LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 16456, 18 June 1921, Page 8

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The City Fire Brigade turned out at 7.13 Inst evening to a false alarm of fire given from the corner of Durham and Aldred Streets. Tlie ferry steamer Mararoa brought down about 100 tons of fruit yesterday i ex the Maraina from Rarotonga, hut owing to no work having been undertaken on the waterfront yesterday, the fruit was taken back to Wellington. Tlie practice in regard to carriers* charges was under consideration at the Magistrate’s Court yesterday. A carrier stated that it was a recognised practice to charge, iti the absence of specific agreement, for time instead of for distance in carrying. Mr Wyvern Wilson, S.M., said that the sooner the practice was changed tli© better, as the by-law stated that carriers were to charge by distance in tho absence of such agreement. If that were not so, a man might charge by time and loaf on the job. Among the recent accessions to the books and manuscripts department of tlie Hockert Library, Dunedin, are a large number of pamphlets given by tlie Rev Rugby Pratt, aud a very valuable collection of the official publications of tho Methodist Church in New Zealand, thin being a bequest to the library by the late Rev Henry Bull, of Christchurch. The set is complete from 1870 onwards, and the volumes up to the year 1891 are bound. Included in the bequest is a rranu* script journal of the Rev James Buller. covering tho rears 183*1-7. The Rev Henry Bull was a friend of Dr Hocken. and liis family has acted in the most generous manner in carrying out his wish as to the disposal of these records. A 7-dav offer of an 8-day clock. Hero’s the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. An opportunity to buy an artistic dining-room clock for less than the cost price. Watson’s—always on the alert for a good bargain—purchased a hundred, beautiful Oak Bungalow Clocks at n very low figure. The usual price of this clock is £3 os, but thanks to our lucky purchase wo are

able to offer them to our many customers for the low price of 47s Cd—below cost The “Bungalow” is an 8day clock, mounted in well-seasoned, beautifully grained oak. with a clear Cathedral Gong that strikes the hour and half-hour. Koch clock is guaranteed to give perfect service and keep faithful time. Country clients can order by mail. On receipt of postal notes and Is Gd for postage, etc., the clock will l>e forwarded securely packed. Take advantage of this seven-day offer. The hundred will soon do the disappearing trick. Act now. Batsons, “ .Jewellers,” Limited, Gs)o Colombo Street, Christchurch. 1 The “Million Club” Superannuation Fund Organising Secretary has arranged for tho Norwich Union Lire Office to act as Trustees for private individuals firms, corporations and associations desiring superannuation. They will enter into conratcs to pay superannuations at any age desired between sixty and sixty-five, and include a number of options for individual control according to circumstances. If desired, tiiey will include a Compensation Clause for any amount to be paid should death occur while contributing towards superannuation, thus covering all the advantages of life insurance without the usual continuous liability to pay premiums, etc. Particulars are obtainable from any member, or direct from the Organising Secretary, Mr Stephen Perrin, 200, Edgeware Road, o

Housewives desirous of replacing various household articles should pay a visit to Ilastio, Bull and Pickering, 113, Cashel Street. This firm is offering at the latest prices such articles as stainless cutlery, spoons and forks, carpet sweepers, wringers, aluminium ware, door mats, etc. 1

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