FAMILIAR MUSIC.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10208, 8 April 1911, Page 4

FAMILIAR MUSIC.

If you are a lover of music, you must have music in your home. Ihcatres and concerts are all right, but they have not the intimate and familiar charm of home-music. Don't make the mistake of supposing that you "can't afford a piano." By the Dresden Piano Company's Hire-Purchase System you can buy a piano and scarcely notice tne cost. If you are interested, get into communication with "The Dresden" now. Full information will be given gladly, and advice thaE will be absolutely trustworthy. You can get a piano by any of 'the famous makers. Specially commended for New Zealand are: The Broadwood. The Ronfsch. The Llpp. The Stelnway. The Dresden Piano Co. have no specia linterest to serve. They want you to have just the piano that suits you. M. J. Brookes, North Island Manager. Local Representatives: Inns and Goddard, next Oub Hotel.

The Wellington Farmers' Meat Company is shipping a small consignment of frozen meat to the West of England on behalf of a client.

Subscribers to. the telephone exchange are reminded that to-day is the Last day of grace for telephone subscriptions. All outstanding subscribers after to-day will he cut off.

A fire occurred at Qpunake early yesterday morning which destroyed Henty's store, the Loan and Mercantile Company's store, and other smaller premises.

An epidemic of measles has broken out in tho Hawera district, and a number of schools have been closed until after the Easter holidays.

A shipment of between 10,000 and 12,000 carcases of mutton is to bo made next week by the Wellington Farmers' Meat Company from the Waingawa works.

During the fifth round of the CowTesting Association, twenty-seven cows of the best herd at Dalefield gave the same yield as thirty-seven of the worst, whilst at ivaupokonui (Taranaki), twenty-one of the best gave the same yield as thirty-eight of the worst,

The Nelson Colonist, reporting a meeting of Reohabites held in that city, says:—"Bro. F. W. Temple, late Mayor of Masterton, paid a visit to the tent and addressed the members, briefly referring to the success of NoLicense in Masterton."

All those interested in the Home J Rule movement are reminded of the; meeting to be held in the Dominion j Halt this evening, to discuss the ques- ( tion of inviting one.of the Irish dele-| gates fco visit Masterton. J

The Auckland City Council on Thursday night authorised the appointment of a good staff of men to attend generally to the cleansing of the town, and directed that they bo kept employed until all risk of further infection from plague rats disappears.

A Hawera telegram states that Con. Boyle died in the hospital from injuries received as the result of a kick in the abdomen from a> horse, on Sunday last. Deceased was well known in the sporting world.

After all New Zealand will not be represented at the Glasgow Exhibition, Sir William Hall-Jones having been officially informed that his application for space was made too. late, as all the available space was allotted. Someone ha* evidently blundered.

At an inquest at Greymouth, says a correspondent of the Otago Daily Times," while Dr. M'Kay was giving his evidence, the coroner said it was extraordinary what a man could do while suffering from a broken skull. One of the most extraordinary cases on record was that of a business man who played in a cricket match, scoring 25 not out, then going to his business for a fortnight or so, when he died suddenly, and it was only then discovered that" his skull had been fractured for some time. Dr. M'Kay said a case ocr cur red while he was staying at Edinburgh in which a fellow-student, while playing golf, had been struck on the head with a golf ball, and, though his skull was fractured, he went about his work for some days before he died.

A maintenance case in which a man was charged with failing to make provision for his illegitimate child ended rather unexpec+edly in the Police Court at Dunedin, when the defendant said: "I am willing to take the girl if she will have me." His Worship (to the girl): "Are you willing to marry him ?" She: "Yes.", His Worship: "The defendant will be discharged then. You can go now and get matters fixed up."

There seems to exist some misunderstanding as regards the ages in connection with the enrolment of cadets and territorials 1 under the new defence scheme. We have been informed by Staff-Scrgt.-Major McCrystall that boys from It to 18 years of age are required to enroll as senior cadets, and those from 18 years to 21 years as Territorials. Applicants-wjio reach the age of 21 years by or before March Ist are exempt, but should they reach that age a day after, they are liable to service.

