LOCAL AND GENERAL

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10657, 12 June 1912, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The roads in the Alfredton district arc in excellent condition at the piesent time.

At yesterday's meeting of the Masterton County Council, Mr W. Davidsoil, of Masterton, was -appointed County ranger.

Mr Whiteley, sharebroker to the Mangaone Oilfields Company, Limited, will be in Masterton to-day and tomorrow-, this being his final visit. The shares are being taken up freely in the Wairarapa and Hawke'sßay districts. '

What probably constitutes a record sale of lambs for the Cheviot district (says the Lyttelton Times) was made by Mr D. McGilivray, to one of the meat -companies. He sold 335 lambs (mostly Corriedale with some halfbreds) for 19s 6d. The lambs were off turnips.

The' following rates for the different ridings wore struck at yesterdays meeting of the Masterton County Council: —Wainuioru Riding, fd and l-16d separate rate ; Opaki, id; Te Whiti, ; Rangitumau, ; Upper Taueru, ; Alf redton, ,gd. Visitors*"returned from the Dunedni Winter Show, says the Oamaru Mail, are unanimous in vilifying weather conditions at Dnnedin, which in the memory of old residents has been the worst experienced for twenty years.

At yesterday's meeting of the Masterton County Council, on the motion of Cr. Murray, it was decided to apply to the G overnmeint for a grant of £250 for the construction of a track through Mr. Holmes' Tiraumea estate to the Alfredton riding. . '

• The scarcity of petrol in New Zealand is being felt just now. The Vacuum Oil Company is, it is stated, unable to supply orders until a shipment arrives at t'he end of the .present month.

Mr W. J. Welch, chairman of the Masterton County Council, stated at yesterday's meeting of the Council that he 'had received complaints in reference to damage done by heavy traffic on the Matahiwi road. _ The engineer was instructed to inquire iiu to the matter. •

During the recant wet weather, che surface of Queen Street, Masterton, was in a very slippery condition; and quite a number of horses came down. Fortunately no damage of any consequence was done either to the horses or their drivers.

Judging ;by the large and interested crowd which attended the tournament on June 3rd, it is almost* safe to sa.y that the game of hockey is fast becoming popular with the public, who enjoy watching a game which holds the interest from start to finish, and is quite free from the rough demon t. A game which promises to be a first irate exposition is to, be played on Thursday between St. Matthew's and Excelsior.

Messrs Thompson and Payne announce that "Zigomar" will be shown for, the last time at the Foresters', Hall to-night, and will be replaced tomorrow night by 1 another magnificent triumph in cinematography, via., "Madame Sans Gene," the greatest comedy-drama of modern, times, in which the world's finest actress Mad-, ame Re jane takes the title role. The picture is 3000 feet long, and Messis Thompson and Payne have secured the sole and exclusive rights of this magnificent Parisian production.

A deputation from the Society of Architects of New Zealand waited on the Hon. G. W. Russell on Monday, says a Wellington telegram, and complained that such work as hospital and other buildings was not let on the competitive system. Mr Russell replied that the Government nad nothing to do in the matter beyond supervision work, and the exercise of control, inasmuch as the State provided half the cost of sudi works. After a. long interview, the Mimstei said that he was willing to issue a circular to "Hospital Boards suggesting to them that where nejv buildings had to be erected, they might see their way to call for competitive designs. The deputation accepted this as satisfactory.

The second of the in<jnlhly series of teachera meetings will bo hold oil Saturday next, at 1.30 p.m., in the Technical School, Mas tor ton.

Tlie Eeeftoii trouble lias taken a turn for tlie worse, and experts state that the lockout Iras every appearance of being n protracted one. Mr W. C. Buchanan, M.P., stated at Claroviile last might that of ike ninety-five mcnibcM's of t]ie House of Representatives returned thirty-one years ago, lie was thcoolj one ot that number now remaining in the Housie.

At a meeting of Wairarapa Presbvtcry, held yesterday, a Committee was appointed to meet with tlie Pahiatua congregation o";i Wednesday, 21 t!i inst.

One of the features of the entertainment at Claroviile last night was the Highland dancing of the four children of Mr J. R. Pauling. Masterton. The children arc a credit to their instructor, Mr W. Sutherland

Yesterday was one of the coldest days experienced in Masterton this whiter. Snow on the neighbouring hills would probably account a c o.r the hitter coldness of the wind.

