LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Otaki Mail, 1 December 1922, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

» i Mr W. H. Booth, of Middle Bun, Carterton, ha.s sold a yearling .Jersey bull to Mr S. Bowker, of Levin; for £looj v record price. ' Heavy rain lw- fallen in Otaki and | district during the past feu days, and in consequence rivers were in a flooded , state. , It is more than probable that the American athletes will be among the ' competitors at iLe I'araparaumu athletic sports, which are to bo held on I Xeiv Year's Day. Owing to the absence through illness , of Mr J. Logan Stout. S.M.. all erim-j inal business, to have been heard at the j Otaki Court to-day. was adjourned till | next Court day. Minor cases, as reported elsewhere, were dealt with. J The Otaki Methodist Sunday School I anniversary services will be held on Sunday next, when the Rev. W. Row I will be the preacher. Special hymns ; will be rendered by the children. A I social will be held on Tuesday, when ! admission will be free. One of the most successful exhibitors' at the Levin show was Mr W. H. Boy-j nolds, of Otnki. who took forty entries in vegetables and cut blooms, all of J very high quality and shown in prime condition. Mr Reynolds secured o I points' prize. Other prize-winners were Mrs Eddy. Mrs Jamieson. Mr; L. j Freeman. Mr A. Wilson .'Otaki). and. Mrs G. Brown (Waikanae). Mesdames

.Swainson, Bolton, and. Clifford -Manakau). a ' * ._

: It has been decided, thanks t 0 - h *-' ! energies of Mr Field. M.P., to still run the 4.13 p.m. train from Wellington to Ot-aki, so as to .-uit the wishes of the Johnsonville and district residents. The train, -will also be a convenience to those who desire to reach Otaki end district at an earlier hour than they would by the train leaving Wellington at 6 p.m. The new time-table came into force to-day and the early train from Otaki carried a fair number of passengers to the City. A gold-bar brooch is advertised for. Mr 3. H. Just advertises plants for atle. Two Jers.ey cows, in full milk, are advertised; for sale. Mr H. B. Wise, of Te Horo. inserts a rc-piace advertisement in this issue. A sale of meat, etc.. will be held at j the Otaki mart to-morrow at 10 a.m. The monthly meeting of the Otaki State School committee takes place on ' Ifcnday night. |

Are you interested in the latest in footwear, if so. we are showing a nice range now. Just opened: Ladies' glace no-cap small eyelet shoes, prices are only 22/6 end 23/6 upward;. Ward shoes from 9/11, tennis and walking shoes at town prises, also the latest in strap shoes-, gents' Bill Mas-1 sey's jist arrived, blu/shsrs 12/8. greenhide boots from 29/6.—At Irvine'* Sho« Store, Otaki. —Advt.

Mr P. Familton, of Levin, has a fine tot of crockery, suitable for Xmas presents, for sale. See advertisement. A dance, will be held at Te Horo on Wednesday night next for the purpose xf raising funds for the benefit of the ball funds. An enjoyable time is promised all who attend. We remind our readers of the meeting to be held at Manakau on Monday night to consider the offer of £3OO to the Manakau residents towards the improvement of the Beach road. It is hoped there will be a large attendance as the matter is an important one. Mr James Sievers, furnisher, etc., has on hand some very fine bedsteads, neat and low in price. The}- are of simple design, easily put together or taken apart, and just the thing for beach cottages. Mr Sievers has also in stock rugs, linoleums, hardware, toys, etc.