LOCAL AND GENERAL

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10626, 3 May 1912, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The Ruahine arrived at Wellington yesterday from London. The vital statistics for Carterton for the month of April are:—Births 1-"), deaths 1, and marriages '*>. Tho Southland County Council has somewhere, about 87 incomplete contracts on hand, representing an outlay of considerably over £IO,OOO. besides over £SOOO yet to bo paid on Government works. "For every pound that the Valuer can see has been spent on, the land, the settler has probably spent another pound than can't be seen," said Mir J. Georgetti, of the Wellington Land Board, at a. social on Monday night. He went on to explain that the valuer' would probably allow to 30s an acre for logging, stumping and burning, and 15s for grassing, and ho would not think of the insurance of the men, the packing of the grass-seed, and the other expenses and labour before there was a sole of grass. Five or ten pounds an acre might be spent on tho homestead paddocks, with nothing to show for it. We cannot speak too highly of Roslvn All-Wool Blanikets;- Rmu;s, Twdsds, Worsteds., Suits, Football Jerseys. Unshrinkable Flannels. Blaidnigs, and Underwear. "Delta." finish, for men, Wpmen. and children,*

The latest return for the Success dredge is 21ozs. 3dwts. for 115 hours' ( working. A holiday Trill be observed nt the ' Masterton District High School to- ■ day. The museum and agricultural garden at tho Masterton District High School were freely patronised by tho public yasterday. Tho museum is quite <i feature of tho scholastic institutions in Masterton. Emigrants from tho Dominion by ships leaving Auckland during April numbered 1811, but only 1145 arrived. During the year ended yesterday the arrivals numbered 14,7(53, and tho departures 14,747, « difFerenoe of only six. I The Hon. J. A. Ha nan stated in the course of his address in Masterton yesterday that during the last decadctbwe had been an increase of £87,000 in the amount expended on secondary education in New Zealand, and an increase of £OO,OOO in the amount expended on technical education. Tho Dannevirkc Advocate ceased publication on Tuesday last, the proprietors, Messrs Buick and Russell, having, sold out to tho Dn.nnevirke Publishing Company, proprietors of tho Evening News. Tho Advocate was inaugurated by Mr J. H. Clayton in 1888. Messrs Buick and Ru-sscl have directed its destinies since July, 1903. In regard to the announcement that St. Patrick's College is to bo removed to Palmerston North, Dean Bcgnault states that it is not intended to dispose of the valuable, site and buildings in Wellington. The existing institution will be used as a, collegiate high school I for day pupils, and also as a hostelry for pupils from the country who wish to attend lectures at Victoria College. A Timaru wire states that the Unitarians yesterday opened a commodious hall for services and social purposes. Ministers from Auckland and Wellington were present. The Hon. J. Anstey, M.L.C., was to have been present, 'but wrote that the Territorial camp hab-takeni-iawaiy his men in the midst of liarvcst-iiig, and ho could not leave his farm. The output of the Stoke Canning Company this season was 350 tons, says the Colonist, and it was disposed of-in advance at a satisfactory price. In common with other factories, great difficulty was experienced in obtaining sufficient labour, while the present plant also proved inadequate. It is understood,that a larger plant is to be installed. ; The Wellington.• ■ Farmers' ; Meat Company's employees held a very'enj joyable dance hi; tho Masterton Drill' Hall last, evening, and considering counter attractions the attendance was j very satisfactory, "The u floor was well- ' prepared, and' those present l ' danced I with vim to the excellent .music sup- , plied by Mr F. McKenzieV orchestra. ( The duties of M.C.'s -were capably, carried, out by Messrs New Land, Angus, 'and Adams?. A sumptuous supper was laid out by Mr J. Alpass. I The Secretary of the Masterton I Chamlver of Commerce-received a wire from tho Secretory of the Wellington Chamber yesterday, stating that a. deputation would wait upon tho Minister for Railways to-day in regard to the » completion of the Wellington central station. Unfortunately the notice given is so short that the Masterton Chamber cannot be represented. A great deal of dissatisfaction expressed (says the Taumaranm correspondent of tho Herald) at the proclamation that tho present shooting season shall bo a close one for pigeons. The police have been instructed to enforce the law, but in the out districts, where 4 " pigeons are plentiful and fat, tho law appears to bo more honoured in tho breach than in the observance. There is somo,>reason. to believe that the choice of Delhi as the name of one of tho now battleships announced a f3W weeks back was made at the suggestion of His Majesty himself, as a remembrance of his creation of tho new Capital last December. It is notioe i'- <• that out of the four nevr battleships, threo have an intimate connection with tho Army—-Marlborough, Iron Duke, and Delhi. It is being'suggested from influential quarters that one of the ships should bear the name of Havelook, and it is probable that this will bo done. There are frequently heard complaints of short weight in packet and uncut "goods. A Dunedin man says that he entered a grocer's shop, asked ] for.a pound of tobacco, received eight sticks, and paid os 3d. Having heard men talk about short weight tobacco, ho asked the shopman to weigh hk ■ parcel, and the request was complied with, the shopman admitting that it did not weigh a pound. The buyer tested the weight himself at home, found it a good deal short, and thought he would go a step further by seeing the grocer himself. Tho grocer weighed the tobacco, and said that half a stick more at least was needed to make a pound, but that he sold as ho received, and would not cut the sticks. Tho purchaser then saw- the inspector of weights and measures, and that of ficr said that his function was merely to test scales and weights. The actual weight of tho tobacco was 1420z5. Tho musical recital given by Mr T. C. Webb in Knox Church,'Masterton, on Wednesday evening, was highly appreciated by the large audience which assembled. Mr Webb gave the followino' programme :—"Trumpet March'' (Jude), "Chant Sans Paroles" (Tschaikowsky), "Grand Sonata, in B Flat" (Mendelssohn), "Berceuse" (Lemarc), "Prelude" (Rachmaninoff), "Andante from Quintet" (Moswrt), and "Suite Gothique" (Bocllmatm). A'ocal items were rendered by Mrs H. J. Francis, who sweetly sang, "He Shall Feed His Flock" (Handel), Miss Jessie _ McGregor, who gave a good rendering of Mascagni's "Ave Maria," the violin obligate being ably played by Miss F. took, and Mr Gordon Stewart, who , cave a fine rendering of "Nearer My God to Thee" (Carey). IF YOU WANT A PIANO— The tim« is.wow. No home is truly complete without a piano; but not every housluo'ldor ca.ll affaixl to buy a good .one, cash down. For those who cannot we are always prepared to ni'ike advantageous terms for extend--led payments—the most consiiierate and liberal treatment ie extended, indeed. Under o-tfr instalment system you cvi.'i bin- -a .piano so easily that you will never miss the money. Bear 111 miaul the fact .that we only stodc positivdv good pianos. A bad' piano in a house" i.<* much worse than no piano ■at all. It does not pay us to /sell bad .pianos., nor would we do it if it did! Urn-usually big shipments of both pianos and organs are now open • for selection. -Wifiv not write or call? , The Dresden. Piano Company, Ltd. , Wcllinn-toni. North Island Manager: [ M.J.Brookes. Local Representative: , H. Inns. Daniell'* Buildings, Queen . Street.

