GENERAL NEWS.

Press, Volume LVIII, Issue 17419, 1 April 1922, Page 10

GENERAL NEWS.

The auction announcements of Pyne, Gould. Guinness, Ltd., Tonks, Norton and Co., Ltd., N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., Ltd., Craddock's Agency Coy., Ltd., P. S. Nicholls and Co.. H. Matson and Co., Harris Bros., Dalgety aJid Co., Ltd., Lawrie and Dalton, And Harman and Stevens, Ltd., will be found on page 21 of this issue. For the purpose of investigating tho conditions of tne fish trade, the Mayor stated yesterday he intends in the near future to visit Tiinaru, Dunedin, awl Port Chalmers, and will confer witii tho fishermen and others connected witii the trade in those centres. The result of his investigations would be placed before the Si>ecial committee set up by the City Council to consider a proposal to establish, & municipal fisb. supply.

Until the north track in Cashmere road has been lifted trams will use the south tr.H-k both on inward and outward trips ns from Monday next.

At the weekly meeting of the Christchurch Railwav Ambulance Division tin-re was ft large number of member.';. Mr R. Purdom was in the chair. The evening was devoted to stretcher drill. Mr R Purdom made a presentation of a fountain pen to Mr J. O. Watson for his past services as secretary.

The Mayor stated yesterday that the Coal and Blanket Committee would be called together shortly. Ho said there were indications that acuto distress would be experienced this winter, and cases he had had before him during the last three days all pointed in that direction. The cases were those of people who did not want charitable aid, but wanted work, and, being unable to find employment were suffering hardship. The special feature of tho quarterly meetings of the Council of the Canterbury Progress League, to be held on Wednesday, will be the presentation of a comprehensive report by the organiser on the electrical development in Canterbury, which will be followed by a full and general discussion by the members, who are being requested to arm themselves with as much evidence as possible concerning their own particular portion of tno district. The wide interest that is being taken in Lake Coleridge and the possibility of an augmented supply of electricity from Lake Tekano, is expected to attract a large attendance at the meeting.

Mr Clutha Mackenzie, M.P., has written to the Mayor asking him to call ji public meeting to form a local organisation to assist in the projeot of raising £45,000 to establish in New Zealand, by way of memorial to the late Sir Arthur" Pearson, a. system of training the blind and of supervising their welfcirej as Sir Arthur Pearson himself 'had evolved in England with such excellent results for the blind of Britain and for tii© blinded soldiers of the Empire. "The blind of the Dominion," added Mr Clutha Mackenzie, "have been sorrowfully neglected; indeed, more so than in any other civilised community." The Mayor intends to call a meeting of all interested, to bo held at tho City Council Chambers on Tuesday, April 11th, at 4 p.m.

The organisations, the Canterbury Chamber of Commerce and tho Canterbury Progress League amongst them, interested in che question of obtaining a lease of the present Municipal Chambers on Oxfoid terrace to be (vacated by the City Council when that body moves into its new offices, intend taking further action. A clause was included in the Washing-up Bill of last session giving tho Council power to lease but was thrown out owing to the opposition of some of the local members of Parliament. It is now proposed to go fully into the question with the local members of Parliament with the view of nscertdinmg if tho objection to the proposal, as contained in the rejected clause, can be overcome.

Though the Magistrate's Court was crowded with members of the legal profession this morning when the civil business was called on (says Thursday's Wellington "Post"), the general atmosphere of the people's hall of justice gave rise to the impression that a race meeting must have been in progress. Applications for adjournments were the rule rather than the exception. "Do I understand my friend to say that his client has gone to the races?" asked counsel for the plaintiff in ono case in which a postponement was sought by the legal representative of the defendant. "You know the good old racing motto," smilingly remarked the presiding Magistrate, "Mr J. 8. Evans, S.M. " 'lf racing interferes with your business, give up your business at once.' " (Laughter.) Operations of collectors of Australian native nnimals and birds have been regarded with concern for some time by those interested in the preservation of native fauna Avrites our Sydney correspondent). Many of these collectors come from overseas, and are actuated by various motives. 'Among museum trustees it has been generally felt that greater protective measures to present tbisexploitatism is required throughout the Commonwealth. Species pf rare and beautiful birds and animals are being th r eatenfd with extinction through the depredations of collectors seeking specimens of fast-disappearing fauna. "With a view of checking these ravages, the Melbourne University Council has Acquiesced in a suggestion by the trustees 9f the South Australian museum to appoint a committee, which would odviso the Government as to the imposition of limitations on the export of native fauna

The president of the Federated School Committees' Association of New Zealand (Mr A. Peverill) recently wrote to the Hon. C. J. Parr, Minister of Education, relative to the private conference convened at Wellington to discuss the subject of post-primary education. Mr Peverill wrote that he noted that a representative of tho Teachers' Institute had been included in those invited, and asked if a delegate from tho Federated School Committees' Association could not also be invited. The Director of Education, Mr J. Caughley, under instructions from the Minister, has replied that "the present conference : s of quite an informal character, and its purpose is merely to open up the subject and provide the basis for wider discussion. As soon as this is prepared the information will be distributed for discussion by ail branches of tho teaching profession, and_ by all administrative educational bodies, including school committees, and school committees' associations."

