THE MAN IN THE STREET SAYS

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

THE MAN IN THE STREET SAYS

.That the "Poles" are rapidly ad vaneing on Omakau.

That there will soon be a number of "live wires" in that district.

That Frank Perkins contemplates a change-over from "Voco" to "Electric Sparks" in the near future.

That Frank will then draw his power from the Roxburgh dynamo instead of —as at present—from the local bowser.

That the cabaret opened in Omakau on Tuesday last. That members say it was*a "howling" success. •

That the sheep arc delighted with the new electric bulb at the Alexandra loading bank which will guido them on their way to their new home at "Finegad."

That those in doubt regarding the whereabouts of "Finegad" should communicate with "Long Tak Sam."

That he congratulates local golfers "on securing the Dewar Cup.

That he understands the cup Was quite empty when it reached its new home.

That he regrets he was not a member of the "Drainage Board." ! That visitors are in raptures over the glory of the sunrise at Wauaka. That the Myola Dance Baud challenges any or all of the surrounding orchestras—Fruitlands, Butcher's Gully, Mutton Town, Chatto Creek—to a competition in dance music only. That denii-johns, coal scuttles and jews harps are strictly prohibited. That the village smith is looking forward with joy to hearing his little daughter singing in the village choir—but not in the quail season, thank you! That the Mayor of Moa Creek put up a keen fight for the Provan Cup last Friday. That it is pleasing to note that the eup was secured by J. Patterson who is a fellow-clubsman of Bob's, and a member of the oldest-established gun club in Central Otago. That there will "be a Bowling Club euchre party to-morrow night.

That during the past few days four "Fishers" were observed on the banks of the Molyneux. That after Sunday native birds are declaring an armistice there will then be an open season for clay pigeons. That loeal rangers and informers will shortly be able to recuperate until next season.