THE OTAKI MAIL. Published on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7, 1922. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Otaki Mail, 7 June 1922, Page 2

THE OTAKI MAIL. Published on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7, 1922. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The heaviest frost in Otaki for some considerable time was experienced this morning, A further endeavour is to be made to secure the Otaki ambulance —used at ivar time—which is now in use at Palmerston North. The Cabaret on Monday night was well attended, and au enjoyable time spent by all. The music and floor were again first-class and the arrangements Otherwise complete. The Otaki Returned Soldier.-' Association* will hold a dinner at the Jubilee Hotel to-night at :.:;•">. il being the anniversary of Messines. It is hoped ail members will be present. A Harrow firm's tender at £HS,-4S for the erection of 60 homses (£654 per house) for the Wycombe Corporation, was selected from among 54 tenders received from all parts of England. Meerschaum pipes, largely an Austrian product, are again being sold it: England. Most of thi.- meerschaum comes from the mines near the Black Sea, which have been worked for 1.000 years. An ex-soldier living at Renfew. who had been completely dumb for live mom lis. recovered his speech after be- : ing knocked out in a boxing bout. On ! recovering, lie exclaimed, "Who's winning.' " In accordance with the Peace Treaty, I Germany has not only to deliver ocean- I gt.inj; vpsspls to Belgium, but also .-, i certain number of "Rhine boats.-" the I first of whii-h has now left Ruhrort for . Antwerp. Mi .Tames O'Connor has taken up residence in Otaki and will all :■ i, ngfelt want, he having decided to do j long-distance carrying per a 3-ton motor lorry. All elassf-s, of goods will be . earriod, while packing and removal of '' furniture will be a peeiaity While in Otaki yesterday the H*c. Mr Guthrie agreed tear conveniences on the slow mid-day train from Wellington were bad!*- needed and stated the matter would have attention. The matter is one that was brought forward at the last Borough Council meeting. Goud value iti gents-' felt slipppr.i with leather soles, 3s 6*l pair to clear: ladies' felts from 3s yd: j,,_. mr . - i-g] ll chrome lace boor- from Si's (Jd a pair; ladies' and girls' chrome dairy or school boots 18s 6d; girls' strong strap shoes, sizes 11 to 1,13 s 6d to 14s ; 3d; ' football boots reduced to clear; large tins polish 6d.—lrvine's Shoe- Store, Otaki.—Advt. For Children's H—king Cough, Wopdd' Gi£a£ gepgermiTit Cui.e. — A&rtt

As a result of tlie Otaki race-meet- < iug the Government will benefit by way of tax to the extent of £2900. I A blind soldier from South Africa » arrived in London at the end of Jauu- ! ary, bearing a wreath in memory ol 1 the late Sir Arthur Pearson. j The chaulmoogra tree oi Siam and I Burma, which yields the on successfulI ly used in the treatment of leprosy, is being introduced into America, and a I permanent supply of the oil is assured. j Air Groyling, contractor for the proposed water-works at Otaki, has signed all necessary papers, and hopes to . have umber on the ground ready for the work in the course of u few days. ft is expected that pipes will reach the business part of the town by .March. j The following have been elected members of the Otaki Slate School Committee: —Mr J. ii. Bills tckairman), Airs Bills and Airs Reynolds, ficv. f'elric, Messrs .v. Watts, li. .Nicer con and \V. It, KuynolUs (.secretary). ihe committee will meet at i'.uU on the first Alonday in each month. Alcssrs Ayre Bros., of the Otaki Railway garage, are agents for the Cleveland, the Harley-Davidson ami Excelsior motor cycles, all easy running and reliable, also agents tor the Dodge, fiudson, and Overland cars, ail wellknown. Aiessrs Ayre Bros, also do repair work, The lion. Air Guthrie, Minister oi Bauds, Air \V. ii. Field, A1.1'., and All AlcClurc, visited Te Horo yesterday to confer with returned .soldiers relative to the farming of their lands. There appeared to be no grievances. The party afterwards passed through Otaki on their way to Levin. Air T. W. Garth, who has taken over itlie Railway Hotel, intends to run this well-known hostelry on up-to-date lines, , and besides the best of accommodation Iwill stock only leading brands oi wines, ales and spirits. Visitors cannot do better than make the place a port of call.* A building in Alain Street, Otaki, is advertised tu be let. Air J. Blair, of Aianakau. advertises apples for sale. A line lot of crayfish are for sale at the Railway refreshment rooms. Nominations close on Saturday for various offices in connection with the lb rowhonua A. and P. Association. I A Shaddock range, some galvanised j iron, building timber, jiosts and strainI ors are advertised for sal,;. ! A special practice of thf> Otaki Choral Society will be held to-night at the j Druids' Hall, while the ordinary prae-I ticc will be held on Friday. Air Rae Crichton, who notifies that j lie has severed his connection with the ; Otaki Cabaret Club, will hold a series' of assemblies, particulars of which will appear later, The' Hautcrc Defence Riilo Club's! ball, to be held to-night, should attract a large crowd. Arrangements are -.veil in hand and an enjoyable time should result. For Bronchia! Coughs, take Woods' Great Peppermint Cure.—Advt.