LOCAL AND GENERAL

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 9567, 13 August 1909, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

; The latest return irom the Mystery Plat Dredge is 51 ounces louwts for the week. A "spinster" concert is to be given at an early date by-the ladies ; ) of the Methodist Church in aid of ' the new Pipe Organ Fund. / Diogenes is said to have expended much time in searching for an honest ■ man, and apparently Mr W. Burn- , ett, Chairman of the Otago Central Railway League, has long been busied in a similar quest, says the : "Otago Daily Times." He, with i others, waited on the Hon. R. Mc- . [ Kenzie touching the extension of , the line aforesaid, and received the most straightforward of negatives. 1 Whereupon Mr Burnett held out his hand, saying, "I am delighted to have at last met an honest politician." In connection with the burning of a store not a hundred miles from Auckland, an insurance agent tells a story of how a little girl gave the show away. The agent called at the place shortly after the fire, in order to make enquiries on behalf of his company. Getting into conversation with the girl he said, "You must have got a great fright when they wakened you out of your sleep and the house oh fire." "Oh, no," the little girl replied innocently, "I was awake, dressed and ready." Thousands of pounds have been spent by the Customs Department in the endeavour to stamp out the illicit I traffic in opium, but Chinese ingenuity still succeeds in conveying to the opium-smoker the drug that is at first, a luxury and then a bitter necessity. The Commonwf aHh Comp-tnjJler-Genjral of Customs, Dr. Wollaston, mourning a lost revenue that ran into ten-- of thousands, suggests an original expedient for relieving the Commonwealth of the expense of the presert supervision, and getting rid of the opium-smokers : at*the same time. His idea to to ad- | mit the drug without restriction, except in the shape of the duty, which was formerly charged. The I revenue thus raised could be de- ' voted to a special fund to be applied to buying the consent of the opium- ! users to be deported. A sum of £IOO is regarded in China as a considerable fortune, and Dr. Wollaston i thinks that a smaller bum per head i would induce the average smoker to return to China, where he could en- 1 joy that freedom from care which i can never be his in Australia, where i he sucks his costly pipe at the risk r of arrest. :

The Education Board Inspectors will pay their annual examinatiou visit to the Masterton School during . the first week of next month. At rhe meeting of the Masterton.. School Committee, last evening, it was reported that Miss E. VonKeisenberg had been selected by the Education Board to till the vacancy in the Masterton School, caused by the transfer of Mr G. Macintosh, the junior assistant. This evening, in Knox Hall, Miss; Powell; Organising Secretary of the Women's Christian TemperanceUnion, will deliver an address to. women and girls. During the evening poi dances will bs given by Beverai Maori-Rjrls. and Mrs Te Tau will render vocal items. , Nnne of the Chinese in Sydney were working on the last Friday in July. Inquiries elicited the fact that it-was the 2320 th anniversary of the invention of carpentering and architecture by Low Bann. Throughout the Chinese. Empire and amongst Chinese abroad this anniversary isalways kept as a holiday. The following will represent Red Stai v Senior football team against Gladstone Seniors to-morrow:—Pull-back, H. Chamberlain; threequarters, N.Chamberlain, W. Darvill, Pi McLachlan; five-eighth, K Welch; half-back, Ball; wings, R. McKenzie, A. Ross; forwards. Allen, W. Hunter, Collett, Muana Paretene, K. Welch, A. Millar, D. Ross. During the discussion on the proproposed miniature rifle range, at the meeting of the Masterton School Committee, last evening, Mr Chas. Perry produced a very neat cardboard model of the range, showing all the details of its construction. Judging by the model the range will be a most elaborate affair, the arrangements for preventing bullets from"^'straying" being the essence of ingenuity. "The grounds at the front of the Side School have become very unsightly," stated the Headmaster/of the District High School in his report to the School Committee last evening. "The rank grass has grown ~ into tussocks, and it is impossible to* use either scythe or mower on it with satisfactory results. I recommend i the Committee to have the rough grass chipped off, the ground levelled and re-sown, an expenditure of £4 or £5 would make a vast improve- ' ment in the appearance of the front of the School." The visiting mem- ; bers of the School Committee for . the month were instructed to deal with the matter. The Headmaster of the Masterton 1 District High School reported that ! the attendance at the School during' i the past month was as follow:'—Main , School, roll 613; average attendance, 539; percentage of attendance, 91. 5 Side School, roll 161; average attendi ance, 145; perentage of attendance.. ■ 90. Secondary Classes, roll 78; averr age attendance, 75; percentage of attendance, 96. A very low attend--1 ance was recorded on the 2nd irist.,. 1 owing to the very bad weather exI perienced on that day. A very satisfactory percentage of attendancefor the month has been made in aIL three departments in spite of the. 1 great reduction on the day named--1 forward the usual absentee report.. A Wellington doctor is sceptical as to the boaßted physique of New Zealanders. An athletic man, he says r . is not necessarily a healthy man, or.one with a sound constitution. The ideal man is not the large man withv a powerful thump that lasts only as>long as he is an athlete. y "Ourr young fellows," he says, "are mighty good athletes, nut they are generally quite 'done' at 40, develop, fat, and near y always have something wrong with their hearts. Varicose veins are more comraot: in, New Zealand than in any other country in the world, because of the intense strain youugsters—who are fed; on improper food—undergo in athletics."

