LOCAL AND GENERAL

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10665, 21 June 1912, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The luncheon provided yesterdoy for the legal profession by Mr Hermann Crass, the nm- proprietor of the Club Hotel in. Masterton, was one of the finest that has been put on at a public luncheon in the district. Mr Crass was warmly complimented by a number of those present.

The second day of the Hawke's Bay Jockey Club's winter meeting was postponed yesterday on. account of rain. The meeting will bo concluded to-day.

Mr J. 0. Boddington reports that there were 39 points of rain registered at the Upper Plain for the twentyfour hours preceding nine o'clock yesterday morning.

"Lawyers should sleep wellj because they can lie on either side."—Facetious observation by Mr G. R. Sykes, M.P., at the Courthouse function in Masterton yesterday. - There still continues to be a marked scarcity of sawmill hands, labourers and domestics in the South Island, Rays the Southland Daily News. There is no prospect of'the dearth being improved.

Mr W. G. Beard, President of the Wairarapa branch of the Law Society, Avaxed humorous at the luncheon, tendered the Minister of Justice in Masterton yesterday. Mr Beard said that the legal profession knew no politics. It did not care whether Ananias or George Washington were in power. If there was a preference for either, it Avould be for Ananias, because he was a man of the world (laughter). Washington never told a lie, but he probably thought a good many (laughter.). Mr Beard did not suggest that the' Minister of Justice was either an Ananias or ton. • He was apparently a gentleman who pursued the middle course —he was a lawyer. (Renewed laughter).

Warner's Coraets are ©o ■perfect in pattern and workmanship that they will fit (pehifedtly, and not become useless unitil the whole garment is com'pletely worn out. Every },a.h- guaranteed by local drapers Viot to ru.'f, break or tealiv Prices fiy>m 6s to 17G.d, por pair.

The heaviest rains for many years have been experienced recently iu tlie districts of Southland. "Cheap law is dear law," observed the Minister of Justice in his address at Masterton- yesterday. The ratepayers of the Thames carried a proposal yesterday, by 45)6 to 54, to raise a loan of £14,000 for an electric lighting scheme. The now award in connection with the Carpenters and Joiners' Union is now in force in tho Wairarapa. district. Several of the Miners' U.nions on tho West Coast of the South Island have decided to make a levy of ten per cent for the benefit of the Waiht miners now on strike.

The Eke tab una School Committee is dissatisfied with the representation of the Bush districts on the Wellington Education Board, and is talking of nominating a representative of its own.

The Secretary to the Masterton, Honorary Territorials has received advice from General Godley that he will if possible attend the July meeting of the local honorary Territorials. If unable to attend personally ho will be represented by a senior officer.

G. Dean, a member.of St. Matthew's junior hockey team, had the misfortune to badly sprain his ankle daring the match against the Excelsiors at Laasdo-wne yesterday. First aid ,vvas rendered by Messrs 0. Hooper and P. Frascr.

The Wairarapa members of the Law Society waited upon the Minister of Justice yesterday and asked that suitable shelves be provided in the law library at the new Courthouse in Masterton for the acommodation of the library books. The Minister promised to have shelving erected. Sergeant Miller, of Mastertbn, has been advised by telegram by Inspector Wilson, of Wanganui, that a settler of the Iluatiti Block, named Con. Evans, who is said to have relatives in the Masterton district, fell over a cliff on June 17th, and died while being removed to E,aetihi. Sergeant Miller would he pleased if the relatives in question would communicate with him.

His Worship the Mayor-asked the Minister of Justice yesterday to provide half the cost of asphalting the approaches to the new Courthouse in Masterton. The Minister replied that the work was really one for the Minister of Puiblic Works, but he would see what could be done in tlie matter.

The Masterton Miniature Rifle Club held a "leg-in" shoot last night. The following are the scores: —A Class: H. Perry 35, J. Murray 35, H. B. King 35, J. Fuller 35. E. Lett 35, secured "]egs-in"; C. Hopkins 34, J.-McGregor 34, C. Hopkins 34, Cole 33. B. Class: W. C. Perry, 34, R. E. Jones 34, M. Carr 34, and A. Miller 31. secured "legs-in" ; U. Wellington 33, J. E. Perrv 33. J. V. Reid 33, E. Hawke 33, W. Redmond 33, Ed. 'Perry 33, W. Rosson 33, W. Tl'ornblow 32.

I There still being a certain amount I of debt on the St. Matthew's Viear- ; age improvement account, the sewing guild is arranging for a sale of work, the proceeds of which will go to this : fund. The function will be held in St. Matthew's schoolroom on Wednesday next, 26th inst., and visitors will get full value for their outlay; t There will be stalls for needlework, ! produce, sweets, flowers and dolls. In connection with the latter a prize will be given for the best-dressed doll. There will also be afternoon tea, and visitors will be well catered for.

