LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10487, 25 November 1911, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Mr W. G. Beard, solicitor for the Wairarapa Ago Company, Limited, yesterday afternoon received service of ia writ from Mr J. Coradine, solicitor for Mr J. M. Coradine, Mayor of Mastorton, claiming £5Ol damages for an alleged libel contained in a letter published in the Wairarapa Age newspaper of Thursday, 23rd inst,. over the signature of "0. Stand Up." A AVellington telegram states that Sir John Findlay has resigned his seal in the Legislative Council.

Mr W. C. Buchanan was on T3mr.iday nominated for t/he Wairarapa seat at the coming election..

Entries for the Stratford A. and P. show number well over two thousand, making a record for Taranaki. The supply of milk yesterday morning at the Greytown factory was 3691 gallons, being 264 more than on the corresponding day of last year.

The overseer of the Eketahun.i County Council has been instructed to proceed with the erection of two bridges on the Mangatainoka Valley road.

James Henry Hope, a restaurantkeeper in. Wellington, who had been previously convicted of sly-grog selling, was yesterday sentenced to a month's imprisonment for a repetition of the offence. Mrs H. T. Wood, of Masterton, secured first and second prizes at the Featherston flower show on Thursday, from eleven exhibitors for decorated table. The judge (Miss Murray) said the exhibits were better than any she. had yet seen.

It is stated that a farm of 4.0 acres near Wianganui recently changed hands for the consideration of £3OOO, and that since then, the purchasing syndicate lias disposed of 10 acres, including the homestead, for the full amount of the purchasing price. The'Taranaki Herald states that Mr Hodson, Inglewood, lost a very valuable Jersey bull during the electrical disturbances on Friday last. The electric fluid struck » tree about 24 feet from the ground and ripped the bark off, and also • killed the bull, which was only a few feet away. The bull was not tied up, but was rulining alwut the paddock a few minutes before the occurrence.took place.

Four outbreaks' of fire, were discovered at Whajigarei within a fesv minutes of each other at half-past ten on Thursday night, being in every instance at the rear of large business places in the centre of the town, with a, chance of disaster. Another outbreak In stables behirid the largest hotel was detected at 4 a.m.: There are many indications of deliberate intention to fire the buildings. . All the outbrevks were quelled before time to spread. An laccident which might have resulted tragically ."occurred at Mr G. F. Bonn or's farm at Kawahtua, last Friday afternoon, (reports the Mangaweka Settler). Mr T. McAlley, ac oompanied by Mr Bonnor's little daughter, waa inspecting a pen of, sheep, when a vivid flash of forked lightning struck them both. The little girl received injuries to (her side, but nothing serious. Mr McAlley was more unfortunate, having his sides and chest severely burned, besides other hurts-. Five sheep of the pen of nine which Mr McAlley was. inspecting were killed by the flash..

In 'the "Money" article of the New Zealand Trade Review it is pointed out that while money appears to continue available in. good supply for investment and lending, rates remain at a fairly easy level, prospects for staple products are "a little disappointing. *' Wool values tare lower than last year, au d the season is. somewhat hack ward . Dairy produce, though commanding record prices, shows a shortage in quantity owing to unfavourable weather, and very little-meat is going forward so far. "These factors," the Review points out, "have, a decided bearing on the money market, and if the season does not then turn out favourably, it is ,not improbable that we shall see a somewhat firmer tone in the money market."

Included in the new season's goods to hand by Mr Frank Dupre, jeweller, are some .beautiful designs in jewellery, amongst which may be mentioned a. special line of lace brooches, set in olivines and pearls and turquoise tinxl ptearls. There is also a. very unique lot of brooches and pendants set with birthday stones, the pendants having the month of the year and the symbol of the particular stone with which it is set.

Mr Edward Ajistice, baker iand confectioner, Queen Street, has one of the latest bread making machines at his bakery establishmeat. The new installation will enable the proprietor to turn out the finished article in a clean and wholesome manner. The bakehouse is a detached building, well ventilated, spacious and clean. Patrens are invited to call and see for themselves the excellence of tiho appointments.

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The annual entertainment In connection with St. Bride's Concent will be held in the Town Hall, Masterton, on Wednesday, December 13th.

The thermomter reached freezing point in Masterton on Thursday night. Last night it must have been several degrees below that point.

Mr J. C. Boddington reports that the rainfall registered at the Upper Plain for the 24 hours preceding 9 a.m. on.Friday morning was 57 points. Mr H. Lan Simaon, the Liberal candidate foT Hawke's Bay seat, has issued a writ for £2OOO damages against the Hawke's Bay Tribune, for the publication of an alleged libel. Mr J. T. M. Hornsby addressed a meeting at Fern ridge on Thursday evening, Mr H. Evans occupying the chair. At the conclusion of the address, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded the candidate, on tho motion of Mr Evans, seconded by Mr Harcombe.

