LOCAL AND GENERAL

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 9654, 19 November 1909, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The latest return from the Masteron Dredge is 78oz lOdwt tor the week. A movement is on foot to re-form the boy's fire brigade in Featherston. The Featherston .Bowling Club'has decided to send several rinks to Wei lington on November 25tn to play matches. A scarlet fever palient from Carterton hasbeeti admitted to the Greytown Hospital. At the Wanganui show yesterday, Mr W. Howard Booth's Hikorangi, won the Steeplechase and Ladies' Jumping Competition. In some parts of the Fortymile Bush district complaints are being made of the dryness and consequent hardness'of the wool,, caused by the recent westerly winds, and lack of sunshine.

The total number of stock sold through the Homebush fat stock, sale ya,rds durinss the month of October last were 406,541 sheep, including lambs, and 10,583 cattle. Motor waggons are to be usel in the carrying trade at Tara*aki. The coastal settlprs hope that by up todate means of communication many of their disabilitiies will be removed. The Eketahuna Chamber of Commerce have appointed Messrs Prendeville, Mead, Herbert Wise and Pike a committee to go into the matter of the proposed alterations in the rail • way time-table as far as Wairarapa is concerned. The last consignment of trout for the season, comprising 18,000 was sent from the Masterton hatcheries to the Hutt district last-week. This makes a total of nearly half a million that have been sent away from Masterton during the present season.

Very high prices were realised in Duhedin on Saturday for Central Otago strawberries, reports the "Otago Daily Times." The fruit, which arrived in fine condition, brought up to 2s 9d per lb at auction. Cherries went as high as Is 7d per lb.

The Opaki Rifle Club will send three teams of five men each to'compete at the , forthcoming North Island Championship Rifle meeting at Wanganui, on December 27th and 28th. Last year the championship was won by Rifleman W. J. Henry, of Opaki. The Club also succeeded in carrying off the champion shield in the teams" match. Mr C. H. Poole, M.P., will speak at the Y.M.C.A. on Sunday afternoon, and at the Strangers' Tea Mr E. H. Waddington will preside. On Monday night the members of the Y.M.C.A. Physical Culture Class will meet for preparatory posing in connection with the development competitions for two gold and six silver medals next Thursday night. In connection with the Greytown Fire Brigade's competitions for the challenge medals, another event has b sen got off, with the following result: —Branchman A. Coe, l;Fire man T. Bilbjr, 2; Fireman F. Nicol, 3. A five men competition for challenge badges was won by Lieutenant Gates's team, comprising Fireman C. Tolley, T. Bilby, V. Nicholson, and Branchman T. Fisher, Captain R. Workman's team was second.

It is reported that Lue wedding of Miss Martin, daughter *pf Mr John Martin, of Martinborough, which was to have taken place on Wednesday had to be postponed owing to Miss Martin being taken seriously ill on Monday evening, says the Greytown "Standard." On Tuesday her condition was reported to be somewhat worse and several doctors were summoned including Dr Martin, of Wellington and she is now reported out of danger.

The report of the New South Wales Stock Department for the year ended June 30th, 1909, states that the wool clip generally was reported as being sound and clean, and containing a fair to good amount of yoke. In a few districts the wool was very tender, being deficient in yoke, and having suffered to a large extent from burrs, trefoil, and grass seeds. The average weight for fleece was much less than t!iat for 1907, and was ascribed to the shortage of grass and water. The Masterton Lnwn Tennis Club has arranged a mat-'i with the Dannevirke Club, to be played at Dannevirke on November 30th (St. Andrew's Day).. A team of twelve men and six ladies will be sent. Those who are able to make the trip are requested to commu- icnte with the Hon. Sec. (Mr A. -R. tiihnders) at once. Players are also reu i '(led that entries for the Men's Handicap Singles, loth first and second grade, close with the Hon. Secretary, tomorrow (Saturday), at 6 p.m.

