LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXX, Issue 8453, 1 June 1907, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

There were 27 births, 4 marriages and 4 deaths in Masterton during the month of May. ■ Mr D. Robertson is gazetted Secretary of the* Post and Telegraph Department. A movement is on foot to form a musical and dramatic society in Martinborough. Flour in Auckland has advanced to £ll 10s. It is understood the price of a four-pound loaf of bread may advance to 7£d. Colonel Davis, Inspector-General of the New Zealand Forces, will inspect the Masterton Rifle Volunteers at a parade to be held on Thursday evening next. The ordinary parade of the Masterton Rifle Volunteers was held, last evening, when there were thirty men present. The company was exercised in various field movements, and firing drill. At the meeting of the Wellington Education Board, on Thursday last, Messrs Vile and Buchanan were appointed the Board's representatives on the Board of Management of the Pahiatua technical classes. The Eketahuna Borough Council wrote to the meeting of the Wellington Education Board, on Thursday last, asking the board to dedicate a strip of school property, 16ft wide, for the purpose of widening Bengston Street, which was only half a chain wide. The Eketahuna School Committee wrote expressing a hope that the board would decline the request, and it was decided not to oppose the committee's wishes:

A meeting of the members of the Carlton Cricket Club was held in the Occidental Hotel, last evening, to make arrangements for the annual social and dance. Mr E. Welch occupied the chair. It was decided to hold the social in the Exchange Buildings on Friday, June 14th. Messrs F. P. Welch and C. Corbett were elected joint secretaries for the social. The following committees were appointed to make arrangements :• Ladies: Mesdames J. Welch, Coradine, Collier, B. Welch, Giddings, F. P. Welch, E. Welch, Tait,< Ashton, Corbett, Piatt, Barlow, Petersen, Boyd, C. D. King, Misses Holloway, I. Welch, McLachlan, and Wickens. Men: Messrs E. Collinge, E. Welch, W. Denby, W. Piatt, J. Waters, H. Welch, T. Hoar, J. Wickens, E. Collier, Owen, J. O'Leary and B. Welch! It was decided to hold a meeting of the ladies' committee on Wednesday afternoon next at 3 o'clock in the Exchange Buildings. MILKING MACHINE I.VIIUNCK. Messrs W. 13. iley ami Son, of Wnitiku, write us follows re the "La wren cu-Ken-ned}-Gillies" Milking Machine :--'• We arc using tlircn machines I. r thu third seamen, timl wo find Hum Kiitipfuctary. We iniikSOcows in U ami Ijf- horns. One man can look alter the machines and ca<ry the liiilknwaj, ami one hoy attends to the bailing uf', ct?., whtlo one or two bojK do thu snipping, which, as a rule there, it: a very little to do The In t:r fat test and quantity of milk are fully maintained, and we find no iil-effi'ct.i on the cows, "'hue is no trouble wi h keeping quality of lbe milk." Mr.uEwan's, Ltd. Agents, U.S.S. Co.'s Buildings, Welling ton.

Mr H. A. Cornford is gazetted Crown Prosecutor for JDannevirke.

Efforts are being made to form ambulance classes in Martinborough. Mr J. Dawson has been re-ap-pointed a member of the Wellington Land Board.

"There are no slums in the city," —Pointed sentence from the Wellington chief municipal inspector's annual report. The Californian thistle is said to be growing in great profusion on farm land between Marton and Greatford.

It is possible that a motor lorry service may soon be established between Featherston and Martinborough. "That the sheep tax be abolished," was a resolution passed by the Conference of the Southland Farmers' Union, yesterday, states a Press Association telegram. There is at present a block on the export of timber from Greymouth, and over two million feet of timber is lying on the skids awaiting shipment.

Out of 254 prosecutions for breaches of the Wellington city by-laws during the last financial year, 253 convictions were registered. The total amount of fines imposed was £125 12s.

At the annual conference of the Southland branch of the Farmers' Union, yesterday, states a Press Association telegram, a resolution was carried in favour of the freehold tenure.

