LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10237, 13 May 1911, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Mr J. C. Boddington reports that the rainfall registered at the Upper Plain for the 24 hours preceding 9 a.m. yesterday was 22 points.

In two days 5.81 inches of rain fell at Castlepoint."

The latest return from the Success dredge is 21ozs ldwfc for 120 hours' work.

Members of the Wairarapa Caledonian Society are reminded of the annual meeting to be held this afternoon. Land, situated at Flaxton, and sold at Rangiora, on Tuesday, brought £32 10s, £37, and £43 5s per acre. The box plan of "Via Wireless" opens at Miss Rive's at half past 8 o'clock this morning.

The total recent rainfull in Masterton, commencing on Wednesday at 4.45 a.m, was 1.06 inches.

The floods on the Coast have all subsided. No damage, with the exception of a few small slips, is reported. All the mails have got through in safety. A Press Association message states that the new Mayor of Christchurch (Mr T. E. Taylor, M.P.) proposes to set apart one evening each week for the convenience of those ;who are unable to see him during the day.

The Hastings District High School is closed, owing to an epidemic of measles, and no less than fifty-two houses in Hastings are now placed in quarantine until further notice from the District Health Inspector.

Thirty-six members of/ the Timaru Port Guards, who have served over three years, have retired, rather than serve under the new Territorial regulations.

At Opunake T on Saturday" evening, the Hon. R. McKenzie said his promises were like angels' visits—few and far between. He had only made one promise in his life, and that was ' a matrimonial one.

A young woman who lost a finger in a Hoboken (U.S.) factory has been awarded £6OO damages, the judge sustaining the contention that a woman's finger is , worth more than a man's because it is not only useful, but a thing of beauty.

TheUppalling ravages of the plague in the ce itral provinces of India are revealed by some of the official figures published last month; During February the deaths totalled 43,509,, but last month the mortality was more than double that, the victims numbering 95,884.

A letter was received at last night's meeting of the Masterton Trust Lands Trustees from Mr A. Petersen, of Lincoln Road, complaining of the noise made by footballers practising in the Drill Hall, and asking the Trustees to abate the nuisance. The Chairman was instructed to interview the secretary of the Masterton Rifles in connectioa with the matter.

Sonie queer experiences are reported (says the Dunedin Times) by . can-, vassers at the municipal elections up north. One man had to mind a woman's baby while she got ready to go to the poll; and at another house he had to pwt laces in the boots of the lady of the house, who said she would just as soon not vote as go to the trouble of putting in the laces.

Mr E. C. Isaac, Inspector of Manual and Technical Instruction, visited the local Technical School last evening. During the course of his rounds, Mr Isaac visited the plumbers' class in the workshop, and on finding that the class was not equipprjd with a lead burning apparatus offered to get a plant down from Napier to give a practical demonstration with it himself at 8 p.m. on Tuesday next. All persons connected with plumbing and plumbers' work are invited to attend.

In a detailed account of the terrible fire which occurred in New York on March 25th, by which 154 lives w«re lost, an English paper states:—All the ambulances in the city-were , engaged rendering help to the dying and carrying amay the dead. Physicians and nurses from all cniar+srs gave their assistance, and the agonies of many of the dying were relieved by hypodermic inections. Twelve girls were saved by the bravery of three mci, who formed a bridge with their bodies across a narrow light shaft. The girls crawled across their bodies into safety. One of the men called out "Not so many at a time; we can't stand the strain," but the terrified, girls did not heed the warning. They pressed onward one after another. The back -of the middle man was broken, the hrman. bridge collapsed, and all were killed.

At last night's meeting of the Master ton Trust Lands Trustees, Mr H. C. L., Robinson intimated for the benefit of the Trustees that he would move at the annual meeting of the Trust voters on Tuesday next, the following resolutions .-—That in the opinion of this annual meeting of the electors the fact that the Trust Lands Trust, with a property, the unimproved value of winch is over £40,000, is only spending £519 for public purposes, is an indication 1 that its policy has proved unsuccessful, and that its affairs need reorganising. That the policy of erecting its own buildings is speculative, and an improper policy for a public Trust to adopt. That the Trust should offer to lease the Town Hall to the Masterton Borough at £l5O clear rental per annum, and thus leave its funds free for educational purposes, and that it is the duty of the Borough to accept such a lease. That in the interests of the town and small farm settlement, the Trust should devots its attention to founding an educational institution—such as a school of farming—and, also scholarships of sufficient annual value to attract parents to the district.

