THE OTAKI MAIL. Published on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. FRIDAY, AUGUST 20, 1920. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Otaki Mail, Volume XXVIII, 20 August 1920, Page 2

THE OTAKI MAIL. Published on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. FRIDAY, AUGUST 20, 1920. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

. ''‘There will be no for!her provision . for raisin" loan? free- of income isi'.’ - i remarked the Premier is the House last ; night. The Otaki Convent f-vbool. which habeen closed for some days on account of art outbreak of measles, will re-open on Tuesday morning. , The plain End fancy dree* dance, to 5 1 be hold on Wednesday under the a as- ; 1 pices of the Otaki Croquet Club, should jbe largely attended, as many local > I and district residents Lave itg-nitted 1 " their intention of being present. It {i« understood that ettite a number will 1 appear in faney dress, <

Tlie Statu schools throughout the dis- . triet close this afternoon for the usual i fortnight’s term holidays. * The Wanganui Board of Education * received no less than 3(i applications for the position 01 storeman. Judge Rawson trill preside at the sitting of the Native Land' Court to commence in Levin to-day.' The lirst flying hearse, capable of carrying a coilin and 13 mourners, trill, says an exchange, be launched at Nett Jersey during the Undertakers’ Convention next month. Hr Gerald Anderson trill hold a sale of furniture, etc., on account of Mrs Murray. Otaki, on Thursday, AClh inst. I'u 11 particulars of the sale trill appear in our next issue. A protest has been lodged against the carrying of the recent poll to raise £IO,OOOO to tar seal, the main roads in Woodville County. The appeal nil! be heard on Hath August. Ered Barratt still leads the tray rritlt bout and shoe repairs. He uses no inferior leather and puts in only firstclass workmanship. Prices right; try him. Once tried, always tried. —Advt. Hr B. Worfold, jeweller, of Oxford Street, L'evin, is now well stocked with silverware, suitable for gifts. All stock is of highest quality, while prices arc low. An inspection is invited. The spring goods for Hessrs McLtougnll Bros, and Co. have arrived, and may bo seen in the showroom. The goods are both attractive and cheap, and residents should see them. An offer that Otaki ladies should avail themselves of is made by Messrs stiles and Matheson, Ltd., of Levin, in this issue. The firm has a splendid range of erepe-de-chene and georgette for evening wear, bought at low prices j and selling at very tempting figures. The “Criterion” garage, near the Levin railway station, is now replete with modern machinery, and anyone requiring motor repairs should call. Messrs Latham and Hughes, the proprietors. are also agent for leading makes of motor ears and cycles. At the fortnightly meeting of the Otaki Literary and Debating Ciub. on Monday night next, a ‘ ‘ Xcw Zealand Evening” will be held, the meeting lining devoted to historical incidents in connection with the West Coast of the South island. Mr A. K. Budkin will lead the meeting. , Central Garage.—l wish to notify • cur outlets of Otaki and surrounding districts that X have started a motor repair garage next to Mr T. B. Bax's (tobacconist), Mill Kou<l, Otaki. All work carried out with promptness and dispatch; nothing too small or too big. Charges reasonable, and satisfaction guaranteed.—!. S. Bevau, Otaki.— Advt. A recent visitor to Ivapiti Island which is one of our principal bird sanctuaries, informs the Palmerston “Daily Times” that, the opossums liberated" there a few years ago arc : causing so much damage to the native I trees that the custodian lias been ' obliged to trap them. The net protits S realised by the sale of skins last year i were stated to be over £IOO. ' The dispersal sale of Mr Rankin *s J Ayrshire herd at Inglewood Farm. ' Underwood, Southland, attracted a ■ large attendance of breeders from other pints of the Dominion, and good ■ prices were realised. The top price. . 10J guineas, was obtained for the champion cow Highland Mary, which was brought by a Palmerston North ■ breeder, Mr E. Buchanan. Most, of the herd will remain in Southland. The sugar workers have agreed to resume work at the earliest possible moment, and their case will be referred to an early sitting of the Arbination Court. A settlement of the -trike on these terms was finally come ; to as the result of a conference beta, ecu representatives of the Union, ' the Hon. E. P. Lee (president), and j Mr McDonald (chairman of the Board I ot Trade), Mr Newton (Conciliation Commissioner), and Mr Harris, M.P. The sneak thief, who has been conspicuous by his absence from hockey matches during this season, made liirnl ‘it known at Wednesday’s match at Otaki, when he rifled sevcr&i pockets i and abstracted a fair amount of money. \ One player, who knew somctning of | Otaki’s previous reputation, took the ] precaution to put his u.oney in kin socl j which he placed in his boot, feeling | that security was assured. The thief j ; had evidently watched the act. as the j ; money had disappeared before the | match was over. Much interest is taken by motorists in the proposals for the deviation of he I’aekakariki Hill and also with reard to the Rimntaka. On the sugges on of Mr G. Magnus that the club ho aid be represented at a deputation J rranged to interview the Prime linister with regard to the first proposal the committee of the Wellington Automobile Club has decided to take steps to have the club represented by delegates. It was decided to ask the Wairarapa Automobile Association for t its views on the subject of the pro- [ ’ L posed deviation of the Rimataka Hill. ! as it was" understood that Wairarapa residents were moving in this matter. * and also if they favour a tunnel scheme. Before his Honor Mr Justice Chapman, at the Palmerston North ■~3prt?ir.e Court on Wednesday. David , ■Keith Buchanan, farmer, of Waika- £ *sae. applied for a dissolution of his mamage . with Marjorie Buchanan. Petitioner deposed that he married fJ respondent ia .July. l&ls. and they *-' lived together in Palmerston tiii Feb- ~ rcary. IC-13, urea petitioner returned H to Wr-.r.ae. but respondent refuse*! to accompany him. Petitioner main- .«; talced his wife a ltd their child ia Pal- ' I) mer,-foe North for some time. __ Eves j 1! when he ceased to -upply her with • e* maintenance she refused to live with .-B him. His Honor granted a decree abi. ■ c which may he made absolute in three > m months, with cost- against respondent . B cn the lowest ecala - s*

