General News.

Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18363, 22 April 1925, Page 8

General News.

"The Press" will not' 1 be published on Saturday (Anzac Day). Advertisements usually appearing on Saturday will this week be inserted in a special issue on Friday, which will contain all the special features of the usual Saturday's issue of "The Press," and also the motoring pages. Display copy for Friday's "Press" must be handed in by 10 a.m. on Thursday, and for Monday's "Press" by 10 a.m. on Friday.

The auction announcements of P. S. Nieholls and Co., Ltd., Tonka, Norton and Co., Ltd., and W. E. Simes and Co. appear on page 15 of this issue.

In the course of some remarks made by the Mayor of Sumner (Mr W. H. Nicholson) at Monday evening's meeting of tho Borough Council, referring to what had been accomplished during the Council's tenure of office, Mr Nicholson said that he thought that he could safely say that few Councils in tho past had succeeded in carryingout so much work of importance during ono term of office. In condensing the Mayor's remarks, he was made to say that "no previous Council had put through so much work during office." On Monday afternoon the City Motor Inspector, Mr H. Macintosh, had the telephone, which is used by the taxidrivers on the Grand Theatre stand, switched off, because of a breach of regulations concerning its use. The regulations of the City Council state that the cabinets must be kept locked when not in actual use. It has been thought that some persons who use the 'phones' are not entitled to do so, and complaints have been made that damago has been done to the mechanism of the machines. Some of the drivers state that they were penalised without any knowledge of the breach.

Dr. Bradshaw will test hoys' voices at the Cathedral on Saturdays at 12.10 p.m. for the purpose of selecting boys to fill vacant choristerships. Chorißterß receive free education at the Cathedral Grammar School as long as they remain in the choir, and for 'a further period of two years, subject to the continued approval of the Chapter. Beyond this, those ' who are recommended by the headmaster will be retained until matriculation, such recommendation being renewed term by term. They receive also a musical training which should be of value in after life.

Regarding the old Provincial Government Buildings, a member of the executive of the Chriatchurch Beautifying Association was given to understand by by Mr P. W. Purkert, En-gineer-iu-Chief, Public Works Department, that the sum of £2OOO has been voted by Cabinet for the purpose of renovating the interior of the wooden portion of tho building, and this work, it is understood, is in hand at present. Owing to the unsafe condition of a portion of the stone building attached to the Deeds Registry Office, some of the staff have had to be accommodated in small rooms and passage-ways.

The difference between a moral and a legal obligation was remarked upon in a debtor case before Mr Bartholomew, S.M., yesterday (telegraphs our Dunedin correspondent). The solicitor for the plaintiff quoted a judgment in the English Courts to show that there was a difference in point' of law, and he proceeded to draw an analogy between the case to which he referred and the incurring of a liability of £ls for taxi hire by the debtor in order to visit, his dying daughter, but the Magistrate held that by obeying a natural impulse the debtor had not given his creditor an argument against his actions. It would have been different, said his Worship, if the money had gone on the races, a or any luxury.

We have received from the Internal Affairs Department's publicity office, Wellington., a copy of a full page advertisement which was inserted in the London "Times" by the New Zealand Government on February 10th last. In addition to the circulation of the paper, 5000, copies of the page were taJcen off and distributed among the principal newspapers in America, Canada, and Australia. Advice has beea received by the Minister in Charge of Publicity that as a result of the* paragraph inviting enquiries about New Zealand, a large number of letters have been received asking for booklets. The advertisement is also being inserted in the "Financial Times," London. It deals comprehensively with the operation of economics, taxation, relief, revenue, and expenditure, public debt, productive capacity, and all matters pertaining to business activities in the Dominion. Photographs of Christchurch, Wellington. Auckland, and Duucdin, are also shown.

Poppy Day, the annual appeal on behalf of unemployed soldiers, will be observed to-day. A motion asking for the -withdrawal of the sitting Judge of the Arbitration Court was carried at the conference of Trades and Labour Councils recently held in Wellington. All ranks of the Southern Depot Xew Zealand Army .Service Corps wilt attend the Auzae Memorial Parade on Saturday, assembling at the corner of Hereford street and Montreal street at 1 p.m. No rifles will be carried. During the ceneral search of the Maheno on arrival at Wellington, from Sydney yesterday, the boarding inspector's staff of the Customs Department discovered four tins of opium secreted in a compartment off a bathroom in the steerage. Two cars collided in Ricearton road yesterday morning. Mr G. T. Hutchison, of Rangiora, was driving towards the city when a truck belonging to IT. Vale and Co., of Armagh street, driven by Mr W. Griffin, came out of Straven street. The vehicles collided on the tram-line, but no one was injured, and the cars suffered minor damages.

