LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 9085, 9 May 1908, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

At a meeting of the General Committee of the Wairarapa and East Coast P. and A. Society, held yesterday, the show dates were fixed for the 28th and 29th of October. It was decided to ask Mr W. Perry to reconsider his decision to w'thdraw from the Society.

On Thursday evening next the Masterton South Brass Band will give a grand concert of vocal and instrumental music, when items will be rendered by Mr Parker, of Weli lington, and leading vocalists of Wellington and Masterton. The members of the band have been practising assidiously for some time past, and will doubtless give a good account of themselves. Particulars of the programme will appear in next issue. The proceeds of the concert will be in aid of the instrument fund.

The Catholics at Carterton ' have formeJ an Amateur Dramatic Society. The Masterton Municipal -Band will render a musical programme in the Park Rotunda on Sunday afternoon, weather permitting. The Y.M.C.A. Bible Class will meet to-night, at 7 o'clock. A.eervice of song will'be held on Sunday, and the strangers' tea at 5.30 p.m.

The Rev. J. N. Buttle will conduct both services at the Methodist Church to-morrow. At Kuripuni in the evening Mrs Wright, the well-known lady evangelist from Wellington, will preach. The Rev. J. N. Buttle will also preach at Rangiturcyiu at 3 o'clock. Several new and longer telegraph posts are being substituted for'those at present in use in Queen street, on the east side, near Renall's creek. The increased number of wires has brought some of them too low down, and the new posts will bring the lowest wires several feet higher than their present level.

The lowering of the gas mains in the newly graded portion of Queen Steet, south of Renall Street to Renall's creek, is now being carried out. The mains were left only a short depth below the surface when the level of the road was reduced as at present, and as ultimately still more must come off the crown of the road, the mains are being put several feet lower.

The Dalefield section of the South Wairarapa Methodist Circuit tendered a welcome social to the Revs. W. W. Avery and J. T. Pratley, the newly appointed ministers to the circuit in the Public Hall, Dalefield, on Thursday evening. The Rev. W. J. Elliott presided, and the programme consisted of songs and addresses. The Rev. Mr Avery gave an exhibition of club swinging. Refreshments were supplied by the ladies.

The General Committee of the Masteton A. and P. Association meets to-day. The chief business to be discussed is the report of a sub-com-mittee set up to deal with the question of the disposal of the present Showgrounds, in response to two letters received by the Association in reference to the matter, one from the Mayor (Mr P. L. Hollings) and the other from the Maaterton football authorities.

The Featherston branch of. the New Zealand Farmprs' Union has elected the following officers for the ensuing year: —Chairman, Mr J. G. Cox; vice-chairman, Mr A. Donald; executive committee, Messrs M. J. H. Jackson, A. Matthews, J. 0. Bidwill, W. J. Nix. W. J. Hodder, J. Cundy, W. J Buick, John Vjcary, D. Yule, A. dark, A. Hannay, Quinton Donald, John Cundy; secretary, Mr u J. Kent-Johnston; auditor, Mr A. J. Toogood.

Though active stsp3lhave not been taken during the past two or three weeks towards the establishment in Masterton of a tradesmen's union, to regulate the credit system, those interested in the matter have been moving along quietly, and a further meeting of tradespeople is to be called shortly. Conversing withor.e of the promoters of the proposed Association, a Wairarapa Age reporter learned yesterday that there is every reason to believe the movement will be successful.

It is understood that at the meeting of the General Committee of the Masterton A. and P. Association to be held to-day, a suggestion is to be made by a member of the Association that canvassing committees be set up to raise funds towards the cost of the Solway Showgrounds. The general feeling is that such a movement would receive very hearty support from a wide district, and it is considered more than likely that some step in the direction indicated will be decided upon by the Committee.

I A pleasant evening was spent in the Dominion Hall last night, wh°n Masterton Congregatioralists held a reunion. Mr F. T. Redman presided over a gathering of between thirty and forty persons. Musical items were given, the various contributors being well received. The Chairman, in the course of a speech, said that it might be asked by some of those attending the Congregational services whether; they had not in the past been members of other denominations. That was certainly true up to a point, but now that Masterton could muster up sufficient Congregationalists to, maintain a church of their own, they were going to do so. The church was not seeking proselyte?, but would welcume those who found themselves not specially linked to any particular denomination. The gathering closed wth the singing of "Auld Lang Syne."

