LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 9623, 16 October 1909, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Masterton-Waipukurau Kailway League is arranging for a re presentative deputation to wait on the Minister for Public Works some time this month in connection with the scheme. At the meeting of the Masterton Chamber of Commerce yesterday Mr C. E. Dmiell was appointed a delegate to represent the Chamber at the deputation. Mr P. E. Naylor, ex-Captain of the Penguin, has been appointed mate of the Maoriland Company's steamer Holmdale. Between 15,000 and 20,000 acres of the Piako swamp, now drained, will be opened for selection next March. There were last year 325'ndustrial unions of worker?, with a toral membership of 49,347, and 122 unions of employers, with 3,918 members. Nearly one hundred speeches were delivered in a single afternoo:: at a recent sitting of the House of Commons. If o'ily that rate of progress could be achieved in debates in our House!remarks the "Feilding Star.^' A Press Assjciat on telegram

from Wellington sties that Duile Millante, against whom there were previous convictions, was sentenced yesterday to six weeks' imprisonment for sly grog selling.

Docking has been completed in the Kopuaranga district, and the sea on has been the best for many years. Prom one flock of 3,100 ewes 109 per cent, of lambi was obtained. Prom 90 to 100 p=r is quite a common return. Ole farmer secured 147 per cent from a large number of ewes in one of his paddocks. A largely attended and repres3ntative meeting of Dannevirke farmers yesterday decided to form an A. and P. Association for the Dar.nevirke district. The membership now numbers thr e hundred and twentyS3vsn, and will raised to f«ur hu. dred when the country lists are handed in. It is proposed to hoi J an Autumn Sh:.w.

The Congrpgatiohnl Church Sunday School will hnl.l its first anniversary to-morrow, when the Rev. D. Hird, M.A., will preach three times. The singing will be led by a strong choir of some 60 or '7O young vpeopl?, accompanied by same good instrumentalists, and trained by Mr Wh'. The public meeting will be held on Monday evening, when an addres3

will be delivered by the Rev. D.

Hird, and the children will render some hymns, songs and rectitatio..s. At the inquest at Napier ci John O'Connell, a jockey who was killed at the Napier Park races, the evidence of jockeys and eye witnesses of the accident went to show that the debased got tangled up with Forest's legs when he came do «n at the hurdle There was no sugges ion of interference. A verdict of death from a fracture of the skull witli no blame attachable to anyone was returned. ' The upsetting of the coach carrying Mr Howard Vtrnon's theatrical company on the punt at Nine Mile, on the Westport-Reefton road last year cost thu Roads Department a pretty penny f<»r damages, etc.— £1,489 19s, no less. Mr Vernon received £SOO, Miss Vniice £349. Mrs Howard £231, Mr John Howard £SO, and there were other amounts paid.

A Press Association telegram irom Dunedin states th.it the wife of Mr Thuriow, a settler in Beck's Township, Central Otago, has been delivered of triplets—a girl on-Sep-tember 30th, and two boys on October 2nd. Dr Bagley, wh i attended Mrs Thuriow. says the occurrence is one in eight thousand, and it is rare to find three children survive. All are progressing favorably.

Mr Robinson mDV-d at the meeting of the Masterton Trust Lands Trust last evening tint a committee, consisting of Meters Dmiell, Pragnell, and the mbvtr. ii« appointed to investigate the legal liabi'ity of the Trust for rates, with a view to securing exemption of all or part of the Trust property upon the ground that the Trust is a public institution. The Trustees generally thought the motion a good one, and it was carried unanimously. Thomas Donovan, aged 20, whose father is- in the Railway.Department, was accidentally killed at George Winder's ironmongery establishment at Wellington on Thursday night. He was found yesterday mornirg jimbed in the electric go»dr lift. It is surmised that he pulled the cord to bring up the lift, and waj looking over to see whether it was moving, and did not notice the balance weight which descended on his neck. Death must have been instantaneous.

