LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 3218, 16 June 1909, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Carterton Gun Club will hold a "shoot" on Thursday week. There is at present a considerable amount of sickness in Martinborough. Between 7UO and 800 men are stated to be idle in Auckland. The retail price of factory butter in Carterton isonow-ls 3d per lb. Residents are complaining of the high price of gas in Carterton, The Pahiatua Golf Club will play a match against Manawatu, at Palmerston North, on Saturday next. The Lower Valley Jockey Club has decided to allot £9OO in stakes at their meeting in September next.

Eggs are Is lOd per dozen in Carterton. The Greytown Hospital is at present full of patients. A case of scarlet fever is reported at Carterton. In a golf match on Saturday last, the Greytown Club defeated Featherston by seven games to six.Dunedin Licensing Committee has made it clear that dives are to be done away with, and bars must be directly accessible from the public streets. Fantails and moreporks are sxceedingly tame and plentiful in the Pelorus district this season. The Maoris say that this is a sign of gales and a heavy winter. Mr W. Hume, of Rahu Ruru, Pirinoa, has been elected unopposed as Councillor for the Turanganui Riding of the Featherston County Council, vice Mr John McMaster, resigned. It is reported that Squires, the boxer, intends getting into action, again, and announces that he will be ready to fight once more for the Australian championship in November. John and Alfred Anketell, farmers, of Masterton, trading as Anketell Bros., filed a debtor's petition in bankruptcy yesterday. A petition has also been filed by George Saunders, labourer, of Carterton. It is stated that since the beginning of the present year about three hundred swaggers have been provided with a meal and a bed at one well-known South Wairarapa sheep station. A canvas is being made in the Carterton district towards the purchase of a cap for a ladies' hack competition at the Wairarapa ar.d East Coast Pastoral and Agricultural Show, and is meeting with good support. Ploughing for the main crop is still proceeding on the Upper Plain, though in several cases the oats are already well above the ground. An Upper Plain farmer states that there is not the usual area being put down in white crop this year in his district, though the difference will not amount to a great many acres. No winter crops were put in to speak of, the green crop and hay being the winter diet this year. A visit of about a month's duration has just been paid to the country behind Waitara by Mr H. J. Dagg, of Mauriceville. Mr Dagg had some interesting experiences in the way of canoe navigation on the river, when exploring some of the bush country in the Taranaki hinterland. He statesthat country there still covered with bush is the making of wonderful sheep country. He says that feed is very plentiful in the dairying districts, and factories were going fairly strongly when he came away. Mr G. E. Allen, of Tipua, Taratahi, thi well-known breeder of Romney Marsh sheep, and a prominent prize-taker at various shows in the North Island, has just received the silver medal awarded to him for the champion Komney Marsh ewe at the last Show at Palmsrston North. The medal, which was donated by the Manawatu A. and P. Association, is of a very pretty design, anJ well finished. Mr Allen also possesses anoth&r very valuable trophy, viz., the Romney Marsh Sheep Breeders' Association's silver shield, won by him at the Hawke's Bay Show for th? champion Romney Marsh ewe.

