LOCAL AND GENERAL

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10655, 10 June 1912, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

A Timaru telegram states that mi Saturday Messrs J. Oraij?ie mid T. Buxton, M.'sP., with the Hon, J. Anstey, M.L.C., conferred in private with a committee of the South Canterbury Educational Institute on mattors in which the teachers desire -fco ?3G reform effected.

The annual ircetiug of members of tiho Masterton A. and P. Association will be held on July 28t'h. Six new members wore elected at tho meeting of the Masterton A. and P. Association on Saturday last. 'llhe New Zealand Whaling Company, which is shortly to commence opc-ra.tio.ns, has a capital of £60,000. A mooting is to be held at Martiuborough to-night, .to endeavour to form a debating society. The latest return from the Worksop dredge is ocozs. 13dwts. for 121 hours' vork. Mr J. C. Boddington reports tha.i 10 degrees oi : frost were registered at the Upper Plain on Saturday morning. The registrar discovered a number of unregistered canines at the Dunedin Dog Show, and prosecutions are to follow. The capital value of the Feathers-. ton County is now £3,191,831, m increase of £B-14,741, or thirty-six per cent., on the previous valuation,. The harvest in. South Canterbury was seriously affected by the shortage of men, .and farm work, as a whole, has been delayed from the same cause. Most of the dairy factories in the Wairarapa and Forty-Mile Bush districts have now been closed down for the winter months. At the meeting of the Paibiatua Licensing Bench last week, the necessity for improving the fire escapes was impressed upon, the various licensees. The caretaker of the Masterton A. and P. Association's showgrounds .has considerably improved the grounds of late by planting flower-plots arid Ornamental trees in the neighbourhood of the grandstand. Two boys from Queensland are at present'in residence'at the Waitaki Boys' High School, near Oamaru, aad two from Victoria are expected next year.

A number of skis have .been, imported to Olmstphurch from Norway. Tins sportj which- is so popular in Europe, is "likely to become a favourite pastime in the southern ports of the Dominion.

Canterbury used to be the place for big sheep-runs. Now in the whole of the district there are only eight rur.s that carry 15,000 sheep each. In Otago ih is said there are not more than two or three.

The swede crops in the Masterton district are said to be lighter this year than in former years., The;bulbs, ■however, tare more solid than usual, and the diseaso known as "dry rot" is seldom seen. -. ~■.. ..;

The South Island. Dairy - Association has adopted ia form of selling agreement, the main object of which is to bring buyers and sellers to a clear understanding as to valued and conditions of sale.

A subscription list towards the A. W. Hogg testimonial fund was placed on the table at the meeting of the Masterton A. and P. Association cm Saturday last. Several members placed their names upon the list. Kuku Mateno Ropiha, driver of the motor-car that capsized near Wai-paw-a oo.Miay 7th, when Kahi Whatuera and Meremere Kianga were killed, has been committed for trial on a charge of manslaughter. George Allien, alias Richardson, who forfeited his bail' at'.the last sitting of the Supreme Court in Wellingcqn, and whe has been wanted since on a charge of forgery and uttering at jraste.rton, was arrested at Wellington on Saturday a.nd remanded.

We 1 are requested to draw'the attention of the public to the fact that, the Masterton Picture Company can present//;t.t : he picture-drama "Ten Nights in a Bar ■Room'' • for two nights only. The picture is in request from aIS parts of tho Dominion.

The Masterton A. and P. Association has .now the largest membership of any institution, of its kind in: the Dominion. Tho .mienisborship stands at something over 1100. The Auckland Association is second on the list. Otago has forty short of 1000 members.

Mr G. R. Sykes, M.P., accompanied by a deputation from the Eketahun«t Chamber of Commerce, interviewed the Akitio County Council at Pongaroa on Saturday on reference to matters alleged to be blocking fie carrying of a loan for metalling ';- the road between Tiraumea and the Akitio County boundary.

Messrs A. B. Wood, Hi Eviams and A. J, Percy, who have been appointed to judge the swede crops in the Mas. terton district that are entered for the Sutton Cup, will probably commence judging this marncng. Altogether there are t«n competitors for the trophy. The judging will probably, occupy several days. ! v . ! ", .*.'.!* - '

''Messrs Tliomiiscfn and Payn© will prpsent' at the- Foresters' Ha.ll tonight for the first time the great sensational detective drama, "Zigoraar," which has drawn packed houses recently in other centres. The picture is nearly four thousand feet long, and teems with thrilling situations, and is healthy type of drama, free from anything of an objectionable nature. Trouble is browing between the Clerks' Union and the banks of Mel'bourne. At the meeting .last week it was reported that a clerk in one of the banks had keen dismissed frbm the service for marrying .without first obtaining the consent of the directors, and that, a deposit of £lO made by him to the guarantee fund had been estreated. Years ago the English banks insisted that a clerk should not marry until ho had £2OO a year. This minimum was subsequently reduced to £l5O, but there are, as a matter of feet, several bank clerks in the cities who are married, and whose salaries are not even £IOO.

