THE OTAKI MAIL. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1923. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Otaki Mail, 9 November 1923, Page 2

THE OTAKI MAIL. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1923. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Preparations are in train for holding the first, meeting of the War Pensions Appeal Board, which is being-, constituted under the War Pension* Amendment'Act. It is likely that a meeting will be held at an early date. Largo quantities of whitebait were to be seen in the Mauawatu River near the Mcwid pah on the way to the beach about five o'clock last evening. The bait were making up stream, but keptwell in the centre of the river. Fishermen witnessing the spectacle declare that it was the largest quantity agen in the Manawatu for a number of years.i Soow. good catches were recorded on Wednesday, two men netting 70 odd pounds during- the day.

- That the racecourse has its humorous aide was evidenced list week at the totalisator, at the Makaruka course, states the Auckland “Star." The law forbids the purchase of a ticket by any t person under the age of 21 years. A I young woman —in fact, almost a girl j in appearance—-asked for a ticket on ft (pajrticular /korsq. The totajisatoi'clerk, a young man. did riot desire to Sec the girl come within reach .of the law, so with blushing face, he .said: AJe you sure you are 21 years of age?" ‘‘No doubt .of it," said the female speculator. “I'm over 21 and what’s more," she added with pride, “I'm the mother of four children." The abashed young man dealt out the ticker hurriedly without further parley.. His comrade n'e.vt to him in the totalisator house laughed at the incident and said that the young lady’s words were perfectly true, for she jived in his neighbourhood.

• An unusual case was heard at the ' Tc- Awamutu 3.M. Court- when Percy 1 B. Holme* claimed £l6 exemplary | damages from W. j. and H. H. RariI son, for alleged damage to a lawn. < it was stated the defendants were ex- ; plicitly.instructed not to'pass over the I lawn -when delivering coal. The de- ! fendants proceeded against plaintiff 1 for the value of the coal, and this | was paid into Court, and the action I for £lO was h counter-claim. The ‘ Magistrate adjourned the case while [ he inspected the lawn. On resuming lie said the carter had acted in defiance of tile-householder’s instructions. .The actual damage was not verygreat, hut was a blemish on-the lawn. He awarded £2 10s and costs, totalling £3 Is. We arc- fitting rubber heels free till -Areas on ladies ’ 'shoes from £1 upwards. •Cell and see our white shoes—ladies' and children's are cheap this year. Rent's -Besrock shoes to clear 34a 6d. Polish 4 tins Is. Wo are ager.tr far metal shoe laces. —If vine's, shoe store,. ptaki*—ASjfc | * ajgFgjgjgpjggl

A fine lot of books, etc., have been donated for the Mauakau garden party and will be sold on the 14th. An Oriental ball in aid of tl»; Rahui Cricket Club will be held at the Te Horo nail, on Wednesday, 23th inst. (Special commemoration services will be acid at the Otaki, Tu Horo, and Mauakau Methodist Churches on Sunday (Armistice Day). At yesterday's meeting- of the Otaki Borougu Council it was stated that the value of building permits since March totalled no less than £11,720, and for last month £-820. Foxtoji sportsmen, are reported to have had a goqd win over the victory ot the locally-trained Rouen in the N.Z. Cup on Saturday. Remarking that revolvers were dangerous tilings, tne Magistrate at Auckland trued a iiignt vvatciunan £2O lor behig m possession 01 an unregistered iirearm. Owing to the stoppage ol the coalhnners at the West Coast, the Government is reported to be building up its coat supplies.at Otira with Newcastle coal. uhers made lor heel on c.i.f. quotations would indicate that the price ol beet lor export will open better than was expected. By the end 01 this month it is anticipated that all New Zealand works will he clear ol' beef.

