LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 3087, 8 January 1909, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The rivers in the district were in a fairly high state again yesterday, the Waipuua river in particular containing a big volume of water. The ap pearance of the ranges indicated that rain fell on the lowlying hills.

The members of the Masterton Fire Brigade have been busy practising in the evenings of late on the Park Ova! for the annual demonstration at Auckland under the auspices of the United Fire Brigade's Association. A stand has been erected on the oval for purposes of the practice.

There was a substantial increase in the volume of business transacted at the Masterton Magistrate's Court last yeaf, the number of cases totalling 822, as against 701 in 1907. The number of criminal charges dealt with also shows an increase, the figures being 766 last year as against 716 in 1907 —an increase of 50 for last year. The final dressing of soil has just been added to the new green of the Maste r ton Bowling Club, which was relaid last winter. So far no play has taken place on this green this season, as the custodian, Mr W. H. Denby, has been devoting very con- | siderable pains to inducing a healthy body of grass, and as perfectly level a surface as possible. There is every indication that the custodian's trouble will be well rewarded, as the green looks most promising, and in a week or two will be ready for play. The old green is then to be closed down for the season, and it too will receive a surface preparation which will materially improve its playing qualities. The old green has stood a severe test very well indeed, but the grass needs a spell to allow thinly covered patches to recuperate. Michael Higgins appeared before M.ssrs Eli Smith and J. Hessey, J's.P., at the Masterton Pglic§ Court yesterday nvlrnlng charged with Vagrancy. The police evidence disclosed that accused was suspected of supplying a prohibited person with liquor, and thai, he. had been wanted to l.waVlfthe tOWn. Accused pleaded for a further chance, Mating he had si return ticket to Eketahuna, and he had work to go to out Fongaroa way. He was cautioned and ordered to come up for sentence when called upon. A first offender, an old man, charged with insobriety, consented to a prohibition order being taker I out against him, and he was con victed only. Another similar order was issued by consent against a local resident.

The Wellington Land Board mat yesterday, the Commissioner, Mr James Mackenzie presiding. Several transfers were approved, the principal being:—Section 12, Hautapu, 72 acres, G. Drew to T. A. Hyde; Sections 2 and 4, Miki Miki, 502 acres, T. A. Drew to A. Collie; Section 2a, Hautapu, 200 acres, E. Houghton to E. F. Shaw; Section 1, Tanakera, 1,300 acres, W. D. Kibblewhite to G. H. Monk. It was resolved to recommend the Minister of Lands to approve of Section 6, Ohakune V.S. (3a lr 35p) being allotted to the Roman Catholic Church, without competition, as a church site, at the price of £36, in terms of Section 140 of the Land Act, 1908. It was also resolved to recommend the Minister to approve of the freehold of Section 12, Block V, Owhango Township, being granted to the Presbyterian Church as a church site, .without competition, at the price of-£27.

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Some very fine cactus dahlias are at present to be seen in bloom at the Masterton Bowling Green. The floral beauties of this green are in.variably a subject of very favourable comment from visiting bowlers. The membership of the Masterton A. and P. Association continues to mount up at a very rapid rate. At the last meeting of the General Committee sixteen were added, while at next Saturday's meeting about a dozen more are to be proposed. The following team has been selected to represent the Masterton Fire Police at the U.F.B.A. Demonstration in Auckland in March next: —Lieut. C. Brago:in3, Constables L. H. Lewis, J. Butcher, F. Fear, E. H. Livermore and R. Russell.

Although twelve hundred schedules were issued by the Secretary of the Masterton A. and P. Association to all parts of the North Island for the Show next month requests have been received from mauy v quarters for more. There is every promise of a big entry again this year. Last year's entries were a ivcord fur the Dominion.

