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LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A sharp shock of earthquake was felt at 10.25 o'clock on Saturday night, at Masterton, Carterton, Pahiatua, Feilding, and various tywns in the Wellington Province, The following have beefi nominated for seats on the Eketahuna Borough Council Messrs J. Carter, A. J. Haswell, G. Jesson, W. Kershaw, J. J. Mead, P. Pike, T. Parsons, W. Thomson, J. S. Tripe, P. C. Tumor, and W. M. Wilson.

A meeting of farmers was held at Newman on Thursday last, for the purpose of discussing the question of establishing a cheese factory in that district. After considerable discussion it was resolved that a committee consisting of Messrs Perry, Elsmore, Calton, Dunstall, Dowsett (2), Foster, Ginnane, Moss, Gyde and Syversen be appointed to go into the whole matter.

The following report has been received by the Rongokokako Cheese Company in connection with the shipment of cheese forwarded to London in January last:—Colour right, texture good, flavour clean, close, fat and perfect cheese. This reflects great credit on the manager, and also on the suppliers, as it shows they are delivering their milk in firstclass order and condition. The price realised for the shipment was 64s per cwt.

At the S.M. Court, Eketahuna, yesterday, the Inspector of Stock proceeded against Mr J. D. Aldridge, for having exposed for sale at the yarris of Messrs Abraham and Williams, Ltd.. Masterton. on April 14th, a pen of lambs, which were infected with lice. The inspector stated that there had apparently been no intent on the part of defendant to evade the Act, but that some carelessness had been shown in dipping the sheep. Defendant, in his evidence, s-tsted that there was a very heavy Hownpour of rain the day following that on which he dipped the lambs, which had considerably lessened the effect of the dip. - Mr Graham,. Si.Mv, inflicted a fine of 5s and costs.

The weekly meeting of the Hope of Masterton Juvenile Temple was held in the Dominion Hall, on Saturday afternoon last.. There was a splendid attendance of members. The following nominations were received for the various offices for the ensuing l term:—Treasurer. Harold Bedford; C„T., Sis A. Bedford; V.T., Sis. M. Cameron; C., Bro. H. Miller; M... Bro.. Starley Moore; Secretary,. Sis. Pi. Miller re-elected); F,5..,. Sis% Mary August; Guard, Bro. W. Bedford re-elected; S., Bro. Richard Tyacke; DiM., Sis. Gertie Morris;. A.S., Sis. Dorothy McKenzie.. During the afternoon interesting addresses- were given by the Superintendent and Sis.. N: Miller. At the next meeting of the Lodge the instnlliation of officers' will take place. Refreshments will be provided,. and alii member are cordially invited to attend.

At.the annual meeting of the Lansdowne School Committee, last evening, the Headmaster reported that the number on the school roll was 115, which shows a gradual increase of 34 since the openlr.g in February. The average attendance for the first quarter ending March 31st was 93.2, out of an average roll number of 98.5. The Headmaster stated that he took the opportunity of drawing the attention of parents to the necessity for sending children regularly to school. It was reported at the annual meeting of the Lansdowne School Committee, last evening, that the total receipts so far of the Committee consisted of the>suhi of £5, being the first quarter's grant from the Education Board, and that necessary expenditure had been incurred totalling £lO 15s 6d. It was considered by the meeting that the Education Board ought ta defray the initial expense of the new school, and a resolution was carried recommending the incoming Committee to forward the account to the Education Board for payment. The weekly meeting of the Endeavour Lodge was held in the Dominion Hall, last evetng, C.T Bro. Glbert being in the chair. There was a good attendance of members. An invitation was received from Juvenile Temple for the Lodge to be present at the Temple on Saturday afternoon next to a social afternoon was received with thanks. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded Sis. Flanagan, the Lodge's representative at the Grand Lodge Conference at Auckland. She gave a full and excellent report of the proceedings. The officers for the ensuing term were elected as follows:—Chief Templar, Bro. McLean: ViceTemplar, Sis. Mrs Miller, reelected; Secretary, Sis. Flanagan, re-elected; Treasurer, Bro. King, reelected; Super. Juvenile Temple, Bro. Morris, re-elected; Financial Secretary. Sis. F. Miller; Marshall, Bro. Leighton; Chaplain, Sis. Mrs Fielding; Guard, Bro. Tarr; Sentinel, Bro. Anderson; organist, Sis. Miss McLean.

