LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 9176, 27 August 1908, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Mr John Hunter, who is a candidate for tiie Masterton seat at the forthcoming election, will address the electors at Eketahuna Public Hall on Wednesday next, and at Nireaha Hall on Thursday. Further meetings will bo announced at a later date.

A very successful practice of the "May Queen" was held by the Masterton Choral Society in St. Matthew's? Schoolroom last evening. There was an excellent attendance of members, the conductor (Mr H. S. Claughton) being able to make good headway with the chorus work.

St. Matthew's Club held a debating evening last night. The subject was, "Should Asiatics be Excluded from the Dominion?" Mr C. Cole led in the affirmative and Mr Phil Bennett in the negative. Some good speeches were made pro and con, the affirmative winning by seven votes to five.

The Ambulance Brigade will meet for practice this evening in the Dominion Hull. All members are urged to attend on account of the forthcoming examination and annual inspection. It is very probable that a team will participate in the Military Tournament at Palmerston North on November 9th next, and only efficient memoers will be considered when the team is being selected.

I The Maslcrton Orchestral Society proposes to add two Cor horns to its instruments, and surplus funds are to be devoted to this object, The Cor horn is a simplified French horn, which is much easier than the .latter to play, while giving a Hound of the same nature. It is not unlikely that the Society will repeat the concert programme giveti on Tuesday evening at a later date, when popular prices will be charged for admission. There is considered to be little likelihood of the New Zealand Swimming Championships being secured for the Anniversary Day Carnival on the Park Lake, to be held by tha Wairarapa Amateur Swimming Club. The Committee of the Club have not, however, receive.l official intimation on th' 3 point,' though it is understood that the championships will be decided at Welligtonn. The Wairarapa Club intend to put on a very attractive programme again, with mote open events than last year, in order tn attract a goo:! attendance of Wellington and other outside competitors. The following is the order in which competitors will shoot in the sixth Brighting Cup competition of the; Morris Tube Association to-night:—' Seven o'clock— Messrs Bannister, Swanson, Barker, Hodges, Larsen, Gardiner. 7.30 o'clock — Messrs Wyatty Redmond, Mi-Nabb, Gayler, Mcintosh,'Smith. 8 o'clock—Messrs Pearsti, Tomlin, Lewin, Allan. C. Perry, Morris. 8.30 o'clock—Messrs Culloty,, H. Perry, Burrows, McHattie, Spring, ■Cook. 9 o'clock— R. Burridge, W. Burridge, F. Hood, Williams, Lett, G. Hood. 9.30 o'clock—Messrs E. Perry, Taylor, Johansen, McCalmont, McGaughran, Wellington, King, L. Barker, Spackman, Lyttle, Brighting, Hornblow. The District Court will, at the coming Masterton sitting, deal with a matter arising out of tha recent bankruptcy of F. B. McCay. Mr A. R. Hunny, on behalf of the D.0.A., has issued a summons against J. B. Nicol, tailor, demanding of him to show cause why he should not hand over to the Assignee the sum of £IOO for the benefit of the creditors winch was paid to him by the bankrupt a few days before the latter filed, and after he had called a meeting of his creditors. Mary Keary is als« being summuned for the same reason in connection with a sum of £IOO, which bankrupt borrowed from hoi some time ago and which he repaid just previous to filing. ONOR A MAN BUYS A suit from us ho is most unwilling to wear any otlur make. That's why we're making suits for gentlemen all over the Dominion—gentlemen who have tested the fit, comfort, style, and quality of our clothes, and have round thorn the best: Why not leave your order with us when noxt in.. Wellington. Our cash prices mean money saved to you. Morrison and Ponnoy, Tailors, 73 Willis Street, Wellington. Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Colda never fails. 1/6 and! a/6. .. "-. I

