MILTON NOTES.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 20006, 25 January 1927, Page 7

MILTON NOTES.

(From Odb Own Correspondent.) MILTON. January 24. 1 PERSONAL. On severing his connection with the firm of Messrs James Gray and Sons (Ltd.), . after 26 years’ service. Mr Alex. Ourrie , was presented by his fellow-employees with 1 a pocket wallet containing a sum of money. 1 Mr Donald Murray, who acted as spokcsi man, referred in complimentary terms to i Mr Currie's lengthy association with the I firm. The recipient suitably responded. The Australian edition of the War Cry contains particulars of the promotion of an ex-Miltonian resident to the responsible position of divisional officer for Tasmania. Staff-captain George Clark is a son of Mrs and the late’ Mr Thos. Clark, of Milton. He joined a branch of the Salvation Army at the local corps services, and both he and hia wife have completed more than 28 years’ service as officers. He has had charge of several corps both in New Zealand, Tasmania, South Australia, and Melbourne city. More recently he has occupied the positions of divisional secretary at Ballarat and chancellor for the Melbourne Central Division. Mr Robert Archibald, chief clerk in the goods office at the Milton railway station, who is joining the ranks of the benedicts, was entertained by fellow employees and local carters, and presented with a 52piece dinner set. Expressions of goodwill for the recipient’s future welfare were voiced on behalf of those present by the stationmaster (Mr C. H. Gerrard), and Mr Archibald suitably responded. MAGISTRATE’S COURT. The monthly sitting of the Milton Magistrate’s Court this morning was conspicuous for its brevity, the whole proceedings lasting about 10 minutes.- Mr W. J. Dixon, S.M., was on the bench. Nine civil cases had been set down for hearing, but all these were confessed or struck out. On the information of Henry Adams, the Bruce County Council’s inspector, the firm of Leonard Bros, was charged with using a traction engine for haulage without having obtained a license. Mr T. C. Marshall appeared for the county council, and intimated that the solicitor for the defendants requested an adjournment until the next court day. ’lire case was adjourned accordingly. An oft-adjourned case against Alexander Allison, of failure to comply with the terms of a maintenance order in respect of his seven children, made in 1922, at Is each child per week, was again before the court. The arrears totalled £29 5s 6d to September, 1926. Mr Thomson, for the defence, stated that defendant was in ill-health, and was unable to work. Ho produced a medical * certificate to that effect. The was again adjourned until next court sitting in February. ACCIDENT AT CAMP. Charles Fleming, one of the Milton Territorials attending the military camp at Castle Rock, near Lumsden, had the misfortune to sustain injuries to his head through falling off a lorry whilst engaged in transporting equipment. He was taken to Invercargill by a special excursion tram which was passing through from Kingston, and admitted to the Southland Hospital. Latest advice received by his relatives in Milton is that his injuries are not of a serious nature, and that he is progressing favourably. MUNICIPAL BAND. The delightful weather experienced yesterday afternoon after the showery morning attracted a large attendance of local and district residents to the Domain Gardens, when an enjoyable programme was submitted by the Milton Municipal Brass Band, under the conductorship of Mr Wm. Kent. The band will proceed to Dunedin next Sunday, when an open air programme will be given in conjunction with the St. Kilda Bdnd in the afternoon, and they will also assist in a combined concert on Sunday evening. BOWLING. Three rinks from the Stirling Club visited Milton on Saturday for the South Otago honours board competition, and an enjoyable afternoon’s play resulted in victory for Milton by 18 points. The rain which fell shortly after 12 o’clock fortunately cleared off, and did not materially affect the green. Scores (Milton names first): M*Cormack, Riddell, Clayton, Henderson 15, Hair, Anderson, Little, Henderson 18; Bedford, Morris, Devanney, Cuff 29, Duncan, Kt'Stay, Smith, Anderson 28; Adamson, Smith, Farrell, Wethey 18, Duncan, Gardner, Duncan, Jefferson 18. Totals: Milton, 62; Stirling, 44, Five rinks from Bemhar visited Balclutha, and were defeated by the margin of 43 points, Balclutha scoring 118 and Benhar 75. FIRE BRIGADE. Inspector Thos. Hugo conducted his annual inspection of Milton Fire Brigade , last week, when there was a good muster of firemen, under Superintendent W. H. Weills. The firemen were put through drill exercises and wet and dry practice was held. Mr Hugo afterwards delivered an address on “Squad Drill,” and expressed himself as being well pleased with the brigade’s equipment and the efficiency displayed by the firemen.