LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10242, 19 May 1911, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Auckland winter show opens on the 22nd inst.

A return received yesterday from the Masterton dredge showed 23ozs. 3dwts. for 134 hours' working.

The Dannevirlte News has been shown aii onion grown in that district which measures sixteen inches round and weighs 2£lbs.

Mr J. C. Boddington reports that the rainfall registered at the Upper Plain for the 24 hours preceding 9 a.m. on Thursday was 66 points.

Mr W. C. Buchanan, M.P., will address the electors in the Parkvale Town Hall at eight o'clock this evening.

In the Magistrate's' Court at Mas I tertoii yesterday, before Mr L. G. Reid, S.M., Robert Huston Campbell, labourer, Hastwell, claimed a sum of £2l 5s from Francis Aloysius Sheath, farmer, of Whakataki, in reI speet of carting done for defendant, and expenses incurred while doing so. A counter-claim was made for £l3 15s 8d in respect of expenses charged by plaintiff against defendant. Mr D. K. Logan appeared for plaintiff, and Mr H. C. L. Robinson for defendant. After hearing evidence His Worship gave judgment for plaintiff for the amount claimed with costs amounting to £6 5s Bd, and for £4 12s on the counter-claim with costs totalling £1 3s.

A street preacher was arrested at Hastings on Tuesday, on a charge of failing to maintain his wife and six children. He was remanded to appear at Wanganui.

In connection with the Trust Lands Trust elections, the returning officer finds that the fire brigade station is not suitable for the polling booth at Kuripuni. Arrangements have now been made to have the polling booth at the public hall, Kuripuni. The atmosphere was so frigid in the Courthouse yesterday that a legal luminary took up a position in front of the fireplace, from which ho ventured to address the Bench. The Magistrate reminded him that his place was at the table. He apologised. -

The Napier Magistrate was out late last Saturday night, and he told tho Court over which he presided on Tuesday that he had seen many young men, several clearly under the age of twenty-one years, in a state of intoxication. Owing to the increasing development of the bee-keepink industry, the" Government has decided to appoint an apiary instructor for Otago and Southland, and Mr E. A. Earp has been selected for the position. Hitherto the whole of the South Island has been served by an • instructor resident in Christchurch,

A bridge has recently been constructed over the Hurunui river, in the South Island, from designs prepared by Mr A. Falkner, of Kaiparoro, near Eketahuna. The bridge is 200 ft in length, with a. decked highway ,9ft widej and. is built upon the suspended truss system—a modification of the usual type of suspension bridge. The bridge, which cost only £BOO, will give access to about 8000 acres of the Kaiwara Station, in Amuri County, recently alienated for closer settlement.

There is a distinct flavour of the "chestnut" about the following story, which is being retailed by the newspapers of the north:—The Hon. E. McKenzio was in a northern town recently, strolling about. A Maori came up to him. "You ti niupeper ferrer?" asked the'native. "Yes, I am a newspaper man," replied the Minister, wishing to draw out the Maori, The latter asked, "What you make my wahine dead for?" Roddy was at a loss to understand for a moment. Then it dawned upon him that the Maori wanted to know the cost of inserting an obituary ' notice concerning his deceased wife. "Oh, 4s 6d an inch." The native was astonished.' "That price he too big—my wahine she ti six foot Jong!"

In the Magistrate's Court at Maston yesterday, before Mr L. G. Reid, S.M., judgment by default was entered in the following cases: —Charles McCulloch v. S. W. Tatbam, £4 7s 6d, and costs £1 2s 6d; P. R. Cook v. Thomas Farmer, £l3 18s 6d, and costs £2 5s 6d; same v. Arthur Goodin, £3 3s and costs, ss; Hugh Rea v. Charley Solomon, £4 8s 6d, and costs 14s 6d; same v. Waata Paraone, £6 ,6s sd, and costs £1- 10s 6d; J. Harroan v. Frank Hook, £1 15s and 5s costs. In a judgmeat summons case, John Boxhall v, W. Evans, claim, £2 7s 6, the judgment debtor was ordered to pay the amount forthwith, in default seyem days' imprisonment, the order to be suspended if the amount is paid within one month..

.Judgment Jr>- the case in which Herbert H. Wimsett claimed £25 .damagesfor an nuisance committed by George Daysh, io allowing liorsesto roam at nights near plaintiff's liotjse, was given in the Magistrate's Court/at Mast«rton yesterday. Mr Reid, S.M., said he was satisfied that the nuisance comolained df was. insufficient to entitle the plaintiff to recover damages. Plaintiff would be non-suited, with £3 2s costs. Mr C. A. Pownall appeared for nlaintiff, and Mr Hollings for defendant.

The Greymonth correspondent of the Lyttelton Times states that , for about six years the 10-vear-old daughter of Mr and Mrs J. Stewart, of Kumara, has been suffering from deafness, and apparentlly w.t* getting worse: Syringing and other treatments had been carried on without effect, but the other day Dr. Phillips, by the aid of electric lie;ht, discovered a piece of foreign substance in each ear. The obstructions were removed, and on examination proved to be peas. The peas had evidently been pint in by the child when very young, and had lodged in her ears for the past six years.