CAKE RECIPES. RICE CAKE.—Rub four ounces of butter and lard into half a pound of flour. Add to it a quarter of a pound of ground rice, a quarter of a pound of suijtanais, three ounces of sugar and two tahlespoonfuls of baking powder. Mix with an egg and a little milk. Bake in a greased tin for an hour. .ANGEL CAKE.— The whites cf six eggs, a quarter of a pound of castor sugar, three ounces of fine flour, one teaspoonful of baking powder. Mix the baking powder very thoroughly ■with the flour, sift the sugar carefully. Separate the whites of the eggs from the yolks and beat them, adding the sugar by degrees; then add -the flour, this followed, by the flavouring, vanilla or ratafia. Beat all well, without leaving voff during the whole process; put into a well-ibuttered cake tin and into the oven at once. Bake in a, moderate oven for twenty to thirty minutes; do not move it whilst baking «r slam the oven door. When cooked let it stand in the tin for five minutes, then turn it out on to a sieve. The tea you need with these cakes is the delicious Elephant Brand. A tea of superb quality, rich, strong, and flavourv, and of a fine tawny colour and 'excellent texture. The retail price is 2s 2d ner lb, and most storekeepers stock it.

The criminal sessions of the Wellington Supreme Court open on Monday. Hastings sympathisers with the Home Rule movement have increased the total of kcal fund to over £2OO. Mr Breen has resigned the secretaryship of the Otago Trades and Labour Council.

There are nine classes with a total of 170 members connected with the Y.M.C.A. gymnasium in Masterton.

Mr J. T. M. Homsby addressed about a hundred of the electors at Carterton on Thursday, the Mayor, Mr F. Feist, presiding. The speaker dealt with the criticisms of Mr W. C. Buchanan, M.P., on the Government and its administration. The speaker was accorded a hearty vote of thanks.

Exceptionally heavy rain fell at Wafpukurau on Wednesday, and continued through the night. Mr C. J. Cooke, headmaster of the Waipukurau school, reports that the rain-gauge at the school registered 2.98 inches for the twenty-four hours ending 9 a.m. on Thursday.

A demonstration of the patent automatic gas presure lamp lighter waa held before the directors of the Company last evening. Two or three street lamps in Bannister street were chosen for the purpose, each one having been connected with the patent. The patent was given a thorough trial, and those present expressed themselves highly pleased with the result of the demonstration.

Mr W. C. Buchanan,'.M.P.,' addressed the electors at Fernridge last eveni"g. There was a good attendance,

and the chair was occupied by Mr Henry Evans, Chairman of the Fernridge School Committee. The speech wag on the lines of previous addresses, one or two questions being asked and answered. A vote of thanks was accorded the speaker.

Whilst the Secretary for Labour (Mr Lomas) was in Palmerston Nortii recently he inspected some Government land at TerraeetJEnd, which ~it was thought, would betsuitablo for the location of workers' felling. Mr Lomas is of opinion that the land is very suitable for the purpose intended, and it is more than likely that it will be set apart.

A meetingfi k) commemorate the publication of the Authorised Version of the Bible was held in the Presbyterian Church, Carterton, last evening.. An address on "Our English Bible, and How We Got It," was given by the Rev. A. T. Thompson, 8.A., 8.D., of Masterton. Sacred solos were rendered by Miss Armstrong and Mr H. S. Poole. At the plose of the service an Auxiliary of 4he British and Foreign Bible Society was formed.

The dangers of mimic Red Indians were forcibly demonstrated -,to several North Invercargill parties on a Tecent afternoon. For some weeks past, despite parental warnings, a number of boys, ranging from 10 to 12 years, Jhave been indulging in Red Skin battles, using bows and arrows and shields. From time to time minor injuries have been inflicted, and on Thursday a boy named Frank Mussen, son of a local newspaper man, was struck in the eyo by a dangerous arrow, and a dangerous wound inflicted', it being impossible yet to say how dangerous.

