LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10258, 9 June 1911, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The latest return from the Masterton dredge is I2ozs. 18dwts 20grns. for 128 working.' The musical people of Palmerston North are agitated because the Sheffield Choir, which is visiting that town, is not to be accompanied by an orchestra. Mr J. C. Boddington reports that the rainfall registered at the Upper Plain for the 24 hours preceding 9 a.m. on Wednesday was 2 points, and on Thursday 5 points. A young man named John. Bradley 'was arrested in Carterton on Wednesday on a charge of having on June Ist stolen £lB, the property of Annie Stevens, from the Marquis of Normanby Hotel. The. accused was brought before Mr L. G. Reid.,,S.M., yesterday, and remanded for. seven days, on the application of Constable Carmody. The new afternoon train service between Masterton and Woodville, which is to be given a trial for a month, commences on Monday next. The train will leave Masterton at 3.50 p.m., and will arrive at Woodville at 8.20 p.m., stopping at stations en route where required. lit will arrive at stations north of Eketahuna from one and a half to two hours in advance of the ordinary 6 p.m. train northwards. It should reach Eketahuna between 5.15 and 5.30 p.m.

A vigorous alarm of fire was sounded on the Masterton fi'rebells at 6.45 o'clock last evening. The cause was a huge glare caused, by the ignition of benzine in the Prince of Wales Stables. It appears that the benzine tank in the taxi-car in the stables was leaking, and by some means or other the inflammable substance took fire. For a time it looked as though the whole building was in danger. Willing hands, however, got to work with buckets, and the flames were speedily extinguished. The only damage was the scorching of the car.

For Chronic Chest Complaintg, Woods' Great Peppermint Cure, lr 6d, 2s 6d.

The Wairarapa Egg Circle obtained 2s Id per dozen for eggs this week. Mr W. C. Buchanan, M.P., will address the electors in the Town Hall, Gladstone, this evening.

Eight members of one family at Clareville are reported to be down with measles at the present time.

A wedding in which some little interest was manifested was celebrated at Carterton yesterday.

The next run in connection with the Wairarapa Hunt will be held at Greytown on Thursday next.

The Geaeral Committee of the Mas-ter-ton A. and P. Association meets tomorrow. s

Mr Singleton, of the Dairy Division of the Agricultural Department, is to deliver a lecture in Eketahuna on Tuesday next, on the subject of cow-testing

The Napier Borough Council has resolved to ask the ratepayers to sanction a further loan of £15,000 for tramways, it being found that the first loan of £35,000 would be insufficient to provide for electric lighting.

The Crown Law Officers having reported to the Government that the Racing Commission's report does not strictly comply with the terms of last year's Act, the Commission will reassemble in Wellington in about ten days' time, in order to remove the technical irregularity and give it the legal form demanded. The headmaster (Mr W. H. Jackson) reported at last night's meeting of the Masterton District High School Committee with regard to the attendance as follows-.—Main school, roll 633, average attendance 555, percentage of attendance, 88; side scheel, 169, 157, 93; secondary classes, 65, 57, 88. The attendance for the month havS been slightly reduced by the continuance of the measles epidemic. The side school attendance, which was the first affected, has now quite recovered. In the main and secondary classes the attendance has nearly reached the normal percentage again.

The programme which has been arranged for the Coronation Day celebrations in Masterton is as follows: — Procession of Territorials, Band, Friendly Societies and" citizens to old showgrounds; unfurling the flag; saluting the flag; singing the National Anthem by combined choirs; addresses by the Mayor and. member'for the district; selection by the Battalion Band; Maori haka or dance ; torchlight procession and concert in the evening.

During an inquest at Aucklana yesterday, Dr. Lowe stated that the Auckland morgue was a howling disgrace. It was not only filthy, but badly conducted. He was forced to work in a pool of water, which would become contaminated, and a source of danger to; subsequent users. There were no antiseptics,, sponges, or specimen jars,, only four dirty towels. The coroner said the city had voted £IOOO for a new morgue three years ago, but nothing had been done. The morgue had been a scandal for years. The programme for the ploughing match to be held on the 27th July next, under the auspices of the Wairarapa and East Coast P. and A. Society, has been issued, and judging by the generous support accorded the fixture by Masterton, Carterton, and South Wairarapa settlers, it is increasing in popularity. The Society look forward with every confidence to keen contests, as far more enquiries are being made, for programmes this year, and should the weather conditions prove favourable, there is sure to be a large gathering on Mr Ingley's farm on the above date.

