LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 3064, 8 December 1908, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The schedule for the next Show of the Masterton A. and P. Association will be out of the printer's hands by to-morrow or Thursday, and will immediately be distributed in the usual course.

Masterton should have its electrical fire alarm system installed by April next, the contract time in the specifications expiring on that month. Tenders for the work close today.

Already a number of names have been received by Mr J. C. Lane in connection with the proposal to form a model yacht ciub in Masterton. A meeting v* ill probably be called shortly in connection with the matter.

It is calculated that between 30,000 and 40,000 breech-loading rifles and a large quantity of ammunition have been smuggled into Afghanistan from the Meckran coast during the current .year. Gunrunning from South Persia and Eastern Arabia is also active.

A writer in the Greymouth "Star" states that five sawmills have closed on the West Coast, five , are working short time, employing only half the ordinary staff, and all the mills will stop cutting for one month from December 18th. "We have been told," he says, "that the stagnation in commerce surrounding the Dominion since the initial fall in our wool prices is alone responsible for the drop in the\ saw-milling output, and that foreign opposition is merely a trivial factor. I unhesitatingly retort that the increasing quantities of American lumber are the most serious obstacles. The merchants are stacking Oregon pine in every available perch of space; some of them are renting additional areas for the accommodation of their large arriving stocks. They are thus greatly over-running their usual custom of ordering to suit prospective requirements, and stocks in several cases must already be sufficient for twelve months' retail disposal."

Sittings of the District Court, Mastertoii, have been arranged for the coming year as follow: February '2sth, May 27th, August 27th, and November 26th.

The programme for the next sports at Masterton of the St. Patrick's Day Association is to be drawn up at a special meeting of the Programme Committee on Saturday evening next. It has been decided by the executive not to include swimming events in the programme.

At a sitting of the Police Court at Ma iterton yesterday morning, George Jackson and David Gunn were each fined 10s for third offences of drunkenness within six months. John Keane was fined £l, with an alternative of a week's imprisonment, for using obscene language in a public place. Mr E. G. Eton, J.P., occupied the Bench.

Vienna has a school for waiters, where in a three-years course pupils are taught the same subjects they would learn in ordinary elementary schools, but French is added to the programme. In addition, there is a technical training, which includes cookery in all its branches, the composition of a correctly spelt menu, the laying of tables, the folding of serviettes, and last, but not least, the art of deportment.

The usual weekly sessions of thu 1.0. G.T. Lodge were held last night, Bro. Murris, C.T., presiding. The usual business was dealt with, after which the evening was given over to the special business for the evening, viz., the Question Box. For the open night, to be held next Monday, Mr James McGregor, serar., lias kindly consented to preside, which degree members are. requested to remember. The degree meeting is to be held on Wednesday next, when Bro. Braggins, D.D., will preside.

The annual statutory meeting of representatives of the local authorities contributing to the maintenance of the Masterton Hospital was held yesterday, when the following were elected Trustees, viz.:—Mr James Miller, representing the Masterton County Council; Mr Murray J. H. Jackson, representing the Feathefston County Council; and Messrs J. C. Ewington, Win. Fisher, C. C. Jackson, J. B. Keith, and J. J. Mead, to represent the Akitio, Castlepoint, Eketahuna, Mauriceville, Pahiatua, and Wairarapa South County Counciln, and Carterton, Eketahuna, Greytown, Masterton, and Pahiatua Borough Councils, and Featherston and Martin borough Town Boards.

Those who attended the evening function held on the Park Lake on the evening of last Anniversary Day in connection with the Acquatic Carnival held to raise funds for Park beautifying, will remember what a pretty spectacle the Lake presented when illuminated, and how attractive the "'hole affair was. At next carnival a similar evening programme will be submitted, and it has been decided by the Carnival Committee to ask the following to act as a sub-committee to make the necessary arrangements for the function: —Messrs J. C. Ewington, F, J. Hunn, T. J. Thompson. J. Candy, R. Boyes, R. Brown, G. Gray, H. S. Claughton, H. Hall, Superintendent T. Jenkins, Captain J. Dixon and Bandmaster Hutchison.

