PERSONAL

Ellesmere Guardian, Volume XLVI, Issue 3258, 28 September 1928, Page 5

PERSONAL

Mrs F. H. Mcllraith of "Brooklands," Southbridge, and her son, John, left this morning for Peel Forest, where they are to spend a fortnight's holiday with friends.

Mrs W. G. Hannah, of the Manse, Southbridge, who underwent an operation in St. George's Hospital, Christchurch, a few days ago, is recovering satisfactorily. Owing to the Rev. Hannah being in Christchurch, the services in the Southbridge Presbyterian Charge next Sunday will be conducted by the Rev. Dr. Erwin, M.A.

A distinguished visitor to Leeston this afternoon is the Hon. Crawford Vaughan, a former Prime Minister of South Australia, Avho is visiting New Zealand in the interests of the No-Lic-ense movement. He is accompanied by Mr J. McKenzie, the area organiser. Mr Vaughan delivered an address in Wesley Hall to a number of people interested in the movement.

Some surprise was evidently felt by Mr Justice Frazer at New Plymouth last week when a witness in the Arbitration Court said he agreed to dictate a statement on the understanding that it was not used against him. Though Le had read it 'through afterwards, he told the Court that certain parts were incorrect. "Did you think they were going to frame it and hang it in the office?" asked His Honour. For a time the witness, did not seem to know what

he thought. "I didn't know much what I did that day; I had the 'flu," he said. "Well," said the Judge, "take my advice and don't have the 'flu should the police ever ask you for

a statement."

corded to those who undertook special responsibilities. Special mention was made of those who donated prizes for competitions, namely, the Farmers' Co-op., Messrs N. Alexander, H. McLaughlin and F. Hannaford.

LAKE ELLESMERE.

There is little sign of the outlet clos ing at Taumutu.