LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10245, 23 May 1911, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A service for men is to be held in St. Matthew's Church, Masterton, on tho afternoon of Sunday next, to celebrate "Empire Day." A member of tho Taranaki Hospital meeting of that body recently that he knew of one Maori "tangi" at which two'natives who had died of consumption had been.kept unburied for the test.part of a fort^ht.

There is an authoritative statement that the shale oil industry will shortly be re-established at Orepuki.

Tenders'for various road contracts in the Masterton County close at noon to-morrow.

• Tho Ashburton Golf Club has engaged A. J. Milliner, formerly of St. Clair (Dunedin) golf links, and who was trained in Scotland, as professional "coach."

Oharles Cohen, the tram conductor who fell from a oar in on Saturday and was injured, died yesterday morning. A terrific heat wave is sweeping the United States, and has been responsible for hundreds of deaths. Fiftythree babies have died in Chicago in a week.

There would seem to be a boom in theatre building in New Zealand just now. Mr H. B. Whyte, who has two new theatres in hand at present, has another up-to-date place to build in Blenheim.

Considerable quantities of oats are being sent forward from the Bluff for northern ports. The b.b. Wairuna on Friday loaded 20,000 sacks, also a quantity of potatoes.

The ratepayers-of the Akitio Coun ty on Saturday carried the proposal to raise a loan of £25,000 for bridging and road works. The voting was as follows: —For the proposal 183, against 50.

A Hamilton telegram says a ten-year-old son of Moses McNickle was fatally shot on Saturday while playing with a loaded shot-gun during his paretic's' absence. It is that the boy took down the gun from above the mantlepeice lor the purpose of practising scout*drill, and the concussion discharged the weapon, shattering tho lower part, of the boy's head. A verdict of was returned at the inquest. *<

The Oamaru Mail facetiously asks, Is there no champion of the virtues and rights of "the trade," and of freedom te do whafcf-one like§^.'to-8ay s poor brewer'and merchant, for their philanthropic movement, and for the sanctified element which they dispense? Is there not a Christian leader who will summon courage to defend alcohol as a salutary instrument in the regeneration of the world? If not, why?

The Masterton Amateur Theatrical Society held a most successful rehearsal of the opera ""Derotliy" last evening, about fifty members being prer. sent. Four of the leading choruses in the opera are well in hand, and members are taking a keen interest in their. respective parts. The ductor would like aH members and intending members to of attending the practise on Tuesday next. An Oamaru paper, in an article dealing with the Masterton Trust Lands Trust, says: —"There is ; on"the whole only one regret in Masterton. It is that the principle was not applied in thj§ district, and it was not extended to other districts."' This is another illustration of the saying t&at "a little knowledge is a dangerous thing."

One of the most attractive features of the Coronation Exhibition, which opens in Wellington to-morrow will be the home industries section. Here will be displaced home-made articles, such as model yachts, picture-frames, confectionery, and cakes, furniture, needlework and carpentry. Several classes have been arranged for sweets and preserves, apprentices' handiwork and cooking. Liberal prizes will be awarded to certain of the classes. The stall for exhibition of articles of' home manufacture will measure 150 feet.

Lovers of music should make a point of attending the concert to be given in the Mastertoh Town Hall tonight by the Masterton Orchestral Society. The music is of a very popular character, introducing some pretty bell effects. The solos are all good, and a very pleasant evening should be spent. The programme is published on the front page. It is announced in Invercargill tliat the price of timber has been raised by Is per 100 ft. This rise has been expected by consumers in Otago and Southland for some time, it being recognised that there lias been a considerably increased cost of production. This is in conformity with what has recently happened in other parts of the Dominion.

A. Christchurcli juror obtained exemption on Monday by the most ingenious plea yet discovered. He said he was a photographer of ships, and as it was a busy season at Lyttelton his absence would mean a loss to him. "Then this is your time of harvest?" said His Honour, and, when the man replied in the affirmative, added: "Then we will treat you as a husbandman in the middle of his harvest and excuse you." In fining a Wairoa settler for exposing for sale sheep infected with lice, Mr S: E. McCarthy, S.M., remarked that owners should increase the strength of their dips. Counsel for the defendant replied that he thought that the trouble lay in the strength of the vermin.

