THE OTAKI MAIL. Published on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. FRIDAY, JULY 25, 1919. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

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

THE OTAKI MAIL. Published on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. FRIDAY, JULY 25, 1919. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A sum of £.2o<; has boon voted by (he Education Board for improvements at the headmaster's residence at Ohau. A memorial service v% "ill be held at All Saints' Church on Sunday morning next. Sunday school children arc asked to assemble at 10.30. - The Manakau tennis enthusiasts are arranging for a grand concert, to be lield on the Bth August, to raise funds for further improvements to the courts. Particulars will. appear later.

Mr Jackson, manager of the VVhirokino run. hopes to successfully cope with the sand drift menace as far as that tract of country is concerned, and has already planted a- largo area. Fifty applications have been received for the joint position of store matin ger and secretary to the Kiikn Dairy Co. .These have.been reduced to two for personal interview, after which the final selection will lie made. Complaint l - arc again made that graves in the Otakj public cemetery have been damaged, and in places heavy ornaments have been wrenched off and concrete broken. It is hoped this will act as a warning to such evilly-dis-

posed persons. Mr Massey and Sir Joseph Ward, with the members of their parties, left Vancouver by the Niagara on the I'ilb inst.. and will, therefore, be due i;i Auckland the first week in August. [ probably arriving on Augu-1 oth or

Joyous Peace celebrations have now gone, and Stiles and Mathcson's winter sale will soon be a thing of the past. Let not the last named event become ~o until you have secured some of the splendid bargains offered. Head Stiles and llatheson's advertisement in this paper.

More light and more ironing at less expense! The Kcrona. a marvellous lamp, inaugurating a new era in illumination, will give ]." ;."•.::-- on a pint of kerosene, while the Imperial benzine iron-will iron for 3 hours for less than Id. Guaranteed.—Full particulars J. C. Rctter, Otnki.—Advt. Owing to a paragraph being unfortunately slipped in the wrong portion of our report of the Manakau Peace i celebrations, in our last issue, it made it appear that the dance was held oil .Sunday night, after the thanksgiving service. Thi-. of course, was not so—the Manakau people ar-- not such a heathen folk as al! that. Tin; danec was held on the Monday night. Properties continue to change hands in this district, and at Levin recently Mr C. Killcen disposed of his propcrtv to Mr E. M. Herri.:-:, fhe latter'* property has been taken over by Mr Letham. of Canterbury, Mr Esse! has purchased Mr ,J. Johnson's farm. Mr E. Hurley has sold out and removed to Te Kuiti. while Mr Morgan and Mr Poynton. of Ohau. have also sold. The Waipukoraa sanatorium for consumptive soldiers is expected to be ready for occupation, though am completed in nil respects, by the end of August. Temporary arrangements are being made for the water supply, as the machinery for the permanent -:!;•;.!«• i- i nor yet to baud. The Mrcrtter hop* - j 'that the faaateriuin will be occupied I by the --r.d a- the Ca.<di j mere Hills the sew >,. ; i|'ii' g is ■■-<■'- c - ; espied,, ii-ey t-vt-.-ty -,:--; *.'.- .-■ j from Te Waikato, Has week •"■■- iave room for fiftees rnorey ana i the week ftUoTinj room for another SzreerL. ■TsTthj* esteruaocs to acebia- ] zuylite thirty tore acre beisg made.

On and after August 2nd business ■•■ "places will close in Foxton on Saturday nights at S p.m. A section of land at Te llanuao, comprising 2'. acres, was sold on "Wcdnes- » 'day at the Otaki Mart. It realised £loo' dps per acre, the purchaser being Mr Jas. Atkins, of Mannkau. At a meeting of farmers .at Ohau Mr Xancrod Cooper, organiser of the Farmers' Union., urged members to organise in order that the fanning iu- ' forest-might be adequately represented in Parliament.

Mr John Ross recently announced to - the employees of Messrs Ross and Glendining that the firm had instituted a bonus scheme of participation in the profits. The scheme,, he said, would embrace all persons in the employ of the

firm. Mr H. Moffatt. Otaki Railway, elsewhere advertises that he is a cash buyer of hides, calfskins, tallow, etc. Being in touch with the best markets, and having had a wide experience, Mr Motfat l is able to give the highest market prices, and those having these commodities for sale should consult Mr MofCatt.

