LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 3198, 26 May 1909, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Parliament will meet on June 10th. The three deer from South Wairarapa which were forwarded to Masterton some days ago, and which have been taken charge of during they time they have been in Masterton by Mr J. G. Millar, curator of the Fishponds, will be sent to their future destination, Eketahuna, today? We are in receipt ot a copy of tha "Levin Daily Times," a paper that has just Qome into existence, under the proprietorship ot Mr D. Pap'worth. It is an excellent production, consisting of eight pages, and we wish the proprietor success commensurate with the energy, enterprise and ability that he displays. The herd ot red deer nuerated at the head of the Mangatainoka River is doing well. The council of the Wellington Acclimatisation Society has been urged by its sub-committee at Eketahuna to liberate a large number of deer calves on the Tararua Ranges, so that stalking may commence in the^nearjiuuire.

Our Tinui correspondent telegraphed yesterday that a large stack ot oats belonging to Mr Fred O'Connor, of Tinui Valley, was burned down on Sunday morning. Constable Collerton arrested a man named Jss. Wvllie on suspicion ofj having set fire to the stack. Yesterday the accused was brought before Mr A. T. Hancock, J.P., and remanded till to-day.

Assaults upon Chinese in Greymouth have become alarmingly frequent of late, and in several instances the magistrate has inflicted severe penalties. Ten cases of the kind were heard on one day recently, the maigstrate remarking that the Chinese were entitled to be treated properly so long as the law allowed them to come into the country.

Taranaki is said to have withstood the financial depression better than any other province in the Dominion (says the "Herald."). Some evidence in support of the statement is afforded by the returns of one of the biggest business concerns in New Zealand. It has twenty travellers, and {he returns of its Taranaki representative head the 1 st.

tale of wife [desertion was told in the Divorce Court at Wellington last week. The wife, a good looking woman, said that after her husband left her she nearly died of starvation. She had nothing to eat for days. At the time she had to keep her child and her aged mother with her. Then she found work in the backblocks in Taranaki, and for the past year had Deen there working hard to support her mother and her infant. Her story was corroborated by other evidence. An English capitalist, ev'dently as a warning against the investment o! capital in New Zealand, writes to the London "Daily Telegraph":—"We hear a great deal about capital being sent abroad for investment. Let me give my experience for the benefit of anyone who may be thinking of investing in land in New Zealand. I am interested in a city property, which produces a gross rental of £2,490. The charges on this are — Land and absentee tax, £SU2; agent's charges, £123; income tax in England, and cost of remittance, £lO0 —leaving a net income of £1,735." Californian quail are numerous in many parts of the Eketahuna district, says the Eketahuna sub-com-mittee in its annual report to the Wellington Acclimatisation fociety, and Virginian quail, which it was thought had died out, have beeti seen in country where they were not liberated. Pheasants, though not so numerous as quail, are on ihe increase. The»liberation of fresh stock seems to be a move in the right direction. Hares are increasing rapidly, and gunners this season have better prospects of eport than they have had for some years. The bush fires last summer did considerable mischief to trout in the Mangatainoka River. 1

