IN A NUTSHELL

Evening Star, Issue 18158, 26 December 1922, Page 1

IN A NUTSHELL

Bad earthquake at Christchurch. Hospital patient dies from shock. Christchurch Cathedral damaged again, as in previous earthquake. Morbid sympathy for Ilford murderers. One million people appeal for Bywaters. An auxiliary postman accidentally kicked aside a heap of dead leaves in Kegout Park, London, and found a pearl necklace worth £3,000 which Lady Gore had lost. She has given a reward of £SOO. Experience of Scoullar and Chishaim's Furniture is that it is ib® cheapest in the city Test it for yourselves.—[Adrt.] A largo spot, favorably situated for observation this week, has entered the sun’s disc. The police discovered a man lying in a street at Auckland suffering from a severe wound to Ids neck. It is thought that the injured man collided with a projecting piece of tin or metal. Give a diamond ring this Xmas, and get it at Williamsons’, the ling specialists. They give the best value.—[Advt.J The Port of London Authority, from January, intends to reduce the percentage addition on dock charges by 10 points. The Grand Duchess of Luxembourg has given birth to a daughter. The last four German soldiers imprisoned in France for criminal convictions have been released and taken to the frontier. Obanism (461); Tears uteal fire from the mind, as vigor from the limbs; and life’s enchanted) cup but sparkles near the brim (Byron).—[Advt.j The ex-Kaiser lias sold the world's rights of the official photographs of his recent wedding to the Keystone View Company for 10,000 dollars. A message from Madrid states that a train crowded with soldiers returning from manoeuvres collided with a goods train at Ontentiente. ' Fifteen persons were killed and 100 were injured, twenty seriously. Men are not, as a rule, deeply impressed with bargains. What counts with the sound business man is values. Place your Xmas Suit with G. S. Heberts, Stock Exchange Buildings, where value and workmanship go hand in hand.—[Advt.j The canteen of cutlery which was presented to Mr J. W. Tibbs, the retiring head master, by the present boys of the Auckland Grammar School, is a fellow to the canteen which was presented to Mr Lloyd George when Sheffield conferred upon him the freedom of the city. Special Xmas prices for all liquors at the Provincial Hotel Bottle Store. Variety, quality, value, and service unexcelled. Country clients, got your Xmas orders now.— [Advt.j A councillor caused much laughter at a meeting of the Wellington City Council by informing a colleague that he was “mentally deficient in the eyesight.” “ Next year is going to be a very busy year, in that wo will have building works to the extent of £90,000 to £IOO,OOO going on,” said Mr F. Castle, of the Wellington Hospital Board. Obanism (New Tear): 1923 is already knocking at your door; get busy, send' your order to the Oban without delay. Single bottle despatched os readily as a case. Oban Hotel, small house with the big reputation. —TAdvt.j

Shooting at the rifle range, Waipukurau, and using the short service rifle with open sight, a young Territorial, Trevor Wallis, won the Bryce gold medal for the 500, 600, and 800 yards match, 10 shots at each range.