LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 9578, 26 August 1909, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Serman Navy League numbers 600,000 paying members. Land in the main street of Waipukurau is now realising as much .ph £25 a foot. A poultry class has been established in connection with the Hawera Technical School. The diphtheria patients at Woodville are progressing satisfactorily, states a Press Association telegram A social is to be held by members of Court Loyal Enterprise on Friday evening. It is stated that the value of heavy wheat land in the Ashburton district has risen fully £\ per acre since last season. The rural outlook in Victoria was so satisfactory that a good sea3on was practically assured, but last week's floods will alter the outlook. The Minister of Areiculture told a gathering of fruitgrowers at Christchurch that for the last two months strict instructions had been issued to every officer to give the closest attention to any potatoes trom abroad.

There is 0 possibility of a new theatre being erected on the site of the Strand Arcade, Auckland, destroyed by last week's fire.

A property in Queen Street, Auckand, was suld privately yesterday, including a shop and land of 27tt Erontage, for £13,000.

The system of assisting suitable immigrants co come to New Zealand, temporarily (suspended of late, will be again brought into operation next summer.

The Masterton Morris Tube Club have decided to hold their annual smoke concert next week, when the presentation of prizes to the successful competitors will be made. Such rapid proeress is being made with the vocal portion of the dramatic cantata "Trial by Jury" by Ihe members of the lucai Amateur Theatrical Society, that a commenct.ment will be made with the orchestral work early next month. Mr J. A. Holmes' Bangor estate, one of the best agricultural and pastoral properties in New Zealand, has been sold to Messrs W. J. Hopkins and Co., Christchurch. who represented a syndicate. The estate will later on be subdivided into about forty farm blocks.

The temperature on the whole during the past week has been much milder. Reports from the outlying districts, particularly in the direction of the East Coast, indicate that there is an abundance of grass,|,the hills being a mass of verdure.

There were three prosecutions at New Plymouth yesterday morning against butter dealers for exporting or attempting to export butter containing more than 16 per cent, of moisture. All pleaded guilty,- under extenuatingJcircumßtances, and were fined 5s and costs in each case. Charles Beard, whilst clearing a fence line at Motu, Poverty Bay, on Tu?sday, was struck by the branch of a tree, which tore out his right eye and a portion of the side of his face. Suffering agony, he was carried by stretchers and sledge for many miles, and brought to the Gisborne Hospital.

facing is now in a more parlous state in Johannesburg than in New York. The Government have nowstopped the publication of all betting news, and no betting of any description is allowed except on the racecourse, and in addition it has been decided that rasing can only take place on Saturdays and public holidays. The final "shoot" of the Masterton Morris Tube Club for the trophy presented by the captajn, Mr R. J. King, will take place this evening. Messrs J. Smith and Son, painters and paperhangers, have donated a very handsome oil painting to the club for competition among the members.

The tenders for painting and papering the new School Museum, were dealt with yesterday by Mr T. B. Michell, of the Building Committee of the Trust Lands Trust, Mr W. H. Truscott being the successful tenderer at the price of £25 17s 6d. The other tenders received were.as follow:—Messrs F. C. Matthews, £2B 10s; F. Harding and Sons, £3O 18s; F. C. Fox, £3l; W. H. Cole, £3l 6s 9d. A man named Marsh, living [in New York (United States), who, 35 years ago, had bequeathed to him by a wealthy aunt, an old Bible, has recently found £B,OOO worth of bonds, between the pages. Marsh had no opened the book before, and it was only on account of an argument that he had occasion to refer to one of the Psalms and thus made the welcome discovery.

Whilst playing on the lawn at its parent's residence in Bannister Street yesterday, a child was savagely attacked by a cat, and received some very painful injuries. The cat was either suffering from torture or had been poisoned, and rushing in at the gate attacked the child without the slightest warning, biting her right through the muscles of the arm and severely lacerating the hand.'

