LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 9526, 25 June 1909, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Church of England services will be held at Bideford next Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The latest dredging returns to hand are:—Mystery Flat, 650z; Mastercon Dredge. 370z sdwt; both for a week's work. Tne meet of the Wairarapa Hunt Club, to have been held at Clareviile on July Ist, has ben postponed. A run will take place at Pirinoa on July 3rd. A man named William Brank, from Featherston, was admitted to the Greytown Hospital on Tuesday night, in a dying condition. He expired early on Wednesday morning. A requisition largely signed by representative residents of Masterton has been presented to Mr John Hunter, requesting that he allow himself to be nominated for a seat on the Borough Council at the forthcoming election.

At the Victoria University College capping ceremony, at Wellington, yesterday afternoon, honours were conferred on fifteen Masters of Arts, one Master of Laws, twelve Bachelors uf Arts, two Bachelors of Science, and tw«' Bachelors of Laws. A horse offered by auction recently in Ashburton was knocked down to a bidder for the sum of 4s 6d. It is sai-J the horse had a new pair of shoes on when sold, so that the price given does not really convey a correct idea of the value of horse flesh.

It was stated at the annual meeting of the Hokitika Fire Board, by the representatives of the Underwriters' Association, that in spite of the efficiency of the brigades, fires in the Dominion were greatly on the in crease. Last year the insurance companies paid over £575,000 in fire losses, and the fire waste must have been well over £600,000. The Southland Trades and Labour Council passed a motion stongly protesting against the prorogation of Parliament during the Premier's absence, and also commending the action of Mr Hogg in preferring to stick to his principles rather than place and power, and assuring him of a hearty welcome if he addressed a meeting in Invercsfrgill. The Secretary of the Wellington Painters' Union states that not more than twenty tradesmen in Wellington are working full time. There are over 300 on the books. Between sixty and sixty-five painters have arrived from other countries during the last 18 month?, but in the past six months between sixty and seventy have gone away.

A considerable number of hands have been discharged from the Government Printing Office. Usually this season of the year is an exceptionally busy one, owing to the fact that Parliament is sitting or about to sit. This year the session was short, and the business done did not necessitate the printing of the usual Departmental reports and other Parliamentary papers. Most of the work required to be done during the recess has now been completed, and the staff is being reduced accordingly.

The session which closed on evening of last week lasted six days. It i 3 thus the third shortest on record. The briefest session yet held since the first Parliament met in Auckland in 1854 was the first session of the last Parliament, held in June, 1906. after the death of the late Mr Seddon. Parliament then sat for three days only. in April, 1897, the short session held prior to Mr Seddon going to England to attend the Kecord Reign celebrations occupied five days. An application for change of venue to the Piatt in a case heard before Mr W. P. James, S.M., at Masterton, yesterday, in which James Andrew, of Masterton, sued A. Peters and Son, for £3l 12s Id, alleged to be due on a contract for the sale and delivery of a quantity of chaff. Mr P. L. Boilings (acting for Mr N. Levvey, of Wellington) appeared in support of the application, which Mr D. K. Logan, for plaintiff in the action, opposed. The point in issue in the application was whether a material parf'pf the cauae of action arose at Masterton, a matter which the Bench' decided in favour of plaintiff, the application being therefore refused. The case was then adjourned until next Court day, £1 lis costs being allowed plaintiff. A brief civil sitting of the Magistrate's Court was held at Masterton yesterday, before Mr W. P. James, S.M. Judgment was given by default for defendants in the following cass:—-C A. Pownall v. T. P. Firman, claim £2O 8s 9d, costs £1 3s; Helen Cowie v. W. T. Waterson, claim £5 ss, costs £1 3s 6d; Julia Ann Cotter v. George Clarke, claim £2 15s, costs 15s; same v. J. Carter, claim £5 10s, costs 8s; same v. J. Nelson, claim £2, costs ss. William Higgs was ordered to pay £5 forthwith to Alexander Donald, who issued a judgment summons. The order was suspended conditionally on debtor paying 5s per week, an alternative of seven days' imprisonment being fixed for disobedience of the order.

The coming era of No-license is apparently being celebrated in a negative way in Masterton. Five accused faced Mr W. P. James, S.M., at Masterton, yesterday, charged with the old familiar offence of insobriety. Michael Fahey was a statutorily second offender, but the recital of the police account of repeated delinquencies suggested to Sergeant Millar to ask that accused be sent to Pakatoa Island. Mr C. A. Pownall, for accused, pleaded for another chance, which the Bench gave, a fine of 10s being imposed. James Michael Dalton, well-known to the Bench as an inebriate of rather invincible tendencies, was charged both with drunkenness and vagrancy. Dalton promised to leave the town at once if allowed another opportunity, but it was firmly refused, and accused was awarded a month's imprisonment on the charge of vagrancy, on the other charge a conviction only being entered. Three first offenders were fined 5s each, with an alternative of 24 hours hard labour.

