LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 3039, 9 November 1908, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The new Masterton Electoral Roll contains 7,051 names. Knox Church Tennis Club, opened their season on their grounds on Saturday afternoon, when there was a good attendance of members. Some very interesting games were played, while afternoon tea was dispensed by the ladies.

In connection with the election of Councillors for the Castlepoint County Council, the following members have been elected: —East Riding, Messrs C. T. Richardson, junr., and A. J. Speedy; West Riding, Messrs J. S. Langdon, R. L. Langdon, and H. H. S. Ryder.; North Riding, Mr J. H. Innes.

John Whelan, who was remanded by the Magistrate for a week's medical treatment, re-appeared in the dock of the Masterton Police Court on Saturday, charged with vagrancy. This was the person who had caused considerable trouble to the Hospital authorties when sent there, and whose indebtedness to that institution totalled £l3 16s. Accused expressed contrition and promised to pay the amount due to the Hospital as soon as he could earn it. The police stated that the sum of 10s was left with them by a friend of accused's for accused when he was released. Mr James, who occupied the Bench, gave Whelan some good advice, and gave him an opportunity to reform by entering a conviction only.

A case of unrequited kindness was unfolded to Mr W. P. James, S.M., at the Masterton Police Court on Saturday, when James McLean was charged with using indecent language. Sergeant Miller stated that Mr Jackson, lineman at Masterton, had given accused a job at which he earned nearly £9 in a very short time. The lineman had incurred expense to the amount of about 30s in connection with accused's rations during the working period, and when asked to pay this amount he turned round and called Jackson an indecent name and refused to pay for his food. A fine of 10c, in default 48 hours, was imposed. Charles Hammond and W. M. Goldie, two second offenders,were fined 10s, with a similar alternative, for drunkenness.

A competition for school children, which the Masterton A. and P. Association intends to make a specialty of at next Show, is that in which a prize is offered for a collection of the best twenty-five heads of oats, wheat or barley, named varieties. In 1909 a prize will be offered for the best heads produced from the seed exhibited at the next Show. The object of the competition is to demonstrate to the children how important careful selection of seed is. In Canada such competitions have gone a very great way indeed towards the object aimed at, and it is believed that in New Zealand the same interest will ultimately be exhibited in su;h competitions as is 'now the case in Canada. Mr W. C. Davies, Agricultural Instructor to the Wellington Education Board, intends to taks a special interest in this valuable competition, and during his visits to the various country schools will bring it under the notice of scholars.

A meeting of Stewards of the Masterton Racing Club was held on Saturday afternoon. There were present Messrs C. A. Pownall (chairman), W. Piatt, J. O'Meara, A. Reside, J. lorns, J. Cress, A. Welch, J. Macara, C. F. Vallance, and O. C. Cooper. The secretary's report in connection with the late meeting showed that a profit of £156 14s had been made. It was decided to allow Mr V. O'Neill, who filled the position of assistant starter, the sum of two guineas for his services. The secretary of the Wellington Racing Club forwarded a jockey's license for R McGregor, a trainer's license for J. J. Cooper, and gentleman rider's licenses for F. Dorset and J. Savage. Messrs J. S. O'Neill and D. H. Roberts wrote both claiming third money for Highden and Tangeroa respectively in the October Hack Handicap. It was decided to hold the matter over until certain enquiries had been made. ' Messrs T. W. Miller and John Carroll tendered their resignations as members, which were accepted. The caretaker of the course (MrH. Welch) was voted a bonus of five guineas for the excellent work he had done in preparing the course. Six new members were elected.

Ladies trom 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, the designs perfect, and the prices right. Please remember that the address is Melbourne House, Lambton Quay (opposite Ba."k of New Zealand).

iThe Public Hall, Dreyerton, has been appointed a polling booth in connection with the election of Councillors for the Opaki Hiding of the Masterton County Council, on Wednesday next. The asphalting of the footpaths on the north side of Pine Street is now being proceeded with, and this work, when completed, will give this important thoroughfare a finish it has lacked through the sidewalk on cne side being grass-grown and shabby.

The Y.M.C.A. Men's meeting and strangers' tea last night attracted the usual number of members and strangers. The men's meeting was presided over by Mr A. G. Crawford, and the tea by Mr D. Hebenton. Some interesting remarks were made by visitors to the two functions, which continue to prove most popular.

An appointment will shortly be made by the Stock Department of a permanent Inspector for the Masterton office, at present in charge of Relieving Inspector Ussher. This appointment will be consequent on the transfer to Thames of Mr F. G. Wayne, who has been relieved at Masterton fur some time oast on account of ill-health.

