GENERAL NEWS.

Press, Volume LIV, Issue 16254, 3 July 1918, Page 6

GENERAL NEWS.

The auction announcements of Charles Clark, Tonks, Norton, and Co., H. B. Sorensen, and Harris Bros, mil be found on page 11 of this issue.

The sentences imposed upon the three reservists by a court-martial in Christchurch on Monday have been confirmed. David Thomag Sullivan has been sentenced to two years' imprisonment, and James Henry Roberts and George Wears Samnis each to one vear's imprisonment.

| The Government of Fiii n-rifoo Auckland "Horald's" correspondent, has made arrangements with the New I Zealand Government for a, half-caste platoon from Fiji to be embodied in the troops -from tho Dominion. An anonymous offer has been accepted to equip and transport to Xe w Zealand I i platoon of sixty men. the pav and !«EX'VtnZZ 40 h °™ *

Information has reached the New Zealand University authorities that rs ° f situation created by the war the Cecil Rhodes trustees have decided t 0 susrend for the present all further elections to scholarships, but will continue, of coruse the policy of giving scholars leave of absence for the duration of the war, with the right to resume or commence their scholarships when the war ° r ear ![er if circumstances make that possible.

The officers of the Maori yesterday morning stated, on the vessel's arrival at Lyttelton, that tho previous nicrht's trip was the worst the ferry steamer had experienced for five vears. It will certainlv be a memorable trip to a party of fonr ladies, and to the passengers also of the top deck cabins, who were startled at 12.45 a.m. by cries of "An explosion, an explosion'» v The four ladv passengers, apparently startled by the sound of smashing crockery underneath them, and the crash of deck seats overhead, which followed a particularly bad list of the ship, rushedupstairs panic-stricken. Two of them later explained that what did happen was that an elderly lady was first to give the alarm, whereupon all four endeavoured to don lifebelts, but without effect. They then rushed upstairs, lifebelts in liand, and clad in nightdresses only. And yet the only consolation to their distressful cries came from the proverbial Scotsman—an A.B. on the ship—"Fur . . . goodness sake get to your bedsP'

Tho Education Board has decided that tho number of Junior National Scholarship candidates must be reduced, and headmasters are to be asked to make a selection of candidates.

Two 20-year-old recruits enlisted in Christcliurch yesterday for the 44th Reinforcements. They wore 3>. Phillips and Frederick O'Neil, both of Storey's Hotel k ploughmen.

Mr A. Peverill, a member of the Canterbury Education Board, accompanied by the Board's architect, Mr G. Penlington, leaves Christcliurch for tho Chatham Islands to-day, in order to make an inspection of buildings uhder th" control of the Board there, and to report as to what works of an urgent nature require to bo carried out.

Two uncommonly pood stories in the ""Weekly Press,'' published to-day are "The Food Hoarder," by Alice F. Webb, and "The Kaiser Rests,'' a story illustrative of conditions in Germany. Notable also are the articles "The Case of the Kea" by Godfrey Turner, '"Land Workers in Taranaki,''""Cheery Paris," "With the" Americans in France," "In Highcliffe Castle," and "Sam. a Time Story for Children."

Recently meetings have heen held in Christcliurch and Auckland to consider a suggestion mado by Justices of tho Peaco that an association composed nT members of the Commission of the Peace should be formed in New Zealand. The matter was mentioned by a reporter to the Hon. T. M. Wilford, Minister of Justice, last evening.- Tho Minister said that he had receive*] communications on the subject enquiring whether there would be .any official ob-ject-ion to the proposal. He had replied stating, that there was no objection, but such an association could not, of course, exercise any official function.

. An appeal to tho public of Cantorbury for tribute to lior glorious .nilv, 1 ( ranee, is one that cannot be disregarded. In connexion with the proposal to raise a fund in Christchurch, the Mayor has called a public rae?ting, to be held in the City Council Chambers. at II a.m. to-day, at which tho matter will be discussed. The Central Committee of the fund is situated in Hell inert on, jincfjt is at its reouest that tne_ whole of New Zealand is to be invited to subscribe to the splendid object. The fund will close on July 14th, the French National I>ay. and it is ho pod thai it will he possible to cable xo Franco a worthy tribute from this Dominion.

