“MAN IN THE STREET SAYS:”

Lake County Press, Issue 2183, 22 August 1907, Page 4

“MAN IN THE STREET SAYS:”

That there was a slight fall of snow las* night. That it is quickly melting again.

That rumor has it that the Arrow River Mining Coy. is on the precious metal again. That during the coming summer some record returns are anticipated. That the defeat of the Otago footballers at the hands of the Goldfield’s team came as a pleasant surprise to supporters of the game in the country. That the dredging returns for the week total 12050z.

That three men convicted of burglariously entering premises in Wellington have been sent to gaol for 15 years. That the details of the Monte Carlo tragedy show the murder to have been a brutal one.

That Goold is looking for sympathy at the hands of the authorities.

That the N.Z. professional team defeated N.S.W. by 12 to 8 points. That the Alpin brothers were first and second in the Bathurst to Sydney cycle road race.

That after a cordial meeting with the Kaiser, King Edward has left for Marienbad. That Messrs Nichol Bros, premises at Bluff were gutted by fire on Friday. That the stock in several other premises was damaged. Thai there has been a serious outbreak of cholera in Russia.

That there is some talk of a bowling club being formed in Cromwell. That it is feared a schooner has been lost at Tonga. That it is thought that all hands (including CO natives) have been lost. That a young man employed on tbs railway at Oamaru had both legs broken by a slab falling on him. That unrest still prevails in Ireland. Thai it ia rumored Mr Flatman will contest the Ashburton seat next election. That the steamer Fortunatus has been burnt at sea.

That 50 rowing boats in the Firth of Clyde were blown to aea. Three occupants were drowned

That the Otira train was derailed through a landslip, but no one was injured.