The Waimate Advertiser. (Established 1898). (Published every evening since 1914). TUESDAY, JULY 24, 1923. GENERAL NEWS.

Waimate Daily Advertiser, Volume XXIII, 24 July 1923, Page 4

The Waimate Advertiser. (Established 1898). (Published every evening since 1914). TUESDAY, JULY 24, 1923. GENERAL NEWS.

Among the transfers approved by the Canterbury Land Board at the last meeting was that for Section 4, Block 11, Waimate, S Claridge to J. Johnston.

Great Bargains this week in Furniture at the Farmers’ Co-operative Stocktaking Sale.

Glenavy Football Club will discuss whether club or district football be played next season at a meeting to be held on Wednesday, July 25th.

Homelovers should not fail, to visit the Farmers’ Co-op’s Stocktaking Sale of Furniture. All Prices greatly reduced...

Trippers of ti:c fantastic toe are assured of a good pight's entertainment at the Hibernian social to be held on Thursday night. One of the best bands in the Dominion, that of essrs Bea th and Driscoll, has been engaged to supply the music, and the catering arrangements and preparation of the floor are expected to leave nothing to be desired.

Don't forget Hockey Dance tonight.

In the House last evening, Mr Massey gave notice of his intention to move that a special committee be set up to consider what amendments are necessary in the Licensing Law, the Committee to consist of Messrs J, Bitchener, M. G. Glenn, A. Harris, E. F. Hockley, J. Horn, L. M. Isitt. Sir John Luke, W. 1). Lysnar, M. J. Savage, George Witty, 11. A. Wright, and the mover.

Pay a visit to the Farmers’ Coop.'s New Gramaphone Parlour.

Among the players selected to represent the South Canterbury ladies’ hockey clubs in the match against Canterbury at Christchurch on August 4, are two Waimate players, Misses Evans, who is picked to play in the team, and Miss Hollamby (reserve ).

Bargain Prices this week for Crockery and China at the Farmers' Co-operative.

A retired labourer, named John Price, aged 79 years, who was confined to his bed with a cold, was found on Saturday hanging on a peg behind the bedroom door, with a rope round his neck. When found he had been dead some hours.—Wellington Press Association message.

New Novels at Walkers.—Two Shall be Born,” by Marie Conway Vernier j '"L'fia Luck of tire Kid,” by Ridgwell CuUum; “Daughter of the Sun,” by Jackson Gregory ; “The Yard,” by H. A. Verchell; “Sir or Madam?" by Berta Buck; "Wanderer of the Wasteland,” by Zane Grey. Also Large Range of Reprints at 2s 6d...

I Replying to Mr Veitch, in the House -last night, the Hon. C. J. Parr said i it was not intended to introduce i ew ■ books into the schools this year. Any i statement that such was the intea- | tion of the Education Department was ■ incorrect. An authorised list had, I however, been prepared, which it was : intended to introduce next year. This ’ list had been carefully compiled and contained a list of the books available.

Mr J. C. Hay was one of the judg es of ploughing at the match held at Doyleston on Friday, under the Ellesmere A. and P. Association. Air H. Voss, of Willowbridge, competed and secured second place in the open class, d.f., cut as you please

Great Bargains this week in Furniture at the Farmers’ Co-operative Stocktaking Sale.

Among the lines of new goods which have arrived at J. H. Beatties The Shop Next the Post Office, is one comprising some attractive pock et penholders. These pens are strong and neat and can ba carried in the pocket without damage as they have a cap to protect the nib..

Something outstanding in the way of dances will ba held in the Arno Soldiers Memorial Hall on August 30th., when the anniversary of the Hall will be celebrated by a grand Plain and Fancy Dress Ball. Miss Morgan’s Band will supply tho music, and residents of Waimate and district will do well to keep this date free, as tho Ball promises to be far superior to any previously held.

Bargain Prices this week for Crockery and hina at the Farmers’ Co-operative.

The St, Paul’s Methodist Choir met for a social evening at the residence of Mr J. I. Hayman on Friday evening last. A very pleasant time was spent with music and games, and in social intercourse, and a most beautiful supper was provided by their kind host and hostess. Mr and Mrs and Miss Carey were present for the last time and occasion was taken to bid them farewell. The choir conductor, Mr C. E. Manchester, spoke of the great assistance the guests of the evening had been to the choir during the past seven and a half years, and regretted voiy much their departure. Mr Hayman, Mr Cottee and Mr Allington also eulogized the choir work of Mr and Mrs Carey. Rev. Wm. Beckett thanked Mr Carey for his faithful services as a trustee of the Church and as Home Mission Secretary, and agent for “The Methodist Times,’’ and wished him well in Oamaru. Mr Carey, who was presented with a lovely Petone Rug, and Miss Carey with a purse, thank ed all for their kindly expressions. He had thoroughly enjoyed his choir work and wished all continued prosperity. “He’s a Jolly Good Fellow and “Auld Lang Syne,” ended a very happy evening.

