LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10266, 19 June 1911, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The latest return from the Worksop dredge is ,131o»s. 4dwts for 124 Hours' worlring.

Hates are fairly numerous in the neighbourhood of Masterton. A party which went out yesterday bagged five within a few miles of the town.

Butter is being sold at Is 2d per pound in Masterton at the present time, and there is some talk of the price being increased.

A considerable number of Masterton and Wairarapa settlers intend proceeding to the winter show in Palmerston North this week.

A daughter of Mr D.' McDonald, of Feat'herston, was thrown from a horse '< no day last week, and had her arm broken.

No fewer than three hundred and fifty entries have been received for the Masterton Musical and Elocutionary Competitions Society's festival, to be held next month.

The Coronation edition of the Weekly Press is just to hand. It is one of the finest illustrated works that have ever been produced in the Dominion, and it should sell like hot cakes.

A man named Alfred Watson was fined £ls a«d costs at Auckland on Saturday for assaulting Mr Fred Duval, business manager of "The Wanderers."

Thirty-four new members were elected at the meeting of the Wairarapa Caledonian Society in Masterton on Saturday. The membership now stands at about 275. The Wairarapa Society is now one of the strongest of its kind in the Dominion.

The Feilding Acclimatisation' So- , ciety is asking for the supply of 40,000 brown trout fry and 1(1,000 rainbow trout fry*from the Maiterton hatch- ! eries. ;

At the conclusion of the debate at the meeting of the Masterton Parliamentary Debating Society to-night, teams will be chosen to take part in the contest® of the Masterton Musical and Elocutionary Competitions Society.

The second anniversary of the carrying of No-License in Masterton is to be celebrated by the holding of a monster "rally" in the Town Hall on July 30th. Mr Jabez Bridges, the organiser of the party, is at present engaged in the compilation of a full report on the effect of No-License in ihe district.

The interest in Rugby footbalt appears to have been revived a good deal in Masterton this season. The crowd which '. witnessed the senior matches on Saturday was composed of a large number of old-time players, and the enthusiasm manifested brought back recollections of the days of yore, when the Masterton and Red Star Clubs were such formidable rivals and so illustrious exponents of tho game.

A meeting of the General Committee of the Masterton Musical'and Elocutionary Competitions Society was held in the office of the Secretary on Saturday night. Dr. Cook presiding. It was decided that in ithose competitions in which there are fewer than three entries a certificate be awarded. A sub-committee consisting of Messrs H. C. L. Robinson, A. Donald and D. Hebenton was appointed to canvass the town for trophies and honorary members. The. programme: committee decided to meet again- to arrange the order of the various events. The home industries section of the Coronation Exhibition of the Wellington Industrial Association is fulfilling a most useful purpose in the direction of teaching domestic economy. The competitions for fruit preserving, fine needlework, and the care of the sick, have excited much interest, and will no doubt be of permanent value to those taking part. The ladies concerned, competitors, and officials have taken the matter up in the most serious vein, which renders the home industries section no mere ornamental side show, but an agency for the imparting of much valuable general knowledge BUYING A PIANO.

, During our annual foalance in June month we are prepared to offer terms of payment even more advantageous than the very liberal and exceptional terms ive extend'dn tilie ordinary course of business. Perhaps you do not want terms; but if you do this i is your special opportunity. All our instruments are absolutely good, bearing—in addition to the names of famous makes, such as the Broadwood, the Ronisch, the Lapp, and tbe Stein way—the guarantee of our wiide repute and long experience. If we sell you a piano during this annual fealanoe period, you are assured of a fine instrument, and the payments will be too easy to bother you at all. Tttie Dresden Piano Company, Ltd., Wellington. Nortih Island Manager: Mr M. J. Brookes. Local Representative: Mr H. Inn 6, Daniell's BuiHings, Queen Street.

Mr Ernest Short has purchased tho estate of the late Mr E. J. Biddiford, at Cheltenham, and intends converting it into a model stud farm.

The steamer lonic, which left Wellington on Saturday for London, took 3560 crates of cheese, of which 1321 crates we to from Patea.

A children's fancy dress ball was held at Hamua on Friday night, in aid of the school funds.

In the course of a debate at Pahiatua, a speaker declared that neither Peary nor Cook had reached the North Pole, because neither mentioned having found a farmer clinging to it and crying ' 'Freehold! Freehold!"

Mr Hazelton, M.P., one of the Irish delegates, will probably visit Pahiatua in the middle of July.

It is proposed that a Conference of County Councils be held in Wellington early in August.

The No-License campaign will shortly be commenced in the Pahiatua electorate in earnest.

To-day being Arbor Day, the public offices in Masterton will be closed. So far as the rest, of the community is concerned, the day will ..be observed with "sweet reasonableness."

