Cromwell Argus. AND NORTHERN GOLDFIELD GAZETTE. Cromwell, Monday, Aug. 16, 1926

Cromwell Argus, 16 August 1926, Page 4

Cromwell Argus. AND NORTHERN GOLDFIELD GAZETTE. Cromwell, Monday, Aug. 16, 1926

Tii our advertising columns will be found the otfir of a free book entitled "A Declaration of Rovealed Truth in contrast to Popular Theology." In a Cup match fired at Hawea on Saturday last, Mr A. Murphy again secured first place, Mr I>. Dcnniston being second, and Mr W. Robertson third. Clyde is holding a-Paddy's Market on Friday and Saturday, iu aid of the Horticultural Society and Summer Sports Club?!. There will be no end of variety and attractions. The function will no doubt draw sports from all parts of the district, and should show a good financial result. The death occurred at Fr'anktou Hospital recently of Mr William P. Hart, at the age of 81 years. He had been an inmata of the hospital for three months prior to his death. He was a photographer by occupation, and for soma time carried on business in Cromwell, The local fire brigade has secured the the hall for race-nights and will hold a bazaar. The brigade is one of our most worthy local organisations and will no doubt receive generous support. A meeting of all ladies willing to assist will be held in the Council Chambers on Friday next, at 3 p.m., to consider preliminary arrangements.

Ilipponvalc Social Club will hold another of its popular socials ou Tuesday of next week.

The Education Board has appointed Mr J. S. Barwell to the position of sole teacher at Luggato.

In view of the fact that Mr Hull is showing next Friday in aid of the Swimming Baths, the pictures should be greeted with a big house. Owing to Mr Bodkin being laid up with influenza, a Kood deal of business at the sitting of the court on Wednesday had to be adjourned. Included in this was the case of trespass on Northburn station.

Tarras and Ardgour settlers cordially invite the public to the annual ball to be held on Friday next, commencing at 3.;]'.) p.m. Like all country districts, ;irdgour and Tarras have a happy knack of running such functions on the most approved lines, and this will again be in evidence on Friday evening. Special ittcmtion is being given to the floor, music and supper.

The brevity of information given to the public by the Otago Laud Board in respect to matters dealt with, shows no improvement. After last week's meeting the announcement was made that an appraiser had been appointed to assess the rentals on small grazing runs in Otago, the leases of which will shortly expire. The public would be interested to know where these runs are. If the Board does not supply it, perhaps tha member for the district could get the information.

There was not a very large attendance at the fortnightly meeting of the Loyal Cromwell Lodge on Friday, 6th inst., mainly, no doubt, owing to the influenza which has at the present time such a big hold in the town. There was no important business and it was decided to postpone the social to be held on Friday, 13th, indefinitely, as a precaution to the epidemic. Three new members were elected and duly installed with the usual formalities. After Lodge, supper was partaken of and the brethren all did the victuals justice.

There is little escapes the notice of Warden Dixon during his deliberations on the local Bench.- During the hearing of an application on Wednesday by the Kawarau Company, for a reduction of rent on the claims, be was responsible for a rather solid home truth. Mr Gilkison, for applicants, while expounding the merits of his ease, incidentally remarked that the company had spent some .£75,009 on the gigantic undertaking. ."'Who spent ,£75,000"?" quickly interjected the Warden. "The clahnhoklers!" an:-: we reel Mr Harlow, counsel for objectors, with a smile.

The annual meeting of the Hawea Sporting Rifle Club was held in the Hawed, hall on the night of sth inst. A fair number were present, Mr W. Patterson occupying the chair. The balance-sheet, showing a credit of £9, was read and adopted. Mr Jas. MeLennan was re-elected President, and Mr T. Gillespie secretary of the club. Several Cup matches had been held during the winter and the offer o' Mr W. Robertson to present a gold medal to the member securing the highest aggregate for the season, handicaps included, was received with thanks, —Own correspondent. The Vincent Hockey Tournament was held at Clyde on Saturday. In the senior competition thirteen teams, representative of all parts of Central, Maniototo, and Tuapeka competed. Clyde A were the winners and took the gold badges, Cromwell High School putting up a meritorious performance in being runners-up and taking the silver badges. They were beaten 0-1 in the final. Tire High School team was : Fay Sanders, [slay Campbell, Edna Schcib, Gladys Varcoe, Daphne Seheib, OlwenSc&tt. Mrs Davy entertained the girls on Saturday evening in honor of their success., 'By the way, the girls were somewhat disappointed when, at a dance in the evening, the chief orator, in congratulating the winners, omitted to mention the fine performance of the runners-up.

Mr_3\ Wilson, who has been on the !ocal post office staff foe some time, left this morning to take up his new duties as postmaster at Rawene, North Auckland. On Saturday he was the recipient of three presentations. From the staff of the local office he receive] a fountain pen. On behalf of the Hockey Club, Mr Bladder, at a gathering of citizens, presented him with a Doulton Salad Bowl, and the Mayor (Mr D. C. Jolly), on behalf of the citizens, hmdt<d Mr Wilson a travelling bag. The several spexkers spoke appreciatively of Mr Wilson's ability and courtesy in his duties to the puh'ic and the valuable assistance he had given to the various bodies with which he was asssciated. Mr Wilson suitably replied. He carries with him in his new position the best wishes of many friends.

A successful ball was given by the Spinsters and Bachelors of Haweaio the hall on the night of the 13th inst. Every arrangement had been made by the committee responsible and the join?-secretaries, Miss Edwards and Mr F. Watkins, to ensure the success of the entertainment, and the result justified their efforts. R jfreshmenfcs wore supplied by the ladies of the district, and the hall was specially decorated for the occasion. Musicians for the evening were Miss Partridge and Messrs Hardy and Fleming, and the duties of M.Cs. were cafried out capably by Messrs James Woods and T. Gray. Each district was strongly represented among those who were present, and an enjoyable entertainment was prolonged to an early hour in the morning.

Many residents will remember when Cornishfcown, in the late Mr H. Thomas's time, was one of the fertile spots in the immediate vicinity of the town. At that time the property was served by an abundant water supply, which in the boom days was disposed of to a mining company, and finally fell to the lot of a runholder near Bannoekburn. Gradually the fertile land drifted back to a barren, arid region. However, there is now some prospect of it again blossoming as the rose. Mr A. F. Robertshaw, who now owns the land, has had it all ploughed and fenced, and a light bridge to give.access is being thrown across the stream at the ;butlct of the gorge ab:»ve Scott's coal-pit.- A pumping plant on pontoons, to be driven by the current, is already launched near by, the whole undertaking involving a considerable expenditure. It is the general hope that Mr Robortahaw's enterprise will be rewarded, which it undoubtedly will if the pumping plant acts up to expectations.