LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Otaki Mail, Volume 26, 8 September 1919, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

'lnc. "Waikanac stc?k-'sales ipko place on Wednesday next. See our advertising columns for entries. \re mo.i\?ly meeting of the Hutt i.'aumy, C v'n'cil takes place at Wei'Jjg•on ((.•mc"j"o\

Mr Geo. Guy, of Tc Horo, was successful in the ballot for land at Ivairanga. securing a 32-acre section (17 applicants). Mr T. A, King, local stationer up 6 looYeeoj;:st has opened up several lines of new .'/iocs whicn arc worthy of inspection. Ml King has also, on han 1 m.iiiy of ihjj latest Looks, periodi-Mis, etc. A dance in aid of the Tainui House Fund will be held at Brights' Theatre on Friday, 19 th inst., as advertised. The management promises a good evening'»s amusement for all who attend. Music will be supplied by Messrs Tews brothers. Wo carry a large stock of footwear to select from, while new lines are arriv-. ing. Gent's medium-weight Derby boots all sizes 225; nailed and plated Shooters from 21s; a line, of Ladies' Glace Strap Shoes, big fitting, to clear 22s 6d; Ladies' and Maids' Dairy Boots in stock.—lrvine's Shoo Store, Otaki.—

. The dog fiend has again sprung into prominence, and of late seveMkcanlncs, including one or two valuable Ones, have been poisoned. Most of the dogs 'that have met their death are owned by Rangiuru residents,'who..are naturally much perturbed. The matter has ; beea .reported to the police.

■Yesterday's glorious weather was the means of enticing many residents to Otaki's seaside resort, and the staff were kept busy catering for the greater portion of the afternoon. When tho summer weather sets in the manager anticipates that the resort will be even better patronised than last year.

Mr Stewart .Mackenzie, who has been a resident of this district, for some considerable time, has purchased the property of the late Mr Donald Fraser at Kasgitikci, and leaves shortly to take up residence there. Mr Mackenzie has decided to farm extensively, and with this view in end intends to secure the latest of agricultural machinery.

The Tainui Hockey Club's dance, although not largely attended—due, no doubt, to a rumour at the eleventh hour that the function was to be postponed was enjoyable, all present spending it most convivial time. Music, supplied voluntarily, was satisfactory, the floor was in fine order, while the supper was all that was desired.

On Friday next an unreserved clearing sa'e. which should attract buyers from far ;nd near, will be held at Mumikau. When some first-claps stock will be submitted on behalf of Mrs OMs'T anl Mr W. M. Simcox, who are giving up Joirying. The list includes eo-.s in milk, others close to profit, sevetal he'trrs, a number of registered ami grad* milking Shorthorns, irnplc•nehi», fu-niture (contents of a sevenrooieed hcute), etc.

'\j Wednesday the Native entertainment in aid of the Otaki Library and

'■.!.-.i all Club will take pUce. and judging by interest displayed, and the pro;; i.mme to be submitted, there should be a large atlcndan*.'. The obic 'i arc worthy Otic?, and ft is hoped thi**)-enable to at^'d will at least purchase a li.'.ket. The is well dese.« rg of support. wnu« tb» football club has this season cojtsc into the limelight and entertained many •'sports " It now behoves the "sports'" and those interested in such a valuable institution as the library to "do their bit," After the concert, which will ttart punctually .at 8 p.m.. a dance will be held. For this a good floor and splendid music is promised. The'price of admission (including the dance) is only 2s, but 6d extra will be charged for supper.

In connection with the controversy between the Palmerston Hospital Board and the Hon. G-. W. Russell, white the latter was acting as Minister for Public Health in the National Cabinet, regarding the erection of a doctor's residence at the Palmerston Hospital, it ■.-.ill"be remembered that the matter was held up on account of" the Board's r« 'usal to build a maternity home away fiora the hospital grounds as desired by Mr Russell. The Board took the stand that the most suitable site for -the maternity home was in the hospital grounds and refused to carry out'the Minister's wishes for the selection of a new site. As the erection of a doctor's residence at the hospital without delay is highly desirable, Mr J. A. Nash. M.F., interviewed Sir Francis Bell, aetiug-Mi&ister for Health in the Reform Cabinet, with a.highjy satisfactory result. The Minister agreed to the Board's proposal respecting the doctor's residence, and ' arrangemente' were made which will enable the work to be.proceeded with inmediately.

