LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 3037, 6 November 1908, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The latest return from the Masterton Dredge is 38o;j 4d\vt for 133 hours' work. The return from the Mystery Flat Dredge is 340z 6dwt for 119 hours' work. A number of Masterton bowlers journeyed to Carterton yesterday when the Carterton Club opened its season. On the Masterton green about twenty players spent a pleasant afternoon in friendly games. The trophy competitions have not yet commenced. Guy Fawke's Day still retains much of its glamour for the schoolboy, and in Masterton yesterday bands of youngsters were abroad before dawn, chasihg the "necessary" wherewith to celebrate the old English custom, The number and persistency of the juvenile serenades was the same as ever, and "beauty sleep" was out of the question when the old familiar lines were piped out on the early morning air.

A case was heard by Mr W. P. James, S.M., in a civil sitting of the S. M. Court at Masterton yesterday, in which Keeling and WynnWilliams, merchants, sued Richard Leech for £59 5s lOd. Defendant Avas a partner in the late firm of Leech and Tunnicliffe, the latter having, at a previous sitting, confessed judgment, and subsequently filed his schedule in bankruptcy. Mr P. L. Hollings appeared for plaintiff and Mr C. A. Pownall for defendant. Mr Pownull admitted the firm's indebtedness, but questioned whether Leech oould be held liable tor the amount as, it was contended, plaintiff had, by subsequent transactions, acts 3 in a way which showed that he looked to TunniclifTe to meet the liability. Mr Hoi lings argued that nothing that had taken place since the debt was contracted had relieved defendant of his liability for partnership debts. Plaintiff and defendant were the only witnesses. The former stated that he had accepted a £3O promissory note from Tunnicliffe. The Magistrate reserved his decision. Write to-day, if you are not contem plating a visit to Wellington, for a selection of the Daintiest Spring Creations, from 30s, oacli 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, Opposite Grand Hotel. Effervescent Saline, purifying, refreshing, invigorating to all who suffer from sickness, headache, sluggish liver, etc. Price, 2/6. H. T. Wood. Chemist and Pharmacist (by exam.), Masterton.*

Mr G. Ralph, of Eketahuna, is at present acting as relieving teacher at the Saunders' Road School.

The following nominations have been received for seats on the Eketahuna Cuunty Council West Riding, Messrs C. Connor, J. Dawson, G. H. Hickman, T. Moss and B. Morriss. East Riding, Messrs J. P. Harrison, J. P. Lomax, J. P. Lowes, •P. Neilsen, and D. Pitcaithly.

The Carterton Bowling Club opened the season yesterday in fine weather. The green was in excellent order for play, and a large number of bowlers were present from Greytown, and some interesting games were played by the members of the Clubs during the afternoon. The tennis courts were also opened for play, and were taken full advantage of by a large number of enthusiasts.

At a meeting of the Mangamaire Schooi Committee, a motion was passed condemning the action of the Wellington Education Board in submitting the names of lady teachers from Sydney and Melbourne; and refusing to iet the committee consider the applications of a number of teachers trained under the Board at the expense of the Dominion. The opinion was freely expressed that the action of the Board was most unpatriotic and unjust towards its own servants. No final selection was made by the committee.

An excellent moving-picture entertainment was given in the Drill Hall last evening by the Royal Pictures syndicate. The films covered a wide range of interesting subjects, and a number of coloured pictures shown evoked loud applause. A pleasant feature of the entertainment was the clearness with which the pictures were thrown on the screen and the absence of the objectionable flicker. Amongst the films which were deserving of special mention are the following:—"Board of Limit," "The Haunted Castle," "Tragedy of Japan," "Wanted a Son-in-Law," "The Runaway Mother-in-Law," "Bear Pets of Berne.," "Wicker Basket Making," "Catching a Tartar," and "The Wonderful Scarf." The syndicate will give another entertainment in the Town Hall on November 11th.

