LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 9604, 25 September 1909, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The building trade« is said to be fairly brisk in Martinborough. Greymouth has formed a Chamber of Commerce, with Mr Felix Campbell as President. Now that it has. been definitely settled to build the propns J freezing works in Masterton, it is understood, says the "Manawjtu Daily Time?," a movement wil> ahortiy be inaugurated to start a company with a view to erecting freezing works in Manawatu. Christchurch tomato-raisers lost heavily by a severe frost a week ago. The owner of a g!a s-house with 5,000 plants in it had every one destroyed, while another grower, with 10,000 plants under (over, succeeded in saving thern by cayin? up all night manipulating a dozen kerosene heaters.

At Christchurch a lady medium, who has followed apirtiualism for some years, has successfully emulated Bailey's tests. On the same evening when Bailey's first seance was held this lady held a circle at hsr own house, and it is stated tnat three live birds were made to appear at her call.

The unusual occurrence of bees swarming in early x spring was to bi witnessed on a section in Gore a couple nf weeks back. No 1 doubt (says, a contemporary) many of the weatherwise will say this augurs a dry summer, but there is this certainty about the happening, that it is an indication of the mild weather experienced recently in the South.

The butchers at the Burnside, Otago, stock sale a week or two ago, decided to retrain from buying any of the new season's lambs until well.on in October. Some Tokomariro farmers, anxious to be first on the market, sent in six well-conditioned and likely-looking' lamba for Wednesr day's sale. Botchers made the bidding, with, the result that the first lambs of 1909 sold at the unusual prices of from 21s to 29s 6d per head/

At the meeting if the Masterton Chamber of Commerce, yesterday afteriioo-), the Napier Chamber of Commerce wrote, forwarding a copy of a letter sent by them to tho Attorney -General regarding recovery of debts and asking th* Chamber to forward a similar letter to the Minister. The letter urged the Government to introduce legislation on the lines of the Victorian Go"ernmeht, whereby in the recovery of ■ -debts it should be only necessary to show in the statement of claim the last balance of account instead of setting out the various individual items, whenever the account had been previously rendered to the debtor, and the balance had not been disputed within reasonable period. It was pointed out •■hat in a recent case in the Dominion the necessary itemised account was 18 yards in length. On the motion of Mr J. D. Cruickshank,.. seconded by Mr A. Henderson, it was decided to heartily endorse the action of the Napier Chamber/and that a similar resolution be forwarded to the AttorneyGeneral from the Masterton Chamber. An unusual point crapped up in an application heard at the S.M. Court at Masterton, \o*terday, before Mr R. H. Turtnn, S M. The application was tor a re-he iring of the case C. A. l'ownall v. M Kerins, in which plaintiff was awnrded judgment on claim for a bill of costs upon which Mr C. C. Graham* S M., .-trijudicated. The Magistrate said lih did not think he had jurisdiction to hear the application, stating that the Act apparently, though not in so many words, intended that such applications should come before the Magistrate who heard original case> though the re-hearing itself could be heard before any Magistrate. Mr Pownall himself had urged this view as a preliminary point. Mr G. H. Cullen, who appeared for applicant, said that he nimself had observed the difficulty, but had to take the risk of the application being refused, as the time for appeal had elapsed. He also said that the matter had been greatly complicated by the fact that Mr Graham was now retired, and it was extremely doubtful if even Mr Graham himself could grant a re-hearing under such circumstances, his office having expired and his jurisdiction vanished Mr Cullen further stated that judgment was only given by Mr Graham on the very day he left Masterton, and went into retirement, and had ' that not been the case his client ! would have been only too glad to have ! that gentleman re-hear the whole case. The Magistrate said that al- j though complications had . un- J doubtedly arisen, the question of { jurisdiction was one he could r.ot ig- * nore, and the application would c hava to be declined. <■

The steamer Ruapehu brought a | consignment of thirty owls, which are expected to dsal with the small [ birds pest. Germany is considering the plan of taxing husbands to provide for the possible widowhood of their wives. The Foresters' Lodge will hold a progressive euchre party and dance in the Foresters' Hall on Wednesday, September 29ch, when an enjoyable evening is assured. The members of the Battalion Band will meet at the Drill Hall to-morrow morning, at 8.45 o'clock, in lull uniform, to attend the church parade of the Fifth Ruahine Battalion at Carterton.

