The Otautau Standard And Wallace County Chronicle. Tuesday, October 26, 1926.

Otautau Standard and Wallace County Chronicle, Volume XXII, Issue 1100, 26 October 1926, Page 2

The Otautau Standard And Wallace County Chronicle. Tuesday, Octo ber 26, 1926.

Members of the Drumtnond Presbyterian Bible Class attended the Bible Class Pionic held at Kennington on Labour Day. Matheaon's, Ltd., v have, been appointed agents m Otautau for the famous, " Lynx " Suits, and invite inspection. The daily running of the moruing express train will be resumed on December 6.

The tender of Mr L. J. Parnienter for the. supply of 5000 dog collars %o the Southland County Council was accepted at last meeting; ' .'The school inspectors have already commenced proficiency examinations with the pupils attending the small oouutry schools situated furthest trom the centre. The Lady Minstrel Troupe make their second appearauce iv the Qrawia Public Hall on Friday evening, $9th inst., .when popular items, coon songs, dances, cake Walks, etc., will make an interesting variety programme. Th.9 Local Elections and Polls' Amendment Aot, 19^6," brings into forae for local elections the same form of ballot paper as is. used m the General Parliamentary Election. - Birchwood Dairy Faotory, which has been closed down for a. couple of seasons will re- open before the end of the present week. The South Island Dairy Association experts have been engaged giving an overhaul to plant, etc. Nominations close on Monday, Ist November, for candidates seeking eleotion to the Ohai Railway Board, the eleotion for waioh is 6xed for Saturday, 13th November. 'Since last election the District has been subdivided into four wards, finch ward will be independently represented. Some heavy coal traius came down from Qhai last week. The daily traffic occasionally ljust touched on 1 IQOO tons'. The dispute m the Liuton mine oarised traffic to ease off, and the present week evidences a considerable falling away. Pay Saturday Labour Day Monday and Gore Races are responsible for clogging up the wheels, and this week's tally will show a big dron STOCKTAKING PRICES -Miohelin Cord Covers £2 9s at R. BUCHANAN'S k Ford Service Station, Qtautau,

Him Commissioner of Taxes draws the attention Of taxpayers to the notification optjeanna m to-c]»y'« ,isEue that the due d>i.te ot payment of Luiul-lnx for the current year is on Friday, ihe s'h day of November, \\)-2t) and th-it Hio demands will be posted . on or nhout iim 2Uth day of (October. Miss Rita Holmes Mate of Otautau), won the special prize of eight guineas awarded by the Dunedin Competitions Society for 'he highest angregate marks m soprano, mezzo-soprano, or contralto vocal . aolo (operatio), and vocal solo (operatib air and hallan 1 ), this Uriy having 097 paints. Mr A»nold l>rry, with 05)1 point?, won the special prize of eight guineas tor th« highest aqt-regate m tenor, baritone, or baas aolo (operatic) and vocal solo (operatic air md ballad). ' • The annual omicert m connect ion. with the VYftiri.i School ia to he held jn B&in's Hall, Wairio, on Wedntifday, 3rd NaveraI bur. A tirHt-cil-iPB proaramme will be given by the scholars, including action songs, "horusost, recitnti.iDß and dialogue*, assisted by local and visiting talent. Supper is to, be provided. The Admission has been fixed at Is tid- for adults.' A dance will follow the concert, at whioh . Ijirnpfitfld'fl orchestra will provide tho ; music. As . the proceeds are m. nid ot" the priie funds, the Committee appeals* to the public to roll up iv large numbers. Britain buys, our produce. Buy British Petrol at BULK PRICES from .R. , BUCHANAN, Ford Service ■ Station, (),tautau. . Mrs J. W. A. Prentice (Miss Nellie Black) is making h;or last iippearAuoe with her talented concert company m the Otautau Hall on Friday, 29 f h October, before leaving to take up her resideude m Sydney, Mi.sß Black has been ah :tivei>weloonie pec* ' former at, all centres m Southland, and had ■ " assisted muny worthy causes when asked to do so. All*?? Black's undoubted stage ability ha* earijuri her niauy admirers. All those who attend ,t,bo Company's entertainment on Friday a;« m fora musical treat. Instrumental and humorous items will be interspersed Huoughouo the programme. Ouutnu! was privileged by a visit from the Salvation Army ."Silver Band on Sunday a tirst-class nrugrnrnmtt of musio being givoD ou the Recreatiou Ground to" a fully representative attendance. In thaufciufc i. he residents for their presence the Conductor intimated they were particularly • pleased as it, was the most representative reception they had had m Otautau, and although, the collection, amounting to £G 17s, w&s not sufficient to pay all expense* it would help m the totol oolleoted when the proceeds at .Nightcaps and : -Druiumcnd were added. The surplus from the % vjsit would go towards the Salvation Army funds of the- local branch, stationed at Drunimond. . v I have opened up an exceptionally fine * assortment of Spring and Summer Wear m Shirts, Ties, Scarves, Sox, etc. la design, quality and price they : will satisfy the most fastidious, £ full range of Box Suits to choose from, and I will guarantee to give- a fit and furnish to everyone, any alterations required, being done by an expert staff, free of charge. Those desirous of obtaining a well-out Tailored Suit for the ooming holidays would be well advised to call early and select their material now. Our range of worsteds, tweeds and sergea is very pcmplete. I advise Nightcaps and distriot patrons that I will be m Nightioapfl on Friday and Saturday, 6th and 6th ftaviember, and will be pleased to show intendipg oustoniers a full range of samples J. Tv 3ROOKER, Gent's Meroer and Tailor. The simple aot of unsorewing the filler cip and filling up with " Big Tree V Motor Spirit has more far-reaching effects oa the «*,hole car than one would credit. The starter needs no adjustment' other than the first'; the smoother ruupiug which results throws less strain on crankshaft and bearings. Fill up at/ the true\bl|ue -Vfiig. Tree 4 ' Pump and get more miles pw • shilling.