LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 3125, 27 February 1909, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The whole of yesterday afternoon was occupied by the Wairarapa District Court, sitting at Masterton, in dealing with bankruptcy business. To-day, public examination of Thos. J. Dvvyer, phonograph dealer, will be held, and other minor bankruptcy business.

. A bankruptcy matter which occupied the District Court at Masterton yesterday was in respect of an objection to proof of debt for wages made against the bankrupt estate of Amelia Carrick, draper, of Masterton, by her husband, W. L. Carrick. Mr Pownall, acting for the latter, moved that the amount of the debt, £65, be alluwed against the estate. He called Wm. L. Carrick, who stated that the business was wholly in his wife's name, and he had no interest in the business whatever. In crossexamination, witness said he assisted to manage the business. The shop was looked after by a girl. Mrs Carrick also gave evidence, stating that she was chiefly in the shop. His Honor allowed the application, stating that the evidence disclosed an apparently genuine claim. Nevertheless the ease was a proper one to being before the Court. Mr Pownall did not ask for costs.

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The morning and evening services at the Methodist Church, to-mor-row, will be conducted by the Rev. J. Dukes, who will also preach at Rangitumau in the afternoon. The service at Kuripuni will be conducted by Mr R. Burgess. The Masterton Rifbs held an ordinary muster parade last night, under Lieut Haslam when forty rank and file paraded. Company movements were engaged in, the Staff Ser-geant-Major instructing the men in new drill.

A Sunday School has been estab-

lished at Lansduwne in connection with Knox Church, and the first services will be held to-morrow afternoon in the new school at 2.30 o'clock, under Mr G. Falla, superintendent.

The Rev. Alfred Hodge will conduct the services in the Congregatior.al Church to-morrow. The subject

for the morning service will be "Our Provident God." In the evening tha monthly young people's service will be held. A special printed order of service containing the hymns will be provided for all. Intending exhibitors are reminded that entries for the Masterton Horti-

cultural and Industrial Society's Show close with the secretary, Mr N. H. James, Perry Street, at noon on Monday next. A supply of prize schedules and entry forms w'll be available at the secretary's office at 10 o'clock to-day.

"Successful speculative builders ara like rebels- there aren't any such persons," said his Honor Judge Haselden when a builder applied for his discharge from bankruptcy at Masturton yesterday. "When a rebel is successful he straightway becomes a patriot, and when a speculative builder is sujcessful he at once becomes a capitalist. At the Masterton Courthouse, yes. terday afternoon, before Mr W. P. James, S.M., a resident of Eketahuna claimed maintenance for herself and child from her husband, who was a contractor at Dannevirke. An order was made for payment of £1 per week, the first payment to be made one week from making of the order. Mr C. A. Pownall appeared for the complainant, and Mr P. B. Fitzherbert for the defendant.

Legal argument was heard before His Honor Judge Haselden at the District Court at Maste.ton, yesterday morning, respecting the lien claimed by defendant in the case Fenwick v. Nitz. in which ease the jury awarded plaintiff the possession of (he raceliorde Sen Sin, and £5 damages for detention. The amount of lien claimed by defendant was £93, and was in respect of the board and lod^in4 of Ihs demised owner * f the horse in litigation (Kenneth McKenzie), his stable hands, an - ! expenses connected with the hors-'d upkeep and cane. Mr Blair trgued in support of the lien, and Mr C. A. Pownall in opposition. The argument lasted three hours, His Honor reserving judgment. At a recent meeting of the Richmond (Kkw South Wales) Council some of the aldermen showed their ability in fisticuffs. The meeting throughout had a stormy tendency, but at the conclusion of the election of several committees the storm was at its height. Antagonistic aldermen, much disappointed at the result o± the appointments, made personal reflections, which resulted in two free fights. The Mayor (Alderman Day) used every endeavour to keep order, but without avail, so, amidst turmoil, he declared the meeting adjourned. The council chamber was strewn with upturned and broken furniture, books, and papers. The police were summoned, but by the time they arrived the tempest had subsided.

