GENERAL NEWS.

Press, Volume LVII, Issue 17117, 12 April 1921, Page 6

GENERAL NEWS.

Several classes in connexion with, tho W E A have been started as a result of a visit'to South Canterbury by Air George Manning, t)he organiser of the Association. Mr Manning addressed ID meetings. A class- was commenced at Waimate and another at Pareora, and four were started .at Timaru. The movement was also given a start at Temuka and Geraldin'e. Preparations are being made at tho Museum for the temporary housing of the collection of war material presented by the Defence Department, which is at present in store at Trentham. A portion of the whale house, extending the whole length of the eastern side, 13 being roofed in, and should be ready for the reception of the collection in about a month's time. When the additions contemplated to the permanent buildings are put in hand and completed, a portion is to be devoted to the war collection. Recent additions to the collections At the Museum include an interesting display, of patterns bf textiles made from paper in Germany during the war period. There is a remarkable variety 1 of these, and some of the textiles manufactured to take the place ot those ordinarily made from wool, cotton, and ' hemp seem admirably adapted for the ' purposes for whidh they were manuiactured. The collection was presented to the Museum by the Hon. W. H. Triggs, M.L.C., who has also placed at the disposal of the Museum authorities his tine collection of photographs taken during 'ilia Visit to the front. ' Copies aro to be made of these for inclusion in the war collection at the Museum. Another Tecent acquisition is a copy of "Tho Cologne Post" for May 31st, 1919, a paper printe in English for the Army of Occupation. The paper was presented to the Museum or Master Harhurst.

