General News.

Press, Volume LX, Issue 18231, 15 November 1924, Page 12

General News.

* -• The auction announcements of the N.Z. Farmers' Co-op. Association, Ltd., H. B. Sorensen, EL Matson and Co., J. K. Brown and Co., Harman and Stevens, Ltd.,*Dalgety and Co., Ltd., N.Z. Land Agency Co., N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., Ltd., Lohrey and Co., Ltd., W. E. Simes and Co., George Anderson and Co. appear, on page 19; H. G. Livingstone and T30., P. S. Nicholls and Co., Ltd., Lawrio and Dalton, Park, Beynoldjs, Ltd., and H. C. Smith on page 18 of this issue.

Why is the stealing of motor-cars so common? At the Darlingllurst (Victoria) Sessions, the Crown Prosecutor (Mr L. J. MoKean), speaking for the police, said that there was a belief abroad that some owners, who had not been able to keep tip the payments on tunepayment cars, encouraged thefts go that they would be able to claim the insurance money. Judge Bolin said that perhaps the number of thefts would be reduced if the insurance companies" refused to insure motor-cars unless they had an undertaking from the owners that, when left unattended in the streets, the cars would bo securely locked. He refused; to believe that squib* simple means could not be found of looking the mechanisms.

There was a clean sheet sit tho Police Court yesterday morning. An election to s fill two vacancies on the Board of Governors of tho Canterbury Agricultural College will be held on December Ist. Lake Coleridgo powea' -will be cut off to-morrow from 1 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. in the Rangiora Borough, Rangiora County, -and Oust district. After a splendid day. tempered with a cool easterly, rain started to fall at about 11 o'clock last night. The wind still came from the east and showers were intermittent during the night. The Court of Arbitration will sit at Wellington on Friday to hear the N.Z. Federated Hotel and Restaurant Employees', the N.Z. Federated Theatrical and Stage Employees' and the N.Z. Freezing Works and Related Trades, disputes. The "Otngo Daily Times" states that the Standard Brewery, Cavorsham, also known as Briggs's, has become merged into the New Zealand Breweries as from tho Ist of this month. CWie's Brewery, which was established at Cavershani in the sixties, is the only brewery in Duncdin left outsido the big

The rolls for the approaching Tramway Board elections closed on Thursday witii a total number enrolled of ■i5,375, an increase of 4530 as compared with the total on tho rolls at the previous election three years ago. The roll for the central sub-district (for which five members aro elected) contains 26,779 names, and the rolls for tho other sub-districts contain 21,595 names.

Next to tho A. and P. ji.ssociait?*'s Show, the seaside was the most popular place yesterday. Canterbury provided its best weather for the occasion, and in tho evening there wero fow people wlio wero not tired, sunburnt and happy. Tennis courts and bowling greens wero well trampled and picnickers made journeys to outlying resorts, including Otira, where 500 people went in a special tram.

The Government has arranged for a distinguished band of Samoan chiefs to pay a, visit to New Zealand in tho near future (telegraphs our Wellington correspondent). These chiefs are known as the Faipulcs, and they arc members of the Native Couneil. The party will land in New Zealand early in December, and will be taken through tho country. Tho itinerary has been drawn up provisionally, and will bo completed in a few days' time. About five hundred people took advantage of tho railway excursion to Otira yesterday, the fourteen carriages being nicely filled. The train with its two engines pulled out from Christchurch at 8 o'clock and returned at about 8.30 p.m., the picnickers having four hours at- Otira. Canterbury's best weather was experienced for most of the journey, but a little rainfell at Otira. It was not enough, however, to dampen the spirits or the provisions of tho excursionists, who professed, on their return to have had an excellent day. More British capital is wanted for development of New Zealand's resources. With the idea of inducing its flow in this direction, the Wellington Chamber of Commerce will propose at the annual Dominion conference at Wanganui: "That following the close of the British Empire Exhibition concerted special mensures be taken to impress on British capitalists the Dominion's potentialities for the investment of capital with a view to inducing their aotiye participation in the institution and expansion of secondary industries and the working of the undeveloped resources within the Dominion, .and that His Majesty's Trade Commissioner in New Zealand b© requested to co-operate in putting forward this suggestion." Believe the strain by wearing one of McArthur's latest pattern reversible Trusses. Biggest selection in New Zealand. Both spring and elastic. 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 only. 0 The /'Le Maire" Field Glasses are recognised as the acme of perfection, and this well-known French make can now. be obtained from Ashby,! Bergh and Co*; Ltd., High street. Many difl- - types to chooso from at prices from 465. Also Binoculars by manufacturers such as O'Gee, Boss, and Watson, in X 6 and X 8 Power, at prices from £l2 10s. 6 The latest in Household Electric Pumps. A completely automatic domestic water supply. Starts and stops by turnings tap. No overhead tank. On exhibition in our Show Room, Colombo street South. Booth, Macdonald and Co., Ltd, 5033

Johnston's N.C. Motor Co., Rangiora, sole district agents for Ford Cars and Trucks. Prices effective from April Ist. "Chassis, £127, Runabout £152, Touring £167,* Ford Starter £l7, extra. Sedan with Starter £266. Coupe £243. All models with demountable rims and spare rim. Truck Chassis,' £l6O. A. Priestney, Manager. —6 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. O. Priddis and Co., Jewellers, Cathedral square. P6633

J. M. Heywood and Co., Ltd.j are general carriers, they will move your luggage, furniture, or anything that you require moving. Why not give your next job to them? —6 We manufacture Water Ballast Rollers for Lawns, Asphalt Paths ' and Tennis Courts. These rollers are fitted with wrought iron balanced handles and are a first-class job. Diam. Width. Weight fulL £ s. d.

21in. 21in. 5 3 0 10 10 0 30in. . 30in. 14 1 0 22 10 0 P. and D. Duncan, Ltd., 196 Tuam Street, Christckurch. 6

LAST DAT OF THE OLYMPIA SHOW.

,YOU MUST SEE THE STUDEBAKERS.

Patrons of the Olympia Motor Bhow who have reserved their visit till today are reminded that they must not miss seeing Stand 3, the home of the world-famous Studehaker Motors —the Six-cylinder cars that have set the world an entirely new and high standard of -value. Eighteen and a half millions of capital were employed in producing Studebaker cars last year, and sales totalled forty millions sterling. Quite a big business —the biggest business in the world in highttuality cr-rs. Studebaker touring cars range in price from £430 to £660; enJ closed ears from £595 to £970. Hut they are all one quality—the best possible. A cordial invitation is extended to every visitor to the Olympia Motor Show to visit Stand 3 and see for themselves the meaning of Studebaker ' vnlue. We don't care whether you are I a buyer or not, but if you are interested, Mr B. M, Adams will be pleased to give you 'a demonstration. Another extremely important exhibit is the splendid display of B.S.A. ani Triumph [ motor-cycles on Stand 23. These are j»the best motor-cycles in the world. I British-built in every particle, and the new prices «re low—B.S.A.'s from £62 10s upwards. t Adams, Ltd.: N.Z. Agents forStudeoaker Motors and B.S.A. and Triumph Motor-cycles. aiowrooms : 152-154 High street. Stands 3 and 23 at s OJympia. —Q