LOCAL AND GENERAL

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 9543, 15 July 1909, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Mr A. W. Hogg, M.P., intends to deliver a political address at Eketahuna shortly. A skating rink is to be opened at Eketahuna, in the course of a week or so. The annual social and dance of the Red Star Football Club will be held in the Foresters' Hall on Thursday, July 29th. A large committee of ladies and gentlmen have the arrangements in hand, and a successful function is assured.

Tbe steamer Athenic arrived in Wellington,on Tuesday morning, with over 400 immigrants on board. The annual general meeting of the Masterton Bowling Club will be held in the Dominion Hall on Thursday, July 30th, at 8 p.m. lad, Joe Dunn, who was badly gored by a bull on his mother's farm at Tinui, some weeks ago, and whose life was despaired of, is now making satisfactory progress towards recovery under the skiitul treatment of Dr. Gunn. The lad had several ribs broken, some of which lacerated his lungs. i Adjutant Greene, of the local Salvation Army Corps, who organised the recent visit of the Rirori"ros to Masterton, desires to thank the_ general public, the Mayor, Municipal Band, and Fire Police, for their valuable suppurt and assistance during the visit of the Company. In a paragraph in yesterday's issue reference was made to the annual meeting of the "New Zealand j Times" Co., Ltd., and mention was made ot the additional shares b ing issued. Through a printer's error no amount of the shares to be issued was stated. The Company has decided to issue an additional £50,000 worth of ordinary shares. The United Friendly Societies' Council have now completed all arrangements for the second annual social and dance, which is to be held in the Foresters' Hall this evening. The ladies who have the supper arrangements in hand are layirfg out the supper room ir. first-class style, and the main hall will be tastefully decorated for the occasion. Tickets are selling freely, and everything points to a very successful function.

A local resident informs the Manawatu "Standard" that the statement that John Ray, Te Aute wing threequarter, had died from the injury he received in the match with the Wanganui Collegiate School, played in Palmerston recently, is incorrect. Mr Apatari, the resident in question, said he had not heard of Ray's death, ■and believed the report was incorrect. When Ray left for Hawke's Bay he had not fully recovered, his neck being very sore.

A good story comes from a town not fifty miles from Napier. A schoolboy had been for aeveral weeks frequently absent from school on Wednesday afternoons, inquiry as to the reason for non-attendance elicited the reply that the lad went to the hockey ground to hold his elder brother's artificial teeth while the brother played hockey. There must be money in the timber business. The Taupo Totara Timber Company has constructed 50 miles of railway to connect their mill with the State railway, and propose to extend it to another bush they have rights over, seven miles farther. They propose to give the public the benefit to the line by carrying passengers during the summer months, to connect with the express for Auckland.

As an illustration of the unsatisfactory social conditions under which many people live in the big cities and adjacent suburbs, the Wellington correspondent of the Auckland "Star" states that at Petone the Mayor of that place has had his attention drawn to a great deal of double-banking—that is to say, two or more familes liv.ng in one house One case in particular was that in which a husband witli a wife and four children were pacing 6s a week for a fingle room, in which they all resided.

The annua' meeting of .shareholders of the Masterton Farmers' Implement Company, Ltd., was held in Messrs Abraham and Williams' Farmsrs' Ronm, yesterday afternoon, Mr W. Perry, Chairman of Directurs, presided, and-there were also present—Messrs D. J. Cameron, E. Jones, Donald, McKenzie, Alex. McLeod, E. E. Chamberlain, G. H. Perry, W H, Buick, A. W. Cave, W. B. Chennells, J. Strang and others. The report and balance sheet were adopted. Messrs Donald McKenzie, E. E. Chamberlain and Alex. McLeod were re-elected directors, and Mr J. B. Kaith was re-elected auditors.

The monthly meeting of the Trustees of the Wairarapa Benevolent Society was held yesterday afternoon, there being present Messrs R, T. Holmes (chairman), W. Morris, J. 0. Ewington, J. Miller, and Mrs Keane. Two applications for relief were received, and granted. It was reported that there had been granted an unusual number of tickets for meals during the past month. The pay sheot for the month totalled £72 lbs 5d (including £26 Os lid fur Solway Renall Home). A vote of thanks was passed to Mr Morris for I his energetic efforts in collecting subscriptions for the purchase of an organ for use in the Solway Home. Mr Morris reported in connection with the matter that he hoped to have the organ installed in the Home in the course of a few days. The Orepuki School has (says the "Advocate" recently been passing through an experience Unparalled in history. Through lack of accommodation and of a number of teachers, the school has been practically closed. The board has been aware of the fearfully overcrowded state of the school for over twelve months, and after unaccounabtle delay sanctioned the use of the Temperance Hall as a class room to afford temporary relief. This relief has been rendered nugatory by the inroads made upon the staff, several of whom have been transferred to other schools. Considerable difficulty has been experienced in procuring "ddly qualified teachers to fill the vacancies.

