LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 3192, 18 May 1909, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

In spite of the extreme wintriness of the air only a light mantle of snow was to be seen on the Tararua ranges yesterday. The southerly weather has been exceptionally keen lor May. A special meeting of the Lansdowne School Committee will be held this evening, when among other matters, arrangements in connection with the forthcoming social will be further discussed. The opening run of St. Matihewa's Harrier Club was held last evening. There was a good attendance, and the course taken was from St. Matthew's Schoolroom, along Hall, Villa, Bennington, Short, and Dixon Streets, back to the schoolroom. The finding of the Presbytery Commission which recently visited Masterton will be submitted at Knox Church on Sunday week. Rev. Jas. McCaw, of Martinborough, will conduct the services, and the report will be presented by him in the morning. At the meeting of the men's division of St. Johh Ambulance Brigade, on Tnursday evening next, Mr A. J. Parton will deliver a lecture on fractures, and ha will also give a practical demonstration of how to deal with a case of fracture caused through accident. Members and the general public are invited to attend. The Wairarapa Hunt Club will hold their next "meet" at Upper Onaki, on Thursday next. The drag will be laid across Mr Cotter's (late Mr F. Buick's) property. Those participating in the hunt will be entertained at afternoon tea by Mrs W. H. Buick, of Daisyburn." There are promises of a most successful meet. Mr Hessey informed a reporter yesterday that it would probably be about the early spring before he would be commencing boring and testing operations in the South Island in connection with his next mining company to be floated in Masterton. "I leave on a visit to Auckland shortly," said Mr Hessey, "and from there I go to Dunedin, and after, that to the West Coast, where I will commence the proposed prospecting investigaj lions."

The responsible position of conductor of the Masterton Orchestral Society has been given to Mr Purcell Webb, the new organist for Knox Church, Masterton. The Society hold a practice this evening, when music is to be put in hand in preparation for the first concert of the present season. Last year the Society gave two very fine concerts, each of which marked im- ' portant eras of advancement, and this year again still further progress is confidently hoped for. The painting and renovating of Knox Sunday School, at a substantial cost, is a work just on completion. The members of the Church believe in maintaining a spirit of progress, and since the extension of the Church, and the installation of the fine pipe organ, they considered the Sunday School should be put into a condition in keeping with the Church itself. A lecture is to be given in the Schoolroom on Tuesday evening by the Rev. A. T. Thompson, in aid oi the cost of the renovation of the building. The lecture is entitled "A Student's Tramps Abroad."

The strangers' tea of the Master ton Y.M.C. A. is maintaining a footirg of solidarity which speaka well for the efforts of those enthusiasts of the Association who recognise how practical is the social form of appeal to reach the sympathetic side of the most obdurate human nature. The records of the "tea" branch of the Masterton Association 1 would make interesting reading if published, not only from the very large number of "strangers," visiting and permanent residents, who have been welcomed at the Sunday evening function, but from the fact that among those who have presided over the gatherings, and genetally extended the movement their patronage are included nearly all the leading professional and business men of the town. It is satisfactory to note that the various local churches supporting the Y.M.C.A. movement have decided to act as alternate providors to the tea. On Sunday evening last the Rnox and Congregational Churches acted in this capacity, and a hearty vote of thanks was accorded the congregations of each. '

The "Northern Advocate," garei, states that a persistent rumour is in circulation to the effect that the Government is purchasing an area of 11,000 acres of land in the western district for close and some people think that, if this is correct, the Northern Trunk railway will almost certainly go v/est of the Tangihua Ranges.

Game parties are all the vogue this season, and shootists appear,, from all accounts, to be having as very successful time among trie quail, hares, duclcs, and also rabbits. .A. local firm, vendors of sporting ammunition, state that they have experienced an exceptionally keen demand this season for their wares.

The Debating Society in connections with the Masterton Y.M.C.A., which ran a most successful course last winter, is about to be restarted 1 , when it is believed that not only will renewed interest be shown by old members, but that many new sympathisers will be found assisting such tn educative branch of the local Association.

The continued superabundance u*. luscious grass is a matter of coasiderable satisfaction to local pastoralists and the dairy community. It is rarely that at this season of the year there is seen such a vernal aspect to the countryside. On the Manaia, where large areas of onca swampy land have recently been drained, the turf is like rich greea velvet, and stock look in the pink of condition.

The Dunedin magistrate declined to make an order in a debt case against a man who stated that he earned £2 2s per week. Out of this he paid 4s for rent. He had a family of seven children and a wife to vide for. The eldest child was nine years old, and the youngest nine months. The magistrate, reports the "Evening Star," remarked that the man was a useful member of the State.

