LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10072, 18 June 1910, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Thorny Lea was charged at the Magistrate's Court yesterday with being an idle and disorderly person within the meaning of the Police Offences Act. After hearing the evidence the case was dismisser 1 . Accused was represented by Mr Lavery. The following unclaimed letters are awaiting delivery at the Masterton Post uffiee counter:—United Kingdom: Jas. Angus, Sydney Bonham, Henry Darling, G. Heath, Jo seph Imray, John Robbie.. .U.S. A.— Chas. A. Hirtle, N.S.W.-r-Wm. Dowries. Queensland^ —Jack McCann. Speak:rg at the Chamber of Commerce meeting yesterday in regard to the sorting-of the maila at the Mas-, tetton Post Office, Mr A. Henderson said that the only way to expedite the sorting of malls would be to increase the staff in the mail room, but it could be taken for granted that the Department would not do this. "Wo might as well leave the Government falone and cease agitating against the present railway timetable," said Mr J. B. Moodie, chairman, at the meeting of the Chamber of Commerce yesterday. "We cannot get the alterations we desire, and all our agitation has resulted in nothing.",, „:ft In order, to"still further populanss their entertainments, the management of the Town Hall Pictures have decided upon issuing family commutation tickets. A card containing six tickets for admission to the atalls on any evening may be obtained from Messrs Inns and Goddard's, or the booking office, for five shillings, or for admission to the dress circle for seven-and-sixpence. At the Magistrate's Court yesterday, Henry Shine was charged with being an idle and disorderly person, and having insufficient means of support. Accused failed to appear, and after hearing the evidence ol the police his Worship imposed a sentence of three months' imprisonment. He stated that if accused did not care to answer the summons to attend the Court and explain his conduct he must take the consequences.

! A young roan named John Smith, in the employ of Mr W. Burridge, as driver, was charged at the Magistrate's Court, yesterday morning, on the information of Sergeant Miller, with a breach of the Licensing Act, section 146, clause 2, by having in his possession liquor tor sale in a nolicense district. The Sergeant stated that accused brought a dozen of beer to Masterton for one Leahy, and refused to deliver it because payment was nut forthcoming. He contended that the liquor was for sale on that occasion, and it was therefore a breach of the Act. Mr Lavery, who appeared for accused, ' pleaded not guilty, and contended that the liquor had been legally ordered and defendent bad a perfect right under the Sale of Goods Act to retain the liquor till payment was forthcoming. The presiding Magistrate, Mr C. C. Graham, held that there was no evasion of the law or any intention to evade the law. The defendant had a right to stop delivery of the liquor if payment was not forthcoming. The case would be dismissed. In these days of egg-laying records Masterton can apparently hold its own with the rest of the Dominion. The Boys' Training Home at Eltham is establishing a poultry farm, and with the object of procuring foundation stock for hite Leghorn flock a vi i rough the yards of _ eading breeders of the, ■- inion, including those of Mr R. O. Jarrett, of Masterton. The superintendent selected eight second season hens from Mr Jarrett's pens, bred from the famous Rector strain, and Boted for their laying performances. The birds arrived at the home about 18tb April, since when Mr Jarrett has received the following letter from Mr P. G. Clitheroe: "The birds I received from you some few weeks ago hnve done excellently. I have given them every care and attention, and they have each given me an egg each day in return. From the first week the eight commenced to lay, and have kept on laying, which means profit, as eggs are 2s per dozen now. I should be pleased tn get another eight if you could spai'e them, which is the best testimonial I can give. The many visitors to the Home, after inspecting the Home, and boys, then go to the poultry yards, and without exception are unstinted in their praise at the fine appearance of the fiirds." '

As the Napier Express was crossing .Oringi Flat yeaterdajv it ran into a horse and cart, killing the horse, and seriously injuring John' Lawson, who was driving the conveyance. The man was taken to the Poimerston|Ho3pital.

A wire was received yesterday by Mr J. Hesaey, from Mr Buckland, the dredge-master of the Masterton dredge, stating that the first motion shaft broke on Monday, and that the dredge started work again on Wednesday. This accounts for the short week worked last week.

"Why half an hour is wasted every morning at Eicetahuna is beyond comprehension,'' said Mr J. Hunter at the Chamber of Commerce meeting yesterday, during a discussion in regard to the delatf of the Wairarapa early train at Eketahuna from half to three-quarters of an hour each morning. , Members generally were at a loss to understand this waste of time, and were dceidedly of opinion that train should travel faster.

