LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10044, 14 May 1910, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

At the Methodist church to-mor-row evening the Rev. C. E. Porter will make special reference to the King's death. The Rev. A. Hodge announces that his subject to-morrow morning is "A World Without a Sea." In the evening a service in memory of the late Monarch will be held, at the close of which Mr C. Redman will Bing "Crossing the Bar." In conversation with an Ashburton Mail reporter, a man from a dairying district on the Peninsula said the best milking average known to. him had been gamed by a man and his wife, who milked sixteen cows, each of which averaged £l4 for the season. "Certain negro characters are of a highly evolved type," said Professor Arthur Keith, in a Hunterian lecture at the Royal College of Surgeons, "and I have a suspicion that some of the negroes in the south of the Congo Free State had an old civilisation which flourished when Britons were in a primitive state."

A District Order, issued by Lieu-tenant-Colonel A. R. Beauchop, GM G.Officer CoramandingJtheDistrict, states that in connection with the memorial services to be held in the various churches to-morrow there will be no official garrison church parade, but that members of the forces, singly, in detachments, or as corr.viany units, may, if they desire, attend church in full drers uniform t-ide arms oi.ly. Members of the Mastetten Volunteer Corpa ate in contequtnr.-; lequett.d to muster at the Diiii Hd/, at 10,30 a.m.

The total Victorian wool clip for last season was 76,679,6091b, as against 68,930,2011b for tha preceding season, and 79,119,9731b for 1907-8. .

The Sydney Herald says the shortage of horses in Australia will almost certainly call for the serious consideration of the different Governments before long.

The firsi meeting of creditors in the bankrupt estate of George Tiffin Stewart, of Featherston, who was yesterday adjudged a bankrupt, will be held in trie Courthouse, Featherston, on the 19th May.

No fewer than 810 motor cars passed through the main South road toll gates, between Manaia and Hawera, during the paat financial year, returning a revenue of £lO6.

The Minister for Foreign Affairs has issued an order prohibiting foreign military bands from performing in Brussells. British and Brazilian military bands were to have been tieard et the forthcoming exhibition there.

Mr W. B. Scandrett pointed out st a mayoral banquetin Invercargill that the granting of the petition to include in the town the northern pertion of South Invercargill would make Invercargill beyond dispute the fifth city of New Zeaiand—a position its commercial importance had long warranted.

An outbreak of fire occurred about nine o'clock last night at Mr Stewart Coyle's two storied stablo, and hay loft, at the Waingawa end of South Road. Willing helpers saved a cart, harness, and some tools, but the building, which contained nine or ter tons of hay, was totally destroyed. The structure was insured, bat for what amount could not be ascertained last evening.

In St. Petersburg recently there died a Chinaman with the name of Tanfontai, whom the papers describe as the Chinese Rothschild. He owned at Harbin and other places breweries, factories, .mills and stores, as well as a fleet of ships. Daring the Rusdo-Japanese war, Tofontai had been a great army contractor to Russia. "

At last night's meetibg of the Trust Lands Trustees a resolution was carried of eorrow at the death of the late King Edward, and sympathy with Queen Alexandra; alsu, of loyalty and devotion to King George V. on his accession and the hope that he might be long spared to guide the destinies of the British Empire.

In opening his speech at St. James' Hall, Auckland, a few nights ago, Mr C. J. Parr said that any man who spoke for more than five rokutes ought to be "Knyvettiflcd''—that is,. hanged without trial, the new expression being coined by him for the occasion. Mr Parr so far forgot bis ovn advice as to speak for fifteen minutes.

The ladies bracelet race to be flown from Woodville under the auspices of the Masterton Homins Pigeon Club has been postponed from Ihursday 19th May 26th, owing to the death of the late King. Already nominations have been received from nearly sixty ladies for this event, and as the members have about 100 birds available, it is confidently expected to eclipse last year's total of 80 entries.

The following announcement appeared recently in a newspaper published at Burgan, Austria: "I beg ta inform the public that I have resigned my post as prompter in oar theatre because, owing to the meagre receipts during the past week, I have been compelled to live on boiled potatoes and lea."

Statements have been published to the effect that the Newcastle strike leaders now in gaol, in Sydney are in ill-health. The N.S.W. Minister for Justice, Mr Garland, had inquiries made into the matter. He says that the doctor's report shows that Bowling, Lewis, Gray and Burns are in very good health, and that Brennan, who was suffering from, chronic dyspepsia, so far from being injuriously affected by prison life and fare is very much better, and has gainedjlllb in weight.

At last night's meeting of the Trust Lands Trustees, M** H. C. Eobinaon gave notice that at the annual meeting on Monday night in the Town Hall, he would move: (t) That all Trust grants should be won by the recipients as a matter of right, and that the Trustees should not have discretionary powers to make or refuse educational grants to individual scholars. (2) That the Trust's present policy of erecting its own buildings is speculative, and the Trustees powers in this respect should be withdrawn. (3) That it would be a sound policy for the Trustees to lend to tenants a liberal proportion of tne cost of buildings erected by tenants. (4) That in the opinion of the meeting the system of rating on unimproved value should be abandoned. A whip belonging to the Ambulance brougham has been lost. The finder will be rewarded on returning to the Age office.

