Cromwell Argus. AND NORTHERN GOLDFIELD GAZETTE. Cromwell, Monday, Aug. 5, 1929

Cromwell Argus, 5 August 1929, Page 4

Cromwell Argus. AND NORTHERN GOLDFIELD GAZETTE. Cromwell, Monday, Aug. 5, 1929

Tenders are invited for . work at Low burn School and also for extensions to Lowburn Wall.

A' sale by auction of damaged iron, also doors, window sashes, and au acetylene riant, will be held at Cromwell on Friday, lOth August. An interesting- and instructive lecture on hrst aid, was given by Mr u. M. Luke to members of the Cromwell Fire Brigade at a meeting on L'uesday evening last. Owing to various other attractions, there was only a small attendance at the public meeting on Wednesday evening to consider lorming a Defence Rifle dub,. Those present informally discussed the matter. A large number of members is assured, and steps will probably be taken to have these enrolled, and thereafter a general meeting will bo called.

Many residents, were awakened shortly after mindight last Monday; — at 1.45 a.m., to be precise—by a distinct shock of earthquake, one of the woJMst experienced in the town for some years. There was distinct vibration, and a pronounced rumbling-, but no damage was done. The quake immediately turned thoughts to the Coast, as it was feared the local visitation may only have been the tailend of another disturbance there, but such was not the case. Mr Hull has) booked the worldfamous special "Wings," for next Friday's programme, and with a supporting- film of Otago Central, "In the Pench and Apple Country," has an attraction above the ordinary. is headed by a trio of favourites in Clara Bow, Charles Rogers, and Richard Allen. It is claimed as. the greatest aviation picture ever made. "Wings" is war, but| it is war the like of which has never been seen before. It is war from the air, a thrilling battle of the war eagles, and a gripping", heart-tugging drama withal. Deep in the theme is a romance of the love of two pals for on© girl. Prices for this fine special are 28 and is.

The Luggate Cricket Club will hold its aimual meeting on Saturday evenJust as we go to press official word was received that the Kawarau gates can be closed at any time. A good deal will depend on the weather.

Mr L. 1- Anderson has been appointed direct sole agent for His Master's Voice Records and Gramaphones, and has a great array ot machines and the very latest records on hand.

Mr E. Scheib, Bricklayer, has an important announcement 111 our advertising columns, regarding built in coppers with the latest spiral flue.

Mr W. A. Bodkin, M.P.., » at present in the district, and will meet all interested in irrigation at a meeting of the Progressive League 111 Iho Council Chambers, to-night, nt 8 p.m.

We are* reliably informed that the butchering business recently carried on by Mr Wardle in Cromwell, has been purchased by Mr R. McNaught, who takes possession on September Ist. Mr McNaught is well-known to local residents in this line of business. Duo notice will appear in a later issue.

Tom Mix, starring in the Fox Films production, "Horseman of the Plains, which will be shown by the Oddfellows on Saturday, is seen in a gripping story. Action that stirs the blood — love scenes that touch the heart—together with awe-inspiring scenery go far toward making "Horseman of the Plains" a picture well Avorth seeing. Mix is cast as Tom Swift, a champion rider of the West. He is ably supported by a strong cast including Sally Blane, a charming newcomer. The following hockey team will represent Vincent against Maniototo, at Alexandra, on Saturday, commencing at 2.45 p.m.:—Forwards: E. ] SaviH, E. Maskill, R. Sanders, J. Carlme, M. Guy; half-backs: H. Stevens, S. Cameron, B. Carline; backs: L. Burt, M. Hanning, P. Hessou. Emergencies: Forward: I. Campbell; back: M. Lopdell. Over 160 Scouts and Girl Guides, with their leaders, assembled at Cromwell on Saturday to celebrate the 21st anniversary of the great world-wide movement. The weather was perfect, and an interesting and instructive programme at the Recreation Ground, and later at a concert in the hall, was closely followed by a large gathering of interested spectators. Further references to the function must, for various reasons, be held next week.

Information was received last week, unofficially, that the Government had consented to a closing of the Kawarau dam,- but so far no word is to hand of the closure being applied. At the week-end hard frosts sent the rivers to a low level. The closing is of direct importance to the Cromwell Development Company, while claimholders would also have taken advantage of it to do some prospecting. This morning there is a distinct change in the weather, and with a heavy northi wind a good deal of snow is likely to come away, and the second chance this season is in danger of being lost. A proposal to establish Girl Guides 111 Cromwell has been) under discussion lor some time, and was brought more directly into prominence with the Jamboree at Cromwell on Saturuay. During the last lew weeks the Mayor (Mr Roberts), has been in communication with the Commissioner m Dunedin, who promised to come to Cromwell once the preliminaries were anauged.. The difficulty ot securing a captain has been overcome, and arrangements are being made tor a public meetiug at an early date, at which the Commissioner will be present, and at which Girl Guides will be formed. We regret to record the death at Cromwell Hospital on Saturday morning of Elizabeth May, second daughter of Mrs and the late Henry McMainara, of this town. The young ladv was in her nineteenth year, and was extremely popular with one and all. A few mouths ago the unfortunate young lady was seized with a dangerous illness, and for the last few weeKs little hopes were entertained for her recovery. The funeral took place in the New Cemetery yesterday, very Rev. Dean Hunt officiating at the grave.

The town has slowly but gradually extended until suitable building sections, even on the outskirts, are difficult to obtain. In view ot this the sale by auction of six freehold sections on August 10th, should command general attention. The majority of the sections to lie offered are in ideal positions, right in the heart of the tqwn, and range from one-fifth to tme-quarter acre each. They are all level, and contain ideal soil, and should meet with very keen competition. They comprise the few remaining unoccupied sections in the centre of the town. The auctioneers will be pleased to give particulars to intending buyers.