General News.

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19138, 22 October 1927, Page 14

General News.

The auction advertisements of Commissioner Crown Lands, Wallace, Wade Co., Ltd., Tonics, Norton, and Co., Ltd., L. W. Ballan -md Co., W. E. Simcs and Co., Ford and Hadfield Ltd., N.Z. Farmers' Co-op. Assn., Ltd., McKenzie and Willis, and P. S. Nicholls and Co., Ltd., appear on Page 23 of this issue. The application of the Canterbury Public Schools Sports Association that a holiday be authorised for November 10th, the date of the annual sports carnival, was granted by the Canterbury Education Board yesterday.

For some reason unknown the number of entries received of Shorthorns for the approaching Royal Show is quite 50 per- cent, below the total received last year and also for the first Royal Show held on the' Addington Show Grounds. The steamer John Anderson will run excursions to Diamond Harbour on Monday, leaving Lyttelton at frequent intervals. If sufficient inducement offers, the steamer Orewa will run an excursion to Port Levy, sailing on the arrival of the 8.55 a.m. train JroniChristchurch.

The Heathcote County Council intends widening the Upper Dyer's Pass road, and operations will begin opposite Victoria Park and be continued towards the Kiwi. Tho work is being done under the Main Highways scheme. A start will bo made as soon as a sewer has been put in to serve a subdivision between the school and The Takehe. The Schools Attendance Officer for Canterbury (Mr J. A. Blank) reported at yesterday's meeting of the Canterbury Education Board that he had made visits to twelve schools and had sent out thirty-six ordinary notices and eight final notices. The West Coast attendance officer reported having visited thirteen parents and having notified fifteen. A meeting of the creditors of 'Joseph Hamlet, formerly of Christchurch, well known as a motor salesman and later as a real estate agent, was to have been held yesterday, hut lapsed for '•want of a quorum. The petitioning creditor was Mr It. J. Dunphy, sheepfarmer, Blenheim. According to some ■ accounts bankrupt is in Sydney at. present. About 32,000 calves have been killed at the Horotiu Freezing Works during i the last three months in connesion N with [ the boneless veal industry. All the veal has been shipped abroad and the first shipment from the Waikato is duo to arrive in England by the Matatua this week. It is estimated that £20,000 was circulated as the result of the acti- , vities of the company which prepared and shipped the veal.

At the monthly meeting of the Canterbury Education Board yesterday, appreciation of the action of the Minister for Education in saying that he regarded it as unnecessary to • introduce legislation providing for a. right of appeal by teachers was expressed. "We often adversely criticise the Minister," said Mr C. S. Thompson (chairman), "and on this occasion we should express our appreciation of his action." The other members agreed. Indications. that some, of the burglar fraternity will stick at nothing is given by-the experience of a family resident in St- Albans West. . Jiecently they left their home securely locked up but on returning found one of the large windows, cracked and evidence that a glazier's diamond had been used on it. It is assumed that the burglar was, interrupted at his work; as the glass had not been removed. The fact that the glass was thicker than is usually used for residences also may have prevented the job from being completed. "Animals "Week," which is to be observed from Monday till Sunday next, will be celebrated chiefly by teachers in the public schools giving talks on kindness to animals. Circulars and literature on the subject are being sent- to the schools, and the suggestion is made that pupils should be encouraged to write essays on the rights of animals and their usefulness to mankind. Friday next, the _ 28th insf., is set apart specially as Animals Day in the schools, and nest Sunday, the 30th inst., is Animal Sunday, when it is hoped that references will be made in the pulpits to the subject of kindness to animals.

It seems unnecessary to go to Chattanooga or anywhere else in America for a tractor plough -when the best in the world is made in Christchurch. Moreover, it also happens to be the cheapest, as it will last at least four 'times as long as any sort or make of imported plough.FFramee e of best hammered scrap forgings, adjustable widths 9to 13 inches. P. and D. DUNCAN, Ltd., 196 Tunm street, Christchurch. —6 Johnston's N.G. Motor Co., Ltd., Cen tral Garage, Eangiora. Complete plant and staff for repairs in motor-cars and tractors. Tyres, Petrol, and all accessories in stock. Garage 'Phone 87. G. Eeroyd,; Travelling Eep.; W. C. Wilson ] Travelling Eep.; A. Prestney, Manager. Private 'Phono 88. —1 Any farmer who owns a Tractor of any kind is advised to buy "Ideal" Thrashers. Prices from £270. The "Ideal" is guaranteed. T. and S. Morrin and Fenwick, Ltd., 377 Moorhouse avenue, Christchurch. —6 The Hotel Federal's new and up-to-date dining-room is now completed with accommodation for 200 guests, and specialising in casual luncheons from 12.30 to 2 p.m. Six courses (including grills), 2s 6d. 'Phone 1040 to reserve tables. —6 Last day of Mr Menzies Gibb's exhibition of pictures in Art Gallery. Open from 10 to 5 and from 7.30 to 9.30. Admission free. —6 Twin City 17-28 Tractors, by virtue of their modern refinements and superior design, are in a class apart—away ahead of the average! This is the opinion expressed by users thereof, many of whom have had experience with various makes I There isn't one dissatisfied Twin City owner in New Zealand, but per contrar, many are enthusiastically recommending them to friends and relatives. That is why they are selling so freely. See them at Leeston and Christchurch Shows. Booth, Macdonald and Co., Ltd. 0512