The Masterton Friendly Societies Council held its monthly meeting las' evening in the Foresters' Hall, Brot G. E. A. Hood (President) in the chair. There was a full attendance with one exception, the absent member being granted leave of absence. The President welcomed a new delegate from the Oddfellows Lodge (Bro. C. Perry). The business transacted at the recent Conference in Wellington in regard to the British Medical Association's demands came up for discussion, a report on the matter being made by a member present. A full and free debate took place on the matter, this constituting practically the v whole business of the evening. A vote of thanks to the chair terminated the meeting.

At a meeting of the Committee of the Wairarapa Amateur Swimming Club last evening. Dr. R. V. Hosking, Captain, presided. It was resolved to alter the conditions regarding the Rothenberg Cup, to make the trophy one for evening competition, instead of for Saturday Swimming. Already fourteen entries have been received for the Cup, to which no conditions were annexed by the donor. The Cup is to be won outright, and is for aSO yards handicap. It was resolved to inform the donor cf another trophy that the Club competitions and the Aquatic Carnival are separate and distinct affairs, and the Club has no control over trophies given to the former function. A letter was received from the Wellington Centre stating that a conflict in the rule of the centre, pointed out by the local captain, would be duly amended.

There was a fair attendance at the benefit concert in the Town Hall, Masterton, last evening, which was organised tor the purpose of raising funds to assist Ariki Anaru, a young Maori, who is suffering from consumption. The object of his friends is to try and send the invalid to a sanatorium, and the money raised at last night's entertainment should greatly help the object. The programme was a varied and attractive one, and was greatly appreciated by those present. Mr Harry Hall, as usual, excelled himself, and was recalled three times. The Maori haka by the Ciareville Maori College boys, and the poi dance by the Te Ore Ore Maori girls were admirably executed. The programme was a? follows: Pianoforte solo, Misses Hood and Jones; poi dance, by Maori girls; song, "Nirvana," Mr Henry; song, Mrs Ashton; recitation, Mr St. John; song, selected, Mr Jago; song, "My Ship and I," Mr Tamihana; song', "The Swallows," Mrs Te Tau; Maori haka, by Ciareville College Boys; pianoforte solo, Miss Hood; poi Waka, by Maori girls; recitation, "Our Best Room," Mr Harry Hall; song, Miss Edwards; song, "The Sleeping Camp," Mr Henry; song, "The Lover and the Bird," Mrs Te Tau; recitatiun, Mr St. John; Maori haka, by Clarevilfe College boys. At the conclusion of the concert, Mr A. W. Hogg, M.P., on behalf of the Committee, took the opportunity to thank thoae present, and also all those who had rendered assistance in connection with the concert.

The garden plot competition itt connection with the Masterton A. and P. Association's next "Show promises to be a very interesting one this year. Already thirty-one entries have been received for the competition, the plots in connection with which will probably be judged bafore the holidays.

The Waihi correspondent of the Auckland "Herald" lelegraphs:— "It is stated that a movement is on foot to upset the No-License poll in Ohinemuri, on the ground of certain alleged irregularities. The price of beer has, in the meantime, been reduced to 3d for small and medium glasses."

The Y.M.C.A. Debating Society met last night, when the evening was spent in reading aloud selected pieces by each member. A general criticism then followed on the pronunciation, etc.. of each individual. Next Monday night will take the form of a Newspaper Evening. Young men interested in debate or elocution are welcome.

Mr A. Haughey (President) and Mr H. J. O'Leary have been appointed delegates to the Wairarapa Athletic Association by St. Patrick's Day Sports Association. The delegates have been instructed to vote in favour of the regulation of the New Zealand Athletic Union under the Unclassified Societies Regulation Act.

