General News.

Press, Volume LX, Issue 18217, 30 October 1924, Page 8

General News.

Men who registered at the Labour Department as unemployed last week totalled 46, as compared with. 50 the previous week. The registrations last week comprised 32 labourers, 4 clerks. 3 gardeners, 2 porters, and 1 each horse driver, electrical engineer, farm hand, fitter, and metal worker's assistant.

"I generally hear the same explanation," said Mr "Wyvern Wilson, S.M., when dealing with a man who admitted having sold milk below standard, in the Magistrate's Court yosterday. "The grass is blamed. In the winter they say there is no grass, in the spring there is too much grass,- and in the summer the grass is too dry. I don't know what they do in the autumn." The Overland car, which been advertised as "missing sine© Friday evening, was discovered in » nght-or-wav giving access to a. bond store in Chancery lane yesterday. Three, gallons of petrol 'hatl disappeared and some tools were missing. The car hatl been slightly knocked about, upholstery having been torn, and the petrol jeed pipe broken as if to tap the petrol that had not been used in the ''joy-ride."

Lovers of animals, and more especially clogs, may be interested to learn that in the course of his sermon at St. Maiv's Cathedral on Sunday on the humane treatment of animals, Canon Percival James said that, while he did not expect others to agree with himhe personally believed in the continuity of the life of animals beyond the phenomenon called d»ath (says the Auckland "Star"). He said there was nothing in the .Scriptures to preclude the idea that animals rni"ht not pass on to an after-life, and that thought had been expressed by many of the world's great thinkers, writers, noets, and statesmen.

The Audit Office apparently contemplates the restriction .of expenditure by local authorities in the matter of the expenses of members attending deputations to Ministers of the Crown. A circular memorandum issued to local body officers states that the mg of a resolution does not mate the subject of a deputation lnere must bo some assistance rendered to the Council or Board in the actual performance of some statutory function, and it mmb be a service which the Councillor, or member of the local authority is required, or authorised, by statute to perform, or in respect of which he is specially qualified to assist his Council or Board. Merely attending as members of a deputation to place the Council's, or Board's views before a Minister cannot coine within the provision as for business: this expense can onlj: be charged under the "unauthorised" provision.

The annual festival of the Diocesan Choral Association will bo held in the Cathedral at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to-day. A meet ins of creditors in the bankrupt estate of Joseph Higgins. of Chiistchurch. tailor, will Ik> held in the Official Assignee's office on November b'th at 2.30 p.m. An innovation has been made by the Lands Department in the designation of Crown Land rangers and supervisors. officers will now l>e known as Field Inspectors of the Lands Department. The high-pressure water supply will be shut off in Cashel street, between Cambridge terrace and Eolleston avenue to-day from 1 p.m. to G p.m., for the purpose of connecting a main across the Bridge of Remembrance. The maximum load at the Lake Coleridge ijower station during the week ended "the 26th just, was 10/230 k.w., a-s compared with 10,310 k.w. the previous week; at the Addington substation it was 8680 k.w., as compared 1 with 83S0 k.w. the previous week. The lake level continues satisfactory: last week it was 1670.3 ft, as compared with 1670.2 ft the previous week. The average inflow from the Harper river was 20-3 eusees; it was 320 cusces the previous week. Detailed results of the British Empire section of the Eilene Peace Prize competition show that the two Canterbury competitors placed—Mr 11. Belshaw, M.A.. lately of Timarti. and Professor .1. B. Cond'ift'e. of Canterbury College, were respectively 13th and 14th among the 4700 entrants. Both won £2-~>. No other New Zealanders were placed, and only one Australian ■■ —Mr L. F. Giblin, Government Statistician in Tasmania, who won £lO. The question for consideration was: "How can peace and prosperity be restored to Great Britain and Europe through international co-operation?" Only 3;" i of the 4700 plans submitted attacked the League of Nations.

