THE OTAKI MAIL. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1926. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Otaki Mail, 15 December 1926, Page 2

THE OTAKI MAIL. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1926. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

- The Maoris boat the Pcrpignan team by nine points to eight. The Maoris scored throe trios and the l*erpignan team a try and a goal. We acknowledge the receipt of very pretty wall calendars from Mr. N. Clarke, Mr. E. Wintei'ingham, and the "Fluenzol" Co. The Otaki State School concert, to bo helc'. to-night, should draw a crowded house, especially as the programme to be subciited is a very tine me. The "Miss Horo.whcnua" beauty contest resulted as follows: —No. ti— Miss Edlin, 1292, l; v No. s—Miss Williams, 759, 2; No. 25 —Miss Brimble, 109, 3; No. I—Miss Melton, 128, 1. The "breaking-up " ceremony in connection with the Otaki State School will take place on Friday at the : ; ehool grounds. Parents would oblige by supplying a plate of cakes. Members of the Otaki Borough Council wore to have visited Foxton to-day to witness <i demonstration of bitumen laying, having in view a similar treafrment for tie Otaki streets. The ti<*p, however, has been postponed till next week. Sixty thousand opossums were taken by trappers this year in the district under tie control of the Wellington Acclimatisation Society, as compared with a total catch of 51,000 last year. The season for taking these animals is a short one, extending from July 10th to August 31st. A graceful act was performed toy the Horowhonua County Council on Saturday. Aa old employee, a roadman, wrote tendering his resignation. In view of his lengthy period with the council it was decided to allow him leave of absence for two months en full pay when his resignation takes effect. '•'Has Otaki got our monkey?" asked the ckairmaH (Cr. Monk), at Saturday's meeting of the Horowhetiua County Council. "The frame is there," said Or. Ryder, "but I think the mankey must have gone down to the bottom of the river." These remarks do not apply to a member of the simian tribe, but tc the heavy iron weight which forms the business cud of a pile-driver. Kapiti Butter is manufactured by a new process and is free from preservative. * Many of Otaki's most prominent citizens are now undergoing a course of .Violet Ray treatment and all of them speak very, highly of it indeed. Eight throughout tie civilized world the Violet Ray is regarded as the supremo treatment' for complaints such as rheumatism, neuritis, lumbago, sciatica, novousness, hair and scalp disorders, goitre, etc. Mr. B. A. Billows, of Levin, visits Otaki every morning and can bo consulted free at Mrs. Bebreceny's refiden.ee from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sufferers can be treated in their own home? if desired. The treatment is painless, in fact it is impossible to receive a shock. The Violet Ray treatment is endorsed by the medical profession, and many prominent doctors use it in their own private practice. If you are suffering call or write ts ; Mr. Billows and he will call on you and give you his expert advice free of cost or obligation. * Seasons- come and seasons go, but FRED BARRETT'S boots remain, -sound and thoroughly reliable. fry him for heavy boots—nothing better for farmers, — Advt.

The health inspector has reported that there were no infectious diseases in „ the County of Horowheu.ua "during No- t vember. , t The Acclimatisation Society has lately s been culling deer in the Wairar&pa, c about 100 head being destroyed. The s herds arc not nearly so large in that v district as they were .a few years ago. v The friends of the. late Hon. W. D. S. * Macdonald are erecting a fine tribute to his memory in the form of a granite j monument, which will stand in close . proximity to the vault of the late Sir James Carroll. c What is thought to be a Dominion record was established by the Deviu ( Borough road staff on Friday. Work- ( iug in Cambridge Street, for a period . of 12 hours, they laid 34 chains of bitu- , menised surfacing, involving the use of . 15 tons of bitumen. t Sixty thousand opossums were taken ; by trappers this year in the district under the eentro 1 - of the Wellington , Acclimatisation Society, as compared , with a total catch of 54,000 last year. : The seasan for taking these animals ■ is a short one, extending from July 10 to August 31. Asked by a "Mail" reporter as ; to how the Sambur deer had been far- : ing on this coast, Mr P. W. Wilson, chief ranger of the Acclimatisation So- . ciety, stated that they had become scarce. This was not attributed to cli- : matie conditions, which were not adverse to the breed. The chances were that they had been killed "off. . Pheasants are being successfully reared on the Wellington Acclimatisation Society's game park at Paraparaumu, by the curator, Mr Trask. Notwithstanding the unseasonable weathe.' that was experienced during the spring, it is expected that the number of birds reared at the park this year will amount to about COO. Catapults or "shanghais" are in vogue again, ns cyclists found in certain portions of Palmcrston North on Monday when coming to work. Suddenly- through the air and with -unerring accuracy small pellets came in a fusiladc that would have done credit to a machine-gun expert. Then as the cyclist dismounted there was a scampering of feet, and the juveniles fled before the angry rush of the victim. Owen Olds, aged three years, is probably the youngest swimmer in New Zealand, it is claimed in Dunedin. This youngster is o, favourite with many who frequent the baths, and his skill in the water is really remarkable for. one of his years (says the Times). It is almost a laughable sight to see such « diminutive piece of humanity making a fair pace through the water, and doing better than many others who are his senior by several years. , An amusing incident happened at the recant sitting of the Magistrate's Court at Waipawa. A Maori was sued for debt, and, asked as to his prospect of paying the- amount, he replied that he would pay in less than a month; in fact, he would pay £4 at onec. The lawyer for the tlofendant took the money and gave a receipt. In five L minutes another solicitor informed His . Worship that a comedy had been enacted, inasmuch that the wrong man kad been su»d. T.he Maori "ever since \ [ has worn a broad smile. v . ij "I think that a race meeting is tke 5 best way to entertain the Duke of \ York," said Mr. E. M. Macdonald, at i a meeting of the Royal visit reception - committee in Christchurch. Mr. Macdonald said a race meeting would be ' more entertaining for the Duke than - a garden fete, and it would give more 1 people an opportunity of seeing him. - The Mayor, Rev. J. K. Archer, who presided, replied that the programme \ committee -had already considered and 3 discarded tiro idea of a race meeting. - After other speakers had expressed approval of the suggestion the question - was referred to the programme eom--5 mittee for further consideration. The Levin DaiiT Company has im--5 ported two Large White pigs from one l of the best studs mi Australia, aHd E these have arrived in New Zealand. They are at present in quarantine in , Wellington The Directors propose to " locate the pigs at their farm at the ; factory and to supply with ' pedigree stock. The first cross will be r fattened at the farn\ with a view to ascertaining the cost •'£ fee'ding in relation to the r«turn. The Large White \ breed is very popular in Denmark as I a cross with the native pig, and e-x-I periments have shown that they are I -most suitable for fattening economically. The local importations comprise a boar and sow, the latter being in pig.