The Mystery Flat Dredging Com' | pany has declared a dividend of la 6d. The New Zealand Flourmillers* Co-operative Association has reduced the price of bran and pollard by 10s per ton, the present quotations being 1 £3 15 and £5, respectively. Our Tenui correspondent telegraphs that a nine-year-old son of Mr and Mrs Dunn, of Whakataki, was severely gored by a bull on Wednesday - evening last. Dr Gunn is in attendance, but very little hopes are held out for the boy'a recovery. The watercourses, except two creeks on the Masterton - Carterton Road, will shortly be covered with culverts. The Automobile Club made a donation to the South Wairarapa County Council for this work, and the work will be put in hand at; once.

The presentation of diplomas and conferring of degrees in connection with Victoria University College took place at Wellington yesterday afternoon. The list of honours included Mr A. B. Charters (Master of Arts) Headmaster of the Greytownj School, and formerly of Masterton. A Press Association telegram from Ghristchurch states that the officer in charge of the Christchurch Labour Office is preparing'to send some unemployed to the North 'lsland to take up Trdshfelling work, offered b / the Government. As soon as advice has been received as to the number of men who can be placed, selection will be made from applications which may be received. A Press Association telegram states that the United Otago District of Foresters last February forwarded £25 to the Order in Glasgow, ir» aid of the British Bread Fund. The money has now been returned, with an intimation thit the Executive Council, while appreciating- the splendid example of practical SJJT; pathy, Cannot, as the result of quiries, find any trace of the Children's Bread Fund. There was only a fair attendance at the Town Hall last evening, to listen to the ' address given by Dr Boranoff, the Russian Exile, on "Experiences in Dreaded Siberia." The Doctor conveyed to his audience a vivid impression of the sufferings to which political prisoners are subjected in Russia. During the interval Miss L. Arnold gave a recitation entitled "Sophia Perovskia," for which she was vociferously encored. A drag load of Maryborough Freemasons met with an accident on Wednesday night, when on their way to Greytown to attend a ceremony in connection with that Lodge. When reaching the concrete culvert at the sharp turn to the bridge over the Ruamahanga River just outside Martinborough, the horses shied and pushed the horse under the whip into the sharp, ragged edge of the concrete side piece, with the result that a gash was sustained in the unfurtunate animal's leg. The occupants of the drag had consequently to return to Martin borough. i The annual social and dance of the Masterton* Fire Police and Salvage Corps, in the Foresters' Hall, last evening, was a most enjoyable function. There were about fifty couples present, and as the floor was in good order, dancing was a pleasure. The music was supplied by Mr H. Fawcett, and extras were played by Miss L. Gough (3), and Messrs R. ""Mcintosh and F. McKenzie. Captain uison and Messrs J. Campbell, L. Attwood, and F. Boyle carried c:ut the duties of M.s'C. in a capable manner. An excellent supper was provided", while those responsible for the arrangements in connection with the function had everything complete. The services of Mrs H. J. Taplay and Mr G. C. Branson, in connection with the organisation and production of the Gypsy Camp and Tableau Entertainment held in the Town Hall on Wednesday evening, were, at the conclusion of the prefcrmance, recognised in a tangible form. The vicar of St. Matthew's Church, Kev. H. Watson presented to Mrs Taplay a handsome silver vase, and to Mr uranson a silver-mounted pocketbook. In making the presentations the Rev. Watson referred t.i the uitiring efforts of the recipients in bringing the entertainment to a successfful issue, and pointed out ttiafc the expressions of appreciation came from the performers as a whole. The gifts were suitably acknowledged. A "meet" of the Wairarapa Hunt Club was held yesterday afternoon on Mr C J. Bennett's * property "Otahoua." At the conclusion of the run afternoon tea was provided by : Mrs C. J. Bennett, who was accorded a hearty vote of thanks for her kindness. Among those.who followed the hounds were the following: —W. H. Buick, Master, on Firestick; H. WeHi, Huntsman, Dick Turpin; C. F. Vallance on Jess; Miss W. Beetham on Pennant; B. Vallance on Grey Dawn; C. Bennett on Tiana; W. Lett on Laddie; B. Westmoreland on Moonlight; R. Buick on Kiwi; H. Douglas on Haka; W. D. Watson on Yeast; W. Vernon, Tui; A. Watson, Indian Mutiny; J. Haxton, Kurunui; T. Smith, The Rake and Haututu; S. Bunny, Prospector; F. Calvert, Leath; T. O'Dvvyer, Gun Metal; A. Schofieid, All Blac!:; H. Falloon, Frolic; F. Seacombe, Retiniji; T. Thompson, Hakdkura. Ihe drag was laid by Miss Beetham and Mr C. F. Valance.

