LOCAL AND GENERAL

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10607, 13 April 1912, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Hawks are very 'num.ej.-ous just, now in the country to tne, east of Masterton, The Greytown Dairy Company despatched 180 cases of cheese yesterday for the Home market.. . .. ✓ ■■ Stamp, duty on £21,345 j)s, .via., £033 12s9d ; was paid' by the Wairar- . apa Racing Club in connection ■with tho 'recent raco meeting. Tho staff and children of tho Masiorton District High Scliool have subscribed £l2 10s towards the "Age" fund for the relief of the starving no-' men and children in England. Bravo'! It is,reported by the Lake County Press that three Wairarupa Ij-.ud speculators made £30,000 out of a. 'land deal in the Taupo district la.-:l.. week. At the Y.M.C.A. Strangers Tea tomorrow afternoon, Pastor Swmord will •be the speaker. Mr N. Marshall of Cambridge, will be the spea,c:r at the Sol way Homo meeting in Liio evening. Thoso desirous of attending a coiu>o of lectures in veterinary science arc requested to their ; ames on (•r before Tuesday, ?3iv3 inst. } to Mr N. D. Bunting, Secretary of-.iue Masterton Technical School, from \ horn all' particulars may be obtained. A consignment of Hungarian partridges, which was brought" out from London by the steamer Kai Ora for the Auckland Acclimatisation Society, was landed from the steamer at Auckland ksH week A Waipawa telegram states that James Reidy, about 50 years of age, single, fell from a gig and died shortly after. A wheel passed over him, breaking several ribs. The following have been selected for, employment as staff instructors on . tho staff of the New Zealand Defence. Forces: —H. C. Henrv. Newman; W.! U. Winter, Masterton; P. A. De: Loree. Hukanui. They will take up i their duties on May Ist, proviciol Iheyl, pass the medical examination. . The discovery of the North fell to the Americans, and the boutft Pole is the prize of the Norwegian*.) This is made very clear by the return of the Terra, Nova, as on January; '3rd Captain Scott was 150 males awayj, from the Pole, whereas. Captain Am- S undsen had reached it m.the middle: «f December. The question of luck enters largely into such matters, but there » no luck about the superiority of Orescent Blend Tea. It has won its way into favour through sheer merit, arid this position it will ahva.ys TKa'!>ta:H. '•

Probate .],a« been granted in fho estate ot Alexander Cameron. Scrimgeour, on tho motion of Messrs Gawith and Logan, by the Chief Justice

During the Easter holidays 1438 people availed themselves of "the rail way excursions from Alasterton and the sum of £6oo was taken in excursion fares for the samo period. We are led to chronicle (says the Mt. Ida Chronicle) that the local branch of the Bank of 'New Zealand has bought more gold in the past six months than it has done in the same time far a number of yearg. Good work is -being done at the Territorial Camp at Trentham, where nearly 700 men are under canvas. They had rather a. rough experience on Moitday night, heavy rain soaking the tents, and in some cases flooding the ground.

Carpenters are at present at work in the Masterton Town Hall, making alterations to allow for an operating room for the moving picttire show, which is shortly to open, up in the Town Hall as a permanent picture entertainment.

A Te Kurti telegram states that a blasting accident.' occurred near tho Waitomo Caves on Thursday, when a man named G..W. had a narrow "escape from'fatal injury. Owing to oi mishap with the,fuse, a premature explosion of the powder took place, and Rogan was severely burned about the face and hands. ,

According to a Wellington telegram, the; Trades Council's Conference resolvecl to urge the. Government to have all school books printed by the State, and issued free of charge; that the Government be urged to erect more houses in each centre, with a view to bringing down ejctorf ioiiate beats', %nd also to immediately, establish competitive State sen-ices and factories, with a view to reducing the cost of living.

A chorus of approval, says a Wellington telegram, greeted the motion at the New Zealand Laibour Party's conference yesterday, adopting a unity constitution. A number of congratulatory ispeeches were made, in which optimistic references were expressed as future of the united Labour movement.• The motion was- then carried amidst applause. , ' .' *■ ~, That the cutting off of % day's racing from the A.J.C. autumn -meeting by the Eacing Commission has not had the effect of reducing speculation, was fully evidenced at the club's recent meeting, when the record sum of £68,&47 10s was passed through the machines on the two days. This represents an increase of £21,296 10s for the corresponding /period of the previous year, and £lßsl over last year's gathering, when the racing extended over three days.

