LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 9670, 18 December 1909, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The latest return from the Masterton Dredge is 370z 7dwt for a week's work. The appointment ot Mr R. H. Turton, S.M., and Mr M. Foley, as Registrar and Deputy Registrar, respectively, of the Supreme Court at Masterton, have been Gazetted. It is no exaggeration to say that far greater profits are being made out of New Zealand frozen meat by dealers in England than by the growers in the Dominion, says the Gisborne "Herald" Wool is coming in steadily to the Pahiatua Station, and consigned to Wellington. Up to date 1,500 bales have been handled, and there are still a large number of bales yet to be dealt with. A rata tree, planted in the Denbigh Square, Feilding, eleven years ago by Mr L. T. Brown, is at present in bloom., thus dispelling the idea that one has to wait a life-time for the rata tree to bloom. The dry weather is beginning to have a serious effect on the grain crops in the district, which are maturing a week or a fortnight too early, while the rape and turnip crops are also badly in want of rain. During the four weeks ended November 13th, 73,724 first class and 366,276 second-class passengers (total' 440,000) .were carried on the North Island main railway lines and branches. The figures for the corresponding period of 1908 were:—Firstclass, 67,840; second-class, 296.502. The annual report af the Yorkshire County Cricket Club, which was issued at the end of last month shows that Schofield Haigh, the famous bowler, will receive no less than £2,071 for his benefit match played last summer. Of this amount £5*25 was contributed, by the Club. During the year ended March 31st last 157 totalisator licenses were ispued in the Dornnion, the number of days on which racing was held being 307. The amount invested on the totalisator by the public was £1,834,333, and the percentage paid to the Treasury was £27,964.

The Settlers' Hotel paddock at Whangarei was the scene of great excitement on Saturday, . when Maurice Griffin (Maungakaramea) and Jack Dwyer (Towail chopped for a purse of £IOO and the championship of the North. Dwyer won by about three seconds, his time being 60secs. This is one. second over the New Zealand record. The leaders of the leasehold party have postponed their public addresses in the North Island on the land question. Writing to a Hastings resident, Mr D. McLaren, M.P., says:—"Absolutely dangerous to leave Wellington just now. Have consul-ed Mr T. E Taylor, and he will not move till after the session, will come later date, but now risky." Mr K. L. Thomas, the American millionaire lumberman and owner of racehorses, was stabbed on October | 31st by the jockey Carroll Schilling, and,i when the mail left, was lyin* in a dying condition. The tragedywwats t the aequal to a dispute over a contract between the jockey and Mr Thomas. Schilling escaped after committing the deed, and is still at large.'"''' i The Te Wera Station (23 miles from Stratford), on the Stratford- i Ongarue Unas, is evidently intended to be one of some importance (says the Stratford correspondent of the "Taranaki Herbld"), the contract price for the buildings being over £2,000. The rails are lsid miles beyond Te Wera, nearly up to the Pohokura tunnel, which it is expected to have daylight through it ; in two months" time. There is every prospect of the Wairarapa Ladies" Swimming Club hav- j ing a most successful season. A num- j ber of- trophies have been received j for competition, and members are taking a keen interest in the affairs of the Club, which augurs well for its future. The Club are fortunate in having such a capable and popular ; secretary as Miss N. Gillespie, to whose efforts the sound position the Club is now in is largely due. The services in the Methodist Church to-morrow are to be of a special nature. The day will be observed as Christmas Sunday. Special hymns will be sung, and the Minister (Kev. C. Porter) will deliver appropriate addresses. At night a firstclas3 orchestra and largely augmented choir, under the leadership of Mr S. Ralph, will render a number of anthems from the great masters. The "Hallelujah Chorus" from handel's "Messiah" will be produced. All who love inspiring music will have a treat by attending the evening service.

A stirring act of comradeship is related in connection with an accident to a bushman, which occurred at the end of last week, writes an Auckland correspondent. John Davis, while working in a valley on one of Dr. Kayner's Karekare timber reserves, was pinned to the ground by a rolling log. His position was perilous, but his sole companion, Harry Wilkins, succeeded after great mus-" cular exertion in "jacking" off the pinning log. Davis being by this time ouite unconscious Wilkins bore his 13at bure'en up the steep hillside, until assistance could be summoned. Even then Wilkins was foremost in the efforts nt revival, and when the injirel lumberman eventually came round it w, r, to find his mate spraying him with water from a spring. After being home by willing carriers fot some distance 'n a stretcher, Davis was dtiven to hi 3 home at Avondale. Although severely crushed he has been making reassuring progress.