At last night's meeting of the Masterton District High School Commit- < tee, Mr J. L. Hughes complained that | the bell signalling the time for the children to come out of school was very irregular, and was very seldom rung punctually at twelve o'clock, noon. Mr Thompson stated that parents liked to have their dinner with their children, but they were generally home too late to allow the parents to return to their business at one o'clock. | Mr Perry stated the children were apt ito loiter on the way home, but Mr | Hughes sated that he had made observations for months past, and the ; bell was rung more often late than up to time. The visiting members were authorised to approach the headmaster with reference to the matter. The visiting members were also authoriesd to make enquiries as to how the rifle range was being used. The first of a series of winter evening concerts to be given/by the Wairarapa Caledonian Society was held m Murray's Hall, Masterton, last evening. , There was a very ance, and the chair was occupied by llr-G., R. Sykes. The programme was as follows:—Overture, Scotch selections, Mrs A. J. Cooper;song, "Lighterman Tom," Mr D. G. Stewart (encored); song, "Ye Banks and Braes," Miss McGregor (encored); recitation, Mr H. Fairweather (encored); song, "By the Fountain," Mr C. Wilson; Scotch, dance, Miss Lily Pauling; pianoforte solo, Mrs A. J. Cooper (encored) ; song, "My Ain Folk," Mrs Edwards (encored); reading, "Shooting the Chute," Mr D. Hebenton. (encored); song, "I Had a Land," Mr G. C. Branson (encored); song, "The Land o' the Leal," Miss McGregor (encored); song, "Three Men in a Boat," Mr D. G. Stewart (encored); Scotch dances 1 by Master Donald Sutherland. The singing of "Auld Lang Syne" brought a most enjoyable evening to a close. DON'T BE BASHFUL.

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A man named Hopper dropped dead in Foxton on Wednesday.

It is estimated that the Irish envoys will take between £BOOO and £IO,OOO out of New Zealand.

A Dargaville (Auckland) settler has been fatally poisoned by eating some honey out of a tin procured from an Auckland firm. Others who partook are seriously ill.

An effort is to be made to induce the Irish Home Rule envoys to visit Pahiatua.

A young man has been admitted to the Palmerston North Hospital from Kimbolton, suffering from somewhat serious self-inflicted injuries. It is reported that Mount Ngauru T hoe is again showing signs of violent activity.

A farmer in the swampy land of the Hinds (Canterbury) district has just dug a fine crop of potatoes. The crop, which appears to be free from blight, yielded slightly over ten tons to the acre.

Mr John Hunt, a dairy farmer in the Lower Hampstead district of the Ashburton County, has harvested fifteen acres of red clover, which has yielded a good return. From the fifteen acres he obtained 39201b of seed, averaging 2611b per acre, which he | disposed of at B|d per lb, bringing in i a return of £9 10s per acre.

In the Magistrate's Court at Car. r terton yesterday a settler named Douglas was fined £3 and £6 7s costs for failing to take the requisite steps for the destruction of rabbits on his property. A similar charge against a Land's End settler was dismissed ci technical grounds. Inspector T. C. Webb appeared for the Agricultural Department. When the question of procuring bunting for the Coronation Day celebration was under discussion at the meeting of citizens in Masterton last night, somebody suggested that the Charitable Aid Board T>e consulted in the matter. Even the Scotchmen present laughed at the joke, which obviously had reference to an' official in the employ of the Board.

In the opinion of Mr Massey, Leader of the Opposition, country land is much too dear at present, as'there is really no margin for a drop in produce values. In Mr Massey's opinion the cause of these extreme prices for land is that largo areas of land available are not placed in the market, and thus the earth hunger is satisfied by often giving too much for the land obtained.

A position as lady help is required by an advertiser. Mr F. P. Welch advertises for sawmill hands and scrubcutters.

A housekeeper is advertised for by Mr J. Snell.

A situation is wanted by a married man used to all kinds of farm and general work and a good teamster.

Messrs A. J. Johnson and Co. will hold a sale of furniture, poultry, pigs, and sundries at their rooms on Saturday.

The Akitio County Council invite tenders for building two bridges, also quarrying and carting limestone. Particulars may be found in an advertisement on the front page.

A probationer is wanted for the South Wainrapa Hospital. Particulars are given in an advertisement on the front page. , Always ask Masterton drapers pleasantly yet very impressively far Roslyfl, All Pure Wool Blankets, and you will score every time. * Mr W. the well-known horse dentist, is at present in Masterton. and may be consulted at the Prince of Wales Stables.

Messrs Read and Douglas (late Mr W. Cragg), hairdressers, Mastertoh, draw attention to the splendid tonsorial conveniences at their establishment. They carry a full staff of expert artists in hair dressing, and a large stock of civility, supplemented with despatch.

LITTLE COUGHS of LITTLE CHILDRiEN need quite'a* much, if not more attention, than those of elder people. Protect-your child from the da.n.ger,s of a neglected cold, fry giving it Gordon's "Black Currant Cough Elixir." It is made specially for children, and. it is most pleasant to take. Price Is Gd per. bottle. J. V: GORDON, Chemist, Maisterton. (Posted anywhere, 4d extra.)*

In a* replace advertisement to-day Messrs Watson and Co., 1 drapers, opposite Knox Church, give special quotations for leading lines in their great sale of Cole's drapery stock. An inspection of the clean and new goods is invited.

At the North Motor Cyclists' Club's racing carnival held on the New Brighton beach on May 20th, the "Triumph" motor cycles are credited with having made a sweeping victory. The results are given in Mr R. Pook's advertisement on another page.

We aru the agents for Messrs P and D. Duncan, Ltd., (Christchurch), McCormick Machinery Co. (America), Booth, Mac Donald and Co., Ltd. (Christchurch), Andrews and Beaven (Christchurch). The machinery manufactured by these famous firms is stocked W us, and we shall, be pleased to supply you with full information regarding any implement you may require.—- TKe Masterton Farmers' Implement Company, J. H. PAULING. MAn*tt«r.