WHAT ABOUT HAWKES'!

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10556, 10 February 1912, Page 4

WHAT ABOUT HAWKES'!

The Wellington Garrison Band won the Championship and also the. Challenge Shield a<t the Palmerston North Band Contest of 1911. They used Hawkes' Excslsior 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 Wend. The Wellington Tramway Band, also ua ing a complete set ol Hawkes' . Excelsior Sonorous Instruments, wom 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, .'.ire worthy wins for Hawkes', whose ; nstruments are pre-eminent all over the world. Bandsmen 1 Buy 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. I/ins, Daniell's Buildings, QneeD Sicpet. Mast+)rt«>u

Very heavy rain foil yesterday in the Forty-Mile liuah.

The next meeting of the Wairarapa Presbytery is to be held at Masterton on Tuesday next.

A branch of the Sports Protection League, with four hundred members, was formed at Timaru bust night.

Mr T. W. JVleKenzie, of Masterton, hias donated a cup valued at .to 5s for the best pen of heavy-weight lambs at the next Feilding show.

A fair amount of building work is going on about Featherston at present, and carpenters aro likely to be in demand for some time to como. Hairy farmers in the' Paliiatua district- art) having an excellent season, ajid consider that the output of dairy produce will bo larger this year than in any previous year.

Tiie Wellington and Gear Meat Companies have a very large .stock of tinned meata on hand, consequently the present strike is not likely to affect that branch of tho business.

A movement is afoot to form an Institute of Local Government- 'En-gin-, eers. A meeting of .engineers of local' authorities) -will probably he lield at Wellington at an early date, with this object in view.

A Press Association message from Christc.hurch states that- in the inquest on the victims of the Styx railway crossing accident, the Coroner, Mr H. W. Bishop, S.M., returned a verdict of accidental death.

A large number of young men, says a Press Association message, were charged at Christchurch yesterday, with failing to take the oath of alleg iance, as required by the Defence Act. Several were fined 40s, which would be reducible to 5s if the oath were taken within fourteen days.

• It is rumoured in well-informed ci> eleis that, should Sir Joseph Ward b« able to retain office, there is a very strong probability of Mr W. H. Field, ex-member for Otaki, being called to the Upper House. It all depends on that -little word "if."

The forthcoming meeting of the Wairarapa Rifle Association promises to be the most .successful ever held, that is to say, if the inducements offered in the way of prize money and in the variety of events presented can be taken <as an indication of success. Mr Webster, the Secretary to the Association is very busy at present ma-king the necessary arrangements. t

The Ha\ver% tiliat Mr F. W*. Wilkfo saistained a serioiis loss of stud Lincoln ]amlb&;depa&ture«l on Oris land at the Lakes. Of a flock of .40 only 25 could be ten ' were" fotifid' dead', having Men Worried by dogs. Large areas in North Otago and South Canterbury are about to be planted with fruit. One Otekaike settler, who formerly grew fruit in Central Otago, has.placed an order for 800 trees, mostly apples. -His opinion is tlia.t the district immediately south of the Waitaki Riyer is extremely suitable for commercial fruit growing. A freak in natural .history lias been exciting notice in Rangiora. • A cat, which had kittens, on a very small live rabbit being offered it, adopted the stranger, and has, for a Meek or so, been bringing it up as one of its own family. Bunny has so far escaped tfhe notice of the rabbit inspector, and is thriving.

A steady rain set in at Masterton yesterday morning, and continued throughout the day. At the time of writing, there was no indication of its ceasing. The rain will have a very appreciable effect upon pastures and stock. Fortunately, nearly the wihola of the harvest is in, and shearing has been completed.

It is not expected that tiho strike at tihe Wellington freezing works will ••affect tSio . Waiiigawa works, further than to keep them exceedingly busy. The employees at" the local works, are not- yet fortmed into a union, but it is reported that an attempt is to be made to induce them to become unionists. In tJie meantime, no apparent dissatisfaction exists at the Waingawa.

