THE OTAKI MAIL. MONDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1922. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Otaki Mail, 11 December 1922, Page 2

THE OTAKI MAIL. MONDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1922. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Hutt County Council meets to morrow at Wellington.

Mrs Mcßeath has generously made a further donation to the funds of the Otaki Brass Band, for which member? are grateful. Constable Satherley on Friday night arrested a woman who was badly under the influence of liquor. On Monday she appeared before Messrs F. Bennett and H. Xicolson, J 's.P., and fined 20s with car hire 2s 6d.

The Otaki Brass Band played selections at the Sanatorium on Sunday, when the music was appreciated by all present. Cm Friday night the Band will play in the township when a collection will be taken up to provide Xmas cheer for the Hospital and Sanatorium patients.

Those who are. fond of music should not miss the Otaki Choral Society's concert on Thursday night. Prices fir* reasonable, a large crowd is expected. therefore patrons should book their seats. The box plan is open at Mr Lowry's.

Mr Clark McCoaachy, the well-known billiard player, gave an exhibition at the Otaki Club on Saturday nighr. Despite the unfavorable weather there was a fair attendance. During the evening he .played a game with Mr King, a local player, but won somewhat easily. McConachy played splendidly, and his shots were admired. His exhibition of trick shots wa<- a Tevolatien.

A young roan who refused to take off his hat duriag the singing of the National Antnem at Foxton had it removed by another person. This led to an argument and a challenge to a tight,. and 'neath the" moon's rays the encounter took place. 'Tis said (says the Herald) the remover of the- hat alse succeeded is removing the wind from his opponent, "'bo cried Owing to the heavy rain at the week-end the rivers in the district were in flood, and much inconvenience caused to motorists. At the Otaki traffic bridge the road w-as under water, while motorists were unable to ford tie Waitoku, -where bridge repairs are being effected A Dennis motorlorry attempted to cross but was soon in difficulties, and it was osly by help that it again reaebed terra fires. ?*cgiura t»* aliff well S*3sl ?r*t?r. .

Owing to the rain on Saturday all outdoor sports had to be postponed. The public are asked to please note ' that my shop will be closed all day on Wednesday.—E Irvine, Otaki. —Advt. Footpath improvement is being carried out on the Waerenga Road, and it is hoped to give early attention also to the long grass which is growing on the road-side. As a result of the heavy rains on Saturday the "Waitohu river and the creeks flowing into it were in high flood. A great portion of the large sand hill near the bathing pool between Messrs Aheru and Tews' properties was trashed away.

Mr \V. Dale, who has been on the farm-staff of the Central Development Farm for the last eight years, has received an appointment in the meat inspection department of the Palmerston North abattoirs, and has left to take up his new duties. On Friday lie was entertained by the staff and residents at the Farm, and the manager, Mr W. .1. McCulloch, presented him with a pair of pipes and tobacco pouch and wished him all future success. Mr Dale, who has been popular with all at the Farm, made suitable response and thanked everyone for their kindness and good wishes.

An'unusual case was heard at the Magistrate's Court, Hamilton, on Monday morning, when Edward Alexander Fitzgerald, grocer, of Frankton Junction, was charged with disposing of goods by means of a lottery, or game of chance. Tlie defendant pleaded guilty. Detective Culloty stated that the defendant had advertised a scheme for a "free grocery day" at his premises during a period of 25 trading days in October. Everything sold for cash on that day Was to carry a refund in goods to the same amount. The day was chosen by ascertaining the average cash takings for the 25 trading days, and the day on which the takings appeared nearest to this average was to be "free grocery day.". Purchasers producing cash dockets for goods bought on thai da*' were to receive goods to an equal amount gratis. Fitzgerald was fined £5, and ordered to pay cost*.

A paragraph in one of the reports presented to the Masonic Grand Lodge of New Zealand at its sitting in Christcliurch stated that a spurious and clandestine Masonic organisation, known as Co-Masonry, which had been nt work in the Homeland Tor some time, was now -etting up lodges in New Zealand. This body professed to work the degree? of Craft Masonry, to admit women, and to confer degrees and signs claimed to be Masonic, and endeavoured in different ways to copy the practice- of Freemasonry. Attempt* have been made to induce Freemasons to attend its meetings. The Board of General Purposes had considered it necessary to issue instruction? warning members of the Craft that if they attended any of these meeting they will violate their obligations and render themselves 'liable to Masonic discipline. A strong lad is advertised for. Au advertiser wants to sell a good Jersey bull. Particulars of the Otaki stock sale for Wednesday ,- re advertised. Mr E. Irvine's shop will be closed all day on Wednesday. Customers are asked to remember this /net. Mr= Muir announces the arrival of Christmas novelties and residents •hould inspect, Messrs Truelight, and Co. announce the arrival of their Xmas goods, including toys of various descriptions. A clearing sale on behalf of Mr F. W. Mills, ef Rikiorangi. will be held on Friday, December 10th. Particulars are advertised.

Mr Arthur Brooks, the well-known open golf champion, will be playing on the Otaki links to-morrow and Wednesdav as advertised.

Miss Baiter is booking orders for the Adams Bruce rich Xmas cakes, and those who have not put in an order should not delay, otherwise they may be disappointed.

Mr and Mrs M. Fisher, who have been in business in Waikanae for some years, have sold to Mr Butler, of Wellington, and leave for fresh fields at an early date. A thanks notice appears alsewhere.

Do your Xmas footwear shopping early, and please note we will be open on Saturday for the late night till 9 p.m. for Xmas and Xew Year weeks. Buy your boots in Otaki and save money. Free balloons for the kiddies at Irvine's Shoe Store.—Advt.

We remind our readers of the Choral Society's concert which takes plaee on Thursday night next, when there will be some very fine singing. The Society, which should be heartily supported", has been practising for some time past with great snows-, and we can assure our readers that a musical treat is in store for all who attend. Tickets are selling Tapidly at 3«, 2s. and Is.