THE OTAKI MAIL. Published on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1919. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Otaki Mail, Volume 26, 3 October 1919, Page 2

THE OTAKI MAIL. Published on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1919. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Tenders for renovating the Otaki Police Station close on Monday at noon. The usual weekly auction sale of vegetables, produce, stock, vehicles, furniture, etc., to be held at the Otaki mart tomorrow should draw a large attendance. The list to be submitted is a lengthy and varied one. Though the price of footwear is high, you can save money by buying from us. Secure a good selection, combined with value and quality. New lines just arrived. A trial solicited. Shoe Store, Otaki. —Advt.

order at an estimated cost of £77,745.

A Sydney cable says that the Fiour Mill Owners’ Association have increased the prices of flour to £l2 per ton, bran and pollard to £b 10s. Melbourne flour has increased 17s (id per ton, bran 20s, and pollard Is. In reply to a question, Sir James Allen stated that he hoped aft soldiers would be back in the Dominion before the elections. If they were not, provision would be made for them recording their vote;.

The opectng of the croquet season in Otaki is likely to be delaj4d for about sis weeks owing to the nature of the turf, which is far from ready to be played on. Members, however, may rest assured that the season will be opened at the first available opportunity.

Local men should go and choose their new spring hats at Stiles and Mathesoa'd. These great outfitters have just received a new consignment of John B. Stetson’s hats —ail the latest styles and colours are expressed here. Read the advertisement in this paper.

Messrs Wardell Bros, and Co., of Wellington, elsewhere advertise their wholesale price list, to which we direct attention, It will be noticed that several prices are exceedingly low, wtile the quality of the goods is of the best. By ordering not less than £3 worth at a time country residents sr* to enjoy the wholesale price privileges extended by the well-known firm.

Sir James . Alien warns the country against landing New Zealand into sueh an enterprise as the purchase of all its coalmines, Whilst Sir Joseph Ward declares that these mines could produce £250,000 per annum in revenue.

Mr Mathier, of Marton, has purchased the property of Mrs Thompson, of To Horo, and takes up residence there at. an early date. The sale was effected through the agency of Mr A. V. Bright, local land and estate agent. Mr Ken Aitken makes a special off fill! books in a replace advertisement in to-day's issue. A large number of books, by popular authors, are being offered at 2s each, post free. Booklovers should snap up these, lines atouce, as the offer will not last long.

The-“ Gay Chceros,” a Levin combination, who recently -secured a great success with an entertainment at Levin, will shortly visit both Otuki and Manakau. Judging by reports received, local residents may expect a treat when the troupe visits us. The total rainfall iu Otaki for September was 1.09 inches. Ruin fell On 13 days, the heaviest fall being .4Sin on the 29th. The month was dry; much below the average, which is 3.19 in. Last September was also below the average, being 2.89 i We arc now ready to sell to the ladies of this district the finest hosiery values they will see this season, AVo have a superb assortment of silk anklcd and cashmere lines, though many dealers complain of a scarcity, Think of Howard Andrew (Ohau and Maua-. lcau) when you think of hosiery—it will pay you.

Tho llnal*of the series of welcome home socials to soldiers will be held in Bright’s Theatre to-night, when it is expected this last “rally” will bo an unqualified success. Many soldiers have returned of recent date, and these may rely upon receiving as hearty a welcome as others. The arrangements are in most capable hands, and all who attend may rely upon passing away a most enjoyable evening.

An extraordinary occurrence is reported from Wangaratta, A ictoria. An aeroplane travelling from Melbourne to Sydney the other day developed engine trouble near Bccchworth Junction, and in an open paddock in which the flyer chose to make his descent were three horses grazing. No ssoncr did the animals catch sight of the machine than they went mad, and galloped affrighted all over the paddock. .Suddenly one of them dropped dead.

Mr AV. 11. Field, member for the district, has given notice to ask the Minister of Railways, Whether, now that peace has been concluded and the railway service is again normal, the Railway Department will without further delay restore the stop at Te Horo of one of the mail trains going north, lhc people of this important and fastgrowing centre having waited patiently for years and iu a condition of comparative isolation Tor this buic measure of justice, and the last Minister of ■Railways having promised the member for Otaki to reconsider the matter as soon as the war should be over and tho railway men back from the front.