The Ihuraua School, which has been closed for over a fortnight owing to additions and repairs being made to the building, has been reopened, writes our Ihuraua correspondent.

A letter from Home to a Napier resident addressed "Carlyle Street, New Zealand, Australia," reached its proper destination recently, thanks to the intelligence of the post uffice officials.

The annual conference of the Southland branch of the Farmers' Union has resolved to ask the Government to assist competent ploughmen, farm labourers, and domestic servants to immigrate.—Association. The flaxmillers and merchants of Invercargill have decided to ask the Government to allow the export of condemned fibre, provided it is under a certificate that it has been condemned, and that the Government be recommended to appoint a chief grader.

The Otaki Mail says the Noxious Weeds Act has in the past been practically a dead letter in the Otaki district. One has but to travel a few miles in almost every direction, and he may find abundant evidence of this fact.

The following school appointments have been completed by the Wellington Education Board: — Mr A. B. Charters, headmaster, Greytown; Miss H. Mead, sole teacher, Kohinui; Mr J. Harvey, sole teacher, Waingawa; Miss R. Bell, assistant, Kaitara.

Ever since the middle of March scarlet fever has been busily prostrating people in the Wellington City and district. The cases reported to ihe District Health Office to date total a hundred and seventy-five, and there have been four deaths.

Another old resident of Wellington, Mrs Nicholls, widow of Mr Henry G. Nicholls, died on Wednesday last. The deceased lady was the mother of Mr H. E. Nicholls, chief accountant of the Wellington Harbour Board, and Mr Sid. Nicholls, of Greytown.

Major Parkinson's resignation from the Wairarapa Battalion of School Cadets was received with regret by the Wellington Education Board, on Thursday, and it was deckled to send him a letter conveying ,the Board's appreciation of his services. "The board is losing one of the best officers in this district," commented Mr T. W. M'Donald.

The Dunedin correspondent of the Christchurch Press telegraphs that there is still a strong feeling among the Dunedin Benevolent Trustees that the Chinese receiving relief in Dunedin should be sent home to China. The only trouble is the question of expense, but there seems little doubt that if the Chinese can provide half the cost of the passage money the trustees will see to the rest. One of the Exhibition seals on Sunday last gave two young men who were shooting rabbits on the south branch of the Waimakariri River a considerable fright. He rose out of the river and raised so.loud a protest that both men took to their heels. A farmer near by. who has had some bags of potatoes in a field disturbed and scattered, blames the seal for the same.

The hull ot the s.s. Elginshire was very severely handled by a heavy sea on Monday, says the Christchurch Press, and the stern has at last collapsed, leaving only the midship portion above water. Another big sea will probably complete the submersion of the wreck, removing for ever what has for some years been an object of peculiar interest to passengers by railway through South Canterbury.

In dealing with a young man, charged with vagrancy, at the Auckland Police Court, Mr C. C. Kettle, S.M., said that he had received an anonymous letter in connection with the case. He handed the letter to Detective Henderson, requesting him, if possible, to ascertain who wrote it. The writer, if Identified, would be dealt with by the Court. Mr Kettle also remarked that he had only received two anonymous letters since he had been in Auckland.

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The estates of 42 deceased persons were placed under the charge of the Public Trustee during the month of April.

For the four-weekly period ending April 27th, the railway revenue amounted to £126,047, and the expenditure to £76,124. For the corresponding period of last year the revenue was £123,978 and the expenditure £73,626.

The section of the North Island Main Trunk railway between Taihape and Mataroa will be opened for passenger traffic to-day. The section is six miles long, making the distance from Marton 50 miles. Two trains will be run daily each way.

Owing to the inability of the 1 Government to secure a suitable vessel for the completion of the marine survey of the coast of New Zealand, from ihe point where the Penguin ceased work, the project has been abandoned. Both the Hinemoa and the Tutanekai are unsuitable, and the estimated cost of the work (£32,000) was also a stumbling block.

