LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 9694, 19 January 1910, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

At Gisborne yesterday, William John Knight was committed for trial on two charges of sheep stealing. A Press Association telegram from Cambridge states that Webb's boil-ing-down works were burned down by fire. A large quantity of tallow was destroyed. There was no insurance, and nothing was saved. The Lansdowne Public School is now being connected with the high pressure -water supply. This will prove a great convenience for the children, especially for those who are cultivating garden plots.

The man McLachlan, who was apprehended at Brisbane a short time ago on a charge of having murdered an old man over twenty years ago in South Africa, and who was recently talien back to that colony, has been sentenced to death.

Ihe new short rifles now on issue to the mounted companies were in evidence at the recent Wanganui rifle meeting, and are ihought very little of, writes "Scout" in the "Taranaki Herald." They are not accurate, and the unfortunates using them rarely showed up in the prize list.

The following Wairarapa candidates were successful in the Matriculation Examination: —MastertDn: Matriculation and Solicitors' General Knowledge, Evelyn E. Dagg, A. Dawson, Constance M. Evans, H. W. Heyhoe, A. H. H. Ibbetson, G. G. Matheson, Jannie E. Sillar, Olive R. Sutherland, Rubina M. Wilton. Carterton: Matriculation and Solicitors' General Knowledge, W. J. Thomas.

The splendid programme presented by Messrs Thompson and Payne at the Foresters' Hall is still drawing large audiences, and deservedly so, as it is one of the best yet presented to local patrons. Several alterations have been made to the machinery which still more improves the pictures thrown on the screen. The various dramatic studies were again received in an appreciative mariner, and the comic subjects causod great laughter. This programme will be shown to-night for the last time, giving place to an entirely new series to-morrow (Thursday), whan some particularly fine films are promised, notable airiong which will be another of the "Mick Carter" series, entitled "The Double." "Yachtin? of Cowes," and "The Ugly Girl."

No muezzin exists in Wellington to call the Faithful to prayer, but all the same passers-by on the wharf on Sunday could riot help noticing the spreading of prayer carpets on the steamer Ula just as the sun was going down beyond Karori. Of the seventy odd Mohammedans on board the vessel a considerable number are said to be strict worshippers according to the dogtna of the Sunnite sect, and not a few of them hope some day to see Mecca to perform the "tawaf" or procession round v the Kaaba, and then to come back to the sea—"the great black water"—and the "kumpani's" boats, wearing thu coveted green turban, which is the symbol that the pilgrimage to , Mecca has been achieved. At their devotions these Mohammedans turn their faces towards Mecca, which, judging by the postures of the men on the Ula, seem to lie somewhere back of Brooklyn. The "Woodville Examiner" reports that a most extraordinary and mysterious shooting affair took place at Woodville beween 11 and 11.30 on Thursday night. Mr Powers, the gasworks manager, was roused out of bed by his assistant, Maurice Murphy. The young man appeared to be in a very nervous state, and no wonder, for he stated that someone attempted to shoot him with a revolver. He had just finished his round after putting the street lamps out, and was in the gasworks seeing that everything was right before he left for home. While iri the retort house a man appeared at the door and deliberately fired a revolver at him, and then ran away up the road towards McLean Street. The shot was fired all right, for at ; least three persons in the neighbourhood heard it. and twu arrived at the works to investigate. Whether the revolver was loaded with ball cartridge or not cannot be determined yet, for the mark of tiie bullet has not been traced. The police are investigating.

Steadily the Public Heall'i Department is carrying on its campaign against food adulteration. . Jams have just received attention, and this is opportune, in view of the nearness of the season. Additional regulations were gazetted this week, which require that every package of jam, marmalade, ur jelly must be distinctly labelled to show the contents, and the manufacturer's name and address. Mixed or compounded jams must give away their secrets in distinct and bold type. Where a mixed or compounding jam does not contain more than 20 parts per cent, of apple-pulp, it shall be sufficient to state on these label the amount of such pulp in the following from: —"This is a mixed jam, containing not more than 20 per cent, or apple." Apple juice or gooseberry juice may be added to jam to an amount not exceeding 10 parts per cent., and in such case it shall not be necessary to indicate on the label that the jam contains such juice, or that it is a mixed or compounded jam The penalty for breach of the regulations is Dot exceeding £2O.

