LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10247, 25 May 1911, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Mr J. C. Boddington reports that the frost registered at the Upper 'Plain on Wednesday was nine degrees. • The Masterton Savage Club wHI hold its opening "korero" in Murray's Buildings on Saturday evening next. The Masterton South Band will, weather permitting, play a programme of music in Queen Street on Saturday night. Mr A. Boyd, the well-known runner, of Masterton, has challenged W. Land to a race for £5 a-side, over a 220 yds. course, on the showgrounds, on' June 3rd. : ■ «.' * ',',''" "; " The grounds of the' Lansdowne school have been considerably improved of late. A very fine lawn has been .put down in front of the building, and the western portion of, the ground has been ploughed, and is being* fenced off for an agricultural plot. The following school committee has been elected in connection with the Parkvale School:—Messrs A. E. Booth (chairman),. H.'R. Burgess (treasurer), E. J. Matron,'l; Pike, T. H. Henderson, F. White and C, Swinn.

The following school committee has been elected for' the. v Rangitumau school district:—Messre W. Hopkins (chairman and secretary), F. Wilton, J. Kjestrup, W. Donovan and S. Bluett.

On and after Thursday, Ist June, the trains leaving Masterton for Wellington at 7.30 a.m., and Carterton for Woodville at 4.25 p.m., respectively, will not stop at Taratahi for passengers. The latter train will reach Masterton under the new arrangement at 5 p.m.

A young man named Hugh Kennedy, aged' 22, engaged as a plumber at Midhurst, cut his throat with a razor on Tuesday. Death was instantaneous. At an inquest yesterday a verdict of suicide while temporarily insane, caused by continual ill-health, was returned.

1 The first lecture under the auspices of the Ladies' Division of St. John Ambulance Association was given* in the Dominion Hall, Masterton, last night, by Dr. P. R. Cook to a largo and enthusiastic number of members. Dr. Cook, in opening, said it was necessary to know something of tho structure of tho body, and the functions of some of the more important organs and systems before proceeding to give in detail tho various steps to bo taken in the event of accident or sudden illness, and ho then .briefly, concisely, and clearly explained the skeleton, circulation* of the blood, respiratory system, nervous and digestive systems, and also the functions of the skin. At tho close of the lecture the doctor invited questions, which were freely asked by members. A practical demonstration of tho'use of tho triangular bandage brought a very instructive lecture to a close. It was decided to meet at half-past seven sharp every Wednesday night in future, for the purpose of practising bandaging, beforo the commencement of tho doctor's lecture at 8 p.m.

A considerable amount of treeplanting is at present being carried out in Masterton, and orchards aro being trimmed up and pruned.

In consequence of the decided falling off in the supply of milk at the Featherston Co-operative Dairy Lo. s factory, it is expected that the factory will f close down at the end of this month.

Mr T. H. Rutherford, of Masterton, has donated a guinea towards the purchase of a challenge cup for competition for the best bird at the coming show of the South Wairarapa Poultry Association.

Speaking at the opening of the Wellington Exhibition yesterday, the President (Mr T. Ballmger) stated that last year the increase in the number of factories in the Dominion was only 262, whereas for the preceding nine vears the average increase had been 622.

There aro at present forty-four boys in the Salvation Army Home at Mtham. Their ages range from nve to sixteen years. According to this week's "War Cry," applications have been received for the admission of AIU boys to the institution. And yet people say there is no poverty and no distress in New Zealand!

Some exceptionally good shooting was done at Morris tubo practice, in Masterton on Tuesday night, J. Ful^r registering two possibles. Mr M. Carr's trophy will be shot for on Thursday night, when keen competition is expected.

An unusual case came before the Magistrate in Wellington yesterday morning, when an employer sought to obtain a prohibition order against an employee on the ground that, the latter met with an accident some time ago, and that his drinking habits were retarding his recovery. The magistrate considered that the evidence did not show that defendant was drinking to excess, and dismissed the application. ■.

His Honour, Mr Justice 'Chapfnan, has, on the application of Messrs Gawith and Logan, of Masterton, p;ranted letters of administration in the estates of the late William Donaldson, land agent, of Masterton, and of the late Elizabeth Farmer, of Mauriceville. His Honour also granted letters of administration in the estate of the late William Ply. of Mangaoronga, on the motion of Mr J. P/rendeville, of Eketahuna.

"Empire Day came arid departed -in 1 Masterton without the slightest demontration, asfarasthe general publid is concerned. Even the Post Office flag was preserved for another occasion— possibly. Labour Day. At the High School the children were addressed by the headmaster (Mr W. H. Jackson), and tho cadets, in uniform, saluted the flag.

A man, against whom there had been twenty-three convictions for drunkenness, appeared before Mr Eli Smith, J.P.,in Masterion yesterday, to answer for another lapse. As he had observed the proprieties for the 'last six months he was let off with a fine of ss.

No betting will be allowed at the dog trials which are being held in connection with the Masterton Col He Club to-day. One of the rules of the Dog Trial Association gives power to suspend or otherwise penalise any official or member who may be found guilty of betting upon any trial held under the auspices of the Association.

Despite counter attractions, the sessions at the skating rink at the old showgyburids in Masterton were well patronised last evening. The floor was well-filled with skaters and beginners. To-night will be the last night "the rink wiljkhe open this week, as-the promoters 'have decided to ran three nights at Greytown, returning here next week.

The result of the poll for the election of members of the Masterton Trust Lands Trust, which takes place to-day, will orobablv l>e known between 7 and 8 o'clock this evening. The polling booths open at 9 a.m., and close at' 6 p.m. It may be as well to state that every person over twenty-one years of acre, who has been six months in the district, is entitled to a vote.

