LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10202, 1 April 1911, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

j Several Masterton stalkers are going jto Martinborough to-day in.pursuit of J deer.

Rain has fallen generally throughput the South Island during the last day or two. ' .'.•:■•• ■' : '

* The "children of the Masterton. District High School were giyen, instruction yesterday ; by Jthe teachers concerning the method of filling in a cen-' stts paper.

Two petitions in bankruptcy were filed in the Masterton D.O.A.'s district during the past month. There were also two bankruptcies for the corresponding period of 1910.

During the past month the vital statistics for Masterton were nine marriages, four deaths, and twentythree births. In the same month of 1910 there were 15 marriages,, -8 deaths, and 28 births. ~

Only one charge of drunkenness was heard in the Masterton Magistrate's Court during March. For the same period last year there were three charges.

The latest returns from the Success dredge are 14ozs. 18dwts. The dredge has done a good week's work. The manager says: "We had a flood, and have been dredging silt out of the paddock." ;

A rise in| the price of meat' takes place in Wellington as from to-day. So far as could be ascertained last night, Masterton butchers do not contemplate an immediate advance in prices, in sympathy with the city.

The number of pupils in the different classes' at the Masterton Technical School is as follows: —English and arithmetic, 44; bookkeeping, 36; shorthand and typewriting, 48; CivK Service, 8; painting and sketching, 44; dressmaking, 30; total, 210.- 4 Gus Hirschberg, who was arrested in Greytown on Thursday on a charge of having disfigured the railway station and other buildings by painting them red. was brought before the Court- yesterday morning, and remanded until April sth. : The .F"ii-hereton County Council applied to the Wellington Land Board on Thursday for permission ip take, metal from certain, sectionsf'.'for the Wahgaehu Road to the Table Flats- Settlement. 1 —lt was resolved to inform the council that the board had no objection, provided the law was complied with.

The Akitio County Council submitted proDosals to the Land Board on Thursday for the expenditure of thirds accrued to October 31st, 1910. T ; hf> ranger's report being favourable, > the board approved the proposals, the amount approved being £375 2s lOd. Messrs Abraham and .William* LWI, held their monthly wool -ird skins sale it P;il]ne<-*.ton North yesterday There was a good atte"dance of buyers, but romnpt.jfinri was not brisk, excepting for the wool. "■

It is p+-i*ed that a Southern retail butHror bp.s ofT«r'?d a Ha Bay grower 32s ner 1001b for beef delivered in July. This works out at practically 4d per lb, so the n riee to the consumer be about Sd or 9d per lb for choico cuts.

There is an .Unusual demand in Queensland for fat cattle for the meat works, and "the herds of the northern and western country are' being rapidly thinned out. Forward cattle are in strong,demand at high prices, ancMare wires are to the effect that Mr Sydney Kidman i<-. mustering his land runs with the object of putting up a world's record of fat cattle sold out of one band.

Messrs D. Guild and G. Shaw on Thursday judged the four stacks which had been entered for the stacking competition in collection with the Masterton A. and P. Association. Mr 0. •T. Percy was awarded first prize with 89 ooints, and Mr F. Evans .second with S7 points. The judges' remarks were to the effect tliat the first stack" had the best roof, but was deficient in the hang of the sheaves in the body. The second stack was good in the body, but was deficient in the pitch of the sheaves In the'-roof.

The Hon. R. McKensdne opened a bridee over the Waiau .above Cheviot on Thursday. The structure cost about £20.000. It will carry the South Island Main Trunk line, and in the meantime provides a safe outlet for settlers north of the river. At a social function later the Minister declared that the line would be pushed on rapidly. The Midland railway, apart from the tunnel, should be completed in eighteen months, and the Government would then be able to give greater attention to the Christ-church-Blenheim line. OF RARE DELICACY AfID FLAVOURFLAG BRAND PICKLED give to meals just that finishing touch which often draws from the diner the remark—"l have really enjoyed mv dinner!" The aroma and Favour of good pickles will always stimulate the appetite and add a relish to whatever is eaten. No pickle can be prepared more savory or more tempting to the palate than HAYWARD'S FLAG BRAND. The vegetables in it are especially carefully selected, skillfully compounded, and the condiments used are of the highest quality. The vinegar is the finest malt. If merit and purity are consider* taons, then unhesitatingly you wi»i ca» FLAG BRAND, and u5 other.

Southland is having a splendid wheat harvest, tho grain being in excellent condition.

A number of Angora goats were sold at Eltham on Saturday and realised from 15s to 22s each.

Fiom to-day tho price of milk in Christ-church is to be raised to 4d per quart.

"I believe that all people have a great amount of superstitious reverence for foreign experts," said Mr X. E. Taylor, M.P., at Christchurch.

Only one petition in bankruptcy has been filed in Wellington since the beginning of the present year.

Twenty-three points, less than a quarter of an inch, of rain was registered in Masterton during the month of March.

The automatic gas pressure lamp invented by Mr T. M. Sandiford, of Masterton, has been accepted by the Patent Office.

A sub-enumerator who called upon a Masterton household, asked if there jwere-, any live stock.■: '."What ddtybu; mean, sir?" asked'the offended mistress. "Do you think I neglect my children."

Bee farmers in,the Manawatti district repprt splendid yields of this season. One firm in the Kairanga have no less than 22 tons of pure honey which hasS all been sold at a net return of si§d per pound. A large quantity was shipped to London, where it brings 7d per pound wholesale.

