(Established 1898). The Waimate Advertiser. (Published every evening since 1914). WEDNESDAY, MAY 24, 1922. GENERAL NEWS.

Waimate Daily Advertiser, Volume XXIII, 24 May 1922, Page 4

(Established 1898). The Waimate Advertiser. (Published every evening since 1914). WEDNESDAY, MAY 24, 1922. GENERAL NEWS.

Rev. Bates’ Weather Forecast.— Southerly winds, moderate to strong, prevailing. Weather cloudy to 'overcast at limes. The night will probably be very cold. Barometer has falling tendency.

Flags were flown on the principal buildings to-day, Empire Day.

The collection of 'war trophies in Waimate has been increased by the arrival of a battered . and rusty trench mortar gun. It is' temporarily in the office of the Mayor.

Madame Hayward, the great songstress, Arcadia, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, with pictures.

Messrs Roebuck, Son, and Woods, have been appointed agents for the well-known Leyland Motor Lorry. These lorries are known as “the World’s best”; and certainly have a very fine record. Full particulars will appear in Messrs Roebuck, Son, and Woods’ advertising space to-morrow.

We learn that one of the local Churches has invited Professor Elder up from Dunedin to give one of those lectures which have proved so successful in Dunedin. The churchpeople have very generously decided to devote 40 per cent, of the net proceeds to the Sir Arthur Pearson Memorial Fund and the proprietors of the Olympia Hall have with a praiseworthy disinterestedness agreed to forego any charge for the us e of the Hall. 1 rom an educational point of view the lecture, “The Exploration and the Exploitation of the Pacific since Captain Cook, ought to be of extreme interest and worth, while the allocation of so considerable a proportion of the proceeds to the blind fund assures an interest from the whole of thee ommunity. The lecture, as will 'e seen in later advertisements, in this paper, wil take place on June 2nd and His Worship the Mayor will preside. r «nS ar “ ada . me Hayward, Queen of ? 9 ’w W ? h p,ctures ’ Arcadia, Tuesda V’Wednesiday and Thursday. Book at Theatre. Phone 247 .. For Influenza take Woods’ Great Peppermint Gore.

Members of the Waimate District Hunt are reminded that the meet tomorrow is given conjointly by Messrs T. S. Medlicott and James Manchester. The hounds will be at Mr Manchester’s (Mitchell’s Road), at 1.15.

We have heard severe criticism from visitors about the way in which the Waimate public crowd on the side of the line when viewing a football match. There is now a good asphalt track on which to stand and there is no excuse for going on to the grass at all. In the interest of the game both from the players’ and the spectators’ point of view we trust there will be no need to again refer to this matter.

A public meeting of objectors to the Government valuation of the borough was hied in the Town Hall last night and was attended by about 100 objectors, says a Westport Press Association mesage. It was resolved, in view of the excessive valuations placed on> properties, to ask the Government to have a' general revaluation made in keeping with the present day sale value, and to adjourn the Assessment Court’s sitting sine die. It was stated that there were over 500 objections lodged. A committee was appointed to go into the question with an officer of the Department.

Good drama and perfect singing made the entertainment at the Arcadia Theatre last night a real treat. Madame Annette Hayward, the lady with the wonderful voice, received a very enthusiastic reception, her rendering of “Sweet Spirit, Hear My Prayer”, “Love’s Old Sweet Song”, and “Better Bide a Wee” being indeed a rare treat. Apart from the gifted singer, a super-feature flm made it a programme that should not be missed.

The Wellington Rugby Union suspended a junior player for two weeks for striking an opponent, says aP.A message to-day. He pleaded provocation, and th e referee did not attend. The Committee informed them that it was determined to put down rough play, and had h e been a senior, the sentence would have been double. They would not have another Shannon episode.

Footballs, all sizes, at C. E. Manchester’s.. .

The following will represent Northern Juniors in their match against High School to-morrow: —H. Harrison, C. Harrison, W. Phillips, T. Joyce, G. Joyce, A. Phillips, H. H. Searle, H. M. Searle, P Grills, J. Lindsay, K. Denholm, R. Betten, J. Simpson, G. Fox, L. Hitchins, Emergencies: H. Woods, C. Smith, S. Prue. All above must be l on ground at 1.15 p.m. (The senior teams appear on another page).

