Second Edition OTAKOAND DISTRICT

Horowhenua Chronicle, 25 February 1915, Page 3

Second Edition OTAKOAND DISTRICT

NEWS ITEMS FROM THE MAIL

The subjoined paragraphs are clipped from Wednesday's issue of the Otaki "lail:— An ascent of the JL'yramius has been made by some of the boys who journeyed Trom this district to Egypt iiud souk , boats* of scaling to the height of over -100 ft., where they entered a. coifee palace. The wonders of the place are certainly beyond expectations. A "sun-downed," who was anxious to iindaccomodation in one of the Otaki churches on Monday evening, narrowly escaped being placed iu custody. A warning from Constable Satherley caused the man to hurriedly decamp, and seek shelter elsewhere; .At, the quarterly meeting of the Otnki Lodge of Druids last night, members took considerable interest' in the proceedings, and it was a late hour before the lodge closed. It was resolved to invite the co-operation of the Bowling Club and arrange a euchre tournament in aid of the Belgian .Relief I'und, druids and uowlers v. all-comers; gentlemen to be charged for admission and TBtlTes" to provide refreshments. Tfc is understood that the late Mr Herbert Hodges racehorse uTII be sold at Jfiaster, including five now in the hands of Mr Nat Williams. tieveral residents are killing off their poultry owing to the high price ruling for fowl feed. Several good "burns'' have taken place ou the Tararuas, where a low settlors aa-n clearing sections. A 'JVHoro syndicate ot four at prejsent consider thmnselves the most unof individuals, being one nilinlwi-' 1.-.-,- iJiMi the person who drew £5000 iu T.itlerenll's last sweep. They vvSfo also one out in a £10 prize. > T «iir!y -00 Oijtki State School <-!iilaren aud 6a adults left Otaki on Wednesday morning to indulge in n piinic af Paekakariki. The day, though overcast, was fine, and a very enjoyable tiino was spent at the soaside resort. The teachers and several of the commTfteemon were also present, aud di<l an possible for the enjoyment of the younger once. All returned homo bv the train reaching Otaki at 6.50 o'dack Hie same evening.