THE OTAKI MAIL. Published on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. FRIDAY, JULY 4, 1919. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Otaki Mail, Volume 26, 4 July 1919, Page 2

THE OTAKI MAIL. Published on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. FRIDAY, JULY 4, 1919. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

There is a movement on foot to form a racing club in the Raetihi district. Mr A. K. Anderson offers some great attractions in drapery, and all fashion goods are to be cleared out regardless of cost. Returned soldiers are reminded of the meeting to be held to-night for the purpose of considering the advisability of -forming a branch' of the Returned Soldiors' Association.

The “Mannwatu Daily Times” reports that the negotiations between the flaxmill employees are apparently well ot! t:ie way to a successful conclusion on a basis satisfactory to both parties. The Otaki Bulb Society has issued its schedules for the next show, io be held on September 17th next. Copies <tf tile schedule may be secured free on application to the secretary (Air S. Xorgrove), front members of the committee, or the ‘‘Mail” other. A liberal prize list, has been provided by the

Society. ■, Air D. S. Mackenzie, dentist, -has secured the services,of Air .1. I’. Johnson, a first-class dentist, who conies to the district with excellent credentials. Afr Johnson will be at Air .Mackenzie 's surgery. Otaki Railway, every Monday, while Air Mackenzie will visit Otaki as usual on Thursdays. Till- hours will be 9.30 to 4.30.

The nursing classes at Levin, held with the object of instructing ladies in the art of nursing, so as to be ready to assist in the event of another epidemic, or in other emergencies, are being carried out most Successfully. Some forty .ladies are attending the-classes, which are under the able management of Airs Essex, a lady who has had a wide experience as a nurse. Air G. Anderson, who has secured art auctioneer's license, will hold his inaugural sale—an important sale of furniture. on behalf of Airs Peter Taiptta., —at his Otaki mart to-morrow, when several valuable article.- will be offered. A horse, trap and harness, as well as a large quantity of firewood, will also be offered. Full particulars are advertised.

The euchre tournament, Druids v. Bowlers, played yr the Druids' Hall on Wednesday night, resulted in a win for the latter hv 7S points to To—a keen contest. Unfortunately the night was not a tempting one. and in consequence only L’s players participated. Many of the games were closely contested, and the result was awaited with interest. .Supper was a pleasing feature of the

proceedings. The Horowhenmi County Patriotic Association, at its meeting on Wednesday. granted loans totalling £t>so. This brings the total loaned by the Association to soldiers to £1750. According to a resolution passed some months ago. the Association is restricted in its loans to soldiers to the stun of about £,>(wa;. the balance of its funds being reserved Tor necessitous cases. Keep down the cost of living: Bay your boots locally. Button boots/' gre-y tops and paten* fronts, all sizes, -"s: ladifs’ and maids' strong laceboots, with plate on heels, for dairy or school, 19s fid; lace shoes with paten: rap. 15s fid; gents' shooters. Sos; nailed -Is fid: gents’ strong fern tights. 25?. 30s. A trial solicited. —Irvine A Shoe Store, Otaki—Advt. For Children's Hacking 'Cough, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure.

llrs G. has generously dontued a croquet set. and £1 Is for the use of the newlv-formed club in Otnki. The fortnightly meeting of the Lierary and Debating Club, on Monday night next, will be a “ Robert Louis J Stevenson Evening.*’ .

Messrs Bills and Moore, high <• lass drapers, have received a large number of box suits, including many blue serges. They are of high quality. . Among special articles to be sold at the Otaki Mart to-morrow are an incubator for. 1-0 eggs, a -gig. mare, uml v * harness.

Owing to the Peace thanksgiving services on Sunday next, the Anglican Synod hurriedly concluded its session at Wellington yesterday. Bov. Petrie returned to' Otaki this mo ruing. At present there are some real smart styles, in men's tailored suits being offered by Stiles and . Matheson, o i Levin. For prices and other information turn to their advertisement in this paper.

. Messrs Cunningham Bros., motor lorry proprietors, will be in Otaki. tomorrow, and will be prepared to convey goods to Wellington, on return journey. Orders left at the Otaki Railway Hotel will receive prompt attention. In seeking assistance t'pr a soldier, a correspondent to the .Horowhenua County Patriotic Association stated that, the man in question had. prior*.to the war, been engaged as a ploughman, receiving free board and 10s par week. “Things were different then.'*’ said the reader, and the farmer members of the meeting smiled broadly at the mere possibility of getting a ploughman at 10s a week and found. Bootmaking.—F. TJarrett wishes to notify the public.of and district that he has resumed business as boot and shoemaker. Old and new customers fdease take notice. Address: Dunstan street, Otaki. —Advt.

“Cold weather ** and “<*oal shortage ’ J are not a very happy combination—and indeed householders are becoming really alarmed at the present state of affairs! The horizon doesn r t appear to be clearing at all—no “coal boats'* sighted yet, although there are plenty of boats arriving 'bringing new goods to the country. Geo. Fowlds. Ltd., have been singularly fortunate with their importations. Xow shipments have been opened up comprising a line range of soft collars in Black and White Check ’and* vertical stripes. Prices i;s fid each or 3 for Is od. This is only one of the many new lines in men's wear showing at this popular ■ store. GEO. FOWLDS, LTD.,. Manners Street. Wellington.