In closing an address at Parkvale ■ the other evening , Mr Jabez Bridges | asked, "What's wrong with Carterton?" A voice called out: "Nothing 1 It only wants a few more pubs'!" "Oh," said the speaker, "that's the cause of the trouble, is it? I was rather of- the opinion that it had too / maay already, and thair the licensed houses 'were responsible for the increase of convictions for drunkenness, [theft, disorderly conduct, etc." (A 1 voice: "All the drunks come from Masterton/') «Well," said Mr Bridges, "Masterton eimply passed out its undesirables, and I would advise you to do the same. Strike out the top line, close the licensed bars, and these drunks will go further on. Why should Carterton lose its good reputation for sobriety by tke influs of drunks from Masterton or elsewhere? The only way to prevent it is to pass them on, and to do that effectually you must close the bar*." DON'T BE BASHFUL. "ThereV 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 earn"*g » Cabinet Minister's income if f. e had exercised his will power earner in life. That's the grea* secret or some men's success—when they see a "good thing" they decide to use it to the best of their ability, as tar as it affects them. Now, if you jown a camera, or are interested in | tins most fascinating hobby, your success as a photographer largely depends upon familiarity with the numerous incidentals such as developers, mounts, re-touching apparatus, Ss°-. There is one good way of familiarising yourself with these necessary articles, and that is by looking 2£<ff *& e 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 Cam' era, professional or amateur. You can make the photos you take at Easter, life pictures if you the best means of finishing them— ! this catalogue will help yon. It only | costs a half-ppnnv, the price of a postcard on which yon write the short message wsking for it. Step into the post office when you passing, buy the card, write the message, and post it to the Imporial \ Camera Co., Willis-street, ttVlliug. '

J Heavy frosts have been experienced Jin Christchurch during the last three j nights.

A London cable conveys the pleasing intelligence that the wool sales are spirited, and all combing sortr. are very firm.

A meeting of the Wairarapa Huns was held at Featherston yesterday, under conditions which were by nomeans favourable.

Mr Rutherford; of Masterton, gavo an address in Woodville a few evenings back, as a result of which a committee was set up to consider the question of forming an Egg Circle.

It is stated that a movement is on foot requesting the Government t-a make investigations as to the measurement, weight, and quality of the milk and butter supplied for local consumption in the Dominion.

A steeplechase in connection with the Wairarapa Hunt will probably be held in the month of July. A sum of £6O will be given in stakes. There will, of course, be no totalisator, and as for bookmakers;- they are* barred under the existing legislation.

There is Bomething matter-of-fact about the following telegram from Waipawa—"The Hon. 'Mr Carroll opened the new Post Office at Takapau yesterday. Mr Hall, M.P., opened the school in wet weather, and was entertained at luncheon." Of course, had the weather been fine things might have been different.

An Auckland telegram says:—A fire in a shop in Ponsonby Road, occupied by W. Brayne, tobaoconist, wviSed damage to the building and siOck estimated at several hundreds of pounds. Fireman Murphy fell through a verandah, and dropped head first to the pavement below. Two firemen broke his fall, and prevented serious injuries.

According to a message published, widely in American newspapers, Washington surgeons have recently mads the discovery that the skin of a man cannot be grafted on a woman. Attempts wore made to repair the injured scalp of a girl by grafting skin from the girl's brother and from a girl friend. The skin from the 'brother did not hold. Then two other men were put under the knife, but again the experiment failed. Filially several girl volunteers provided the necessary cuticle. And yet Eve was made out of a rib taken from Adam I

One of the happiest gatherings known to the members of the Masterton branch of the Y.M.C.A. took place last night, when Dr. Prior, the new President, entertained the members. A goodly number turned out, despite the heavy weather. The President from the start Itept the members in good heart, and by an interesting programme of games, competitions and the supper which finished, enabled the members to go home the better for their getting into, touch with ono another. A hearty vote of thanks was carried by acclamation, and with rousing cheers for the aew President, and the singing of "Auld Lang Syne," a happy evening was brought to a close.

Dynamite caps and children should never go together. A serious mishap occurred at Belvedere on Wednesday (says the News), when Master Tommy Ryan, son of Mr T. Ryan, of Carrington, had his left hand severely injured. For the past week or so experiments have been carried on by the schoolboys with gunpowder, without, the knowledge of the headmaster. Young Ryan found at his home & dynamite cap,.and he took this to school with him. On his way home he held the cap in his left hand and struck a match, intending to put it on the top of the cap. He thought better of the idea, however, and blew the match out and placed the still hot lucifer on the cap. Instantly there was a startling explosion, and the top of every finger on the boy's left hand was blown clean off. He was taken to Dr. Smyth and the wounds dressed.

