Cromwell Argus. AND NORTHERN GOLDFIELD GAZETTE. Cromwell, Monday, Oct. 4, 1926

Cromwell Argus, 4 October 1926, Page 4

Cromwell Argus. AND NORTHERN GOLDFIELD GAZETTE. Cromwell, Monday, Oct. 4, 1926

In the contents of this issue, full reports of the annual meetings of the Fire Brigade and Tennis Club, and Football Notes, will be found on page 3. The report of the Vincent County Council, Golf Notes, and the report of the annual meeting of the T. and P. Company appears on page 6. Mr Geo. Johns, Optician, visits Cromwell this week. See advt.

Union football team, from Duuedin, visited Matakanui on Saturday, and were defeated by 35 points to 3. Dr. Shore, of the Health Department was in Central last week, and spent the week-end in Cromwell. Those .interested are reminded that tenders for the privileges for the Upper Ciutha Kace-Meeting on October 30th close with the secretary Mr W. P. Cotter next Saturday, 9th October. In our report last week of the annua meeting of the Wanaka Cricket Club, the name of the donor of the bat won by Mr D. Matheson should have been mentioned as Mr Jas. Perry, of Gore. Mr W. Tisdall, for some time mine host of the Welcome Home Hotel, Lowburn, is at present staying in Alexandra, and has visited the district occasionally, renewing ofd acquaintances. He has leased his property in Canterbury. Another candidate in training at Tarras for the forthcoming racing circuit in the well-bred six-year-old gelding, Kilmosca (Kilrain-Princess Mosca). He is owned by Mr Jenkins to whom success would be popular with the public. A splendid night's entertainment can be looked for on Wednesday, 13th inst., in the Athenaeum Hall. The progtamme, organised by the Methodist Church, will be provided by the children. A novelty is three scenes from " Alice in Wonderland," in addition to a variety of recitations, etc.

In his report to last meeting of Lake County Council, the Inspector reported that the contract for the erection of Matatapu bridge by Mr J. Templeton has been completed and a first-class job made of it. The approaches were completed, A General Store has again been opened at Lowburn, the proprietor being Mr George Mayhew, who has been resident in the district for some time. He annoxuices that he will carry full stocks of all lines which will be offered at lowest cash prices. No doubt residents will patronise the local industry. The early days of last week were marked by heavy gales, but early on Thursday morning there was heavy rain for several hours. Further showers fell during the day but a southerly wind brought a light coat of snow on the hills. This was followed by a light frost on Friday morning. There were further showers yesterday. Cricket is again in full swing, and several clubs have held the opening fixtures. Cecil Peak is making the annual visit to the Upper Ciutha, and will met Lowburn on Wednesday. Thus early in the season there will be little form shown on either side, Lowburn will be picked from: —Willson, Luke, Varcoe, Bell, Partridge, Brown, Smith, Swann (2), Heaney, ~Webb, Cockerill, Mayhew.

The proposal to erect Saleyarda at Lowburn is apparently advancing as a further general meeting of those interested in the project is to be held at Lowburn on Saturday evening next. We understand that a well-known runholder has offered the use of his well-appointed yards to the committee in order that they may first try out the proposal and hold a sale there before committing the subscribers to any heavy expenditure in ths erection of permanent yards,

The annual meeting of the Cromwell Swimming Club will be held on Tuesday (to-morrow) evening. A full attendance ia specially requested. Bannockburn Bowling Club opens the season on Saturday, and extends, a cordial invitation which will no doubt be readily accepted. As we go to press we are informed unofficially, although somewhat rehuoiy, that the Government proposes to issue a right to the Clutha Development Company to harness the Meg for power purposes, with certain safeguards from an irrigation point. The Church of England Ladies Guild is holding a Sale of Work in the hall on Wednesday evening, when a wide a "'£ v of useful articles will be offered. The ladies of "the church are requested to provide baskets for the refreshment stall.

Messrs Haunan and Ranee, the wellknown lorry proprietors, have undertaken a contract to cart the Upper Nevis dredge machinery from Garston over the hill by motor lorry. The firm will have three lorries on the job, but will still have others in commission to maintain their connection in this district.

The privileges in connection with the Cromwell races were sold by auction on Saturday by Mr R. G. Varcoe, and realised : Booth, £45, Mr It. Haig ; fruit stall, £l2, Mr J. Roberts; hot-water right, £2 2s 6d, Mr J. Roberts ; paddocks, 15s, Mr W. Price. The luncheon room was let by tender, that of Mr F. Partridge being accepted.