In the course of a lecture at Christchurch on Norway and its scenery, Dr. Thacker dwelt for a few moments on the good colonising qualities of the German peopl \ Ha introduced the subiect by paying a tribute to the Land for Settlements Act of New Zealand, and added that in Australia there was too much land for the people available to go on it. What should be done, he said, was to invita German colonists to settle lon the land, and so create an J Anglo-German race that would be j leady when the time came, as it in- ! evitably must come, to repel an ! Asiatic invasion. Then the Germans | and B.ritons could meet the danger like brothers, instead of being at war themselves. Two of the local bodies in Greymouth are hard pushed for cash at the present tima, says the corresj pendent of the Lyttelton "Times." j The Harbour Board has been hawkj ing its £50,000 loan about for the ; past twelve months without success, | while a crisis seems near at hand, for I interest charges and final payment on | the dredge Mawhera, totalling nearly | £SOO, have to be met within the ! next four weeks. Unless the i Government advances the money it is possible the Board will 'find itself in a very awkward fix. The Borough Council is also suffering from a depleted treasury cheat, and finds itself compelled to retrench. A newly-married couple in Sydney began badly by spending their wedding night in separate cells. They were arrested on charges of riotous behaviour on a recent Saturday night. It transpired that the couple weiv made one that day, and had indulged none too wisely at the marriage feast, and by the time the party broke up they were, in official parlance, considerably "under the influence." The hour was late, and a policeman hearing sounds of revelry, investigated the cause. He found the bridegroom urging the bride to join him in a high-kicking exhibition in one of the city streets. The Magistrate, when the young couple were brought before the court, on the Monday irorning, dealc leniently with them under the circumstances by infliting fines of a small amount. A firm or Carterton solicitors state, says a Press Association telegram, that one of the largest firms of money lenders for whom they are agents, had informed them that, owing to the antagonistic legislation of the last few years, and the evident Soicalistic tendency of the present Government, theygare not prepared to advance more money. "Even so recently as last week," they add, "the member for Masterton stated that the land question would be brought up agarn in a more formidable form than it had ever assumed, and that there must be further land taxation, etc. In the face of this statement it is unlikely that we will resume lending until the future position is more assured. Possibly it suits the Government for several millions of capital to leave the country. This must be the result contingent on legislation increasing the burdens on land, and making the morgagee in every way responsible should he have the misfortune to have to take over landed properties.''

Messrs F. King and Son, builders-, of Masterton, are the successful tenderers for the additions to the Belvedere cheese factory. A ladies' sewing emld has been formed in connection with the Featherston Methodist Church. Mrs Baker, has been elected president, and Miss Russell secretary and treasurer. Carpenters in Carterton are afe present tully employed, the erection of dwellings on the recently subd vided Carrington Estate providing plenty of work. The chairman of the Featherston Chamber of Commerce has received word from the Postmaster-General that a mail service for Tauherenikau and South Featherston ha 3 been authorised. It is understood that there will be a further fall in the price of flour shortly. The present price is £lO 10s per ton at southern ports, which, works out at £ll 10s 6d in Wellington. A meet of the hounds is tn be held at Gladstone to-morrow, under the auspices of the Wairarapa Hunt Club. Mr W. H. Buick will act as Master of the Hounds. A big gathering of members is anticipated. A meeting of the Carterton and Martinborough Gun Clubs is to be held shortly with the object of discussing a proposal to amalgamate the two clubs, and form one central club. llf such a proposal is decided upon matches on a big scale will be held at regular intervals. There was a large attendance of members of St. Matthew's Club in St. Matthew's Schoolroom last evening. The Rev. H. Watson occupied the chair, and the subject for debate was "Will compulsory military training be beneficial to New Zealand?" The affirmative was taken by Messrs C. Cole and V. Sutton, and tne negative by Messrs R. Hatch and W. Kemp. After a spirited debate the affirmative was carried by 23 to 7.