Scotsmen should be thoroughly well pleased with the representation of their countrymen in the reconstructed Ward Administration. Mr A. W. Hogg is a Glasgow man Mr Roderick McKenzie comes from Rossshire, Mr T. Mackenzia from Edinburgh, and Mr Buddo is also from Edinburgh. The Hon. G. Fowlds claims Ayrshire as his birth-place, and the Hon. J. A. Millar, although born in India, cornea of Scotch parents, who returned after the Indian Mutiny to Edinburgh, where Mr Millar received his education. There are four colonial-born in the Cabinet: Sir Joseph Ward, Emerald Hill, Melbourne; Hon. Dr. Findlay, Dunedin; Hon. J. Carroll, Wairoa. Hawke's Bay; and Mr A. T. Ngata, Kawa Kawa.

The new work being dene on the Park Lake, by which a new area of water is being added at the southeast end by the absorbing of a natural depression, is of a very substantial character. A gang of about fix men and two teams of .horses for large scoops have been busy for a fortnight or so past in excavating and constructing a breastwork. The alteration will mean that a fifty yards swimming race will be possible across the end of the new lake area, and the new breastwork, which is a very substantial one of big boulders, skirts a natural grandstand capable of accommodating many hundreds of people. This improvement means much to the local swimming clubs, as previously swimming races could only be witnessed to advantage by those who were fortunate enough to secure a position close to the edge of the lake. At the aquatic carnival the custodian's originality and energy will be very fully appreciated by the public. The lake will be improved very much in appearance also. The members of the Administration, with their salaries and offices, are is as follow:—Righ Hon. Sir J. G. Ward, Prime Minister, Minister of Finance, Postmaster-General and Minister of Telegraphs, Defence, L?nds and Agriculture, Lands settlement, Land and Income Tax, Advertising, Electoral, £1,600; Hon. James Carroll, Native Minister, Minister of Stamps and Deeds. Cook Islands, Advances ,to Settlers, £1,000; Hon. J.' A. Millar, Railways, Marine, Friendly Societies, Inspection Machinery Department £1,300; Hon. George Fowlds, Education, Immigration, Mental Hospitals and Hospitals, Fire Insurance, £1,000; Hon. Dr Findlay, LL.D., Attorney-General, Justice, Law Department, £1,000; Hon. R. Mckenzie, Public Works, Mines, £1,000; Hon. A. W. Hogg, Labour, Customs, Roads and Bridges, Governmant Printing Office, £1,000; Hon. David Huddo, Internal Affairs, Public Health, Valuation Department, Old Aye Pension. £1,000; Hon. T. Mackenzie, F.R.G.S., Industries and Commerce, Tourist, Scenery, Forestry (without pay); Hon. A. T. Ngata, LL.B., Public Trust, Government Insurance, Accident f n ? ,J rance ? Maori Councils, £4OO.

A meeting* Of the Geherai Committee of the Aquatic Sports was held last evening, Mr J. C. Ewington presiding over a good attendance. Permission was granted to the W.F.C.A. Cricket Club to play a match against a Wellington team on die Park Ova! on the day of the Carnival, January 22nd. Final arrangements were made in connection 1 with the Carnival, which promises to be a decided success. An endeavour is being made to procure a large number of flags to decorate the Park round the lake. A committee was appointed to carry out the evening programme, when a grand fireworks display will be given, and a number of other attractions will ha arranged. It was decided to hold a procession in the evening, ,and the Bands, Fire Brigade, Fire Police and the Ambulance Corps will be asked to assist. It is expected that a number of the best swimmers and divers in the Dominion will- compete at the sports, and ample provision is being made for the accommodation of the public to enable everyone to witness the events. There will be luncheon and fruit stalls on the ground. The funds arc for the purpose of beautifying the Park and Lake, which are proving to be a great attraction to Mastertun. Apart from the open swimming and diving events, there will be a tub race, blindfold race, duck hunt, dinghy tug-of-war, cork races and boat race. A prize will be given for best decorateud boat. The school boys are also being catered for, and a gold medal will be given for the School Championship. The Railway Department has consented to delay the last train for Wellington until 6 p.m. on January 22nd. IDEALISE YOUE HOM3.

