LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 3036, 5 November 1908, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The majority of the crops around Masterton are now coming out into head, and should the weather conditions continue favourable a record harvest is anticipated.

The Knox tennis court will be oper.ed on Saturday next. The lawn is in good order, and the Club anticipate a very successful season. Afternoon tea will be dispensed on the opening day by the ladies of the Club.

A concert and social, arranged by the ladies of St. Matthew's Church, will be held in the schoolroom on Friday evening, The proceeds will be in aid of the Church Building Fund.

The following delegates were appointed to represent the Greytown Borough Council at the election of trustees for the several 'bodies mentioned hereunder: —Wellington Benevolent Institution, the Mayor (Mr D. P. Loasby); South Wairarapa Hospital, Councillor Trotman; Wellington Hospital and Charitable Aid, the Mayor; Pahiatua Hospital, Mr Boagey; Masterton Hospital, Mr Cruickshank.

A special meeting of members ot the Y.M.C.A. Tennis Club was held last night. Mr E. R. Wilson occupied the chair. It was proposed that the name of the new court be called the Y.M.C.A. Tennis Court. Mr E. R. Wilson was elected captain of the Club, and a special committee, consisting of Messrs Alpass, Thomson, Hebenton, Kemp, Truscott, Wilson, Burgess and Rue was appointed. The following ladies' committee was also elected: —Misses Buckeridge.Michell, Fisher, Hodge, Miller (2), and Mrs Feasey. The subscription was fixed at £1 for men and 10s for ladies.

At the sittings of the S.M. Court, at Martinborough on Tuesday, Mr W. P. James, S.M., delivered his reserved judgment in the case of McDonald v. Brewer. This was a claim brought by the plaintiff against the defendant for damages for an accident, which resulted in a fracture of his leg,caused by falling into a drain opened by defendant at the rear of his hotel, and left unprotected. Judgment was for the plaintiff for £SO and costs. Mr C. A. Pownall, instructed by Messrs Gawith and Logan, appeared for plaintiff, and Mr M. Myers, of Wellington, instructed by Mr Card, of Featherston, appeared for defendant.

The funeral of the late Mrs H. Robinson, of Greytown, took place at Greytown cemetery yesterday afternoon, writes our correspondent. The cortege, which was fully a mile in length, was a representative one. The Methodist Church, of which the deceased was a member, was very largely represented at the funeral. The different departments of the Church in which the deceased lady had worked was represented by Messrs J. S. Pepper (Secretary of the Carterton Church), R. Tucker (Secretary of the Sunday School) and J. Preddy and T. Moffatt, representing the Greytown Church and Sunday School. The pall-bearers were Messrs W. J. Stevens, J. Preddy, W. Whyte E. King, T. Moffatt and J. A. Ordish. The officiating clergymen at the house and at the graveside were the Revs. J. N. Buttle (Masterton), W. J. Elliott (Carterton) and W. M. Avery (Greytown).

We have to acknowledge from Messrs McLeod and Young a copy of "Days that Speak" by Evelyn Goode, who, in the opinion of many competent critics, has greater artistic ability and more power of pourtrayal than that famous writer Ethel Turner (Mrs H. R. Curlews). Both authoresses, hovVever, are capable of writing beautifully on their favourite theme—Australian child life. A comparison is, perhaps, hardly fair, nor quite apt, although it has been made more than once in the literary world. Evelyn Goode's style is totally different to that of Ethel Turner. If the name of the writer of "Days that Speak" was not disclosed, one could not possibly believe that it was presented to the public by Ethel Turner. Those, and there are many, who have read Ethel Turner's works with pleasure and are not acquainted with the writings of Evelyn Goode, should make a point of procuring a copy of "Days that | Speak,".and they will not be disappointed. After that they will buy the writing 3 of Evelyn Goode, because they are written by Evelyn Goode! Write to-day, if you are not conteru 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 15s.—AYLMER'S, Millinery Specialists, 0' Willis Street, Oopostte Grand Hotel.

Mr W. W. McCardle has declared the following handicaps for the Pahiatua Gun Club's handicap, to be held on November 9th, at Pahiatua: —T. W. Skipage, 19 yards, A. G. Rhodes and T. C. Irving 18 yards, H. Jensen and W. Woolven 17 yards, J. Laurenson 15 yards, C. Sidey, M. Qtiirke, E. Robottom, S. Pitts, J. Turner, Geo. Oxley, W. Cooper, G. E. Hall, Alex. Bretmayer, and R. J. Knight 13 yards, R. Hughes and L. Feist 11 yards.

