LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 9719, 15 February 1910, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Messrs Ogilvy ana soil are the successful tenderers for the supply of meat to the Masterton A. and P. Association during the Show.

Mr G. Hall, the long distance runner, of Carterton, will compete at the Hawke's Bay Caledonian Society's sports, to-morrow, and also at Hastings on the 28rd mst Several Masterton sprinters contemplate com peting at both places. Replying to representations re- | cently made by the Gisborne Farro- | ers' Union respecting the reservation of a substantial area around Lake Waikaremoana and along the Rotorua road for the purpose of providing a barrier for rabbits and the preservation of a great scenic attraction, the Hon.'" Thomas Mackenzie, Minister t f Agriculture, replies pointing out that there are already 1,900 acres round the lake reserved for forest purposea. He had, however, referred 'lbe '.request to the Scenic Preservalidh BoaM ; to have: enquJ ties wiadey, &rid hoped to personally visit ' the country. The Prime Minister has. also replied, promising to. give th? matter his consideration.

The annual conference of the Fire Brigades' Association will be held at Hastings on February 21st. Secretary A. E Wilton, of the Masterton Fire Police, will be one of the Masterton representatives.

Mr J. W. Poynton, formerly Public Trustee, who recently became Secretary to the Treasury and Superintendent of the State Guaranteed Advances Board, was presented to-day by his old staff with a massive silver salver. The presentation was made by Sir Joseph Ward.

About £2OO has been subscribed in connection with he prospecting company recently formed in Masterton. The total capital of the Company is £I,OOO. Mr K. Kibblewhite, who has heen interesting himself in the matter, finds that support is pretty generally forthcoming. Physical culturista will regret to learn that Mr R. O. Jarrett, the popular Physical Instructor of the tf.M.C.A,, met with an accident whilst out on his last motor cycling round. The flesh of his right knee was torn away, making a very severe wound, and he will be kept away from his summer culture classes for some two or three

weeks, during which period his pupils will be unable to pursue the summer course. few

At about half-past eleven last night a vigorous alarm was sounded on the fire-bell. Owing to the person, who sounded the alarm, not waiting until the members of the Brigade put in an appearance, a good deal of delay and considerable inconvenience was caused, before the members of were able to locate the fire. Fortunately the outbreak was not of a serious nature, a small fire having started in the shop of Uen Gen, a Chinese, fruiterer in Queen street. The flames were easily extinguished by means of a few buckets or water, practically no damage being done.

"~Says a Press Association message : —The police have been closely fol- J lowing certain clues in regard to the recent attempted " exhortation of money from William Webb, of Wanganui, the Captain of the "Stormbird," and certain citizens nf Wellington. As a result of their enquiries a man has been apprehended, and will be charged in due course. Several boys whose services have been utilised to call for letters containing money left at different shops, indicated by the accused, will facilitate matteis by communicating with the police. In addition to forgery, a series of "confidence trick" charges are pending against the accused.

One of the most promising of recent London street Improvements is the opening of the Mall in St. James' Park leading to Charing Cross. Whilst it will be an immeasurable advantage to residents west of Victoria street, it will greatly relieve the often blocked traffic by Pall Mall or Parliament*Btreet. The Board of Works' have splendidly completed th6ir share of the great undertaking, j At a cost exceeding £30,000 they j have built a magnificent stone archway, shaming by its architectural beauty the dull frontage of buckingham Palace, which, separated by the length of the Mall, it faces. The monthly meeting of the Directors of the Workers' Mutual Building Society was held in the Secretary's office, Hall street, last evening. Mr R. Krahagen in the chair, and Messrs J. Candy, W. H. Cole, T. S. Cress-well,-J. C. Ewington, A. Gardner, J. I W. Gordon, A. K. Johnston and J. Prentice, were also present. The Treasurer reported a credit balance of £919 19s 6d. It was decided to hold an appropriation by sale on 3rd March. , The valuers' report on two properties submitted as security for loans- were received, and being satisfactory, the Chairman was authorised to pay the money over when the necessary documents had been signed. Sixteen new shares were applied for, and granted, and a transfer of shares was agreed to. This terminated the proceedings. Ti.e missionary was taking tea with a mandarin's eight wives she was, of course, a female missionary. The Chinese ladies examined her clothing, her hair, her teeth and soon, but her feet especially amazed them. "Why," one cried, "you can walk and run as well as a man!" "Yes. to be sure," said the missionary. "Can you ride a horse and bwim, too?" "Yes." "Then you must be as strong as a man?" "I am." "And you wouldn't let a man beat you—not even if he was your husband—would you?" "Indeed, I wouldn't," said the missionary. The mandarin's eight wives looked at one another, nodding their heads. Then the eldest said softly, "Now 1 understand why the foreign devil never has more than one wife. He is afraid."