A very mild winter has been experienced in Hawke's Bay so far, and there is an abundance of grass. A Palmerston paper states that one of tlie attractions at the winter show mil be a "laughing gallery." That should certainly be interesting. The Waitara Mail reports that lambing is going on freely at Tikorangi. A new foun of disease, known as "sandisitis," has overtaken stock in the Foxton district. A bucket of sand was taken from the stomach of a horse which recently died in that locality. A Hobarf cable states that the Union Steam Ship Company's hulk Nelson, -stationed on the River Tamar, sank wit a four hundred tons of coal. The Christchureh-Timaru cycling road race has been arranged this year for September 7th. The race will start from Christchurch, instead of finishing there, as in previous .wars.

His Excellency the Governor, who is patron of the Masterton Musical and Elocutionary Competitions Society, has been invited to be present at the opening of the competitions in Masterton next month;

The remains of the late Sydney Johansen, the victim of.the fatal accident at Mount Bruce last Friday, will be interred at Masterton Cemetery to-day. The funeral will leave the residence" of the parents, Mr and Mrs J. F. Johansen, Mount Bruce, at 11 o'clock this morning, reaching Masterton at two o'clock.

It is rare that a person who has been in the Magistrate's Court more than once makes an appeal to the sentimental side of Mr H. W. Bishop, S.M. But one did at Christchurch a few days ago. "I'm most unhappy," he said. And he' obtained sympathy, for Mr Bishop's memory is long. "Oh, I know that," he said. "Your wife is the most loquacious woman that I have ever known. She took possession of the Court."

There is a Chinese sheep-farmer on the Main T link line who has won the appreciation of the community for his many kindnesses to travellers. A few days ago he was made the recipient of a presentation of a valuable gold-mounted fountain pen. Mr Agang, popularly known as "Tommy," shares,the distinction of being one of the only two Chinese sheepfarmers in the Dominion. He is a good farmer, and a recognised judge of stock, and a man of punctilious probity in all his dealings.; Many a time has "Tommy" afforded; help or shelter to travellers or drovers, and his hospitality gained for him universal goodwill.

Theatre-goers will delight to read the announcement that the George Marlow's Brilliant Dramatic Company, which has jviafc concluded enormously successful seasons in Auckland, Wellington, Dunedin and Christchurch, will make their appearance in tho Town Hall, Masterton,' 6n Tuesday, July 4th, when that phenomenally successful play, "The Bad Girl of the Family," will be produced. Particulars' will appear in later issues. The company consists of thirty-eight artists.

The Masterton Parliamentary Debating Society will; meej? this;eyfsmngv Impromptu, speeches, cliiefly touching on the burning political questions of the clay, will be delivered, and should be of great interest. A number of debaters are also taking part in the forthcoming competitions. The public are cordially invited to attend the debate to-night.

The services were well attended at tho Masterton Methodist Church yesterday. In the morning, Mr J. E. 1 Parsons occupied the pulpit, and delivered an eloquent address on "True Friendship," taking as his text, "For ye are My friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you." In the evening the Bev. S. J. Serpell conducted a memorial service in respect of the late Mr William Blinkhorne, who was an active member of the Church for many years. Mr Serpell delivered a very impressive address, basing his remarks on the text, "Blessed are the dead who have died in Christ." 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 labpurer s wage might have been earn'n£,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 thev 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 develop*J 8 > 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 yon to send for this catalogue if it was no good to you. It is useful to every owner of a Camera, professional or amateur. You can make the photos you take at Easter, life pictures if you kn&wthe 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 waking for it. Step into the post office when you are passing, buy the card, writ© the message, and post it to the Imperial Camera Co.. W^b'n<r.

A dense fog was experienced in th« Forty-Mile Bush on Saturday morn-* ing last.

The Government is offering a salarj of £BOO a year for two veterinary surgeons to tcke up work in New Zea* land.

The steamed Gertie, laden with 200 tons of coal, went ashore at the spit at the Manawatu Heads.

No plague infected rats have beet* found in Auckland since May 31sst. Two plague patients are still under, treatment.

The projected new opera house in Wanganui is estimated to cost about £20,000.

It is now considered probable that' the Waingawa freezing works will con-< tinue operations throughout the winter.

Two Waipukurau lads—aged respec* tiveiy 16 and 17 years—were recently fined £5 each for interfering with' the doorkeeper at a skating rink. Prohibition orders were also issued against the boys.

In order to add interest to the ploughing match to bo held under tho auspices of the Wairarapa and East: Coast P. and A. Society on July 27th, the Committee have included in the programme a maiden jumping event, the prizes for which will lie £5, £3, and £l. A special prize is to be offered for a stepping competition. The entry fee for members for the jumping is ss, and for non-members 7s 6d.

