LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 3116, 16 February 1909, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Mr. C. Hale, who was drowned in the wreck of the steamer Penguin, was a nephew of Mr E. Hale of the Wairarapa Nurseries, . Te Ore (Jie Mr Underwood, who a!so lost his life in the disaster, was a relative of Mr Walter Hairis. of Lansdov-e. The funeral of the late Mr and Mrs Hale will take place at Wellington cms afternoon, leaving the residence of Captain Stewart. Majoribanks Street, at a quarter to two for the Karori Cemetery.

Mary Kelliher, who pleaded not guilty, and was defended by Mr C. A. Pownall, was charged before Mr W. P. James at the Police Court at Mastertor. yesterday, with having procured liquor whilst being a prohibited person. Ssrtg. Miller stated that he visited the house of defendant's father and found defendant in the kitchen. The woman was reaching for a bottle under the table which contained beer, a freshly poured out glass of beer being on a shelf near by, which looked as though it hau been tasted. Defendant's father, who was in the room, said the beer was his. Defendant, on oath, said that her father had been having the beer for his meal and she had not touchsd it, except to put a glassful on the dresser. Edward Jones, father of defendant, corroborated this statement. The Magistrate said there was a doubt about the matter, and he gave defendant the benefit of it. The case was dismissed.

"Kissing the book' is a proceeding extremely distasteful to not a few witnesses at Police Court proceedings, some of whom endeavour to elude the vigilant eye of the orderly who administers the oath by holding the Bible well up in front of the face (making it entirely invisible) and then merely pretending to kiss the sacred volume. Another favourite trick is for a witness to kiss his thumb with an ostentatious "smack" —a ruse which might frequently succeed where the orderly is not alert. At Mastertcn yesterday a female witness adopted the former method, but the Magistrate had kept a weather eye on her, and said innocently, "I suppose you consider yourself sworn now," as the witness returned the Bible to the orderly. "Yes," was the response. "Well, just kiss the Bible again, and we will hear your evidence," said Mr James, "and please don't pretend this time." And the witness did kiss the book next time.

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The cricket match Australia v. Rest of Australia was won by the former by an innings and 158 runs. Rest of Australia made 305 (Mayne 111), and 185. Mr G. L. Petersen, representing Wirth Bros. Circus, arrived in Masterton, yesterday, to make arrangements for the of the circus here on Tuesday, March Una.

The Mastertoi Horticultural Society's Show has bean fixed for Wednesday, March 3rd. Catalogues are now ready, and can be obtained from the secietary, Mr N. H. James, Perry Street.

A very large attendance of the promoters of the Masterton South Band Bazaar was held last evening, Mr Nicol occupying the chair. Reports were received from the various stallholders and canvassing committees stating that good progress was being made with the arrangements for the bazaar. For several weeks past an energetic committee of ladies have been at work in connection with the sewing bee.

The weekly meeting of the 1.0. G.T. Lodge was held in the Dorr.nion Hall last evening. Two visitors were present from WellingtonOne new member was initiated. It wax decided that the Juvenile Temple be opened next Saturday at 4 p.m. At the opening ceremonv afternoon tea will be provided by the sisters of the Endeavour Lodge. An excellent address was given by Bro. Goodyer, from Wellington.

Four informations have been laid against Daniel McFarlane, bankrupt, tobacconist, of Masterton, who was publicly examined at the last sitting of the Wairarapa District Court. They are for the following alleged offences:—Carrying on business with fictitious capital; failine to keep proper books; making false representation as to his position for the purpose of obtaining credit; for contracting debts without having a reasonable prospect of paying them. Mrs Henry, drowned at ihe wreck of the steamer Penguin, was a sister of Mrs Mitchell, wife of the manager of Messrs Cole and Westerman's Masterton branch. She was a Miss Maxwell, daughter of a retired Presbyterian clergyman at Christchurch. Mrs Brittain, who was drowned was the wife of Stock Inspector Brittain, stationed at Masterton some years ago The father of the four children drowned was also a former resid -nt of iVasterton. being employed at the gasworks.

