GENERAL NEWS.

Waimate Daily Advertiser, Volume XXIII, 29 August 1922, Page 4

GENERAL NEWS.

Rev. Bates’ Weather Forecast.— Variable and moderate breezes, and northerly winds, moderate to strong, prevailing, and veering by west to south after about 24 hours. Expect dull weather, with much mist and fog in parts, with scattered rain. Barometer steady, with a falling tendency.

We acknowledge receipt of 12s 9d from a children’s concert for the “Save the Children Fund.”

Try Benhar Coal; 3s per sack, cash price. H. T. HUNT.

The Salvation Army’s Annual Self Denial appeal will be commenced on October 14.

Charles Lewis Johnson, 40, a mechanic, was hit by a tramcar when crossing the street. He is in hospital and' his condition is critical, says an Auckland telegram.

Damp feet usually result in a cold. Get “NAZOL.” No cold is Nazol-proof. 60 doses 1/6. Chemists and stores.

At the conclusion of the service at St. Patrick’s Church last Sunday, the Dead March was played out of respect to the late Mr Michael Collins, the Irish leader, the large congregation standing.

A meeting of delegates from the various friendly societies wag held in Newall and Jones’ rooms last evening. It was decided to hold another progressive euchre party, which will take place next Monday evening.

A. CORDNER has again been appointed agent for P. G. Allen’s Celebrated Seeds. All sorts of Plants, Fruit Trees, Shrubs and Vegetable Seeds and Flower Annuals blocked; also agent for Thompson & Co.’s Purity Waters.

A presentation is to be made to Rev. J. D. Rankin in Mr Andrew’s Exhibition Hall at Waihao Downs on Friday, September 1. A dance will also be held, commencing at 8 p.m. Ladies are asked to provide a basket, non-subscribers 2s 6d.

The body found in the harbour has been identified as that of Herbert Gandy, a returned soldier, with no relatives in New Zealand. He was last seen alive in his lodgings two hours before the body was discovered, says an Auckland Press Association message.

Irratation in the throat, stuffiness in the head banished by “NAZOL” Instant relief. Get a Nazol Inhaler.

Careful study is being made by the Department of Internal Affairs with a view of ascertaining relatively the possible value to the Dominion of the opossum as compared with any damage likely to be caused to property of fruitgrowers and others by that animal, and in the meantime it has been decided not to authorise the capture of opossums for the purpose of liberating them in any district.

In addition to her position as the world’s fastest liner, the Mauretania is acquiring a reputation for the manner in which she is decorated with flowers; in fact, she is known on the other sidle of the Atlantic as the “flower ship.” Her lofty public rooms always have the appearance of looking wonderfully fresh and cool, and the color scheme of the flowers and plants, together with the ship's decoration, makes a beautiful picture. The great feature about these flowers is the fact that many of them are grown on board by the ship’s gardener.

How often do we see the honest householder perplexedly trying to make some calculation in figures, or perchance it may be a farmer wrestling with arithmetic, or a business man at stocktaking? Why all this sweat of brain and waste of energy when J. H. Beattie, The Shop Next the Post Office, sells good ready-reckoners at low prices. They are a boon to the busy man...

Children’s Tan and Black ankle bar shoes, English, 2,3, 4,5, and 6 sizes. All one price, 3/11. At J. W Fisher’s. Cash Boot Shop...

It becomes year by year more apparent that a comprehensive scheme of deer-culling will have to be carried out (reports the Department of Internal Affairs) both on account of the falling off in the quality of heads and of the damage that is being done in some districts by these animals, and it has been found necessary to grant permission in several eases to the occupiers of property to destroy deer committing damage.

Users of “NAZOL” keep free from colds and jflfluejgga, “ ” hips-a cold in the bud soothes relieves and heals. 60 doses 1/6.

At the competition in the English song, soprano, own selection, Miss Lilian Hanain (Christchurch), was first and Miss Elspeth Denholm (Oamaru), second, and the baritone song, Mr Claude Moss (M ellington) was first, and Mr Ralph Holdgate- (Timaru) second. In the musical monologue, Mr Barton Gengu (Wellington) was first, and Mr F. Cooze (Wellington) second, says a Press Assoeation message from Wellington.

Notice to Waimate Householders— I have been appointed Sole Agent for The Famous Linton and Wairio Coals. Linton is the Premier Coal of Southland. A Trial will convince you. Apply: H. T. HUNT.

The Italian engineer of Genoa, who recently invented a wonderful telescope, capable of spying through solid matter’ is stated to have perfected his instrument. Confident hopes are maintained that it will shortly be possible to place this remarkable invention on the market. Since Asmodeus carried Cleofas through the air, and showed him the inside of houses, there has been nothing like this telescope in fact or fiction. Its appearance in modem life seems likely to provide fruitful matter, for a free fight. What would you do if you knew that Mr Jones next door possessed one? , The chief use would seem'to be with Scotland. Yard men, who could erect such a telescope and spy on evil doers who imagined themselves safe within four walls. Such an invention seems to destroy once a iff for all the secrecy of a locked door. Till now walls have been frequently suspected of ears; the clever engineer of Genoa has. apparently, given them eyes.

Otago and Southland saw mills are very busy, A few small buildings are going up in and about Dunedin, but it cannot be said that there is as yet a great increase in ordinary house building. The orders to the mills for native timber are mostly for country districts. Oamaru, Timaru and Temuka are also taking the timber. The demand for imported stuff —Oregon, bluegum, and redwood—is not so active as could be wished. Th e timber factories in Dunedin are busy with general work, says the Star.

