LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Otaki Mail, Volume 26, 10 October 1919, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Otaki Tennis Club will open its season to-morrow.

The official opening .of the Otaki Bowling Club takes place to-morrow.

Tho monthly meeting of the Herowhenua County Council takes place tomorrow at 9.30 a.ru.

Tenders close to-morrow for a reinforced concrctc.culvert over the Mangapouri creek. The dance, to be held at Tc Horo to-night in aid of the liall funds, should be well attended,

Attention is drawn to Stiles and Matheson’s advertisement in this issue. It deals with beautiful Grafton voiles. Every woman should read it. Full particulars of the sale of furniture, produce, crockery, vehicles, pictures, etc., to be held at the Otaki mart tomorrow are advertised. A pair of

horses and a brake will also be offered,

The Otaki Football Club intend te terminate the season by holding a social evening, when occasion will bo taken to present trophies given by various officers.

Miss Evclync Jones, an Otaki young lady who is making splendid progress as a vocalist, will sing “"O, Divine Redeemer,” at the evening service at All Saints’ Church on Sunday.

- The purchase of the Grand Hotel, ■Hastings, freehold for £30,000 has been completed by Mrs Phillips, of Wellington, from the Napier Brewery Co. Mrs Phillips has also purchased the lease, and she will enter into possession on November Ist. It is reported that she lias been offered, and has declined, £SOOO on her bargain.

“I used to favour day labour os against the contract system, but I have changed my opinions somewhat lately,” *aid Cr. Donaldson at the last Wanganui Borough Council meeting. He added: “Wc have heard a lot about the ‘Government stroke,’ but I am satisfied the ‘municipal stroke’ can beat the ‘ Government stroke. ’ ’ ’

The monthly meeting of tho Otaki Fire Brigade was held on Wednesday night, Lieut. E. Irvine in the chair, Tho attendance of members was not large. It was decided to give a donation to a deserving case of a fireman at Kumara, and to alter the regular monthly meeting night to the second Monday in each month.

“I know of a teacher, an M.A. with 20 years’ experience, who is only getting £275 a year,” interjected Mr 11. Poland (Ohinemuri) in the House of Representatives, when Mr G. R. .Sykes (Masterton) was making a strong appeal for better pay for teachers. Mr Sykes: “I know of similar cases.” A Liberal member: “And they piay managers. of bacon factories £I2OO a year!” Mr J. A. Young: “They are men of administrative , ability and organising power.” Mr C. 11. Poole (Auckland West): “Oh, that’s butterfat!” (Laughter.) During last month the Wellington Acclimatisation Society liberated a large number of fry in various rivers coming under the administration of tho society. On one day 18,000 fry were liberated in the Ilutt river at the back of the Taita Hotel; two days later a similar number were liberated in the Hutt river near Silverstrcam railway bridge, and on subsequent, dates 300 yearlings were liberated in the Hutt river at Moonshine bridge, 400 yearlings in Upper Hutt at back of township, 18,000 in Martin’s river, 20,000 in Wainui stream, 15,000 fry in Mungaroa stream, 9000 fry in Akatarawa river near the junction with the Little Akatarawa, and a further 21,000 in the same stream. Quite a lot of fry and small fish had been seen, and complaints had been made as to the amount of damage caused by shags. Why should the farmer cling to horses—a slow, expensive means of power —when every other business is adopting the truck and thereby reducing the cost of hauling, speeding up deliveries and saving the food that horses would otherwise consume. The motor-driven truck can work constantly at maximum load under the burning summer sun or in the coldest weather. Unlike the horse it needs no rest while working, it eats only while in actual use, and when the day’s work is done it requires little attention. The Ford truck can be driven all over the farm and used for hauling grain 4 potatoes, fruit, wool, milk, or any Other produce. Write for particulars to Ml J. C. Milne, Levin, who is local agent,

A London correspondent states that os: the occasion of Mr Lioyd Georgs ret iming from Paris, His Majesty the King was present at Victoria station to meet him. When they came oat on th: station and were getting into the c: -riages there was a short pause while the Royal parry were settling themselves. This was seized upoU by a New Zealand soldier to obtain the King’s autograph. He jumped on the step of the royal carriage as it was starting and Placed the book before the King, who good-naturedly wrote Ms name in it.

The district health inspeetof‘(Mr M. O’Brien) submitted to the Hospital. Board at its meeting yesterday a return. of the infectious, diseases notified last month. The report stated that the eases were as follows: Palmerston North: Diphtheria 7, pneumonia 4, influenza 2; Feilding: diphtheria 4, soarlet fever 1; Levin: pneumonia 3; Shan- f non: diphtheria 1; Otaki: pneumonia 3 J (with one death in the hospital there); * Bongotea: pneumonia 2; Manawsta: • diphtheria C; Kairanga: diphtheria 1. j scarlet fever 1. All other parts of the j district hid been entirely free £©l2 dis- J ease. Regarding a Maori ESS-Caste * tubercular ease in which death ?3sultes, « complained about by Mr Penn, the in- i

specter reported that he had visited Otaki and sprayed the premises with a 3 per cent solution. Apart from infection* eases, the sanitatj condition of many premises had been likalt with and put in order or were beifig pub in order, 'vse&s&itatasg return igPjpgjMQS.