Smallpox of a very virulent type has been raging in Calcutta for some time past. An Auiklander who recently visited that city, writing to a friend at Auckland gives a vivid description of the distressing scenes he witnessed there. The fact shows the necessity for care on the part of the Health Department in taking every precaution to have boats arriving in Auckland from the East subjected to thorough medical examination.

As showing that New Zealand lamb is now readily obtainable in all paits of England, ai:d is extensively advertised, Mr H. H. Wall, of Gisborne. sends a contemporary a clipping from a recent copy of the "Eastern Daily News," Norwich, containing a well displayed advertisement in which New Zealand lamb is offered at 6|d per lb for foiequarters and BJd fcr hindquarters. "The quality, ia excellent," states the advertisement. Mr Wall remarks that during bis recent visit to England he found New Zealand lamb and mutton were readily obtainable in any English town. A good deal of the best New Zealand lamb is sold as English. "If ladies of Masterton but knew bow very valuable is th? information imparted to students in the home nursing lectures given by Dr. Cook to the St. John Aumbulance classeg, lati sure there would hardly he a hall capable of holding a class the size we would then have." This pronounced opinion was given expression to by a hdy to an Age reporter* yesterday, a friend of the Jady referred to being equally enthusiastic "The lectures are really splendid," said the latter, "and should be extremely popular." The next lecture b.v Dr. Cook will be given tomorrow evening. Ladies who intend to enrol for the series must attend five out of the six lecturfs, and tomorrow night is the second of the series.

"The fact cannot be ciiguised," said a local farmer yesterday, "that rabbits are on the increase very appreciably in the lower sJrftcfus <f the North Island. It is all very \\i II to assert that the past season his been a record one for poisoning. Such a stalemen must be iilogical when there has been an indubitably record gross of splendid grass. R&fcbits are to be seen in thousands in certain districts, where, no doub f , most complete measures bein taken to prevent their sprea 1 Even behind the capital city, where the hills are steep .ana barren, ancl where rabbits can thrive, there are now many time 3 more rabbits than were tj be seen ten years ago. Believe mi, the rabbit nuisance is not checked yet."

The impression held by many persons that the local ambulnme broutrbam is a ;roney-making concern is quite erroneous. -It was pointed out to a repiesentative of tMs journal yesterday by a prominent member of the brigade that the broughtm was not even self-supporting. In numerous instances owirg to the circumstances surrounding some of the cases attended to, it was quite impossible to make the usual charge, which was quite a -moderate oi;e. The official further pointed out that the upkeep of the brougham had to be met chiefly out of the proceeds of the collections in connection with "Ambulance Saturday." There had been no such event this year, but'as the funds of the institution were getting low, it was proposed to hold one later on, when it was hoped that the public would meet the appeal with a ready response. The untimely fate of a lordlykauri tree, which had been dignified by the name of a former Governor of New Zealand, was alluded to by Mr T. H. White while giving eviderce before the Timber Commission recently in regard to the difficulty of eonserving kauri. He stated thsfc sumo years ago, when certain millers were operating in the Waitakerei district, at the request of the then Governor, Lord Glasgow, a particularly fine kauri tree was reserved. The undergrowth was removed, a protecting fence erected, and every care taken to prevent the destruction of the tree, wheh was called "Lord Glasgow." "Well," added the witness, "owing to a settler some distance away clearing his land, a fire spread rapidly. It came through the works, burnt up most of the standing timber, the loss lying in the creeks, a mill ancl all appliances, and did not leave as much of 'Lord Glasgow' as would make a toothpick." For Chronic Chest Complaints, Wo;is Great Peppermint Cure, 1/6 and 2'6.

The Dorcas Society, will meet on Thursday, May 20tb, at 2 p.m., in Mr McGregor's cottage, in Church street., Twenty five divorce cases are set dowrf for the civil sittings of the -Auckland Supreme.Court, this week. The Minister of Marine, Mr Millar adheres to his opinion that there is no necessity to place a lighthouge on Terawhiti. The Prime Minister states is no intention of closing the Burn3ham Poultry Farm, which last year showed a small profit. It is exp ected that the Government -will effect a large saving by tha new scheme in regard to the travelling .-allowances of Civil Servants. A native named Joseph Swan was found dead in a ditch near Gisbome on Sunday morning. He was seen on horseback leaving tuwn on Saturday evening. A first offending inebriate, who did ■ not appear to answer the charge, was fined 5s by Mr G. Heron, .J.P;, at the Masterton Police Court .yesterday morning. The Minister of says -there is no intension of holding a inquiry into, the allegations ;fciade regarding the transport of Canterbury volunteers at Easter time.. Mr and Mrs C. Waeland, of Masterton, havu just returned from,a vpleasant holiday in the-thermal regions of the North Island.

