THE OTAKI MAIL. Published on Mondays, Wednesdays and Friday. MONDAY, JUNE 2, 1919. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Otaki Mail, Volume 26, 2 June 1919, Page 2

THE OTAKI MAIL. Published on Mondays, Wednesdays and Friday. MONDAY, JUNE 2, 1919. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Several racehorses, trainers and jockeys have arrived here in view of the Otaki. Maori Kacing Club's 3iieeting, to be held torjnorrow and Wednesday.

Messrs Spiers Bros., of Te Horo, having sold their farm, have instructed the N.Z. Loam and Mercantile Agency Co., Ltd., to sell their stock, implements, etc. The sale takes place on Monday, June 9th. Particulars are advertised.

The management' of the Maoriland Pictures has decided to run matinees on Saturday aftertmons during the next summer months. Pictures of an educational character, industrial and scenic films, etc., will be screened, and the project should be well supported. A football mutch, (championship fixture) was played at Manakau on Saturday, when the local team (Hui Mai) defeated Shannon —S points to 3. The winners started with fourteen men, had one injured early in the game, and therefore did well to win. The game was exciting throughout. Mr Martin Winiata was referee.

The Wellington Provincial Conference N.Z. Farmers' Union last week decided to'take steps to cstabislt an official weekly journal for farmers. Judging by the support promised the project at the conference, the venture should certainly prove a groat success. A strong committee was set up to prepare a prospectus an'd further the project, and in all probability the venture will be put on a sound business basis at an early date. Speaking at the special meeting of the Horowhenna County Council on Friday. Cr. E. Law stated the management of the Mangahao hydro-electric scheme were afraid they would cut up a portion of the road badly, and the engineer said the power-house would probably be at the entrance of the gorge, or oa the weit' side of the Shannon railway station. If at the latter place it was pro bable that a light line railway would be installed. There were now thirty men at work on the road, bur 480 were wanted as soon as possible. '

Mr S. B. McDonald, who has been connected with -the Te Horo Co-opera-tive Supply Stores since their inception I has, at the request of residents of Te , Horo, decided to open a general busi- | ness on his own account. Suitable pre- ; mises have been, secured, and as Mr McDonald has decided to stock only high quality goods at lowest prices he hopes to merit a fair share of support, ilr McDonald, who has had considerable experience in business, commences business orf "Wednesday nest. See ad- j vertisement elsewhere.

| A prominent local business man, a J.P., and a revolver, played important J paris in an unrehearsed act at Otaki j railway a day or so ago. The | former, proud of his warlike weapon, j was interestingly telling of its quali--1 ties and its- capabilities, whereupon the J.P., .thinking perhaps the story was [ overdone, asked to have it tested. "Oh, it's not loaded," said the bnsi-, ness man, and with this twirled the; weapon round his head. There was an I explosion, and a bullet whizzed past the head of the J.P., who received the fright of his life, while the business man is said to be shaking yex.

"We have just landed for tie race* a ■shipment of boots and shoes —ladies' patent laee and court shoes, with high heclst, 265, 275, 30s; also in tan, -255, 265, 27s 6d, 30s; a new range of gents' in black and tan in smart styles from 25«; also winter slippers. - The. prices and qualify are right. Irvine's Shoe Store, Otaki.—Advt. Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. For Chjonie .Ckest GompMafcSj

Messrs T. B. Bax and W. P. Edwards have each donated half a guinea to the funds of the Tainui Hockey Club.

The "New Zealand Herald" states: The only instance of a rainless month in the history of Auckland is February, 1909. At this period no ram fell from January 30 to March 11.

The local ponndkeeper inserts a notice with respect to two cows-and a pony, impounded at Otaki. If not claimed and expenses paid the animals will bo sold on the 17th inst.

The decision of the Liberal party caucus to' resume its separate existence prior to the next general election founds like a voice from the past—a past it would have been wise not to resurrect. —'' Dominion.''

Bootmaking.—F. Barrett wishes to notify the public of Otaki and district that he has resumed business as boot and shoomaker. Old and new customers pleaso take notice. Address; Dunstan Street, Otaki.-—Acivt.

Mr J. Maekic, one of tho candidates for the extraordinary Town Board election, inserts an advertisement in this issue, to which we.invite the attention of all electors. Mr Mackie gives a few planks of his platform, and says that if elected he will not be a "dumb dog" at tho Board' table. Mr Mackie has previously served on the Board, and as he is a man of wide experience will doubtless receive a lot of support.

Last Wednesday's meeting of the County Patriotic Association's executive, was a particularly busy one. A large number- of important cases were dealt with, which showed that the Association's operations are of an extensivo nature and steadily growing, now that the boys are coming back so quickly. Upward* of forty letters received were on the order paper for consideration at Wednesday's meeting.

The rescue of Hawker and Grieve has caused so much satisfaction throughout the world that it is almost certain to act as an incentive to many more flying men to attempt the "big| stunt." But the need for adequate protection for flying men has been most forcibly demonstrated, and in a lesser degree the motorist needs protection, especially during these months of winter. This applies especially .to tho hands, and no greater comfort or protection can be got than from our special line of' reindeer or kid motor gloves, priced from 13s (id per pair. Post us your order. GEO. FOWLDS, LTD., Manners Street, Wellington.