What an American would describe as a "shooting affray" happened in the Union Bank of Australia on Monday afternoon. It was not a "hold up" organised by bobbed-hair bandits, however, but an accident which might have been followed with more serious results. At about 3.30 p.m. Keith Nevill, a junior employed in the Union Bank, escorted two of his friends through the place. Eventually they arrived at and entered a certain room—presumably a strongroom, because there was a loaded revolver in it. Nevill picked up the weapon and carelessly handled it. He accidentally pulled the trigger, with the result that the gun discharged, and the bullet, which flew perilously close to all three, lodged in the arm of one of Nevill V friends named Howard. Payntcr. The unfortunate lad was immediately attended to and removed to the Christchurch Hospital, where he was operated upon ou Tuesday morning. He was able to leave for his home yesterday afternoon, but it will probably be some days before he will recommence work.

The Canterbury Education Board lias expressed its opinion of the desirability of having women at the head of small schools, in a comprehensive report sent to the Direction of Education. It states: For school administration and training of both boys and girls in these groups of schools —grade lII.A and upwards, the Board sincerely believes ■ that, as a rule, the best teachers in mixed schools are men, since the male teacher's personality makes an undoubted appeal to boys. Moreover, for the training of boys it is indispensable that the future manhood should receive such a training as- will engender virility, strength, and persistence, necessary for the growth of the race. For the adequate training of girls, infants, and junior boys, women teachers, possess natural gifts that are invaluable and indispensable. Your departmental regulations recognise this, and provide safeguards for the employment of women teachers. The Board submitted that the appointment of women head teachers to schools of 36-80 children and over would constitute a menace to educational efficiency in schools of Grade lII.A and upwards. The hot weather is extra trying to the feet —especially to corn sufferers. A quick and certain remedy lies in McArthur's New Extra Strong Corn Cure, which quickly removes the most obstinate and agonising corns without pain. Is 6d a bottle, from Mf Arthurs, Ltd., Chemists —same building McArthurs' Corner —but the entrance is in Colombo street only. 6 Ladies' Leather Hand Bags are now in big demand for Cup Week and Ashby, Bergh and Co., Ltd., have a comprehensive range to choose from. All latest styles and various shades in Morocco, Crocodile, Seal, Calf, and Suede —just the thing to match your frock for Race Week. See our display window, High street, compare prices, and then make your selection. A 2796-4038 J. M. Heywood and Co., Ltd., are general carriers, they will move your luggage, furniture, or anything that you require moving. Why not give your next job to them? —6 GOOD USED CABS FROM £lls. MOTORING FOR MEN OF MODERATE MEANS. Motoring is no longer the monopoly of the wealthy. Hundreds of working men now own cars, and iind that both first cost and upkeep are well within their means. Adams Ltd. havo in stock good used ears from £lls upwards, suitable for all general purposes. Easy terms arc arranged, if desired, and freo tuition irfidriving is given if necessary. Why not buy a car and learn to drive before the Christmas holidays? One of these cars is sure to suit your needs: — £lls "A.C." (English), small 2senter car, newly finished, smart appearance, electric lights. Very economical. Can be run' for a few shillings a week. £125 buys ;i neat 3-seater Delage (French), finished in white, or a good Studebakcr touring car or roadster, with electric lights and starter. £275 buys a very fine Dodge touring ear, recent model, newly finished in cream; electric lights and starter. £3OO buys a Studebaker Light Six, late model, newly finished; electric lights and starter. ' Same guarantee as new. PRACTICALLY NEW "FIAT" AT £6O OFF NEW PRICE. Beautifully finished "Fiat" touring car, 12-h.p.. with model de luxe body, built in Christchurch, finished in stone grey. Side screens, electric lights and starter. Only used a fortnight by careful private owner. Guarantee same as new. New price, £595; offered at £535. ADAMS LTD. Showrooms, 152-154 Ilijrh Street; Garage, 219 Tuam Street. " A 2661-403*