LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 1039, 21 August 1911, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Lambing is now fairly general in all parte of the. Forty-Mile Bush.

Twelve owners of boilers in and around Masterton at present have the services of certificated engine-drivers. The Worksop Dredge Company vriil declare a dividend to-day. It is likely to he a substantial one. , Tha annual meeting of the Worksop Dredging Company takes place tonight. During the past month fully half-a-dozen persons have been operated upon in Masterton for appendicitis. There are twenty-three patients in the Masterton .public hospital at Lansdowne at tfcje present time.

A man named Fletcher, who is working at Tauanui, in the Lower Valley, cut his foot severely with a mattock one day last week.

The Counties Conference opens in Wellington to-morrow. The Masterton County Council will be represented by its Chairman—Councillor W. Jj. Welch. No 'trace has. yet been found of the man named Marsh, who disappeared from Akitio some weeks back. It is feared that he has been drowned.

The roads in the Pongaroa and Rakaunui districts, which have been very bad during the winter, are drying up quickly just now. '

An excellent enlarged photograph of the Masterton Methodist choir, the, winners of the recent choir competition, is on :view in the window of Mr D. Wilton,-photographer.

The latest return from the Worksop dredge is 150ozs. for 123 hours working. This announcement will be received with satisfaction by Masterton shareholders.

It is not expected that Mr A. W. Hogg's Abolition of Duty on Food Bill will again see the light of day during the present session.

' The Victorian State Cabinet' has decided to ask the Commonwealth and the other States to join in holding an Empire Exhibition in one of the principal capital citie& in 1912 or -1913.

By the Waiwera from London there were landed six Jerseys from the Island'of Jersey. There are four bulls for Mr J. 6. Harkness, a .bull for Mr Goodson (Hawera), and a heifer for Mr E. Griffiths (New Plymouth.) /

The water in the lake in the Masterton park was run off yesterday, and a search was made for the body of James Kingdon, who has now been missing for several weeks, but no trace of it was discovered.

It is interesting to note that; one of the "Liberal" Ministers of New Zealand—"of the people, for the people, by the people"—is referred to in official documents as Hon. Sir John George Findlay, K.C.M.G., LL.D., K;C, M.L.C." And this was the author of "Humbugs and Homilies!"

Following is the summary of business transacted for the month of July at i>he women's department of the Labour Bureau in Masterton: —Occupation, cook: Applications from employers, 1; application from workers, 1; workers placed, 1; generals: 4, 1, 1; girl to assist, 1, 0, 0; housemaids, 3, 1, 1; housekeepers: 0, 2, 0; nurse : 0, 1, 0; office work: 1, 2, 1; office cleaning: 0, 1, 0; totals, 10, 9, 4.

Eight street hawkers in Auckland were fined 10s each and costs for i standing with, their carte in one parti of the street for a longer time ' than was necessary, thus committing a breach of the by-laws. One of the defendants' asked what the alternative wa>s, and was told forty-eight hours' imprisonment. . "I'll take it out," was the reply. "I can't earn 10s in that time." At the Christohurch Magistrate'* .Court;» young man informed the Magistrate that his mother, carried on the profession of a clairvoyant and for-tune-teller. He had seen people come and buy her medicine, and cheerfully pay 7s 6d a bottle for it, under the impression that it was a mixture of the best English herbs, whereas it was concocted of dandelions and other herbs growing in her back garden. The old lady did not deny the information, but maintained that her profession only brought her in about 8s a week. She professed to be a true gipsy. WHAT ABOUT HAWKES! The Wellington Garrison. Band won the Championship and also the Challenge Shield at the Palmerston North Band Contest of 1911. They used Hawkes' Exeeslior Sonorous Band Instruments—a complete set. In the first test piece this noted Wellington Band was allotted the maximum number*of points, the judge declaring that he had never heard such playing, and commending an. eulogistic terms the tone: and blend. The Wellington Tramway Band, also using a complete iset of Hawkes' Excelsior Sonorous aiiistruments, won the B Grade. The judge congratulated this band on their playing. These two successes in Grade A and Grade B. on such a great occasion,, are worthy wins for Hawkes, whose instruments; am ore-eminent all over tli world. Bandsmen! B\iy a set of Hawkes—there are honours and valuable prizes to be won with them. Write for catalogue.. Sole agents— The DRESDEN PIANO CO., Ltd., Wellington. Local Representative: H. Inns. Daniell's Buildings, Queen Street, Masterton.

.\ '< ranch of the New Zealand So'•i'.'iv .•; Accountants has been formed i,i. I'j.hnerston. North.

A en-legged man was fined £- and ci ■;• .a Wanganui on Friday for a l'r«-;'.ci, of a prohibition order.

Tin- Mi.n of over £5,000 is o« ing to liii- Southland Hospital'-Board for p:i:.ic-i;s' fees for treatment m tho v.iri.i is hospitals.

S.<!-.k where about £IO,OOO will bo ■ ii'-s. ii for competition by tin- Rifle .W-iriitvions of Victoria ai:<! Now >'•: 11; i'• i Wales next October.

11ns: :>rers are said to be at a |ir.':i'i:!ii in Gisbornc, when- .several i"i!iu-;!,;s aro being delayed mi accii.mi; cf the difficulty of getting men in i is:tt line.

I: is estimated that during the pres- <•!!! !':>:tncial year buildings to ihe valiiv nf £IOO,OOO will bo erected in the Horough of Invcrcargill. Last year I ho amount expended was £63,000.

Tho Nireaha, Rongokokako and Knipr.roro cheeso companies are, it is understood, paying out Is per lb for butter-fat for the season..

The No-License. party apparently dt.«- v \.not gain by.the .portion of the i'ahiatvia electorate which has bee>i ;i;i! into Masterton. At the last poll i hi- Pongaroa and surrounding disiritis recorded 192 votes for continuance and 157 votes for No-License. 'The Secretary of the Taylor Memorial Fund in Christchurch has receivi"i i nquiries from various sources bast'cl oji a rumour that the late Mr T. E. Taylor left a considerable estate. He ri'iicats the assurance given by tin' i-hairman at the public meeting (Mr W. H. Bishop, S.M.) that Mrs Taylor had only a very slender incniiiil.

( : roymouth papers of last week cont.ui:\ full accounts of the christening of thn "Lady Islington" oil bore at Kiiiiiku. The plant is the "best in Now Zealand, and has cost between ■p"000 and £6OOO, The derrick .stands I'O feet high on a base of 16ft square. The*'easing-pipes range from 16 inches in diameter to 6 inches, and there are sufficient of them to put down a bore of 4000 ft. It is considered that the prospects before the company are particularly bright. '

Speaking in reply to a vote of thanks at the conclusion of the Agricultural Conference, the Minister for Agriculture made reference to certain mysterious operations in regard to New. Zealand's frozen meat industry, which he was endeavouring to investigate. .He felt inclined to attribute them to the American Meat Trust. New Zealandvmust endeavour to work up to the same, standard'of efficiency. Apart from conditions arising .abnormally out of possible combinations' of the trust, the outlook before the industry was very promising.

The Government Labour Journal publishes the following report on the condition of trade and labour in Masterton: —Trade and business continues to improve throughout this districti and it seems safe to predict that a busy season is now approaching. In the various local industries, such as butter and cheese making, and meat freezing and preserving, etc., considerable additions and improvements are being made to the factories in order to cope with,® greater" supply than previously: this proves conclusively that the district is producing more than could be profitably dealt with by the capacity of the present works, and there is a good demand, for, the manufactured' article. In the building trades an appreciative improvement is shown, and good tradesmen in several departments are in demand. With regard to unskilled labour there has not been much demand, for workers. v

A very profitable time was spent yesterday afternoon at the Y.M.C.A. Bible Class in Master-ton, when Mr A. Church gave an interesting and searching reply to the question, "Why men don't go to Church.'-' Considerable discussion ensued, and much help was given upon a subject upon which most men fear to tread. Mr Newcombe was the speaker at the Strangers' Tea, taking as his subject, "Success in Life"—success as referred to spiritual as well as temporal things.- In a very interesting way be spoke upon the contentment of the life as lived by the Christian, and the discontent as evidenced by the graspirig man of the world. A hearty vote Of thanks was accorded the speaker, and also the ladies of Knox Church for the, provisions. Mr D. Threadwell occupied the .chair, . arid" there was a fair attendance of men and boys. The Masterton Orchestral Society's concert on Thursday next' is being looked. forward to with interest by many. This society now- appears to be firmly established, being in its eighth season, and yearly its concerts, are growing in popularity. At the forthcoming concert the orchestra, conducted by Mr J. Candy, will play:' Overture, "Crown * Diamonds" (Auber); selections from opera "Rip Van Winkle" (Bienne); and a march, Gavotte, Menuett, Vialse," and Twostep, by various composers. Instrumental solos will be given by Mr J. Waterhouse (clarionet), and Mr M. R. Varnham (bassoon), both with orchestral accompaniment. Mrs Wilkes (soprano) and Mr A. E. Lees (bass) will provide several vocal items. Tickets may be obtained and seats booked at The Dresden Piano warehouse. . ; . • \ .

SOME CAKE RECIPES.

RICH CHEAP CAKE.— Beat well the yolks of three eggs, and the whites of two, with one cup of fine sugar. Beat in, one half cup condensed milk, one and one-third cups sifted flour, two heaping tea«poon>fuls 'baking) powder, one half teaspoon lemon, one teaspoon of vanilla extract. Butter two large cake tins. Put together with fros'ting made with one white of egg and two-thirds cup of sugar 'beaten together. . AFTERNOON TEA CAKES.—One ©up sugar, on© cup of raisins, one half cup butter, one teaspoonful .cinnamon, one half tea spoonful cloves. Stir this all together and put on stove and let come to the boil. Cool, then add two oups of flour -with on© teaspoonful of soda. Put in gem pans and bake in a quick oven. A tea that you will appreciate is the '-'Mikado" Blend, a tea that oosits but eighteen pence a pound, -and tastes like that worth 2s. It is a good, strong, flavoury tea with plenty of body, and extremely pleasing to the palate. For family us© it is unequalled, for it is inexpensive and good. It is worth a trial, and the trial will cost you Is 6d, fir that is the price of a pound of "Mikado" Tea. Ask your grocer. Always ask Misterton drapers pleasantly yet very impressively for ttoslyn All Pure Wool Blankets, and you will score every time. *

Nominations for the steeplechasemeeting in connection with the VVairarapa Hunt closed on Saturday last,, but were not very gratifying, so far as numbers go. The list was not available, for publication this morning. The popularity of the WairarapaCaledonian Society continues. At tho monthly meeting of directors on Saturday last, twenty-six new members were elected. Nearly £IOO was added to the cash prizes, and this amount, together with trophies and medals already promised and in view, will bring the cash prizes and trophies to _be competed for at the sports on New ( Year's Day to over £3OO. A most attractive, entertaining, and educational programme has been prepared, items being included to suit everybody. The physical drill competitions \ should make a splendid spectacular ' display. The St. John Ambulance competitions will not only be interesting but educational. It is expected that teams will be entered from the Wellington, Petons, Palmerston, Napier, Feilding, and Hastings Brigades. Numerous mirth-provoking sports have been included, and arrangements have been made with tho Wellington Homing Pigeon Club to despatch from 200 to 250 birds, which will be liberated on the P.ark Oral at 2.30 p.m.. Each bird is to be nominated by a lady, and bracelets are to be presented to the nominators of the winning birds. The characteristic energy and enterprise of the Society in putting forward such a liberal programmo should commend itself to every resident of Masterton.

A new six-roomed house, with all conveniences, is advertised to be let. Tenders for repairs and painting school and? residence, Taueru, are advertised for by the Wellington Education Board.

Mr F. Monaghan, Newman, advertises for sale 15 2-year old bulls; Holstein, Jersey, Shorthorn, and one pedigree Ayrshire. '

Messrs A. J. Johnson and Co. report.; .as follows on their last weeklysale: —Ducks 4s, hens la lOd to 2s 6d, roosters, 3s 3d, pullets 2s 9d each, eating potatoes, 12s per sack. A meeting of sympathisers with the Taylor Memorial Fund is convened by the Mayor. Mr J. M. Coradine, at the Council Chambers, ."■ Masterton, tonight, to consider what steps shall bo taken to further the same.

Mr Doherty, of 203 Lambton Quay, Wellington* v."The' Tailor- from London," announces an. " fine show of new spring-goods in. ex-. quisite designs and colourings. Mr Doherty states that in '."; the' past twelve months Kis business has almost y doubled, and only by giving satisfaction could this have been achieved.

A jeweller relinquishing business at Dunedin is desirous of meeting with a prospective buyer for'the stock and fittings of a good-paying watchmaker's and jeweller's business. . Full particulars may be obtained from Messrs F. Hayman and Co., at Dun-i edin, Christchurch, Wellington, * Auckland.

Mr S. M. Baird, of Masterton, announces on the leader page of this issue that he will shortly open in Ban-"* nister Street a new motor garage, with a fully equipped and up-to-date workshop. * Mr Baird also announces that" he has secured the Wairarapa Agency for the well-known Cadillac cars, and in a few days he will be landing in Masterton a new, 30 h.p. car of this make, which will be available for hire. Further particulars willbe advertised later. t