LOCAL AND GENERAL

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10656, 11 June 1912, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The steamer Tainui arrived at Wei lington. from London yesterday.

Tho executive of. the New Zealand Labour Federation has sent a circular to Australia, appealing for funds in aid of the Waihi and Reefton miners.

The drought in Australia has been banished for the present, useful rains having fallen in Queensland, South Australia, and New South "Wales.

The members' roll of the Masterton Methodist Church now stands at 23?, which'is am increase of twenty-five on the roll number of last year.

The Masterton Harriers \r.ll hold a "run" this evening, starting fronr: Mr W. L. Falconer's residence in Chapel Street.

The Wairarapa representative hockey players wil endeavour to wrest the Norden Cup from the Manawatu representatives at Pialmerston North to-morrow.

The exhibits of the Agricultural Department at the Tarauaki Wbtei Show are considered to be tile fiaest' from an agricultural point of view yet shown in the Dominion.

Not. the least interesting of . the many.exhibits shown at the Taraivaki winter show is a monoplane of the latest type, which has recently been imported from America.

All citizens interested in the formation of a Town Beautifying Committee, in conjunction with that , set up by the Borough Council, are invited to a meeting to be held in the Council Chambers this evening. A card tournament will be played in Masterton on Thursday evening between teams representing the Oddfellows and Hibernians. The tournament will take place in the Druids' Hall.

j At the opening of the Wangamn sessions of the bnpremie Court yesterday, the district was congratulated '< the Judge on the practical absence ol crime, there being only two criminal i cases to deal with.

The official opening of the Kaiwaiwai school takes place at one o'clock this afternoon. The enquiry in/to the fire at Greytown will be .held by Messrs Buchanan? Hogg and Vile at 2.45 o'clock in the afternoon.

We are requested to statu that o.ving to the demand in the large centres for Messrs Thompson and Payne's great attraction, "Zigomar," this picture can only he shown at the F.)resters' Hall for two more nights.

The Wairarapa -South County Council has acepted the tender cf Mr W. Hansen at £25 18s for contract No. 150, and the samo contractor was also the successful tenderer for contrad! No. 151, at £36.

The Masterton Picture Company will not show on Wednesday or'Thurs-day'evening-owing to the Town Hall being engaged. The management will offer an entirely, mew programme on (Friday evening. .

It is not yet known whether Masterton will be included in next year's itinerary of the Chapman-Alexander mission company. It is understood that before a visit can be secured, a unanimous invitation must be extended by the combined churches.

The following is the programme to be'sU'bmitted at the first of the fortnightly concerts to be .held under the auspices of theWainarapa Caledonian Society. Mr J. Georgeson, (VicePresident) -will be the presiding director. The concert will be held in the Town Hall on Wednesday evening, commencing at eight o'clock: —Overture', "The Cock of the North," and "Glendarud Highlanders," Pipe Band; song, "Tom Brown," J- Gray; recitation, "Home Sweet Home," Miss Nellie Hogg; Seauritriubhas; Miss Lily Pauling; song. H. F. Green ; song, Mrs D. Ogilvy; Highland Reel, four wee.Paulings; description song, "Difference between East and West," H. Hall. Overture, oipe duet, "The Green Hills of Tyroll," Pipers Alf. Pauling and F. O'Connor; song, "The Romany Lass, Mr S. Kingston ;• song, Mr J. FJder; song, Miss TwoluII; Highland Fling, four wee Paulings; song, H. F. Green; character song. "What Shall I Buy for mv Dearie," H. Hall. Accompanists Mrs A. J. Cooper, L.A.8., A.T.C.L.

_y-"W slim pie of ripo strawberries, grown in tlio open air, lias reached lis from Mr W. Styeh, of Wrigley Street, Mastertou. !

The Taranaki Herald states that there is great enquiry for the crude oil being obtained from the wells of the New Zealand Oil Wells, Ltd.

The Northern Coal Company has officially informed the Federation of Labour that it declines to accept any responsibility or take any pant in the coa| miners' strike at Mikurangi.

The nurses in the Napier Hospital are prohibited from playing hockey or indulging in skating, consequent on one or two of their number meeting with slight accidents. To-night is positively the last eight on which the great mora! picturedrama, "Ten Nights in a Ba- Room" can be shown in Mastortoi:. as t;ie film is in urgent request from tn (J cities.

Mr J. C. Boddington reports that the rainfall registered at the Upper Plain for tlio 24 hours preceding nine a.m. on Saturday was 14 points, on Sunday 48 points, .and on. Monday 14 points ■

election of three members of the Wellington Education Board takes place next month. The retiring members are Messrs W. C. Buchanan (Wairarapa), W. Allan (City),, and J. Kebbell (Hutt-Horo-whenua). A deputation from the Mastertou Racing Club, consisting of Messrs C. F. Vallance, J. Macara, and D. Macara, will wait upon the ' Minister of Internal Affairs to-day and urge the restoration, of the day which has been cut out from the Club's racing privileges on the recommendation of the Racing Commission. The Ayrshire Herd Book Society, formed two years ago, has now 100 members, says the Oamaru Mail. The Ayrshire herd of dairy cattle is becoming increasingly popular, and keen rivalry is expected in connection with the Society's medals competitions at the North and South Island shows in Novemljer next. / . John Chinaman now and again has recourse to the boycott. In Stratford one Chfnese laundryman is being,boycotted by his countrymen, on a charge of ironing collars below union rates. The offending John is said to be quite indifferent to the tactics employed, and meets the silent disdain of his compatriots with a smilo that is childlike and bland. To-night a,, complimentary social is to be tendered to Mr W. C. Buchanan,' M.P., by the settlers of Clareville, Taratahi, and Carrington, at the Olareville Hall. A nominal charge of one shilling is being made for admission, and invitations are open to all, the object of the gathering being to recognise what has been done by Mr Buchanan for the district as a settler.

