LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 9583, 1 September 1909, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Messrs Keece and Barren, of the Land Purchase Board, are at present valuing the Hautotara estate, near Martinborough, with a view jto the consideration of its acquirement by the Government for settlement. _ iflßtffla .**.' •«-;" During last season thirty-one tons of cheese were manufactured at the Kaituna Cheese Factory as against twenty-four tons the previous season. The output was graded first grade at a fairly high standard. This is the best season the Company has experienced. '

During the month of August there were eighteen births, seven deaths and one marriage in Masterton. It is probable that the Rangitikei election, necessitated by the death of Mr A. E. Remington, will take placa on October 16th. An association of retail milk vendors has recently been established in, Wellington, £3OO of funds being raised for it in three days. The coming wool clip of Australasia promises to be easily the largest on record. A smaller clip is anticipated from South America. Whitebait have made their appiaranco in the Wanganui river, and a few small catchea have been, made. The dainty is being retailed at 2s a pint. Mr W. Am bury, president of the. i-i'iiiiaki A. and P. Association, fo;-ls confident that next year Taranaki will have a winter show which will be a credit to the district. V-Tbe trouble which existed at the Otira tunnel between the men and the contractors has concluded. Mr E. Tregear, Secretary for Labour, has received advice that Mr P.. Hally, Conciliation Commissioner, had induced both parties to settle their differences, and that an agreement was to be signed and work resumed. • , The Belvedere Co-operative] Dairy Company received 622 gallons of milk, on th opening day this season, which is an increase of nearly 300 gallons as compared with the amount received at the commencement of last season, writes our Carterton correspondent. So far only two Carrington settlers are conveying milk to Among those out of work in NiTpier are some who are evidently not particularly anxious to find employment, says the "Telegraph." When volunteers were called ror scrubcutters, one declined because Pohui. was too cold, and another thought there were too many hills to climb, while a third objected to the early hour of starting. The;iadies' social and dance which is to be held at Kaituua/ on September 7th, promises to be a decided success. The arrangements for the function are in the hands of a strong committee. This will be the last of many pleasant socials which have been held in the Kaituna Cheese Factory during the winter months, as the factory will open for the season shortly. Assisted immigrants to the number of 63 were on board the New Zealand Shipping Company's s.s. Paparoa, which has arrived in Wellington. They included thirteen domestic servants, seven farmeis, ona farm labourer, one dairy farmer, and one housekeeper, the remainder consisting of wives with families whose husbands have already settled in the country. The immigrants are a good class and possess capital varying from £25 to £400.' There is quite a crop of New Zealand applications for patents for flying machines. Here are the latest entries in the "Patents Gazette:" —Mr W. F. Remus, of Rangataua, an aeroplane; Mr D. Armishaw, of Kaitaneata, a flying machine; Mr S. McDonald, of Invercargill, an aeroplane; Messrs P. Ellis and W. Forester, of Wellington, a flying mactiine; and the provisional specifications of Mr L. G. Grace, for an aeroplane have been accepted. Most people think the haka a Maori war-dance. It is not so, according to Dr. Buck, in a lecture to the garrison officers in , Wellington, The haka is only a ceremonial dance of welcome or honor to visitors. The war-dance was always accompanied with weapons, first with spears and later with guns. The whole secret of Maori dancing was rhythm, rhythm, rhythm. When a welltrained s'quadron was performing the war-dance, and with one accord leapt into the air, it was possible to see clear space under the whole papu. At the annual meeting of the Tawaha Co-operative Dairy Company (Martinborough) a very satisfactory report of the season's work was reed, showing that though only the second year of the company's existence the suppliers had every reason to fee! gratified with the season's result, having received one shilling a pound for butter fat, and having carried forward an amount to the credit of profit and loss account. From every pound of butter fat 2.6S lbs of cheese had been obtained —a record not reached in many factories Messrs S. Spencer (reelected), N. Benton and E. R. McDonald were elected directors. Mr F. Tilyard was elected chairman of directors. A much brighter tone is now apparent in the Auckland labour market, and the bulk of the callers at the Auckland Labsur Bureau are unskilled labourers, a good many of whom are fresh from the Old Country. The various building operations afoot in Auckland now are steadily absorbing men, with the result that the unemployed ranks are as steadily being reduced. In addition to the public and private works in progress, several other big premises will be started upon shortly, including the new ferry buildings for the Harbour Board, the Home for Incurables, the Y.M.C.A. new buildings, and a number of warehouses; while the Damage Board's works are on the eve of a practical start. In short (says the "Star") Auckland has never in its history had so many big building schemes in operation as at present. The bane of the charitably disposed person is the man who begs money for a bed or for a meal, and then goes straight to the nearest bar. Charitable people, who are also businesslike, have flattered themselves that by signing orders on restaurants, or niv n* tickets for meals or beds, they relieved the distressed without leading them into tc-i.[ration. The' thirsty one has evidently found, however, that tickets ami orders have an exchange value. An Auckland shopkeeper received a call the other day from a man who said he was stranded until the end of the week, after which time he would be able to look after himself. The shopkeeper gave him a number of tickets, of the face value of 4d each, entitling him to accommoda- ' tion and meals in the shelter department of the People's Palace, conducted by the Salvation Army,., in Wellesiey Street. That evening the man was doing a big trade in tickets, which he was retailing at. Id each. Later on he was drunk.

