LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Taihape Daily Times, Volume XII, Issue 3658, 21 December 1920, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A good machine shearer seeks engagement.

A waggoner or bush' o(r, timber tmeky is awaiting engaernent.

Two eases of infantile paralysis are reported at Ohakune, and there is one suspected case at Taihape.

The estimated increased cost or building tbe Raetihi Hospital is £4OOO, on account of the extra cost of labour and materials since the last approval fo,r the work was given.

Mr J. Mortland has opened up a fine selection of toys and fancy goods suitable for Xmas and New Year gifts and attention is drawn to his special announcement on page 3 of this issue.

We acknowledge with thanks receipt of cards conveying season’s greetings from our ex-Ohutu correspondent, fpom telegraph messengers of Taihape, and .from Dunlop Rubber Cdjmpany and heartily reciprocate same.

The excavation work in connection 'with the additions to the Taihape Hospital is well in hand. The improvements will comprise additions to the wards ? duty rooms, drying room, ironing room, bedroom, man|s stare and vegetable room, boiler-house, etc., the estimated cost being £3OOO.

At the general meeting of the Young Men’s Social Club held last evening, it was decided to hold a pubic picnic at Ohutu on Boxing Day (next Monday). Endeavours will be made by a committee to convey the people by and anyone owing a car and willing to take anybody down, will be doing the club a favour as well as having an enjoyable outing thdmselvast Everybody is welcome, but should let the secretary (Mr L. C. Parton care Murray’s Shoe Store) know if they intend going. The club will provide refreshments, but will make a small charge to defray expenses.