LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 3148, 27 March 1909, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The latest return from the Worksop Dredge is 23ozs Bdwts for the week.

A sharp shock of earthquake was experienced in Masterton at 1.20 o'clock, yesterday afternoon. The annual meeting of the Huia Hockey Ciub will be held in St. Matthew's Church Vestry on Monday evening. The Masterton South Brass Band, has been engaged to play at the Kopuaranga sports on Easter Monday, April 12th, and at night they will hold a concert in the Hall, when a varied programme of items will be rendered.

At the meeting of the Masterton Football Club last evening, a hearty vote of thanks was passed to Mr A. J, Parton for having carried .out the duties of secretary since the resigriation of Mr D. E. Parton some months ago.

The Rev. A. Hodge will conduct the services at the Congregational Church to-morrow. The morning subject will relate to prayer, "Ask, Seek. Knock," and that of the evening "Jacob's Ladder, or the Dreams and Visions of Youth."

A meeting of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to. Anim a s was held yesterday Eight cases of cruelty to animals were reported, and it was stated that during the month two animals had been destroyed by the Society's officer.

The Masterton sub-branch of the Navy League sent a message to Sir Joseph Ward after the announcement of New Zealand's promise of a Dreadnought to the Mother Country. Yesterday, Mr H. G. Williams, the president of the local branch, received the following telegram from Sir Joseph Ward: —"Many thanks for. your telegram; glad to know the actio.} of the Government meets with the approval of your league."

The Rev. J. N. Buttle will conduct both services* at the Methodist Church, to-morrow. The subjects will be:—Morning, 'The Greatest of These is Ltive"; evening, "Visions of God." At Kuripuni, the Sunday School anniversary services will be conducted by Sister Isabel from the Tory' Street Mission, Wellington. Services, will be at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Special hymns will be rendered by the children. The Rangitumau service will be conducted at 3 p.m. by Mr Minifie.

John Murphy, a miner, aged 67, was charged at the Central Police Court, Sydney, the other day, with placing himself in York street, on Sunday, to beg alms. A lady stated that Murphy had asked her for "a shilling to get my dinner." He followed her, and he catue up to her again and said. "Are you going to give me that shilling." She replied, "No." Senior-Constable Hendon gave evidence of having arrested accused. Murphy denied asking for a shilling, and produced his banking account, showing over £1,200 to h ; s credit. He was convicted and ordered to be imprisoned until six p.m.

An altercation took pla?e yi the Mauriceville Hotel on March 13th last, the outcome of which was the appearance at the Police Court, Masterton, yesterday, of Clarence McKeown and Alfred Rebay, licensee of the hotel. The former was charged • with using obscene language, and after the police evidence had been taken was fined 40s, with 13s 4cl costs. Mr Hollings appeared for the defendant. Rebay, through his counsel, Mr C. A. Pownall, pleaded not guilty to a charge ot having assaulted McKeown bv striking him on the head with a bottle. Defendant admitted the fads, but pleaded that he had acted under extreme provocation, in that McKeown had made use of grossly obscene language in the bar of the hotel, within the hearing of defendant's wife. The presiding justices. Messrs E. G. Eton and W. Matthews, held that the defendant had acted under extreme provocation, ; but it was not such as would justify him in taking the steps he had. In the circumstances he would be fined 40s.

I At the meeting of the Technical School Managers last evening, the secretary reported that clasnes had opened with pupils in attendance as follows:—Building construction and architectural drawing, Mr Lamb, 8; Dressmaking, Miss Johnstofi, 40; Plumbers' work, Mr Farton, 6; Book-keeping, Mr C. N. Haslam, 32; Gregg's Shorthand and Typewriting, Miss Munro, 32; Signwriting ann Ticket-writing. Mr E. J. Chilton, 9; Light and Shade, Mr Irvine, 9; Freehand, Mr Irvine, 2; Painting, Mr Irvine, 4; Civil Service subjects, Mr R. J. Fqss, 10; English and Arithmetic, Mr Haslam, 46; and. Pitman's Shorthand, Miss Butement, 4. The classes in wood-working, (Mr Ashton), and wood-carving, (Mr Gardiner), have not yet received sucffiient support to warrant a commencement being made. The Managers considered that on the whole a very satisfactory beginning had been made,and the prospects for the year's work most encouraging, over two hundred pupils having now joined the classes.

The annual meeting of the Masterton Mounted Rifles will be held in the Drill Hall, on Wednesday next at 7.30 n.m.

The Masterton South Brass Band will render a programme of music in the Park on Sunday, at 3 p.m. sharp, weather permitting.

Thi local ,Kifle Volunteers who are taking part in the Easter Encampment aud manoeuvres at Oringi, Hawke's Bay, will leave Masterton on Thursday evening next.

