THE Otautau Standard AND WALLACE COUNTY CHRONICLE Tuesday, December 2nd 1913

Otautau Standard and Wallace County Chronicle, Volume IX, Issue 447, 2 December 1913, Page 4

THE Otautau Standard AND WALLACE COUNTY CHRONICLE Tuesday, December 2nd 1913

A sum of £700 is provided on the 1 Estimates for the erection of a police i station at Nightcaps. ( Mr H. E. Dahlenburg has disposed Of hia yearling colt, Avondale Balgar- i i vie, by Premier Balgarvie, to MMessrss s i Mitohell and O'Brien, of Melbourne, c at a figure said to be considerably 1 over the century. . ,

Thornbary Stock Sale on Friday. Entries advertised. At the statutory meeting of tbe Wallace County Council on Wednesday, Councillor A. Greer, of Nightsaps, representing the Waizio Biding, was elected chairman for the ensuing iwelve months. The Auckland Exhibition was opened yesterday by tue Governor. On Thursday last, at the residence )f the bridp's parents, Mr Geoff Gilter, of Riogway (the well- known ibhlete), was united m the bonds of matrimony to Mis* Nora button, laughter of Mr J. B, Button, of Tbornbury. The ceremony, -which was a very quiet one, was performed by the Rev. Jas. Moreland, of Riverton. In order to raise the necessary funds* for the prizes at tbe annual break-up of the Otautau Public Sohool 00 19th ingb, the committee has arranged with Mr Stevenson to give a benefit picture entertainment m the Town Hall on Wednesday bvening, 10th December. Tickets may be obtained from the headmaster and the school children. The stock imported from Home by Mr A. W. Bodger, of J3irch«vood, waa released from quarantine last we^k, and ere this will have reachsd Birchwood. It consists of purebred Ayrshire cattle and Roinney rams. - Mr Rodger aleo imported at the same time two Clydesdale marts, but it was not necersary to withhold these m quarantine, and they have been finding their land legs .v Edendale Dairying m the Drummond district is falling back year by year, and it is apparent that the majority of settlers m that district are averse to thj monotony of labour involved m milking. At this time last season, ttris factory was receiving upwards of 1000 gallons of milk, but at the present time the intake has not reached 600. gallons. A large number of horses have died m this district owing to their beiog troubled win red worm. This is attributed co the floods leaving the pastures m a dirty condition, as since the young grass h>s cqine away no complaints have been heard The<e red worms a r e not more than an inch m length, and they seem to eat right through any horse they attack. The animal gradually and consistently falls away m condition, and an attack of scouring completes the deadly work. The droppings from horses affected literally swarm with thesfl undesirables. Messrs Thomson and Gaorgeson, the local building contractors, were the successful tenderers for the Yellow Bluff bridge, and also for ihe new skeleton grandstand for the Wairio Jockey Club. This latter is to be erected m time for the annual races m January, and will hold 600 persons. Tn this issue tenders are invited by Messrs Anscombe and Smith, architects, for tne erection of new banking premises and dwelling for the National Bank of New Zealand. Tenders olose on 12th December. operations promise to ba very brisk m the township and district for some time to come, as, apart from private residences contemplated the additions to the Post Omoe are now well under way, the Bank of New Zealand's premises are just about completed, tenders have been accepted for the Yellow Bluff bridge, a ohuroh at CJifdeo, and a grandstand at Wairio, and tenders are invited for the erection of permanent premises for the National Batik. A sum of £700 also appears on the estimates for^new police buildings at Nightcaps. / To-morrow will see a change m the aspect of business premises m Main street, Mr Wm. Donnan then removes into new premises m Parmenter's Buildings, where he will open up with , all the very latest m Gents' Wear. An inspection of the new premises is invited. The following tenders were received by the County Council for the ereotion and supply of material for the Yellow Blufr bridge: —Thomson & Georgeson, Otautau, £233-5 (toaepted), Wbts:>ri & Rhodes, Dunedin, £2792, Hamilton and Davey, Invercargill, d6244'4, W. Baird, Invercirgill, £2495; In the Town Hall to morrow evening Stevenson's Pictures will soreen a two-reel production of the*beaatif ul Irish story "Kathleen Mavoureen," which will be supported by a host of high- class dramas and comics. Two good tips for farmers ! Tha " Ransom© " Disc Ploughs, and the Noxon Field Mowers. The former, despite the general rise m prices^of implements, are still obtainable at the old price from J. E. Watson & Co., Ltd. The mowers are selling at £14 ca?h, or terms can be arranged if necessary. Good position vacant m thts Ofcautau Cheese factory. Strong 1 youth wanted as assistant. The General Booth Memorial Hall is to be opened m Riverton by Commissioner Riohards on Friday, sth December, at 2.80 p.m. In theeven ing at 6 o'clock there is t) be a] ham ond fowl banquet, and thereafter a real rousing Salvation Army . meeting will be held m the new hall. On the following evening at 8 o'clock the Commissioner will deliver a lecture on 11 The Natives of Africa." X ' The ereotion of the Booth Memorial Hall makes a decided forward step en the part of the Army m the Western Distriot. The hall is a commodious brick structure occupying a central, position m Palmerston Street, Uivertou and should {serve as a rallying pant for Salvationists for years to come. Unfortunately the weather conditions of Monday evening 1 pro vented the match arranged to be played eft the local tennis courts between Reolabite md Non-Reehabite members |eing held. It is, howeyer, antieipatqjFthat it will be played on some neaidate, jf whioh the teams will be notifi d. The funeral of the late Jam s Arihur took pjiaoe on Saturday, • tfc . renains being interred' ih the Oiutauj jemetery. ' Deceased w&s a 'well- j I known blacksmith of tbe 4 tow^hip, | C md passed away on Thursday lat. If