The usual meeting of the Hope of Masterton Juvenile Temple was held in the Dominion Hall on Thursdav afternoon. There was a fair attendance of members, C. T. Howard Devonnort presiding, assisted by Sister Miller, superintendent. During the afternoon the superintendent presented prizes for the reeeat pig drawing competition, and also gave an interesting address on her recent visit to Huwke's Bay. and conveyed fraternal greetings from the following Lodges:—Dawn of Hope, Anchor of Hope, and Band of Unity. An invitation was received from the Endeavour Lodge to attend the meeting of the adult Lodge on Monday evening next. * It was desided to have a recess until after the holidays, and re-open the Temple on January 10th, j 1910. '

Mr J. C. Williamson will stages "The Flag Lieutenant" in the Masterton Town Hall on January 17th next. Among the candidates to be admitted next year to the Wellington Teachers' Training College is Mr Colin C. Grant, of Gladstone, and formerly a pupil at the Mastertont District High School. The Rev. A. Hodge will conduct the services in the Congregational Church to-morrow. In the morning; t:ie address to children on the cbilet* r.'n's flowers will be "The Wilct Rose." The subject of the sermom will be "Tne Battle of the Gods,'* being the 17th of the Path of History series. The lay sermon will be Jot* (3) "Thou Com for tor." Mr C. E. Daniel! submitted a map to the meeting or' the Chamber of Commerce yesterday showing the saving of distance in the proposed Rimutaka deviation. "It is an interesting; fact," said Mr Daniell, "that taking Woodside as the basis, Kaitoke ia much nearer than Cross' Creek. There would be a saving of seven miles by the deviation the grades would be much easier, while the latitude, instead of being 2,485 would be 1,744 feet." The Chamber decided to have 500 copies of the plan, as submitted, printed.

1 An exceptionally good programmes will be presened by Messrs Thompson and Payne at the Foresters' Hall this evening Dramatic, scenic and comic films will be in great variety,, covering a wide range of subject*. A film that should create more than usual interest is that depicting the various scenes connected with the "Cobbler of Kop.nick," incident, are incident, by the way, which set the world laughing when it was made* public. The Saturday atternooo matinees are increasing in popularity, and the excellent fare to be provided this afternoon should draw a crowded house. The question of the forthcoming: holidays to be obssrved in Mastertont came up for discussion at the Chamber of Commerce meeting yesterday. Mr M. Caselberg said that it had been decided to close the various branches of the W.F.C.A. Ltd., on the Saturday and Monday for both Christmas and New Year, and to observe Monday for the holiday of Anniversary Day. Mr G. C. Summerell said the Holidays Committee appeared to be defunct, and the Mayor hadf declined to take action in the matter* as he considered it was a matter foe the business people to decide among themselves. He moved that it be a recommendation to the townspeople to observe the Saturday and Monday for both Christmas and New Year holidays, and Monday for Ar.nivers* ary Day holiday. The motion wad carried. Vital statistics for November, 1909, are gazetted. The following: are the death-rates per 1,000 of population in the four principal cities:— Auckland. 0.73; Wellington, 0.69r Christchurch, 0.59;. Dunedin, O.BOL If the suburban boroughs are in- ' eluded, the death-rates work out as follow (the figures for November,, 1908, are given in parenthesis):— \ Auckland, 0.60 (0.71); Wellington, 0.67 (0.56); Christchurch, 0.58? (0.82); Dunedin. 0.81 (0.69). The total births in the above cities and boroughs amounted to 567, against 623 in October—a.' decrease <of 47. The deaths in November were 180— a decrease of 23 on the number in October. At the Magistrate's Court yester—■day morning, William Burridgejwasf charged that about September 18fcn, 1909, he did sell liquor in the Nolicense area of Masterton. Mr C« A. Pownall appeared for the defence, and entered a plea of. not guilty. Sergeant Murphy, who prosecuted for the police, stated the charge arose out cf the rase against Mrs Neilsen, which was adjudicated upon some time ago. Harry Harding, driver of defendant's delivery cart, stated he had been instructed to take the beer away if it was not paid for. He delivered it to Mrs Neilsen. Kate NeilI sen, boardinghouse keeper, gave i evidence as to the delivery of the beer. Mr Pownall contended that it was quite clear that the sale did not take place at Masterton but at Carterton, and quoted a number of authorities in support of his contention. The presiding Magistrate, Mr K. H. Turton, dismissed the information. A raid on sly-grog shops at Waihi was made by the police on Tuesday morning. The police party operated! simultaneously ou five different establishments, three being formerly hotels. A large lorry was used to cart the liquor away. The raid concluded at 8.30 a.m. No opposition was met with. Roughly speaking, about 39 kegs of beer or beer kegs, 20 cases of bottled beer, two jars of whisky and a quantity of empty glasses were seized. A number of the kegs were empties. From one establishment alone no less than 18 cases of bottled beer and 13 kegs of beer were removed by tha police. Two private establishments, known as "The Pig and Whistle" and "Hammer and Gaa," were included in the raid. Two of the police cells have been, requisitioned to store the results of the raid. The only hotel not raided was the Central. A number of prosecutions for alleged sly-grog will follow, and they will probably be heard before Christmas: A graceful compliment to the J*. C; Williamson Pantomime Company came the other day from Rev. W„ Tregar, one of Melbourne's foremost social reformers, who has been a very prominent figure in Church circles in the direction of the moral betterment j of the community. -He was away on a holiday, and returning from New i Zealand he travelled on the same steamer as the "Jack aud Jill"" Company. At his welcome home m his Collmgwood church, he made special reference to his experience. He told his congregation he wanted to place on record, without qualification, the respect and admiration they had inapirerj in him. He, had never been associated with such a bright,, well-behaved and companionable set of people, and he had thoroughly enjoyed the few days he had spent with them. Some people, he declared, had said hard things about the stage, but he, after what he had seen and heard of that particular company, at any rate, could not conscientiously . agree with them. "A good snap-shot" is the title of an interesting advertisement inserted by Mr H. T. Wood, who has an excellent and extensive stock of cameras for sale.