Probably the last survivor of those who took part in the battle of Waterloo has been removed by the death at Queenstown, South Africa, of Desirez Cornelius Mesdom, who was born on August 2nd, 1805, and who, as a boy of ten, was a drummer in Napoleon's army at Waterloo, his father being also present as a soldier in the ranks, says the "Standard." Desirez also fought in the Crimea in the French force, and during that campaign he lost nine brothers, and was wounded ten times himself He arrived in South Africa in 1857,.ami became, caretaker of the Dutch Reformed church at Queenstown, which post he held for rearly 40 years.

Shearing operations ara finished a Annadale station, on the East Coast The country throughout the (joast district is looking particularly well.

There was another large attendance at the Thompson-Payne Pictures, last e\ening, the programme being greatly appreciated. There will be{ a complete change of programme tomorrow evening, when ttie proprietors promise some "sensations" in the cinematographic art. Mr R. H. T * rtor, S.M , contemplated presiding t the sitting of the Tenui Court yesterday, and left for that purpose by motor car in the morning. Several mishaps to the car resulted in his Worship having 4 to abandon his intention, the Court ' officials getting very lijtle past Kahumingi hill.

The op?ning wool sales of the 190910 season a* Auckla \d un Wednesday, November 24th, give promise of extensive business, and indications point to good values. Ovviwr to the wet weather of a few weeks the woo! has been coming in rather slowly, and it does not seem possible that a quantity equal to the record of last year's opening sales can be got forward before the sale, but the past week has witnessed satisfactory and it is regarded as certain that aggregate of this season's offerings will be in excess of the quantity cata-< logued last year. The S. Matthew's Garden Fete, to be held in aid of the funds for the new Church on the Showground%f)h Thursday, November 25th, gives every promise of being a great success. The committee are leaving no stone unturned lr. their efforts to provide amusement for both adults and children. A meeting was held last night when the programme for the sports and entertainment? was drawn up. At the sports to be held in the afternoon there will be foot J and mounted events, commenting at 2.30 p.m. These will be followed by a fancy dress hockey match and various other attractions.

Two horses attached to a lorry belonging to Messrs Fly and Young made rathef a sensational "bolt'" through Queen"* street, yesterday afternoon. The starting point was Kuripuni, and en route the convey •_ an?e must have struck some obstacle, for by the time Queen street proper was reached only the front portion of the lorry, with the two wheels, was left. Fortunately the animals _ steered a safe course through the j street, until in endeavouring to nego- f tiate the corner into Bannister street they came in contact with the corner post, which brojght them to a standstill. No damage of a serious nature occurred, and the horses appeared to be little the worse for their experience. At Tonui yesterday, a charge against a female defendant for rescuing cattle- from tne , custody of a ranger during impounding came before Mr A T. Hancock, J.P. The informant was David Stephen, Castiepoint ranger, and the defendant Caroline O'Connor. Mr G. H. appeared for the informant, applied for an adjournment until the 29th inst., before Mr R. H. Turton, S.M. This waa agreed to. A civil case in which Thos. Crawford, of Aohanga, sued J O'Brien for £ll 3s (a'casein which a change of venUe was granted frum Masterton) also came before the Court, Mr Cullen acting for defendant. This case waa also adjourned until the 29th inst. There was a large attendance at the banquet held under the auspices of the Methodist Spinsters' Guild, which took place in the schoolroom last evening. The chair was occupied by Mrs Porter, and a must en joy a time was spent. Various toasts honoured, including:—"Masterton, our home, proposed by Miss W. Dani*»ll, and reajtonded to by the Mayor, Mr P. L. Hollings: "Bachelors and Benedicts," by Miss Wilson, responded to by Rev. C. E. Porter and Dr Prior. The following sentiments were spoken to during the evening "The higher education of women," by*"Dr Helen Cowie, 8.A., "The call, of the 20th centurv to its young women," by Miss Williams B A., "Women in history,' by Miss Hampton, 8.A., and "The culture or child life," by Miss McGregor. The gamme was interspersed with recitations, and choruses.

