LOCAL AND GENERAL

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXXII, Issue 58, 6 May 1924, Page 5

LOCAL AND GENERAL

A social to welcom© Rev. G. P. and Mrs Hunt will t>3 held in the Methodtst Hall to-morow evening.

* Preparations for the forthcoming annual railway ball are now well forward, and there is every indication that the function will be as enjoyable as in previous years.

Nominations for events at the Cardiff Athletic Club' s sports close with the secretary, Mr H. B. Limmer, at noon to-morrow. Choppers should bear in mind that event No. S is an open one.

Much public satisfaction is expressed at the replacement this morning of the Clock at the Post Office, which had been taken away for reW pairs for some weeks.

The shooting season in the Clyde (Central Otago district) opened promisingly. A party of local sportsmen went out on Friday, and returned with 78 ducks. Dr. Harrison and a party of four secured a bag of 89.

Alterations to the stock pens at the Stratford railway station are being carried out in order to make them more suitable for the growing amount of traffic, and particularly by the provision of higher and stronger yards to hold cattle.

"Weather forecast.—The indications are for south-easterly winds, moderate to strong, and backing by ea*t to. north. There is a prospect of fair to cloudy weather, and the weather will probably become warmer. The barometer has a rising tendency.— Bates.

-The recent rains have been the means of bringing down another very big sfip at the Kohuratahi end of the tunnel under the Tahora Saddle (writes the Post's Kohuratahi correspondent),, and it is estimated that the Public Works Department train will be held up for another week in consequence.

"The Covered Wagon," the big Paramount attraction,' is advertised for screening at the King's Theatre on Thursday and Friday next. "St. Elmo," a Fox special attraction, will be screened to-night and tomorrow night.

A general meeting of members of the Avon Bowling Club is advertised to be held in Smith's tea rooms on Thursday, Bth instant, at 7.30 p.m. A 3 the'business is of an important nature all members are requested to make, a special effort to attend. The lady, friends' and members of the Axon : Croquet Club are also invited to 'pe,,pre.sen|,. f ...

After, tbe February race meeting

at' Stawera (reports the Star) some jLc^l'person posted ta the club the '^p*i 1 of 10s with an anonymous communication stating that the money was in. overpayment for cha.uge received at one of the gates. Th>> Racing Club greatly appreciate the honesty of fhe patron concerned, and decided to hand the amount to the local hospital.

Excavations have been made at Victoria bridge and preparations are in trahrfor the straightening out of the water niain in place of the four bends in the pipes as at present. All the piping is on the site, and the men were ready for carrying out these improvements on Sunday, but they were unable to do so owing to the squally weather. It is hopsd that this will be carried out on Sunday next.

In the course of an interview with a Daily Times reporter a Yeoman nf Si&nals on H.M.S. Dunedin said that during the war the small trawling vessels carried bomb s and a m*ichine gun, and were ostensibly engaged in trawling. While off Yarmouth on one occasion a drifting trawler was hailed by a German submarine which had come to the surface. Some of the crew stood on the submarine's deck, and asked the trawler if she had any fish. The reply was "No/' and the Germans then asked the fishermen if they had anys tobacco, and the reply was in the affirmative. Bending down in the ; trawler one of the crew picked up a packet, supposedly containing tobacco, which he threw on to the submk : rine; Exit the enemy.

The Stratford- Town Hall presented a pleasing appearance last night on the occasion of the dance de luxe, when the hall was effectively decorated in gre3n, gold, and red, which colors were artistically blended. First-lass mus'c was provided by Richardson's jazz band, and the duties of masters of ceremonies were discharged by Messrs P. Casey and G.-C. Johnston, Tables for euchre were .".rranged on the stage, the winVftfs being Mrs 0. Lamploufdi and Mr C. Middlenuss (first prizes), while Miss Leydon and Mr L. G. Morrirs secured the booby prizes. In the balloon dance 'Miss Coley and Mr P. Casey were adjudged th© winners. Tliere was a number of visitors, and the arrangements for the enjoyable evening were well carried out by the Catholic Bazaar CommUttae. A dainty supper was served, and was much appreciated. The evening proved most enjoyable.

Try Robinson and Ppe 'or plumbing and drain-laying:. Materials used are of the best quality, and our work belu.e substantially fixed will stand the \ est of long years. Phone 372, or Weston Bros. x

Smart Bros, for Plumbing, Drainage, and Electric Wiring and Repairs. Ring up No. 30, and at night No. IBS.

Jack Sullivan, plumber and electrician, guarantees good workmanship and good materials. Prices reasonable. Estimates given. PHoie

The New Zealand loan, which was underwritten, is redeemable in 1944, states a London cable to-day.

There are "no fewer than 43 waterside workers bearing the nam© of Smith employed on the Auclkand wharves.

The depredations of a weasel recently resulted in. the death of one of the cockatoos in the Masterton municipal park.

a Men are not such good subjects for cross-examination as women are," said the magistrate (Mr E. D. Mosley) at the Ashburton Court. He continued that women generally were more prone to tell direct lies than men, and to tell them better, too.

A case of interference with railway running equipment was reported from the Rimutaka line, where wires, either connected with the signalling system on the incline or the railway telegraph, were cut. The only consequence had the line been in use would have been that trains could not have proceeded.

During the cross-examination 3 young boy, a witness in a case heard at the Dunedin Police Court, said a man had a "blue peter" in his bag. Mr Sinclair: And what is a "blue peter"? Witness: A bottle to carrv beer in. Mr Sinclair: How do you know that? Witnss: I saw him drink out of it, and anyhow my, father gets "blue peters" too— (Lr.ughter.)

Blankets and rugs: Buy now at the Melbonrne, Limited, while there are stocks at these prices: Splendid warm Kaiapoi white blankets at 39s 6d pair for ten quarter and 45s pair for large double bed size; Kaiapoi grey blankets 29s 6d pair for single beds.