LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10132, 1 November 1910, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

During the mouth of October, five "drunks" wore dealt with at the. Masterton Court, as compared with two for October, 1900.

The number of motor-cars and motor bicycles that have .been registered for the Cliristehurch district up to date total 1100. There are 441 motor-cars and 669 motor cycles.

The successful tenderers for the earthwork and approaches to the two new bridges at the northern approach to Masterton, Messrs Culloty and Fobey, began the work of clearing the ground yesterday.. Mr A. Haughey, who has the contract for the bridges, also commenced work ■yesterday.

The ordinary meeting of the Oddfellows' Lodge was held last evening, Bro. A. Wheeler, N.G., in the chair. An invitation was received from the Hibernian Society, to attend a social evening on Tuesday, the Bth" Inst. Letters of recommendation were granted to two Brothers who intended visiting Australia. Two now members were duly initiated into the Order, and , three candidates proposed for admittance. It was unanimously decided that on next Lodge night, the younger members of the Lodge entertain the older members at a social. ;

Mr J. C. Eoddington reports that one degree of frost was registered at the Upper Plain on Sunday morning.

Excellent progress is being made with the erection, of the new buildings at the Sohvay Showground, and the frame of the new grandstand was put into position yesterday.

Another citation in divorce has been extracted at the Mastertoti Registry of the Supreme Court. The parties reside in the Masterton district.

A Napier telegram states that John William Dephoff, single, aged thirty-one, employed on the trawler Muriel, fell overboard on Sunday and was drowned. The body was recovered later.

At the annual meeting of the Masterton Ladies' Swimming Club, it was announced that Mrs W. H. Hosking had promised to give a medal for the iife-saving event at the next carnival.

At the Mastevto-n Police Court yesterday morning, before Mr G. Heron, J.P., a man who was charged with being drunk on the Masterton racecourse, was fined ss, with the usual alternative.

The annual social in connection with the Women's Christian Temperance Union will be held in Knox Hall on Tuesday, November Ist, at 3 p.m., when addresses and musical items will be given. All women are invited to attend.

The Matron of the Masterton Hospital acknowledges with thanks the following donations: Mesdames Wimsett and Daysh, fruit and cakes; Mrs Hessey, fruit and old linen; Mr Jarrett, six sittings of eggs for the incubator. The Matron would he glad to receive contributions of old linen.

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Arthur Coe, of Greytown, Hos pital Custodian, arid Robert Simmonds, of Featherston, farmer, are issuing a writ in the Supreme Court at Masterton for £5Ol damages against Fred Simmonds, of Featherston, farmer, for alleged libel by the wife of the latter. Mr C. A. Pownall is acting for the plaintiffs.

William Young, licensee of the Gladstone Hotel, is charged with breaches of the Licensing Act in connection with the recent death of a native at Gladstone. The cases will be heard at Carterton on the 10th November next. Mr C. A. Pownall is retained for the defence.

The annual meeting of the Masterton Ladies' Swimming Club was held in Miss Gillespie's office yesterday afternoon, Mrs J. W. Blackman pre-' siding. The balance-sheet showed that the Club started the season with a debit balance of £1 0s 7d, and ended with a credit balance of £1 14s. The officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows:—Patroness, Mrs W .H. Hosking; President, Mrs J. Pryor; Vice-Presi-dents, Mesdames A.i Caselberg, A. R. Bunny, D. Graham, S. NobleCampbell* H. E. Eton, P. R. Cook, J M. Coradine, N. Beetham, J. W. Blackmail, and Dr. Helen Cowie; General Committee, Mesdames Scrivener, Nicol, Claughton, Ladner, and Kendall, arid Misses Hatha way, Finnis, Burnett, and Gillespie; Secretary and Treasurer, Miss Kitty O'Learv.

