THE OTAKI MAIL. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1922. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Otaki Mail, 1 November 1922, Page 2

THE OTAKI MAIL. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1922. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The booking for to-night’- picture is likely to prove a record, and those who have not secured seats should ring Mr Jauneey at onee. The library committee acknowledge frith thanks the undermentioned hooks (donated !>y Miss Doris Penman}: “The Pour Sisters.”, ’--Fugitives from Fortune,” “Esther West,” ‘ ‘ Lover Marv. ” . i _ front are very plentiful in the Otaki river, and yesterday four local anglers landed thirty in record time, the catch including some six pounders, hfr BertKilmister proved very successful, his patience being rewarded by the catching ox some very fine “spotted beauties.'” | Mr B. Levy, the representative tvho is travelling tv:th the famous picture. “The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse” last night took opportunity of addressing those who attended the football dance. He pointed out that the picture was a magnificent one and should not- oe missed.’ It had been shown, he said, with great success in all the centres, and in places.people had waited for hours to gam admission. Record business had resulted, and never before had a picture achieved such, success. “The Pour Horsemen/ 1 will to# shown to-night.

A settler at the Kulni has an acre or more in onions, .a crop that should do well on that quality of country, provided they receive the necessary attention. About two seasons ago an area, of six acres was put in-onions in that district, and averaged over 20 tons per acre, which at ruling prices must -have paid well. During onei of his Sydney seasons Mr Allan Wilkie was invited to a garden party at Darling Point, and lie was presented to a rather haughty lady

from Melbourne as a “celebrity.” The actor-manager evidently made a favourable. impression, and presently the lady asked. "Pray, Mr Wilkie, what is your profession?” “I’m an actor,” said Wilkie. The visitor, possibly in a moment of mental aberration, exclaimed, “Dear me! in Melbourne actors do not go into the best society.” Before the last word had left her lips Wilkie replied, “They don’t here either.”

A new ground for divorce has been found in wireless telephony, which has smitten all classes in the United States. The new craze was a source of annoyance to Mrs Elizabeth R. Tibbs, wife of J. Fletcher Tibbs, of the Southern Railway, according to the petition for a limited divorce filed in the district of Columbia Supreme Court. Mrs Tibbs alleges, among other things, that her husband spends all his time reading books about his invention, and all his spare money buying radio outfits, to the exclusion of herself and child in so far as entertainment is concerned, and to their complete seclusion so far as having any money to support them is concerned.

Members of the Wellington North branch of the New Zealand Institute of Civil Engineers assembled at Shannon on Friday morning and proceeded by car to the Mangnhao hydro-electric works, where the plan of operations was explained by the engineers in ,hiarge. On the return journey a stop was made at the power-house and the party was given the opportunity of inspecting this section of the large undertaking. Tn the evening a meeting of the members was held in Shannon, when two interesting papers were given by Mr Anderson. Various engineering subjects were discussed at length and an instructive evening was spent. On Saturday morning a visit of inspection was paid to the new dredge which is being installed by the Makerua Drainage Board in the swamp.

It is not generally known that the Indians of British Columbia and Alaska obtain their butter from, a fish known to scientists as the.oolichan. It is from six to eight inches long and very la. Every summer this fish comes from the ocean up the rivers

to spawn like salmon. Millions are taken in nets. First they are thrown into rough bins made of cedar logs, where they lie for a few days to soften in the sun. Then they are placed in great cedar vats of boiling water, the latter being heated by hot stones which are dropped into them. This primitive method of heating has been found to produce better butter than when the fish are boiled in the more orthodox fashion. As ihe oil rises to the top it is skimmed off. It hardens quickly and has the appearance of lard. Beautifully white, it is not easy to detect it from butter, there being not the slightest odour of. fish about it. The Indians pack it in water-tight, cedar boxes, making enough of this fish butter during the summer months to last them tbroughiout the. year. A rustic trap is advertised lor sale. A girl for light work is wanted. A meeting of the Railway Cricket Club takes place to-morrow at 7.30. Order your Xmas cards now. hfco sample book at “Mail” office. The Otaki Football Club return thanks to all who assisted to make last night’s function such a success. The motor ambulance offered for sale by the Otaki Borough Council is in good order and should readily sell. Tenders close on the £>th. Mr J. H. CoomV.cs, cabinetmaker and upholsterer of Levin, is prepared to : make to order bedroom suites in oak or rimtt, any design, at lowest rates. - Mr Worsfold, jeweller of Levin, replenishing his stock, and at the present time is selling goods at a discount of 3s and 5s in the £. See advertise*.

3lr Leslie McMinn. monumental mason, has started in business in Levin, and anyone requiring headstones should consult him before placing-orders elsewhere. The marble, etc-., supplied is of the best while his charges are low. Miss Baxter advertises that she has on hand delicious ice-cream sundaes, soda fountain drinks, etc., while a specialty is made of morning and afternoon teas. A splendid assortment of confectionery is always kc-pt. The Rev. Fiebien Taylor, of St. peter Mission. Wellington, will speak in the Otaki theatre on Thursday. November 9th, on “The Case for Prohibition.” Mr -I. P. Brandon {Mayor} will occupy the chair. Mr H. Hudson, an experienced iradesjjian, has opened in business ar Weraroa as a coachbniider, wheelwright, and painter, and is prepared to re-paint, decorate. and mend all vehicles at low rates. Mr Hudson also has on hand several sri gs, a fine dog-curt, etc., j.oxsaie. Inspection is invited. Mr Cooney, of .the Hallway refreshment rooms, receives supplies of fish each week, and residents requiring any for Thursday should place their orders on Wednesdays. . Delivery will be made if necessary. Mr Cooney also stocks leading lines of confectionery, cordials, fruits, etc., while meals are a specialty.

E. Irvine has bought the whole Oi MeDougall Bros’, stock of boots and .trap they having decided to give up this branch oi their business. He intends to clear the lot at half price, therefore sale now on at Irvine’s enoe Store.—Adyt- M