The ceremony in connection with the laying of the foundation stone of the new Presbyterian Church at Eketahuna took place yesterday afternoon. There was a large number of persons present, including several members of the Wellington Presbytery. Short addresses were given by the Revs. A. T. Thompson (Masterton), J. McCaw (Martinborough), J. C. Mill (Pahiatua). Messrs C. J. Tucker and J. Weir also took part in the ceremony. The stone was laid by Mrs J. S. Holmes, cf Tiraumea. A collection was taken up in aid of the building fund of the Church, and £l6 15s 6d realised. Afternoon'tea was provided in the Oddfellows' Hall adjoining the Church. " The architects for the building were Messrs Varnham and Rose, of Masterton, and the contractor was Mr W. C. Sayers, of Pahiatua. It is anticipated that the Church will be open fur public worship early in December.

Mr W. P. James, S.M., aalivered a leng+hy written judgment yesterday in the case of W. B. Chennells, liquidator of R. E. Howell and Co., Ltd., v. Robert E. Howell, for £IOO calls on shares, and for £33 7s, goods sold, and on a counter claim of £3O for wages due arid £65 in lieu of notice of termination of services. Counsel for defendant (Mr C. A. Pownall) had set up the Truck Act as a bar to the liquidator's claim, but the Magistrate considered the Act did not apply, and that as defendant did not adopt the course of objecting by aJSuprsme Court action to his name being placed on the list of contributories, he must be held liable for the calls. Judgment was given for the full amounts claimed and -£l2 Is costs. The amount sued for on the counter-claim for wages due was not disputed, and judgment for the full £3O was given, but the Magistrate considered that defendant was not entitled to notice of dismissal, and the claim for £65 in lieu of notice was not allowed. Costs amounting to 38s were allowed on the counter claim.

A civil sitting of the Magistrate's Court was held by Mr W. P. James, S.M., at Masterton yesterday. Judgment for plaintiff by default was given in the following cases :~W. L. Carrick v. Walter McDonald, claim £4 Ss 6d, costs 10s; J. Alpass and Co. v. F. Marryatt, claim £5 lis 3d, judgment for £3 lis 3d, costs £1 4s 6d; J. B. Keith v. J. B. Bateman, claim £lO 14s 6d, costs £1 10s 6d; Charles H. Owen v. David Carmichael, claim £lB 9s 7d, costs £1 7s 6d; Boyd and Cook v. E. G. Allsworth, claim £3 2s Id, judgment for costs £1 Is; Abraham and Williams v. Alexander McKenzie, claim £l6 0s 6d, costs £llos6d; Francis E. Vibert v. Thomas Carroll, claim £1 2s, costs ss; A. J. Giddings v. J. Radomski, claim £ll 5s 2d, costs 15s; Richard Ockenden v. Thos. W. Miller, claim f £l2 18s, costs 30s 6d; Angus Fraser v. same, claim £9 6s lOd, costs 30s 6d; Donald Fraser v. same, claim £2O 15s 9d, costs £2 17s; Mark Wilton v. same, claim £l4 14s, costs £1 13s 6d. In a judgment summons case Fmlayson and Son v. Henry Drake, claim £3 18s 7d, no order was made. Debtor appeared and stated that he was not in a position to pay anything off the debt at present. j

Ladies from the Wairarapa when visiting Wellington would bo wise to inspect the grand range of New SummerHats 011 view at Mrs Mathewson's. The styles are exclusive, the designs perfect, and the prices right. Please remember that the address is Melbourne House, Lambton Quay (opposite Ba"kofNew Zealand).

Mr. W. C. Wockner, Toowoomba, Queensland, writes: Chamberlain's Cough ltcmedy is an excellent Remedy. I have been 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 Toowoomba, and has been voluntarily given in good faith that others might try Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and be benefited as he was. tfor sale by all chemists and storekeepers. Mr C. F. B. Livesay, Architect of Wei lington, 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.

The Auckland Rowing Association has decided that the championship regatta be held at Mercer on Saturday, February 13th.

The anniversary of the Dalefield Methodist Church will be celebrated on Sunday next. On thp following Friday evening, the annual meeting will be held.

