LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 9054, 1 April 1908, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

- No further cases of fever in Martinborough have been reported during the past few days. At the meeting of the Workmen's Friend Building Society, last evening, an appropriation of £3OO was balloted for, and Mr Howard E. Jackson, dentist, of Carterton, was the successful shareholder. The appropriation is free of interest. Members of the Masterton Bowling Club who have been selected to play on Thursday in the match Masterton v. Greytown, at Greytown, are requested to meet at the Masterton green at one o'clock sharp, as the drag will leave at that hour. | Arrangements for establishing a , skating rink in Masterton are now complete, the top-storey of the Wellington and Wairaraoa Motor Company's Garage having been engaged for that purpose. The opening date will be announced as soon as the necessary improvements to the room havs been effected. Pull particulars can be obtained from Mr R. E. Howell, who is acting as manager for the promotors. The following is the financial position of the Masterton Borough Council, us submitted to the meeting of the Council last evening:—General District Fund—General account, dr., £6;736 33 8d; Gasworks, cr., £386 18s sd; Library, cr., £6.3 10s 6d; Waterworks, dr., £649 10s 9d; De posit, cr., £lB4 10s; Abattoir, cr., £llO 9s Id; Special drainage, dr., £33 3s 7d; Bannister street, dr., £3l 8s lOd; Loan £25,000, dr., £2OO 17s Id; overdraft and unpresented cheques, £6,905 15s lid. Loansdrainage, £ll4 4s 4d; improvements (£25,000); schedule A £273 Is lOd, schedule B £895 ss, schedule C £lO9 13s sd, schedule D £341 ss, schedule E £lls 5s 9d, schadule F ss.

Mr C. P». Livcsay, Architect of "Wei jington, has moved to more convenient rooms in the National Mutual Chambers, Customhouse Quay, (adjoining the Head Office of the Bank of N.Z.) Address— P.O. Box 771. Telephone 2692.

During the month of March, 4.71 inches of rain fell in Eketahuna. It rained on twenty days. Messrs Loasby and Heagerty are mentioned as candidates for the Mayoral seat at Greytown at the forthcoming election.

Dr Archer Hosking will deliver the first lecture to a ladies' class on "Home Nursing," in the Dominion Hall to-night at 7.30 o'clock. There was one case of bankruptcy recorded in the Wairarapa during thfl month of March. No bankruptcies occurred during the corresponding month last year. The remaining old portion of the Empire Hotel building is to be removed in sections to another site, Mr J. Jepson being granted permission by the Borough Council last night to carry out the work. The rough weather that has been experienced in the Nireaha district during the past ten days has had the effect of considerably lessening the. supply of milk to the local dairy factory. Most of the farmers are now only milking their cows once a day. The position of valuaer of the Fire Brigade plant of the Borough of Masterton, on behalf of the Borough, is to be offered to Mr A. Hathaway by the Borough Council, a resolution to that effect being carried at the meeting last evening. Our Carterton correspondent writes: —I understand that the sum of £IOO will be paid away to-day (Wednesday) by the Trustees of the Carterton Methodist Church for a section of land adjoining the present church building, on which it is proposed to erect a handsome commodious edifice at some future date.

The Ikaroa Maori Land Board held a sitting in Masterton yesterday, the members present being Mr P. Sheridan (Acting-President), Judge Johnson and Ihaia Hutana. The lease of Uruokakite North No. 2, from the natives to Mr Basil Church was approved of conditionally. An application to recommend the sale of Hautotara Na 3 was refused. All other applications were adjourned to Wellington for hearing. Cr Pi-entfc® movei at last night's meeting of the Borough' Council, "That it: be a recommendation to the Works Committee to consider and report upon the ad"isabih"ty r or otherwise. of (IV lengthening the existing baths to boundary,, so as to permit of small children bathing therein, and (2)-the- provision of an additional bath for adult lad'ies, adjoining the existing bath,, with estimateo of cost in cases," Cr Prentice spoke- in support of his motion, which was carried', on division, by six: votes-to* four:. At the meeting of the- Efcefiafmna branch of the New Zealand Farmer?' Union, on Saturday, last,. Mr X P. Lomax brought up the questfon of the formation of an Auctioneers'' Association in Eketahuna, and gave notice to move at the annua! 1 meeting of the branch, "That the 1 several firms of auctioneers doing business in Eketahuna, in the sale of live-stock, be asked to form an As«ociation, having and owning one saleyard,. properly constructed with conveniences for their clients, on similar lines to the yards already established in Dannevirke, Feilding, and Waipukurau-/'' The long delayed question' of'installing a fire alarm system in' Masterton was referred t.u again at the Borough Council meeting last evening, when the secretary of the Fire Board (Mr R. Brown) wrote asking in what position the arrangements

the Council had made in the matter now stood. O Ewington moved that the contract made between Mr J. Dawson to instal the Gamewell system of alarm be terminated, as a long period had now paosed and Mr Dawson had not fulfilled Ms contract. Cr Ewington said the Fire Board could, if his motion were carried, then proceed on its own lines. The motion was carried unanimously.