Those suirering from eye strain and headache should consult a reliable optician, and we recommend anyone wanting advice in this connection to consult Mr J. B. Gerrand, sight-testing specialist, of Palmerston North, "-ho has an advertisement on our second page of this issue, to which wc invite attention. Mr Gerrand has had a wide experience, and is a thoroughly reliable and expert specialist. He also carries u large stock of jewellery, silverware, etc,, and is a manufacturing jeweller on a large scale, having up-to-date plant, splendidly equipped workrooms, and highly efficient staff of workmen. Visitors to Palmerston North should call a, the establishment, which is situated on the north side of the Square.

Speaking at Otaki last night, the llev. T. G. Brooke (organising secretary of Methodist Home Missions) spoke of the urgent need for carrying the Gospel to some of the more scattered parts of this Dominion. He instanced one block iri the King Country, practically 50 miles square, carrying a large x>°pukition, which, with the exception of two extreme corners, had never been touched by any of the churches, and the people were crying out for missionaries to be sent to help them. Mr Brooke related his experiences in some of the backblocks, saying that in one settlement where there were some 20 or 30 settlers and a school attended by some 40 children, he was t..dd he was the first minister seen there f:.*r over a year, and the children were g; owing up practically heathens.

It is the general belief among a good many people that the Maori is just a trifle slow as a money-maker. This charge cannot be laid at the dooT of a Foxton Mat;vc- who, according to all accounts, was up very early in the morning of the first day of the Otaki races. There was a fresh in the hlaaawatu river, and a portion of the road on the Foxton side was under water. Decked out in gum boots, Hccare waded along the road a few chains and placed a stick upright in the water and awaited results. Oncoming racegoers were informed that there was a big washout in the road, the danger spot, the obliging Hccare explained, being marked h? the stick. ‘-'Keep to right side, an’ you be all right.” he said. Baeing men's generosity is proverbial, and Henare met with liberal rewards from the namerouy parties passing through. Heattre had hi-, little joke. too. ‘ ‘By gory yon werry near it: keep aS little more: now you safe.” Thankful motorists responded even mere generously to this treatment, and after a good morning's business. Hecate retired enriched to the extent of 28' J s*. Being a wise bird, he did not attempt to repeat the performance on the second day.

Tils is'the weather that makes everyone think of Summer clothes. The men Tvho hpve been warmly clad for, the , AVinter months arc now considering lighter attire, and these new shirts of ours make von feel that Summer is very near. When ia town you should take time to iook at cur splendid stocks of well finished '.shirts for the warmer days. They are in the most attractive designs, and the prices will suit ail pockets, as they range from ss-' <3d to 14s && each. If yon canno t call in -send an order by mail, giving iize ci neck-band or collar size. GEO. TOTOBS, LTD., planners Street, Wellingysn.

The Thames County Council has The Macdonald Estate land sa’e at adopted a scheme prepared for putting * Levin yesterday was a great success, its main and branch roads in good i averaging £SI per acre.

Millinery in charming profusion now being displayed at Messrs Me- • Dougall Bros, and Co.’s emporium, and ’ anyone needing pretty ready-to-wear* or straw shapes should make a point Of viewing the assortment. -The firm already have a name for high quality goods and low prices.

A petty officer from the New Zealand was an interested listener at an Auckland meeting of returned soldiers in connection with the gratuity proposals. “I don’t see-much wrong with 'ls (id a day—£27 a year,” he said. “I served with the Navy throughout the war and my gratuity was £32, That is at the rate of £3 a year.”—“Now Zealand Herald.”

At a meeting of the Manakau Tennis Club’s committee, held on Tuesday uight, it was reported that tho contractor had been unable to complete the tenuis court improvements, therefore it was decided to postpone the opening of the season until Labour Day. Mr Trevcthick resigned the position of secretary of tho club, lie having to go to Trentham hospital for treatment next week. A further meeting will be held shortly to appoint Mr Trevcthick’s successor. Mr C Cotter has kindly donated £1 to the club’s funds.