" Mr G. C. Summerell, at the meeting of the Maaterton Chamber of Commerce yesterday, brought up the question oi the various Chambers throughout the district holding regular conferences. Such conferences, /he contended, would be of great assistance in developing and furthering the interests ot the district generality. He moved that a conference of i'_#the various Chambers in the Wairarapa and Forty Mile Bush Districts be held at Masteiton to discuss matters •of general interest the first 'conference to b° held at the end of January next to consider the railway 'timetable. The resolution was unani'Bnously adopted. A meeting of the Wairarapa 'Friendly Societies' delegates was 'lield at Carterton on Thursday night. Winal arrangements were made for •the picnic on Boxing Day, and various committees were appointed to ■CBrry uUt the programme of events. Liberal donations have been received towards the prize fund, and races, etc., will be held for both old and young. Visitors will be well catered for in the way of refreshments. Fresh milk will be available, and also tea and sandwiches, for those Who come unprovided for. As the railway tickets are available for return up to February 15th, 1910, the secretary has been instructed to make jt arrangement* with the Railway Department for passengers from Pigeon jßusb on the return journey to travel fey. the 4.30 o'clock special train, and the 6.30 o'clock ordinary train, arring back in Masterton at 6 and 8 o'clock, respectively.

Y. M.C. A. services are set out in an advertisement on page 1. . Two furnished rooms with use of Icitchen and conveniences are required by an advertiser. the Masterton Borough Council notifies ratepayers that rates must be fully paid before January 28th, H. 1910. All those partial to photorgaphy should peruse Mr H. T. Wood's advertisement in another column. It forms Interesting reading just now. Mr E. Hale, of the Wairarapa Nursery, Te Ore Ore road, advertises savoy, cauliflower and broccoli plants for sale. The W.F.C.A. are town agents for Mr Hale. Ellen O'Brien, formerly of Mitchellstown, Ireland, will hear of something to her advantage in communicating with the National Trustees Company, Melbourne. A lot can be tiuthfully said in praise of "K" jams and other pre- - serves, but in these columns it would be superfluous. The retailers are always soinding the praises of "K" products, and the sales are ever increasing. That is the surest sign of appreciation.

McGruer and Co.'s mercery and clothing department in their Masterton stiore is replete with a magnificent nlock of men's wearing apparel, and durir.g the coming season splendid business should be recorded. A discaunt of 5 per cent, on purchases to the value of 10s and over will be allowed. j.-. The children of Masterton will m t douht be delighted to know that a ""wireless" cablegram has come to harid announcing the coming of 'Father Christmas to Graham and Co.'s store on Christmas Eve, Friday, December 24th, at 1.30 p.m. 'He will remain for two hours in the afternoon, and at night return at 6 o'clock and spend the evening amongst his young friends. Graham's Store just now* is full oi i choice Christmas goods, toys and ••other seasonable things galore. Messrs Cole and Westerman, cash drapers, have not forgotten the bairns in arranging their Christmas ■vv. Fair. All children under ten years of » • age who accompany their parents to the Pair on Saturday afternoon and 'Christmas Eve will be presented with the novelty "Dying Pig." The firm have a splendid assortment of toy books, fancy and leather goods, etc., at rock-bottom prices. Some of the special lines of drapery are 'quoted on page 1 of this issue. Mr A. Hendry, clothier and mercer, will open for business in his new shop in Abraham and Williams' pre- - mises this morning. He has, brought forward a really first class stock of clothing and mercery, such as should ■\, meet with ready sale. An invitation S is extended to the public generally to look over the new store, inspect the stock, note the quality and the prices. Country residents who cannot visit the store personally, are requested to mail their orders. Careful attention will be paid to the selection of goods, and prompt despatch can be relied. With such up-tc-date premises in a central position, Mr Hendry will doubtless receive a liberal share *of public support. The stock that has been secured for the coming Christmas and New Year trade by Mr Frank Dupre, Masterton, has been selected with great r care, and a display of an especially 4 attractive and comprehensive character is made just now that reflects great credit on the enterprise of the proprietor. Whatever is worth having in a jewellery store is there, and the appointments are in harmony with the exquisite and meritorious stock. Holiday and birthday preop\ls, Christmas presents, wedding gifts, articles of personal wearer household adornment, toilet ware, ladies' and gent's gold watches, gold xings, with wonderful combinations of gems, are represented in endless varieties. Ladies will be particularly interested in an ! attractive arrange*D ments of hand-bags and purses, all in the best of leathers and latest colours—a showing pleasing alike to the eye, taste and purse. A large number of ladies gathered in Messrs Beale and Parton's Mas- .- twton store yesterday, to witness the cookery demonstration with the aid ot the "Perfection" cooking stove. The expert fully demonstrated all the good points of the "Perfection," and turned out a tine batch of dainty cakes and cottage loaves in record time. There is not a weak point in the fitove. It can be got ready for use in three minutes, it creates . no soot or black, it cooks evenly as it vaporises the oil and maintains a constant circulation of hot air throughout the oven. Meals for half N a dozen people can be cooked at a coat of one halfpenny per hour. Housewives who have not solved the problem of home comfort for the summer months cannot do better than secure a "Perfection" stove. Another demonstration will be given this afternoon, v»hen the dainties produced will be -served with afternoon •tea.