News was received in Masterton, on Saturday, of the death of Mr J. Budge, Inspector of Stock at Hawera, a gentleman not unknown in this district. Deceased was being relieved in his position by Mr D. Elliott, late Inspector of Stock at Masterton, and was undergoing medical treatment in the South Island. He was a popular cfficial in the Department.

In the Town Hall this evening, the Tiny Dot Minstrels will give an entertainment, under the direction of Miss Ettie Joyce, when it is to be hoped they will be greeted with a full house. The performance is being given in aid of a worthy cause, as the funds are to be given to "Mr Thomas Joyce, who for a long period has been confined to his home with an iilness from which his recovery is doubtful.

Wairarapa farmers, who were gratified at their success at Hawke's Bay Show, are still more pleased at the excellent results which attended the exhibition of their stock at the Manawatu Show. The list of Wairarnpa prize winners was very heavy, and included several championships. A number of truck loads of exhibits returned to Masterton on Saturday. The show case of wool, tops, yarns and piece goods promised by Messrs T. Cook and Sons, woolbrokers, of London, as an exhibit for the next Masterton Show, was received by the secretary of the Masterton A. and P. Association on Saturday. The exhibit has not been shown so far in New Zealand, and is one which is sure to create a considerable amount of interest among farmers.

About five rinks of the Masterton Bowling Club's green were occupied on Saturday afternoon by members, some interesting friendly games being played. To-day the Hutt Club will send a contingent of players to try conclusions with the local men. They will arrive by the 10 o'clock train. The Masterton players will be selected en the green at 10 a.m. Several rinks will visit Pahiatua to attend the opening of the season there.

Mr John Hunter addressed the electors at Hamua on Thursday evening last, and was accorded a splendid hearing. He spoke for about an hour and a half, and made an excellent impression on his hearers. On Friday evening he met the electors at Putara, the meeting being held at the residence of Mr Chris Larsen, the chair being occupied by Mr L. C. Christensen. Mr Hunter was listened to attentively throughout, and at the conclusion of his address was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. A man named James Eagle, alias Porpeti, admitted having stolen a pair of boots, valued at 16s 6d, from the front of the shop ot H. Petersen, when charged with the same before Mr VV. P. James, S.M., at Masterton on Saturday. The police stated that accused had been knocking about town for over a week past, leading a dissolute life. Several previous convictions were recorded against accused, who was sentenced to one month's hard labour. He was also fined ss, in default 24 hours' imprisonment, on a charge of drunkenness.

At the meeting of the Masterton Farmers' Union Executive on Saturday afternoon, some brief remarks were made by members as to the submitting of the Farmers' Union questions to Parliamentary candidates. Mr D. 1 W. Foreman stated that when Mr Hornsby spoke at Miki Miki the speaker had wished to refute at the meeting as incorrect, a statement made by Mr Hornsby, that at the Farmers' Union Conference at Levin nearly the whole of the Union were against a motion which expressed the attitude of the Union as being in favour of the limitation of area of agrarian lands. Mr Foreman further said that Mr Hornsby had shown clear*hostility to the Farmers' Union. EGG MACHINES. If you want eggs when eggs are dear, commence new feeding " A. & P." Laying Food, a ready-mixed dry mash for the morning meal. Gives wonderful results, and saves time, labour and money. Try it. Obtainable from W.F.C.A., all branches. 3

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Messrs Dalgety and Co , Ltd., advertise for two experienced shepherds for Flat Point station.

Messrs Beale and Parton, Ltd., hold full supplies of beekeepers' requisites, and invite inspection. The W.P.C.A. notify that Mr E. M. Bannister is now in charge of" their stock agency department.

Messrs Dalgety and Co., Ltd., make additions to their Eketahuna stock sale on Friday next.

Mr Robert Falloon is receiving gratifying reports with reference to the quality of this year's progeny by his Clydesdale horse Brilliant Boy.

The Secretary to the Wellington Education Board requests booksellers to notify him of their stock of Standard I. and 11. reading books, and the price at which they are prepared ta dispose of them to the Board. On page 8, an advertisement inserted by Mr J. R. Nicol, Bannister Street, gives full particulars of. a dairy farm, with stock, utensils, etc., which he has for sale, and for which a deposit of £SOO is asked. Mr W. L. Falconer, who is a candidate at the forthcoming County election, invites the electors of the Opaki Riding to meet him in the old Hospital buildings, Lansdowne, at 8 o'clock to-morrow (Tuesday) evening, when he will address them on Countymatters.