THE OTAKI MAIL. FRIDAY, JUNE 16, 1922. LOCAL GENERAL.

Otaki Mail, 16 June 1922, Page 2

THE OTAKI MAIL. FRIDAY, JUNE 16, 1922. LOCAL GENERAL.

'<» Mr L. St. George advertises hot water bags—just the thing for the cold weather—for sale. A blazing chimney in Tc Kauparuha Street, at the residence of Mr C. .Tones, caused mild excitement on Wednesday ! night. j Tin; question of paying rates to the j Otaki Borough Council was brought for- i ward by Cr. fvilsby on Wednesday j "hen he suggested that ratepayers be allowed to pay in half-yearly instalments. lie thought by this process more rates would be paid. The Mayor pointed out that ratepayers could now pay by instalments, while the Clerk stated he was willing to accept any instalment, no matter how small; be would never be guilty of refusing money. At Wednesday’s meeting of the Otaki Borough Council Cr. Cockrell suggested that tlie Rugby Union be asked 1 to roll the Domain, and have tufts of i grass removed. There was a roller on | the ground, and the Union had promis- t ed to keep the place in good order. It I was agreed to write to the Union to : this effect, and also ask it to keep spec- ■ tutors from encroaching on the playing ! area. Failing these matters being given attention the Council decided that it would take action. The Town Clerk (Mr F. G. Davies) received a communication from the j Medical Officer of Health, after the ! Council had met on Thursday, which j states that the Borough is free of di- i sense. that no cases of infectious discu- 1 ses were notified during May. A resi- j deni ’s complaint against the erection I of a stable had been considered, but | the objection was not withheld as there was nothing in the by-laws to prevent the erection thereof. Further, *n inspection, the building was found firstclass, but should it be allowed to be- 1 come offensive the Department or the Borough would certainly take action. ; Municipal chambers for Otaki was ’ briefly discussed by members of the Otaki Borousli Council on Wednesday, ! when a plan was submitted by a Pal- | tii re ton X. firm of architects. The | grthtid floor showed rooms for a library- and reading room, Council chamber. Clerk’s room. Mayor’s room, a fire station, etc., while upstairs would be a billiard or sc -iai room, lounges, balcony, etc. The plan is purely teutaiiv •. and offered as a basis of discussion. The matter was left to the Mayor, Crs. Kilsby, Taylor and Bills to report on.

A meeting to arrange a farewell to fciistcr Lewis will be held on Tuesday next as advertised. Pigs are at present numerous on the low-lying lulls of the Tararuas, and ou ' Sunday last a small Otaki party captured seven in a short time. Following' are the latest, subscribers to the Otaki telephone exchange:—Dr. Curtis, 13S; Dr. G. Atmore, 139; Mr IS. Dunn. .140; Mr L. G. Dowry, 14.1: Mr H. Jones, 112. Bell-birds are reported to be iuereas-' ing on the Tararuas, and at the headworks of the irroposed Otaki high-pres-sure .scheme their clear notes may frequently be heard. The confirmation service to be held at Otaki on fcsunduy as advertised should be largely attended, in the evening the Bishop will preach in Ail Saints' Church. Mr i'uterson. of the Milk Department, Wellington, is at present acting' as relieving manage) at the liahui Dairy Go's, factory. Mr Percy Dennett will probably transfer to the Otaki Dairy Co. on the 20ih, The shop day, to raise funds for the Otaki rest resort memorial, is being held today, and Mrs Williams, the promoter, has a splendid lot of choice goods. The sale will be continued this evening. Arrangements have been made for members of the Otaki Borough Council and the engineer to visit Wanganui on Monday week tor the purpose of seeing I pipes, suitable for water-works, being ! manufactured. In fast, open game at Athletic I'ark on Wednesday, before a crowd of 6000 people, Wellington drew with the New Zealand Maori llugby team, six all. Of the play, which began in blight, sunshine and ended in mist, the Maoris decidedly had the advantage. Wellington led .';—o at half-time, but the dashing tactics of the Maoris soon secured them two tries, and they maintained their advantage until the last, few minutes of the game, when Troy equalised for the blues. We are reminded that seed lime (or sowing lime) will be here again shortly by the receipt of the garden calendar and seed catalogue of Messrs F. Cooper Ltd.. Wellington. This is a well-illus-trated book, containing much useful information upon the best varieties, and complete cultural directions for sowing. Messrs f\ Cooper, Ltd., advertise that they have "been selling '.Seeds of Success' since sixty" (18(50), and that their business has been growing all the time. All experts agree that there is no finer climate in the world for producing seeds than our own N.Z. climate. Cooper's seeds are very largely grown in New Zealand. The firm is the largest growers and sellers of vegetable and farm seeds (exclusive of grass seed) not: only in New Zealand, but in the southern hemisphere. To produce their requirements they need over 4,000 acres each season exclusively for seed purposes. Every bag of seed they receive is immediately tested for growth by the Department of Agriculture, and also by themselves, ami no seeds that are not of the highest germination are packoted or sent. out. Open-ground trials are also made upon the principal Government Eanns, and by other experts. These prove conclusively the superiority of Cooper's seeds. Altoge-i ther. Messrs F. Cooper, Ltd.. have tho ! finest stall", plant, machinery and equipment in Australasia, and are deserving of the fulle. i support of all Xew Zealand farmers and planters of seeds. Copies of the guide may be had from any of the agents, or direct from Wellington. A. gold brooch is advertised us lost. Train arrangements for the Palrnerston 'X. show ;ir<: advertised. We. remind our readers of the sale of ! high-grade cycles at the Otaki mart to- | morrow at 12.30. ! Messrs Howard Andrew, Ltd.. will | hold a big sale, commencing Thursday. | Particulars will appear next issue. j A resolution from the Gore Borough Council, proposed to be forwarded to } the next meeting of the Municipal Conj ferenee, "That all the amusement I taxes collected in the district be- paid ! over to the local body in that district. ! or Town Board, as the case may be.*' ! was supported by the Wellington City | Council upon the recommendation of i the Finance Committee. I Mr T. W. Garth, who ha.s taken over j the Railway Hotel, intends to run this I well-known hostelry on up-to-date lines, | and besides tho best of accorrjniodation ] will stock only leading brands of i I wines, ales and spirits. Visitors can- | not do better than make the place a ' port of call.*