LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Otaki Mail, 12 February 1919, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

j Mr K. A. Nicol, seedsman, of C'oarJ tenay Place. "Wellington, advertises J I that he is a cash buyer of cocksfoot ! I grass seed, in large or small quantities. I . Messrs Bills and Moure make- a I speciality of their boot department. J They keep a big stock of the best ■ 1 American and English lines, and their f prices show excellent value all round. { See new advertisement on page two. Mr A. E. Anderson announces by advertisement that his summer sale closes on Saturday next. Some extra special bargains are asr;oaEeed for the closing .days, and the ladies' attention ! I- invited to details, contained in new advertisement on our second page. { Coiantenc-ing or; Thursday (to-mor; J row}, Messrs Miliar and Giorgi. the [popular clothier* and outfitters, of Pal- ! merston North, mil hold a summer I clearance sale for tc-a days only. Dar- ' ing this sale special redactions will be ," made on the already low prices -usually ! ruling for ail goods. See new advertisement 02 our second page bi Jnis issue. Mr Phillips, of Eahcke, submitted to the Hntt County Council" yesterday samples of wool dyed by him by a process which he fcus'hinwelf- devised. He ■ . , - / i is now r;rj.-::ng armsgemeEts t>> pat tee dye on the market. Dozens of samples subniittea, ace :t tae coionrs prore perniarietii as olairiiedb tliev should. .s^oplv along felt ■ want, 'and ! tehd to .the estabiishmect of a notable New Zealand . industry, , ~-.,. - • , . . .-. _

It is probable that the Jubilee Singers will shortly visit Otaki. The members of the Otaki Fire Brigade meet to-night for their monthly meeting. Mr Cameron, of Mmtaknu, is about to erect a nice bungalow oh his property. The work has been entrusted to Mr Kofoed.

A meeting of the committee of the Otaki Patriotic Society will be held at the reading-room, Otaki, to-morrow (Thursday) evening. Ail members are urged to attend, as business is important.

Mr F. Barrett, who was for years in business as ' boot ami shoemaker at Otaki Bailway, notifies by advertisement that lie will resume business at his private residence, Dunstan Street, Otaki, on Monday next. .

A valuable book was either borrowed (without leave.) or stolen from the Otaki Library recently. Wo have been asked 1o state that if the book is not returned at once the matter will be placed in the hands of the police.

Three lines of beautiful Jap. silk are to-day's specials at Stiles and Matheson 's big summer sale. There are also hundreds of other genuino bargains. Read-their ad>;e.r.tisement in this paper.

At the Albert Hall in London over fifty thousand people applied for reserved seats for the picture Gerard's '' My Four Years in Germany,'' which will be screened at Otaki on Saturday next. ..

Messrs .Morrison and Gilbcrd, the city opticians, have a replace advertisement on our third page, to which wo invite readers' attention. Those who suffer from defective eyesight would do well to consult this Jirm without delav.

Bootnmking.—F. Barrett 'wishes to notify tile public of Otaki and district that he will resume business as boot and shoemaker. Old and new customers please take notice. Address:' Dunstan Street. Otaki.—Advt.

The Horowhenua Couixfy Council gives notice by advertisement that after Thursday. 20th inst..-10 per cent. penalty- will be added to all unpaid rates, and proceedings will be taken in the .Magistrate's Court to recover the

While discussing backblocks roads.at the Hutt County Council yesterday, argument was so animated that a member of a deputation said he would sell his farm of 360 acres at Ivaitokc for £SOO, the price to include thousands of. fencing posts. No councillor was templed.

For smart wear, men will find that Pearcc's. the old-established and popular city boot shop, in Cuba Street, Wellington, arc hard to beat. This firm has a tremendous stock, and they are manufacturers and importers on such a wide scale that they offer remarkably good value. Country orders receive prompt attention, while visitor.- to the city are always welcome at Pearce's.

A motorist who passed through this district, n few days ago states that the roads in the Horowhenua County-com-pare moot favourably with those he has traversed in other parts of the Dominion, and far ahead of the roads in the greater part of the Auckland district, lie considers that motorists and others have very little to grumble about with the roads in this district. As the gentleman in question has motored practically all over the Dominion, his testimony should carry weight. *

Master Harold Baker, son of Mr and Mrs W. Baker, of Otaki, met with a nasty bicycle accident yesterday afternoon, lie was riding homo from school "it his bicycle, and when near home his front wheel struck on a big stone, and lie was thrown to the Toad with great

force, striking his knee. The knee was very badly cut about, and the lad had to be taken to the Otaki Hospital, where several stitches Mere put in. We are glad to hear to-day that the patient is doing nicelv.

A memorial service for the late Mr James Best was held in the Te Horo Methodist Church on Sunday afternoon last, when there was a very large congregation. The Rev. Hedley White. who.conducted the service, gave a most appropriate and .touching address, speaking in terms of the highest praise of the late Mr Best, who had for years rjcen one of the mainstays of the Te Horo church, and led a most exemplary Christian life. The whole service was ;: most impressive one. and deeply touched all present.

! ''Where the smart hats are; 1 is al[most a household word, and" those who deal with Mathewson ? s, Ltd., the noted >■>:;,- milliner-?, are convinced that the saying is a true one. The iirm not only keep the most stylish ' hats, but the prices are low. the autumn every hat is different,-therefore the assortment large. Mathewson's. Ltd.. also carry large stocks of exquisite dresses and other goads ton numerous to mention. Residents should either write, or when in town call.

• Considerable- difficulty was experienced at the Fanners' Union meeting in Te Horo on Friday in securing: officer-. Quite a number of those present were nominated for various office;-, but declined to act. At length the chairman (Mr E. Mccdunald) said that it looked as though his taking "office as president was keeping others from taking an active pan in the union work. He could no: otherwise account for the extraordinary position that had arisen. If that were so, he' would willingly withdraw from ofSee. Mr C. J. Spiers said he for one had no feeling in the matter whatever. He had -taken his full share in public metiers at Te Horo, and now wished to have a test. He, would be a member, and work outside, but would decline to take any responsible office. Mr Barter said.he'. Jike' Mr Spiers, would be a member, but could Mi take o&ce. while others present gave their reasons for sot taking offiee. Mr Macdonald expressed himself as .satisfied wish the ei-planatioa*, and-fiaid he hoped thai any little differ-. eases of the past would be kept out cf ihejrsios., '