Fred Staples, restaurant-keeper, has been adjudged a bankrupt. The total debts amount to i>24l 9s, and the assets to £129 19s 6d, leaving a deficiency of £lll' 9s 6di The book debts are estimated to> produce £79 19s 6d, and the furniture is valued! at £SO. The following is the list of unsecured creditors R. A.rlow and; Co., Christchurch, £lo'' 8s; Berry and Co., Christchurch, £3: 7s; Maddox and Co., Wellington, £4' 10s; Kakaramea Dairy Co., Patea,. £l2 8«; Pastoral and Agricultural Association, Ca"terton, £7' 2&v T. Wagg and Co., Masterton, £2O ;'E. Jones, Masterton. £22;- A. JL Gidd'rngs, Masterton, £lO 8&;: N3col : and Co. (tailors), Masterton,, £lis>;: Boyd! and Cook, £4 8s; Graham and Co., £2O; fJ. Whittaker, £8; Coradine and ' Whittaker 10s; C. E. Daniell, £4; A. Narbey, £6; J. Wickens, £7 8s; Alpass, £3;. Kong Fong, £4;, Masterton Dairy Co., £:4; W. M. Cole, £10; Dr. Cook, £6; Townsend and Cowper, £3; F. JL Staples, £SO. A deputation from the Mt. Holdsworth Track Committee waited upon the meeting of the Masterton Borough Council last evening, and urged the Council tu render some practical assistance towards further improving the track to the> mountain, and in other ways making it popular as a tourist resort. Mr D. McGregor said that already nearly £l5O had been spent on the mountain, but further funds were wanted to develop this scenic asset. The Government had donated £SO, and the public had contributed largely, but as the townspeople had not given so freely as their friends in the country, the committee approached the Council with confidence that they would do something to assist in this worthy object. Messrs J. D. Cruickshank and W. M. Easthope also detailed the advantages to the town of bringing tourists to visit the mountain, and they considered that when its beauties became more widely advertised, it would be a great attraction for visitors. This was evident from the fact that even last year over 500 people made the ascent. Several Councillors viewed the matter in a favourable light, recognising that the mountain was an asset to thy town. On the motion of Cr Prentice, the question of making a grant was referred to the Park Committee to report to the next meeting of the Council. The Mayor assured the deputation that the Park Committee would bring forward aa favourable a report as possible.

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"There is' no 'wild cat' scheme about my proposal," averred Gr Yarr last evening, when speaking cn his Municipal Butchery motion. "Is it wjld cattle/ then?" suggested the Mayor with a smile. Cr Ewington considered that if the motion went through a few tame cats would be harboured, if wild ones were not.

The scarcity of skilled labour is seriously impeding the output of the Auckland manufacturing industries. One clothing factory manager has stated that he could do with 100 hands. Others have made similar statements. It is further stated that labour conditions are so serious that orders were being sent abroad. Several employers advocated the importation of skilled labour, one suggestion being that the Government should circularise all employers, asking for particulars of the labour they required, with a guarantee to employ a certain number of skilled hands, and that these should be engaged by a committee sent to London and allocated to the various industries on the list.

The local cabdrivers wrote to the Masterton Borough Council last i evening, pointing out the hardship suffered by several of them in being summoned to appear before the Court to answer a breach of the by-laws in being off the cab-stand on a recent very rough day. The letter asked that shelter be provided for cabmen, as it was a great necessity in the winter I months. Mr E. Jones supported j the letter in person, and said he thought the police should not have the power to administer the by-law in this respect, but the Inspector of Nuisances. The Mayor said he thought the police were acting independently of the Council by-law*-, and (hat the Council had no authority to interfere. Councillors agreed that the present cabstand, was very exposed, and it was decided to instruct the Works Committee to bring down a report on the matter. The ordinary meeting of the Masterton Municipal Fire Brigade was held last evening in the Central Station, Captain Jenkins presiding. Leave of absence was granted to Branchman Pickering. Mr R. Brown, secretary of gthe Mastercon Fift» Board, wrote asking <or particulars concerning the Brigade's requirements during the ensuing year. A committee was appointed to supply the required information. Captain Jenkins formally welcomed Mr C. Samuels, a well-known judge at fire brigade demonstrations, who is ac present on a visit to Masterton. Mr D. Dobson presented the Brigade with a descriptive map of the water mains and tire plugs in the Borough, for which he was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. Captain Jenkins submitted his report in connection with the recent Fire Brigades' Conference at Masterton, and was accorded a vote of thanks. A committee, consisting of Firemen Sell y. Fielding, Johnston, Warner and Di;ggan, was appointed to entertain the Carswell cricketers, who will play a match against the Brigade on Saturday. Lieut. Ewington was granted three months leave of absence. ;

A general meeting of members of the Masterton Ladies' Swimming Club will be held in the Dominion Hall to-morrow evening.

