LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10196, 25 March 1911, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

; The Masterton Municipal Band will render a programme of music in the Masterton Park to-morrow afternoon, about 3 o'clock.

The tender of Messrs Rose and Mapon, of MasteTton. has been, accepted for the erection of a residence at Parkvale for Messrs Gray Bros. There wero six tenders, the lowest being acceped. Mr H. A. Jones is the architect.

The Carterton News says:—lt is understood that the arrangements being made by the Masterton 1.0. R. Lodge for entertaining the High Chief Ruler, Bro. Phillipson, from England, is not altogether convenient for members of the Carterton Lodge. In view of this it is probable that the H.C.R.will be detained at Carterton on the fronting of his,visit to t>he Wairarapa, when/ho will meet the Carter;fcpn brethren .and proceed to Masterton in the afternoon to attend the celebrations there in the evening.

Tho Red Spar thirds football team will hold a practice in Masterton this afternoon.

For the ten months up to January last the immigrants to Canada numbered 260,687.

Log fires are raging in various parts of the Forty-Mile Bush, and settlers are having an anxious time.

The Magistrate's Court in Masterton was sitting until after ten o'clock last night.

It costs the Taranaki Hospital Board about £IOO a year for travelling expenses of members.

Mr Justice Denniston reserved judgment in the police appeal re the sale of liquor at Westport on Monday, 26th December.

The Daily Mail's Berlin correspond*-' ent states that the battleship Kaiser, launched at Kiel this week, will be armed with 14-incli guns.

It is understood that, at a conference of the Licensed Victuallers Associations, held in Wellington this week, a plan of campaign was adopted for the next licensing polls. T.he New Plymouth Harbour Board has decided that ffcs chairman (Mr J. B. Connett) •shall receive an honorariumof £100 : a pear-

Crowdsin various parts of Melbourne gave two harem skirts' ladies, with a male ascort, uncomplimentary receptions. Several time*-, they were compelled to take refuge in an accompanying taxi-cab or in shops.

Time Avas when the natives in the Masterton district grew kumeras in [largo quantities. Latterly, however, this "sweet potato," as it is termed, . has come into disrepute, and it is now j seldom heard of in the Wairarapa.

The recent, spell of dry weather has caused a visible diminution i'n • tl|© milk supply to the factories in the Masterton and Forty-Mile Bush districts.

The morning train from Wellington to Masterton on Thursday was studf-, np r t*i<Je';in 'the ■ There were only four passenger cars and three vans attached, but this proved Itoo great a tax upon the steam power.

The Supreme Court cases m the city in which so much secrecy has been observed, is one in which a Legislative Cdjincillor-is sa_id toV;JjeV; conceEJaed; The matter is going jto the Appeal Court, when the.facts of the probably be made public proiperfyV

: , The ,'Eaihape Borough; ' decjfdedtio : ?pqlifof ,'i^tepSyei^ • ;.on^he*;ftr<Spo^*;i^^ • Ail m&O&MvMm&imn a ' total of £6OOO. . . i

An Invercargill telegram states that, through an explosion of benzine, the residence of D. Blackburn, Waikawa, was destroyed by fire on Thursday night.,r ; Mrs Blackburn,, who was in del ieafSe- health, and a young son perished in the flames.

Mr L; G.. Beid, S.M.j ,last night made an order for the destruction' of quite a large quantity of grog.which had been seized in Masterton in, connection with recent police raids. A child rushed in front of a vehicle in Masterton about six o'clock last evening, and would probably been severely injured had a passer-by not observed its peril and snapped it up from beneath the horses'feet.

William Corlett was charged at the I Ma.stcr.ton Magistrate's Court, yester-., day with driving a vehicle without a light between the hours of sunset and - sunrise. Cbnsable Bird, gave evidence l of accosting the accused, who said wagi&not supposed.to have a light. A ! fine of 10s and costs was imposed. There was only a small . attendance i at the •Mr J. vfMacara's thoroughbreds- in i morning. / The only transactions re-' corded were: —Black gelding by Porirua—Wampte, 2yrs, £8; Roan filly, the Workman—Princess Agnes, 3yrs,.£s; Roan filly by -Chairtlink—Princess Agnes, syrs, £6. . The week ended last night has been a. .record for attendance Ut the Masterton '•Y/If.C.A. gymnasium.. '..-'..N0 1 fewer than 214 pupils were 'present, up the total for the >Shree s •v. neks to exactly GOO. In our advertising columns room, for more pupils and reduction of fees for the balance of the first term is announced.

