LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 976, 21 February 1910, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The latest return from the Worksop Dredge is 37ozs lldwts, for one hundred and twenty-three hours' work.

The anniversary services in con•nection with the Presbyterian Sunday School will be held on Sunday, March 6th. The children are practising special hymns for the occasion.

In connection with the Masterton Bowling Club, Mr Fowler has challenged Mr John Hunter, the present holder uf the "Stars," ana the game will eventuate one evening this week.

Mr W. H. Hawkins, who was successful in the Pahiatua by-election some years back, will, it is stated on good authority, be a candidate for the Pahiatua seat, in the general election of 1911.

Whilst jumping over a boarded fence, on Saturday, the eleven-year-old son of Mr J. Candy had the misfortune to get his hand caught in the fence, and a large splinter, over two inches long, bedded itself into the fleshy part of the boy's hand. The injury was such as to necessitate medical attention.

Sperintendent Jenkins, of the Masterton Fire Brigade, and Secretary Wilton, of the Masterton Fire Police, left by Saturday's express for Hastings, to attend the Fire Brigades' Conference, commencing at 10 a.m. to-day. They were accompanied by several Southern delegates, who arrived in MastertonJ on Friday evening.

On the Masterton Bowling Club's green on Saturday afternoon last, a match was played between the holders of the "Pennants," Messrs Cole, Harrison, Rose and Perry (skip), and the challengers; Messrs Guild, Staples, W. Pragnell and Prentice (skip). After a very good game the former were victorious by 19 to 18. in the Junior Handicap Singles, E. Pragnell (5), defeated C. Ashton (scratch), the game ending 21—18.

In connection with the visit of Lord Kitchener, the Education Board announces that the whole of the schools in the district will he closed on Friday, February 25th. As on the preceding day, Thursday, a practice parade will be held at the Hutt Park, it has been arranged that in any case where, owing to the absence of male members of the staff, the work of the school cannot, even with the best grouping possible, be efficiently carried on, the school may be closed at the discretion of the chairman of committee and headmaster. Absence of cadets at parade will count as school attendance.

At a largely attended meeting of the parishioners of St. Patrick's Church, it was unanimously decided to hold a grand concert and dance in the Town and Drill Halls on St. Patrick's Might, March 17th. The very best local talent has already been secured for the concert, besides several well-known Wellington singers, in order that the first part of the entertainment may be well worth the price that will be charged for admission. The dance will be held afterwards, and will be on the same lavish style as is usual in the case of the annual Catholic saciaJ.. A strong committee of ladie,s and gentlemen have been appointed to undertake all the necessary arrangements to make the social a big success.

After March Ist, 1910, the School Cadets will be known as "Junior" Cadets. The members of the 1.0.0.P., M.U., of the Wellington district will hold their annual meeting at Petone on the 22nd inst. ™. __i. -fIL. OJ. T .Un Am.

rne secretary oi in« oi. uouu «■« DUlance Bazaar requests that all accounts owing to che hazaar committee be forwarded to him at once, and that the ladies and gentlemen who have collecting lists out for donations kindly forward same to the secretary. *|The pupils of Mr Purcell Webb have invited their friends to a concert to be given by them this evening, at 8 o'clock, in the Exchange Buildings, when a miscellaneous programme of music will be rendered by some of the senior pupils.

The Rev. A. T. Thompson, of ( Knox Church, occupied the pulpit at \ the Eketahuna Presbyterian Church, yesterday, both morning and evening, and preached at Pleckvilie in | the afternoon. The Rev. D. Martin preached from Knox Church pulpit yesterday morning, and Mr Smith fatiiripntl in the evening.

Messrs Abraham and Williams, auctioneers, annaunce that a drag will leave the Masterton Post Office at half-past eight on the moining of the Te Ran«itumau dispersal sale. Arrangements have also been made i for a drag to meet the train from Woodville on arrival at Opaki at nuarter-past eleven.

One of the local candidates who was successful in passing the Senior Civil Service examination, viz., Mr Jas. McMaster, of the Masterton Post Office staff, was not a student of the Civil Service class of the Masterton Technical School as stated in Saturday's issue. Mr McMaster studied nrivately.

