General News.

Press, Volume LXV, Issue 19727, 18 September 1929, Page 10

General News.

It is not known yet when work on the removal of the Clock Tower will be put in hand; it is probable that it will be done by contract. The meeting of the Finance and Bylaws Committee of the City Council, ealied for yesterday afternoon, was postponed for a week owing to the run erai of Mrs Herbert. With reference to the cracks said to have developed in the new Carlton bridge, the City Engineer told a reporter yesterday that only one crack, and that of small dimensions, had been discovered.

The Mayor of New Brighton (Mr J. H. Shaw) and members of the Borough Council met by arrangement last evening on the esplanade for the purpose of deciding upon a site for the proposed tepid salt water baths. Owing to the absence of three of the Councillors, no decision was arrived at.

As Cr. P. B. Cooke had to leave for the south yesterday, Cr. P. W. Sharpe and the City Engineer (Mr A. R. Galbraitb) visited the Halswell quarries to investigate complaints regarding the dust nuisance. They also examined the stone being quarried. Enquiries were made regarding the kitchen and the provision of meals.

Infectious and other notifiable diseases reported in the Canterbury and West Coast health districts during the week ended noon on Monday were as follows: —Canterbury: Scarlet fever 12, diphtheria 2, enteric fever 1, tuberculosis 8, pneumonia 2, erysipelas 1. There was one death from tuberculosis. West Coast: Diphtheria 3.

The opossum season in the North Canterbury Acclimatisation Society's district this year has been highly successful. Up to Monday between 12,000 and 13,000 skins had been stamped, as compared with 8000 last year. One man is reported to have trapped 1500 in Lees Valley. By the end of the present month all skins taken during the season must be stamped. At the City Council's Halswell quarries a motor-crusher has been installed. This is one of the items of plant authorised in connexion with the Council 'a roading scheme, and it will remove the complaints- regarding the shortage of "fines." The construction of the bins and the erection of machin ery were carried out under the supervision of the quarry manager, thus saving the expense of the services of an engineering clerk of works. "The amount of digestion disease in the community at the present time," said Dr. Thacker at yesterday's meeting of the executive of the Health Week Committee, "is absolutely horrit'ying. You see young men and women dying practically of gastric troubles caused by the wrong kind of food. I am going to take upon myself to attend the kindergartens and have talks to the kiddies about what they ought to eat.''

Following upon the allocation by the executive of the Health Week Committee of the remainder of its funds, the chairman (Dr. Thacker) said that they must appeal to the public for more funds. The Hon. Mr Stallworthy, Minister for Health, had given eight 5s prizes and he (Dr. Thacker), as his contribution to the funds, would give twenty 5s prizes. "That.will start the citizens going," he added. Mr R. Stillwell said he would give ten 5s prizes. "We want the people to know," said Dr. Thacker, "that we want them to come and help us.'' Mr H. G. Livingstone asked what the future prospects were as to cost and date of completion of the dam in the Avon at Medway , street, at the Drainage Board's meeting last evening Mr J. B. Cullens (engineer) said work on the plans was being pushed forward as fast as possible, but it waß not likely that the dam would be ready for the opening of the boating season. He could not say what the cost would be until the work was further advanced. Mr J. W. Beanland said they should first call tenders for the work, and when they were received they should be passed over to the Bowing Association, which would obtain the money from the Council.

When the startling statements are issued in next Saturday's paper, headed "The Taxi War," keep on 'Phoning 35,572 or 34-075 for a Gold Band Taxi. Everybody is riding in them. —2

Johnston's N.C. Motor Co., Ltd., authorised Ford dealers. Travelling representatives: W. C. Wilson and F. Meyer; manager, A. G. Prestney. Rangiora. 'Phones 87-88. 2 Before you go to Sports on Saturday? have a good meal at the Tudor or Cooke's Luncheon Booms, High street. Meat and vegetables and luncheon specials from 13 a.m. to 2 p.m. —6

•'The potato planter has given u« every satisfaction. The planting is 100 per cent, efficient. Planting can he done at any depth, and the ridging device makes a finished job- One man and two horses can plant three acres per day.—S and J. Prosser. Leesten. No vember 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, Ltd., 196 Tuam street, and Ashburton. -<-<5

Vega Separators, 1929-30 model; nothing better, more durable, or efficient anywhere made. Now. look at the prices- 15 gal., £6 10b; 30 gal , £9 10s; 45 gal., £l2 10s; 60 gal., £l6 10s; 90ga1., £2O. Wearn's Automatic Drive for above —or for any other make of separator—No. 1, for machines up to 45 gal., £3 10s; No. 2, for machines over 45 gal., £4 10s. Electric model up to 75 gal., £4 10s. Over 75 gal., £5 10s Universal model for any make or style. £6 10s—all less 2$ per cent, for cash. Terms if required. Booth, Macdonald, and Co., Ltd. —1