LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXX, Issue 9006, 16 December 1907, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The committee of ladies who made the arrangements.in connection with the opening of the new hospital met on Saturday afternoon. The secretary stated that the proceeds from the opening of the hospital had amounted to £59, and this amount it was decided to hand over to the hospital trustees for disposal in such way as they desired. It was stated that the proceeds, with the Government subsidy, would amount to about £l3O, and this had exceeded all expectations. The secretary was instructed to write and thank the Municipal Brass Banc! for their assistance at the opening, and Mr F. Ilunn for organising the concert. Rain is badly needed for the crops in the Masterton district. An Opaki farmer informed a Wairarapa Age reporter on Saturday that if rain did not tall within ten or twelve days the majority of the crops in his district would be ruined.

A petition, which is to be presented to the Borough Council, is at present being signed in Masterton, asking the Council to take a poll of th evoters in tbe Borough to decide on which day the factory holiday will be held in Masterton next year.

The results of the games played on the Masterton Bowling green on Saturday were as follow: —Mcintosh, Prentice, Pragnell, Cameron (skip), 18, beat Pyke, lilinkhorne, E. McEwen, McEwen (skip), 14; Bartlett, Pyke, Blinkhorne, Yates (skip), 26, beat Robieson, Hunter, Ewington, Hunter (skip), 6; A. McEwen, Moss, Johnson, Prentice (skip), 18, beat Smith, Mcintosh, McEsven, W. Pragnell (skip), 10; O. Pragnell, and Bartlett, 21, beat Ewington and Robieson, 19; Hunter and Coradine, 21, beat Johnson and Yates, 20; Dixon and Beale, 17, beat Buttrey and Haughey, 10; McEwen, 20, beat \y. Pragnell, 18. Some time ago it was decided at & meeting of the representatives of the Waitairapa Caledonian Society and the Masterton Pipe Band that the band should amalgamate with the society, and be managed by a directorate consisting of naena.bers of the society and the band. It was understood that the difficulty that stood in the way of the band making progress had been settled, but it would appear that such had not been the case, as a meeting of the members of the band was held on Saturday evening to further consider the matter. Mr T. Pickett presided. It was pointed out that Mr W. C. Buchanan had offered to provide a complete set of uniforms for the band on condition that the band cooperated with the Caledonian Society. After consideration it was decided that Messrs A. Turner, R. Gray, J. H. Pauling and J. B. McKt-nzie, members of the Caledonian Society, should be added to tha band's directorate in accordance with Mr Buchanan's wishes, and that a rule be framed preventing any possibility of the band coming under the control of any society whatever. Two new members were elected.

Mr and Mrs J. W. H. Martin had a narrow escape from a serious accident on Saturday afternoon. While driving along Queen Street South in a gig, the axle suddenly broke near one of the wheels, and the occupants of the vehicle were precipitated violently to the ground, and Mr Martin received a nasty shaking, but Mrs Martin escaped without injury. Fortunately the horse stood quiet after the mishap. A fracas occurred in Queen Street on Saturday evening, the outcome of which was the arrest cf Thomas Tracey on a charge of disturbing the peace. It is stated that he was fighting with a couple of other men, who managed to elude the police. Tracey was liberated on bait soon after his arrest, to appear at the Magistrate's Court this morning. The latest return from the Antonio dredge is-250z lOriwt for 120 hours. The sacred concert given in the Town Hall, last evening, in aid of the family of the late Mr A. E. von Keisenberg proved a great success, the building being crowded in every part. The programme proved a very enjoyable one. The efforts of those who gave theis-scrvices gratuitously in aid of a good cause were greatly appreciated. The rendering of the Hallelujah Chorus by the combined choirs of Mastertou. under the baton of Mr S. H. Ralph, with orchestral accompaniment, proved very effective. Seeing that the item was arranged at short notice, it was a great success. The Masterton Orchestral Society, under Mr S. Earee, was heard in Moskoswski's serenata and''March of the War Priests," each of which was excellently played. The vocal items, each of which was creditably given, were the following. "The Star of Bethlehem," Mr W. S'. Jago; "The Last Muster," Mrs R'awson; ''The Holy City (with orchestral, accompaniment), Mr F. J. Ilunn; "0 Thou that Tellest," Mrs Jago ;. "De Prot'undis," Mr Iggulden. Mr Harry Hall contributed a very fine- recitation entitled "Christmas Day in the workhouse." The accompaniments were played by Misses W. Jones ancl Iggulden.

The Masterton Municipal Brass Bund rendered an enjoyable programme of music in the Park yesterday afternoon. There was a large attendance of the public.

