LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 3114, 13 February 1909, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

In view of the inauguration of the Wellington -Auckland through service, mails lor Aucklanl will, on and Monday next, close at the local P st Office at 9.15 a.m. instead of at 5.30 a.m., and will arrive at 5.30 p.m. instead of at 10. 2\) p.m as hitherto.

The Y.M.C.A. Bible Class, which meets every Saturday evening, continues to increase its membership. The subject will be of an attractive nature at the meeting to-nit?ht. Mr C. J. Tocker. will take the choir, and Mr D. Hebenton will be the discussion leader.

The Rev. J. N. Buttle will preach at the Methodist Church to-morrow in the morning, and Mr R. Burgess in the evening. Mr Buttle will take the evening service at Kuripuni, with Holy Communion. At Rangitumau, at 3 p.m., Mr J. A. Donald will preach.

In reference to the difference of opinion at the Trust Lands Trust meeting last evening as to what should be done with the funds of the Trust, it is probable that Mr H. C. Robinson will chalknge Mr C. E. Daniell to a public debate on the subject.

The meeting for men at the Y.M.C.A. Rooms at 5 p.m. tomorrow will be of special interest. The Rev. Raine will give an address on "The Christian Race." The orchestra will give selections during the meeting, and the Strangers' Tea Committee extend an invitation to all those who desire to do so to attend the Sti angers' Tea.

Two historic objects in which considerable interest was shown were exhibited by Mr C. W. Palmer, Hon. Sec. of the Wellington Branch of the Navy League at the meeting heid in Masterton last night, to form a subhranch of the League. One was a piece of canvass from NeLon's old flagship, the "Victory," and a piece of oak which formed part of the fittings of the vessel. These were obtained by Mr Palmer himself through the courtesy of the british Admiralty. The piece of canvas had on an edge of it signs of a shot having pierced it.

"I am of opinion that *"he provisions in regard co the taking of declarations in respect of electoral enrolments are not at all satisfactory, said Mr W. P. James, S. M., during the hearing of a case at Mister ton yesterday. "Under the Act any elector whatever, whether he knows anything about taking declarations or not, may take a declaration from a person desiring tr, be enrolled, and there is perhaps not one in a hundred who really know the proper formalities to be observed. There must be a great number of enrolments made which are quite illegal through the non-observance of the requirements for a declaration. Only persons who understand such a procedure should be entrusted with the taking of any declaration."

Masterton now boasts a flight of over two hundred homing pigeons in active training. With commendable enthusiasm the member? of the local Homing Pigeon Club have invested fairly largi amounts in the purchase from the best New Zealand breeders of some of the finest strains of hom c rs in the Dominion. Should New Zealand ever be a scene of military operations Masterton's Homing Pigeon Club with its valuable lofts of birds would doubtless be found of very valuable assistance in keeping open the lines of communication for a big radius of country surrounding Masterton. The races so far flown by the Club have extended to across Cook Straits (Picton) to the South, and as far north as Gisborne.

An electoral case occupied the attention of Mr W. F: James, S.M., for a short space at a sitting of the ! Magistrate's Court at Masterton yesterday morning. William Elder was charged on the information of the Registrar of Electors, with having signed a false declaration to the effect that he had resided in the Dominion for twelve months, this being contained in an electors' enrolment form. The Registrar (Mr Foley) stated that defendant hart admitted signing the form. Defendant, in evidence, said he signed the paper under the impression that he had only to be three mouths in New Zealand. He said that he told the person who enrolled him (Benjamin Brodie) that*he had not been twelve months in New Zealand. Benjamin Brodie was called, after an adjournment, and he said that defendant stated in answer to I the question put him that he had been in the Dominion the required length of time. F. S. Cooper, licensee of the Central Hotel, in whose office the form was signed said he did not recollect the defendant nor the circumstances surrounding the matter. Defendant had stated that Mr Cooper was oresent, and heard him say he was not a twelve months' resident of New Zealand. The Magistrate said accused had been somewhat careless in not reading over the form, and imposed a fine of 5s without costs,

