GENERAL NEWS.

Press, Volume LVIII, Issue 17472, 5 June 1922, Page 6

GENERAL NEWS.

The Prime Minister stated yesterday tlxat the appointment of a special Kauway Departmental officer for each island would probably fie made public during the week.

"That I am still on the roll of the justices of the peace of New Zealand,'' re marked the .Hon. U. W. Itussell at the patriotic social on Saturday night, "I take as .evidence that i am a decent, respectable citizen, notwithstanding my association with politics 1" iL. - \\. it.-blow, the New Zealand Government Agent in Australia of the Jourist Department, who arrived in C'hristchurcft on Friday, in course of conversation with a reporter on Saturday spoke in enthusiastic terms of his trip, accompanied by Mrs Blow, from Blenheim to Christchurch by motor car. Mr Blow remarked that from the point of view of the tourist the trip had many attractive features. For a considerable distance the road runs almost along the seashore with the snow-capped Kaikouras on the other side. There are several beautiful patches of native bush to be seen which enhance the pleasure of the traveller.

Discussing the question of importing fresh game birds into the Stratford district, it was stated at an acclimatisation society meeting at Stratford that a BJiodesian who recently visited New Zealand, said he believed that the Franklin or Brown Pheasant would be very suitable for introduction into thi3 country. They were splendid eating birds, nardy, and thrived well, and were able to take care of themselves. The same authority also said that he believed some species of antelopes would be suitable for acclimatisation here. Possibly the _ authorities in New Zealand were afraid of the introduction of the rinderpest, but tliey could take his word for it that that pest was as dead as Julius Caesar in Rhodesia. If anv society desired to take advantage of his offer, he would be pleased to have the animals caught and snipped to New Zealand.

Immigration is to be one of the matters discussed at the annual conference of the New Zealand Workers' Union, to be held in Wellington this month. A remit from the workers on the Kyeburne station is as follows:—"That the N.Z. Labour Party do the utmost in its power to. prevent the New Zealand Government from bringing out immigrants from the Old Country, as we have unemployment rife in this country at present, and to bring people out here under the existing conditions this meeting of members is of the opinion that a Government is criminally liable to be falsely representing the conditions of this country. That the New Zealand Labour Party be asked to send the Secretary of the Triple Alliance in England the exact conditions regarding unemployment and prospects in New Zealand at present before intending immigrants who may be leaving their native land for a foreign country."

The Secretary to the Treasury (Mr J. J. Esson) acknowledges the receipt of 10s, forwarded from Pihama to the Chief Postmaster. Tiraaru: of another 10s forwarded to the Secretary, General Post Office, Wellington; pud £2 to the local Deputy-Commissioner of stamp duties, Auckland, each of these stuns being sent anonymously as conscierscemonev to the New Zealand Government.

.The "singing perm" was in evidence at the Justices of the Peace Association's patriotic social on Saturday night, Elgar's stirring and inspiring '"'Land of Hope and Glory'' was sunc by Mr T. G. Williams, who immediately acceded to the request of the Hon. G. W. Russell (who was on the platform) for the audience to join in the chorus. A vervf lie effert was the result, the audience joining in with much spirit. At the Swimming C-irnival. held on Saturday night, Mr H. S. Williams, chairman of the Canterbury Centre of th 0 Now Zealand Amateur 'Swimming Association, stated that, with the sale of badges and tickets, the Centre hoped to be able to hand £2~O to the Fund for the Blind. Various firms had been liberal in their donations, and although the attendance at tho Crrnival was not very large, a'great many tickets had been sold. "Someone has had" said Canon Wilford before he began his sermon at the Cathedral last night "a big family Bible bound and sent for use in the Victory Memorial School. I cannot thank him because he did not send his address. I hope it is a prophecy telling of the beautiful family relationship that will always exist between teachers and children. But a home should have a piano as well. Who is there in the congregation who will give us one before 2.30 next Saturday—our opening day?" The warehouse _of 'Messrs Ballin Bros., wine and spirit merchants, Sydenham, was entered by thieves on Saturday night. A visit to the premises yesterday morning showed that a quantity of champagne, brandy, and other spirits had been removed. The drawers of the office had been opened, and papers strewn over tho floor, on which there was also a number of used matches. An entrance had been effec ted through the front portion of the warehouse. It is understood that the police secured a number of fingerprints on bottles, which appealed to .have been handled by the intruders.