A Dunedin telegram w"***. I*** 1 *** *"! I estate of the late Mr IW Hayneo has been sworn at under the value or £250,000. Yesterday's river report »"** follows! Waimakariri (north branch) clear, Wahnakaxiri (south branch) dirty Rakaia dirty, Opihi clear, Waitaki clear. Cabinet held a long sitting at Wellington yesterday, when there was a full attendance of Ministers. At the conclusion, the Prime Minister announced that tho business done was very largely of a routine character. A creditors' petition praying that William Allan Hopkins, land and estate agent, should be adjudged a bankrupt was lodged yesterday afternoon. An application is being made for directions of the Court as to service oil Mr Hopkins. The Kauri Gum Commission concluded its Northern itinerary at Whangarei on Friday and returned to Auckland on Saturday evening. The findings of the Commission are to be returned by tho end of April. The remaining evidence will-ho "taken at Auckland some time next, week. Meantime the Lornmission has disbanded. Duplication of the municipal Tepid Baths was referred to at last night s meeting of the committee of the Canterbury Centre of the Royal Society. The chai'rmnn (Mr S. J.VBassett) said he hoped that swimmers would bring the matter under the notice of candidates at tho municipal elections. The difficulty of securing a clear bath for the training of teams was referred to. "I will not take any more cases after 4.30,'' said Mr S. E. McCarthy, S.M., during the hearing of a case yesterday afternoon, in answer to a question from a, solicitor if he would allow a case to be called at 4.45, "as I am gome to the Mental Hospital this afternoon—but not to stay," he added, with a smile. • 1 hope that is no reflection on us, said Mr C. S, Thomas, counsel for the defendant, amidst the laughter of other members of the-legal prrfession, in wnich those in Court heartily joined. The pitfalls that attend the pathway of education have long been the subject of humorous reference among the teachers of the young. It is, generally the scholar who provides the joke, due primarily to his confusion, of similar words or facts. During 'last week, however, at one of our leading secondary schools, tho teacher was in error (says the Auckland ''Star"). Catechising a junior class in French,' he noted unusual proficiency in one pupil, to whom he devoted some time, passing on with a word of commendation.for her facility, but suggesting an improvement in her accent. Judge of his feelings when on subsequent enquiry he discovered that the pupil in question was a native of the south of France. An interesting plan of historical importance has been presented to the Canterbury Museum in the form of a true copy of "the proposed plan of the city of "Wellington m the first settlement of New Zealand." The plan shows a city with rectangular' streets, and includes site for docks, Government buildings, and law courts. A curious detail is that at each corner is indicated the site of a fort, and in close proximity of each fort is a cemetery. The fact that the city is longitudinally bisected by a river, shows, of course, that the plan refers to the contemplated establishment of the city of Wellington on Dho site now occupied by Potone. The .-stent of shallow water in the harbour in the vicinity of this site and the anticipations of floods in the Hutt river were some of tho reasons for it having been abaitdoned in favour of the present site. The copy in tlhe Museum was presented' by Mr Baker, Who received it from Mr W. W. Tanner. At last night'a meeting of the Sumner Borbugh Council the Mayor, the Hon. J. Barr, presented a petition from a number of residents living in Estuary road, Beach street, and Causeway road, asking the Council to take immediate action to protect their property and tho.public roads from the encroachment of the sea. Cr. Gill said he understood the gale on Saturday and the plight of tho residents on the i waterfront was very bad; several being cut off from their houses by two or three inches of water. The sand spit near Shag Rock was rapidly being washed away, and the full force of the breakers would soon reach Redcliffs. The Mayor stated that he was not the least bit scared; such eventß happened periodically, and would ultimately result in the substitution of sand banks for the present mud-flat'a. It was decided to receive the petition and refer the matter to the Standing Committee for con-, sideraion. ' A correspondent writes: On Saturday the Christchurch Liedertafel held its annual picnic at Sumner. It began in the morning, more or less piano, when a few members went down early to show the natives how to play bowls; These experts appeared at the Marine Hotel at lunch-time rather crestfallen, ate and drank in a subdued way, and changed tho subject When their game came up. After lunch the movement changed to a con spirito, oh a cricket field ruthlessly filched from certain juvenile possessors, who were later seen; -afar off, taking cover froih a rain of balls that shattered the boundary trees. The match was between the tenors and basses, the prize a challenge-cup of cost, inscribed with past victors. The wind was a high one, putting pace on the bowling from one end, and blowing dust in the eyes of the batsmen at the other; several times even the wickets were blown down, and the conscientious umpires ascribed to the fault of man what was clearly the act of God. Nevertheless the basses won the cup, and all agreed it had fallen to the beat team. The players then returned to the Marine to be entertained at dinner by the vice-president, Mr C. D. Morris. Speeches were made, and afterwards part-3ongs and solos were given on the verandah. An audience was dimly seen among tho trees beyond, remembering, it is thought, that such cover had been needed during tho cricket. A washout on the tramline might have excused a night out/ but the call of home Erevailed, and the bulk of the memers returned by the I*o p.m: tram, vocal to the last. The Rev. W. Ready, preaching in Durham street Methodist Church on Sunday evening, spoke especially to young men on the necessity of loyalty to constitutional law and order. One word explained a good deal of our I unrest and trouble just now, and that 1 was "disloyalty." "Disloyalty in a soldier," he said, "turns him into a traitor, disloyalty in a subject turn's him into an enemy; disloyalty in a lawmaker turns him into a law beaker; disloyalty in partnership spells commercial trouble and failure. Only as the workers go towards loyalty, docs enterprise go towards prosperity. Success is found through the loyalty of each one to duty, Taw, and order." He pleaded with, young men to scorn the very thought of disloyalty to our King and and to their employers. "If you can't work with your employer and be loyal to him," he said, "then, likea roan, resign. If t you can't honour the King, and be faithful to the Union Jack, then clear out to Bome other country where the old flag flies not, and thus play the game squarely. Don't run down your flag, and country, and then be mean enough to seek the votes of the people to put you in places of j trust and confidence. I would not givo i a vote knowingly to anyone who would not sing the National Anthem, or rise when it is being sung, or who disdained the urand old flag. Disloyalty belongs i to the serpent that bites, the wolf that rends, and the lion that slays. Pride ! yourself on your loyalty, young men. In shop, in street, and everywhere. Never bo ashamed that you are a Britisher. Life may bring vou gold, office, and honour, but it will bring you nothing to be compared to the consciousness of having been loyal to your highest ideals, to your King, country, and t<i vour Savious Jesus Christ.'-'