The Paper Hat carnival in theDrill flail, last evening, was a decided success, there being about 150' couples present. The hats worn wereof great variety. One of the featureswas the number of Maoris in old; native costumes. The prizes for the' best fancy hats were awarded to* Miss Ida Welch and Mr T. McCracken, and the prizes for the most original to Miss Ethel Vaughan* and Mr T. Ratima. The prizes were presented by the tiev. H. Watson, The music for the dancing was played by Messrs inns and Goddard's orchestra, extras being played by Misses Von Keisenberg, Igguldett and Mrs ,Cochrane. Messrs Ashton, Cochrane, Iggulden and Giddings carried out the duties of M's.C. During the evening songs were rendered bv. Mr W. Iggulden and Mrs Ashton. The attendance at the Town Hall last evening, when the Geach-Marlow Dramatic organisation staged the emotional drama entitled "A Woman Pays," was certainly net as large as might have been expected, erous counter attractions doubtless keeping many away who would otherwise have attended. The piece' is an excellent one, and was well acted. The audience were most appreciative of the efforts of the actresses and actors, hearty applause being very frequent. The play was well staged, and went with a swing from start to finish. The characters which were all in capable hands, were as follow r—Sid Armstrong. Mr Robert Inman; Roger Mar chant, Mr Kenneth Hunter; Mickey Maloney Mr J. P. O'Neill; Cryus* Mr Thomas Curran; Luke Moreland,' Mr Albert Lucas; Nathan. Moss, Mr 3eorge Marlow; Dr Trevor, Mr John Bailey; Dr Windcombe, Mr William Pranks; Peter Hallam, Mr Laurie Munn; Captain Holt, Mr T. E. Til:on; Ned Foulis, Mr- Waiter Ednonds;Jack Straw, Mr H. Raymond - Motor Man, Mr Rivers Watkins; ioberts, Mr Vincent MaxwellMadge /inju-wng, Mi*.- Maud' Uipleton; bleU iV/oreland, Miss Leal )ouglas; Tabiti,a, Miss P«ttie Gouray: Nurse Agnes, Miss iJrenda tart;. Nurse Martha, Miss Maud mwin; Meg, Miss Lily Dare; Polly tokes, Mias Ethel Buckley. Applications for tha positions of 3acher in vaiious schools are invited y the Wellington Education Board* The .Cashpoint Countv...Council"' ives notice of the rates to be si*ru-k >r the current year. .pull particulars of the whole of ie stock in the Post Office Auction nd Meat Mart, which is to be sold bsolutely without reserve to-mor--)w, are"printed on page 8 ofgthia, isue. *