A fancy poster and plain carnival held in the Elite Skating Rink last, night was a great success. 'The management had made special provision in the way of a. first-class, floor and free skates for patrons. There was a good attendance, an, enjoyable evening being spent. An application to vary a commitment order from Wellington prison to Napier prison, in default of payment of the amount recovered in a civil action, was granted by Mr W. P. James, S.M.; at Masterton yesterday, in favour of W. G. Hand-New ton, against Percy Kirkby. Mr H. C. Robinson appeared for plaintiff. A Press Association telegram from Wellington states that a special train with the' party for the Main..; Trunk Line celebration aboard left Wellington at ten o'clock last night. The party numbered about one hundred, including Sir Joseph Ward, Hon. W. Hall-Jones, many members of Parliament, and prominent citizens of Wellington. ———— Two gents bicycles and a doublebarrelled gun are advertised for sale. A reward is offered for the return of an exhaust pipe and silencer, lost, from a motor bicycle. - A first-class breaking down man and a head yardman are required by Mr T. J. Rathbone, timber merchant, Carterton. I Tenders for carting timber, at perhundred feet, are invited by Mr T._ J. Rathbone, Carterton. A very large assortment of boots and shoes for tennis have just been opened up at R. Hannah and Co.'s Masterton premises. Messrs Chamberlain and Son, millers, of Masterton, are now manufacturing a very good and inaxpensivecalf meal. Mr Archibald Crawford, land an d estate agent, of Auckland, advertises for sale some of the best land bargains to be found in the Dominion. A reward is offered for the return of a gold pendant with photop, lost between Chapel and Bannister Streets. The names of the candidates nominated for the triennial election of the Mauriceville County are published elsewhere. The election takes place: on November 11th. A cricket match between the-> Mauriceville County Cricket Cluty and the W.F.C.A. is to be played at Mauriceville on Monday next. A social and dance will be held in the evening. Mr M. 0. Aronsten will hold a. general sale at the Post Office Auction Mart to-morrow afternoon. A large quantity of household furniture arid effects will be offered for sale' entirely without reserve. Mr W. S. Crawford, ReturningOfficer for the Pahiatua Electorate, publishes the list of polling places in another column, as well as a notification re the Licensing Poll for the Pahiatua Electorate.

Mr H. D. Bedford, the brilliant No-License advocate, will address an open air meeting from-the corner of Church Street on Saturday evening. Other addrotsaa by* Mr Bedford are announced in an advertisement on page 1 of this issue. Messrs Lees and Church, millinersand fancy draper.-, have one of the finest stocks in Wellington to select from, and their charges are remarkably reasonable for such fine quality goods. Wairarapa visitors to Wellington are invited to inspect the dis- ( play made. . * Mr T. W. McKenzie, who recently resigned from the position of buyer of fat stock for the Wellington - Meat Export Company, is now dealing on his own behalf, and is prepared to buy all classes of stock at highest current rates. Farmers should address communications to Box 3, Masterton, or by telephone, No. 118. The exhibition of water colours andoil paintings, the work of Mr N. G. Baker, in the Post Office Auction Mart, Masterton, has been inspected by a large number of people during the past two days. A number of sales have been effected, and it is anticipated that the whole exhibit will be rapidly disposed of. A splendid opportunity is afforded to those who are seeking lanJ for farming pursuits in an advertisement on page 8 of this issue. Mr J. R. Nicol advertises particulars of a dairy ~ farm that is offered for sale as a go-/' ing eoncern. Further information can be had on application to the agent. Mr A. R. Maltby, proprietor of "The Cafe," is making every preparation for the coming busy season. The large and spacious rooms are , thoroughly up-to-date in every respect and both town and country patrons can z - ely on receiving the best possible attention. A specialty is also made of the travelling public. In view of the busy season Mr A. [ Webb, ladies' and gentlemen's tailor,. 1 has just received a large consignment I of summer fabrics suitable for ladies' wear. They include cream serges, striped flannels, light tweeds, besides numerous other fashionable textiles. The ladies' department is particularly busy at present, summer orders coming in from all parts of the district. In order to allow the public to see the new goods, a fine gaslight display will be made at theito shop this evening. Ladies are co/* dially invited to inspect the display, and see for themselves the extensiveness of the range. Sick Headache usually results from a disordered condition of the stomach and can bo corrected by taking a medium dose of Chamberlain's Tablets. Try them and be convinced. When taken as soon as the first indication of the attack appears they will greatly lessen its severity. For sale by all chemists and storekeepers. A GOOD START IN LIFE ;■ Is what the " Gilruth " Calf Food gives your calves. It is celebrated throughout the Dominion, and solves the problem, "How to raise calves successfully without whole milk." It replaces exactly the fats taken out by the separator. Obtainable from W.F.C.A., all branches.