BULLS

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 75, Issue 178, 30 July 1932, Page 12

BULLS

THE PICTURES “The Painted Desert,” a Western melodrama, will be shown at the Town Hall this evening. Billy Boyd is the star, with Helen Twelvetrees and William Farnum in support. Since his triumph in “The Volga Boatman,” Bill Boyd has never been seen to greater advantage than in this Pathe dialogue of the West. GENERAL NEWS The third qualifying round for the men’s championship of the Rangitikei Golf Club will be played this afternoon. An unusual sight was witnessed in Bulls yesterday afternoon, when a large motor shed was transported through the town on a lorry. The lorry was first of nil backed into the shed. The shed was raised, and cross pieces held it on the decking of the lorry; after which

transportation was a simple matter. The hist few weeks of the shooting season have, been marked by hare drives, and on one property at Parewanui the daily ‘‘bag” has averaged fifty Imres. Apart from the fact that hare shooting affords good sport for man and dog, the country is well rid of a destructive pest. The Miniature Rifle Club match between Bulls and Bunnythorpe, arranged for last evening, did not eventuate, but will be fired next week on an evening to be arranged. 'l’llere are now over one hundred

single men in the camp at Makowhai, and. taking advantage of the fine weather, good work is being awomp’ishod. The health of the camp is reported to be good, and the men appear to bo contented with their quarters.

A. sovon-rooniod wooden dwelling at Greatford, owned and occupied by Mr H. W. J. Burgess, was totally destroyed by lire al an early hour on Wednesday morning. Mrs Burgess was awakened with a coughing fit, brought on by smoke, and roused the family. The fire had a good hold, and the occupants had little time to gather a few articles or clothing and leave the building. The house was insured in the Northern Assurance Co. for £l4O. and the contents in t.ho Stnnth B'uiisli for £350