An advertiser has for sale 20 pairs of ducks and seed and pig potatoes. At the Masterton Auction Mart this aft moon, Mr J. R. Nicol will sell ladies' and gents' bicycles, furniture and general merchandise. At the residence, No. 82, Bannister Street, on Wednesday next, Mr J. R. Nicol will sell on account of Mrs J. Hooper, the whole of the nearly new househ old furniture and effects. An artistic display of Christmas cillery 5 s being made by the W-F.C.A. Their window is well worth inspecting, being complete with all lines of Oruba, Sonora, and E.P. spoons and forks; also Luckwood's knives in all qualities. Mr A. Norman, draper and clothier, has in storK i umerous lines, particularly well suited for Christmas presents, comprising ladies' and gents' dressing cases, leather bags, cruets, and an assortment of very pretty Chi''a ornaments. The display is well worthy of inspection. Messrs Harcombe and Donald, sad-1 dlers and harness makers, cater for their patrons in a liberal manner. They keep complete stocks of English and colonial harness and saddlery, in addition to that which they manufacture on the premises. Recent importations of English goods include ladies' and gents' saddles, single and double sets of harness, and the best material for the manu facture of rick covers and tarpaulins. They are now manufacturing these covers and tarpaulins at prices that are reasonable for such quality material and workmanship, and they invite farmers and others to get their prices before buying elsewhere. A drapery and clothing establishment in Masterton that has a reputation for stylish goods of superior quality, is that conducted by Mr J. Heyhoe. From time to, time fresh consignments of goods come to hand, ■ comprising articles selected with a | view to meeting the popular tastes and styles. The Christmas stock at Mr Heyhoe's store is particularly choice one, comprehensive In character, and up-to-date in every d«tall. Ladies of Masterton and district should be interested in the very fine display made of gloves, hosiery, colJars, laces, ribbons, handkerchiefs, prints, cambrics, zephyrs, art muslins and cretonnes. Some very hand- i some curtains are also shown. In advertisements appearing in the wanted column, the prices at which thfi above goods are to be sold are set out, and they are so reasonable that they must appeal to ladies who are anxious to buy approved goods at a minimum of cost. It may not be generally Known that the greatest candlemaking establishment in the world is in England. It is that of Pbice's Patent Candle Company, Lm with two other large factories, one at Battersea on the Thames, and the otber on the Mersey, ne->,r Birkenhead, covering together thirty acres, and giving employment to about 2,200 people. The leading position held by the company is shown not merely by their having received the large number of eighty-six awards at the principal International Exhibitions during the past half century, but especially by the unique fact that five of these ave Grand Prix gained in the greatest candle-pro-duoing countries of the European continent —namely, in Antwerp in 1894, Amsterdam in 1890, Brussels in 1897, and Paris in 1899 and 1900. Some of the company's specialties are: Gold Medal Palmitine. Grand Prize Parastrine Shade, and Best j Stearinj Candle; Childs', Eoyal Castle, New Patent and Palmitine Star Night Lights; Begina, Glycerin Cream, tnd i Court Toilet Soaps. Gas Engine and otber Lubricating Oils. Glycerin absolutely pui e j Prloo'sSoaps and Candles are ly all Grocers and Storekeepers in the Wai- j rarapa district.*