LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 3179, 3 May 1909, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A movement is on foot to form a Literary and Debating Society in Eketahuna. It is stated that Mr W. Bacon, ot Foxton, has purchased Mr R. Thompson's farm at A tea. The Auckland bikers have increased te price of bread to fourpence the two pound loaf. Two ?hort but sharp earthquake shocks were felt in Wellington on Saturday morning at 3.10 o'clock. An effort is being made to re-Jurm the Eketahuna Dramatic Club with the object of providing entertainments during the winter months. The 10 a.m. train from Woodville to Pahiatua on Saturday ran into a cow on the line near Mangatainoka, the animal being thrown clear of the line, and being practically uninjured. The work in connection with the erection of two groynes in the Waingawa river has been completed, having been carried out by the settlers living in the vicinity. It is understood that Parliament will be called together earlier than usual this year. Thursday, June 10th, and Tuesday, June loth, are mentioned a? probable dates for the opening of the season.

At a parade of the local Rifle Volunteers, on Friday evening, four recruits were sworn fn, writes our Carterton correspondent,. Captain Skey was in command and reconnoitring work was indulged in. An eruption on White Island was seen from the New Zealand Shipping Company's steamer Kaipara. early on Thursday moaning, during the passage from Auckland to Gisborue. A continuous titrcuin of black smoke . in which flumos were distinctly seen rose from the Island. [ On his last trip to the b'ordh Is- j land,-Mr John llessey pegged oil' j anotlier'drudging claim. Mr Hessey j has great hopes ir. legard to l.iie new c.'laini, which lie intends to thoroughly j test and prospect next spring. Should ! ret:ults prove, satisfactory a new j dredging company will ha floated. At the statutory annual meeting J of the Masterton Borough Council on' | Wednesday next, the Town Clerk will j ..present the Returning Officers' de- | duration of the poll ~at the recent j election for Mayor and Councillors. J This will be followed by declarations j on the part of the Mayor and Conn- j eiilors accenting the respective j offices.

The Featherston bowling gree n has now been cloied for the season. The latest return from the Worksop Dredge is 37 ounces 5 dwts for 115 hours' working. Until Mr A. Talbot's successor has been appointed at the Carterton High School, Miss Morton, 8.A., will act as relieving teacher. Mr F. Holloway is at present putting in groynes and protective works on his Ruamahanga liver frontage at Te Ore Ore. The Martinborough Town Board has confirmed the resolution to strike a general rate of l£d in the pound, and a water rate of £d in the pound has also bten confirmed. Saturday was the opening of the shooting season. Reports from sportsmen who made an early start in quest of the feathered game indicate every prospect of the season being a favourable one. The following young ladies acted in the capacity of collectors for the fund in connection with the Hospital Saturday and Sunday Demonstration : —Misses Shackleton (3), Cameron, Russell, Curry, Q'Leary,- Diggins, Hanley, Braggins, and Tornquist. The Featherston tennis club has decided to wind ud the season with a dance, to be held at the end of the month. Messrs F. C. Everton. C. Burt, C. Aitcheson, and H. Stewart were appuinted a decorating committee, and Mr A. P. Roydhouse secretary. At the annual meeting of St. Mark's Church, Carterton, on Friday evening last, the following officers were elected: —Vicar's Warden, Mr G. Leach; People's Warden, Mr T. E. Maunsell; Vestry, Messrs W. H. Booth, H. S. Moss, F. Court, W. Tucker, A. King, V. Higgins, J. J. Mead.

A young Seadown farmer, who was cast in £2OO damages for breach of promise ofjmarriage, offered £IOO, in settlement, but his offer was refused. He has therefore filed a petition in bankruptcy. His assets are now in the hands of the bailiff, and, says the Christchurch "Press," it is not expected that they will realise £2OO. Mr F. Evans, of the Upper Plain, informed a Wairarapa Age representative, on Saturday last, that if the two groynes which have been erected in the YVaingawa river do not act successfully, flood water would find its way i.ito Masterton in an hour, showing what a serious matter the proper control of the water of the river was to Masterton. Mr T. Sinclair has won the championship of the Featherston rifle club, his score being 168. H. Williams (167) was next, W. Wakely (165) third. Mr John Cundy's trophy for the most bull's-eyes during the season was won by Mr H. Williams, Mr T. Benton second, and Mr W. Wakely third. The Crawford-Hardie trophies were won by Messrs W. Waicely and H. Williams, the latter securing the first trophy. In the cup competition, Messrs T. Benton and C. Nix tied, the former winning the shoot off.

The weekly meeting of the Hops of Masterton Juvenile Temple was held in the Dominion Hall on Saturday last. Three new members were proposed and initiated. A number of the members of the adult Lodge accepted the Temple's invitation to a social afternoon, and a.n enjoyable time was spent, refreshments being provided. During the afternoon the j Chief Templar of the adult Lodge, Brn. Pryor Gilbert, presented prizes for good attendance, won by members of the lodge. Those who secured prizes were Sister A. Bedford, Sister G. Morns, Bro. H. Bedford, Bro. W. Bedford, Bro. H. Miller, and Bro. Willie Morris. The D.1.C.T., Bro. Johnson, presented a handsome regalia to the superintendent of Hope of Masterton Temple. Interesting addresses were given by C.T. Bro. Gilbert, Sister Mrs Flanagan, Sister Mrs Devonport, and Bro. Collier. The lodge meets every Saturday afternoon, and as the fee is only 6d a quarter, the membership is rapidly increasing, being now about fifty. A station cook is required by Mr 'F. P. Welch.

Trespassers with dog or gun on Blairlogie Station will be prosecuted. On account of Mr u. D. Hawkins, who is leaving Masterton, Mr J. R. Nicol will sell to-morrow, at the residence, No. 53 Albert Street, the whole of his household furniture and effects. Mr W. Pauling, taibr and costumier, can be relied upon to make a stylish suit from dependable material at a reasonable charge. His establishment is next to Mr Frank Dupre's, in Queen street, Masterton. Objections to valuations under the Valuation of Land Act, 1908, for the Rangitumau Riding of the Masterton County Council, must be lodged not late than May 19th. The valuation roll is now open at the Masterton County Council offices. There is no mistaking the quality of the wedding and engagement rings stocked by Mr Frank Dupre, the popular jeweller, of Masterton. The combinations of gems are decidedly good, and they are carefully set. 'lhe prices are remarkably low for such superior goods. Goods forwarded to all parts of the world. J. J. CURTIS 4 CO., Shipping Forwarding and Customhouse Agents Customhouse Quay, Wellington, forward parcels and goods of every description t, all paivs of tho worid. Great care exoro eked. Fi'ic:'« moderate. 2

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