Teach your children die piano. Do not let them grow up with vaiu regrets that they did uot have the opportunity when young. Thiak of the future. The purchase of a piano may seem a big item, but really, nowadays, things have been made so easy that everyone may possess an instrument, and on such simple terms that the sum required each week is never missed. The Dresden Piano Co., Ltd., Wellington, will give you the most superb piano for a small some down, and thereafter monthly payments of from 20s. Think ! In a short time the instrument will be your very oivn—and what an inexhaustible source of pleasure it will prove to be. Do not delay another day—write to Mr M. J. Brookes, the North Island manager, or see the local representative, Mr T. B. Hunter. 5

A strong westerly gale prevailed in Masterton last night, which must have been pretty severe on standing crops. The extreme ripeness of a good many areas, which the showery weather has delayed the harvesting of, will result in their being more or less thrashed by the wind, and loss, will thus ensue to the owners.

The following teim will play against the Carterton Lawn Tennis Club on the local courts to-morrow: --Messrs a. R. Gawitb, A. R. Sclanders, J. B. Moodie, F. EL'. Eleoate, H. W. Rishworth, N. H.James, E. J. Mirams, H. H. Pavitt, E. B. Waddington and EL. M. Boddington. The ladies t>am. will not be required, owing to the Carterton Club's inability to bring a ceam.

The Masterton Fire Police held 70' musters, all told, last year. Secretary A. E. Wilton was the most regular attendant with a total of 64 appearances, Lieut. Lewis attended 59 and Captain J. Dixon 58 meetings. Lieut... Lewis' trophy for the most number of attendances was won by Secretary Wilton. Mr Lewis intends to give another trophy for a similar competition during the forthcoming, yea^ "There is going to be a farmer or - '' two lose on his rape crop this year," said a local stock authority to "an Age reporter yesterday. The price of store sheep is going to be the cause,. there being now only a shilling or so difference between the price of stores*.and fats. I know of one farmer who~ has a big area down in raoe who says that he will have to buy fats and put them on to it, and if the price of fats increases he will be all right. If. otherwise, of course he loses in proportion." Mr G. W. Russell, the member forAvon, when interviewed regarding the new Ministerial appuintmerts,, said: —"I think it ''s a great pity that Mr Millar, who as Minister of Labour has, I believe, commanded the confidence of the entire country, should have been compelled to aban«don that position. It is, and must, be, a pure experiment to place Mr Hogg in charge of the important Department of Labour, and at the present juncture it looks re»uarkab:y 1 ke; swapping horses in the midst of the stream." The annual meeting of the Master--ton Fire Police was held on Wednesday night, Captain Dixon presiding over a full attendance of members.. Fifty brigades sent seasonable greetings. Constable Stringer was granted, three months' leave of nbrfence. The trophy presented by Lieut. Lewis for the most regular attendant during theyear was won by and presented toSecretary Wilton- Lieut. Lewis promised a similar trophy for this year,, hearty applause erecting the announcement. Constable C. Braggins was presented with a two year's service bar. The following officers wereelectel for the ensuing year:—Captain J. Dixon, re-elected: first lieutenant, L. Attwood; second lieutenant, C. Braggins; third lieutenant,, J. Campbell; Secretary. A. E. Wilton, re-elected; custodian, J. Bentley; treasurer, L. H. Lewis: auditor, J. tfudd. The question of whether the diving stand, which was erected at the Park Lake, and which blew over in a gale some time ago, should be re-erected in its original form, is one to which some attention 'should be given by the authorities concerned. Useful as the previous structure was, it did not' constitute, any very decided ornament to the* Lake, and the general opinion' wass that a stand of less height would > answer all requirements. The pre--vious stand also impedsd the path-* way round the eud of the Lake, and, it is now a question of whether or not a light, iron structure, erected! in the lake itself, would not be preferable to a heavy wooden one o i the shore. The form ~r would hardly beliable to be toppled over by the wind,, and if properly designed it should, not be expensive nor be so unsightly as a wooden stand. For the. sake of.' the appearance of the Lake the .matter is worthy of ccn-ideration„