The following resolution was passed at a meeting of St. Matthew's Vestry last evening:—"That this meeting of the Vestry of St. Matthew's desires ts place on record in its minutes its high appreciation of the services of Mr W. B. Chennells as its Secretary, extending over a period of 25 years, and its regret at his retirement from such office. That a copy of the foregoing resolution be forwarded to Mr Chennells." GOOD CAKES. CORNFLOUR CAKE.— Two ounces of flour, two ounces of cornflour, quarter of a pound of castor sugar, two ounces of'butter, one teaspoonful baking powder, two eggs. Beat butter to a cream, add sugar, and mix well, break eggs, and beat- well in. Now sitiir lightly into this mixture tihe cornflour, flour and' baking powder, and beat well for five min>utes. Go-ease and line a cake tin with paper, pour mixture in, and put immediately into a moderate oven. Bake for threequartens of an hour. TEA CAKES.—Quarter of a pound of butter, kill a pound of OTgar, I three eggs, .one gill of milk, one | pound of flour, with half teaspoonful of .baking powder sitfted in it. Stir the .sugar and butter well together, then, ibeat the eggs and adid tihem with, thp. ir-'lk, then the flour and test of all 'the juice and 'grated rind of a fresfh lemon. Bake an small patty pans. With either of ithe.se cnkrs it would be qu'itp .correct to serve New Crescent Blend. Tea. Th? te.a is a delicto to all who drink itt. for it is a. .scientific oombinatdon of the fine delicate silky teas of Ceylon and the strong robust teas of India. It is a perfect blend, anxs is Rold «t <*■« tof lb 1,rrN~.lt rf'K'ck''—J -::•■. ';■; „V, i'a'

The membership of the Masterton* Amateur Theatrical Society is now over fifty strong. Several new mem* bera were enrolled last evening.

At the London wool sales, 125,38' i bales havo been offered, and 113,823 sold.

A property in tho Pahiatua district is reported to have just changed hands at between £33 aud £36 per acre.

Still another licensing case, arising out of evidence given in the Magistrate's Court on Friday last, is on tho tapis in Master ton.

Mr Kettle, S.M., fined an Aucklanl firm £lO for not keeping an overtime wages book, and intimated that ho would raise the fine to £3O, £4O, audi £SO in future!

At the laying of the foundation stone of the new Presbyterian ChuVco, at Greymouth, close on £SOO in dona* tions was laid on the foundation stone.

The steamer Petone, which was dua at Oamaru on Thursday last from Nevr. castle with coal, has not yet put in an appearance. It is surmised that she is sheltering.

A Melbourne cable states that t\v» cabmen noticed a florin on the street-, and both reached for it. They collided, and,one was fatally injured.

It is hoped to raise £21,000 in Dun* edin for the erection of the King Ed* ward Technical School.

Mr J. C. Boddington reports that the rainfall registered at the Upper; Plain for the 24 hours preceding 9 a.m. on Sunday was 5 points, and on Monday 4 points; also of. frost yesterday morning.

The Hastings Bbrough Council is inviting applications for the position of Town Clerk and Engineer at a salary of £4OO per '

By the English mail, which reached' Masterton last evening, there came to hand quite a sheaf of single-tax literature. It will be used as occasion requires.

■. Masterton shareholders- are delighted to know that "a dividend of 2s per share has been declared this week in connection with the Worksop GoldDredging Company.

The members of the Racing Commission met in Wellington yesterday to finally draft their report, which vs expected to be made available for publication before the end of the present week. -

iV The Minister for. Public. Works has *•* received the report of - .the,, North ':' Auckland Railway Commission. The report endorses his action in ordering;: a •deviation-of tH© line 1 to, the westward.':'-' ■ '■""• ,; <-v "-.'■*■

The body of a newly-born male child was found in the Heathcote river at Christohurch on Sunday. At the inquest, the evidence showed that the child was born alive, and death was due to lack of attention at birth. The child was dead when put into the water. There is no evidence! as to the identification of the child.

The Chief Health Officer, Dr. Valintine, has notified the secretaries of various local bodies that regulations will shortly be issued empdwering local authorities and the Department of Public Health to adopt more stringent methods with regard to the destruction of rats. Dr. Valintine also urges the prompt removal of all refuse and garbage.likely to encouraga rats on any premises^

Here is a terrible warning to parents who are in the habit of going to places of amusement and leaving their children locked up in the house. Mrs T. White, a resident of Perth, W.A.. went to the theatre leaving her three children asleep in bed. On returning, she found that the youngest boy, age 1 17 months, had been choked to death through sliopiirg feet foremost out of his cot, and being caught by the chin by the iron bar of the bed.

The half-yearly summoned meeting of the Stonehenge Lodge, U.A.0.D., was held last night. Bro. A. E. Miles.' A.D., presiding. The lodge decided to enter two teams in the Friendly Societies' seven-aside football tournament. Two clearances were granted. The secretary Avas instructed to forward a letter of condolence to the relatives of the late Bro,. John Montgomerie. Bro. Pratt, Maitai Lodge (Nelson), visited the local lodge, and was accorded-a hearty welcome:'"Bros. Pickering and Gourlay were appointed delegates to the Friendly Societies Council. The nomination of officers who will be elected in a fortnight, -was ias follows:—A.L\, Bro. Corbett; V.A., Bro. Hilton; Secretary, Bro. E Pragnell; Treasurer, Bros. J. K Blinkhorn. J. Shackleton, and A O Levien; 0.G., Bro. C. Anderson; I.G " Bro. Elder; A.D.B.'s, Bros. McGaughran and J. Chine; V.A.B.'s, Bros. W. .Webb and J. Adams; minute secretary, Bro. Pickering; Trustee, Bro. Anderson; Auditor, Bro. Pickering. Three candidates were initiated into the order, and three proposed for membership.

