LOCAL AMD GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 3095, 19 January 1909, Page 4

LOCAL AMD GENERAL.

A Mastorton resident has complained to us of extensive thefts in his orchard, and suggests tha: local orchardists might combine ard adopt some measures with the object of preventing further 'epredatfons, and, if possible, bringing some of the offen <ers within the meshes of the law. There is, no doubt, that a good deal of petty thieving ha's been going on for some time past in and about Masterton, and it would certainly be a good thing in the interests of the general public if some of those individuals of the "'Enery Baker" type, who are fond of going for 'Middle strolls" in the evening, were brought to justice. ,Our correspondent expresses the opinion that good results would probably follow the stationing of watchers in some orchards, and, if the fact that steps to detect the thieves were being taken became known, possible there would be less cause for complaint.

The Programme Committee of the Masterton Racing Club have drawn up a draft programme for the Autumn Meeting. This will be subminted to the Stewards for their approval. Two open welter handicaps have been included in the revised programme, one for each day. What is probably a record fat lamb transaction for this district this season is that in which a Bush farmer netted 15s 2d per head on a line of 750. He consigned the lambs on schedule rates to a Wellington Freezing Company, with the results stated.

The send-off to be given to Mr J. M. Coradine by the Masterton Bowling Club r at the Club's pavilion tonight, will commence at 7 o'clock, in order to enable various members to leave early to fulfil other engagements. Mr Coradine, who is President of the Club,, is to receive a presentation.

A copy of a publication entitled "The Citizen," which is to be published fortnightly in Wellington, is to hand. It is a readable production, and will probably be improved in subsequent numbers. The plan of the paper is of a' somewhat original character, and good taste in the matter of selsction is shown in "the paste a.id scissors department." We wish its proprietor, Mr A. N. Field, every success.

Hospital Saturday and; Sunday—the annual function instituted by the Friendly Societies' Council—will take place this year on the first Saturday and Sunday in May, these dates being decided upon at a special meeting of the Council last night. The usual procession will be held on the Sunday, and the same steps taken for collecting funds as were adopted last year.

From the splendid entries received by the Masterton Aquatic Carnival Committee there should be quite sixty competitors at Friday's gathering,"''apart from the nomie events. Mr Fred Roberts, the Wellington crack, has given up swimming, and so has not entered, but Mr R. Healey, .mother "topnotcher," has entered for various open events, along with other Wellington swimmers. There are o\e r twenty entries in some rices, and a | good average over all the events. The local Bowling Club expected a couple of teams from Hawera yester- : day, but they did not arrive. The j date of sheir coming, and even whether they will come at all, is not definitely known, the arrangement being a verbal one made wkh members of the Masterton teams which visited Napier, and being subject to alteration according to circumstances. There were, however, a number of very enjoyable friendly games played on the green yesterday afternoon between members of the Masterton Club. In the Carterton Magistrate's Court yesterday morning, before Messrs Jas. Brown and J. T. M. Hornsby, J's.P., Joseph Chew, cycle merchant, was charged with wilfully setting fire to a shop occupied by him, and situate in High street, Carterton, in the early morning of Friday, January 15th, 1909, the properl yof G. W. Deller. Detective Williams, who conducted the prosecution, stated that he had arrested accused on Sunday, and asked;for a remand till January 26th. The remand was granted, bail being nxed at £IOO, and two suretiesof £SO. At the annual meeting 'of the Methodist Sunday School teachers, held last evening, the following officers were elected for the ensuing yeer:— Superintendent, Mr Chas. E. Daniel], re-elected; Vice-Superin-tendent, Mr J. A. Donald; Secretary, Mr R. J. Mclver, re-elected; Assistant-Secretary, Mr S. G. Cresswell, re-elected; Treasurer, Mr J. fleyhoe, re-elected; Librarian, Mr P. Church, re-elected. Misses Heyhoe and L. Church were appointed delegates to the annual Sunday School Teachers' Convention to be held in Palmerston North at Easter. THE GEEAT PIG FOOD " Sucrosino" fed pigs secured 55 awards (7 specials, 27 firsts and 21 seconds) at the Manawatu and Christciuirch ►Shows this month. If you want quality uso " Suoi'osine"—it has no equal. Obtainable from all products aiavcliants.