During the year seven heavy traffic licenses have been issued by the Eketahuna County Council. The price of butter in Wellington has dropped 2d per lb. The retail price is now Is 4d. "We are having a splendid lambing season" said an Upper Plain farmer to a Wairarapa Age reporter yesterday; "in fact, one of the best for years. I intend docking lambs in a day or two." A Manaia farmer is reported to have already docked. At the Masterton Police Court, yesterday, two inebriates were brought before Mr J. R. Nicol, J.P. John Mackay, a second offender, was fined 10s, in default forty-eight hours' imprisonment, and the other, a first offender, was convicted and discharged. Most of the winter sowing is now completed in the Masterton district. Farmers are now busy ,in many instances, preparing the ground for the root and rape crops. A larger area than last year is being put down in the latter crop in the Opaki, and Upper f lain districts. The near approach to the concluding competitions of the Masterton Morris Tube Association meaniT that the season of the Association is drawing to an end. A. social evening will be held as usual, to mark the event, at which the trophies won by members will be presented. The present season has been the most successful the Association has enjoyed, the list of active members being large and the competitions keenly contested. * The matter of holding a District Handicap Rifle Meeting in Masterton this year is being steadily attended to by rifle enthusiasts. Mr N. Willnughby.of Gladstone, who was secretary for the meeting to have been held last year, but which had to be abandoned tnrough the Opaki range 1 being condemned, is actively engaged in collecting data to be placed be- : fore a committee of riflemen and , volunteefs'&nortly. The Opaki Rifle Club members are taking particular interest in the movement, which will in all probability be successful.

The putting- into working trim of Fairview Rifle Range is a matter to which members of the Opaki Rifle Club will devote almost immediate attention. The Opaki Rifle Club is. now a very strong combination,, numerically and otherwise, as it now comprises the old Opaki Club and the late Fairview Club, and haa as an auxiliary member a new branch.! formed recently at Bideford,, andi composed of twenty members. The prospects for the coming shooting; saason are the brightest in the history of the club, which is saying great deal, in the light of successes.

A meeting of the Management Committee of the Masterton Football Club was held last evening in theY.M.C.A. rooms. Mr B. Chapman occupied the chair. The Social Committee reported that satisfactory progress was being made with the arrangements in connection with the social and dance to be held on Thursday, September 3rd. The resignations of Messrs J. P. Lyall and D. E. Parton we're received and accepted. It was decided to ask Mr A. J: Parton to act in the capacity of secretary until the annual meeting.. A communication was received fronv the Athletic Football Club inviting the senior team to play a match at; Wellington, but owing to the latenesa of the season it was decided thit the invitation could not be accepted. The Secretary stated that the matter of securing an option of purchase of the Masterton A. and P. Showgrounds was to receive consideration by the Committee of the Association in, a week's time, In a week or two, as soon as the' weather becomes a little Fettled, several members of the Mount Holdsworth Track Committee intend making an ascent of the mountain. The' object is to lay out the ground near tha mountain house on which the bush is to be felled, and a paddock cleared for the accommodation of horses. The area of the cleared space will be about five acres, the Commissioner having authorised the Track Committee to clear a space of that extent. Speaking to a Wairarapa Age reporter, yesterday, Mr D. McGregor, to whose enthusiasm and energy much of the present work or* the track is due, stated that theinstallation of a tank at the mountain house would most likely be carried out shortly. The tank will be packed up into sections and put together at.\ the hut. If such is done a very urgent matter will be attended to, as th? distance from the hut to a good water source is too great for climbers, who are generally too fatigued to search far for it, unless making a, prolonged stay at the hut. At the meeting of creditors, yesterday, in the bankrupt estate of James McKee, o J. Graham and Co. and Krahagen and Chapman were represented. The D.O A. (Mr W. B. Chennells) examined bankrupt, who was represented by Mr R. K. Jackson. Bankrupt certified to thecorrectness of his fi!ed statement, with, the omission of three small creditors. He stated that he had lost £l5O over a Borough contract, for which the Council decided it could not recompense him. A horse and dray owned by him had'been sold to pay a lien of" £53 over them. Bankrupt's wife had" obtained a separation order, under which she and the children were toreceive £llss per week. Bankrupt admitted having been fined four times, within nine months for drunkenness. He was working for Mr Cameron,, expecting to receive 10s per day. The Assignee intimated that he would bring the fact of bankrupt's convictions for drunkenness prior to filing under the notice of the Crown Prosecutor. The meeting was adjourned, for a fortnight to give bankrupt a. chance to make an offer to his creditors. Mrs. T. Burton, Albert-road, JKpsom N.Z., writes: We all use Chamberlain's Cough llemedy »nd think ft lot of it. My husband who is a conduetoron the Auckland trams, takes it when he has the least symptom of p colrl, and it always lessens . the attack., Have given it to our children many times for coughs or croup, aud it v has never failed to cure " For sale by all . bhemists and storekeepers. Prompt Delivery. Importers requiring immediate delivery of their goods cannot do better than entrust their • Customhouse and Forwarding work to J. J. CUEvTIS and Co. Ltd., Customhouse ,Quay, Wellington, Efficient Service and..; moderate oharges assured. 1.

