General News.

Press, Volume LX, Issue 18235, 20 November 1924, Page 8

General News.

—♦ — The members of the Tramway Board yesterday decided to accept the invitation of the Mayor (in his capacity of president of the■ Canterbury Pilgrims' Association) to attend the special Anniversary Day services in the Cathedral on December 15th. A public meeting will be held in the City Council Chambers, Manchester street, on Monday evening at 8 o'clock, when Messrs W. R. Hayward, A. Barnett, and C. Todd, of Dunedin, members of the New Zealand and South Seas Exhibition Executive, will explain the aims and objects of the Exhibition and initiate a movement for the setting up of a local committee for the Christehurch district. A cordial invitation to be present is extended to members of local bodies, manufacturers' agents, and importers, and all others interested. It appears that there is some mistake about the announcement made in England and cabled out that the New Zealand Government h<as onWui - ■ worth of steel rails at Barrow (states a Wellington Press Association message). No such order, which represents 10 times the amount of tho latest order last year, has been placed by New Zealand'. If tho order is correct, the announcement must refer to someone else. *'M the Minister of Public Works (Hon. J. G. Coates) , says: "Somebody is giving the Dominion a nice free advertisement."

The Railway D'epartraenb is at present considering details in connexion with the running of a limited fast express between AVellington and Auckland. It is anticipated that a decision will he reached in favour of the night service, which is favoured by the Minister. Mr Coates has stated that it was intended to proceed along; these lines. The stopping places for the "limited" express will have to bo reduced to the minimum if a fast service is to be maintained-. Probably they will be restricted to Fraukton, Taumarunui, Ohakune, Taihape, Marton and Palmerston North. "The time has come when there should be some reciprocity between Education bodies in respect to ' the appointment of teachers," said the chairman of the Otago Education Board at its meeting yesterday. He mentioned that the Board recently appointed a teacher who, after six weeks in the position, applied for another a.nd received it. He thought that the body who appointed him should have taken the Circumstance into consideration that he had been only six -weeks in his previous position. It was decided that it be recommended to the conference of Education Boards to be held at Wellington on November 26th \that the provision restricting appointments of primary teachers to teachers who apply for other positions only after December 31st ?of the year succeeding the year in which they had been appointed to the previous position should apply also to secondary and technical school teachers.

The maximum load at the Lake Coleridge power-house during the week ended the 16th inst. showed a slight increase of 450 kw., as compared with the figures for the previous week: the load last week reached 10,390 k.w., as compared With 9940 k.w. the previous week. During both weeks the maximum was recorded on Monday afternoons; the customary period of heavy loading is Friday evenings. The Addington substation maximum load last week was 8480 k.w.; the previous week it was 8260 k.w. The level of Lake Coleridge last Week was at 1670.20 ft; the previous week it was 1670.35 ft. The average inflow from the Harper was 18.6 cusecs, as compared with 23 cusecs the previous week. Last week, owing to the satisfactory state of the lake level, the gates at the Harper diversion were closed. All equipment at the powerhouse in service continues O.K.

At a meeting of the Hawke's BayManawatu District Methodist Synod held at Palmerstoii North yesterday, the Rev. Eugby Pratt, speaking on "The Confused but Aspiring World," said it was time the churches took their task seriously. Never was there greater need to eliminate waste effort and coordinate all Christian activities, so as to inspire the community with the Christian ideal and motive. The Church was not impotent, nor was she bankrupt. Power illimitable throbbed within her, riches untold were hers, but she must draw upon the riches and harness the power. They wanted a better World. That would not come of itself. Advance was not automatic, but must bo worked for. The ills of the world would only be remedied as the Kingship of Jesus Christ became a reality in individual lives. Their religion must bo interpreted in terms of service of the ideals of Jesus. Whon they were gripped by a vision of the Ecign of God, and when they organised their focus for service of the ideal, they would become an invincible power to straighten out the world's tangles and establish the reign of righteousness on earth.

At a recent meeting the Ot-igo Education Boafa refused a request from, the Otago Branch of the Protestant Political Association that it should permit an essay competition to bo held' in schools under its control for prizes provided by the Association. liesterday the Board had another letter from the P.P.A. before ib renewing the request and explaining there was no intention that the Association should cooperate with the Board in the matter. The prizes were to be provided by an Otagp resident, and the idea of comEetition was to stimulate interest in istory among the higner standards of the schools. The work would be adjudicated upon by the Board's inspectors. The chairman said that they should not have moro essays in the schools of a competitive nature. Navy League essays were quite enough. In fact, ho sometimes thought that they should cm, them out. In Otago the inspectors had no time in which to take on any other work. If the. P.P.A. wanted to 'promote an essay competition; let it advertise and conduct it on its own. The schools should not be used for the purpceo. The previous decision was adhered to.

