General News.

Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18362, 21 April 1925, Page 8

General News.

On account of the dirty state of the rivers during the week-end there was no fishing in and around Cliriatchurch on Saturday or Sunday. Tho Selwyn is still unfordable according to word received yesterday by Mr J. S. Hawkes, .secretary-organiser of the Canterbury Automobile Association.

It was stated by Cr. H. T. Armstrong at the meeting of the City Council lust night that residents ot' Osborne street were complaining of being required to pay for asphalting the footpath. The Mayor said that the charge was made in that manner when the footpath asphalting was not provided for by special loan.

There is good authority for stating that no match will take plaoe this year between the Boys' High School and Christ's College, whose annqal ltugby battle has in past years be«n a popular football attraction. The difficulty of obtaining the use of the Bbys' High School grounds was mentioned' yesterday as one of the obstacles in the way of the match, which was to have Keen played in the first week of July.

An added attraction to the Art Gallery at the Dunedin Exhibition will bo a collection of pictures from the Salon D'Hiver, 97 Rue De Rome, Paris. The Exhibition directors have received a communication from the salon advising that it would be glad to participate in the Art section of the Exhibition, and thai arrangements were now being made to get together a representative collection of pictures by French artists. Space equal to 2000 square feet has been reserved for tho hanging of these pictures in the Art Gallery. It is suggested that the collection should consist mainly of smaller pictures, not exceeding 40 inches by 30 inches of canvas, aud not more than 10 per cent, of the whole collection to contain pictures of larger sizes than thisCertain expanses in connexion with this collection will bo borne by the Exhibition Company,

For the week ended on Saturday last 4803 tons of freight passed through the Arthur's Pass tunnel from the West Coast to Canterbury.

Referring to the fact that au allowance had been made in the case of one retired officer, the chairman (Mr H. J. Otlev) declared at yesterday's meeting of "the North Canterbury Hospital Board that it should be the policy of the Board always to recognise the services of old employees. Eogarding the proposed hospital loan, the Finance Committee reported at yesterday's meeting of the North Canterbury Hospital Board that the Minister had approved the Board raising £70,000 by means of debenture issue at 5J per cent., with a currency of J." years. It was proposed to take steDs at an early date to put debentures on the market.

"In many places, I understand, there is a lot of dissatisfaction with honorary staffs at hospitals." remarked the chairman (Mr 11, J. Otleyj at yesterday's meeting of the North Canterbury' Hospital Board. "That, happily, doe's not apply to the honorary staff at the Christchurch Hospital," he added. "Too much cannot be said iu their favour. If they were receiving a high salary they could not take more trouble than they arc taking." Breakages, according to a report made by the Hospital Committee at yesterday's meeting of the North Canterbury Hospital Board, are a heavy item in hospital maintenance. The replacement in crockery, if was stated, amounted to between £6OO and £7OO per annum. It had been determined to obtain a return each month of the breakages in every department, with a view to ascertaining, if possible, who were the principal "culprits." Speaking of the Fresh, Air Home for children on Cashmere Hills during his address at the beginning of the annual meeting of the Nqrfh Canterbury Hospital Board yesterday, the chairman (Mr H. J. Otlev) quoted Dr. Blackmore as haying said that if he could get enough of such homes in the rest of the country, lie would undertake practically to stamp out T.B. among children. The chairman remarked that any expenditure which could have such a result would be well worth while.