A Press Association telegram from Christchurch states that an old-age pensioner named Jorgensen committed suicide on Tuesday evening at Lebon's Bay, by hanging himself in an outhouse near bis residence. Mr L. R. Bryant, of Fitzherbert, had a number of his sheep killed by dogs on Monday night The dogs ware at work between 11 p.m. and midnight, and though Mr Bryant want out, it was too dark to see them and they got away. The culprits numbered two, and they killed a number of sheep and mutilated others. Australia is paying the compliment to the New Zealand Agricultural Department of securing as many of its officers as possible. Professor Lowrie, for the past seven years principal of Lincoln College is the latest to be tempted—and to succumb. Professor Lowrie has greatly improved the status of Lincoln since it has been in his charge. Travellers along the Main Road between Pahiatua and Woodville seam to think that some steps should be taken to turn the Manawntu River from the northern bank along the centre of the river-bed, where it pas=es under the Nsawapurua traffic bridge. At present the stream is Tuning about a chain from the northern end, and should a flood occur there is a danger, it is alleged, of the bridge being left high and dry. It is stated that the opening of the Main Trunk line will mean extensive promotions amongst railway officers. It is probable that Mr Smith, the atationmaster at Palmerston North, will rtcsivethe appointment of stationmaster at Auckland, and it is understood t>hat the present stationmaster at vVoodville (Mr E. Bobie) will be transferred to Palmsrston North, a well-known officer of the Traffic Department taking his place at Woodville. The new pipe organ for Knox Church is to leave Manchester on September Ist for New Zealand' The makers are Messrs Wadsworth Bros., and the organ, which wili cost about £550 landed in New Zealand, will be one of the best and most up-to-date of its siz3 in the Dominion. Mr Pearce, an expert organ mechanic, of Christchurch, has been engaged to erect the organ, which will be installed roady for use in time for Christmas.

The annual festival held by the Presbyter'an Church of New Zealand, an i known as Young People's Day, will be held this year on October 18th. The festival i?, as its name implies, a celebratioi for young church and Sunday School members, The services are set the same throughout th? Dominion, special" hymns and sacred music of an appro priate nature being chosen. The festival wa3 only inaugurated last year.

R. Arnst, who has challenged Wtibti, of Wanganui, to row for the world's championship arrived at Wellirgton from Sydney yesterday. Arnst does not seem to have any su perfluity of flesh, but says he scales nearly "fifteen stone, and will train down'to about thirteen. He will rest mostly for a fortnight and will then begin light training. His heavier preparation will not commence till bis trainer (Pogwell) anivcs about six weeks before the date of the r«ce. Arnst has not yet decided about the rivr on which he will take exercise. He is in ppleidid health, and modestly hj") ei to justify the confidence of his backers,

So re rathei' 'jnpleasant stories have becin told us in the last day oc two of "ragging" at the Collegiate School (savs the "Wanganui Herald") it being stated that some of the boarders have been making the lives of certain boys anything but a pleasure to them. One parent has removed his boy from the school while another boy only escape's his tormentors by going to school at the very last minute and clearing out the moment the hour o f dismissal arrives. The father of still another boy has in consequence of his son's 1 treatment lodged a complaint with the trustees, who, we understand, intend to make inquiries into the matter.

A sheep-farmer near Dannevirke was greatly troubled with dogs pmongst his sheep and lambs, which is rather a serious thing at this time of the year He had a suspicion that the dogs belonged to a Maori pah close by, so he determined to put a stop to.the worrying propensities of the dogs. To make himself safe he advertised that poison for dogs would be laid on a date mentioned. The sheep-farmer purchased poison which he gave to the shepherd to place in the paddocks. The shepherd poisoned some meat, and last Thursday afternoon put it where he was told. Taking into consideration what happened afterwards, it is thought the Maoris saw the shepherd lay the poisoned meat in the paddocks, which they collected and gave to the shepherd's four dogs, for they were found dead on their chains next morning, and showed unmistakeable signs of having been poisoned. The police were immediately informed, with the ■ result that two Maoris have been arrested, and are to be charged with poisoning the dogs. The dogs were valuable animals, and the loss to the shepherd is tevere in more ways than one.

