LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 3158, 8 April 1909, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Mails for Australian colonies, United Kingdom, Continent of Europe, etc., will close at 2.30 p.m. to-day, (Thursday), in place of the usual time on Friday 9th, on account of latter being a close holiday. The S. S. Manuka will leave Wellington for Sydney to-night at 11.30 o'cclock.

Two first offending inebriates were convicted and discharged at the Police Court, yesterday morning, by Messrs E. G. Eton end T. Wagg, J.'sP. Dennis McMullen, who pleaded guilty to a similar charge, was fined 10s or in default 24 hours' imprisonment. William Reeves, a grey-haired man, about seventy years of age, pleaded not guilty at the Police Court, yesterday morning, to a charge of having committed an indecent offence in the vicinity of the public school. The Bench was occupied by Messrs E. G. Eton and T. Wagg, J.'sP. Sergeant Miller stated particulars of the case, and called evidence in support of the charge. The Bench, after a short deliberation, upheld the charge, which they considered a serious one, but on account of accused's pge, they decided to deal leniently with him. Accused was then sentenced to three months' imprisonment in the Wellington Gaol.

The annuiil general meeting of members of the W.F.C.A. will be held on Wednesday, April 21st, at 7.30 p.m.

The majority of the business premises in Carterton will be open as usual on Easter Saturday.

A large number of swaggers have been passing through the Kopuaranga district lately, writes our Kopuaranga correspondent. On some days as many as nine and ten are counted.

There was a large attendance at the Elite Skating Rink last evening, and an enjoyable time was spent by the followers of this popular pastime.

The monthly service o± the Presbyterian Church at Bideford will be held on Sunday afternoon next, at 3 o'clock. The preacher will be Mr C. J. Tocker.

A social and dance was tendered last evening, in the Kuripuni Hall, by the Masterton South Brass Band to those who had assisted at the reind a most enjoyable time was spent.

On Tuesday night a four-roor"ed cottage at Waikouaiti (Otago) was burned down, and the remains of the occupier, Rattigan, were found in the debris. Rattigan was a Maori war veteran.

The ordinary meeting of the Foresters' Lodge will take place this evening, at 7.30 o'clock. At the conclusion of the ordinary business a special meeting will be held, and all members are requested to attend, as matters of importance will be discussed.

Great interest was taken in the Police Court proceedings in Masterton yesterday morning. The Court sat for nearly three hours dealing with various eases, and during practically the whole of that time the public portion of the room was filled to overflowing.

To-day, writes our Carterton correspondent, the quarterly meeting of the South Wairarapa Methodist Circuit will be held at Dalefield. The Revs. E. W. Fittendreigh and W. G. Maslin, who are to take up work in the Circuit, are expected to arrive on Saturday week next.

A correspondent of an exchange suggests that a portion of the money required for New Zealand's Dreadnought could be easily obtained by members of Parliament and Ministers consenting to forego tbeir salaries till the borrowed million or two has been repaid.

The returns of the Carterton Police Court for the year ending March 31st, writes our Carterton correspondent, show that a total of 88 persons were taken into custody, 8 of whom were discharged through want of evidence; 17 dismissed on their merits; 71 summarily convicted; 49 fined; and 7 suffered peremptory imprisonment. Three were convicted and discharged, and 13 were released under the First Offenders' Probation Act. In all 224 plaints were entered, and 85 cases were tried. Of £2,309 12s 5d sued for, £1,580 3s 9J was recovered.

In connection with the Boys' Department of the Y.M.C.A. Mr Alex. Donald (local Superintendent of St. Jnh'i Ambulence Association) will to-night commence a series of elementary lectures on First Aid, combined with practical instruction. Officers will be appointed amongst the boys. On Thursday, April 15th, the Master of the Carterton Scout Corps (Mr W. Tomath) will address the boys on scout work with a view to forming a Patrol in Masterton. At the men's meeting on Sunday next Mr Jas. McGregor, senr., will deliver an "Easter Message" to men.