The Greytown Golf Club brought the seasun to a close last Saturday, when several enjoyable competitions were played. The following are the results of the competitions played during the season : —Ladies' Championship, 1908, Miss A. Jackson; Men's Championship, 1908, Mr W. Feast; Ladies' Thursday Competition, Miss W. Diddams; Final Handicap (Isdies), Miss V. Halse 1, Miss B. McCracken 2; Final Handicap (men), Mr J. Cotter 1, Mr A. B. Balfour 2; Dr McCarthy's Medal, Mr C. Max .on; Dr McCarthy's tronhy, Mr Stratford 1, Mr W. Feast 2.

The Mayor of Carterton (Mr W. Moore remarked, at the address given by Sir Joseph Ward last evening, that the feature of the present election campaign was the tntire absence of feeling being shown by either side over the contest. The Mayor's remarks were received with loud applause. The Premier said it was a pleasing thing to hear the statement of the Mayor on this point, and declared that as far as he was concerned he had found that when opponents had called him names it was a practice which had never done him any harm—in fact, it had had, he believed, the opposite effect.

The daylight-saving idea is one that commends itself to the sport loving portion of a community, whatever business people may think about it. Bowlers, for instance, see great possibilities in manipulating the hands of the clock with a view to finishing their work early and starting to play. Early to work and early to bowls is a motto which is being vigorously advocated by the Devonport Bowling Club, and letters have been sent by that Club to kindred bodies, pointing out the advantage of the daylight-saving idea. A number of bowling clubs in the North have resolved to support the Devonport movement.

The Makuri Sports Club has elected the following officers for the ensuing year:—Patron, Mr S. Bolton; president, Mr John McCarthy; vice-presidents, Messrs J. W. Ferry, L. J. Moore, H. Coom, R. A. Wilson, T. Whitta, W. E. C. Tylee, A. G. R. Crawford, J. D. Murphy, T. Wilson, A. Howell, A. J. Cam-: eron, A. McCool, J. H. Powell, J. O'Callaghan, W. Mather and James McCarthy; auditor, Mr A. Holmwood; treasurer, Mr W. J. Taylor; secretary, Mr L. S. Polglase; general committee, Messrs McCarthy, Jack, Murcott, T. Parker, Taylor, Scott, Wallace, McKenzie, Simpson, Ballantyne, Corbin, Churchouse, Coffin, Dunne and W. Parker; programme committee, Messrs Scott, Simpson, Coffin, Churchouse, Corbin, Wallace, Murcott, McCarthy and Polglase.

At the Martin borough S.M. Court on Tuesday, before Mr W. P. James. S.M., a case was heard in which the Maryborough Town Board claimed from one Gillies the sum of £l4 15s, which they had expended in cleansing a septic tank on thfc defendant's property. The claim was made under the "Public Health Act,. 1908." A nuisance was proved Ho have existed, and the Board's Sanitary Inspector abated the nuisance,. and in so doing expended the above amount. His Worship,, after hearing the evidence and the defendant's counsel in reply, non-su.i'ted plaintiff on the grounds that the Board's Inspector had not taken all the necessary steps as provided: by "The Public Health Act." Mr S. R. Gawith appeared for plaintiff., and Mr J. W. Card for the defendant.

There is in the Port Germein district, South Australia,, a sailor named Charles Carey, . who,, at the last moment, escaped from the il<lfated ship Loch Finlas, which was lost off the Tasmania]! coast recentlyAccording to Carey's statement,. when the ship was in Port Pirie,. he made a couple of attempts to escape,. but was arrested,, and placed, on board. Then one night, when the vessel was four or five miles from shore, he slid down a rope, and with his outfit on his head, struck out in the darkness to battle with the waves, and risk the monsters of the deep in his effort to escape. After having swum about half the distance, to his joy a fishing boat loomed- out of the darkness, and ho was soon on board, much to the astonishment of the fishermen. Carey now congratulates himself on his last escape being successful. '

