Local and General.

Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 170572, 4 August 1921, Page 7

Local and General.

The Government . Meteorologist re ports: —Present indications ato for northwest and southwest gales and boisterous weather with heavy showers, rivers flooded on the West Coast ana snow on the higher levels. The barometer is unsteady, hut will rise after about 20 hours. Mr Wooles predicts: Westerly -winds, strong to a. gale, fair conditions ruling cm the lowlands, though cold and windy nt times. Further snow likely in the, ’Western Mackenzie. At tho meeting of the South. Canterbury Farmers’ Union yesterday, Mr T. A. Paterson said they did not know what a, slump was down here, lit was really severe in the, North Island. Ono delegate said that in li.is district onethird of the farmers would he unable to pay ihoir la.ies. In Welling! <m there was no building going on, whilst in Christchurch buildings wore, going up everywhere. Mr Trotter said there was another side to that. He had been told by a man who was in Taranaki latelyj that he taw a truck of 2D heifers, any one of which he could have carried, that were bought at £l6 each.

A. 'Washer and Co soil by auction today at 10.31) a.’ll. prime mutton and pork, also at 1.30 p.m. on account ot Mrs John Annand household furniture and clients, including upright Grand piano, at residenco 83 High Street. Everything is lor absolute sale.

At the meeting of iho Tinin.ru Nursing Division ot Sjg John Ambulance Association, a very interesting and instructive address was given by Di iiegg on “Poisons.” The lecturer gave a clear idea of the effects and treatment of the more- common poisons. A I)early vote of thanks was accorded the doclor at the close of his address.

The popular .form of entertainment no\vudn\'.s is undoubtedly musical comedy. A maze of bright lights,' dnzzling scenery, haunting melodies and a sharp, arresting plot—these . blend together in the “malco up” of Uy dingo,” to be staged on Monday ana Tuesday next at the Theatre Royal. For somo considerable tinio Mr E. JCullinger, of Mara Pros, has been engaged in creating special soenio features which will show off the production to perfection. A ballet of cluldrcu, assiduously trained, is always a great attraction, and the ballet portion of » ; j iy Jingo’ ; is well up to the mark with pretty characteristic dances, lavish trucking and great vocal strength. An instantaneous success is predicted, for “By Jingo,” and all who visit the Theatre Itoval on Monday and Tuesdaj should receive a. nights enjoyment guaranteed to dispel all gloom.

J. O’Rourke is now offering lus large stock of Men’s and Boys' Clothing and general Outfitting Requisites at greatiiv reduced prices. Men s CiMon:ud i tailor Cut Box Suits £4 10s, Men s and i Bovs' Overcoats at nearly half price to i clear. Dozens of Men s Shirts from 6s j (id up, 40 Dozen Men’s English Felt ! Hats, new styles, So 9d, 10s 6d, 14s , 9C A"Grevmouth message states) that f Edward Murphy, aged 57, was Kulea yesterday by a fall of earth Avhilst working at ilociistett-er (Ah&uia*).

A Palmerston North message yesterday stated that an explosion of gelignite occurred in a tunnel at Mangatao hydro-electric works to-day, whereby Alexander Murdoch, aged 33. was killed instantly, and Michael Lynch received Serious facial injuries and win probably lose his sight. Murdoch was married six’weeks ago, and saw considerable sendee with the tunnelling corps at tho Avar.

The fortnightly meeting of the liinarn Lodge of Oddfellows M.Uwas held last evening, N.G. Bro. D. JJPetrie presiding over a good attendance of mcmba’3. The sickness report, disclosed that tho Lodge was giving practical assistance to a large niunbei of members, tho average payments tor the year having considerably exceeded the usual New Zealand experience. One candidate was initiated into the Orcicr and several others proposed for membership. J3ros i£iclibiiurn and. jNictsoui, auditors, read the balance-sheet tor the past half-year, winch showed increases in all receipts and expenditure, including £352 in sick benefits. The balance of income being £2OO, this was considered satisfactory. It was agreed to increase the rate of interest to 6 percent. on certain "overdue mortgages. A presentation cf a framed certificate was made to Bro. J. Martin for his services during his term of office. Bros. Jtorl, Foden, Lister, Webb, arid Martin were appointed delegates to tho dis•tuct meeting at MaiakSlii on -i.eptember 10, after which the -Lodge was closed.

