General News.

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 20096, 27 November 1930, Page 10

General News.

The Alavor (Mr .1. K. Archer) has arranged to meet a deputation from the unemployed at noon to-day. The gardens entered in the home gardens competition, organised by the Sumner an«l Iledcliffs Beautifying Association are to be judged to-morrow afternoon and on Saturday afternoon. The secretary of the Western Federated CNorth Island) Flying Club, Now Plymouth, has been advised by the Director oi' Air Services that another aeroplane has been given to the clnb. The machine vriil i"- 1 - available at liongotai to-morrow. —Press Association. Tenders for the Ixxhes for the six trolley-bus chassis were considered i n committee by th«» Tramway Board oti Momlav and will bo reported upon at the Hoard's next meeting. Five or six tenders were received, and it is understood that the tender of a Clirist-ehurc-li (in.l has been accepted.

Apparently Brisbane is contemplating the adoption of trolley-buses as the manager of tho tramways in that City has sent a lengthy cable message to Mr Frank Thompson asking a number of questions regarding these vehicles, the answers to whicli. it was requested, should be forwarded by cable.

Tho Optimists' Club has arranged a Christmas dinner for eighty children whose parents arc unemployed. It is to tako plaoe on Ueecrnbor J/th anti the ages of the guests will range from eight to 14. The Savage Club has arranged for a similar gathering on December 22nd. the ages of tho guests to range from four to 10 years.

Wanton destruction of property at the Cashmere Sanatoria has led to the Kocial Committee at these institutions being empowered to warn persistent offemlers and, if the warning should be disregarded, to report to the director. The Hospital Board yesterday expressed regret that such action should be necessary and trusted that the destruction would cease.

Phenomenal catches u£ rainbow nnd brown trout are reported from Lake Kotorua, near Murchison. This lake is about twelve miles long, ami set in Home of the most beautiful scenery in the South Island. Half a dozen fish were brought to Wellington yesterday bv Air F. Moekett, of Mureliison. They ranged from 81b to 121b, and all were in excellent condition—Press Association.

Approval of the producers*" representative on the Unemployment Board was express*''! at yesterday s meeting of the North Canterbury Executive of the New Zealand Farmers' Union, and a motion was carried expressing the hope that a caret'u! watch would l>e Uent on immigration, in case outsiders should be attracted to the Dominion to participate in the benefits ot the scheme.

Following tlie north-west rain.-, during tho past week, the level of Lake Coleridge has risen by more thai; nine i:>r !ies. According to tho report issued vcstei'd.'iv )>v the Public \\ orks Department. the level on Sunday was 1001.40 ft, compared wiLh IGOO.Goft the previous Sunday. Not for many months has the lake made such a sudden ri?e.

It has not vet be-_:i d' cidod what will be done with the Fairey 111. V seaplane, which was damaged in tlie recent crash at Auckland, as a considerable oxpunso would bo involved in repairs, «aid Wing-Commander SGrant Dalton, Director of Air Services who was in Christchureh yesterday. 'He had not yet conducted a thorough examination of tho machine, and until that wa.s done no decision would reached.

The question uf the salo of postage stumps eunw up for discussion at a meeting of the "Wellington Chamber o> Commerce. The Chief Postmaster (Mr J. M. Mclean) explained that the tiircrfi-yearlv licenses in existence had nearly run out. and when these expired the whole position would he reviewed. Seventy-four per cent, of the traders selling stamps in Wellington at present received a commission. It was purely fi question of public convenience. He promised to supply the Chnmber with a report when the position was reviewed after the licenses hud expired.--Press Association.

Owing to th>> conductor of tho Papanui Lland having resigned, the band has found it necessary to abandon the municipal band concerts allotted to it. These have !<een distributed nmungst the other bands as follows : December 11th, City Uotundn. Woolston Hand; January 13th. 1931, Jcrrold street, First Canterbury Regimental Band; February 12th. City llotunda, Derrv's Military Band; March 17th, St. Albans Park, Municipal Band.

The annual conference ol' the Hospital Boards of New Zealand is to be held at Timaru in February next. Taking advantage of this, the Mount Cook Tourist Company has invited delegates and their wives to make a tliree-day trip to The Hermitage at special concession rates. When the invitation came before the North Canterbury Hospital Board yesterday, the chairman (Mr H. J. Otley) explained that two days would bo spent in travelling, and one at The Hermitage. It was decided to thank the Tourist Company for its offer.

As is the custom in the Supreme Court all exhibits produced during the taking of evidence are marked with reference ltettcrs. So far a great many have been presented in the "Trade Mark case,'' now being heard. One is a complete plough. "Has the plough been handed in as an exhibit 1" asked his Honour Mr Justice Adams, yesterday morning. "Not formally," said Mr J. C. Peacock, counsel for tho plaintiff. "Perhaps the Registrar will give us a reference letter." said the Registrar. "Whatt" said Mr Peacock. repeated the Registrar. "Oh, yes," sttid Mr Peacock, "I thought you meant, 'Aye, Aye.'

The capture of a big eel in the Avon, following an exciting chase down the river, offered an unusual diversion for passers-by and business people yesterday morning. The eel, which weighed 291b, was first sighted below the Antigua boatsheds, but apparently resenting the attention which its size attracted, went into hiding under the Montreal street bridge. Then an enterprising business man secured a gaff and wading into tho river, attempted to land tho fish, which, in its struggles, tore tho gaff from its handle. This was recovered, after which the eel made off down-stream, followed in a boat by the fisherman, and on either bank by a big crowd of excited people. Humour was added to the situation when, in another attempt to gaff the eel, the fisherman fell bodily into the river.' The eel again wont into hiding near the Bridge of Remembrance, but a stronger gaff was secured, and it was eventually landed by a young man. Whatever was the eel's ultimate fate, its capture will probably give riste to another genuine fish story. Round tho Bays in a Gold Band Taxi will cost you only 15s for five passengers; this is only 3s per pasfeenger and a lovely trip. Why pay more? 'Phone 34-075 or H 5-572, and book ahead Thank you. —1 A bride came all the way from san Francisco to be married here so that (she oould ride in New Zealand's best Bridal Car. Surely this speaks for itself. so phone 34-075 or 35—'579 for the Gold Band Taxis' Bridal Cars. Thank you. —2