LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10422, 13 September 1911, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The v Supreme ' -nrt in Masterton were crowded ail C;iy yesterday during the hearing of the libel case, Kelliher v. Bridges. A settler in the Pohangina County has lambs in his flock that weigh 251bs, killing weight. The sitting of the Supreme Court in Masterton will probably be completed to-day. The chief, business to-day is the hearing of two or three divorce cases, and several applications in Bankruptcy. -Amaii named Martin,,employed as a groom in • livery stables at New Elymouth; (dropped dead on Monday night.-. . - . , '■;'. The Department of Internal Affairs has authorised the Masterton County Council to use the letter ."M," and the numbers 251 to 500, inclusive, for the purpose of the Motor Registration Act. The members of the- Masterton County Council have received an invitation from the Greytown Borough Council to attend the official opening of the Borough gasworks in the latter township, on the 21st inst. The Castlepoint County Council has forwarded a cheque for £lsl 15s 6d to the Masterton County Council, being the former body's share of road maintenance for they ears 1908-9, and 1910-11. ' ' The Rev. T. Keith-Ewen, of Wellington, will conduct a baptismal service to-morrow, Thursday, at 7.30 p.m., in the Baptist Church, Murray's Hall. A meeting of ladies willing to assist in arranging for afternoon tea in connection with the forthcoming complimentary picnic to the A. and P. Association, will be held in the Borough Council Chambers this afternoon at half past three o'clock. EVERYONE A PIANIST. With a Broadwood Player Piano in the house, everyone can play. The piano may be used fo rsolo work by the most brilliant executant, or, with the player mechanism attached, an untaught child can make delightful music. The Broadwood Player Piano is every ounce British, all made by British craftsmen in one British factory. It i sbuilt to last, the ordinary perishable rubber tubes being replaced by aluminium. THE BROADWOOD PLAYER PIANO. Keep the name in mind, and when you are buying a piano ask us about it. Our great and rapid turnover enables us to charge the lowest possible prices, and a precisely relative benefit applies when hire-purchase payments are arranged. THE DRESDEN PTANO COMPANY, X LTD., WELLINGTON. Local : H. Inns, J/auir'll's Br.ildings, Queen* Street, iLasterton.

As Mr Herman Lewis was unable to attend to continue his evidence before the Native Affairs Committee yesterday concerning the Mokau transaction, the inquiry was adjourned until this morning: It will be seen from a special telegrain appearing in another part of today's issue tiiac the man .beader, who was burnt to death near New Plymouth, was a resident of Ashhurst, and not of Masterton. His Honor, Sir Robert Stout, sitting in Chambers in Masterton yesterday morning, granted probate of the will of the late Mrs Emlen Wellington, on the application of Mr O. "Pragnell. Mr Ernest M. Sandstein, D.8.0.A., F.S.M.C, (London) of-Christchurch, and now associated with Mr H. H. Coote of Wellington, as Messrs Coote and Sandstein, ophthalmic opticians, will visit Masterton, and may be consulted at the Club Hotel on Wednesday and Thursday. September 20th and 21st, with regard to all cases of defective eyesight. The contractor for the erection of the two bridges over the Waipoua river has been granted an extension of time until the end of October, on condition that he goes on with the approaches. The loss of time was caused by *he delay in the ironbark timber coming to hand. No stone is being left unturned by the promoters of the "Cherry Blossom Fair," which is to be opened in the Salvation Army Hall on Tuesday next, by A. W. Hogg, Esq., M.P. Pro-, grammes are being arranged for each evening, the local brass bands are assisting, as -well as friends from the several churches. . Altogether a successful gathering is anticipated. Competitors' seconds at to-night's boxing championships in Masterton are requested to attend at the Town Hall this evening at 7 o'clock, in order to meet the referee, Mr I. Jf. Fake, who will explain his methods of awarding points, and Jiis interpretation of foul-hitting, etc. Entrance will be by the side door. The regular fortnightly meeting of the Independent Order of Rechabite-; was held in the Dominion Hall, Masterton, last evening, Bro. A. E. Wain'wright, C.R., presiding over a good attendance of members. It was decided that the annual social of the Order, to be held on October lOtb, take the form of a book social, and a drafted programme was submitted by the Committee. One lady member was initiated into the order, and. four friends proposed for membership. It was decided at the meeting of the Wellington Presbytery yesterday, on the motion of the Rev. A. T. Thompson, of Masterton, "to utter a strong protest against the continuance of the present licensing system, to declare emphatically jn favour of No-License and Dominion Prohibition, and to urge upon its ministers and sessions to do their utmost to secure the wholehearted and unanimous suport of their people in furthering these undoubted movements of reform." The