A private letter has been received in Bal.merston (says the Standard) stating that there is a better demand for' farm labour in some parts of South Africa than a few months ago. and that the prospects of the oountrv, generally speaking, appear to be improving.

Some farmers in the Akitio County have lost a number of sheep as a result of having used poisoned pollard for rabbit poisoning.

The appointment of a deputy to temporary fill the position of the,- Chief Judge of the Native Land Court should come before of Natives Land Court Judges to be held at Wellington. The Chief Judge has gone to England on holiday leave.

The discussion which took place in Masterton some months ago in regard to the registration of wool-brands is evidently bearing fruit. The Hawke's Bay Association "arill consider on Friday next a resolution, of which'notice lias been given, "That in the opinion of this committee the registration of wool-brands should be made compulsory.'''

A cricket match will be played this afternoon at Mr Hugh Campbell's property at Upper Opaki, between St. Matthew's Club and a combined' Opaki and Mt. Bruce -team. The St. Majj-' thew's team will be: F. Madsen, S. Cresswell, S. Temple, W. Hoar, T. Miller, A. Vile, N. Williams, Walker, Moersch, Flavin, and Shackleton. ■ A drag will leave the post office at 1 o'clock sharp. At the monthly meeting of the Clevedon (Auckland) branch of the Farmers' Union the following remit was ordered to be sent to the provincial executive. "That the Government be urged to legislate in the direction of land agents' cormussion, so as to put a uheck on JaDd booms by .land .agents and speculators, <tbem to take out licenses in-fchexjase of auctioneers."

A fire broke out in the boiler house of the Stratford Dairy Factory early yesterday morning. The brigade's efforts saved the main building. The damage is estimated at about £2QG. The total insurances amount to £3915.

A regrettable incident marked the arrival of the Rev, Mr Piggott (late of Whangarei) in Te Kni*i'ten'days ago. Two of Mr Piggot's children have since' died from dysentery, and two more am in a critical condition. Therp have beer** several other .casein the district, the prevalence of the eornpjaint being attributed to bad tank water.

Mr T. Dixon advertises for two tons of good hay. A gold brooch has Been found in Queen Street, and awaits an owner. A young girl to assist with housework is advertised for. A Burberry coat, lost between Masterton and Papawai, is advertised for. A young man to milk and make himself useful on a farm is advertised for.

A reward is offered for the -recovery of a lost gold bangle, valued as a keepsake. . Miss Thomas gives notice that her dancing class will be resumed in the third week in April.

A spring tip-dray, in perfect order, and at a low price, is advertised for sale by Mr Robt. Russell, Queen Street..

Mr! Doherty, of Hanover Square, London, and Lambton Quay, Wellington, the maker of "chic" clothes, has a change advertisement next the leader column.

Messrs A. J. Johnson hold their usual weekly sale this afternoon, when they will offer consignments of dates, figs, canaries, poultry, furniture and sundries; also horse, trap and harness.

Messrs Johnson and Co. advise any person having furniture or any,article they have no use for, to send them along to the Post Office Auction Mart and convert them into cash.

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Messrs McLean and Co. are seflingr by auction: at their rooms, Perry Street, this afternoon, white legnorn roosters and 1 Indikr Runner ductsy also piano, side-saddle*,- and' sundries.

Mrs Kendall notifies in this issue that she will commence dancing classeson Monday, April 10th, and will be' pleased to receive intending pupils at 41 Cole Street. Private classes can' also be arranged.

Mr Frank Dupre is to-day making a special window display of a very fine v consignment cf jewellery. The goods, which are most artistically set out, in--elude gem rings (engagement and' dress), bracelets, brooches, pendants, and necklets.

Tli» funeral of tne late Mr A'. E. Nicolson will leave the residence of Mrs D. Nicolson, "Melverton," Clareville, at 2 o'clock to-day, for the Clareville cemetery.

Messrs Watson and Co. have a speo ial announcement in this issue in reference to the opening of their new showroom in the premises opposite fKnox-Churchj.QuoensStpeet:' They are showing new millinery, costtames and jackets. Miss Gillespie is now booking orders fo» costumes and dresses, and they will be turned out in a high-class style,v and of Buperidi-jßiaterial.' There is a fine range of tweeds anil serges at moderal-e prices.

Messrs Reid and Gray's plough, which lias stood the.tesj:Jer 40 years, dition- of a new self-oiling plough I 1 wheel which is dirt-proof; and : with* solid-forged axle; also new 1 coiriKina--iton coulter clip-and new coulter axle. -Mr Ai E. -Ttjjtbn; of Lansddwne, then*' J, resident agent, is prepared to quote for single, double and three-furrow, swing, hillside, drill and garden ploughs.

The annual boot and shoe sale at Mr H. Hadley's boot store, Queen Street, still continues, and record business is reported. To-day a special display of bargains in ladies', men's and children's departments is being made, and on invitation,is extended to town-and' country cßeiitp to participate in the special, values* offered. Mr R. Low, the well-known shop- ' front builder, of Wellington, has just completed a very large contract for the construction of a shop front and' fittings for the Auckland branch of Messrs R. Hannah and Co., of Wellington. The shop-front is a most elaborate one, everything being fitted" up on the most modern lines, with Low's, patent dust-proof shop fronts.: Mr Low has also just had; placed in his ■ hands the construction of two large shop fronts in Hawera, the architects for which are Messrs Rough and Duffiill; a large contract is under way in Christchurch, besides several other? in Wellington*