General News.

Press, Volume LX, Issue 18236, 21 November 1924, Page 8

General News.

'"'The colour line is a world question, and the New Zealand; people have done something of which they might well be proud, for in their treatment of the Maoris they have set an example to tho world."—The Rev. Bowen Rees, a missionary at present in Christchurch. from Africa, whore he has spent about 40 years. The Taranaki District Methodist Synod passed a resolution protesting against the proposals contained in the recent Parliamentary Committee's licensing report; also opposing strenuously the attempt being made to secure approval of the seheme known as corporate control, and demanding a ballot paper with, only two issues.

Advices received yesterday by Mr J. S. Hawkes, secretary and organiser, Canterbury Automobile Association, were: The punt at the Clarence Eiver is again out of action. The Waimakariri at the Bealey is fordable and the weather fine. A slip is reported on the Littlo River road between Birdling's Plat and the river. The Selwyn is still unfordable.

A juror who had failed to be present at the Supreme Court at Auckland on Monday attended in the afternoon to give his explanation. , In reply to Mr Justice Stringer, the juror intimated that several things had happened during tho week, one being the fact that he had become a proud father. As a result he had confused the date for attendance at the. Court. Hi 3 Honour smilingly replied that the excuse was quite a suflicient one. He excused the juror from further attendance.

Electric power -will be cut off in the Woolston area to-morrow between 1 pan. and 3 p.m. Tbe ferry steamer Mararoa. did not get away from Wellington for Lyttelton until 9.15 last night, having been delayed by engine trouble.

The Auckland University College Council has decided to advertise in India, Canada, and Great Britain for applications for the position of Professor of Forestry.

Regulations for officers of the Royal Naval Reserve ("New Zealand Division") and Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve ("New Zealand Division") have been gazetted. George Albert Watson, 65 St. Albans street, labourer, has filed a petition in bankruptcy. A meeting of creditors will be held in the Official Assignee's office at 2.30 p.m. on December 2nd.

At the recent examination held for eleetrieal fitters' licenses, the following were successful in obtaining certificates: —First grade, A. J. S. Shaw, Herbert Lawn and Lewis Taylor; second grade, R. O. Williams, F. G. Ward and O. D. Bryden. For the position of secretary of the Canterbury Chamber of Commerce no fewer than 116 applications have been received, the majority being from outside of Canterbury. For the position of caretaker of tho Chamber's new ofßces (formerly the Municipal Chambers) no fewer than 74 applications have been received.

The possibility of unf orseen circumstances such as strikes, lockouts, and the actions of the King's enemies interfering with the construction of the Waihopai hydro-works was mentioned at a meeting of the Marlborough Power Board, and drew from Mr W. Carr the statement that the condition of the lead market was the most reliable indication one could get of the coming of war. He added that the lead market had gone up recently out of all reason, so the signs were ominous.

A meeting will be held in the CityCouncil Chambers, Manchester street, on Monday evening, for the purpose of meeting several directors of tho New Zealand and South Seas Exhibition, which will be held in Dunedin next year, and also to assist in the formation of a local committee to further the interests of the project in the Christchurch district. A cordial invitation to be present is extended to representative citizens and all others interested in the primary and secondary industries of the Province. A statement in the Gazette shows that the total births registered for urban areas amounted to 1103 as against 1139 in September, a decrease of 36, says a Press Association message from Wellington. The deaths in October numbered 530, a decrease of three as compared with the previous month. Of the total deaths males contributed 282 and females 248. Seventy of the deaths were of ohildren qndcr five years, being 13.21 per cent, of the whole number. Forty-eight of these wore under one year. In reply to a late question during the recent session of Parliament about tho desirability of reducing the railway refreshment room charges the Minister of Railways says that it is not considered that the refreshment room charges are excessive, having regard to the circumstances under which the business is carried on, and the standard of service that is provided. Any reduction in the charges would on present costs make the refreshment branch unprofitable. The position is. being carefully watched, and the Department will be glad to reduce its prices when circumstances permit.

In reply to a late question just beforo Parliament adjourned the Ministerof Marine states that the Marine Hatchery and Biological Station at Portobello (Dunedin) is performing good work in studying the life histories of the fishes of New Zealand seas, especially ,in connection with the application from Norway for supplies of "Brisling" (Norwegian sardines). No definite results have yet been obtained, but there is > every reason to believe that success'in the naturalisation of English lobster crabs and turbot will attend the efforts in this direction.

Although tho toll gates in Tarauaki are an anomaly in view of the existence of the Main Highways scheme, Mr J. D. Bruce, a member of the Main Highways Board, informed a reporter yesterday that they are a source of considerable profit to the county councils, some Of which receive revenue from them up to £2OOO yearly. The abolition of two toll gates has been agreed upon, and negotiations arc proceeding for the abolition of the remaining five, but the counties interested are naturally looking for somo equivalent for their loss of revenue before agreeing to remove them.

Tho sudden change in the weather has caused a small epidemic iof 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, McArthurs' 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-prieed 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. —G—

PEICES AGAIN EEDUCED. ADAMS LTD.'S CLEARING SALE OF USED MOTOES. A big.new shipment of Studebaker "Light Sixes" is now to hand, and used car stocks must be substantiallyreduced 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. £l25 —Humber (English), 5-seater, fine family car; electric lights, wiro 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-scater, newly finished in dark green; electric lights and starter. Eeduced from £275 to £250 —Dodge, 5-seater, late model; newly finished in cream, electric lights and starter. Very good appearance. Eeduced from £290 to £26s—Model E Hupmobile, 3-seater, luxurious equipment, side screens, wire wheels, electric lights and starter. Bcduced 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 cars. Adams, Ltd.: Showrooms, 152-154 High street; Garage, 219 Tuam street. 6