The members of S. Matthew's Club held a "Parliamentary Election" in the schoolroom last evening,, when there was a large attendance. Addresses were delivered by the various candidates for ejection, and the evening proved a most entertaining and instructive one. There are still a few man out of work in Dunedin, hut the position i* gradually reaching the normal mark. The building trade is livening up considerably. At the present time only eight married men have their names on the books of the Labour Department. A Hawera amateur gardener, who began picking tomatoes (under glass) •early in January last has just picked the last of the crop—some ripe, some green. The vines, which fruited continuously throughout the year, ■were grown on the single-stalk system. The necessity for the immediate lexpenditure of mon-ys voted in connection with a number of roads in the South Wairarapa district will be urged upon the Hon. K. M'Kenzie <Minister-in-charge of Roads and Bridges) by a deputation this morning. The members of the Masterton Fire Brigade and Fire Police, under Superintendent Jenkins and Captain Dixon, respectively, held a successful wet practice last evening. The members of both Corps were called cut by means of a false alarm, and -were out smartly on the scene of the alleged fire. Superintendent Jenkins presided over the ordinary meeting of the Masterton Fire Brigade last evening. One honorary member was elected. It was decided to co-operate with the "Fire Police in holding a sacred concert in aid of a member of tha Fire Police who was injured recently at Waitotara. An organ recial was given in S. Matthew's Church last evening, at eight o'clock, by the church organist, Mr H. Claughton. The items included were"Grande Choeur" (Faulkes), "Evening frayer" (Smart), "Nocturne" (Chopin), "'Fugue in G Minor" (Bach), "Adagio in free style," from Concerto by Gustav Merkei. At Knox Church, on the 15th inst, Mr Purcell Webb will give an organ recital of music, which should suit all tastes. Miss May Driscoll, one of Wellington's leading soloists, has been engaged to siug. Anthems will be rendered by the Church choir, and leading amateurs will assist. The recital should proved an attractive .one musically, and should draw a large audience. A meeting of the Druid's Social Committee was held last evening, Bro. Gourlay presiding. It was decided to hold the annual social and dance on September 23rd. Bros. E. Pragnell and A. F. Smith were appointed joint secretaries. Various sub committees weie appointed to report on matters connected with the social at the next Lodge meeting. Cr Temple wished to know at the meeting of the Council last evening, when Makora Road widening was to : be effected. He was continually be- J ing approached by the residents in that locality, and he thought it was only fair that they should be informed when the Council proposed to move in the matter. The chairman explained that it was impossible to say when the work would be put in hand, owing to difficulty of procuring the title to the road. I The idea that prices in the retail grocery trade are cut to such a fine edge as to leave but a small mar- ) ttir, for profit would seem to -be based upon wrong premises. A grocer giving evidence at the Christ' church Supreme Court on Monday, stated that by careful buying and by paying cash for all he got he made a profit of 20 per cent. It was suggested to him that the retail price of sugar was subject to some cutting. This, however, he denied, arid declared he made 25 per cent, on handling that article. Two members of the AshhurstPohftngina Racing Club were charged at the Palmerston North Police Court, yesterday, with being on licensed premises after hours. The occasion was the annual meeting of the racing club. The evidence was to the effect that the meeting lasted till 10.30 p.m., and that there was no drinking after hours. The magistrate dismissed the informations, stating he was satisfied that there was no drinking. It was a pity, however, that the racing club had not taken advantage of the special provision in the Act tor such meetings on hotel premistes. There were twenty-six other 'charges depending on the first case, but they were not proceeded with. A special mesting of the Masterton Lawn Tennis Club was held •yesterday afternoon. Mr D. Caselberg occupied the chair, and there was a fair attendance of members. On the motion of Mr H. M. Boddington, it was unanimously decided that rule No. 7 be amended to read: -"The subscription shall be fixed at 30s for gentlemen and 15s for ladies, such subscription being due and payable at the opening ol the season, and, if not paid by the 31st December the member in default shall pay a fine of one shilling per month whilst the subscriptior remains unpaid.", and "that the sum of 2s 6d from active mem oers' subscriptions be allocated fos the purpose of providing for the expenses in connection with afternoor tea, etc." A motion to discontinui the use of the telephone at the tennis grounds was negatived. The state of Pnwnall street was again the subject for discussion at the meeting of the Borough Council, last evening. Cr Temple stated he was of opinion that the street could be improved quite good enough at a cost less than that supplied by the Engineer a fortnight ago. The street had been included in the loan, and had sdme claim for attention, and he was of the opinion that it could be improved out of street maintenance at a moderate cost. He moved that the engineer be instructed to prepare a report to be brought before the next meeting of the Works Committee, as to the cost of grading, metalling and forming the road for a distance of 35 chains and a width of ten feet, %ith from 16 to 18 yards of metal to the chain. Cr Morris said he had very great pleasure in seconding the motion, and referred to his previous efforts to have the road put in older. The motion was then put to the meeting and carried unanimously.