During the course of the examination of a witness at the Masterton Magistrate's Court, yesterday, counsel for the prosecution asked the witness whether he remembered a certain fact. "He doesn't remember," said counsel for the defence. "Oh yes he does," said the .prosecuting counsel, "I can see a glimmer in his eye." But the witness did not remember, and counsel for the defence jocularly added, "It must have been a reflection." "Thank you," replied the other counsel, smilingly.

Miss Vallance, Otahoua, requires a general servant.

The official result of the Trust Lands Trust election is published in another column.

Tenders are invited, to close on June brh, for the purchase of a five-horse-power gas engine by Crossley Bros. rf y-

Messrs Hannah and Co. advertise specialities in winter footwear, and quote prices of their reliable Cookhams and wet weather boots.

Mr Jas. Wickens notifies that he is now baking plain and fancy bread at the Lincoln Road Bakery. Families will be waited on daily as usual.

The Masterton Fire Police insert a notice of thanks to the ladies' committee and others who contributed to the success of their annual social.

At the Masterton Auction. Mart, this afternoon, Mr J. R. Nicol will sell a good range of leading furniti re lines, also poultry and general sun-» dries.

The' Mayor (Mr J. M, Coradine) requests that Monday next, the Prince of Wales' Birthday, be kept as a whole holiday instead of the usual half-holiday on Thursday.

Mr D. A. Morton invites the public to call and inspect the novelties in hardware, which are coming regularly to hand at the Exchange Hardware Store, Queen Street. Messrs Thos. Wagg, E. G. Eton,/''' W. H. Jackson, D. Caselberg aira R. H. Krahagen, insert notices of thanks for their return at Thursday's election. . Messrs Bunny and Dolan notify that all accounts against the estate ' of the late J. O'Neill, of Masterton, hotelkeeper, be sent to them not later than June 15th. At their mart, Perry Street, today, Messrs R. E. Howell and Co., Ltd., will sell a large quantity of furniture, poultry and general produce. The Eketahuna Poultry Association will hold their annual show on June 12th and 13th. Entries will close with the secretary, Mr R. G. Vile, 'Eketahuna, on Wednesday next, June sth. The study of "The Defences of the Christian Religion" will be continued at the Tinox Young Men's Class, tomorrow morning, the subject being "Anti-theistic Theories." Divine service* will be held at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Services will be held at Dreyerton at 3 p.m. Mr D. > McGregor will preach at Miki Miki at 3 p.m. The Wairarapa Furnishing Company, whose premises are in the Exchange Buildings, Quee» Street, has ' decided to extend the great sale of furniture till the 15th of next month. A large assortment of oil paintings and a shipment of brass bedsteads is to be included in the general slaughter. In another column will be found an [ extensive list of local houses, which Messrs Chennells and Co. have for sale, and which intending purchasers are invited to carefully peruse. Owners of houses, who wish to sell, should place their properties in the hands of Messrs Chennells and Co., as this firm have exceptional facilities for advertising in all quarters. As already announced, Mr H. A. Whelch has determined to retire from business, and before placing the concern in the market will very considerably reduce the stock. To effect this purpose as speedily as possible, a general reduction sale will be held, commencing on Wednesday next, June sth. In an inset, which will be circulated with Monday's issue, Mr Whelch clearly indicates the positi'-'-, and without quoting a special price list the public are assured that during the continuance of the sale bargains, real and substantial, will be given in every department. The goods are new, specially bought direct from the manufacturers, and in all the latest styles and fashions. At 10 o'clock on Wednesday the sale will commence, and will continue till the stock has been reduced by one-half. With characteristic enterprise, the Singer Manufacturing Company have introduced a new family model sewing machine into the market. The new pattern is* a highly-finished machine, having a number of improvements that should be greatly appreciated. The efficiency of the machine is such that it was awarded a special gold medal at the recent Christchurch Exhibition. In a few days a consignment of these machines will bo arriving at the local depot, when Mr H. Hodge, the agent here, will be pleased to show them to tanyone on application to the shop in Queen Street. The company, also, sell the well-known Wheeler and Wilson sewing machines. The firm offer easy terns with the sale of their machines, and they guarantee their manufactures to give every satisfaction.