., for demonstration. All accessories stocked. A 2796-4204

No one can get better service than that given by J. M. Heywood and Co., Ltd., either as furniture removers, Custom House Agents .or General Carriers. —6 We manufacture Water Ballast Boilers for Lawns, Asphalt Paths and Tennis Courts. These rollers are fitted with wrought iron balanced handles and are a first-class jobDiam. Width. Weight full. £ s. d. 21in. 21in. 5 3 0 10 10 0 30in. 30in. 14 1 0 22 10 0 P. and D. Duncan, Ltd., 196 Tuam Street, Christchurch. 6 YOU KNOW THAT gold is not all that glitters. Give your girl a diamond ring. It will mak© her happy and you'll be pleased with our prices and quality. Varied, stocks to choose from. B. 0. PR,ID MS and; CO., Jewellers, Cathedral square. TO WIVES AND MOTHERS. THE TRUTH ABOUT OWNING A MOTOttVCAII,

A motor-car is a great pleasure and very useful to the man of the family, but its best feature is the happiness it brings to the "wi-ie and children, \\ith a car they get a fine long health-giving jaunt every week-end at least—soino compensation to mother ior long hours of housework and care of the little ones. And cars —good c.tirs —are so cheap to-day, and such easy terms can be arranged, and the cost of upkeep is so moderate that the average family can now well afford to own a car. Aclams. Ltd., specialise in providing good cars for people of modest means. Here arc a few of the cars now on offer: — £ll5 —Small English 2-senter car, quite up-to-date, electric Lights, Sankey wheels, etc. Costs no more than a motor-cycle to run. £l2s—Studebaker 5-seater or Studebaker heater, neat appearance, electric lights and starter. £l25 —Delage (French) 3-seater, especially strong and durable. Neatly finished in white. £l2-5 —Hum be r (English) 5-seater. Fine family car, electric lights, wire wheels. £275 —I>odge o-seater, late model, newly finished in cream, electric lights imd starter, verv good appearance. We can confidently recommend any of the above cars as being good honestvalue for the money and able to give good service. Free tuition if required, and terms of payment can be arranged. ADAMIS, LTD.: Showrooms, ]52-154 High street; Garage, '2l'.) Tuam street. A 2031-1210