LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Otaki Mail, Volume 26, 25 June 1919, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

i It is stated that a Kair'snga taros of j 40!) acres, six miles front j was sold'privately at the Show a; ttw ■ I per acre. - . ~ T A remit- from .Auckland to be moved. . ai.the c-cmfeniuini of .the Labour Party, runs: “'That in the event of the i Labour Party being returned, to power, j all war loans be jephdiaiiwi- 1 ‘ ! Yet another change has been made at I Te Horo. Mr Hal-e having disposed of I' [his farm property to Mr D- L- Ellis, who recently sold his tuna «t Mangaone Valley. Yet further changes are said j to Le pending. ,

The Prosbytcrian Assembly at Sydney decided to favour the proposed union of churches by 41 votes to 25. An interesting wedding will be celebrated at Rikiorangi to-morrow, when two well-known, district residents will be married. Owing to :l cold snap some of the lowranges have a light covering of show. The high ones, however, are will caplied in a mantle of white.

Mr G. Anderson has been instructed to sell on Saturday, July otli, ou behalf of Mrs l’cter Taipua* the whole of her furniture, etc. A horse, trap and harness are also advertised to be sold.

A scheme is to be launched in Wellington next week for raising £15,000 for enlarging and furnishing buildings, erecting hall, gymnasium, etc. for the Y.M.C.A., as a fitting peace memorial. A meeting of the JUanakau branch of the Farmers’ Union will be held at the Mauakau Parish Hail on Friday next, at 7.30 p.m., when a full attendance is rnrinostcH. ns important business w’ill be

A wireless message has been received that the Prinzessin, with a returning draft of troops, will not reach Wellington Gil Suuduy. Temp. Captain Walter Taylor, of Otaki, is on board the Prinzessin.

. James Allport, aged seventeen, while driving a lorry in Picton on Monday, was kicked on the head by a horse which had got out of hand. An operation was performed at the hospital, but the lad died on Tuesday night.

A cable message was received at Wellington on Monday last to the effect that a cheque for two thousand guineas (prize from proprietors State Express cigarettes for first direct flight across Atlanite) has been paid to the successful airmen, Captain Alcock and Lieut. Brown, by the Arduth Tobacco Co., Ltd.

“These City Councils do a lot too much in committee,’’ declared Hon. G. W. Russell at a meeting in Richmond (Christchurch) last week. Matters of vast importance were referred to committees, where there were no reporters, and much of the matter never came before the full Council, and consequently the Press or public did not have an opportunity to judge. It was time a reform was brought in.

Before coming to New Zealand, - the three mine-sweepers now iu port had cleared up the China Sea, where they destroyed over forty mines. After completing their work in New Zealand waters, which, given good weather, is expected to take two months, they will sweep the Australian mine fields, finally being handed over to the Australian Government.

General Pershing was rather astonished and not altogether pleased, says the “British Weekly,” to receive a five-figure offer from a - New York music hall manager for a series of short war lectures. The General did not reply s and a fortnight later received the enquiry: “Have you entertained my proposal i” He then replied: “No. but your proposal has entertained me.” A North Otago farmer struck a gold mine in a paddock of wheat he was fortunate enough to possess this season (says tin - ”Oamaru Mail”). He put in i>o acres, and from this area lie reaped HO bushels to the acre, his cheque for file wheat amounting to between £ISOO and £ ldftO. -All farmers did not reap SO bushels to the acre; but a great many obtained returns from wheat that it would have been impossible to obtain fro-n any other item iu the many that the man on the land has to turn his attention to.

For a person who was born deaf to complain about the noise made bv the Auckland tramcars is a little surprising to those who are not acquainted with the way of the deaf. The, deaf people are very sensitive to vibration and movement of any kind, and wheu a deaf young lady who had been trained at a lip-reading school was asked what she thought of Auckland, she .-aid. “The trams are the most noisy I have ever seen, and they wake rcc up early in the morning by the noise they make when they commence running. 1, would not like to live here unless I lived in a backstreet.” ,

What is claimed to be the first completed moderate-priced aeroplane. “The Blackburn Sidecar,” has been exhibited in London. The price first fixed for the machine by its makers was £350, but with improvemeE!* in fittings ami equipment the revised price is non £450. The ciakors claim that the machine is the smallest, cosiest and cheapest aeroplane made. Designed as a two-seater for pilot and passenger, it is akin to a two-seater

motor car. There are dainty windscreens. and for a . woman passenger there are a vanity box and a mirror. One man can move the machine without difficulty. There is a Compartment for about 6dlb of luggage. *

