MASTERTON NOTES.

Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 833, 3 June 1910, Page 3

MASTERTON NOTES.

ASSAY OF WAIGAWA QUARTZ. THE MAIL SERVICES. (From Our Special CorresDondenU Masterton, Juno 2. A sample of stone obtained from the foot of the ranges in the \Y aiugau a district was recently sent to \vailn by the Mineral Inspecting Company ior assay. The results have just come to hand, and show thirteen grams of gold and thirteen of silver .to the ton. \\ hilst this docs not reveal what may he regarded as a payable prospect, it settles the question of the existence of valuable minerals in the Tararuas. It may bo mentioned that the sample sent forward for analysis was obtained from an outcrop, and it is hoped that, with eoniinued prospecting, payable quartz will be found. The prospecting company is sanguine that it will be able to realise this hope. The operations of the Masterton butter factory, which has had a good season, will probably cease in the course of a week or two. There are indications that dairying will be followed with increased vigour in the coming season. Court Cases. At the civil sittings of the Magistrate's Court this morning, before Mr. C. C. Graham, S.M., judgment by default was given for plaintiffs in the following cases:—William Pauling v. Bert. Carpenter, <£5, and costs 55.,* W. Butcment v. ; Mrs. C. Clark, £2 Bs. Id., and costs 10s.; W. Butcment v. William H. Biggs, X 2 25., and 12s. costs; J. L. Murray v. Archie Mason (Native), .£3 0?. Gd., and costs 19s. Gd.; -Mauriceville Co-operative Store Co. v. F. W. M. Dowsctt, .Co ss. 9d., and £1 3s. Gd. costs; Albert E. "Winsipnberg v. Louis Rca, 13s. and 7s. costs; Patrick Hamill v. Reinini, £1 Is., and 17s. Gd. costs; W. H. Hosking v. A. Keith, £22 Is., and £2 17s. costs; James Wickens v. Charles Clark, £2 17s. 5d., and ss. costs. In a judgment summons case, Emily Carroll v. Arthur Parish, claim on a judgment for «£-il 4s. Bd., an order was made' for the payment of =£1 per calendar month. Wairarapa Mails. The mail service from Masterton and other parts of the "Wairarapa is producing new inconveniences every day. When the mail train from Napier passed through here it was possible to post a letter for the South' Island at 3 p.m., and it would reach Chrjstchurch on the following morning. Under present arrangements it is impossible to receive and answer correspondence from the .South Island on the same day. The difficulty could be overcome by the Postal Department having a sorter on train leaving Masterton for Wellington in the afternoons. Agricultural Bulletins. The information that the Agricultural Department intends issuing its reports monthly, instead of combining the whole at the end of each year, will give satisfaction to farmers generally. Possibly the results of cow-testing and farm experimental work which have been made in the Wairarapa and other parts of the Dominion will be included in the monthly bulletin. The effective distribution of the latter will also be a subject requiring attention. No-License Plans. It is reported that a determined effort is to be made by the No-License party to capture the "Wairarapa , and Pahiat.ua electorates at the next polls. Arrangements for an effective organisation arc already in progress. The boy scout movement, which started under favourable auspices in Masterton, has fizzled out, owing to the difficulty in procuring the services of an energetic scout-master. There is a good opening hero for some person with a surplusage of military ardour and leisuro time. Hardships of a Statute. In the Magistrate's Court to-day Mr. C. A. Pownall drew attention to a hardship imposed upon country settlers by a recent statute which compelled notice being given of intention to defend in a civil action. In many cases country defendants, not noticing the endorsement on the summons, came personally to Court to defend the action, and then found that they were unable to do so. The magistrate agreed that the rule might prove hardship in country districts, but, unfortunately, lie could do nothing in the face of the statute. The matter was one for representation to the Justice Department. It is understood that the Police Department intend appealing against the decision of the stipendiary magistrate who recently dismissed an information against a vigneron named Lamb for selling locally-made wine in a prohibited district. At a meeting last night of the local court of Foresters ' Bro. B. Shinnick presided. Two members., were initiated, two were admitted by clearance; and two were .nominated. Bro. Rue was nominated as C.R. A member of the court ! presented a medal for the member introi during the greatest' number of candidates during six months. Collie Dog Trials, The eighth annual dog trials of the Masterton Collie Club were commenced on Mr. W; Cameron's property, at Te : Ore Ore to-day in beautiful weather. There was a good attendance of spectators and others interested. Mr. W. t M'Kenzie, of Porangahau acted as judge. The only class decided to-day was that for heading, bringing-back, and holding There were two prizes in this class, one being for open competition, and the other for competitors within the Masterton and Wairarapa electorate. The entries numbered twenty-eight' in all. Botli competitions were won by F. W. Jones, of Te Parae, with his dog Bounce; the same owner's dog Wattie was second in each competition. J. M'Adie, of "Brancepeth," with his dog Scott,, and J. Patterson, of Masterton, with Yarra, tied for third place, and A. M'Lay, of "Brancepeth," was fifth with Glen. The points awarded for first prize were 24; for second, 23; for third, • 22; for . fifth,, 21. The judge did not' consider the work as satisfactory as was the case last year. The winning dogs were very close together. The heading, driviug, yarding, and hunt-away will be decided to-morrow, and the teams' match on Saturday" morning. Report on Cereals. , The report of Mr. Bayliss, of the Agricultural Department, on experiments made in cereal growing under the auspices of the Masterton A. and P. Association is expected in a few days. Some of the results, of the wheat-growing have proved' an eye-opener to farmers. Mr. Bayliss has written to the association suggesting that further experiments be made next year in entirely new wheat's, and in other cereals received from Canada, Russia, and Sweden. Our Masterton correspondent writes that Mr. Jas. Reed was married in Knox Church this week to Miss Knight, eldest daughter of Mr. W. Knight, of Young, New South Wales.