LOCAL AND GENERAL

Taihape Daily Times, Volume 7, Issue 85, 9 December 1914, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The Public Hospital authorities desire to thank Mr. G. Marsh, of Karioi, /for his gift of rabbits and hares.

It is probable that at Mr. R. W. Smith's meeting last night there was a larger proportionate attendance of ladies than has been at any electioon meeting in New Zealand. The Taihape Town Hall was full, and considerably more than half of the people were of the feminine sex.

Intending exhibitors of fat lambs at the Marton A. and P. Show have bees advised to reserve their best lambs for the competition. We would remind our farmers and pastoralists that the Rangitikei Show takes place in February and advise them to take the advice tendered to Marton exhibitors: "Reserve your best lambs for the show pen.

An exceedingly enthusiastic and satisfactory meeting of over 50 shareholders in the Otaihape Farmers' Meat and Produce Company was held in the Town Hall supper rooms this morning. Mr. H. D. Bennett (chairman of directors) presided. The past progress of the Company was reviewed and future procedure discussed. Prospects appeared very bright for the future welfare of the Company, and the feeling cf the gathering was certainly optimistic. Pour hundred and fifty shares out of the total of 720 yet to be placed before jhe Company may start business were' taken in the room. A full report cf the proceedings will be published In to-morrow's 'issue,

The possibilities of the currying of prohibition has evidently not troubled M.r. Joe Cody, the well-known proprietor of the Taihape Brewery, as recent additions to the brewery have placed the establishment in a splendid position to cater for the increased demand for the well-known "Tiki''' ale and stout which is now on sale at over thirty hotels in the principal centres. "Tiki" brand has become popular because of its merit and is always recognised as conveying the best of quality. "Tiki" invalid stout is an appetising beverage specially brewed and its increased sale is a tribute to its popularity. Mr. Cody advises that '' Tiki' draught beer is obtainable at the Gretna Hotel while " Tiki" bottle ale and stout can be obtained at both local hotels.