"Christ and His Soldiers" is the title of the oratorio to be rendered Knox Hall on Wednesday evening next A few lines describing the purpose of the work may be interesting to readers. The words are nearly all taken from well-known hymns, although set to other music. They are so arranged to depict two distinct yet kindred pictures, first the life of the Saviour, secondly, the life of His soldiers and servants. The first picture is made up of scenes from the birth to the resurrection, and ends with the promise of the Comforter and the ascension. The second picture shows the young Christian first "awakening out of sleep" at the "thrilling voice" of the advent summons, and then, after being enlisted in Christ's service, passes on through peril, toil and pain, like his Master, till at last, "more than conqueror," he joins the "great multitude that no man can number" in giving thanks to the Captain who has led him. to victory. The whole is set to bright and attractive music, suitably arranged as solos, quartettes and choruses. Knox choir has been considerably strengthened by well-known local singers and a capable orchestra, under the baton of the choirmaster, phoukl be heard to advantage. A full practice will beheld on Monday evening, at 7.15.

SAFE AND SURE FOR BRONCHITIS PATIENTS. TUSSICURA (Wild Cherry Balm) is an exceedingly successful remedy for Bronchitis, Asthma, Lung and Throat troubles.

Says a well-known medical man to-day in speaking to the proprietor: —"I think most highly of your TUSSICUR K, and may add that leading analysts look upon it as a very valuable discovery.

The funeral of the late Mr 3 A. Breen will take place to-day, leaving St. Patrick's Church, at 3.30 p.m., for the fifaaterton Cemetery. The services in connection with the Congregational Church will be held in the Y.M.C.A. Hall at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. to-morrow. Miss Harband, who was for many years a missionary in Ihdia, will "conduct the services. Under the auspices of the Wai-

rarapa Amateur Athletic Club, a social and dance will be held in the Foresters' Hall on Thursday evening next. A strong committee has the matter in hand, and a successful gathering is assured. The meeting of the General Committee of the Mastsrton Horticultural Society, which was postponed last Wednesday night, will be held on Tuesday evening next. At this meeting the election of a ladies' committe3 will be the principal business.

Those interested in the theosophical movement will be much disappointed to learn that Mrs Annie Besant regrets being unable to visit the dominion this year. However, she hopes to give an extended \isit on a future occasion. Her anticipated visit to Australia will be made to include Adelaide, Mrs Besalit leaving for India about the middle of August next. ' A large and enthusiastic meeting of ladies in connection with the forthcoming Wairarapa Amateur Athletic Club's social was held in the Dominion Hall last evening. The various arrangements are well in hand, and everything points to the function being an enormous success. The committee decided that the social shall take place in the Drill Hall instead of in the Foresters' Hall as originally intended. At Knox Presbyterian Church on Sunday the services will be conducted by Mr C. J. Tocker. In the irorning he will take the Young Men's Class prior to the ordinary service, and will deliver an address on the "Missionary Problem." His subject for the Church service will be "Rest in a World of Struggle," and in the evening he will speak on the "Control of the Imagination." The Rev. A. T. Thornpsorr will visit some of the outlying portions of the circuit on Sunday in the direction of Waterfalls and Tiraumea. Mr D. McGregor will conduct services at Miki Miki, and Mr A. G. Crawford will officiate at Bideford and Wangaehu in the afternoon and evening. The Wairarapa Hunt Club held its oepning run at Clareville on Thursday afternoon. The drag was laid by Messrs T.Clancy on Dick Turpin, and N. Williams on Kuranui. Mr W. H. Buick Was master, mounted on .Firestick, Mr H. Welch was huntsman on Whakataki, and Mr J, Scott whip on Trusteee. Others present were —Messrs V. O'Neill on Letherin, P. Mason on Valima, Tas. Smith.on Waingawa, N. Douglas on Sultan, G..K. Wolters on Purakau, G.Juno on Moonlight, W. Hercock on Clovial and T. •Corlett on Tom. At the conclusion of the run, tea was kindly provided at Carrington? House. The afternoon was brought to a close with three cheers for Mrs Booth and Mr W. Howard Booth. County Councils receive many curious requests, ar.d a quaint suggestion was put forward by an old digger, who, attending in person, proposed that the Waikouaiti County Council should cut a tiack;over a spur to enable him to get his "stuff" from Hindon to hiss hut. Said he: "I'm 73. It's like clawing up a roof to get up that spur. You wouldn't like to see an old man like me break his neck, would you 7 and this track would only cost £20." The chairman said that the applicant was not a ratepayer, but asked them to make him a special road which was to cost £2O. They would consider the matter and let him know. The old digger looked hopeful, and departed with a cheery, "So long! We old gentlemen ought to look after,one another."

