THE OTAKI MAIL. Published on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. MONDAY, MAY 1, 1922. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Otaki Mail, 1 May 1922, Page 2

THE OTAKI MAIL. Published on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. MONDAY, MAY 1, 1922. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The -duck-shooting season opened today, and guns were heard at all the lakes. In some instances good bags were secured.

Mr G. F. Murray notifies that he is prepared to do cbiiimey-sweepiug, eloan oiliccs, and window' cleaning. Orders may be left at .his residence (opposite Mr Archie Smith’s garage).

A correspondent sends the following and invites answers:—“Mary is 24 years old, sho is twice as old as Ann was when Mary was as old as Ann is now. How old is Ann#

Mr J. E. Bills (Chairman of the Otaki State School committee) has received from the Education Board a line N.Z. Ensign, which has been long promised. The flag will be flown on special occasions.

Mr H. H. Vann, of Otaki, has been busily engaged at Puekakuriki where he is making water connections in connection with the newly-installed high-pressure supply. His work throughout has been highly commented upon.

We acknowledge from Messrs Gordon and Gotch, through their local representative, Mr Lowry, a copy of the “Yellow Magazine,’’ a booklet full of interesting talcs. Lovers of magazines should call and secure a trial copy from Mr Lowry.

The Anzae Day services at Paraparaun:u were splendidly attended, St. Paul’s Church, where the services were held, being crowded. The Rev. G. V. Kendrick (vicar) officiated, while the Rev. T. F. Watson, Methodist Minister, read the lesson.

The annual meeting of the H.H. and f. Society, with which the Otaki Bulb Society is amalgamated, will be held in the Druids’ Hall to-night at 7.30. It is hoped members of both Societies, together with friends, will be present and thus promote horticulture.

A special committee, comprising Messrs Dallimore, Bell, It. Reynolds, Frank Penn, and H.. Roche, has been set. up by the Council for the purpose of caring for the trees in the streets of the borough of Cambridge. The scope of the committoo’s operations will also include the re-modoliiug of the fountain, and its site, and (he care of the Jubilee gardens.

A fine large residence, to the order •if- Mr C. T. Atmore, is nearing completion in Domain Road. It is a credit to the builders, Messrs Evans aud Gilchrist, who have faithfully carried out tbeir work. Mr H. H. Vann, who has been entrusted with the plumbing, hue also given satisfaction.

A finger-post is badly needed at Moatere House corner, where motorists from various parts arc often in a quandary as .to which road to take for Palmerston and Wellington. Frequently drivers take the wrong turning and often lose valuable time iu consequence: lu fairness to the Borough Council it is only fair to state that there was a direction post, bat it nai destroyed by larrikins.

Edward Webby, of Oraki, convicted of incest, pleaded sincere regret at the .■supreme Court sittings at Wellington, and asked for the court’s clemency. His Honour characterised the case as being a most shameful one. The prisoner had a large family, and appeared to have been a steady and industrious worker, but with no ability to control his dreadful and unTuly passions. His Honour decided not to send prisoner to gaol, but be was satisfied that prisoner was not fit to be trusted on account of his lack of control. Prisoner must be protected against himself, and His Honour would send him to reformatory detention for a Jong sentence —seven vears.

Mr T. W. Garth, who ha* takeD over the Railway Hotel, intends to run this well-known hostelry on upi-to-date lines, and besides the best of accommodation will stock only leading brands of wines, ales arid spirits. Visitors cannot do better than make the place a port, of call* A Muscovy drake is advertised for. Several useful lines of furniture are advertised for sale. All debts owing to Messrs W. and G. Noble must be paid before Mar 20th, An auction sale of meat will be held at the Otaki mart on Tuesday and Wednesday. '“ r - Sen Aitken advertises a list of , /'"* > iF-+ionery. music, tea-sets, bargains m etc. “*•" Messrs Bills and Moore advertise men’s sweaters and cardigans at 13s 6d and blankets at 30s. Mr J. Sievers, cabinetmaker, etc., has an important announcement in this

Miss Baxter :> making arrangements to have hot soups, malted cocoa, coffee, etc., at her rooms in Mill Eoaa during the cold weather. Football boots at 16s 6d, a good line, all leather. Our stocktaking is finished. but we still have a few lines to clear at 2Qs a pair, also plenty of sites in boot* to clear at job prices. Guns boots just in; guaranteed new stock. Huy your Easter footwear at Irvine’s Shoo Store, Otaki.—Advt. For Children’s Hiking Cough, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cur*.— k&rt.

The vital statistics for Otaki for April were: Births soven, death one, marriages two.

Mr A. Knight, butcher, is making arrangements for the making of small goods. In the meantime he will make pork sausages every Saturday.

It is probable that the Natives of Otaki will give a eoncert in Wellington at an early date to raise funds for the erection of a soldiers’ memorial. Sister Lewis has generously donated £5 towards the object.

Mr J. Blair, late of the firm of Messrs Cook and Sons (Wellington) and Messrs Howard Andrew, Ltd., has started in business in premises adjacent to the Mauakau hall, and will stock groceries, confectionery, ironmongery, etc. An advertisement will appear next issue.