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OTAKI BY THE SEA — , I, y i ENDOWED with most of the good things that Nature can offer, twenty years' ago the whalers, driving south in search of new spoil, . and steeped in romantic history, the Otaki district has much came to Kapiti Island and settled there. With them came their VISITORS t fiTA Kit QCAf* LJ C Tf\ D C that can be envied, and there are nany thousands who can modern tools and modern methods of preservation and warfare in V LJLI KJMS.O IO KJI Slf\.l. PE/\V* II OIW l\ C recall with pleasure sunny days and lary hours spent at this popular the shape of guns. The whalers, using the mainland for their boiling- When you are requiring High and holiday resort, 'it has everything that the picnicker and holiday- down operations, came into contact with the Otaki Maoris and Class POST OFFICE maker can wish—white beach and rolling combers, native bush and established themselves on a friendly basis. Word of the white men's ediiit AKin /- T n rVTAK'I RFAfM riverbanks—and for those whose energy is equal to it there are guns reached a certain chief away back in the Waikato, the man FRUIT AND VEGETABLES UIAM HfcALM; frequent tramps of more than usual interest. The early history of who was later to become known as the finest leader and strategist the an< J . Miss Freeman is removing into the place is very colourful; indeed, the chapter that Otaki occupies Maori race has ever had. He was Te ftauparaha, and with shrewd DENHARD FAMED BREAD new premises on February Ist. A i n the pages of Maori lore is one of the most striking in the annals foresight he saw that the tibe that could obtain a supply of the larger shop, new up-to-date Tea- o f New Zealand. Otaki is an old settlement—old, that is, according *hite men's weapon would be in a dominant position. So, fired by TVy rooms, and every facility for t o New Zealand's interpretation of the word. Its settlement is said ambition, he gathered his warriors, and after long marches over ' patrons. Our old premises defin- to date back to a period between five hundred and six hundred years difficult country and stern encounters with recalcitrant tribes who A QC E TT 1 C itely closing. ago, when the early comers to this land were searching for a spot to sought to bar his progress, the redoubtable fighting chief and his ** lr «# B ■ I «# Agent for "Evening Post." cultivate and a place in which to establish a permanent home. These men reached Otaki. It had taken them nearly a year to get there, (Right opp. New Council Buildings) — natives had a keen eye to the future and were equipped with splendid but time was not the essence of the contract then, and so long as . ' judgment, and their main object was to find a place where life would the end justified the means a year was neither here nor there. When ________________________ be easy, and where the contentment of their communal life would be he set eyes on Otaki, with its exceptional natural resources, th« t t ' ~ preserved. The soil had to be suitable to the cultivation of their Waikato warrior mustered his followers and embarked on a cam- r— ■ , TELEGRAPH foodstuffs; the climate had to be mild and congenial; there had to paign of subduing the local tribes. ' WHEN YOU WANT THE ■Bfc X r% _■%.