A social was held in the Bideford Hall on Friday evening, and was very well attended. Ping-pong, Bobs, and a -number of popular games kept up interest, till a late 'hour., Recitations and songs interspersed the proceedings. Items were contributed by Mrs Stodd&rt, Messrs D. Cunningham, J. W. Falloon, Arcli Carswell, and M. J. Gordon. Mrs Falloon; presided iat the piano. Supper was served at 11 p.m., and brought a most enjoyable evening io a close. The proceeds (£4 6s 9d) were donated to the building fund of the Lansdowne Presbyterian Church; A bomb by the Defence Department was thrown amongst the Territorials <v"i ; Thursday (say? the North Otago Times) in. tho form of a demand for 10s each as a fine for not being on parade on Monday morning (King's Birthday). There being only 25 out of about 400 that answered to the roll call a fir-a sum is expected to be collected. The document states that all those who have not paid the demand within seven day? will, in due course, i imve to orpiont themselves before the ! S.M., who has bee*n appointed to adl judioate in the matter. On this occasion, rifles, undform, side arms, and kit will be dispensed with, and it will I not. even count as a drill. I A grand hal! is to be given at Kaituna on Thursday next, 13th inst., to celebrate the opening of the new 1 Bine Grove Hall. Mr W. C. Buchanan, M.P. for that district, has consented to preside at the opening ceremony, and a large attendance of settlers.in the district and from Masterton is expected. Dr,ags will leave the , Masterton. post" ofiice at 6.45 on 'Thursday evening. The'catering will bS in the capable hands of'Mr "Wilkes. and Mrs Watson's orchestra will supply the music. Donations to the building fund and receipts from social functions have already produced £IOO towards the cost of tho Hall, .and it is confidently anticipated that the bal■anofj of the cost will be rriscd by social gatherings during the winter season. l/t A meeting of the Pongaroa Railway League was held at Pongaroa on Saturday afternoon last. It was recommended that an organiser be appointed to canvass the district from Dannevirko to Masterton, with a view of adding members to the League and keeping the matter prominently «befnro the public. Mr G. It. Sykes, M.P., attended the meeting by special request, and he assured the meeting that Masterton and Eketahunawere in sympathy with the erection of a light line of railway through the Pongaroa district, and he felt sure that the business people of both'towns would"do their utmost to further the project] He would place the matter before the Masterton Chamber of Commerce with a view to the formation of a branch of the League in Masterton. Messrs J. F. Baillie and J. Knight, representing the Eketahuna Chamber of Commerce, who were also at the meeting, promised to bring the matter prominently before the residents of Eketahuna with a view to the same object. '

An Auckland telegram states that a Dismembered body, found on tlu* railway lino near the Parnell tunnel, ' has been identified as a voung man named Pere> Llewellyn Curtwright, who has been missing since Friday night. He left his brother's residence on that night to visit a married sister at Parnell, and probably used the railway line as « short cut. At the- i * inquest an open verdict w;:ic returned. *$

The Eawke's Bay Highland Soc.ety is a very live body. In addition to having a very excellent 'Pine Ka-id llie Society is doing much U> popularise Highland dancing, and it, is pleasing to aiote that classes arranged for this, purpose are well patronised. Highland danchig promise* to become a feature of entertainments in Hawkc's Bay, just as it has already become in Mastertou. . .

A letter received by an Auckland -' resident states that the piague (0 A ; - caterpillars is very much iu ni Queensland. "It happcis pretty. csitrn," :;ays the writer, "that trains, come to a standstill through! ijj e swarming with caterpillars.' 'lf is a serious visitation to many, and I daresay there are a good few in Queensland to-day who arc sorrv thev wereevcr tempted to leave NW* Zea- ' land." i

The usual fortnightly -meeting of the Mastertou Oddfellows' LodgJVas. held last evening, Bro. C. Perry* N.G., in the chair. The lodge 'received a good deal of correspondence / from the DiC.S. Notice was given \ of taking of Lodge degrees, and .'a. considerable amount of followed. Business in reference to them ;""' quarter night, June'24th. was ids<»* ' completed. After lodge business wastransacted the members took p'ui'in. a card tournament.

A trustworthy housekeeper is advertised for in to-day'.s Age; ,:

Six good dogs for rabbiting are advertised for sale.

Messrs Hubbard Bros, and Co. ad-' vertise for smart girls for the Masterton boot factory and to keep books.

Messrs Dalgety and Co. Lave instructed to hold a clearing sale onfV acoumfc of Mr R. Hole, Upr/er Plain W s Masterton, who is leaving the uistrict. The list includes two good half, draught horses, two good milk cows and a varied lot of farming implements, vehicles, harness, «tc. Thesale will take place on Thursday, Juno 13th, on Mr J. Anket-pll's property, Upper Plain, opposite .the schoolhouse. ' . •