The quarterly examinations of volunteer officers for qualifying certificates will be held, at the various centres of the Wellington military district on Wednesday next. September Ist. The list of Masterton candidates and the supervising officer is as follows: —Supervising Officer, Lieutenant-Colonel* Tate; Candidates: Acting-Major D. J. Cameron (Second Regiment Manawatu Mounted Rifles), and Captain A. H. Herbert (active list), for major; ActingCaptains E. Page (Eketahuna Moun ted Rifles), H. C. L. Robinson (.Masteron Rifles), and Lieutenant J. Prendeville (Eketahuna Mounted Rifles), for captain; Acting-Lieut-jnant H. W. King (Greytown Rifles), for lieutenant. "We must regret," says the committee of the Hawke's Bay Employers' Association in its annual report, "that during the past year a considerable number of cases for breaches of awards have been brought before the court against employers and workers. The majority of these breaches were entirely unintentional on either side, and might well have been settled without any reference to the Court. Such cases must of necessity set up a continual feeling of friction and irritation between the employers and workers, and we are strongly of the opinion that some betttr scheme for their settlement might oasly be advised. We would strongly appeal to all employers and workers to work together J as harmoniously as possible, and thus j minimise all cause for friction"

The re?ident3 of Lower Symonds street, Auckland, were startled by a terrific explosion which occurred in an unoccupied dwelling-house near the Choral Hall on Thursday morning. The house was at the time undergoing repairs. The gas in the kitchen was reported to. be escaping, and a gas fitter adopted the dangerous procedure of looking for the escape with a lighted match. He at first tried the gas jet, but failed to locate any leakage. He then directed his attention to the gas stove, which had just been overhauled, and no sooner had he put the match near the stove than an explosion took , place reducing the stove to hundreds of pieces. The fitter was hurled from one end of the kitchen to the other, but strange to say, he received no injuries. Two painters who .were in the room at the time of the explosion were thrown across the room, but also escaped.

The North Wairarapa Handicap Rifle Association will hold their second annual meeting on Sepetmber 23rd, on the Pairview Range. The card tournament between the cabdrivers and hairdressers on Tuesday night last was won by the cabdrivers by 28 games to 25. The Hon. J. Carroll, Acting-Pre-mier, returned to Wellington from the North last night, and will re. main in Wellington till the session commences. Cabinet will soon fix the actual date.

Alterations have been effected to the Drill Hall for the Mounted Rifles" Ball this evening. On the stage the partition has been taken out, and the stage turned into a draw-ing-room, and other improvements carried out. The members have been to a great deal of trouble ta decorate the hall, and everything points to a very successful function. The United Morris Tube Club held another successful practice last evening, when the following were the best scorers:—Elcoate and Drummor.d 33, Henry 32, Morgan and Milne 31, Chamberlain, Summerell, Hogg and Mackellar 30. Besides the usual Club trophy "shoots" on Friday evening next, a return match Banks v. Merchants and Law, will be decided.

Mr Roberts, of Typella, Llanbrynmair, South Wales, met his death in a remarkable manner on July 3rd, while engaged in shearing sheep. The sheep which he was shearing struggled violently, and struck the shears with its feet, causing the sharp point of the blade to be driven into Mr Roberts' throat. The main artery was severed and he died within three minutes.

Miss Muriel Eunston put up a world's record at the Bondi, New South Wales, Rink last week for ladies' endurance skating. Miss Funston skated for 15 hours without a rest, and covered over 90 miles. She slowed down only to take her meals, and finished so fresh that experts present expressed their confidence that she could have continued for ths full 24 hours. Thanks to the astuteness of the German rosarians, the blue rose is no longer to be counted among the myths of the floral world. It actually exists, and was exhibited, says the editor of "Gardening," at the Royal Horticultural Society's exhibition by Messrs Win. Paul and Son, the famous, rose growers. It was raised by a German'grower, who sends it out under the name of Veilchenblau, but it will be known among English gardeners as the blue rambler. ,

Arrangements in connection with the elocutionary competitions to be held in Knox Hall, to-morrow evening, under the auspices of the Youmi People's Association, are almost completed. Already a number have entered for the competitions, and intending aspirants are reminded that they muse hand in their names to the secretary, Mr W. E. Chamberlain, not later than this evening 1 . Mr J. T. M. Hornsby, of Carterton, will act in the capacity of judge. The lady members of the Congregational Church are busy pn paring for their first anniversary which promises to be an interesting function, and several leading Congrepatio'nalists are expected from Wellington. It has been decided not to hold a bazaar this year, as the n embers wish to raise the money by direct giving. About £6O will be necrssary during the coming year for the House and Interest Fund. It is le« lieved that anyone wishing to help in this direction would prefer to give directly.