Some striking pictorial posters depicting the gems of New Zealand scenery have been issued by the New Zealand Publicity Board for distribution overseas and for display at, the Wembley Exhibition. One such poster contains a bright and arresting view of Lake Wakatipu and the Eemarkables, and another a scene at the Bay of Islands, showing a partv of tourists engaged in sword fishing. ' The posters were designed by the Railway advertising branch.

It was stated at Monday night's meeting of tho Council of Christian Congregations that no reply had been received from tho Tramway Board to the Council's letter asking, that the noise of tram-cars passing the churches during the hours of Divine service should be minimised. •In this connexion the General Manager of the Board supplies tho following letter, dated March 18th, which was sent in reply to the letter from the Council: —"The Rev. J. J. North, General Secretary, Council of Christian Congregations, 18 Bishop street, Christchurch. —Dear Sir, —Your letter of February 17th has been considered by the Board. Tho difficulty is to enforce a rule on the matter. From time to time notices have appeared in the instructions issued to tho Board's employees requesting them to minimise noise as much as possible when passing churches during Divine service. The men change routes fairly .frequently, and they are apt to overlook the matter. They are constantly in receipt of instructions on various matters. The Board quite appreciates the position which you have raised. It suggests that a good way to effect an improvement for any church' which finds its services being inconvenienced, would be to erect notices on nearby tramway or telegraph poles, drawing attention of motorists as well as tramwaymen to tho need for quiet while passing the church —a notice similar to those erected in the vicinity of public, schools. Tho Board would be quite willing for these notices to be placed on any of its poles, but the consent of the Bylaws Committee of the City Council would be necessary."

An ounce of prevention . . . MoArthur's "Stop-It" prevents email eolde from becoming big ones. This is "Stop-it" weather, so don't forget it. A few doses will loosen the cough and give instant relief. Sold everywhere in Is 9d and 3s bottles. Mct Arthur's, Ltd., Chemists, McArthur's Corner. —1

The opening days of Armstrongs' Great Forge-Ahead Sale will long be remembered, for such gigantic bargains are offering daily. All Holmes and Sons' Great Manchester Stock to becleared at half usual prices and less. For instance, White Flannelette Blankets 2s 3d, Table Damask Is lid, complete range of Guipure Lace and Insertions (slightly imperfect) 3d, 6d and Is yard, and thousands of similar bargains. A real treat in store at Armstrongs during sale days. Come

along! A 2713 J. Johnston and Son, Merchants, Rangiora. (Estd. 1863) Direct Importers of English Guna and American Rifies and Sporting ammunition. P.O. Box 1, 'phone 4. 5J

Easter Gifts of unusual value can be purchased with a special discount ol 15 per cent. (3s in the •£) off every article, including Diamond Engagement Rings, "Wristlet Watches, and Wedding Rings. Intending purchasers of Wedding Gifts should avail themselves of thik opportunity. Inspection invited. B. O. Priddis and Co., Jewellers, Cathedral square. P6633-7431 Fifty million rabbits in Canterbury. They should all be poisoned at once. Those laying poison on hill-country will find our new pattern all steel reversible rabbit plough O.K. for making the furrows. Weight 701b. Photos on application. P. and D. Duncan, Ltd., 196 Tuam street, Christchurch. (j

USED CAR PRICES CUT AGAIN BY ADAMS, LTD. The necessity of clearing out used cars taken in part payment for new Studebakers, in order to make room for new stock, is still a problem with Adams, Ltd. To stimnlate sales prices have been again reduced. To-day's offerings include: — £9o—Overiand 5-seater, e.l. and s.s., neatly finished in grey. £l25 —Studebaker 5-seater, e.l. and s.s., finished in light shade, plated radiator, side screens, etc. £l2s—Studebaker 3-seater, e.l. and s.s., attractively finished in grey. £ 175—Studebaker "Light Pour" 5scater, smartly finished in carmine with wire wheels. E.l. and s.s. Very good appearance. £l6s—Dodge 5-seater, e.l. and s.s., finished in attractive light shade. £l9s—Ford Sedan 5-seater, e.l and s.s., tnoquette upholstery j smart appearance. £2oo—Dort 5-scater, late model, looks new; e.l. and s.s. Has had very careful usage.

£22s—Late model 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.

£295 —Essex 5-seater, 4-cylinder. Only done 5000 miles in hands of careful engineer; e.l. and s.s.; finished in blue. Same guarantee as with new ear.

Terms arranged to suit purchasers' convenience if desired. Adams, Ltd.: Showroom*, 152-154 High street; Garage, 219 Tuam street. A 2661