LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10007, 1 April 1910, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The members of the Rambler (ladies) Hockej Club held their first practice yesterday afternoon. The latest division of labour in course of being unionised in Wellington is tbe employee in the wool and grain stores. Lieutenant-Colonel Tait will inspect the sth Ruahine Battalion Band 1 this evening, at 8 o'clock. All band members are requested to roll up in uniform at the band shed. The number of cattle in Brazil is estimated at about 25,000,000, of which the largest quantity, 5,000,000 is to be found in the State of Kio Grande do Sul. For the quarter ending March 31st, 1910, six bankruptcies were filed in the Masterton district, as against eight for the corresponding quarter of 1909. Of tbe number mentioned for the J 910 quarter two petitions were [filed during the month of March. The milk supply at the various creameries connected with the Masterton Co-operative Dairy Company's butter factory, kept up wonderfully well during the month of March, owing no doubt to the mild weather experienced. The last few days, however, have been against the dairy farmers, who report a shrinkage in their daily milk supply. The cattle and sheep pens in the Shuwgrouhds are being taken up, ready for removal to. the A. and P. Society's new grounds at Solway. The buildings with the exception of the grandstands are also to be removed to Solway shortly. The syndicate who recently purchased the old showgrounds site from the A. and P. Society take possession of the ground to-day. The extent of the Foveaux Straits oyster beds has always been a subject of controversy, and few persons outside of those engaged in the oyster I traffic are in a position to give an opinion. From enquiries made recently by a "Southland News" reporter, it appears that the area is approximately 40 square miles. The beds extend m all directions, and there are twelve centres, ranging from 11 miles W.S.W. of Waipapa Point to i 10 miles E.S.E. of Centre Island, - and to within a few miles of Ruapuke Island and Stewart Island. The depth i • f water over the beds ranges from < ] 3 fathoms to 25 fathoms, and the oyster dredees used are usually i equipped with 45 fathom lines to en-' i able to cross tral to b* made. 1

Those who have eat down as one--of thirteen to table may take heart on remembering the case of LordRoberts. On New Year's Day. 1853,. Lord Roberts sat down to dinner withu 4 twelve others at Peshawar. Eleven. -\/\ years later the thirteen were a 1 j alive, though most of them had taken/ part in tne suppression of the Indian mutiny and several had been wounded, The weekly meeting of the Hope of Masterton Juvenile Temple was. neld m the Foresters' Hall last evening. Three was a good attendance of members. Routine businesswas transacted. C.T. Bro A. Lee occupied the chair, assisted by Superintendent, Sis. N. Miller. /> During the evening refreshments '/ were provided by the superintendent,, and during the evening a musical programme was rendered by members, and an enjoyable time was spent The weekly meeting of Endeavour Lodge,2o3, was held in the Forester*' Hall last evening. There was a fair attendance of members, presided, over by Bro. King, C.T. Routine business was transacted. During the evening several interesting discussions took place, the subjects Beingdrawn from the ballot box by members. The item on the bjilabus for next meeting is "Invite Juvenile Temple." All members of botn Lodges are requested to be present.. A pamphlet giving full directions as to how to obtain the State-gnaran--teed loans is in course of preparation. The procedure under the Act is= very complicated, and it is felt that without the pamphlet mistakes would often be made by inexperienced officers of local bodies, especially in the remote parts ot the country where no skilled advice is available, and such mistakes would involve long delays, irritation, and expense. The pamphlet will indicate step by step. 1 all that is required to be done in. order to secure a loan,

A Wellington traveller who lias just been over the coach.route between Tokaanu and Waiouru reports that thousands of wild horses are to. be seen on the margin of the route. The animals are usually seen abuut. eleven miles from the railway line,, but they often stray nearer and twofoals are reported to have been captured by Mr Kennedy, of Waiouru. In the mobs which are to be seen galloping over the plains, the stallions are said to be in excellent condition. The mares, however, looked a poor lot. The position of the Napier fishing industry is so bad that uoieas some new working terms are agreed upon between the employers and the men engaged in the industry, there is a possibility that the boats will be. laid up. When Mr P. Haliy, iation Commissioner, was Napier he was approached owners of the fishing fleet. pointed out that the award based on a and shire but. owing to the very bad that was being experienced, ownera were making nothing out«SM| their boats. They we'-e, therefore,, anxious to secure new terms. A committee was formed with the objectoorf r going into the question and drawing: up some scheme which it is hoped will prove a solution of the difficulty. A Koyal Commission has been appointed, consisting of Professor Scott of Cbristchurch, and Mr a L. tfeattie, Chief Mechanical Eoigneer of New Zealand Railways, to inquire into the braking equipment of the Auckland tramways. This matter has been receiving the attention of the Public Works Department for more than a year, a previous inquiry havirg indicated the necessity of providing a more efficient system than that of hand brakes. .The Auckland Electric Tramway Company has been experimenting with air-brakes, and it is J to advise the Governnunt as to the safest and most suitable system trr use in Auckland that the commission has been appointed.