A romantic war story, which is known to be true, has come to the knowledge of the Acting-Defence Minister of Australia. The conduct of a young married Englishman led to bis wife separating from him. and. regarded a s a hopeless “waster,” he west to Australia enlisting in the Australian forces at the beginning of the war. He received his eoEfiialsjipD in France, and was eerious.lv wounded- He woke to consciousness to find that is is natft. in the clearing statidp, where he- wr ; s being-retained owing so being In too serious a condition for further transport. was his wife, who had undertaken

nursing work. Toe. fact that the. “waster” had made ' good, and she loving . kindness of bis muse, removed The.- esirangeraest, and the eotiple are now hapjiilr Rimited. Id Vjsifi.e-i advertisement 1* parable and win*: It benefit- both ifco-e who r»?a«3 And those who advertise. Thus gasping mortals • m diitm* Discover in the daily press That they relief and health assure By tailing Woods.’ Great Peppermint Core.

Tenders elose on July 3rd at noon for the supply of 225 yards of metal for the Town Board. Miss Gembitzkv has been appointed acting-county clerk (says the Westport "Times”). Westport now boasts a lady town clerk and a lady county elork.

One of the bowling clubs at Wellington has installed a couple of billiard tables iu its club house. It is considered that they will prove an attraction. and also be revenue producing.

Mr T. A. King is again making a display of latest books, sold at less than city prices, while his stock of stationery has been further replenished by several very line lines.

A dance will be held at the Otaki Town Hall on Friday next to raise funds for the Tainui meeting-house. The affair promises to be most enjoyable. Supper will be provided.

Mr Hewitt, the. Wanganui S.M., has hit upon a novel form of "punishment.” On Saturday he ordered six juvenile offenders to be birched for various delinquencies, "and to be deprived of attendance at the picture shows for three months.”

If you are wanting a pair of slippers or goloshes for' tho winter, give us a trial. Hew stock just in. Also to clear, ladies’ and gents’ blue felt-lined slippers, with leather soles, 3s lid.— Irvine’s Shoe Store, Otaki.—Advf.

The annual mooting of the Ilorowhenua A. and P. Association will be held at Levin on Saturday next, 28th inst., at 1.30 p.m., when the report and balance-sheet will be submitted, officers elected, etc. A good muster of members is hoped for. Air S. B. Alacdouald, Te Haro storekeeper, in a new advertisement in this issue quotes a number of greatly reduced prices for everyday lines of groceries, etc., which speak for themselves. Attention is called to the advertisement on our first page.

Owing to increased business Mr Tranter, our well-known blacksmith, has made arrangements to remove, at an early date, to more commodious premises. which are to be fitted up in latest style. Mr Tranter is a first-class tradsman, and his work is of the best.

All interested iu the formation of a branch of the Y.M.C.A. should attend the meeting to bn held iu the Otaki Town Hall at 7 o’clock to-night. Such organisations in other townships have proved an unqualified success, and wc hope to see our young men attend in full force.

The annual meeting of the Otaki Bowling Club, which takes place at 8 o’clock this evening at the Druids’ Hall, will, no doubt, be well attended. Bowlers as a rule show great interest in affairs appertaining to the Club, and wc hope to-night’s'meeting will prove, no exception. Thoughtful Old Dame Fashion is ever creating something from wherewith to delight feminine fancies. Her latest whwn is tape crepe for evening frocks and blouses. It’s on view at Stiles and Matheson’s. Those, interested should call and see the goods, but before doing so turn to Stiles and Matheson’s advertisement in this i’«p«- .< ’ A final reminder is given that the Hautcre Rifle Club’s ball will be held this evenng at the public hall, Te Uoro. The presentation of trophies by Mr W. H. Field, M.P., will form a prominent feature of the evening’s entertainment. The attendance promises to be large, while the success of the function is assured.

A clearing sale that will attract buyers from all parts of the district will he held at Te Horo to-morrow, when the whole of Mr Geo. Catley’s live and dead stock will be offered to auction. The stock is too well known to be commented upon, while the implements, etc., arc of the best. Full particulars are advertised.

The Fa ra para ten u committee recently set up to secure a district nurse for Psraparaumu held a meeting last Friday evening, when various matters were dealt with, and a formal application was drawn up and forwarded to the Hospital Board for the appointment of a nurse. It is to be hoped that the Board wilt be attic'to accede tp the request airiest immediately.