The present extraordinary activity of Ngauruhoe appears to be infecting the whole of the adjacent country to a renewal in some part of •the old thermal life. The fbed at Waihora Bay, on the western end of Lake Taupo, was. suddenly awakened out of the long years of calm in which it has slept. While the big volcano, 80 mi'es or more distant, was in the height of its eruption, a fishing party on the shores of the bay were aroused by two loud explosions, and in the morning the the Jake were quite warm, while numbers of fine trout, some as heavy as 18 lbs,, were floating on the surface or lying stranded on the shore. A woman, 83 years old, who successfully masqueraded as a man for more than 6C years, has died in the municipal hrist ital at Trinidad, Colorado. Fie real name was Katherine Vosbaugh; she" was born m France, and emigated to America at the age of 18. She found it difficult to get employment, and adopted male attire and became a clerk at Joplin, Missouri. She proposed marriage to a girl. Vosbaugh revealed her sex at the time of the proposal, and exacted . an oath from the girl that she would never betray her. The "marriage" actually took place, but Vosbaugh's "wife" deserted her soon after. VosDaugh went to Colorado, and worked for many years as a shepherd and cowboy. For the past twenty years she had been employed as a messenger at Trinidad. The ordinary meeting of the Masterton Fire Brigade was held last evening, Superintendent Jenkins occupying the chair. Sick leave was granted to Fireman Matthews. A two years extra service bar was granted to Engineer Braggins. Fireman F. G. McEwen, delegate to the re:ent Fire Brigades Conference at Auckland, presented the Brigade with a handsomely framed photo of the delegates. Votes of thanks were passed to the donors of refreshments at the recent fire iri Queen Street, and to non-members who assisted the brigade at the fire. A special vote- of thanks was passed to Mrs Stewart, wife of the custodian, who supplied refreshments to the firemen on their return to the Brigade Station after the fire. A committee, consisting of Foreman E. Jenkins, Firemen Johnson, and Braggins, was appointed to frame the estimates for the ensuing year. Superintendent Jenkins complimented the firemen on their • work at the recent Queen Street fire.

Splendid weather, following on a somewhat stormy week, is being experienced in Eketahuna for the sitting of the Farmers' Union conference. An addtional mail will in future be despatched from Masterton to Mauriceville, closing at Masterton at- 2.30 p.m. daily, and at Maurieeville at 8.45 p.m. daily, arriving at Maurieeville at 4.10 p.m., and at Masterton at 10 a.m. daily.

An organ recital will be given in St. Matthew's Church this evening. In addition to a number of organ solos by Mr H. S. Claughton, two sacred solos will be rendered [jby Miss Elkins. The recital will commence at 8.15 p.m. The first of the sixth series of concerts by the Masterton Orchestral Society will be given in the Town Hall on Tuesday, June Btb, next. The programme is in active preparation, and will bs one of the best yet rendered.

The Y.M.C. A. Debating Society wlil open its season to-night when after the preliminaries are discussed the meeting will resolve into a "Questions" evening. Everybody invested in debate is cordially invited to come along and join.

"The ballot system is based on an economic fallacy," declared Mr Birch, the Marton delegate to the Farmers' Union Conference at Eketahuna yesterday, when the ballot system was under discussion. "It might be feasible where a Government had millions and millions of acres to dispose of, but our Government offers limited areas to take up under certain conditions. The Government, in effect, made a handsome present of a property to successful -ballotters at much below what is the actual value. Those who knew nothing about farming whatever were often the recipients of this bounty. It would be far better to auction the land, and expend the purchase money on the block in which the land was situated."

Mr S. Wood, instructor in woolclassing to the Masterton Technical School, paid his third visit to Masterton last evening, and was rewarded with an excellent attendance, there being no less than 29 students present. During, the course of the evening the class was visited by Messrs T. B. Michell and C. E. Daniell, members of the Masterton Trust Lands Trust, who were greatly interested with the work of the class. Owing to the large numbers now attending the Tuesday evening class, it has been thought advisable to divide the class into two sections, working one section from 4 to 6 p.m., on Tuesday afternoons, and the other section as at present from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday evenings. By so doing the students attending these classes will be better able to derive the greatest benefit frcm the instruction now provided. In this connection, therefore, as many of the pupils at present attendiag the Tuesday class as can possibly manage it are strongly recommended to make an effort to attend for instruction at 4 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon next.