Representations are being made by Mr W. H. Feild, M.P., to the Minister of Internal Affairs, as to the advisability df leasing a portion of Kapiti Island for building purposes, under such' conditions as would ensure there should be no possibility of mischief or destruction. Mr Field is strongly of opinion that many people would be glad to build cottages for holiday purposes on the island, and that if the necessary faculties were afforded for such a purpose, the Government would soon discvover that the construction of a boat harbour would be a justifiable expenditure.

PnreVred white letrhorn nrd -war,, rlotie pullets are advertised lor sale.-.

A reward is offered for the recovery of a parcel containing money, lo<='t on the Te Ore Ore road.

_Gas consumers are reminded that Monday aext is the last diy o*l which discount, vill be allowed on current accounts.

Suitable sheep farming properties are adve -tised on page 8 by Messrs S R. Edwards and Co.. land agents Masterton. < . "

A furnished bedroom near the Masterton railway station is advertised for.

Messrs A. J. Johnson and Co. will hold their weekly sale of paultry furniture, and sundries at their ouction rooms this afternoon..

An experienced "man to take half share in a large stumping contract is advertised for.

Mr A. hernia" has received a consigr ment of winter goods which are now on view at his Queen Street shop. Ihey comprise collars and rruffs, coK larettes, children's sets Mr Norman aiso stocks woollen underwear in <yrea+ variety.

Messrs Maclean and Co. are s»Uiu» at their Terry Street auction rooms this afternoon, a large consignment of asorted crockery and other goods on account of a storekeeper, entirely without reserve.

DON'T BE BASHFUL. "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 ol some men's success—when thev 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 depends upon familiarity with the numerous incidentals such as developers, mounts,; re-touching apparatus, etc. _ Ihere is one good way of familiarising yourself with these necessary articles, and that is bv 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 for this catalogue if it was no good to you It is useful to every owner of a Camera, professional or amateur. You can make the photos you take at faster, life pictures if vou know the best means of finishing them this catalogue will help vou. It oolv 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., Willie-street, Welling-

Mr Frank Dupre, jeweller, announces the arrival of a beautiful selection of plain band and gem set bracelets. The new designs are exceedingly pretty.

Tenders are invited in the estate of Robert Gerdon Johnstone, deceased, for the purchase af lot 12, part of To Weraitd Block, Otahoua survey district, ooataining 242 acres, together with dwelling house and farm buildings iherjon. Tenders close on May 28th, 1911. Further particulars ana conditions of sale may be obtained on applicatioi to Messrs Hollings and Pregnell, solicitors for executors.

Messrs J. Fraser and Co., land and estate agents, advertise pr-rticulars of three special properties that have been placed in their hands for sale. Those in search of bargains are invited to perlise the « s.rticulars appearing on the auctioneers' page. Messrs J. Graham and Co., are preparing for the winter, ard finnounce f~ to the public a new line of oil lames The Belgien, from an advertisement elsewhere, appears to be a revolution hi cil lamps. The public are also invited to i ote the New Ardent oil cooker, v.hich is stated to possess many wonderful qualities. It does not take long to spoil the best horsa or cow that may be yours these wet wintry days, and we would advise oiu* readers to pay s visit to Elliott and Co.'s, where a fine range of horse and cow covers at all prices is lept on hand. .They are this week making •■ special offer of Stewart's hand-power horse clipper. Attention is trawn to their advertisement on another |>age. "y- Messrs D.'ilgety and Co., Ltd , have J received ifstruetions from MrThomK*. Moss, of. Newman, who is giving up dairying, to hold an unreserved clearing sale i:f the whole of his nne dairy herd, comprising 40 first-class young dairy cows, due September and October, in ralf to purebred Jersey bull. The herd h one o? the oldest established in the Forty-Mil© Bush district, and j the auctioneers recommend the sale as ..' a special chance of securing first-class cows. The sale will take place on tne farm, Newman, on Thursdav. Mnv 25th. We or'j the agents for Messrs P and D. Duncan, Ltd.. (Christchurch). McCormick Machinery Co (America), Booth, Ma/oDonald and Co.. Ltd. (Chrisitchurch), Andr°wf! and Beaven (Christchnrcb). The machinery manufactured by these / faimous firms i« stocked by üb, and we " v shall be pleased to snr>i>ly you witb ; fnl] information regarding any implement you may reoi*'re.— Tile Mas-' terton Farmer*' Implement Company. J. H. PAT7L7IW. M»v,n*«r.