Owing to the very high values of land in the south Mr E Iwin Harding, a Northern Wairoa settler, says irjitgrowers are anticipating that the Auci-land district will very Bhortly supersede Hawke's Bay in fruit-growii g and fruit-canning. The climatic conditions of the north are so favourable that he is quite sure that all that is required to advance the industry is that the matter of fruit-zrowing should be dealt within a serious and business-like manner. In that event he was satisfied the north of Auckland would easily surpi.ss any restrict in New Zejland.

A lecture will be delivered at the Fernridge School on Tuesday afternoon next on "The Aims and Objects of fin NiVy Leayue." A t ranch of the League will aLo ba formed. Special services for the youth of the Church will be conducted in the Methodist Cnureh at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. to-morrow by the Rev. C. E. Sorter. The Kuripuni and Wangaehu I services are announced eisewhere.

A charge of having been drunk and disorderly in Queen Street on October 14th was preferred against Frederick Thomas Lockwood at the Magistrate's Court yesterday morning, when a fine of 40s, in default 14 days' imprisonment, was imposed. Special services at the young p°ople and children services will be conducted at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. in Knox Church to-morrow by the Rev. A. T. Thompson. A list of tne ser ■ vices to be held in the outfields will be found elsewhere.

The total number of persons employed in and about mines under the Coalmines Act last year was 2,044, a decease of 114 on the previous year. The death rates from accidents per 1,000 persois employed during the year were—(a) below ground, 1.313; a"nd (b) above ground, 1.919.

A letter was received at the Trust Lands Trust meeting last evening, from the secretary of the Wellington Harbour Board, acknowledging re ceipt of thirty-eight debentures of £IOO each in payment of £3,800 to be borrowed as a loan by the Trustees, and forwarding three instalments of the loan.

The annual installation of W.M. and officers of St. John's Masonic Lodge, took place on Thursday night, when Bro. E. G. Robertson was installed as W.M. for the coming year. The Installing Master was R.W. Bro. R. Fletcher, Deputy Grand Master, assisted by M. W Bro. H. J. Williams, P.G.M., and past and present officers of sister L*odges. Visitors were present from Welling ton, Maryborough, Greytown, Carterton, Masterton and several other places. The most important feature in connection with the coal-mining industry in the Dominion during the past year (says the Coal Mines Report), has been the activity displayed on the West Coast bituminous coalfields, wher3 new collieries are being; opened and equipped on a scale of considerable magnitude. The quality of the coal from these fields is of a high clas?, the coal being used by the Admiralty and to a considerable extent by ocean-going vessels. On the northern coalfields activity has also been displayed in the development of new areas, and the acquisition by the principal companies of mining rights over freehold property. The equipment of the mines all over the country has been greatly improved. i A claim for compassionate allow ance was received by Parliament from the the widow of the late Mr James, 8.M., of Masterton, on Tuesday. The petitioner stated that her husband was in the public service for 42 years. It was his intention during his last illness to retire, but before the necessary arrangements could be concluded he passed away. Had his services been dispensed with he would have been entitled to over £2,000. She had only received as compassionate allowance the sum of £1,150, representing two years' salary. In view of the long period that he had been in the service, and the efficient manner in which he had performed his duties, she prayed that a further sum should be allowed her. An interesting experiment was made during the past year by the State in erecting two workmen's houses on the Heretaunga Settlement in ferro concrete and one in wood These were similar in design and finish, and, as a result of the experiment, the Labiur Department's chief advisory officer is inclined to favour the ferro concrete houses, fnr the reasons that not only were they found to be nearly as cheap as wood, but they have the distinct advantages of not costing nearly as much for future maintenance, being more weatherproof, and the insurance premiums are lower. It was found that concrete houses cost about £6 more than those built of wood, and it is expected that with more experience the labour item can be reduced somewhat on these ferro • concrete houses, because as the men get trained they can work more expeditiously. Alfred Golder pleaded guilty at the Magistrate's Court yesterday morning to affixing a sink in a house in the Borough without being a licensed plumber. Accused stating that he was not aware of the conditions of the by-laws. A fine of 5s and 7s costs was imposed. Mr J. Ca>rns, Borough Inspector, appeared in Bupport of the information. At the meeting of the Masterton Trust Lands Trust last evening, the chairman stated that the sum of £l3O had been expended in putting the museum in order. He moved that if the Education authorities would fence off the piece of land on which the museum now stood that the section be handed over to the School Committee at a peppercorn rental, provided the committee planted the section with trees. Mr Michel 1 opposed the motion on the ground that the School Committee had ample land now at its disposal for all recreative purposes. As there was no seconder to the proposal, the Chairman stated he would bring the matter up again in the form of a notice of motion at next meeting.

