GENERAL NEWS.

Press, Volume LVII, Issue 17125, 21 April 1921, Page 6

GENERAL NEWS.

The Paloona left Melbourne for Bluff on Tuesday with 133 bags of mails for Christchurch. Included in them aro 113 bags from the United Kingdom. If the vessel reaches Bluff in time, the mails will come to Christchurch on Saturday evening, but'if not, they will not reach here until Monday evening. The Postal Department advises that the Marama's European and American mails will be delivered in Christchurch to-morrow morning.

No fewer than 11 stowaways arrived by the Albionstar, which tepefied Auckland on Saturday from England. Iho men, who range in age from 19 years to 40, state tlaat they were driven to stow awav owing to tlie shinty at Homo. They were unable to obtain employment, and hoped to get a start in tlie Dominion. One of the men was described as a storeman, one as a iniuer, three as labourers, and the remaining six as firemen or seamen.

A class in Natural Science has been organised by the Y.M.C.A. in co-opera-tion with the W.E.A. Mr G. E. Archey, M.A., outlined V° course at a preliminary meeting of students last night in the Y.M.C.A. rooms. The first lecture, on "Mosquitoes, Yellow Fever, and the Panama Canal," will be given in the Biclogy Laboratory Canterbury College on Tuesday evening next, and thereafter the lectures will be given on Mondays.

A communication was read at this week's meeting of the Board ot Governors of the Palmerston North High School from the Nelson Col-, "lege, enquiring if a falling off in the number of boarders had been experienced there. Mr Murray (Rector) explained that in many places m New Zealand there had been a falling off in this resnect owing to a great uumoer of farmers not sending their boyb to school due no doubt to hard wia«s. Palmerston North, however, was an exception, and eight or nine refusals had to'be made at the beginning of thejyear, owing to insufficient accommodation.

"There is much causa for thankfulness at the success which has been achieved in the repatriation of discharged soldiers," runs a passage m the Chiistchurch Returned So.dicis' Associatiun 6 annual report. "Probably no country 'which participated in the war has a better record in this direction than ha 3 New Zealand. Since its inception, the Canterbury Repatriation Department has found employment for 5170 men, and has 23 on its unemployed register to date. It has received 2J23 applications for furniture loans, of which 1864 nave been granted, involving un amount of £81,155. It has received 1823 applications for business loans, of which. 1248 have been granted, involving an amount of £1t>2.237. It has 121 men in training in technical schools, colleges, and State training farms; and 393 men in workshops as subsidised workers. Nearly 3u) men have completed their training in various trades. A demonstration farm was commenced at Avonhead in September last for the purpose of training disabled soldiers in poultry farming, beekeeping, a nd horticulture. At present 24 men are receiving training, and nine have completed , their course." J

In connexion with the bequest of £IO.OOO made by the late Mr s Rhodes for the encouragement of the study of home science, the Council of Victoria College ("Wellington) has decided to established in connexion with the College a fellowship of the value of £4UO pet annum and one or more scholarships of from £l2-5 to £250 per annum.

The question of making further representations to the Ministar of Public Works, the Hon. J. G. Coates, regarding the necessity for the permanent diversion cf the Harper River into Lake Coleridge being put in hand as soon as possible, is to he discussed at a meeting of Canterbury members of Parliament, to be held to-day. A meeting of the committee of the Canterburv Snorts Welfare Association was held last" evening. Mr P. Menzies presiding.' The secretary reported having received sympathetic replies from various associations. A further list of probable sports bodies was discussed, and it was decided to write to those who had not previously been circularised.