gas manager (Mr J. W. Blackman) reported, inter alia, at last night's meeting of the Masterton Borough Council as follows: —Gas manufactured shows an increase at the rate of 10.47 per cent, and gas sold per meter an increase of 11.20 per cent, as compared with the corresponding month of last year. The average rate of increase for the current year is 6.16 per cent gas manufactured, and 9.42 per cent gas sold per meter. Since my last report, fourteen nev consumers have been connected uo, and three cookers sold. The value of gas fittings and the cookers sold totaled £66 16s lid. At last night's meeting of the Masterton Borough Council, the gas man-, ager" reported having • received a requisition from the gas fitters employed by,the department, asking for a definite monetary allowance from the Council to aid them in tHe lip-keep, of their bicycles which are used almost entirely in the service of the gas de-r partment. The up-keep~ of a bicycle is, he stated, undoubtedly a financial tax on the men, and, taking into consideration the amount of time that is saved in the getting about the Borough, I would recomend the request to the favourable consideration of the Council. It was resolved to grant allowances to four of the sltiaff. The monthly meeting of the Masterton Fire , Brigade .was held last evening, Superintendent T. Jenkins in the chair. Sick leave was granted to Foreman Jenkins and Fireman Mc- , Eweh. The Secretary's report closed an average attendance of -twenty-one for meetings, and twentyone for alarms. The Brigade decided. to affiliate with the United t District Fire Brigade Association, which has been recently formed at Dannevirke. Supt. Jenkins, Messrs G. Olliver and A. E. Baker, generously donated medals for local competition, for which the donors received a hearty vote of thanks. One active member was nominated for membership, and three honorary members were elected. The Secretary reported that Fireman E. McEwen had qualified for an extra service bar, having completed eleven years' service. The Secretary was instructed to forward a letter of condolence to the relatives of the late Mrs E. Braggins, senr. THE REASONABLENESS OF MACHINE MILKING. Milking by hand is a branch of i farm labour unique in its primitiveness, and has often to be done at un-, popular hours. We must admit that there is a wide gap between a good hand milker and a bad one. Stall .the work is purely manual, and calls for little in the way of mental exercise'. How different it is in every other department of work on a well ordered farm. Tine drudgery is lightened, and a certain, pleasing interest evoked in itiie mind of the- operator by manipulating, say an ingenioais machine like the "RIDD." The average man would sooner operate a. machine than engage in work which Sis wholly manual. Wherever the me-' chanical milker iis installed, a revival of in,teresit can. a.t onee he noticed. Wie ,shall be pleased .to send you catalogues and fn.ll particulars, of the • "RIDD" MILKING MACHINE, and "BLACKSTONE" KEROSENE ENGINE on receipt of your postcard. It will save you a lot of worry, and will increase your milk cheque to put in thas® timie and labour eaiving machines. MANSON AND BARR, District Agents.

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Mr S. Kingdom has been appointed custodian at the Masterton Borough Swimming baths in Dixon street for the coming season at the same remuneration as last year. The baths will be opened on the first of next month. The time-table is to be discussed and ••ovised at the next meeting of the Borough Council. Mrs Keisenberg was appointed custodian of the bath, which will also be opened nexr, month. The Council has decided to have the sign "Ladies' Bath," painted on the front of the baths. The matter of having the inside of the baths painted was left in the hands of Lhe Mayor. Mr W. Griffin, storekeeper, Hukanui, advertises for a young man to drive baker's cart. A bee-hive knitting machine is advertised for sale by Messrs A. J. Johnson and Co., Auctioneers: A post office bank book lost yesterday between the post office and the convent is advertised for. The annual general meeting of the Masterton Amateur Theatrical Society will be held in Murray's Hall at 8 o'clock to-morrow evening. Nominations of candidates for the Directorate of the Masterton Permanent Investment and Building Society will be received, at the Society's office up to 3.30 o'clock on Monday afternoon, the 18th,inst. On Friday morning next a great bargain sale of boots and shoes will be commenced by Mr H. Hadley, at his shop, Queen Street. The stocks throughout are the best quality, and those in search of genuine value goods at sale prices are invited to pay a visit. Drastic reductions are being made in every department, and the public are asked to make a note of the starting date of the sale. Mr Donald, taibr, Queen Street, in a change advertisement on the front page of this issue, asks ladies and gentlemen desirous of securing spring suits or costumes, to read the several testimonials that he has received regarding the work execated by him. A perusal of these from time to time should convince one that "Satisfaction" is the motto of this establishment.