■ n be plenty of sunshine, and abundant facilities for hunting and fish- If Peace and quietness are Otaki's heritage of the more boisterous BEST LJ OT F I in,S" Otaki »eemed ,to offeT a" *he«e things. It was a veritable lend J ays> and ;„ ; u env i ronment the seeker after comfort and rest may - _ , ... ~ n\f I —i _■ ""* of opportunity, a place where the Maori, by nature fond of home c j 11 »v *i. • v • i i ull Ux beet. Wether Mutton, fßi.ht o** GPO Otaki) Hf*. could construct his sturdy whare. and build hi. pa. He did, find all that he ™q™~»«- Here, appropr.ately enough, has been , JJJJJ. ..Jf'rp ArroMMOHA and hi» «»b* *rew and multiplied, and from this main root branches «l«ted the location of the Health Camp, that fine institution that Lamb< r°r*< afld *ma» toOO«TION AND MEALS greW and *Pread UP and down the coast from tne Manawatu River is putting new life into children who are physically deficient. Here, go to ■ ' to Porirua. The branches themselves grew and flourished, and in revelling in the sunshine and sea air, the greatest tonics that Nature DEVINE flllff ~ , „ , the course of time developed into vigorous tribes. Before long the in- . ■ . . .. ,■■ .. , ■ ... , ... ■ "^ ■■ W ■l~ _■ %■ II %C Handy to Beaches. cv ; tab ,. quarreU . nlued> „,„,£ nt outbreakl of tribal w * rfare . ha, devised, these young folk «re injected with new health and new ■ Ail a. j~T- T v- i Un time came the white men, and their coming marked a new epoch strength, and are being brought to a greater and fuller enjoyment WAI MN d AH Ales and L.quors of .Highest jth hittory f th ; g particu l ar d j,trict. About a hundred and of life. IPV I M Quality Only! ' L fc YIN. /. McGILL, Proprietor. ' , ~ The Quality Met Purveyor,. —I I t vr-y ~~—""' ; : W~* | i ■ ■ -— -—-, For the Latest Books 5" 1 'H H. G. WYLIE BoS^ nd I Stationery, Periodicals, School Boob, ?$& OTAKI RAILWAY BOOKSTALL Fancy Goods, Records, '~3^'. I , Weekly and Daily Papers, etc., call at . .=^. _ .^fc iS, ££ ' , I \mf I Rl^ 5 "' ?V' i «<s^^fc-ci. Patrons wilt find our Goods of the Best Quality. BS* * ™^^ ~W ■%■ ■+* Ifyfc >■~, *t^3fe^ INSPECTION. INVITED. OUR PRICES ARE RIGHT! (Righ opp. Bank of New Zealand) I |'j, T.s^^^ I^' ■ )i' ll^te^l^^^^P«^li^^^-^WMw^fe'i^^ _C lAf 0+ |% |11 ■■ CHEMIST AND I A Big Selection of High Quality Goods at i:Jpfcpifeli^^ f P. W* &. RULE druggist. /-• i n • I \W^>^^:^^^-;^f^yM^^K^^-W<j^^'-~- K%H 'fecai'l;-IP;X' .^ w --.-_-■__■_■ Phone UO. Clty Pr!ces! I OTAKI RAILWAY ' ' li.Jy'.teHX^:^.— _ - ...;"-. 7'" - "— — , —^g^mH Full Stocks of all Medical Requirements. Doctors Prescriptions . I accurately dispensed personally, and sent to any part of the district. TLJE DCAiAI CAKE SHOP and NOW MI 111 I**. It! 1.1 RllllrtinnC Photograhic Goods Stocked. Cameras for Hire. | PIC l%E\7#4.Li JEA ROOMS ''"" lYIUniVipUl DllllMinC|s Same Day Developing and Printing Service. Ql"^|^| Otaki "QUALITY GOODS AT REASONABLE RATES" is my Motto. (Opp. New Municipal Buildings) The new Municipal block, shown above, to be officially opened ■ in February, fills a long-felt want on the part of the residents. F ' ~ 1 m •a. ki ' • -1 AXx T It is located on a corner of the Main Street, and is an imposing IC Most Popular Holiday Resort in the