At Knox Church, to-morro v, the services in the morning and evening will be taken by Rev. A. T. Thompson, who will also conduct the young men's class at 10 a.m. and! Miki Miki services at 3 p.m., while Mr D. McGregor will take the services at Dreyerton at 3 p.m. Services will also' be held at Wangaehu Valley at 3 p.m., and Wangaehu at 7 p.m. Mr C. J. Tocker, who has been indisposed for some time past, is not yet able to resume his duties as assistant in outfield work.

The Y.M.C.A. Bible Study Class will meet tonight at halfpast seven. At the men's meeting to-morrow afternoon an address will be delivered by Rev. A. Hodge on the subject ."Christianity and the Flag—in the light of the present time." To this interesting aodress ail men are invited, and also to the Strangers' Tea, which follows at 5.30. On Monday, at 7.30 p.m., Mr G. R. Irvine will give a practical demonstration of drawing and skething. Intending pupils are requested to attend this demonstration.

The monthly meeting of Managers of the Masterton Technical School was held in theSTechnical School last evening. The managers present were Messrs E. Feist (chairman), W. H. Jackson, and C. E. Daniell. An apology for absence was received from Rev. Dean McKenna, who wired same from Patea. The Treasurer reported p. credit balance at date of £155 8s 2d. Mr W. T. Hambly, of Christchurch, who has been offered the position of instructor in wo n l classing, wired stating that he could not give a definite reply to the Managers* offer until the 31st inst. The secretary was instructed to telegraph Mr Hambly that the Managers wish' to start the classes in wocl-classing 1 immediately. MrG. R. Irvine wrote applying for a testimonial. The matter was left in the hands of the; chairman and Mr Jackson, wittu power to act. It was decided tor i notify the Wellington Education Board that the Managers will offer : free tuition in various branches of drawing to the junior teachers in thQ service of the' Board in this part ofr the district. Accounts amounting; to £8 Is were passed fnr payment.

The notorious negro convict Kinghas been causing further trouble at Pentridge (Victoria). On Fridaynight, the 12th inst., he set fire to* the contents of his cell, with the object, it is believed, of committing suicide. King had created a disturbance; on the previous day, for which he was sentenced to three week's imprisonment, the first and third weeks; to be apent in solitary confinement. He was placed in an observation celF r and a warder was instructed to watch' him. Suddenly the warder observed smoke issuing from the cell. He immediately rushed to the door, and! with considerable difficulty forced it. open. In the centre of the cell five blankets, a piece of cocoanut matting, and some cell furniture had! been piled, and they . were ablaze. King was apparetly in a condition of stupefaction when the warder entered, and was coughing and gasping-. In a few minuttes the flames were extinguished, and additional assistance was summoned. King speedily recovered, and was placed in a straight-jacket. He declared he would have liked to have burnt both: Pentridge and himself. For some time? he raged at the warders for interfering with his pirn.

I A notice of thanks from Mr and Mrs W. Porter, nf VVrigley Street, 1 Masterton, appears in another j column. I In his advertising space in another column, Mr H. T. Wood, chemist, deals with the merits of his excellent preparation known as Cantharadine Hair Wash, i Mr J. R. Nicol, Bannister street,. J advertises particulars of sheep and! dairy larms, both leasehold and freehold, that have been placed in his. hands for sale. [ Nominations to fill the vacancy on the Wellington Land Boards ' caused by the retirement of Mr J. M. A'Court, close at the office of" the Commissioner of Lands, Wellington, on April 22nd. ! Mr Donali Fraser, of Riversdale,. gives notice that he has applied to the Minister of Public Works for permission to erect swing gates across the Motuwaireka Road, at various points. Messrs J. A. J. Mac Lean and Co. announce on page 8 of this issue that the sale to have been held on account of Mrs Joyce, Lincoln road, on. Tuesday next, has been postponed, until further notice. At "Moness" House, Chapel' street, this afternoon, Mr J. R. Nicol will sell, on account of Mrs, Neame, who is leaving Masterton,. the whole of her household furniture. The list includes a number of leading lines in good order, and everything will be cleared without reserve.

As three will be no publican's booth at the Masterton races on the Int and 2nd of April next, Mr Porter, of the Club Hotel, has decided to make up handy-sized hampers for those desirous ot taking them to the course. In an advertisement on page 1 of this issue particulars are advertised. Messrs Hendry and Buxton, of Masterton, who do a very large business in Kaiapoi costumes, have received the new season's fashion book. This season the styles are more extensive than ever, and the colors particularly attractive. Messrs Hendry and Buxton are now prepared to take orders for early delivery. A very fine assortment of entirely new ideas in finely tailored costumes is now being displayed in the showroom of the Exchange Buildings, Queen Street, Masterton.. In an advertisement on page 4 of this issue ■ Mr Murray gives five reasons why these costumes are correct; and sets out the price at which they may be bought.