LOCAL & GENERAL

Tuapeka Times, Volume XLI, Issue 5634, 24 April 1909, Page 3

LOCAL & GENERAL

IMr.John McFarlane, Mayor of Tapa . ttni, died suddenly on Tuesday after ' noon, presumably from heart disease The • 440 yds foot-race between D Sanson and W. Tr«m|b(MJh for ! wager of £25 aside took place at In i > vercargill cm Wednesday. The, race re suited in a "win; for Sanaott by twi yards. Tijne, 53 4-ssec. TW Rev. W. Thomson, who ior som • years pact has acted as the represer , tartive of the licensed-Victuallers' As . aociation in Dunedin, is removing t •-' the 'Nortfti Island, and, on Monda morning he -was farewelled by „tl iAModa-tocm and presorted with, purse of vQVeffligat.

Tiumft&tih. for a

Mr J. A. Duthie was re-elected to the position of Mayor of Milton on Wednesday.

Mr James Allen, M.jP., will deliver a pre-sessional address to the electors of v Bruce at Milton on Wednesday next. —

The Mt. Benger Mail reports that on Wednesday night last, a weasal found its way into, a young lady's bedroom, and severely bit her on the •face. It obtained entrantee through an open window.

Local footballers will be pleased to note that Mr J. A. Norrie, an exmember of the Lawrence Star Club, is now playing wing three-quarter for the 'Varsity first grade team.

A profitable and enjoyable evening's entertainment is promised for* Wednesday evening next in Trinity school-room. The concluding item of the programme is a farce entitled " The Deceitful Miss Smiths " which cannot fail to send all home with a delightful feeling of satisfaction. Householders within the Lawrence School district are notified by advertisement that the annual meeting ifos the purpose of electing a school committee for 'the ensuing year will be held in the Town Hall on l\londa*evening at 7.30 o'clock. Dr. John Robert ',Don, D.Sc, M.A., has been selected^by the Otago Education Board from a large number of applicants to fill the position of Inspector rendered vacant by the retirement of Mr W. S. Fitzgerald. Dr, Don has had a long and distinguished educational career in Otago and the appointment should prove a very popular one.

The owner of Conocrach has advised the Beaumont Jockey Club that h» intends appealing to the Trotting Association in connection with his horses disqualification in the Farewell Tro.t at the Beaumont races;

Mr Thompson -and party, prospectus? the Mauawatu Gorge, have discovered a lead of silver -which, assays t£2 per ton. The party have pegged off 150 acres, and are forming a company in Masterton.

Messrs Chas. Stokes and Sons, merchant tailors, Ross Place,, Lawrence, have opened a branch of their business in McQuade's buildings, George Street, Dunedin, where they will make a distinctive feature of ladies' cos-tume-making. The Lawrence branch is in charge of Mr W. T. Sings, a capable and experienced tradesman, enjoying a • high-class reputation as a cutter.

I Mr - James Allen, M.P., passed through Lawrence on Thursday en route for Millers Flat, -where he purDosed inspecting the Ormaglade station in regard to its suitability for close settlement. He returns to Du/nedin this afternoon an[d we understand it is the intention of the Committee appointed At the recent meeting to consult with him in connection with the stoppage of the Law-rence-Roxburgh railway. ' The recently formed Mining and Prospecting Association wfll also, -tihroßHrh its executive, meet* him, with, a .view to enlisting his - assistance .towaixls the objects they have in view.

"We have it on the best authority that arrangements for the performances of " The Laurentian Troupe " are actively progressing. Fairyland with all its sweet associations, uplifting our mindts above' the daily humdrum, will' come into our- midst, and fairies, with other ethereal and beautiful creations of classic taste and refiafeanent wail read us lessons in dramatic and musical art. The talented Miss Wcxe/ds will lend her skill and experience in music and song to add tp the success of the evening, whilst the assistance oHead-' ing amateur talent -jskUl give further eclat. This entertainment promises to be one of the most remarkable events of its kind that has so fa^ t taken place in this town. The chance of winning a handsome door 'pri^e" . is - held out to the many who will like to secure a souvenir of Friday evening's entertainment in St. ..Part-rick's School,as Friday, 30th April, will be a Bed:' Letter' day to all lovers of music aod song.

