THE OTAGI MAIL. Published on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. WEDNESDAY, MAY 31, 1922. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Otaki Mail, 31 May 1922, Page 2

THE OTAGI MAIL. Published on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. WEDNESDAY, MAY 31, 1922. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Parliament will assemble on June 25th. Mails which let! Wellington on April 11th per 11.M.5. Tahiti, via San Francisco, arrived in London last Wednesday. Compared with the year bet ore the war 426,500,000 fewer post-cards were posted in England daring last year. Claimed as the tiniest capital in the world, Tulogi, the administrative centre of the Soloman Islands, contains 30 white people and a few Chinese. It does not contain a single road. ‘■'One thing that impressed me whilst in England was the quality of the New Zealand papers,” wrote .Sir Hubert Stout, congratulating the Waikato Times on its jubilee, ‘‘llow few of the London dailies,” he added, ‘‘considering the vast population of the metropolis, are really good papers.” The grand garden party opens on Thursday at the Raukawa at 11 u.m., when a large gathering of Europeans and Natives is expected. The produce stalls will be a feature, but the most attractive item will be the entertainments by Maori troupes. Bright orchestral music and brass band selections will also add materially to the harmony of the gathering. ‘‘America is full of shiftless, extravagant wives, who are steering their husbands into goal,” declared .Judge Bibbs, n well known New York County Court Judge, in ordering the discharge of a frail-looking, shabby little man charged with receiving stolen goods. Prisoner told the court that a constant straggle to make ends meet caused him to succumb to the temptation. The Cabaret Club held an assembly on Monday evening, nnd although there was not a large attendance those present “pent a very enjoyable time. Arrangements were complete, and everything passed off splendidly. The Club will hold another function on Monday ’ next, when it is hoped the attendance 1 will be larger. A local noideni met with a strange experience a day or two ago (says the i ‘‘Southland Time...”;. While walking along the street enjoying the companion'll ip of a newly purchased pipe he was startled to see a sudden spurt of flame leap into the air. carrying with it a smail piece of the bowl of the pipe. ' Passers-by, whose attention was attracted by the spurt of flame, were at a loss to account for the unusual display of fireworks, but a flaw in the bowl of the pipe had apparently been filled with some highly inflammable composition. Mr T. 4V. Garth, who has taken over the Railway Hotel, intends to run this well-known hostelry on up-to-date lines, ! and besides the best of accommodation will stock only leading brands of wines, ales and spirits. Visitors cannot do better than make the niece a port of call.* For Children's Ha*king Cough, 35'poda ’ fiigat Pepjeraißl Csifix—Aizi.

t A prolonged shock of earthquake 1 I was experienced in Otaki and district I I short lv after 9 o’clock this morning. .

In response to the appeal made in the last issue of the “Mail” for donations of books to the Otaki library Mrs D. B. Mackersey, of Hauteie Cross, lias generously given seven volumes, which the committee acknowledge with thanks.

A shop day, to raise funds for the Otaki rest resort, will be lield on Friday, June l(sth, and all willing to help in any way are requested to communicate with Mrs C. H. Williams, Rungiuru. Cakes, vegetables, etc., will be gratefully received.

The Old Boys’ Football Club ’s [ (third-grade) dance held in the theatre' last evening proved very enjoyable, ali present passing a pleasant time. The decorations, floor, and supper urrangc- ’ meats reflected great credit on the committee, who certainly deserve kudos for their work. The music was good, while Mr M. Murray was an able M.C. The U.A.O.D. euchre party and dunce, held last night was well attended, and an enjoyable time was spent. Mr “Chap” Bills won, the gent’s prize, and Mr Ct. H. Symuuds the “boo- . bv,” while Miss 1. Wilson won the la- ] dies’ trophy and Mrs J. B. Bills the consolation. After supper, presided over by Mrs Bills, a dance was held, Mr Symonds providing the music, ic. When the small bird nuisance was mentioned tit the Norowhcnua Count} i Council meeting on Wednesday last, and the expenditure that it involved, a councillor stated that some of the -boys who collected eggs were “farmJ ing” the birds instead of destroying I ihem. They left one egg in the nests as tm inducement to the hen birds to go and produce another lot, which very ' often happened. “The boys these days,” said the councillor amidst laughter, “kuow too much altogether.’ 1 The Council, however, decided to reduce die price payable for eggs during ’ the coming year. ’ Now that the races will bo on this week you will require ti new pair of boots or shoes. We are giving a reduction on some gents’ lines to clear, and lilting rubbers free on ladies’ footwear. Open till 9 p.m. Friday, closed Saturdnv. —Irvine’s Shoe Store, Otaki. An active, married man requires work of any description. Messrs Howard Andrew, Ltd., advertise special drapery bargains. Messrs Joplin and Co. will hold a meat sale on Friday next at lU.tiU a.ut. Tenders are invited for carting I2OU cubic yards of metal for the various streets in the Otaki borough. A notice relative to heavy traffic in the llorowlicuua County is inserted in our advertising columns. A notice of intention to strike rates is inserted by the Hurowkeuua County Council. An important notice from the Horowhcu.ua A. and 1\ Association appears elsewhere. An advertisement from Miss Boss, proprietress of the Beach store, appears . elsewhere. A dance, which should prove most enjoyable, will be held at the theatre on Saturday night. Cents will be charged j 2s, ladies Is Cd. A meeting will be held in the Council Chambers to-morrow night to arrange for farewell to Sister Lewis, who shortly leaves Otaki for England. Anniversary services in connection with the Otaki Methodist Church will be held on Sunday, June -Itb, when the Kev. A. Ashcroft will be the preacher at both services. The Ilautere Defence Biflc Club’s annual ball will be- held on Wednesday, June 7th. when the presentation of trophies will be made by Mr W. H. Field, M.P. The opening social of the Otaki Literary and Debating Club will be held to-night in the Druids’ Hall, commencing at 7.30. Admission will be free, while all are welcome.