THE OTAKI MAIL. Published on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1919. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Otaki Mail, Volume 26, 13 October 1919, Page 2

THE OTAKI MAIL. Published on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1919. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A Y.M.C.A. cricket club bus been formed at Levin, with Mr J. E. Dean as president, and Mr H. E. Keys secretary -and treasurer. Rev. Mr Harris has. offered to act as coach for the club. The Y.M.C.A. hopes to form clubs in Ohau, Manakau and Koputaroa.

While attempting to ford the Ohau stream, about half a mile below the traflic bridge, on Friday evening. Messrs J. Whitaker, J. Jones and Lonunon came to grief through their dray being capsized, the river being in flood. Mr Whitaker became entangled in the harness, and had a narrow escape from drowning, being in the water for about three-quarters of an hour. While playing with a nail barrel containing water, a little boy named Leslie Cuthbert Lovel, aged two years and nine months, of Kapuni,' near Hawera, overbalanced. The mother, who was busy in the wnshhouse, a few minutesS later found the child nearly dead. A doctor was called and efforts were made to restore animation, but unsuccessfully.

The Rahui Go-op. Dairy Co. (Otaki) has just paid out the sum of £I4OO for its September milk supply, this representing Is 3d per pound of butter-fat advance on milk supplied, and Is 7d per lb butter-fat for cream. The supply last month very largely exceeded that of the corresponding month of 1&18, and there is every prospect of the company having a record season. It is hoped to have the new boiler and engine ready for working next week.

I The matron of the Palmerston IXorth , j Hospital (Miss McLaehian) has oceu- I pied that position with credit :or very ; nearly 21 years. For some little time ■ past it has been felt by some jpembens i of the Palmerston >"orth Hospital Board ' that the matron should have a run- > about motor car in place of the present j horse and gig, and, at an informal meet- ! ing- of the Board members at th-; hospi- j tal last Thursday, it was suggested that ! it would be a graceful act to provide j the car as a "twenty-first birthday gift" to the matron. It is quite pro- j bable That the suggestion wili take .' definite shape at nest Board meeting, i

We would remind all interested in the art of decorating flowers that Mrs Russell, of Wellington, who has had a wide experience of florist's work, will give two demonstrations at Brights- 1 Theatre supper-room. Otaki, on Thursday and Friday next, commencing at 2 p-m. and 7 p.m. respectively. These demonstrations wili be free to all, and it is hoped that the ladies of Otaki and district will take advantage of this splendid opportunity of securing advice and a praetiea! object lesson in this art. ladies are asked to provide flower*. Details of the demonstrations are advertised.

There's nothing like good leather! If you want the best of repair* call on F. Barrett, Dunstan. Street, Otaki Bailway. • Prices low, workmanihip asd material guaranteed.—Advt.

The Otaki State and Convent school children are to-day ejoying an inspectors' holiday.

The monthly meeting of the Hutt County Council takes place at Wellington to-morrow morning.

Norway has voted prohibition. Sixty per cent of the voters favoured the proposal. Subscribers to the local telephone exchange who havo overlooked payment of half-yearly subscriptions are reminded that connections may be cut off if not paid before the loth inst.

The clearing sale, to bo held on bohalf of Mr H. L. Miles at Mauakau on Wednesday next, should attract farmers and others, as several good lines arc under offer.

Mr H. A. -Docket £'s sale of cows, etc., to be submitted on Thursday at Tc Horo, promises to be successful, as several useful lines are to be sold. A number of posts, articles of furniture, etc.. will also be offered.

The Larkin-Sopwitk plane hopes to start its Australian flight on October 15th. Captain Matthews, navigator and pilot, will be accompanied by Sergeant T. D. Kay, of the Australian Flying Corps, mechanic.

Though the price of footwear is high, you can save money by buying from us. Secure a good selection, combined with value and quality. New lines just'arrived. A trial solicited. Shoo Store, Otaki. —Advt.

People troubled with blotches or skin eruptions of any kino—common at this time of the year —should read Mr L. St. George's new advertisement in today's issue. Mr St. George stroifflv recommends Xyal's Hoi Springs Blood Remedy for such troubles.

Local ladies are invited to turn to Stiles and Matheson's advertisement in this paper and read about some very prctty and desirable crepes. Ail the latest designs in stripes tiro presented in the display—materials are all moderately priced. Mr A. E. Minton has decided, owing to increasing business, to considerably enlarge his present premises, and a large workroom is now under construction. The shop partition is to be removed, after which Mr Minton hopes-to make a show of bicycles that will btf second to none in the district.

All members of the Otaki Literary and Debating Club aro advised to attend to-night's meeting, which i* practically the last of the session, with the exception of the annual social gatherwig. To-night the journal will be read. This is always an interesting and profitable evening, and a large attendance is hoped for.

A meeting of tlic Educational Institute was held at Otaki on Saturday, when business in connection -with the coming conference, to be held early in December, was discussed. Remits were passed, and will be duly considered at the conference. Messrs Truclight and Co.'s horse, attached to a vehicle, bolted along the limin thoroughfare Of Otaki this morning, but was stopped in fine style by Mr Bert Pcnuey. who handled the runaway in as capable a way as he would a Hun prisoner. Xo damage resulted, and the glad smile on the owner's face was ample reward to the rescuer. At the Horowhenua County meeting on Saturday a letter was read from the Shannon Borough Council, stating it had appointed Mr W. Murdoch as itrepresentative on the Palmerston North Hospital Board. The appointment was appro veil. A committee of Wellington citizens has approved of the idea of inviting the New South "Wales State Orchestra to Xcw Zealand, to give a series of concerts. It is estimated that the whole cost will bo £5900, and that 23 concert.- at £3oo each will produce a good margin against possibilities in the way of loss. The Anglican Church bazaar, to be held on Wednesday, should attract many visitors, especially as several of the "stalls W UI be laden with useful articles. The plain stall will be supervised by Mrs Huthwaite, fancy stall by Miss Neilands, the produce by Mrs F. S. Simeon, the Xnias-troe and L-ran-tub by Mi.-ses Turned and'.Stevens, while Mr C. Ferry will entertain those present with a Punch and July show. Mrs J. K. Bills will lie in charge of the tearoom, and'will be pleased to receive donations of cakes, etc. A meeting will be held in Druids' Hall. Otaki. on Friday. 17th inst.. for the purpose of reorganising the Otaki branch of the New Zealand Sports Protection League. In the past the league has been a powerful organisation in promoting a public opinion in favour ..f all legitimate outdoor sport* sad.•ecreation. Its principal objects are to do whatever may from time to time sera advisable to extend, the facilities: for every honestly conducted sport, exercise and amusement, and to influenee public opinion without regard to party politics in the interests of sport, so to enable people to amuse themselves in ail reasonable ways without undue interference. Mr O. -J. D'Ati will act as chairman of tie meeting, and the general secretary of the league. Mr E. W. Sttallcrass, will be present.