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Star (Christchurch), Issue 17699, 20 November 1925, Page 8

Ibe Ashburton branch of the Earinei s L Jiion resolved to-dav in Ja\our oi the Government taking control ol wheat and fixing a price not less than that agreed upon at the recent conference between the millers and i lie growers. Ji was further resolved that the union favoured continuous control by the Government, providing that a price is eventually agreed upon by the Government and the producers. Mbs Macdonald's annual recitals, which are being held at the Choral Hall on Friday and Saturday, Novenisome thing entirely original ami distinct from the usual form of dance recital. Since her last recital. Miss Macdonald has spent some time in Australia, and has studied the latest methods in revue. The Bacchanalian Ballet will be a special feature., which should prove most spectacular. The well-known Christchurch tenor. Mr David AEG ill. will also be heard in conjunction with ail the ballets. Altogether. this year's entertainments will certainly equal it not surpass all previous efforts, ami will no doubt show a pleasing departure from anything of the description previouslv* willlessee 1 in Cllristchurch. A pother factor which should add to their popularity is the fact that the yroceeds will be donated to the St Saviour’s Orphanage funds. At all events patrons arc assured of two very pleasing and original entertainments. The box plan is at The Bristol. Booking is free. If sufficient money is forthcoming to finance the project, two New Zealanders. Flight-Lieutenant J. R. Moncrieff and Mr Victor Carmine, will attempt a flight from Australia to New Zealand in a four-seater, 450 horsepower. open-sea reconnaissance “ Inverness ” machine. To acquire the machine and meet the incidental expenses of the scheme it is estimated that something like £BSOO will be required. Flight-Lieutenant Moncrieff served in France and England with the Royal Air Force during the war, and Mr Carmine, who proposes to accompany Mr Moncrieff as wireless operator, has good war service to his credit, and holds a world's long-distance wireless record. The clearing auction of A[r G. S. Smith’s horses, sulkies, gear, etc., takes place at 2 p.m. to-morrow, on the premises '*>r*r>osite the A[etropolitan Trotting Club’s course. W. E. fcimes and Co., will conduct the sale. 6