THE OTAKI MAIL. MONDAY, APRIL 16, 1923. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Otaki Mail, 16 April 1923, Page 2

THE OTAKI MAIL. MONDAY, APRIL 16, 1923. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

i The Otaki Brass Band will play at lire tinner* l»o bo held at To Horo on I Wednesday. ; An Otaki syndicate has invested in a : fine motor-launch “Iona” fur fishing purposes. ] The Otaki Brass Band played several line selections at the •'sanatorium yesj ter day. , A recent mini her of “Humour,” the • fortnightly magazine of witty stories, I pictures and jokes, w hich has just come to hand, contains, as usual, a feast of , witticisms gathered from all parts of i the world. A paper dress dance in aid of the * pakcha queen (Manakau carnival; w ill be held in the Otaki Town llaii on j Thursday next, when an enjoyable time 'is promised all who attend. Ladies , will be admitted at is (id, gents 2s. ; supper included, w hile good prizes will ■ be oilcrcd for the best and most origi--1 nal costumes. We give a final reminder of the paper dress ball to be held in the theatre this evening in aid of the funds of the (.'cited .Football Club. Many novel costumes will be worn and great interest is being centred in the event. The price of admission has been fixed at a low figure, excellent music will be supplied, while supper will be a prominent feature. A wide range of illustrations is comprised in this week’s issue of the , “N.Z. sporting arid Dramatic Review ” covering all that is interesting in up-to-date events. Particular premia Mice is given the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting meeting at Christchurch, which is represented in a comprehensive series of snapshots of the principal events in progress, also of patrons of ! the lawn. The centre pages arc devot- : ed to animated pictures showing the I building of old Paris to produce a gi- I gautic film, “Twenty Years After,’ French military fantasy at Vincennes and picturesque fete at Tarare, notable : sporting events in England, including ! boxing, sprinting, coursing, and boat- j ing make up an attractive page. Novel I designs from English and American j fashion houses are embodied in attruc- j live display that will strike the fend- j nine eye. Dainty pictures that will up- j 1 peal to all are taken of the Onehunga j queen carnival, with the queens, maids , of honour and the coronation ceremony, j Specially alluring are full page scenes j from the big screen production “Broad- • -way Rose.” while the stage is represen- j ted in a fascinating series devoted to j the “Peep Show.’’ Carpenters are advertised for. A man to cut post* is advertised lor. A ear—a bargain—is advertised tor srile. Train arrangement:, for the Palmerston North races are advertised. Nominations for the Borough Council election dose on Friday next at noon. A sale of-produce in aid of the Anglican Church will be held at Te Horo to-night. .Mrs Hunter, of Waikscae, notifies that she is gi vitas’ tip business and at the same time thanks residents for past support.

A good piano is advertised for sale. A dance in aid of the Lilac queen j (Miss >S. Gander) will be held at To I Iloro on Wednesday next. A large gathering is expected. | -Tenders close on Saturday for the purchase of engine, pump, and 'stand Dow on the bowling club's grounds at Otaki. A meeting of the members of the Blue Triangle Community Club will be held on Thursday next at S p.nt. to arrange a new programme for the winter session. A full attendance is requested. Football and gum boots just arrived at Irvine’s. The Olympic full-length laces given with each pair free. The best gum boot is Red Ball; first-grade stocked in knee and short tops, with lace fronts. Polish, 1 tins .Is at Irvine’s Shoe Store. Otaki. —Advl. Readers of the ‘‘Mail” arc notified that subscriptions in advance for the current quarter are due. By paying in advance a saving of Is may bo made, and all who wish to secure this concession should do so at once.