LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10037, 6 May 1910, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

It is reported that several cases of typhoid have occurred at Kaiapoi.

The total eclipse of the moon occurs on May 24th, and the greater part of it will be visible in New Zealand.

At Hawera two men have achieved a record in milkinet. By the use of patent milking machines they put through 120 ccws in 120 minutes.

Probate has been granted of the will of the late Mrs Robert Chapman, of Dunediu. The estate is valued at about £BO,OOO.

The Tongariro, which arrived at Wellington from London brought 115 passengers, only of whom were assisted immigrants.

A line of\ Algerian oats for seed purposes, consisting of 1,800 bushels,, was sold at Chertsey at 2s 3d per bushel on trucks. The oats will go to the North Island.

Commercial fruit-growing promises to assume rather big dimensions in the Alexandra district On the Earnscleugh Flat as many as seven Dunedin people have, during the past twelve 'months, purchased blocks of land for fruit-growing purposes.

A most curious and interesting undertaking has recently been completed in Denmark—the building of a vessel modelled oh the lines of Noah's ark, as described in uenesis. The vessel is 30ft long, sft wide, and 3ft deep, these measurements being just one-tenth of those mentioned in the Bible. When launched, the vessel, to the surprise of the builder, proved very seaworthy.

The Government has, says the Auckland Herald, apparently : come 10 the conclusion that its efforts to foster the poultry industry have not produced satisfactory results. The poultry depot at Auckland has been closed, those at Wellington and Dunedin were closed a considerable time ago, so that the only depot now open is at Christchurch, where i! is understood that a large breeder of ducks enables it to be carried on.

Mr Clement Wragge telegraphed from Christchurch to the Auckland Herald regarding his recent finds: "A further critical examination of the Lemurion photographs by the aid of a powerful lens, reveals most decidedly the marks of a chisel in triangular form. It is impossible for this to be the work of nature only. I am decidedly convinced that the marks were made by prehistoric man, probably with a rude quartz chisel."

There baa been a sudden boom lately in Japanese immigration to England, and a feeling of racial hostility is developing, particularly in London, which is beginning to seriously alarms public men. In view of the existence of the AngloJapanese treaty, which is regarded by the masses in England with bitter disapproval, the situation is becoming difficult. The sight of a Japanese in company with an English woman in the streets of London has several times nearly provoked a riot, and such couples are in constant danger of insult.

The latest return from the Masterton Dredge if. 35 ounces sdwts for the week.

While assisting in landing a bullock from the steamer Tasman, at Whakatane, Mr H. Sauaer, the second officer, was attacked by the animal, and tossed into the air. The bullock's horns caught Mr Sanser under the right side „of the jaw, causing painful injuries. The Friendly Societies Seven Aside Football Tournament will take place oa the Masterton Showgrounds on Saturday next, commencing at 2.30 p.m. sharp. Seven teams will [ compete and a charge of sixpence for admission will be made.

Jack Johnson, who has left Chicago for the Pacific Coast, is confident of his ability to vanquish Jeffries. He declares that he will "mix things" from the start, and that the ring will ba the liveliest place in California between the gong taps That is, of course, if the authorities allow the fight to take place.

Judgment by default with costs was delivered in the following civil cases, before Mr C. C. Graham, S.M., at the Magistrate's Court, yesterday morning:—W.F.C. A. v. David Bossborough, £ll 9s 9d, costs £1 10s 6d; William Frank Shaw v. John Knapp, senr., lis 6d, costs ss; Patrick Hamill v. Charles Miller, £3 4s, coses 10s: same v. J. Albert Himona, £2 13s 6d, costs 15s 6d; Donald and Sons. Ltd., v. Harold Pitt Johnson, £3 17s, costs 10s.

Orders on judgment summonses were made at the Magistrate's Oourt, before Mr C. <J. Graham, S.M., as follows yesterday morning Boyd and Cook v. Henry Harding, junr., £3 12s 2d, order made for fortnightly payments of 10s, in default seven days' imprisonment; Beale and Parton, Ltd., v. Lewis Henry Lewis, j £2 Is 9d, order made for payment in monthly instalments of 5s each, in default seven days' imprisonment.

The Minister for Railways is fully impressed with the necessity of ventilating the Lytielton tunnel, and wiiile in Australia he inspected.an apparatus which is being successfully used to. ventilate a mile-long tunnel some distance from Sydney. He has brought back full particulars of the apparatus, and intends to at oDce discuss the matter with the officers of the department, it is always discussion—not practice—with this Minister.

.The embryo town of Pipiroa, which is to form the business centre of the Hauraki Plains settlement is about to be thrown open to selection'. The Farmers' Auctioneering Company, of Hamilton, are now engaged in building stockyards in the vicinity, and a number of business people have already visited the site of the proposed township with- a view to* choosing sections for the erection of, business places.

Twenty thousand pieces of armour* are in process of manufacture for the great Pageant «f London, which willbe held this summer at the Ur.vstal Palace. All kindo of armour and weapons, from the atone-axe of the ancient Britons to the tilting suit of the tournament knight, are being and historical accuracy is insisted on in each case. A suit*of tilting armour would weigh close on a cwt., but the pageant suit will be no , heavier than one's ordinary clothes.

Jn a case arising out of a motorcar accident, beard at the Quarter Sessions at Sydney a week ago, the Crown Prosecutor made close enquiries as to whether the accused had blown his warning horn in time, and how many times. Judge Blackhouse remarked that it was not necessary for a motor-car driver tO' keep on blowing his horn. "Jt would make life unbearable," said his Honor: '"Moreover, pedestrians have a duty to the vehicular traffic just as the drivers of vehicles have a duty to pedestrians."