The Mayor, Mr P. L. Hollings, was appointed delegate at last evening's meeting of the Borough Coun* cil to vote at the annual election of the Wellington Harbour Board

Mr Chas. M. Berkley, the popular touring manager of Mr J. 'C. Williamson's New Comic Opera Company, is a present in Masterton, making arrangements for the production of "A Country Girl" at the Town Halh on Friday, January 28th. j| v

iFlt was decided at the meeting of the Borougl Council last evening, that Thursd y afternoon be observed as the statucory half holiday for the ensuing year.

Whilst the steamer Waiwera wasbeing loaded at Gisborne on Monday evening, a bale of wool fell out of the sling, and struck Joho Larner,. a lighterman, severely injuring his back.;

It was reported at the meeting of the Borough Council last night that eight horses bad been impounded within the Borough during the month, while four horses and eight cattfe had been impounded from outside the Borough.

The first annual picnic of the Lansdowne School will be held at: Willow Park, Opaki, on February ilth. All ladies willing to assist are invited to attend a meeting to be held in the Lansdowne Schoolroom at 3: o'clock, next Friday afternoon.

A petition was received by Borough Council last night from &• large number of tradespeople in favour of observing Monday next asthe holiday for Anniversaiy Day, and it was resolved thatr" business people in the town be asked to observe that day accordingly.

Mr A. Snowball,, Secretary of tb.e Y.M.C.A. wrote to the Boroijrgh Council last evening asking for jJermisaion to use the Dixon street baths for a swimming exhibition on February 24th from 2 to 6 p.m. The application was granted on the understanding that the Association pay the cost of the necessary advertising.

Messts Hollings and Pragnell, on behalf of Daniel Geary and wife, have issued a writ claiming £750 damages from Arthur Haughey in respect of the death of their son,, alleged to have been caused by an accident at the Technical School building. The case will come on for hearing at the sitting of the Supreme Court iu Masterton next month. Mr C. A. Pownall is acting for defendant..

Mr Eustace Lane has, if the Governor-in-Council formally decrees it, forfeited bis seat on the Hawse's Bay Land Board, by his absence from last meeting. The "Hastings Standard" stales that, owing to the Government having failed to determine his status on the buard,. he is determined to bring the matter to a head, and is contemplating taking a case to the Supreme Court. He will probably make a claim for £1,500 dampges, being £1 per head for each ratepayer .in his district.

The Management Committee of theWellington Cricket Association last night had before it a telegram from the New Zealand Council, stating that if Wtllingta" did not come ta terms on the pooling system, guaranteeing £l5O for a match here, the proposed tour of the Australian cricketers would probably fall through. A special meeting of the Wellington Cricket Association is to be held to re-consider the question'. The alleged misconduct of the Wellington cricketers at Auckland recently was considered in committee by the Management Committee, but the result wasnot made public. The Garden Fete in aid of SMatthew's Building Fund, will take place to-morrow in Mr W. H. Beetham's grounds, Perry street. All necessary arrangements are well forward, and visitors may depend upon hiving a good time, games of all kLds being arranged for, including nail-driving, quoits, tilting atlthe ring on bicycles, and other competitions, with various stalls for the sale of novelties and useful Refreshments will be provided. The-open-air concert in the evening will) be in charge of Mr G, Branson. programme will include part songs,, duets, solos and recitations. The following will contribute items:—■ Misses Carr, Cook, E. Jago, and Messrs F. Hunn, W. Jago, F. H. Elcoate, W. Iggulden, H. Green, G. Branson, and E. R. Wilson. The ordinary meeting of the Fire Police was held last evening, Captain Dixon presiding. The following members were presented with two N years* service bars - —Constables Butcher* Lewis, Fielding and Secretary Wilton. Lieutenant Attwood and Con- . stable JButcher were presented with the medals won by them in the recent competition. Secretary Wilton was elected to represent the Corps at the Conference to be held at Hastings in Februaiy. Lieutenant attwood was granted three months 1 leave of absence. The secretary reported* that Lieutenant Attwood was the winner of Constable Lewis*