The final football match of the season, between Hawea and Maungawera, was played on Saturday at Hawea Flat- Mr Donald Bell captained the local players, and Mr H. Halliday acted similarly for Maungawera. The match was won by Hawea by 14 points to 11. Mr J. Rowley carried out the dnties oj referee to the satisfaction of all.

Mr Tom Hansen, the well-known blacksmith, of Tarras, recently patented a plough attachment in the form of an irrigation ditcher. It has won very favorable reports, and had sufficient merit to at once enlist the attention of a lead ing city firm, A demonstration will be given at Tarras on Wednesday morning, at 10.30 a.m., when those interested should make a point ot attending.

Prospects for the forthcoming racing circuit are promising. Going through the list we find that no less than nineteen horses are in work in Cromwell and Upper Clutha alone. In our previous notes we omitted to mention "Bob" Haig's team. He has half-a-dozen in work, and Anti-Acido, Lady Houi, and Guycara Dillon will probably carry his colors at Hawea. Last week there were interesting developments in connection with hospital affairs. The necessity for additions and alterations at Cromwell and Clyde was responsible for a visit from Dr. Valintine, Director General of Hospitals, and Mr Allan, the Board's " architect. They inspected the two institutions and had a conference with the board at Cromwell. Dr. Valintinc's recommendation was to spend a considerable sum on Dunstan Hospital and make it a general surgical hospital, with isolation block, and to retain only the Maternity block at Cromwell. A full report will appear next issue. Entries for the Upper Clutha Racing Club's meeting on October 30th, are due with the secretary, Mr W. P. Cotter, next Saturday evening. Encouraged by previous success the club is this year offering a record in stakes, aud an amount exceeded by few non-tote meetings. The individual events carry splendid stakes, and should attract big fields. Quito a number of horses are in training in the district, and several entries from wellknown outside owners are promised Given fine weather it will be a great meeting, as the grounds and track are ideal.

Rather a good story comes from the Spinsters and Benedicts Ball. Supper was in relays and a record attendance had to be handled. For the second sitting the crowd poured in, and the man at the door noticed that the seating accommodation was more than monopolised as provided for by the tickets given out. It struck him to have a check over the tickets, and to his surprise he found he had in the hurry been caught by a " shrewdy," who gained the early table by handing in two tickets of admission at the recent football tournament in Clyde.

A farewell social, under the auspices of the Anglican Church, was tendered to Mr J. T. Dawson, who is leaving the district, in the Athemeum Hall on Wednesday evening. Kev. Digby Wilson, in presenting Mr Dawson with a wallet of notes on behalf of the church members, spoke of the great work Mr Dawson had done in connection with the church and Sunday School, and the help he had been to the speaker. Rev. Digby Wilson expressed the regret of all at losing so valuable a worker. Mr Dawson feelingly responded, and said he and Mrs Dawson had made many friends in Cromwell, and' looked forward with pleasure to meeting them again. Bev. Bankin, who was in splendid form, rendered several songs, which were highly appreciated, as also was a skipping-rope dance by Miss Connie Roberts. Miss Partridge, Miss Betts, and Mr W. Hardy generously supplied the music gratis. By the death of Mrs M. A. M. Smith, of Geraldine, which took place at the residence of her daughter (Mrs W. Rae) on Monday morning, another of the old South Island pioneers has Been removed. The deceased lady, who had reached the age of 81 years, was born in Mitchcm, Surrey, and came to New Zealand with her parents in the Maori, landing at Lyttleton in 1858. The family settled down at Riccarton (Christchurch), and six years later, just after the death of her father, Mrs Smith went to the Shotover gold diggings, where she married the late Mr Furneaux Smith. The young couple settled down in Arrowtown until 1912, when they removed to Qeraldine, and a year • later Mr Smith passed away. Mrs, Smith took a keen interest in the affairs of the Geraldine Methodist Church, and Avas one of its most prominent workers, Eight children of a family of 11 survive—namely, Mrs W. Burrows (Dunedin), Mrs J. M. Cameron (Christchurch), Mrs W. Redhead (Christchurch). Mr J. F. Smith (Lowburn), Mr J. H. Smith (Winchester), Mr F. Smith (Temuka), and Mrs G. Miller (Timaru).—" Press."

Poultry Supplies: Chick Food, Karswood's Spice, Fowl Grit, Poultry Spice, also Calf Food in 501 b and 251 b bags. pa sale at Bowie's Ltd., Cromwell.