Yesterday afternoon the monthly meeting of the Methodist Ladies* Guild was held at Mathon Lodge, the residence of Mrs C. E. Daniel!. There was an excellent attendance, and an enjoyable time was spent. Musical items were given by Mesdames A. Daniell and Edwards, and the Misses Jones, McKenzie (2), Tait and Rigg, and a recitation by Mrs Dupre in her usual pleasing style. The Rev. C. E. Porter occupied the chair. The usual meetirg of Stonehenge Lodge, U.A.0.D., was held last evening, Bro. W. Gourlay, A.D., presiding. It was decided to play a return card tournament with Totara Lodge, Carterton, on July Ist. Bro. Georgeson was deputed to represent the Lodge at a social to be given by Loyal Unity Lodge, M.U.,Featherstor* on June 24th. Two friends were proposed for membership. Bro. R. Smith was presented by Bro. D. A. Pickering, P.D.P., with a P.A. collar which was suitably acknowledged. A Mauricevillß farmer, just returned from a visit to Taranaki's back country, aays he is not impressed with the energy shown by farmers in bush country in the parts he visited, where bad "bur.is" had been experienced. Ha states that instead of making preparations and having a second burn the practice was simply to Ist the bush remain as it was left after tha burn, and s;w what land could be sown. Ha I considered that in oth?r details the i farms he saw showed indications of much less industry in improvement than holding;! in the Wairarapa and Forty Mile Bush. To-morrow beiriz St. Alban's Day, special services will be held in St. Alban's Church, Taueru. There will be a celebration of Holy Communion at 10.30, and evensong wlca a special address at esting to note that St. Alban was the first British martyr. He was an officer in the Roman army, and sheltered a Christian missionary. To enable the latter to escape St. Aloan changed clotnes wit'n him, and when brought before tn3 jidge, declared hixisslf a Ciirntiai, and refused to sacrifice to the gods. He was sentenced to bj exicuted, but the executioner refused tj cirry out the sentence, and they were; both beheaded on June 17th, 304, where St. Alban's Cathodal now stands. The judge of the swede and mangel competition of the Masterton A. and P. Association, Mr R. J. Dagg, speaking to an Age reporter, yesterd y, stated that the swede crop was on the whole a disappointing one. "The fault," said Mr Da#g, "lay not with the cultivation, nor with any detail which. th-a growers could rectify. It must have been tnat the season has been adverse to swede culture. Some crops were absolute failures, the blight and rot having played havoc with them. Others tad run too much to top. Regarding tha mangels, they were excellent,land the crop awarded sdcond prize was really a fine example of clean, scientific agriculture and its result.. The first prize entry won entirely on quantity, as in other respects the second priza it." A Tenui, Wairarapa, farmer, who was in Wellington recently, . says the "Post," gave his opinion that next season's wool clip would be the greatest ever known in the Wairarapa. The beneficient autumn and winter seasons experienced right up to the present time have made the wool grow so rapidly that already there is on the sheeps' bf.cks a quantity almost equal to an ordinary year's yield, though there are three or four months yet to pass before the shearing season comes. As the experience of the Wairarapa in regard to weatlrr has been a general one througho it New Zealand, a record season is being prophesied in respect of wool quantities. A member of the provisional directorate of Wellington Farmers* Co-operative Ivlsnt Freezing Company informed a Wai.\.rapa Age reporter that the Company was to be regis tered yesterday. Mr J. C. has made a thorough canvass of Akitio and Weber districts, and reports that the utmost enthusiasm in the Company's welfare was evinced throughout those districts, and handsome support was forthcoming. On' Saturday next the Committee will meet to arrange business to put before the first formal meeting of provisional directors. An application for the transfer of the license of the Marine Hotel, Whakataki, from Mrs E. Woods to Mr John H, Barty, is advertised elsewhere,