Milk tests often form the subject of animated controversy amongst dairymen. If one* gets a test of, say, 4.2, and another only 3.7, there are disputations and jealousies. Marty of th<? suppliers do not seem to realise (say 3 the "Clutha Leader-") that a supplier with a low test is very often getting a better return per cow than the man with the high test. A large dairyman in the Clutha district put forward the other day his returns for this season. In October he milked 21 cows, test 3.6, cheque tor the month, £35 3s 6d; average per cow, £1 13s 6d. November, 29, cows, test 3.4 and 3.5, cheque £45 3s 6d; average per cow, £1 lis. ■ December, 39 cows, test 3.7, chsque £55 15s; average per cow, £1 13s Bd. March, 39 cows, test 4.1, cheque £44 ss; average per cow, £1 2s Bd.

One can hardly De said to have "dune" the sights of Rotorua till he has least seen the buried village at Wairoa, and been shown the devastation wrought there and at other places in the same; locality by the, Tarawera eruption. tßut very ff»w care to include an ascent of Tarawera itself in the programme. A party from North Shore—including: Mr and Mrs Ralfe and Miss Harvey —climbed to.the, top of the volcano during the week, and wHat they saw is thus described by one of them: "The sides of Tarawera, which are 3,500 feet in height, are covered with scoria, there bein* practically not a blade of vegetation, and the climb is a stiff one, but when at last; accomplished, the reward is great, the view being unexcelled. From the top it seemed as though o,ne could see ail the island. The Bay of Plenty just seemed to be at one's fset. \Ruapehu and Tongariro were covered in snow. Had it been a good day, Egmont could have been seen, too. We had a good view of Taupo and the geysers steaming at Wairakei; Rotomahana and its steaming cliffs were just beneath us. Altogether the view was superb. One has no idea what the crater is like until one has been to it. It extends for four miles, and is over 1,000 feet deep, the sides being quite precipitous. In places the ground is still steaming. The whole trip only cost .£1 Is each, and it was decidedly the best sight in the district—which is saying a lot." A ONE NIGHT COUGH AND COLD CURE. Most, coughs and colds are very troublesome . during the sleeping hours. Tho tickling in tno throat, which nearly always accompanies a bad cold, and which prevents tho sufferer sotting restful solep is quickly cured by that great throat and lung renedy, TUSSICURA. 179

A meeting of two hundred electors of Tuapeka, at Alexandra, has forwarded the foljowing telegram to Sir Joseph Ward:—"This meeting of electors in the northern portion of the Tuapeka electorate will not support any candidate for the bye-elec-tion except Mr James Horn,' and strongly urges his selection as the Government nominee."

Replying to a pertinacious Gisborne pressman, on Monday, Mr Massey said he would not be justified in saying anything about the stste of the Opposition party in the Poverty Bay district. He admitted, however, that he was selecting a candidate for the Gisbonie electorate to oppose the Hon. J. Carroll,. Native Minister, but he declined to say who the candidate would be.

The Dunedin correspondent of the Christchurch "Press" states that a few years ago the applicants for enrolment in the police force were so numerous that many of those applying were fortunate if they were accepted. Tiiiies and circumstance* have changed since then. At present the greatest difficulty is experienced in getting men to enter the force, notwithstanding the fact that recently the rate of pay was increased.

An unusual case was heard at Oamaru, last week. Mr Jeit.is M'Diarmid, a master bootmaker, sued an assistant named Edward Rogers, for.damages sustained bydefendant's action in wrongfullyquitting plaintiff's service. The evidence showed that defendant was engaged, by telegram, for six months, subject to satisfaction. Defendant came from Christchurch. and stayed for two days.and then left, without giving notice or explanation, on Christmas Eve. Mr T. Hutchison, S.M., held that the telegrams constituted an engagement for six months, and in giving judgment he remarked that cases of that kind were too infrequently brought by employers. There was too great au inclination among servants particularly, to misconstrue their obligations to their employers. Defendant was fined 20s, and wa? ordered to pay £4 0s 6d costs.

The President of the United States gets a salary of £IO,OOO a year, to which the last Congress added £5,00* a year for travelling expenses. This addition was th*> direct outcome of the aroused public sentiment against transportation abuses. It was not considered proper that the President should travel in special trains furnished by the railway companies', without cost to him or the Government. Mr Roosevelt, announced that in future he would accept no transportation favours from railroad?, and Congress thereupon made an appropriation, or the President would have been obliged to stay at or pay the expenses of his trip out of his private funds. In the good old days, before the United States became a World-Power ana Washington a world-capital, the President was able to* save a comfortable sum out of big salary of £5,000 a year. Life was simpler then, and fewer social demands upon the Chief Executive. But, now, Mr Roosevelt, with a salary of £15,000, must draw upon his private income to pay for the elaborate functions which mark his Administration.