Captiain and Mrs Truscott and famiy elsewhere express their sin cere thanks to those friends who sent wreaths and expressed sympathy and condolence in their sad bereavement; also, to the members of the Kia Kaha Hockey Club. Messrs McLeod and Young's annual sale is now in full swing, and judging by the great number of people that have availed themselves of the great opportunity of securing some of the many bargains offered should be better than ever. Leather and fancy goods, toys, etc., are offered at prices unheald of before in the Dominion. Books are equally cheap, and the public should not miss the chance of securing winter reading. All are cordially invited to inspect their large and varied stock, no one being asked to buy.

Mr W. A. Gosling, land agent, Frankton Junction, Waikato, reports the following property sales duringthe last four weeks:—Three hundred acres Whikaramea district, Messrs Tompkins and Cornfoot to Messrs Flynn and O'Malley, of Canterbury; 2,700 acres Mangarawa district, Mr Tatton to Mr Law, of Blenheim; 964 acres Frankton, Mr E. Jacks to Mr Wilkins, of Maili'orough; 435 acies Te Kowhai district, Mr Hsinnan to Mr Bariy, of Kenvuck, all at satisfactory prices; nteo 10£ acres Fiankton. town satk'H, to a local fcujcr-

The Hawke's Bay Herald reports *h«ta vouth named John Petersen Who wfs oUitted to Wellington; for sentence for breaking into a Store at Ashley Clinton, made his escape from the lock-up at Wa iP awa Frederick Bergensen, who was confined with Petersen, gave the alarm. Petersen hid until the search for h,m •was abandoned, when he set out for home and Makaretu, where he was •captured by Constable Fernleigh and brought back to Waipawa. Mr J. H. Henry, editor of the iPetroleum World, and an authority on oil, is publishing in the autumn a .new bookentitltd "Oilfields of the -Empire." It is possible that Mr ,flenrv may pay a vi»it to New Zealand in'tue near future. He has great faith in the oilfields cf the Dominion, which country, he thinks, will largely share in the coming boom, which he places in the autumn.

Mr W. Cobb has a notice of interest to horseowners in another column.

A youn? girl to assist in housework is advertised for.

The finder uf a silver hatpin with an initial "M" is reqested to kindly leave at Age office.

Mr F P. Welch advertises for two machine crutchers to start Monday. Three thousand sheep.

Gas consumers are reminded that Monday. 16th inst. is the last day on which discount will be allowed on currant accounts.

Mr J. Carpenter, of the Central Shoe Stuie, advertises goloshes in ladies', children's, and men's sizes, of excellent quality and moderate prices.

Members of the Masterton Lodge of OddMlows, No. 6263, M.U., are r.quested to attend the funeral of their late Brother William Cragg, tomorrow afternoon.

Tenders are invited till noon of the 20ti inst. for the erection of a store, additions and alterations to a residence at Te Wharau. Plans and specifications can be seen at the office of the architect, Mr H. A. Jones, Gray's Buildings, Masterton.

At2p.m, to-morrow immediately after their poultry sale, Messrs J. M.Qjeen and Sons will auction a large consignment of ladies' and gent's winter clothing, ladies' lorg ard short coats and gentlemen's suits of finest quality.

Mr Frank Dupie, watchmaker, jeweller and silversmith, his just received a large shipment of alarm clocks. These clocks are of various designs, and of good.quality, and will be found of particular benefit during tha dark winter morning 3 whan they ring out "Time to rise!"

Tenders are invited to close at noon on Friday, 20th inst., for the erection of additions and making alterations to a residence at Lansdowne. Plans, specifications and conditions of contract may be seen at the office of the architect, Mr H. A. Jones, Gray's Buildings, Masterton.

A fine block of 2,333 acres in the Waikato. suitable for subdivision, is advertised for sale by Mr W. A. Gosling. Thfs is a-cheap property, and offers an excellent chance for anyone to tke up for subdivision. At present it is an excellent sheep farm, with up-to-date buildings 1,100 acres in grass and 60 acres in turnips.

Some charming winter wear for ladies is being advertised by Graham and Co., and ladies are invited to inspect thdir tailor-made costumes, their tweeds, serges, and the many oddments that go to complete Iheir outfit Special mention is made of the latest in buckles, bearing the old time name, the "Gainsborough"' Buckle—this is a distinct novelty.

In connection with the great clearing sale at the Empire Hotel, Masterton, some of the leading line are catalogued in Messrs J. A. J. Maclean and Co.'s advertisement on page Bof this issue. The list includes handsome Chesterfield suites in Morocco and in saddlebags, massive sideboard, oblong round and square tables, five chairs, and numerous other chairs, a handsome piano, drawing, sitting room and bedroom furniture in great quantity.