The annual meeting of the Masterton, Rifles was-held in the Drill Hall last evening'. Lieut.. Haslam. being in command. Lieut. Brighting.handed in ;lus resignation owing to his appointiinent as Sergeant-ihstiTictor on the permanent staff. Liet. Haslam, on behalf-of. the'officers and members of the corps, presented Lieut. Brighting [ with a silver-mounted riding crop, a I case of silver-mounted pipes, and a I fountain pen. The .recipient suitably I responded. ~A;vote of thanks was ac- \ corded the donors of trophies' for I shooting competitions; These were i Messrs J. Hessey, J. Prentice, J. L. 'Hughes, J. Allan. R. J. King, and J. Blinkhorne, Sorgt. W. Winter. Mrs A. O. Levien, and Sergt. L. N. Prentice. Referring to the resolutions passed in Masterton oh Saturday and Sunday nights last, the Southland News says:" —No-License could not have been at I the- same time an unqualified success'' and an utter failure in Masterton, or anywhere else, and, is the Putward evidences winch chiefly"' count.' there can be hp real doubt in the minds of unprejudiced persons. When the majority'are prepared to approach the liquor question, with" a perfectly un-' biased mind we may expect effective reforms; until then we will have merely an expression of opinion based upon obliquity of judgment. Rowdy demonstrations by supporters of the license system are not convincing, neither are the irresponsible utterances of those who assert that the operation of Nolicense must be successful because there are no weaknesses in the system.

A vegetable shortage is predicted by a Duhedin produce dealer, who says that most of the gardens are blighted. Cabbages and cauliflowers, ho states, will be very dear.

A Danuevirko visiter to the Masterton races yesterday was relieved of his pocket-book, containing valuable papers. The thief must have been somewhat disappointed, for there was no money in the wallet.

The Auckland Herald reports that the Rev. H. Mason, of Otahuhu, recently visited the General Hospital grounds, and located a water supply which he estimates will provide about 40,000 gallons a day.

A five-roomed residence at Marima, Forty-Mile Bush, owned and occupied by Mr C, Downard, has been destroyed by firetitogether with,its contents. Only an organ was saved. The house was insured for £l9O and the furniture for £9O in the New Zealand office.

An Australian farmer has been successful in growing potatoes in poor sandy soil, but with a fairly good clay sub-soil. It is interesting to note that out of two lots of seed;planted, one having been obtained locally and the other from New Zealand, the latter yielded the best returns. ( .'..-■'., .

Mr Alex. McFarlano, Chairman of the National Dairy Association, in an interview with the Pahiatua Herald, said ho believed it would be to the advantage of companies if a co-opera-tive effort were made to control the marketing of Australian and New Zealand butter. In a Taranaki town payment of dog tax was claimed on account of a dog which had been destroyed. The owner of the deceased animal denies liability on the ground that ho-owns no dog, his former canine having ceased to exist. The collector claims that the license fee is payable on any dog'.'living . on 'January Ist. A charge was preferred against; William Redmond at the Masterton Magistrate's Court yesterday for having ridden a bicycle without a light: within the<.' borough -between the hours of sunset and sunrise. Mr Cuilen, who appeared for the defendant, stated that {lie time of the occurrence was after midnight when thereVere no people about, and the defendant, was riding carefully., A fine of 10s and 7s costs was imposed. : <<; At ..the v Master tqn-. ; ' Court 'yesterday J. Henry/ Cole was charged with haying left'a? vehicle un r ; atteiided. Sergeant Miller prosecute":'' and Mr G. H. ,Culle,n■ appeared for'iiW ... .Mr 1 ;ieetiged his '.horse; ''iiiiatti'iifie'l hearby .boltedffrigliteWnfg hoi se, which/also bolted. Accuse! was fined os and 7s costs. On Friday, March 31st, the <mmployees of the Wellington Farmers', Meat C 0.,, Ltd., hold their first an.nual social. It willltsike place Clareville Hall, that being eonsirierrf the most convenient centre for p'll interested., A strong committee has been appointed, ,which is scaring ;ioiflier expense nor labour in the effort- f o u-iihe the gathering a success.. A large it.arquee for a supper room has been ordered, and a first class table will be spread. A full string band will supply the music, and as the hall is provided with an excelent floor, dancing should be enjoyable. A special drag will run from Masterton. The following team will represent the; Wairarapa Daily Times in their annual cricket match with the Wairarapa Age on the Park Oval at 3/o'clock this afternoon :—L. Williams, W. Duggan, J. A. Darvill, D. Wooding, B. Chapman, T. Treen, F. Gnaliam, R. Smith, C. Armstrong, H. Wimsett,, J. B. Riie; emergency, D. Geary. The Age'ieam will be,: N. ,F. Madsen, S. G. Cresswoll,: I).' Nicholson, F. J. HiHj-A v Yile,-T. Bockman.R; Clarke, W. Cook,'and.D. Stewart ;emei-gen'cy, Andrews. - . • .'■•--''<