An enjoyable concert wag giv en in the Town Hall last evening, in aid of the funds of the Masterton Chora! Society. There was only a fair attendance of the putlic. All the items were well rendered, ar.d encores were numerous. The programme was a very acceptable one. The following were the items:— Piano aolo, "Tarantella," Miss E. Hood, A.T.uL.; song. "At My Window," Miss V. Edwards; 'cello solo, "Simple Aven," Mr H. Iniis; song, "The Sound of the Drum," Mr W. Iggulden; song, "Beloved 'tis Morn," Miss F. Elkins; song, "Mary," Mr J. Johnston; duet, vocal, "May Morning," Mrs Claugjiton and Miss F. Elkins; so;ig, "I Fear no Foe," Mr JK. H. Fisher; humorous song. "I'm afraid'to come home in the dark," Mr Harry Hall; duet (piano), "Pastoral Dance," "Country Dance," Miss M. Sutton and Mr H. S. Claughton; song, Mr J. Johnston; songs, (a) "Dawn," (b) "Rosebuds," Mrs H. S. Claughton; song, "Off to the Rio Grande," Mr M. Iggulden; duet, "Ave Maria," Mrs Claughton and Miss F. Elkins; song, "Only Once More," Mr R. H. Fisher; character _ sor.g, "They doan't knoaw O'i coom from the Coontrie," Mr Harry Hall. Miss Hood and Mr H. S. Claughton played the accompaniments in a finished style. The fortnightly meeting of the Masterton 1.0. R. Tent was held in the Dominion Hall, last evening, Bro. L. June 3, D.R., being in the chair. There was a,very large attendance of members. The delegates to the Friendly Societies' Louncil reported that the Friendly Societies intended to hold a social and dance shortly. A considerable amount of discussion ensued over the proposed Friendly Societies' new buihiing. During the evening one new member Was initiated. It was decided that the Management Committee met on Monday evening next Receipts for the evening amounted to £2 16s Id. The with the usual]ceremony at 8.15 p.m., and was then thrown open to the friends of members, a large number being present. A very enjoyable time was spent. A ping-pong 1 tournament caused much excitement, and was won by Bro. J. Andrews. Refreshments w6re I provided by the members during | the evening, :At the conclusion of | the next meeting, on June Bth, the "Mock Borough Council," which was to have eventuated at the last meeting, but which lapsed owing to the bad weather, will take place. "Fights anil Triumphs under the Southern Cross" is the title of a striking article cor cerning the wtirk dons by Commissioner and Mrs McKie, contained in a special issue of the Australasian "War Cry." of which we have received a copy. The two "Army" celebrities whose departure from Australasia the special issue of the'" War Cry" was issued,to commemorate, leave after eight years' strenuous service, taking with them the esteem of the whole of the Army's forces and sympathisers throughout the Australasian portion of the Empire. Their'administration has been a strikingly successful one from all standpoints, and it is only to be expected that the eulogies contained in the issue of the Army journal referred to are many and varied. The copy of the "Farewell" issue is a splendid sample of photo process and letterpress work, New Zealand scenes predominating. The contents are well worthy of perusal by all persons interested in the great work of the Salvation Army,

In the libel action, T. W. Stringer, K.C. v. J. Norton, proprietor of "Truth," in which £2,000 damages were claimed, the jury returned a verdict for plaintiff for the full amount.

Eketahuna was lighted for the first time last evening with electricity, the light being favourably commented upon, and considered superior tu the electric light provided in the streets of Wellington.

A final reminder is given of the meeting, convened to take place in the rooms at 8 o'clock this eveaing, of the committee set up to make arrangements in connection with Mr R. McNab's address on Ist June, in the Town Hall.

Owing to stoppage of the 10.5 p.m. train from Masterton to Woodville the mails hitherto closed at Masterton at 8.30 p.m. for Dannevirke, Hastings. Waipawa, Waipukurau and Napier, will be discontinued on and- after June Jst, 1909. Mails for offices north of Dannevirke will be despatched by the Express only.

The monthly meeting of the Methodist Senior Christian Endeavour Society was held in the Schoolroom, last evening, there being a very tair attendance. MissL. Church occupied the chair. The subject for the evening was a paper on "Judas," by Mr Geo. Niven, which, was followed by an interesting discussion.