Tho Maheno, which arrived at Auckland yesterday, brought 180 immigrants for the northern town, including 142 adults. The Commission appointed to report •on tho revision of tho Customs tariff will commence its Ohristclrarch. sittings on Monday next. Appointments may ho made with the Collector of Customs. Mr J. F. Simpson, Hcdcliffß, writes that no boats were washed across the road during Saturday's high sea. A boat broke away from its moorings and drifted up against the sea wall. It was lifted over the wall and carried across the road by members of the Boating and Sailing Club. Madame Strathearn, the well-known English concert performer, who was such a familiar figure to soldiers during the recent war, and who is now giving up .six months of her time to furthor work amongst tihe dockers of West Ham, will make her final appearance in Christchurch to-night, when she will givo a recital in St. Paul's Church. Madame Strathearn, who hns already given two recitals (here, has proved, herself a clever and remarkably versatile entertainer. Cr. Len McKenzie has decided to retire from the Wellington Mayoral contest. His retirement leaves Cr. R. A. Wright, M.P., and the Hon. T. W. Hislop in the field to oppose the "Official Labour", nominee. Mr P. Hiekey. An independent committee heard the claims of Messrs McKenzie and Hislop, both candidates agreeing to abide by its decision. The committee decided to ask Mr McKenzie to retire, testifying to the public spirit shown by both candidates in BiibmittinfT tho matter to an independent tribunal. The work of forming tihe Summit road track from the Ahuriri Bush Reserve, and Cooper's Nob towards Qebbie's Pass is going rapidly ahead. Mr H. G. KU has just made ah inspection of iho work,, and he found that the track is already much used as far as it is made. The men are now doing Qieavy rock work, but have already got rbu-id Senecis Rock, and expert to roach Gideon's Ladder in two months' time. Thereafter, there Is open country to Kaituna Valley, and' the work should be completed rapidly. Rome magnificent views are to be obtained from the new track. J The appreciation that the employer has of loyalty to his interests was a point touched on by Mr James Macalister during his parting remarks to the former staff of James Macahster, Ltd. (now Booth, Macdonald and Co.) on Thursday (says the "Southland Times.") "If there was one thing in the world that strengthens and encourages the boss," he said, "it is loyalty—just to feel that the employees are loyal, and will at all times put in ft good word for, and stand up for tneir firm wherever they are. It's a fine old saying that an ounce of loyalty is worth a pound of cleverness.- I would not work for a firm that I could not give mv whole nnd honest support Under all conditions." t John James-Boyd was charged at the Onehunga Police Court yesterday before Mr McKean S.M., with a breach of the borough by-laws by keeping within the borough certain lions, tigerSj leopards and hyenas, contrary to the by-laws. Mr Reed, junr., appeared for the defendant and Mr Skeltoh for the Borough Council. Mr Reed asked to have the case adjourned pending the hearing of In appeal against the recehi Supreme Court judgment whicH upliela the validity of the by-law. After Searing Mr Skelton his Worship refused to grant an adjournment, but declined to inflict a penalty for each day on which the animals had been kept in tho borough contrary to the by-law. The fendant was convicted (says a Press Association message) and fined £2d ahfl £5 12s 1 costs. Notice of . appeal was eiven, and the costs of appeal were fixed at £2l. :An impoverished condition of, the blood is for .tint explainable headaches, lack of energy, lassitude, etc. The' remedy, is. to strengthen your blood with Lo&sby'a Nerve Tonic arid Blood Enricher—it makes rich, fed blood, 3s 6d and 6s 6d, a bottle, ail chemists, or from. Loasby and' Co., Chemists (opp. Ballantyne's). " Mr and Mrs H. F. Herbert will open their election campaign in the Linwobd Hall, Rolleston street, on Thursday, April 14th, at 8 p.m. 'Mr Herbert will address the electors oh municipal matters, and Mr R. M. Spiers' will. take the chair. A new feature in the campaign will be an address byMrs Her* bert on Hospital and Charitable Aid work. ° , A 6mall exjwnditure in spare parts will often save the expense of a new Potato-Digger. We stock spare* for Aspinwall, Reuther, Jacks, and Champibn Diggers.' 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Any Lof these routes should prove a little mine to vhe right mail, while there is still plenty of money to be made in the I city itself, where any energetic man can take £lO to £ls a week, leaving a good wage after paying expenses. We offer throe reliable seven-seatcr cars, suitable for such hire services, as wo have suggested:— Four-cylinder Studebaker, finished in stylish buff shade; electric lights and self-starter. Previously owned by Mr W. H. Ward, of Waipara, a very careful driver. We allowed J8375 on this oar in port payment for a new Studebaker Special Six, and we have overhauled and repainted the car, which we now offer at £4OO, Four-cylinder Studebaker, finished ill cream; electric lights, seli'Starter. Wo allowed Mr J. Kean, of this city, £350 on this sturdy, serviceable car, and will sell at the same figure—£36Xl. Four-cylinder Studebaker, of a very popular model. We allowed £275 on this car to MrD. Shaw, jun., of Asbburton, wihen he bought a now Special Six Studebaker, and have spent £3l 16s on it, mostly on tyres. Wo offer it today at £325, and will give same guarantee as with new car. Adams, Ltd. Showrooms, 152-154 High street; Garage, 219 Tuam street. 0