There was a large attendance of members present at ~the -opening: of the Golf Club last Wednesday, about 20 taking part in mixed foursomes. Notwithstanding the earliness of the season the links were found to be in good order while several of the members displayed' fine form. Most of the players were unable to complete the round ow ng to the rain which set in and- marred, the enjoyment- which accompanied the earjy stages of the afternoon. Of the cards handed in the ,best were those of A. Arthur and Mss Martin 55. and T. Darton and Miss G. Taylor' 56. The partaking of refreshtments kindly provided by the ladies brought to a close what must -be regarded as a very successful opening.

A very pretty wedding was solemnised at the Parish Church of St. Michaels and All Angels, Chris tchturch, on Easter Tuesday, the contracting parties being Mr Geo. Wan. Harris, son of B. S. Harris, Esq., " Myrtleholm," Noonah. Tasmania, and Marie Christina Clarke 1 , eldest surviving daughter of Mr and Mrs J. M. Clarke, of Lawrence. The bride entered the church on the arm of her youngest brother, Mr Vincent C. Clarke * (Tianaru) and looked charmr ingly beautiful in an Empire gown of white silk niniQn wvtll tull Gourtf. train. The lovely veal was worn over orange. blossoms and fell gracefully to the end of the lon^ train. The bride carried a -bouquet of Easter lilies and wore a gold euchariat cross. The four bridesmaids, Misses Ruth, Elsie and .Marjory Clarke, and Miss Ivy Corrich wore Empire frocks of coral

pink and pale blue silk, and lar^e black bate, and carried ivory prayer books. The bridegroom was attended by Mr William Flanagan. Tfae^Van. Archdeacon Averill very impressively read the marriage service. The wedding breakfast was "held at Canon street, St. Albans, and later in the afternoon Mr and Mrs Harris left by train for North Canterbury, the latter wearing a going-away ' gown of navy blue' cloth, with Maltese lace vest, large brown hat, with .wings to match and cerise" roses. ' If a cold you have neglected, ■ Till you fear your chest's affected, There's no need to feel dejected, You will still be quite secure.

To despair is only madness,So away with gloom and sadness, <** Take, that thing ,of joy and, gladness, Woods' Great Peppermjuai" fiurei

A general meeting of the Lawrenco Star FootbalL Club will be held in tihe Volunteer Hall on Tuesday evening for the purpose of bringing before the delegates to the South Tuapeka Sub-union any Suggestions which players may think advisable.

A farewell social and presentation will be tendered by tho residents of Beaumoni district to Mr and Mrs McLennan on Tuesday evening next, prior to their departure for Atitool where Mr , McLennan has bought a store-keeping business. Subscriptions towards the presentation may be handed to Messrs R. Wood, J. H. Chalmers, Stevenson or ICaye.

Our Raes Junction correspondent writes : The sale of tihe late Mr Jae. Bennet's estate On Thursday attracted a few hundred people. Buyers, however, were few ; most of everything offered being bought in by Mr Jas. Bentoet at very satisfactory prices.

There were -nine patients — seven male and two female— in tile T»apeka Hospital last evening. One patient was discharged during the week.

There was a full muster of tJie Fire Brigade on Thursday night when an opportunity was taken . of thoroughly testing the fire appliances in the Town Hall. The test proved a most satisfactory one, everything proving to be in good workiing condition. Mr J. S. Fleming, of Meadowbank, has (says the Bruce Herald)' four stacks each 30ft by 15ft from a 12acre paddock of wheat, and speculation is rife as to what the return por acre will be.. Mr Fleming tells us that it is tjhe bicrgest^ crop of wheat he has grown as far -as the bulk is concerned, and if it threshes over 74 bushels an acre, will constitute a record for Tokomairiro.