A picnic in connection with the Kunpani Sunday School of S. Matthew's Church was h*ld on Easter Monday. Mr Mutrie. of South Koad. kindly offered the use of his paddock' but on account of the inclemency of the weather it was impossible to hold the picnic as arranged, so the the children were taken to the Kuripuni Hall, where indoor games were indulged in. There was a full attendance of teachers and scholars together with many parents. Sunday School teachers and parents supplied the refreshments, of which there was no lack. An energetic committee of ladies was hard at work early m the morning making preparations for the scholars. In the afternoon, when the- ■■ j weather cleared, an adjournment was I made to the church paddock in Kuripuni Street, where various races were held. After tea, prizes were distributed to the i successufl children and consolation prizes to the others' A most enjoyable paity terminated with the Vicar, Rev. H. Watson asking for three cheers for the workers and teachers, which the children gave right lustily. Thanks are du& to the teachers, parents and friends who gave gifts, and for their untiring energy in giving the children such an enjoyable day. The regulations under which school cadets are enabled to go through a course of rifJe shooting, sa y s the "Hawera Star," were dUcussed at considerable length by a meeting of bousehdlders at the Woolston school, objection being taken to the regulation that prohibits cadets under--12 years of age, unless they are at least 4ft Tin tall, from taking part in, class firing. The chairman of thebchool Commilttee, Mr W. S. Smith stated that a considerable proportion of the school cadets were debarred by the regulation from shootine practice, and it was feared that this would cause them to lose enthusiasm Some of the best shotg in the school were under twelve years of' age, and he was informed that a cadet in another district was one ofthe best marksmen in the cadet force of the Dominion. The i.ffi cer s and instructors of the cadets coul» be trusted to take good caie of .h ir charges at shooting practice, „,•*. . manny of them had told him that * M year old cadets were,, just as kSH marksmen and as careful in their rifles as the older caduts wer^V LnT/L 01 thoSe present 'PokJH favour of the removal of the resflH tion, and the following was carried, to be forwarded to twSf Minister for Defence:— "That tw* meeting of householders is stronelv )f opinion that all public school cadets (not designated junior cadett) even :hough under the age of twelve years ihouJd go through a course of clas," iring ~ waas.

From the Ist April the practise of issuing debit notes to telephone subscribers for each bureau communication, and allowing tne fees to accumulate for six months {will be discontinued by the teleJ phone authorities, and in lieu | thereof a monthly account will be rendered, and tha amount must be paid within a week of the rendering of such account, otherwise no further communications will be permitted. Tbe fees for special messenger services perfomed for telephone subscribers are to be paid for when the service is performed instead of being included in the half yearly account. At tha Criminal Court at Melbourne last week, John Black, a jj middle-igei man, was churgei with hiving pretended to Elizabeth Kinsella that a firm or person h the conduct of irs busJne"» required to ■ have 180,000 postage wrappers addressed, and invited persons to tender tor the work to "Ehmeo Medico," G.P.0., Melbojr.ie. Besides Elizabeth Kmsella, a large number of other people offered to do the work. Each forwarded the required deposit of ss. Accused was found guilty. Mr Justice A'Beckett said the perpetrators of the schen.e had reaped a rich harvest at the expense of the and hardest workers in the J community. Men who engaged in a scheme of this kind uust be heartless scoundrels. Black was sentenced to two years" imprisonment. At th 3 adjourned meeting of the Mas erton Football Club, which was held in the Y.M.C.A. Building, last evening, Mr W. G. Lamb presided over a good attendance of member". Mr B. Chanman was ejected secretary for the ensuing year. Some dia cnssion en; ued regarding the insurance of tha teams, and it was finally to insure both th<? junior ad third-class taams. The matter of securing a ground,mr the ensuing season was left in the hands of Mr G. W. Sellar. The nntch committe? of each t am was authorised to collect the subscriptions, ths captain of each team tt t rwa'd same to the secretary. The following new members w.re sl.c.ed: -E. Boyd. R. McT. Byr'r, H Daysh, J. Berry, A Ebbet', Vickerstaff, A. Boyd, D. Welch, W.'Pairymple, C. Ashley, T. Hanley, G. Waeg. T. Roche. The meeting was further adjourned for the reading of the report an'l balance shet. Messrs Donald and Sons, Ltd., require a lad for their factory.

