THE OTAKI MAIL. Published on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 1919. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Otaki Mail, Volume 26, 9 July 1919, Page 2

THE OTAKI MAIL. Published on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 1919. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

' Mails for United Ivingdom, North , arid .South America close here per I Bimutaka on Thursday, 9th July, at 5.30 p.m. Correspondence mu<t be spe- ■. I eaally endorsed per Himutaka. I ■' ! ' < In. our report of the last meeting of j , j } the Horowhcnua County Patriotic As- i ( j J siicliition, we omitted to mention > ] LI among moneys received by the seen'- i] fury n sum of £■_'."! received from the Te ; , V l H'-oro bnincli of the Association. 3i .. , ' The Minister for Internal Affairs has ! telegraphed all local bodies stating that Cabinet lias decided that, in conse- , tc'cncc of the shortage of coal, there , a:rc to be no illuminations where con- . | sumption of coal is involved, and no : subsidy will be given in sueh cases. , A cablegram from Home says that i the inhabitants of many of the towns in i 1 Italy are demanding ■>*> per cent reduction in food price-, and that the Mayor. : jOf Bologna has compiled with the do- ] I ruand owing to the serious disturb- < \ ances. j \ The Otaki Druids intend to "turn > font" in force on Peace Pay. and will * imt.kc a good display in the procession. Mrs Witchell is arranging a motor : lorry for a Red Cross display for the piocession. It is hoped the public will ' r ntfcke efforts to prepare special dis- ' j plitys. and so add to the success of the ■ I' function. j ■ Good news for all! Howard An ' dtew's great let-go sale commences on , Saturday nest. This is a real live opjj pcirtunity to secure unbounded bargains | jin all classes of drapery, clothing, iron- j ' tifingery and crockery. Readers should ' j g«i: in early and secure the best choice. ; • 3 Both the Manakau and Ohau store- will I J oliservc late nights on Friday, ISth J irriL. instead of Saturday (Peace Day), j ! alcssrs Fisher and Dak-cheek have I , taiken over the Post Office store. Para- | paraumu, from T. P. Dunce, and in i future Mr Dabscbcc-k will be in charge ' of lite shop. The ue* proprietor? will J ca try a very large and ap-to-da*e stock. } : anil will sell at reasonable prices.. Sce-i ! n.r.n- advertisement elsewhere, . ' i At its meeting on Thursday night, ' thit Levin braneh of the Labour Party \ ; no'jainated Mr J. Robertson, formerly | ll.l'. for this electorate, as a candi- j da;e for selection as the Labour caodi- ' da ■;>■' for the Otaki' seat at the corning | gelieral election.. it is stated that ! thfre are other prospective Labour >f. nominees. Filial choice rests with the j t branches of the party within the eloe- o •tor ate. 4 most enjoyable little danec (one 3 of a series of fortnightly function*, in a t eoii neeUou with the Anglican Ladies' a : Ou..M) was held at tie Jfanakao Par- t ish ffall last aight, wbea a nice number waii supplied by esdaraes Milea j and Bryatit. and Misse- B. Be van and t: * Sleep down the e'ost of living: Bay i-yoiiji boots locally. Botton boots. ! gre«j' top- and patent' fronts, all size*,' > |2o3ji ladies' and maids' strong l?ce o 1 boots, -with plate on beels, for dairy or ta | ; eebjoL r -IS 3S 3; law shoes wiia"'patent tl I tap,' 1-5= 6d; geoi*' shooters, 2«s; sailed ~ -">« Bdj- gents*" strong tcrti tights. 23*, (- jj ' '■•-' .soEcited.—lrvine's Shoe & Store, Otaki—Adj"L j

A daily motor service has been estabshed between Dunedin and Christhurcb, tlic single fare being £2. The next monthly sitting of the ttnki S.M. Court takes place on August st. Sickness is prevalent throughout he district, and many cases of mild tifluenza are reported from various iarts. A reminder is given of the meeting o consider the formation of a Rateiayers' Progressive Association, to be .eld at the Druids' Hall to-night at S 'clock. Rotorua, is a busy centre of vocaion:il training for returned soldiers. Classes in twenty subjects are in operaion, and the attendances in May otallcd 2212. Practically all the dcaand is for vocational subjects. A London cablegram states that the leynolds portrait of Mrs Siddons as 'The Tragic Muse" was not disposed if at the Duke of Westminster's sale, is previously reported, not having ■cached the reserve of 60,000 guineas. A welcome home social to returned soldiers will be given at To Horo some time next month. The details "have not yet' been arranged, but the function will be a big one. and is being looked forward to by .the residents. Mr Gerald Anderson advertises a largo list of entries for his weekly auction sale, to bo held at the Otaki Mart on Saturday next. The sales start at 11.30 a.m. each Saturday. Details of entries will be found elsewhere. At a public meeting held last nightit was resolved to resuscitate the Levin Horticultural Society, and to hold shows during next reason—probably in November and March, dates to be arranged later. Mr .T. B. Neale was elected president, of the Society. A secretary has not-yet been appointed. A splendid scheme by which Otaki ladies can. effect economy has been originated by Stiles and Matheson, of Levin. Ladies going to Levin from Otaki on Tuesdays (stock sale day) can beueiit: by a 10 per cent, discount in the £ if they shop at Stiles and Matheson's. Bend Stiles ami Matheson's advertisement in this paper.

The Te Horo Dancing Committee lias decided lo hold a ball at the Te Horn Public Hall on Friday night next, to celebrate the signing of tin- I'eacc Treaty. As usual, excellent, arrangements are being made, uml the function should prove a most enjoyable one. Details are set forth in our advertising columns.

We would urge all interested in horticulture —and rose growing in particular—to attend the gathering to be held at the Reading-room, Otaki. on Friday night next, when Mr Frank Penti will give a paper on rose culture, and also give a demonstration of the pruning of rose trees. All are cordially invited to .-•-'end— !lo charge for admission. We Slave been ris-ked to remind the public that, subscriptions are needed to carry out the peace celebrations a( Otaki, It i< estimated that the.eost of the celebrations will be fully £IOO, so that about £SO will lie required by the committee, in addition to the Government subsidy. Those Milling to contribute their inite towards this fund would oblige by notifying either Mr M. 11. Ayre or Mr Byron Brown. Say.-: the Poxton "Herald":—A movement is on foot locally to form a company and purchase a. steamer to carry on the Foxton-Wellington trade, and is meeting witli good support, it U understood that an option has been obtained over a steamer that traded to the port some time ago, and a eativa-s ;.- now being made to ascertain what support will 1-c forthcoming locally if a <-4>i-i:pany is formed for the purpose of purchasing this steamer, and probably other vessels. Mr M. E. Perreau has been engaged tor the past day or two interviewing residents of the district, and the result of hi- endeavours has been most gratifying, altogether over £.->C".'i having been promised in -hare ■.:•;. Front present indications it - • us certain that the necessary capital v id be forthcoming.

One of the principal feature? of Peace Celebration* will be the wearing by all elastics of the community of their ".Sunday best" clothes'. It is a characteristic of the Briti.«her that he dr<—•- at hi* best on high day* and holiday*, and all the family, down to the tiniest tot, like to feel that they are garbed in suitable attire for all important occasions. Your little lad will look really smart in one of our best quality Sport* Suits at 27s (id to K~ Gd. Just the K>rt of value oar store alwavs offers!

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