LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10243, 20 May 1911, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Heavy rain is reported from all parts Qf t]i<? Bay district, Tlifi sieiiiriot' Taimu sailed iron' 1 " Weihngtori for, London yesterday. 1 * 4 The celebration of tke discovery of gold at Gabriel's Gully takes pines at Lawrence this evening. The latest return from the Sucre-:; dredge shows 14ozs 9dwts for 126 hours' work. One or two prosecutions of Masterton parents, for failing to send their offspring to school, as required : 7y, law, were withdrawn in the MnfiV.trnte's Court yesterday by the Truant Officer. For Children's TTacking Cough at night, Woods' Great Peppermint Cure, Is 6d. 2s °t.

' A considerable fall of' snow has ocI curred upon the Tararua ranges, to ! the west of Master ton, during the last day or two.

Mr J. C. Boddington reports that the rainfall registered at the Upper Plain for the 24 hours preceding 9 a.m. on Friday was 34 points.

In the Magistrate's Court at Masterton yesterday, Douglas Hosking, charged with driving a motor-car along a thoroughfare at a furious pace, was fined 5s and 7s costs. His Worship stated that, although a nominal fine was inflicted, it was in the nature of a warning. Future offences of this class would be treated more severely. Although it is illegal to supply persons under twenty-one years of age with liquor, a young man twenty years of age appeared in the Magistrate's Court at Masterton yesterday and admitted that he was the subject of a prohibition order.

"If a case of liquor was addressed 'N. Miller,' Masterton, I suppose that would find you," said His Worship to tho Sergeant of Police yesterday, during the hearing of a licensing case. The Sergeant did not think it would.

Mr G. H. Cullen described a charge brought in the Masterton Magistrate's Court yesterday by the police as "one of the most grotesque ever presented to your Worship." The change was dismissed.

At the meeting of the Masterton Chamber of Commerce yesterday, a letter was read from the Eketahuna County Council in reference .to that bug-bear of travellers, the Rimutaka' Inclino. The Eketahuna Council offered to co-operate with the Chamber in making representations on the subject. The secretary stated that as soon as the petition was ready, a copy would be sent to the Eketahuna Council. Messrs Summerell and Danlell had tha matter in hand, but as Mr Summereil was away from the district, the matter was delayed. Members and intending members of the Masterton Parliamentary Debating Society aire requested te attend a meeting to be held in Gillespie and Co.'s office on Tuesday next, at 8 p.m., for the purpose of making arrangements for the coming wiater session. 1

Staff-Sergt.-Major McCristell has given notice to move at this afternoon's meeting of the Wairarapa Caledonian Society, "That it be a recommendation to the Programme Committee that a physical drill competition for senior and junior caelets be held at the Sports on New Year's Day. At the Supreme Court in Wellington yesterday, an - elderly man, named David Irwin, was sentenced to two years' imprisdhment for having received stolen property.

George E. Graham was ordered by Mr L. G. Reid, S.M., in,the Masterttm Magistrate's Court yesterday to find security for £25 for th© future maintenance of his unborn child.

It was stated at the meeting of the Chamber of Commerce in Masterton yesterday that the petition to -the Minister for Railways, praying that the 4 p.m. train from Masterton north be made a mixed train, had been signed by over 500 persons. An important meeting of Directors of the Wairarapa Caledonian Society will be held in the Dominion Hall .this afternoon, at 2.30 o'clock, when, among other business, the appointment of Committees for the ensuing year will be made. 7

According to Mr W. Jaques, at one time Government canning expert, iftho is at present visiting Auckland, the outbreak of "bitter pit" in apples is mainly due to excessive sap action, brought about by heavily pruning the tree while the roots'receive no attention whatever. The remedy, he maintains, is systematic and intelligent root pruning.

At a meeting of the directors of the Automatic Gas-Pressure Lamp Lighter Co., Ltd., it was decided to send the inventor, Mr Tom Sandiford, to Sydney, for the purpo-o of getting quotations for the manufacture of the patent, and to demonstrate tho practicability and usefulness of tho gas-lighter. "My experience and the experience of other judges has shown," said Mr Justice Denniston at the Christchurch Supreme Court, " that in half tho cases for divorce on the ground of desertion the date of the birth of the first child has shown that the marriages were compulsory. lam always gratified when a mother has the courage to accept the position and make the best of it, rather than force her daughter into a marriage that will probably prove unhappy. Threats of criminal proceedings are often used to force on these marriages, which so often pro>e mistaken."

