LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Otaki Mail, Volume 26, 30 May 1919, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The monthly meeting of the Otaki State School Committee takes place on. Monday.

The latest figures for the licensing poll show the continuance majority to be 10.290.

Following are tnc vital statistics for Otaki for the month of Hay:—Births G, marriages 3, deaths 3.

Messrs Bills and Moore advertise suits for boys of all .age's, which for quality, style and price are unsurpassed.

The next sitting of the S.M. Court at Otaki will bo on Friday, 6th inst. The annual meeting of the Licensing Bench will be held the same day.'

The monthly meeting of the Otaki Town Board takes place on Thursday, when a deputation, relative to lighting facilities for the township will be in evidence.

The Bishop of Wellington will hold iv confirmation service at Otaki on Sunday evening, and will also solemnise Holv Communion at the morning sor-

Train arrangements for the Otaki Maori Racing Club's meeting are advertised. It will bo noticed, in addition to ordinary, trains,, special trains will run from both Wellington and Palmers ton.

The big pine trees that surrounded the Manakau public cemetery have been cut. down and cleared , away. The result has been a great, improvement to the appearance, of the cemetery grounds. Messrs Spiers Bros., of To'Horo, having disposed of their property, have instructed the N.Z.vLoau and Mercantile Agency Co., Ltd., to hold a. clearing, sale on their account.on Monday,. 9th June. A preliminary notice with respect to the. sale appears elsewhere. A social gathering ivilb.be held at the Otaki Methodist Church to-night, when all members and friends are urged to attend, to discuss various matters pcr : tabling to the welfare of the church. Musical'ltems and supper will.be provided. All arc cordially welcomed, and there will be no charge for admission.

1 Elaborate preparations are. being made for the fancy dress masquerade dance to be held at I'araparaumn on Monday evening next, June 2nd, in aid of the I'araparaumu Tennis Club. All who attend may be assured of an excellent evening's entertainment. The energetic joint secretaries (Misses Xeu'niann and Lynch) arc sparing no pains to have the arrangements complete for the enjoyment of patrons, and the success of the function is assured. The proceeds will be devoted towards effecting mueh-nceded improvement to the I'araparaumu tennis court.

One of the most remarkable tramway mishaps that has taken place in Wellington; occurred in Tinakori road about 6 o'clock on Monday evening, J when a freight car ran oft the Tails and [toppled over the embankment fronting [.Little George Street. The car was reLturning to the city from Karori, where it load of luggage and other goods had been delivered, and was being driven by Motorman T. Orchard, the conductor being J. Nolan. Both men-had a wonderful escape from death, and, strange to say, neither of them was injured, although one of them received some slight scratches on the back of one of his hands. A* was only to be expected, however, they both received :; verv severe shaking.

At the annual meeting of the Horowhenua Patriotic Association at Levin on Wednesday the chairman stated that the Returned Soldiers' Association had appointed Mr T. O. Vincent to represent them on the executive of the Patriotic Association. Unfortunately, said Mr Bleukhortt. their rules would have to be altered to allow of Mr Vincent securing a ?eat. He thought the matter might be arranged some other way. Several of those pre-

sent thought Mr Vincent would prove a valuable member of the executive, he being in close touch with returned soldiers. At the executive meeting later in the day it was discovered that Kopu-

taroa had only one representative, though entitled to two. and Mr Vincent was unanimously elected a member of the committee, nominally as delegate for Koputaroa, but virtually as a returned soldiers' representative.

Mr W. H. Field. M.P., stated at the annual meeting of the Wellington Acclimatisation .Society that his -place at Waikanaa was overrun with hares, and he had seriously thought of asking the Government to allow him to shoot hares all the year round. Pheasants, quail, and native birds were also increasing in tne "sanctuary" on his farm in that district; and if the society encouraged the idea he woald be prepared to consider favourably the question of making the whole farm o£"20<» acres into a sanctuary. (Applause;) Pigeons, too. were increasing, in the district. Unfortunately, however, they were being .-.hoi wholesale "in some parrs of the district, and, with only one ranger, they toad not put a stop to n.