A meeting, of the Management Committee of the Wairarapa Amateur Swimming Club was held last evening. Thore were p-( sent:— Messrs E. R. B. Daniel! (in the chair), G. H. Cullen, E, McEwpn, J. Georgeson, B. Clayson, A. Eddie, F. B. Rosson. It was decider! to open the season on Thursday 28th, with a 50 yards race in the Park Lake. A valuable trophy will be alloted for the event, and no entrance fee will be charged. Mr B. Carpenter's offer to coach a water-polo team during the season was accepted. Messrs D. Caselberg and G. H. Perry wrote donating tiophies for competition, tor which they were accorded a vote of thanks. satisfaction was expressed by those present at the Borough Council's action in providing such a good course for the swimming carnival .last year. It was decided to request swimmers to refrain from walking across the cricket pitches at the Park row that the f j -ce l:aa been removed.

Another case of diphthena has occurred in the Carrington settlement. On Sunday throughout the Dominion special services for young folks will be held in the Presbyterian Churches.

The supply of milk at the Greytown Cheeae Factory now totals 1,960 gallons daily, which is about 40' more gallons than was delivered during the corresponding period last year, Mr J. C. Skeet is the largest, supplier with 165 gallons daily. Messrs E., B. Hawkins, J. Hodge and S. Garrety head the tests with-. 3.8. One hundred and 3ixty casesoorf r cheese will be shipped to the London market byjthe Ruapehu.

Charles Hennessey was charged at: the Magistrate's Court, yesterday morning, that he did on September23rd, assault William Harris Constable Brown, for tru prosecution, said he saw accused and anotherman fighting near the Occidental! Hotel. Accused was represented by Mr C. A. Pownall, who called William Blinkhorne. James Watson and' Thomas Donaldson, to support the statement that accused did not com»mence the quarrel. The case was. dismisped.

To-night, at the Y.M.C.A., the Personal Workers will meet at 7.30) o'clock, and to-morrow Mr C. E.. Daniel] will speak to the men. Mr A. Donald wil preside at the meeting and the strangers' tea. On Monday the President and BoarJ will meet all the members and the associates of the Association, for a discussion on the new building scheme. The financial problrfm is just now very keen and the Y.M.C.A., not only seeks the co-opsration and support of public generally, but ot its membership in particular. At the Magistrate's Cburt, yesterday morning, Yee Chong was charged with keeping his shoo open for doing business on Sunday, October 10th. Mr Hollings appeared for accused. Constable Townsend slated he saw a boy about four or five years of age on Sunday afternoon last come out of accused's shop with a tin of, condensed milk. Mr Hollings submitted thifc no offence had been committed, as the sale had not been made in, or in view of, a public place. He submitted there was no law to prevent a man from selling on Cunday, as long as.it was not done in a public place. -Mr R. H. Turton, the presiding Magistrate, held that no offence had been committed and dismissed the case. The Directors of the Wellington Farmers Meat Freezing Company have issued instructions to their engineer to prepare plans for building and machinery up to £30,000. And that building and machinery is going to Waingawa Two siteß were recommended by the Government officials i during their recent visit,, and to these a further visit was paid by Mr J. C. Cooper and a surveyor, on Thursday, when levels were taken to ascertain if the water from the springs could be fought by gravitation to the higher of the two. From the levels taken it appears somewhat doubtful if all the water required can be taken to this site from the springs,,which Mr Cooper considers contain an ample supply of water for the.whole of the works. The other site, however, is lower, and to it will be comparatively, easy to bring water by gravitation. The purchase of the necessary land has not yet been completed, as there are a number of details to he arranged first. . An assistant steward is required by the Masterton Commercial and Farmers' Club. A livery stable and plant is advertised for sale by Mr Eli SmithAn advertiser wants to rent two unfurnished front rooms.

