LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 3027, 26 October 1908, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Anglers are apparently quite satisfied with the trout license investments this season. So far plenty of "limit" bags (twenty fish) have been obtained, and the catches are all satisfactory in point of size. The Ruamahanga River is the favourite place for fishing, as there the trout are more plentiful and of better size than in most other local streams.

The weather conditions giving promise of being unfavourable on Saturday morning, the Shooting Committee of the Opaki Rifle Club decided to declare the day "no competition" day. In consequence the Saturday members will complete their shooting in the second competition next Saturday should the weather be favourable.

A number of bowlers spent a pleasant afternoon on the Masterton Bowling Club's green on Saturday. Scratch games only were played. The green played better than it had previously done this season, in spite of a damp forenoon. Bowls promises to be as popular a- game as ever in Masterton this season, as every fine day sees several rinks engaged in the afternoon.

Captain J. E. Montgomerie, who went to South Africa as lieutenant with the Second New Zealand Contingent, and subsequently took up farming there, is at present on a visit to New Zealand. He is staying just now with his brother, Mr H. Montgomerie, of Eaglesham, Makirikiri, Wanganui. Captain Montgomerie, who was promoted to his present rank while in South Africa, has been engaged in farming in the Standerton district since the war on a fairly extensive scale, and speaks well of the conditions under which pastoral pursuits are proceeding there.

Mr W. P. James, S.M., presided at the Masterton Police Court on Saturday. Edward Johnston, who attempted to commit suicide over a week ago by swallowing a decoction of matchheads and porridge, pleaded guilty to tfae offence. His Worship said he did not wish to send accused to prison, and remanded lum to see if he could be received into a Home. Johnson was in a very weak condition. At the same sitting John O'Keefe was fined £l, in default seven days' imprisonment, for a breach of a prohibition order, and also 5s for drunkenness.

There was a large gathering of Y.M.C.A. members at the strangers' tea and men's meeting in the Masterton rooms last evening. Mr R. Brown occupied the chair at both functions. The Rev. A. 0. Williams, IVaori Missioner gave an in-, teresting address on Maori customs, the speaker's remarks containing some instructive sidelights on the better side of the Native character. At the strangers' tea there were several straners present, who contributed speeches of thanks in response to the welcome extended by the Chairman. The second Garden Party given by Knox Church Choir, in aid of the Pipe Organ Fund, eventuated at Mrs H. T. Wood's residence, Victoria Street, on Saturday afternoon. The weather conditions were not of the best, but nevertheless the satisfactory sum of £8 will be netted as a result of the gathering. The choir has worked very assiduously for the organ fund, and has now collected about £72 for the fund, over £3O of this being the result of the two garden parties. Mr and Mrs Wood were accorded three cheers on Saturday afternoon for their kindness in placing their attractive grounds at the service of the Church.

The following teams will represent the Eketahuna Mounted Rifles at the tournament to be held at Palmerston North on November 7th and 9th: —Tug-of-War: QuartermasterSergeant Greathead (captain), Corporal Potts, Sergeant Hill, Sergeant Renment, Corporal A. Jackson, Troopers Clarke, Hughes, Connel, H. Rashleigh. Tent pitching and Striking: Quartermaster-Sergeant Greathead, Sergeant Hill, Sergeant Renment, Sergeant Doyle, Corporal Potts., Wrestling on Horseback: Sergeant Renment, Troopers Clarke, Connel and Hughes. Costume Race; Trooper T. Thompson. Semaphore Signalling: Sergeant Doyle, Corporal Potts, Bugler Cheshire and Trooper Clarke. Bugle and Trumpet Competition: Bugler Cheshire. An interesting incident occurred at the Y.M.C.A. strangers' tea last night. A little lad of five years walked in to partake of the hospitality of the company. He was soon made at home, and a number of members quickly busied themselves in attending to the requirements of the welcome little guest. Once comfortably seated with serviette round him, and sundry good things to his hand—he, turned round in his chair \ and shouted, "Come on Jack, its all right!" The members found that this call induced another little stranger of six summers to walk in and join his companion. Both the boys were entertained in the fashion customary with strangers, and appeared to enjoy very much the welcome accorded to them.

An animated discussion took place at Christchurch on Friday at the Anglican Synod, states a Press Association telegram, on the following motion: —"(1) That this Synod deplores the large increase in the number of convictions for drunkenness, in the Dominion during the year 1907. (2) That this Synod thankfully recognises that drunkenness and its attendant evils have decreased in No-License districts* (3) That this Synod commends NoLicense as the only available remedy at the present time for the grave and increasing evil of intemperance." The first clause was dropped and two amendments were moved to the second, one substituting "hears" for "recognises," and the other being, "that in view of the divergence of apparently authentic statistics and statements in regard to the effect of No-License in New Zealand, this Synod finds itself unable to express any opinion." The debate at this stage was interrupted by the evening adjournment.

