THE OTAKI MAIL. FRIDAY, JUNE 23, 1922. LOCAL AND GENERAL

Otaki Mail, 23 June 1922, Page 2

THE OTAKI MAIL. FRIDAY, JUNE 23, 1922. LOCAL AND GENERAL

A dance, in aid of the Te Horo Football Club, will lit' held on Wednesday next, when good music, good floor, and a good supper are promised. The Foxtoii Borough Council intends holding a special meeting to see if it can arrange relief employment for men out of work on the water and drainage works in the borough. The severity of the frost yesterday morning in Levin was responsible for numerous burst water pipes, and to-day the plur;bers had a busy time effecting repairs. The old quotation about an ill wind holds good even in frosty weather. Here is how a Japanese clerk, just learniHg English, curried cut his amployer's instructions t* collect an ae- - count. He wrote: "Sir, you owe us £1", 19s. We want the money. Why not you,, sir, send as the rasney. Hcwi same by return of the postal or we take steps that cause you the utmost, dashed astonishment. Yours respectively." | He got the money. I The Otaki Brass Band has basm 1 wry fortunate in securing a very good ■}b.B. bass player iMr Gronn), who has litis own silver Book?' instrument I which, like himself, has seen much war service and naturally enough Mr <";ro::n prizes it very much. Mr Groan practised with the Band last night, and greatly impressed the bandsmen by bis volume of tone. The bandsmen recognise that this player has filled a kmI felt want. Crowds of people atteTsdea at the opening of Messrs Howard Andrew's, j Ltd., sale, and many crowded round the ' doors before opening time. The =pej eial suit offered at ids 6d was rushed, likewise many other lines, and the sals 1 is -f.2Sr.derl as the best held in the dk-f-ietT To-mbirow another suit wilt be ''V.rjVrey si l r 's 6d, shirt-' iviii *>" sold at W, -rices, while boot* will be praeucally" glvea «*.»? The lirm advise residents of the district Ui gfeZ iif earlv. and thus avoid disappointment. 'Particulars of-the ssle apt-ear 1 on our fi»tti page. ''"*'-■._., i Woods' Gzeat Peppermint Ccie, For Coughs end Cold-, never f&S;— ftjbjfc _ _ ~„.___

Railway waggons built of reinforced concrete arc being tested in Germany. The Otaki Brass Band will play selections at the Otaki Sanatorium on Sunday afternoon. Mr W. Kirker, manager of the Te Horo factory, will -be among the ox- j hibitors at the Hawera show. At the Palmerston A", show Mrs Har-1 old Small, of Otaki, gained first prize, lor jam tails (14 entries) first for plum pudding, and two third prizes in cakes. | There was very keen competition. j Arrangements are now will in hand r l or the Otaki Choral Society’s concert, which is to bo held in Wellington I shortly. It is fully expected that the choir will be greeted by a large audience. 1 Members of the Otaki Choral Society will .give a performance at the Otaki I Sanatorium to-morrow afternoon at 2.30 ' (wet or fine). No doubt the thoughtfulness of Mrs Stable and members of the choir will be fully appreciated by the patients and stall - . Probably one of the finest displays of Moquets made in the district is the one at Mr J. Sievers' cabinetmaker’s premises at the present time. These rich materials are of excellent quality, the blending of colors is perfect, and above all the prices are reasonable. An inspection is invited. Dr. Gow and Mr Hamilton, both < f Levin, were in Otaki on Wednesday i making arrangements relative to the holding of a sacred concert on -Tuly ldtli. Both arc anxious to raise funds tor returned soldiers. There are soma funds in hand which arc available, and anyone needing assistance should consult their local representative, Mr P. G. Davies. The euchre tournament and dance held at Te Horo on Wednesday, was well attended, and an enjoyable time was spent. Mr Cliff Gawler won the gents’ prize and Mrs Arthur Thomson the ladies’ prize. The booby was won by Mr .T. ,T. Ashdown and the consolation by Mrs Frank Evans. Dance music was supplied by Mrs Day, while supper was’fully appreciated. A Wellington correspondent telegraphs that the announcement that Mr McClure, Commissioner of Crown Lands, is resigning to enter politics, has conic as a surprise. It was only Jlast week that he was appealing against the appointment of Mr Thompson as Under-. Secretary of Lands in preference to himself. The fact that, he was unsuccessful in the appeal may have had something to do with his decision to retire. • . Prior to Messrs Howard Andrew’s, Ltd., sale on Thursday Mr Andrew addressed the large crowd that bad assembled. and gave conditions of the .sale of the suit offered at half-a-guinca. When the doors were open there was a mad rush and the Native who secured it said “I’ll take three more like it, please!’’ The lucky man was a Native of Kuku, but needless to say could not be accommodated with the suits as asked for. The sale is unique, and Mr Andrew is pleased to be able to report a most successful time. Being under the supervision of his partner, Mr Hunter, the great success of the sale is a foregone conclusion. It is generally believed that a vital necessity is a hut on the northern side of Mount Hector. It is almost certain that the two most recent fatalities, the present: one of Kimo and that of Freeman. who died from exhaustion and exposure about six months ago, could both, in all probability, have been avoided had there been a hut about this point. It is also necessary that a suspension bridge, which is not an expensive item, should be erected across the Tauherenikau river. This river is liable to flood, in which case there is great, danger that tourists would be cut off from civilisation. It is also strongly advisable that more pointers, at veryshort intervals, should be placed along the correct route between the endings of the formed tracks on the Wairarapa' and Otaki sides. Good value in gents ’ fedt slippers with leather soles, 3s fid pair to clear; ladies’ felts from 3s 9d; gents’ light chrome lace boots from 22s fid a pair; ladies’ and girls’ chrome dairy or school boots ISs fid; girls’ strong strap shoes, sizes 1-1 to 1,13 s6d to 14s fid; football boots reduced to clear; large tins polish fid. —Irvine’s Shoe Store, Otaki. —Advt. A dress suit (coat and vest) are advertised for sale, also a wheelbarrow. A settlers’ dance will be held at Te Horo on Wednesday, -July- sth, when a large gathering is expected. Train arrangements for to-morrow-are advertised, the occasion being the Association test football match. A complimentary social will be tendered Mr and Mrs Jas. Mclntyre at Levin on Wednesday, os advertised. A meeting of employers will be held ! in the Council Chambers or, Wednesday' , night to consider the question of cadet- • [territorial training. j There will be a special feature at toi morrow night’s pictures, when Mr j ' Hapi Hakaruia. and Mr Dave Nieholls j ! (Otaki’s well-known singers) will ap- ■ var. j ;.r r C. G. Carey, dentist, has decided , : to tak« up residence in Otaki, and in ; consequence Mr D. S. McKenzie’s surgery at Otaki Railway will be open ' daily after Monday next. We remind our readers of the public . ' meeting to be held in the Druids’ Hall . to-night at S o’clock for the purpose of . discussing ways and means of improv- j ing the memorial site. Captain Bax has on hand several fine lines of gents’ and boys’ clothing at : lowest prices, while Mr F. H. Bax’s hairdressing saloon adjoining is row ; up-to-date ind stocked with various toilet requisites. For Influenza, take j Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. For Children’s Hacking Cough, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure.

Particulars of the Otaki stock sale are advertised. The Cabaret Club will be in full swing again on Monday night and another enjoyable time is promised all who attend. Last Monday aight there was a record attendance, and it is hoped the coming evening will be as successful. Mr T. W. 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 place a port of call.*