As arranged at Wednesday's meeting of the Wallace County Council, the chairman and councillors yentsrday visited the proposed site of the bridge at Sinclair's* Ford, to see if the offer made by the settlers there to provide the material for a bridge over the Wairaki river, provided the council paid for the labour, should be aooepted. After inspecting the site, an excellent one, and hearing -the engineer's description of the timber to bz used (the old Oriwia bridge, ibonght by the settlers for £50), it was decided to proceed xrith the erection of the bridge, which will be a light traffic one. Arrangements were made with Mr Wm. Baird, the contractor erect ing the new Otawia bridge, -to commnnoe the erection of the new bridge, immediately on the completion of his contraot, which will be, in about a week's time. An inspection of th roads of the locality was also made by the councillors, and it is f safe to say that their journey of the Manuka, even at this time ot the year, will not soon be forgotten. It is probable that a grant of £200, £ for JB, for the Birchwood-Feldwick road, will, as a result of tb.3 visit, bs taken up, as the grant will, we understand, be further subsidised by'a private gentlemen. The most R«»v. Prim ite, Bishop of the Diocese will b; m tue district tomorrow (Wednesday), and will bold a confirmation service at 7.30 p.m. m the Anglican Church, Otautau. From all paints of view tne First Annual Show of the newly formed VVinton A. & P. Association, held last Wednesday, wis very successful. Although there was not large competition m the draught horses, the other sections drew full representation, while the competitions were a big feature. The attani&nce was very large, £70 being taken, at the gates. Local exhibitors who were successful were : — Draughts : Messrs J. B, Fcrd (first and champion with Premier Balgarvie), John MoFarlane, C C. Ca'der, VV. Kennedy, H. Mathe son ; Thoroughbreds : A. Chisholm B. D»oksan. J. »haw, F. Boyle: Light Horses : L, C )dy ; Roasters : A. Chisholm, Jno McFarlane ; Sheep: Jno. Hoirelt, W. Kennody, J. Grant ; Baking : Mrs Jas. Ryan ; Collie Dogs: A. M. Purdu9 ; Jumping : Jas. Wil. son's Parratnattt 1, beanmont and Cody. 2, Reno 3. Mr W. Kennedy was notably successful m crossbred sheep, m which section he secured all of the eight fir3t prizes against good competition. This exhibitor and Mi John Horrell also shared the honours m Border Leicester sheep, but Mi Kennedy won the prize for most points m sheep. The Western District wil be strongly represented at the Inver cargill Show on Wednesday weeks All ladies who appreciate the beau'i fal m lace work should not fail to pa; a visit to Robertson Bros, and .vie? the loveliest assortment ot real Maltesi Lace Goods ever seen m Otautau. I is an education to see sucl wonderful handiwork, hasides they art within the reach of all, as Robertsoi Bros are selling the goods at a lowei price than they have ever been offeree before. 1 What would be nicer for i Xmas gift than a lovely t-ieoe of rea Maltese lace ? Everybody should inspect this unique display at Robertson Bros. Special attention is drawn to a veiv smart display of Tussore Silk m th< window of Thomson and Beattie, Ltd They are all one width, viz. 84 inches the prices ranging from 2s 6d to 5s 9d If you aro requiring a smart Summe Hat you would be wise to walk througl T. & Bs Bhowroora and see their fib< display of Ladies' and Children' Millinery. / Just now our shop is full of glass. We can out glass, m any shape or colour. For anything and everything requiring glass at bottom prices, try us. — W. Scatter. During the pact two m mfch3 one could not help noticing the large importations of new goo J3 befng deliver ed at Messrs Glen, Glen & Co'i Drapery Stores, The eoat?nts of l£ large cases have nude chi3 firm'i stock second to none, and a glance it the shelves will sooa convince thai a large assortraens of.all lines is there to select from. This week commences Messrs Glen, Glen & Cj's eightn year m business, and if quality and prices teud to indues custom, then we feel sure that th.c coming year will be a bi<? one for thera.j*J We might mention that measure Suits can still£be booked for Xtnas and New Yeii orders. Christmas comes but once a. /ear, and at the present time everyone is ' preparing for their holidays. Genthtnen, you want the very latest and best wear for the holidays. Call on the leading tailor and outfitter, and inspect the splendid range of Mercery, etc., on view, aqd there will be no need for jou to go outside the town for up to- date wearing apparel. There is still time to order your Holiday Suit. Get a perfectly fitting suit this time m*3e by a duly qualified tailor. — J. I. Brojker, M*in Streot, Otautau. '