There were broad smiles on: the faces of Christchurch citizens a few days ago when Sir Joseph Ward, Mr Massey, the editor of the "Lyttelton Times," the editor of the "Press," and the son of the late Sir John Hall were seen driving through the streets of the City of the Plains in a motorcar. It happened this way. Mr Massey was coming to Christchurch from South Canterbury, and Sir Joseph Ward was also on the train. Arrived at the railway station, Mr Massey found his friend Mr Hall | and the editor of the "Press" i waiting for him with a motor-car. ' They noticed that Sir Joseph and the editor of the "Lyttelton Times," who had come to meet him, were on foot, and on Mr Hairs suggestion they were taken on board and the party journeyed up. town together. The unusual sight caused many to turn and look, and to some the thought no doubt occurred that coalition had taken place at last in an un expected manner. Send the documents of vour importations to MESSES J. J. CURTIS & CO., LTD., Customhouse Shipping and Forwarding Agents, Customhouse Quay, Wellington; who will quickly clear, pass and forward the goods to you. Moderate charges. «2 Mr. W. C. Wockner, Toowoomba, Queensland, writes': .Chamberlain's Cough liemedy is an excellent Remedy. I have beeri suffering from a severe cold for the last two months and it has effected a cure. It is a pleasure forme to recommend it to anyone with a bad cold." This is the opinion of one of the oldest and most respected residents of Toowoombii, and has been j voluntarily given in good faith that others mi«ht try Chamberlain's Cough liemedy and be benefited as he was. t'or sale by all chemists and storekeepers.

At a meeting of the Carterton Lft-< rary Committee held on Tuesda'y evening at which Mr W. Moore presided, the Librarian was granted a month's ieave of absence.

Sergt. Bilby and Privates Hare, Bicknell, S. Skeet, and Nicholson will represent the Greytown Rifles in several competitions at the military tournament to be held on Saturday and Monday at Palmerston North.

With most people prophecy does not count for anything, writes a London correspondent, but there are probably a few thousands in New Zealand who will be cheered by the following reference to the Dominion which appears in "Old Moore's Almanack" under the date of August, 1909:—"Some news of an exceptional character will reach us about now from New Zealand. The whole of our vast Empire will rejoice, and many young people seeking work and fortune will flock to this enterprising colony."

It is stated that a syndicate of wealthy Wellington merchants has acquired milling rights over a large area of splendid totara bush on the Main Trunk line, and in connection therewith has commenced to build a railway line from Kakahi, a station on the Main Trunk, to a point about two miles from Tokaanu. This line, which will run through the middle of the totara area in question, is estimated to cost £IOO,OOO, and it is stated that the natives interested will be paid a royalty of £lO per acre for the milling rights. An acetylene bicycle lamp lost in Chapel street is advertised for.

Notices re County electi®ns for certain ridings are published in another column.

The Madterton Borough Council notifies that all rates outstanding after the 30th instant will be sued for.

At the Masterton Auction Mart on Saturday, Mr J. R. Nicol will sell hats, millinery, furniture and general goods.

Mr F. P. Welch advertises for sale a number of fresh properties, included in which is a,nice dairy farm as a going concern.

Dimock and Co., Ltd., will receive pigs for trucking at Eketahuna on Monday, November 16th, and Mauriceville, Tuesday, the 17th. A reminder is given of the address to be given by the Rev. Mr Whitehouse, in the Town Hall this evening, entitled, "The Truth about Ashburton."

At the Masterton Auction Mart, on Saturday, Mr J. R. Nicol will sell, on account of a Wellington importer, leading lines in millinery, and on account of other vendors, a quantity of furniture.

Mr J. R. Nicol reports the sale of Mr Robinson's property cf 713 acres near Kaitoke, to Mr T. Ridgway, as agent. Mr S. R. Edwards, representative of the land department, reports a good demand lands in Wairarapa.

A fancy poster and plain carnival will be held in the Elite Skating Rink this evening. Elaborate arrangements have been made and an enjoyable evening is promised. Skates will be supplied free to competitors. The rink is patronised each evening by a large number of people. The Wellington Meat Export Company has appointed Mr W. B. McFadzean as buyer of fat stock in the Masterton district in place of Mr T. W. McKenzie, who has resigned from the Company's service. Sellers of stock are requested to address communications to W. B. McFadzean, Masterton,. or Alex. McKenzie, Featherston.