Particulars of a chestnut mare impounded from Hawkhurst are inserted bythe pouwdkeeper.

Mr R. W. Cook, gardener, Linccln road, is prepared to book orders for bulbs, roses and plants of all kinds.

Mr A. R. Maltby advertises that he has ten sacks of fresh rock oysters on sale.

Mr F. B. Rosson, hairdresser, next Prince of Wales Stables, makes a specialty of setting razors, and clients are guaranteed satisfaction.

Notice of an application in respect of the transfer of the license of the Mulgrave x Hotel, Kopuaranga, appears elsewhere in this issue.

Messrs Dalgety and Co., Ltd. have full stocks of all kinds of grains, grass seeds and stock and station requisites.

The members of the local Court of foresters are invited to attend the funeral of their late Brother, T. Cox, which will take place at 2 o'clock to-day.

The Masterton Fire Board invite applications, to close at 5 p.m., on Wednesday next, for the positions of superintendent, deputy superintendent and engine driver and custodian. ,

Particulars of two good dairy fants are advertised by Mr Newton King, of New Plymouth. Those in search of properties in the Taranaki district are invited to write for particulars.

Mr A. Norman announces the arrival of new season's goods at his Masterton premises. Included in the assortment is a very fine selection of furs and muffs for women and children. The goods are ticketed up at very reasonable prices, and are sure to meet with speedy sale.

At the residence, Albert Street, this afternoon, the i auction sale of furniture and effects .on account of Mr Sydney Earee will be held by Mr J. R. Nicol. The whole of the goods are specially well selected and nearlynew. Owing to the numerous lines to be offered, the sale will commence promptly at 1.30 o'clock.

Attention of farmers is drawn to three very desirable Taranaki propreties advertised for sale in this issue by Messrs Hardy.and Stanners, land agents, Eltham. Two of the properties mentioned are suitable for dairy farmers, whilst the third property is an ideal one for grazing purposes. The present owner of the latter has made a fortune out of this farm, but as he is getting up in years he is desirous of quitting. Messrs Hardy and Stanners have a very extensive property list, and can be relied on to give intending investors the full benefit of their wide experience, in Taranaki. As an instance of the excellent reputation which this firm possesses, it may be mentioned that at the recent municipal election, Mr Stanners was elected to the posS% tion of Mayor of Eltham, defeating the retiring Mayor (who had previously beaten all comers for six and a half years) by a very large majority.

Mr C. F. B. Livesay, Architect of Wellington, 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.

At'the end of the year there will bi held in London an Imperial liquor trades conference, in the interests of "the trade*-of Great Britain, and her dependencies. It has been urged from Lundon that the Australian States should be represented, particularly on the ground that as fcheir liquor laws are more radical tthan those of the laws of Britain, the •delegates would be enabled to offer -verry valuable hints, and practical to the trades at Home .engaged in the present struggle •with the temperance party. There Ms a general desire in Australia, savs the Sydney "Daily Telegraph tthat delegates should be sent to the . conference, and steps are already .being taken in this direction. Mr .J. jViPower, president of the New .South Wales Licensed Victuallers 'Association, will represen this asso..■ciation, and probably similar associain other States, and Mr J. U ..Dillon will represent Victoria.

' Thursday night's "Gazette contains an announcement of the cancellation nf ten industrial unions, lne list includes the following. Unions of employers:— Napier General Carriers Timber and Coal Merchants, iDimp'di.i Furniture-makers, Hawke s Bay Master Painters, Wairaiapa and Manawatu Sawmillers. The six -workers' Union j whose registration is cancelled are as follow :-Lyttel on : Seamen, Wellington Aerat-d water Workers and other Bottlers, Wanganui Meatworks, Manawatu Rope and 'Twine Mills Employees Foxton the Dannevirke branch of the Amalgamated Society of Carpenters ami . Jdiners. Wellington Industrial Woik- ■ ers Two other Unions of workers, the South Canterbury Tallow and Manure Hands and General Labourera' Union and the North Canterbury Manure, Tallow, Oleo and Freezing •Works Labourer's Union, have ap- > plied for cancellation. The Attorney-General has received notification tram the Imperial authorvities that the Divorce and Matrimonial Clauses Act Amendment Act of last session has received the )Royal Assent. The Act, it will be remembered, repeals the provision in.the, 1904 Act, by which .dissolution of marriage can be obtained 'six months after the Court has made a decree for restitution ot conjugal righto if such decree has not "been complied with. The Act further makes it a ground for divorce if the respondent has been convicted of the murder of the respondent's or the petitioner s child, ■o: has bee.i in a lunatic asylum ten years.