A Press Association message from Christchurch states that in the Supreme Court yesterday, decrees nisi were granted in the divorce cases De Lamare v. De Lamare, and Dobson v. Dobson, both on the petition of the husband.

Tlie meeting held -in the Masterton Borough Council Chambers last evening, to make arrangements for the holding of a Parke Fete, on Boxing Day, was adjourned until Monday, the 27th inst, owing to the attendance being small.

The Eltham Dairy Company manufactured in October 221,0881b of butter, and will pay out ll£d per lb of butter-fat. The total payment will amount to £9020. Compared with the corresponding month of last year, there is a shrinkage of 33,4301bs in the amount of butter manufactured, while tihe amount paid out is £235 more.

Many people are under the impression that if fifty-five hundredths of the total votes recorded at the poll are in favour of National Prohibition the issue will be carried, but this is not the case. The Act provides for a threefifths majority, as in the case of local option.

At a public meeting held at Hukanui on Wednesday evening, it was unanimously decided to present a testimonial to Mr H. Oonder, of the railway staff, wtho is about to leave the district. The presentation will take place on the evening of December 15th. .

In spite of the adverse weather conditions on Thursday "night, about ,60 electors assembled in the QJareville Hall to hear the (address delivered by Mr W. C. Buchanan. The chair was occupied by Mr Phil potts, chairman of the School Committee. A number of questions were asked and answered satisfactorily. A vote of thanks to Mr Buchanan was carried enthusiastics ally.

A man who has made some.study of orchard and other pests is (says the Ashburton Mail) of the opinion that the blight which is attacking rw-n.-carpa ihedges is the red mite. This is the, pest, which attacked the bluegum trees about seven years ago, and previous to that attacked the gorsc fui> ther south and later all over Mid-Can-terbury. It has attacked apple trees with disastrous results, amd also the white spruce (Abies alba.) It is during dry seasons that the pest is most destructive.

■Mr Mabiri>* -president of *the Zealand Wool Brokers'. Association, informed a Wellington reporter thati tho. Wool Buyers and/the Woolbrokers Associations, in.conference, .'had agreed to the insertion of a strike clause in the, conditions of sale. The effect would be -that should delay in delivery ,- be caused through strikes, and the wool is not paid for, the buyer shall have the option, of cancelling the sale. If the wool is paid for, the sale will remain valid, but in abeyance until delivery is possible. As buyers must pay for the wool within fourteen days, a strike can only affect growers if it occurs within fourteen days of the sale. • :

Speaking at a dairy factory funotion-'-at Gislx>rne last week, Sir James Carrol t referred to the progress of the dairy industry on the East Coast. They recognised that in thedr particular industry the West Coast had held the lead, but the East Coast had its Qualifications, and "with the industry that was being put into this business he hoped that they would not be far behind the West Coast in this respect. It was true that in the Taranaki district one could see marked progress and deve!opHMaM>. They Jilad' there devoted their time, they had devoted themselves solely to the. ini&ustry in*' Taranaki; and" had twkeov advantage of the Government's assistance and had paid special attention tq the improvement of their herds. The Ndtive. Minister was decidedly optimistic as to the further progress of the dairy industry in Crisborne district, and another speaker said it was only a matter of time when Sir Joseph Carroll's prophecy would be fulfilled, and the sheep would be all tivrned off the flats for cows.

A good fencer, with .knowledge of stock, is advertised for in the Wanted columns.

A purchaser for a <#ood 5 or 6-room-ed house lias a notice in the Wanted column.

A meeting of tlie Plumbers' Union will bo held in the Club Hotel, Masterton, at eight o'clock on Moiulay night next. To those who have not realised' the fa-ct that in four weeks time Christmas festivities will be in full swing, Messrs McLeod and Young's replace announcement will make interesting reading.

The New Zealand Clothing Factory, Masterton, stock the "H,8." brand of boots, which the firm strongly recommends to the public. Prices are quoted in a replace advertisement on the top of page 3 of this morning's issue.

Mr H. M. Bennett, Fellow of the Spectacle Makers Company, of London, is again in Masterton, and may be consulted at Mr St. George's, chemist, Queen Street. Anyone requiring advice about their sight should take the opportunity of seeing him.

Captain Faber's startling story about the British Navy appears to be more or less a fairy tale. No loubt some of the details aro correct, but one could never persuade the people that the keen men of the Navy were so remiss. The British Navy was ready, as it always is, and so also is Crescent Blend Tea, It is as good to-day as it was a month ago, and. as it will be a year hence; and it is a very popular tea. Only 2s,per lb..* .

Ladies, be considerate and tactful, yet firm, with any refractory draper who may try to substitute any other make for the famou« Warner's Hostproof Corsets.