I The "Evening Post" Com Stents i editorially as follows:—"In Mr A. W. Hogg we welcome to the Cabinet one of the staunchest and most persistent advocates of th 3 leasehold system in j New Zealand, and our only regret is j that one who has devoted so much j attention to this question, and has j for fifteen years been closely concerned with the work of practical administration as a member of the Wellington Land Board, has not beeo v I given the opportunity of bringing bM -.; experience and his energy to the service of the country at the Lands . Office. Mr Buddo, though on thiy,and .; all other questions a politician off a -, much milder type than the: member - j for Masterton, being indebted for his , j promotion to geographical-.conoid.era- . i tion rather than to personal; distjnc-- | tion. is als) opposed to the further j extension of the Crown tenant's Ito acquire th? freehold. But against , I these two leaseholders there is the , , inevitable set-off of twp , freeholders in Mr R. M'Kenzje..and, Mr. t. .Mac.-, kenzie." The official assignee at Auckland (Mr E. Gerard)* speaking to a "Herald" reporter regarding the increase in bankruptcies.dining the past year, said that the increase, which amounted to about 22:. per cent,,, for the . most part meant nothing more than the elimination of a number of incompetent and. incapable tradesmen* There was one trade, however, on which he had a few. v remarks, to offer. "I am," he said,, "sneaking of the building trade, and . judging by, the rapidity with which .failing contract- . ors have iately been coming, I have come to the conclusion . that, though ~ plenty of building is .gojng on, .thera is something radically . wrong, with the contractors, and .the method in which they carry, on the business. A large number of them have had

nothing to fall, back upon,.and they seem to underbid one another merely in the hope of getting the work, which they carry out to a certain stage, and. then stop, with, the excuse of 'under estimation.' Creditors not secured by liens, then seldom get anything, and in most cases the balance due on the contract is insufficient to meet even the first an j admitted lien,claims." A GOOD START IN - LIFE Is what the " Gilruth " CUlf 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. .

A farmer in the Pohangina Valley who goes in largely for grass seed growing states that his crop will be so seriously affected by the present boisterous weather that he will be a loser to the extent of about £4OO.

One of the leading bakers in Invercargill says that since the inauguration of the coupon system of paying for bread, there has been a falling off of about 2,200 loaves per week in the consumption of bread in the districts supplied by the carts of the lnvercargill bakers. This estimate has been carefully compiled from the r: turns of the associated bakers, and is equivalent to over three tons of flour per week.

A country hotel in one of the districts that declared Joy Nolicense at the late poll has (says the "New Zealand Herald") a peculiar clause in its lease, which entitles a certain man to a pint of beer free, of charge each morning. The carrying of No-license has prejudicially affected the interests of this individual, and what he will do after June 30th next (the day the hotel has to close up), and what compensation he will be entitled to, are not yet settled.

In a letter to the London "Shipping Gazette" of recent date a correspondent says: "There are at the present time in the port of London cKise on five thousand British seamen ; and firemen out of work. They are, in a great many instances, the sole support of their families, who heartrending to hear the little ones pleading for something to eat, which cannot be obtained because of the inability of the fathers to obtain a ship, whilst foreigners are, in preference, taken in their stead."

Spsaking of the splendid clearance effected at the last London wool 5312, an Australian authority says: —"A thoroughly satisfactory clearance has been effected, and the accumulation of the year has practically disappeared, a carry-over of 10,000 bales to January being a mere cypher. Such being the case, and the Australian season being more than half over, it would appear that little harm is likely to come to the market in the near future, and those growers who have not been able to offer their wool in the local market

before the Christmas vacation, can with some degree of confidence look forward to a sound market in January."

A horse pulled down the verandah of a Gisborne shop the other evening. He was tied to one of the verandah posts, and being frightened, pulled back with such fprce as to pull the post out from under the roofing. The horse was removed from the displaced post and was

fastened to the remaining upright, ■ while an attempt was being made to adjust the first post back into its right position. The horse again

took fright, with the result that he

aucceeded in pulling down the second post and the whole structure toppled to the ground. Fortunately no person was injured, although one bystander had u narrow escape from being struck by ths falling iron of she verandah,