Keep down' the cost of living: Buy your boots locally. Button boots, grey tops and patent fronts, all sizes, 20s; ladies 7 and maids' strong laee boots, with plate on heels, for dairy or school, 19s (3d; lace shoes with patent cap. 13s (id; gents' shooters. 20s; nailed 21s tWI; gents' strong fern tights, 235, 30s. A trial solicited. —Irvine's Shoe .Store. Otaki.—Advt. The ladies of Levin "have decided

10 celebrate the advent of peace by a children's plain and fancy dress Victory ball, which is to be held in Far-- ' land's Theatre on Monday, August -1. There is every promise of a most successful and enjoyable function. Special prizes for most original and i prettiest dresses are being awarded. I and the following ladies have generously made donations:—Mesdames D. \V. Mathcson, 0. G. Wilson, C. S. Kccdwell. D. S. Mackenzie. W. M. Clark and W. S. Park.

At the meeting of the Wellingtoi Education Board last week the opinioi was expressed that every encourage meat should be given in the dircetioi of working up a more sympatheti: feeling .between parents and leuehcri in the interests and welfare of tin children and. lo determine the hewn!!; in life the pupil* ate suited for Mr i'. f. Harkness, the Horowhenua re presentativc,. said he was pleased t< say that at the Ohau school the head master seldom lei a child leave tin school without discussing its future and in this way a int of good had bee,

An unfortunate accident occurred it connection with the peace celebration; at-Foxton on Saturday, a little girl daughter of Mr and Mrs W. Dudson of Marotiri, being the victim. The potato spearing competition t'ron motor cars was in progress, and tin little girl stepped out from among tin

crowd, and got caught underneath out of the cats, being pushed along by out . of the back wheels. The car, fortun- ' ately, was not travelling fast, and w:tpulled up in time to prevent the wheel passing over her head, she was. however, rather badly bruised about the head, and her ear lacerated. Medical aid was obtained, and after having her head dressed she wa- immediately removed to the Palmer.-tuii Hospital, where it was found iicees.-ary ro perioral a slight operation.—" Herald." .\ female first offender, within the meaning of the Act, yesterday appeared before Mr C. H. Williams. J.P., at Otaki. charged with drunkenness. A plea of guilty was put in. Constable Sutherlev said he arrested the accused.

who was in a very bad state, and thought it best to grant a remand for medical treatment. The woman, when found, wits in a helpless condition, but since being at the home in Wellington had behaved much better, and the fault on this occasion was largely due to

other ivomcn. Accused, in defence, .•:;•..• the liquor v.;..- supplied her. and it' given a chance she would give no trouble in the future. A fine of 10s, with cosy ■"- (ear hire) was imposed. 11 i ;;. ._-;: interi . • manifested in the lecture? on nursing delivered in Levin recently by Mrs H. Essex shotted that there was a very rta | need for the

valuable knowledge imparted. Thai the I- lures were appreciated goes without raying, and those who attended have shown in tangible form their sense of indebtedness to Mr- Esses by forwarding her a handsome silver jewel ease and smelling salts bottle, with the following note: —-'Those who attended the mining lectures ask Mrs Eases to accept these as a small' acknowledgment of thanks- and wish to say how greatly they have appreciated and benefited by her lectures." Referring to the class at last meeting of the Borough Comtek the Mayor said the community owed a debt of gratituoe to Mrs Essex and he moved that she be accorded the j thanks of the Council. The motion I was unanimously agreed t". The attendance at the later lectures totalled J nearly 70 ladies each evening, j

" Chronicle." . A noticeable feature of the present football season is the keen interest taker: by ret;;r:.ed soldiers in the games in each district. Many of these men are old player?, and after their strenuous experiences, "over there' 7 they j must- find it thoroughly enjoyable to j get on the football field and "fight j their battles over again*' wkils! watch- •

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The Willochra, 'withri.the deported Germans from New Zealand, has arrived at Plymouth. Messrs Bills and Moore advertise in this issue that they have warm woollen underwear for sale—the .best protection against winter chills. Prices are low, while the stock includes all the leading brands.

i Bootmaking.—F. Barrett wishes to ' notify the public of Otaki and district ! that ho has resumed business as boot i and shoemaker. Old and new customers j please take notice. Address: Dunstan ■ Street, Otaki. —Artvt. There was a good attendance at the I Otaki Marl on Wednesday, when a ' quantity of produce, implements, and j furniture was disposed of. Next sale j day will be Saturday w-eek. the 2nd of August.

