General News.

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 19957, 18 June 1930, Page 10

General News.

Farm and Station news this morning appears on Pago 8. During tho year to May 31st, 1930, the Limvood Library issued 97,20t) books, and 27,486 of those were takon out by subscribers upon payment of an extra 3d a volume. Tlio erection of a children's ward at tho New Plymouth Hospital at a total cost of £19,470 was decided on by tlio Taranaki Hospital Board, which yesterday accepted a tender for £16,018 for tlie greater part of tho work. Press Association.

The secretary of the Workers' Educational Association (Mr George Manning) has in hand tho arrangements for 7i party of W.E.A. students to visit Arthur's Pass on the 29th inst., tho return fare beinir five shillings. Already thirty students" have indicated their desire to accompany tho party. So rapidly is accommodation being booked on tho special train which will leave for Duncdin on Friday night to take enthusiasts to the Rugby Test that already it is indicated that every scat will be taken. It is extremely unlikely that, in tho event of more passengers offering than can_ be accommodated, a second train will be provided.

Several happenings, some of them of recent occurrence in Christchurch, have drawn attention to ono of the shortcomings of tho compulsory insurance of motor-car owners. Third party risk covers only physical injuries, but there is no provision for\damage to property such as that to buildings due to motorcars running into them. A Christchurch resident has taken up the question with the authorities, and has cited instances where property owners have suffered loss.

There was a burst of laughter at last night's meeting of the Management Committee of tho Canterbury Bugby Union, when the secretary (Mr J. O. McGillivray) announced that several applications had been received from bands to play on tho occasion of the second Test, on July Sth, at Lancaster Park, including a pipe band. Mr McGillivray said the pipe band was anxious to give its sorvices gratis. ''l told them that they were not trfle Scotsmen," he added.

A letter, from tho St. Albans School Committee was read at last night's moeting of tho Drainage Board asking for some financial assistance in respect of the new entrance to tho school which it is proposed to make.' This work involves the covering : in of a portion of a drain under the Board's control. The chairman (Mr J. W. Bcanland) thought that something should be done to try to meet tlie committee. The matter was referred to tho Works Committoe for a report.

A treadle sewing machine made in New Zealand in 1864 is well worthy of the place assigned to it in tho Otago Enrly Settlers' Musoum (says the Dunedin 'Star"). It was constructed by Mr George Pready, of Temuka, for the use of his wife All the parts were made and fitted by hand. Mrs Pready worked it daily for ipany years t by its means supplying all the clothing for her children, and the machine is in perfect order to-day. The treadle and the case are obviously home-made, but the finer attachments are finished with great skill and nicety.

Discussing the Is per head capitation grant, of the granting of which the Minister for Education had recently given no hope, Mr J. J. Hurley said at the School Committees' Association meeting last evening that the request for this grant should continue to be made. He suggested that education was as important a cause as aflj? for which the country had ' made strenuous efforts to obtain finance in the past. The question was not that the oountry was not spending enough on education, but that it was spending insufficient for that purpose.

Headmasters of the Auckland secondary schools at a recent meeting passed a resolution expressing strong disapproval of the scheme to commence the school year in March, instead of February, as favoured by the recent meeting of tho Council of Education. The .headmasters of the Auckland Grammar School, King's College, Sacred Heart College, Mount Albert Grammar School. Seddon Memorial Technical College, and Takapuna Grammar School were unanimous that tho proposed alteration would seriously interfere with tho efficient working of tho schools.—Press Association.

Nearly tlireo hours were taken to clear the tram-line at the corner of John street in Pnpanui road yesterday, when a trailer became, derailed at the loop there. The mishap occurred at 4.52 p.m., on that portion of the road which is at present under repair. Where the trailer came off the lines the roadway surface was readv for tar-sealing, so that the heavy vehicle did not become deeply embedded. Nevertheless it was necessary for many large jacks to bo brought into requisition before the trailer could be replaced on the rails. Until eight o'clock in the evening passengers to and from Papanui had to be transferred from one tram to another, at the point where the aecifleni Occurred. Earlier in the day. in"'the Sfiuare, tram traf&c was held up for fifteen minutes, when a tramwav steam ensihe and bogey truck becamo partlv derailed. At the time the engine was turning on to the Linwood line in the Square, from tho Bank Corner.

All ladies and gentlemen willing to assist in tho distribution of "Three Thousand Membership Certificates" for the new political body called the Independent Political Reform Association are invited to obtain a book of forms from the organiser, 221 Manchester street. Christchurch. —6 Racegoers should ■ note that it was not a Gold Band or a Red. Band Taxi driver that charged 17s 63 from Riccarton as our price at all times is 6s for 5 passengers, so keep on 'phoning 34-075 or 35-572 and keep the fares down Thanlt you. —4

Johnston's N.C. Motor Co., Ltd., authorised Ford dealers. Travelling representatives: W. C. Wilson and P Meyer; manager, A. G. Prestney. Rangiora 'Phones 87-88. —2 First Test Match. Even if you can't go to Dunedin to see it—you can come to the Tudor Tearoomß and hear it over a cup of delicious tea. . Come to the Tudor on Saturday. —6

Five persons together with their luggage can be carried for only Is for the first mile by the Gold Band or the Red Band Taxis. This is cheaper than trams, as wo take you to your own door so keep on 'phoning 34-075 or 35-572 Thank you. —6

"When ordering a grain and seed drill, be sure you get the best; drilling being the vital operation tn planting any crop The Agricultural Department, after trying all other makes both local and imported found our "Star" drill the onlv make competent to fulfil all their requirements, and to give the neces sary accuracy in drilling test plots During the last ten years. thf> Department has purchased six seven coulter drills from us fo? that purpose • They know *he best! P and D Duncan. Ltd.. Tuam street, Christchiirch. —#

For stimulating grass growth during the "dead'' months of July and_ August, the use of nitrogenous fertilisers should prove of value 1 The "Bootlimac" top dresser —made entirely in our own factories—distributes all varieties of commercial fertilisers —including the nitrogenous varieties—in the. recognised quantities. Booth. MacdonaUJ and Co., Ltd.. —6