An energetic man as canvasser,for the iadustr iaJ Department isrequirtd by the A.M.P. Society (M-asterton branch).

Mr H T. Wood's, cameras g»ive good results. He has also a;complete stock of photographic supplies for sale at moderate prices* Particulars ot native unds for.dis--posal by sale or lease are advertised c by the Ikaroa District Maori Land* Board.

The conditions governing the cottage garden competition in connection with the Masterton Horticultural and Industrial' Society are set. out in an advertisement on.page "h of this issue.

Tenders are invited for the ri*ht of grazing on the Solway Showgrounds. Particulars may ba obtained on application to. Mr G. R. Sykes.

Mr W. H. Cole's advertisement appearing in another column, deals with house-painting and decorating. Mr Colo's work is o£ a highoorder,r r , and his charges invariably reasonable. >

The dates of wool sales-to ba held under the auspices of the Wellington. Woolbrokers' Association during the current sea3on are announced elsewhere. It is particularly noted that all wool must be delivered into the store five days before sale date.

Mr Blakemore. representing Messrs Macmillan and Co., the wellrkaowtv publishers, has a large and comprehensive exhibit of the Company's books and school requisites in one of the sample rooms at the Exchange Buildings, Masterton. Mrßlakemore invites those interested in books to inap3ct those which he has now out view, and which are for sale at reasonable prices "The New ZealandjDairy Farmers'" Account Book," pubhsned by Messrs Whitcombe and Tombs, Ltd., Wellington, comprises a whole lot of useful and practical informatijn for the dairy farmer, and during the past few weeks scores of them have been sold. In an advertisement on, page 7 of this issue, an illustration, of the book appears, and a synopsis of its contents is set out. Dairy farmers generally should read the advertisemui , and then decide topurchase thu bonk. In an advertisement on page 6 of this issue Mr F. Warreii Fowler,, who hat) an expert mechanical knowledge of motor-cars generally, states facts which should prove of interest, to all those contemplating the purchase of a car. During the past year Mr Fowler has imported a number of cars to the order of clients, and has two others now on the way out.. He has been appoointed sole agent: for the North Island for the "Vulcan" car, which is British* built, thoroughly'reliable and reasonable in price. Mr Fowler is, however, prepared to quote a price for any make of car,, landed in Masterton. '

Tenders are invited by Ihe Secretary of the Maaterton Fire Board for the ennstruction of a fire well in Chape! street, and for painting the "Jubilee" tiro engine. Messrs Hendry ard Buxton close their Masterton premises for pood this evening. The sjile conducted for •Greeks past, successful as it has been, Still leaves soae first cla*s quality, ard seasonable goods to be disposed of. The firm are prepared to accept any rash oifer io-dc,y for any article In'ttock. A few stylish Kaiapoi costumes', this season's goar's, will be handed ovi r to the first enquirer at har own price. To-Jay is the last chance.* J In connection -with the visit to -Masterton of Mr R. V. BlaKeinore, Messrs iviacirnl an and Co.'s rt-prd seiitative, Messrs S. ai<d W. Mackay, boukselbiM. wish it to be understood that they stock all Macmillan's edu-cation-1 publication, and that they can supply from stock practically any text book published by that firm. They also annoui.ee that they have just received supplies of the New Zealand EducaiiJti Department's text cards in English composition and arithmetic, besides all the latest novels, including Hall Caine's new Oiovel "The White Prophet."