An accident which might easily have been attended by more serious consequences occurred at the northern approach to Masterton yesterday afternoon. A 20-horse-power Stewart car, with a load of passengers bound for Dannevirke, had just crossed the second Waipoua bridge from Masterton, and was "about to negotiate the rise to Lansdownc, when the steering gear refused to act. The car plunged round and broke through the harrier separating the roadway from the footpath, when it was brought to a stop. But for the presence of mind of the driver, Mr W. Barrett, in putting the brakes hard on, the ear would have crossed the footpath and gone over the embankment, which at this point is about thirty feet in depth, when, if not fatal, very serious injuries must have attended the occupants. The front of the car was damaged, the axle and left wheel parting company. The woodwork and mudguards were also badly damaged. The occupants of the car, which included two ladies, escaped with a, shaking, and resumed the interrupted journey to Dannevirke in another car.

AVlien the Mastertcm Savage Club was formed, it became necessary to organise amongst its members a musical combination, which adopted the title of the Savage Club Liedertafel, and those who have attended the koreros of the Club will have pleasing recollections of the excellent work done by this party of harmonious savages under the baton of Brother Savage Branson. It was the unanimous opinion that the Liedertafel was capable of good work in a more extended sphere; in fact, that it should blossom out into the Mastertoji. Liedertafel. Whether this will'be amongst the happenings of the near future wo are unable to state, but ait approach towards it will be made by the appearance of the- Liedertafel at the forthcoming concert of the Orchestral Society, to be held on November 10th, in the Town Hall. On this occasion "The Soldiers' Chorus," from Faust, and "Comrades in Arms," by Adolph Adair, will be given by the Liedertafel, each item being well calculated to show of what stuff our Savage vocalists are made. Further attractions will be provided by the inclusion of Miss Rosalie Handley, a pleasing and cultivated soprano, who has recently settled in the. district. Gounod's "Serenade*," and Bishop's favourite air, "Tell Me My Heart," are the young lady's programmed items, and in former Mr Beihana Boyes will assist with a violin obligatq'. On the whole the programme will provide a treat that should not he missed by lovers of good music.

Farm labourers are scarce? in the Auckland district and there sesms no prospect of inducing men from other districts to migrate for present wages.

The opinion :'.?. expressed in Masterton volunteer circles that nothing definite will ba announced concerning compulsory military training till the end of the volunteer year, in February.

The Japanese newspapers continue to manifest enmity towards the United States. This hostile attitude. strongly recalls that taken up against Russia previous to the war with Russia. "The proper sphere in which Japan has a right to expand," says the Chu Shimbun, "is the vast Pacific Ocean/'

It certainly seems as though the question of electrifying the railways is better worth looking into than the question of supplying current for the non-existent industries, for iT the current can be generated cheaply enough for the public it ought certainly to be cheap enough for the railways.—Taranaki Herald.

The needlework lion which, was exhibited at Goodson's Arcade as the priz? in an art union has, says the Auckland Stary made its appearance in one of the city's, second hand shops, it would seem that the holder of the winning ticket at length put in an appearance, claimed his own, and placed it in safe keeping with his "uncle."

The breaking of telegraph insulators is a serious matter for the Telegraph Department. In this district alone, says the Dunedin Star, they have several thousands broken every year, and, besides putting the Department to much trouble and expense in replacing them, the working efficiency of the trunk telephone circuits is thereby affected. Over 200 were recently found broken between the North East Valley and the Upper Junction.

The Auckland truant inspector (Mr H. S. Small), on Tuesday last haled a number of European and Maori parents before Mr F. O'B. Loughnan, at Cambridge. The excuses of "Wanted at home," "The Teaching method unsatisfactory,'.' "Can educate at home," were advanced by the pakehas ; and the Maoris pleaded "Picking potatoes," "Refuses to go," "No like school," "Teacher no good."