trophy for the best attendance for twelve months, ending 31st December, 1909, with a record of 58 out ot a possible 59. A somewhat extraordinary was heard in the Broken Hilt (N.S.W.) Police Court last week. Emma Isabel Faggotter, a married; woman, was charged with having maliciously caused permanganate of: potash to be taken by Elsie Johns with intent to annoy. The evidencedisclosed the fact that the young girl Johns had received a piece of' wedding cake purporting to come from a friend in Railway Towr. On, eating a piece of the cake she became ill, and an analysis of the take show--ed that jt was studded with crystals of permanganate of potash. The police.inquiries led to some peculiar revelations, and proceedings were instituted against defendant. The girl Johns < 1 produced several post cards, which were said to Jiave been written to her by women in Railway Towr. One postcard bore a picture of a hearse, ~ with the following written in red , ink:—Prepare to meet your doom, for • in this hearse I hope to see you soon. I wish it was your blood I was writing this in. With my best respects to you. Revenge is sweet. May your soul rest in h—All the trouble seemed to be about Miss Johns keep- . ing company with a man referred to in the postcards as "George." Defendant Faggotter was committed for trial at the next quarter sessions. A great attraction jit the Swimming Carnival on Monday next will be the "naval engagement,"*

At the meeting of the Borough Council, last night, the manager of the Abattoirs reported that 109 cattle, 13 calves, 923 ] sheep and lambs, 338 pigs, including 12 suckers, had been slaughtered during the month. Four cattle, nine piga and two sheep had been condemned. The Borough Engineer reported to the Council last evening that he had been able to mane eight tons of hay for feed for the Borough horses from the Park at a cost of £lO 17s 6cJ. Ten tons of hay had also been gathered from the sewage farm, effecting a total net gain to the Borough of £3l. All the angling enthusiasts in the district are practising for the angling competition to be held at the swimming sports on Monday. Come and see them angle * Mrs Tinkham, Stronvar, rpquires a governess. Mrs Frank Evan3 requires a good general servant. Mr F. P. Welch has vacancies f«r hotel and st tfoi cooks and a good ploughman. A notice of thanks is inserted by Mr and Mrs Johnson for expressions of sympathy in their bereavement. The popularity of "K" brand preparations is pertinently set out in verses which appear on page 7 of this issue. Mesrbs J. J. and W. J. Knight, of Eketahuna, cautmn tradesmen and others against givirg credit in their name without written authority. A notice in reference to enlargements ordered from Mr C. W. Anderson is inserted in the wanted column. Particulars of a number of well im proved farm properties are advertised by Mr P. Tullock, land agent, Pahiatua.

Messrs Graham and Co. insert a list of specially priced lines which are being offered daring the currency of their great summer sale. The New Zealand Railways Department advertise special train arrangements for Anniversary Day. Excursion fares will be issued from to-mor-row (Thursday) till Saturday, and will be available for return up till 15th February next. The good old summer time is never dull to the swimmer, and those who obtain delight in that pleasant sport will find the announcement by Mr J. L. Murray on another page particularly interesting. It calls attention to the fine range and the very low prices of the swimming and bathing costumes he offers. There is good accommodation just now for holiday makers at Castlepoint, with excellent fishing and seabathing. At Mr Potter's Accommodaton House there are suites of rooms to be had for families, and holiday , parties, and a good table is provided. The bracing air of the East Coast .should be an inducement to those in search of health to visit the popular resort. The inaugural show of the Pah-iatua-Akitio A. and P. Association will be held on the Pahiatua racecourse on Wednesday, February 9th. The horticultural and industrial exhibits will be arranged in the Drill Hall, Pahiatua, on Tuesday and Wedne day, Bth and 9th, and should of themselves make an attractive show. A number of competitions, including a steeplechase leaping competition, with a £ls prue, will be held on the Showgrounds. Entries close at 8 o'clock on Saturday next, and intending exhibitors may obtain schedule s and entry forms from the secretary, Mr J. A. Walsh, Pahiatua, or Mr G. R. Sykes, Masterton. Every kind of amusement at the Swimming Carnival on Monday. Treat yourself to a good day's sport and a thorough outing,*