The Native Land Court sitting at Tokomaru Bay had a unique experience (states the Poverty Bay "Herald"). One of the parties wished to call an old and feeble witness, who could not travel, and the request was made that a comrafission should be appointed. The Court decided that as the witness would not come to it, it would go to the witness. So judge, assessor, clerk, and all the parties made their way to where the witness was lying in a tent. The tent was thrown open. There was no furniture of any kind, but a post was thrown across for a seat, and to make it less hard, saddles were utilised. There the Court sat in all its dignity, while the witness was examined and cross-examined. There was a crowd of onlookers standing by, all with uncovered head, showing their respect for the majesty of the law, evr-n in that unusual place.

The funeral of the Jate Miss Andrew, advertised for to-day, has been postponed till to-morrow, at the same hour.

The funeral of the late Mr K. D. . Dagg took place yesterday. The funeral was the longest seen in Masterton for a very long time. Messrs F. and 11. Evans, D. McGregor, and F. Day acted as pall-bearers, the Rev. W. Raine officiating at the' graveside.

A general meeting will be held tonight in S. Matthew's Vestry to make arrangements for the Garden Fete which is to take place in November in aid of S. Matthew's New Church Building Fund. The promoters hope that all interested will make a point of being present.

A first offender, lor being drunk on the Masterton Railway Station, was fined 10s, in default 48 hours' imprisonment, by Mr C. C. Graham, S.M., at the Masterton Magistrate's Court yesterday morning.. The police stated that accused was passing through on the train on his way to Well'ngton.

At the Masterton Police Court, yesterday morning, before Mr C. C. Graham, S.M., a young woman, a domestic servant, was charged with stealing a quantity of goods valued at £3 2s 9d, the property of a Lansdowne resident. Owing to the absence of Mr C. A. Pownall, who is defending accused, the case was adjourned till to-day. Accused was admitted to bail in her own recognisance of £2O.

Several public meetings of Mr A* W. Hogg's supporters have recently been held in Masterton for the purpose of promoting a national testimonial to the ex-Minister for Labour in recognjtion of his action in resigning his position in the Cabinet rather than sacrifice his principles. Official subscription lists are *iow available, and may be obtained by sympathisers with the movement from Mr J. B. Emmett, who has been appointed secretary to the committee. P'Rumours have been current in Melbourne for some days that Chinese in the city have been purchasing' bowie knives, with which to

settle their religious differences, states a Melbourne fcaper. One of the leading cutlers stated that he had sold a large number of bowie kr,ives to Chinese during last week.. A year or so ago, during what wasdescribed as the Little Bourke Street* "Boxer" riots, a great many revolver shots were exchanged. Mr Rosier, a Bourke Street gunsmith, soldi out his stock of revolvers. This year,, however, it appears that if there isto Jibe any bloodshed howie knives are to be the choice of weapons.

, "Good saddlery," declared a witness before the Arbitration Court at 1 Cbristchurch last week, "disappear--1 ed when motor cars came in, and 3 the colonial manufacturing trade ' dropped down to the rougher work."' In explanation of this statement the 2 witness said that the sort of people who went in for a high-class harness " outfits were those, who purchased 1 motor cars when that type of vehicle J became fashionable, and the conse- • quence was that the demand for the 1 better work fell to nothing. For ! the cheaper class, on the other hand,. ■ the demand contii.ued, but the imf ported article could be sold at less- > than it could be made locally, and it. 5 was as much as the trade could do to i Stand this double shock, 3 . A serious io?s befel a lady passenj ger who arrived by the Athenic. at Wellington, on Tuesday last. Shortly after 1 p.m., while she was leaning ' over the side at the forward part of: the vessel, a small handbag, contain- ] ing about forty pounds sterling and; some valuable capers, dropped from " her hand into the harbour between the steamer and the wha>-f. The as- - sistance of the Harbour tfoardl > officials was obtained, and Diver Fin*- • layson was quickly on the scene with • diving gear. A crowd soon gathered > to watch the operations. Although the d ver worked for nes rly three: '• hours he failed to locate the bag.. " There is over thirty feet of water- • at the spot, and the diver groped' ' in vain in the mud in almost a ' nightlike darkness, a3 the water became very muddy and discolouredThe Y.M.CA.. Debating Sccietymet last night and drew up .subjects for the debating contests this season. The following were agreed upon with approximate dates: —At EKe- ; tuna, against Eketahuna Debating Society, July 30th, "Should NewZealand Adopt a System of Compulsory Military Training", affirmative Masterton (Masterton team, Messrs J. Hunter, W. Kemp, D. Hebenton,) negative Eketahuna; August. 11th, at Masterton against Wellington Y.M.C.A., "Is the Present Government Worthy of our Continued Support, affirmative Wellington Y.M.C.A., negative Masterton (Masterton team, E. Flanagan, R. Rigg, 0. Pragnell). August 25th, at Masterton, against Greytown Debating Society, "Should the Jury System be Abolishec 1 ," affirmativeMasterton Y.M.C.A., negative, Greytown (Masterton team, Messrs J. Cole, W. Gillespie, A. Donald). It was decided to invite all those ladies, and gentlemen who are desirous of starting a Literary and Elocution Class to a conference with the Debating Society next Wednesday, at 8 p.m., in the Y.M.C.A. Rooms. The perilous experience and t:mely rescue of Robert Marshall is the outstanding sensational incident of the flood in the Albury district, says the "Sydney Daily Telegraph." The poorfellow when rescued presented a.pitiable sight. He had, when his boat capsized, contrived to divest himself' of his clothing, and had no covering but his shirt. His lower limbs were completely paralysed and almost dark-green in hue After being helped into the boat he collapsed, and became unconscious. Marshall was 24 hours on thi !~g, from about 3,30 p.m. on to 3 45 on Sunday afternoon. Mar -;:11 had his boat with him when the rescuers arrived. F T s had righted it, and bailed it out wim his hat. In the absence of oars or rowlocks, he was powerless to make any use of it. He spent his long hours on Saturday night dancing on the log for 10 or 15 minutes at a stretch. When rescued he was sitting crouched on the log. For hours during Sunday he never took his eyc-s oif a snake—one of the black variety, 1 six feet in length—and Marshall added, the snake "never to)k his eye off me.' It was a cie-pv experience, having the reptile within three feet cf you and watching your every niove:ne:.t.

