Mount Ida Chronicle FRIDAY, OCT. 19, 1917.

Mount Ida Chronicle, Volume XLV, Issue XLV, 19 October 1917, Page 2

Mount Ida Chronicle FRIDAY, OCT. 19, 1917.

In the Oddfellows' Hall on Friday of last week a dance was held in aid of' the Wounded Soldiers' - Fund and was well attended by local people and visitors from the surrounding parts. The guests of the evening were Private W. Strong and Messrs E. Marslin, T. Graham and G. Hodgins,. the former being down on ■ final leave and the three latter were oil the eve of their j first departure for Trentham. The \dance had been postponed so that Private Strong might be present. The Mayor (Mr Frasdr) spoke in eulogistic terms.of Private Strong'and presented him with h wristlet watch. After the recipient had suitably replied all joined in the singing of "He's a Jolly Good, Fellow." During , the evening Mr Kennelly added much enjoyment by singing two songs. 'Splendid music was supplied by Messrs H. Moore (piano), G. Parker (mandoline), C. Moore (cornet) and R. L. GeJdaf (violin), whilst Mr M'K. Marshall acted as M.C.

We understand that. Dr Byre& takes up the medical work of Dr Griffin of St. Bathans, who.is about to proceed to the front. The Presbyterian Church socials ; a t Naseby and Ranfurly are to be helu shortly. Tickets'" have been printed and are procurable by those interested. ,The dates are Naseby, . Friday, 26th inst., and Ranfurly, Monday, 29 th. A good deal of pe ly annoyance hts been caustd to residents in the"town for a good while by a few mischievous boys and .youths, who indulge in the amusement known as "■ tick-tacking," knocking at people's doors, windows, etc. Most people do not care to make any complaint about it or to take sharp measures to suppress what Bre often looked on as boyish pranks, but the persistence of the perpetrators has caused the amusement to become a nuisance to others, specially to women. Yesterday a gentlemen told us his place is visited regularly twice- a week, although' he lives in che centre

/ of the town. A: few evenings ago an . invalid lady confined to her'bed was | startled out of her sleep by a Ibud rapping at her window at 9.30 p.m. We could mention otner cases of annoyance. It seems as if there are some . youths-or boys among us who have no sen«e of honor or "manliness, when tbey select the latter class of victim, and :f. J tb'eir parents are not able or willing to teach their boys the first principles of manliness it is time the police took a hand in the game and taught those boys that they must respect the sick, the aged and women. In fact thesa 'ast remarks should not be as the nuisance should have been suppressed long ago. Lastly, let us say that a lariy remarked to as recently that one of the j chief causes of complaint of cattle de- i stroying gtirdeas is boys leaving gates open when on their mischief.. . Considering the dull state of the 'market for rabbitskrns, rabbiters will be particularly glad to hear that Messrs J. K. Mooney and Co., Lrd., of Dunedin, are offering specially high cash prices just now. The firm, we understand, have bsen most fortunate in their dealings recently. Not only have they succe'ded in S lipping large quantities—despite the scarcity of tonnage—but they have also been favoured by large orders for all grades from a big manufacturer abroad. These two facts combine to enable them to offer specially good prices, and to accept an;v quantity at a time when most dealers are hanging off as much as possible. Under the circumstances, doubtless most rabbiters will lose no time in taking advantage of Messrs J. K. Mooney & Co. Ltd.'s off°r, a? it comes at a most opportunetime for rabtiters. The past few weelis iiave had a very J large rainfall for this district. For ' theUhree weeks ending the 11th inst., | there were sJin. in Maseby. ! inspector of schools paid his ] ' annual visic of inspection to Naseby ! | and neighbouring centre's last week. The casualty list published this week iiicludes the name of Second Lieutenant Wm. Mann, of Kokooga, among t ,e wounded. ! - At the Dunedin Jockey Club's Spring meeting Mr A. B. Armour car- ! tied off ,the honors in the Clarendon ; Handicap, of £IOO, with bis ch.g, i BorotJino. \

The re-appointment Mr T. A. Munru as a member of •the Otag/Land Board is gazetted. ''The shipping outlook between now nd the middle of December is fairly goorf," suid ths Prime Minister to our Wellington reDresentative on Saturday. "It wpuid be considered very good if* deed but for the fact that we such large quantities of meat in storey Beyond the middle of December it impossible to see."—Times. < A. telegram received yesterday by the Expansion League from Mr T. K Sidey, M.P., stated that the Committee strongly reported in f&TOur of the appoiotment of a Royal Commission to inquire into the tenure of the pastoral lands of Otago.—Times l'he Defence Minister was asked in he House of Representatives to discontinue territorial parades in tho country districts. Sir James Allen said that within tne last few days a conference of commanders of military districts bad been held in Wellington. 1 hese officers recommended that terrU torial parades in the country should be discontinued. He intended to approve of this recommendation and to stop territorial parades and Senior Cadet parades in the country. He did not propose to do away with cadet parades in tne towns. At present indications point to un election in several of the ridings at the county elections. We have the best authority for Btating that Mr Neil Nicolßon in tends to contest the St. Bathans Ridings. On Tuesday evening there was a large gathering in tfce<r Wedderbum Hall for the purpose of bidding farewell to Trooper J. Davi?, who was down on finai leave. Mr D. - Duncan, on behalf of the public, "-presented the guest with a wristlet watch, and among other remarks wished him God speed and a safe return. Trooper Davis suitably responded. Private Helm contributed a song which'was heartily received. The music for the dance was supplied by Messrs H. Law (violin), and H. Moore (piano), while Mr J. White acted as M.C. The singing of "God Save The King" brought a very enjoyable evening to a close.