Anti-militarists must l»o fairly nn::icrr.us in Wellington, as -150 young men arc shortly to be prosecuted for failing to attend Territorial camps. The overdraft of the Wangaiiui Agricultural and Pastoral Association, which live years ago stood iait £I3OO, mm stand;; iat a little over £2OO.

It is stated that a proposal to sever connection with tho Federation of Labour if; to ho discussed at the meeting of t'ho Mamiwatu Flaxmill Employees' Union.

There is little hope for crops* while thistles 10ft high arc about (says the Taiieri Advocate). One of these was on view at the office of fire inspector of noxious weeds in Mosgiel. It grew on the bank of tho Silverstream.

The Stirling Dairy Factory won all six special prizes in factory cjippi-v at the Ota-go Waiter Show. The Taicri •Mid Peninsula- Company won both specials for factory butter. Miss R. Miller, of Ashburtoii, takes all t'he specials in farmers classes.

Taranaki is maintaining its reputation as tho most productive district in the Dominion, and ono of t'ho most interesting exhibits at tho winter show at New Plymouth is u wcllgrown bunch of bananas, which were grown in tho district. The exhibit has attracted quite a lot of attontion. Tho tally clerks at tho Bluff arc dissatisfied with tho overtime wages they are receiving, and some inconvenience was caused at the Bluff the other day in. consequence. The men <\c manded 2s 6d per 'hour, 6d above L-lio usual rate, but the companies would not entertain tho proposal.

It is stated that tho red deer which were liberated some time ago in the Poverty Bay district,, promise to develop into one of the finest herds in tho Dominion. Tho country ds admirably suited in every way for the raising of this species of deer, and' in a few years some excellent sport should be assured.

As yet no bankruptcies have heert recorded in Asfoburton this year, says the Ashburton Mail., ;The last petiHon signed with; the deputy official assigneawas dated October 18, 1911. This condition of /affairs would seem to bo a strong proof of the commercial soundness of the town, even though traders find money' difficult to get.

We (Oanuaru Mail) have been informed that a farmer of this district who had a crop of GO acres of potatoes endeavoured tho other day to secure in Oamaru men to follow the digger and gather and bag'the crop, and that he could not induce men to undertake the task, though he offered to pay them, 2s per hour, and drive tlioiu out to tlici ground.

This is how the, "Voice of Labour," tho official organ of the Labour Party, describes the Mackenzie Government: —"The Liberals have not a shred of policy of any kind, neither have they any desire far a policy, neither have they ability to carry out a l policy, even if they had the policy and the opportunity. "With one or two not by any means brilliant exceptions, but brilliant only by comparison, the Mackenzie Cabinet is the greatest.collection of political medioeritas that ever set sail on tho political ocean."

At the CarteVton Magistrate's Court on Thursday, before Mr L. G. Reid, S.M., James Mcßae and Charles Dickason, for whom Mr G. H. Cullen appeared, wore charged with being found on licensed premises (CTJu'b Hotel) without lawful excuse during prohibited hours. Constable Gregor gavo evidence to the- above effect, and after voluminous evidence by tho defendants the Maeistnato ruled that although a technical breach had been committed, he did not think the case was one for a conviction, and he therefore dismissed it.

One of the' most interesting displays at: the Taranaki winter show is that made by the guests of the local gaol. The exhibits range from, the homely vegetable to beautifully carved woodwork.' One of the most striking articles is -a .Maori/urn," chiselled but of a solid bib of timber by a .native. One ingenious prisoner has. improved the shining hour by turning out a patent grindstone, tho pedal arrangement being as ingenious -a.s it is effective. There is also a splendid collection of needlework, for which the ladies of tho establishment were responsible.

A Waipawa resident who visited "Westshoro last week <;ays there is not tho great amount of bustle, about the construction of tho East Coast i railway that one would imagine from reading a Napier newspaper. 'He observed three men with Jaiig-hafldlsd shovels filling in a lagoon. They would do as much in a week ara scoop could do in a day. Another man with a shovel was filling up and smoothing over tho wheel tracks mado by a dray. Judging by the rate of progress made, the line would be completed m the , dim and distant future—OVfail.

