THE OTAKI MAIL. WEDNESDAY, JULY 26, 1922. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Otaki Mail, 26 July 1922, Page 2

THE OTAKI MAIL. WEDNESDAY, JULY 26, 1922. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

*■ Headers of the “Mail” are notified that subscription; in advance for the current quarter are due. Br paring in advance a saving of Is mar be made, and all who wish to secure this concession should do so at once. I* La.- been decided to hold the Otaki Bowling Club's annual ball on August 24th. The Cabaiet Club held an enjoyable evening on Monday, when there was a fair attendance. The floor and music were, as usual, very good, while- other arrangements were complete. Detective Cuiloty is at present on duty in this district in connection with ! recent burglaries at Otaki, Waikanae. j and Paraparauniu, stated to have been | eommitted by the lad.- Shanks and D-ri.s----r-ill. now under arrest. •Several or the wooden bridge* in Awaken (Pohangina Countv) are being strengthened. As these bridges were built many years ago. they were found to be under a greac strain with the heavy traffic of the present day. In order to meet damage to roads the Dannev-.rke County Council is iewving charges on lorry owners as follows: Is per 100 ft. of sawn timber. fid per 100 ft. of measurement. 2s €d tier cord of firewood, and os per ion on benzine. There will be no levy on general goods. This week - s bargains at the bo*t sale: Ladies' patent court shoes, aii sizes, 25; 6d: cosy slippers, soft leather soles, silent and warm, 5s lid pair to clear; leather ward shoes &s lid; dairy boots 14s 9d and 20s; gents’ slippers, leather soles, 7 and B, only Si 6d pair; football boots, all sizes, IBs 9d. —At Irvine’s Shoe Sale, Otaki. — Aavt. For Bronchial Coughs, take Woods’ Great Peppermint Care.

The N.Z. jiggers intend to nppetu heie on August 9th. Ir is probable that another of Otaki '# hotels will change hands in the course of a day or so. AVo have been asked to state that the amount raised by Sister Lewis ’ violet day in Otnki was £lO 10s. iSome forty territorials are at present engaged in drill, etc., on t-he Otnki College grounds. They are being put through facing's by Serg't.-Major 1 'ware. A general meeting of subscribers to the Otnki public library "ill be held on Friday. AujjUst 11th, .to consider the question of closing the readingroom. An electric ringer, wiii»h "ill prove of great ad\a’itnge at the telehone exchange. has been fusvaile'J at the Otnki Post Office. It was \va.d for trie lirst time yesterday. A basket-ball match hetwoen l.ev.n High .School and Palmerston on Saturday resulted in a win for the latter by a goal to nil, after a fine game. Miss Joan Lowry and Miss Joan I’ereivul,. both Otuki-ites, played splendidly for the Levin School. Those using benzine in Otnki and district will tie pleased to hear th 3 Railway Department has decided to make a big cut in the cost ol height on benzine mom Wellington. The new scale came into loi'ce yesterday. Whereas tin: cost of carriage from Wellington was £3 3s per ton, it is now £3 3s. The cut is brought about with a view to meeting the competition by motor lorries. The F.A.O.U. euchre tournament last night proved very enjoyable and quite a number attended. First prizes were won. by Miss Maud Bills and Miss Emily Whiteman, while Mrs J. Fielding received the consolation, and Mr Norman Watts the “booby'’ after a play off with Mr Horace fSiddoll.*. A danco followed and was enjoyed, while supper, presided over by Mesdames Bills and Gordon, was fully appreciated, •Sydney is to have a church on wheels. It has been built on a motor lorry chassis and is known as a gospel waggon. It is titled with sleeping and living accommodation, while one side of it drops down to form a speaking platform. Also there is an organ and an electric lighting system that throws into bold relief the hymns that are to be sung. Even to a letter box, the waggon is complete. “In this city.” said Mr W. Bradley, who is the prime mover in this mo v ing mission, ‘‘l have been told ikat 800.000 people never darken the doors of God’s house. I hope that is not true. One could scarcely realise such Paganism. The day has come if they will not go to church then the church will have to go to them.” on Friday e.\ tiling tin; police received ireiurmaHon that a little gathering was taking place m a whare occupied by c person commonly known in shannon as - Tinian) .lack." so they decided in InTestigate. tut reaching the scene ol celebrations thej found a party of live, who were all inure oi less, mebiiated. The outcome of die visit was 'ha;. th« occupier ol the whare, Join; Wilson .otherwise ‘Tuiiuru l.'o'k." appeared before Messrs, sfpencer and Gunning. J.P.'s. ■•in .'•aturdav morning, ‘barged with being drunk and also being an idle and disorderly person. <m * h>rm«i <*ba:ge Wd.-un 'Xe< “c.. d £1 oi G hours, and •■n die i«r.«; chary* it* je..caved one month', hard labour. 1 Scoiber members ol me pai'y were reqtresied to leave the -own a' "Fice. Mr T. W. Garth, who has taken over ' the kailway Hotel, Otaki, run* this well-known hostelry on up-to-date linos, and besides the best of accommodation stocks only the leading brands of wines, ales and spirits. Vuitors cannot do better than make the plaec a port of call.* A good house cow •'.lor-'-cy) is advertised for sale. An advertiser wishes to purchase a I light milk dray. An advertiser wi-ho- to purchase two half-draught horses. Messrs Howard Andrew. Ltd., have a replace adverti.-rment in this issue. M“.-.-rs Joplin and Co. will hold a sale of drapers-, household linen, etc., to-morrow and Friday. Mr E. Looser advertise* 'hat his watches are chosen for their reliability as well a- for their appearance, and anyone needing a time-piece should call. A final reminder - ri'.ori of Messrs Waggery Bio*. ele-arl::_- *a!._- at Para,pa- . ratimm to-morrow, and of Mr Rtiihi Wcj hipeihana’s .-ale at Kuku on Friday, i A fine lot of cows will be offered. i The Te Horo Football Club‘s dance, to be held s' '¥t Horo to-night. is like’lyto be well patEoni.-eii. Quite a nsiml ber of Otaki-ites Intend to make the I trip. ! For Influenza, take Woods’ Grew Peppermint Cure.