At the meeing in connexion with the Methodist centenary in Wesley Hall on Tuesday night, Mrs Ardley contributed a solo in a very acceptable manner, in addition to those mentioned in yesterday’s paper. The very gratifying sum of £220 was promised in the room, and quite a number of people intimated their intention to give later on. The contributions are to be spread over three years, unless the subscriber would prefer to pay in one sum.

A feature of tho Temuka R.S.A. annual dance was the exhibition given by Miss Violet Dennis and .Mr Perry, who went gracefully through a onestep and a fox trot in a manner which delighted all observers. The exhibition was loudly applauded.

The local Y.M.C.A. Rooms are gradually taking shape, the. billiard room being now in full swing. An enthusiastic ladies’ committee, has set itself the task of securing curtains and furnishings to make the rooms attractive and comfortable, and to-morrow a stall will be opened at the entrance to Hay’s Buildings, where cakes and produce will be sold to provide the necessary funds. The ladies’ committee would gladly welcome donations of saleable goods for the stall, and these may be left at the Y.M.C.A. to-day or at the stall to-morrow.

One likes to see a crowd at a sports gathering. It is exhilarating. But to see a crowding crowd jamming each other in the exit gateways is exasperating. The crowded must be angered too. The unseemly crushing of the crowd leaving the Caledonian Grounds yesterday afternoon implied a plentiful lack of commonsense and common decency among those who pushed their way out to the discomfort and even injury of others. There were two constables present, but they were outside the gateway and could do nothing to stem the torrent of strugging people.

Miss Dorothea Spinney’s dramatic recital in the Wesley Hall at 2.30 this afternoon promises to be a most enjoyable performance. Miss Spinney has made a great name for herself throughout New Zealand. This will be the only recital, in Timaru, and will he titled ‘‘Queen “Alcestis.” The play is concerned with a queen who gives her life that her husband may live. She is descued from the grave 'by a god. Since leaving New Zealand in 1916 Miss Spinney has had a four year season in America. She had intended returning to England and explained to a representative of the “Star’ that it was because her passport was not available that she stopped in America, and tho few months she intended to stay gradually grow into four years. While in the States Miss Spinney gave recitals before large audiences, the latest being in Belasco’s Theatre in New York, where she delighted 1500. and at tho close was rewarded with a, great outburst of cheering. Lovers of _ the Greek drama are assured of a highly enjoyable afternoon.

A Wellington Press message says that the Board of Missions of tho Anglican Church, which will meet today. will bo presided oyer by tile Aet-ing-Primn.to, Bishop Julius. The report which! will 'go presented by Bishop Sadlier (Nelson), embracing the work of fifteen months, shows that tho revenue for that period was £20,942, tho year eliding withi an overdraft of £57 18s 7d. The expenses in connexion with the Mission were greatly increased by the enhanced cost of coal and stores in the Pacific and tho higlil rate of exchange in tlie East. The report also states that since the last meeting the Executive, had coni erred with tho Bishop of Melanesia and with tho Executive of the New Zealand Church Missionary .Society, and a common basis on which ail missionary agencies should bo co-ordinated as one board was reached and accepted ns these organisations. These are two of the greatest missionary agencies of the church in New Zealand, and their co-ordination on a common basis may be; regarded as a fast of tlie first- importance. An important conieieiieo teas also -held in Sydney during the year with the Australian Board .Missions, at. which questions ivln i ine to work, in ihu Paciliei wore disom-cii am! (loan, with. During the year iotir new workers went to various misrion jb-ids from New Zea- • land and arc dome.