Market gardening in Olaki town hip by Chinese is hot brisk at resent, writes a correspondent, yet some 160 acres are in u.ie from the convent to the railway station. Only some thirty Chinese occupy the land, but in December it is more than probable that the number will be over 100. At the meeting of the Masterton Chamber of Commerce, the Chairman, Mr G. C. Summerell, informed the members present that very satisfactory arrangements had been made with the Masterton A. and P. Association for the use of their large room as a meeting place for the Board during the next twelve months. A letter was raceived from Mr A. Matthews, Waiorongomai, Featherston, at the meeting of the technical School Managers last evening, asking if it would cause any inconven • ience if he deferred his lecture to the Masterton wool classes until after this week. The secretary stated that he had written to Mr Matthews, suggesting Tuesday next as the most suitable day.

At the annual meeting of the Featherston Gun Club, the, following officers were elected:—Patron, Mr A. Matthews; President, Mr W. Barton: Vice-Presidents, Messrs W. C. Buchanan, MP., A. Donald, C. Matthews, and J. S. Cundy; Auditor, Mr E. G. Robertson; Management Committee, Messrs C. Burt; T Skipage, C. Elliott, M. Hyland, S. Murphy (treasurer), and F. E. Merlet (secretary). Mr Henry Saint-George, the examiner of Trinity College of Music, will give a recital to-morrow night, after Evensong, in S. Matthew's Church, at 8.30 p.m. He will play several selections on his famous violin, a "Reiggerios Cremona," of date 1704, also upon a Viola d'Amore, a very ancient instrument, and the father of,the string family. Mr SaintGeorge is an accomplished instrumentalist, and has given similar recitals at other centres. A special offertory will be devoted to the organ fund. Speaking to a "News" reporter at Ghristchurch, the Hon. D. Buddb said the work of re-organising the Health Department is still proceeding. He has decided to institute a system of specialising, whereby experts in different branches shall take charge of the division for which their training has best suited them. Some little delay has occurred iu petting matters into trim; but everything is going on without friction of any kind, and it is hoped that finality will be arrived at before long. Labour conditions were discussed by several secretaries of trades

unions with a VPost" reporter yesterday morning. Apparently there is need for much more improvement in all the building and kindred trades. There is not so severe a condition of things now as there, was before the relief works were started, remarked one secretary, for the fact is that many tradesmen were feeling the actual pinch of hunger at that time; but trade is pretty slack at present. There was a spurt in building for a few weeks, but it died away. The members of the Greytown Gun Club held an informal uhoot on Thusday when three matches were fired, clay birds being used. In the first match twelve birds, Mr J. Robertson won with ten breaks, with Mr Rhodes second with nine breaks, Mr McFarlane third with six. In the second match, also twelve birds, Mr Robertson, on the. twenty yards mark, was again the winner with eight breaks, Mr Rhodes and Mr A. Fisher tying with 6ix e««ch. In the shoot off Mr Rhodes from the twenty yards mark won. In the third match four of the competitors tied and the shoot off was between Mr Rhodes and Mr A. Fisher. It was only after five breaks each that the latter won. I

The Directors of the Masterton Dairy Company,, consisting of Messrs J. C. Ewington. R. Wilton. J. Kjestrup, R. Kibblewhite and the Secretary (Mr R. Brown) journeyed to Mauriceville yesterday for the purpose of discussing with the Directors of the Mauriceville Dairy Company the question of the two companies effecting an amalgamation. Seven Directors of the Mauriceville Company were present and the con • ference was presided over by Mr An derson. The various points in connection with the scheme were discussed at length, and in the course of the conference it was ascertained that the Mauriceville Company had already made arrangements tor the sale of their output and engaged a staff for the present year. In view of this the meeting decided not to go on with the matter at present. At the meeting of the Chamber of Commerce yesterday, the Masterton Ccunty Council wrote in connection with the erection of a stock bridge over the Waipoua River at the Co!•.nba road crossing, stating that the Chamber's suggestion had been received by the Council, but that they had decided'that"they could not see their way to move in tlu matter. The chairman (Mr G. C Summerell) said that the matter was unci that should be kept before the Council, as there was no doubt that once the saleyards were removed to the other end of the town a stock bridge would be necessary, and in fact it was wanted very badly at the present time. On the motion of Mr J. D. Cruickshank it was decided that the Chamber write to the A. and P. Association and the stock auctioneers, asking for their co operation in bringing the matter further before the County Council, and suggesting that a petition be put before the Council, signed by the stock owners. Hoarseness in a cluid subject w croup is a sure indication of the approach of the disease. If Chauiber'ain's Cough .Remedy is given at once, or even after the croupy cough has appeared it will : prevent the attack, tieasant to take and contains no poison. For sale by all cliem- ! sts and storekeepers. ! <