.Before the 'Mjlitary Service Board in Timaru yesterday (telegraphs our correspondent), a reservist was called who did not answer to his name. His solicitor appeared, however, and stated that the resorvist was too ill to appear. He was a victim of consumption, and was V s „ 110 an d in bed. The chairman of iho Board expressed surprise at this, remarking that tho man had been classed lit A. Counsel said that such was the case, and j.Joduced a medical certificate to show that the man was suffering from consumption. The Board adjourned the case for a month, with nn intimation that tho reservist should in tho . meantime apply for a mcdical reexamination.

General Orders announce that warrant officers, non-commissioned and men who havo been awarded the Pistinguished Conduct Medal or Mil©-' tary Medal will be entitled to add tho distinctive letters "D.C.M." or "M.M." respectively (o r both sets of symbols if the two medals have been awarded) after their names, and in all documents, registers, reports, correspondence etc the descriptions should include these ahW ffi' t °'i der is a,so applicthl ™ officers who have been awarded the medals m question before being commissioned. Members of the Milt tw Nursing Service who receive tho £ r 1 * re afco entitied to the use of the distinctive letters "M M " arter thbir names.

P5 lained boomers of dried milk had excited hones of 3s to 4s per b for butter-fat (safs the u 'f hriUs > " which jpcail the old gold-rush days, are stirThos o m wH« I y i farmers in the North, llioso who have been getting rich steadily have a vision of a sudden sprint to great wealth. By tho magic of milk powder their returns from the cows are to be much multiplied. When the Mmister of Agriculture, the Hon W. U. S. Mac Donald, was at Taihape the other dav, he gave a note of warning against the basing of immense expectations on the present prices of dried ™ j xi. the Minister advised tho dairymen to look well before leaping into the new schemes. If is understood that the expectation of enormous profits from the manufacture of dried milk is mainly due to the prices now paid for this product by the Imperial Government. Contractors in the supplying countries. have been able to outbid totter and cheese factories, because the milk-drying firms have been able to pass on-the extra price to the Imperial Government. Careful enquiries by a "Post" representative confirm the statement that these increases have been thus passed on.

The majority of the pictures appearing m this week's '-Weekly Press" are about the war, and while all arc interesting, many of them are particularly so. Under tliis category comes the hazardous work of hauling big guns to positions on the Italian front, hauling a British heavy gun across the Sinai desert, with the American Fliers in Franco, a group of war specialists, Prince Lichnowsky, who disclosed the German position regarding the start of tiie war, and Lieutenant P. V. Storkey, another New Zealand<-born soldier who has won the_ V.C. Then come engravIV. gs ™ n^rnin g *ke women workers in the Old Country and abroad, Queen Jlary inspecting the land workers in England, women painting in a gun factor}*. Portuguese fi*her girls loading a ship, on a Red Cross hospital shin, members of the Women's Royal Naval Service, colloquially known ns "The wrens, ' and land workers in New Zeae ill is a very nood engraving of the s.s. Wimmera which, last week, was sunk by an external explosion, and « portrait of her lato master, Captain Well, who was described by one of the survivors as a true hero. Several views arc also published of White Island, where, it may be remembered, an eruption obliterated eleven men. with the Plnnt and the huts nt the sulphur works that were being carried on at the time.

