The Otautau Standard. And Wallace County Chronicle. TUESDAY, AUGUST 19th, 1930.

Otautau Standard and Wallace County Chronicle, Volume XXVI, Issue 1281, 19 August 1930, Page 2

The Otautau Standard. And Wallace County Chronicle. TUESDAY, AUGUST 19th, 1930.

It is pleasant to record the selection of Masters torn Sinellie and David Stevens from the local school to play 'for the Southland Rep. footballers against Otago. The former ;was laiei chosen as Captain; and although the boys were beaten;., they." put up a very creditable showing against a much heavier team. A barrister whose wallet, containing £58 and important papers, was stolen at Epsom on Derby Day,' recently received the wallet with the contents intact by; registered post. The parcel bore a london postmark. Thp following note was enclosed :— "As it is a superstition among thieves that to rob a lawyer is unlucky, my gang is re-, turning your belongings.' Keep your eyes open m future. 3 ' It was signed, "Leader of the Gang." .. After nine years' service m a Bordeaux restaurant, a waiter is- bringing a suit for £16,000 damages against the proprietor. The allegation is that, although the proprietor abolished tipping .m the restaurant and .paid the staff fixed wages, he added 10 per cent, to the bill for "service," which he d^ not turn over to the staff. The Courthas accepted the plaintiff's contention m principle, and three aqcountants are examining the books of tne restaurant to determine the exact amount which can be claimed. — "Central News." Readers w|Ul (be pleased to know ; that Master Alex. Beange, Jnr. who haß been m Hospital seriously ill for some weeks, has sufficiently recovered to be able to return; homeY ..-.■' '■ - ' ' " . ' '". ■■■••'

As m former years, the Dairymen's 3a!l Committee again made a liberal listribution of their profits uora the 3all to deserving causes. The sum of line .pounds was divided equally imong the District Nursing! Commit- \ :ee, the Dental Clinic Committee and ". ;he Rest Room Committee, and the :hanks of them all is due to the* dairy- , men for their generosity. . x The Invercargill Saleyards Co. are ] sndeavouring to have a road opened * Jirect from Lorneville saleyards to the ' abattoirs, and so obviate the driving of J stock on the North Road, which on Saturdays is- of considerable annoy- I ance and danger to children on the 1 main road ; ' The Western Distinct Hockey plaj'ers have received splendid consideration by the selector (Mr F. Hinton) when the teamsi for the X Cup tournament were being chosen. Six players are included in' the 15 chosen as the A < team— namely : Misses G. Clark, (Heddon Bush) and.M. Riddle (Thomburyf as full-backs ; Miss M. Fowle," (Orawia), and Mrs Laidlaw, (Nightcaps), ■• as half-ba.cks ; Misses T v Gardner, {Cllfden), and M. Wilson, (Pukemaori) as forwards. In the B team three players have found- places— namely : Miss A. .Wilson" (Orawia), as a full-back, and Misses " M.Rusht6*n,' - (Nightcaps) , ■ and K. Hodgetts, (^Fhornbury ) , -as; forwardsV'-'. - ,>>.' •-.■ : ' „ .. '■■"'" ; :'. - •'-.' .". " -^ ■■: ; - The: 'tournament- starts 'm fnvercargill on -29th .:Aiigust. and "challenges have been received from 13 visiting ', ,teams.>- > ;.. / ) ' ' .. ... :/ ".- . The. wanderer's song, e.vef--ga''y l;? a;n : d'-. fflad, ; * Still cheers the way .when his heart is ' sad— ' With tightened "belt as he. '■ -"trudges ' along, . He lifts his soul m The Wanderer's Song. „; . It voices his challenge and flaunt at fate, : s ' As hungry and chilled he. halls' by your gate— - ••,..,'" ■: \ The Wanderer's Song is gratitude pure, For warmth and Woods 1 Great Peppermint Cure. Members of the Aparima Lodge, I. O. O. F. met at Mr Gdnley^s^ residence on Frida} r , Bth August, to bid' farewell to Brother L. Lumsden, prior to his removal to Invercargill. Brother Gonley spoke of the work of Brother LuShsden as a trustee, and as ah Officer, he having filled all the chairs. The members regretted the departure of a live member .and good citizen and he called upon Brother W. J. Officer to make a small presentation^ ;In asking Bro. Lumsden to accept a Swan founatin pen as a token of appreciation from the members^ B ro . O fficer conveyed thql good wishes of all for his future success. P.G. Bro. CD. Mills, Bros. Lynch and Sheedy all made eulogistic reference to the work of Bro. Lumsden prior to his. suitably acknow- ' ledgingi the kindly references and pre- , sent, which he trusted he could use m. the furtherance of Lodge work. "HITTING ON ALL SIX." L Oh Boyl „-.-■■.. 1 It's great to be fit. Great to take the steep- grades on top. , ... Great to have power and to spare . for a spurt. - ■ r ' Nerves are. everything; , Feed them. '^ , ; They need phosphorus. ,-.-.' % Marshall's Fospheriife is a concentrated, nerve food — phosphorus m form for instant assimilation. No moic nervousness, irritability, sleeplessness. 100 doses of "Marshall's" 2/6. Chemists and stores.