The tonnage of goods handled at the Palmerston North Railway station, in 1898 was .113,000 tons. _Tn 1911 the tonnage increased to 300,000. The total revenue in 1898 was £12,300, and jin 1911 £56,000. Ail Auckland wire states that James Oollett, Secretary of the Waterside Workers' Union, has been fined £2O for aiding and .abbetting a strike in connection, with the .discharge of men from the steamer Paperoa last November. Notice of appeal was give"

The Hon. 6. Laurenson, Minister ot Labour, stated in the course of an address at Dunedin,.that since tho loss of the Titanic the "Union Company's boats had been supplied with extra boats and rafts, so that now every ship under the 'Company's flag was able to carry in. boats or in rafts the maximum number of passengers which ohe vessel could carry. The Minister paid a high tribute to the manner in which the Union Company generally conducted its business.

The classes at the Masterton Technical School have made a good beginning for the second term, there being present on evening 33 pupils at 'the English and Arithmetic class, whilst on Tuesday evening 31 pupils attended for instruction in bookkeping, five for dressmaking, and six for plumbing. The classes in art ■needlework, under Mrs Howell, which commence this morning and will l>e continued on Friday evening next, also give promise of being well supported. Over a dozen persons have signified their intention of attending for instruction. V

The Otaki Licensing Bench, Mn A. 1). Thomson presiding, decided to favourably consider the removal of . the licenses for the burnt Weraroa Hotel to a< building nearer the town and ,near the High School, A petition with 309 signatories was presented against the removal, Mr Herdman appearing for objectofs, Sir John Findlay, K.C., and Mr Blair appearing for applicants. The Bench intimated that the application be renewed three months iheiice.

>' At the. meeting of - 'the Masterton County Council yesterday afternoon, the following resolution in regard to the restriction of 'Government loans was received from the Finance Com- 1 mittee: —'-That it be a recommenration from tljis Committee to the Council to pass Ji resolution in sympathy with that ; passed by the Stratford County' Council protesting againsr 1 restriction proposed to be put on, the ■amount which can be advanced by wa v . of Joan 'from the State Guaranteed Advances Department to local bodies, 1 1 especially for backblock works." It j was decided to adopt the suggestion . | The resolution of the j North Chamber of Commerce com- j mending the Minister of Defence on 1 tho firm stand he v-ap taking in carrying out the compulsory clauses of the Defence Act, and which was forwarded on to other Chambers, Borough Councils and Harbour Boards for endorsement has met with singular response. At a 'recent 'meetiosr. of t-h« ' ' Chamber 'the President .mnotuicod' that already 187 replies had been received 'supporting the resolution, .19 took no action, whilst there was one dissent. Of 16 Boroughs which took mo action 13 were in and around Christchurch..

The new schooltoouse at Kaiwaiwai, near Featherston, vras officially opened yesterday. There was tendance of settlers of the district. The Wellington Education .Board was I represented,by Musi's W. Buchanan, M.P., A:. W. Hogg, arid A. Eli Vile, each of whom made a Mr G. L. Stewart (Secretary of the Education Board), amd Mr Spencer (editor of the School Journal) were also present. The school, which contains two large, well-ventilated rooms, is provided)with all'the latest equipments. It was declared formally opened by Mr Buchanan, amid cheers. Mr W. (). Williams, one of the founders of the original school, was among thoso present. An inquiry into the circumstances under which the old school at Greytown was destroyed by fire was .held yesterday afternoon by Messrs W. C. '"Buchanan, M.P., A. W. Hogg and A. H. Vile, members of the Wellington Education Board. The Education Department was represented by Mr Spencer. Evidence was given by Messi's W. C. Ravies, E. Rockery, Kidston, C. J. Beard, Miss Talbot, and the boy cleaner. This went'to show that one of the chimneys was defect tive, and that the fire was first discovered in the neighbourhood of this. The .members of the Board, after going exhaustively into the case, decided to report that the indications wore that the fire had originated through a defective chimney. It was also decided to recommend that in the construction of future school buildings tho chimneys should be plastered.

Plough] up; operations are in progress# on quite a number of properties in theLower Valley at tlie present time.

Mr J. C. Boddington reports that eight degrees of frost wero registered at the Upper Plain yesterday morning.

Tlie Wairarapa Presbytery at yesterday's meeting, decided to form itself into ?i committee to secure the oh- f servaneo of the Sabbath day. '

It is stated that the wild duck from the Wairarapa Lake have migrated to the Marllx) rough district, and that; they will probably return next month,, when food becomes scarce in the south.

It is estimated that the loss sustained in the Grey town «:hool fire, apart from the building itself, was £730.

The question of a session for Lansdnwno came up at 3'este.rday's meeting «.f the Wairarapa Presbytery, and it was decided to appoint the Knox Church session to act ad interim.

Mr W. C. Buchanan, M.P., in the course of his .speech at the Clarevilfe social last evening, expressed the opinion that the Mackenzie Ministry would he defeated soon, after tho House met.