Addresses from candidates in connection with the forthcoming Trust Lands Trustees elections appear on the front page of this issue.

Mr O. Pragnell will address the Trust Lands Trust electors in the Kunpuni Hall on Wednesday evening. Other candidates are invited to speak. Mr F. P. Welch advertises for a henchman, blacksmith for sawmill bushfallers, farm hand, station cook', etc., j DON'T BE BASHFUL. "There's many a good thing lost bv not asking for it." The man wno is now grinding away at a labourer a wage might have been earn™B 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 fhev see a "good thing" they decide to use it to the best of their ability, a* far as it affects them. Now, if you own a camera, or are interested in this most fascinating hobbv, vonr success as a photographer largely de- ( pends upon familiarity with the numerous incidentals such as developers, mounts, retouching apparatus, nto. m There is one pood way of faml ihansmg yourself with these necessary articles, and that is by looking over tie catalogue of Cameras and Photographic Accessories whioh 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. Yon nn- make the. photos yourtake at Easter, life pictures if you knftw the best mean* of Blushing them—this catalogue wi]J help you. It onlv costa a half-penny, the price of a postcard ©n which you write the short message asking for it. St*n into the oost 1 office when you are passing, buy the card, write th« message, and no«t ft to the Imperil C«Tr.« r? Co.. Willis-street, Welling.

Lansdowne residents interested in' Masterton Trust Lands Trust matters are reminded of the meeting to be held in the Lansdowne school this evening, when addresses will be given by members of the Trust. The opossums introduced to this country by a soft-hearted Acclimatisation Society threaten to become a serious nuisance in the Catlins bush (says the Free Press). These animals have multiplied exceedingly during the past few years, and we are reliably informed that hundreds are being killed by the railway workers along the line.

Mr W. Hyslop, of The Tourists' Motor Co., Hastings, reports that the firm has transferred their head office from Wellington to Hastings, in- view of the firm having commenced negotiations for the building of . their new garage, which is to be fitted and equipped in the most modern style. Special care will be exercised in fitting up the ladies' retiring room, where everything making her toilet after a car journey will be installed. There will be .1 turntable in the garage, which will b'i much appreciated, for the nearest garage fitted with such a luxury is, it is stated, Dunk and Pringle's at P«l----merston North. The Tourist Motor Co. are installing a complete newplant of machinery, and the .building will be fitted throughout with.electric light. Mr Hyslop has now -'27 clients awaiting the delivery of Triumph motor bicycles, which he cannot get shipped as quickly as desired. It is interesting to note that the Triumph bicycle used for "The Tribune" delivery run has now travelled 2,500 miles, taking about lscwt. of papers six days a week a distance of 35 miles in. from H to 2 hours. Considering the state of the roads and the fact that it is in charge of a mere lad of 16 years of age, its record of not having had one mechanical stop of the engine speaks well for both boy and machine.* A dining room table and a saddlebag suite are advertised for sale in tho wanted column.

The Masterton Orchestral Society will give their first concert of this season to-night, in the Town Hall.

Entries for the first annual competitions of the Masterton Musical and Elocutionary Competitions Society .close on June 13th.

The Alritio County Council invites tenders for a 61ft-span bridge over the King Creek, Spur Road. Plans and specifications may be inspected at the County Office, Pongaroa. Do not experiment with your health. You cannot afford to. take, chances. Gordon's is a tried faithful remedy for removing coughs and .colds,,and it does iifs work quickly. ..Sold only by J. V. Gordon, chemist, (by exams.), Masterton.* , , r ;,; '.

Mr W. H. "Cruickshank draws, attention to a sheep station in the Masterton district, that has been placed n his hands for sale The area is 7350 acres, and it is good grazing and fattening land, of which 1000 acres can be ploughed. The property is conven- i iently subdivided and well watered, j with good family residence and all up-to-date station buildings, and good clumps of bush reserves for shelter. Further particulars may be found on page eight. MR. DAIRY FARMER.— When the bottom has fallen out of your milk cart, and the wheels show > signs of collapsing, there's a prospect of leaving your milk supply on the road instead of at the factory. Don't hesitate about placing that new order, but come straight to us. We specialise in farm drays, and put nothing but the best workmanship and soundest materials iv all our work. Something that is svrong and" not 100 cumbersome.—The Masterton Farmers' Tmnlprnenf Compare