° isc ™ in S the industrial aspect of 1 npua, the Australian Minister for Territories (Mr Glynn) stated last week, says the Melbourne "Argus," that he had fan ally settled a scheme in conference with the Lieutenant-Governor of Papua, which aimed at greater production by the natives. They were at present compelled to plant a certain number of trees each year, and so exports of cocoanuts 'were increased through their planting. The scheme was directed towards promoting further plantations by natives in the vicinity of their villages. The Government would assist in the matter, and part of the. products would be directed to the full benefit of the natives, and tho rest would go indirectly for educational purposes, paricularly technical education. It was intended to impose a tax for the purpose. If possible machinery would be used in the developments. The population was 350,000, and 8000 natives were employed on indentures at present, and 2000 casually. The trouble was that life could £0 easily be sustained in that countiy that great effort was difficult to promote. The chief missions were tne Anglican. Catholic, Weslevan, and London Missionary Society. The Wesleyans had a similar system in Fiji, and it had done good. Such were the general , outlines awaiting final settlement. The tax also would be applied towards preventing and abating the diseases indigenous to the natives. Hook worms were one of the worst, and a doctor from the Carnegie Institute in America had been in Papua and reported upon it. One of the objects of the Carnegie Institute was to attend to each matters, '

"Wo have received £1 for our Canterbury Patriotic Fund, £1 for our Serbian Fund, and £1 for our Red Cross Fund, from R.L.R. (monthly), also £1 from Mr J. 11. T. Mackenzie for our Serbian Fund.

The question of an enquiry into tho loss of tho Wimmera is receiving consideration. Tho nature of the investigation will bo probably decidcd to-day, after the return to Wellington of the Minister of Marine (the Hon. T. M. AVilford) from the South. The ActingPrime Minister (Sir James Allen) received a message from Mr Massey on Monday expressing his deep regret at. the loss of life, and his heartfelt sympathy with relatives and friends..

Feeling tired, weary, low-spirited, sleepless? Loasby's Nerve Tonic and Blood Enjicher will cure you. 3

Really fine bargains in boots and shoes is the general comment of many. 1200 pairs of boots, bought from M. O'Brien ard Co. at tremendous reductions. The sale is now on at Stewart Robinson's. 1

The greatness or smallness of things is shown by comparison. Tho more you compare Armstrong's prices the more you become impressed with their big sale bargains. 1

There are a good many photographic obligations you have never paid. Call on Steffano Webb at once, '252 High street, Christcliurch. Telephone 1989. 6

Quick Optical Repairs—When your eyeglasses get broken, it is most important that you should get the correct lenses fitted again. We have the machinery and large stock essential for correct optical repairs. Walter J. Watson, D.8.0.A. (London), Expert Optician. 3

All winter wants are cheap a t Ashby, Bergh's. Compare our prices for Hotwator Bugs, Stone Foot Warmers, Kerosene Heaters, Vacuum Flasks, Alarm Clocks. Early and heavy buying pnablo us to keep the prices down. Ashby, Bergh, and Co., Ltd., High street. - ■>

AY inter sale prices at Armstrong's emphasise the fact that the firm stilJ lead as value givers. • o

Do you uso "Coalore," or are you still wasting precious coal? Many have proved "Coalore" claims, and are smiling. A sixpenny packet treats i-ton, a2s packet one ton. Hastie, Bull, and Pickering, Ltd., Agents, Cashel street.

"No Rubbing" Lauudry Help does the washing while you rest! Is 3d packet sufficient for seven large family washings. Kincaid's, Ltd. ' 3

Boots at bargain prices at"Stewart Robinson's, Cashel street. 1200 pairs ef boots from M. O'Brien and Co.'s at tremendous reductions. Sale on today. i

Drayton's Specials.—Coal buckets, 2s 3d; cinder sieves, 4s" Gel; Thermos flasks, 6s Gd; English-mado wringers, 27s 6d. Guaranteed one year. Try Drayton's, Colombo street (North). 3

Working men nre better catered for at Armstrong's, who stock all requirements in wearables. New stocks of overalls just made, and lots of odd garments to Iks cleared at once at sale prices. 3 GOLD CAR.TO LEAVE CITY SHORTLY. The famous Studebakor Gold Car. will be on view at Adams, Ltd.'s Showrooms, High street, only a £ew more days. Those who have not seen it should make a visit to-day. It is ;\n automobile woll worth seeing—tho costliest and most beautiful in flie world. G