The Dunstan Times "Fiat justitia ruat coelum," MONDAY, Oct 9th, 1922 LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Dunstan Times, Issue 3138, 9 October 1922, Page 4

The Dunstan Times "Fiat justitia ruat coelum," MONDAY, Oct 9th, 1922 LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A meeting of the local croquet club is called for to-night. Tenders for the C. O. A. & PAssociation’s Show privileges close on Monday next. A Matakanui correspondent informs us that an energetic committee has everyihing in readiness for the Bazaar on Friday, 20th instThe Alexandra Fire Brigade’s Social on Thursday night last was a huge success, the general opinion being that it was the finest function of the kind held for years- The children’s dance the following night was also a splendid 'affair, many of the fancy costumes being very quaint and comicalMonday 23rd inst-, is Labor Day- As usual the Otago Motor Club is holding a reliability trial from Dunedin to Clyde and back. The up journey will be made on Saturday, 2istA musical treat and an enjoyable evening is offered to local residents in the Town Hall on Monday evening next, when the Alexandra Dark Town Choir, assited by a strong orchestra will give a Concert. The programme consists of Solos, choruses, corner jokes, and spaeiai items by Mr D. Lyons, a leading tenor. The extended night of the Sports Club, held in the pavilion, Clyde, on Wednesday last attracted a big attendance. The winners of the 500 tournament were Miss Thelma Williams and Mr P- Miller, the winners of the coveted ‘‘boobies” being Mrs McKellar and Mr Lopdell- After supper community singing was indulged ill, Mr Neil Black, leading in good style. Messrs Black, Gardener and Elvidge also contributed solos which were greatly enjoyed. The card tournament will be held as usual on Wednesday. The Ladies Guild of S. Michaels Church, have secured the Town Hall; Clyde,- for a sale of work on November 4th. " There was a full meeting of the Licensing Committee at Queenstown on Thursday last, when the license of the Victoria Hotel was granted to Mr Harney, conditionally on temporary improvement being made to the satifaction of Inspector Sinclair- In the event of Continuance being carried, the drain to the river is to be immediately put in. - N, « The Fraser River has been too high (the warm wind ' bringing away the snow) for successful fishing, but one or two fair bags have been obtained- Messrs O’Kane Bros- and Cowie, of Alexandra, and Messrs S. Stevens, W- Manning, and J- Me Arthur, of Clyde, all got good bags at Hawea, but the fish are notin good condition, and it seems that it would be in the

general interest if the season, as far as the Lakes are concerned, was opened later in the season. The Clyde party got S5 fish* ranging from 2ib to lolbs. Landholders, so a leading authority informs a Dunstan Times representative, have a golden opportunity to put master Bunny in. his place- Good work has been responsible for thinning the rabbit out to such an extent that they are scarcer than for the past 20' years, and a determined and concerted effort now woulq have wonderful results^

According to the Auckland Star* people who have lately come to thi® country from the Homeland, say tha* this summer a great change has taken place in men’s head-gear. For many seasons past the or velour hat was easilyjhe 11105* popular, but on ac* count of. the long continual use by thu ' King, the bowler hat is being- most extensively used. Charles Ray in "Nineteen and Phyllis,’’ will be the attraction at Hull’ll, Pictures, Clyde on Thursday night. Charles Ray is a rpgtilar fashion' in his latest First National' starring vehicle, and in this production the star departs from his usual rube role, ap* pearing in up-to-the-minute garb as a dapper nineteen-year-old city youth. Clood supports include 1 Sauce and Senoritas (Comedy), and a Path? Gas* cite, " . -4;