The Carterton Banks will observe a holiday on "People's Day" of the Wairarapa P. and A. Society's Show at Carterton.

A visit was paid to Taueru Anglican Church yesterday afternoon by the members of St. Matthew's Choir, Masterton. The Rev. H. Watson conducted the service, which was well attended.

The Committee of the Wairarapa Amateur Swimming Club will meet this evening, when arrangements will probably be made in regard to the trophy swimming matches for the Campbell Cup.

It is probable" that the Rev. W. J. of Carterton, will act as supervisor of the New Zealand University examinations (matriculation and University scholarships), to be held at Carterton towards the end of November.

The ceremony of laying the found-ation-stone in connection with the new Presbyterian Church in Eketahuna will take place on Thursday, November sth. The Revs. Thompson (Masterton), McCaw and Mill will be present. A report on "Church Union Movements in the World" is to be supplied to the coming session of the Presbyterian Assembly by the Rev. A. T. Thompson, of Masterton. The Rev. Thompson will leave for Dunedin, where the Assembly sits, on Monday week next. The Tawaha settlers are apparently in with the rest of the farming community for a good time this spring. Their co-operative factory is receiving over 600 gallons of milk, which is more than the quantity received at the same period last year. It is expected to have a second vat in use this week.

A Press Association telegram from Christchurch states that the "Lyttelton Times," on Saturday morning, published the result of an examination of police reports, showing that during the last seven years 35,964 separate persons in the Dominion were charged with drunkenness against whom there was no known previous conviction for this offence. The number last year was 5,509. Self-denial collections by the Salvation Army last year amounted to £5,745 for the North Island. This year, although the returns are incomplete, it is safe to say that so far as this part of New Zealand is concerned, at any rate, a record will be established. The correct returns will not be available until the word is given from Melbourne. Among the creditors present at a meeting in New Plymouth in connection with the bankruptcy of a greengrocer, were two Chinese. It was ascertained that one of them had paid the bankrupt two years' rent in advance, and had also lent him £lO. "A man who can borrow money from a Chinese must be pretty good," remarked one of the creditors. "You'll never find a Chinese as soft as that again," smilingly concurred MrChewChong, the other Chinese concerned.

The suggestion has been made that it would be desirable to have several New Zealand officials transferred to the office of the High Commissioner in London, with the view of having men there with an up-to-date Knowledge of the Dominion. Already a number of applications have been received by the Government, but nothing will be done in the way of making changes until after the new High Commissioner (Hon. W. Hall-Jones) has had an opportunity of investigating office-staff matters on hi 3 arrival in London.

The spring sowing of crops in the Palmerston North ana surrounding districts is considerably below the average this year, although oats have been sown to a fairly large extent. Various reasons are given for this, one being that in the fire-swept districts last year extensive autumn sowings were made, the crops from which are sufficient to carry the farmers in many instances over the spring. The reason for the reported falling-off in the immediate Palmerston district is not, so far, forthcoming.

The Picton "Presa" sports that a right whale was sighted the other morning by Mr James Norton from Queen Charlotte Sound Heads. Two boats were quickly manned by Messrs Jackson and Norton who rowed out to the heads, and waited for the whale to come in with the tide. At an opportune moment the harpoon was hurled into the body of the monster, and it was spouting blood within two or three minutes, and in two hours was dead. The "kill" was wit ifssed by practically every resident of Te Awaiti. The estimated value of the whale is about £BOO. Consternation was writ large on the features of a lady on the Marton railway station the other day, says the Hawera "Star." She had left her baby in the north express train while she solaced herself with a cup of tea at the station refreshment room. Before she returned, however, the express, baby and all, moved off. * By the courtesy of the officials, communication with the train at another station was established, and the child "put ashore" at Turakina, where the mother was able, later on, to claim her belongings from the courteous official who had occupied the post of temporary nurse.

Parapara iron deposits were involved in the case, J. H. Witheford, exM.P., of Auckland v. the Public Trustee, as executor in the estate of the lata Hon. A. J. Cadman, and others, mentioned in chambers at Wellington on Saturday, before Mr Justice Cooper. The claim is for £49,500 for an alleged breach of contract in relation -to the Parapara iron deposits, Nelson. Mr Treadwell, on behalf of the defendant, asked for security for costs on the ground that Witheford was resident out of the Dominion. The application was oppose Iby Mr Levi. His Honor adjourned the matter until November 28th, to permitof further affidavits being filed. Chamberiain's Stomach and Liver Tablets are purely vegetable, and contain no ingredient that: can in any way be injurious to the most delicate person. Their action is mild and gentle without any of the painful sensations experienced by the use of pills. Ohaaiberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets act fts a tonic strengthen the system, and assist the natnral'movement of the 1 bowels. For sal by all chemists and storekeepers.

Five casss of scarlet fever, three cases of diphtheria, and three cases of tuberculosis we*-e reported to the authorities in Wellington last week.:

The Government have ordered penny in the slot telephones from Home, and these will be shortly established in the streets of the principal centres.