The annual steeplechase meeting under the auspices of the Wairarapa Hunt Club will eventuate on the Taratahi racecourse to-day. Although at this seasen of the year the weather is decidedly uncertain, there is every - indication that the elements will be kindly disposed towards the meeting; and favour it with a day of sunshine. Should this prove the case the attendance will be a record one, as great ' interest is being taken in the meeting all over the Wairarapa. The course is in splendid condition, and good fields are assured in every event.

It is not too much, the "New Zea-

land Dairyman" thinks, to say that this Dominion entered on adairjing season under more favourable circumstances. The season just passed has in many instances been a record in many respects, but the more important fact is that it was followed by the most favourable winter known to the proverbial "old colonist." Figuratively speaking, it may be said that there has been practically no winter weather, and the result is that the cows will be coming into profit in good condition snd fit for a record season's work. So far, then, as the prospects at thefarmer's end of the business are concerned, they are of the rosiest; and the outlook m regard to the market is at any rate well above normal.

i The annual meeting of the delegates ot the North Wairarapa Handicap Rifle Association was held in the Dominion Hall, last night. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year:— Patron, Mr W C. Buchanan; President, Mr P. L. Boilings; Vhe-Presidents,. Messrs H. G* Williams, W. J. Welch, J. Strang, J. 0. Bidwill, A. P. Whatman, D. McGregor, G. C. Summerell, J. D. Cruiakshank, H. Holmes,, R. Barrer, F. Hales, H. Morrison, Captain Robinson, and Captain McKillop; Executive Committee, Messrs A. J. Cameron, R. J. King, G. Hyde, H. Perry, H. Evans, F. Kuminer, P. McCalmont, W. J. Welch, W. Winlade, F. Hood, R. F. Wilton, N. and N. F. Willoughby; Secretary and Treasurer, Mr D. M. Mcintosh; Range Officers, Messrs W. J. Welch, A. Matthews, N. F. Willoughby, G. J. Taylor, G. Hyde, W. Winßlade, Geo. Vennell and N. . Wilicuerhby. The balance-sheet disclosed a credit; of £Z 15s. In view of less expenses to fce. incurred this year the prize money was increased by £lO, one prize of 15s, one of 10s, and two of 7s 6d being added to each match, and £1 to each of the aggregates. It was> also decidedthat optional sighters be allowed, and that ties be decided according to N.Z.K.A. rules, i.e., by the value of the hits taken shot fcr shot in inverse order. Entries for the meeting will close with the secretary, care of Messrs King and Henry, Masterton, on September 20th. A practical gardener for station is required by an advertiser.

A position aa manager of farm 3r .station ia required by an adverser •with 30 years' experience. A reliable gardener is advertised for where good accommodation is jprdvided. Messrs Hole and Welch will run a •drag to the Taratahi racecourse to--day, leaving the Prince of Wales istables at 10.30 this morning. Messrs Abraham and Williams, Ltd., have removed into temporary •offices in Messrs J. D. Cruickshank ■anduo.'s building, Perry Street, .Mnsterton. On Saturday next, at the Masterton Auction Mart, Mr J. R. Nicol will sell on account of several vendors a quntity of household xurniture and effects. Mrs Saba ar.d Son are offering to the public the whole of their stock -of drapery, clothing and fancy goods at remarkably low prices. Inducements are held out which should attract the attention of every bar-gain-seeker in the community. Mr D. Brown, cycle importer and engineer, has imported a number of Gendrum collapsible eo-carts, «whi:h are claimed to be absolutely rthe best on the market. The go--carts are built on a steel frame, ;are well finished, handsome, and serviceable. A system of steel springs are arranged which absorb all jarring and vibration, securing m tfche maximum of rest and comfort. The Post Office Meat Mart is to be ire-opened on Saturday next by Messrs Bulpitt and Yalden. The new firm • lias made arangements for a contin- ■ uous supply of prim 6 maiden heifer -and ox beef and wether mutton, and patrona can rely on getting only the very best joints. The premises have irbeen thoroughly renovated and brought right up-to-date, and every -facility has been provided for carrying out the business on modern lines. tJUr Bulpitt is one of the best known ■residents in Masterton, and his asisociation with the business is sufficient guarantee that only the best utieat will be retailed. Mr Yalden iis an expert butcher, who is firm on the essential points of cleanliness and prompt attention to customers' requirements. A gaslight display of meat and small goods will bei made .to-morrow evening.

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