The Arawa has sailed from Plymouth with 57 New Zealand officers .and 545 men. Whitebait was sold in Otaki yesterday at 3s per pint. At Levin it has realised as high as 4s 6d per pint. Messrs Abraham and Williams, Ltd., advertise an unreserved clearing sale, on account of Mr H. L. Miles, to be held on Wednesday next, 15th inst.

The stock to bo offered comprises 14 choice dairy cows (pure Jersey and Jersey cross), heifers, calves, pigs, etc. Sister Ongley, who was recently appointed to the position of district nurse for the Paraparauniu district, will

arrive at Paraparaumu ou Monday next, and will commence her duties immediately. Sister Ouglov’s address, temporarily, will be care of ills H. S. Hadfield, Lindale, Paraparaumu

At the Otaki auction mart to-morrow morning Mr Gerald Anderson will offer, on account of. Mr Harold Cockrell, a two-horse brake in good order, iirstclass, reliable horses, etc. At the usual sale of miscellaneous goods several splendid lines of southern seed potatoes, produce, tools, etc,, will be submitted. Particulars are advertised.

Jas. Bassett, licensee of the Woodlands Hotel, Invercargill, pleaded guilty to selling liquor in the no-lieense district of Mataurn. A constable in his evidence stated that he had stayed at tho hotel for a day or so, and when leaving had bought two bottles of beer at 13d each. Defendant was lined £4O.

Though tho price of footwear is high, you can savo money by buying from us. Securo a good selection, combined with value and quality. New lines .just arrived. A trial solicited. Shoe Store, Otaki. —Advt.

At tho reception in Wellington to Sergeant Loveday, winner of ■ the. King’s Prize at Bislcy, Colonel Collins, president of the Dominion Rifle Association, announced that the Defence Department had cabled for 10,000 rifle barrels, which' he hoped would be available for use within six weeks or two months.

A grand bazaar, in aid of the vicarage fund, will take place at Brights’ Theatre on Wednesday next, when various stalls will be laden with article* for sale. There will also be guessing competitions and shooting gallery, while Mr C. Ferry will provide a Punch and Judy show. Gifts for the tea-room and produce stall will be gratefully accepted. At a meeting of the Auckland R.S.AMr J. Lee moved a motion of no confidence in the executive on the ground that their support of political action was disrupting the associations throughout New Zealand. After a stormy discussion, Mr Lee’s motion was lost on the voices, and a motion endorsing tho action of the Auckland Association and Provincial Committee in the stand they had taken against the headquarters was carried.

At yesterday’s meeting of the Palmerston North Hospital Board a letter was received from Mr G. Kcmsiey, secretary of the Waikanac District Nurse Committee, stating that the £73 guaranteed by district residents was available, and asking the Board to immediately appoint a nurse. It was pointed out that the Board had asked for the money guaranteed to be handed over to the Board, and the meeting decided that as soon as this was done applications would be called for the position. The Chairman expressed the opinion that it would be difficult to secure a competent nurse for £l3O per annum, especially when a neighbouring district was paying more.

An unfortunate accident occurred at Hautere Cross on Wednesday to Mrs T. Morgan, who, while driving into Otaki, had occasion to alight from her vehicle to shut a gate. While doing so the horse started off with the trap, which contained a three-year-old child. In endeavouring to stop the animal Mrs Morgan fell, with the result that a wheel went over her ana and broke it, besides otherwise injuring her. The horse continued on its war, aEd was not overtaken till it had crossed the overbridge at Pahiko and the Otaki traffic bridge, and reached the vicinity of Mr P. Gillies’. Luckily the child stopped in the vehicle, and was none the worse for he-r adventure.

Owing to the recent epidemic, and war conditions, the erection of extensive additions to the Palmerston North . Hospital buildings has been considerably delayed. The laundry building— Splendidly-equipped, capacious and up-to-date in every particular—is now nearly ready for occupation. When this is completed the old laundry will hi dismantled. One of the large new Wards is almost completed, and the Marlin Memorial "X-ray deportment is wc-ll forward, bat there is another large hospital ward to be erected. A eontract has now been let for the erection of a doctor’s residence in the hospital grounds. Tennis courts and a croquet green will soon be put in hand, and a comprehensive scheme for beautifying the grounds (prepared by Mr Black) will be carried out us funds permit. When the whole of the- proposed improvements are effected, the Palmer-ton North Hospital District will boast .one of the best-equipped and most np-to-date institutions of the kind in jho Dominion., set in beautiful sanoadings.

