General News.

Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18371, 2 May 1925, Page 12

General News.

The auction announcements of Lohrey and Co., Ltd., N.Z. Farmers' Co-op. Assn., Ltd., Dalgety and Co.. Ltd., Tonks, Norton and Co.; Ltd., H. Sorcnsen, Pyne, Gould, Guinness, Ltd., W. E. Simcs and Co., Charles Clark, H. Matson and Co., and Laurie and Dalton appear on'page 19; P. S. Nicholls and Co., Ltd., and .T. E. Brown and Co. on page IS of this issue. The Rakaia Gorge road is closed for traffic at ''Black Bridge," boundary creek during the construction of a new bridge.

On May 9th the Railway Department will run a convenient passenger service to Grency's road, in connexion with the Amberley races, and tickets at cheap fares will be issued. Full particulars of train arrangements and fares arc advertised in this issue.

At yesterday's meeting of the Christchurch Domains Board, it was stated that sheep had been dying in Hagley Park, and the carcases, which had not been removed, were lying in some cases on the footpaths. It was decided to take steps to sec that the dead sheep were removed.

In the course of his address in the Trades Hall last night, the Mayorelect, Mr J. K. Archer, said that on the previous day a lacly had called on him and asked if he would care to exchange houses with lier, as she lived in Papanui! "But," lie replied, "1. intend to star in Sydenham, which is good enough for mc. ,; The District Public Trustee and staff of-tlie Public Trust Office, Christehurch, will conduct business in tlic new building, Oxford terrace, on and after Monday, 11th inst. On Thursday and Friday the public are invited to inspect the new building between the hours of 2.30 and 5.30 p.m. On Saturday next the present premises at 96 Gloucester street will be closed on account of removal. The first of the wooden crosses from war graves in France to. rcacli Christchurch came to hand a day or two ago, and has been forwarded by the mother of the dead soldier to the Cathedral authorities, who will provide a suitable place for its safe-keeping. The cross is from the grave of Lieut. T. M. Watkins, of the 4th Battery, N.Z.F.A., and bears the date "1/9/18."

As showing the extreme mildness <jf the season an Irish Peach applo tree in a local garden has borne a scconi crop of fruit (writes our Ealcaia correspondent). The apples, though still small and hard, arc perfectly formed. Fresh shoots are appearing in asparagus bods and' currant bushes have budded. This unseasonable growth will probably have a tad effect on trees and bushes in the spring.

Mr J. K. Archer (Major-elect), who is also chairman of the Sydenham School Committee, yesterday paid his first visit to the school since his election. The headmaster, Mr W. A. Kumbold, in the presence of the assembled scholars', conveyed tlie congratulations of the school to Mr and Mrs Archer. Mr Archer then addressed the children, and in conclusion asked that they be granted a half-holiday to mark the occasion. Subsequently Mr and Mrs Archer entertained the staff of the school at morning tea. In the Chamber of Commerce Hall (the old City Council Chamber), a lecture on "Eucalypts" will be delivered 011 Friday, May Bth, at 8 p.m., by the Eev. J. H. Simmonds, who has for many years been studying the growth, uses, etc., of the various species of Australian gum trees. The lecture is being given under the auspices of the New Zealand Forestry League, Canterbury branch, and in addition to the members of the branch, all architects, engineers, and builders, and others interested, arc invited to be present.

The "through" booking from island to island, and between stations on different lines, of passengers on the New Zealand Railways will commence on May lltli. An officer of the Railway Depai*tjnent informed a "Post" reporter that live enquiry is being made from all parts of the Dominion in regard to this new departure, and he remarked that it wag apparent the facility supplied a long-felt want, which he was sure would be largely availed of by the travelling public. Another thing he said which was apparently much appreciated was the new arrangement whereby passengers may hire cushions for their comfort on long journeys. The supply of cushions was exhausted every day.

Piles, whether blind, bleeding, itching, protruding, or internal, 1 can be cured by Dr. Fellow's Pile Cones method of treatment. This treatment does not merely relieve the pain, but goes right to the heart of the trouble and effects a permanent cure. Should constipation also be present sufferers should take Dr. Fellow's A.C. (anti-constipa-tion) Tabs, which quickly relieve and finally cure constipation. Pile Cones 3s 6d box, A.C. Tabs 2s 6d tin, of all chemists, or post free from McArthur's, Ltd., Chemists, 675 Colombo street, Chfistchutch. —6 The route followed by the Tramway Board's Springfield road bus has been altered as from yesterday. The alteration is in the direction of shortening the route, one of the reasons for doing so beitng the desirableness of avoiding one part of the city, particularly in the vicinity of the Bank of New Zea>land corner, in which traffic is inclined to be congested. The bus now starts from Cathedral square instead of the Clock Tower. On the return journey the bus enters the Square via Worcester street.' One of the hired buses used on this route has been withdrawn, and its place taken by one of the Board's buses. In two or • three week's tirile it is expected that the two Tilling-Stevens buses ordered some time pgo by the Board will be running. Tho chassis for each bus has arrived, snd as the bodies have been under construction for some_ time, tho vehicles should be ready soon.

Aehby. Bergh and Co., Ltd., hay© just landed a full range of new Winter Sports Goods: Footballs (both Rugby and Association), Golf Clubs, Hockey Sticks, etc., from the world's leading markets, together with all accessories. Give us a call a-ud compare our prices; you are sure to be satisfied. ■—l

The Johnston North Canterbury Motor Co., Ltd., of Rangiora, wish to notify their numerous clients of the great reduction prices of the Ford Cars and Trucks, for which they are agents. Prices of these can be had on application to P.O. Box 1, or 'Phone 4. Inspection invited. —U Easter Gifts of unusual value be purchased with a special discount oi 15 per cent. (3s in the £) o2 every article, including Diamond Engagement Rings, Wristlet watches, and Wedding Rings. Intending purchasers of Wedding Gifts should avail themselves of this opportunity. Inspection invited. B. O. Priddis and Co., Jewellers, Cathedral square. P6fv}3-7431

Fifty million rabbits in Canterbury. They should all be poisoned at once. Those laving 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, Christehurch. 6 Why par 40s or more for Ladies' American Shoes when equal quality can be had for 20s and the very best in numerous styles for 30s? Send cash for a pair on approval, saving 50 per cent, duty and a further 50 per cent, including freight, exchange, etc., with profits. Address: E. Hoffmann, lyi

Why par 40s or more for Ladies' American Shoes when equal quality can be had for 20s and the very best in numerous styles for 30s? Send cash for a pair on approval, saving 50 per cent, duty and a further 50 per cent, including freight, exchange, etc., with profits. Address: E. Hoffmann, lyi Tuam street, Christehurch. . . —g