LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 9653, 18 November 1909, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Mr M. Lone, the American Davis Cup tennis player, now in Australia, intends to visit New Zealand. Word has been received by cable that the crack Sydney band (Newtown) has defin'tely decided to enter for the Wanganui contest in March next.

Denmark is a country of smal holdings. In 1904 the statistics showed that of a total of 75,271 farms 73,200 were not more than 288 acres in size, and 70,000 were under 200 acres. No fewer than 21,582 were from 24 to 48 acres in extent.

The matron of the Masterton Hospital reported at the meeting of tne Trustees yesterady that there were fifteen patients h the institution at the last meeting, fifteen had since been admitted, two had died, leaving thirteen remaining under treatment.

The question of the required alterations to the septic tank at the Masterton Hospital was further discussed at the meetinsp: of the Hospital Trustees yestreday. The meeting considered the matter was urgent, and in view of the fact that the summer season was so far advanced it was decided to commence the work immediately.

Something in the nature of a record load of wool was taken to the railway station this week, bv Mr W. E. Corlett, carter, of Masterton. With a team of six horses Mr Corlett brought in no less than 37 bales of wool from Mr Hugh Morrison's station, beating his previous year's record from the same station by two bales.

The next census will be taken in 1911, and in the same year there will be a census in the United Kingdom, aa well as in the Commonwealth of Australia and all other British possessions. The census of New Zealand will thus be a part of an Empire census, having one particular day fixed for the enumeration on or about April 2nd, 1911. The crude structure that in the past served the purpose of the main g«*tes to the Masterton Hospital is to be removed in favour of something of a more imposing character. At the meeting of the Hospital Trustees yesterday, Messrs R Brown and J. C. Bwington were appointed a committee to submit a report on the most suitable design for new gates, together with the estimated cost. Saturday's Gisborne Herald say s: —Harry Willougbby left for Pakatoa Island by the Northern boat to-day. It is stated that the will which HeDi Willougbby was to have signed on the day following the night of the fatal fire was bequeathing everything to tne husband. One estimate puts the total value of the property at £BO,OOO, but there are some important points involved in regard to Native ownership, and it is,probable that a good deal may yet be hea rd concerning technical issues in the disposition of the property. MrJR H. Turton, S.M., was engaged practically all day yesterday in hearing the continuation of the case in which John Graham and Co. claim ed from James Hourigan the sum of £56 16s Bd, being balance due ,on a current account between the parties in connection with a lien over defendant's crops. Defendant had confessed to certain items in the account, but counter claimed for damage to chaff and straw, and to tne premises. After evidence on both sides had been taken, the case was adjourned until 25th inst. to take the evidence of a witness who, through illness, was unable to attend. Mr D. K. Logan appeared for plaintiffs, and defendant was represented bv Mr C. A. Pownall. The monthly meeting of the Trustees of the Masterton Hospital was held yesterday morning. There were present Messrs J. is Keith (chairman), W. Fisher, K. Brown, Murray Jackson, J C. Ewington, J. J. Mead. Dr Archer Hosking, medical Huperintendant, also attended the meeting. An apology for absence was received frnm Mr H. J. O'Leary. The Treasurer reported for the past month:—Receipts, £62 13s sd; disbursements, ii 19J fls yd- balance from last mentinu. £253 13s 9d; balance to dale, £145 10j;. Infectious Diseases Hospital—Receipts, £2 10s; disbursements, £1 10s; balance at last meetii.g, £lO5 0s Sd; balance at date, £lO6 0s Bd. Accounts amounting to £79 17s lid wtre passed for payment. Mr J. C. Ewington was appointed visiting member for the month. Mr Brown, the visiting member for the month, reported that the metal ceilings in parts of the hospital wes rusting, and required attention. It was rie cided to effect the necessary improve ment. The question of keeping the graas down at the Hospital grounds was discussed. Mr Jackson considered the moat effective method of doing .this would be to fence in the trees and gardens with wire netting, and graze sheep on the grounds. It was thought, however, that it would be rheaper to give gms away in payment for cutting it.

The site finally decided on for the new firebell at Featherston is at the west end of the Triangle. The cultivation of maize by Taranaki milk producers is increasing considerably this season.

The Bishop of Wellington held a Confirmation service in S. Matthew's Church last night, at which a large number of candidates were presented. Shearing is in full swing in the Lower Valley. Some of the larger sheds have cut out, and, on the whole, a satisfactory clip has been obtained.

Some of the Dannevirke district farmers realised good prices for their wool at the Napier sale on November 10th, Mr J. Babby, Totaranui, got 13d for his, and several others prices averaged on Is.