Owing to the poor prices offering. sheep are not changing hands in the Carterton district, and work among the drovers is, consequently, alack. The dairy factories in the Carterton district are now only running every other day, and will shortly dose down for the season. A very successful season has been experienced by the farmers. The Lower Valley Jockey Club has elected the following officers for the ensuing year:—Presilent, Mr W. C. Buchanan, M.P.; Vice-Presidents, Messrs J. Martin, G. Pain, and J. Orr; Judge, Mr J. W. Card; Timekeeper, Mr A. G Pilmer; Clerk of Scaled, Mr J. J. Jackson; Treasurer, Mr H. M'Kay; Hon. Surgeons, Drs. Palmer, Bey, Deamer and Webb; .Stewards, Messrs T. Ingley, A. .M'Donald, A. D. M'Leod, D. Riddiford, G. Elliott, R. Clephane, W. Tilson, A. G. Clark, W. Benton, J. H. Tilson, J. A. M'Dougall and Wi Hutana: Clerk of Course, Mr A. H. Brentnall. Mr A. D. M'Leod has been elected Chairman of the Stewards. Mr F. P. Welch has Vacancies for .wooden ters, farm hands and generals. Particulars of horseshoeing charges at Mr Ewington's forge will be found in the Wanted Column. A chat on blouses will be found in Messrs George and Kersley's new advertisement on page 6 of this issue. Mr J. B. Keith, land agent, advertises list of properties which foe.haslbeen instructed to sell. Ladies' evening shoes is the chief subject of a new advertisements inserted by Mr J. Carpenter, of the "Central" Boot Depot. Mr Jas. Foreman notifies that trespassers with dog or gun on "Woodhurst," Tinui. will be prosecuted, and no exception made. Mr W. H. Cruickshank advertises' particulars of a large family resi- ; dence and a sheep farm of 582 acres, which he has been instructed to sell. , iParti:ulars of three splendid pro- , pertit,;-, leasehold and freehold, suit- , able for cropping, dairying and sheepfarming, are advertised by Mr i J. R. Nicol, of Bannister street. At the Hastwell' Sawmill Com- i pany's mill, Hastwell, to-morrow, , Mr J. R. Nicol will sell by public ( auction the whole of the timber now at the yards. Lunch will be provided and the sale will commence at i noon. Attention i 3 drawn to the fact that , the date of sale of 3,762 acres of , the Te Parae estate, announced for ito-morrow, Thursday, the 17th inst., has been altered to July Ist. Intending purchasers should note the alteration of date. Country readers ar<3 invited to peru?e the inset circulated by the W.F.C.A. with this issue. The firm will commence their great winter fair on Saturday next, and promise big parcels for little money. An unreserved sale of furniture ;and effects on account of Mrs Miller, is to be held this afternoon, by Mr J. R. Nicol, at the residence, 190 Dixon street. Every line will be sold without reserve. At 2 o'clock to-day (Wednesday), at the residence of Mr John Anketell, Upper Plain, Messrs J. A. J. Maclean and Co. will sell the whole of the household furniture and effects, particulars of which will be found on page' 8 of this issue. A drag will leave the Post Office at 1.30 p.m. At the Post Office Auction Mart, -on Saturday next, under instructions from Mr Duncan, New Plymouth, Mr -M. 0. Arotisten will offer at auction a large assortment of fruit, flower and forest trees. These are of exceptional quality, well-rooted and true to name. Particulars appear elsewhere. Messrs Lyttle Bros., cycle and motor experts, stock the favourite Mountaineer motor cycle, which they state has been successful in securing premier place in the recent reliability trials from Wellington to Waikanae. Repairs to motor cycles • and cars ard made a speciality by this firm.

Mr P. Hamill, draper and clothier, announces that his half-yearly winter sale will open on Saturday next. On account of being over-stocked Mr Hamill states he is compelled to reduce his large stock of superior goods 'at exceptionally low prices. In an advertisement in to-morrow's issue prices will be quoted that should nrove of interest to economical shoppers. An event of great importance to thrifty housewives is Mr H. A. Whelch's announcement that his winter sale starts on Friday morning, at 10 o'clock. A feature of Mr Whelch's sales is that the public get really good bargains of all up-to-date goods. To celebrate the event, the window will be dressed with all articles at Is each, consisting of . jackets, fur 3, shirts and a numerous lot of articls. The store will be closed on Thursday to make the final preparations. One of the finest remedies for a cold or other chest affection is Cre-mal-01. sold by Mr J. V. Gordon, chemist, Masterton. It has powerful healing and strengthening qualities, removes pulmonary complaints in quick time. Mr Gordon pays special attention to mail orders, and all goods are carefully packed and promptly delivered. Country residents nre asked to note that they are no further distant from Mr Gordon's pharmacy than the nearest Post Office. Music is the proper food of love, and if! you have no music in the home, love is apt to languish. A good piano is a wonderful preserver of domestic harmony. AH over New Zealand there are hundreds of homes made happy by the Dresden Company. The easypayment terms are really easy. You feel no drag on your resources. Jf you have not a piano, the matter is worthy of consideration. Consult the Dresden Piano Company, Ltd. Mr M. J. Brookes is North Island Manager. Local representative, Mr T. B. Hunter.

PIANOS AND ORGANS. Dresden Annual Sale now on at Wellington and at all branches.