Humour in official publications 13 rare, but always welcome, says the Waipawa Mail. The latest example of it appears in an article on "Poultry, Keeping," contributed to the Journal of the Department of Agriculture by P. C. Brown, the Government poultry expert. Under the heading of "How to tell a duck from a drake," he observes:—"The drakes mostly have a curled feather in the tail. When this is not developed the voice is the best guide. The duck calls 'Quack, quack/ and the drake, in a strong, deep voice, says 'Quite right!' "

In the libel action, Masson v. Richardson, in which an Auckland jury awarded £SOO damages, Mr Justice Edwards on Saturday morning awarded costs on the highest scale. The hearing of the action extended over ten days, about fifty witnesses being subpoenaed hy both sides. Exclusive of damages awarded, it is estimated the case will absorb about £IOOO. '

Mrs J. M. Meredith, '/LJandaff,?»has for sale a. few tons of mangolds.

An experienced girl is required at once by an advertiser.

A comfortable home is offered to an elderly woman? Particulars appear in wanted columns.

Messrs G. H. Pownall and Co., meiv chants, Wangan.ui, wish to buy apples in any quantity.

Messrs J. H. Bowater and Co., land agents, Wanganui, advertise on page 8 particulars of three desirable freehold farm properties.

From a glance at the inset recently published by Messrs ©raham and Co., one is amazed to find such an array of bargains. The firm are to-day announcing another lot of bargains, especially for ladies, although the men are not forgotten, and a glance at their advertisement may possibly mean the saving of much money to intending purchasers.

Mr Jas. A. Doherty, of 203 Lambton, Quay, Wellington, generally recognised as "the tailor from London," and patentee of the seamless knee-grip riding breeches, has a replace advertisement in another column.

Messrs E B. Hare and Co., land and estate agents, Pahiatua, advertise a. new list of freehold and leasehold properties. Anyone on the iook-out for a. farm property would do welL to read" the particulars in their advertsiement on page 8 of this issue.

Persons who suffer from rheumatism and sciatica are recommended to try Gordon's Bheumatic Liniment, and those who suffer from cold feet during the winter nights may find a remedy in Gordon's hot-water bottles.

Messrs C. Smith, Ltd., are making a special display this week in their dra~ pery establishment, Queen Street, of milliiiery at special prices." They announce tho arrival of twelve "model evening coats, double silk muslins and chrystalline for evening wear, evening blouses, in good designs, evening scarves,,-gloves, flo.we.rs,.hosiery,, and •all-requirements." ■'■ : ■ •'■ :- ■:'*■'>■;<;• "■

Messrs Johnson and Co report the following prices realised at their Saturday's sale:—Weaner pigs, 5s to 7s 6d; ducks, Is 3d to Is sd; hens, Is Id to Is sd; roosters, Is 3d to Is 7d, pullets; 3s 2d, while a trio of 2 P.BBrown Leghorn pullets and one rooster realised 4s 8d each.

Messrs Dalgety and Co., Ltd., will hold an .auction sale of all classes of stock in the Tauherenikau sale yards on Tuesday, June 27th, on account of various settlers in the district. Particulars are advertised on the auctioneers''page.

Messrs Dalgety and Co., Ltd., will hold an auction sale of dairy stock at the Taratahi sale yards on account of Jjr George W. Kempton, whose lease of Mrs Prank Humphrey's property on the West Taratahi expires on July Ist... The list includes 25 springing cows, particulars of which are advertised. Intending purchasers can inspect'these cows at any time-from the" 24th to the 28th June on the farm. Dairy stock on account of other clients will also be sold in lots to suit purchasers. The sale will take place on Thursday, June 29th.

A F?5 m ¥ T CAKE.-Half A pound, of flour, five ounces of butter a quarter of a pound of sugar, one ounce of citron peel, two toblespoontuls of currants, Wo table&poonfuls stoned ramm, one level teaspoonful or (wiping powder, two eggs, a quarter at a tea-spoonful each 0 f around ginger and cinnamon, a quarter of a cupful of milk. Beat the butter and sugar to a cream, then add theyolks of tiie eggs, well beaten, sift mi the flour and baking powder, add the fruit, stored the peel and add it then add the milk, and whites of eggs stiffly beaten, mix geroUv pour irafco a buttered and floured* caketin. Bake in a moderate oven for two hours. This is an excellent cake to serve with "Dragon." brand tea. This tea is one of the popular brands on tue market, the others being "Elephant," •/Orescent," and "Mikado" blends either of which wiU please the palate. The Dragon Blend is very mob and very economical in the teapot. . Jt is very strong and less ot the tea must be 'sea-red, as compared with other teas, to obtain a garea amount of liquor. Tie "Bra gon" blend is sold at 2s 8d per lb and is obtainable from moat grocer*