As Mr Hay ward, a fanner residing at Nireaha, was driving in from Eke- ' tahuna on Thursday afternoon, his horse amd conveyance came to grief on the west side of the saddle hill. He ha<J a boy with him, a son of Mr Drysdale, and coming down the steep incline the horses tagan to play tip, and Mr Hayward j,umped down to the horse's head'. Before he could "get there the horse 'backed over the steep embankment. The boy was thrown clear of the cart, aoid wlu?n picked up was , found to have a severe contusion on the head. The cart was smashed to pieces, and the horse was badly damaged, Slaving fallen about 30 feet down the steep embankment. This part of the road is' very, dangerous./to traffic . being narrow and unfeneed. Mr Purcell Webb, of'Masterton. gave an,organ, .recital.-in :Wa-ngaauii this week. The Wanganui Chronicle, describing "the recital, says:—"The, programmp -throughout • was well: arranged, and one likely all "tastes. Mr Webb c fuliy upheld his reputation as one of the finest exponents of organ*-music in the Dominion. Whether in florid or majestic music Mr Webb gave equally effective interpretations, and displayed the capabilities of the instrument to its best advantage. Those who were present at the performan.ee w|L} long remember it as one.-of the muSHfsil treats afforded to lovers of good mxi'sac,"

Writes a resident, of Sydney to a relative in Auckland:—Altihpugh wages are high, the cost of living is getting a terrible burden on the breadwinner. I really think that, on the whole, the worker was better off some years ago with lower wages. Everything had gone up. at the restaurants nothing is supplied under a shilling, and articles that formerly were not charged for are no longer given in. The public say that every award that is made is 'only -a prelude to Higher demands..•... The. purchasing value of money is less than it -was by ■a ?good deal, as .the workers and their wives ar3 finding out-; day by ' day. Every indication points to. a still higher cost of living in the near future.

A "tramp" .steamer fitted with wireless,, is such a novelty, that special attention is directed to the'Roseric, which arrived at Auckland recently from New York, via Australian ports, and which is so equipped. While speed is not a feature of the Roscric, she is a fino .type'of the modern carrier. Her capacity is equal to 10,400 tons deadweight, and on Her present trip every foot of space was taken up, on leaving Now York, with general merchandise. Two stoppages were made iby the Roserie during her voyage to Melbourne, namely at St. Vincent and Capetown, at each of Avhich places slie renewed supplies of bunker, coal. The voyage, from New Y T ork to Melbourne, including the stoppages, occupied 59 days, the monotony of which was greatly ■relieved by the exchange of wireless messages with other ships.

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A man was committed to the Porirtiar Mental Hospital from Masterton yesterday.

A parade of the "O" Company oP Territorials was held in Masterton last" evening. There was a good muster, Lieut. Haslam ibeing in command.

For having driven .an engine without .being possessed of the certificate required under tho Machinery Act, John Anderson was fined ss, with 7s oosts, in the Magistrate's Court at Masterton yesterday.

Vandalism is not confined *o the towns. At Kumeroa recently two young ladies had occasion to leave their bicycles standing by the roadside, ihoy were absent for only a comparatively short time, but'when t'hev came oack to thoir machine* they iound that the tires had been punctured m no less than twenty-eight places. *

The Government recently purchased from Mr E. E. Studholme a property at Waimate, consisting of 1700 acres, which will be subdivided into small holdings from five to thirty acre* for fruitgrowing and workmen's farmb. There will bo three or four pastoral sections on the bills, and the leases will have a clause protecting the remaining bush, in the gullies. The ballot is expected to bo held in about five weeks' time.

