DOWN THE LINE.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLII, Issue 10112, 20 October 1917, Page 2

DOWN THE LINE.

(From Our Own Cobhebpondent.) . OTAKI, Act. 18. It is with great regret that we have, la record the deaths of two well-known Otaki young men. both killed in action. News Was received here last evening stating that Private Herbert Mitchell, third son of Mr and Mis Arthur Mitchell, had been killed in action. Private Mitchell was always of a quiet, unassuming nature, and his death will be regretted by a. large circle of relatives, and friends. Sergeant Arthur Mail, who was wounded some months ago, but returned lo the firing line, has also been imported killed in action, word to this effect having readied Oti-ki i.! e afternoon. Vi geant Hall for many vears lived in Otaki with his lather. Mr' Archibald Hall, when host, of the Railway Hotel. He married Miss Aula, and afterwards took up residence, in Wanganui. Pater he responded to his country's call and left with one of the early reinforcements for the front. Mrs R. Young, of Ohau, is a sister of deceased. An interesting match for the Pcarcy Cup was played on the Otaki bowling green on Wednesday afternoon, when Knight. Parkin. A. Bright and Bills (skip) lost to Harnett, i/jw, Ayrc and Satherley (ship) by one point. Mrs Wise, of Parapar.aumu, has been in a serious state of health for some time, in consequence of which she has been receiving medical attention in Wellington. She is now .' much improved, anil yesterday returned home. Mr W Gallawiiy. of I'ahautanui, is making a eood recovery alter his very serious illnes*. , • . The prevalence of quicksand on the \\ aikaiiae beach was responsible- for a mishap to Mr and. Mrs Fisher on Sunday. Intending to give their horse a drink Mr lusher drove into what appeared a suitable spot, when the horse immediately began to plunge and then sink. It was only by extreme measures mat the animal was rescued. Miss Hughes, of Shannon, is at present relieving teacher at the Waikanae State school, and has already proved very popSome fishermen stale thai never before has the Waikanae river afforded such good fishing as at present, it being reported that not only are lish numerous, but ot line size, and quality. Already several anglers have secured record baskets Despite the fact that it is the oil season for holiday-makers, quite a number of visitors are staving at Waikanae. . A Waikanae native, who returned to Ins home this week, bears murks of u severe handling, in fact, he state* that had it not rarapa ne objected to being charged an excessive fee for taxi-cab hire. Three nen set on him. and he received a very severe handling, in fact, hj states that had it not been for a soldier his t injuries might lia\o proved even more serious. The "long acre" at Rikorangi, has evidently been made good use of lately, ami in consequence Constable Satherley yesterday visited the locality with summonses, charging well-known residents with allowing stock to wander. , In the course of a few days the roads at To Hero and Waikanae will be open for stock; as Cue feed is plentiful very little harm should result. . , Among the young men recently rejected in Waikanae for military service arc Messrs Bert King and Allan Smith. Messrs Laurie Brown and Murphy succeeded in passing the test, while Messrs Win. Hooper and .-id Carner entered camp yesterday. It is understood that as a result of the heavy penalty (£2O) incurred recently m the S.M. Court at Otaki on a young man for soaping a leaky milk can. apphcali.ni has beet, made for a reduction in the pen,itv in consequence of which the case has t HH .,; r( .fcrrod to the Health Department Anions the visitors to Otaki is Mr Smith, at one rime a resident of Fiji, and brother to Mr Albert Smith, of Otaki. Our visitor, who iias been in indifferent health, has. with Mrs Smith, been visiting various townships in this island. Mr and Mrs Smith leave Otaki to-day Milk continues on the increase at tnc Rahui Dairy Company's factory, and some twelve cheeses per day are being manufactured. Tin- tiled vat' for whey separating is now in position and will hold no less than 1500 pillions. Other additions are yd to be made, alter which the vat will be made good Use of. . . Constable Sathorlev to-day received word that his Kin Rov, who left with the 19th Reinforcements, has been wounded ami gassed It is hoped the injuries are not severe, and that "Roy" will make a good recovery.