General News.

Press, Volume LXV, Issue 19725, 16 September 1929, Page 8

General News.

Work on the repairing of the footpath 3 in the Kiccarton borough with coliix is in hand. The N.Z. Gazette, of September 12th, gives notice of the absolute protection of the white-backed magpie. From to-day till the 27th inst. the Canterbury Museum will be elosed to permit of the annual cleaning to be effected.

Mr Robert Clark, of Ashburton, has been authorised, according to a Gazette notice, to exercise jurisdiction in the Ashburton Children's Court. The formation, in connexion with the Arthur's Pass National Park of a Ski Club is to be discussed at a meeting of those interested to be held to-morrow evening at the Chamber of Commerce. Large numbers of people took advantage of yesterday's excellent spring weather to rait the Cashmere Hills, Sumner, and New Brighton, and well over 500 people went by train to Lyttelton, thence to Corsair Bay, Governor's Bay, and Diamond Harbour.

It is stated that Sydenham Shopkeepers have been "passed" spurious florins as tender for small purchases. The eoins are stated to be Australian, and bearing the date 1924. So far no complaints have been received by the police. The site of the proposed dam in thd Avon in the vicinity of Medway street, was inspected on Saturday afternoon by the Engineer to the Christchurch Drainage Board (Mr J. Cullens) and other Board officers for the purpose of making preliminary measurements. Bates amounting to £4300 were paid into the City Treasury by Friday evening. Prosecutions in the Magistrate's Court have resulted in arrears amounting to £250 being paid. Further prosecu* tions in respect of overdue rates will be heard on October 3rd.

Arrangements have been made for members of the W.E.A. to visit the homestead of Sir Heaton Rhodes at Otahtma on Saturday, for the purpose of inspecting the beautiful display of daffodils. The trip will be made in the Tramway Board's buses. According to the Gazette the total live births registered for the urban areas amounted to 1074 daring August as against 1054 in July, an increase of 20. The deaths were 712, a decrease of 18 as compared with the previous month. Of the total deaths males contributed 378 and females 334. The Minister for Health has approved of the North Canterbury Hospital Board's proposals for the provision of more accommodation at the T.B. sanatoria. At a cost of £II,OOO the Board proposes to erect a new storey on the lower sanatorium, which will be used for chronic cases.

A deputation representing various bodies will wait upon Sir Joseph Ward, at Wellington, on Thnrsday in regard to the Highways Fund. The South Island Motor Union and the Canterbury Progress League are co-operating in the matter and it is expected that there will be a large attendance.

The trout-fishing season will open on October Ist, and anglers are looking forward to a season of good sport. The indications are that trout will be plentiful in the rivers this season. Until November Ist, it is permitted to flah for brown trout only in the rivers. On that date fishing for rainbow in the lakes may be commenced. The Manchester City Council has decided to borrow £IIO,OOO for the purchase of double-deck omnibuses to replace single-deck tramway cars on one of the principal routes (states the London "Daily Mail" of August Bth). Among other towns which have decided to change to trackless vehicles are Kidderminster, Lincoln, Colchester, Hastings, Worcester, Oldham, and Doncaster.

The New Zealand Gazette of September 12th contains approval of a resolution of the Christchurch City Council to the effect that the provisions of Section 128 of the Public Works Act shall not apply to the south and west sides of Little York street, subject to the condition that no building or part of a building shall at any time be erected on the land fronting the sides mentioned within a distance of 30ft from the centre-line of the street.

An observant Otago motorist, who returned to Dunedin recently from a tour of the North Island, has something to say on the subject of motoring bodies' signboards. Wellington, be considers, has gone very thoroughly into the matter of providing accurate guidance for drivers, but as far as the provincial districts are concerned a distinct weakness is notioeable. There is quite a forest of signs which direct one from township to township, but very few which make one feel confident of being on the quickest route to Wellington. In Auckland province, on the contrary, all roads lead to the Queen C'tv: any boroughs en route are merely incidental The sifjn posting in Otago, says the motorist, is very well carried out, but there is something to be learned from Wellington as regards the clear-cut indication of "one car" bridges.—Puss- Service.

Speaking at the Methodist Maori Mission entertainment in Wellington recently, the Bev. Tahupotiki Haddon, a senior superintendent, told the audience that in tie very early days his ancestors were so anxious to have a missionary in Tarankai that the tribe sent a delegation to Auckland to beg the Chureh authorities to let them have an expounder of the "Paipera Tapu" (Holy Bible). As there were no horses in those days, the journey was made on foot. When the request was granted, the natives, knowing that the pakeha could not face the journey on foot, made a stretcher for him, and in that way he was brought to Taranaki. Later on this mode of travel became more or less of a habit, but one hot day one of the bearers said that he had been reading the Bible, and right through he had never once found a reference to Jesus Christ having been carried on a stretcher. "Thereupon," said the speaker, "the missionary was dumped, and had to walk—and he has been walking ever since." Saw Benches.—lf you have a Tractor, Electric Motor, or Oil Engine and timber available, our latest safety type Saw Bench will save you labour and money. These Saw Benches are specially designed for small Electric Motors and Oil Engines of 2 h.p. upwards. having Rineoiler. Self-aligning. Brass Bushed Bearings. We have several tvpes ranging from £l4 10s— we pay railage. Andrews and Beaven. Ltd.. opp Railway Station, Moorhouse avenue, Christchurch. —1

The public are warned against Taxis who are imitating the lamp signs and bands of the Gold Band Taxis. Always look for the name on the lamp in front. 'Phones 34-075 and 35-572. —6

Before you go to Sports on Saturdays have a good meal at the Tudor or Cooke's Luncheon Rooms, High street. Meat and vegetables and luncheon specials from 11 a.m. to 2 pan. —6 •'The potato planter has given us every satisfaction. The planting is 100 per cent, efficient Wanting can be done at any depth, and the ridging device makes a finished job- One man and two horses can plant three acres per day. —8 and J. Prosser. Leeston. No vemliei 6th, 1928." The machines sold last year gave the users every satis faction. Order early: the planting sea son will soon be here. P. and D. Dun can, Lt<L, 196 Tuam street, and Ashburton. —6