At the annual meeting of the South Wairarapa Trotting Club the election of officerd resulted as follows: —President, Dr. Bey; VicePresidents, Messrs W. C. Buchanan, M.P., Thos. Kempton, M. Lyons, H. Adam3on, Iria te Whaiti, J. K. Nicol, W. A. Grace, H. Morison and Thos. Grace; Judge, Mr H. Morison; Clerk of Scales, Mr W. skeet; Clerk of* Course, Mr J. Cro3s; Timekeepers, Messrs J. Robertson and J. R. Nicol; Starter, Mr Cometti; Assistant Starter, Mr H. Adamson; Handicapper, Mr J. H. Pollock; Auditor, Mr S. Kent Johnston; Treasurer, Mr J. Robertson; Programme Committee, Messrs C. J. Beard, E, Raisen and J. Robertson; Protest Committe6', Messrs Adamson, Nicol, Raisen, and A. McPhee; Steward*. Messrs Bea r d, Raisen, A. Wright. J. Cross, w . Bicknell, A. McPhee, 3. Poison, -I. Robertson and C, Henry. The Deputy Official Assign?e (Mr W. B. Chennells) in the estate of William W. T. Dunn, baker, Martinton, called upon Wm. Thos. Dunn at the District Court at Master ton yesterday to show cause why he should nut pay to tha estate of t» e former the sum of £l3O paid to the said Wm. Thos. Dunn by the purchaser (Edwards) of bankrupt's business on October 30th, 1908. Mr A. R. Bunny appeared for the D.0.A., and Mr D. K. Logan for respondent. Baikrupf-, in evidence, said he and his brother carried on the business together until July, 1908, and from that date till the date of filing witness carried on alone. Counsel, in support of the motion, sought to prove that bankrupt had committed an act of bankruptcy in disposing of his business, and that the transaction was impeachable on those grourds. His Honour said he could not grant the application, as the evidence did not support the contentions of counsel for the D.O.A. The motion was dismissed, with costs. From t'ue Sth 'to tlie 27fch insfc, people in Mastertou will have an exceptional opportunity of securing pianos and organs of the highest quality on exceptional Wms. A feature of the Dresden Piano Company, Ltd., is its calculated trustworthiness. It stocks the be=t pianos and sells tliem in the best way—the way, that is, that best suits individual clients. The instruments offered at this annual sale are instruments specially imported for Masterton, instruments that have not previously been offered for sale in the Dominion. The Company will make exceptional terms of payment, earnestly desiring to meet the convenience of j all responsible buyers. Mr T. B. Hunter, ■ the local representative, and Mr M. J. Brookes, the North Island Manager, are both at hand. Their experience and knowledge may be commanded by any person interested. To buy a piano is a task of delicacy. Requirements differ : for some a Lipp, for some a Steinway, for some a Ronisch, and for some a Broadwood. The company will help you to find out just what you want, and will see that you get all Jtlie satisfaction you can possibly expect. 2

Three unopposed applications for discharge in bankruptcy were heard by His Honor District Judge Haselden at the sitting of the Wairarapa District Court yesterday. They were made by Charles Ebenezer Blake of Waingawa, farmer; Arthur S. Awdry, picture-framer, Masterton; George Nicholas Jensen, of Martinborough, builder (Mr C. A. Pownall).. Blake was granted his discharge,, which was unopposed. The application of Jensen was opposed by Mr D.~ K. Logan, on behalf of Mr Work, a. creditor. Bankrupt, in examination, said he was working for a firm of builders at Taihape. A fire had destroyed five of his houses, and caused -, his bankruptcy. Mr Logan merely , asked that the discharge be dsferied,. as the estate had not yet been pioperly realised. His Honor granted the discharge as from December sth next, unless objection.were lodged thereto. Mr H. C. Robinson appeared for Awdry, whose discharge was suspended under similar conditions, and for a similar period to Jensen's.