The attention of the Horowhenutf County Council, on Saturday, was drawn by Crs. Catley and Jensen to tlfc fact that a cut was made through the bitumenised surface of the County roa'd near Manakau by the Telegraph Department. Cr. Jensen said that the Department had no means of putting the surface back as it should be put back. He hoped that the Engineer would not let the Department off so easily the next time it asked for permission to break the road. The engineer (Mr W. N. Anderson) stated that he had an appointment this week with the tele graph engineer in reference t- the removal of poles at the southern end, and he would take up with him the matter mentioned by Cr. Jensen. k. drop-side cot is wanted. Tenders close to-morrow for cutting hay on the race-course.

Young geese, suitable far the festive .season, are for sale. If you are not using Kapiti -Butter try it to-day. * The Novelty Co. insert an interesting price-list in this issue—prices that defy, competition. Sir. E. Granfield, painter and paperhanger, has for sale floor stain, methylated spirits, turps, water paints, gold paint, etc., at cheap rates. Mr. N. Clarke, M.P.S., offers suitable gifts for Christmas and the New Year at the lowest prices. A pleasing window display of goods is at present being made. Mr. Bruce Ferguson gives good advice in our advertising columns, pointing out that by buying the best .of groceries the Otaki slogan is well fulfilled. Mr. Ferguson keeps only the best, while his prices are right. Mr. W. H. Reynolds, of the "Lyric" inserts a notise in this issue. Mr. Reynolds stocks ooly fresh fruit, vegetables, etc., while confectionery, cordials, and cigarettes are also stocked. All decorative work is done at tie shortest notice.

While spotting and shopping in Otaki voe will save time and money by buying your footwear at Irvine-'s shoe -store." A nice pair of shoes or slippers makes a useful Xmas present, or a. holiday necessity. IRVINE'S shoestore. Otaki. —Advt. Distinctions conferred cm Sander and Sens-'-Pure Volatile Eucalypti Extract includes First Award and Gold Medal, N.Z.. and S.S. Exhibition, Dnnedin. Award and Medal International Exhibition. Amsterdam. Its purity and potenev is proved by analysis of Professors Inglis, TJniv. of Otago, and De Barav. Melbourne. It was proved best at Supreme Court, Melbourne; it is recommended by innumerable medical authorities and enjoys Royal patronage. Why! Because Sander's Extract is" not" a commercial eucalyptus oil, but a specially prepared medicinal product effective ia all iafee*ioas diseases* and as a healing remedy ia skin diseases, cuts, burns, sores, piles, etc., when used as directed, I insist pa the gessfes Saab's* It is gaaa*—MsSi

The Auckland Primary Schools Com

mittees Association has decided to ask I the Director of Education to take steps J to have cursive writing taught in ail I selrools from Standard I. upwards. The chairman said that no reference on the subject appeared in the regulations, which was a glaring weakness, and it was left to the teacher to give instruction or omit it altogether. Business men, especially banking firms, are not agreed that the print script style of handwriting should be encouraged. Some institutions object so strongly that they will not engage a boy who writes print script. In giving judgment for £f>B 2s 6d and costs against a motor car driver who dimmed his headlights in passing a motor bus and knocked down a pedestrian, who claimed 120-i for injuries sustained, Mr McKean, S.M., at Auckland, said: “If a driver dims his headlights and proceeds along the highway when unable to s;e whether the path is clear, he cannot say ha is keeping a careful look-out. The practice of dimming headlights may be a driving courtesy but it is a dangerouo one that may be followed by disastrous results. ’ ’ It happened in the Square (says the Palmerston Times). The voung lady inejuestion approached the corner gaily on her bicycle, shot her arm out suddenly to the left and turned sharply to the right, thereby nearly causing a collision. In complete bewilderment the reporter hastily dismounted from his machine. “My dear young-lady,” lie had the courage to stammer, ‘ ‘ ycu put out your wrong hand.” “Well, you didn’t know which way I was going,” was the quick retort. * Quito so. The reporter resumed his interrupted ride seriously pondering the ways of a woman. Kapiti Butter is superfine. Every lb is guaranteed. *