At the Methodist Church to-mor-row, Rev. C- E. Porter will preach at the morning and evening services. The subject in the morning will be "The Fact and Function of Conscience." and at night the last of special evangeisitic services will be conducted, when the subject will. be "A Trumpet Blast to Slumberers.** Weather permitting. Mr Porter will. cive an address opposite the Post Office on "Personal Responsibility,'*' to-night, at 8 oclock. Mr F. P. Welch, labour agent, has. vacancies for a ploughman and handy man on station. Tenders are invited by Mr Brown for the construction of a groyne in the Ruamahanga river. Station hands, and a shepherd,! are wanted by Messrs Gillespie and Co. The personal workers' class wilt meet at the Y.M.C.A to-night, at 7.30. oe'lock. The strangers' tea will be held to-morrow at 5.30 p.m. Particulars of pood farms, .the leasehold of which Mr J. B. Keith has for sale, are advertised on page 8 of this issue. Mr W. Strang notifies that persons trespassing or driving stock through his property at Gladstone will be prosecuted. * Messrs Keeling and Wynn-Wil-J Hams have been appointed agents in the Wairarapa for the Mason Sim* plex shearing machine. ■ Mr T. J. Porter elsewhere notifies , that the tariff at the Club Cafe is the same now as it was beiofe nolicense—viz., 10s per day, and not 12s 6d, as has been stated by some persons. An energetic agent is wanted by the Dresden Piano Company for Masterton and district, as.Mr T. B. Hunter will very shortly be re* Jinquishing the agency. Intending applicants are invited by advertisement in this issue to apply to Mr Hunter, Queen Street. Masterton. Messrs Thos Horton, Ltd., are prepared to supply bedding plants* all well grown and healthy, from their Pahiatua Nurseries. Tomato plants in any quantity arc also procurable. The stock from this Nursery- is too well known to need commendation, and those placing an ' order with Messrs Horton, Ltd., can rely on'getting every satisfactionParticulars of the various lines are 1 given in an advertisement on page 6 of this issue. [ Mr P. J. Griffin, of Wellington, i& the patentee and manufacturer of a> tea can that should find ready sa'e amongst labouring men generally.. The bottom of the can contains a small spirit lamp, which, when lit,, will warm tea in live minutes, or boil water for "fresh tea in twelve minutes. The cans are made in var-- ; ious sizes, and amongßt labourers in > Wellington soma-hundreds have been ! sold during the last month. Full particulars are given in an adver- , tisement on page 7 of this issue. The "Bostock" brand of footwear , s noted for its quality and smart appearance. Mr J. Carpenter has just: received his summer stock of "Bostock" boots and shoe*, whichrun in, half sizes, thus ensuring a good fit. The "Langtry" lady's shoc\can be made into thiee distinct styles, being altered from a fancy front to an ' ordinary lace front by simply- ad--1 justing the leather tongue. How- ' ever, the goods must be seen byladies to be fully appreciated, and Mr Carpenter cordially invites inspection. Probably no feature at the Mana- ! * watu A. and P. Show has moreI fascination for the ladies than the: ( Amateur Classes for Needlework.. \ i Some fifty classes, are enumerated: ' in the prize list, embracing all kinds, of "work in fine and coarse point, lace, crochet, mountmellick, drawni thread afternoon tray cloths, hard- < i anger embroidery, applique, besides an open class for professionals. Exhibits for these sections come from most parts of the North Island, and this year even more enquiries have been received from outside exhibitors intending to make entries* The prizes are numerous and valuable, ranging up to £1 for a single class. Copies of the prize list are free, ana can be obtained from the Association's Office, 106 Cuba Street, Pa Imerston North.