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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10145, 15 December 1910, Page 4

The championship regatta is to be* held at ivanganui on February 25th.

The Masterton schools break up for the Christmas vacation to-day.

A youthful cyclist collided with a little" girl in Queen Street, Masterton, last evening, with the result that both received a severe shaking. A writ claiming £2OOO damages has been issued by an Eketahuna settler against a resident of Christchurcli, in connection with a land transaction.

An Auckland telegram says:—George William Williams, photographer, aged about 60' years, was found dead in bed this morning by his daughter. The cause of death is unknown. A post mortem examination will be hold.'

A meeting of Directors of the Wellington Farmers' Meat Company was held in - Masterton yesterday, when a deal of business of an important private character was transacted.

One settler in the Masterton district is reported to have sold his fat lambs for as high a price as 13s 4d. Another has sold at 13s. The price which is being offered generally is, however, 12s 6d.

The strawberry season in Auckland is now approaching its height, and from present indications the season should prove a longer and better one than last year.' Between 10,000 and 12,000 boxes are now being received daily by the Waimate Fruitgrowers' Association.

The Carterton News says that Mr C. A. Pownall has lodged an appeal in the case A. R. Wallis (Mr Maunsell) v. R. W. Henderson (Mr Pownall), claim,for £27 for breach of., contract. At last court day ment was given for the plaintiff for £22 and costs. Mr Pownall appeals against this decision.

The following will be the Greytown links to play the Masterton bowlers, at Masterton, to-day:—Manning, Diddams, Webster, Brunton (s). Day, Loasby, Hayman, Nix (s.) White, Murray, Trotman, Bockett ( (s.) The followirig will represent Masterton:—Wilkes, Wingate, Dupre, Scott (s). Hughes, E. Pragnell, Staples, Whittaker'(s). W. M. Cole, Inder, Fowler, Cresswell (s).

In the Magistrate's Court at Carterton, yesterday, before Mr L. G. Reid, S.M., Frank Newman Dixon was committed for trial at the nextsitting of the Supreme Court in Masterton on a charge of shooting a bull, the property of George Turley, of the Taratahi. .'Bail,* "which was forthcoming, was allowed in accused £SO and two sureties of £SO each.

The Town Clerk gives notice that all Borough rates unpaid after 20th January, 1911,. will be sued for. ' Mr P. Tullocbr, land and estate agent, advertises a fresh list of properties in his advertisement on page 8 of this issue. Messrs Varnham and Rose, architects, invite tenders, to close at noon on 19th in st., for extension to drainage, etc., at Masterton Hospital. Mr W. B. Chennells, D.0.A., con- v venes a meeting of creditors in. the estate of (William John Thomas, of Kaiparoro,■'.. labourer, to be held in the Courthouse, Masterton, on, Saturday, 17th December; at 12 o'clock. Mr A. Donald inserts a .reminder to' the" lady or'gentleman who•'■■may'' desire to obtain for Christmas and New Year that costume or suit. In order to avoid disappointment patrons are asked to make a point of placing orders at once. An iron-grey or steel-grey gelding, four years old, about 14 hands, no visible'brand, and unshod, is advertised' for. It was lost, stolen, or strayed from Mr Ewington's paddock; Lansdowne. Anyone detaining the horse after the due notice given i will be liable to prosecution. Tenders, to close at noon on the ~ 19th inst., are invited for supplies for Hospital and Renall Solway Home for the year ending 31st December, 1911. Specifications may be seen at the secretary's office, Exchange Buildings. At this gay and festive season of I the year, when everybody is on the move, a travelling bag is a necessity. The N.Z. Clothing Factory, - Master- ; ton, advertises Gladstone bags, all | sizes, steel trunks and suit cases. As a necessary accompaniment this firm stocks Mosgiel and other rugs in great variety. In a change advertisement Mr A. Henderson draws attention, to three special lines which are each useful as suggesting the form that Christmas presents should take this Christmas time. His choice stock of watches suitable for the boy at school or for •the man of business as for the lady of pleasure is sure to please. The newest in enamel goods are stocked, with.a choice assortment in the latest of styles in ladies' hand-bags. This last line is really a smart one, and being absolutely up-to-date should sell quickly. ; Messrs McGruer and Co., Queen Street, extend a hearty invitation to townspeople and generally to call and inspect their varied assortment of well-selected Christmas gifts. These consist of fancy embroidered handkerchiefs,. handbags, lace ties, kid gloves, bolts, sunshades and collars, cosies, and fancy articles generally. In gentlemen's mercery ilu\v have a full range of goods, including hair brushes, hats, initialled handkerchiefs, and other lines that recommend themselves.