LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10211, 13 April 1911, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The whole of the business premises in Masterton will remain open until 6 p.m. to-day. The monthly meeting of the Masterton . Tvust Lands Trustees, which wn:; to. have been held last evening, lapsed for want of a quorum.

We are informed that the case of diphtheria which has been reported from Lansdowne was wrought to the district from Wellington.

The Manawatu Times states that rabbits are so numerous on the Longburn road that a motorist ran over six on Tuesday evening.

During his trip through the FortyMile Bush, the Minister of Public Works was interviewed by between twenty and thirty deputations. Most of these had reference to railway matters.

An officer of the School Cadet Department visited the Masterton District High School yesterday, and inspected the miniature rifle range, which he f nally passed. Fully one-half of the children attending the Kopuaranga school were attacked with measles before the Committee determined that, it was absolutely essential that the school be closed.

A valuable horse belonging to the Prince of Wales' Stables had one of its legs broken in a trap accident on the Masterton-Carterton road on Tuesday evening. The animal had to be destroyed. Ratepayers are reminded of the meeting in the Borough Council Chambers to-night, to consider the proposal .to raise a loan of :£5500 for the purpose of acquiring land for making a new road between Queen Street and Chapel Street. As the business is important, there should be a good attendance. Messrs W. L. Falconer and W. M. Easthope waited upon the Minister for Public Works in Masterton last evening, and urged that a Government grant be made for the erection of a bridge over the Waingawa river beyond the school. It was pointed out that hundreds of tourists and others had crossed the river during the past season on the trio to Mount Holdsworth. and a bridge was urgently required. The Minister promised to look into the matter when framing tho next estimates.

An effort is being made to form a cow-testing association in Pahiatua for next season.

The total cost of the buildings, grounds, 'furnishing, etc., of Gisborne's new hospital will be close on £60,000. The Gear Meat Company is closing two of its Wellington shops, on account of the high price of meat.

Woodville butchers have raised the price of meat by a half penny a pound for cash, and a penny a pound booked.

The Pet-one paper says that some of the butter which is finding its way into the local retail market is not secondary, but thirdly, and Is 2d per lb at that.

The Paki Paki Freezing Works in Hawke's Bay have been closed down, for an indefinite period, the need for discontinuing work .being the glutting of the Home market.

A number of settlers in and around Sandon are still carting water f&r their stock, the district being very dryNearly the whole of the £IOOO capital suggest-ed as necessary to start a co-operative auctioneering company in Masterton was subscribed yesterday.

"I don't know much about stock," said Mr M. Caselberg at the meeting of farmers in Masterton yesterday, "but I know a sheep from a_ ram." Naturally there was a laugh.

A Masterton house agent informed a representative of the Age yesterday that he had six inquiries for houses that day, and had not been able to satisfy one of them.

The Mii-es Department of Western Australia is arranging its geological survey staff. Recent appointments inclrde the ft Ho wing New Zealandors Messrs E D. Courcy Clarke (field geologist), and R. A. Farquharson (petrologist). The Rev. Archdeacon Jacob, of Wanganui, will conduct the. three hours' service at St. Matthew's Church, Masterton, to-morrow (Good Friday). For the first time in New Zealand's history this year witnessed a train census. The Main Trunk Express, outward bound from Auckland on the night of Sunday, the 2nd ifist., had to render an account of its passengers.

The Pahiatua Herald records an exciting incident as having occurred at Mangatainoka. Some repairs were being made to the acetylene gas generator, at the rear of the Dudley Arms Hotel, when an explosion occurred. The plant and shed in which the generator stood was wrecked, the roof being clean blown off. The mechanic in charge had a remarkable escape. At New Plymouth a few days ago there travelled in a railway carriage a group of about twelve ladies whose joint ages totalled something like 996 years, an average of 83. The eldest was 94, and the youngest 76, and all were hale, hearty and full of life. A popy of the Easter number of the "War Cry" has reached us from Ensign Avenell. It is printed on superior paper, is elaborately illustrated, and is altogether a creditable production.

In conversation with a representative of the Wairarapa Age yesterday, Mr R. B. Ross, M.P., stated that the country between Ponga'roa and Alfredton was exceedingly dry, but he noticed along tho Ihuraua Valley and in the neighbourhood of. Masterton the pastures were quite green. In referring to the question of the Rimutaka deviation at the close of the proceedings in the Masterton Borough Council Chambers last' evening, the Minister for Public Works stated that they should not regard this as a loc?l work. It was a national undertaking which affected Hawke's Bay and the East Coast as much as it did the Wairarapa.