“Vocalion” Gramaphone Records 4/6 each. Come and hear the latest H.M.V., Zonophone, and Columbia successes in the new “Gramaphone Parlour” at the Farmers’ Co-op.. .

I All that is wanted now to make the Hunt Club Steeplechase meeting on i Thursday a success is fine weather. ‘Good acceptances have been received for all events. The first race com- < ntenees at 11.45 a.m., and a luncheon booth will be on the ground. I Pay a visit to the Farmers’ Coop.’s New Gramaphone Parlour. The Waimate Association Foote ball team travelled to Oamaru to play a friendly game with the local club. The visitors won the toss and 'played with the sun at their backs. ' Oamaru kicked off, and soon had i Waimate on the defensive. Tho ' game ended in a win for Oamaru by ■ 5 to 1.

Replenish yon'r Crockery at tire Farmers’ Stocktaking Sale. Prices reduced from 20 to 50 percent...

It is expected that the Enfield Herd-Testing Association will commence operations in the coming sear son. Nearly every dairy farmer in the district has become a member of the Association.

i We call the attention of our readtors to the advertisement of Mr Wm. Dow who has begun business in Wai mate as a Tailor. He is a man ef wide experience, a recent arrival in New Zealand, who is prepared to make up customers’ own material as well as cleaning and repair work. Mr Dow is to be found at 13 Studholme Street.

At a meeting of the Winter Show Committee, held in Barford’s rooms, there were present: Messrs W. Paaj (chairman), W. Tooley, F. Pollock, A. Segar, J. Betten, W. Chamberlain, C. Creba, G. Duncan, W. Grain ger, H. Harrison, and W. F. George (secretary). Recommendations were made to tho incoming committee, that classes be provided in the ached ule for grain exhibits by merchants and farmers, and also extra classes for poultry. A comprehensive vote of thanks was passed to the judges, donors of prizes, the Pipe Band, and the Press in connexion with the recent winter show. The secretary stated that although tho final figures were not yet available ho an-

ticipated that a satisfactory credit balance would be shown.

Anyone in search of a reliable Car at a low price should visit the Farmers' Garage, where there are sever al genuine bargains for sale, including a Ford Tonring Car at £80...

The authorities were “wanting” a certain offender against the law, and had reason to believe lie was lurking in

a certain provincial town. Photographs of him in six different pores were promptly sent to tho now'v promoted Chief of Police of that district Nothing more was heard of the matter for a few days, when headquarters was electrified to receive the following import:—“l duly received the portraits of the six miscreants whose capture is desired. I have arrested five of then.; the sixth is under observation, and will shortly be apprehended.”

In connection with tho proposed new telephone rates, the following information taken from the schedule, is of particular interest to the residents of Waimate and the surrounding districts. It is proposed that there be a flat rate area two miles from the Waimate Post Office in which only individual, two, or four-party lines will be considered. The following is the proposed rate for the flat rate area : —lndividual line, Business £10; residence £7; two party line,: Business £7 ; residence £5 10s; four-party line: Bus* ness £6 ; residence £4 10s. Hie mileage charges in respect of multiparty lines will be computed on pole line route measurement from the exchange, and s.parately Er each circuit, and for-each pany line station in accordance with the following schedule : — (5) party Ime, per station, per quarter mile, ** fraction thereof, 4s per annum, (6) party 3s 4d, (7) party 2s 10d; (8) party 2s 6d; (9) party 2s 3d; (1°) party 2s'. In addition to this there is a service rate of £2 per subscriber. Any multi-party line will hav» to produce at least £5 per the service rate for each subscri will be increased by such an amount as will produce that amount in aggregate.

Captain Amundsen, Read of Arctic exploration expedition which left Seattle on .Time 3 last in * " schooner Maud will “take oft” on ■ u®” 21 from Wainwright, Alaska, for * flight over the North Pole, atTOidinS to a letter received from him by Captain John Backland, owner and nn»i wr of the schooner M. 8. Holmes. The >* u • at that time, the letter explained. »> be diffusing continuous daylight o the region within the Arctic circle U’*' letter gave the position of the Maud •" 200 miles north by north-east Wrangel Island, and drifting »>o**f with the ice toward the Pole.