A well-kuown Dunedin minister proudly claimed among his flock "the cup winners of last season's football." Football, he said, had not spoilt them in the least, and he believed it had been a help to them to feel that the minister of their church was in sympathy with them. If the churches did not recognize and countenance the physical side of the young people's lives someone else would. The day had gone by for ever when young people were going to sit in the churches with tfaces as long as double-bass fiddles.

The Graduated Tax is not doing its work so quickly as some of ibe more ardent land reformers could wish, but it is doing it certainly, and what is wanted more than anything else in the country just now is an earnest effort to place small settlers on the land. It is in this direction that the permanent prosperity of the Domiuion and the profitable development of its resoiirces must be found.—Lyttelton Times.

The steamer Changsha, which' arrived at Townsville 'from' Hongkong last week, had aboard Mr F. S. Dale, of Sydney. In the course of an interview, Mr Dale declared that the bottom had fallen out of the rubber boom, and inevitable hardship had fallen in its wake. In Sha lvhai, where the clerks and employees of mercantile houses had speculated, buying forward in the height of the boom, there was now a slump, and many were in a bad way.

The news from Vienna that famino prices have been ruling there for Argentine and Australian meat is one more indication of tne extent of the. markets available in the Old World for our colonial produce. During the week Argentine meat sold at Is 4d per lb, and Australian at Is lOtt. The restaurants have been serving these articles as a delicacy, and the people are clamouring for further supplies. There is no doubt but that there are wonderful markets in Europe for the product of countries like our own, for those who take the trouble to find,and work them.—lf awera Star.

Speaking at a banquet in San Francisco recently, Mr George von L. Meyer, Secretary of the Navy, declared that in its unfortunate possession of the Philippines, the United States had a colony where the spark of war might be ignited at any moment. Tf the navy was to be kept as a unit he believed that it would be better in the Pacific than in the Atlantic. "We should do all in our power," he added, "to attract to Hawaii immigrants from Southern Europe, immigrants of the white race, who will stand with us for defence, and not turn on our flag in case of a hostile demonstration by the greatest military Power in the Pacific." FORMING A BAND. It is a healthy sign of the times that evei-y town and village wants its band. Jf you are forming one iu your locality, it will bo to your advantage to communicate at once with the Dresden Piano Company, Ltd., Wellington. They are sole agents for HAWKES' EXCELSIOR SONOROUS BAND INSTRUMENTS. These are the finest in the Avorld. They are used by champion bands everywhere. The Ballarat City Band won the Australasian Championship again hist year, playing on Hawkes' instruments. They are superb in quality and tone. Each instrument is specially tuned by one of the most highly-skilled musicians iu London. The inclusion of one, two or three Hawkes 5 Instruments in a band is immediately noticeable, owing to the groat added richness of tone. A band all Hawkes' must be the acme of perfection, so far as the instruments go. Write in for particulars. The Dresden Piano Company, Ltd., Wellington, North Island Manager: M. J. Brookes. Local Representatives: Inns and Goddard, next Club Hotel.

The daily mail service between. PahiatiJ* and Pongaroa commences to-day.

A telegram- received in Masterton last night stated that the Colonial Sugar Refining- Company had reduced the price of all sugars another five shillings per ton.

The Masterton branch of the Wairarapa Egg Circle yesterday despatched over 70 dozen eggs to Wellington. The consignment was contained in thirty-three crates.

The Prime Minister says there are no fewer than 40 measures, including the Land, Licensing, Gaming and National Annuities Bills, which Government propose yet to pass.

This is from the Eltham Argus of Saturday;—"A number of mea had their first dip in the new swimming baths this morning." Comment would spoil the effect.

The collections at the Anniversary services of the Masterton Methodist Sunday School on Sunday and Monday constitute a record for the past ten years, being £22. This amount will be in aid. of the school funds. Last year's collection totalled £ls 10s lOd.

The election of a member of the Pahiatua Borough Council to fill the vacancy caused by the retirement of Mr J. B. Westlakc, takes place to-morrow. Much local interest .is being taken in the election, as Mr Westlake is again a candidate.