Judging from tho recent experience ' of the Department of Xabour there appears to be a decided scarcity of dressmakers in .±he^Dcn^iymI rr "The' department received a telegram from,-a .Nelson, firm asking if it could supply ten dressmakers at £2 per week. Mr E)., H. Haddington presided over a good attendance of Board members of the Masterton' branch- of ' the " Y.M.C.A., at .the monthly meeting last evening, when a good deal of routine business was transacted. A cordial invitation was extended to Pastor Swinerd as a member. The Gymnas- ; ium Committee's appointment of Miss Chrissie Graham as pianist.'.''-to, the. classes was approved. The date of the annual meeting was postponed from the 18th to the 36th inst. .In connection with the election of tho new Board, all nominations must be in? the hands of the Secretary not later than Thursday, lStfc.inst. •,*-..

A rather novel case of animal suieidt occurred near Kekeranga one day last week (says the Kaikoura Star). Mr J. J. Boyd was exerci&ing a young horse on the beach, when the animal suddenly made' a ibolt for the se;. There was a very heavy sea prevailing at the time, and Mr Boyd, finding himself unable to restrain the animal, threw himself clear. The horse, saddled and bridled, galloped into the surf, and was thrown down and on its back by a big wave. Recovering itself it went on. its mad journey, and. swimming out to sea, was eventually dirowtned.

In a fruit* mart at Dunedin on AVednesday morning, on auctioneer advised prospective ibuyers to purchase apples to give them away to children, as the price was practically the lowest on record—a little, less than a halfpenny per lb. It is true that they •wero very little apples* but the hiy ones were also very cheap. As a wmatter of facty-the market is glutted at ptesent witli cooking and dessert apples and pears and peaches from the "leviot, ami the demand is exceptionaHy weak For very ordinary apples and pears tJi&w prices raijgod<from la to while better sorts w7Sffif~up tots. •-

Th© Masterton Boxing" Club has succeeded in inducing thai clever instructor in the noble art-, Professor. Richardson, to take charge of the .local talent for the coming season," and their effort's in' providing such a' first-class "coach" should be well supported by athletes in the district. Professor Richardson and his long list of victorious pupils in amateur contests, arc so well-known tliat little mention e, necessary to remind local lads that they now have the opportunity of securing lessons from absolutely one of the finest instructors in the Dominion, at a very nominal fee. Mr A. P. WliaXman has again placed the splendidly equipped Boxing Hall in Dixon Street -at the disposal of the Club, where, every facility is offered for thorough training and prepara licit. Full particulars and forms of application for active membership may be ■>'<>■ tained from the Hon. Secretary, Mr Saville Smitli, at Messrs W. B. C x hcn - nells and Co,'s office, Perry Street.

A young girl to assist with light '•household duties is.advertised for.

One or two .furnished rooms in a good' locality near town are advertised to 'be let.

The Land and Income Ta.x Department jgive's (notice that Irefcurnis' of land must be furnished mot later than May Ist. ' Gas consumers; are reminded that Monday, April loth, is the last day on which discounts will be allowed on 'current accounts. '

„ A reminder -is . given, of th« great clearing sale of furniture, poultry, fruit, etc. (particulars on page S), to be held to-day, at 2.15 p.m., by Messrs A. J. Johnsoni and -Co., at their Post Office-Auction Mart.

A special display of ladies' evening shoes is being made to-day at Mr J. Carpenter's Central Shoe Store. These goods have all been specially selected and include all the latest and most fashionable footwear. . The range is a credit to the establishment, and those interested are cordially invited •to inspect the extensivoness of the assortment.

Amongst the .different makes of i milking machines now in use in New Zealand, the ".Dominion" machine has gained a good name for'itself with the dairy fanners .who have used it. Mr J. H. -tfaylor, 12 Wrigley Street, Mastevton, agent for Messrs Booth, Macdmiald and Co., who supply this machine, will give information to anyone who is thinking of installing milking machines.

Amongst the- list of new season's goods just to hand by GVIr W. P. Shaw are the well-known "Fishbrand" and Pahl's make of oilskin coats, Kaiapoi saddle tweed pants, under flannels, singlets, shirts, socks, and a fin.o range of Kaiapoi white blankets. In. addition to a varied selection, of McLeod's water-tight and shooter boots, there is afso a good select-ion. of light boots. A special line is also quoted in hammer double-barrel lei breachloading gums at £3 ss, and Eley's Universal cartridges at 2s 6d per box. Inspection of the new goods is invited.,