The Papuan Native Labour Ordinance, which has now been applied to ihe mandated territory in New Guinea is believed io be the most complete, humane 'tnd efficient in any part of tho British Empire. Flogging is prohibited under penally of up to £IOO or six months' imprisonment, and it is provided that no native can bo removed from the territory except under special conditions, ensuring his safe return Bonuses and presents to chiefs for recruiting are strictly limited to certain amounts, and the period of indenture is not to exceed three years. A special fund for the education of natives is created. Another ordinance provided for the administration of the public service of the territory. Public servants must be natural-born British subjects, and preference is given to returned soldiers. Provision is made for a native police force of 457 non-commissioned officers and constables. A check is provided upon the export of (valuable native curios from the territory. The eleventh biennial movable conference of the Manchester Unity Independent Order of Oddfellows' Friendly Society (N.Z. branch) will be held at Christ-church, starting on Monday. The conference will open in tilio Manchester Unity Ilall, St. Asaph street, at 9.30 a.m. Tiiorc will be a Mayoral reception in the City Council Chiunbero at 2 p.m., and a meeting of the City of Christchurch Lodge at 8 p.m. On Tuesday morning the conference will resume at 9.30 a.m. In the afternoon the delegates will visit Victoria Park, Cashmere Jtiills, and in the evening will attend the performance at tlhe Theatre. On Wednesday there will be a motor trip to Glentunnel and Oxford, and the conference will resume in the evening. A further business session will be held on Thursday morning, and in the afternoon tho members of the conference will visit Sumner and go by motor-boat to New Brighton. Friday morning will be devoted to business, and visits will be made to the Riccarton racecourse, the Public Gardens, and the Museum in the afternoon. In tho evening a conversazione will be held, and the officer» for the next two years will be installed.

Tenders for the erection of municipal offices in reinforced concrete are invited by the Christchurch City Council.

The first of a series of social gatherings in connexion with tho Kainpoi branch of the Plunket Society was held at Mrs Gillet's residence, Cookeon street, yesterday afternoon. There was a fair 'attendance. Nurse B. Wilson gave a brief address on the aims and objects of the Society. A satisfactory subscription was made towards the general funds. Mrs Gillet entertained those present at afternoon tea.

Cr. J. R. Brunt has given notice of his intention to move as follows at the next meeting of tho Christchurch City Council: —"That tho following resolution, adopted at the meeting of the Council held on MaTch 27ti!i. 192*2, bo rescinded: 'That the Council disapproves of the continued payment of a subscription to the Canterbury Employers' Association.' " ,

The extent to which trades unions in Christchurch support the Workers' Educational Association is a noteworthy feature of the just issued annual report of the W-E.A. in New Zealand. It is stated that the number of trades unions affiliated has increased from 21 in 1920 to 30 in 1921; the Post and Telegraph Officers' Association, the North Canterbury Educational Institute, and the Railway Officers' Institute are also affiliated. The report expresses gratification with this increase, and also with tlie fact that several of the affiliated unions have increased their subscriptions as ft mark of their appreciation of, and confidence in, the Association's work. In the matter of support by trades unions, the Wellington branch ranks next, 23 trades unions and labour organisations being affiliated: in Auckland 16 trades unions and labour organisations are pffilint-ed; in Timnru thero are 11, and in Otago 21. The nights are getting colder, there is a dampness in the air, everything is ripe for the contracting of a winter cough that will plague you for months. Don't allow even a slight cough or cold to make any headway, but nip it in the bud by taking "Stop It," tho most successful cough and cold cure. Sold by all chemists and stores, Is 9d and 3s a bottle. Loasby and Co., chemists (opp. Ballantyne's). 6 J. Johnston and Son, merchants, Rangiora (Established 1863). Importers of English guns and American rifles and sporting ammunition. P.O. Box 1. 'Phone 4. —lO The boauty of "No-Rubbing" Laundry Help is, that while it washes clothes spotlessly clean, it cannot injure tho daintiest fabric N.Z. Farmers' Co-op. Associaticn, Agents for "No-Rubbing."

