LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10025, 22 April 1910, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The latest returns from the Masterton dredge stjov, 29ozs sdwts for 133 hours' working, and the Mystery Plat dredge for 139 hours' working shows a return of *l6ozs 3dwts. Large buab fires are at present ragine on the south face of Te Rangitumau Hill. Speaking at Mangaweka, Sir Joseph Ward considered there was an up- , ward tendency generally towards improvement in the Dominion. t The Waneanui Borough Council, In committee, the other evening, authorised the immediate prosecution of all persons entering or leaving a tram car on the wrong side. An official notice is published authorising the Masterton County to construct two bridges over the Waipoua river, the County and Borough to near the cost equally. Anotli3r search was made yesterday for the misiing prospector, Mr Tom Donnelly. The banks of the Waingawa river were thoroughly searched, but no trace of the missing man was discovered. It is expected that a large number of huntsmen will participate in the first "run" of the season of the Wairarapa Hunt Club, which takes place to-morrow, at Blairlogie. v 'I he Kaituna Sjinday School Concert was held in the Kaituna schuothouse last evening. Talent from Masterton and Carterton helped to make tbe programme a most successful one. During the evening, the prizes won by the Sunday School scholars were presentee' to the successful pupil 3 ' The usual meeting of the Endeavour i Lodge, 1.0. G.T., was held last eve'nI ing, Bro. King in the chair. Bro. , Anderson, Dispensing fieparrmen* - , paid an official visit to the' Lodge, ' and briefly addressed tbe members. 1 The item on the syllabus being ' "Sisters' Night," a recess was granI ted, and members spent a very pfeas- ! ant evening. > Considerable enthusiasm Is being . displayed by local bowlers in the coming match on Thursday next, be- " tween the President and the Vice--1 President's teams. Quite a number of » players were to be seen on the Mas- . terton green yesterday. The rink skipped by Mr G. Townsend is so far leading for the champion teams' comc petitions.

Ths annual social and dance of the Master ton Fire Police and Salvage corps will be held in the Drill Hall on May 26th. A strong committee has been appointed to carry out the arrangements, especially in preparing the floor and decorations. The supper arrangements are in the hands of » ladies' committee, and an enjoyable time may be looked forward to.

A distressing accident is reported from the Lome Farm Benevolent Institution at Invercargill. Ailison Lorrimer, a girl of seventeen, was beating beeswax and turpentine, when the mixture caught fire and set her dress alight. The girl rushed into the open, .where a strong wind fanned the flames, which inflicted terrible injuries. She was taken to the hospital, and lies in a critical condition. In the opinion of Mr E.- Tregear, Under-Secretary for Labour, the,outlook on the labour market is parcicalarly good. Towards the beginning of the winter there is occasionally some indication of what the conditions will be, and Mr Tregear believes that the coming winter will be a comparatively prosperous one. "The result of the rise in wool and frozen meat has not yet been felt," said Mr Tregear, "but with the coming spring I look forward to a time of almost phenomenal prosperity for all concerned."

The shareholders of the Workers Mutual Benefit Building Society were called together last night, whsn £3OO free of interest was balloted for. Mr R. Kranagen was in the chair, and there was a large gathering of shareholders present. Mrs A. G. Hoar was the lucky shareholder, and was declared the winner of the £3OO free of interest. The chairman stated that a sale would be held early in May, as the money was coming in very freely, which shows that the Society is very popular.

There is something Gilbertian about the election of the conimitteeof the Eltham Technical School. Four members were to be elected, but there were only three householders present, and they were members of last year's committee. It was a case of re-electing themselves and adding an absent fourth. It has been moved that Messrs Hill, Guw, Blackball, and myself ba elected a committee; all in favour please say aye," said the chairman. The peculiarity of the situation tickled the risible faculties of self-elacting committeemen, and no one said "aye." When the laugh had subsided there was silence. "Silence gives consent," said the chairman. The members uf the Huia Larijaatff Hockey Club celebrated the open of the hockey season by a prog euchre tournament and. social last evening, in S. Matthew's schoolroom. There was a large attendance, and the first pare of the ev°nir.g was devoted to a euchre tournament. The winners of the la iies' and gent's prizes, respectively, were Miss M. Oliver and Mr L. vNicol, while Mr E. Richards won the men's booby prize and Miss Oliver the ladies* booby prize, Mr C. Carley presented the prizes. After supper the floor was cleared for dancing, the music being supplied by the Misses Iggulden, Richards, Jones and Mr Clayson. Mr C. Smith was M.C. Almost enjoyable evening was brought to aclose at midnight, by hearty cheers from the gentlemen present for the Huia Hockey Club. A telegram was received from the Rev. H. Watsof. at Palmeraton North, expressing at his inability to be present.

Tile Masterton Homing Pigeon Club advanced their young iftrd programme another stag* yesterday, when the race from Hastings was flown, the -distance fa ing 110| miles (air line) and the time occupied by the winning s)ird, 2brs 20 minutes. The result of the race was Mr A. Miller's "Tally Ho," 1.376 yards per minute, 3; Mr W. Drake's "Glory," 1360 yards per 'minute, 2; Mr E. Flanuagan's "Rangi," 1,351 yds per minute, 3;

'Mr J. Bradbury's "B'ank," 1,348 ! per minute, 4. Eleven birds will be despatched for Wellington this morning for the interval race •on Saturday,

At the Fire Brigade Sta'ion last 'evening, a card tournament was held in which the Old Bov.h' Association defeated Ihe Fire Brig a e by 31 frames to 29.

A nursery gardener for the country <is advertised for. Applicants will please apply by latter qne of Age Office.

A Bank of New South Wales cheque for £2O 15s 6d, drawn by Kose and Mason in favour of Graham and Co., has been lost, and payment is stopped.

The members of the Methodist ■Church choir are reminded of the combined practice at the Presbyterian Church this evening, at 7 30 p.m

The tailor-made enstume is a subject of interest in the advertisement of Mr Hayward, the Ladies' Tailor, of 294 Lambton Quay, Wellington. The ordinary meetin? of the Foris'tera' L' dye will be held ut half-past seven this evenirg. After the business for the evening has been transacted a social will be held.

Messrs J. McQueen and Sons will •sell on the premises,66 Colombo Koad to-day, without reserve, the furniture and effects of a gentleman who is leaving for Auckland. 'Toe sale commences at half-past 1 o'clock.

An ideal dairy farm of 200 acres, situated at Miki Miki, is advertised for sale by Messrs J. McQueen and Sons. Full paiticulars may be seen in the advertisement on page 8 of this issue.

Oilskins and rainproof coats are the subject of a chance advertisement inserted by Messrs McGruer and Co., eJ ftwhere in this issue. Special value* are offered throughout, and insptction of the new season goods is ii-vitß*!.