At the orchestral concert in Masterton on Tuesday evening next, Germainte quaint dances , from Tom Jones" will be given. This suite is quite up to this composer's well-known Henry Vlii. and Nell Gwynne dances, which' Raw Jieen given by the orchestra on former occasions. The suite is in three numbers. The first is a lively measure in six-eight time, alternating with a brisk movement in nineeight time. The second number fol- ! lows, without break, and is a beautiful dainty measure. The final is a furious 'presto movement, which requires the full weight of the orchestra. DON'T BE BASHFUL. "There'e many a good thing lost bv 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 sucoess—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 owti 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. ( There is one good way of familiarising yMr'&elf with these necessary articles, and that is by looking jrlie catalog of Cameras and Photograpliic Aecoelorfes which is sent post free is ilflV address by the Imperial Camera Company. We wouldn't ask you to send for this catalogue if it was no good to yon. Tt is useful to every owner of a Cam* era, professional or amateur. You pan 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 •nessage. and pn«t. it to the Imperial Camera Co., \Y illi-i-street, MVpiling- * U.

There are at present six patients in the Greytown Hospital.

Sixteen divorce casos are set down for hearing in Wellington next week. Thursday, June 22nd, is gazetted a holiday in all public offices throughout the Dominion.

The monthly meeting of the Committee of the Masterton Borough Council is to be held on Tuesday next.

Women's rights in New Zealand extend to the journalistic profession. Miss E. M. Jacobsen, M.A., is editor and manager of the "Akaroa Mail."

A meeting of the Hospital Ball General Committee will be held in the Masterton' Technical School at 3 o'clock this afternoon.

The Grsytown Standard strongly deprecates the proposal to form cadet units in connection with the churches. It maintains that defence, like education, should be "absolutely and completely secular."

Meetings of householders . will be held on Monday evening next m those ach«ol- districts in the W&irarapa in which no election of School Committees was held last month.

Mr A. McGregor, a. business man of Martinborough, who was elected at the top of the poll at the recent School Committee election, has had to vacate his seat because, being a boarder, h a has not tho qualifications to sit.

Numerous invitations have been issued for the Wairarapa Amateur Swimming Club's, fourth annual social and presentation of prizes, to be held in the Exchange Hall, Masterton, on.; i Thursday, June Ist.

Reports from Qisborne show that the weather has moderated. The rivers overflowed in one or two places, but caused very little damage. In the twenty-nine hours prior to nine o'clock on Thursday morning, no less than 7.16 inches of rain were recorded.

It is stated that there is every prospect of the poll for a loan of £28,000, which is being taken by the Akitio County Council for the second time today, being carried. .The money, if made available, is to be expended in bridging rivers and making roads to the Coast.

Mr E. Hale, chairman of the Lansdowne School Committee, is making arrangements to hold a meeting of Trust Lands Trust t voters ins the School on Tuesday evening next, wheif the various candidates for Trust honours and other Trustees will address the meeting. Mr 0. Pragnell will address , Trust Lands Trust voters.in the Town Hal], Masterton, on Monday evening next, when he will reply to criticisms made in regard to the policy of the Trustees. The chair will be occupied by his Worship the Mayor (Mr J. M. Coradine). Mr Pragnell will also hold- a meeting in the Kuripuni" Hall at 8 p.m. on Wednesday evening. i

At a meeting yesterday of the Oomr mittee of the Wairarapa P. and, A. ) Society, the secretary reported that Mr W. D. Watson had promised a donation of five guineas, or a medal of that value, towards the prize fund of the ploughing competitions. This offer was received with applause, and a hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mr Watson. The president stated that he had seen Mr J. H. Pauling lately, and he had said that his offer of five .guineas towards the prize fund still held good. This called forth renewed applause,.: asd a hearty Vote of thanks ■was Mr-Pauling.

The inaugural meeting of the Knox Literary and Musical Association Was held in Knox Hall, Masterton, last evening. Owing •to the inclement weather, the attendance was not large, but an interesting programme was mapped out for tho coming session. An enjoyable evening was spent in songs, readings, etc.,, the following taking part;— Piano solo, Misr. Hogg; readings, Miss Williams. Mr D, ,Hebenton.and the Rev. A. T. Thompson; musical monologue. Miss N. Hogg; songs, Misses J. Miller, C. McLachlan, Mr Gordon Stewart, and the Rev. Thompson. It was decided that during the winter months a series of leo&ures be given by prominent men of Wellington and elsewhere.