A general meeting was held last; evening to make final arrangements; for the Catholic bazaar, which will open in the Masterton Town Hall on Monday evening next. The stallholders repbrted that they were making good progress in working up attractions for the various stalls. A hat-trimming competition for men, and nail-driving for ladies will be very interesting items on the programme during the waek.

The Wairarapa Amateur Swimminer Club have agreed, through their executive committee, to supervise and., carry out the swimming events at the Aquatic Carnival in the Park Lake on Anniversary Day. At first it was resolved by the Committee of the Club to leave the matter entirely to the Aquatic Sports Committee, but as the latter have decided to devote one-third of tne net proceeds of the carnival to attendingto the improvements of swimming facilities at the Park Lake, last evening it was resolved to assist in the Carnival in the matter desired 1 by the Aquatic Sports Committee. A special meeting of the Swimming" Club Committee will be held next week, to appoint officials for thesports.

William Hill, a carpenter residing at Frederick Street, Wellington, who had been missing since -December Ist, was found lying unconscious in a ditch at the rear of the Newtown tramway sheds on Sunday afternoon. A high bank overlooks the place where the man was .found, and it is evident that he fell over it. On Saturday afternoon two boys noticed a man lying in a ditch,, but took no further notice, They r passed the same way on Sunday, and on seeing that the man was still there, informed the police; Hill was unconscious and in a very low condition after his long exposure. He was taken to the Hospital' for treatment.

Ten or twelve good men are wanted at the Weraiti quarries.

A reward is offered for the recovery of a rough coated collie dog, lost from Queen Street. Particulars of a bay gelding impounded from Jean Street on December 4th, are advertised by the Poundkeeper. The Masterton Hospital Trustees, invite tenders, to colse at noon on Saturday next, for hospital supplies for the ensuing twelve-months. Mr G. H. Goodall will continue the aucl iori of drapery in the Post Office Auction Mart at 2 o'clock tomorrow. A complete printing plant consisting of type, several printing machines and accessories is advertised for sale. On page 8 of this issue, Mr,A. Crawford, land and estate agent, Auckland, advertises particulars of four good dairy farms for sale in the northern district. Miss V. Hampton announces that she has decided to discontinue her connection at Carterton, and will have vacancies for additional pupils at Masterton, after the Christmas holidays. On Saturday, at 2 o'clock, at their stables, Dixon Street, Messrs Dalgety and Co., Ltd., will submit at auction, on account of the estate of the late Mr T. Clancy, one landau, one lorry, two cab horses, and several sets of harness. Mr K. W. Cook, landscape gardener and nurseryman, notifies that he is prepared to undertake any class of gardening work. On Wednesday and Saturday afternoons Mr Cook will be in Queen Street with a supply ofwell-grown pot plants. Mr J. Kitchener, bootmaker, is at present making a special display of footwear suitable for the summer season. All lines have been well selected and are a. combination of durability and high-class workmanship. They are all marked at reasonable prices, and are well worth inspection. It is the little finishes that give all the style. Te Aro House, Wellington, are to-day advertising some special bargains in real Maltese lace goods—rich scarvss, dainty collarbands, cuff and collar sets, and Plastron fronts - any one of which will make even the plainest dress look "dressy." The tender of Mr G. H. Goodall,. auctioneer, has been accepted for the stock and fittings in the estate of Amelia Carrick. The stock is new and up-to-date, having recently been* purchased for the present season's trade. Mr Goodall intends to sell the whole off by public auction," when every article offered will go to the highest bidder. The sale of drapery, boots and shoes, etc., held by Mr G. H. Goodall in the Post OfficejAuction Mart on Saturday, proved very successful. The auctioneer had notified that the goods were to be sold absolutely without reserve, and kept his word, with the result that bargains were obtained. The sale will be continued, to-morrow, when the same conditions will prevail. ?