THE OTAKI MAIL. Published on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1920 LOCAL AND GENERAL

Otaki Mail, Volume XXIII, 22 December 1920, Page 2

THE OTAKI MAIL. Published on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1920 LOCAL AND GENERAL

Yesterday, December 21=t, was what is generally recognised as the longest day o i the year. The sun rose yesterday at 4.19 a.ta. and set at 7.3 s pan. The annual picnic and .%portz; gathering at Te Horn vrill be held on Anniversary Day {January 22nd), in Mr Gavel eras paddock. Tull details ’/.-ill be advertised later, but residents should keep this date open. Art alarm of fire was given fa about <J p.m. on batarday, the outbreak being ia the People's Picture Palace. After the matinee on Saturday afternoon it was discovered that a piece of lath behind the switchboard ia the optra-t----iag room had become ignited, causing a lot of smoke. The fire tvas detected ■ in its incipient stages (rays'tke Levin paper) and extinguished before any damage was done. Thom was executed on Monday ! morning, death being instantaneous. Thorn made the following statement, when asked if he had anything to say:—“Yes, I want to thank the gaol officials, especially the three warder, who were in attendance on me. for iheir kindness; and another thing. X thish it was very pnjust the way the uoiice treated me. X am not guilty of this murder, and I don't know who did orepared to meet my God. I lit lam-, | have made my at Shop early and have 3 soon _ our stock of boots and shoes. The whole stock wiii be sold at reasonable prices, Many lines are reduced. Tull stock of white and suede dearer.-; also wire brushes for cleaning suede shoes. Irvine's Shoe Store, Ot&kl.— Advt. ‘

The Otaki Library will be opened on Friday next instead of Satnrda}. Saturday's hours will be observed.

The funeral of the late Mrs George Moses took place at. Otaki yesterday, when the Rev. Temuera ToKOaitun officiated at the ceremony.

Mrs Muir has opened a tot' shop, next to- her present busiuess premises at Te Horo. and - offers a splendid lot of toys at lowest prices.

Mr Nat Hanley has entered into partnership with the Argus Company, a combination that recently visited OtaCT.

A kodak is almost a necessity for the holidays, and residents of the town and district should consult Mr St. George for such requirements. An advertisement appears elsewhere.

A young man named "William Warnock, an employee at the To Horo . Dairy factory, fell from a staging at the factory this morning ami sus-! tained rather severe injuries to his. knee. He was taken to the Otaki Hospital for treatment.

The social to be held at Otaki onthe 29th inst. in aid of the instrument fund of the Otaki Grass Hand should be a great success, especially as a deal of first-class talent —new to Otaki — will be secured. The band has always been willing to assist at any local or district function, and we hope in return tbtil there will be a record attendance at the social. Those who cannot bo present can at least purchase’ a ticket.