Mr James Craigie, M.P. for Tiniaru, suggests in an interview with the Timaru "Post” >he erection of a memorial hall of heroes by the municipality and tho people to servo as. a town hall. It should be the best building iu the town-, with a front decorated with sculptures or bas reliefs symbolising the purpose of the building. Tee principal feature should be a spacious vestibule, the walls to carry memorial panels on which should be inscribed the names, of men who served in the war. The vestibule would be a miniature Pantheon. Mr Craigie says: "It is the duty of citizens to ereet a monument, and a« a citizen I am anxious to help. We want to commemorate the biggest thing in our history, and we ought to aim 41 something grand and noble. Let us have a hall of heroes to ic-mied every day that the blood of oar martyrs is indeed the seed pf nobler futures.”

Since the eommcneemeiit of the football season there has been a marked growth oi interest everywhere is the national game. This is probably due to the fact that m many "sport*” arc back from "over there,” and those ie a position to judge predict that meh spon- as football and hockey Will very soon come into their own again after t-e years, of wssy, alert, keen ,*oasg jnea who play these game* likefi» »|»pcarasc€ both and. oil the feM. taking a laudable pride m their fitness. They dress vi e'ti, arid - many of' them , wear it'dr srtyllih Velour Hats. wr'.J, arc seat.post free for Sl* ®»x Ary yds one of then, f GEO. rOWLDS, LTD., Manners Street,- Wellington. For Bronchial Coughs, take Woods’ Great geppermiat. Cure,

Officiii! statistics show that the influenza death-rate iu Australia is lower than for other countries on a populution basis, the maximum being .16.$ per 100,000 for Hew South Wales and 13.7 for Victoria.

Sir James Alien was waited upon at Wellington yesterday by a deputation representing the Jugo-Slavs of the Dominion, who asked that the regulations under which'they are. classified as enemy aliens be repealed. The Minister promised to submit the matter to Cabinet.

Hear the scene of the recentlysecured mine at Oukura is a small settlement of natives. When the mine came ashore on Wednesday last the Maoris decided against taking any chances, and it is reported that they packed up their chattels, and removed to safer quarters.

Mr Porter, cash grocer, of Kiddifcml street; Wellington South, is making a bold bid to secure a proportion of country trade by selling goods at. exceedingly low rates. Price lists will he sent on application. See advertisement on our second page. Mr Porter’s truveiling representative is at present in the Otaki district, and reports that ho is doing excellent business.

The Health Department is making new regulations for the control of barbers’ shops. Tho proposed regulations provide, that every hairdresser must he free from any communicable disease and must decline to handle aity customer who is suspected to be suffering from a communicable complaint. Sterilisation of all instruments is to He insisted on. and all saloons must have thorough ventilation.

Speaking at Wellington yesterday, Sir James Allen said there are. grave difficulties about utilising overseas refrigerated steamers to bring back Hew Zealanders who are stranded in Sydney. These steamers arc being sent to Hew Zealand to take away produce, which could not be held up, and if quarantined 011 arrival they would be delayed an indefinite time. The Government is trying to make another arrangement.

Speaking at Christchurch, the Hon. G. W. Bussell said that it had been decided to make important changes in. the system of earing for patients suffering from mental disease*. The Health Department has purchased a! focklmrn a property for a State institution for patients who have lucid intervals who should be placed in as. establishment distinct from »u ordiaary mental hospital.

The life of a teacher may be arduous (as those ol' the profession declare), but. at least it is often relieved by touches of child humour that are denied in numbers to other mortals. Dr. Ilsnscn laughingly told those present at his complimentary dinner ut InvercurgiH-J last week that, the present he had received from the teachers and.people of the Southland Technical College that morning bad not come exactly, unexpected. IP* had had reason to rebuke a girl concerning a note that, she had failed to deliver to him. "Did not the* teacher give you the note"’ ho asked. "She only told me about the subscription.'’ was the innocent reply. "At least.” the doctor went on, "uiy case is not so bad sis that of a. headmaster well known in Invercargill. Oq the day before he was leaving a smalt and rather dirty urchin knocked at the does of his office, entered, and holding out his hand said, ‘Tlerc’e y'r tbrnppcnce!’ ” Boot making.—r. narrett wishes te notify tho public of Otaki and diztris* that ho has resumed business ut bool and shoemaker. Old and new customers please take notice. Address: DuettsStreet, Otaki.—Advt. lor Coughs and Golds, never falls. Woods’ Great Peppermint Core,