The Rwalapu Ball takes place on Wednesday, .June Hill. A good night’s imi is assured.
At the Warden's Court this morning Warden Aleldrum granted the application of Jones and Party for change of purpose of water race, Ross.
A complimentary dance will be tendered the Merivale footballers by the Ladies’ Hockey Club to-niglit, (Wednesday) in the Soldiers’ Hall. Admission: Cents Is 6d, ladies Is.—Advt.
The Railway Department advertises in this issue particulars of cheap fares ind train arrangements in connection with the football match, British team v. Buller and W est Coast, to be played :jt -Grey mo nth on Wednesday, d Ith. June.
Who of all the judges at the Waikato Winter Show had the most unpleasant job? The answer must he Mr George Heald, judge of the home industries section. He personally opened hundreds of bottles of jams, preserves and pieties and tasted their contents. He found it necessary to take four spells during Ids judging through being overcome by sickness.
The important part played by women in the encouragement of local industry was emphasised by Miss E. Melville at the annual meeting of the Auckland Manufacturers* Association. “Ary fool can earn money,” she remarked, “hut it takes a wise one to spend it,” The applause which greeted this remark showed that the members were quite ready to endorse the feminine point of vjow, at least as far as purchasing local manufactures was concerned,
Mr W, J. Jordan, M.P. for Mnnn- ■ nii. said when speaking at the Ellerslie Town Board meeting that a clergyman had suggested to him that the time had arrived when they should do awav with party government in New Zealand, His reply was: “Why not do away with denomimitionalism?” The clergyman replied: “There are difli'■ii'ties to he fated in that matter,” to which Mr -lordan answered: “So there are in the matter of party government.”
Wonderful values in stainless cutlery now olferiitg at the Economical Crockery Shoo. Thrifty housewives will do well to view the line range now in stock. Call to-day. P. Stephens, P rop riot ress.—A d vt.
New records to be heard at YnriMli’s “■Olianmng,” ‘ ‘Shop!nerd’s Serenade, ’J, bv Busman's Orchestra; ”1 Promise,” “Cuckoo,” Organ solos: “Kentucky Babe,” “Little Cotton Dolly.” by The Revellers; “My Love Parade,”' “Nobody’s Using It Now,” by Maurice Chevalier; “Love Made a Gipsy Out of Me,” “1 May Be Wrong,” by Welcome Lewis; “Mow \m 1 to Know,” “All That I Ask is Sympathy,” by Gene Austin; “Cm Following You,” “Hosier Hop,'* by I lie Duncan Sisters; “If J ■ Were King,” “Love Me,” by IVnitis King: “Romance,” “After a Million Dreams,” by .John Boles; “South Sea Rose,” “Navy Blues,’* by Olsen's Or-chestra.—-Advt.
A notice of thanks appears in this issue Irom the relatives of the late Thomas McDonald.
A meeting of the Kokatahi Koiteraugi farmers’ Union will take place on 'lliursday, June oth. at 8 p.m. in the Kokatahi Public Hall.
It is notified in this issue that William O’Neil, of Kokatahi, has been appointed Poundkecper at Kokatahi Bound, vice Stanley O’Neil, resigned.
.The meeting of the All Saints Mothers’ t.iiiun nut be held on 'lliursday. June tilth and not to-morrow as noti-fied.—-Ad.t.
The occasion was .taken last week .when Airs Boucher, an old and very highly respected resident of Kanieri from Liic early days celebrated her 90th birthday, to extend good wishes and congratulations to the celebrant.
The annual social dance of the Hokitika Bowling Club took place in the Soldiers’ Hall last evening, and was a. pronounced success. There was a largo holiday attendance, 'capital music was provided by the Black Hand Orchestra, the floor was in perfect order and the ladies provided a very Enjoyable supper. Mr C. J. King had charge of the floor and dancing was kept going merrily till 1.39.
Arrested at Greymoutli on Monday Douglas Alfred Smith 21, of Timaru described as a carpenter, appeared before Mr J. M. Bunt, J.P. He was charged: (1) That bn .Tune Ist he broke and entered the shop of Kettle Bros,, Ltd., and stole goods valued at 12s 10; (2) that on June Ist he broke and entered the shop of Thomas: Kiely, and stole n cbnt', waistcoat, nndt pair of trousers, valued at £9 10a. Seniru’-Sorgt. C. K. Roach, in applying •foit a remand until Monday, stated that an additional charge would then, he preferred. The remand was granted. Accused was not represented by counsel, and did not ask for bail.
The deatli of Air Hugh Francis Doogan, one of Grey mouth’s best known citizens, took place at the Grey hospital yesterday morning after an illness which lasted ’for about six: months. Deceased was born at Pyalong, Melbourne, and was 64 years of age. He had' been a.t Greymoutli for over 3D years, and was a well-known solicitor, member of the Borough Council, Jockey Club and well-known in musical circles. Deceased is survived by liis widow, who was formerly a Aliss Hannan; also, by Bne daughter (Aliss Alice Doogan, of Greymoutli), and three sons (Norman, of Roa; Percy, of Greymoutli; and James, a stude/it at the Greenmeadows; Seminary). He also leaves three sistei's.
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