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Southland Times, Issue 17501, 16 August 1915, Page 6

Amusements. ZEALANDIA HALL. N OTICE a TO PAT R.O N.S. this haul, is now closed. The Business will be transferred to “EVEKYBODTS" THEATRE, DEE STREET, -" Which will be Opened Shortly.'

A hard-times dance in aid of the wounded soldiers’ fund was held at Tussock Creek on Friday, August 6. The evening being fine a large number of settlors were present, and some of the dresses were very appropriate. Tbo music was supplied gratis by Mr King’s band from Ryai Bush, assisted by some of the residents. A vote of thanks was accorded to Mrs Bnllantine for the loan of her piano. The ladies of Ihe district supplied the refreshments, so that Ihe funds would not be curtailed in any way, Mr J. Adamson acted as M.C. The total proceeds amounted to £lO, a record for the district in respect of such a function.

The Whangape, which sailed from Bluff for Melbourne yesterday morning, took away with her for Melbourne and Sydney 15,000 sacks of chaff and potatoes. It is understood that only a small portion of this consisted of potatoes and oaten chaff for the Commonwealth Defence Department, the bulk of it being straw chaff. This will give considerable relief to merchants, although the quantity of straw chaff still in store at Bluff is very large. Tiie Whangape’s outward cargo also included 1250 sacks of oats for the Commonwealth Defence Department. Members and intending members of the non-commissioned officers classes at present being conducted at, the old Garrison Hall are reminded that the classes will be continued at 7.30 p.m. this evening. These classes offer a valuable opportunity to territorials and national reservists who are desirous of becoming proficient in their work, and it is desirable that it should bo widely known that entry into the classes is free to all.

There was a good many farmers in town on Saturday, and a brisk sale was experienced by mercantile houses in seeds and manures. There were no oats offering, and only a few lines of potatoes. All farm work in the country' is well advanced, the splendid weather that has been experienced during the past two months permitting operations to proceed without a break. The demand for stock continues to be very keen, tbo plontitude of feed being the prime factor in bringing this about. Word received from different parts of the pt;ovince provides reason for reaffirming the statements that have previously been made that a much larger area will be sown down in cereals this year than has been the case for many years past. Dairy farmers are preparing for the approaching season, and with regard to the sale of cheese factory companies are pursuing a waiting policy and, whatever they may do later, at present they are displaying no inclination to sell. Altogether, the prospects ahead for farmers are of' decidedly roseate hue, all classes of produce promising to bring in profitable returns.

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