THE OTAKI MAIL. Published on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1919. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Otaki Mail, Volume 27, 19 November 1919, Page 2

THE OTAKI MAIL. Published on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1919. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

In seven days ’ racing at Christchurch (racing and trotting) the sum of £477,813 was put through the totalizator. The Auckland Provincial Employers’ Association is requesting the Government to fix the date of the elections as December 10th if . possible, it being considered that if the elections are held later there would be great dislocation .of holiday business. A long-nigbt dance will be held at Te Horo on Friday night next, in aid of .the To Horo school funds. Capital arrangements are being provided for the function, which is sure to be an enjoyable affair, and a large attendance is assured. Details are advertised. A daring burglary was perpetrated at Grey Lynn, Auckland, early on Saturday morning, a cordial factory being broken into and the safe in the office blown open. About £3O in cash was 1 secured by the thieves. A heavy J charge of explosive was used, and resij dents in the vicinity heard the loud * explosion* * colled to a new adverAttention - "Mail,” inserted tisement in to-day’s - "'*ox and by Messrs Barratt Bros., mv. general engineers, of Levin. This arm , guarantees expert practical work m _ a work undertaken, and those requiring, j anything in this line will be v> ell satis fled if they go to Barratt Bros., who make a~speeialry of motor repair work. 1 ; Motor and cycle accessories of all kinds I are stocked. If ysu want to save money on your footwear you cannot beat- our prices. Just opened for summer wear: Ladies’ white shoes in court and strap styles, also a full range of sandals in black and tan. —Irvine’s Shoe Store, OtakL-=. Advt.

Mrs Uma Taipua (Kahurangi) tenders her sincere thanks to all kind friends for expressions of sympathy, etc., on account of her recent sad bereavement. The clearing sale, to be held by Messrs Abraham and Williams, Ltd., on behalf of Miss Oldeld, of Manakau, has been postponed till Thursday, 27th inst. The unreserved clearing sale of stock, to be held on account of Miss Oldfield at Manakau on should be well attended, as the cows, etc., to be submitted are first class. The sale starts at 1 p.m.

By importing direct from the Belfast mills, Stiles and Matheson, Ltd., are able to sell the finest quality damasks at very low prices. Head the announcement in this issue.

The price of new boots is prohibitive in many families, and in consequence it is advisable to have old boots rejiaired. Take them to F. Barrett, who makes them as new with the best of leather and workmanship. Don't delay, send your boots and shoes at once—F. Barratt, Dunstan Street, Otaki Railway.—Advt. Summer time is kodak time. Those who wish to secure a kodak should call on Mr L. St. George, our local chemist, who stocks all sizes and sells at city prices. There are few better hobbies than amateur photography, and those -who have never owned a camera should secure one at once. Mr St. George also | stocks all photographic goods. See new advertisement for prices.

Messrs Ayro Bros., garage proprietors, arc now agents for the famous, Dodge cars, the Hudson Super Six,, the Baby Hudson, and the Overland. All arc well-known makes, thorougly ( reliable, lasting, but low in ’price. They' arc perfectly fitted up, . arc easy; ning, and should tempt many; to. Buy. The firm also stock the Excelsior motor cycles, the Harley Davidson, and‘tlie Thor, all reliable makes, and'leaders of various cycle competitions. Stocks of tyres, tubes, and all accessories are also on hand. Messrs Ayre Bros, notify; also that they repair all types of motor vehicles, do vulcanising by the Harvey Frost method, and re-charge batteries. Work entrusted to them will be handled by experts; their charges are reasonable, while all repairs will be executed on the shortest notice.