THE HERALD. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 10, 1919

Alexandra Herald and Central Otago Gazette, Issue 1211, 10 December 1919, Page 4

THE HERALD. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 10, 1919

Mr 11. R Pay ton, representative of Messrs Bray Bros., Ltd., auctioneers, Dunediu, is in the district paying business calls on. local orchardists. A. good number of nominations has been received by tho Otago Central Trotting Club for their meeting next month. In order to fall into line with other district clubs, tho date for receiving nominations lias boon extended to the 20th inst, Owners who have overlooked sending forward their nominations please note and 'act. ■

Tbe sister iu charge of the lo.oal Convent School lias received word, that tho. result of tho examination and swab tests of the pupils attending the school are oil negative'. No trace of diphtheria germs being found in auy of tho swabs taken, Tno examination "was made by the officers of the Health Department, Duuedin. •

Messrs A. Ashworth, ,). Horn and R. Scott are duly nominated for the Wakatipu electorate. Pulling day next Wednesday. A list of polling places will be found iu (his issue. Tbe local place is Hie courthouse not the ball as formerly. There will also be a booth at Springvalo as .well as,oue at Galloway. Arrangements -are being-made as usual by the, JlKiun'./to"liayu sent through by telegram and telephono the election results. These we hope to display by the means of a lantern and screen. Results coming to hand white the pictures are in progress in the Town Hail will also be announced iu the hall as well as displayed on screen at the Hi;juli) Office. After tho pictures are over and the weather being favourable tho "-..display of results will continue on the screen in front of this office.' The , weather proving unfavourable the results will bo displayed at the Town Hall after the pictures are finished. !'■ Charlie Chaplin in '• Easy Street " as a police constable is deeidely funny. It is included in tbo supports at Hull's Pictures on Saturday evening. Tho star film is a^fresh and clever War story entitled '• The Stolen Treaty," the story of how a nation*' -honour was saved by a • plucky man and a quick-witted girl. Alexandra pietriro patrons will be interested to ; know that tho part of tho hero in this attractive story is their .old favourite li!ar!e Williams, the.hero of ■Tho Scarlet-, Thinner " serial. ' The programme then for this Saturday night is a particularly good one. The third chapter- of tho '" Mysteries of Myra' " will be included. •"''-' .

The ■ very best place-in Dunodih-for Chri-tmus Toys'is Toad's Whifc'e House Arcade, 13?1 George street (nest Plaza), .Faljier (Jhris'tmax knows (lie shop. —JUlvt

'Opportunity was taken to interview the I'rime Minister when passing through on the train to Cromwell recently. He was met at the station by the. Mayor (Mr W. Black) and several citizens, who brought before Mr Massey the local questions of post office, bridge over the Manuherikia river, telephone service, and the experimental farm at Galloway. Replies along the usual lines, —now well-worn and threadbare—were received. Month succeeds month and still no sign of any practical start. A practical start on some of the long promised schemes would be of much more value ttian this oft-repeated hot air—keeping them steadily in view. Local and visiting fishers will be interested in the placing of 20,000 small fry trout in the Manorburn Creok. These arrived from Quepnstown in fair condition, sent hero on the request of Mr James O'Kane, who has always taken a keen interest in local fishing. Messrs A. Bruce and E. T. Kitto released the young fry well up the creek. Five hundred yearling rainbow trout were roeeutly put into the borough dam. Residents are reminded that worm fishing is now prohibited in the borough dam. The stocking of our j local waters with trout should encourage and attract to the district many infer* esteel in this sport.

Mr Noel A. Bagley, M.P.S., will open " The Medical Hall" in Alexandra on or about December lith. A full stock of pure and fresh drugs, patent medicines, sponges, etc., the usual chemists lines will bo carried.—See advt. Mr W. Hesson has had to withdraw his tea advertisement, in face of reduced stocks, although he is still prepared to supply for a few more days, tea as offered in small lots. Seo change of advertisement.

Tlio Fruitlanda school children will take a prominent part in the programme of the concert to be given in the Fruitlands school next Monday evening. An interesting programme is promised, and a dance will follow., Admission to the concert is one shilling. The proceeds are iu aid of school prizes. Ifc is expected that a number of friends from Alexandra will as usual mako the trip, as these functions at Fruitlands hare the reputation of beiug most socialable and enjoyable.

The Chief Electoral Officer inserts a notice re. the general election and licensing poll, of particular interest to members of IN T ew Zealand Expeditionary Forces.' The attention of orchardista and farmers is directed to tlio business announcement of Messrs Bray Bros., ' auctioneers- of Dunedin. Consignments of fruit,' vegetables-; 1 and produce of every description are invited. Sales held daily. Every attention given to inquiries. Attention is drawn to a notice in the advertising - column of a public picnic with sports to be held at Fruitlands on :IS T ew Year's Day, Thia will give holiday maEers a delightful apportunity to fill in this day of daya,>in ■ a thoroughly enjoyable' fashion, Watch for further particulars/. Messrs Wintpenny Bros, and Keid, Ltd., Dunedin, have a business announcement re. the Delco Light and HeinseSpringfield lighting and starting outfit for Ford cars. As there ate many owners of Ford cars in this distriot,. this announcement, is of .particular interest. Write for particulars. -i

The successful fruit ,ie ouc of the most important problems iacing the orchardist. With the increased quantities.- being produced, orchardists arc being forced to look further afield for possible markets. Messrs Thompson Bros., Ltd., auctioneers* Wellington, iusorfc a business notice inviting consignments of fruit. They specialise in the handling of a tone and pip fruit. Growers who would like to try these further afield markets luusfcstudy tho best time at which to pick the fruit, and the best method of packing. Picked in tho proper condition, and packek in the proper way, there is no roason why the fruit should not carry. Fortunately picking, and packing are two matters "which the live orchardist has been giving greater attention. Those growers interested must consult this advertisement for particulars as to consignment.