THE OTAKI MAIL. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1933. LOCAL & GENERAL.

Otaki Mail, 1 September 1933, Page 2

THE OTAKI MAIL. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1933. LOCAL & GENERAL.

A lad named Frank Tyler fell from a fence on Friday and broke his arm.

Whitebait in small quantities have been caught in the Otaki streams during the past few days. It is selling at 2s Od per pint.

Vital statistics for Otaki for August were: Births (Europeans), 9, Maori 1; deaths (European) 1, Maoris 2; marriage licenses 3.

A proposal to form a tennis club at lhakara met with enthusiastic support at a largely-attended meeting in the hall on Tuesday evening last.

It was stated at a meeting of the Ashburton unemployment committee that the first party of 20 unemployed men who went from there to Cromwell gold prospecting have been offered and refused fi'o,ooo for their claim.

White butterflies, which were noticed at Otaki last week, have also been seen iu Levin during the pact few days, much to the disappointment of gardeners who had planted cabbages early in the hope of forestalling the pest.

"It may be news to some of you to learu that the last stikc cost this town approximately £3000," remarked the Mayor of Napier, Mr. 0. O. Morse, at a recent conference of representatives of two Napier relief workers' organisations. "We asked the people to help you while you were on strike," continued Mr. Morse, "and that penalised them doubly."

There was a large audience at the St. George Billiard Parlour (Wellington) last evening to see Melbourne Inman, the famous English billiard player, in action. He iirst appeared in a game of 800 up against W. Haycock, ami ran to his points in an hour and 12J minutes, only making eleven visits to the table, for an average of 73, and playing brilliant all-round billiards.

Tremors from a big earthquake at a distance were recorded 03' the seismological instruments at the Dominion Observatory, Kelburn, for three full hours on Wednesday. Records show that the quake began at 10.1 a.m., New Zealand time, the centre being located about 520 H miles from Wellington, probably somewhere in the northern part of the Pacific Ocean. It is the biggest earthquake that has been recorded for many months. On .Sunday ne.\t. in the Chalmers Presbyterian Church, two services, one at 11 a.m. and the regular one at 7 p.m.. will be held. At the close of the morning worship the Sacrament of the Lord's .-upper will be celebrated. Dr. I.i. .'-'. Millie will occupy the pulpit for tlic evening service the subject being: "The Chief Corner Stone." An evening service in the Manakau Methodist Church will be conducted by the Rev. W. H. Carroll. "We can confidently anticipate that the high exchange rate will not stay on very much longer," said the Mayor of Auckland, Mr G. W. Hutchison, hi, addressing a meeting there on the City Council's proposal*; for the raising jf

a loan of £IIO,OOO. "If the exchange is not taken off before the 1933 election, I do not need to be a prophet, or the son of a prophet, to say that it will come oft soon after that election. " Though not so active as the previous week the London butter market showed very little change last week, closing on Friday with a steady demand for New Zealand salted at 89« to 91s. Deliveries of New Zealand liutter were 1640 tons, compared with 2100 tons for the previous week, and 1540 tons a fortnight ago. The quantity of New Zealand butter held in store in London was 0325 tons, compared with 0700 tons at the end of the previous week, and 7775 tons a fortnight ago. The proposal by the Government to proceed with the Central Reserve Bank Bill came under notice at a meeting of the Levin branch of tlie Farmers' Union on Saturday afternoon; and -t was resolved, on the motion of Mr T. G. Vincent, seconded by Mr F. R. Wright, that as Messrs Field and Linklater, M.'sP., will be exercising the voting power of the electors of Otaki and Manawatu, the branch request those members of Parliament to ad-dre.-s a public meeting at Levin and

explain their attitude and how they intend to vote on the Bill. The Linton remit to the Manawatu provincial executive of the Farmers' j Union, proposing that no member be eligible for a seat on the executive . unless lie is nominated by the president, secretary and two other members of his branch, was considered by the Ler vin branch on Saturday, and, on the motion of Mr T. G. Vincent, seconded by Mr If. J. Richards, it was resolved that the present system for the elec- , tion of the delegate is quite satisfactory. Die ,point of the remit is to have new members nominated to the executive if the branches so desire, as under the existing system the members of the executive are eligible for re-lction at its annual meeting.

