General News.

Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18364, 23 April 1925, Page 8

General News.

A Warpawa telegram states that tlio Agricultural Commission reassembled there yesterday. It' took local evidence in the morning, and inspected the Smedlcy estate in the nfternoon. The Commission returns to Wellington to-day, and it is probable that it will report tp the Government in the next few days.

The Auckland Education Board lias deoulod that in view of the infantile paralysis restrictions having- seriously curtailed the year's work) the school holidays will be confined to one week in August. Teachers will b© allowed leave of absence where necessary to enable %hem to complete examinations.

Appreciation of- tho work done by Mr J. R. Devereus, secretary of the Food Reform League, was shown in a substantial way last night, when Dr. Thacker presented him with two £SO notes which had been subscribed by pooplo who were in sympathy with the food reform movement and felt that Mr Devereus's efforts should be recognised,

There was a good attendance at a 'meeting of Ihe Canterbury Advertising Club lapfc evening, when Mr W. It. Carey presided. Mr J. Petterd gave an address on advertising in its broader sense, and dealt with the various classes of advertisements. IJo gave illustrations of colour, form, association, design, and continuity, explaining tho manner in which each portion hinged on tho other. At tho close of the meeting he was accorded a vote of ihanks.

Tho maximum load at the Lake Coleridge power station during the week ondoa tho 19th inst., was 1:2,910 k.w., and was recorded between -1.30 p.m. ami 5 p.O». on Thursday, the 16th inst. This is the highest maximum recorded so far' this year. At the Addington sub-station the maximum lqad recorded was 10,640 k.w. The lake level was nt 1670.15 feet, and the average flow from the Harper River was 325 cusecs.

Members of the party which visited the glacial region at the head of the Waimakariri Kiver during the Easter holidays held a re-union at the HendevoUs Dining Rooms last evening, the object being to inspect the photographs taken bv vurious members. There was a large and striking collection of these, most of the party having been equipped with cameras, and if there are any misconceptions about the beauty of the region the photos should effectually remove them. It is proposed to make a collection and present them , to the Tourist Department. A report for submission to the Canterbury Progress League in regard to the development of the resort was read out to members and approved. An Auckland land agent, who at one time resided in Invercargill, received a pleasant surprise, recently in the shape of a notification by a vendor in that town that he had sold a property to_aclient who was introduced to him bv "the aforesaid agent as far back as 1914. The writer asked for the agent's eorcert address in order that his share of the commission on the sale could be forwarded. This was eeut and in due course tho Auckland agent received a cheque. The Auckland agent says he remembers the prospective buyer of the property saying that he would think over it, but owing to the intervening years he had forgotten the whole.matter until he received the welcome letter from the vendor. As it took from. 1914 to 1920 for the purchaser ta think over the question of purchasing, it is fair (remarks the "Star") to assume that he hailed from Scotland, ..... , „„..,_....

The Fire Brigade responded to a rail from n box in Papanui road e.t -L-v.) yestcrdav. but on arrival it was found that it was a false alarm.

At Auckland yesterday Mr J. AT. Poynton, S.M.. suspended for a .year the licenses of two motorists who were charged with going at an excessive speed.

The Postmaster-General intends to issue a new .stamp in three denominations in connexion with the Punedin Exhibition. They will he haK-|ieiiny, penny, and fijiirpcnuy denominations, all in one design, but of different colour!,. The design is now being piepared. The "Wellington City's Electric Lightins; Department's financial year, just closed, appears to have been one of the mo.it successful recorded. The, credit balance amounts to £19,945, as compared with €12,80S last year. The revenue amounted to .£209,011. an increase of £59.420. Working oxptnses totalled £llO,l-(D, an increase of £2G.013. The figures include electricity supplied to the tramways. On Monday, Mr J. Chapman, a local sportsman, while deer-stalking in the Ashhurtou Ranges, succeeded in getting an ]B-poinler (writes our Stavcley correspondent). For any year, and especially this one, this head is a notable one. Oood heads have been very rare this season, and although the number of points is only one consideration in estimating a head, this 18-poinfer apparently answers well to other considerations.

Wellington trams last year carried 40.2(35,579 passengers (an increase of 1.533,545 on the previous year) and ran 3,4«2,354 miles. The revenue for each car mile was 28.43 d, and the working expenses for each mile 21.23d. The revenue for the past year amounted to £410,983, the working expenses to £311,314 and other charges to £83,910. 'I hero was a net credit balance of £12,754. as compared with £DO7O a yea'- ago. The percentage of working exnenses to the revenue was 74 as against 77 for the previous year. The common fallacy that New Zealand i s a country infested with black men and cannibals has not yet been cleared from the minds of some immigrants (says the "Otago Daily Times"). An immigrant who recently arrived in Duuedin "says that some ,of his fellowpassengers o'n the shin were in possession oi' firearms of every description, and, when ask,ed the reason, said they were not talcing any chances with the "blacks." It took a good deal of persuasion on the part of the passengers oonversant with New Zealand and its people to convince their companions that the stories they had heard were myths, and that New Zealand was « eivilised country.

Crossword pugrles have become such an obsession in Sydney that, not only are they now being used as a me;uis of advertising, but they arc being brought into the election campaign (writes our Sydney correspondent). Mr Scott Fell, one of the members for North Sydney, who is again seeking election, is making ingenious use of the craze. In a leaflet distributed by his committee, a big sum is offered. m prizes for the solution ot a crossword puzzle. Not by any coincidence, the blacked-in portions spell out the words in arresting type, "Vote Scott Fell One." Of the thousands of people with an itch for prying into these crossword puzzles, only a few will win the prizes in this case; but thev will all be reminded of the fact; that Mr Scott Fell is in the field. After all, there is something of an affinity between crosswords and politics. Don't take liberties with yonr 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. McArthur's, Ltd., Chemists, Mc Arthur's Corner.

Whilst in town call at Eeid and Gray's Showroom, Moorhousc avenue (near Bailway Station), and inspect newly-design-ed Combined Drill, Tractor Ploughs, and display of modern Farm Implements 6 Ashby, Bergh and Co. have just landed ft 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. A 2796

Farmers arc invited to inspect display of latest and best Farm Implements at Reid and Gray's Showroom, Moorhouse avenue (near Railway Station). Seo the newly-designed Combined Drill, Tractor Ploughs, Disc Harrows, etc., etc. Keid and Gray, Ltd. <5

Don't hesitato a moment when considering moving your furniture. J. M, Hcywood aud Co., Ltd,, are the people to do it for you. —6

USED CAR PRICES GUT AGAIN BY ADAMS, LTD.

The necessity of clearing out used cars taken in pait payment for 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:— £9o—Overiatfd 5-seater, e.l. aud s.s. 3 neatly finished in grey. £l25 —Studebaker 5-seater, e.l. and s.s,, finished in light shade, plated radiator, side screens, etc. £l2.s—Studebaker 3-neater, e.l; and 6.13., attractively finished in grey. "Light Four" 5aeater, smartly finished in earniino with wire wheels. E.l, and s.s. Very good, appearance. £l65 —Dodgo 5-seator, e.l. and s.s., finished in attractive light shudo. £l9s—Ford Sedan 5-scoter, e.l. and s.s'., moquetto upholstery j smart appearance. £2oo—Dort Sweater, lato 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. £22s—Studebakci" "Light Six" Studebaker. lato 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 car.

Terms arranged to suit purchasers' convenience if desired.

Adams, Ltd.; Showrooms, 152-1.54 High street; Garage, 219 Tuam street. ' A£<s6l