Expression was given yesterday to a somewhat momentous prophecy by a local farmer of considerable experience, and with reputedly keen judgment ir» such matters. He predicted that lor various reasons the coming lambing season was riot -:likely.to be anywhere nearly up to .the usual for this district. 'The Hob. A*<%. Hogg* Minister for Roads'and Bridges, is on a visit ' «to Eketabuna', fa-company with t'ie ♦Chief Engineer of Roads, Mr Wright. The latter is to be shown the van - •ous bridges erected by settlers in the -county from plans by Mr Joseph Dawson, the well-known designer of -suspension bridges. The Hon, Mr - Hogg will return to Masterton this •evening. V The* Jocal labour, market for un- ;« :illed bands is in a rather quiet state at present. Speaking to a Wairarapa Age reporter yesterday, a local bureau proprietor stated that fewer openings have presented themselves for agricultural labourers of late than for some considerable time past. Winter ploughing has not caused any extraordinary demand for ploughmen.

Sergeant Miller and Mrs Miller met with a severe accident while driving from Taueru, last evening, a motor going in the same direction colliding with their vehicle Both the occupants- were thrown out heavily on the road. 'Mrs Miller was seriously injured, while the Sergeant was considerably bruised and shaken. Both were brought into Masterton in the motor car, and medical attendance obtained. Mrs Miller will probably be confined *o her bed for * several days. The ordinary meeting of the Masterton Oidfellows' Lodge was held last evening. Bto. W. S Lett, N.G., occupying, the chair. Two new members were duly initiated into the Order, Bro. J. R. Campbell,, P.G.,* , acting as initiating master. It was ' unanimously decided to hold a social to take the form of a "pound night" on -next quarterly meeting. . A strong committee was appointed to draw up a syllabus of debate 3, games, etc., for the winter evenings. Three candidates were proposed for admittance. Interrogated yesterday the Borough -Health Inspector, Mr Jas. Cairns, declared the town to be "in the p-nk of condition," from the standpoint ' of cleanliness and sanitation. "Yes," said that official, "we have not had a casa of infectious disease reported for some time, which could be traced to local sources, and if the fever hospital is not even now empty \t will very shortly be." Mr Cairns s'late i that a sharp lookout for uossible breathes against the sanitation l?ws and by laws have had the eff.ct of making Masterton an exceptionally cleanly town in.all respects. The annual soire,e and reunion of the Opaki'Rifle Club will take place shortly, a strong committee presided over by .Captain W. J. Welch having been set up tn arrange the date and J -other preliminaries, Mr-W. J. Winslade, secretary of the Club, is attending to the secretarial work .attached to the social gathering. .Opaki Club's annual reunion is invariably one of the most enjoyable functions of the year of its kind, and special efforts are to be made this year to insure that the ensuing social will be as successful as previous .gatherings.

A little comedy, which perhaps y averted a tragedy, took p|ace .in Queen street, yesterday afternoon, and which, while, illustrating in a 'cogent manner canine sagacity, I -caused considerable amusement to 'many spectators. An .expressman's = • I horse moved on a few yards while its -owner was. inside a shop for a • mintite or so. The carrier's dog, : (thinking the horse was about to make off, jumped aboard the express from the rear, ran forward •and seized hold of the horsu's tail, giving that appendage a. vigorous ?tug. The effect on the horse in the >rfaeslre3 direction was magical, but •instead of continuing to go forward ■it backed, and it was still backing .when the owner came out and summed up the sitcation. t. The "New Zealand Times," commenting on the ''defence meeting" held in the Wellington Town Hail on

'Thursday last, remarks editorially • that "the splendid exhibition of selfdiscipline, pluck, resource, and staying p->wer given by Mr McNab provided an object-lesson which-cannot fail in its effect upon the eyewitnesses whatever their preconceptions. It is quite plain that while >tb.» McNabs are in the tiring line the ifieht will go forward Qa the other hand, the spectacle of undisciplined ' rowdyism and disrespect for consti- '•' luted authority in the person: of Wellington's Chief Citizen will open 4he eyes of the community to the very defect which it is the purpose of the Exponents of compulsory training to remedy. So that while the main purpose of the meeting failed, the " ■result will inevitably be to give an -added interest to the question at tissue.'"

