LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Otaki Mail, Volume 26, 29 September 1919, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Food is backward in the WairaTapa this season, but in the majority of cases stock is well cared for.

| The British “Board of Trade Gazette" states that in Septomber the '.cost of fo«d was 110 per cent above ! pre-war rates.

A conference of transport workers is meeting in London to demand a minimum of 10s a day for all dock, wharf and riverside employees.

The ordinary railway service timetable, existing prior to the “cut" at the beginning of July, was resumed this morning. The permit system has also been abolished.

Tenders arc invited for about 107 chains of' fencing. Specifications may bo seen at the “Otaki Mail" office, or at Mr P. Simeox’s, Manakau, where tenders close on the 9th prox.

The monthly stock sales at Te Horo take place on Wednesday next, when good yardings of stock will be submitted by the A’.?. Loan and Mercantile Agency and Dalgety and Co., Ltd. For particulars see advertisements. Late frosts arc causing considerable uneasiness among fruitgrowers in the Hawke’s Bay district, and are also responsible for feed being very backward in that district. Hawke's Bay settlers say that feed is much more abundant in Manawatu and Horowhcnua than on their side of the Gorge. We are now stocking Phillips’ milii tary rubber soles and heels; also tho i Ecdfern brand; also soles for making slippers auto-lined. Arch supports for ! the instop for those who suffer from flat feet. Buckle laces in tan, blackj and patent leather. Irvine’s Shoo Store, Otaki, —Adyt.

An Alford correspondent writing to the' “Ashburton Guardian/” states that last week a resident left his car outside the store with the engine running; in the car was a pig, which in it* struggles got mixed up with the gear lover, with the result that the car was put into low gear, and immediately started off on a joy ride. Tho owner came out just after the pig had decided to start, and had to put in a good sprint to rescue his car.

Mrs Russell, of Wellington, who is an expert at floral decorations, has offered to give two demonstrations of the art of decorating, under tho auspices of the local Horticultural Society, and will probably visit Otaki for that purpose on the Kith and 17th of October. Due notice of the dates will be given later on. Doubtless many district ladies will lie glad to avail themselves of this opportunity of taking lessons, gratis, in this interesting art.

Mr Clive Pcarse, representing Messrs Carr and Piper, chief agents of the A.M.P. Assurance Society, is on a short visit to Otaki and district in connection with the splendid scheme of endowment assurance arranged by-the A.M.P., wheroby people are enabled to discharge their obligations to invest in the Victory War Loan by payment of easy instalments. Wo would strongly advise all interested to communicate with Mr Pearse (care “Otaki Mail”)

or tho chief agents (Me Piper) at once.

There was no discussion among dele cates to the Education Boards’ Con ferencc, when the delegate from hr.£

ganui (Mr I'. Pirani) moved that the Government be urged to purify and elevate the standard of moving picture entertainments by equipping in each principal centre one picture theatre for the free display of educational and instructional films for the school children. The conference suggested that the scheme to be successful must be (ferried oat by the Government. Ail were plainly agreed picture programmes arc not wliat they should be, and the remit vras adopted unanimously. Copies of the following motion carried by the Eastbourne Borough Council have been forwarded to members of Parliament, members of the Legislative Council, borough councils, and harbour boards: “That this Council Is strongly of the opinion that in the interests of the people of the Dominion it is essential that tho Definition of Time Bill as introduced in the House of Representatives by Mr T. K. Sidey be placed on the Statute Book without further delay, having regard, especially at the present time, to the serious loss and inconvenience being sustained by the whole community owing to the disorganisation of the railway service, consequent upon the insufficient supply of coal now being obtained from the urines; which fact alone, apart xrom m? v other considerations of public heal h and economy, shows the desirability of instituting a scheme of daylight saving at the earliest possible opportunity." The complicated bat apparently sir pie matter of supplying an army in the'field was the subject of a lecture delivered at the Officers’ Institute on Friday night by Lieutenant-Colonel H. E. Averyf D.S.O. He detailed the methods employed by the British Army in the late war in the distribution of food, forage, and other supplies to the many units of each division, anu outlined the channels by which rations were allotted and transported to their destinations. “I was fortunate enough to be able to see the working of supplies in France," said the colonel, “and I must say I think it was an extraordinary system, and one of the rbesfc services of the ‘war. I think the cases where troops west without meals through neglect on the part of the supply departments were very seldom indeed, and were generally brought about by Insurmountable ciffictilcies caused through field operations." m though the whole system reSc-ete d great credit upon those responsible for its organisation. Other officers present gave as the only instances ia-their experience of 'delay of rations, iuei**ana which occurred -on the Somme in iC-iO, vifu the shell fire was especially severe, snd at Passeheßdselsy .when supply was hindered on account of the mum

Tlie roads in the Wairarapa aro a standing disgrace to the local bodies interested, and it is a wonder that accidents do not happen more frequently. Mr T. Thorner has gcnerouslv donated £4 to the funds of the Otaki branch of the Returned Soldiers' Association.