Wellington Province! hor Uainty Morning and Atternoon Teas, and very we i come addition to the town's business area. The TLJ t a*^ _»■■_■#%■ Ice Creams, Cordials, Etc. building is erected in brick and exceeds fifty feet in both THE CAPITOL '*' frontage and depth. It is divided into eight rooms, of which t ----------------_-----------------^^ the largest arc those that will be used as the Public Library and ' OTAKI BEACH. ' Council Chamber. It has been specially designed by Messrs. a ■ ——~^^^~^^ Natusch & Sons, the architects, to withstand earthquakes, and ~ TUt El Ef*TDir* Al IKICTAI I A TURKIC is notable for its strength and beauty. Only heart timbers have Glorious Climate, Surfing Tennis; Golf. Dancing. Camp Sites and U»e TMt ELEUTKIWAL INbTALLA I IUNb been used |n the floors g and doo , s> th X c , vall J hcins p l astered , and °f Couvcn— Available Free, provided Meals Taken at the Hotel. IN THE NEW MUNICIPAL BUILDING the roof tiled. Book now for January and February. Phone 77 Otaki. WERE SUPPLIED AND FITTED BY # . H. W. ANKETELL, Proprieter. S. W. HARVEY MR. P. STOCKING i," ELECTRICAL SPECIALIST, The well-known Building Contractor, of Otaki, was the builder BROWN BUSE^ ft¥%A TAIfIS »- • c , _ _»k, ■• of this fine block, and when completed it will be a decided credit ■#■%~«r WW ■~l ■#%#«#■■«# MUM ■_"__?%■«# Mail! Street, Otaki. to the town and district of which Otaki is the centre. MEET ALL TRAINS FOR ALL CAMPS AND BEACHES. i . I ' ' :•• Cars Available to All Parts of the District. jme— JS>-^ ' PARCELS AND LETTERS MAY BE SENT TO RANGIURU I The Plumbing Sub-ContractoT I SUNBEAM MOTOR SERVICE i^^^^y^j|^^^^^^^Py l^^^gfflT on the above Building Was PHONES: 98 and 98S. : J. S. BALLINGER Proprietor. 1 Restful - Refreshingly 11| OTAKI RAILWAY I] _ — NEW — II SPECIALIST IN ALL CLASSES OF PLUMBING. ~~- *[\\ Ijjij Satisfy your desire for something DIFFERENT and IJIIi ■ ■ I:::: achieve welcome economy in your buying—select a si::: li il fw&i^^^Z - m m ' :::: LOUNGE SUITE from our display. Here luxurious 1!!!! E J COOK ™E RADI° nlAlEk AND REPAIR 1 d „ I ■ ■ ; I JtRI^B ijjj: upholstery, perfect springing and strong frames which j:::i SPECIALIST. I ■ ■ | p — ~-.m ■ .■ , I^~WB^ !!!!! the wear and tear of years will touch but lightly arc jij| Phone 146 M, OTAKI. I ' H —^l!i ' «-•" '*s ' *** «fe^*4l^B___LH !«*■• A ' !■" «_-_-« i-_«_-_-_-- - ? 1 "* i*irr"^"'^7il____________>ii ***<i *Fljf l'illß M SUITE illustrated is an example of pur designs. !!„: Carrie, large ,tocks of Cycles and Sundries. Repairs Promptly Effected. |i!ptf-M'V^^^^^H|HMHK , I JAMES SIEVERS 9 Otaki || , , fl 1 r __HH___l_____l !»» CABINETMAKER ft UPHOLSTERER, ::::: I - _^ _ _ _^^ ■».■_■ I L I _ i-^M P_~~~-~-i !»j: CROCKERY * p GENERAL HARDWARE. ||||; ■ _k_l _J Cj DI _E I * 1 -^H I '^* - M/S'^H|' j ll timber merchant THE CENTRAL HOTEL^EtJ'oSSf I Cambridge Street - LEVIN . _— HAROLD COCKRELL v , „ lutpty —; h ZZfLZTn*, ,„ 7™ R- J- royals cosy tea lounge General Storekeeper, Lots o ~ smati Quantities. AND BAKERY OTAKI FENCING MATERIALS ALSO SUPPLIED. MAIN STREET OTAKI —^ Morning and Afternoon Teas and Lunches Always Ready. j* V , _________________________________________________________________—, cc Creams, Chocolates and Confectionery at Lowest Prices. Has 25 Years' Reputation for HIGH-QUALITY GOODS and || . . T] '' DEPENDABLE SERVICE. :: Campers Catered For. I UAR\t EV The Oliest Established We "re noted for our Small Goods and Pies, and Milk-Made Bread. WQ MJk 1C W If? W Building Contractor and . You Cannot Buy Better Than at Cockrell's! Undertaker in LEVIN. Suppers after the Pictures. :: Catering in all its Branches. 