THE HERALD WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 1929.

Alexandra Herald and Central Otago Gazette, Issue 1692, 26 June 1929, Page 5

THE HERALD WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 1929.

Tie electric power will be off on Sunday often oon between the hours of 1 pjn. and 4 pjn. when farther work will be earned on in making provision for tie wires to carry power to Mata-

Clyde has always" been noted for good sports. It is therefore with a good deal of surprise and regret that we learn of the unsportsmanlike barracking which took place while Uannay was attempting his kicks on Saturday. We can only put it down to a few irresponsible football enthusiasts who lost control of themselves.

"A big no* e about nothing" is the general opinion about the report of drinking taking place at dances in the Town HalL Alexandra is noted for its sober community and the dances in the Town Hall are very wed conducted. It was an isolated case that was reported at tie last meeting of the Borough Council.

The cablegrams from Loudon (says a contemporary) received last Tuesday as to the prices obtained for Otagogrown apples shipped by the llpainus and Westmoreland were eagerly awaited by oar oxehardiata and agents. Apparently buyers were prepared to pay from 13a to 15s per ease. This price was considered satisfactory, bat it is not np to the price anticipated in view of the fact that the Australian crop was a complete failure. The principle factor in keeping to moderate limits the English demand for the Dominion's fruit is probably the large carry over of the American stock of apples. The stores at Home have been burdened with an over supply. However there are signs that the American surplus is being reduced and the general ton* of messages from London is quite hopeful. Better prices are sure to be obtained for later shipments of Otago apples.