It is proposed to enlist the sympathy of the Mayor and Borough Councillors,, together with that of the Trust Lands Trust and other local bodies, with the newly-formed Musical and Elocutionary Competitions Society.. The Borough Council: is to be asked to place its Chambers at the disposal of. the Committee for future meetings.

A letter from Mr T. Lindsay Buick, of Dannevirke, who acted as. judge at the recent Palmerston North Musical and Elocutionary Competition, was read at the meeting in Masterton last evening, wishing the new Society success, and: tendering certain valuable advice. Mr B. J. Dolan, of Napier, also wrote, giving information concerning the Napier contests.

A very promising feature of the Wairarapa Amateur Athletic Club is the number of active memßers. who are joining from outside the town. At last night's meeting no fewer than four were received from Car-, terton, making a total of six from this town. Amongst the prominent professional athletes wlio are applying for re-instatement. are George Hall, the crack mile and half-mile runner, and A. Hodge, the highjumper.

Before commencing his sermon at the women's service in Christchurch, the Rev. A. B. Lillingston stated that he wished to correct an error that had appeared in the newspaper that morning. His text, he said, had be'en published as "Art thou in hell?" whereas there was no. such phrase in the Bible, and his real text had been "Art thou in health?" "You will see," said the missioner, "there is a slight difference."— Lyttelton Times.

A committee .meeting of the Wai•rarapa Amateur Athletic Club was held in the lion, secretary's (Mr J'. Coradine) office last evening., Mr G. L. Thomas was added to the committee. Seven new members were elected/ a majority of them being athletes from Carterton. The time of starting for the 100 yards evening run, which takes place next Thursday, was fixed at 6.15 o'clock. The entrance fee will be one shilling, and the handicaps will be declared on the ground. The following officials were appointed for the race:— Starter, Mr G. W. Sellar; Judges, Messrs D. Caselberg, S. NobleCampbell, and V. Darroch; Haudicapper, Mr A. E. Wilton. The secretary reported having received and forwarded to the , Wellington Centre several applications for re-instate-ment. Mr «T. Spillane promised trophies for a boys' relay race, and this event was added to the Boxing Day progra -e.

A nurse girl is advertised for in the Wanted Columns.

Mrs Little,, graphologist and expert in character studies, kit the Coffee Palace, Masterton, is open for engagements for afternoon tea parties,, etc. An advertisement appears on the front page of this morning's issue.

With this issue is circulated an inset by Messrs J. A. J. Maclean and Co., in connection with the clearing sale on account of Mr H. W. Buttrey, to be held to-morrow on the premises, 72 Upper Cornwall Street. The lines to be submitted are a superior lot, and full details appear in the circular. The . sale will commence at half-past one.

Messrs J. A. J. Maclean and Co. auctioneers, will sell on account of Messrs H. L. and E. T. Price, at the premises, 28 Sussex Street, the whole of their household furniture. The sale will take place on Friday next, at half-past one, and full particulars will be announced in tomorrow's issue.

Messrs F. Holloway and Son, butchers, in another column, assure patrons that'-thoy can rely on receiving the pnmest meat possible to procure in the district. They have just secured another line of "fats" from the Ngakonui station, and they guarnnteo that the. quality is such as to please the most fastidious, whilst a trial will prove the most convincing argument in support of this. All orders receive prompt attention, and families are waited on daily. There is no place in the world where there are more sudden and extreme changes of temperature than in Australasia. We often experience a climate of three different seasons in one day, and the result is that numbers of people contract a cold in the stomach and bowels,' which causes great pain and suffering. There is nothing that will relieve this .suffering so quickly as Chamberlain's * Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. This is the bert medicine in the world to cure bowel complaint in all its forms. It is » sure cure for diarrhoea, dysentery, and colic, and has never been knowit to fail.—For sale by all ckemirts sn4 storekeepers.