The Dunstan Times. "Fiat justitia ruat coelum," MONDAY, Oct, 30th, 1922. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Dunstan Times, Issue 3142, 6 November 1922, Page 4

The Dunstan Times. "Fiat justitia ruat coelum," MONDAY, Oct, 30th, 1922. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

- A meeting of sheepowners and farmers is called for Wednesday afternoon at CromwellThe drought is broken, and farmers and pastoralists are doubtless, metaphorically, throwing up their hats- The outlook was gloomy in the extreme. Sep--1 tember and October were practically rainless, and there were several disappointments last , week- On three days in succession there were all the indications for a good rainfall, but passing showers was all that eventuated. On Saturday night, however, after a southerly wind had died down, heavy rain set in, and continued for about six hoursThe beneficial result will be very great. The Royal Troubadors will appear at the Town Hall Clyde on Friday November 10th, judging from Press reports, the people of Clyde are in for a real feast of first class music and clean healthy comedy. company has played to capacity business throughout the Dominion, and their success lies solely in the fact that they give the public what it likes, there being nothing suggestive in the whole performanceThis season’s strawberries have made their appearance in a local fruit shop- They came from Auckland, and, despite the long journey, appear to be in excellent condition. There is also on sale a quantity of grapes from California. That the Americans know how to pack fruit is beyond doubt. These grapes were packed in sawdust and put into small barrels. A reporter was present when one of the barrels was opened this morning, and found that the fruit was in first-class condition, without any sign whatever oi dampness or decay. Dunedin ‘Star-’ The popularity of the weekly card evening held by the combined Sports Club at Clyde continues to grow. Last Wednesday, an extended night, there was a record attendance. The winners of the 500 Tournament were Mrs Cahill and Mr R- Wilson, Mrs Duff and Mr Caddie winning the coveted “boobies.” After supper singing was indulged in. Mr Gardener and Mr Chapman contributing solos, the former leading the community singingAs notified in this issue the Vincent Connty Council, has decided to again purchase the eggs and heads of injurious small birds- This information will be received with mixed feelings by parents. Some of the children in the past have made bird-nesting quite a payable proposition, but there are others who have earned less thereby than would replace destroyed garments- Poor mothers? Leather nether garments is the only solutionMembers of the trotting club arc particularly requested to attend a meeting to be held at Alexandra on Thursday night.

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Clyde School Committee takes place this evening.

The annual clean-out of the Clyde Town water race was commenced this morning No alteration lo the service is expected, but it may be necessary at times to shut the water off for an hour or two at nights. The annual examination of the Clyde School is to take place on Monday next. Attention is drawn by an Advt. in another column that a monster Bazaar is to be held in the Becks Hall on Friday, Nov. 10th. The ladies of the Anglican body, assisted by friends of other denominations, are responsible for the Bazaar which is being held in aid of the "Car Fund." It promises to be a huge success, judging by the energetic work of the ladies the last six weeks. The programmes for the annual show of the Central Otago A. & P. Association, which takes place on December 6th, have been issued. Copies may be obtained from the Secretary, Mr T. Duggan, Matakanui, or from the Office of this paper. Norma Talmadge in "The Passion Flower" will be the feature of attraction at Hull's Pictures, Clyde, on Thursday. In the role of the beautiful Spanish daughter Acacia, Miss Talmadge has the greatest dramatic vehicle of her career. The Picture has been produced on a lavish scale, while Alice May and Natalie Talmadge are included in the cast of characters. Larry Semon, the Comedy King will also be screened in a screamingly funny comic 'Solid Concrete." Mr R. T. Bickerton, Eyesight Specialist, Wellington, (son of Professor Bickerton), will be in attendance at the Dunstan Hotel, Clyde, on Tuesday, Nov. 7th. Sufferers from headaches or eyesight troubles should consult Mr Bickerton, A peculiar accident happened at Ruakaka, North Auckland, last Tuesday, resulting in a serious injury to George West, a share-milker on a farm in that locality. Milking machines are in use on the farm and West had put a young heifer in the stall preparatory to affixing the cups. A short length of chain was at the entrance to each stall to prevent the animal running back, having a hook at each end. In this particular stall , the point of the hook was unusually sharp. As West was stopping to couple up the chain, the heifer backed and the point of the hook was driven into his throat and penetrated the windpipe. Medical aid was quickly forthcoming, and subsequently the sufferer was admitted to Whangnei Hospital. "Process" The excitement of elections precedes the wool sales, the first in Dunedin being 19th December. Getting a satisfactory display of wool for sale is half the battle. Todd Bros have again secured Brydone Hall. There is no better in the Dominion than this conveniently v -situated hall which is exceptionally well lighted and adapted for showing wool to the best advantage. Consign wool to Todd Bros Ltd Dunedin. All consignments personally supervised by the managing director.