The two victims of the Ongarue railway disaster on July 6th, Mr W. Campnell, liiernen of- the train, and Mr C. McFarlane, a passenger, who are in the Auckland hospital, are reported to be progressing satisfactorily. They were removed lVom Taumarunui to. Auckland un September Bth. Mr. Bert Kilmister has installed at the Otaki kiosk an Ideal heating apparatus, which will supply hot-water for the kiosk itself and quadrangle — an innovation that will be greatly appreciated. it is up-to-date, the work lias been faithfully carried out, and is the first of its kind in the district. Katana’s “A” Orchestra and Maori entertainers performed at Otaki last night to a large gathering, which appreciated several of the items rendered. The poi dances wore a pleasing feature, musical items were well rendered, while singers were greeted with applause. Despite the tide of prosperity which fs sweeping the North American C.Oll- - Mr L. Macintosh. Ellis, Diree‘tor of Forestry, who Returned by the ‘Niagara on Friday- is convinced that New Zealand was “the best of all.’’ The Dominion, he said, leads in agricultural production, social and economic conditions, and forestry methods. Fleas on th e Main Trunk express are one of the latest causes of complaint against the Railway Department. A passenger by that train stated in Palmerston North that she had not had a wink of sleep in her expensive “sleeper” on the down trip because of these vermin. She found an ordinary sec-mid-class carriage far more comfortable.

A. few day's ago a lad named Jude living at Newtown, was attacked by a cow, which was supposed to be very quiet, being used as a ho.use cow. While driving it along Die cow suddenly turned on him knocking him down and getting him on the ground knelt on him, breaking his arm.

A letter from a lady in Berlin was received by the Mayor of Christchurch making enquiries concerning one James William Betmefad. who was said to have emigrated to Ghrstchurch in the year 1918. Nothing has been heal’d concerning him lately, and bis last known address was “7 Park Avenue, Christchurch, New Zealand. Australia.” 'The lady' enclosed a

stamp dor r,etum postage, but explained that it- would be of no use for the purpose, but, could be added to a collection.

Two men occupying a double bed at a Tabaka hotel recenuy l.ad a narrow escape, one of them trad carelessly dropped a lighted cigarette on a mattress, which was soon in llames.

.■smoke issuing from the room prompted investigations, and when the room was entered both men were fast asleep, and the burning mattress had to he dragged from uhder them. The mat-tress and some blankets were partly destroyed, and one of the men had his clothes burned.

A unique building of thirteen floors, • The Astor,” in .Macquarie, street, Sydnev, was opened recently by the State ‘ Premier,. Sir George Fuller. The central idea of the building

scheme i,® that each occupier purchases his home. Already 36 homes out of the total of 52 have been purchased. The building, winch is immediately opposite the Botanical Gardens, comprises 13 floors and basement, four homes being on each floor. A unique feature is the construction of bridges on each floor communicating with the different homes, and tastefully decorated with flowers on each side. “The Astor" is said to be the largest reinforced concrete bulling in Australia.

Thus the Auckland Star’s ’Frisco correspondent: Mr Massey excited undisguised surprise when he related how New "Zealand ’had lowered its taxation in a degree undreamed of in other countries which had felt the war strain. “No coTtntry can be prosperous,” s.aid Mr Massey, “if the country has taxation which is too heavy‘for the people. We commenced to reduce taxation, and in the current financial year we reduced the in-come-tax 20 per cent-, an/J knocked out half the land tax, eliminated half the amusement tax, and abolished all know it will lead to prosperity- better tea fax. I staked my political career on that- reduction of taxation, as I than any other agency-. New Zealand has the 'highest per capita for production in the world.' This sort of thing cannot be done without hard work. Our dairy farmers work at least 12 hours a day and seven day’s a week. The result is that with such national energy- New Zealand is getting back to prosperity quicker than if all the politicians of the world got together and cried .to solve .the problem of postwar rehabilitation and reconstruction.”—(Applause).

Firewood is advertised for. Carpenters are advertised for. Two Jersey -bulls a?e advertised for sale. Board and residence is required by an elderly lady. A notice relative to the departure of the Sunday train appears in th:3 issue. A special me'eting of the Otaki Athletic Club will be held on Monday night. Mr. E. Looser advertises Omega watches, suitable for hard-wear, at lowest prices. The “Otaki Mail’’ stationery ,der partiuen.t is offering pads and envelopes at reduced price. ’ ‘ .Entries for the Otaki H. and If. Society’s show close on Tuesday. .Donation? for the tea-rooms and* produce stall are solicited.

The garden party to be held at Manuka n on November 34th. is causing interest, and the “invisible person" will take picking, free advertisement. The races arc over and the “old CTey" had a royal win. Ee is paxsiaa his profits on to his customers, so. call and ’ get the best leather for repairs. Boots’nor,- stocfcfid—T. Barrett—Advt,