Some time ago a request was mad< by the Minister of Marine, on behal: of the Merchant Service Guild, thai ■the enquiry into the wreck of th< Elingamite on Throe Kings should Ik re-opened in view of the fact that ii has since, been found 'that the island: were wrongly charted. Mr Millai has now written, stating there is n< power to grant a re-hearing withoui legislation being passed to authorise it. The Merchant Service Guild i; arranging for a deputation to.wait or the Minister to urge him to bring in a Bill next session making provision for a re-hearing of the case. At the Magistrate's Court in Masterton yesterday, before Mr L. G. Reid, S.M., an application was made by Mr H. C. L. Eobinson to the Court for a'fencing line between the properties of John Barton and Henry Taylor Hume. Dr. Trimble, who represented the latter, stated that an agreement had been arrived at in regard to the appointment of a ,man to fix the line, and his Worship had, therefore, ,no jurisdiction. His Worship agreed that if an agreement had I been arrived at he certainly had no jurisdiction. The case would be adjourned till May sth. DON'T BE BASHFUL. j "There's many a good thing lost by not asking for it." The man who is now grinding away at a labourer's wage might have been earning a Cabinet Minister's income if [ he had exercised his will power earlier in life. That's the great secret of some men's success—when they see a "good thing" they decide to use it to the best of their ability, as far as it affects them. Now, if you own a camera, or are interested in i this most fascinating hobby, your success as a photographer largely deIpends upon familiarity with the numerous incidentals such as developers, mounts, re-touching apparatus, etc. There is one good way of familiarising yourself with these necessary articles, aiid that is by looking over the catalogue of Cameras and Photographic Accessories which is sent post free to any address by the Imperial Camera Company. We wouldn't ask you to send 1 for this catalogue if it was no good to you. It is useful to every owner of a Cam* era, professional or amateur. You can make the photos you take at Easter, life pictures if you know the best means of finishing them—this catalogue will help you. It only costs a half-penny, the price of a postcard on which you write the short message asking for it. Step into the post office when you are passing, buy the card, write the message, and post it to the Imnerial Camera Co., Willis-street, 'Vcl'ingf.on.

The jury list for the Mastertoir district was formally revised vesterdagr by Mr L. G. Reid, S.M. The Ruahiuo, which' left Wellington for London this week, took 10,683 boxes of butter, and 13,017 crates-of' cheese.

Mr C. R. Smith has been appointed to succeed Mr C Pearce as a represen. tative of insurance companies on tha Masterton Fire Board.

A cricket match will be played on the Masterton Park Oval this afternoon between St. Matthew's Club and Mauriceville. Play will commence-at 2 o'clock sharp.

Mr A. H. Cockayne, Government Biologist, states that there appears to be quite a number of species of redspiders, red-mites, or spinning-mites, as they are often termed, injurious to cultivated plants in New Zealand.

The Dunedin Star of Tuesday says: —The Mystery Flat dredge made yds last week in the direction of the ground that it is proposed to work. The drodgemaster expects to reach ground carrying gold in, a fortnight.

A very useful booklet, entitled, "The Care of Infants," has just reached us. It is specially dedicated to mothers and. nurses in Australasia, and is a treatise on the feeding and management of infants. The booklet, which may be obtained free on application to Box 396, G.P.0., Wellington, should be in -every household.

At the Magistrate's Court at Masterton yesterday, Charles Bentley wascharged with having disobeyed an order of tho Coxirt in failing to contribute towards the maintenance of his child, which is in an industrial home. The amount in arrears was said to be £6. His Worship sentenced accused to one month's imprisonment.

Mr A. S. Malcolm, M.P., who has returned to Balclutha, after his "Imperial Federation campaign," said, in the course of an interview, that he found a good deal of interest being already taken in the coming elections, and that in Opposition quarters a hope was expressed, that twelve or fifteen seats might be won, and even in Government, circles the opinion was that though the Government were certain to he returned with a majority behind them, yet it would be a smaller majority than at present. Whatever the ultimate result may be, the opinion was general that the Opposition would be materially strengthened;

