General News.

Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18425, 4 July 1925, Page 12

General News.

* The auction annoiGSfcements of P. S. Nicholls and Co.. Ltd., Lohrey and Co., Ltd., H. B. Sorcnsen, N.Z.,Farmers' Co-op. Assn., Ltd., A\*. E. Simes and Co., Pyne, Gould, Guinness, Ltd., and National Mortgago and Agency Co., Ltd., appear oil Page 19 of this issue.

The following additional contributions to the Mayor's Coal and Blanket Fund have been received:—T.F. us; W J. Horwell £1 Is; H. L. Bowkcr £2; Mrs A. U. Turubull £u; Mrs I. M. Struthefs £2 2s; Misses £. and A. Ballantync £3 3s: Blacksmith £2; "Old Man. Wellington," £1; Mrs b' M. Boss £2.

"I've read in the papers of your many good qualities." a self-appointed pleader told Mr "Wyvern Wilson, S.M. yesterday, ' ; an<t I know you will give everv young boy and girl a chance."' This came towards the close of a speech in which the 'man had defended a young fellow who was charged with having failed to register for militafr service. After giving his sixth head of argument, the pleader was at a loss for words. ;md lie murmured "err err what shall I say. Well of course the quality of mercy is not strained—." "T think you have said enough/' said the Magistrate, with finality.

John Sims. farmer. AYaimakariri road, Harewood, has filed a petition in bankruptcy. A meeting: of creditors will be held on July 17th at 2.30 p.mAt a meeting of tbo Otago Labour Council it was decided by nine votes to oight to recommend tbo Trades and Labour Council's Federation to affiliate with the AJlianco of Labour.

The Government Statistician reports that 'while the entertainment tax vielded £137.040 for the financial vcaj ended March 31st, 1923, is fell to £78,700 for last year. Taxation in general was £ll 19s Sd per head in 1923; but had risen to £l2 4s in W2-j.

To-day, the United States of America celebrate the anniversary of their independence (177U). It is also, curiously enough, the 53rd birthday of the President, Mr Calrm Coolidge. lie bavins: been at Plymouth, Vermont, on July 4th. 1372.

Burglars entered the store of Mr I). P. George, 507 a Barbndoes street, on Thursday night, and stole a large quantity of tobacco and cigarettes besides a good sum of money in silver. They gained entrance to the premises by forcing the door.

At the- Masterton Poultry Show yesterday championships were awarded ;is under:—Working Homer pigeons: A. W. Stace (FendaUon); Tumblers: G. Bradford (Christchurch); Orpington: Fancy, A. E. Felliugliam (Masterton); Orpington: Utility. L. A. AVadhani (Masterton): Old English Game Bantain, E. IX Barrio (Nelson). Our Nelson correspondent telegraphs : —The Principal of Nelson College has received from Mr H. A. Bodtlington, of Ashburton, a photograph of a medal presented to the writer's brother, Mr E. Boddington, for a most remarkable performance accomplished in Nelson in the 'seventies. The medal bears an inscription stating that it was presented to E. Boddington for his feat in taking seven wickets with successive balls in a, match for College versus Star in 1877-78. The editor of the ''College Magazine" is anxious to make reference to •the matter in the next issue, but so far all efforts to trace the match in local newspaper files have failed. Players of that time still resident in New Zealand are asked to give any further information on the subject. Acting on the advice of the Minister of Internal Affairs, that tho Government had no intention of interfering with the style of number plates in general use, an Aucklandcr, who is petitioning Parliament for redress, states that he invested his life's savings, together with £'soo capital, in tho purchase of patent rights, which have about 13 years to run, a .nd the development of a number-plate- manufacturing concern. The petitioner states that ho was successful in his venture, but that the Operation of tho Motor Vehicles Act and the enforcement of tho use of the new American nuinber-plato has ruined his business, and left him without a means of livelihood. Ho asks for compensation and a compassionate allowance by way of redress, and further compensation for mental anxiety caused to him.

During the winter months the cold, dalnp weather reduces the powers of resistance to disease, and leaves everyone in a state more or lees susceptible to the onslaught of influenza and chills. To protect yourself from the germ of influenza, take a course of "Stop It"—McArthur's Famous Remedy for Winter Ills. It is wonderful how quickly and efficiently "Stop It" does its work. Sold everywhere. Large size 2b 6d, small size Is 6d. « The Johnston North Canterbury Motor Co., Ltd., of Rangkra, wish to notify their numerous clients of the great reduction prices of tho 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. —ll J. M. Heywood and Co., Ltd., aro general carriers, they will move your luggage, furniture, or anything that you require moving. Why not give your next job to them J —6 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 70lb. Photos on application. P. and D. Duncan, Ltd., 196 Tuam Street, Christchurch. C Now is tho time for Top-dressing Pastures. A few pounds,spent now in fertiliser will yield handsome profits next spring and summer. Tho Booth Top Dresser is tho best machine for the job. Call and inspect, or write for special pamphlet Booth, Macdonald and Co., Ltd., Christchurch. 5550 "Turn your ideas into money!" Tho Wado No. 2 Lathe will execute any turning job quickly and well. Does not require the installation of an expensive power unit. Back-geared, self-acting, screw-cutting with 14 change wheels. Takes work up to 4 inches in diameter and 12 inches in length. Fitted with three speed cone pulley, slide-rest, cross feed. Price £9. "Further information from Ashby, Bergh and Co., Ltd. A 2796—5344 Mr A. AA r . Martin, the well-known Rupture Specialist from Dunedin, is now on his twentieth animal visit to tho centres of New Zealand. Ho will be at tho Whito Hart Hotel Christchurch, from Tuesday, the 7th to the 18th of July. Consultations aro free. Hours, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. —1 "Reid alul Gray" Farm Implements and spare parts obtainable from Mr Harry Anderson, Engineer, 193 Cashel street, Christchurch, and Reid and Gray, Ltd., Burnett street, Ashburton. Enquiries invited. ■ —l

Attention is drawn to the advertisement of Humphries' rabbit decoy on page 3 of this issue. Mr A. E. Humphries is to be congratulated on having discovered such a sure method of poisoning rabbits. Wo understand lie has secured as many ns IGGO rabbits in two nights' poisoning. Ou another occasion he secured 841 in one night. He has made several exhibition tests, and the testimonials received in this connexion can be seen at the office of J. Trist, Tent and Cover Maker, Cashel street, who stocks the decoy. 6