LOCAL AND GENERAL

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 9570, 17 August 1909, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

A Bowling Club has been formed at Martin borough. A case of scarlet fever is'reported from South Featherston. Featherston and Carterton are now free from infectious disease,

' A boy aged two years and three months was committed to the Wellington Receiving Home by Mr G. C. Draham, S.M.. at the Masterton Magistrate's Court yesterday. There are at present 167 names on the roll o£ the Maryborough School, and the average attendance is 135. A movement is on foot to form a cadet corps in connection with the school. At Wellington, last week, Mr John •Boyd, of Martinborough, was married to Miss Elizabeth B. Cran, daughter of the late Mr Peter Cran, of liokitika. Miss Cran was for four years a teacher at the Martinborough State School.

Mr James S. Donaldson, agent for the Stockton Coal Company, was found dead in his office at Westport yesterday morning. The appearances point to suicide by i/ihaling gas. The deceased was a son of Mr Donaldson, senior Police Magistrate in Sydney.

The counter-lunch, to which exception has been taken in Wellington, owing to its tendency to become a meal, has not escaped criticism in Auckland, and the Licensed Victuallers' Association is now considering the advisableness of takingjaction in the matter. /

A Press Association telegram states that Mr Dinriie, Commissioner of Police, will resign his posjtion at the conclusion of the inquiry now being held by the Commission. He is only waiting till he has placed his side of the case bafore the Commission to give up hie position. There is some talk of a general river bank protection scheme for the whole of the Lower Valley that is affected by the floods, writes a correspondent. If this comes off it will be more satisfactory for the district generally, and will also mean the spending of a large amount of money, as the work needed will be of an extensive nature.

The social and dance of the Masterton Fire Brigade this evening, in the Drill Hall, promises to be a decided success from every point of view, .the promoters asserting that it will be "the dance of the season." Strong committees have all the arrangements complete in every detail. The floor is to receive a special preparation by Mr J. Arthur, and first-class music is to be supplied. The providing of the supper is in the hands of the Ladies' Committee, and this is sufficient guarantee that it will be all that could be desired. The energetic Secretaries (Messrs Pragnell and Johnston) are leaving no stone unturned to make the function a success.

The Salvation Army Biorama Company concluded last evening a most successful season extending over a ' period of three days. The matinee, - specially arranged for the benefit of i the school children, drew a crowded . attendance in the Town Hall, the ! variety and general excellence of 1 which was greatly appreciated. De--1 spite the execrable weather conditions the evening entertainment was largely attended. The programme submitted was even better than that of Saturday evening, and the audience ■ thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it, the humourous pictures being particularly good, and caused much merriment The \ fine film depicting the "Invasion of England" was accompanied by patrioti'c music from the orchestra, and was a most successful representation The picture programme concluded with "Heroes of the Cross," showing beautifully coloured illustrations of the martyrdom of the early Christians. During the evening solos, part songs and choral selections were ren-! dered, the talent displayed be»ng ex- I ceptionally meritorious. .The area under wheat in Victoria this season is estimated by the Government Statist as 244,39u acres in excess of that sown iastv tiav: arid, as the proportion that will cut for hay will undoubtedly be smaller than in 1908, the area harvested for grain promises to be increased by 322,395 acres. This reoresents an expansion of nearly 18 per cent, on last season's figures, and at an average yield ot 11 bushels per acre means over 3,500,000 bushes more wheat to Victorian farmers. Estimating flour at its equivalent in whear, the Government Statist finds that at June 30th there were 6,755,300 j bushels of grain held in the State. The requirements for home consump- ] tion are, approximately, 500,000 '< bushels per month up to the end of ( the year, provision for seed having j been made prior to that date; thus i leaving 3,755,300 bushels available , on June 30th for export and carry t over.