A civil action in which Emily Howell sued H. C. Swan, for £8 2s, the price of a pair of skates supplied defendant, and in which defendant wished set off the sum of £3 2s for dental work done for plaintiff's husband, was heard yesterday afternoon before Mr W. P. James, at Masterton. The main question at issue was as to whether defendant had dealt with plaintiff's husband as principal in a skating rink business or whether Mr H well was merely actingin the transaction for, his wife. It was also alleged that plaintiff's husband had discharged the liability in connection with the dental work done for him by agency work he conducted for defendant in letting a suite of rooms. After hearing the evidence of plaintiff and Mr Howell and of defendant, Miss Burton and S. .Noble-Campbell the Magistrate gave judgment for defendant. His Worship said he quite believed Mrd Howell when sh3 stated that she ran the skating business on her own behalf, but by keeping in the background she had led defendant to believe that her husband was the principal, and defendant had purchased the skates under the impression that he was liquidating part of the account with Mr Howell. ISIo costs were allowed either party.

Mr F. P. Welch has vacancies for hotel assistants, station hands and generals.

The Masterton County Council invite tenders to close at 2 o'clock on March Bth, for the waterworks contract No. 2.

Mrs Infield, Grandford House^ announces that visitois will find superior accommodation at Grandford House, P.rry street.

Messrs Graham and Co. invite the ladies of Masterton arH district to ins iect their new season's millinery which is now on view.

Tenders are elsewhere invited by the Masterton County Council for contract road formation on the Hunvswood-Kaiwhata Road.

Mr C. E. Daniell announces that he has for sale at low rates a few hundred totara fence posts and strainers, and a large quantity of secondclass timber suitable for outbuild ings.

Messrs McLeod and Young an nounce that their great stock-taking sale will last until Tuesday next. The special discounts given to purchasers are also advertised. In connection with the exhibit of pianos at the Showgroundi the firm will make a specfal display ot fancy goods ar.d phonographs.

Visitors to the Masterton Show to-day and to-morrow should note that an excellent lunch may be ob tained at the Arcadia Luncneon and Tpa Rooms, Exchange Buildings, for one shilling, between the hours of 12 and 2. Morning and afternoon tea will also be obtainable, and evening meal between the hours of 6 and 8.

Madi me Carle, milliner, of Queen street, iviasterton, announces that she is now making a special display of autumn and winter millinery. The newest and latest novelties in colours are to hand together wilh seasonable flowers, ornaments and designs. A few special lines and prices are quoted for the sake of comparison.

Mr William E. Goode", 107 Victoria Street, Christchurch, N.Z., says: "I have been a, bilious subject all my life, and although I have tried all sorts ot tilings for it, I have never found anything liks Chamberlaid's Tablets for warding oil bilious attacks. "VVlien 1 feel one of these attacks coming or I take two of Chamberlain's Tabled, and I am soon well again." For sale by all chemists and storekeepers. White Muslin Frocks with daintv trimmed blouses and tucked skirts at 15s 6d, l- v s 6d and 21s. White Lawn Dress Skirts, smartly made, at 6s lid. 9s 6d and 12s 6d. White Underskirts, 5s lid to lis 6d. These prices are not an indication of the value of the goods. I am clearing ,these lines—whilst summer lasts—at prices much below usual. You should come and inspect them for yourself.—Mrs Mathewson, Melbourne House, Lambton Quay, Wellington (opposite Bank of New Zealand).

The Masterton County Council advertise formal notice of their intention to proceed with the Lansdowne high pressure water supply.

The W.F.C.A. make a large and attractive display of new season's drapery <*nd clothing, and invite visitors to make a tour of inspection through their extensive showrooms.

A reminder is [given of the special sale of imported Romnev rams (bred by Chas. Files, Kent, England), to be held at the Kam Fair this week by Messrs Dalgety and Co., Ltd. They consist of eleven purebred imported Romney rams, and are on exhibition at the Showgrounds to-day and tomorrow.

At the Showgrounds, to-day and to-morrow, one of the side attractions will be the performances givtrt by Cleopatra, Bonita and' Carles. Their entertainment consists of snake charming, rifle shooting, ard pair of performing alligators that were seen on a previous occasion in the Town Hall, Masterton.

Commencing to-day and until Saturday, Messrs C. Adams and Co., milliners, of Cuba Street, Wellington, will make a special display of new season's millinery m the Exchange Buildings, Queen Street. This firm are noted for the excellence and up-to dateness of their millinery,. and the ladies of Masterton and district are invited to inspect the latest creations in London and Paris fashions.