In the course of the annual report of the Cliristchurch Returned Soldiers' Association it is stated that: "It is regretted that it has been necessary _t<i expel a few members from the Association for serious offences. The R.S.A. has gained an honoured, name in thd Dominion, and the executive feels that it must not hesitate to take extreme action to safeguard its prestige.'' The annual report of the Faculty of Arts and Science of the Otago University, states:—"Students, both male and female, from other provincial districts, even from the Far North, who might attend other colleges, are being attracted to the University cf Otago in increasing numbers, partly, n-> d~ubt, bv the existence of the residential colleges, partly, we may hope, by the character of the teaching provided by the University staff." Sir Ernest Shackleton has just returned from a trip to Canada, and passing through Leeds yesterday he delivered a lecture on his experiences during his Inst Antarctic Expedition (writes our London correspondent under date March 9th). He amu=ed his audience by relating the following story:—"When anyone fell through the ice we pulled him out again. I was rather concerned about the first man who fell in, and I gave him rum to rull him round. Then eight men fell through the ice in quick succession. I gave the ninth man cocoa, and the accidents ceased." It is understood that Iv'r Ernest's next tour of exploration will concern Arctic regions.

It seems likely that the old dream of Otaeo University students that their professors' lectures should be made available for them in typed form is likelv to come true, at least to some extent (says the "Otago Daily Times")- The matter was first brought before the Professorial Board by a deputation from the Students' Association, asking that lectures should be tyred for them. The Board carefully considered the proposal and agreed that in some subjects at •least the innovation would be desirable It accordingly wrote to the University Council recommending the council to afford facilities for the issue of professors' lectures in tyned form where the teacher considers this desirable. The council on Tuesday referred the matter to the Finance Committee to consider in conference with representatives of the Professorial Board. The suggestion ,is that a permanent typist be appointed for this work. At the annual general meeting of the Linwood Club, Mr S. A. Orchard, the president, occupied the chair, and there was a good attendance, including several ladies. The annual report stressed the necessity, in view of the increased accommodation provided by the new clubroom, of getting more members. Tho balanee-shcst shewed an amount of £1 Os 6d in hand, with no liabilities, and the assets were set down at £lll Os Cd. Officers for the. ensuing vear were elected as. follows: —President, Mr S. A. Orchard; vicepresidents, Messrs F. W. Dunnage, J. A. Clarke, G. K. F. Lawrence, T.. Marriott, and R. Partridge; committee, ■Messrs H. ,Killner, J. C. Arnott, ..J. Neilson, H. E. Robbins, H. P. V. Brown, F. Redpath, S. J. Green, and J. Findlay- hon. secretary and treasure!', Mr A. Cant; hon. auditor Mr A. Marshall. It was decided to admit ladies to membership at an annual subscription of 10s. On the motion of Mr Dunnage, Mr A. Cant was elected a life member, in recognition of his services as hon. secretary and treasurer. Messrs J. R. Brunt and Jsewman Hall were elected members of the club, as were also Misses E. Oarkson, E bright, and Liesko (2) and Mesdames Grren and Arohbold. It was decided that the opening social be held on May 6th, the president and Mrs Orchard to take the evening.

