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North Otago Times, Volume CIV, Issue 13766, 30 December 1916, Page 4

■ We have pleasure in presenting to our readers- with to-day's issue of "The Times" our calendar supplement for 1917. The -information contained 'there'on -will, we are sure, prove generally n?efiil, and tlie.-al-maniie will doubtless become a ready reference for information of a reliable nature on the. various matters tabulated. ■ In connection with the New Year holidays the retail: traders" of Oamani will keep open la'te to-night (Saturday) and will be .closed all day on Monday'ami Tuesday of next week. The steamer Maitni, reported to be on the reef at Rarotonga, was bringing European mails ;aml Expeditionary Force letters. It is impossible to say how long the arrival of this mail matter will'be delayed. The important fact is that it is'safc. In connection with the acquisition of the wool clip for the 1916-1917 season by the Imperial Government the first local valuation will take place on January. 16th. It is anticipated that, valuations will take place thereafter at fortnightly intervals.A Melbourne paper states that various city and suburban publicans have boon victimised in a novel manner, A customer would-call shortly after 5 p.m., geuerallyon a Saturday, and order and pay for four bottles of colonial ale. Just prior to closing time, the same man would rush in, explain that the contents of one bottle had been consumed, and ask the 1 publican to exchange the remaining three for another brand. An exchange would then be made. Later on it was brought under the,notice of one of the ■-publicans that he was selling bottles of water, and not colonial ale. The publican then discovered that the customer who originally had bought'the four bottles of ale must have removed the capsules, poured the contents out, and filled the bottles.with water. Then the capsules- were readjusted,' and in the rush before. 6 p.m. an exchange was easily effected, ■

Kakaiuii was en fete last night when a "welcome home" was tendered tp Private Alex Cooper, and a "God ppeed" to Privates D. Craig and Evan Lawrenson. Mr T. Falconer, presided, and during the evening a short musical programme was rendered by-Misses Gallagher and Piper (pianoforte solos), Miss Denholm , and Messrs T. L. Ralfe ' and Williamson (songs). 'During; an interval Mr E. T. Oats presented each of the departing soldiers with wristlet watches and Mr J, Maffey presented a travelling rug to "Private Cooper, the ceremony being punctuated throughout with the warmest applauso and 1 enthusiasm and musical honours, Mr A. Piper supplemented the renvaiks of Messis Oats, and Maffey,' voicing his esteem and regard for Pnvate Coopei, with whom he had served. At the conclusion of the proceedings Mr G. Cleverley moved a heaity vote of thanks to the performers and chahman, which was carried with acclamation. ' Guests and visitors i\ere then entertained the evening winding up with a most enjoyable dance and the singing of "Auld Lang-Syne " . \ *>* V rt • .1 i * ' ' '\ ' ' >* <■ J 1 I *

The children' of tlid Artlgowan -Sunday School donated their Christmas; j -prize-money]which: amounted to, £3 15* ,to patriotic-purposes. ':• "'. ''.•" % '-'.-

■..'• An inquest'was conducted on. Thursday at-Affamoa-.bjr-Mr- Geo, Brownie?, acting-coroner, and a jury, upon th'e body of the late Thomas Stewart, a single man who lived with; his parents. -For some time he had been suffering front illness and was unable to do any work, but in the temporary absence of his regular medical attendant "an inquest was necessary. After-hearing evidenco the 'verdict was returned that he had.died of tuberculosis of the;lungs. "":.•"'' .-'"

A sports gathering will l be held at Ngapnra oil Monday (New Year's Day) to raise funds for patriotic purposes. The. event .will take place in Mr McCoueV paddock, arid a. programme '-.'of; events, to suit competitors of all ages and tastes, will be carried out. The North Olago Highland Pipe Band will be in attendance, Tea and sugar will be provided, and there will be a refreshment booth on the; grounds.; A social will be held in the hall in the evening.