7 !l PHONE. ' ~~~—: I Construction Work undertaken in Town and [ ~~~1 IDEALJ^J^DHUN^ROOMS £r•„ _^^_S-f-I^. V O U N G " S JworkY " CONTRACTOR FOR THE NEW METHODIST CHURCH. SedC-011 StPGCt - WERAROA Motorists will find these rooms very convenient. Morning and I 1 — 1 We Specialise in the Manufacture of ; • Afternoon Teas and Meals at All Hours. Confectionery, Fruit, caclj-t r\/-\/-\r»r j ru^sn -ittiki/*c Soft Drinks, Ice Creams. The service is good and our Pies . -i SASHES, DOORS and SHOP FITTINGS. and Meals please our patrons. Call fcere for satisfaction. -»___»_•«. _»_»■_•>_-■ Inquiries Invited. Quotations Freely K.ivcn. EPECU KDPA II ■ Agents for Gibraltar Wall Board—a popular N.Z. product—Vermin . ri\_s^ni»l\_;#*-r. and Fireproof. • We Guarantee All Our Work. DEPOT FOR RAILWAY ROAD SERVICES. WELLINGTON-OTAKI DAILY SERVICE. PHONE 46. J. F. YOUNG, Proprietor. —' In ' ■ : ' ' Consult— ~~" DENHARD KKrAU I /%lIP-_ir-| HOUDAY MAKERS, we keep I J__,__._______^ _ 1-r _L_ l~ lIIImO ■# II l_a_ni m 0 PUE fJL ICTI stocks of all fil™ and photo. -f_i II I EC DIE \#n EITII J I » graph ; c materia l. TryourO-*- ---_, I L_ _S I _C you set Day Developing and ..Printing Service. Films in by 9 a.m. out by 5 * ~^ ---__-i-_i-^_i_l_™ jo pm No need tQ fcring youf to . let accessories WILSON'S PHARHTI n 'JJ' /*> • ' The Finest PURE WHEAT Flour MACY can supply your every need, and, remember this, at city prices! 1 lie DUliaing contractor, Ingredients of the Highest Grade Procurable. Be sure to get a jiir of "Solust" unexcelled for relieving sunburn. Q_l| Cl__«l AVIUI ii/.. » n jiji.ij.xL Prescriptions accurately dispensed. We use DGII dTrGGT - OTAKI A Variety of Shapes and Makes to Meet the O itly the Best of Drugs and Chemicals. New work or renovating carried out at reasonable rates in Requirements of All. WILSON'S PHARMACY any part of the district. :: Estimates Given Free. And for those who want something different . . . the wonderful PHONE 96. PROCERALOAF phone 168- MAIN STREET, OTAKI. Phone 168. That has in such a short period become so amazingly popular in - ■ thousands of homes. ■:' •■-..- W. MCBETH & SONS, TSSr2J/£j8 Ty DENHARD BREAD is obtainable crisp and fresh from numer- I TELF6RAPH 6ARA_fE OTAKI AND OTAKI RAILWAY ous Good Sfo- bet— WELLINGTON and OTAKI. ftf^ ? -. ■~^ NothiH. but the Best Beef, Mutton, Pork, Small Goods, etc. ... , ~n ß, ,n T 7*. . R . „, rrnu.^r * C.G.JONES, Orders Promptly Attended. Deliveries to all Motor Camps and Vetches. _ l°°h f°r tltC DB' Br""d °V d"ttnct»'c Ba't(i <"' Wrapper. SERVICE. Phones: 7M and 7S. j

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Evening Post, Volume CXXI, Issue 21, 25 January 1936, Page 7

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Page 7 Advertisements Column 2 Evening Post, Volume CXXI, Issue 21, 25 January 1936, Page 7

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