The Wellington Hospital Board, at r its meeting yesterday, decided to ap j t point a district nurse for the I'nraparaumu district, the residents having . guaranteed £75 per annum towards the cost of same.

I- The Manawntu Hunt Club's totalisator steeplechase meeting will be held . on the Awupuni course on Wednesday rtext. 30th inst. There is a capital programme of eight races, and sports I should spend a pleasant day at this meeting, t I At the Lytteltou Police Court two 1 justices of the peace sentenced Thomas , Reeves to twelve months' imprison--3 meat for using obscene language in a public place. He had forty-eight previotis convictions against him for variv ous offences.

!A "welcome social" will be accorded Xursc Lewis and recently returned sol- . {fliers at Brights' Theatre on Wedncs- - I day next, when an enjoyable time is . assured all who attend. Similar fnne 1 tious in the past have been splendidly . attended, ami an even greater number - of residents i< expected on this occaMr John Sharpin, builder, residing 1 in Waipukuratt, wtw killed in a motor accident oil Wednesday night. His

i body was found on the side of the roild i with one wheel of the car across the - neck. It is believed the steering gear i failed, causing (lie car to run over the ■ bank. : A social and dance, 'vhi. !i promises ' to be most enjoyable, will be held in the Manaknu Town Hall-on Thursday • next (31st inst.) Special arrangements are to be made for the occasion, ami ' judging by the interest already dis- • played a large attendance should be ' present. Supper v. ill be provided. The steamer Inga -till lies at the Waugauui wharf with IK) ton- of coal which tin- ivatersidcrs -til! refuse to 1 unload. The Wanganui gasworks are ■ at the last limit. The manager ititi- ■ mates that unless supplies are forth- ■ coming before Monday he n ill have to ' clo.se down.

The Minister for Internal Affairs ha; received the following cable from th< Xew Zealand Government agent ii Sydney: "Mahiu left Sydney via New castle for Auckland yesterday evening carrying 'id passengers, including tin Imperial military detail- per lieiinm ami Aineas, Xew Zealand footb.-.lbr-and a small number of other-." It is understood that a! to-night': meeting of tie- <iiy_Couc.il authority will be sought to call for lenders to, the laying of a concrete strip along lh< Hut! road between Thorndon ami L'etoiic. An attempt may be made t>. L'--t into communication with Mr W. If. Morton, city engineer, who i abroad, so that U>~ advice may be obtained regarding certain aspect* of tin undertaking.—" X.Z. Times." The Wellington lb-pit:,! Board do

eided yesterday to empower the chaii man and secretary to arrange for a ovedraft al the bank up to £I<»,WW t meet the estimated expenditure in con ncetion tvith the epidemic, to pa; levies and to enable the Board to mee liabilities on account of widows' pen sious incurred through the epidemic It was stated that the overdraft sk*ul< not be required for more than three o

four months. The "children'* evening" in connection with the Otaki Literary and Debating Club'- syllabus will be held on Monday evening nest, when a specially attractive programme for the evening ha- bee.-: prepared. There v. ill bo several competitions for children

11 years and under, including spelling bee, eight reading, pianoforte solo, rccti tation, and drawing of animal. Members will also bring local conundrums. There should be a large alter: da rice. and a pleasant and profitable evening. A correspondent in the London "Daily 31ai1." Reginald state* that he once in Sew Zealand found himself playing golf, of all games, with clubs stamped "Made in' Germany." He appeal* to British people to see that i» the British Empire Germans shall net be allowed to swa.o-.jp British trade, and that there may n<j\!:i be u eenfary made at Lord's or the Oval with a bat rcade is Germany. Mr Keg::;a! Bacchus is a so); of