Particulars are advertised by Messrs R E. Howell and Co., Ltd., of two important sales of household furniture, to be held by them on behalf of Mr J. W. H. Martin and Mrs Wallace. Bonnington's Irish Moss cures coughs and colds. See advertisement on page T of this issue. < ■ . A notice to deer stalkers is inserted in this issue by Messrs W. H. and R. F, R. Beetham. Mr W. H. Cruickshank, land and estate agent, inserts a new list of properties for sale in his advertising space. Occupiers of factories are notified that registration is due to-day, Ist April, and should be made witlj the local Inspector of Factories (Mr G. E. A. Hood) without delay. " A very fine assortment of cutlery, embracing dessert and dinner knives and forks, ten spoons, dessert spoons, gravy r-poon*. and carving sets, is exnibited in Mr Frank Dupre's Masterton premises. The goods are m three grades, Al, A, and B, and at the prices at which they are to be sold are remarkably cheap.

Thoroughly sound totara, matai, rimu, or white pine timber (dressed or in the rough) i§ obtainable from Messrs Gardner and Sons, sawmillers and timber merchants, whose yarda are in Queen and Chapel Streets, Masterton. This enterprising firm keeps the local yards well stocked at all times to meet the large orders that have to be filled locally. Sashes, doors and mouldings are also stocked.

• Captain Jonassen will make a balloon ascent from the Showgrounds to-morrow and will descend by means of a parachute. In the South Island Captain Jonassen has given a number of. successful -exhibitions. A contemporary says with reference to a recent ascent in Dunedin: —"Captain Jonassen ascended to a great height, about 6,000 feet, which is much higher than on any other previous occasion and before he severed his connection with the balloon it had become a .mere speck. The captain dropped to terra firma in safety by means of a parachute. His plucky performance was warmly applauded by the large number of spectators present." With the approach of the winter, farmers and ethers, who have a regard for the care and comfort of their horses during the severe! months are naturally turning their attention to the matter of making a suitable selection of horse rugs. In view of this Messrs Jas. Elliott and Coi, saddlers, have with their usual enterprise made great preparations for catering for the public on the best possible lines. The experience of many years has brought with it a knowledge of how to make a rug that combines every degree of comfort and durability. All material has been specially selected, and is guaranteed to ntand the roughest wear. Kugs can be manufactured according to any style and fitted to give entire satisfaction. The firm extend an invitation to the public to call and make their selection before the busy season sets in. For Bronchial Coughs take Woods*Great Peppermint Owe, 1/Q and 2/6, ,

The hockey season will open in Grey town to-morrow. The Presbyterian Church services iat Dreyerton next Sunday will be iiheld in the evening at 7.30 o'clock.

A Press Association telegram from Gisborne states that a man named Undertine was killed at Arowhaua Whatatutu, by a limb of a tree falling on him. There was a record attendance at the weekly practice of the Te Nui 'Tennis Club on Saturday last. Mrs A. J. Speedy kindly supplied afternoon tea, which was much appreciated. At the recent annual meeting of the Masterton Rifle Volunteers the tsum of £5 5s was voted to the secretary, Mr A. 0. Levien, on account of the work he had done for the corps. :He was also accorded a special vote of thanks for the manner in which he . had carried out his duties during the past year. Our Te Nui correspondent writes: —The Tennis Club's Ball, which was held on March 27% was a decided » success in every way. The weather |i was fine, and a large number of visifj ' tors wero present from all parts of I the district. There were many f pretty and codtly dresses worn. The ' energetic secretary, Miss Sutton, is • deserving of a word of praise for the manner in which she carried out her duties. Meadames Hancock, Sutton, Bartholomew, Brooks, and Misses Langdon (2), Perry (2), Belliss, and McKenzie, who also assisted, are also • deserving of praise. Excellent music Was supplied by Mr F. McKenzie. The effect of the dry weather that »lias been experienced all over the Wairarapa is shown by the decrease in the supplies of milk to the various : factories. The Featherston Dairy Factory is only receiving seven hundred gallons per day, and will close down for the season on April 20th. The supply durirg the corresponding period last year was 2,200 gallons. At the Tawaha factory (Martinborough) about 150 gallons is being j "received every other day. At the | Otaraia Dairy Factory the supply amounts xo 250 gallons daily. This factory will not close down for some •weeks yet. A deputation waited upon the Mayor (Mr J. M. Coradine) yester*day afternoon, and requested him to \ urge in any manner in his power upi *on the Premier, Sir Joseph Ward, that the American fleet should be invited to visit Wellington. It was •pointed out that if the fleet did visit Wellington, the country settlers in the province would be afforded an opportunity such as might never occur to many again to view the magnificent spectacle of a whole fleet in being. The Mayor, in reply'ng, • said he was entirely in sympathy with the deputation, and would do anything that lay in l)is power that might assist to bring the fleet to Wellington as well as to Auckland. Wellington was the seat of Govern-•w-ment, and was also in such a central position that a large number of persons from the South Island, as well as from Wellington and Hawke's Bay, could visit the fleet without too great a los 3of time or expense. He "would at once take steps to press the raquest as asked by the deputation.