LOCAL AND GENERAL

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10576, 6 March 1912, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Offers of £3 5s were being made yesterday to holders of Worksop dredging shares, -but no seilers could found.

Several dairy companies in the Wanganui district 'have decided to experiment with the manufacture of casein.

Tho demand for house property continues strong in Master ton, and several properties have recently changed hands at satisfactory figures.

The Frimley fruit canning works are going at high (pressure, and the managers are finding tlic industry considerably hampered by the lack of sufficient .labour.

During 1911 the Taranaki Acclimatisation Society has liberated in the various rivers in its district, 66,620 rainbow trout.

A Press Association telegram states that, tho Australian Cup resulted in a dead heat between Prizefighter and Saxonite for first place, with Flavian third.

A meeting has been called for tonight, by Mr Fies't, the Mayor of Carterton, with the object of presenting a testimonial to Mr J. T. M. Hornsby, who recently took over the editorship of the Hutt and Petone Chronicle.

The road 'between Whlakataki aaid Castlepoint, which (has 'been a sourco of anxiety to travellers ifor some time, is now receiving a, much-needed coat of metal.

An accident was narrowly averted yesterday afternoon in Queen Street, when a cyclist collided with a cab, but fortunately escaped injury. The bicycle, however, was practically rendered unfit for further use.

Babbits, which at one time were numerous in the Castlepoint district, are now rarely seen in those parts. A number of Wairarapa residents intend leaving for Sydney by Friday's boats. J , .

The, country in the Foatliersto.n dis-trict-is looking remarkably well after tjie reeefi.t few days'. rain. Settlers have had air excellent season, and tl)e number of ,|at- stock sent to the various freezing works should- exceed anytilling recorded in recent years. v_ *

Visitors to the Wanga-nui Races consider that .the Wanganui racecourse grounds aro the equal of anything in the Dominion'. A great attraction was .the tortoise and Chinese diicks recently presented to the club (by t/ho Beautify, ing Society, the former specially being the objects -of great curiosity.

The Mas-teuton Boxing Association is in communication with several instruc. tors, .with a view to procuring a suitable roan to conduct the classes in Masterton this coming season. It is expected (that all 'arrangements for opening the season' will 'be ready by the beginning of April, and no doubt tho classes will 'be well patronised by enthusiasts.

Owing to St. Patrick's Bay falling on Sunday this year, the usual national entertainment will be held on the following Wednesday, Marcili 20th, in the Masiterton Town Hall, and those in search of a good night's amusement should not miss'attending- The very best talenit from Wellington will assist tho local contributors with the _ programme, and given a fine night his eutainment should eclipse all its predecessors.

If (says the Sydney Sun) you see a dignified gentleman in a frock-coat, carrying two baskets of cabbages on a. bamboo pole over his sihoulder, do not think that he is a Legislative Coun. oil lor playing the fool for a wager. He is your veritable John. Chinaman, wearing the official costume/of his native land. The edict of the new Republic has gone forth: "We shall adopt provisionally as our attiro tho frock coat, and silk hat."

A proposal is afoot to establish an up-to-date hotel at Castlepoint. Plans of a magnificent struoture have been prepared by .Mr H. A. Jones, architect, of Masterton. There is no doubt that, if sufficient accommodation were provided, Gastlepoint would become one of the .most popular seaside resorts in New Zealand. During the past summer, several scores of visitors have enjoyed the ozone, the bathing, the fishing and the salubrious atmosphere of that neighbourhood.

A well-known Gisborne resident had a narrow escape from being ohoked a night or two ago, pays the Poverty Bay Herald <rf Saturday last. While he was asleep his artificial dental plate became 'loose, and slipped down his windpipe. When blows on the back failed to dislodge tho object, the victim inhaled deeply, and with a strong effort he succeeded in bringing up the plate, but not before it had severely lacerated his throat.

The Now Zealand representative of a London firm of dairy produce dealers, lias, says tho Auckland Star, just received a letter from his principals ,in which iit is stated that the firm obtained from Is to Li Gd more for a parcel of New Zoaland butiter than Danish ibutter was bringing at that time. The London firm are very optimistic with regard to the prospects of New Zealand butter, and conclude by saying that this is the first time in the history of the trade where they have actually made more money for New Zealand butter than was being obtained for Danish, and they have no doubt that in course of time the best brands of New Zealand butter will command at least as good a price as Banish in the winter months at Home.

STEINWAY PIANOS. Mr Leonard Borwick. the distinguished pianist who recently toured the Dominion, in a letter to Messrs Steinway and Sous ,says: "I know of no pianoforte in the world to compare with your own make in what are the essential qualities of th© instrument —beauty of tone, and evenness and elasticity of touch." i'aderewski writes: "Nothing new can be -said of the Steinway Pianos, it is true, for they have been justly praised by all the modern _ masters, and T thoroughly concur in _ every word that has already been said. All who play Steinway pianos can but thank the manufacturer." "Write to-day for particulars of the famous Steinway pianos. "The Dresden" will give you easy terms. Sole Agents: The DYesden Piano Co., Wellington. M. J. Brookes, North Island Manager. Local Representative: M. Inns. Daniell's Buildings, Quwn Street, Musterton.