His Honor District Judge Haselden heard a case yesterday at the sitting of the Wairarapa District Court, at Masterton, in which Mr W. B. Chennells, Deputy Official. Assignee in the bankrupt estate of Frederick Pearce, farmer, of Featherston, called upon the trustees of a settlement made by bankrupt on September 30th, 1907, and upon those interested in the settlement, to show cause- why the settlement should not be set aside as against the Official Assignee. Mr A. R. Bunny appeared for the Deputy Official Assignee, Dr. Trimble for Mr T. D. Camerun (une of the j trustees), and Mr H. F. O'Leary for. the bankrupt, and Mr G. F. Pearce, j one of the trustees. Mr Bunny tsaid the amount of liabilities in the estate at the date of filing were about £1,243, and the assets about £SOO. Both Dr. Trimble and Mr stated that they were passive-, objectors, and-would not attempt to show that within three yearp prior to the bankruptcy bankrupt could pay his dents without the aid of the property comprised in the settle—i ment. His Honor therefore madean order setting aside the. deed. Ten guineas costs were allowed counsel for the D.0.A., and five guineas for respective counsel for the trustees and bankrupt, as against the >estate.

Mr F. P. Welch advertises for road or contract carting for single or. double teams and drays.

Frimley peaches are being, 'soldi privately to-day at the Mastefton Auction Mart by Mr J. R. Nicol at low rates.

Sufferers from eye troubles should read Mr H. T. Wood's advertisement appearing in another column. It deals practically with the question.

The W.F.C.A. is holding a startling sale of wall papers, during: which decidedly low prices for a superior quality goods are ruling.

Mr H. A. Jones, architect, invites tenders for the erection of a residence in Dixon street. Tenders will close at noon on Thursday next,, March 4th.

Veitch and Allen, "Wellington's Business Store," advertise that purchassing from them means money in your pocket. There are some special < bargains in to-day's announcement which are worth reading. .

To-day is the last day of Mr P. Hamill's great bargain sale. Excellent business has been done by Mr Hamill during the period of the sale, the bargains offered having drawn large crowds of buyers.

Mr J. CarDenter has a reputation. for retailing stylish, durable and comn fortable footwear at unusually reasonable prices. In his advertisement - appearing on page 6 of this issue,, particulars are given of exceptional, value offering in ladies' black glace shoes.

Madame Delrcy, clairvoyant, andphysiognomist, announces that she may be consulted daily from 10a.m. till 9 p.m., at Oxford House,. Queen street. Madame Delroy claims to be an expert in the profession,, and will make appointments to interview clients at their own homes. The programme for the vocal ind organ ' recital to be given in Knox. Church next Tuesday evening is published on page lof to-day's issue. A psrusal of the items should be sufficient to guarantee a packed church, especially when the charge for admission is-only one shilling. At the Masterton Auction Mart, this afternoon, Mr J. R. Nicol will, sell a fine assortment jf furniture on account of Mr E. Bingham, of Homebush, who is leaving the district. The goods, which have been removed, to the Mart for convenience of sale, are well selected and nearly new. They will be sold without the slightest reserve.

Messrs Dalgety and Co., Ltd., will sell at their Greytown rooms on Monday, March 15th, at 3 p.m., on account of Mr W. Tully, 170 a lr 16p of rkh alluvial flat land. The property is divided into three paddocks, all well watered and fenced, and consists of heavy fattening country in splendid grass, and is situated a quarter of a mile from Greytown. Possession will be given on ApriL Ist, and £2,600 can remain on mortgage. Full particulars may be obtained from the auctioneers.

White Muslin Frocks with dainty trimmed blouses and tucked skirts at 15s 6d, lfs 6d and 21s. White Lawn Dress Skirts, smartly made, at 6s lid,. 9s 6d and 12s Od. 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.—Sirs Mathewson, Melbourne House, Lambton Quay, Wellington (opposite Bank of New Zealand). "SUCROSINE" FED. Mr J. 11. Sellers, of Okaiawa, the noted breeder of Berkshire pigs writes: —"I have used 'Sucrosine' for the past four years, and the result has quite exceeded my expectations. Luring that time I have,taken I'JS prizes, 33 ohampions, 5 gold medals, and 4 points prizes." For pigs, horses, and all kinds of live stock thore is no food equal to "SUCROSINE.'' Obtainable from W.F.CA, Ltd. The name of AYLMER'S, Willis-st. Wellington, is synonymous with perfection m the art of Millinery. Ladies write for a selection on approval. De-. signs by every mail from the leading; London and Paris houses.