The Hon. T: Mackenzie,. Minister for Agriculture,, had an experience of East Coast means of transit on Thursday last, although, as he is a bit of an explorer, it is probable the ladies of the party felt it most The Ministerial party, including two ladies, left Houhora. in an open launch for Port Awanui at 4.45 p.m.,: but in the large open bay the commander of the oil launch was unable to discover his whereabouts, and consequently the party of excursionists were compelled ,to spend the night at sea. With daylight they safely reached Kaimaumau k

An amusing example of Maori justice, as administered by the "kommittee" appointed to look after the manners and morals of residents of native settlements, was related at the Thames Magistrate's Court (reports the Thames Star). A middleaged man had "married" a girl of 17 years, and in his absence a youthful suitor had appeared on the scene. The latter person was "warned off," - but he persisted in pressing his presumably unwelconie attentions. An appeal was made to'the Maori Committee with this astounding result. They found that the young man had erred in trespassing, but that the damsel had also committed an error of judgment in asking him to tea. They therefore imposed no fine upon the youthtul pair; but indicted a tine of£2.los ana costs oa the absent husband!.

The work of altering the Manawatu Line in various directions, necessitated by the increased traffic since the property was acquired by tbe Government, is rapidly approaching completion. The Levin railway station, which was destroyed by fire some time-ago, has been re-built. The sidines and cattieyards nave been re-arranged and extended, and a new road has been constructed outside the permanent way. Most of the other stations have had to be altered, to meet the exigencies of the increased traffic, and a new station has been built at Paekakariki, with increased siding accommodation, and the interlocking system has been installed. This will be one of the busiest stations on the line, and additional land has been acquirod, in view of future necessary developments. REXONA. The Eapid Healer is an Ointment which heals with remarkable rapidity. Unlike the old-fashioned ointatatits, which ere very slow in their action, Rexona speedily effects its cures after a very few applications. Sold in triangular pots at 1/6 and 3/-. Obtainable every « wnere.

The returns from the OystersFlat Dredge for the week is l»oz lßdwt.

At Greensborough, Victoria, thereis an apple tree 72 years old, which this year is carrying" a crop estimated at between 25 and 30 cases. In the same orchard there ia a tree of the Rhymer variety carrying 40 cases.

Last evening a drag load of members of the Totara Lodge (Carterton) journeyed to Masterton and played a card tournament with the Stonehenge Lodge (U.A.0.D.) Masterton. The ctournament was won by Totara tLodge by 25 games to 19. At the •conclusion of the card games, a social •evening was hel~, and the toasts of the "Kin<*," "Druid?," "Grand Lodge" "Totara Lodge." and •"Stonehenge Lodge" were proposed and responded to by brethren present. 'Son'3 were rendered bv Bros J. R. Cole, H. Warner, C. Reid A. 'Web'b, and recitations by Bros. A. Webb, J R. Cole, Wilton. W Gourlay and E. Hnoper. Mr Pearson presided at the pia io.

"*A very successful social re-union in connection with tl>e Masterton Baling Club wss held in the Exchange flail, isst evening. Dancing was, of cour?p, the main attraction for 'the majority, but many present amusrd with cards and ganne-. The flw" wms in goo-3 order fc rh ci >:. an i the music was suppli <d by Mr Frn«'k McKenzie, and exfran n'- I ' r tg played by Miss h>. Richards. Mis< O. Richards also sang. The duties of M.O.'e were well c*rTied out by Messrs A. s3»ughey and A. Chapman. A word of praise is due to the energetic secretory of the social committee, Mr E. PragneM, whose arrangements were perfection itself. 6

A good man amongst live stock and a good milker advertises for work.

Mr Sanko is holding a great clearing sale, and goods are being almost given away.

The annual general mi-etmg of members of the United Morris' Tube Club will be held in Messrs Lcvsn and Co.'s rooms, this evening.

Messrs McGruer and Co. have a few special quotations in Manchester goods, and their advertisement on page 2 oE thid issue will wefl repay perusal.

All accounts, up to April 11th. owing to the firm of Messrs W. H. Long and Co., butchers, Masterton, are to be rendered to Mr C. A. Pownall, solicitor, Masterton.

The attention of the public is called to the advantages to be derived from the nse of cas cookers, and some very urgent reasons for installing them are given in the Municipal gas advertisement.

A splendid range of ladies' ard maids' tweed and cloth coats has been specially imported from England by Messrs Hugo and Shearer. Ladies will find in their advertisement to-day a full announcement referring to these goods—the prices for which are very tempting even to the smallest purse.

The Masterton Farmers' Implement Co., Ltd., have just landed their season's supplies of plough traces and leading chains and agricultural implements generally. They are agents for the celebrated P. and D. Duncan ploughs, drills and cultivators, Booth Macdonald and Co.'s disc harrows, rollers anp windmills, Andrews and Bevan's chaffcutter and M'Cormick binders, mowers, hayjfakes and engines.

"An ideal farm" is quoted on page 8 of this issue by Messrs Cochrane and Butement, land agents, Masterton. The property consists of 600 acres freehold. 14 mi/es from Masterton, 500 acres of which are in grass, and 200 acres are ploughable when stumped. The carrying capacity of the property is two : sheep per acre, and cattle, aiid further particulars may be obtained on application.

A splendid display of furniture is being made at the present time in the showrooms of the Wairarapa Farmers' Cu-'iperafive Association. There are dozens of s f yles of Duchess chests and washst?n- s to. auit the requirements of everybody. There are also numerous high-class designs in wardrobes, sideboards and hsrllstands on view. A large stock of suites, couches, easy chairs, fenders, carpets, hearth rugs and linoleums, is also kept. A visit to the showrooms would prove most profitable to those who take an interest in high-class furniture of local manufacture.