In Conversation with a Timaru "Herald" reporter, Mr A. C. Thompson, who recently settled in Queensland, mentioned that there are now : thirteen New Zealanders in sion o.t farms within a radius of a • few miles of his holding, and all the land adjacent to him, which was on the market a couple of tmnt'is ago, is now sold. A good miny North Island farmers are going over %o Australia, and Mr Thompson, is of Opinion that with tha scientific methods which New Zealanders are introducing over there, it Will only be a short time before .Australia wiil be able to produce wheat of "ich quality and in such quantity ;to be able to send it over to Zealand and sell it cheaper than it can fee grown here. ThePosfc Office officials have not [ 'delivered a couple of important Christmas letters posted within the past few* days (says the Sydney "Morning Herald"). One is addressed to "Santa Glaus, Greenland,'' and from the caligraphy the writer is evidently a child. When the great belief children have in the great toy distributer is remembered, it in not difficult to guess the nature of the contents. The second letter is ever, more remarkable, and is also apparently from a little child. It is . addressed to God, and has affixed to the envelope a halfpenny New South Wales stamp. It is easy to guess some poor little soul having sent the epistle, but its purpose 1* more difficult to conjecture. Possibly it is merely a request to be remembered at this season, but there is a chance that some imaginative little one hns seized upon what it believes to be the one opportunity of communication with a dead mother or brother sister.

Notwithstanding the extreme vigi-

lance of the police—it cannot reasonf ably be expected that they should catch every offender—a good deal of liquor is being from time to time smuggled into Oamnru (asserts the "Mail"')- The ingenious methods . of bringing in the grog are worthy of a better caust-. One adopted a few days ago will take some beating. An evident "sly-grogger"' who was bringing his cargo in by train got word that he was suspected. This put ! him on his guard, necessitating the aid of a friend to carry out an elaborate plan. On arrival at the station the individual in question alighted and was immediately shadowed by two officers of the law. The offender immediately proceeded to the guard's van, under the pretence of getting his luggage, and was followed by a policeman. In the meantime the accomplice jumped off the train with the weighty portmanteau and wended his way unnoticed to a cab in waiting, which at once drove off with the booty. The suspect, finding out the success of his hoax, then moved on, leaving the policeman still waiting. The accomplice's ah,are of the proceeds, it is understood amounted to anew suit. Mr C. F. B. Livesay, Architect of Wellington, has moved to more convenient rooms in the National Mutual Chambers. Customhouse Quay, (adjoining the Head Office of the Bank of N.Z.) Addres3— P.O. Box 771. Telephone 2692. THE GBEAT PIG FOOD "Sucro3ine" fed pigs secured 55 awards (7 specials, 27 firsts and 21 seconds) at the Manawatu and Christchurch Shows this month. If you want quality use " Sucrosine " —it has no equal. Obtainable from all produce jmerchants.

Timaru established another record last month, this being in the matter of births. During December no fewer than 50 births were registered in the Timaru district.

It is reported that shaiks are causing great concern among bathers at New Brighton. On Sunday an eight-feet shark was caught on a codline off the'end of the pier. It is said that recently sharks have been coming closer in shore at New Brighton than has been previously the case.

A resident of Christchurch who recently returned from a tour round the world states that the slowest tram service that he encountered was in Japan. On the horse tramway up the Fuji mountain ; it took five hours to cover nine miles, and the fare, collected an tne end of each section, totalled about 12s. The return journey was supposed to be done by gravitation, but coolies had to get out and push the car.

Webb, the sculler, is at present in Rotorua. . A resident of Timaru, who received a letter from the ex-cham-pion, has informed a reporter that Webb was undoubtedly suffering from rheumatism on the day of the race, otherwise Arns; could never have beaten him by so much. He further stated that he knows it to be Webb's firm intention to "have another go" at Arnst.

