The Dunstan Times "Fiat justitia ruat coelum." MONDAY, July 31st, 1922. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Dunstan Times, Issue 3128, 31 July 1922, Page 4

The Dunstan Times "Fiat justitia ruat coelum." MONDAY, July 31st, 1922. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Only about a dozen people were present at a pruning demonstratidh given by Mr Goodwin, N at Mr Anscombe’s orchard, Clyde, on Wednesday afternoon last- 'I his apparent indifference on the part of the orchardists, was due to a characteristic oversight on the part of the Dept, the only intimation given of the demonstration being an advertisement in our Alexandra contemporary, published the same afternoon as the demonstration. Nuff sed! Our Moa Creek correspondent writes: — On Thursday 20th- the first lamb made its appearance at Moa Creek. The weather continues frosty but to-day there seems to be a change approaching there is an east wind but the bright sunshine still continues. The roads are slowly improving but they require a spell of warmer weather to put them rightThe Co-operative Fruitgrowers of Otago Ltd., has purchased the site and property known as the Pier Hotel. This property has three frontages— Crawford, Jetty, and Bond, streets, and it is the intention of directors to build up-to-date fruit auction rooms designed to suit the requirements of their increasing business, The lease of their present premises does not expire till September 1923 by which time the new premises snould be ready, Wright Stephenson and Co, Ltd. report large catalogues of rabbitskins. Competition was fairly keen throughout but prices were slightly easier. Incomingwinters, however were keenly sought after and prices for these were a shade firmer. The annual meeting of the Clyde Croquet Club is called for Wednesday night. Church services next Sunday —S- Michaels 7 P-m.; Presby-

The annual meeting of the Clyde Bowling Club takes place on Wednesday, Aug- 9th- , Earnscleugh residents have decided to erect a hall —a long felt want- We received this morning an interesting account of what is being done, but unfortunately are compelled to hold it over until next issueThe Vincent County Council has authorised the raising of a loan (locally) of £5,400 to pay off its antecedent liability. As the interest offered is 6 per cent and the security gilt-edged it must be considered a good investment. Railway excursion tickets in connection with the Christchurch races arc advertised. Hull’s Pictures at Clyde, on Thursday night, will screen a line programme- Besides the usual gazette, and a good comedy “An Eastern Westerner”, (Harry Lloyd in his latest mirth-quake) there will be shown a sensational drama “The Broadway Bubble”, with Corinne Griffith in the leading roleMessrs T- Gilchrist and Sons Oturehua, offer lor sale rifles, cartridges, galvanised wire, horse covers and a line of men s boxcalf cookhams- these are offered at special attractive prices and lor net cash, will be delivered at the nearest Railway Station. See advtThe treasurer of the Dunstan Hospital acknowledges with thanks the receipt of £8 10 from Mrs Poole, as the result of the Benefit given by that lady. With the subsidy this means the augmenting of the hospital funds by £ 18 14-