Speaking at a reception in Dunedin. Bro. John Phillipson. High Chief Ruler of the Independent Order of Rechabites, who visits Masterton on Monday next, said that Bro. C. W Churchill and himself had had* a wonderful trip so far. They set out from England on the 28th December, with the view of taking part in the jubilee celebrations of the Victorian .district. Having attended those celebrations, they thought it as well to have a look at their friends in other places. While in India they enrolled 214' members during their twenty days' stay, and they' had enrolled 168 in Australia. He , was very much pleased to at last set foot in New Zealand, the country that had given the people the '< right to state their wishes about the! drink. The work here with regard to Prohibition, local and Dominion, would help the Old Country more than the people of these parts imagined". It was one of the great levers that would help to raise the people there to a better position. ■ '■.". ..<,:■;''■

Mr E. Brown, King- Edward Street", advertises for sate solid U-oot,firewood. , ...

Mr Frank Dupreji jeweller, has at present on view a beautiful selection of epergnes and table centres in silver and out glass. The epergnes are to be. had in sizes from two to eight vases.

A splendid sheep farm of 400 acres has been placed in the hands Hf Messrs S. R. Edwards and Co., land agents. Queen Street. Fnll oarticulars will be supplied on application.* ...

Messrs A. J. Johnson an<2 Co.*- will hold their weekly sale of poultry, vegetables and furniture at the Post Office auction mart this afternoon, commencinir at 2.15 o'clock.

A quiet grade jersey cow in milk is advertised for sale by Mr T. Dixon, Worksop road.

E b , , Notice is given that railway excur--3 sion tickets for the Easter holidays ■_, will be Issued from the 11th to the 16th ; I of April, available for return up till . J tJie 16th May. » Mossrs McLean and Co. are taking ; orders for ladies' and, gentlemen's ; J high-class bicycles at their auction ' mart, Perry Street, at exceptionally 1 J low prices.

On another page Messrs Donald and (Sons, Limited, call attention to the l fact that supplies of Cooper's new belt driven overhead gear shearing machinery will be to hand in time for next shearing. The special feature of this shear is that the drive is with' a straight and not a skew belt. A sample can be seen at the Masterton showrooms Under instructions from the Official Aissignee, Messrs HI. J. Johnson and Co. livfll sell in the estate of L. J. Hooper, a horse - , buggy, gig, and a set of harness. The sale will be held at the Post' Office! Auction Mart on Thursday nesft , * HOT CROSS BUNS. Two pounds of flour, one ounce of compressed yeastj one ounce of mixed spice, three gills of milk, a quarter of a pound of butter, a quarter of a pound of caster sugar, a quarter of a pound of currants, two ounces of candied peel, two eggs. Mix half a pound of flour and the spice together. Put the yeast and a teaspoonful of caster sugar into a small basin, and mix with a wooden spoon until liquid. Make the milk lukewarm and pour it on the yeast, mixing it in smoothly with a wooden spoon. Then cover the basin and let it stand in a warm place for about half an hour. Put the rest of the flour into a large basin, rub the butter into it, add the currants, the peel cut very finely, and the sugar. When the sponge is ready, beat it into the flour with the hand until all the ingredients are thoroughly mixed together. Continue beating until you can pull the lump of dough out of the basin without any sticking to it. Cover the basin again, place it in a warm place until.the surface is covered with cracks. Have Teady greased baking tins. Shape the mixture into the familiar bun forms, put them in the baking tins, and bake in a quick oven for about half an hour. Serve with the "Mikado" Brand of* Tea* ancl the family will be delighted. ' 'lite Mikado Brand Tea costs only la 6d per lb, and is the cheapest good quality tea on the market. It brews a fine, strong liquor, the flavour is a Sffhaoat a l .', grocers sell this tea*

The Wairarapa Farmers' Co-opera-tive Association, Limited, draw special attention to their grain department. They have at their establishment some very fine samples of seed oats, viz., the "New Abundance," and the famous "Goldfinder." These oats were imported two seasons ago, and ■■now'being climatised, should provt* to he of great importance to farmers. They are without exception splendid croppers, yielding this season from 70 to 80 bushels per acre, and without hesitation the hrm can strongly recommend growers to purchase for the coming season and will be pleased to show clients these oats on application They also state that they carry large stocks of all grades of seed oats, wheat, sheaf chaff, and straw chaff, hay and straw, etc.