A large six-roomed bungalow. aLso ten acres of first-class lan,'., cowshed, etc.. are for lease. For fuller particulars see advertisement in this issue. - Me,sr, Taylor and Tooby have been instructed to sell on behalf of Mr. B. H. Just. 500 lots, including fruit and . -belter trees, flowering and ornamental shrub,, plant.-, and ,ccd,. This is a first-class opportunity to get suitable J tree-, etc.. .at low cost. - The sale takes i place on Wednesday next at 2 p.m. Further weekend ,pecials are advertised by Community .Stores. Ltd. One fully paid £23 forestry bond to wind up an estate is for sale at £ls. An old-time dance will be held at the To Iloro Hall on Tuesday, A large Slathering is expected.. Nomination, for the Otaki Maor: Slicing-Club'a meeting close on the J 15th inst. Euchre and a dance will be held at the I'ari-h Haii on Monday night. Good prize.- are offered. Euchre and a dance, in aid of th» Tame Te Hura meeting-house, wiU be held at the Raukawa dining-hali tonight. There will be eight euchre prizes, novelty" dances, supper, and i music by the Rikihana orchestra. For boot and shoe repairs Fred Bar- > rctt's leather is unsurpassed, and work- > r.ianship is guaranteed. Prices are < right,, and the whole combined, give 1 vou new boots and shoes at unheard-of * prices.— Advt. «._ - ..»_;--', >.Vpods' Great _v. 'X?

Natives from Botorua are expected in Otaki' during the next day or so. While here the many fine carvings will be placed in position at the Raukawa.

The rainfall in Otaki for August totalled 3.3 inches. There were cleycu days of rain, while the heaviest fall was on the 4th (1.23 in). There were twelve frosts, the heaviest being seven degrees, which was on the 19th.

Opossums aro said to be fairly numerous about Carterton, and have been seen on the bowling green and other places. The snow and cold weather have probably driven many of them from the hills.

Those who make a practice in the spring of rearing and selling tomato seedlings are reminded that it is necessary for them to have a nursery license and pay the statutory fee of £l. An inspection by officers of the Department of Agriculture has shown that there are many small property owners who have neglected their responsibilities in this direction. The Rugby match between Wanganui and Manawatu at Feildiug last week was remarkable for the number of crossings effected, but which were disallowed owing to the lineemen recalling the play to a point when a handler of the leather was ruled as having stepped into touch. In one instance in which play was brought back after a movement by Manawatu had been capped with a try behind the posts, feeling ran very high as was evidenced by the storm of protest which was some time in abating. However, the crowd became better humoured when Wanganui suffered a similar misfortune on the opposite wing immediately following. The- dance held by the Otaki Ladies' Hockey Club at the Cosy theatre on Wednesday night was largely attended, and an enjoyable time was spent by all. The arrangements, thanks to members of the Club, were complete. The music, supplied by Cook's orchestra. was very satisfactory, the floor was in good order, and the lady M.'sC, Mrs. ' Wickham and Miss Maddock, ably carried out their duties. The supper was also appreciated. The euchre tournament caused interest, first prizes being won by Mr. G. .Stewart and Mrs. Gotty and second prizes by Mrs. Twist

ami Mr. P. Barrett, after close games.| The Wellington representative hockey | players attended the dance, and reporf' having had an enjoyable time. Prizes were won {is under:—Monte Carlo Foxtrot. Mrs. Royal and W. Baker; statue waltz. Miss M. To Hann and D. Raiki; Monte Carlo one stop. Miss M. Morgan and I'artner; lucky spot waltz. Mr. Bcrnie Perkins and partner; lucky number, lady (242). Mrs. M. Noble; gent (11), Mr. P. Ahem; cushion (No. 31), Mr. E. Maddock; cake (No. 01). Mr. N. J. Taylor. A patriarch lived in an age very much different from our own. Lite then was much slower. The pace that moderns have attained was certainly not the patriarchs. Their estimate oi wealth was calculated from another angle. But in spite of many differences, they produced in that far oil age some fine men and women. There was a ring of sincerity and an integrity of a high order in many of the Old Testament characters. The biographical outline of Enoch is very brief but sufficient to measure the value of this grand old man. Emerson said that good men and women keep the world wholesome. There are many useful lessons that can be applied to the modem world from the story of Enoch which will form the basis of consideration in the Methodist Church, Otaki, on Sunday morning next. At the evining service the mes.-age of Micah. one of the minor prophets, will be the subject.

There is a way of looking at tln- ethics of religion in the abstract. Most people will subscribe to the principle of justice, that is that men and women should act justly in their' private and public life. But when this great religious principle of justice is considered in the concrete, then diflicultie, are recognised and often regarded as being insurmountable. It is no more the business of men to apply restrictions to justice than it would be to imply limitations to honesty. purity. and truthfulness. The implication, of these great moral and religious principles are far reaching and one must try and understand what was in the mind of the Hebrew Prophet, who fearlessly proclaimed them as being the required minimum by God. Messrs Bills 8r0,.. Ltd.. have an interesting advertisement in this issue. Cotton dress good, in great variety are offered by Mr. H. Cockrcll at tempting prices. Sec advertisement in this issue.

The Otaki Tenuis Club will hold a dance at the Cosy theatre on Friday. Arrangements are in capable hand.- and an enjoyable evening should be the result.