I Furniture Auction Sale.—A record furniture sale at Ashburton was held last Saturday on account of Mr David Priedlander, of Ashburton, auctioneer. The sale was conducted by Mr Walter Simes, of Christchurch. There was a very large attendance, and bidding throughout was spirited. Over 300 lots were disposed or in less than three hours and the prices obtained were highly satisfactory. Prices realised were: —Oak suite £44 ss, bedsteads j from £6 to £9 10s, wardrobes £l7, I Chesterfield £ls, dinner-set £ll 16s, carpets £l2 to £3B, linoleums up to £l2, china £23 Bs, hallstand £9 15s, bedroom suites £33. 6

Disc Harrows, heavy colonial type, made by Howards, of Bedford, 6ft (12-18 in blades), reduced from £34 to £2O for cash orders only, before March 31st. Nearly £lO less than even American or Canadian discs. Quality unsurpassed, and fully guaranteed. Ivorys, Ltd., 21 Manchester street. 15828-8801 For Easter Wedings beautiful white satin shoes at 25s and 30s, also pink, sky blue and gold satin shoes at 30s — English makes—at Hannah's Shoe Store, Ca&hel street. —7

Colds are reported to be very prevalent just now. The best remedy is claimed to ue Kofgo, the Great Cough Cure, obtainstble from E. Cameron iSmith. 96 Worcester street. —1615

Messrs Baldwin and Rayward, of 122 Cashel street, corner of High and Cashel streets, Christcliurch, Head •Office, Wellington, report that recently they acted as agents in filing the following applications for Letters Patent: E. C. Brown, Melbourne, sprayer; Filma Oil Burners Ltd., London, oil fuel; A. Gattie, London, spring suspension; L'Air Liquide, etc., Paris, withdrawing liquids; G. Wright, Chesterfield, wireless; H. Round, London, thermonio devices; J. Daividson, Sydney, sheep shears; J. Peterson, New York, container; G. Gard, Heretaunga, cinema shatter, S. Knapp, Grey town, hoister. Send for "Inventors' Guide.'' Post free. —<s

The sale of Gray's assigned stock by the N.Z. Clothing Factory has oeen an unequalled sucoess, the. public having benefited to a wonderful degree by being able to buy their winter outfits at exceptionally low prices. Ihiring next week this firm are adding a lot of job lines to the balance of Gray's stock, and the prices these goods are marked at are ridiculously low. Fancy a man's guaranteed waterproof overcoat worth 84s being sold at 21s! Call at the N.Z. Clothing Factory. This is the last week of sale. —6 "The glory of the garden." Prepare for early Sweet Pea blooms by sowing Bradbury's Famous Seeds now. Full stocks of new season's seeds in great variety are now available at Hastie, Bull, and Pickering's, Cashel street. Ask or send for free catalogue. 1437 Implements at cost price! To quit large stocks of implements and raw material we have again reduced prices. Before purchasing elsewhere be sure you get our No. 30 March Ist, 1922, price-list. P. and D. Duncan, Ltd , Tuam 3treet, P.O. Box 124, Christchurch. ® J. M. Heywood are the best people to move your Furniture. No one can give you better satisfaction. They havo tour large Pantechnicons. Ring 250, 259, 1241. H 5720-6532 TO FARMERS' SONS—NOW THE HARVEST IS OVER, WHAT ABOUT A MOTOR-CYCLE? Farmers' sons and farm hands generally are now coming into the city with their pockets lined with money. It is the ambition of most young men in the country to own a motor-cycle, so that they can easily get to the city with its attractions in tho way of theatres and picture shows. Adams, Ltd., are now holding a sale of used motor-cycles at very low prices, which should prove interesting to country visitors. For instance: — £lB will buy a British-built Premier, 3J h.p., a very good mount for a novice in vnotor-cycling. £3O will buy a fine 7-9 h.p. twincylinder "Reading-Standard" (all chain drive), a powerful and speedy solo mount.

£6O will buy a splendid "Big X" (electric model), 7-9 h.p. twin, 3-speed gear. A fine machine for a plucky rider, and offered at £65, under new price. £63 will buy a B.S-A. (3-speed countershaft model), in fine condition; £6O under new price. £7O will buy a B.S.A. (3-speed countershaft; model), looking like new, at £55 v.nder new price. £BO will buy a magnificent late model Triumph (3-speed countershaft model), at £6O under new price. £125 will buy a late model HarleyDayidson, with side-car, in splendid condition, the outfit being about £liA) cheaper than .new price. Many other bargains of equal attraction. Adams, Ltd., Motor-Cycle Department, 152-154 High street. 6