Football and hockey enthusiasts are assured of an excellent afternoon’s sport at Victoria Park on Thursday. It is now many years since the McKenzie Country and Waimate reps have met, and those who remember the displays given by McKenzie Country in years gone by, may expect something good from them again this year. The forwards have a reputation for fast work and their back division is a solid one. If the local team throws the ball about freely on Thursday, an excellent game, from the spectators point of view, is assured. The ladies’ hockey match between Waimate and Orari to be played as a curtain raiser to the big match, promises to be a sparkling exhibition.

The danee held by the Southern Football Club last week was a great success, there being full 100 couples present. , The grand march was led off by Mr A. McLauchlan (Vice-Pre-sident) and Mrs O’Sullivan (sister of the Club 'captain). Good music was supplied by Morrison’s orchestra, and Messrs J. Hewson and C. Paul were masters of ceremonies, and kept dancing going merrily, the floor being in splendid order. Extras were played by Miss V. Smith. The energetic secretary (Mr W. Howard) and his committee are to be congratulated on the success of the function, * /

The Knox Church Social Club held a men’s evening last night, the programme being entirely given by the sterner sex, even to the providing of the supper, and at the conclusion one and all voted the entertainment to be one of the best held, since the formation of the Club. During the evening games were held, interspersed with sorjgs, readings, and choruses. Th e following contributed to . the programme: Messrs A. Buckingham, Rev. J. D. Wilson (songs), W. Patterson (reading), Messrs Stewart, Wilson and Fox (trio). A most 'enjoyable evening was brought to a close with the singing of the National Anthem.

At the monthly meeting of the Canterbury Land Board held last week, the following transfers were approved:—L.P. see. 33, 34, 35-36, blk XL, T. J. Brown to D. Rainey; L.P. Sec. 16, blk IV, Waitaki, J. C. Butler to C. M. Beckingsale; L.P., sec. 17, blk IV., Waitaki, Public Trustee to Brown Bros., V.H.S.S. secs 3-5, blk XL, Waitaki, R. H. Hilder to Wm. Hanifin. The arbitrators in the matter of the renewal of lease of S.C. run 10, Waitaki (M. Lawlor) forwarded their award and the Board fixed the rent accordingly.

Activity in dairy produce in New Zealand is foreshadowed by the operations of companies. The Clandeboye Company, three miles from Temuka, is putting in a butter-mak-ing plant. A cheese factory is to be opened in the Waianawa district (Southland) The Owaka Co-op-erative Company’s building is fairly commented, the foundations being laid. A big co-operative butter factory m Invercargill is likely to be started, with the dairy factories anjl the fanners as its customers. The bulk of the West Coast produce is coming to Lyttelton in the fl p. proaching season. And (says the Dunedin Star) there is a prospect of another co-operative butter company being started in or near Dunedin. *

At the Hannaton fancy dress ball Mr J. Murray was awarded first prize for most original costume, his dress representing “Packet Postage.”

Anita Stewart, the screen favour, ite in “ Playthings of Destiny,” attracted a large audience to the Ar. eadia Theatre last night. The story is one, of great excitement and was made more effective by the beautiful scenery accompanying the pciture.

An Auckland Press message states that a train from Auckland last night collided with, a goods train shunting at Otahuhu. The engine of the Auckland train was slightly damaged and one carriage badly damaged. Several trucks on the goods train were buckled. There were no personal injuries.

A power-driven cake and sponge beater has recently been installed in the bake-house of Messrs Newall and Jones’. This is the only one of its kind in Waimate and does away with all hand mixing of goods. The quality, of the Savoy goods have always been of the best, and this new acquisition will make them unexcelled in Waimate. Come with the throng—purchase them and see for yourself. . . .

What must be one of the finest halls in any country district in Canterbury, the Hook Soldiers’ Memorial Hall, was dedicated this afternoon in the presence of a large number of residents and visitors from otS« er districts. The memorial tablet was unveiled by the Hon. Minister for Justice, Mr E. P. Lee, who officiated in the ’absence due to a family bereavement of Hon R. H. Rhodes, Minister for Defence. Impressive and inspiring addresses were delivered by Mr John Bitchener, MP., Revs Canon Cocks, J. D. Wilson, and W. Beckett, and Dr T. W. Wylie, as President of the District Returned Soldiers’ Association. A guard of honour, consisting of returned met m uniform was present; and the “Last Post ” was sounded by Bugler Brenton. After the function those present disposed themselves in the handsome interior of the Hall, and the ladies of the district handed round afternoon tea. Much comment was made by visitors upon the Hall, which presents a striking and finished appearance, both irfsid-e and out.

The gift sale on Thursday in the Silver Band Hall promises to be of striking interest to lovers of value for money. The quality of the articles is assured. Some of the most rioted cake and lolly makers of our district have excelled themselves in their contributions of toothsome edibles. In handy household articles of wood and tin there is an attractive display and the picture and book stall will surprise lovers of books and pictures Kewpies and dolls, needlework and knitted work vie with artistic brie a brae in tempting the eye of young and old. Refreshments and in the evening' music anil song will help to pass an enjoyable hour. There will be no raffles and no one will be asked to guess how many j»eas there are in prohibition or tlie weight of any lamb present. The ladies are out to sell you something you like at a price yon <-an pay. His Worship the Mayor has been asked to open the sale at 2.30 p.m.

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