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Alexandra Herald and Central Otago Gazette, Issue 1212, 17 December 1919, Page 4

The weight of tho sheep, the subject of the guessing competition at the Central Otago -\. and P. Show last, Wednesday was 345 lbs. Mr E. ISaylor was the winner with a guess of 343 A lbs. Only a pouud and a-luilf out. The borough bat lis are now open for the season. Adults wishing to take advantage of the baths these Hot days can do so at a rory loiv charge.

Otago Central peaches reached the Dunodiu market yesterday morning and realised Ls.ilidlb at llcilly's Central Produce Mart.

Mr C: M'Gloue of Clyde won live first and one second prizes in the hackney class at the Oinakau show.

The December meeting.of the Vincent County Council will he held next Monday, 2'Jud, at 10 a.m. List of business includes the appointment of a uew county engineer.

The following Notice of Modou has been lodged by Councillor Spain, to come up for discussion at tho council meeting next Monday 22-nd : —" That the Council would approve of the Public Works Department taking over the Distribution of all water that the County purchases for irrigation purposes, tho County Council to appoint a Water Board in each District or for each scheme for the purpose of administering the regulations of Distribution as arranged by the Public Works Department."

-The local post office arrangements for the Christmas and New Year holidays are as follows ;—Xmas Day and Ist January will be observed as close holiday*. Malls usually despatched by train on these days will close on tho previous night at 9 p.m. in both cases—viz., Wednesday 24th and 31st December. On 26th inst, (Boxing Day) the oiliee will be open in all branches except Money Order and Savings Hank for one hour. 9 a.m. to 10 a'.iu. The telephone exchaugo will be closed all these days— Xraas, Boxing and .Now Year's Days.

Alexandra was favoured with a visit of "The Dandies" who gave concerts in the local hall on the evenings of Thursday ami Friday of last week, A full house greeted them on the first evening, and the entertainment provided was exceptionally good, tho performers one and all acquitting themselves with 1 credit. The solos and choruses were all we)l rendered, the distinctness of the words of the song being particularly good. The comedian of tho company 1 had his audience in laughter most of the i time,, the fun was original, good and ! clean? Both entertainments were much above the average presented to country audiences, aud those fortunate in hearing this musical party will take, the first opportunity of again enjoying what was undoubtedly a musical treat.

The of Ufc Alexandra Soldiers Memorial irund acknowledge with thanks the receipt of Mi 2s,per Mrs Gladstone proceeds of the concert in the Town Hall. 'A Iso a sum of £5 per Mr 0. Weaver donation from the Earnsclough Peace Celebration committee This Soldiers Memorial Fund now readies the handsome total of £302. Arrangements iu. coundeiion with the picnic and sports at Eaynacleugh Station on Boxing.Day are h em {-> pushed ahead. Motor lorry will rufi f r'om Alexandra and the and convey passengers free of "jihtie^e; | G-ivena good day this should prove ivdeHghtful outing both for local residents'' and holiday visitors.

Master Teddie Murphy was removed to the Crqmwell I|ospifcal last Saturday, as as'uspeet^dVijasfi djpbtheria. The boy is doing well, bis\ illness being very slight. Mr and j|rs Murphy's eldest boy Eugene, who has been eonfined to bed for nearly six months is, we regret to say, showing no improvement. The parents aie having a trying and anxious tikntj,,'';... The very best place in Ihinediu for Chri-tmas, Toys is Todd's White Flouse Arcade, 133%ebrge street (next Plaza). Father Christmas knows the shop.—Advt

Under arrangements with thelocal patriotic Association Hull's Pictures will screen a programme ' to-night in the Town Hall from 8 p.m., to 10 p,ia.> Election results coming to hand during that time will be thrown on thq picture sereeu. This provides for the public a convenient opportunity to be entertained and at the same time to receive the results of the polling throughout the Dominion, with the ease and comfort of a seat in the hall. Admission to the pictures is Is children half price, and half the proceeds go to the local Soldiers Motnorial Fund. After the pictures, the public are invited to gathor iu front of the Hkeald office, where an effort will bo made to display clearly, by the aid of a lantern and screen, the results as these come to hand. .••>>..'

Miss Anita . Stewart the popular aud pretty film actress plays chief role-in the star (ilui to be screened on Saturday night at Hull's Pictures, titled. " The Billions Plot." This is a six reel superfeature running into over six thousand feet iilih, being the story of what mav happen after the war. A girl risks life and honour to save her country. The story abounds in excitement. The working of a huge and intricate system of underground spies is revealed and very amazing are the devices and fantastic electrical machiuos that are used for inter-communication. The supports include a comic—' Shirt Strategy ' and Topical Budgot with another instalment of " Tho Mysteries of Myra. Weather permitting the band will render selections in the street this evening. During the performance a collection will be taken up in aid of the local Fallen Soldiers Memorial Fund, when those who do not intend patronising the pictures will be given an opportunity of giving their little mite towards this worthy object. At a meeting of the baud held ou 2nd iust. it was decided that selections be rendered in the street on election night and that a collection be taken up, inuid of the uniform fund, but as tho result of a meeting last evening members favoured taking up a collection in aid of, the Fallen Soldiers Memorial Fund.

The weather fchia week has been real Central summer. Scorching hot day;!, which, although a bit opprcsive, arc just what is wanted to bring on and ripen the fruit. . Strawberries are ripening well and being despatched in large quantities. Prices remain firm. At a meeting of rosideuts held at Omakaukst Saturday to consider making a presentation to Mr and Mrs Laidlaw and family, now removed to Dunedin, it was decided to mark the districts appreciation of this family during a long residence at Matakanui Station. Subscription lists are now in circulation, so that residents desirous of subscribing can have an opportunity of doing so. The local list is in the hands of Mr C. E. Richards. Contributions cau be handed to the local collector ,or forwarded to the fund treasurer Mr T. Jhiggan, Matakanui,

The members of the local brass band desire to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of the sum of iM: Os from the Alexandra Girls Physical Brill Olass ; also the sum of ! O.s from a local residont towards the band funds.