The shareholders of the Workers' Mutual Building Society wer« called together last night to allot an appropriation of £3OO, free ofinterest. Mr W. H. Cole presided at the meeting. Messrs J. Budd and P. Cole were appointed scrutineers, and Miss Gillespie was asked to draw the number out of the ballot-box. No. 188 was the 1 number drawn, that being held by Mr J?. C. Lewis, who, having two shares, was declared the successful owner. The Chairman then called for tenders for another £3OO, which resulted in the tender, .'of Mr Fred Youlle, of Featherston, being accepted. The chairman, in thanking the shareholders for their attendance, said he koped that they would be called together very shortly again as the contributions were coming in very freely.

The Masterton agent of the Labour Department, in his last report to the Labour Journal, says:—"The general [ reports as to the condition of trade | and labour during the last month are ! fairly favourable. Although there has ; been no greatly marked improvement, i steady business has been carried on in several branches of industry throughout the district. Building trades are still improving, and it is pleasing to note that very few tradesmen are out of employment. In the bricklaying trade a few good men are required, and could obtain steady em- » ployment for some months. Tender* for the erection of some ' new brick buildings are about to be submitted, and these will furnish a further impetus in the direction of employment. The dairying season is now closing, and men are being discharged. Meatfreezing and fellmongery continue fair; the supply of stock is keeping up excellently." THE RIGHT PIANO.

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It is proposed to form a half company of infantry in Pahiatua in conC] junction with the Woodville company. Eight divorces were granted in the Supreme Court at Auckland yesterday. A conference of the Secondary School Assistants' Association was opened in Wellington yesterday. The daily milk supply at the Konini butter factory is between 1000 and 1100 gallons, a very good supply for po late in the season. Vessels are now bringing railway sleepers from Tasmania to Wanganui, and taking a return cargo of white pine to Australia. Telegraph communication with Gisfcorne was totally interrupted yesterday. It is feared that the floods have I jcaused considerable damage. A WaiI roa telegram states that the rivers are i in heavy flood, over six inches of rain I having fallen in twenty-four hours, j

It is proposed to hold weekly social evenings during the winter months in connection with the Masterton branch of the Y.M.C.A. On Thursday evening next, the Committee of the Boys' Department will entertain the boys of ffche Association.

Owing tt the heavy downpour of rain yesterday, the tree-planting at the Solway Showgrounds of the Masterton A. and P. Association was postponed until Tuesday next.

Another injustice to Wellington! His Excellency the Governor has inarmed Mr H. F. Allen, Secretary to the Exhibition, that he. regrets that engagements in Auckland will prevent him from officiating at the opening of the. Exhibition on Wednesday next. It is probable that the Hon. J. Carroll will be asked to perform the ceremony.

Mr Stephen Price, of Masterton, met with a painful accident a few days back. He was driving a traction engine from Pahiatua to Masterton, and was attending to some of the gearing at Mauriceville, when his hand became involved in the fly-wheel ' and was severely crushed. A passing metorcar brought him in to Masterton, were his injuries were dressed.

Mr Whitta, of Coonoor, was driving into Pahiatua a couple of days, asp, accompanied by his son, when the "hfrse attached to tlie vehicle shied at a white cover placed over a load of goods deposited on the side of the Makuri road. Mr Whitta was thrown out and sustained a painful injury to his shoulder.

The production of cow-peas is an industry of some importance on the Clarence (New South Wales). Lads earn 7s 6d per day picking them. A good deal of the crop goes to Fiji, where they are used to raise green manure for the worn-out sugar-cane lands,

Jas. Samson, aged about 50, was accidentally killed in the Waihi mine 3»v the sudden dislodgment of a couple afions of quartz, which fell upon him from the roof. He leaves a wife and grown-up family. He was about to give np mining for farming.

. A Welsh clergyman, who is on a visit to'the Dominion, preached in a Dunedin church on a recent Sunday, and referred to the language used by some men in the New Zealand railway carriages. H© was one, he said, of about a dozen men in a compartment, and the language used at times Tby certain men was dreadful. The minister's sermon was on "Sin," and he said that the blasphemy he heard had a terrible effect upon him.

A splendid crop of Dakota red potatoes, grown at Fordell, went 22 tons to the acre. A quantity purchased by a Sandon dealer were a surprise to the consumers on account of their uniformly large size and weight. A dozen of the larger-sized tubers turned the scale at 21bs each. theYlargest single specimen being 3jlbs.

The Methodist Church choir will meet for practice this evening at seven o'clock.

Mr F. P. 'Welch advertises for sale an excellent sheep and cattle farm of 940 acres.

Wairarapa, visitors to the Waikato Winter Show looking for a good investment in land, aw invited to call upon Messrs MoCandlish and Co., the well-known land and estate agents, of Hamilton. The firm have a. large number of properties to select from, particulars of which they will he pleased to send to anyone on application. Al> tention is drawn to the list-of properties appearing on pago eight of this issue.

Do not experiment with your health. You cannot afford to tako chances. (Gordon's "Pectrol" is a tried faithful remedy for removing coughs and colds, and it does its work quickly. Sold only bv J. V. Gordon, chemist, '(by exams.), Masterton.*

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