CHRISTCHURCH NOTES.

Grey River Argus, 16 October 1922, Page 2

CHRISTCHURCH NOTES.

(Our Own Correspondent.) About 150 people assembled to hear an address by Mi - . E II- Andrews, who in defiance of flic edict of the Reform Party has determined Io contest tin l Christchurch North seat as an “ Independent Reform.’’ His attitude lias aroused the ire of Ihe editor of the “Press,” who in a leader in this morning’s issue snys that ‘‘in a three-corn-ered light Mr Andrews cannot possibly hope to come anywhere Iml third, unless some entirely unforseen change in the situation comes about.’’ This follows on (he meeting which was held on Thursday night, ami from reporters ■were excluded. In the official report handed to tin 1 papers a very enthusiastic meeting is reported to have taken place, the speaker’s remarks being frequently interspersed with “hearty applause.’’ At the conclusion was a mot ion “that this meeting strongly endorses the decision of Mr. E. 11. Andrews to stand for Christchurch North, and pledges itself to support his candidature.’’ MEASLES. Measles still are prevalent in Christchurch, and in some country districts of Canterbury. As it is not a notifiable disease, the Medical Officer of Health does not keep a record of the cases. It is explained that it it not notifiable because, unless the first pa tient in a district is made known and is isolated, together with all the members of the family and families in contact with them, the malady cannot be dealt with in the same way as notifiable diseases, and notification would lead to useless expenditure. W.E.A. ACTIVITIES. Mr E. Blair, secretary of the Auckland W.E.A., has written to Mr G. Manning, Christchurch, secretary of the W.E.A. Dominion Council, stating that 420 students are enrolled in Auckland, and that the average attendance at the thirteen classes is thirty-two. Classes have been formed in psychology English literature, social and political history, modern international history, modern history, singing, debating and public speaking, general history, economics, and hygiene. Some subjects have one class each, some two each. A vourse of lectures is given by the tutororganiser in Hamilfon. The activities in Auckland include six Sunday afternoon literary lectures and a W.E.A. dub, with Saturday evening socials. A Rambling (Tub is being formed, ami arrangements ere in hand for a summer school at Auckland this season. On Thursday evening a social evening was given in the W.E.A. room to the tutors and lecturers in appreciation of their services during the year. Musical items were given and Professor Condiiffe made a short speech. UNEMPLOYMENT. The secret:, ry of the Unemployment Committee reported that 142 single men and 6S married men were unemployed. Mr Worrall reported that the number of men on Hie Trades Hall books was 71. The position in Christchurch is not much easier, though the number of men on the Trades Hall books has not. increased since last week. BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS. At the annual sports of the Boys’ High School yesterday, two records were broken: C. Worsley clipped nearly four yards off the previous best performance at throwing the cricket ball (under 15 event), and It. Lund lowered the 75 yards (under 14) record by 2-5 seconds. The school has no outstanding athlete amongst its seniors this year and most of the times were rather poor, but some promising boys were in evidence amongst the juniors. TO BOOM CHRISTCHURCH. To advertise Christchurch and its attractions during Carnival Week was the object of a meeting held yesterday. It was generally agreed that the idea of instituting an advertising campaign was a good one. It was decided to communicate with some advertising agency, and to ask it to submit apian of a campaign of advertising in the newspapers of the four centres.