General News.

Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18309, 17 February 1925, Page 6

General News.

After fm excellent run of seven days' sailing time from Auckland, {Mr «T. McLean's forty-foot yacht. Restless, arrived off Wellington Heads at the end of the week. The vessel carried a oomplement of five.

The future of the Cbristchurch Returned Soldiers' Club will not be decided until tie National War Funds Counail meets in April. In the meantime an extension of the present mortgage has been obtained, and the club is carrying on as usual. Complaints received by the Christchurch Returned Soldiers' Association that soldier and civilian at the Queen Mary Hospital, Hanmer Springs, are treated differently, arc being investigated by the president of the Association, Colonel H. Stewart, who is at present at Hanmer. A special train to and from tho "West Coast will be run on Monday, and subsequent Mondays until further notice. The time-tablo is:—Leave Christchurch 8.20 a.m., arrive -Greymouth 6.25 p.m. Leave Greymouth 7 a.m., arrive Christchurch 5.3 p.m. The trains will stop where required for passengers. The Wanganui agent of the Press Association telegraphed yesterday: In reference to the drowning fatality at Aramoho recently, and the alleged callousness of onlookers, the Magistrate, Mr J. S. Barton, has now obtained a report which clears up the complications in the statements, and shows there was no undue delay in attempts at rescue. Notifiable diseases reported in the Canterbury and West Coast Health District for the week ended noon yesterday totalled 49 as follows: —Canterbury : Scarlet fever, 1; diphtheria, 2; tuberculosis, 7; trachoma. 1; enteric, 2; eclampsia, 1; infantile paralysis, 33. "West Coast: Diphtheria, 2. One death from infantile paralysis and ono from pneumonia were recorded. The Addington branch of tho Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants has passed tho following resolution:— "That as the tramways are the people's own undertaking, for which they have a financial responsibility, we consider the private motor-bus service unfair, inasmuch as it is not covered by any award. We ask the people of Christchurch to travel in the tram-cars or tramway buses." The rescue of two boys, who were swept out into deep water on a petroltin raft caused a slight sensation at Taylor's Mistake. When the surf bell was rung, several swimmers went out to the raft and supported it till the reel Was put into action. A surf club member swam out with the line, but tho extra strain of the raft caused it to snap, and another line had to lie used ' before the boys and tho helpers were brought back to tho shore.

The preparations of the Parliamentary rolls for some of the city and suburban electorates under '{Tie compulsory registration system is being retarded somewhat owing to. the' fact that the signature of the elector has not been witnessed by any of the persohs who are qualified to sign as witnesses. In some instances the person signing as witness is not an elector whose nanta appears on the electoral roll for the particular district in which the elector resides. The number of cards found to be informal for this arid other reasons is understood to bo very large, and fresh cards are being sent out for the purpose of getting tho informalities rectified.

The annual appeal of the St. John Ambulance Association and Brigade is now being made. About £IOOO per annum is required to carry on classes and invalid transport work, maintain public first aid depots and equip with the necessary material the Ambulance Brigade, a first aid body which gives its services free on all crowded public occasions. The Association keeps all its charges low as it does not seek to make a profit out of its various services, hut prefers instead to make them accessible to all classes of tho community. Autumn - chills are prevalent. Wise precautions should bo< taken immediately at the first signs of a head or throat cold. Nothing like "Stop-ifc" —McArthurs' Great Remedy for all pulmonary troubles. 1 A few doses will prevent—one bottle will shift the most obstinate sold. Sold everywhere, Is 9d and 3s bottle. McArthurs' Ltd., McArthura' Corner, entrance front Colombo street. M 06667

The.new "Whitney", Window Fittings for Casement Windows and Sun Verandahs have many, advantagos over the old style of fixing. When closed the windows arc absolutely Weatherproof and will not rattle. Whitney Fittings allow the full opening of windows, thereby allowing all the cleaning to be done from the inside of the room. Further particulars from Aahby, Borgh and Co., Ltd. A27Q6-3642

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. —0

ON ITS WAY—THE STUDEBAKER "BIG SIX." WORLD'S BEST OAR IRRESPECTIVE OF PRICE. Adams, Ltd., claim tho new 1925 Studeljjiker "Big Six" to bo the best car in the world, irrespective of price, and they can substantiate the claim. There is not a feature, a comfort, or an improvement worth having applied to high-quality cars that ia not incorporated, in this big, handsome, distinctivelooking Studebaker masterpiece. There is 110 better material, no higher engineering skill, either in design or execution, and ho finer or more complete equipment applied to any car on earth at any price. In addition tho "Big Six" has such exclusive features as Studebaker Duplex Body and Studebaker 4-whecl hydraulic brakes. This magnificent model, which created a sensation in Sydney lately when , first shown, will bo on view shortly in Adams, Ltd.'s, Showrooms. CORDIAL INVITATION TO INSPECT MECHANICAL DETAILS OF NEW STUDEBAKERS.

Adams, Ltd., extend the most cordial Of. invitations to everyone, interested, whether a prospective buyer of a car or not, to inspect the stripped chassis of the new 1925 Studebaker "Standard Six" and "Special Six" flow on view in their showrooms. We Want everyone to see the new power plant —engine, gears, and clutch in one compact unit—and we want everyone to know about the special flattene'dspriftg construction that gives the new Studebakers the full advantage of their extra large balloon tyres.; The new 4-wheel hydraulic brakes, too, should bo seen by everyone who wants to keep up to date in matters mechanical. See the chassis mounted over a mirror giving comfortable view of crankshaft and reciprocating parts. The new Studebakers are cars to be proud of—inside ag well as outside—and wc want everyone to aee them, so that everyone may know how good they are. Bemember, you need not be a prospective purchaser. "We merely ask the favour of your inspection of these cars. Adams, Ltd., N.Z. Agents for Studebaker Motors. Showrooms, 152-154 High street; Garage, 219 Tuam street.