It was decided at yesterday's meeting of the Masterton County Council ■that tlie committee set up to report on the advisability of procuring a motor car for the use of County officials, should be given an extension, of time to oonsider the matter, as the necessary information could mot be gained in a short space of time. .

The Rev. J. S. Young, of ILaiisdowne, stated at yesterday's meeting of the Wairarapa Presbytery, that a friend had made the very, generona offer that if £4OO were raised for tfi<? Lansdowne Church within a month, he would add 10s to every £1 subscribed up to that amount. The Presbytery expressed its gratification at £he splendid offer, and its best wishes for the realisation of the sum named.

On the motion of Cr. Murray at the monthly meeting of the Ma-stertoir County Council held yesterday afternoon, it was decided that the County Clerk write to the Hawke's Bay and: "VVairoa County Councils and apply for information in reference to metal wagons which are being used by the Counties. Mr Murray explained that the wagons in question were most suitable for the purpose of carting metal,, and did very little damage to the roads. ,

The Under-Secretary of the Public "Works Department forwarded to the meeting of the Masterton County Council yesterday afternoon a letter which has been received from Mr Johsftr Oross, junr., claiming compeflsaAioa connection witKa. roadway through his property at Flat Bush road. In regard to this matter the following resolution. ■ was received from the Com- • mittee which met in the morning—"That the correspondence relating to* the legalising of tte Flat road! be laid before the Ctamty ; solicitor amd his opinion sougjht with regard to the, opposition taken thereto by Mr J. Cross, junr."

Mrs M. Caselberg advertises for a general servant, good wages.

Forty fully paid-up shares in the Wellington. Farmers' Meat Company are advertised for sale, c

A young lady to assist m tea rooms and confectioner's stop is advertise*! for. '

Mr E. It. B. Daniell, land agent, Hastings, advertises for sale 80 acres freehold form, 'highly improved, good buildings, and only small deposit.

A'manager is required for the Rexdale cheese factory, Mangamaire. Particulars ais to duties, remuneration*, etc', may be found on the front page of this morning's Age.

"Every woman likes other people ip _ say she is well-dressed," and what -Jk woman doesn't, look at her best ra a 'tailor-made costume? An .advertise*ment in relation to tailored costumes,. ' ... made by Messrs Kra'hagen and Chapman, is to be found in another column.

' Messrs Powmall, Lavery and. Moral hove been appointed solicitors and: J agents in Masterton for the (V miner- , cial Union Assurance Company, Ltd. (fire, marine, and accident). The business of the Company will be transacted as heretofore, at the omce oi tiio late Mr 0. A. P. Powmall.

Mr W I. Hui&and, land agent, P&W iat ua, advertises 846 acres half I hold and half the .Palliatua district. » well grassed and subdivided, good . ilmildings, to be sold with all stock. . Also 1200 acres o.r.p. from Goyeinment, at 16s 6d per acre. The rent is only £4O per year. Particulars will Ofr found on page 8.

Messrs Toivnsend and Son, Saddlers, harness makers, and direct importers, make a .specialty of the manufacture of horse and cow covers. nothing but the best and most desirablematerial is used, satisfaction in fit is guaranteed, and prices are right. Those contemplating ordering a new . cover are invited to place tjieiror ■ early. Attention is drawn to the ®«-f vertisement appearing vr this issue.

Tn the course of a brief address .".t ClareviUo last evening, Mr G. R ■ Sykes. M.P., recited an incident in the career of the la to Hon. Li. J. Scdidem, -ft was at a scciml function at Palmer-tea North. The speeches V,<>lC limit'-1. to ton minutes each. V.r mun'.i.m I'm' having io/i:>n., ut >«;•.** f, r> r,i. -ol know, he --'''d. '' (nN / -the could fill in the allotted _ time :<l ßutsaid Mv Sykcs, nmlmg it lio war; still going strong'-" Mr H. C. Robim-on has given the 'following notices of motion l«i l ( Mastorton Trust 5.'-"ids 'rust meet ;,, oil Friday next :-(D Tlint w ' lt 1 ; l f \ ie ; to securing the or more of fine f o " tnun^ n ' •namely (a) « HiglvSchoo , ( , n " o f •cultural School, (c) a g° ,!t , 5 -" t >o . |.. c v -tscholarships—a comniittee mV jgJ -of Messrs Thos. B. Kll ' ono j.\ . and H. C. Robinson (convenoi) lie set up, with autlvority to cnqmrc as •fto the best means of bnngmg, >■ j -the above objects, or any m the™, *«i . .laud preferable. Jries> have authority to < - True»nd te> submit a t a \ -draft amendment. o| It} he ■statutes to erable . - with a Mna : Mastorton upon Education-