Mr C. F. E. Livcsay, Architect of Wal lington. lias moved to more convenient rooms in the National Mutual Cnambers. " Customhouse Quay, (adjoining the Head Office of the Hank o f N.Z.I AddreuuP.O. Box 771. Tbli phon » 2fiS)2 Mr. C. L. Tom n-wi. hsoie'avy Mechanics Institute, Northampton, \V. A.. Hays: "I woiiM not be without a bottle of voui' G'KAND Cough llemedy at any lime. I wo. the woul "Grand" fearlessly and with confidence that, if any ono will take Chamberlain's Cough ltomcdy according to directions the result will grcatlv surprise the most sceptical. I myself found it wonderful in its speedy action unci curative properties, and never lose an opportunity of recommending it to anyone who is troubled with a cough or coll." For sale by all cliemiffs and storekeepers Write to-day, if you are not contem-plntin-j; a visit to Wellington, for a selection of the Daintiest Spring Creations, from 30s, each ono a stylo of its own. Ready-to-wear in the Merry Widow and Miss Hook of Holland shapes from 16s.—A YLMER'S, Millinery Specialists, 9 Willis Street, Opposite Grand Hotel. The quick results of Chamberlain s Tablet* in the cure of Biliousness, and prompt relief of nil its bad symptoms is something unequalled by anv other medicine. They cleanse the stomach, clear out and gently stimulate the liver, drive away every symptom of pain, distress and discomfort. For sale by all chemists and storekeeper.

An advertiser has for sale Willotighby pug pups. An advertiser wants to purchase a fire-proof safe. Tenders for trenching work are invited by the Municipal Gas Department.

Jurors summoned for the criminal sittings of the District Court to be holden at Masterton on August 28th are notified that their services will not be required. At the Post Office Auction Mart on Saturday, next, Mr M. 0. Aronsten will sell the wtiole of the household furniture and effects owned by Mr Langridge, whu is leaving Masterton. Particulars are published on page 8 of this issue.

Who is there amongst the fair sex that does not long to see each season's fashions in head adornment. The W.F.C.A. extend a cordial invitation to their numerous customers to visit their first private display of trimmed millinery models on Friday 28th, and Saturday 29th in their spacious showroom upstairs. An exceptional chance of securing a first-class motor car at a very low i rate is ottered by the Wellington and Wairarapa Motor Company, Ltd., who intend to dispose of all their second-hand cars. In an advertisement appearing on page 1 of this issue particulars of the cars to be sold and the prices are given, and from which it will be gathered that great bargains are obtainable. Messrs T. Dwyer and Co. have just landed the new list of American and English phonograph records for June. The list contains the newest songs and the most recent instrumental music. The public are invited to go to "the Talkeries'" and spend a pleasant half hour hearing the new pieces. Manuel Romain, America's foremost minstrel tenor, sings one of the prettiest little ballads that has been recorded for some time. Mias Ada Jones and Billy Murray sing one of the most popular comedy numbers in the Viennese operetta, "A Waltzy Dream." The cat conversation intiouucud is quite a novel and appropriate affair. The scene is the backyard fence. Time, in the spring. The firm has also in stock all Mr Harry Lauder's records. Phongraph holders are invited to make an early inspection.

Acknowledgment is made of a copy of the prize list for the Manawatu and West Coast Agricultural and Pastor?! Association's Show to be held on the 4th, sth and 6th of November next. A glance at the prize schedule will show that it is compiled on liberal and comprehensive lines. Koughly, thu prize money offered is over £1,600. exclusive of trophies and medals, and is distributed through soma 700 classes, embracing horses, cattle, sheep, piga. dogs, poultry and pigeons, horticultural, home industries, needlework and industrial, photographic, and technical schools. Special features in evidence each day are competitions for horses, some of the prizes being exceptionally liberal, for instance £ll3 is allotted for f«»r hunters ' events. Challenge Cups and Shields are prominent in the sheep and cattle divisions up to the value of 100 guineas. A pc-.vaa] cf the eightypage free prii.fi list conciininef tP is exhibit!?!! for thd range of divisions is so wide and comprenhesive that it cannot fail to draw exhibitors. A post card to the secretary (Mr J. C. Lane) will secure a free copy.