Mushrooms wcro gathered last week in the neighbourhood of Lower Taiteru and Timii.

Legislation will ho shortly introduced in New South Wales placing chemists under early closing regulations.

Mr J. C. Boddington reports that there were four points of rain registered at the Upper Plain for the 24 hours preceeding 9 a.m. yesterday. With nineteen decorated tables under tilio electric light, the Town Hall to-night w ill be a. sight to bo remembered. The public are invited ,to.vote for the tahlo they like best. A West port telegram states that a mooting has been called to discuss the grievances of the men in the Wesport railways works.

High land values still prevail in Taranaki, and quite recently a farm, oi between 60 and 70 acres was sold for £7O per acre. A London cable states that tho man Henry, who fired a revolver in the House of Commons recently pleaded that lie was overworked and insane. He was bound over to keep the peace.

It is probable that .when the lighthouse at Castlcpoint is completed, application' will be made to the .Education Board for the establishment of a school in that locality.

Miss Maggie Papakura, the wellknown Rotorua guide, left Auckland on Monday for Sydney, in order to prosecute a claim against the' syndicate, which financed the Maori troupe on its recent visit to England.

According to a Hamilton Press message, Mrs Moriarty, licensee of the Fnankton Junction Hotel, was fined £2O and costs, -and had 'her license endorsed for allowing drunkenness on the premises. The case arose out of a brawl in November last, when a man stabbed three other men.

Tiho following rinks will represent the Master ton Bowling Club in the match 'against Greytown to-morrow for the Booth Oup:—'Messrs Hendry, A. Mil-trie, Richards, Harrison (skip); Messrs Howell, Georgeson, W. M. Cole, IS. Inder (skip); and Messrs Robieson, E. PragneU, Reynolds, Prentice (skip). Mr Moriarty. secretary of the Furniture Workers' Union denies that the recent trades congress, held in Dlined in., mdvised cancellation under lie Arbitration Act, and stilted that the congress upheld n measure, which counselled tlie 'Workers to retain their connection with the 'Arbitration Act.

A slight alteration has been made in the arrangements for the exhibition of table decoration by Miss Prebble at thei flower show to-day. This will now itako place at IT a.m., immediately the tables are finished, and not after tlie judging, as formerly arranged. Tiiis is being done to obviate the necessity of the exhibitors {having to wait about during the time of the judging. Miss Prebble, who lias designed and carried out somo of tho elaborate floral decorations at the big functions iu Wellington is kindly giving this demonstration with tho hope of raising the standard of work at- future shows. Aill lady exhibitors are invited to be present.

The home meeting of the Women's Christian Temperance Union, which took the form of a garden parity, was held at the residence of Mrs J. Elliott, Columbo Road, yesterday afternoon.. There was a large attendance of members and friends. Tho beautiful grounds were looking lovely after the recent rains, and were much admired by the visitors. An excellent and var_ ied programme had been carefully prepared by Mrs Edward Anderson, superintendent of tho home meetings. A most enjoyable item was a pianoforte selection by Mrs A. Cooper, A.T.C.L. Other items were a, short address by the President, songs by Miss J. McGregor and Miss F. Miller ; recitations by Airs Iveson and Miss Prior; and readings by Miss L. McGregor and Mass Wingate. Afternoon te.flf was kindly provided by the hostess. Mrs N. vMiller, in a few chosen words, proposed ia -hearty vote of thiinks to Mrs Elliott for the use of her grounds and her kind hospitality, which brought to a close a, most enjoyable afternoon. Mrs Anderson gave notice that- the next borne meeting would be held at Mrs Marlev's, Chapel Street.

The spectacle of a more or less helpless inebriate is always a pitiful one, but it is not always without an amusing side. Such was the case one day last week, w ! hen a particularly badly muddled individual, who was reclining 011 the doorstep of the office of a wellknown public; body in Waiiganui, commenced in bucolic; t olies 'to hum portions of the opera, "Our 31iss Gibbs. Several passers-by, who bad halted at the sound of the impromptu melody (?), surveyed him with comparative gravity until lie reached the lines, "They call me pretty Mary, but I wish they wouldn't; 'cos my name's Miss Gibbs." This proved too much for tho audience, whose laugther roused the musician to partial wakefulness. Bending a glance of scorn upon his interrupters, ho settled into a more comfortable position, cocked a batteled bowler hat still further over one eye, and relapsed into silent slumber, while the onlookers quickly melted away. The first act was over ; the advent of a policeman was probably the second. Herald. The last ten clays of Messrs McGruer and €o.'s great half yearly sale has been reached, and during that period bargains will be the order of the daj. The sale positively closes on March 16. The Town Clerk, Mr .James Archer, gives notice tthat the annual licenses under certain heads published on the front page will expire on t'he 31st March. Applications for renewals must be lodged with the Town Clerk on or before the loh inst.