A new use is to be made of rabbit skins, which are now being tanned by means of a rubberised process in use at a factory at Bermondsey (writes a London correspondent). The fur is taken off and the skin subjected to certain treatment which gives the leather a wonderfully durable character. The skin, when treated, cannot be torn, and becomes toughened and hardened to such a degree that as a leather it will be capable of many uses not hitherto thought of. The syndicate promoting, the business in London are said to be making inquiry in Australasia in order to see if it is possible to obtain more skins than are now sent in the regular course of trade to the home markets.

St. John Ambulance Nursing Guild held their opening night for the winter season in the Dominion Hall, last evening, the chair being occupisd by Dr. J. Cowie. Arrangements had been made with Mr K. 0. Jarrett to celebrate the opening with a demonstration of deep-breathing and physical culture, lhe lady members had invited their friends to attend the exhibition,' and there were over sixty present, including a number of girls. Prior to the demonstration Mr Jarret gave a most lucid aJdress on the subject of physical culture. Misses Ivy and Myrtle Jarrett, age 6 and 11 years, respectively", gave a varied demonstration, which was frequently applauded by the audience. The programme was concluded by a most interesting display of physical culture, the demonstrator carefully, explaining the different movementsAt the conclusion of the evening Miss Gillespie proposed a hearty vote of thanks *o the demonstrators, which was carried unanimously.

A strong appeal to the public of Masterton and district to do their usual Saturday's shopping to-day appears on page lof this issue. It is pointed out that a little sacrifice on the part of residents means a decent holiday to hundreds of employees, and that the shops ai those closing on Saturday will remain open till 10 o'clock to-night.

The beautifully illustrated inset circulated with this issue of certainly more than passing interest to the ladies of Masterton and district. It deals comprehensively with some of the particularly fashionable dress gDods that are being offered at the "Economic," Wellington, at matchless bargain prices, as well is four striking bargain lines from the Manchester department. The illustrations of the high-class English tiilormade costumes, gowns, skirts, coats, paletots, bloases, underclothing, millinery, etc., give an idea of the class of goods obtainable at the "Economic," and the at which they are retailed.

A lamp socket lost in Masterton i& advertised for.

The offertories at St. Matthew's Church, Masterton, on Easter Day, will be handed to the Vicar.

Particulars of numerous excellent investments in freehold property which he to offer are advertisedby Mr J. R. Nicol.

On page 2 Mr J. t j. Murray explains why he is clc nig his stores on,' Saturday next (Easter Saturday). He is keeping open for the convenience of the public this (Thursday)evening until 10 o'clock.

Messrs Hole and Welch, of the Prince of Wales Stables, announce that they will ran a drag to the Tauherenikau races on Saturday and Monday next, and that they are now, booking seats.

First aid lectures in connection with St. John's Ambulance Association are to commence as soon as sufficient members are enrolled. A notification in reference to same appears on page 1 of this issue.

Serge costumes are at present being: made a specialty of by Mr Albert Webb, tailor and costumier, of Queen Street. New lines in serges l and winter suits for gentlemen are also a leading line at the present time.

Mr J. Carpenter, boot and shoe importer, has secured a very good line of men's foobtall boots for the coming season. The black chrome boots, with extra hard toes, are of exceptional quality, at the price, whilst'the improved style of football boots at twelve shillings per pair have many advantages to recommend them.

Elsewhere the Wairarapa'Farmers* Co-operative Association intimate that owing to their many country clients, who avail themselves of excursion fares at' Easter time to make their purchases, the firm has decided tojkeep their establishments open on Easter Saturday. It is "the one day in the year" with many of their customers, they state that they value their business too much to meet them with closed doors.

Mr F. P. Welch advertises for sale a first class farm of 288 acres, includi ing stock, at £4 10s per acre. Also & half interest in old established business for £750. Both are firstclass investments and well worth inspection.