Cromwell Argus AND NORTHERN GOLDFIELD GAZETTE. Cromwell, Monday, June. 15, 193l

Cromwell Argus, Volume LXI, Issue 3167, 15 June 1931, Page 4

Cromwell Argus AND NORTHERN GOLDFIELD GAZETTE. Cromwell, Monday, June. 15, 193l

The weather during tho week was ■'cry mild with a pronounced thaw at times, and the snow steadily disappeared from the higher levels. Ihese jonditions still prevailed over the weekend.

■During the lasL. few days work on (he face has been proceeding steadily in Cornish Point mine, and indications are quite satisfactory. Some minor alterations will be made to the plant ,:o more effectively handle the water. The Mayor has received advice from Japt. White,. the White Star pilot, chat he will probably arrive in Cromwell on Tuesday with Capt. Burrsll, i'or (Government inspection of CromA'ell's aerodrome. There are only two scenes of the war in "Seven Days Leave," in Mr Hull's all-talkie programme next Friday, and thej are only the briefest ol glimpses. The story tells of the leave of a Highlander of the Canadian Black Watch, who plans a desertion while in London. How he faros, and the reason lie returns to the front, form one of the most poignantly human dramas that have ever found their way to the screen. It is taken from a stage play by Sir James M. Barrie, called 'The Old Lady Shows Her Medals," and stars Gary Cooper as the Highlander. As the old lady, Beryl MeiC-er plays a great role, and makes! a eharcterisation that will live for a long time.

A local resident, in the person oi Mr John Logan, a single man, who occupied a crib at Lake Hawea, died under .somewhat distressing! circumstances. He was found dead on June sth in a paddock belonging- to Mr J. McLennan, close to the main :oad, about a quarter of a mile from the 'frawea Post Office. He had ret in from Dunedin on the previous Satinday, and got off the coach at the P >st Office with the intention of going- to his home, about four miles distant. This was the last time that he was seen alive, and it can only be surmised that instead of making for home he retraced his steps with the object of going to one of the near settler's places, as the weather that evening was boisterous. What is remarkable is that his body should hav.e lain there, close to the main road, on which there is considerable traffic, for nearly a week before being discovered. The body was removed to Pembroke where an inquest was held, and a verdict returned that death was due to. exposure. The deceased, who was well known throughout the district as a carpenter and builder, was between 55 and 60 years of ago. A good many buildings in Upper Clutha stand as a monument to his work. He was a hard worker. A policy of "go slow'" found no place in his creed. His last employment was on the llawea-Maka-rora Public Works., which he took on when i the bujkliug trade slackened owing to the general depression prevailing.—Hawea edr respondent.

Horse and Cow Covers, Molasses, Carrots, Strychnine, Rabbit Trans, Grubbers, etc., on sale at BOWIES' LTD... Cromwell.

The sale by auction advertised .'o« Tuesday (to-morrow), at Hawea Flat, on account of Mr W." Robertson, has been cancelled. The activities of the Industries Exhibition Committee arc bringing- to light many interesting matters. For instance who would have ever dreamt that in our own town was carried out the manufacture of lead-headed nails. Yet this is a side, line carried on by the enterprising plumber, Mr A. F. Key. A most enjoyable time can be spent on Wednesday evening at the , Guild Social in the Presbyterian Church ball. A splendid musical programme is being presented, and supper, provided by the ladies, will leave nothing to bo desired. The social should draw a large attendance. Considering the mild nature of the season, local sports are securing fair bags of quail. However, they will envy a. Christchureh sport who recently .isited Blenheim and accounted for a ')a<.s of 188. The .successful sport w«s Father A. S. McDonald, a brother of Mr 1.. McDonald, Cromwell. He spent 1 holidny in Cromwell two years ago and indulged in a couple of days sport, and intends to return next year.^y* The monthly meeting- of the -Cromwell Pluuket Society was held in the Council Chancers on June 9th. There were present Mrs Webb, in the chair, Mesdam.es Jelley, E. Jolly,- Thomas," Stumbles, Wishart, Yeoman, McGregor, Crombie, Burrows and Miss Wilson. It was resolved to have a stand at the Athenaeum Mall: for New Zealand Industries Week provided permission was given from Central Council in Dunedhi. Also decided that we h )ld cur monthly meeting the second Tuesday in each month and our Bridge evening in Mr Roberts "tea-rooms the first Tuesday after the tenth of the tqnth of the month, th hmffwy gwyr month, commencing this month. The charge for these evenings will be reduced from 2s 6d to is 6d on account of the financial depression. The usual vote to the chair closed the meeting. Mr Roberts was approached after the meeting and we are sorry to state that the room, is not available for BriJgo evenings this month. Some; of '• the locjal tradesmen are busy on a novel exhibit for the Industries Exhibition next week. The idea of erecting a model bungalow was conceived by Mr iG. J. Rattray, and he is now busy on his own design, while the/ model will give scope for an example of workmanship by all fire allied trades. The actual building will be made by Mr Rattray, plumbing work by Mr Key, painting by Mr R : Orr, plastering by Mr Eric Scheib, and the miniature lighting, electric of course, is being attended to by Mr T. Byrnes.

Messrs Alvado Bros., who are presenting the Paramount Variety Company at the Athenaeum Hall to-mor-row night, come to Cromwell with a reputation for giving the public their money's worth in clean, clever, entertainment. Since the unfortunate accident which interrupted their tour some months ago, the company has been entirely re-organised and new talent engaged. In addition to 3ome old favorites of the- original company, the following new artists are deserving of special mention:—Miss Loretta Del Mar, dainty little Soubrette and dancer, who gives a brilliant performance. She has lately terminated a successful season with the Jim Gerald Revue Coy., while Mr Albert Carlisle, versatile tern or, late of J. C. Williamson Ltd.,. is at his best in the pleasing musical numbers; ho r*resenifc v The acrobatic Alvados are" certainly above the average for this type of entertainment, while the various comedy sketches and farces provide a feast of merriment. The show goes with a swing from rise to fall of curtain and there is not a dull moment during the whole performance.