We have fast landed for the races a shipment of boots and shoes —ladies' patent lace and court shoes, with high. heels, 2fis. 275, 30s; also in tan, 255, 265, 27s 6d, 30s; a new range of gents'* in black and tan. in smart style? from 255: also winter slipper?. The prices and quality are right. Irvine 7 s, .Shoe Store. Gta'ki.—Advt.

Tho' clad in leather, wool, and ltir , All airmen risks of cold incur, As flying high or flying lov,They flit their biplanes to and fro; Their longs and throats protection need , When placing at abnormal apod. Protection which they all &a.nie By taking Woods* Great Peppenaizt '■■ Cure,

The Wellington Diocesan Synod will open on Tuesday, July Ist.

£ Mr Howard Andrew inserts a notice i of interest to his numerous customers.

A special meeting'-of the Horowhcnua County Council is taking place to-day. Sportsmen are warned against tresXiassing on certain properties in this district. Notices appear elsewhere.

Sir "James Allen states that. Mr Massey and Sir Joseph Ward will probably be back in 2\"c\v Zealand towards the end of July.

Two male cases of pneumonic influenza were brought from Ohakune to Taihape hospital yesterday, one of which is very serious. Both men were living in the same house.

A wharf labourer, named AValdemar Lepin, was killed instantly at Wellington yesterday, while working the Baden Powell, through a, portion of the aftermast breaking off and .striking him on the head.

The Anglican bazaar, to be held at To Horo this afternoon and evening, should prove a great success, both socially and financially. The ladies of the district have worked assiduously and are deserving of success.

Oue often hears it said that patriotic organisations waste a large portion of their funds' in costly administration, highly-paid salaries, etc. This charge certainly cannot be laid at the doors of the Horowhcnua County Patriotic. Association, as the total cost of administration for last year (including the secretary's salary); only amounted to Sfi-l 5s od.

At the Patriotic Association's meeting on Wednesday a cheque was received for ££t> lis, proceeds from the sale of two bullocks, kindly donated by Mr A. Mackay, of Paekakuriki. A cheque for £35 17s Bid was also received from the Levin Patriotic Society, being shop takings, received as the result of the labours of the Levin Red Cross ladies. Both donations were received wijh hearty applause.

When the cold winter winds are howling through the trees and chimneypots, and clouds of dust are sent whirling heavenwards, that's when you'll feel the benefit of a tweed hat. It is warmer than a felt and keeps tight on the head in the heaviest wind. Stiles and Mafhcson have a good display of tweed hats both men and boya—all New Zealand manufacture. Look up Stiles and Mathcson'a advertisement in this issue, for' further particulars concerning these smart hats.

A clearing sale, on behalf of Mr W. H. Reynolds, who shortly leaves for England, takes place to-morrow at the residence; Jubilee Road, ..and should attract many buyers. Various articles, including a sitting-room suite, sideboards, tables, chairs, bedsteads, etc., will be offered.

i A number of returned soldiers are being settled on the land in Ohau. where a block of upwards of 200 acres of first-class land, in the I\uku valley. has been secured from Mr O. J. B'Atb for five soldiers' farms. Tt is pleasing to know that all these five men are Ohau residents. Several other proper.ties in the Ohau district have, lately changed hands, high rates riding for good land in this as in other parts of the district.

Bootmaking.—F. r,arrctt wishes to notify the public of- Otaki and district that he has resumed business as boot and shoemaker. Old and new customers please take notice. Address: Dunstan Street, Otaki. —Advt.

A particularly deserving case for asistancc was before the Horowhenna

County Association '» executive on Wednesday, being recommended to the Association by the Levin Patriotic Society for favourable consideration. It was stated that the soldier in question

had. on returning from active service wounded, tackled a bush section, which he had felled and improved, showing extraordinary energy and close application to his work, lie was now anxious

to marry, and an application had been made by a friend for a small loan free of interest. The committee were

unanimous in the opinion that this man should have some help, and a donatio* of £23 was passed, "as a wedding prc-

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