"The only solution nf the dirtitiulty is the remstat«m?.nt of the early morning train from Wellineton." remarked Mr H. Donald at the meeting of the Masterton Chamber of Commerce yesterday afternoon, during a discussion in regard tn the sorting of the morninct mail from Wellington. Owing to the present train arrangements local business men find it a great riiffirulty vt'ry often to reply to southern correspondence by the return mail, and an improvement in this direction would be heartily welcomed.

A mestina is to be he'd at Palmerston North on Friday next, of delegrates of Chambers of Commerce for the purpose of forming a North Island Railway League. Twenty-three out of 28 Chambers have signified their intention of sending delegates, and the nther. Chambers will in all probability be represented. The Masterton Chambe r of Commerce yesterday appointed Mr J. B. Moodie as its delegate.

The monthly meeting of the Council of the Chamber of Comnuirca was held yesterday afternoon. Mr J. B. Moodie occupied the chair, and there' were also present—Messrs J. D. Cruickshank, A. Henderson, W. CL Cbamberlai:i, H. Donald. G. C. Summerell, Carey, J. Hunter, and E. H. Waddington. Apologies for absence were received from Messrs Caselberg, Chennel $; and Keith. The treasurer reported a credii balance of £3 15s 2d. Mr Gv W. Sellar was elected a member of the Chamber.

In a further reply received at Yesterday's meeting, to _.a latter, from the Ma?terton ■.Chamber of Cimmerce, in reference to the alleged l delay in the sorting of the morningmails from Wellington, the Pusfcmaster at Masterton stated that this mail consisted of 25 bags and 3 hampers, and reached the Post Office at 11 55 a.m. The fi*st; letters were invariably in the private boxe* at 12.15p.m., and the mail completely sorted on an average at 12.4 p.m. It was not an unusual occurrence for the sorting to be completed at 12.35p.m. and it was seldom as late as 12.52 p.m., and only in the exceptional case of a heavy English mail or the late arrival of the train was it as late as 1 p.m. In the circumstances, the Fostma&ter submitted that the very ssrious inconvenience said to be caused to business people by the delay in the sorting of the mail was not borne out by facts. The secretary stated that it was generally nearer 1.30 o'clock than 1 o'clock when the mails were sorted, while tne chairman, Mr Moodie. said that in his experience the mail was seldom aqrtea before one o'clock. Mr Boddington further stated that since the Chamber had complained in the matter there bad been an improvement in the sorting of the mail. It was finally decided that the letter be received, and the Postmaster thanked for the information supplied.

The opinion is held by a large section of the business people of Masterton, and of the farming community, that Masterton is an important enough centre to possess a Winter Show. Discussion on this important matter was introduced at the Chamber of Commerce meeting yesterday afternoon by Mr G. C. Summerell,. who brought up the question of holding an Industrie* Week in Masterton. He did not favour the method followed by shopkeepers in Wellington some time ago, but thought an exhibition at which local industries arid products of the soil were displayed would prove both interesting and valuable. He was of opinion that a committee should be appointed to go into the whole matters Mr Moodie said that Masterton had now become such an important ■, centre that there was every indication that a fairly good winter show could be held locally, A splendid display could be made of root and grain crops, butter i>nd cheese, etc.,. and he considered that the Masterton Agricultural and Pastoral Association should be approached with a view to obtaining that body's assistance, in the matter. Mr Hunter suggest- | ed that Mr Summerell should bring the question before the Agricultural Association, and ask fir their help. After further discussion it was decided that Mr Summsrell should ask the General Committee pf the Mas- J treton Agricultural and Pastoral As- 1 socistion to appoint a sub-commit-tee to meet a sub-committea from the Chamber of Commerce ■ for the purpose of discussing the matter. Dimock'B choicest very fine, pork sausages are on sale at Home's grocery store, Queen Street. A thoroughly reliable man, with good references, for canvassing, is advertised for. The Australian Mutual Provident Society publish a notice in respec; to a lost policv No. 423,986. The particulars will ba found on the first page of this issue. Mr A. Hendry advertises warm* woollen gooda suited to the present season. Kaiapoi overcoats, Roslyn panta and shirts, and pyjama suits,, are particularised.

