General News.

Press, Volume LX, Issue 18233, 18 November 1924, Page 8

General News.

* Adviee received yesterday by Mr J. S. Hawkes, secretary .and organiser of the Canterbury Automobile AssociaJtion, was to the effect that the Waimakariri at the Bealey is fordablb. "The committee will give the matter very careful consideration," replied Cr. 0. W. B. Anderson at the City Council meeting last night, to a complaint by Cr. W. H. Winsor that the hanging tree ferns at the Tepid Baths obstructed the viey.- of spectators during a swimming carnival. A complaint- against the destruction oi' footpath lawns by the laying of electricity cables was voiced by Cr. A. Williams at the meeting of the Council last nieht. C'r. A. Mc-Kellar said the Electricity Committee would do everything possible to replace the lawns as soon as possible.

A voung albatross of sable plumage was driven ashore at New Brighton yesterday by the week-end gale. He was completely "done in" by the elements, and had not the energy left to spread his six-feet pinions, let alone flap them. Perhaps the comfort of warm sand revived him, for later in the day he once more found the long rollers of the mid-Tasman.

Two letters from young married men in London have been received by Mr P. R. Climie. organiser for the Canterbury Progress League, stating that as the* result of perusing the League's literature, obtained by them at Wemblov, thev are anxious to migrate to New Zealand, their difficulty being that they do net know anyone in New Zealand to nominate them for passages at reduced fares.

Gu tho three days on which races were held on the Sicearton racecourse last week the railways conveyed 5819 of those who were present, as compared with 7312 on the corresponding days last year, a decrease of 1493. This year *1536 persons travelled by rail to the Addington Showgrounds on People's Day as compared with 1452 on the corresponding day last year, an increase of 84.

At a meeting of the Wanganui branch of the New Zealand Locomotive Engineers, Firemen and Cleaners' Association the following resolution was carried unanimously—"That this meeting enters a strong protest against the introduction of New Zealand coal on the locomotives, as the coal is unsuitable and consequently increases the work and responsibility of the engine crews.''

Thieves made a haul of about £25 worth of tobacco and cigarettes from the shop of Mr J. Campbell at the corner of Dickens street and Lincoln road, some time on Sunday night or yesterday morning. Packets were found scattered about the shop, but no money had been taken. Entrance was gained by filing a, padlock off the front door, and breaking the windows of the billiards .saloon at the rear oi the building. Infectious and other notifiable diseases reported in the Canterbury and West Coast Health District for the week ended noon yesterday totalled' 04. as follows:—North Canterbury: Scarlet fever 5, diphtheria 3, tuberculosis 1. pneumonia 2, pneumonic influenza 2, tetanus 1. Ashburton: Scarlet fever 1, diphtheria 1, tuberculosis' 2. South Canterbury: Pneumonia 1. Buller: Scarlet fever 1. Grey: Diphtheria 3, erysipelas 1.

The usual crop of applications for exemption -from service on the common jury was mad'e at the opening of the criminal sessions of the Supreme Court yesterday. One applicant said he was a poultry farmer with 2000 head of poultry to attend to, which was too much for his wife, who would have no assistance if he had to> serve on the jury. "I cannot say she has neither chick nor child," said his Honour, who granted the application. Three other applications for exemption were granted.

Four men, including a couple of taxidrivers, were seen holding an earnest conversation in the Square, near the Royal Exchange Buildings, at about 9 o'clock last night. They were standing in the middle of the tram-lines examining a long piece of iron which was sticking out of the ground. "This if? the sort of thing that rips our tyres," 6aid one. "Yes, and it isn't the first time I've come across it," said the other, as he gave it a tug. Out came a sharp spike, accompanied hy the remark: "I guess the tramway people should be told about this." Members of the J. C. "Williamson Third Vaudeville Company yesterday paid a vigit to the Coronation Hospital and gave a delightful entertainment to the inmates. Turns were given by Massona and Donald, jugglers; Lucan and McShane, sketch artists; Maggie Foster, vipliniste; Beryl Bercsford, comedienne, assisted by Leslie Hinton; Leo. Brampton and Company, acrobats; Hilda Glyder, soubrettc; D'Alma's Canine Marvels, and orchestra under Arthur G. Forrest. The motor-cars in which the party made the trip were supplied by the Canterbury Automobile Association and . Mrs Spence.