If your son is a “ typical boy,** lie v/ill foe spending most of his time oatdoors now, getting *l3 the pleasure posiibic oat of Summer's sassy days. And if we know anything about ifce matter you will be worrying about hi* clothes. Boys simply ean*t help being rouga oa clothes—itonly natural that they should be; but 'if their clothes come from Geo. Bowl da. Ltd., yoa seed cot worry! Oar'beys 1 suits .“stand the racket! '* - Jest vm we bio offering exceptional value in all wool Norfolk Salts, for, boys, 14 or 15 years old, | These are going at 21s each! There ■ ■■■** only a few, .so we advise you to j order early.

GEO. POWEDS, xm, Manners Street, Wellington,

~ The Waikanac stock sales will be held on Monday next, 13th tost., as advertised.

An unreserved clearing sale will be held on behalf of Mr H. A. Bockett at the farm, Te Horo, on Thursday next. Particulars are advertised by the N.Z. Loau and Mercantile Agency Co.

Mr-T. O'Rourke, who recently purchased Mr Fleming’s holding. Waitohu, has sold'to Mr Nicol, of Turakiua. Tho sale was effected through tho agency of tho N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency Co.

A meeting of the committee in connection with the peace memorial for Otaki will take place on Tuesday, and it is expected that a scheme will be placed before a-public meeting a feudays later.

There’s nothing like good leather! If you want the best of repairs call on F. Barrett, Dunstan Street, Otaki Railway. Prices low, workmanship and material guaranteed.—Advt.

Fishing in tho Oliau river at. tho present time is good, and some fine trout have been recently captured by Messrs H. George and Thornton and Dr Bryson, of Levin. All have caught fish weighing up to nearly five pounds, which proved of excellent flavour.

The Palmerston North Hospital Board yesterday accepted tho lowest tender received for tho erection of a residence for the resident medical superintendent (Dr. Forrest), permission having been received from the Government for an increased loau for the purpose. ..On Monday evening next the journal will bo read at the fortnightly meeting of ,1110 Otaki Literary and Debating Club. Those members who have not contributed articles to same would oblige by leaving same with Rev. G. F. Petrie or at the “Mail" oflicc.

At last month’s meeting of tho Palmerston North Hospital Board Mrs Gill moved that the matron of the hospital be asked if it were true that the nurses received only bread and treacle for their tea. At yesterday’s meeting tho matron of tho hospital, in reply to the question, replied briefly: “No!"

Local fishermen report good fishing in the Otaki river this season, and the fish are said to bo in very good condition. At Waikanac, too, fish arc plentiful. Three anglers arc reported to have caught the limit on Saturday, the fish being well conditioned and lively.

At a meeting of shareholders of tho Te Horo Co-operative Dairy Co., Ltd., last night Mr John Faith was appointed managing director of the store. The meeting at times was a fairly lively one, and did not terminate till after midnight.

The Palmerston Hospital report for the month of September stated that there were 73 patients in the hospital at-tho beginning of the month; 111 were admitted during the month. The number of patients who recovered-was 81, relieved 11, unrelieved 0, died 3, in hospital at Ist October 78. Operations under general anaesthetics totalled 33.

At a meeting of the Te Horo branch of the Farmers Union held last night, Mr Evelyn Macdonald submitted a political policy which he considered should be adopted. The matter was discussed, some opposition being shown to Mr Macdonald’s policy, and it was decided to call a special meeting to consider the matter.

Some evilly-disposed person or persons last night entered on to the property of Messrs Tews Bros., Tasman Road, killed a prims sheep, and left nothing behind, but a tattered skin. It may be pointed out that for an offence of this nature a long term of imprisonment may be inflicted. The police are now investigating, and hope to ran to earth the person responsible. Messrs Tews Bros., elsewhere notify that any persons trespassing on their property in future . will bo prosecuted, without respect of persons.

The members of tho Otaki Hockey Club met last night, at the invitation of Mr Allan Adsett, one of the mainstays- of the club, at supper, when Mr Noble provided a splendid repast. Late? the member-; adjourned to the Druids’ Hall, and with song, mirth, and story passed away very pleasant hours. Several members rendered items of interest, exhibitions of fancy dancing brought forth applause, while the racy anecdotes of Messrs Harold Knox and 3Y. Better fairly convulsed all present. The former also gave a fine impersonation of Ben Beeley winning the Grand National, an exhibition of a modern game of skittles, while others engaged in bowls and other similar pastime-. Several played pianoforte selections, and others told of interesting experiences while on active service. At the conclusion cheers were given for Mi Adsett, and a hope expressed that he would long remain a worker in the interests of sport.