The funeral of the late Mr Hans. Peterson toop place yesterday afttrnoon. The cortege was a long one, mourners being present from a>i parts of the Wairarapa, testifying to the great esteem in which the deceased wap held. Rev. H. Watson waa the officiating clergyman. The brilliant young Cuban chess player, Mr Jose R. Capablanca, though only 20 years of age, has just defeted Mr F. 3. Marshall, the American cnampion, in a 20-i?ame match, by 7 wins to 1. and 12 draws. Mr Capablanca's recent preformancea have excited much admiration in the United States. After leaving Oulumbia University, and just prior to the above match, ha made tour, playing in all 530 panics, and put up the almost incredible score o* 571 wins, 4 draws and 5 losses! Small wonder, then, that he has been dubbed "Morphy No. 2," and that his admirers look forward to a day when he will be matched against the world champion, Dr Emanuel Laaker. The trains that run in the Kaipara district in the Auckland province aie Relieved to be the slowest in the world. Throughout the north they are known as as the "taihoa" trains. Their slowness lihb long been proverbial, and on several occasions successive members representing the district have amused their more fortunate southren colleagues by relating, from their place in Parliament, , anecdotes connected with the great velocity attained on the northern line. It is stated that it is a common thing for these trains to have to "run back and make a dash at a hill before it can get up." It has also been pointed out to the Minister that the total stoppages between Auckland and Helensville, a distance of only thirty-eight mi es, amount, in some cases to no less ttian seventy minutes. The "slowest and most tedious trains in the Dominion," iH the title earned by this service. Mrs M. Collie has Taupiri coal for sale at 2s per cwt., or 9s per quarter ton. Particulars of a first-class dairy farm which he has for sale are advertised in this issue by Mr W. H. Cruickshank, An experienced English and colonial gardener seeks .employment in town, by the day, or would undertake good garden on a station. Full particulars may be had from Messrs tfillespie and Co., Church Street. Those who have not yet been able to attend the great boot and shoe sale atR. Hanrah and Co.'a Masterton premises will be pleased to learn that the date of closing has been extended a couple of days. From the price? set out in an advertisement on page '<. of this issue it wi 11 be seen that genuine bargains are obtainable. The furniture and effects to be sold a auction on Saturday by Mr J. R. Nicol on account of Mr J. R. Campbell, will be on view at the residence, 31 Bentley Street, this afternoon. The lines being practically new throughout, are well worthy of inspection. The stock of superior drapery and clothing in Messrs Hendry and Buxton's Maeterton premises has been greatly reduced since the relinquishing sale opened, but there are still hundreds of bargains obtainable. The premises are to be closed immediately the stock is quitted, and in order to clear it as speedily as possible the firm will refuse no reasonable offer for any article in the stock.

To-morrow evening will be the opening night of Perry's Salvation Army Biofama Company, when a fine aeries of new films will be submitted, including the latest scenic, dramatic and romic animated pictures. On Sunday evening "The Life of Our Lord" will be illustrated by means of the cinematogaph. These pictures are said to be splendidly produced, the .sacred subject being dealt with in a reverent manner that deeply impresses the audience. The music provided by the orchestra and silver band will be of a special character. On Monday evening the season will conclude with a new programme, including a lengthy film entitled "Heroes of the Cross," dealing with the martyrdom of the early Christians. The Biorama Company is said to be one of the finest living picture combinations touring the Dominion, and should be greeted by full houses in Masterton.

An experienced housewife sums up the advantages of "Camp" Coffee as » follows:—The preparation of it is not f necessary troublesome or tedious; j even a little child can make it to l perfection. You measure one teaspoonful of "Camp" Coffee to each } cup, pour on sufficient boiling water, •, add sugar and milk to taste, and you ~ have deliciously rich fragrant coffee. "Camp" is clean coffee free from grounds and all other impurities. 3 "Camp" is economical coffee —never ~ a"cup made to wante. It is unvarying, and each cup can be made weak or strong as required. It is exceed- : ingly palatable and wholesome, and there are many New Zealanders of both sexes who find it beneficial to their health to take rather less tea and more "Camp" Coffee. It is obtainable through any storekeeper. or wholesale from the Wairarap Farmers' Co-operative Association, Masterton. A cardinal virtue in any medicinal preparation is purity of ingredients. An aromatic alcoholic beverage that is recommended by eminent doctors and by scientific journals, and has the hall mark of public approval of over 70 years is Wolfe's Aromatic Schnapps; it is manufactured exclusively in Holland and is warranted by the proprietors to be not only nure from every injurious property, but that it is of the Best possible quality. Owing to its method of preparation. Wolfe's Schnapps possesses medicinal properties that render it of service in any ailments that require stimulative, carminative, and diuretic action, and is therefore of great help in cases of gravel, flatulence, and colic, and also for kidney and bladder troubles. The agents of Wolfe's Schnapps have asked us to. draw our readers' attention to the necessity when purchasing to particularly mention "Wolfe's" Shnapps, as there have lately been some imitations placed upon our market. To the thousands of sickly, run-down, nervous, full-of-pain and suffering men and women, we recommend with all honesty and confidence this true friend, "i» JBaaor's Tamer Juice." 1*