Mrs Bfecchu.. of and resided in this district for x«iuc little time. That hou->- are hard to obtain at Mastertou a- elsewhere is Xew Z«a- i land na- evidenced at a sitting of the Ma*tertor> Magistrate's Court la«t week, when several persons had evic- i tion orders made out against them. ' ! One tenant wlio was, proceeded against j s for the recovery of possewioa'of .a I* io'tjse purchased by the- plaintiff, said , * fim-hi* wife and himself kul done]*

*« no fewer than fo« 1...... during j ! Z : : : :\.' : lr.\ v. il| oweMtoa. trot woaW itHow U days>|s pace. c

j A stack of 2?. tons of good meadow | hay is advertised for sale. Mr Harold Cockrell has on hand now || season'* vegetable and flower seeds. It is understood that a well-known 'settler of Waihoanga will be a cr-.mii- " H date lor the vacant scat on the Hornwhenua County Council caused by the retirement of Cr. Catley. The recent rains were responsible i

for another large slip at Waihoanga I ;his week, when a portion of the road formation at the ••Roaring Meg" col- 88 lapsed. In compliance with the request of the Inspector-General of Hospitals, the Wellington Hospital Board has dc- i

the liospiial and State examinations u I ■.•ertiiicnte after three years' training. The collection taken up at the Otaki 1 thanksgiving service totalled t!7 1". IJd; collection at salved concert. £!) ' Is Iljd; street collection Saturday | night (band playing). £2 3s 11 Ad; pro- S reeds concert Monday night. £lO P- lid; takings dance. £3 •"■- Id. Total. £39

:-.s (I'd. Mr W. V. Edwards, who presented ,-i gold medal i won by Mr R, I'. Smith' for the winner of the singles in connection with the Otaki Bowling Club, to-day handed the trophy to the assist-ant-secretary of the club. The medal is a valuable one, of neat design, ami a credit to the donor. More Jerseys have been tested in Xcw Zealand than all the other bred. combined. There were 5<!7 Jersey cows

I under test during the lactation period ending March 31, HUP. and the aver-

age for 3HI day- wa- 73351 h milk. I".". lb buttei fat. The membership of the association i- 520, and transfers put through were SOO male- and I H'll females.

P In the Dunedin Magistrate ~ Court i twelve spn rs at the Koslyn Woolhi, jt Mill- were charged with a bieacli of | the Conciliation an-! Arbitration Ad. 1 in that they became parties lo a strife on March 31st. It was stated for the 1 '

prosecution that the si like lasted eight 1 day-, am! the non-production of yarn | Reductions in prices of hardware I and metal lines are reported by the I in prices. Corrugated iron i- about £■"> jj main!- satisfied. Plain fencing wire i- | moderate supplies arc coming in. Wire m but other metals remain steady." e-te.i in the culture oi fruit trees an- I

cordially invited to attend at the Otaki 1 Roadingroom tonight, when Mr Wesley | Knight will give a paper, dealing with g (lie culture of fruit trees, and will also M give a demonstration of pruning. 'Mr H Knight !m- had a wide experience in jj Ihi* work, and is an expert, therefore j ceJlent opportunity tor all to pi. k up j some mist valuable iiiformatioit. No | charge will be mad. for admission. H A representative HifCting of Wairte with reference to the Kimtilaka Hill, j It v.-,,- decided that all Wairarapu lodic- admit liability, filno that they j are prepared to fed ftroongM then.. 5'J \ pc r cenl of the cost of putting the hill fj toad in good order to the top, prot i ;> : ; the Government finds ">'< per cent. | !> v, ; .-. aif.o decided lo a*k the Wellington ''Hv Council to meet with Hf Hutt Council, and others on the other side B

I' of the hill, with reference to underiak- g ijjg work on the other side of 'the hill- S were appointed to attend si'- B ; conference on arterial road* to be lulled by the "Wellington City Council, g The Christchureh ease in which H Mn-j.ie i.li/.a Felfon claimed £-•>'.«> dam- H ages, and asked for an injunction m against the Addington Iron Rolling H Mills, Ltd., wa, concluded in the g Supreme Court, judgment being given || for defendants without cost*. Much p evidence was given, to the effect that W the operations of defendants did not cause annoyance, and in giving judg merit Mr Justice Herdman -aid it had j not been proved thai plaintiff'* pro- B perty had deteriorated. He was satis 8 fiedthat the locality was not a r-i- S dentin! area, but an industrial part of