j A meeting of the Managers of the I Mastwtori Technical School wa>s held lin the school last, evening. -There j were present: Jfwre W. H. Jackson, 0. E. Daniel 1, and J. M. Coradiue. [ The statement of receipts and expendi. i ture in respect of the twelve mont hs | elided 31st December, 1911, w-ns adopted (subject.to audit) for presentation at the annual meeting. The ; treasurer's statement at date, showed a credit, balance of £l9O lis 3d.. In conformity with clause 49 of tJie Edu-. cation Act. 1.904, it was decided to hold the ann;:;i 1 meeting of subscribers on 3 r nt)<-Viv. February 26t/h, and f o invite the following local bodies to kike nn.rt in the election of Managers for the ensuing year:—Masterton A. ind P. Association, Masterton Trust Lau is Trust. Masterton Borough Council, and the Masterton County Council. The Chairman and Secretary were <ippoin ted to draft the annual.report ?.od to submit same to a special meeting <;! managers, to be held at 7.30 p.m. rm Monday. 26th inst. Accounts aimounting to £25 10s lid were passed for payment, .and the Secretary was authorised to forward Mr Lees the balance of j salary due to him in respect of woolclasses conducted in connection v. itli the school.

Messrs 9. J. Johnson and Co. advertise particulars of the furniture to be sold to-day at tile post office auction mart on behalf of Mrs McElwaine.

Messrs James Macintosh and Co aclviso that'the position of station manager, advertised by tliem as vaiant,'has now been filled. Miss L. Reardon announces elsewhere tliat she has started a dressmaking business in t'he Exchange Buildings (upstairs), Queen Street, Master ton. All orders will receive prompt and efficient attention.

TOILET ARTICLES

What a. difference these everyday requirements can make to one's personal comfort and appearance. A dainty skin cream to prevent roughness, redness, sunburn, freckles, etc. A good Toilet Antisept-o Powder to prevent chafing, prickly heat, scalding, etc. A reliable Hair Brushj good Toilet Soap and Spbnge. A good Tooth Brush, used with an antiseptic tooth paste to preserve the teeth, harden the and keep the mouth sweet and •lean, etc., «tc. Wo k«ep a large stock of all Toilet Articles, th« best of everything. Quality is our first consideration, and we would specially recommend vou to use our "PEROXIDE CREAM" for the skin and our "CARNATION TALCUM POW'DER." Both these articles are especially good and worthy of a place oin every table. Also a large stock of Sponges. Hair, Nail, and Tooth Brushes, Soaps, etc., etc., to select from. Goods posted to any address. J. V. GORDON". Chemist', etc. fbv Exams.), Medical H"al!, Masterton. (P.O. Box 03.) ,

Ford cars a .re acknowledged by ex< ports to be the foremost Canadian: made cars at present oil tho market. Mi' Gordon Hughan, Carterton, has a ■special replace advertisement relating to these ears.

Ladies always did and always will like to look neat about tho feet-. Smart) footwear is a necessity to the in, and in Mr J. Carpenter's announcement today those wants are met. Tho lady readers will find soma stylish shoes ■listed apd priced attractively.

Tenders are elsewhere invited fur the haulage of timber to Oartert-rm from Whakarua timber mill. Tender a addressed to "0. O'Brien, Whakarua'* close on Wednesday, February 14th, Particulars are advertised.

Messrs McGruer und 00. are holding a monster sale of embroidery. Ait the latest designs of thin fashionable material are stocked, aJ id special prices are quoted in their advertisement. There is a great window display of embroideries at their shop, Queeu Streot.

Messrs A. J. Johnson anl Co. will sell on behalf of a client who is leaving shortly for England a superior co'_ lection of household furmwire. Tho sale,, will take place on Wednesday. February 11th, at 2.15 p.m., at tho premises, 67 Essex Street.

Jn connection with tho important; clearing sale at Kahautara on account of Mr E. J. Knight, which takes place on Friday, 16th inst., tho auctioneers, Messrs Dalgety and Co., Ltd., notify that, liglrt luncheon will be i rovided. The sale commences at 12. o'J p.m.

In a replace advertisement in tliiw morning's Age, t!he Master-ton Impl© merit Company, Ltd., draw attention to their one horse block drays, so bniit and balanced as to make burden for the horse as easy as possible. Farmers' are requested to pay a visit of inspection.

Seven sections of Maori lands are to be offered for sale and lease 1 y public auction at Pa.hiatua on Tuesday, February 27th. . Five of the sections, which are situated opposite the BaJi-iat-ua railway station, are to be offered for sale, and the remaining two sections of 42 acres and 150 acres respectively, are situated in the Aohang.. Survey District, and are to !>e offerel for lease. Particulars are advertised..