I Particulars, of the Te Horo sale for tlie 35th inst. are advertised. Mr J. 3?. Young, who recently pur--1 chased Mr !W. Storey's business at ; Levin, is now well known throughout " o district for his high-class work, d we recommend all who Heed join- ; cry, furniture, etc., to call or write for particulars. In order to make room for his Friesian herd. Mr F. W. Vare will hold a clearing sale at his farm, Main'lJoad, : Otaki, on Thursday next, 26th inst., when So dairy cows, mostly Jersey cross, will Bo offered, together with two pedigree Friesirui bulls, etc. Full particulars are advertised. Mr Tim Bovau has commenced busi- ; ness at Otaki, in premises in the main street, as a motor mechanic. Having fiad a wide experience, Mr Bevun is prepared to undertake any repairs needed, and should build up an cxcullent business. He guarantees prompt attention and satisfactory work. The annual prize-giving in connection with the Levin Kitio Club took place on Wednesday night, when Mr C. Bleukhorn presided. After several toasts were honoured the prizes were awarded. The championship belt and gold bar were won by Kflmn. P. Jones, who also won a cup. Two other cups were won by Rifleman \V. Ingram, who also wou the president's medal. At a meeting at Auckland under the auspices of the P.P.A., held in the Town Hall, it was resolved to forward tlie following message to Mr Lloyd George: "That this meeting of over 30U0 Protestants, and on behalf of 250,000 Protestants in New Zealand, urges you to effectiveV. deal with tlie Sinn Fein, and treat Dr. Manuix as a rebel and traitor; and maintain tli<solidarity of the British Empire." A ? further resolution supported the firm i attitude of Mr V. M. Hughes in ■ !<■- j porting Father Jerger, and in dealing [/ firmly with disloyalists such as Dr. . Maunix. in ■Wellington are arranging a big daffodil day, to be held in the city on Wednesday. September Ist. in an! •>! tlie Citizens' Nursery Fund. The object is to take cart: of children of women who require to go out to work by (he day. This is :l splendid object, and we commend it ti •'■• hearty support of our readers. An appeal is made for Bowers—daffodils, violets, lycopodium, bush plants, etc.—for this big effort. Flowers will be carried free D;jv—Mrs Firth. Hr At the last sitting > Court George Watso ceeded against a doze dering stock, when li 5s and rust- 7s (o £ inflicted. Richard I'i the Levi a (ranger) owners of of a tenemcnl tr«m C. M. rhco the latter was orden-d the house within two week-. latter was doing her best to get :i the case was adjourned for one- ir For negligently riding a motor .lame- McLean was fined 120 s, eo? while for having no ligli' on his FilzgeraJd Bell was fined 2Us and while Tuku Makahatea, for havii light o'n his gig. was fined ok, cos Pat Horn, for failing to send Into school) was fined 10s and cost-. Leigh Hunt Mate- manager of the X.Z. Farmers' Coop. Distributing Co.. Ltd.) sought to recover £-'IOOO damages from John Joseph Brycc, of Hinau, Marlon ("now chairman of the Distributing Company), for alleged slander, has been settled. Sir John Findlay. counsel for defendant, announced at the ' Court yesterday that "defendant withdraws any imputation made on either the personal character or general business competency of Mr Hunt, and ex presses regret at having made stalements which were regarded a- injnriott- to .Mr Hunt's character. The defendant wishes to say that he never had it in his mind to impute misconduct to Mr Hunt or inefficiency while acting as manager of the company, but as he recognises that statements made by him might lend themselves to this interpretation he desire* now to absolutely withdraw any imputation of the kind. The defendant will pay £6OO towards coits and expenses." We have in stock a good range of gents' working boots, plain, and also with nails and plates. The*e lines have been well bought, and you oan save money as th*y are below town prices: also a new range of children's footwear now showing. Irvine's Shoe Store, Otaki.—Advt. For Children's Haeking Coujih, Woods' Great I'rrjy-, „..-■: Care, Is Sd, 2e »<i