Mr L. Yelverton has purchased Melt. Walker's farm property at Kaiwaiwai. The Featherston Golf Club were defeated by Hutt on Saturday, at Hutt. by 6 games to 2. The question of municipalising the whole of -the sanitary service of Dunedin will shortly engage the attention of the Ueneral Committee of the City Council. An Auckland Press Association telegram states that James Whittle, 58 years of age, was found seriouslyinjured under his cart, which had broken down, and subsequently died at Pukerimu, on Saturday. Councillor J. Martin has been appointeo delegate from the Featherston County Council to a conference with Dr. Frengley at Carterton today, upon a scheme for the uniform sanitary inspection of the various districs. o§As a result of the Government Labour Agent and Inspector of Awards being removed from Ashburton to Timaru. says the "Lyttelton Times,'*' the polide have been asked to carry out the duties pertaining to the office, which originally carried a salary of £l3O a year, at a yearly remuneration of £lO 10s. , Two men broke into the Criterion Hotel, Albert street, Auckland, on Saturday night evidently intending to force the safe,, but desisted on one or both being severely injured when breaking a glass door protected by an inner covering of wire*netting. One man was seen leaving the premises, and was chased by a constable, but escaped, though he or his companion left a trail of blood for over half a mile leading from the; i hotel.

At the inquest concerning Thoma& ilickey, who was burned to death at Wellington, the evidence showed that the deceased was in the habit of smoking in bed. Mrs Hickey said that she left her husiband on Friday because he was drinking. A verdict was returned that the deceased was burned to death in his own house, probably because he smoked* in hpri while under influence of alcohol.

A new use for Pakatoa Island was suggested in the Magistrate's Court at Auckland in the other day, Mr W.. E. Hackett, in the course of his defence of a youth, whom he described as a "slave to the cigarette habit,"' stating that the young mans fatherhad conferred with the Salvation Army officials with a view to having*him sent to Pakatoa for a term in* the hope of breaking him of his craving. It had been pointed out, however, that the island dwellers are not in the slightest degree prohibited fmm seeking solace in the soo h»ng weed and nothing had come of the. project.

During a meeting at Christthurcfr in connection with the Girls* Society, Lady Plunket, said this institution was a friendly society; a< great Freemasonry amongst women and girls to help one another, and 1 take an interest in on& another. It had always seemed to her that their neglect to join was due to a\sort of snobbishness. It did not matter what a girl did. it was what she wasv that mattered. The girjl of leisure' was no better than one that scrubbed' the floor. In fact, she was not quiteas good, as she was wasting her time* very often.

Ihe annual meeting of the Vafterton Friendly Societies' Council was held last evening, the President (Bro. Pragnell) presiding. Officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows:—Bro. P. Smith (Oddfellows),. President; Bro., V. G. Darrocfr (Foresters). Vice-President; Bro. S. O'Regan- (Hibernians), SecretaryBro. Thread well, (Rechabites), Treasurer; Executive Committee, Bros.. Hue, Perry, Chapman, Jones and Pragnell. It was decided to hold the annual combined Friendly Societies' social in the Foresters' Hall on September 16th. % A heartyvote of thanks was accorded the retiring officers.

A meeting of the Executive Committee of the Masterton Ladies, Swimming Club was held in Dominion Hall, yesterday afternoon, Mrs Blackman (President) beinc the chair. ■' Hearty votes of thanks were accorded to Mr J. R. Nicol, auctioneer, ana Mr James of Lyttle 8r05.," engineers, for the practical assistance rendered to the Club in their endeavour to dispose of the securities kindly presented by Dr. Hosking. The Secretary reported the result of the auction sale on Saturday, and the action of the President and Secretary was confirmed.

When referring in a sermon at the Sydenham Methodist Church on "The Bible and Unemployed" to the love of amusement as one of thecauses of unemloyment, the Rev L. Hudson said he had knowr a'f" woman who obtained her living by means of washing (a very honourable occupation—all Jabour was honourable) who paid £lO for a costume and £5 5a for rfhat in which to go to the races. On that particular occasion it had rained, and as the woman had not provided for that contingency, her hat was spoiled- '* yet when that woman was out of' work'she went round and solicited help ajjd wanted charity wherewith to keep her family. He did not insinuate that all were like the woman he referred to, but he was afraid her ■■■ case was not an isolafed one