Says a Palmerston North paper The danger to users of the highways from the careless way in which people leave obstructions on the road was discussed by the Pohangina County Council on Saturday. We recorded a short time ago the obstructions which were on the road at the time of a sad fatal accident, and on Saturday it was mentioned that vehicles are left on the roads all night without lights, that a motor car was so left on the approach to a bridge, and motor cars are frequently so left in some parts of the County at night, while one man is in the habit of leav'ing out agric knral implements such aa harrows, iur the unwary to ride or drive over. At any rate, the Pohangina County Engineer has been instracted to take a<ti>n in such cases.

Since the decision of the Government to enforce a system of compulsory military training, military men have been considerably exercised with the problem of securing a sufficient number of officers to take command of the large number of men that will require training. Apparently, an added difficulty will be experienced in retaining the services of many officers who have been attached to the Volunteer force in the past. An authority on Volunteer matters told.a "Lyttelton Times" reporter that a good many officers would leave the service when the new scheme was brought into operation. In doing so, they would be actuated by a variety of reasons, but one of the most fertile sources of resignation would be a' sentimental one. It was proposed that a khaki uniform should be worn, by all the troops, and volunteers of wiany years' . strong obiefctionV 'to, :, the ■proposal ■ that their distinctive uniforms, with old associations, should beadier cardecf.

Home is out agalD! For Shoit[ Week only; see his advertisement.

Mr F P. Welch advertises foB camp cook and baker, ecoop drives and potato diggers.

Messrs Donald and Sons advertise Waterloo engine, one and two-horse power with quotation for shearing stands.

It is handy to know a shop where you can buy what you want, and seil what you do not want. Russell's second-haiul shop fills the bill.

The co rents of a five-roomed house, in ihe premises of Mr Cole street extension, are advertised for sale, aB the owner is leaving Auckland.

Intending visitors to the Castle* point Races are advised to book rooms early at Mr A. P. Potter's Sea View Boarding House, early,' as accommodation is limited.

An attractive programme has been prepared for the concert to be given by Mr Purceil Webb's senior pupllst in the Exchange Hall on Monday next. Invitations may be obtained from the pupils. Notice is given that the Christina and Alice Memorial Baths has been lent by the Borough to the Masterton Ladies' Swmming Club on Thursday, 17th inst., from 10 a.m.. with a right to the Club to charge for admission.

Messrs T. Wagg and Co. insert an apolo&y to their customers and the public for their inability to make such a large display of vehicles at the Show this year, owing to pressure of business they have not been able to get many vehicles ready. They call attention to their Coupe rubber-tire wheel.

A notice of interest to farmers appearing on page i of this issue inlimates that a latest McCormack drill is on view in the show rooms of the Masterton Implement Company, Ptrry street. The whole drill is slcwn in working order and it is claimed the sowing capacity of the McCormack drill is greater than any oth-j er drill made. All infqrmation can be obtained on enquiry at the rooms.

At Mr Maughaii Barnett's organ recital to-morrow night Mr H. F. Green, tenor soloist from London, will sing "Star of Bethlehem," "Ye People Praise the Lord," and '"lf With all Your Hearts," Those that heard him sing at the Garden Party are most anxious to hear him again. Every item on the programme is worthy of attention. Intending patrons should secure their tickets early as there is sure to. be a very , large present.

Messrs Cochcrane' and Butement report the following sales for last month: —House and section, Cornwall Street, Masterton, on behalf of Mr C. Ashton to Mr W. Wilkes; dairy farm of 150 acres, at Mahahara, on account of Mr Price, to Mrs Pownall, Hastings; 2,800 acres, Hawke's Bay, to a Taranaki buyer; house and five sections, Hastings, on account of Mrs Pownall to Mr Hills. They report a number of enquiries for both large and small farms. The first series of the Musical and Literary Competitions in connection with the St. . John's Ambulance Bazaar takes place in the Town Hall to-night at 8 p.m. The series include humorous recitations (adults) and girls and boys under 16. years, piano solos s (ladies and gentlemen), song (own selection)ladies and gentlemen, and recitation (own seleo- [ tion), ladies and gentlemen. All competitors are requested to be at the | Town Hall at 7.30 sharp.—Advt.

Visitors to the Show will have an opportunity of inspecting a magnificent stock of pianos and organs. The Dresden Company's system of hire purchase is of widespread repute in the Dominion. At the present time large shipments of pianos by practically every leading maker in the world are being landed, "'consigned to the Dresden Company at Wellington. The prices of these pianos range from 38 guineas to 150 guineas, and the most moderate priced piano in the warehouse has an equal guarantee with the rest. The Dresden Company supply pianos to the leading concerts, m Wellington, professional and amateur. The company offers visitors to the show a splendid assortment of

instruments of varied makes and styles to select from. Special mention should be made of the Broadwood, Ronisch, Lipp, and Steinway—four famous pianos. Messrs Inns and Goddard are the local agents, Queen Street, Masterton. Mr M. J. Brookesis the Company's manager for the North Island.