Madame Hayward, the gifted soprano, Arcadia Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Reserve at theatre. Phone 247.

A meeting of the committee of the Waimate branch of the R, S. A. was held in the Club rooms last night, those present being Messrs W. Brierly, A. Williams, F. C. Davies, J. McKenzie and J. A. Lash (hon.sec.). Mr Brierly was voted to the chair in the absence of the president. The following transfers were approved— A. V. Shivas, J. Henderson, B. Murphy, J. F. McKee and R. S. Lowney. Mr 11. Searle was elected an hon. member for a year in view of valuable services rendered. Dr Hayes and Mr McKenzie were appointed a visiting committee for the ensuing month. Accounts amounting to £B9 9 9 were passed for payment. The secretary was instructed to submit a report to the next meeting regarding the proposed “Paddy’s Market". The report of the secretary of the provincial conference was held over for consideration by a fuller meeting. The following report was submitted by the visiting committee: The visiting committtee desire to report that the attendance of members, active and honorary, a t the Club since the last meeting has been eminnently satisfactory and showed a marked increase, demonstrating the popularity of the rooms and the need of them. The rooms had been well looked after by the Caretaker, and, during his absence, by Mr R. Kilworth, to whom the committee was. indebted for his services. The fol lowing recommendations were submitted: That side hooks for on e billed table ami two extra rests be Procured; that a coconut mat be pro- j cured for the head of the stairs; fhat! he canteen be slightly enlarged; that the landlord be aproached with a re ed e l t M l . tll, / WalIS be re ed that the fireplaces b e repaired, -the report was adopted.

Just Landed—Silver King Golf Balls, blue and red dot. C. E. Manchester, Stationer, Queen Street.

Owing to pressure of matter in our columns to-day Mr J. W. Fisher kind ly placed his advertising space at our disposal.

The school at Tuamarina, about nine miles from Blenheim (states a Press message) was completely destroyed by fire last night. The building, which accommodated about 55 pupils, was a very old one. The cause of the outbreak is unknown.

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On Sunday next the anniversary services of St. Paul’s Methodist Church will be held when Rev. W. A. Hay, of Timaru, will conduct both services. Special music is being provided by the choir. On Tuesday, May 30th, Rev. W. A. Hay will deliver his popular lecture on “Peter Mackenzie” in the Church. Vocal and instrumental music will be provided by the choir and friends and a (coffee supper will be served in the schoolroom.

A Levin message reports that the Horowhenua Rugby Union, as the result of the assault on the referee on Saturday, last night suspended the Shannon junior team and disqualified the Shannon ground pending a hearing of the charges of assault and obscene language against four members of the Shannon team at the Magistrate’s Court.

Electro-massage machines for Rheumatism and Nervous troubles at “Walker’s.”

Mi Robert Fearn, near Kirriemuir, in Scotland, has an Aberdeen-Angus cow which has proved a most prolific breeder. This cow has recently given birth to twin calves, these being her fifth pair in addition to three sjngle calves, all thirteen of which have been born within the past seven years. This probably constitutes a record for the breed. A daughter of the same cow recently calved for the first time, and followed the example of her dam by presenting her owner with twin calves.

At the County Council meeting today the Chairman (Mr T. L. Hart) was deputed to wait upon the Mackenzie County Council re the distribution of'the cost of upkeeping roads.

A young man, Erue Smith, aged 18 years, died in the hospital yesterday (says a Dargaville Press message) as the result of an explosion of gunpowder at Mangatu on Sunday. Deceased was engaged as a contractor in the district and was testing the gunpowder when the cask containing 501bs exploded, inflicting terrible injuries to his face, hands and legs. The man was alone in camp at the time of the accident and crawled about a mile when he was found by his mates, who, with the assistance of neighbours conveyed him over the rough roads to Kaihu where medical assistance was obtained. He was Removed to the hospital, where he was reported to b e progressing favourably, but the shock, however, was too great.

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