The Junior Morris Tube Rifle Club held another very successful practice last evening, when the following were the best scores: E. Fuller 30—33; Cox. 33; Newton, 31; Mace, 30; Summerell, 30; La Roche, SO-32; Rawson, 30, A Government parade of the Masterton Mounted Rifles was held last

evening, when a full muster was recorded, various advance and rear L guard movemerts were gone through f under Lieut, Hood. At a meeting I held subsequently it was decided to hold the annual ball in August. Arjangements were made for a Church Parade to be held in about a fortnight.

Board and resideonce is required by an advertiser.

The whole of the shipment of Victorian potatoes imported by Mr Ja3. Whittaker has been disposed of, the quality of the potatoes being exceptionally good. Another shipment is to come to hand. Farmers and others interested in tha proposed new saleyards at Solway are invited to attend a meeting in the A. and P. Association's rooms on Saturday next, at 2 p.m. Mr H. Petersen, boot and shoemaker and importer, Masterton, has opened up a very good line of boots and shoes specially selected for wear during wet and cold winter weather. His prices will be found as reasonable as any in town.

The real enjoyment of a bath depends almost as much upon the spjnge as upon the water. Mr J. V. Gordon, chemist, Masterton, has in stock a line of superior sponges, such as are not seen every day, and he is retailing them at reasonable prices. No better testimony could bs given to the merits of Nelson Moate and Co.'s tea than the fact that after ben* on the market for thiriy years he sales to-day are larger than ever. In an advertisement appearing in another column, the latest report of Dr. Maclaurin, Government analyst, is given on the four leading brands of tea sold by Messrs Nelson, Moate and Co., and it should be carefully per-used-by tea drinkers, who arc anxious to obtain* teas of good quality t nd free from adulteration.

The inset circulated with this issue deaia with the great half yeary sale of drapery and clothing, which will open at the Masterton permises of Messrs C. Smith, Ltd , to-morrow. I: is quite unnecessary to enlarge upon the bargaiiis that will be obtainable during the sale period, as the inset contains detailed particulars and gives comparisons in prices. The stock is known to be one of the beßt selected and most uy-to date in the district, whilst from points of quality and stylishness it will comjare favourably with any in the Dominion. The inset should be carefully perused; a vist to the store will follow as a matter of course

From points of equipment, cleanliness, the quality of meat sold, and excellent methods, the butchery business conducted in MaSterton by Messrs Ogilvy and Son, easily holds its own with any in the Dominion. During their business experience in Masterton this firm has enjoyed a reputation for killing only, the very best meat obtainable, and as a result it is seldom they lose a customer. From such famous herds and flocks as those owned by Messrs Holmes Bros., D. McKenzie, W. H. Booth, McKenzie and Pike, Wall and Lord, and others, they select the primest ox beef, maiden heifers, wether and they claim that they have never yet killed a cow or a ewe, As showing the qualify uf meat they select the records of the faasterton Abattoirs will proive for a perfocl of two and a half yp'ars not a single body of meat ki'.'ied by them was rejected. The, firm points out that for Such splendid meat, and an equally good service they charge no more than other butchers in town.

MODERN MUSICAL AD\ANTAGES. It is curious to remember that, up till a very few ago, musical instruments in the home were a monopoly of people of means. They were defective instruments enough at that. When the melodious Campion wrote his charming airs and lyric, there was not a piano m England. To-day, no house is completely homely unless thtre is a piano in it The 1 resden Piano Company. Ltd., stocks only excellent iustnuupnts, and supplies them on such terms a3 brings them easily within the re<nh of everyone. Local representative, Mr T. B. Hnnttr.