It is understood that if any attempt is made to enforce the new theatre by-law as to numbering the seats and selling tickets to correspond in its strict interpretation, the managers of the Christchurch theatres will raise the prices of admission all round in order to recoup the extra expense to which they will be put. They express no objection to the limiting of the seating accommodation, but hold that it is impossible to allot the seats in the terms of the by-law. Ohp of New Plymouth's leading public officials had an upleasant surprise the other morning (says the Taranaki "Herald"), when he found that out of 30 ripe luscious peaches counted the night before 27 had disappeared during the hours of darkness. It is supposed that it was the darkness that saved the other three. Profiting by this gentleman's vexatious experience several of his frier.ds have "doctored" certain trees in their gardens, and in one case, at least, the result has brought great joy to the grower. It is said that two young men had a most sorrowful Christmas, and their doctor's bill for the use of his stomach pump will constitute a New Year's surprise which will not readily be forgotten. According to a letter received in Christchurch from a Jady resident in this city, who recently went over the North Island Main Trunk line, the statements made regarding the state of affairs at Ohakune could have been put much stranger, and would have bsen still within the mark. She and her nephew did not reach the township till eleven o'clock, as they stayed at the station to assist a lady who,was much burdened with parcel.-. Their beds had been, of course, taken by earlier arrival 3, and the Christchurch lady was given an easy chair and some ordinary chairs to do duty as h bed. She was located in the dining-room, and was wakened about seven o'clock th 2 nxt mor.iing, so that preparations could bi made for breakfast.

An advertiser requires an experienced general servant. Good values in groceries can be relied upon by those who shop with Mr A. J. Giddings, grocer and produce merchant, Masterton, A reminder is given of the Bale of household furniture an 1 efects, fruit, etc.. to be held at the Post Office auction mart to-morrow afternoon. The Book Arcade Co. extend an invitation to the public generally to call at their establishment and hear the very latest records played on the wonderful Edison phonograph. Particulars of a dairy farm to be sold as a going concern, including the whole of the stock and milking machine that are noted, are' advertised for sale by Mr J. R. Nicol, of Bannister Street, Masterton.

Mr W. I. Husband, land agent, Pahiatua, advertises a farm, with stock and milking machines, as a going concern, at £2,40u. The farm has to be sold within the next few days, and to ensure this the price has been reduced by £7OO.

Ah unreserved clearing sale of household furniture and effects will be held on Wednesday next by Mr J. R. Nicol; on account of Mrs G. Long, at the residence No. 40 Church Street. Particulars will be advertised later.

Since Mr W. Wilkes, baker, commenced business in Masterton he has established a reputation for the manufacture of a first-class article. A specialty is made of the small goods department, and clients can rely on receiving the best at a moderate price. Messrs C. Smith, Ltd., are making preparations for their great annual stock-taking sale, which will commence in a few days' time, and date of which will be duly announced in these columns. The management promise something exceptional in sale prices. Recently vve published statistics showing the enormous sales of McEwan's ales in Australia. Messrs Laery and Co., Ltd., of Wellington, who are sole agents in New Zealand,, point out that the figures quoted should only have applied to New South Wales. It will, of course, be readily comprehended that the total sales of this famous ale throughout the whole of Australia are much greater than our figures indicated. Krahagen and Chapman, the up-to-date tailors of Perry Street, Masterton, have just landed a parcel of goods, which added to their already large stock, makes one of the heaviest exhibitions of tweeds ever seen in the Wairarapa. They comprise all the latest tints and shades which are all very popular in the large towns of the Dominion. This old established firm has earned a reputation for the quality of material and the high-grado work that is turned out of their establishment, which has brought to them hundreds of satisfied customers from many parts of the Dominion. Those in want of wearing apparel are invited to call on the firm, who guarantee satisfaction.

The Wairarapa Bacon Factory manager announces trucking dates as follows: —Mauricevj'Ue, Wednesday, January 13th and January 27th. Miss A. E. Rive, bookseller, announces the arrival of a consignment of the latest books by popular authors. The selection of new postcards is also extensive and varied.

The many patrons of Mr A. E. Williams, hairdresser and tobacconist, whose premises and stock in Queen Street was recently badly damaged by fire, will be pleased to hear that he will re-open in business to-morrow in premises in Mason's Building, Bannister Street, Masterton. The saloon has been fitted up in a first-class manner, Hnd customers can rely upon r°ceiving careful attention. During the next few weeks Mr Williams will conduct a salvage sale of the whole of the damaged stock, during which genuine bargains will be obtainable. The tobaccos in tins have suffered very little damage, whilst the pipes and other goods for all practical purposes are as good as new. Smokers are invited to inspect the stock which is to be quitted at very low prices.