Ther was a fair attendance of the shareholders of the Workers' Mutual Benefit Building Society last evening, at the ballot for £3OO free of interest. Mr R. Krahagvii, Chairma'tn «»f Directors, presided. Messrs S. Ralph and J. Taylor were appointed scrur tineers to check the numbers into the ballot tox an! Mi A. W. Russell , was asked to draw tlic numbers out. The first number drawn was held by Mr W. G. Butcher, who only having I one share was alloted £l5O. The next number drawn was held by Mr W. B. Chennells, who was allotteJ the other £l5O, with the right claiming the next £l5O collected, he held two shares. The Chairmart then called tor tenders for a further sum of' £3OO. Mr J. E. Sedeola offered £4O for the £3OO. This being the highest tender received he was declared entitled to the amount. Tba Chairman, in thanking the shareholders for their attendance, said he hoped to be ablq to call them together again for another appropriation. shortly, he could not state the time exactly as they had disposed of £750 that evening, which was £l5O more than they had anticipated. The beauty of Oriental goods is * strikingly illustrated by a now made in No. 3 sample room at the Exchange Buildings, Queen street, Masterton. They are fresh from the Custom house, and genuinely in texture and pattern. Included in the exhibit are silk, holland, muslin, am; cashmere dresses and blouses (magnificentlyembroidered) silk and iinen laces (all widths and patterns), curtains, handsome spangled scarfs, lace linen and m«Hin goods, beautifully wnrkej, a"d a fie collection of Benares bras:sware, curios, etc. , Residents, whether they intend tuM make a purchase or n .t. should mal9ft a point of viewing this superb semblage of Oriental goods, included in whieh are scores of lines particularly well suited for Christmas presents. The sale will be open daily from 9 a.tn to 6 p.m. (Thursday afternoon excepted); Saturdays till 9.36 p.m. will close definitely on Saturday, 27th inst. YOU MAY HAVE TRIED "This, that, or the ofc'ier," but for permanent relief and p easurable action you will never find a lyfchmg to equal Chamberlain's Tablet) for indigestion,J*, (onatipation &nd biliousness. Sold byflk 11 chemists ai d store teepers. ■

Strawberries and cream can now be obtained daily at the Kia Ora Tea Rooms. The Colonial Sugar Company announce that the price of all grades MO f sugar has been advanced 5s per ton. Mr Peter T'ulloch, land and estate . agent, Pahiatua, advertises particulars of a farm of 223 acres, which will be let as a going concern with right of purchase. This is a special opportunity for a man with amail capital. '] he programme of the Martinboroueh Caledonian sports is now readv and will be forwarded to int'liding competitors en application to the secretary, Mr Fred. MeAllum, .Martinborough The Masterton County Council invite tenders to close at noon on Saturday, November 27th, for several road metalling contracts, and the 'erection of a roadman's cottage. The busine.s residents of Master,ton are linvited to attend the conference which will be held in the 'A. and P. Association's Rooms, at .2 "o'clock, on Tuesday next, when the proposed new railway timetable will be discussed. In the Bannister street Mart, at .2 o'clock, to morrow, Mr J. R. Nicol •will sell an extensive list of furniture and household effects on account of Mr C. V. Feet. Particulars of the lines are advertised else.wheie. , Those interested In the business of poultry culture are invited to attend the lecture to be given to night m the 'Dominion OHall by Mr J. B. Merrett, editor of the "New Zealand 'Poultry Journal," and an enthusiast ■ in poultry matters. His visit should i ' prove beneficial to fanciers. Messrs McGruer and Co., who have purchased the drapery business of Mr ,H. A. Wheclh, are now in possession, and are prepared to supply the wants of customers. Messrs McGruer and Co., are extensive purchasers in the leading markets of the world and conssquently are in a position to supply new and up to-date high-class .goods at lowest prices In additicn to Mr Wbelch premises the firm have secured the shop formerly occupied by Mr Petersen, which will he entirely devoted to ihe men s clothing and mercery department. Particulais of prices of a few leading lines are set out in an inset circulated with this issue, which <will repay perusal.