THE HERALD. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 28, 1925.

Alexandra Herald and Central Otago Gazette, Issue 1471, 28 January 1925, Page 5

THE HERALD. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 28, 1925.

We understand that Mr H. Hesson has disposed of bis motor garage business. The new proprietors are to Uke it over at the beginning of the month. ' f ... H That the Roxburgh district is experiencing a bumper fruit harvest this season is seen when the despatch for one day last week totalled 131 tons. This represents some picking - and packing. Considerable interest was shown in the Power Board Election at Cromwell last Wednesday ; 121 electors recorded their rotes. As was expected the Mayor (Mr D.-C. Jolly) headed the poll with 94, BeT. W. P. Bankin 76 and Cr Sanders 60. Two members were required. The Board now consists of nine members.

Wallace (Wellington) reports fair demand for all stone frait. The following is the market value: —Apricots, choice 6s, 8a; green ss, 6s. Nectarines 7s. 8s 6d- Peaches, choice dessert 6s 6d, 8s; others ss, 6s. Greengages recommended, 9s 6d, 10s. Plums, choice large dessert 5s "6d, 7s; others 3* 6d, 5s (all at per half case}.

A welcome change in the weather took place early on Sunday morning and continued till Monday afternoon. There was a fair coating of snow on the IMWhBBp and the consequent decrease in the temperature was most noticeable after the hot days previously. Very little rain fell, only 30 points being recorded in Alexandra. Other parts of the district had heavier showers and the country which was urgently in seed of it will be greatly benefited.

The Kawarau Goldmiinng Company has received cabled advice from England to the effect that five of the ten gates will be ready at the works on February 14th, and the other five on February 24th, whilst the gearing will be ready shortly afterwards. It will be remembered that the company was disappointed a week or two ago by the information that the built-in parts bad hot been shipped as prepared, but were all coming out together, this meaning delay in the concrete work at frankton Falls. The news now to hand about the gates is gratifying, in that it shows that the final shipment of gates will be well up to contract time ; therefore the delay in the work as a whole will not be to great as was anticipated.

la this iwue the Power Board notify their intention to ask authority from the ratepayers of the part lately added to this district (Cromwell and district, Fraitiandt and Galloway, etc.,) to borrow £25,000. We understand it is not the Board's intention to actually borrow this sunt immediately, but just such ,a sum u. will suffice for this work that is to be undertaken in the immediate future. The object of getting authority for the larger sum is that future extensions can be carried out when' justified without the preliminary expense entailed in getting an authority to raise a loan.' The participation in the poll which shall be advertised later mil be confined to ratepayers of the area for which the loan is required.

The Commissioner of Taxes draws attention of taxpayers to the notification appearing in to-days issue that the due date of payment of the Income-tax is on Saturday, the 7th day of February 192-5. Additional tax will accrue if the tax is not paid on or before 28th February 1925 The demands will be posted from the office of the Commissioner of Taxes on or about 31st January, 1925. Demands must be presented with all payments, and. if a deraind has not been received the Commiisioaer should becominuoieat po With. * Jt should be noted, however, that individuals (not compauies) whose 111 ililliea commence with the letters D, l,f, X, O, will mrt rjceixe their demands until some days later. la these esses a new dale—viz., 2nd Mareb, 1923—wi1l be fixed, as provided by section 135 of Uie Lan-1 and Income Tax Aet, 1923 Additional tax will accrue twenty-one days thereafter.

High upon the balcony she stood, a grim sp-'ftre cutlined by the searchlight . against the flaming smoking walls! |}owh in the teaming street, a riot of panic and 'Jisorier, stood the father, struck to the heart'by terror as he saw the sjitoke engulf his daughter and blot her completely fro-n view. Then the thrilling rescue ! That briefly, i s but one of the .terrific action situations in the great fireman's melodrama. ««The Third Alarm," a Master Picture, t-> be K reeoed by Mr Hull on Saturday. While - The Third Alarm '* has been iavested with truly .magnificent love, ■Kotereat and stupendous dramatic thrills, ■* t ijo shows what hazirJ* the fireman Knfronts, bow be struggles manfully to Hpport his family, how he goes to his W Sotj, no niatter how g'eat th p danger, W. itod bow in the end, the public is all ' too likely to forget what' a fine and noble work the fire- fighter fiat achieved. At ao rime, doe* "it become preachy ?The Third Alarm "is first of all entertainment In the east ate such well known players as Kalph Lewis in the rote of the veteran fi-'-fighter Johnnie Walker, Ella Hall, Kichard Morris and others. Full supports. Special prices

February"7th is the date for the paymeat of income tax.

The Railway Department notify excursion fares fjr Dunedin Races in this issue.

The Otago Fruitgrowers Co-op advertise all requirements for apple export in this issue.

Mr H. Holland, M.P., is shortly commencing a tour of the South Island. The provisional date set down for his visit to Alexandra is March 23rd.

Ensign Kildreth of the Salvation Army regrets that under instructions from.th'c Health Department the trip of the Anderson Bay Girls has been cancelled. The Department has taken this step as a precaution against the infantile paralysis epidemic.

Attention is drawn to W. Hesson's change adve. in this issue. Groceries, crockery and household requirements in abundance at bedrock prices. Housewives 'should take advantage of the liberal discount of 91 in the £ on monthly accounts. Th.» Presbyterian Manse which has been unoccupied for about twelve months has had its solitude shattered during the past week. It is at present occupied by nine small girls from the Presbyterian Girls Home at Andersons Bay, and the girls appear to be enjoying the change to the full. Miss Young is in charge and any gifts of fruit, ate, would no doubt be thankfully received. The party will be most likely returning about the beginning of next week.

A Policy of Concentration. —Unique in the history of motor car distribution, is the position and policy of Todd Bros., Ltd., to-day. The aim of Told Bros., Ltd., has always been to reduce the expenses of merchandising their cars and pass tbi* saving on to the public. Dealing direct with the factories and selling direct to the public all intermediate profits are eliminated. A careful persual of factory prices will show the amazing saving in buying your car" from Messrs Todd Bros, Ltd. Dealers Gray, Oakland and Maxwell-Chrysler cars.— Advt.

DUNCAN'S RELIANCE SALE. —Now about four days old and going strong. Several of the special * snip ' lines are completely sold out, prominent among which was ladies silk ankle hose in black and white at Is per pair. Many customers took three, four and five pair, hence two days saw the complete end of thac attractive ' snip.' There arc still a few of the maids' dresses left, which wo are determined to clear out of the shop, and have offered these al. the • gift' price of 2s 6d each. Other equally attractive lines are ako on offer, and it would pay every lady to make a visit to this annual Summer •Sale. The gentlemen's section of the stock has not been neglected, and all merceiy, clothing, boots and shoes are displayed and ticketed up at reduced prices. It is ,a-; yrjsMf proven fact •as . regards this sale—the more you spend, the more yon save.—Advt.