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Clutha Leader, Volume XLII, Issue 84, 28 April 1916, Page 5

The li a.m. train from Balclutha to Owaka, and the 7.4.'! a.m. train Owaka to Milton, at present running every Monday morning, will be discontinued on and after Mav 1.

The usual monthly social to welcome returned and farewell departing soldiers will be held in the Oddfellows' Hal) on Monday evening. An excellent musical programme wu. oc supplied, and a dance will follow.

The Kaitangata School Committee has railed a special meeting' for Monday, evening to select a successor to Mr W. K. Mechaelis (first assistant), who left yesterday to take up his duties as headmaster of the Cromwell, school (writes our correspondent). It is reported that an Inchclutha farmer has a t)0-arre crop of turnips which he estimates will yield -W tons to the acre. Averaging the price at 2">s per lon the gross return would amount to £22:10, which shows that given the right quality of land turnip growing is a very desirable occupation. Under the auspices of the Baklutha Presbyterian Women 'a Missionary Union, a garden party was held iu Lieu-tenant-Colonel Grigor's grounds on Tuesday, March S, the sum of £2O os being raised, Of tins sum, after paying expenses, the committee was able to donate £8 to missions, £8 to soldiers' comforts .and £2 to orphanages.

The schedules tor the Clutha and Matau A. ami P. Society's ninth annual winter show, which will be held in the Oddfellows' Hall on May 20*, are now out of the printers' hands, and a glance at the various sections shows that this {year's exhibition promises to lie mi a j more extensive scale than ever. Otago and Southland from a climatic standpoint have been particularly favoured during the past season, so that it should be safe to predict that this year's exhibits should be the most notable in the history of the society. Ducks are reported to be unusually plentiful at present, and as the season opens on Monday next there should be a considerable exodus of sportsmen within the uexi day or two. With the exception of certain areas, which are stipulated in the N.Z. Gazette, the following native game may be killed in the Otago acclimatisation district from 'May 1 to [ August ;!1 inclusive: Grey duck, spoonbill duck, teal (except the black teal), j and black swan. The open season for pukeko lasts from May 1 to May 14 inI elusive.

To all lovors of good clothes we appeal. Economy is the general note throughout the Dominion at the present tjme, and a well-tailored suit or costume ifpells strict economy. It will last you twice as long as the cheap made garment. Everyone in Balclutha and district knows that I cater for high-grade tailoring. I solicit your patronage now for your Easter costume or suit. Patterns of newest fabrics from Chas, G. Kirby, tailor, BaMtttba.***

Mis Thos. Wilson (of the Village Settlement, Owaka) has received from her son, Trooper Forsyth, in 'Egypt, two beautiful afternoon teasets of rare Oriental china. Each piece is exquisitely decorated in various hand-painted designs, and the plates and saucers are combined iu one piece. Mrs Wilson also received from her son half a dozen beautiful table-centres and three silk blouses. Trooper Forsyth at the time of writing was in the best of health.

Apparently the selection of the New Zealand representatives for the Empire Parliamentary Conference is not going to be an easy matter. Many members of both Houses (wires the Wellington correspondent of the Dunedin Star) would like the appointment, and several are stated to display considerable eagerness. At yesterday's meeting Mr Massey and Sir Joseph Ward were requested to make the selection of four representatives, but they were unwilling to accept this rather delicate task, and after discussion the matter was held over until the morning of May 1), when Parliament meets. There is a feeling among members that Mr Malcolm (member for Clutha) should be one of the delegates, ami that another should represent the Upper House; but it is uncertain whether Mr Malcolm is willing to. make the trip, in view of his occupation of the Chairmanship of Committees. The annual camp of the 14th (South Otago) Regiment is at present being held on the Gore Racecourse during the ensuing nine days. The men (about 450) went into camp on Tuesday. The companies include men from Lawrence, Milton, Balclutha, Catlius and intermediate stations. The camp is under the charge of 'Captain .!. A. Stewart (Milton), ami Captain Stevens (Balclutha) will discharge the duties of adjutant. One of the rules of the camp is as follows; No intoxicating liquor of any kind is to be brought into or.'be in possession of anyone on troop trains or in camp, except such as may be in charge of the medical officers for medical purposes. A breach of this order renders the offenders liable to a fine of £2O.