THE OTAKI MAIL. FRIDAY, JULY 21, 1922. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Otaki Mail, 21 July 1922, Page 2

THE OTAKI MAIL. FRIDAY, JULY 21, 1922. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

v Readers of tlio “Mail” arc notified that subscriptions in advance for. the current quarter are due. By paying in advance a saving of Is may bo mado, and all who wish to secure this concession should do so at once.

The .Stratford County Council charge £lO per annum for hawkers’ licenses.

The Government "'ill receive abou £IO.OOO in taxes from the recent Wei lington race meeting.

Mr John A, Olsen has been appointed by the Hutt County Council as fire inspector for the township of Paekukari-

Mr Grayling, contractor for Hie waterworks at Ottiki, resterday struck hard rock formation while excavating for tank purposes. To-day he is busily engaged in blasting operations.

A lire broke out in Levin at about it o’clock this morning and practically demolished Mr J. Lemmon's butcher's shop and the fish shop adjoining. The Origin of the lire is a mystery.

Mr Howard stated in Palmerston that there were only three Socialist Sunday Schools in New Zealand —at Christchurch. Palmerston North and Auckland—with between 500 and 000 children.

It has not yet been finally decided, says the Manawatu Times, whether the late Mr Henry Adsett's line property between Taonui and Colyton will be eut up or divided among the legatees. Mr Adsett was one of the first sawmillers in the district.

The Otnki Croquet Club held another of their enjoyable euchre parties on Wednesday night, when there was a

good attendance. Mrs Lrkeil secured first prize for the it.dies, and Mr W. Bills the one given for the gents. Miss Grant received the consolation, and Mr E. Robinson* the “booby." Supper was served and fully appreciated.

The Mayor of Levin fMr Mathesoa) has received a letter from si*rer Lewis, formerly of Ola ki, in which she says she has been making enquiries about the flag sent by the children of the Levin school to the N.Z. Expeditionary Force in France. She found it had come back from France and she was

having it sent on to the Mayor. This flag has a history since it was the emblem presented by General Hart to the Mayor of Le Quesnov after the Mew

Zealanders captured that town from the Germans and so liberated it from the Hun.

We have more lines which must be cleared at our boor sale, which i« now on. Children’s shoes, sizes 4 to 6. from 2s 6d pair; ladies’ or maids’ strap or lace shoes from 15s to 20s a pair; girls’ goloshes, size 1 and 2, if cost price: gents-' light lace boots 20s. 22i 6d: odd sizer in. slippers at 3s Sd a pair. Rubbers and polish Sd.—At Irvine’s Shoe Sale, .Ot&ki. —Advt. Fencing posts and =trainer= are advertised for sale. An engine, suitable for milking purpose*. is advertised for. A price-list from Mr L. Eathbone. of Wellington, is advertised. A suit-case, lost between Levin and Paraparaumu. is advertised for. Six weaner pigs will be sold by auction at the Otaki mart to-morrow. An auction sale of meat will be held at the mart to-morrow at~lo a.m. On Monday some 16 choice JfiTssy cows, etc., will be soid a: il&uuuu Pshaii qi l£r J. JL 2vicool»on.

A pair of spectacles are advertised as lost. Particulars of the Otaki stock sale for Wednesday are advertised. Messrs Joplin and Co. have received instructions to sail a valuable piece or land, particulars of which are advertised. Cooper and C'o’s. seeds are obtainable from various merchants and stores all over New Zealand, Gee advertisement. Wall-papers at reduced prices, scrim, tacks, paints, and all paperhaugers and painters’ requisites may be obtained from Mr Id. Graalield. Messrs Joplin and Co. will hold an important sale of drapery anu household linen on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, at - p.m. each day. Particulars ol' unreserved clearing sales on behalf of Messrs Waggery Bros.’ who have decided to give up dairying, and Mr Rutin Wehipeihana, whose lease has expired, are advertised.

A dance in aid of the Te iiuro Football Club will be held at the Public Hall, Te Horo, on Wednesday night, when it is expected there will be a large attendance. Good music, floor, and #tapper arc assured, A prohibition meeting (open-air) will be held at Otaki to-night at 7, when Mr O, L. Burton, M.A., will be the speaker. As this is the “iirst shot” in the eorniug campaign it is expected there will be u large attendance.

The Cabaret Club will meet on Monday night, and indulge in a social evening, The floor is to receive special attention, there will be new music, while the lighting .effects, etc., will be very attractive. Visitors are .expected from adja cent towns and with local residents there should be a large attendance.