The atmosphere in the Town Hall last evening was very oppressive, and demonstrated that the ventilation is inadequate when a larpje audience' is assembled therein in hot weather. One lady fainted during the progress of one oi the items «nd caused a slight commotion as shs was beingassisted into the fresh air. TIL E Pli EM I Hi; XKPA I{A TO K. The new principle covered by llie "Baltic" patents is rapidly establishing this machine ns the Premier Cream Separator. The split wiug system has been discarded, ami a special and very simple arrangement feeds the whole milk td (lie separating plains without' disturbing the cream layer. Results achieved in actual practice with the "Ualtic" have astonished practical factory-men, and the really marvellous capacity anil clean skimming have exceeded anything hitherto known. Practical proof will be given on application lo .1. B, MaeEwan and Co., Ltd.., 1.7,8,5, Co.'s Buildings, "Wellington.

A man named Anthoni Larsen was charged at the Police Court on Saturday morning with drunkenness, and having used obscene language in Queen Street on Friday evening. Mr Eli Smith, the presiding Justice, imposed a fine of 5a in default 24 hours imprisonment, on the first charge, and £3, in default 14 days' imprisonment, on the second.

Tha services at the Salvation Army Barracks, yesterday morning, were of a special nature to celebrate the "Young People's Anniversary.'' A number of appropriate 'anthems' were ' given by the children, and the lessons were of a suitable nature. The items included an action song, "Under the Flag," by Misses Lord and Barker (3), and a duet "We May Walk,." by Misses Lord and Barker. The tendance was large. The services will be continued this evening, when the prizes won during the past year will be presented to the successful competitors. A special musical programme will be given. Owing to an outbreak of measles the Opaki School will be closed .from to-day till after the Christmas holidays.

In connection with the Friendly Societies Sports at Carterton on December 26th the Railway Department has decided to run a special train from Masterton to Carterton on tha* day, leaving Masterton at 11.50 a.m., and arriving at Carterton at: 12.10 p.m. The annual meeting of the Wairarapa Horticultural and Industrial Society was held at Carierton on Saturday afternoon. There were present:—Messrs A. Booth (president) in the chair, W. C. Buchanan, W.Downard, "F. Cave, H. R. Bunny and Jas. Brown (secretary.) The re- . port (which has already been published in the columns of the Age), and the balance sheet, were read, and adopted. All the officers and the committee were re-elected for the ensuing year. It was resolved thatit be a recommendation to the committee to offer prizes for the best collection of vegetables grown at the schools in the Wairarapa. It was decided that a summer show should be held in February, and a spring show in November of next year. The assistant secretary was voted a bonus of £5 for . past services. A Press Association telegram frcm Wellington states:—With referei to complaints of matriculation stud- *ls ents about the dates arranged for the second examination, the Hon. G. FowldS, Minister of Education, intends to consult Sir Robert Stout, Chancellor of the University, on matter to-day. Mr Fowlds thinks it would be very difficult to get the necessary papers ready before Christmas. Mr W. C. McCormick, of Southland Road, Hastings, had a very narrow escape from serious injuries on Friday last, as a result of an encounter with a stray bull. The animal was outside Mr McCornnck's fence, pushing against and injuring it. Mr McCormick- went out to frighten it away, and in doing so threw a missile at the bull, which immediately rushed him. The man tried to vault his gate, but failed, and the brute gored his leg rather severely, besides inflicting some nasty bruises on his chest. A dog on the premises was set on to the bull, and was successful in distracting his attention temporarily, during which' time Mr McCormick managed to escape from his perilous position. The injured man was attended medically, and it was found necessary to put five stitchas in the laceration. The Masterton master butchers notify that lamb has . been reduced in price. Applications are invited, to close on Wednesday, for the position of custodian of the Foresters' Hall. A black and white collie dog pup, which has been lost, is advertised |, ( for. The Castlepoint County Council invite tenders to close at noon on Saturday next for several metalling contracts. The dentists of Masterton notify clients that * their rooms will closed be c'osed from Saturday, December 21st till 9 a.m. on Monday, January , 6 th, 190 S. On Saturday evening Mr H. Hadley, boot and shoe maker, had a most attractive display of seasonable footwear at his shop in Queen street. The goods shown were of the latest ynd most fashionable, and all were quoted at decidedly reasonable prices. The proprietor invites public inspection of the various lines.

The laughing success "Dr. Bill," wili be played at the Town Hall on Boxing Night by the Wellington Dramatic Society, who have lately concluded a successful season at the Opera House. Masterton theatregoers should not miss seeing this production. The season will be limited to one night only. Full particulars will be announced in Thursday's issue.

In view of the Christmas season Messrs A. White and Co., tobacconists and hairdressers, are making special displays of goods suitable for presentation. New lines are constantly arriving, and they include the latest and best obtainable. Case pipes, cigar and cigarette holders, pipes by the best manufacturers, toilet articles, etc., are all shown in profusion. From the display patrons, should find little difficulty in making a satisfactory Christmas selection,at a very reasonable price.

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