Three bookmakers, .named .William Henry Eager, James Ham and William Ham, were charged at the Wellington Police Court, yesterday, with street betting. . The Bench reserved its decision. , During the past season Mr Lenz, the well-known bee farmer, of Masterton, has secured 28 tons of honey from his bees. This is only six tons less than the record quantity obtained by Mr Lenz. Mr A. Dillon, M.P., considers that the Flaxmere estate (formerly the property of Sir William Russell), which has beer, placed under offer to the Government, is capable of carrying about 70 families. The Southland, Otago, Wellington, and Gisborne Slaughterers" Unions, have decided to adopt the amended constitution drawn up at the recent conference lot delegates of Slaughterers' Unions held in Christchurch, and also to ioin the Federation. An advertiser has for sale a Minerva motor bicycle. A lady seeks home in private family as a paying guest. Mr J. Stempa inserts a notice with reference to a bay mare straying on his property at Upper Fernridge. Mr C, E. Daniell offers a large assortment of linoleum remnants at bargain prices.

Messrs C. Smith, Ltd., have to hand a new selection of linoleums and'floorcloths, which will be sold at low rates during the next two weeks. Messrs Hendry and Buxton offer a special line of made to measure men's suits. These are from all wool colonial tweed, and are of exceptional value. The concert in the Congregational Church, which was postponed last Tuesday on account of th«a bad weather will be held to-night. A good programme has been arranged, and many well known local vocalists will contribute items. A collection will be taken at the door. Messrs J. D. Cruickshank and Co., Ltd., hava full stocks of the best known fertilisers and grass seeds, wheat and- oats, for present sowing. The firm notify that they are prepared to hire a machine for top-dressing pastures, and will supply particulars on application. > At the Town Hail, Featherston, at noon, "on Tuesday, June Ist, under instructibns from the Official Assignee, Messrs Abraham and Williams, Ltd., will sell at auction the property known as "Makahi," containing 208 acres of land, at Kahautara, and 1 65. acres near Featherston, known as "Tepuhi." Full particulars of the properties and conditions of sale may be obtained from Mr W. B. Chennells, Masterton,' or the the auctioneers. "A Students's Tramps .Abroad" is the title of a,lecture to be given by the Rev A. T. Thompsomin Knox Hall this evening. As the lecture promises to be exceedingly interesting, there should be a. large attendance. The proceeds are to entirely to the fund for.painting and renovating the school building.

Thomas Horton, Ltd., the wellknown nurserymen, have thousands of the very best kinds of fruit, shelter, hedge and plantation trees in their Hastings and Pahiatua nurseries. They are well rooted, healthy plants, such as will make rapid growth- when transplanted. Their stocks of camelias, roses, rhododendrons and ornamental shrubs is practically unlimited, and,: tht? varieties are of the best. Jifessra Horton, Ltd., will supply a comprehensive catalogue, containing n vast amount of useful information free of charge, to any address. Correspondence should be addressed to Box 33, Hastings. '

Thomas A. Edison has done another wonderful thing. Having brought his phonograph to a "point were not even the. most critical could ask for improvement, he multiplied its entertaining ability by two. He did this by producing a phonograph record that plays, sings, or talks, twice the siza of the record so that it can be used on old instruments as well as new.,. He did it without' affecting in any way the clear, rich, musical tones, andvthe name of this new double-length record is the "Amber'ol." To enable the present macnines to play the new record it is necessary to have a patient attachment and a new reproducer, and these are now on sale at the Book Arcade, (nexj Hooper's). Queen Street. The prices are for Scandard ' 30s, Home. 45a; "Amberol" records, 2s 6d each.' No phonograph owner should be without this great addition to tha pleasure afforded by this machine.

Messrs Krahagen and Chapman, merchant tailors, Perry street, have now on view a very large and well assorted stock of the best and most up-to-date tweeds, suitings, and overcoat materials, purchased di-ect from the best known "of the Home manufacturers. Exceptional taste and judgment has been exercised by the firm in the selection of these new-lines, which represents the latest styles and patterns down to present day

fashion. Gentlemen desirous of keeping their wardrobe up-to-date are invited to. call and inspect the new goods, and place their orders early, as the firm are confident that the popularity of the new goods will effect such ready and numerous sales-that the selection will speedily be reduced. While the firm make a point ot stocking up-to-date goods it is also noteworthy that they excel in the matter of their work, to give fit, style and finish is their chief aim, as by so doing they are able to retain the approbation of their numerous clients.

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