The exact amount to be handed over to the St. Matthew's Church Building Fund as the i-esult of the Gypsy Camp and Tableau Entertainment held in the Town Hall, last Wednesday evening, will r,ot be known until the total returns' from the ticket sellers are received. It is expected, however, that a very substantial sum will be realised. The complete success of the entertainment is all the more creditable when it is conai'iii-i-'i that the performance was myanised and carried through in a comparatively shrrt period. In this connection the m ; jc done by Mrs H. J. Taplay ana Mr G. C. Branson, who were responsible for the arrangement of the Gypsy Camp, is worthy of special mention. The onerous duties of stage manager also fell upon Mr Branson, whose previous experience in this direction greatly helped to make the entertainment the decided success it was. Special credit is due to Miss Wolff for the effective arrangement of the tableau portion of the programme, whilst her services as Secretary were invaluable.

For Chronic Chest Complaints, TV Joels Great Peppermint Cure, 1/6 and 2'6.

of the Masterton Rifle Volunteers will be held each Friday evening at 7.30 until the end of February, 1910. Poultry fanciers are reminded of the sale of purebred birds, to be held at the Master ton Auction Mart toniorovv, at o'clock noon. Entries have been made by leading breeders, and others are invited to send in their All those who are anxious fnr the formation of literary and elocution ciasses dining the winter months, are reminded of the preliminary meeting iojbt; held in the Dominion Hall at 8 V jClutk to-night, to which all who are interested ar3 cordially invited. It is hoped, if sufficient encouragement is forth corning, to secure the services of Mr- J. T. M. Hornsby as instructor. Mr J. Carpenter, of the "Central" Shoe Store has a remarkably fine assortment of ladies' goloshes, ladies' and children's gum boots, and men's gum boots, on view in his Queen sircr t premises. The goods are of the very best q:ality, and from figures quoted in an advercisement on page 6 of tJiis i?sue it will be seen that the .prices are indeed reasonable. w- Messrs Butcher Bros., the well:knowa meat salesmen, of South Queen Street, will make a special display if prime beef, mutton, pork, veal, and small goods in their shop this evening, and a splendid exhibit tan be relied upo\ They recently purchased splendid lines of beef and Son'VH' w< *vethpr o . from two of the I best herds and flocks in the district. The furniture and general effects to be sold to-morrow by Mr J. R. Nifol at "Moness" House, Chapel • Street, on account of Rev. Walton, ■ wi!l be on view this afternoon from two o'clock. Every line is to be sold without- reserve, and as they in splendid order, should attract the attention of those requiring aiodern*furnishings. For the purpose Of ffifeking an I attractive display of beef, miltUjft, I pork, and veal, in the Post Office ! Mezt Mart this evening, the man;agement has obtained some of the t meat obtainable, and an invitat on is extended to the public sgenfrally to inspect the display. and small goods will also Tbe, on view.

In another columD an advertisement > is inserted by Mr A. Harbroe, progcictor of the Royal Oak Hotel, iSarterton, reminding travellers and tfe general public, that good meals -and accommodation can be obtained at this ho3telry. Speight's celebrated Ale, and the bast brands' of Swires and spirits, are stocked, and a first-class Alcock's billiard table is kept. Horse p&ddocks and loose box is are also attached to the isesIn an inset circulated with this Issue, particulars are given of the sale of rursery stock to be held at the Post Office Auction Mart by Mr 311. 0. Aronsten, to-morrow afternoon. The whole of the stock is from tHfc well-known nurseries of Messrs Gibbons and Co., of Wellington, and every tree is guaranteed healthy and well grown. Owing to the large number of lines to be offered, the sale will start at 1.30 p.m. sharp. During the currency of Messrs Hendry and Buxton's end of season «ale. exceptional bargains in drapery and clothing have "been obtainable. F6r the remaining days of the salo period, still further price, reductions are to he made, and when the splendid quality of"the stock is taken into consideration, unusual value for money will be obtainable. TjjSelections from the leading bargain "lines are displayed in the windows of the firm's premises, and residents are invited to pay a visit of inspection. The D.1.C., it ia well-known, make a strict rule of not carrying over one .season's goods to another. Ihey also adopt the principle of clearing out their season's lines whise those goods are still of use and in demand. Just now, with probably the worst of the winter months to come, they are holding their winter sale. Stocks in •every] department have been considerably reduced, and goods are purchasable at that Emporium at exception---•ifcll.y advantageous terms. Those who, vfant really first-ciaas value should <if they have not already received one) write at once to the D.1.C., Wellington, for a sale list. The reductions made make a record evenfor the D I.C.