THE OTAKI MAIL. MONDAY, MAY 21, 1923. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Otaki Mail, 21 May 1923, Page 2

THE OTAKI MAIL. MONDAY, MAY 21, 1923. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Norman Hawker was arrested by Constable Satherlev on Friday, and on Saturday charged with failing to maintain his wife and child. A remand to Hastings was asked for and granted. Air H. Nieolson was the presiding J.P.

! This week's illustrations in the “N.Z. I Sporting and Dramatic Be view” reach an incomparably high standard of exj eellenee, the proprietors each week ! achieving their aim to make the Journal ox outstanding note. Tk« centre pages show the Oxford-Cambridge In-ter-Varsity boat race, the Prince of Wales’ fall in steeplechase, and the christening of Princess Alary’s infant son. An unusual set of pictures represents the disastrous hoods in North Canterbury, while another interesting series i- that showing the Diamond -Jubilee celebrations to commemorate the gold rush at Nascby, Otago. Golfers will approve of the attention given to the opening of the Banui Golf Club links. Football enthusiasts will be glad to learn that in addition to the competition of the Great Northern Hurdles, a special football £lO contest is announced in this issue. Subscribers should se- i ■ sure copies early to avoid disappoint- i ■ merit. ‘The paper is on salt- at all bo Ok- < sellers and newsagents. <

The sale of privileges in connection with the Otaki Maori Racing Club were sold ou Saturday by Messrs Abraham and Williams, Ltd., and realised £ll6, Mr Baker, of Palmerston North, being the successful bidder.

"A brewer’s license is granted under the Finance Act now; I suppose it is a relic of war legislation," remarked counsel in the Supremo Court at Palmerston North, during the hearing of ail appeal case. "You cannot be surprised at what you find in the Finance Act now-a-days," replied His Honour, Sir John Salmond.

Au incubator is advertised for

A phaeton is advertised for sale, cheap. A reliable .man desires position as share-milker. A replace advertisement from Messrs W. Bull and Co. appears in this issue. Claims against the estate ot Mr F. W. Swift must be lodged by June fist as advertised. The races will soon be on again, and we are showing a new range of boots and shoes lor winter wear at reduced prices. Fresh stock of gum boots ami goloshes now ill. Polish, 4 tins Is. Open till 1' pan. Fridays. Shop iu Otaki at Irvine’s Shoe Store. —Advt. For Children’s Hacking Cough, Wools’ Great Peppermint Cure,—A.ivt