A special service on behalf of the fund for the civilian blind was held in the Durham street Methodist Church last evening. The Rev. W. Ready spoke on "A Viyt to St. Dunstan's," and a special musical recital under the direction of Mr Ernest Firth, F.R.C.0., was given at tho end of the service. Mr J. W. Mcintosh, a blind soldier, read the lesson, the 9th chapter of St. John, and also recited "The Blind Man's 'lf'." The musical items were: —Quartets, "(rod is a Spirit," "Thou Wilt Keep Him in Perfect Peace," Mrs Ernest Firth, Miss Twose, Messrs H. Blakeley, and W. J. Spratt; vocal solos, ''Angels Ever Bright and Fair" (Handel), "The Lord is Sly Light" (Speaks), Madame Claris Holgate; "Total Eclipse" (Sanson), Mr W. J. Hudson; organ solo. Mr Ernest Firth. The retiring collection realised £27 10s.

When a hacking cough shakes your frame and your chest feels raw—take "Stop-It." A few doses will loosen that obstinate cough f and soothe the inflamed bronchial passages. You can pet "Stop-It" at your chemist or store in Is 9d and 8s bottles. ■ Loasby and Co., Chemists (opposite Ballantyne's).

A fine collection of different varieties of apples is being displayed in the windows of the N.Z. Farmers' Co-op., both at Christchurch and Rangiora, whero orders for Ivorys' Trees on doublevigour . stocks can be placed. 5 Never let a cold get the better of you. Keep Kofgo in the house. One dose relieves, one bottle cures. Sold by E. Cameron Smith, 96 Worcester street. 6

£20,000 cash wanted immediately for new goods recently bought in England by A. E. Armstrong. In order to get this amount in a nurry, Armstrong's commence on Wednesday next a Great Money Wanted Sale, when present stocks are to be cleared at greatly reduced prices. Make sure you see their big four page sale bill in next Wednesday's papers and you will readily sett that Armstrong's arc out after big business. —7

"Big Ben" and his family reduced 1 Meesrs Hastie, Bull, and Pickering announoe reduced prices on Alarm Clocks. "Big Ben" now 22a 6d, "Big Ben Luminous" 30s, "Jack o' Lantern" Luminous 20s, "Sleep Meter" 13s 6d, "Good Morning" 10s, Pocket Ben 9s 6d. 6 The big four for grain growers:—lst. 3-furrow new pattern riding plougn with beams and legs of hammered scrap. 2nd. Giant spring tined cultivator latest design. 3rd. Standard iron bark frame disc harrow incut or outcut with centre tine. 4th. Combined star drill with up to date improvements. For thoroughness, quantity of work done and durability, these "lour are unequalled on earth. See our No. 36 list. P. and D Duncan, Ltd., Tuain street, Christchurch. Box 124. —9

, Beautiful Pictures artistically framed are essential to the "Home Beautiful." These, and all drawing and painting materials and "School of Art" requisites obtainable from Gibb's (opp. uallantyne's). —6 Our enthusiasm for "No-Rubbing" Laundry Help harmonises perfectly with our well-known Labour Saving efforts on behalf of toiling housewives. Leslie I>avies, agents for "No-ltub-bing." 9 l'ilkington's motors run twice daily between Christchurch and Akaroa. 6 Your boys will shortly be returning to school after the holidays, and the problem of a new suit or overcoat naturally comets to mind; Armstrong's aye ottering very special values j n Bo"?s Colonial Ail Wool Sports Suits, iu dark grey tweeds, at 33s (id for size 4, rising Is for each size to size iy at. -11 m 6d. Call to-day and have your boy properly fitted with a suit that iie wiii always take a pride in wearing You save money by buying your bov s school outfits at Armstrong;'* & -• o

WORLD'S MOST CRITICAL MARKET DEMANDS .SiI'DEBAKER •SINES. THREE MONTHS' SALES RECORDS IN OrREAIER NEW YORK. Stuaebakers have always been one oi the most popular makes of car in America, but recent sales records have proved that the new series of si.s-cyiin dor cars is mumug phenomenal lieadwav. Let us take the sales in Greater New V. oik for the last (juarter of tiie present year, and compare them with those for the corresponding quarter in 1921." The figures are: — lUifl l:) 22 January ... n 7 ;3y2 February ... 143 474 March ... 376 1283 Totals ... G4l 2149 New Yorker's are not fools, and they can judge automobile values. When they treble their demand for a particular make of car you can depend there is a good reason. We have just received shipments of the 1922 Studebaker "Light Six" models, which we quote at reduced prices as follows:—"Light Six" touring car, £550, 1 educed from £590; "Light Six" roadster, with colonial bedy, £57-5, reduced from £625. Inspection is cordially invited. Adams, Ltd.: Showrooms, 152-154 High street; Garage, 219 Tuam rtreet. 6