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The Masterton police are looking J for the owner of a sum of money found in town yesterday. [ The annual meeting of the subscribers to the Masterton Technical School will be held on February 22nd. The new list of Telephone Exchange subscribers is now being" circulated, and subscribers are requested to destroy copies of old list. The local Oddfellows will give a banquet to the district delegates in the Foresters' Hall at 7 o'clock on Monday night. Samples of the Masterton Borough high pressure water were taken yesterday for purposes of analysis by Di. Mskgiil, Government Bacteriologist, who visited Masterton yesterday for the purpose. There was a lar *e attendance at the Town Hall last evening when an enjoyable cinematograph entertainment was given by Cooper's Operascope Company. A large and varied assortment of films met with hearty applause st the hands of the audience. Miss Brightie Carlisle, who has a sweet voice, was encored three times for her singing. The turnip-fly is reported to have made its unwelcome appearance in the Te Ore Ore district, where the rape blight is also stated to be more or less prevahnt. So far as the former pest is concerned, the attacks of the fly have not yec been felt to any sericfos extent, though a many rape crops are affected with blight. A conference of an important character is shortly be to held between the Mangers of the Masterton Technical Schojl and a special commit-* tee of the Masterton A. and P« Association. The matter to be discussed is the formation in connection with the Technical School of classes in wool-classing, in which considerable interest is likelv to | be centred. Considerable trouble is being taken in.the preparation of the grounds for the Masterton Show next week. The exceptionally large number of entries? in sheep necessitated the erection of a hundred and fifty new pens, and these are now all constructed. The ring is being profusely watered by the damming of the creek running through the grounds, and the grass is coming away splendidly.. The lawn will also present a bright, verdant appearance. A large staff of men. is at work on the grounds under the supervison of Mr J. Catt. A new departure is being embarked on by farmers in localities adjacent to Masterton, whose properties are being devastated by rabbits, where the pest has been found only to abate while most extensive and costly poisoning or trapping operations are carried on. Dogs are being purchased wholesale from city and country, and ' these are being despatched, as it were, in cartloads to the scene of operations, "Bunny" is to encounter a very host of canine "Midianites," who will "prowl and prowl" until, it is hoped, there will not be ? rabbit ieft on the countryside. Some settlers have expended considerable sums- in other methods of fighting the pesr, only to fit'd that a favourable season for grass completely nullifies all previous effort. There is now very little harvest to be garnered in and around Masterton, according to reports of settlers fiom various parts. A few stray areas representing no appreciable percentage of the crops remain uncut, bat this will almost all be in within a week or two One of Masiertnn's biggest grain growers, who sows a varied crop, told an Age reporter that it is years since the harvest was such a satisfactory one allround. It is not always that the wishes of the agriculturist at harvest time coincide with the desires o' the pqstoralist regarding the metearologicwl dispensations, but this season hoth these branches of the Dominion's chiefest industry have been thoroughly satisfied with th°. climatic conditions of the season. Record pastures and a record crop spell a period of brightness for the district. A budget of police cases was dealt with by Mr W. P. James, S.M., at the Masterton Police Court, yesterday morning. George Barker, Harry Yates, Ernest Wise, were each fined s', and George Dryden 10s with 7s costs, for having ridden bicycles or driven vehicles between sunset and sunrise without lights. John O'Keefe admitted a charge of procuring liquor during the currency of a prohibition order,. and as the police stated he committed the breach in a very deliberate way, after being warned, he was fined £5, with 7s costs, m default a month's imprisrnment. Defendant also pleaded guilty to a charge of being found on licens-d Dremises on a different date to the other charge, and was fined £1 and costs 7s, in default a week's imprisonment, with hard labour, besides being fined 5s in default 24 hours' hard labour on a charge of drunkenness?. Michael Fahey was remanded for a week's curative treatment, the charge against