Cromwell Argus. AND NORTHERN GOLD-FIELDS GAZETTE Cromwell, Monday, Nov. 24, 1919.

Cromwell Argus, Volume L, Issue 2649, 24 November 1919, Page 4

Cromwell Argus. AND NORTHERN GOLD-FIELDS GAZETTE Cromwell, Monday, Nov. 24, 1919.

Couslable Bradley informs us (hat ho is in possession of all information regarding the Government housing scheme, j ami will be pleased to give all particulars 1 to miyoui: inquiring,

Returned Soldiers incut al Hawea ou Tuesday night.

Kxcursions ou Lake Hawea advertised elsewhere iu this issue. The date of the General Election lias been fixed for Wednesday, 17th December. '

The pupils of the Dominican Nuns will give the annual coucert in the Athenaeum Hall on Oth December, when a splended programme will be presented. A valuable door prize is also offered.

The Vincent County Council meets at Clyde on Wednesday next. Business on the Order Taper includes the election of a chairman for the ensuing year, and notice of motion by Cr Middleton that the by-law prohibiting motor traflic on the Quartz Reef Point road be recinded. Trior to his departure from Cromwell Mr F. Brooks was met by a representative gathering of citizens and presented with a case of pipes in appreciation of his many services to local organisations, The speakers extended their best wishes for the recipient's future welfare. An enjoyable days outiug will he provided next Saturday at Clyde when a big Sports Carnival will be held. There are innumerable attractions and the tug-of-war cjntest is already creating much interest. A special train runs from Cromwell at I. 15 p.m., returning U.'.i'), An outstanding attraction fur the lire brigade and band biziar. to bo 1 hdl on Race .Nights, I'J2O, is the disposal by art union of a splendid mineral specimen—i gold nugget valued at £lO LOs. Tickets for this arc now available and are meeting with a ready sale. It is a prize well worth the investment of a nimble shilling.

" Alter Chains," a live thousand feet film, is the star picture in Mr Hull's pr - gramme for next Friday. It is a London Film Company's production, with Heather Thatcher as the star, aad John Astley in the opposite role. It is a story of a young lady forced to marry against her will, aud abounds with stirring dramatic scenes and presents a unique fiuish. The climax is a terrible revelation of a bad man's soul. A* feature of the supports is Charley Chaplin in " Police," while another is a scenic " Venice." On Saturday next, at Cromwell, Messrs Goodger and Co. will sell by auction the privileges in connection with the Cromwell Jockey Club's annual race l meeting of January litb and loth, 1920 The right to a publicans booth will be offered, also fruit stall and horse paddocks. This yeir the club reverts to a two-da} meeting, and in addition has offered a substantial increase in stakes. It promises to be one of the best meetings ever held in Cromwell, aud the privileges are well worth securing.

There is likely to be a revival of sports meetings throughout the Central dis» trict during the preseut season. Luggalc meeting is already announced for New Years Day. and a splendid programme has been drawn up. The details will be found in our advertising c duinas, and tbc liberal priz3 uiou.'y offered should attract athietes from all parts of the district. From what can b3 gathered it is almost certain that the Cromwell, Clyde, and Alexandra societies will make an effort to hold their meetings at Easter, after a lapse of a few j r ears during the war.

Spurts iulaud will welcome the inauguration of the Central Otago Trotting Club, with headquarters ai Alexandra. A. strong committee, representative of all the Central districts, has been appointed, and a big membership is assured. The inaugural meeting is to be held on the old Dunstan Racecourse on January 10th, 11)20, and although the club has not succeeded in securing a tote permit, a very attractive programme has been arranged, with prize money amounting to £3OO for seven events Full particulars are contained in our advertising columns, and owners should note that nominations for all events are due on Saturday, O'th December. Mr John Rivers, Alexandra, is secretary.

A fancy dress, hard times, and mask social is lu be held at Lowburn next Friday evening. The function has been arranged to provide funds for the preliminary work in arranging a baziar early next year in aid of ths Lnvburn hall. In connection with this the ladies are already hard at work, and are making elaborate arrangements in anticipition of a big attendance on Friday The charge for admission is particularly reasonable, and we have no doubt the community will assist the ladies in their efforts on behilf of th; local institution. Mr Hazard, of the Public Works Department, win has been surveying the neck between Lakes ilavvea and Wanaki in cornection with the proposed hydro-electric sheme, left last waok for Wanganui, (writes our own correspondent) Mr Robinson is now completing the survey. It is understood that tunnelling through the neck is the now favored propos.il although the alternative scheme of a power hou->e near Luggate is also under consideration The cost of transmission lines for the electric current works out at £llOO per mile. Surveying should be completed shortly, but two months at least, arc required to deal with nutters and estimate the cost of the.scheme. Commissioner Sadd, and the members of the Otago Land Board, with the exception of Mr G. Livingstone, were in district on Thursday last, one of the matters demanding their attention being the subdivision of the Mount Pisa run. A plan of the proposed subdivision has been dratted, but the greatest obstacle at present is in getting sufheient men to carry out the survey, as so mauy runs are at present being dealt with. Commissioner Sadd, however, is hopeful of having a staff at work on the run at an early date. No definite information of the subdivision is available for publication at present, beyond the fact that a considerable area of the Hats east and west of the road is being reserved for ebser settlement at a later date. Methodist Church Services for Sunday next will be conducted as follows:—■ Nevis 11 a.m., 13 mnoekl.uru 7 p. m., (Home Mission collections), Mr Witheford, Cromwell 11 a, m. and 7 p.m. Mr W. Lopdell. Footweau ! —All sixes Girls's and Maid's white and black shoes, Ladies white shoes, glace court, bar, aud lace shoes, at H. Bowie's, Cromwell, DREDGING UETURNS. SUiue X M ~ 4H-1