An Auckland telegram suites that at a meeting of tho Farmers' Union held at Maungaturoto. it, w.is decided that; the* Country Party should contest the Marsden scat at the next election. The annual cricket match between the Boys' High School and Christ's College* first elevens, which was 6et down"'for yesterday, was postponed till Monday on account of the rain. The supplementary rolls to be used at the approaching Tramway Board elections were signed at yesterday's meeting of the Board by Messrs Pearce, Barr, and Staples, who were empowered by the Board to do so.

Men who registered with the Labour Department as unemployed last week totalled 36, as compared with 3S the previous week. The registrations last week comprised 26 labourers, G clerks, 2 and 1 each bootmaker and tool dresser.

"I am deiic'nted with Xew Zealand newspapers, "said Mr H. L. Russell, an American agricultural scientist, in an interview at Auckland. "They give one news and reliable information, which is in marked contrast with the great majority of the newspapers of the United Stales, which live for sensation."

How a repressed national spirit found an outlet in a postage" stamp is shown in the Finnish ' -mourning stomp, a copy of which is on view at) the Philatelic Exhibition. When Russia took over Finland from Sweden, it decreed that the Russian language should bo tausdit in the schools, .and even suppressed tho national stamps. The Finns replied with the "mourning" issue, a black stamp, with the national coat of arms, and patriots placed it on their letters next, to the official Russian stamp. Tlie Russians promptly took the step- of destroying all letters with the label on them, and the result is that «i used "mourning" stamo is a great rarity. Finland seized the opportunity of breaking loose after the Russian revolution, and she now has her national stamps again. The sudden change in the weather has caused a small epidemic of influenza and colds. The best remedy is "Stop-it.'' A few doses of "Stopit" taken in time generally suffices—always keep a bottle handy. Sold everywhere at Is 9d and 3s a bottle. McArthur's, Ltd., chemists, MeArthurs' Corner. 6

The opening day of Armstrongs' Gigantic Clearance Sale was a tremendous success. Thousands of thrifty shoppers took advantage of the wonderful bargain offerings, and reaped a harvest of low-priced but high quality drapery and clothing. Each day will see drastic cuts from every department for men, women, and children. Shop early and participate in the great savings. "

New stocks of Engineers' Tools have just arrived and ftrc being offered by Ashbv, Bergh and Co., Ltd.. at bargain prices! Shipment comprises Stnrrett's Tools, Armstrong Tool Holders and Boring Tools, "Little Giant Stocks and Dies. Goodall Pratt's Band and Breast Drills, Parkinson's Vycos, Twist Drills, Hacksaw Blades, ©to. Compare prices before where. " A2795-OW7

Don't hositatc a moment when considering moving your furniture. J. M. Heywood and Co., Ltd., are the people to do it for you. —6 St. Martin's garden fete, Saturday, November 22nd, in aid of the Anglican Sunday School, to be held in the beautiful grounds of by kind permission of Hon. G. J. Smith. TakeNo. 12 tram to terminus. 1318 PEICES AGAIN EEDUCED. ADAMS LTD.'S CLEABING SALE OF USED MOTOEB. A : big new shipment of Studebaker "Light Sixes" is now to hand, and used car stocks must be substantially reduced in price to make room for the new arrivals. Hence the following reductions in price:— Eeduced from £IOO to £7s—Ford, 2-seater, with delivery box at rear. Full equipment. Eeduced from £l5O to £l2s—Studebaker, 5-seater, neat appearance, electric lights and starter. Eeduced from £l5O to £l2s—Studebaker, 3-seater, good appearance, electric lights and starter. £l2s—Humber (English), 5-seater, fine family car; electric lights, wire wheels.

Eeduced from £l5O to £l2s—Overland, 5-seater, finished in green, plated radiator, tan upholstery, electric lights and starter.

Eeduced from £195 to £l7o—Oakland Six, 3-seater, newly finished in dark green; electric lights and starter. Eeduced from £275 to £2so—Dodge, 5-seater, late model; newly finished in cream, electric lights and starter. Very good appearance. Eeduced from £290 to £26s—Model E Hupmobilc, 3-seatcr, luxurious equipment, side screens, wire wheels, electric lights and starter. Eeduced from £3OO to £27s—Studebaker "Light Six," 5-seater, finished in light shade. Electric lights and starter. Looks like new, and same guarantee given as with new car. Easy terms arranged for any of the above, ears.

Adams, Ltd.: Showrooms, 152-154 High street; Garage, 219 Tuam street. 6