LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Western Star, 21 March 1922, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The bad' weather during the past few weeks has retarded fishing operations, and very few fish have been on the market. The Prince of Wales lias left India for Japan, at which place he will.be accorded a welcome befitting hie Royal Highness. Blight is prevalent throughout many parts of the district, and the price of'potates will likely increase during thejyear.

The Rand rebellion has been, stamped out, and thousands of men are flocking back to work. At number of men have been charged with treason. Mr F. G. Blake, mining engineer, who is engaged on a geological survey of the Longwood range, was a visitor to Orepuki during the week (says tie 'Advocate'). Mr Blake returned by way of the coastline to his present base at Colac Bay. Two/ladies in the Nightcaps district had a slight altercation last weqk, with the result that one went home minus her blouse. Both bore, marks.of the encounter, and it is said that hot woTdia were indulged in. They are likely to requisition the services of Mr Cruickshank as Teferee for the next contest.

During the monthly meeting of the Riverton District Progressive League, held on Friday night, Dfc Gordon said the question of harbour facilities at Howell's Point should pot be lost sight of. It was well known that she bay inside of Howell's Point could be made one of the finest harbours in the Dominion. Until there was sufficient produce; to export from the district, however, there was littlo use in going on with the scheme. No doubt, in years to come a harbour capable of. holding the largest vessels coming to'New Zealand would be made there.

Mr Emest' Rout, Missionary from Central Africa, will give 'a. mout; interesting lecture in the Methodrst G'.urch on Wednesday evening at 7.d5 o'clock. Mr Rqut, who was formerly a pupil of the Southland Bcjte' High School, has done pioneerwork in '" Darkest Africa" foi the past six years, and consequently he has a most interesting story t tell. The local school children ari especially invited to be present to hear from a missionary's lips the kind of life that ig led amongst the black boys and girls of Africa.

During next week-end the Ideal corns of the Salvation Army are holfling their annual.Harvest Festival appeal. Envoy Vest, of Invercargill, js the Special for Sunday. Chi Monday, 27th inßt., at 8 p.mi. the River-, ton orchestra, under Bandmaster E. Hunter, augmented by other local talent, will give a fine programme of music and tsong, after which Mr Philp .will dispose of the produce, etc., by'Dutch auction. As the appeal partially genefits. the local corps the officer and comrades cordially, invite the assistance of all their friends to make the effort a success. On Friday and Saturday, the hall will be open to receive gifts of produce;, etc.

Waterloo is no longer to hear its historic name. In the future it will be known as Loncin. Such is' the well meaning but doubtful compliment paid to France by the Belgian general commanding in the annexed' German district of Malmedy. He discovered that the village inns and mills were named after the famous battle and others after St. Helena. He apparently thinks that the French are thin-skinned, and accordingly has issued this order: "As this custom evidently is meant to humiliate a friendly nation, in the,future the mill called up to now Waterloo shall be known as Loncin and the inn of St. Helena is to .be calledl Hallin. Anyone continuing to use such insulting names will be severely punished."

INFANTS' OUTFITTING, OUR SPECIALTY—It Lis boon one of our Special Departments for many years. Our extensive stocks are well assorted, their .superior quality, excellent finish, and the beauty and quality of material used in their manufacture have made them famous throughout Southland Carrying Shawls in honeycomb at pre-war prices, now 8/6, 12/6, 16/G, 18/6 to 35/6; Fancy Shawls, 22/6 to 39/6; Cashmere Shawls, 21/6 to 27/6; Infants' Flannelette and Cambric Gowns, our own make, 4/9, 4/11, 573 to .8/6; Infants' Dainty Robes in silk and muslin, 9/6 to 29 ; fi; Flannelette Barras, 2711 to 3/9; Flannel Barras, 4/11, 5/n, 6/6 to 12/6: Dainty Dresses from 5/9 to 14/6; Wool Coats, 5/11 to 25/6; Hats to match; Nursery Squares, 9/6 to 15/- per dozen; Pilchers in wool and flannel, also waterproof 2/6 to 4/6. Also a large display of dainty Wool and Silk Bonnets from 2/6 to 12/6; Bibs, 7d| to 4/11. Gaiters, Vests, Binders, Puffs, Powders, etc., at slashing price reductions. Outfits at any price. Price lists on application at H. & J. Ltd., the Infants' and C.iHten's Outfitters, Tay street, Invercargill, and Main street, Gore.—Aidvt.

Gandhi has been ,sentenced to six years' imprisonment on a charge of sedition in India. When sentenced

Gadhi thanked the Judge, stating that the sentence was a light one.

There is an old superstition that ,luck attends certain persons who are born on a certain day, or who pick up a Borse-shoe, findl a 'four-leaf clover, and numerous other omens. A well-known resident of the Orepuki district . pine his faith in luck on -poultry. He. was entertaining some guests at his home, and during the course of the evening bad occasion to go into the yard to gather wood to replenish the fires. During the course of the operation lie 'disturbed some poultry roosting in the trees, and, on entering the room his attention was drawn to the fact that his head and face had come into contact with the' fowl roost. He was told that the occurrence was a lucky one, and, as if to prove the statement, he received! word during the week that bo was one of a syndicate which had drawn a sweep in "Tats.'' So'"impressed with bis luck, the person --, in charge is always gathering wood for the fires under trees in which the poultry roost.