General News.

Press, Volume LX, Issue 18222, 5 November 1924, Page 8

General News.

The auction announcements of W. E. Simes and Co., Craddock's Agency Co., Ltd., P. S. Nicholls and Co., Ltd., and Tonk3, Norton and Co., Ltd., appear on page 15 of this issue. Two nominations have been received for the vacancy on the Canterbury Education Board caused by the resignation of Mr Richard Wild, who represented the North-West Ward. The nominations u£ Messrs H. W. Saundercock, of Waikari, and R. Wild, of Hokitika have been received, and the election will take place on November 2oth. At a conference between representatives of the employers and of the Amalgamated Engineering TTnicn held on Monday evening, the details of the proposed order as affecting apprentices undi3r the electrical -workers r award were discussed with the result that complete agreement was arrived at. The terms of the order will be ted to the Court of Arbitration for con-nrmatk-n at the approaching sittings of the Court in Christchurch.

The tramway shelters in Cathedral square are being painted at present and will present a spick and span appearance to Carnival Week visitors. In the list of the results of the annual examinations of the Engineering School in vesterday*s issue, the name D. C. Mackenzie should have read D. S. Mackenzie. The Auckland Harbour Board has appointed the following as a Commission to investigate the collapse of the outer end of the western wharf: Messrs F "W. Furkert ('Under-Secretary of Public "Works), and Cyrus J. R. Williams (engineer to the Lyttelton Harbour Board).

A movement is on foot in Ohristchurch for the establishment of an organisation having for its object the cultivation of the Imperial spirit amongst New Zealand. It is felt by the promoters of the movement that the problems of Empire are not sufficientlv thought of bv the general public, and that it is very necessary to arouse an active and continuous public interest in them. It is understood that a public meeting will bo held shortly to launch the new organisation.

Two buildings, a garage, and newpremises for Messrs Newman and Oborn, plumbers and electricians, are being erected on a section in Gloucester street, between Manchester street and Scott's garage. This section, which has a frontage of 106 feet and an area of 1 rood 2-1 9-10 perches, was originally a Crown grant. It was purchased by Messrs Bell and Myers, of Wellington, at £23 a foot about twenty years ago, but lately it has changed hands at over four times that price. Mr A. H. Anthony, of Christchurch, was the next buyer and he resold a portion of it to Messrs Newman and Oborn. Mr Anthony is erecting a garage on his land and Newman and Oborn are putting up new workshops asd show rooms. The members of the Canterbury Progress League's Railway Investigation Committee, who have been visiting Marlborough, Nelson and the West Coast, returned to Christchurch on Monday night. The tour, which was made in connexion with a report to be presented by the Committee in respect of the South Island Main Trunk Railway, covered about 1200 miles. Mr P. R. Climie, secretary and organiser of the League, stated yesterday that about 150 photographs of the route had been taken and these would be used! in the committee's report. The party had anything but a picnic, ho said, as they were frequently working from 6 a.m. till after midnight. Each member of the party paid his own expenses in connexion with the trip, although authority had been granted by "the executive to defray each member's travelling and hotel expenses. In addition to this, Mr MeAlpine placed his motorcar at the disposal of the narty, and supplied the petrol and oil required for the trip. Relieve the strain by wearing one of McArthur's latest pattern reversible Trusses. Biggest selection in New Zealand. Both spring and clastic. Exceptionally light and comfortable. A boon to every sufferer. McArthur's Ltd., Chemists, same building—McArthur's Corner—but the entrance is in Colombo street onlv. C

Extraordinary purchase of high class dainty French Floral Organdie Muslins by T. Armstrong and Co., Ltd. A consignment of 40 boxes of very highclass 44in. Organdie Muslins was left in the hands of shippers here. Testerday cable instructions were received from London: "Clear for Cash to the Highest Tenderer." We offered a ridiculous price, we had the cash, Ave got the goods. You now have the opportunity to get them at less than half price. 44in. Figured Organdi Muslins, dainty French designs. Usually priced at 3s lid and 4g lid. Forty boxes only—2ooo yards clearing Is yard. It's an education in high class French designing to see these goods. Come and view them. 6 There i 3 every prospect of an abundant hay season in Canterbury. We have Osborne Mowers and Eakes, Kansome's Bakes. We also have Sweeps and Stackers. Immediate deliver}'. Booth, Macdonald and Co., Ltd. 6 J. Johnston and Son, Merchanta, Rangiora (Estd. 1863) Sole District Agents for Famous Massey Harris Canadian and Colonial Farm and Orchard Machinerv. P.O. Box 1, 'phone 4. 5 You know that gold is not all that glitters. Give your girl a diamond ring. It will make her happy and you'll be pleased with our prices and quality. Varied stocks to choose from. B. 0. Priddis and. Co., Jewellers, Cathedral square. P6633

We draw attention to the notice in our advertising columns that the Huntsbury sale arranged to be held in Jones, McCrostie Company's rooms, corner of Cashel and Manchester streets, To-night, Wednesday, November sth, lias been postponed until Wednesday night, November 19th, at 7.30 p.m. 1 Isitt's Book and Stationery Sale continues to draw big crowds. Bargains galore still offering in all departments. Leather Goods, Writing Blocks, and Envelopes, Fancy Goods, Fountain Pens, Office Stationery, thousands of volumes of cheap novels and children's books. Ever.>i>hing reduced. Isitt's, 112 Cashel street. 14110-4440 Wo manufacture Water Ballast Boilers for Lawns, Asphalt Paths and Tennis Courts. These rollers arc fitted with wrought iron balanced handles and are a first-class jobDiam. Width. Weight full. £ s. d. . 21in. 2lin. 5 3 0 10 10 0 30in. 30in. 14 1 0 22 10 0 P. and D. Duncan, Ltd., 196 Tuam Street, Christchureh. 6 GOOD BELIABLE USED MOTOES. AT LOWEST PEICES IN TOWN. Adams, Ltd. offer an exceptionally wide range of used motors, at prices tho lowest in New Zealand. Why not have a motoring holiday at Christmas time! Here are a few of the cars now available:— £l2s—Studebaker 5-seater or Studcbaker 3-seater, neat appearance, ■ electric lights and starter. £l2s—Humber (English), 5-seater. Fine family car, electric lights. Wire wheels £27s—Dodge 5-seater, late model. Newly finished in cream, electric lights and starter. Verv good appearance. £2so—Studebaker "Special Six" 5seater, electric lights and starter. Finished in carmine, plated radiator. £3oo—Studebaker "Light Six" 5eeater, finished in light shade. Electric Ights and starter. Looks like new, and same guarantee given as with new car. £39s—Studebaker "Bix Six," 5-7-seater, finished in dark blue, electric lights and starter. Same guarantee as new car. Ideal for hire service, mail contract, etc. * We can confidently recommend any of the above cars as being good honest value for the money and able to give good service. Free tuition if required, and terms of payment can be arranged.

Adams, Ltd.: Show Rooms, 152-154 High street; Garage, 219 Tuam street.