Cromwell Argus. AND NORTHERN GOLDFIELE GAZETTE. Cromwell, Monday Sept. 22, 1919

Cromwell Argus, Volume L, Issue 2641, 22 September 1919, Page 4

Cromwell Argus. AND NORTHERN GOLDFIELE GAZETTE. Cromwell, Monday Sept. 22, 1919

The restricted railway service comes to an end next Monday, 29th September, when the time-table ia force prior to 2ad July will be observed. » A Cbiuauuu aimed Jack Kin, a wellknown figure ia the town and district, died at Cromwell ou S iturday after a prolonged illness. The Electoral Roll for Wakatipu is open for inspection at places enumerated in our advertising columns. Electors who have any douot as to being on the Holl should make inquiries. Subscribers to the Cromwell Athonajuin are reminded that a general meeting will be held on Tuesday evening, in connection with the proposed building programme. His many friends will be pleased to know that Mr J. Hayes, an esteemed local resident, who recently suffered i severe illness, has made a splendid recovery, and is now well on the way to good health. Hanger Pellet passed through Cronnwell on Saturday with 20,000 ova from sea trout, to be hatched at Pembroke, and liberated in the waters of the Upper Clutha. Some 10,000 ova from the lakes are to be taken to other parts of the society's district. Anyone in search of the plant for a sound carrying business should make enquiries regarding the team, waggon, harness, etc., to be offered for sale by auction at Cromwell on Saturday. 11th October, on account of Mr W. Bell. Messrs Ghodger and Co., auctioneers, will give all particulars. Wedding bells have been chiming somewhat of late, The latest young couple to enter the blissful state of matrimony are Mr J. Lewis, of Banmckburn (a returned soldier), and Miss E. jNorman, formerly of Pembroke, but later of Bannockburn. We extend our congratulations and best wishes, Four more of the district's young ai'u returned homo last week—Fred Crair, Jack M'Pelin, Prank Swann, and J. Clark. The four were engaged iu the campaign in the East, where the general conditions were at times very trying, but all have returned in fairly .good health. The Vincent County Council meets at Clyde on Wednesday. Business on tho Order Paper is as follows :—To confirm the resolution making a general rate of five farthings in the pound on the Rate', able Property in the countyfor the year ending ou 31st March, 1920; signing the Ratebook of the county for the year 1920 ; finance and general. Lowburn will be the centre of a big function ou Friday next, when a recep" tion will be tendered to thirteen returned soldiers, who will be presented with medals in appreciation of their services. The function will be in the form of a social, and the committee are now hard at work with (he arrangements. Lowburn can be depended on to make the event appropriate and successful. Despite counter-attractions, Hull's Pictures were greeted with a fair house on Friday evening, and the programme was a most enjoyable one. > r ext Friday the star attraction is a powerful tragedy entitled, " To the Death," a talc of love and revenge. Two comics arc outstanding features of the supports, showing Charlie Chapliu iu a picture entitled " The Woman," and a Christie comedy, " Won in a Cabaret."

Interest is being shown locally iu the lortbcotning general election, which trie Prime Minister anticipates will be held early in December. Rev. W. P. Rankin, of Cromwell, has intimated his intention of acceding to a general request to con* test the Wakatipu seat as a Progressive Liberal. It is anticipated that Hon W. Fraser will seek re-election. Many would like to see Mr Jas. Horn again come forward, while others freely mention a wellknown northern member of the county council as one who would get a great deal of support. It is early yet to go fully into the matter, pending some definite information, which should soon be forthcoming. A heavy storm struck the district on Saturday evening. After several days warm weather, heavy gales raged, aud the conditions were threatening. Rain commenced to fall before midnight on Saturday, and early on Sunday there was a heavy downpour. Snow fell low down on the mountains, but although the rain eased somewhat, the fall con' tinued until a late hour on Sunday night. Snow fell almost continuously - on the higher levels, and there appears to be a very heavy deposit -on the high country, with a lighter coating almost down to the Hats. A sudden thaw would almost certainly be responsible for a big flood. Coming so late iu the season the storm must be responsible for a certain loss among young lambs, which were to be seen on many runs. Should the snow remain any time on the mountains, there will be danger of severe frosts, "X which will affect the fruit crop. To-day the weather shows signs of clearing.