Hats that are locked upon the head may bo seen in New Zealand &hops before long. The idea ifi Amorico.ll, and is an outcome of tho campaign against the deadly hatpin that has been waged in tho United States. The "look," which -lias boon deviled by a New York inventor, consists of n bowed comb, which is pivoted within the frame of the hat. Once tho hat is on straight the twisting of an ornamental knob rotates the combs, which bury themselves in tho hair. The invention has alroady l>een patented, and has the approval of many prominent women in American Society.

The over-trusting shopkeeper came in for some strong comments by Mr H. W. Bishop. S.M., at the GhristchuTch Magistrate's Court, in a case in which a man was charged with having obtained a.large amount of furniture by falsely representing himself to be employed by a. local firm. "The credulity of some of these dealers is amaziug," said the Magistrate. "I. have known of cases on which men who have been declared habitual criminals have entered :a shop and obtained large quantities of goods an the flimsiest pretexts." The dealer here intervened in explanation of his action, and said that it was frequently dQtio by,other dealers. "Oh, I know von are not the only fool in ChristChurch," said the Magistrate. "This will be a lesson: to you to be more careful in the future."

A Brisbane cable states that bene-. neial rams have fniio,, ±i , Queensland. "' U ' i ' lllGu throughout An old age pensioner named Marv Aim 801 l was found dead in bed it Palmerston North on Saturday , Tho output from the Ni raaha chees , factory was 310 tons this season -is compa red with 275 tons last season'.'' Tho spinsters of Alfred ton are -'s W su'hy invitations for a hall to bo liekj in t'liit township this month.

~T ^,K, ™p i' e 2S says iUs understood tnafc An- JQiomas Salter has deposed of J:is I'awataia property at a satisfactory figure.

All Rugby football matches in Dunedin were postponed on Saturday hi consoquoi:.co of heavy rain hail f bowers. A large number of men will bo enjiared for the next month or two b?A M.:ng hush and scrub in the districtfS^ / ' to>\ aid: the ICast Coast. The fr v-'/ahua Times reports that the Co::.M/iuated G. F. and Blackwater Mines, Ltd., has applied for and' obtained provisional protection fromthe Warden ,at Greymouth. A ReefJon telegram states that thoweather La,s been wretched for ineiv working on the Country roads,- thero- ' being snow and sleet in. the hkb. country. . & 'l'lu weather experienced in Masterton during the past two days hasbeen characteristic of winter, 'intermittent showers of rain and "hail fell on Saturday, and yesterday was co&Land showery. W^T'he Management Committee of the Wairarapa Itugby Union decided on Saturday evening that tho second, round of the third-clas championship matches would commence on Saturday next. Judging by tho number of enthusiasts who braved tho elements on Saturday to witness the Rugby ■ football match between Red Stare and Gladstone, interest hi football in. the Wairarapa is quite as keen as ever. The, Aohanga Ferry Hotel, ' whichj* came'into tho Masterton in the alteration of boundaries just " prior to the last- election, will close its. | bar at the end of tho present month.

The management committee of the Wairarapa Rugby Union decided at a meeting held on Saturday, evening togrant the application of the Liberals (Fpatherston) Club to tako part in thesenior competitions. ,' *■ 4 . •

London papers state -that, New Zea-land-is arranging for,' A £4,000,000' loan, but the 'Prime > Minister and Minister of Finance (Hon. A; M. Myers) decline to say anything on thesubject. ' ' "' *".' ''*'"" """"''

Two players (one from the Greyi/ityn senior' team and one from the Red. Star senior team) were reported to the management committee of theWairarapa Rugby Union for threatening behaviour during the match played at Masterton a week ago. Thecommittee decided to warn the players in question. The following fixtures were drawn by the Management Committee of the ■ Wainarapa Rugby Union on Saturdayevening in connection with the Liberal (Featherston) Club, which has been classified as a senior team :—Juno 15, Greytown v. Liberal, at Featherston;. June 22nd, Gladstone v. Liberal, at Carterton. , .^ At a, special meeting of. the Wairarapa Rugby Union, a [notification was read from the New Zealand Rugby - ■Union, stating that the North v. South Island match would , probably be played at Napier this year. The former Union decided to inquire if" there were any possibility of the match/ being played in the Wairarapa. A committee- meeting of the Masterton Harrier Club was held on Saturday evening. A copy of rules was- ' received' from the N.Z.A.A.A., for I which a votes of thanks was I Hearty -votes of thanks were als(!>J • passed to Messrs F. W. H. Kttmmcr,' P. L. Hollings, -and G. R. Sykes, 'M.P., for their entertainment of the • : members of tho Club during "runs" held during the past few weeks.

Thoro was a largo attendance at the - Y.M.C.A. Strangers' Tea in Masterton last evening, when Mr D. Shoe- - smith delivered a very interesting address on "Service." Several strangers ■ were presMit, and spoke a few words., A vote of thanks was .passed to the' Indies of the Methodist Church who supplied the tea. A service was afterV t wards conducted at Sohvay by Mr ])• Grant. T..

