General News.

Press, Volume LX, Issue 18234, 19 November 1924, Page 8

General News.

1 The auction announcements of Craddock's Agency Co., Ltd.. Harman and Stevens, Ltd., Ballan, Thomson and Co.. Charles Clark, and W. E. Simes and Co. appear on Page 15 of this issue. The Sumner Flower Show will be opened at 2.30 p.m. to-day. Mr E. C. Cutten, S.M.. and Mr Horace Stubbing, president and secretary respectively of the New Zealand Young Citizens' League, addressed n wellattended meeting at Napier last night, at the conclusion of which it was decided to form a branch of the League, and a strong General Committee was set up. In view of the mine owners' efforts to get the Railway Department to use nothing else but New Zealand coal, the Invereargill branch of the Enginedrivers', Firemen's, and Cleaners' Association passed a motion strongly condemning, after years of experience, the reintroduction of these coals on the railways. As an outcome of the recent Legis-. lature Act, which provides for compulsory enrolment, Registrars of Electors who have held office for many years and are permanent public officers, are being notified by the Department that their services are no longer required, and in the country electorates postmasters have been appointed to act as registrars. "There is a growing disrespect for ministers, not inside the church, but outside it; and the ministers .themselves know this," said the Rev. Dr. Gibb, while speaking at the Presbyterian General Assembly at Palmerston North. At a later stage, the speaker stated that it was easier to get a church than to keep one these days. At yesterday's informal meeting of the District Highways Council, No. 14, Mr R. W. Hawke (Waimairi), in advocating the necessity for an up-to-date road construction plant, remarked: "We have had enough tinkering over roads and electric light—everybody is talking about our rotten poles! Are we going to perpetuate this tomfoolery? I feel certain that the best road is the cheapest road,"

A meeting of the Old Colonics' Association was held yesterday, the Mayor (Mr J. A. Plesher) presiding. Various arrangements were made in connexion with the Anniversary Day celebrations, and it was decided to request all schools which had not already consented to do so to send representative groups of their pupils to take part in the celebrations. German thoroughness is not infallible. This week's mail brought to the New and South Seas Exhibition Company at Dunedin a letter from a Leipzig publicity firm addressed to "Dundee, Dunedin, New Zealand," and in the letter the writers state: "We have heard of the International Exhibition which shall take place in Dundee, and would be obliged for information. ''

The manager of the National Eko trical and Engineering Co., Ltd., Chrisiichurch, -writes: —"We are in receipt of advice from, tie General Electric Company stating that their radio broadcasting station, WGY, will broadcast at 380 metres on Thursday morning, 5 to 7 o'clock, November 20th (New York time), and they ask that radio ■ listeners and stations be advised of this broadcast. They request advice of any successes attained by listeners-in at that time."

use our fence palings as crown-top bottle openers!" Thus ran part of the indictment in a letter of complaint from nearby residents to, the Devonport Borough Council regarding the conduct of dancers in a local public hall. The rest of the letter referred to the riotous behaviour and bacchanalian mirth which continued far into the night. The Council passed the letter to the police for attention, and the local sergeant has informed them that future gatherings will be under police supervision, and no repetition of these unseemly occurrences need 1 be feared.

If you feel tired at the end of the day. try taking "Maltona" Tonic Wine. Taken regularly, it works wonders in restoring vitality and strengthening the neiyes. "Maltona" Tonic Wine is sold by chemists onryvpriee ss, and 8s <3d a 'bottle. —6

To-day is the opening day of Armstrong's Gigantic Clearance Sale, when the whole of their high-grade stock will be heavily marked down for quick olearanee. Staggering reductions are offering in each department, and it behoves every woman with the thrift instinct, to purchase all her clothing requirements for present and future use. See some of the worth while bargains appearing elsewhere in this paper, and pay an early visit to Armstrong's to-day. 9 The latest in Household Electric Pumps. A completely automatic domestic water supply. Starts and stops by turning a tap. No'overhead tank. On exhibition in our Show Room, Colombo street South. Booth, Macdonald and Co., Ltd. 5033

J. Johnston and Son, Merchants, Rangiora. (Estd. 1868) Direct Imporr ters of English and American Carpontera', Engineers' and Farriers' Tools. P.O. Box 1, 'phone 4. 7 You know that gold is not all that glitters. Give your girl a diamond ling. 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

Hay Rakes (two patterns, heavy and lightV, Sweeps (two patterns, rear and side hitch), to pack for transport; Stackers to stack 27ft, Grass Strippers, Pea and Clover Lorries, Brays, Lorries, Waggons. All our own make. The best of all. Big harvest ahead. Order early. P. and D. Duncan. Ltd., 196 Tuam street. D 2817-5337

A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY,

LOED JELLICOE'S "BIG SIX" FOR £335. Adams, Ltd., have the honour to offer for sale the Studebaker "Big Six" touring car, finished in navy blue, placed in their hands for disposal by his Excellency the Governor-General. The car, which is finished in navy blue, has had careful usage. The price is £335. OTHER RELIABLE USED CAKS 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 timet Here are a few of the cara now available: —- £l25 —Studebaker, 5-seater, or Studebaker, 3-seater, neat appearance, electric lights and starter. £l2s—Humber (English), 5-sester. Fine family car. Electric lights, wire wheels. £275 —Dodge, 5-seater, late model. Newly finished in cream, electric lights and starter. Very good appearance. £2so—Studebaker "Special Six," 5seater, electric lights and etarter. Finished in carmine, plated radiator. £3oo—Studebaker "Light Six," 5seater, finished in light shade. Electric lights and starter. Looks likft new, and same guarantee given as with new ear. Wo 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.; Showrooms, 152-154 High streef.; Garage, 219 Twain street.