It is stated that a great 3EffiJ>£X P* New Zealand warehouses 3rs; veory short of railings., and this is taken as an ■ Indication t&ai prices trill. not fall vet awhile; The* demand for ready-to-wear suits continues to grow, and iht-re are some paTfkslarfy smart makes ©a the market. A sdsit to oar modem sitae next time you ar® in town j will convince j"«a of ..■tie exceptional I value we ■ offer 'i« ,: Petone Worsted;.! I. Suit*-. Tfesy aie stylwury e«, and tne. ■ {materia! i£ *f excellent qusluy. You ji*aa iw*< a s»od dsal .fey inve«isg in .;, . GEO- KTRTfiBQ. 'MTO, I . 'Manners Stre-eij, HnilJßffeas-- ■'

-The Levitt Dairy Company's now creamery on the cornor of tho Koputaroa'/and Heatherlea roads is rapid!y : ncaring completion, and will soon bo ready for receiving milk.

At the Farmers'-Union meeting at Palnierston on Saturday a remit from Otaki favouring the standardising of Government buildings, public schools, bridges, etc., so as to save unnecessary expense, was approved. Boot milking.—F. Barrett wishes to

notify the public of Otaki and district that be has resumed business as boot and shoemaker. Old and now customers please take notice Address: Dunstan Street, Otaki.—Advt.

The inside and outside publicans'

booths at the Otaki races will be under the "supervision of the licensee of Baker's Clarendon Hotel, the popular Palmerston North hostelry, who advertise that he will provide first-class liquors only. Sharp, white- frosts were experienced throughout the district yesterday and this morning. -The early crops of potatoes—many of which are well advanced —were blackened, and will be retarded somewhat by the unseasonable cold snap, j Mr C. T. Tranter, farrier and blacksmith, of Otaki, having secured most ■ i commodious premises, is prepared to undertake all classes of smithy work. Tyreing, shoeing, etc., arc made specialties, wiile motor repairs aro faithfully ' carried out. Prices arc low and Mr Tranter's work of the best. , ! More light and more ironing at less . expense! The Keroua, a-marvellous , lamp, inaugurating a new era in il- . lamination, will give 15 hours on a pint of keroseno, while tho Imperial benzine ' ■ iron will iron for 3 hours for less than ' • Id. Guaranteed.—Full particulars J. ' 0. Better, Otaki—Advt. ». - - I Otaki and district residents —and ladies in -particular—are cordially inj vited to visit Mr W. M. Clark's fine establishment at Levin. Mr Clark is right np to date with his . millinery, i wearingiapparel,-etc., and offers special ' values in all lines, as a visit to the store will : testify. Sec attractive adr vertiaement on our first page of this 5 issue.

Mr J. -Nicholson 'a little son Jack met with a serious and most unfortunate accident yesterday. Whilo playing about at his home at Manakau, the little fellow, aged two years, was kicked on the head by a horse. He was taken to the Otaki Hospital, where it was found that tUe skull was fractured. An operation was performed almost immediately after his arrival at tho hospital, and he is doing as well as can be expected under the circumstances.

The Otaki Bulb Show, to bo held on Wednesday of next week, should bo a most attractive exhibition. A goodly number of bulbs arc now grown locally, and as tbe season is a fairly good one the display should be a delightful one. A capital prize list lias been prepared, and copies of the schedule will be furnished free on application. Intending exhibitors should bear in mind the fact that entries positively close at noon on the day prior to the show. No lateentries will be received on any consideration.

' In response to numerous request- I ', Mr 't. B. Bax, oar local hairdresser and ] tobacconist, has to-day opened a branch business at Otaki Railway, in premies i lately ocenpied by Mr L. St. George, I chemißt. The shop tvill be in charge of ! Miss* Murray, an experienced toiworial artist, and doubtless the great convenience filled by Mr Bax'a enterprise will be fully appreciated by the public, and the business will bo freely patronised. A good »tock of smokers' requisites, etc., will be stocked at the branch shop. Aa epportunity of helping the local branch of the Heturned Soldiers' Association—a moat deserving organisations —and at the tame time spending an enjoyable evening, will be presented on Friday evening next, when a picture entertainment and dance will be held at Bright*' Theatre. Mr McMillan has generously donated the pieture programme for the occasion—a stirring war drama, "The Firefly of France," and a rattling comedy—and it now»remains for the public to show their patriotism in a practical way by filling' the hall. For the dance to follow excellent arrangements are being made. For Children's Hacking Oougn, Wood*' Great peppermint Cute.