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Lake Wakatip Mail, Issue 3719, 16 November 1926, Page 4

The Lake County Council meets to-morrow. The water and hydro-electric power will be cut oil' for, approximately, 8 hours- on Sunday from 8 a.m. This is to enable the dlam to" bo cleaned out. The weather during the week has been none too good, being rather bleak at times. Owing to paucity of attendance, the meet!nig convened for Saturday evening at Arrow town to consider the matter of establishing saLeyards in the district lapsed. The cadets and territorials within a three mile radius of Queenstown are at present undergoing a 5 days’ course of training on the local Recreation ground. Staff Sergt-Major Cockerell of Gore.' is instructing tine lads. Capt. Bown will arrive to-mor-row evening from Gore,

A start has been made with the work of effecting repairs to the old town wharf in order that it may be opened to the public as a promenade. The local Progressive League has made itself responsible for the undertaking, and that body is to be heartily commended for its foresight, Messrs Beer, Mclnnes and Jos, Thomson have very generously placed'their spare time at the .disposal of the League, and each evening when, they are off duty they are to be seen plying hammer and saw on the wharf in a united effort to push on the good work to early completion.

Mr Stanley C, David, resident engineer at the Hawaiian diam, has been advised by the Royal Humane Society that at a meeting of the Council held on the. 4th Oct. it was resolved to award a framed certificate of the Society to. John Bell Thomson In recognition of his attempt at rescue oi lan William Kane, who was accidentally drowned at thei Kawarau dam on 4th August last. The certificate will be forwarded to the Mayor of Queenstown ‘for presentation, to Mr Thomson.

Mr R. Knewstubb calls a meeting for Thursday evening of thosei interestedl in the: formation of a Dramatic Club in Queenstown, If smell, a diuib could be formed its services would be invaluable in promoting local entertainments.

A meeting of members of the Queenstown Brass Band was held on Thursday evening to consider the resumption of practices. It was Toported that some new members' had been secured and that most of the old! members still resident in the town would be available. It is thus hoped to galvanise the: organisation into now life-—a consummation devoutly to be wished.

As will bo seen in the social 1 announcement in our advertising oolumns, Mrs l Geo. Mackenzie of ‘Lake View’ lias arrived heme: with the largest and most varied as well as unique collection of Indian, Chinese and general goods that she has ever put into stock. She specially asks that the people of Wakatipu call and inspect the display she is now making

Only a small bottle hut it contains 60 powerful doses for killing coughs and colds. “NAZGL" the scientific remedy. Safe for all ages. Is Gd.

A dance organised by the Cricket Club in aid of funds for the purchase of held material took place in the Garrison Hall on Friday night and it was a very jolly affair. The floor was in excellent condition and the music of a standard that made dancing a real pleasure;. This suppi ied by Miss lie no Powell (piano), Messrs Eric Mcßride violin), Justin Lynch (Drums), T. IT. Tallentire (euphonium). J. J. McNeill (Swanee whistle). The role of MX’, was tilled with much satisfaction by Mr J. M, Homans..

Protect, your children from coughs and co’.ds <by a daily dose of •‘NA2SOL.*' Pleasant and fcafe to take. Allays intlamation. 90 doss® Is 6d.

A. meeting of Wakatlpu Lodge L0.0.R was lie Id on Wednesday, 10th, Inst., N.G., Bro. M'unro presiding over a fair attendance. One candidate was admitted by initiation. The following brothers were, nominated for office for the new term, N.G., Bro, Campbell, V.G., Bro. G. Walsh, Bee (Secretary, Bro. Tallentire; Fin. Sec,, Bro. Robinson, P.G.; Treasurer. Bro. J, S. Gray; Trustees, Bins. Flahivo’ Gavin and »Lorden; Auditors, Bros. Macdonald ,P.G., MaLtmes, P.G. and Nelson, P.G. The next meeting will take place on Wednesday, 24th Nov.

A meeting of members of the Lake County A. and P. Society was held in Arrow town on Saturday last. The principal business was to consider the purchase of the show grounds and the revision of the programme, for the show in March. The show grounds were offered by Mr Bloxham at £6 per acre for 7 acres. Mr T. Houston ■generously offered to lend the Society the sum of £2O for three, years free of interest provided the balance, was forthcoming. Mr Houston was thanked for his generous offer and it was decided, after discussion, to circularise the, members of the Society with a view to raising the balance, of the money. It is hoped, moreover, to increase the amount to £SO so that the ■Society may be l enabled to plant trees around, the ground. The, object is- a commendable one and should receive the whole-hearted support of those interested.

What! Away from school to-day? Give the child “NAZOL" for that cold or cough. No oold is '“NAZOL" proof. Take it on sugar. 60 doses Is 6d.