Pensions paid in the Wellington postal district last year totalled 15 656, iho amounts aggregating £31,701. In the Wanganui district pensioners number 4,ti97, and the amount £9,786. Mr C. H. Poole, Member for Auckland West, will deliver a lecture, entitled "Making Friends with Uncle Sam,'" in the Methodist Schoolroom on Monday evening, Novencber 22nd. This lecture will be illustrated by some 60 lantern slides. Mr Poole has a fund of facts, and is a bright and humorous speaker. It is safe to predict that this« who attend Mr Poole's lecture will have a thoroughly enjoyable evening.

It is proposed to wichdraw from reservation under the State Forests Act 584 acres in Block 11, of the Gorge Survey district, about five miles from Woodville and Ashhurst. The timber in the area is nearly all dead, the result of a fire which swept through it some years ago. It is. desired to lift the reservation in ■ird.tr that the land may be offered' for i:election.

The Secretary Of the Ghristchurch Comedy Ciub, Mr Glen, recently forwarded to similar organisations in. New Zealand for signature a letter addressed to Mr J. C. Williamson, asking him to extend the visit of Sir Charles Wyodham and Sir Beerbohm Tree to the Dominion. Mr Glen has received from the St. Clair Ocmedy Club (Dtmedin), the Wellington Dramatic Club, and the Auckland Welcome Club notification of their approval of the request. The letter, with the signatures of the four amateur comedy organisations in New Zealand, will be forwarded by Friday's mail to Australia to Mr Williamson.

The Methodist Spinsters' Guild will hold a banquet this evening com* mencing at eight o'clock in the schoolroom. The chair will be occu> pied by Mrs Porter. Various toasts will be honoured, including "Masterton, our home," to be proposed byMiss W. Dame 11, and responded to by the Mayor, Mr P. L. Hollings; "Bachelors and Benedicts," by Miss Wilson, responded to by Rev. Porter, and Dr. Prior. The following sentiments will be snoken to:-—"The higher education of women," by Dr. Halen Cowie, 8.A., "The call of the 20th century to its young women," by Miss Williams, 8.A., "Women in history," by Miss Hampton, 8.A., and "The culture of child life," by Miss McGregor. The programme will be interspersed with songs, recitations, and choruses. . , ,

In respect to the alleged "cornering" of theatrical dates in New j Zealand, Mr Allan Hamilton, who is at present in Dunedin, has made the foiljwing explanation:- "Since my arrival in New Zealand on the present tour, I have been shown different paragraphp, which appear to have been started at Invercargill, about my having practically 'cornered' theatres at different periods of the year throughout New Zealand. I desire to give thiYstatement the most unqualified denial. During the past five years 1 have been, next to Mr Williamson, the largest supporter of the theatres in the lour centres of New Zealand. Every date that has been booked by ma has been kept to the very day. As everybody connected with the theatrical worl.l is aware, tours of New Zealand must be made two years ahead, and as a business man I naturally endeavour to secure the best available dates. The "Hot Lakes Chronicle" states that the Ohinemutu Pa was in a ferment of excitement recently owing to the Native residents of the village taking part in a "taua."' This ancient custom is a punishment inflicted! on offenders and their relatives for some wrong done, and in the olden times it was a very general form of punishment The principle of the "taua" is the confiscation of * articles by the tribe to which the offender belongs, the latter's nearest relatives also being affected. On this occasion the party offending, it is alleared, developed a great affection for another man's wife,, and was made the victim of at "taua" A troupe Of Natives, nunv bering nearly a hundred, marched into the pa and indulged in hakas and' war dances, atter which a confiscation of all kinds of articles, including greenstone, mats, clothing, guns, and live stock were systematically; carried out. Mr F. P. Welch has numerous vacancies for shearers, dairy farm, and station hands. Messrs L-hamberiain and Son require a steersman for a traction engine.

A reward iof one pound is offered I for the recovery of a black smoothhaired dog lost from Lansdowne. New lines in ladies' seasonable footwear are to band at Mr J. Carpenter's Central Boot Mart. Messrs W. B. Chennelta and. Co., have for sale a first class farm of 450 acres situated in the famous Manawatu district. Particulars will be found in the firm's advertisement, At, the Masterton Auction Mart, on Saturday . ext, Mr J. R, Nicol will hell on acco m of Mr C. V. Peet, the whole of hid household furniture and also horse, gig and harness, The Wellington Battalion Band—a recently formed band—has ordered from the Dresden Piano Company a complete set of Hawke's famous Ex celsior Sonorous Instruments. LET IT BE KNOWN The widest publicity should be given, to the fact that summer diarrhoea, and dysentery can r>e cured by tiie judicious use of Ceamberlain's Colic., Cholera and Diarrhoea Eemedy. It never fails, when reduced with water and sweetened it is pleasaat to take, which is important when the medicine must be" given to small children. Sold by all chemists and storekeepers.