J The discovery of a marvelious contralto voice in New Zealand is reported to have been made by Madame Melba, who arrived in Wellington from the South yesterday. The owner of the voice which has pleased the great prima donna so much is a Miss Thompson, of Stewart Island. Mr Lemmone, Madame Melba's manager, has corroborated the opinion expressed by the famous sinper. Miss Thompson i?"to go to Melbourne by arrangement with Mad une Melba, who will herself give uer protegee lessons. The monthly meeting of the Stewards of the Masterton Racing Club was held yesterday afternoon. Mr C. F. Vallance occupied the chair, and there were also present—Messrs J. Macara, A. W. Cave, A. J. Welch, W. Cooper, R. Buick, A. Reside, Cress, C. A. Pownall, A. G. Pilmer and D. McLachlan. Apologies far absence were received from Messrs 0. C. Cooper, J. lorns and D. Caaelberg Letters were received from the Secretary ot the Racing Conference notifying the Stewards that they must forward their applications for racing fixtures for the forthcoming season. Mr A. H. Wrightson, wrote in connection with the rates paid on the Club's property at Opaki. The matter was held over. A trainer's license was granted to W. L. Carrick. Another application was received for « trainer's license, and was referred to the . Taratahi Club. There was a good deal of discussion over the fixtures for the coming racing, and it was finally decided to apply for October 28th and 1 29th, 1909, for the spring meeting, and March 17th and 18th for the ' autumn meetinu. The Treasurer re--5 ported a credit balanq? of , i7sßd.

The Irique&t Oh the body of the unfortunate cripple, Charles Hood, who died while being taken from Palmerston North to Wanganui Gaol on Friday, to serve a three months' sentence for vagrancy, revealed a painful history. Born in gaol 25 years ago, Hood seems to have been one of those whose prospects were hopeless from the beginning. He had been a frequent inmate of the gaols, having been convicted of theft and vagrancy. When arrested in Palmerston, he had just walked from Levin, sleeping out for two nights, and then giving himself up as a vagrant. He was ordered to Wanganui for three monthts' imprisonment, but collapsed at the station, and died while being taken to a doctor. The medical evidence was to the effect that death was due to pneumonia. Deceased might have been unaware of his condition, and was generally in a feeble, illnourished state. A verdict that death was due to natural causes was returned. A lull supply of choice fruit Is always available at Mr C. Y. Daily's fruit shop next to Pinhey's stables. Messrs W. B. Chennells and Co. advertise particulars of several dairy and sheep farms which they have been authorised to sell or exchange. Tailor-made costumes are being made a specialty at Te Aro House, Wellington. Particulars will be found elsewhere. The Sroullar Company a new advertisement in this issue, which gives spesial reasons why they excel in the furnishing business. Mr J. E. Blade gives notice that at the next sitting of the District Court he will make application for his discbarge in bankruptcy. Seasonable clothing for both sexes, old and young, will be found in full supply at the premises of H. A. Whelch, draper, Queen street. Particulars will be. found in the Wanted Column.

The promoters of the "Rainbow" Exhibition extend a cordial invitation to the voters to visit the Drill Hall, to-morrow afternoon,, where tea and refreshments will be available at a moderate cost. Messrs Husband and Finch, land nnd estate agents, Wbodville, have issued a »iew and comprehensive land guide, which contains particularsof innumerable properties of all: kinds for saie or exchange. Those in search of < v farms are invited 1 to communicate with the firm, whenthe guide will be posted free. On Thursday next. Messrs George and Kersley, ot the "Economic,"" Wellington, will commence their mid-season sale when an extensive purchase of seasonable drapery will be offered to the public at specially reduced prices. Particulars of the goods ar.d the prices at which they are being sold will be found in an inset which is circulated with this issue. • A handsome silver challenge shield, manufactured to the order of the Masterton Friendly Societies Council, is now on view in the window of Messrs Walsh and Co> Queen street. The design is an attractive one, and the shield is finished in a style that reflects much credit upon the makers. A number of other trophies are being made bj Messrs Walsh and Co. for various sports clubs throughout the district.

The ales brewed at the Eagle Brewery, Masterton, by Mr WV Burridge, ara a favourite beverage with a large number of residents, a3 they possess undoubted nutritive qualities. The high standard of quality attained is due to care in the selection of ingredients and care In brewing. It another column Mr Burridge notifies his numerous customers that they will still be able to get his ales and stout subsequent to June 30th. next, the date on which No License takes effect. He has arranged to distribute, from a depot to be set ud in a licensed district, and all orders sent in will be promptly delivered as heretofore. Fuller particulars will be given in a later advertisement. The cycle, importing and engineering business conducted in Masterton for some time past by Messrs Sinclair and Brown, will in future be conducted by Mr D. Brown, who has assumed sole proprietorship. Under his management the business will doubtless continue to progress and expand, as he is thoroughly popular with all classes of the community, and gives close attention to the requirements of pa'.ronF. At present Mr Brown has a large stock of bicycles and accessories on hand, and in order to induce purchases has decided to ease prices for the next few weeks. The repair department is under the care of skilled mechanics, and the work turned out is of an unusually high order.

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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 3174, 27 April 1909, Page 4

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LOCAL AND GENERAL. Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 3174, 27 April 1909, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL. Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 3174, 27 April 1909, Page 4

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