Mr F. P. Welch advertises for sale a fine sheep and dairy farm of 341>acres, and a leasehold dairy and sheep farm of 255 acres. ". V The Masterton A. and P. Associa-%. tion invite tenders tu close on Thursday, 23rd June, for the rieht to cut and remove firewood at Solway. Pall particulars may be obtained ion application to Mr G. K. Sykes, secretary.

Mr S. Pearson announces that he will g ; va a medal for the Bey Scout who secures most recruits during the next six months. Mr John Payne, of the well-known Thompson-Payne Picture Company, has arranged for the production in Maaterton of a valuable historical picture, "Th'j Last Muster of the Balaclava Light Brigade " To secure this picture Mr Payne had to pay a heavy royalty, which goes to the 'Roberts Balaclava Survivors Fund " Mr Payi;e announces that every penny paid to (he Thompson-Payne Picture Company for the exhibition • M of this picture goes to directly benet fit the survivors of the gallant Six Hundred, it is to d« hoped that the Blaster-ton public will dj ail they can to assist Messrs Thompson and Payne in their laudable efforts to make the declinirg year* of those old heroes comfortable and happy. Further particulars will bj announced later. "K?liable alarm clocks" is the subject of a change advertisement on page 6of this issue, inserted by Mr A. Henderson, jeweller and optician, Maaterton. The repeater, as illustrated. <iifl;ers from the ordinary alarm clock, in this respect, when the alarm goes off it rings for about SO secunip, then stops; after remaining silent for a time it goes off again and rene-i'ts tor a number of times. By tnis the heaviest sl-ieper should be awakened. Other relinbie alarms an> stocked, and posted free to any address. Prices are quoted in tie advertisement. ''"*"" Mr P. Flamill's great winter reduction sale commences ta-day, and at e itioa is called to the change ad- ; yertisement on page 7of this issue. Every line has been substantially re du ed, and special preparations have I), en made for the sale. The public sre invited to call and inspect the sale bargains. In connection with the Winter Show and Dairy Conference at Palmer ston Worth, holiday excursion tickets to Palmerston, available for return until 12th July, are being is- I satd from all stations from the 20th to 23rd June, and by morning trains '• on 24ih inst. A not ce to this effect : will be found on page lof this issue. ; Women's dress seems to be getting : more sensible, and none are better j pleased that, women themselves. In - the new tailored costumes, for instance, tnere' could hardly be a mure ! , sensible winter dress for a woman, ' and Hugo ;and Shearer's announce i ment in another column of some spe- ( cial values in these costumes should be read eagerly by most women, and acted upon as soon as it is read. ' Thoae who applied a little too late for enrolment as active members of the Mastertou Boxing Club for the i „ first quarter's tuition now have the 1 '"" opportunity of joining the club, and participating in the Club and Coun- '. ty Championships. The honorary ■ secretary, Mr Saville Smith, invites I applications, and advises an early re- 1 sponge since the membership ia limit- , ed. Pull particulars will be found 1 on page 1 of this issue. The Book Arcade announce tfiat they have just landed a fresh snipment of the famous AmberoJ Record?, which play for nearly 4J minutes, i f~lhe new list comprises orchestral, j bands, instrumental, sketches, songs. , and a great range of dance music. ( The firm have also received a large stock of gramophone needles, main : springs, and Phono Oil. This oil is J specially adapted for use on phonographs. The firm repair all makei of talking machines on the premises. The public are invited to iome and ' hear the new Ainberol Records. s With this issue Mr J. L. Murray ( .<% circulates an inset announcing the i arrival of a large consignment of • ladies" and gentlemen's genuine Burberry coats, for motoring, driving, riding, golfing or walking. These ] notable cats a pe recommended for their great comfort, durability, and smartness, and are a splendid example of "long value goods." Genu ine Burberry riding breeches of the Invest London cuts pre also mentioned, anj the detailed price list should be real with interest. Tne goods, which have iropoited direct ( from Burberry's, London, will be on special display to-day, and the public are invited to call and see lor themselves the extensiveoess of the range. Attention is also drawn to a special advertisement on page 6 of this issue, the title of which is "Little fixings that keep men spick and span." The best qualities and newest styles are being stiown, and included in the announcement is a short list of the things a man heeds, which should be of special interest.