LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10024, 21 April 1910, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Captain Adams, the officer in charge of the Master ton Salvation Army, was married at Auckland yesterday to Adjutant Gardiner, of Wellington South.

There was only one nomination to fill the office of Mayor of the Borough of Masterton, yesterday, and Mr James M. Coraaine was declared duly elected by the Returning Officer, Mr R. Brown.

The Hogs Testimonial Committee held a meeting last night in Mr R. Brown's office. AH lists were reported to have been sent in, and it was resolved that the committee make the presentation to Mr A. W. Hogg, M.P., at hi 3 residence, on Friday night. At the annual meeting of the Masterton Horticultural Society, held last evening, the secretary, Mr N. H. James, said that only about half of the successful competitors bad so far claimed their prize money. Winners of prize money aie therefore reminded that they may obtain it by applying to Mr James at his office in Perry street, during office hours. A young'man named Bert Devonport had the misfortune to get his thumb badly smashed at Matahiwi recently. It appears that young Devonport and his brother were taking a broken axe handle out oi the axe head, when Devonport received a severe blow on the thumb that was really intended for the broken handle. The injury was such as to nacessi- , tate immediate medical attention.

Tn the annual statement of accounts of the MastertDn Hospital for the year ending March 31st, 1910, read at yesterday's meeting of the Hospital Committee, the assets and liabilities w.-re as under:—Assets, £14,472 4s 6'd; liabilities, £92 4s lOd. The amount of the liabilities was the total amount of accounts due Icir March last. Such a gratifying result certainly reflects credit upon the secretarial management of the institution.

S. Matthwe's Club celebrated the opening of the. 1930 session last evening with a smoke concert. Mr J. W. Blaekman presided over an excellent attendance of. members, and a most enjoyable evening wps spent. During the evening songs were rendered by Messrs Branson, Kemp, Green, Iggulden, Eastman, Permain, Devonport and A. J. Berry, and recitations by Messrs W. Iggulden and Kemp, Mr 'Wihmson play*" l- * the accompani-ments-to the songs.

At the meeting of the Masterton Hospital Committee yesterday, the secretary, Mr J. C. Boddington, reported that Mr W. H. Beetham had called and informed him that a brass plate, commemorating the late Miss Selina Sutherland's generous services in collecting money to build the first Masierton Hospital, was forthcoming from England, and Mr Beetham requested the committee's authority to have the brass plate placed in a prominent position in the present hospital. The committee expressed pleasure in granting Mr Beetham's request.

At the meeting of the Masterton Horticultural Society last evening, it was decided that the ladies' committee should elect a lady secretary, who' would be able to call meetings of the ladies' committee when required. Several, menibers present said they thought the idea an excellent one.

Speaking of his mission Mr Woollcombe said he had been much gratified by his reception in Australia, where his meetings for men had been attended by overflowing numbers. He has been in New Zealand three months, and everywhere in the Dominion the men have given him the same hearty greeting as was his experience in Australia.—Exchange. When coming up to Masterton, yesterday, His Excellency the Governor made a short utay at the Carterton Kailway Station, and was introduced to the Mayor and Councillors of the Borough by Mr W. C. Buchanan, M.P. The Town Clerk read an address, which was presented to His Exc o, 'o"cv on behalf of the Council townspeople. The matter of giving certificates for the champion blooms and the cottage garden competition as brought up at the Masterton Horticultural Society's annual meeting, last evening, and it was decided to make a recommendation to the incoming committee to favourably consider, this subject, when drawing up the j schedule for the next show.

With reference to the taking away of exhibits after a show, a member at the annual meeting of the Masterton.Horticultural Society last eveninsr said that better facilities should be given to the working class to procure their exhibits before eight o'clock on the morning after the show. The meeting decided to give the matter attention before the next show. An intelligent youth for office is required by Mr R. Jtsrown, Bank of New Zealand Buildings. The finder of a lady's belt with silver buckle is requested to return same to Pinhey's stabes. Notice is given that trespassers on the property at Manaia known as I "Airlie" will be prosecuted. A smart young girl to assist as required at the Knitting Depot, next Prince of Wales Stables. Mr A. Henderson, practical watchmaker, jeweller and optician, announces that he has just opened up five cases of beautiful presentation goods in solid silver, nak and nickel silver goods of the best quality. Also a choice assortment of enamel pendants, brooches, buckles, torquoise necklets and pendants. The goods are well worthy of inspection.

One or two paying guests are advertised for.

Mr G. C. Branson, teacher of singing, vuica production and elocution, announces that be visits Carterton every Wednesday. Mr G.R.lrvine elsewhere notifies ticket-holders and the general public that his Art Union of oil naintingshas been postponed until July 20th. Mr J. E. Blade, announces tbat he has taken over the premises known as the Post Office Auction Mart, and intends to carry on business as an auctioneer, land, stock, produce • and'general commission agent.

Messrs Nicol and Edwards report having sold to Mr R. C. McKenzie on account cf Mr A. Johnson, a property comprising eighty acres grazing and dairying land, situated at Kaituna. Messrs J. McQueen and Sons have recsived instructions from the owner* who is leaving for Auckland to sell on the premises, 66 Colombo road, hosehold furniture and effects, garden implements, etc.

Messrs Peterson and Co., of the Masterton Dyeing and Cleaning Works, are able to restore gentlemen's suits and ladies' costumes and dresses equal to new. By their special process garments are dyed or cleaned and pressed by experienced workmen, to the complete satisfaction of their customers.

Messrs D. Walsh and Co., manufacturing jewellers, elsewhere announce it*e arrival, of a consignment of three dozen Swiss lever watches quoted at the reasonable price of 255, and guaranteed for two years. A beautiful hall clock, standing seven feet nigh, and beautifully finished in oak is also on view at the shop.

McSsrs J. E. Blade and Co. announce a horse sale. fnr Wednesday next, at tftsir yards, Lincoln Koad,' commenciiig at 11 o'cluck. They will offer on account of various vendors draughts, "naif draughts, hacks and harness horses. Entries will tie advertised as received.

Mr James A. Doherty; of 203

La nib ton Quay, Wellington, "The Tailor from London,'' has a change advertisement on page 4. In connection with one of his specialities a well-known master of hounds in the Old Country said of the "Dcherty" breeches: "I am convinced after trying several other laading makers' ■bieeches that yours are absolutely the best and the most scientifically cut 1 have ever had." Mr R. 0. Jarrett. the Y.M.C.A. physical director, will commence the winter work in the Y.M.C.A.. rooms on Monday, nsxt.at 7.30 p.m., and old and new members are reminded of a reduction of Verms for the ensuing" term. Each Monday and Thursday the gents* classes will meet, and each Wednesday a;id £ Friday the ladies. The schoolboys' class will meet each Monday, at 3.45, and a special class for business men from 5 to 6 the same day.