A meeting of-the Ground Committee of the Masterton Racing Club was held on the course at 10 o'clock on Saturday morning. The stewards resolved to disc the grass, training track, and more sundry improvements were resolved on to be effected in connection with the forthcoming meeting. The cuatodian had the plough track In very good order.

After the review of the School Cadets, on the Showgrounds, on Saturday last, Major Haslam stated to an Age reporter that many mothers were very anxious as to how their boys would be looked after when in camp at ihe Hutt Park this week. "Some are of the opinion"that the lads will be, practically, allowed to do as they like, but this idea is quite erroneous," said Major. Haslam, as they will be well looked after, and, also be under strict supervision.

The Showgrounds presented a very animated appearance on Saturday afternoon, when the Wairarapa battalion of School Cadets, numbering in all 276, went through battalion movements and review orders, under Major Haslam. The parade was held in consequence of the battalion going to the Hutt Park on Weednesday next, in comiectipn with Lord Kitchener's visiS. Considering the seven companies engaged had not met since 1908 they acquitted themselves very creditably, and the parade was a most useful one. The following companies were present—Masterton No. 1 (Captain-Adjutant Bunting and Captain J; G. Bee)), 51; Pahiatua (Captain White-Scott), 47; Carterton (Captain Miller), 45; Greytown (Captain Kidson), l; Masterton No. 2 (Captain H. Sutton), 40; Masterton Suburban (Captain Foss), 31, and Featherston (Captain I Ewerton), 21. Staff-Sergeant Major McCristell was also in attendance. Given fine weather the trip to Wei • lington should be an enjoyable outing for the cadets, besides an education in military matters.

A meeting of the Management Committee of the Wairarapa Cricket Association was held in Messrs Gawith and Logan's offices on Satinday. There were present-.—Messrs Colli>ge (chairman), F. P. Welch, W. .Redmond, C. Mackellar, Hart, Smart, Waters, Bennett and the secretary, Mr S. R. Edwards. Correspondence was read from tbe Railway Department witn regard to the granting of concessions to the touring v team to Hawke's Bay recently. After discussion the secretary was authorised to interview the stationmaster with regard to the matter. Messrs Edwards and Bennett were appointed to make arrangements for the visit of a junior representative ! team to Palmerston North to play Manawatu as soon as possible, and also to call a meeting «of junior captains tp discuss the subject. The i Australian tour was again brought up, and.it was decided to write to the New Zealand Council and apply for a match with Wairarapa on April 6th and 7th, the vacant dates of the tour. Discussion took place on the interpretation of rule 7 as amended at the last annual meeting, and it was finally decided to play matches for three Saturdays if required. t

Keen interest is being taken in the Knox Church Garden Party, which is to be held on St. Patrick's Day. The beautiful grounds lately purchased by Mr W. McLaren from Mr C. A. Pownall, have been very kindly placed at the disposal of the Committee. A more ideal spot for a garden party would be hard to find as the property is peculiarly adaptable for sucij :i gathering, there being everything mat one could desire in the way of lawns, shelter trees, gardens, ueaucifnl walks and most important of. a)!, plenty of room. Beautifully decorated stalls will be erected on the grounds, in which will be laden a profusion of useful articles, plain and fancy, left over from the recent Blossom and Butterfly Fair. In addition there will be a jumble stall, in which everything is to be sold for one shilling, whilst there will be a cake and toy stall for the children. A strong committee has all the details in hand. Given fine weather conditions the garden party should be a great success.

A good general servant is advertised for by Mrs F. W. Carey, Lansdowne.

Messrs Hugo and Shearer, who have both been in the employ of Mr J. L. Murray in the Exchange Buildings for some time past, have purchased the drapery and ladies' showroom departments of the business, Mr Murray having decided to devote himself entirely to merL's mercery and clothing in his premises next Club Hotel. The new firm will take possession on March Ist.

A steady man used to cattle and able to milk seeks employment on a station or at gardening.

The last week of Messrs McGruer and Co. *s sale ends next Saturday. A few special quotations are given in their advertisement.

Tenders are invited to noon of the 28th inst., for certain drainage and purification work at the Masterton Hospital. All information can be obtained at the office of Mr W. T. Mansfield, Engineer to the Trustees, between the »ours of 5 and 6 p.m. No tender i* ecessarily accepted.

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