Speaking at Hastings tho other evening, the Hon. G. W. Russell .said the Frimley Works was an institution of which Hawkc's Bay might ho justly proud. He hoped to seo fruit exported from the district before- long. Labour disputes at 'JRo?fton. are playing havoc with the town and tho community. Tho Reef ton Times 'likens tho dispute between the general manager ami the secrct-ai-y of the Union to a game of chess, with the miners and tho people of the town generally «.s tho suffering pawns. It does not wish to see another 400 Reofton miners migrating to other mineral fields. A deputation of settlers from Mangam a-hoo waited on the. Postmaster at Mastcrton on, Wednesday afternoon, with reference, to the installation of a private telephone service, from Mastcrton.; to Manga nuthoc. Mr S. Inder gavo the deputation all'.the necessary information on tho matter, and tho project will bo further discussed by the settlers interested, when they shall decide what steps to take. An old man was before the Carterton Court yesterday morning, charged i with drunkenness. When tho police took charge of him ho was in, a pitiable state and penniless, so that the lock-up was a haven of refuge"'to him. He pleaded guilty to the charge, a.nd said he had friends in Mastcrton who/won Id look after him, and was in receipt of a small monthly remittance. He was convicted and discharged, the police, undertaking to sec him on the tram for Mastcrton. A singular fatality is recorded in i southern paper. A rural resident of Otago named Allan went to a neighbour's farm to borrow a wire strainer, and found his neighbour trying to catch some horses. Allan offered to help, and approached two that were in tho comer of the yard. He. was warned by the other man that he was going to close* behind the horses Just at that moment one of, the horses reared up, and afterwards kicked out. Allan jumped back and fell over, walked a few yards, and then again fell back. It is supposed that he died almost immediately. An interesting point awaits magisterial decision at Ahaura. A publican was charged with selling liquor oh a Sunday, but-the.charge was dismissed, as tho defendant proved that the men served were bona fide boarders. The police then charged the same defendant with permitting a female not registered as a barmaid to serve liqiior intho bar on the same occasion, ft wa.s" contended for .tlie defence that Sun-, day was not a, day on .which/liccnsod premises were 'open/, for.- the sale ; of liquor, although certain persons might be supplied, and that the employment of registered barmaids.as expressed, by the' Act was obligatory only "whilethe bar is open for the sale of liquor:" The Magistrate reserved his decision, to be given in Greymouth during" the week, '"• ■ ' A bicycle pump found yesterday awaits ownership at this office An advertiser wishes ,to hire a child's piish-cart for a few weeks. Mr John Boxhall returnsthanks for ; tho support accorded him- in nisi butchery l.UMiiess, and solicits a coatinu■.nci- o f the same on behalf of his.successor. The attention of men who aro not insured" against tho cold weather, is strongly directed, to Mr.P. Hamill's advertisement, which appears in another column. Tho W.F.C.A. have just received a novelty for which they have taken up tho sole agency for the Wairarapa; in a combination Washington hatchet. Tlu>; tool comprises a whole kityof rods and is -well-worth anyone calling to inspect. The W.F.C.A. are advertising in to-day's issue, very ;«na samples of seed oats in all varieties, including tlie famous "Now Abundance and Groldnmlcr, grown -by Mr..Ratiliffe, of Ic Ore Ore." • Messrs James Macintosh nod Co., •idvise { articulars of the lines 1o be. offered afrihe clearing sab on ?cco>ir.t of Mr John Bart, to be held at Upaki on Thmsday, May 16. The stocß is all of good quality, and in good condition, and the implements, harness; etc; arcin good order. The sale of books and stationery at Messrs McLeod a.nd Young's will close to-morrow. During the last two days, specially low prices in all lines can be obtained. The firm have had » recoru sale, and those who visit their shop today and to-morrow wi.'l secure "bargains." Mr K P. Welch advertises for sale an estate ol 6100 acres, which may be purchased as a whole or in sections 0 suit buyer*. Terms are easy, and outers should make an early, insj von. Three small areas have a.rcauy U-cn 'oi! The agent also has a s,x-roomed ihouse and 1 acre or land to cheap: afso houses, stables and shop to let.