THE OTAKI MAIL. MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1922. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Otaki Mail, 18 December 1922, Page 2

THE OTAKI MAIL. MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1922. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

1 Arrangements are being made by u I Levin party to cross the Turaruns 'luring the coming holiday.'. Mr Geo. Craven, of Wellington, has purchased a farm at To Horo, anil has taken up residence there. The Otaki Borough Council’s offices tvill bo closed from December 2-3 th to January 6th, both days inclusive. Rates for the Otaki Borough Council are coming in well, but defaulters should remember that a 10 per cent, penalty will soon be inflicted. It was estimated at the school breaking up .ceremony on Friday that Mr V. Burns Smith had that day completed 20 years’ service as head-teacher of Otaki School. Mr Eric Morse, with characteristic enterprise, gave a picture matinee on Saturday afternoon, which was fully appreciated by all present. Another matinee will be held next Saturday. Ar the school breaking up on Friday it was mentioned by the head-teacher (Mr W. Burns Smith) that the attendance at the local school ha.- greatly increased. Increased staff and increased school accommodation are both likely in the near future. , Owing to motor-car troubles several of the bandsmen were unable to reach Otaki in time ro play out oil Friday night, but will play in Otaki township on Wednesday evening at 7.30, when a collection will be taken up to provide Xnia.s cheer for Sanatorium and Hospital patic-nts. The matron of the Pirfmerston North Hospital desires to acknowledge thanks for the following donations to help cheer up the children and patients at Christmas time: —Mrs Park il.evic 1 . £lO 10s; Brother Bill, lbs; Mrs Mulrooney. £2 2s; Anonymous. £1; Father McManus. £2 2s; Mr- 11. Wilson, £1 Is. The attendance at the Otaki State School for the last year, says the heaiteacher (Mr Smith), was phenomenally good. Forty-eight pupils gained the attendance certificate of the Education Department, which means that each of the.se forty eight bed not missed more rhnn two"and a-hali days during the whole year. Usually, hitherto, only about 20 have qualified, so that in this matter also the parents air- la be congratulated a-s well a? the school. Mir E. Looser, who ha' been in business in Otaki for the past twelve months, thank.- customers for their liberal support, he being well satisfied -with the support accorded him. Mr Looser, to cope with increasing bustmess. and being an:dous to give satisfaction, had added greatly to hi:- stock, while his show-cases, etc., make a display that is highly creditable. He now has a full range of watches, docks, jewellery, etc., to choose from, while a specialty if made of electro-plate ware.

The Paraparaumu sports, to be held | jn New Year’s Day. will be tlio chief attraction in this district, and arrangements for a successful gathering arc (veil in hand. Entries for several of the events close on At etlnesday. Eec advertisement. The week-end at Palmerston North was marred by two distressing tragedies. A promising youth, Kon Kilpatrick, 18 years old, lost his life by drowning at the Foxton Beach, and a little girl’s (Kona Bo vis) life was cut short through a fall from a motor-lorry at. Longburn. A horse belonging to Hr Horace Noble became frightened this morning while left unattended at Otaki Railway and collided with Messrs Taylor Bros’:' verandah post. The result was that a shaft of the vehicle was broken. The horse, getting free of part of its harness, continued its career along the road till stopped. A tailor-made suit, never worn, is for sale. Particulars of the Devin stock sale arc advertised. A reward is offered for the recovery of a spade. An advertisement from the liaison Elite appears elsewhere. Tenders close on Wodne. <«./ for cleaning the Kangiuru creek. A hornless graphophone and records arc advertised for sale. A warning to persons doing damage to Mr F. Gurney’s property is given. Messrs Twist and Go. have an announcement of interest in this issue. A kodak for Xmas is an ideal thing. .See Mr L. St. George’s advertisement, ment. Messrs MoDougall, Eld., advertise lingerie, blouses, etc., at Wellington prices. Mr G. 11. M. McClure elsewhere returns thanks to those who supported hint at the recent election. A meeting of the Te Horo Spurts Club will be held on Wednesday night at S o’clock. Ten shillings worth of free meat is the heading to the Fanners’ Meat Co. advertisement. See particulars on page 3. The business places of Otaki will be closed for the Xmas holidays as advet-t-i-red. There will also be late nights us notified.