NEVER WAITS.' "I never wait until niv children are bad with colds or croup, but give them Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as soon as I find them breathing heavily," writes Mrs Armstrong, Bunbury, W.A. "I certainly think there is no medicine like Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for colds aid croup. It has done my sou lots of good."— Sold by all chemists and storekeepers. If it were not- far tshe competition of -the big Dominion Wool!l»ni Mills, farmers* would not get Budh high prices for fchei.r wool. Buy KAIAPOI Goods. Help to keep up our wool values ssid keep tie money circulating here. No need to worry over those Onetorn s entriea until your brains are fogged. Pass them along to Messrs J. J. Curtis and Co., — they are experts at the game. There's no time to bo lost (and time is money to you) when your entries are passed by Messrs J. J. CURTIS AND CO., Customhouse and Shipping Agentu, Customhouse Quay, Wellington. Their charges too tr# resj aoder ate,

Mr J. Eraser reports the wile of th<> homestead section of the well-known McGregor estate. The estate consisted of 1000 acres, and the sale of the above section completes the sale of the block.

Sir Robert Stout, in addressing tho Grand Jury .at the opening of the Supremo Court sitting at Napier, congratulated the district on tho diminution in the number of criminal eases during the hist three years, and dealt at length with prison reiorm systems. Ho said that ho belie v-. Ed that tho hm'bitual criminal was recognising the fact, that he could not iong pursue a. criminal career in New" Zealand.—Presn Association.

The t-angi held over the remains of the chief Tukerc at Maungatautari, is over. During the week there has been, a constant .stream of coaches, drags and motor cars on the road between Cambridge and Maungatautari. Tint, presence of sMahuta and party added dignity to the proceedings, while a very good band from the King Country enlivened matters with stiv.iuf, of music at all hours of the day and night. Con nrissar .t and cooking arrangements were well arranged, and there seems to have been an abundance of food of all kinds. On Sunday the natives were -pleased at the vis.it of large numbers of their pakoha friends from Cambridge and surrounding ditriets, including tho Cambridge band. After an eloquent speech of welcome m. Maori, tho visitors were entertained at afternoon tea in a largo 'marquee provided for the purpose.—Hannevirke News.

All it'he good new as well as tho good old sorts in men's sihirts are to be .seen, at Murray's.

All members of (the Hope of Masterton, Juvenile Temple, 1.0. G.T., am requested to attend the meeting of the Temple to-morrow night to meet tho new superintendent. '

Autumn and winter goods nrp now arriving at Messrs Graham and Co.'s emporium. The ,shipments were on the s. s. lonic and Wainvana, and they include all the latest novelties for the coming season.

vMessrs Snow and Co., land agents, Hamilton, advertise -an ideal stud farm, near Hamilton, of oGO acres. It as well-grassed, practically level-, up-to-date buildings, with modern conveniences. The price is reasonable and the terms easv.

Mr V. L. Fairbrothcr has received instructions from Mr B. Stevens, to sell the whole of his livery stable plant at Featherston on March 9th." -The' goodwill of t lie lease of the stables with, •4 acres of fetid, o. years to run, ' wili. also. be v sold. Particulars may be; -found on page 8. ' • * *

. Everything; depends ioii the' iveitlieT--—nothing more so than a flower-show. ' Whether specially interested in them or not all should visit- the show to-day. Both, halls are filled to over-flowing with the best Master ton. products in,, flowers, fruit, vegetables, scones, cakes, and fancy work. Tho shilling % payment for admission will bo a. good: investment.

Notice is given bv -Messrs Miilac and jfeeatty that'they have taken over •the business of 'contractors and car- - piers so long and ably conducted by Mr George Paysh. They will be prepared to undertake carting and con-' tracting of all descriptions at reasonable rates. Mr Daysli takes tlie opportunity for thanking his numerous patrons for past favours, and asks a continuation to successors.

•Mr A. Henderson is to-da.y making a special window display'in c6nri£ciio)ri. with his optical department. Motorists should be interested in the splendid range of the latest goggles, which are shown in all of the most approved designs. The "Gto-lux" goggles are specially construdted to protect the eyes from the glare of the sun, while the range also includes the new stylo of rubber goggles for wet weather. The stocking of spare glasses for tins lino ds also a specialty. Then there are smoked glasses, particularly suitable for ladies when motoring, and these are fitted with or without gauze sides. A very neat glass is the rimloss pince nez, which is also procurable fitted with the curled sides. Other lines of special interest in this department are the automobile eye glass holders, the well known Murine eyo remedy, and a very attractive assortment of field and opera glasses. The-sig-hittesting department is replete with. :all the latest appliances, and patrons are reminded that all testing is conducted free of charge.