Settlers'in the outlying districts of tho Wairarapa who are engaged in winter rabbit poisoning state that excellent results have so far been obtained. Winter poisoning, it may be said, is gaining in popularity in districts' where the rabbits -are plentiful. Settlers are* of tho opinion that they - have more time at their disposal at this period of the year, and are able • to do moro effective work.

The adjourned meeting in connection witih the Masterton Honorary* \ Territorials will be held at seven to-morrow evening in Murray'™" Hall. The business will include the- - adoption of tho rules, enrolment of members, election of officers and committee. . Ladies are specially invited, and all "those in sympathy with thedefence scheme and interested in the - welfare of the Territorials in Mastertoil. Two fatal accidents occurred at Wellington on Saturday. Arthur - Banks, aged 48, a senior tally clerk in tho employ of the Harbour Board, was crushed to death by two bales of tow falling on-'him. -He leaves a widow ■alnd grown-up family.- Bobert Mc- .- Aleer, a single man, was cleaning windows of the fourth storey o|j Nathan's Buildings, when he fell a - distance of a bout, fifty feet and was ■ killed.

There are at present twenty patients . in tho Masterton Hospital.

' Seven new members were elected at a, meeting of the .Committee of tho Masbcrtcn Harriers' Club on Saturday •evening.

AH the-diphtheria- patients from llaur-cevi;,:.a, with one exception, have liean discharged cured from the iSwi*•berton Hospital. Tho remaining patient h progressing favourably.

An enquiry will be hold by tho Wa - xarapa members of tho Wellington M■uoation Board one day this week, aj tho circumstances under which tho old school building at Greytown was destroyed by lire. The Masterton Harriers' Club will •hold their.next run on lucecoj caning, when the members yd tubed by Mr W. L. ff™ * r -°» Thursday week the Club wi.l bold a five-mile teams race, *^J^*' Hood will entertain those competing. Anniversary sondes were held m tho Masterton, Methods OnjAjJ terday morning and evening, both services being conducted by the Rev S J. Scrpelll, and the father condition the congregations wo large. The choir rendered several anthems in m acceptable manner. Se servioes will be continued ttas evening, when an anniversary «ual Avil! bo held.

Tt is understood that the Home Rule .Ml, as applying to Ireland will be lMfoiutht down for discussion at tlu Noting of tho Masterton.*«!*»«£ «ry Debating Society This shou d form a very good debate, and shou d Mr Honisby's offer to take ership for the session be accepted, t.ie society will increase in numbers.; Already several new members have jom«1 and if the membership totals what is anticipated, Masterton will have, a *ttoog debating sooietjr this winter.. Pastor Swinerd preached the anoraing service of .the Baptist Church, ,3,eld in Murray's Ball, Masterton, yea. -terdav. Tho evening service was conby the Rev: J. W. Wetater, of -fcho China Inland Mission. Tho .subject of bis address was "The Triumphs of the.Gospel." This discourse was intensely interesting. The speaker, laving had seven years missionary service in China, gave many wastont£ons of Chinese conversions 'and tadeisty to the Gospel.

A smart lad is wanted by Messrs Dalgoty and, Co., Masterton, The Masterton Parliamentary Delating Society meets this evening.

An experienced gardener requires work'by day, month, or general : work. •'''■'.■

: ' s iti James Hartley, of Pownall • Street, inserts a toespass'nofcice on the , front page". ".."'' "Mr M: R: V&mhaih, architect, clse- - -where invites tenders for the erection ,Jb- -of offices for the Wairarapa District y : \ Hospital and Charitable Aid Board. The Mauriceville County Council elsewhere notify that Dreyers' Rock - Boad'wilhbe closed for traffic from to- * day, Monday, 10th inet., until repairs to the bridge over the Wangaehu at Kennedy's frontage are completed. The share-list of the Oilfields will close on. July 14tih. Those desirous of tarring -up shares are •adTrised to make early' application to Mr W. Gillespie, Academy Buildings, Masterton. The Provisional Organising Conimitteo of'the Early Settlers Historical Association of the Wellington Trovsnco lias a notice on the front page of this mornings Age, which will be found to be of interest to the early ', -of the Wairarapa.

In a change advertisement elsewhere Messrs Harvey and Co , cycle *«r.E-n>eers, draw special attention, to their stock of high-grade bicycW, ivres and general cycle .accessor!©?;, i n? firm build bicycles to order, and all xpoair work is under the supervision 'of-an expert mechanic. Theywe also agents for the Kover and' Royal Saxon machineo. .._