•A srnart junior clerV, with knowledge of insur.nee and typing, is ad- ( vertisfed for. Alii" J L. Murray has a vacancy forffl smarr lad in his c»othing and department. Maseman and Co., land a 2 p ° ts < Wanj;anui, adverof this issue a freeleasehold farm in the ferof Taranaki. fine selection of gentleHpra's golf knickers, in new and designs for the winter season, is being shown in the windows by Mr «J. L. 1 Murray, Queen street. Messrs Husband and Finch, land and estate agents, Woodville, advertise on pa*e 8 of this issue several * very choice dairy farms, well improved and reasonable in price. Messrs Mc3ruer and Co. are" Advertising Warner's fumons rustproof corsets and oth=r leading makes. """"Special lines ari «130 quoted in all wool woven and llama underwear, suitable for the season. j Messrs'Gillesoie and Co. advertise j to let a detached furnished bed-sitt-ing room with fireplace. They have aso several vacancies, including for private family, and a housekeeper. With the present issue we are publishing an inset which notifies the public-that Mr A. Litham is selling, under instructions irom the trustees of the late . Eugene Sylvester, of Auckland, part of a stock valued at £3,500. in the premises formerly \ the Central Hotel/ Masterton. Several small dairy firms situated in the Wairarapa district are advertised on page 8 by Messrs Nicol and ,-Edwards, land agents, of Queen t* Street, Masterton, who report that uumerous inquiries are being received by them for dairy and sheep farms. Messrs Nicol and Edwards also mention that they were successful in disposing of Mr A. Johnston's property, comprising 415 acres, to Mr F. L. Kerr, late of Leivn. At 2 o'clock, to-morrow, Messrs J. McQueen and Sons (late J. R Nicol) will hold an important clearing sale of household, and ganeral articles of every description at their Bannister , * street Mart. The list of lines to be #«o!d' is an exceptional lot and it is announced that all lines are to be sold absolutely without reserve. Attention is also drawn to the fact that the weekly poultry sale will be commenced at 1 p.m. sharp, and will be followed on by the general sale already referred to. If you should suggest to any amateur photographers the idea of taking portra-ts of children, you would find that . instead of meeting the suggestion with enthusiasm, they would exhibit some- - -thine very much like panic, yet those who have made a practice of photograph- ,- in* children, say that notonly .are they i,t§Cr* attractive subjects for photography F than adults, but also they are quite, as t easy to manage and arrange if taey are I rightly handled} they are less conscious S of their looses when in front of the eam- • era, and far more naturally graceful and adaptable, From 3 to 6 years is the ■ beat age for picture taking, then little folks Bre full of imagination and fancy, and they are as playful and unconscious as kittens. The most satisfactory pla"o for making a picture of a child is at home, and that is where the amateur photo?raoher has an advantage over the professional. At the studio all the u * r.\ | .arrangements, and the fact that it is a \ strange place, makes it-hard, to get.a * natural, and impossible to get a lively or jolly portrait. The best results are obtained .by the Kodak, for the roll films, developed in the Kodak Tank Developin i Llachme aire in every way superior to sfc>se produced in the old way. And the great convenience of no '■ being required. Everyone wfcjßiotographs or is about to take up pWK>graphy should at onia tak« advan'tigflfiWP Imperial Camera Co.'s offer; 'LTuJHbRiI send FREE of anv charge jf whaßßEa valuable illustrated book or < ihofWraphy,containing nearly 30C V- This book is of the greatest as sist i.nce to the amateur in the matter ol detail*, advice etc., and also gives pricei of all cameras and necessaries. SENC TO. DAY for it. A postcard will bring i to you bv return mail, from the Imperia Camera Co . 42 Willis-street, Wellingtoj