? e \ L * Hudson » peaking at I Cbnstchurch, on ".The Bible and i the Unemployed," said the Bible did " ot /f\ ra P r ?/?j um *> thelazv; Paul had said: "If any man will not work neither shall he eat " This applied to the class that' lived in luxury and squandered money thiv had never worked for. as well as to the "weary Willies/' the men who. when offered work, develop a pM.n in the bpck: there was no law that applied to both classes hmicated except the one that declared that they had no right to live. The«£s- - Paul's statement was that every man who hid worked hard had a right to live, and that every man who was able to work should have an opportunity to work. One of the most interesting subjects<?«,?? within the Bible was the question 11 land tenure. The speakerfoS "d t he • Mosa.c aw under which eviry rn an had an inalienable right to a p ? eC e of land. The solution of the K TfT °l V nem P'o.vment waf one that the politicians would have to face, but it would never be rokJh rightly until the conditions o f^ ty were such that there would be no , need for any man or woman to starve?

1 The fierhtine strength of the Welington fire brigades shows that there are at present seven fire stations* in thd city and three hose reel stations. Local bodies occasiona ly receive strange requests. A resident of Blenheim wrote to th 9 Blenhei-n Borough Council at its last meeting complaining of the noise made by a neighbour's fowls in the early mornings, and asking the Council if it could not do something to prevent the nuisance. One of the taigest purchases of poultry ever made in New Zealand has just been completed by Messrs A. ivioritezon and Co.. Dunedin They have contracted for the coming season tor the delivery of 20,0!)0 ducklines and over 5,000 jsbickens. nil to weigh 41b each nnd over This deal has been effected with Mr Barley, Avonhead Farm, Riccarton, and cha poultry will be packed and graded nt the Government depot in Christchnrch and forwarded to the freezer for export (says the "Otayo Daily Times"). A contract has aho been entered into by the same firm for the year 1911 for the supply o£ SO.OOOjducklings and 10,000 chicken*. A youth tu learn the printing trade is advertised for. An advertiser requires a governess for the country. An advertiser requires a young girl to assist with children and lieht bona? work.

Messrs George and Kersley, of the Economic, announce that they are now making a display of the spring and summer novelties which huve come to hand from the old world's great fashion centres. Particulars of two handy-sized farms of 60 and 300 acres respectively, are advertised elsewhere by Mr J. B. Keith. The properties are offered on easy terms. Particulars of the furniture and. effects to be sold on Wednesday by Mr J. R. Nicol. on account of Mrs T. H. Thompson, who is leaving Mastarton, are advertised to-Jay. Ever;; line is to be sold without reserve. Messrs C. Smith, Ltd., notify that prior to opening up their new seaRon's goods, the balance of the wint3r drapery and clothing will be sold atprfces considerably under the ordinary rateo. Exceptional value ia / offered in all departments. • Mesarra Abraham and Williams, Ltd.. advertise particulars of a sale ! i of 45 dairy cows to be sold without \ reserve, on behalf of Mr W. Cherry, of Kahautara road, Featherston, , on Friday, 20th inst. The cows are I in first-class condition, and are from | such well-known herds as Messrs i Waller's and Gooderick. J During the sowing Season, when sparrows and other small birds do so j much harm by picking up the newlysown seed and also uprooting young etnots, it will pay farmers handsomely to try the poisoned grain as prepared by Mr J. V. Gordon, chemist. The grain is treated with a very powerful poison, so that it proves a very subtle death-trap to thousands of birds, if sown in a suitable position. Mr Gordon has the grain treated ready for use or farmers may take along their own grain, and have it treated with the poison. On the premises, Michael street, at 1.30 p.m., to-day, Mr M. O. Aron- ' Bten will submit at auction a large and well-assorted list of household furniture and effec's. The goods are practically new and are in first-class order, and will be sold absolutely without reserve The public are requested to note that the locality of the sale is four doors from Chapel street south, and as the list is a large one the sale will start punctually at 1.30. For Chrildren's Hacking * Coughs at night, Woods' Great Peppermint Cure 1/6 and, 2/6.