The delegates to the Farmers* Union Conference at Eketahuna were posing before the photographer in the Bush capital yesterday, when a group was being taken off the delegates. The usual request to "look pleasant, please" was not preferred by the camera man, as when silence was beginning to reign prior to tee exposing of the plate, a delegate solemnly announced by way of warning, no doubt, "farmers never smile." Nevertheless they all did I In support of the remit asking ft t more representation-of Crown tenants on the Land Board, the President of the Farmers' Union Conference, Mr J. G. Wilson, said at the sitting at Eketahuna yesterday, that the Crown tenants had more real interest in the administrative work of the Land Board than even the Government itself. Previously he had thought that the request was unreasonable, but on going into the matter he had altered his opinion, and it was desirable to have the change effected. Mr H. D. Guthrie, of Feilding, expressed a similar opinion.

A reward is offered for ther recovery of a gold pin with greenstone cross. Particulars of several highly improved money making farms are advertised by Messrs C. C. Ross atd Co., land agents, Masterton.

Mr R. Brown, land and estate agent, advertises particulars of a number ot town and country properties, which he has for sale.

Messrs C. E. Daniell and Thos. Wagg, candidates for re-election on the Masterton Trust Lands Trust, insert addresses in support of their candidature at Thursday's poll. Mr A. Norman, draper, announces that he will open ij his new premises next the Empire Hotel on Friday next, and solicits a continuance of the liberal spuport hitherto extended to him.

Jurors summoned for the criminal sitting of the District Court are 1 otified that their services will not ba; required. Jurors summoned for the civil sittings must, however, be in attendance. Mr Claude Corbett, tobacconist and hairdresser, has lull stocks of best brands of tobaccos, and all smokers' requisites. Pipes by the most popular makers will be found in this store.

Jn a new advertisement appearing

elsewhere Mr A. J. Minifie, painter and paperhanger, Maslerfon, sa\s "Paper now costs nothing." Those interested will be able to ascertain this new principle from the cdvertiser.

Messrs Saba and Son, drapers, of

Masterton, bave to hand a large and weli assorted stock of new season" goods. These are now on view at their store in Holloway's Buildings, Queen street, and the public are invited to inspect the latest novelties. Particulars of several sheep and and dairying properties, for lease with right of purchase, and for immediate sale, are advertised in this issue, by Mr J. K. Nicol, of. Bannister Street.

At the residence, Bruce Street, near the Public Park, this afternoon, Mr J. R. Nicol will sell on account of Mr S. J. Johnstone, who is leaving Masterton, the whole of his household-furniture. The lines arc in good order, and will be sold without reserve.

ThSgnext men's practise in connection with the Gipsy Camp entertainment in aid of the St. Matthew's Ci urch, Building Fund will take place on Friday evening, in St. Matthew's Schoolroom at 8 p in. The laciies' practise .will take place on Saturday afternoon next in the Town Hall, at 2.30 p.m. Those who find pleasure in dancing know how much depends on a good, smooth, glossy floor. Mr J. V. Gordon, chemist, has for sale a preparation which produces on any kind of floor that surface so i ecessary for good dancing, with a minimum of labour. Postal orders will receive prompt attention.

A boot and shoe business in this town that will receive greater support when the quality of the stock and the lowness of prices are better known, is that conducted by Mr J. Kitchener, next to the Empire Hotel. There is displayed in these small premises certainly one of the best selected stocks of boots and shoes to be found in Masterton, and not an inferior pair is to be seen in the whole selection. Mr Kitchener, who is an enterprising tradesman, conduc's his business at a minimum of expense, and is enabled to buy his goods with ready cash. He is therefore enabled to place before the public thoroughly dependable footwear at remarkably reasonable prices. At present he is quitting a line of evening shoes and warm slippers at figures that are certainly unusual for lowness.

Goods forwarded to all parts of the world. J. J. CURTIS & CO., Shipping Forwarding aud Customhouse Agents Customhouse Quay, Wellington, forward parcels and goods of every description to all parrs-of the worid. Great care exercised. Prices moderate.

The display of artistic carvings made by Mr W. Gardiner, in his «hop in Lyttle Bros'." buildings, Queen street, Masterton, is a decidedly creditable one. The carvings, which are very varied in character, •gave an excellent idea of the splen ■ -did work which Mr Gardiner is capable of executing. In the course of a few days classes for learners are to be formed, and those attending can rely upon receiving a thorough tuition in the art of designing and •carving 1 .

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