A Salvation Army Corps will probably be established at Eketahuna shortly. Two men were arrested last evening in Masterton, and will appear before the Court this morning to answer a charge of drunkenness. A minstrel entertainment and sketch is to be Riven in the Town Hall on September 23rd, by the members of S. Matthews Cub The members taking part are practising most assiduously under the capable direction of Mr G. Branson. On Monday evoning the final game of the first round of the United Friendly Societies' card tournament was played, when the Foresters Cefeated the Druids by 45 games to 15, writes ojr Cartertm correspondent. This evening the Oddfellows play the first match of the second round. Messrs Parker and Udy have sold their farm at Kaiparoro. Mr McKinley has sold his interest in his property at Niraaha to Mr B. Udy. and Mr T. C. Udy, who recently disposed of his farm, has purchased another property in the same district. At the last meeting of the Eketahuna branch of the New Zealand farmers' Union, the question ol establishing wool classing classes was discussed. The chairman, Mr H. W. Bridge, stated that about twenty persons had signified their willingness to join a class. The secretary stated that the Rev. Dean McKenna had suggested to him that the Masterton Technical School should start classes in Eketahuna. By so doing the Government subsidy would be obtained, and the classes would be under the same management, it was finally decided to interview Mr Wood, the instructor, at the Masterton woolc'assing classes, as to the making of arrangements for starting the clases in Eki-tahuna this season, if thought advisable. Settlement throughout the whole of the Waikato district is proceeding s apace, farmers recognising that land a is obtainable there at reasonable rates, and that prices are sure to show an early increase. During re- t cent times a good many erstwhile settlers have bought v farms there, and in every instance fl they' are thoroughly pleased with present results and future prospects. Those who are now on the look-out v for a safe and sound investment a should get into touch with Messrs c Geo. Boyus and Co , estate agents of Hamilton, one of the best known firms in the Auckland province. They r have some very fine farms.for disposal, particulars of a couple of £ which are advertised on page 8 of this issue. Referring to the stated intention of the Minister for Labour (the Hon. J. A. Millar) to bring down an amending Act in the coming session that would provide for the purchase ot workmen's homes by the payment of small instalments, or on t the building society principle, by \ which capital and interest were paid s off in the form of rent, Mr W. F. Massey, M.P., Leader of the Oppo- , sition, remarked to an Auckland re- t porter that he was very pleased to ( see Mr Millar coming round to his way of thinking. During the passage t of the Workers' Dwellings Bill, in 1905, Mr Massey moved to reduce t the payments on the capital value, ] under a 25 years' lease, from 6to 4 } per cent. The late Mr Seddon opposed { the motion on that occasion, and it , was lost, but a week after the then Premier moved in exactly the same direction as Mr Massey had done, and secured the reduction on the pay- | ments. ; The popular and labour-saving ' ( cleanser is "Brite Glas," to be had at all stores. Madame lsmar, clairvoyant and : astrologer, notifies that she may be ■ consulted at 94, Lincoln road. Mr A. Norman has a special dis- , play of new designs in ladies' under- , wear. Thene can be seen in the , premises, Queen street, where inspection is cordially invited. The offices of the auctioneers and , legal offices in Masterton will be closed from 12 noon to-morrow on , account of their annual football , match. New season's goods in all the i latest styles and up-to-date fashions are now on view at Mr J. L Murray's stores. Particulars of the new lines and prices will be found on page 2 of this issue. Messrs J. D. Cruickshank and Ce., Ltd., announce that they have full stocks of farm seeds and manures, the same as supplied to the prize-takers at the late competition held by the A, and P. Association. The firm have for hire a top-dressing machine. The attention of those who are , looking for bargains in sheep and dairy farms is directed to the properties advertised in this issue by Mr J. R. Nicol, Masterton. Further particulars are obtainable from the agent or his representative, Mr S. R. Edwards. Messrs Taylor and, Hodges, the well-known builders, and contractors, have a business announcement in another column. During the past five years this enterprising firm has carried out the erection of many important buildings in Masterton, and district, and have gained a reputation for good all-round workmanship. Mr E. Hodge, second-hand dealer, whose business premises are opposite Pinhey's stables, Queen street, Masterton, has a very good assortment of general house furnishings for sale, and those making purchases from him can rely on getting exceptional value for money. Mr Hodge is a cash purchaser of goods ef any description. Bargain lines will be advertised in these columns from time to time. A special show is now being made by Madame Carle of new and fashionable spring millinery. The latest in London and Paris styles are being Bhown in trimmed hats, toques and bonnets, and a special display is also being made of new spring flowers, feathers, plaits and latest shapes in all the newest colours. The fashionable models are carefully copied and made up to order, to suit each customer. Special attention is given to making matron's hats and toques to order. These are made light, comfortable fitting, in the fashionable styles to. suit the wearer. Whether resulting from a sprain or roni rheumatic pains, there is nothing e« eood for a lame shoulder as Chamberlain s lain Balm. Apply it freely and rub the Darts vigorously at each application, and a quick cure i° certain." For sale by all hemists and storekeepers.