The following team will represent Opaki in a cricket match with the Welch family at Opaki on Good Friday:—E. Johansen. P. Johansen ]?. Burrell, A. E. Reader, Alb. Reader. E. Petersen, A. Christensen. E. i"r.vton. N, W.veth. T. Wyeth.. C. Wyeth, V. Nicholson, A. Searle, C. Lang, 'Chamberlain, and R. Tankerslev Play will commence at 10 a.m. sharp. Bush firos have been raging on the lower Tararua ranges during the last few days, and they have done considerable damage to the native forests. On Tuesday evening the house of Mr Hans Thompson was in danger, and the. fire was spreading in .the direction Af Mount Holdsworth. In -endeavouring to prevent the fire from reaching his house, Mr Thompson, fell from a log, and.sustained a fracture of a rib. As Showing the disabilities under which business men in the Wairarapa suffer in the matter of railway facilities, Mr C. E. Daniell mentioned in the course of his remarks in Masterton last evening, that on a recent Thursday special efforts were made to get four or five tons of steel away from Wellington, hoping to get it here on Friday night. The steel did not arrive on Friday or Satnrday. A plaintive appeal was made to the local stationmaster, and on the following Tuesday the goods were found in a truck in the Featherston yard. As Mr Daniell pointed out, "the expense a swell as the irritating annoyance of delay is good grounds for a vigorous protest."

DON'T BE BASHFUL.

"There's many a good thing lost by not asking for it." Hi© 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 this most fascinating hobby, your success as a photographer largely de" pends 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, and 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 yon to send 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 "vou 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 Imperial Camera Co., Willis-street, Wellington. ,

A general meeting of the Workmen's Friend Building Society was held last evening in the Y.M C.A. rooms in Masterton, for the purpose of an appropriation by ballot of £3OO, free of interest. Mr W. H. Jackson, chairman of directors, presided, and congratulated the meeting on starting on the stroke of time with a full attendance, showing the keen interest now taken in the affairs of the Society. Ho said the Society was making rapid progress, a large number of new shares having been issued, and there were few defaulters. In »two months time there would be another appropriation, which would be by sale in accordance with the rules. The ballot was proceeded with, Messrs Pryor and Hebenton being scrutineers. Mr R. D. Byford was the winner, and being the bolder of two shares is entitled to the full amount of £3OO.

A young girl to assist in tea rooms is advertised for.

Mrs McKenzie, dressmaker and costumier, Chapel Street, has a notice on the front page of this issue.

The offices of the solicitors practising in Masterton will be closed from 4.30 p.m. to-day, 13th inst,, unti' Monday, 24th inst.

Ripe grapes will be obtainable at the Tararaa vineyard during „ the Easter holidays. During the Easter holidays the business premises of Messrs G. H. Perry -and Co. will be closed on Friday and Saturday and Monday.

A match between the Red Star 111. and Wellington Civil Service football clubs will be played on the old showgrounds, Masterton, to-morrow afternoon.

Mr H. J. O'Leary notifies that his smithy will be closed from this (Thursday) evening until Tuesday morning, tho 18th inst., for the Easter holidays.

Messrs Dalgety and Co., Ltd., notify that the Taratahi sale has been postponed for a fortnight on account df the holiday on Easter Monday.

Mrs H. F. Lane, on behalf of herself and family, expresses her gratitude to those who extended sympathy during their recent bereavement.

The attention of those who desire a cropping and dairy farm, including stock, etc., as a going concern, is directed to an advertisement appearing on page eight of this issue, inserted by Messrs S. R. Edwards and Co., land agents, Masterton.

Messrs A. J. Johnson and Co. hold a special Easter sale to-day at their auction rooms, when they will offer consignment of turkeys, geese, ducks, fowls, and pigeons; also hordes, dogs, furniture, and sundries.

A land bargain of 1012 acres, situated in the Te Puke district, is advertised for rale by Messrs Norris ;r)d Bell, land agents, Taurang-.. The property is the cheapest the agents are now offering, and must be sold at once to dissolve partnership. Particulars of the property will be worth perusing.

Mr James A. Doherty, the inventor and patentee of the world-famed seamless Icnee-grip riding breeches, in his advertisement on the leader page of this issue, points out the advantages offered Jv Slim—a distinct style and cut, the highest grade workmanship and materials, unprocurable elsewhere.

Messrs Hugo and Shearer are now showing the iatest fashions in imported millinery, of which they have a large and varied assortment. Ladies are invited to make an early inspection of the new lines, and the prices will be found to be moderate. They have a line of smart ready-to-wear tweed huts in variotte-qualities, and they call the attention of ladies to tHe advantage of an'early inspection.

Messrs C. Smith, Limited, are advertising rain coats ior ladies and gentlemen, , having now opened up a splendid assortment of ladies and gentlemen's newest shapes. There is a fine range of qualities and prices to suit everybody. The firm is also making a display of the newest millinery, of which they hold a charming and varied assortment.