At the Masterton Magistrate's Court yesterday a charge of liaving assaulted John Butcher and of having used obscene language m a public place, was preferred against Charles Hennessey. Mir G. H. Cxillen, wlio appeared for the iJefenee, pleaded guilty on the first charge and not guilty on the second. ?€>fas stated that accused was under to- influence of liquor and was rested admittance to a pictiire show,, and it was alleged that, accused eommi|fced the -offences complained of. Evidence was-called to show that nooorb r scene language wasusedi On the. first offence accused was fined ,10s and costs 12s, and the second information .was dismissed-, '

•-•■■'■ Herbert-Jones was charged at the Masterton Magistrate's Court yesterday with having driven a motor car in Queen Street without having a mark affixed in accordance with section 1G of the Motor Regulations Act, 1908. /Sergeant Stiller prosecuted, 'and Mr; G. H. Cullen appeared for accused. Mr Cnllen pointed out that after being warned to have his car registered, accused proceeded to dp so. While waiting to have' the number painted, he affixed ■a. chalk number, which was considered, by the police to be insufficient. A fine of 5s with costs 7s was imposed.

Mr J. Georgeson. Inspector of Factories, charged Wong Way Kee at the Mnsterton Magistrate's Court yesterday, under section 25 of the Shops and Offices Act, with having kept his shop' open after- closing hours. Mr 0. Pragnell appeared for the defence. Accused, pleaded guilty, and a fine of 5s and 7s costs was imposed. , Sam'.Wah was charged with keeping his shop open on tho statutory half-holiday.' Accused was a fruiterer, hut it was proved that lie had been in the habit of keeping tobacco, tinned fruit, and Chinese crackers. He had been warned several times. The magistrate inflicted a fine of 10s, with 17s costs.

A petition in bankruptcy has been '.« filed by P. E. Debreceny, of Pahmtua.

"Test the cows and grow lucerne," was the sum "of advice given to a Mataura gathering of dairymen by Mr; J. Dunlop, of the Scottish Commission.

The metallic circuit between the Pahiatua, Pongaroa and intermediate telephone stations, which was'put in hand some months ago, has now been completed.

The quarterly meeting of the Masterton Court of Foresters was held last evening, Bro. Murphy, C.R., occupying the chair. After the usual Court busines'Avas transacted, the District Chief Ranger took tire chair, and presented Bro. Shapcott, P.C.R., with a neck ribbon. A social gathering was subsequently held, when a long list of toasts were .proposed and duly honoured. Visiting brethren were present from a number of district Courts. An emblem and neck ribbon was presented to P.C.R. Bro. Rue. A presentation was also made to Bro. Murphy for securing the largest number of members during the last term, and to Secretary Darroch for special services rendered. Songs and musical items were rendered ~and a very pleasant gathering was. terminated about nudhight; .:'- '- : .

Mr F.'P. Welch requires scoopdrivers, and other hands.

A position of lady help, plain cook, or general, is advertised for,: laundry work excluded.

To-day Messrs A. J. Johnson and Co. sell by auction at their Post Office auction rooms, canaries, pigeons, poultry, furniture and general surfdries. A splendid asorted stock of London's latest suitings form a- special attraction just now at Mr.- Milligan's ] tailoring establishment, , Kelbume l 'Chambers/ 1 Wellington. ■ ; .. - | The Reid and Gray ploughs, of the > hew make, are creating a great deal of attention this'season, on account of j the many improvements that have j,been introduced. Particulars of these • ; impFoyemerits• are detailed,'in' an ad- ~ vertisement. on the leader page of the ' Age. The resident agent, Mr A. E. Upton, can supply any further inform-. ation that may be desired. < j Mr G\vJ.. ? Shepherd,' y representing,. j Mesrs Booth Macdonald'and <]!o:; and - ('Messrs P. and D, Duncan is now in I the 'Wairarapa;^hd'willbe-pleased* to ; ■ interview'intending purchasers of imj plejnentsi'; Domfnioii Pressure J -miMng*i and Pitt and Wararck,ben- , l>ine, engu;e^V.V.A;P.^iPi a i\plernent"v©ompany, .■•'MSSte"r^tt;^^i^"iißr■■ : • | "Tempus: fugit," or in plain English, "Time flies,?' is a fact which most j of us are only too familiar with. Easter; j only a few weeks off—iandXmas already three months . fly at express speed.""Why, leven ouradverfeising.(»lumns3teistify to j'the rapidity of lts-'flight, for iri'Mr J. L. Murray's announcement) are; ; advised to see his display of new- goods '--J, :• ;for winter. /No doubt, this advicetoiLL-< j'fW taken by most men. .:»'■ I; \ ■ ■■.'>■' '.-".:■:■ .'