NIGHTCAPS.

Digger (Invercargill RSA), Issue 6, 23 April 1920, Page 7

NIGHTCAPS.

Mr John Grant has been appointed dog registrar for the town district of Nightcaps. "The Digger" acknowledges a wire from Mr B. Spray, newsagent, Nightcaps, increasing his supply of papers by an extra two dozen. Any reference to the "Digger" should be communicated to Mr Spray, who has proved a real live agent. Wo are also anxious to be kept in touch with Nightcaps doings, even if it is only sins and shortcomings. — Editor. The meeting called by the Town Board fo* Thursday night to explain why it was necessary to have a poll of ratepayers, resulted in the non-appearance of any ratepayers, those concerned evidently having every faith in the Board and being quite content that the matter of raising a loan for the enlargement of the Coronation Hall be left to them. On Saturday forty ratepayers visited the poll, and 34 voted in favour of the loan and 6 against. Nightcaps is not behind in its display of patriotism. Arrangements are in hand for the visit of the Prince of Wales. ITe chairman of the Town Board and Mr D. Sinclair, senr., visited Invercargih as per arrangement, and, after interviewing the Mayor, Mr Stead, decided to have a banner for the occasion of the Prince of Wales' visit with the words "Nightcaps Walcomes You" inscribed thereon and exhibited along with the others. In the Presbyterian church pn Sunday evening, the Rev. G. Crockett conducted a memorial service for the late Mr H. Kbox, who had for over 30 years been connected with the life of the church of Nightcaps, during part of which he filled the ppsition of deacon, and as advancing years prevented him from taking such au active part, he was made a life member of the deaconate. There was a good congregation present to pay its last respects to one who was respected and revered for his uprightness and integrity. The Rev. Crockett delivered an appropriate address taken from the text, "Jesus wept." The cloir rendered an anthem, "Come Ye Disconsolate. " At the close of the service the Dead March wa played by Miss Perry, all standing. The Rev. A. McDonald, Otautau, had purposed being present to conduct this service. He had been as~ sociated with the late Mr Knox during the es rly days of the distTict, and was well fitted to pay a last tribute to the departed oue, but circumstances prevented him from being present, which he much regretted.