Rabbits are very numerous in some parts of the Rotorua district. The funeral of the late Mr R. Carley will take place to-day, leaving Renall Street at 2.30 p.m. The membership of the Masterton Bowling Club now stands at nearly ISO. One new member was elected last week. A pavilion his been erected near the Spout and Oil Baths ac Whakarewareiva. It is about 80 feet long, and ia rather a handsome structure. There, tiro eight bathrooms. There will be no trophy shooting in connection with the Opaki Rifle Club competitions thin week, on account of the Anniversary Day holiday. There was no trophy shooting done last week. 'I he Sisters of St. Bride's Con- j vent are still in Retreat, the Very Rev. Father Chine, of the Reclemptorist Monastery, Wellington, being in charge of the ceremonial. The Retreat will conclude on Thursday next. The Masterton Borough Council will meet to-night. Special business includes the adoption or otherwise of the report of the recent Borough and County Council Confsre»Tje regarding thfi improvement of the northern approach, at which it was agreed that the cost should be equally apportioned between the two bodies. Anglers in the Masterton district still continue to take very satisfactory bags from the local rivers. Half season licenses have now been procurable for a -month, several having been issued. The rivers having had plenty of water in them so tar this season has been a favourable matter for anglers. A rifle meeting of some importance to transpire on February 2nd and 3rd, is that of the Ruahine R'<fle Association, which will take place at Dannevirke. This meeting has two open teams' matches contained in its I schedule, and it is very probable that the Opaki F»ifle Club will be represented in them. In any case individual members are almost certain to' attend, including one or two of the Club's leading shots.

Mr Chas. M. Berkeley, advance manager for Mr J.. C. Williamson's Musical Comedy Company, was in Masterton, yesterday, making at* for the staging of the grand opera "The Red Mill," at the Town Hall, on Friday, January 29th. The Company comprises 102 persons, including the grand opera chorus, ballet and orchestra. The star of the Company is Mr John Ford, the well-known comedian.. The Company has been doing record business in every city and town in the Dominion that has been visited..

The catalogue of the first Show of the Masterton Horticultural and Industrial Society has juat been printed and issued.. The date of the Show is Wednesday, March 3rd, and for it the schedule provides 154 classes. A very strong feature of the Show will be the uniformly valuable prizes offered, in fact few old established soci2ties can boast a mora or even equally substantial prize list.. It is gratifying to notice by the schedule that there is a generous number of donations in the way of special prizes, a fact which goes to show that the forming of the Society is a step approved by the public of the town. There is every reason for the Society to anticipates pronounced success for their inaugural.Show.

Richard Jones and Robert Brcwn were the names of two inebriates who appeared before Mr E. G. Eton, at the Masterton Police Court yesterday morning. Tne former admitted his lapse and was fined 5s with the usual alternative.. Brown also pleaded guilty, but in extenuation for his delinquency raised the original plea that he was "an old identity," and asked that therefore the Court should not bo hard on him, especially as New Zealand was his native country. The Bench dealt with him by imposing a similar penalty to th«l ordered Against the other 'defendant, with the addition of a severe caution to leave the town and return to work. Both accused, had previous convictions recorded against them.

"Very like a wfaala" will be an aphorism which should revive in popularity after the Masterton Aquatic Carnival on Friday. An amphibious monster, with a dash of sea-serpent, whatej and sundry other sea and land species in its veins, is being brought up from Wellington i in two large trucks specially constructed to accommodate it, for the purpose of disporting itself on the Park Lake as a big carnival "draw." The appearance of this giant specimen of deep-sea monstrosities caused such a sensation when its owner (Mr T. Shields, the. well-known swimming expert) exhibited it at a Wellington aquatic carnival that many ladies faintad. It might be as well to mention that as the hybrid's constitution.is chiefly of light wooden framework and canvas, and it is therefore perfectly harmless. The Carnival Committee are arranging for a diverting comedy on the Lake, in which the huge freak will play a leading part. Mr C. E. Daniell has opened up a new and choice selection of high-class cutlery, and invites inspection. The W.F.C.A. require dressmakers —applications to be mada after 5 o'clock. A buggy whip, lost in the vicinity of Mr Hirchberg's residence,' is advertised for. Mr Ptirdi, vendor of Purdi's Rosmary Bayleaf Camphor Hair Wash, is on a to Masterton. Particulars of a red and white bull, impounded at the Mauriceville Pound, will be found on page 1 of this issue. The Principal of the Clareville Maori College invites applications for a man to do gardening and farm work, and to instruct the pupils. Applications will close at noon on January 26th. The Borough Council notify that the water supply will be cut off from 9 o'clock till noon to-day in portions of Dixon street, Perry street, Church street, Worksop road and Lincoln road. Mr William Wallace, Tarrawarra, Eoto, viaHillston, N.S.W,, writes: "I make it a point to always keep Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in the house, having never known it'fco fail when given for coughs or colds." or sale by all chemists and storekeepers.

Mr John King, C.E., invites tenders, to dose at 6 p.m. on January 21st, for the construction of 129, chains of road work. To-day and to-morrow Mr M. 0. Aronsten will continue the sale by auction in Messrs Warnock and Adkin's premises, Queen Street. The sale will be commenced at 2 o'clock each day, and as the fir a are determined to dispose of the whole Htock, the public may expect bargain lines. On page 4 of this issue special reference is made to the quality and durability of the British made Challen pianos. The Wellington Piano Company offer particularly easy terms for the purchase of these fine instruments. The pianos and conditions can be seen at the local agents (Messrs McLeod and Young)..