TEMUKA.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXIII, 8 April 1926, Page 4

TEMUKA.

(From Our Own Correspondent.); OBITUARY. MR ARCHIBALD McNAUGHT. There passed away at his residence, Springfield Road, Temuka, a very old and respected resident in the person of Mr Archibald AlcNaught, at the ago of SI years. The late Air AlcNaught was born in Alexandria, Bonliill, Scotland, and prior to leaving home he assisted his father on the farm, where he ucquired much usofult information in general farm work, making a speciality of sheep shearing. In 18 < 6 Air and Al'rs AlcNaught arrived in New Zealand, and' Air AlcNaught found employment as sliepherd at Springfield. Later he was employed in a similar capacity at Alethvon and Tinwald, and finally as head shepherd with Air J. Studholme, at Coldstream. About 14 years ago lie retired and came to Temuka, where lie has resided ever since. Although lie took no active part in public affairs, ho took a very keen interest ill everything appertaining to the welfare of the country. Ho Was a fine type of Scotsman, and his genial disposition lriado him a favourite ■ with all who know him. The late Mr AlcNaught, who whs predoceasod by ;>his • wifo two years ago, leaves ono son (Mr J. AlcNanght, Wellington), and two daughters (Airs F. Tarbotton and Aliss AlcNaught). HILARIOUS COAIEDY TO-NIGHT. “Our Hospitality,” Buster Keaton’s first- feature length comedy mado under his new contract with Alctro, is ter be screened at Temuka; to-night. This picture is described as an entirely now style of Comedy. Apart from the “KoatoneSque” situations, the story depicts the history of America during the railroad building era;—one of the greatest periods in tho growth of the country. Albert of the htlmour of tho story is developed) from the quaintness of the social conditions'of the time. Embedded in this story of historic times, is a love story and a feud. A strong east, including Natalie Talmadge, has been- selected in support of Buster Keaton. A Gazette and comedy complete the programme. TEMUKA STOCK SALE. The yardings in all classes at the Temuka stock sale yesterday were larger than usual, hut , the, prices for sheep fell off a point or two from those ruling at the previous sale. The sale for stores was dull and dragging. Fat cattle sold; well at improved rates, and there was a good demand for pigs. The following are some of the sales which wore made; — Fat Ewes.—ls at 10s 9d, 39 at IBs lOd, 4 at 20s, 9 at 18s fkl, 25 at 18s 6d. 02 at 22s 3d, 21 at 10s 4d, 11 at 17s, 6 at. J.6s Bd, 29 at 15s Kkl, 7 at 17b, 29 at 19s-lOd, 7 at 17s Ocl, 20 at- 15s 9d, 12 at 14a Bd, 25 at 15s 9d, 278 at 17s, 39 at 12s Id, 15 at 15s 9d. Fat Wethers. —3 at 31s, 24 at 30s, 1 at 24s 9d, 1 at 27s Od. Stores. —58 ewe and wether lambs at 26s Id. ' Rams.—l B.L. 2-scar at 2?gns, 1 B.L. 1-shear 2gns, 1 E.L. 2-sliear at 2gns, 1. B.L. 2-shcar at 2fgns, 1 Shropshire sgns, 1 (old) B.L. Jgn. Eat Cattle. —Cows, each, £7 12s 6d, £O, £6 17s 6d, £5, £4 16s, £6 15s, £3, £lO 17s 6d. £6, £5 10s, £8 2s 6d, £8 2s 6d, £8 ss, £6 17s Od, £7 ss, £6 15s, £6 ss, £4 10s, £0 6s, £5 ss, £3 10s, £5, £2 15s. Steers. —2 at £7 15s, 1 at £9 7s 6d, 1 at £9 ss. . ■ Stores —2 heifers 18 months £3, 2 do. £2 ss, 5 yearlings £1 7s,- 2 vealers £2, 1 do. £l, 1 cow £l, 1 cow £3. Pigs.— Weaners from 10s to 18s. Stores from 20s to 30s; forward stores from 35s to 445.

PERSONAL. slr W. Baxter, of Ormsville, who has been appoirttod Postmaster at Temuka, is expected to arrivo on Saturday, and will take up his tiew duties on Alonday. Mr J. Harrison, of the local start’ has been temporarily carrying out tiio duties of postmaster since the position became vacant foul- months ago; NOTES. The Temuka Bowling Club will officially dose the season this afternoon with' a drawing, driving and trailing competition, to which all bowlers are invited.