A question is being asked in Parliament by Mr W. H. Field (Otaki).. of tho Minister of Railways, whether oil the resumption of the regular railway service he will restore the Main Trunk express stop at Levin. The railway “cut’' has not been responsible for the deletion of the train usually known as the go-as-slow-as-you-can train in Wairarapa, and the journey of fifty miles from Carterton to Wellington now takes over six hours to complete. Bootmaking.—F. Barrett wishes to notify tho public of Otaki and district that ho has resumed business as boot and shoemaker. Old and new customers please tako notice. Address: Dunstan Street, Otaki.—Advt,

Serious disturbances occurred in tlie district of Totis, in Hungary, where a number of inflamed miners proclaimed a proletariat distatorship, disarmed the police, hoisted the red flag, wrecked houses,’’and maltreated civil officials. Later in tho day five hundred gendarmes arrived.

A meeting of ladies interested in holding a ball to raise funds for the local branch of the Returned Soldiers’ Association took place on Friday, when it was decided to take over the catering arrangements, and otherwise assist with tho function. Mrs Witehell was elected chairwoman, and anyone desiring to assist should .communicate with her.

More light and more ironing at less expense! Tho Kerona, a marvellous lamp 1 , inaugurating a,new era in illumination, will give 15 hours on a pint of kerosene, while tho Imperial benzine iron will iron for 3 hours for less than Id. Guaranteed.—Full particulars J. C. Rotter, Otaki.—Advt. Otaki and Levin ladies arc cordially invited when in town to pay a visit to Stiles and Matbeson’s dress department and inspect the latest fabrics there for making Spring and Summer frocks and blouses. It’s a silk-like material —but much lower in price than silk. Read more about it in the advert iscment in this paper.

Xow Zealand’s war honours to date are: Victoria Cross, 11; D.W.0., 134, including seven bars; Military Cross, 333, including 2-1 bars; D.C.M., 33fi, including 4 bars; Military Medals, 2048, including 59 bars; Meritorious Service Medals, 275; mentioned in despatches. 1512; foreign decorations, ISO. Of the II Victoria Crosses, six were awarded to men of the North Island.

An important sale of registered milking Sliorthorns, etc., on account of Mr J. T. Singer, will bo held by Messrs Dulgety and Co., Ltd., on the farm, Beach Road, Te Horo, on Thursday next. Mr Singer has been a most successful breeder of Shorthorns; and those in search of good stock should attend this sale. Full detail* arc advertised in this issue. The sale will .1 commence at noon Carr and

An unusual procedure was ordered by Mr S. E. McCarthy, S.M., at the Christchurch Magistrate's Court on Friday, when issuing a prohibition order against a man. It was stated by appellant that defendant was in the habit of going to tho chemists on Sunday and purchasing methylated spirits to satisfy his craving. The magistrate prohibited defendant for twelve months and ordered copies of the order to bo sent to all local chemists.

“The hardest-worked teacher of the lot is the sole teacher with forty children to control,’’ said Mr E. C. Banks (Auckland) at the conference of representatives of education boards when a remit was received from Hawke's Bay to the effect that the maximum number of children under one teacher should be forty on the roll. Mr G. Crawshaw (Hawke’s Bay) suggested that an addition should be made to the effect that in sole teacher schools the maximum roll number should be thirty-five. The remit, as amended, was adopted. A second resolution carried suggested that in all calculations for staffing and salaries the average weekly roil should be substituted for the average attendance. It i: calculated that tho cost of erecting a fair average dwelling nowadayses about £169 per room in wood and from £220 to £230 per room in brick—an increase of about 40 per cent as compared with the cost in the days before the war. Glass is the item that shows the greatest increase, and according to reliable inside knowledge, the price is more likely to go up than to come down. The highest quotations for iron during the days of soaring values was £l2O per ton; its lowest figure to-day is £-54, and there is a possibility Wt it may become a bit cheaper as freights ease. There is no assured prospect of timber dropping in price, since the influencing factor in the cost of production is wages. Bricks, now quoted at £3 per 1090, are in the same category. Wages are the prime reason of the price. Imported furnishings may come down by as much as freights are- reduced, hut the cost of production at Home does not seem likely to be less- —Dunedin correspondent ef Christchurch “'Press.”

