GENERAL NEWS.

Press, Volume LIV, Issue 16262, 12 July 1918, Page 6

GENERAL NEWS.

Garden Notes will be found on page 4. Wo havo roceived 9s 6d from M. Hodson, Fendalton, for our Serbian Fund. An entertainment in connexion with the Christchurch Tramway Copper Trail will be given in Cathedral square to-' ' night. The Christchurch. and North Canterbury drafts of the 44th Reinforcements will leave for camp next Monday, parading at the King Edward Barracks in the afternoon.

The Mayor of Auckland (Mr J. H. Gunson), replying to a statement by a passenger bv the ill-fated Wimmera, cabled from Sydney, says the allegatirns are absolutely incorrect, both as concorns the treatment of the survivors in the north and at Auckland.

A special meeting of the Canterbury Land Board is to be held next Wednesday to examine applicants for the education reserves at Port Levy. From the number of enquiries made, it is exported that there will be many applicants.

"We must do more for the returned soldiers," said Sir J. Carroll at a meeting tho Gisbomo Trotting Club on Monday. "These boys come back, they have done their bit, and yet you allow them to roam about and roam about. The Government are to blame."

A meeting of ratepayers in the Fendalton riding of the Waimairi County, held last night, on the motion of Mr J. J. Dougall, carried a motion^approving of the Council raising a loan for the purposo of relieving the elcctrical system of its overdraft.

Mr Hewitt, Stipendiary Magistrate, is an artist of repute (says the Wanganui "Chronicle"), and just lately has been engaged painting the scenery for the big production. "Antonio tho Sailor," by the Marton amateur company, "The Chceros." The scenery is a fine special feature.

To-day, at 10.30 a.m.. a motion for a new trial will bo heard at the Supreme Court before their Honours Messrs Justice Chapman, Stringer, and Herdman, in the case of William Henry Busch v. David Bates. The case was heard on February 2Gth last, and the jury then awarded the plaintiff £833 18s damages..

To-morrow night, at the Workers' Educational Association's rooms, a lecture, entitled ''Science and Religion, ' will bo given by the Rev. A. T. Thompson (representing tho Christchurch Ministers' Assqciation). Mr C. T. Aschman, headmaster of the Normal Training School, will preside.

In connexion with tho conscientious objectors, the Labour Conference, which concluded its sitting at Wellington on Wednesday, decided that a deputation should wait upon the Minister of Defence to protest against tho general treatment of conscientious objectors. The conference also decided to emphatically protost against the extension of the life of Parliament, and to demand an immediate general election.

New potatoes in mid-winter are something of a novelty, but Mr W. J. Honeyfield, of Moturoa. left at theoffico of the New Plymouth "Herald" on Friday a very fine sample of the variety Gold; Coin,- which were planted by him in March last, and are now being dug by him and given to the Rod Cross shop, whore they meet with a ready sale. So far. Mr Honeyficld has harvested Go!b, and hopes to have more. The tubers are well ripened and of good size, which shows the possibilities of tho district in the way ox growing early potatoes for market.

At the annual mooting of Rnkaia ratepayers in April, the Road Board bank balance was stated to be £732, and twelve months before tile figure was £1171. The present position is that there is a big cash balance in hand wlfich the Board is unablo to expend on necessary works, because of the inability to obtain satisfactory tenders for contracts (writes our correspondent). Labour is scarce, and tho difficulty of getting work done has gradually become greater. In view of those farts, it is now proposed to oall for only half of the usual rates for the coming year, a rate of one-eighth of a penny insteadi of a farthing.

At a meeting of the Ashburton Acclimatisation Society, hold recently, it was decided to make an offer to the Canterbury Society to restock the Rakaia and other rivers in Canterbury with yearling troUt, the Ashburton Society agreeing to defrny its share of the cost up to £40. The question of erecting yards behind the plantation at Hnkatere was left in the hands of tho Building Committee. Mr J. M. Cambridge tendered his resignation as- a member of the Council, "after 30 years' service, and it was decided to place on record tho Society's approciation of the valuable work ho had dofle in the interests of the Society.

A largely nttonded Prohibition Convention was held in the Congregational Social Hall yesterday. Great enthusiasm marked the procesdings. Reports of important business men's meetings which had been held in various parts of the Dominion were received. In Dunedin, a report states, the business rnon were organising for the campaign, and very elaborate arrangements wore being made to ensure tho principles of tho movement being placed before tho people. It was reported that speakers from Canada were on their way to New Zealand in connexion with the anticipated licensinc poll—Mr W. D. Bayley. teacher of history and oconomics ai Winnipeg University, Mr 6. Bell, a member of the British Columbia Parliament. and Mr Jnmes Simpson, vicepresident of the Canadian Trades and Labour Council. It was stated that the campaign would be launchod about August Ist.

All kinds of trusses at Loasby's. Stocks getting short, and no supplies arriving. Purchase now. Loasby. 2

Glove bargains in profusion at Armstrong's Winter Sale. Gents' Ringwood Kent glovos Is lid, gents' Aberdeen gloves 3s 3d, Aberdeen leathorbound 4s 6d, lenther gauntlet gloves 8s lid, lined tan lcathor gloves os 6d, best motor gauntlets 10s 6d to 22s 6d, men's wool.mitts 2s lid, unlined leather gauntlets 5s lid. These are very remarkable values. I There are a good many photographic obligations you have never paid. Call on Steffano Webb at once, 252 High street, Christchurch. Telephone 1989. 6 What aro Toric Lenses? They are lenses which aro ground scientifically to fit the curvature of the eyes. They give wearers a larger field of vision, and are most becoming. We fit Toric Lenses for all sights. Walter J. Watson, D.8.0.A. (London), Expert Optician. 2 Cardigan jackots at sale prices, 10s 6d, 15s (3d, 18s 6d, 21s; wool sweaters 4s lid, 6s lid, 8s lid, at Armstrong's Winter Sale. 2

A is 3i packet of the famous "No Rubbing" Laundry Help is sufficient for seven weekly family washings. Truly a wonderful boon to every housewifa. Rovds Bro3. and Kirk, Ltd., wholesale agents for "No Rubbing." . 6

• Electric Pocket Lamps. If in search of a useful Electric Torch, you will find the latest improved kind at Ashby, Bergh's. Thev are simple, satisfactory, and cheap. A real boon to motorists. Asliby, Bergh, and Co., Ltd., High street. 1

GOLD CAR TO LEAVE CITY SHORTLY. The famous Studebaker Gold Car will be on view at Adams, Ltd.'s Showrooms, High street, only a few more days. Those who have not seen it should make a visit to-day. It is aa automobile well worth seeing—the 'ostliest and most beautiful in the world. 6 WANTED TO SELL, FOUR NEW STUDEBAKER CARS. We havo ready for sale in our show rooms to-day one 4-cylindor Studebaker roadster, 2-3 scater. finished in carmine, £465; one 4-cylinder o-seater Studebaker touring car with two auxiliary scats, finished in light brown, £46-5; one 6-cylinuer Studebaker roadster 2-3-seater, finished in lemon yellow,' £565; and one 6-cylinder 5-seater Studebaker touring car with two auxiliary seats finished in dove grey. Adams, Ltd., Show Rooms, High street. "