him being that he was found helplessly drunk in the Park on Thursday night last. For failing to close his shop at 5 p.m. on January 15th, W. H. Long was fined ss, with 7s coets. John Jackson pleaded not guilty to accompanving a prohibited .person on to licensed premises, and the Bench decided to give defendant the benefit yf a doubt as to whether he knew the person was prohibited and dismissed the information. "SUCEOSINE" FED. Mr J. 11. Sellers, of Okaiawa, the noted )reeder of Bprkshire pigs writes:—"l lave used 'Sucrosine' for the past four 'ears, and the result has quite exceeded iiy expectations. During that time I lave taken 198 pi-izes, 33 champions, 5 ;old medals, and 4 points prizes." For itgs, horses, and all kinds of live stock hove is no food equal to "SU IROSINE." )btainablefrom W.F.C.A., Ltd. 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The New Plymouth farriers recently raised the price of horseshoeing, and stablekeepers and carriers threaten to get an outisde man to come in, guaranteeing him their work. The blacksmiths, in reply, state that if that is done they will ■erect shelters, give free stands for horses of farmers and others, and charge only the bare cost of feed. Paul Cinquevalli, the celebrated juggler, in at present at Perth. It is six years sin ;e he was last in the colonies. He has now a circuit he informed a Press interviewer) which he rarely diverts from —London, the English provinces, Berlin, America, and back to London. Only when he desire 3 a complete change for health purposes does he take a trip to South Africa or Australia and New Zealand. A good general servant is wanted for Knox Manse, Worksop Road. The New Zealand Clothing Factory have to hand special linss in boys' suits and ladies' shoes. Prices are •quoted in the firm's advertisement. Gas consumers are notified that Monday next is the last day on which discount will be allowed on current ■accounts. The New Zealand Railways Department advertise special train, arrangements in connection with the .Mastercon Show next week. A talk about soap is the subject of Mr H. T. Wood's new advertisement aopearing elsewhere in this issue. Quality is the watchword in Mr Wood's buisness. The British and Continental Piano ■Company invite inspection of their large assortment of high-class pianos. The instruments will be found in the Exchange Buildings. During the continuance of their sale, Mesrss Veitch and Allar, drapers, of Wellington, offer, through their mail order department, equal advantage to country customers as that given to their town patrons. A list of reductions on a few lines will be found elsewhere. The collection of oil paintings to besoldbyMrj. R. Nicol on account of Mr Spencer-Campbell, this aftermoon, were on view at the Masterton Auction Mart, yesterday evening, and attracted the attention of a large number of the public. They comprise one of the finest lots yet offered for sale in Masterton, and will be sold absolutely without reserve. A quantity of furniture, fruit and general merch mdise will also be sold during the afternoon. It is not often there is anything new in photography to chronicle, but Mr W. L. Joy has on view a large picture showing a most novel method of posing, suitable for both children and adults The setting represents a landscape with a miniature lake in the foreground, >on which a large water lilj floats. Star.diig in the lily .is a child, while from the bank the mother is looking on. The whole makes a very realistic and uncom- : mon picture. It is a long time since the Bard of Avon declared that "apparel oft proclaims the man." It is, however, gratifying to find in Masterton many fashionable merchant tailoring establishments, . prominent among which is that conducted by Mr C. S. Ball in Queen Street. Mr Ball has an extensive trade with the best class o£ patrons m this district. He is an expert in the tailoring lin», \ and his many patrons can, at all times, rely on goods exquis ; te in style and texture, perfect in ht and finish, and of unsurpassed durability. His prices, too, are remarkably reasonable. Messrs Hendry and Buxton, of •Queen Masterton, have an enviable reputation for high-cß=s. fashionable millinery, and their n w season's displays are always looked forward to by the lac us of this district, it is announced that a very fine display of early autumn models, selected from the best English and Parisian houses, will be made in the firm's premises on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday next. Visitors to the Masterton A. and P. Show on those dates should make a point of inspecting the exhibit, as the management intend to make it particularly comprehensive and attractive.