"Upon the Association has been, placed the very sacred trust, winch it must'never betray, of seeing that justice is done to the totally and the partially disabled men. and to their depen, dants, and especially to the dependants of those of our comrades who, in defence of home and country, made the supremo sacrifice," says toe annual report of the Christchurch Returned Soldiers' Association. "We fully recogniso the desire on tho part ot botn government and people to do the rain thing by those who have suffered loss, but only tihe Association ran. make the need articulate, and persistently press the claim until justice! is obtained. Experience has levealed that the disabilities of the war aro so varied that thousands of cases are not covered by existing regulations. It is therefore easy for a Government Department to endeavour to evade its responsibilities t>y merely stating this fact. The individual sufferer representing his own case would be compelled to accent, tho ropy as final, but 'Uhc Association demands that the regulations be- interpreted m spirit aa well as in letter, and, if necessary, it carries the claim to a higher court until such claim is satisfied or sufficient reason given why it fhould not be granted. One of the cl.ief functions of the Association, therefore, is to act as übc mediator between the State and those who have suffered loss. This carl be done, and then just claims satisfied, only in so far as ret tuned soldiers stand united in the Association. '* While the Wellington city engineer. Mr W. H. Morton, was nn his recent tour of inspection throughout America, (ho was impressed with a special type of steam road roller used ex:lusive,y for tar macadam and bitumen roads. Ho made tentative arrangements for purchasing one of these machines, which are manufactured in the United States of America, but on arriving in London was pleased to se.e numbers of Britishmade rollers working on the same principle and doing the same class of work. On investigation, Mr Morton lound that the English machines wore of superior design. ;.nd workmanship, and 'he result is that on Monday an Aveling and Porter roller was delivered under" steam to tho City Council by Andersons. Ltd., of Christchurch. Tne "Dominion'' says the roller differs from th* ordinary type in that the engine is n.ounted vertically on the side of ''he boiler, the drive is by bevel pinion on crankshaft direct to bevel spur ring on rear roller, and the reverse is actuated by a spiral key on eccentric shaft. Thii arrangement eliminates the usual link motion, and enables the direction of uhe engir.o to be instantly changea 60 that tho roller will work backwards and forwards without any perceptible stop. This is an essential condition for the efficieut consolidating of tar macadam or bitumen, and, what is most important, enables the roller to work backwards and forwards across the road, thus obviatinc the usual tendency to roll the soft road into waves. To save cutting the tarred surfaces when manoeuvring, the front roller is built in four sections, while a water spray system to keep tar from adhering to the rollers is fitted. Tha fork is fitted with a swivel to allow the front rollers to follow the contqiy of the road. The workmanship is typically British.

Yesterday's river report "as as follows:—Wnimnkariri north, discoloured; Waimakariri south, clear; Rakaia, fishable ; Waitaki, fishable; Opihi, clear. Tho Hutt County Council considered the question of the establishment of the to'l-gato system for collecting revenue for the maintenance of the county roads and approved of the princinle.

At yesterdny'6 meeting of the Otago Educa'tion Board, a letter was received from the Minister of Education, intimating that at the present time he could not recommend Cabinet to make any further increase in the buildings maintenance g'.ants. The Hon. Mr Parr added that the total grants for this purnose had been almost doubled from 1954 to 1920, and that, as the prices of material were rapidly falling, the expenditure would probably come down before long.

Our London correspondent writes:— Estate of the gross value of_ £436,620, with net personalty of £377.33';), was left by Mr William C. Dawes, shipowner and ship-broker, of Messrs J. B. Westrav and Co., Lendenhall street, chairman of the New Zealand Shipping Company (London Board), a director of the Commercial Union Assurance Company, and of the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co. He left his whole estate between his wife., his two sons, and his daughter. A Wellington telegram states that in connexion with the election of the General Council of Education the following results are announced:—To represent Fd'cation Boards—North Island: James Kirk. Richard McCallum. Ma'e public school teachers—North Inland: Tom Wells. South Island: Walter Eudev. Female teachers—North Island : Estello Wilson. Sonth Island: Emily Ann Chaplin. Representatives of secondary and technical scrrol teachers and Education Boards in the South Island have yet to be elected. The Otago University Council received a letter from the Repatriation Board with reference to a icquost from a number of returned soldior students that they should be freed fiom recent increases of University fees. The Board said it felt there was some grounds for protest in this matter, and considered that the council should give a lead in extending assistance to soldiers. The Registrar stated that a communication had already bee-i forwarded to the Minister of Education. "The Association continues to fully justify its existence by the prodigious amount of work it accomplishes in the interest of the country generally, and returned soldiers and dependants of the fallen in particular," remarks the annual report of the Christcnurch Returned Soldiers' Association. "Its beneficial services have been acknowledged by all sections of the community, and especially by the Government for the "uidance it has given in tho solution of manv of the problems affecting returned men. It still has many important purposes to fulfil. It is therefore the clear duty of every returned soldier to stand loyally by the Association, and in every way possible to endeavour to further its interests."

The centenary of the New Zealand Methodist Church, which falls next year, will be marked by the Church taking over as a separate South Sea Island mission field the Solomon Islands (states the "New Zealand Herald"). To date, the Methodist churches in Australia and New Zealand have _ jointly controlled the mission work in the South Sea Islands through a combined board. The last meeting of this board was held in Sydney recently. The Rev. "W. A. Sinclair, New Zealand general secretary-of the Methodist Foreign Association, attended it, and final arrangements were made for the New Zealand bodv to take over full control of the "Church's missions in tho Solomons.