The weekly meeting of Endeavour Lodge, 1.0. G.T., was held on Thursday evening, Bro. C. Anderson, C.T., presiding over a fair attendance. Boutine business of a general character was transacted, one member being proposed for initiation. Sister Flanagan read her report of Grand Lodge sessions held in Dunedin, and was accorded a hearty vote of thanks.' Fraternal greetings were received from Lily of the Valley. Pride of the Lily Temple, Hope of Dunedin, Rescue, Combined Temples of Dunedin, Hope of Christchurch, Star of Devonport, Kilbirnie Lodge, and Sunshine; . also from Sis. Cameron. G.S.J.W., and Bro. Petherick, G.S. 800. Heyhoe, D.D., then installed the follownig officers for the ensuing quarter: C.T., Bro. C. H; Anderson; Sec. Sis. Flanagan; Guard, Bro. Trevelvan ; F.S., Bro. Congdon; Marshall, Sis. Miller; Dep. Mar., Sis. Butcher.

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Messrs Donovan and Redmond, M.P.'s, the Irish envoys, addressed a /public meeting in Wanganui last evening. and iret with a sympathetic hearing! The collection amounted to £35 !12a 4S, which brings Wanganui's contribution to the Home Rule fund up tto £202.

An advertiser wants a situation as gardener. Willing to undertake milking, etc. »

Mr 0. Pragnell will address 'the Masterton Trust Lands electors at the Town Hall on Monday night.

Messrs W. B. Chennells and Co. advertise a number of houses to be let within the borough and at Lansdowne.

The Fire Police annual progressive party and dance takes place in Jfthe Exchange Hall, Masterton, on Wednesday evening next, 24th inst.

A dairy fcirm of 100 acres on lease is advertised for, applications to be sent to Mr R. W. Tate, solicitor, Greytown.

The usual practice of the Masterton Amateur Theatrical Society will be held in Murray's Hall on Monday night, instead of Tuesday.

Messrs A. J. Johnson and Co. sell to-day at their Post Office auction rooms, 1300 ft of rimu scantlings, also a varied consignment G f furniture, poultry, etc., and six weaner pigs.

Tenders are invited by the Wellington Education Board for science and oakery fittings at Pahiatua District High School. Tenders clo:e on the '2sth inst., and plans and specifications may be seen at the offices of Mr J. D. Wilson, Pahiatua. and. Mr M - R. Yarnham, Masterton.

Do not experiment-tvit-.ii your hea 1 1 b. You cannot afford to take chances. Gordon's "Pectrol" is a tried faithful remedy for removing coughs and oolds, and it docs its work quickly. Sonl only by ,T. Y. Gordon, chemi t, (by exams.), Masterton.*

In connection with the onenine of the Wellington Industrial Exhibition on the"24th, the Railway Department notify that excursion tickets will be issued on the 22nd, 23rd, and 24th insts. Warm woollen underwear for the wai;rn weather ir: advertised by Messrs Mc&ruer and Co. They quote special price:-: for all cla-ses, of English and colonial good:; in a replace advertisement. The Proprietors of Torrkwig's Lin'seed Emulsion have recently organised, amongst'others, a novel competition in which anyone buying a bottle of their famous remedy is entitled not 'only to compete for valuable prizes for Mmself, but also to vote £IOO towards some institution for the benefit of the i Public in his township. We hope that the residents of this district will do 'their utmost to secure the maximum number of votes for our town. Particulars of this competition may be found in another column. Attention is called to Mr J. Carpenter's large stock of rubber footwear, which is just what is wanted for the present wet weather. In addition to gum boots, goloshes, and over shoes, Mr Carpenter has a choiee selection of water-tights for ladies and gentlemen, also dairymaid boots, and children's ' water-tights, at the Central Shoe 'Store. "Many Happy Returns" is the title of a new pdvertisement inserted by Mr Frank Dupre, jeweller, on page 7 of tkis issue. Every day this greeting is e, given to seme one who has just padded another year to his or her age. Mtein and women appreciate birthday (lifts. But the difficulty very often is to know what kind of present to choose. A jewellery store is an ideal place in whjch to look for suggestions, and in "this connection Mr Dupre inserts a list of appropriate gifts, which is well worthy of perusal. In addition to those particularised, a visit to the establishment will reveal innumerable appropriate articles for presents, which an muaranteed to please the most fastidious. 1

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