DOWN THE LINE.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLII, Issue 1016, 8 November 1917, Page 3

DOWN THE LINE.

Fkom Otjs Own Cohbesposdent. OTAKI, Nov. 7. \ bri-'ii' entertainment was held in the OUtki Tuva, Hall last night, when members of lh" Raukawa- Girls' liymnasmm (nil), assisted l>v friends, submitted a concert pro"•ramme. Tlio pvogrammc- opened with the National Anthem, followed by all exhibition of' Swedish drill bv rricmbers ol the Native Girls' Club. The performers were neatly attired in a uniform of black and red, and the maimer in which they accomplished th-il - exercises was a standing testimony to the capable teaching of Mr C. E. Cumpstv 7'h.. girl, were also seen to advantage in foil drill, club' exercises, tlio maze, etc.. and at the conclusion of each display were acc.vd'.d well-arned. apiirobatioiv. Items wore given by other performers, all'being greatly appreciated, At the conclusion of Ibe eon cert'programme, a dance was indulged in. Supper was also provided, members ol lieGirls' (.'lobs proving expert waitresses. Private Ilov Butler, son of Mr George Puller, for many years a. resident „f Oiiiki, is reported to have been killed in action. He had only been in the trenches for a few days. M.s Dempster, late proprietress ol the Telegraph Hotel, and sister to Mr W. MK.vsti', of Shanm t>, has decided lo take up residence in the Ota-go district.. Thiite'mler of Arthur;Mitchell (£3O) has been'.acfieptt'd for improvements to be done at the Otaki cemetery ; De-'-isioii was to-dav given in the ease, h-ard last Court day. hereon J. D. He.vnell, of Shannon, v. -f. O. Stevens, chum £fj3 1.3-, fxl. for- removal of building?-, etc. Judgment for £32 10.-. less £5 8s paid into Court, was given for I hot plaintiff. At. the hi-st meeting of the Levin Borough Council, a. discussion took plaen on the ad \isabi!it.\ or otherwise of throwing the roads opwi ki'r stock. I! was decided by one vote, not: to open the road- for such a purpose. A.; the result of a benefit picture entertainment, given lo Mr Farland, of Levi,,, the Levin State School will benefit lo the extent of nearly £3O. . 5 Word has been received that Private Win. Ro.se, Kin of Mr and Mr- J as. Ro.-.e, of Levin, has been lulled in action. Asa lenlt. of Levin's loot Lted Cross -hop. fomo £32 w.i-i raised.