When mentioning to Die Board the progress of the Benevolent Committee's work during the year, the chairman (Mr H. J. Otley) stated at yesterday's meeting of the Xorth Canterbury Hospital Board that there were always heavy calls on the committee in bad times, and many deserving casus where people could not find work. "But .1 am satisfied," said Mr Otley, "that there are many who don't want to find work!" Mrs H. .F. Herbert, chairwoman of the committee, was specially thanked for- the good work she had donft during the year. Cases of infectious diseases reported in tho Canterbury Snd West' Coast Health districts for the week ended noon yesterday totalled 24, as follows: —Canterbury: Scarlet fever, 5; diphtheria, 2; enterie fever, 1; tuberculosis, 3; pneumonic influenza, 1: erysipelas 1; infantile paralysis, (>; puerperal septicaemia, L'; West Coast, diphtheria 2; infantile paralysis 1. There were two deaths from infantile paralysis, in the Canterbury Health district during the week. Inverting the Yankee humorist's philosophy, the Victorian Dental Association declares that he who advertises more than "a card" shall be "bust" (says the Melbourne "Age"). For long the Dental Board has been peremptorily flaying dentists who advertise by declaring them guilty of "infamous conduct," and imposing disabilities upon them; until the other day one of these turned resentfully and took the Board to court, where he complained that it was informant, .prosecutor, and judge against natural and technical justice, and won his suit. The Association then called Israel to its tents, and Israel, represented at a crowded meeting of dentists, members of two bodies, has decided to poll tho dentists of the State on the question to advertise or not to advertise by mean's of a referendum. Incidentally, it was stated that there are 1500 dentists in-the State, only about fifty of whom advertise "in the manner objected to."

Don't take liberties with your health. You can't .afford to "lay-up." At the first, symptoms of a cold take MoArthur's "Stop-It." It's wonderful the way this good old remedy gets to work. A few doses will relieve and one bottle generally effects a cure. "StopIt" is sold everywhere in Is 9d and 3s bottles. MoArthur's, Ltd., Chemists, MeArthur's Corner. —2

Whilst in town call at Eeid and Gray's Showroom, Moorhouse avenue (near Kailway Station), and inspect newly-design-ed Combined Drill, Tractor Ploughs, and display of modern Farm Implements C Ashby, Bergh and Co. have just landed a full range of new Winter Sports Goods. Footballs, both Eugby and Association, Golf Clubs, Hockey Sticks, etc., from the world's leading markets, together with all accessories. Give us a call and compare our prices. You are sure to be satisfied. A279G

Farmers are invited to inspect display of latest and best Farm Implements at Keid and Gray's Showroom, Moorhouse avenue (near Eailway Station). See the newly-designed Combined Drill, Tractor Ploughs, Disc Harrows, etc., etc. Eeid and Gray, Ltd. 6 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. —6

Ee auction report of property in Gloucester street at present occupied bv the Eink Taxis Ltd., in our report of tho offering of the property by publie auction on Saturday last an error occurred which we wish corrected, namely that the property, was passed in to the Rink Taxis, i/td., and not knocked down at the price stated. (3

USED CAR PRICES CUT AGAIN BY ADAMS, LTD.

The necessity of clearing out used cars taken in part payment lor new Studebakers, in order to make room for new stock, is still a problem with Adams, Ltd. To stimulate sales prices have been again reduced. To-day's offerings include: — £90 —Overland 5-seater, e.l. and s.s., neatly finished in grey. £l25 —Studebaker 5-seater, e.l. and s.s., finished in light shady, plated radiator, side screens, etc. £l2s—Studebaker 3-seator, e.l. and s.s.. attractively finished in grey.

£l75 —Studebaker "Light Four" 5seater, smartly finished in carmine with wire wheels. E.l. and s.s. Very good appearance. £l6-5 —Dodge 5-seater, e.l. and s.s., finished in attractive light, shade. £l95 —Ford Sedan 5-seater, e.l. and s.s., moquetto upholstery; smart appearance. £2O0 —Dort 5-seater, late model, looks new; e.l. and s.s. lias !i;id very careful usage. £225 —Late naodcl Dodge 5-.seater ; e.l. and s.s., very good appearance. £225 —Studebakei "Light Six" Studebaker, late model, 5-seater, e.l. and s.s., finished in light shade; really exceptional value. Same guarantee as new.

£2P3 —Essex 5-seater, 4-cylindcr. Only done 5000 miles in hands of careful cnginoer; e.l. and s.s.; finished in blue. Same guarantee as with new ear.

Terms arranged to suit purchasers' convenience if desired.

Adams, Ltd.: Showrooms, 152-154 High street; Garage, '219 Tuani street. A 2661