This is the weather that makes everyone think of Summer clothe?. The men who have been warmly clad for the ■Winter months are row considering lighter attire, and these new shirts of ours make you feel that Summer is very near. When in town you should take time to look &i cur splendid stocks of well finished shirts for the warmer day?. They are in the most attractive designs, and the prices will salt all pocket*, as they range from 5s 64 to 14s 6d each. If you cannot call in send an order by ms.iL giving sire of neck-band or colter size.

GEO. FOWLDS, LTD., Manners Street, Wellington,

Hales will be resumed at the Otaki Mart oil Saturday next.

A demonstration of the use of tho great Higgle pelting machine will bo given on the Otaki bowling green on Wednesday next.

The Foxton Bowling Club has notified its intention of being represented at the opening of the Otaki Club au Wednesday.

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Otaki Literary and Debating Club will be held to-night, when an interesting programme will be gone through.

So far no Liberal candidate has been announced for the Manawatu seat. Mr E. Newman is tho Reform candidate, and Mr Hillier the official Labour one.

A movement is on foot to extend tho telephone hours (from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.) at the Foxton post office, the neccssary nurnber of subscribers having been secured.

The night of holding a welcome home to returned soldiers at Otaki has been altered from Wednesday to Friday next so as to allow soldiers now absent: to attend. As this will probably be the last of such gatherings we hope to sec a largo crowd present.

At the House of Representatives session to-night tho business will bo private members’ bills. Tho debate on the Budget will bo opened to-morrsw evening. It is possiblo that this debate will extend into next week. Government Bills aro ready for tho Houso when the financial debate is ended.

Lord Jcllicoo and twenty-five officers arrived at Rotorua on Friday night and were accorded a hearty reception. Returned soldiers drew Lord dellieoo’s car to Waiwera House. On Saturday morning Lord Jeliicoe visited the Ring George Hospital, and was welcomed by the Maoris at Ohincmutu, who presented him with an address. In the afternoon he attended welcomes at Arawha and WhakarewaTCwa. Tho party returns to Auckland on Wednesday.

At a meeting of the Wellington Returned Soldiers’ Association, Captain A. 13. Sicvwright moved: “That it bo an instruction to the executive of tho R.S.A. to supply a return at next meetng showing (1) the names of those who compose the executive committee of the New Zealand K.G.A.; (2) what was the dato at which these gentlemen were first appointed to au executive office of Hie R.S.A.; (3) wliat Government appointments or offices arc- held by any of these gentlemen; (-1) what salaries or remuneration are paid to auv of these gentlemen from tho funds of' the R.S.A.” An amendment expressing regret for the motion being brought forward was carried by a largo majority.

A shocking fatality occurred at. tho corner of Davis street, Thorndon Quay, Wellington, o:r Saturday. Frederick William .Tolland?, William Gunter and George Sullivan were returning from football on a motor cycle after a ride to Petone. Gunter was driving, and Jollands and Sullivan silting behind. When endeavouring to turn into Davis street at a high speed Gunter lost command of the machine and the three men were thrown to the ground. Jollands was killed almost instantly, and the other two badly injured and rendered unconscious. Jollands was a married man 49 years of age. Canter and Sullivan were removed to the hospital. and have now recovered consciousness. When Agnes’ Benson was charged before Mr E. Page, SAL, in the Wellington Magistrate’s Court on Friday with failing to close her shop on Wednesday afternoon, the said the would like her position to bo made clear. Tho defendant, a general storekeeper at Potirua, stated that portion of her business was the serving of afternoon tea, and in order to obtain the tea clients had to pass through the shop. Persons also came several miles for bread and the newspapers, and if Ao was compelled to give up that portion of her business her bread and butter would be taken away. Inspector Wilson advised her to place her position before, the department, which would no doubt meet her difficulty. The defendant was convicted and fined £l, with 7s costs. ' A sensational story of how he was attacked by two men in a back street at Parnell and robbed of £4O on Thursday eight is recounted by William Waugh, aged sixty years, who lies in the Auckland Hospital suffering from concussion of the brain. The victim assault was founds lying in a pool of Mold and unconscious in » dark comer of Selwyn Terraco late on Thursday night. Waugh had a wallet containing £49, the proceeds of a business transaction, in his pocket. Waugh states he was set upon suddenly by two men. He* remembers feeling a blow on the head and someone going through his pockets. His assailant* were strongly built, but owing to the darkness he could not see their features. Iced drink* 'in tuatniei fill the bill When days are bunting bo}. However deep the draught stay be We always mop the lot. Bat when the winter month? arc here Such cold drinks- don’t allure; For then, indeed, our urgent seed Is'Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure,