LOCAL AND GENERAL.
The latest return from the Success dredge is 18ozs. for 90 hours' working. <
!The first two concrete piles in-con-nection with the Westport Harbour Board's floating basin were driven last Thursday.
AJI, trades are particularly busy in Masterton at the present time; and there are openings for at least a dozen men in different branches.
Mr T. B. Michell commenced the foundation of a motor garage for Mr James Macara in Bannister Street, Master ton, yesterday. The monthly meeting of the Masterton Borough Council is to be held on Tuesday evening next. Mr G. R. Sykes addresses the electors at Hukanui, and Mr A. H. Herbert at Mauriceville East this evening.
Mr R. McNab has offered to present the. Palmerston Borough Council with one thousand odd kowhai and totara trees. The trees are expected to arrive shortly.
Sit Mills has (says a cable message) concluded a contract with the Marconi Company for outfits of wirleless for eleven of the Union Compariy's setamers. . '
The Okitu butter factory (Poverty -Bay), paid the very high price of 3.3 2d per lb for butter-fat to its suppliers for the month of July last. This is believed to be the highest price ever paid for butter-fat i& the history of Poverty Bay. The Masterton Fire Brigade will be making ,certain tests in connection with the firebell system this afternoon, and there will in consequence be intermittent ringing of the bells between the hours of 2 and 5 p.m., There was almost a butter famine in Masterton yesterday, the supplies of several stores having been completely exhausted. The pressure will be relieved in a day or two' as the new season's butter comes in.
A well-attended meeting of the ladies' committee in connection with the St. Patrick's choir social was held in Masterton on Thursday, when final arrangements were made for the function to be held in the Drill JHall on Thursday evening next. The music for the dancing is to be supplied by Mr F. McKenzie.
So far no oriminal cases have been set down ifor hearing at the sitting of the Supreme Court which opens in Masterton on September 11th. Should there he a clean calendar, a pair of white gloves will be presented the presiding Judge, in accordance with established precedent.
WHAT ABOUT HAWKES! The Wellington Garrison Band won the Championship and also the Challenge Shield ait 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 in eulogistic terms the tone and blend: The Wellington Tramway Band, also using a, complete set of Hawkes' Excelsior Sonorous nistruments, won the B Grade. The judge congratulated this band on their playing. These ttwo successes in Grade A and Grade B. on such a great occasion, are worthy wins for Hawkes, whose instruments are pre-eminent all over th world. Bandsmen! Buy a set of Hawkes—there are honours l and valuable prizes to be won with them. Write for catalogue. -'Sole agents— The DRESDEN PIANO CO.; Ltd., Wellington. Local Represenftiative : H. Inns. DanielPs Buildings, Queen Street, Masterton.
Mr F. Zillwood is having milking machines installed on his farm at Dalefield, and intends • milking. 70 cows this season. The settlers of Gladstone and district are arranging a return ball to the employees of Tupurupuru and Te Wharau, to be held on September Bth. Mr F. W. Maloney, of Masterton, took three prizes in the bull-dog class at the Wellington Kennel Club's show.
Mr W. C. Buchanan is asking the Postmaster-General whether he will bring in a Bill this session enabling country settlers to borrow funds through the medium of the local bodies for the purpose of constructing telephone lines as in Canada, sinking fund and interest being a charge only upon the properties of those desiring such telephones. An informal meeting in connection with the Tennis Club of the Y.M.C.A. was held in the rooms in Masterton las* evening. The Treasurer reported a small balance in hand. Considerable discussion took place on the question of procuring new grounds, but no definite decision was arrived at. Mr J. C. Boddington reports that the rainfall registered at the Upper Plain for the twenty-four hours preceding 9 a.m. on Friday "was 2 points, and nine degrees of frost were recorded.
Mr W. A. McNaught will give a demonstration of wool-classing by chart in the Dominion Hall, Masterton, at 2.30 o'clock this afternoon. The demonstration is being made under the auspices of the A. and P. Association.
The Grey River "Argus" of "Wednesday says:—Mr Pasooe, of Reef ton. who was sentenced some years ago tor an illegal offence, was released from gaol last week at Christchurch. He started on his journey to the Coast on Tuesday, but on arrival at the Cass he became ill and wias seized with a fit and it. was considered necessary that he should return to Christohurch o receive medical treatment.
An Argentine farmer who passed through New Zealand recently after a tour of the world expressed a distinct leaning towards New Zealand stock for stud purposes in the Argentine, but, he added, the shipping charges which face the man who feels inclined to import to the Argentine from New Zealand are so high as to be almost prohibitive. As far as he was concerned they were prohibitive. The collection of prizes for the forthcoming show of the Wairarapa and East Coast P. and A. Society has just been carried out by the committee, and the result is exceedingly gratifying to those who have assisted. Not only have last year's figures been reached, but exceeded by between £2O to £3O.
On Tuesday, September 12th, Sir Robert Stout will deliver a lecture on "Eugenics," under ' the auspices of Knox Literary and Musical Associa- j tion, in the Town Hall, Masterton. Sir Robert Stout is admitted to be one of the ablest lecturers in New Zealand, and the subject of his lecture, "Eugenics," is in the foreground amongst the important questions of the day. In the Masterton Methodist Sunday School on Monday evening, the Rev. A. J. Seamer, of Petone, who has.spent seven years in-home mission work among the Maoris of New Zealand, will deliver, illustrated lan-, tern lecture, entitled, "The Humour and Pathos of Modern Maori Life.'' The lecture will be given at Kuripuni on Tuesday evening. The quantity of milk received at the Greytown Co-operative cheese factory is steadily on the increase, 662 gallons being received yesterday morning. This is over 100 gallons more than received on the same day last year, so that indications point to a i larger supply this season, the cows i coming in fast now. The Greytown "Standard" says:— The local Court of Foresters have received an invitation to attend a social evening given by the Court Loyal Enterprise, of Masterton, on a date to be fixed. It is to be hoped that a full muster will accept the kind invitation, as the socials given by the Masterton brethren are to be commended. The. matter will be- fully discussed at the next Court meeting. At the annual meeting of the Otaraia Dairy Company hel don "Wednesday, there were six nominations received for the three vacancies on the' directorate, and Messrs "W. Waugh, L. Herrick, and D. Green were elected. " Mr "W. "Waugh was elected chairman of directors, and Mr H. F. Heycock was re-appointed auditor: A lady walked into a Masterton tradesman's shop the other day arid, asked.for a dozen black hens' eggs. "What is the difference between the eggs of the black and white hens?" asked the astonished assistant. "If you bring me the box," said the lady, "I will show you." The vessel containing the eggs was placed upon the counter, and the customer selected a dozen of the very largest eggs she could put her hands on to. "There," she said, "those are black hens' eggs, and I will take them!" The assistant has no further black hens' eggs in stock.
SOME CAKE RECIPES. RICH CHEAP CAKE.— Beat" w«01 the yolks of three ©ggs, and the whites of two, with one" cup of fine sugar. Beat in, one half cap■condensed milk, one and one-ianird cups sifted flour, two heaping .teaspoamfuls baking powder, one half teaspoon lemon, one teaspoon of vanilla extract. Butter generously two large cake tins. Put together Vith frosting made with one white of egg and two-thirds cup of sugar beaten together. AFTERNOON TEA CAKES.—One eut> sugar, one,cup of raisins, one half cup butter, one teaspoonful cinnamon, one half teaspoonful cloves. Stir this all together and 'Put on stove and let come to the boil. Cool, then add two cups of flour with one teaspoonful of soda. Put in gem pans and .bake in a quick oven. A tea that you will appreciate is the "Mikado'' Blend, o» tea that costs 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 use it is unequalled, for it is inexpensive and good. It is worth a trial, and the trial will cost you Is 6d, for that is the price of a pound of "Mikado" Tea. Ask your grocer.
Do you know that croup can be prevenrted? Give " Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as. soon as the child becomes hoarse, or even after the croupy cough appears, and it wil? prevent the attack. It is ascertain cure for croup, and has never been known (to fail. Sold by all chemists and storekeepers.
Three weddings of some local interest will be celebrated in Knox Church, Masterton, in the coming week. The number of new claims received for enrolment on the Pahiatua electoral roll to date is 1575.
Messrs Sedoole Bros., of Hamua, have disposed of their bakery business to Mr W. Griffin, of Hukanui. A butter-fat competition is to be held in connection with the Palmerston spring show this year. There are 159 scholars on the roll of the Featherston school. The average attendance last month was 134.
The Umutaoroa people (near Dannevirke) are strongly objecting to being thrown into the Pahiatua electorate.
A well-known Dunedin .firm of butchers is at present securing its supplies of beef from Hawke's Bay. A very considerable area of land to the east of Masterton is being cleared of scrub this year. The demand for scrub-cutters has been very keen. The Pahiatua Boy Scouts are at present without the services of a scout-master, and an effort is being made to find one.
The annual meeting of the Pahiatua Bowling Club is to be held this evening. The greens are at present being topdressed, under the supervision of Mr W. Wakeman.
About 250 gallons of milk are at present being, delivered daily at the Scarborough creamery. With; the increased quantity now coming in, it is expected that the creamery will soon be running daily.
A Maharahara West settler is at present delivering 7001bs milk daily to the creamery. At Is per lb this will run into a substantial amount at the end of the month. At times, winter dairying pays.
Mr W. I. Husband has effected the sale of a dairy farm of 150 acres, situated ten miles from Hamilton, Waikato, to Mr Geo. Griffiths, a former resident of the Pahiatua district.
The libel case, E. D. Hoben v. The Rangitikei Publishing Company and W. H. Smith, will be heard at the Supreme Court on Wednesday next.
The case in which C. A. W. Monckton claims £1250 from Byron Brown, of Otaki, for alleged slander, is set down for hearing at Palmerston North on Tuesday next.
A Woodville baker was fined 5s and 7s costs by Mr L. G. Beid, S.M., for selling a 41b loaf of bread which was 2sozs. short. Mr Beid pointed out that the maximum penalty was £2O. It is reporter that Mr D. Riddiford, of Tablelands, has purchased "Longwood," the country residence of His Excellency the Governor, near the Wairarapa Lake, together with one hundred acres adjoining. The Featherston Co-operative Dairy Co., Ltd., opened the season on Wednesday when some 600 gallons of milk were received. Last year, on the opening day the supply totalled 657 gallons.
A Press Association message from Timaru states that the Farmers' Cooperative Association has had a good year. The directors propose a dividend of 8 per cent, on capital, and a bonus of 6 per cent, on purchases, with the usual bonus of 5 per cent, on salaries.
.The Marlborough Farmers? Union at its.last meeting approved of: the proposal that the training of the farm, labouring territorials will take place in March in each year, and Major-Gen-eral Godley was accorded' a vote of thanks for bringing the question before the Union. There is a keen demand for Hawke's Bay cattle for the South Island. Twenty animals are to be shipped weekly until Christmas. The head of one firm says he can obtain his re-, quirements at a cheaper rate in Hawke's Bay than in Otago and that; the cattle are of better quality than the locally bred stock. Particulars of the Seven Aside Football Match to be held in connection with the Solway Recognition Fund are advertised on the front page of this issue. This match is. to be played on the Park Oval on Saturday next, at 2 p.m. Fourteen gold-cen-tered medals will be presented to the junior and senior winning teams. Entries close on Saturday next. The Chess Association's adjudicators have given their decision on the unfinished game between Messrs F. and Paul Kummer, submitted to them from the match Masterton v.: Sbu/bh Wairarapa, played recently. The game appeared even, with perhaps the odds in favour of Mr F. v Kummer, Masterton. This has been borne out by the adjudicators, Messrs W. E. Mason and Barnes, which increases Masterton's score %& 3| against s£. Recent winners in the Sealed cap are Messrs Hood, M. Jackson, A. D. Low, C Winchester, C. Hoffeins, with a draw in the game Thompson v. Guild.
There is a prospect of a kinematograph being placed in the Woodville school. The headmaster has reported that Pathe Freres are getting out films for educational purposes, and there was no doubt several subjects could be taught most effectively by means of such a machine. The committee has resolved that the Board be asked if it would allow the installation of a kinematograph in the school if the committee were able to do so.
RECORD PRICES FOR DAIRY PRODUCE. The dairy .season' just opening pror miise9 .to (be la record! one for New Zealand Dairymen.. The dry season experienced in the Northern Hemisplhieire tolas resulted in a short make of both (butter and cheese, and' avail-' able isupplies Ifor consumption, in tlhe Mother Country are 'short of tlhe demand, las the quantity of (butter in cold storage is considerably less than in /former years l . It is recognised that prices are controlled l by t(he question of 'supply aind demand, and aia a iresuflt of the present conditions (prices (for this season's output must trule Ihiigh.' Farmers ishould therefore take advantage of this audi increase their isupply of milk to (tlhe laiatorieg. In this connection, luowever, tihey are faced with the difficulty of obtaining israitable and reliable labour tfor milking, (but .as an easy solutSon of thisi problem we recommend all dairymen to instal the L.K.Gr. mechanical milker; wfo&ch. after nine years' practical oise has demonstrated that <equa% ias high an average yield pier cow can- he obtained with hand imilking, .while ;the cost of labor:- is considerably lsedaioed. Place yrt'.r order for a.n -LlK.tr. Plant land complete your' outfit with itlhe moat reliable and satisfactory labour saver for itihe farm. For full particulars apply to J. B. Macßwan amd Co., Ltd., Wellington.
Mr Massey has given notice to ask! the Government whether they will this session introduce legislation to pre-. vent the system of entail being established in New Zealand.
Cabinet has decided that in the case of Government servants attending military training camps they will personally receive the amount earned by them at the rate laid down. Such amount, however, will be deducted from their salary by the branch of the service to which they belong. If the pay received by a Territorial during camp is in excess of his Civil salary, the latter will not be paid him.
During the past twelve months, according to the Agricultural Journal, eight new butter factories and 27 new cheese factories have been registered with the Agricultural Department. There were ialso registered 85 private dairies and six packing-houses.
There are close on one hundred workmen at present unemployed in Dunedin, seventy being registered on the Labourers' Union books in Dunedin. They held a meeting yesterday morning to urge public bodies and the State to provide work. It was stated that of twenty men "questioned they had ninety dependents unable to help themselves.
The following resolution was carried at a meeting of the Wellington Executive of the Farmers' Union on Thursday:—"That the varied conditions under which shearing •is carried on during the summer weeks for the Dominion make it impossible to lay down any hard and fast lines, such as are proposed in the projected Bill, and that the Executive of the Farmers* Union protests against such a Bill be* ing passed into law." The member for Pahiatua has given notice of a proposal <tJhat all valuations of land should be made by the officers of the Valuation Department. He explains that frequently officers of the Lands Department place such high values on land for settlement purposes that settlers find, when a valuation is made for loan purposes, the whole or part of their improvements is allocated as belonging to the State, instead of to the lessee.
A remarkable scene, in which the Earl of Lonsdale played a prominent part, was witnessed in Piccadilly during the Coronation celebrations. Lord Lonsdale was in the dense crowd in Piccadilly when he noticed a man steal a brooch from a lady. He immediately went to the lady's rescue, and was attacked by the thief's confederates. With characteristic vigor Lord Lonsdale felled the thief by a well-directed blow, recovered the brooch and handed it to the owner. He then allowed the man to rise, and called out to the crowd: "I think, gentlemen, that you can deal with this rascal." The eari then walked away, but not before he had been recognised, and loud cheers were raised for Lord Lonsdale as he made bis way with difficulty through the crowd.
A reward is offered for the recovery of a "Waterman' s -fountain pen.
Roslyn Suits are built with a thorough knowledge of tie science of correct suit-building. *
An advertiser wishes to purchase a gig, horse, and harness in good order. Address may be obtained at this office. Owing to the A. and P. Rooms being already engaged, the Masterton Cooperative Dairy Company will hold their annual general meeting in Murray's Hall (next .Club Hotel) this afternoon. '■.' '
A reward is offered for the recovery of a small "King Dick" spanner, pair pliers, and a belt punch,. lost from a motor cycle between Carterton and Masterton.
Mr Frank Dupre, jeweller, announces the arrival of a very fine assortment of plain-mounted photo frames in sterling silver and nickel silver. They are in all sizes, mounted on oak or plush and are well worth inspection.
This afternoon at the Post Office auction mart, Messrs A. J. Johnson and Co. will sell on account of Mr A. Snowball, who is leaving the district, the whole of his furniture and household effects. Also, phonograph and records, Yost .typewriter, garden tools, house and general sundries.
The Wairarapa Hospital and Charitable Aid Board invites applications for the position of Clerk of Works for the erection of the Buchanan Hqme at the South Wairarapa Hospital, Greytown. - . - ••
The famous feather hats,, hard felt hats in the latest shapes, and other reliable makes are on sale at Mr A, Hendry's, Abraham and Williams' buildings,' Queen Street, Masterton.
New Zealand is noted for its photographic work. There's a clean air to work in, and Masterton has some of it and with it a specialist in portraiture, whose work is of a very high-class character—Mr Winzenbef g. His change of advertisement ought to interest readers.
Messrs Maclean and Co. sell to-day at their auction rooms, Perry Street, Masterton, a large consignment of general drapery, including cashmeres, calicoes, cretonnes, costume lengths, etc. Also crockery, cutlery, furniture and sundries.
St. Patrick's choir social is to be held in the Drill Hall, Masterton, on Thursday, 31st inst. Dancing will commence at 8 o'clock and refreshments will be provided by a ' Ladies* Committee.,
A very nice display of the latest in footwear and leather goods is at present being made by Mr W. F. Shaw, Trust Buildings, Queen Street. They include a fine assortment of light and heavy boots, and McLeod's best watertights and shooters, all at the most reasonable prices. Travelling bags, leggings, bridles, etc., are all shown in great profusion, and are well worth, inspection.
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