The Southern Cross Published Weekly. INVERCARGILL, SAT., JULY 17, 1920. GENERAL NEWS

Southern Cross, Volume 28, Issue 16, 17 July 1920, Page 8

The Southern Cross Published Weekly. INVERCARGILL, SAT., JULY 17, 1920. GENERAL NEWS

The proudest memory in the career of Mr F. Weirter, who lately died at Edinburgh in his 101st year, was that he had accompanied Jenny Lind on the euphonium. Mr Weirter had been bandmaster of the Cork Militia for 64 years. ,

The unveiling of the Waihopai and Pat-k Schools roll of honour will take place on Wednesday, 4th August. A short ceremony fitting to the important occasion is being arranged. The memorial will be on view during the afternoon. It is a fine example of the sculptor’s work.

On Monday the N.M. and A. Co. hold a clearing sale of Mr Wm. Weir’s stock and implements at Waianawa. Mr Weir has sold his farm, and is coming to live in Invercargill. Everything is in tip-top order, and a good sale should result. On Wednesday, 21st July, the firm will sell Mr T. A.. Agnew’s stock and implements at Morton Mains.

A very successful dance was held by the Oak of Waikiwi, U.A.0.D., Lodge on Tuesday night. Despite the rough weather there was a the large attendance of 97 couples. Time seemed to pass all too quickly, and everyone was sorry when it was time to go home. Extras were supplied by the Misses Kilby and Rattray, while several of the brothers contributed to the entertainment with songs. The kitchen was in very capable hands and the supper went off O.K. Seated on the stage were Miss Rona Radka and Mr Eric Mills, discussing the art. of' sharps and flats, and the rendering was equal to that of J. C. Williamson’s orchestra. Another dance will be held shortly. The secretarial duties were ably carried out by Mr G. Gimblett, and Mr Chas. Yates made a capable M.C.

It is wonderful how the fascination for keeping poultry and other feathered pets for pleasure and profit is developed in the average person. Few people indeed are there who have no feathered representative in their possession, and want of accommodation is the general reason where none are found. Lovers of the fancy will be pleased to know that the annual poultry show will be held in the King’s Hall next week. Large entries in all classes have been received, especially the championship classes for White Leghorns, Black Orpingtons, working homers, and canaries. Large entries in the pet section will ensure the children much interest and pleasure, and both old and young will benefit by paying the show a visit.

To cure a cold, so he said in the Police Court on Wednesday, Robert Thomas Patrick Donaghy went to the Bluff on 29th May, and while there had two glasses of whisky, returning to town by the 6.10 p.m. train with a bottle of whisky. In Dee street he met Robert Kilpatrick Corrie and some other men, and it was very nearly a case of “Kilpatrick.” Donaghy, it appeared, directed some vile language against Corrie, who was also drunk, and words led to blows, one or more of which stretched Donaghy on the pavement in a state of unconsciousness. Corrie was taken to gaol and Donaghy. to the hospital, where he lay insensible for twelve days, and the doctor told the magistrate it was questionable if he would ever completely reSover —he is still mentally and physically affected. The magistrate said Corrie had been in gaol since the assault till 10th July, and had been sufficiently punished. Convicted and discharged, and to pay court and witnesses’ expenses, £2 11/-. £Two pounds eleven shillings plus cost of liquor—surely a costly cure for a cold, to say nothing of the mental and physical consequences.

The price of gas in Invercargill is to be raised by lOd per 1000 feet.

The Prince of Wales has arrived at Adelaide. > - .

Thes Invercargill Corporation want a fifth assistant for the Athenaeum. Salary to start, £6O per annum.

The Allies want 892 war criminals from Germany, and Germany doesn’t know where they are.

South Invercargill ratepayers have decided to erect a war monument at a cost of £IOOO.

The Southland County. Council is to proceed with the erection of the bridge to Otatara as soon as possible.

Mr John Russell, who recently sold out at West Plains, has bought Mr Dickens’ farm at Bay Road. Mr Field effected the sale.

At toe rabbitskin sales in Dunedin on Monday, all classes of skins were disposed of at a decline of from 2d to 6d' on last sales.

Mr Fowler, of Civic picture fame, is to be granted the use of the Municipal Wednesday nights for £2OO extra, a year, subject to the settlement of certain details.

Cr. W. Baird, who has an impoirtant contract in the country, has forfeited his seat on the Invercargill : Borough Council. The Mayor said he would see Cr. Baird and consult the Borough Solicitor.

A very enjoyable social was held in the. Esk street Church on Friday, 9th inst., to welcome the new pastor, the Rev. J. Carlisle, late of Gisborne, who conducted the services on Sunday last.

Otautau has raised £IOOO for a war memorial, and ’ the execution of the work has been entrusted to Mr A. E. Fraser, Invercargill. The structure, which will be composed of the best N.Z. granite, will be 30ft. in height. It will stand on a site near the bridge.

At Tapanui Show, held last week, Mr C. H. Cunningham, Invercargill, secured the following awards in White Leghorns:—lst, special, and 2nd, hens; Ist, special, cockerels; Ist, pullet; Ist, pullet utility class; and best bird in show with Leghorn hen.

A resolution proposed by Mr Holland, one of the ..Labour members in the N.Z. Parliament, in reference to Ireland, was rejected by the Speaker on the ground that it dictated to the Imperial Government. Mr Holland will now move that the ruling is out of order and be disagreed with.

Ex-Empress Eugene, aged 93, died after three house’ illness while visiting Spain. The Ex-Empress had two great sorrow’s in her life —ihe defeat of France by Germany in 1870, and the untimely death of her son the Prince Imperial at the hands of the Zulus.

A grand social and dance will be held in the Protestant Hall, Liddel street,,on Tuesday evening, 20th July, at 8 p.m. Mr H. Stewart will be the M.C., and a really enjoyable evening is promised. Gentlemen 2/-, ladies 1/6, is all that is asked for admission.

The Health Department has refused to license the hospital opened in Leetstreet by Mr Marshall for the treatment of patients according to Kirk’s svstem, and at a well-attended meeting in Victoria Hall on Thursday night a motion was passed asking the Department to issue the license or state its reasons for refusal. Mr C. S. Longuet presided, and. quite a number of cases of cure by Kirk's treatment were mentioned by members of the audience, and by Mr Marshall.

Dainty House Drapings. It is pleasing to be able to offer such a splendid selection and at such keen See Window’ display. Dainty Voile Ca.sements in smart borders, 40in. wide. Sale price 2/11, 3/3, 4/3 yard. Plain Casements, 40in. wide in cream, saxe, brown, navy and grey, Sale price 2/6, 2/9; Poplin Casement in a |’ich silk finish in cream and putty, Sale price 4/11, 5/6: smart coloured Floral Casement, 40in. wide, Sale price 2/11, 3/3, 3/6,; 60 pieces of Cretonne to be cleared regardless of cost in best qualities and the-newest colourings. Sale price 1/6, 1/11, 2/6, _4/11. Over a hundred dozen Pillow Slips to be cleared at these bargain prices; Plain Pillow’ Slips in good qualities, only 3/6, 4/6, 4/1, 5/11 per pair; Frilled PillowSlips in Horrockses’ Calico, 5/6 pei pair: Lace-edged Pillow Slips, 8/11 a pair; Pillow Shams in drawn thread work, Sale price 7/6, 9/6, 10/6, 11/6 to 16/6 per pair. Inspection invited at H. and J. Smith, Ltd., Progressive Stores, Tay street, Invercargill and Main street, Gore.