THE OTAKI MAIL. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1923. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Otaki Mail, 12 February 1923, Page 2

THE OTAKI MAIL. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1923. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The main road bridge over the Waitohu stream will be closed for traffic from tO-morrow till about the 28th, so as to allow repairs to bo effected. It is staled that a larger type of engine is to be placed upon the Welling-ton-Wairarapa line with u view to the "speeding up" of trains between the Empire City and that district. Two members of the Leamington Town Board were the other day uigaged in trimming the feet oi the goats kepi un the river bank lor the purpose ot checking The noxious weeds there. Some passers-by watched ihe operation with interest for some little tinie, and one man ejaculated: 'Cuttin' the goats' corns: Weil, I'm jig-

geredl" The cyclone velocity of the wind at tho Summit, made the journey a trying and anxious one for the passengers by Thursday, morning 's express from WeilingKm, So bad was it that, on emerging from the tunnel at the topi of the hill tho train stopped tor 13 minutes, until the wind had abated and the journey down to Cross Creek could be made with eomparatiyg safety.

The Finance .Committee of the Uorowhenua Power Boatd met last week to deal with the tenders for thy erection or the Foard's depot building at YVoraroa, Five tenders were received, and that of Air A. E. Standen, of Leviu,_ at £2lSu, was accepted, The highest tender was £2'JBO. Tho. building will have a depth of 60ft. It will comprise store-

room, garage, workshop, testioom, offices for some of the Foard's officers, and other compartments. There is at present, says the liiiham Argus, a great demand foi two and

three-year-old siore cattle, and big mobs are passing through Taranaki to the Wanganui district. Quite re- ■ cently at least 1500 bullocks have passed tlirough, there being over 500 in one mob. A large number of them kau districts. Buyers are scouring the country, but cannot buy much in this neighbourhood. It is doubtful whether it would be possible to buy 100 bullocks of beef breed within half a dozen miles of Eltham. The Jersey strain permeates all our herds, but the buyers are looking for Shorthorns. The buyers are, said to be giving good prices for-any. animals that suit them and those who have any two or three year-old steers of heavy breed art- -'oi a good wicket.",. Through touching an electric wir < that had broken Maurice Riley 2 sevei years of age, was killed at Waverley Sydney, recently. Giving evidence a' the inquest. Jack Ifadden, 11 years oi age, said he was in Brisbane street when an electric wire snapped and fell He rushed to a house opposite but could make no one hear. When fe came out he saw Riley make, tnre.9 attempts to grasp the wire. At the third attempt he was thrown to the. ground, fitness informed Biiey/g uncle,- wtq obtained a paling, with which he knocked the wire from Eiley's hand. Then, rushing to the nearest store, witness got the occupiers to telephone for a doctor. He ran to the Waverley Council Chambers'.'"out was referred to the Telephone Exchange where he got someone to telephone to the City Coun-, oil The coroner • remarked that Alad- j den showed unusual presence of mind. I His evidence was the- most intelligent statement ever made in a witness bos. i ilr Harold Cockrell advertises an )rion range and some Indiaa Banner ■ Lucks for sale,

A swimming carnival was held at Paekakariki yesterday and proved a great success. The members of the

Otaki Brass Band were present and discoursed suitable music.

Tiie people of Te Arolia are making a determined effort, 10 get a return of the Wednesday half-holiday instead of Saturday. The president of the local Chamber of Commerce estimates tiiat Te Arolia is,losing trade at the rate of £75,000 per year through having Saturday as tiie statutory half-holiday. utaki business men ate also organising a Campaign lor reversion to Wednesdav.

An excellent example of generous town planning has been set by Mr Byron Brown in laying eat 'the Otaki beach. He has dedicated 12 acres of the sea front to the public for a Marino Parade and play ground.-, also two acres in the most central location to Ike Government for public buildings and schools. No section is less than 60ft. wide, and the by-laws prevent two houses on one section. Otaki beach advantages are set forth by M.r Brown in our advertising coloumns.—Palmerston Standard.

The best trained and most, docile Of dogs become ferocious when indulging in a meal. This fact was exemplified with very puinluj eonseiiuehces on Sunday evening when Boy, the sLx-and-a-half-year old sou of Mr and Mrs K. Baston, of Norbiton Road, was bitten on the lace by an othewise trustworthy dog i.says the Foxton Herald;, some meat was given to the dog, and a.s the little boy was passing, the animal reverting to a natural instinct, turned on the child and inflicted a severe wound on the forehead and over the eye. Dr. Wyllie attended the child and ordered his removal to l'aluierston Hospital, where lie was placed under Hie care of an eye specialist. It will not be known for a lew days whether the injury to (he eye will affect the sight. The. child is progressing satisfactorily, and the dog has been destroyed. A bicycle is advertised as found. A length of rope is advertised for. - Two experienced scrub-cullers desire work, A rustic dog-cart, horse and harness is offered for sale. The license fee for the three-ton Piries in the Hawko's Bay counties is £2O per annum. -Mr A. P. Miuton has made a further •'cut'"' in Alichelin tyres, and the oiler is one that should be taken advantage of. 'Air Byron Brown has bought back some 27 sections and these he offers at original price.- to intending builders. Xo section is less than 66ft. wide, while easy terms can be arranged. As the beach is growing in popularity this opportunity; should be quickly seized, A furnished cottage near beach is advertised for.

If you require a pair or boots or shoes call at Irvine's. We have plenty of odd sizes in ladies', gents', and children's to clear at sale prices. Try a pair of our sandals for the school opening.—Irvine's Shoe Store, Otaki. — Advt.