Speaking at Christchurch, Mr Tanner (member for Avon) stated that there were in use in New Zealand no less than 153 sets of school books.

The general election of Councillors for the Castlepoint County Council will be held on November 11th. Nominations will close at the County Office, Tinui, at noon on Wednesday, November 4th.

The Dorcas Society will meet on Wednesday afternoon next instead of Thursday. This will be the final meeting of the season, and it is desired that all members should be present.

In his evidence in- regard to the dairy regulations, Mr E, Clifton, chief inspector of stock, said there, were 4,650 dairies in the Dominion supplying milk for • city consumption.

The Wellington City Council intends to make a move at last to provide abattoirs for that city, and the tender of Mace and Nicholson, a Wellington firm, has been accepted for the work. The Masterton South Brass Band rendered a programme of music at the hospital yesterday afternoon. There was a large attendance of the public, and the selections were much appreciated by visitors and patients alike.

Mr T. G. Russell, appearing for the Crown in a case heard at Lyttelton last week when one of the Pioneer's men was charged with evading the revenue, said that a deal of smuggling had been going on from the warships. The men were able to procure goods practically at cost price, and by bringing them ashore duty free, could dispose of them at prices considerably to the advantage of tradespeople who had to pay duty. The Perth Magistrate's Court,, after hearing, gave a verdict in a.

case in which Andrew Gunter, a miner at Day Dawn, sued NursesMori tz and Davis, of the St. Omer Hospital, for damages alleged to have been caused by their negligence Gunter had undergone an operation, and had been taken to the St. Omer Hospital, where, being in low vitality, he sank into a state of collapse, from which he was revived by hot-water bottles, covered, being applied to his feet, on which his socks were left. He struggled a good deal, and eventually it was found that the* bottles had been displaced and a. alight burn inflicted on his heel,, which was tinged red. This burn developed into a serious sore, which,, plaintiff alleged, permanently incapaitated him from working. He claimed £I,OOO damages, but the Supreme Court remitted the case to the Magistrate's Court, which awarded him £SO and costs. Plaintiff was. sixteen weeks in the hospital, for which the defendant nurses did not charge him. The Public Trustee inserts a noti e in connection with the accounts in the estate of the late Mr T. Clancy, cf Masterton. The New Zealand Railways Department advertises excursion fares and a special time-table in connection with the Carterton Show. On pacce lof this issue Mr A. W. Hogg, iil.P., inserts an address tothe electors in support of His candidature at the forthcoming election. A notice to those Who ordered' rubber stamps at the shop next the Central Hotel will be found in the; Wanted Column. \ Messrs Wratten and Spence, land agents, Dannevirke, advertise for sale 700 acies of first-clas3 sheep and cattle country, particulars of which will be sent to these looking for a good property on easy terms. On Saturday Messrs J. A. J. Maclean and Co. brought to a close the last of three very successful sales of drapery on account of Mr A. Carrick, of Queen Street. Bidding was keen, and buyers went away well, satisfied with their purchases. Mr J. Bridges, organiser for the No-License League, will address a meeting of electors at Wangaehui this evening. He will deliver addresses at Rangitumau on Tuesday, and Mauriceville North on Wednesday. The programme for the Y.M.C.A. Debating Society's meeting to-night is rather a novel one. Each member will be given some "toast" or speech tp make, and have one minute /towa think before he speaks. Quite an enjoyable and instructive evening is anticipated. All visitors are assured a hearty welcome.

Mr E. Hale, of the Wairarapa Nu»*sery, announces that he is prepared to supply all the newest and most popular varieties of Cactus Dahlias and Japanese Chrysanthemums and bedding plants of all descriptions in lota to suit purchasers, special rates being made for large quantities. Special attention has been given to these lines, and only well-grown and reliable plants are sent out from the Nursery. In, order to encourage growers, special prizes are given by Mr Hale for the best twelve Cactus Dahlias exhibited at the next Agricultural and Pastoral Show. Landscape gardening is undertaken by Mr Hale, and a capable and experienced man is engaged to manage this department.

Prompt Delivery. Importers requiring immediate delivery of their goods cannot do better than entrust their Customhouse and Forwarding work to .T. J. CURTIS and Co. Ltd., Customhouse Quay, Wollington. Efficient service and modorate charges assured. ' 1

Write to-day, if you are not contem plating a visit to Wellington, for a selection of the Daintiest Spring Creations, from 30s, each one a style of its own. Ready-to-wear in the Merry Widow and Miss Hook of Holland Shapes from"los.—A YLMER'S, Millinery Specialists, 9* Willis Opposite Grand Hotel.

Ladies from the- Wairarapa when visiting Wellington, would be wise to inspect the grand range of New Summer Hats on view at Mrs Mathewson's. The styles are exclusive, perfect, and the prices right. Please remember that the address is Melbourne House, Lambton Quay (opposite Bark of New Zealand).