LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Dunstan Times, Issue 3144, 20 November 1922, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

At the Victoria Store, Clyde, has just been opened out a nice consignment of beautiful English Crockery- The quality is excellent, and many ol theMesigns are very pretty. Holiday excursion railway tickets in connection with the Dunedin show and races are advertised. . At a meeting of the Mamototo Hospital Bpard last week, it was agreed to provide half the cost of interest and sinking fund on the loan for a doctor's residence at Lauder, and Messrs Inder and Morgan were appointed delegates to meet the Vincent Board to arrange details. It was all decided that all contributions be paid to the Vincent BoardOf 14 candidates presented for proficiency certificates at the annual examination of the Clyde j School last Tuesday, all but one were succeseful. Mr J- Ritchie, the Reform candidate, who has had a series ot excellent meetings, speaks at Clvde on Friday night. Patrons of the annual show at Omakauon December 6th, will be glad to learn that the usual train arrangements have been made, the train being delayed until 4- 30 pm. We understand that Mr F: Shortland, who wisely retired as a candidate for Wakatipu, intends to shortly settle in Cromwell. Mr Shortland who is a barrister and solicitor, practised his profession in Cromwell about a score of years ago. The special attraction at Hull's Pictures this week (Thursday) will be Charlie Chaplin in "The Kid. ' The well-known little actor Jackie Coogan, plavs the part of the kid. Charlie«fees all "the things you've never seen him do before—and the greatest Kid in the world lends a hand. When you go to see "The Kid," loosen your clothing at the waist, for you will need your greatest capacity for laughing. Admission: Adults is ud, Children <)d. ... Under the will of the late James M'Keeman of Oturehua, £ioo has been bequeathed to the Dunedin Presbyterian Social Service association for the benefit of the Ross Home, a similar amount to the Salvation Army, and £SO to the Sir Arthur Pearson Fund for the Blind, — Star. Mr Joseph Preston, who, as he says has known Central Otago all his life, speaking to an Oamaru 'Mail reporter, said he never realised, until a recent visit bore it in upon him, the possibilities of the country through the Pass. Idr Valley he says is a revalation, with the lush pasture and lucerne that have followed in the tram of irrigation. Everywhere a healthy green meets the eye, and, despite the fact that some of the land is carrying seven or eight sheep to the acre, all the stock is in the pink of condition* Mr Preston said that the day was not fairdistant when the once much-despised Central would turn oft* more fats than the whole of North OlagoMr Massey boasted that he had never lost a dlvisi on in ten year?, but that only showed that he had a blind following, stated Mr G. M'Kay (Liberal Labor) at Hastibgs. "Anyone who believes he can go along with £"io to the State Advances Office and get a house built is looking for trouble.Colonel Mitchell's statement that this can be done is ridiculous, stated Mr M'Kcen (Labor) at Berhampore. A Voice: "Where are we to get the Alio anyway?" "The Prime Minister had been speaking for an hour and three quarters at New Plymouth, and was just commencing to'refer to the position of the two Opposition groups, when he was interrupted by exceedingly heavy rain. The hall has an iron roof, and the downfall made Mr Massi-y inaudible. He had to resume his seat lor a few' minutes, and, as the rain continued in a moderated form, he closed his speech after explaining that, while he did not bend to political opponents, he had no intention pf challenging the elements. (Cheers and laughter.) Nothing wrong with Burnsidc ! . Recent Burnside Sales have been very satisfactory, good prices obtaining. Todd Bros, topped the market with prime ewes at 41s 6d, account of Mr Robert Potts of Crookston. Wethers and lambs also made good money. Supplies being hardly enough to keep the trade going, butchers are very keen. Send consignments to Todd Bros Ltd. All fat stock in great demand. Church services at Clyde next Snuday will be— S. Michaels 8. a. m. and 7. p. m-, and Presbyterian 7. p. m. Prior to his departure from Omakau Mr S R. Sexton, was entertained at a social when he was the recipient of a couple of presentations. Mr and Mrs Sexton are general favourites, and in consequence there was a large gathering of friends and well wishers. Mr J. Clare, who presided, spoke in flattering terms of theit guests many good qualities, and expressed regret at their departure. As a token of the esteem in which they were held he handed to Mr Sexton a travelling bag and rug; while Mr W. Gallagher, on behalf of the Sports Club, presented a fountain pen. Messrs J- Wilson, G. Francis and L. L. Taylor-Cannon all spoke in glowing terms of Mr Seston; boty as a courteous'and' obliging officer, anci as' a real, live citizen. Mr Se'ston suitably acknowledged the gift?,