LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Waipawa Mail, Volume XXXVII, Issue 8146, 15 February 1919, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The large engine at the waterworks, which has been out of commission for some time, has been repaired and was set going again yesterday. The small pl&nt has done good sendee during the time the larger one has been out of action.

The sum of £52 3s lOd is outstanding in borough rates. The penalty of 10 per cent, is to be added and if the arrears are not paid by the end of the month legal proceedings will he taken.

Competitors in the horse events at the Hawke’s Bay A. and P. Society’s Autumn Show are reminded that entries close on Wednesday next, 19th instant. Classes are included for Children’s Pony Trotting, Ladies’ Leaping Match, Pony Leaping Match, Ladies’ and Girls’ Musical Stalls, Turning Competition (ladies and gentlemen) and Maiden Hunters’ Leaping Match and Open Leaping Match.

Colored Silk Hat Bands, worth 1/11, now 6d each. Black Ostrich Feathers, worth 15/6, now 2/6 each. Hood Bros’. Sale.*'

Mrs Bert White, of Onga Onga, has received a letter from Private H. W. Gallagher acknowledging receipt of one of the Ladies’ Patriotic Committee’s 10s notes, and Mrs Ness has received a similar communication from H, Driver. At the Dannevirke show Mrs A. Piper, of Ruataniwha, won the Home Industries six;-guinea challenge cup outright, having won it two yeasr in succession. She also won the points prize at the Waipukurau show with six firsts and three seconds. The business and stock-in-trade of the late G. H. Miller have been purchased by Mr F. Jull, who announces in an advertisement on page 2 of this issue that he is prepared to furnish estimates and execute all orders for signwriting, painting, and paperhanging in a tradesmanlike manner.

Ladies! When considering where to order your next costume call on Miss J. Coughlan, High street, Waipawa.. Blouses a specialty. ’Phone 132.*

Remnants, Flannelettes, Prints, Muslins, Embroideries, Ribbons, Laces, selling at Get-Rich-Quick Prices at Hood Bros’. Sale.* “We shall very soon have to face the question of constructing another reservoir,” stated the Mayor at last night’s meeting of the Borough Council. He pointed out that the present reservoir was built before Waipawa was formed into a borough and its capacity was only 140,000 gallons. The trouble experienced with the pumping plant of late emphasised the need for further storage accommodation. He considered that the question would have to be faced before next summer. A ease with some unusual features was heard by the Magistrate, Mr Dyer, on Thursday. J. Donghi (Mr Strang) sued Ah Louie (Mr Wedde) for 325, two days’ pay for work done in defendant’s garden. The work in question was the removal of cuttings from tree-pruning. Defendant denied having engaged Donghi to do the work, and JUr Wedde contended it was not reasonable to suppose that the Chinaman would employ a man at 16s a day to do work which could just as easily have been done by a boy. The Magistrate, however, held that Donghi had established his case and gave judgment for £1 4s, with costs 16s. The Rev. Canon Maclean and Mr George C. Williams, members of the Cathedral Chapter, visited Waipawa yesterday to inspect the property offered by Messrs H. M. and W. H. Rathbone as a site for an orphanage. The visitors afterwards interviewed Mr H. M. Rathbone at “Abbotsford” and expressed the gratitude of the Cathedral Chapter for the splendid offer of such a valuable section. They were of opinion that no better site could have been found in Waipawa. As the lease of the present orphanage expires on November 30th, it is a matter of urgency to erect a new permanent building at once if possible. The public of Waipawa and surrounding districts have given the present home a very hearty welcome and have been very generous in gifts of various kinds. It is confidently anticipated that they will come forward with liberal contributions towards the erection of the new buildings. Fourteen applicants are already awaiting admission, besides the thirteen already in the present home. There is no doubt that a permanent home is very urgently needed and that Waipawa is an ideal place for its establishment. No personal canvass is to be made for contributions at present, but an appeal will be made in a few days. Meanwhile donations will be gladly received by the vicar of St. Peter’s. All goods at Sale Prices are for Cash only. Goods entered at usual rates. Hood Bros’. Sale.* See the Materials in big window this week. All one price for Cash, 1/6 yard. Hood Bros’. Sale.*