A very successful planting "bee" was held on the Solway showgrounds flf the Masterton A., and PL • Association on Tuesday. The operations were parried out under the supervision of Mr W. J. Welch (chairman of the Ground Committee), Dr. Archer Hosking, and Mr E. Hale. Over 500 trees and shrubs, which have been presented, were planted during the day. These included a number of native trees.

A meeting of the Friendly Societies' Council was held in Masterton last evening, when details were arranged for the annual seven-a-side football tournament on the King's Birthday. The following teams were nominated: —Druids, Carterton (2), Hibernian (2), Oddfellows, Foresters, and Druids, Masterton (2). It was decided to hold a meeting on Tuesday next, when a draw will take place. The following is the draw for the first round of the card tournament, to commence on June 7th: Druids v. Hibernians, Oddfellows v. Foresters, Foresters v. Hibernians, Druids v. Oddfellows, Oddfellows v. Hibernians, Foresters v. Druids. 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 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 depends 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 you to send for this catalogue if it was no good to yon. It is useful to every owner of a Camera, professional or amateur. Yon I ran make the photos you take at I Easter, life pictures if you knew I 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 th* message, and post it to the Imperial Camera Co., Wfllis-streefc, WeUkig-

Tho Pahiatua branch of the Farmers' Union has decided to hold its annual social early in July.

Tho sum of £2lB 16s was subscribed by tho shareholders of the Masterton Workers' Mutual Building Society at its ordinary paynight last evening. At the Eketahuna Magistrate's Court on Tuesday, Thos. Palmer was charged by the Stock Department with offering sheep infected with lice for public auction. Defendant, in pleading guilty, stated he had the sheep yarded for dipping, but the weather prevented him from carrying out the operation. A fine of 20s with 7s costs was imposed.

The general committee of the proposed Masterton Hospital Ball' will meet in the Technical school at 3.30 o'clock this afternoon, for the purpose of making further arrangements for the function to be held on the evenings of the 6th and 7th July.

A special and genoral meeting of the Wairarapa Hospital and Charitable Aid Board will be held in the South Wairarapa Hospital, at Greytown, at 11.30 a.m. on Wednesday next, 31st inst., for the purpose of conferring with the architects (Messrs Atkins and Bacon, of Wellington) in regard to the plans and specifications of the proposed Home for Incurables.

Last night at the Y.M.C.A. gymnasium in Masterton, Mr Alf. Snowball presided over a meeting of members to form a Harriers' Club. It was unanimously decided to commence this useful work, and weekly runs will _be taken each Friday night, beginning and ending at the gymnasium. 7 1 -- first run is to take place on Friday evening, and members of the class are asked to roll up in force. The Club will be open to all members of the Association, whether members of the gymnastic classes or not. Mr G. Joy I was appointed secretary, and quite a ! large number of members have proml ised to take parti

Speaking at, Palmer ston North on Tuesday evening, Mr W. H. Hemes, M.P., stated 1 that the Opposition did not intend to reduce wages, but would increase them, if possible. The old bogies of Sir Harry Atkinson and his 4s a day and the soup kitchens, were sure to bo thrown up against the Opposition again. He admitted that that Government did not do all it might have done, but there were only four members of that Parliament among the Opposition t<j>-day, and there were two of the present Ministers, who were supporters of the Atkinson administration. The present Oppositiqn oolicy had nothing in common with the Sir Harry Atkinson Government. - . • v •■ ■

Mr Leonard Webb advertises for sale a lady's navy costume. Particulars are given in the wanted column.

Messrs Maclean and Co. will sell at their auction rooms on,' Saturday, a large consignment of English bicycles, on behalf of the Traveller Cycle Go., Ltd. The list includes twenty-5 highclass bicycles of the latest models.

Messrs E. B. Hare and Co., land and estate agents, Pahiatua, advertise a new list of farm properties which will repay a perusal. They also advertise two or three good business investments, particulars of which may be found in their space on page 8.

Mr Hayward, the ladies' tailor, of Lambton Quay, Wellington, haa a very choice selection of materials for ladies' costumes. The newest winter patterns, and the present Btyles can be seen on paying a visit to this establishment.

Farmers should ibeiir in mind that during the winter months is the time to wipe out the small bird pest. J. V. Gordon, Chemist, Masterton, 'has always on hand a stock of poisoned grain-ready for use, .or farmers may take their own grain and have it treated. One grain thus treated, when taken by a. sparrow or other .small bird, means certain death. *

Messrs Watson and Co., drapers, of Queen Street, having purchased the whole of the stock of Cole's Drapery Company, announce a gigantic sale of cheap drapery for the people at their premises opposite Knox Church. Those in search of bargains will have an opportunity of gratifying their desires, as a wide range of goods ,will,,be offered at bargain, prices'to, clear. In an inset circulated with this issue the firm quote a few special lines, whioh will give some idea of the bargains to be offered.

Messrs' Reid and Gray are agents for the. celebrated Hbmsby oil and petrol engines. This make of engine is gaining in favour with farmers, and, being of English make, its strength and durability may be relied on, with a minimum of cost for' upkeep They are'in great favour for' driving shearing plants, and in combination with the Burman shearing machine, for which Reid and Grjityare the agents, 'are coining into general use. Mr A. E. Upton, local agent, will wait on farmers with all information.

We am the agents for Messrs P and D. Duncan, Ltd., (Christchurch), McCormick Machinery Co. (America), Booth, Mac Donald and Co., Ltd. (Christchurch), Andrews and t Beaven (Christchurch). The machinery manufactured by these famous firms is stocked by us, and we shall hn pleased to stipr>ry you with full information regarding any implement you may reauire.— The Masterton Farmer**' Tmolement Company, J. H. PAULING. Manager.