What will surely hs one of the most original war memorials, in England isi slowly neurjng completion in the little village of Hedge End, in Hampshire. It is in memory of the men of the county, ajid is being built, in Swiss ohalet style, entirely by an ex-Service man. He has devoted the whole of his leisure to the task for many months, and the memorial contains many symbolic figures and inscriptions, as well .medallions containing the names of war celebrities. In it is a model of the Europa, and on the ceiling are about eight hundred wooden diamonds bearing regimental crests, colours, ribbons, buttons, divisional and corps signs and the crests of all the ships in the British Navy. If the catering at Wembley has been on a wholesale scnJe, 60 have been the breakages. An English correspondent, writes that from the inauguration of the Exhibition until September 30 th, the crockery casualty list read as follows: —Cups broken, 370,000, the majority with smashed handles; saucer 3 broken, 200.000. irrespective of those slightly crockkl but able to continue, on duty; teapots, 450,000, cliiefly with broken spouts; glasses (all shapes and eissea), 470,000. These figures, he adds, if astounding, ,ire nevertheless official. Visitors to the Exhibition have consumed 125 tons of butter and 200,0CQlb of tea, of all kinds, 850,000 plain buns, 200,000 Swiss buns, 530,000 rock buns, 975,000 plain rolls, 750,000 21b loaves of bread, ajid 350,000 rack cakes. A fine of £2 was imposed in tho Supreme Court yesterday on Raymond M. Watson who, failing to attend,' at 10.30 a.m. to give service, also neglected to appear at the afternoon session, At 8.55, however, Watson came before his Honour and stated that his earlier non-appearance was due to his car running out of petrol at Scargill. "What time did this occur?" asked his Honour Mr Justice Adams. "About 10 o'clock," was the answer, which meant that to have been at the Court at 10.30 a.m. his car would have had' to do about 120 miles an hour. "The fine will stand,' 1 said his Honour conclusively. Another juryman, who did not answer when his name was 'called in the morning, appeared before his Honour in the afternoon and stated that he had. left his notice to serve on hip mantelpiece. His Honour, in accepting the excuse, told the juryman that the Court was not very patient with acts of forgetful ness of this nature, and warned him not to repeat .tiie-affsaoß,.

V caretaker has been appointed for duty at the Woloseon Baths during the bat Ling season. No charge made for admission to till© ixitn. At about 9.40 last nighfc an unusually brilliant meteor was seen shooting across the sky almost from honzon to horizon. It was one of the biggest seen for a considerable period. The Mavor, replying to Cr C. P. A car at the meeting of the City Councif last night, said that no letter had been received from the Tramway Board regarding the new tracks on Bealey avenue.

As the East Chri&ichiireh Amateur Swimming Club lias relinquished its period for the exclusive use of . the TV-pid Bath on Thursday everungs viz , 5.5 p.m. to G. 30 p.m., the' Baths Committee of the City Council hr.s decided that this hour be used for mixed bathing. Women can avoid the "fagged out'' feeling of summer by taking "Maltona Tonic Wine —a real imported tonic wine that stimulates the digestion, builds ur> the system and strengthens the nerves. Invaluable Aor invalids—recommended by medical men. nc*> 5s and 8s Gd at- all chemists. To-morrow (Wednesday) will eee tlie opening dav of Armstrongs' Gigantic Clearance Sale, when the whole of their sux-ks, amounting to many thousands of pounds, will be sacrificed for rapid clearance to make room lor builders and further expansion to their premises. Armstrongs surpass themselves in bargain giving at this sale, for never before have they offered anything to equal the. wonderful monevsaving opportunities offering in each department. All reductions and igennine mark-downs of Armstrongs already low prices. Coine along tomorrow and see v,'h;vt you can buy ror spot ca.sli— your money will have double its spending power. Doors open 9.30 a.m. Be early. —o We take this opportunity of finally notifying the public of the clearing sale of Mr Jas. Straclian's haulage and sawing plant to bo held at tho Loan and Moorhouse avenue store at 2 p.m. to-day. —6 Considerable surprise will bo felt at tlio remarkable reductions detailed in the price list of Strajige's November ■ Specials, commencing to-day. ouch seasonable goods are not usually to be bought, so cheaply, l>tit this is «. grea.t, effort to induce people to' do their holiday shopping early. It certainly pays to buy now. « The "L© Maire" Field Glasses are recognised as the acmo of perfection, and this well-known French make can now bo obtained from Asliby, Bergh vtnd Co., Ltd., High street. Many different types to choose from at prices from 455. Also Binoculars by manufacturers such as O'Gee, Ross and Watson in X 6 and X 8 power, at prices, from £l2 10s. A 2796-5427 No one can get better service than that given by J. M. Heywood and Co., Ltd., either as furniture removers, Custom House Agents or General Carriers. —® A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY. LORD JELLICOE'S "BIG SIX" FOE £335. Adams, Ltd., have the honour to offer for sale the Studebakcr '' Big Six " touring car, finished in navy blue, placed in their hands for disposal by his Excellency the Governor-General. The ear, which is finished in navy blue, has had citreful usage. The price is £335. OTHER RELIABLE USED CARS AT LOW PRICES. Adams, Ltd., offer an exceptionally wide range of used motors at prices the 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 Studebalcer, 3-seater, neat appearance, electric lights and starter. £l25 —Humber (English), 5-seater. Fine family car. Electric lights, wire wheels. £275 —Dodge, 5-seater, late model. Newly finished in cream, electric lights and starter, Very good appearance. £250 —Studebaker "Special Six," 5seater, electric lights and starter. Finished in carmine, plated radiator. £3oo—Studebaker "Light Six," 5seater. finished in light shade. Electric lights and starter. Looks like new, and same guarantee given as with new car. 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 bo arranged. Adams, Ltd.: Showrooms, 152-154 High street; Garage, 219 Tuom street. 6