THE OTAKI MAIL. FRIDAY, MAY 4, 1923. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Otaki Mail, 4 May 1923, Page 2

THE OTAKI MAIL. FRIDAY, MAY 4, 1923. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Oluki Native College "broke up" to-day for three weeks' holiday. Mr W. Ay re, soil of Mr Mark Ayre, is au inmate of the Otaki hospital. The members of the Hult CJun Club expect to pay a visit to Otaki about the end of the month to indulge in a shoof \vith the local Club. Messrs Taylor Bros.' application lor a land agent's license has been granted. Mr Atmorc appeared in support of the application. A billiard tournament is now in progress ai Otaki Railway. Keen interest is being displayed on account of the large number of entries, which total eighty. Mr Daymau, Kaltina's right hand mail, addressed u meeting of Natives :tt Otaki last night, and made an appeal to all to sign Katana's book, which had been re-ojiened. The benefits of signing v, ore advanced. The United Football Club's short night dance, held la-t night, although not largely attended, proved very enjoyable. The floor was in fine order, while music by the Rikibana orchestra was appreciated, U'j Jsicholls was M.C. Dancing lessons for children commenced on Tuesday last ii, the Town Hall, when there was a fair attendance. Lessons will be give, each Tuesday and Friday at 3.30, and it is hoped all children will avail themselves of the opportunity to learn.

i Aii important meeting will be he! I at the Otaki theatre on Tuesday uigh when all residents are invited to atten i and take part in a discussion relativ I to a memorial to be erected on the re: j resort memorial site. Mr Brando j (Mayor; will be in the chair. A good house-cow is advertised t< sale, cheap. The inOKthly meeting of the Ottti State School committee takes place o Monday night at 7.30 o'clock. Mr G. A. Monk will address ratepaj ers at Waikanae on Saturday (to-moi row) at 7.30 p.m. The Mauakau Tennis Club to-day no vertise the numbers of the suecessft ticket* in connection with the recen queen carnival. The Violet queen dance at To Hor on Monday in likely to attract a croud and visitors are expected from variou parts of the district. Notice is given that the Otaki bridgi will be closed for all traffic daily bn tween the hours of t> a.m. and (5 p.in from and including Monday, 14th Xfaj until farther notice. Mr Leo. Clay has opened a boot repai? .-hop at the back of Mr= Walker's residence, near the Court-house. Repiairs will be done neatly and promptly. A grand concert in aid of the Bo„e queen (Miss S. Sawyer) will be held at the Te Horo public Hall on Wednesdav, May 9th. There will be leading talent, while a dance will follow. Buy your football and jrum boots at Irvine's; you cannot keat his v&lmbs. Pull length laces given free with foot3aH boot?. First grade red ball guje >oots, just landed. Boot polish, 4 tins .5 at Irvine's Shoe Store, Otaki.—Advt. Mr W. Dredge, late of the Otaki 'ost Office staff, has rejoined the De-j iurtnieat as letter-carrier ar Pahiatua, viiile Mr Maneer, Otaki's letter-earner. las received notice of transfer to Wei