PERSONAL.

Otaki Mail, 12 March 1923, Page 2

PERSONAL.

Mr Oliver, of Palmerston, has deeded to erect an up-to-date residence at the Otaki beach.

Mrs Fisher, of Rangiuni, is at pre-<ont an inmate of Moutere hospital, and is reported lo be doing well. Mr Hoskiugs, of Palnaurston, has taken control of the Otaki Beach Post Office, Miss Ross having decided to go to Auckland.

Mr "Burt" Hughes, of Carterton, was. among the visitors, to Otaki lust week. It is probable that lie will take over olio of the local hotels.

Tho many friends of Captain Bax will regret to learn that be due for u further operation, duo to an injury received while on active service.

A very pleasant ceremony took place at thy residence of Mr L. K, Freeman, retiring secretary of the Foxton Kacing Club, on Wednesday when the local trainers and caretaker made him the recipient of an enlarged photograph depicting an unique event in the history of hurdle racing. 'J'he picture shows -four horses Ssir Fisher (A. Laurence); Arlington (G. Trail). Confusion (A. McDonald), and Waitomo (D. Crawford), taking a hurdle simultaneously at the local meeting. It is a wonderful piece of photography with all the horses above the obstacle in line. Home happy speeches were made appreciative of Mr Freeman, both as an official and .-port. The recipient feelingly acknowledged the kindly feeling which prompted the gift, which he promised to treasure.