The following are the names of those who have been nominated for a seat on the council of tho North Canterbury Acclimatisation Society for the ensuing year:—Dr. C. M. Anderson, Professor Blunt, Messrs H. Anderson, W. T. Billens. H. W. Bullivant, W. D. Berry, C. R. Clark, E. M. Oaffin. W. l)ea-s, P. J. De la Cour, E. F. Dorman, D. Deans, G. Ebert, M. H. Godby, R. J. Laverv. H. Mulholland, P. J. Molloy, R M. Morten, F. P. Moorhouse. G. T. Robertson. C. G. Ravner, L. A. Shand, J Sutherland. A. E. Smith. E. F. Stead. C. J. Sloman. H. J. Turner, T. V. Whitmore, and F. W. Woodward. As there are more nominations than are required for the council, an election will he'held at the annual meeting on Tuesdav evening next, in the Chamber of Commerce Hall.

First a sniff—then a sneeze —neglect) it, and probably you will be plagued with a cough and cold all the winter. Banish all risk by taking "Stop-It," the successful remedy, at once. Is 9d, 3s. and 5s 6d. All chemists and stores. Loasby and Co., chemists (opp. Ballautyne's). 6 The Port Christchurch Lcaguo decided at its last meeting to support Dr. H. T. J. 'i'haeker for the Mayoralty, and also to support Messrs licp. Scott, H. B. Soren.sen, E. J. Howard, aud Dr. H. T. J. 'i'hackcr, who are candidates to represent tne city on the Lj ttelton Harbour Baard. if you consider Cliristciiurch should be provided with belter transport facilities to compete witli the other seaports for trade ami commerce vote for tne Port Ctaristoiiurch Candidates, and you will promote your own interests. <3 Washboard slavery will never be tolerated in Christehurch again, thanks to l, i\o IlubUng" Laundry Jrlc;p. Is packet does seven weekly washings j-e:-ic-ctly. -Mi2 A small expenditure in spare parts will often save the expense of a new Potato-Digger. AVc stock spares for Aspinwall, ileuther, Jacks, and Champion Diggers. Ivorys, Ltd., 5!1 Manchester street. IoJB2 When you trust your goods to us you afo certain t._at they will be carefully handled. Shipping—moving—storage j we do them ail, and do them well. J. M. Heywood and Co., Ltd. H 4943

TWO STUDEBAKER ROADSTERS FOR SALE Af TRADE PKiCE.

No. 1. We have just sold to Mr H. Pearce, contractor, of Christehurch, a New Economy Light "SIX" SITJJJEIiAKEII Touring Car, and we took over his 3-scater STUDEBAKEII Roadster Car, allowing him £3CO in partpayment for the Light "SIX." We now offer this car for sale at the same price, viz., £3OO, niter adjusting the machinery anr'; /c-pamting the car to the order ot i....- buyer. This STUDEIiAKEIt Roadster 13 built with a wide front seat to carry tlirce persons coni.fortably, and is up-to-date, wtiu electric lights, self-starter, etc. The STDBJUiAKEiI 3-Seater Roadster is an ideal car for travellers' use, and a box for samples can easily be built on the back of the car. There is plenty of business going with remote country storekeepers, who are off the beaten track, and we recommend this car ns a good investment for any merchant who wishes to increase the sale of his merchandise in these times. (10(53). No. 2. We are selling this car on account of a client, and are instructed to sell for £3OO. The care is up-to-date, with electric lights and self-starter. It is painted French grey, and is fitted with Jive practically new tyres, and we would give, with this car, the same guarantee as with a new one. It would be an ideal car for a commercial traveller, who could be taught to drive in two or three lessons. (1052). Adams, Ltd., Showrooms, 152-1.54 High street; Garage, 219 Tuam street. 6