THE OTAKI MAIL. FRIDAY, JUNE 15, 1923. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Otaki Mail, 15 June 1923, Page 2

THE OTAKI MAIL. FRIDAY, JUNE 15, 1923. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Au installation of the water-service—-the first—was to-day made by Air 11. JLCilmistcr, plumber, at the Central Hotel. Members of the Otaki Fire Brigade held a practice last night, but rain interfered. Further practices will shortly bo held when it is hoped all members will be present. "One Exciting .Night" was shown at Uie theatre last night, but umortui uately, the weather inteiiered v-ub the attendance. It whl, however, be stio.vn again this evening, and as the picture is a splendid one, uie attendance shouict be large. Queen carnival results wji also be announced. iiesiueuts are notified that in view of the uearing eonipletiou of the nuter- ' works, applications will be received loi connecting up the system, i'ho supply v. ill not be kept on constantly until all mains have been weii ilu-aeci out and _ further tests made, but those who will "■• require the water early may connect ■j up now.

1 Air 'J. li. W.i.'ianis, wixo Uaj mk«:s.s----j fully carried uii busb.sss .n ( _'iuki tor I the past thirty years, has suld to Air during Aii Wwiij-w*' i,u.-ii*t-£.- e-i.reer in I 'jin&i ne i:as Dutlt ep a :plc.i(l*d rcpuj intioii, nis sound work earning for him great kudos. Air Williams' uuiuy ' friends will wish him every success in i I ilie near future. Air Williams else- | where thanks, aii for their past cordial | support. [ <\'u wonder Uie railways do not pay. Il' v. us> stated at uie meeting oi tue j Inglewood County council on Tuespay tliat nine motor buses ply aaiiy ■ between New Plymouth and Hawera. . Judging lroiu appearances Uiey seem • to prosper too. Four bundred goats have been seI cured by settlers in ilie YV'airoa uisi met, and the animals are to be liber- • | ated where the blackberry pest i- , worst, in the hope that the goats will j eradicate ihg nuisance. "Daniel Richard Cooper," mission- : ary, .Mam street, Gore," 03 the des- : enpuon published m a 1517 directory ol the man later destined to be seni tenced to death after one ol New Zea- ' land's most sensational murder trials. j Cooper's subsequent actions indicate \ that his mission wa a one widely different from the ggQf-raJ idea of a missionary's work.

A large number of burgesses ol Palmerstoa North assembled" on Tuesday night to honour the retiring- Mayor Mr J. A. Nash, M.P., and Mrs }£sh. after his many years' service as Chie' ■ Magistrate. The newly-elected Mayo'" (Mr F. J. Nathan) presided, and ah the local bodies and in the district were represented. Mr and Mr, iSasfe were presented with a solid silver tea service and spirit kettle and tne text of an iiiurninated address which i 3 to follow was read. The Mayor paid a tribute to the °oiesi'' eminent services to the borough and district, saying that thev were in treat part instrumental in * brmrrin" *he town to its present prosperity. In reply. M r X ash said that ii e hart enjoyed every moment of hi= public life. He prophesied thai Palmerston Nonh would eventuallv become the Christchurch of the North Island His i services, he said, were largely due to the co-operation and advi.--e of his wife. - SALE OF BOOTS AND SHOES.— Our half-yearly iale is on and all the odd lines must be cleared in ladies', gents', and children's boots and shoes. —lrvine's Snog Store, OtaJp.— Ad^ti

Mr B. W. Jarmey, who has liad considerable experience in plumbing work, having been nine years with Messrs A. and T. Burt, of Wellington, has purchased the well-known business of Mr C. H. Williams iu Main Street, and hopes to merit a fair share of patronage. Mr Jarmey's work will be of the best and his prices will be low. Estimates will be given for all classes of work, while bat lis, basins, etc., will be stocked. Seed potatoes are advertised for sale. An umbrella is advertised for. Cows and heifers are advertised for sale. A lady help or capable general is advertised for. Mr H. Coekrell advertises as a '• Friday special" men's and boys' tweed coats. Mr L. G. Lowry, stationer, advertises gramophones and records for sale —just the thing for winter evenings. Mrs Muir is holding a "bargain week'-' at Te Horo, and ladies especially should inspect the array of goods which are offered at tempting prices. Messrs McDougall 8r05.,. Ltd., specialise iu household requirements, groceries, crockery, and ironmongery. See announcement elsewhere.