The next function in connection with the Wairarapa Caledonian Society will be a concert in the- Town Hall on Wednesday next, the 26th inst., when Mr M. La-very will be the presiding director. The date for the "Inglesicle" will be arranged after the Masterton competitions are over. In the meantime members'''are assiduously practising Highland dancing every Tuesday and Friday evening, under the direction of Messrs R. McRae and W7 Sutherland.

The Masterton Harriers' Club held a six-mile teams race yesterday on the Upper Plain. The runners wero divided into teams of three, and a good'finish saw the Ca.pfcain's team win by one point. The following were the first four home : —J. Bradbury, 38mins 59secs.; W. Drummond, 39 mins. lOsecs.; J. Miller, 43mins. Ssecs.; D. Mackcrscy, 44rnins. Ssees. A sealed handicap in connection with the race, for a cluib trophy, resulted: J, Miller 1, J. Bradbury 2, D. Mackersey, 3, W. Drummond 4. The Harriers were hospitably entertained by Mr and Mrs F. Hood, who were accorded a hearty vote of thanks.

In our reference yesterday to the new and old Courthouses in Masterton, we inadvertently omitted to mention the names of Mr H. A. Stratford as a Magistrate, Mr F. H. Ibbetson as a Clerk of the Court, and Mr J. Coradine as one of those who had graduated to the Bar in the town. One incident in reference to Mr Stratford is worthy of placing on record.. It is reported that on one occasion he was driving through the street with the late Mr JT J. Freeth, then Clerk of the Court. They passed round a corner of one of the chief thoroughfares at a faster pace than a walk, which constituted a breach or the borough by-laws. The Magistrate pulled up in front of the Courthouse, had a summons prepared against himself, and imposed the usual penalty for such offences. ,

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_ "For several years I suffered from ■biliolis attacks which would l.ast # for •some time before-1 was myself again," writes Mrs J. W. ePnkf>.'.H7 Don-line ■Street, Darlin£liiw*t, N.S.W. ; "I used various reanedaes' to check th> attacks with out any effect, but at last e.iv'o Up the attempt: However, a friend pave me .some Laxo-Tonin Pills, whicih I took the next time a biliions turn came on, and they completely .'Mired me." thrice and Is 6d. Sold t)v all Chemists and Storekeep*

The Cost of Living Commission is at present taking evidence in Auckland.

At a meeting of the /Wellington Seamen's Union last night, a proposal to vote a sum of money towards the Waihi strikers was defeated by a substantial majority.

The weather being line yesterday afternoon, there was a large crowd of hockey enthusiasts present ac Lansdowno to witness the matches played in connection with the Wairarapa Hockey Association.

As Pnnco of Wales' Birthday falls this year on Sunday next, aiid the following day will not be observed as a holiday in public buildings, the schools in the Masterton district wiil remain open.

Charitable Aid Boards in the north have entered a protest against the Department charging audit fees tin's year, but the' Southland Board have decided to offer no objection, but to pay the £l3 for which they received an account. The auditor was engaged for thirty-nine hours in the Southland Board's office, so the Department receives at the rate of 6s 8d an hour.

The Hon. J. A. Hanan was asked by Messrs L. Robinson, O. N. C Pragnell, attd other members of the Masterton-Competitions Society yesterday, to use his efforts to induce the Minister of Internal Affairs to place the picture of the New Zealand Dreadnought on exhibition in the town during competitions week. Tho members -of the Trust Lands • Trust have-kindly placed a fire-proof room at the disposal of tho Society, and a promise was made .that a man would be placed in charge of the picture. The Minister promised to make representations to his colleague on the subject.

Mr Parr, the Mayor of Auckland, is shortly to leave on a visit to Australia, and while-there he intends to thoroughly study the methods of street maintenance and construction followed in the hip; cities of the Commonwealth. Prior to his departure, the Mayor gave expression to the opinion that out of the £30.000 annually allotted in. Auckland for street maintenance and repairs, £3OOO or £4OOO should be spent upon woodblocking or asphalting. In this "way 3000 yardiS or 4000 yard's could each year be laid down in the materials named, and in ten years the city would possess fine streets, all constructed out of the annual grant, without the aid of borrowed money.

The Masterton P. and T. Hockey Club held their annual dance in the Exchange Hall last evening, upwards of sixty couples being present. The hall was beautifully decorated, and together with the lovely colouring of the dresses of the ladies presented a scene of splendid effect. , Excellent music was provided by an efficient band of musicians, and the M.C.'s, Messrs H. H. Eddy, R. E.. Williams, V. M .Richards, E. Clarke, and E. Hanley were indefatigable in their efforts to make the function a success. Tnat the event was the most successful yet held by the Club was due to a great extent to the efforts of these gentlemen. A sumptuous supper was provided by Miss Capper, of the Exchange tea rooms. Dancing was continued until a late hour,"and the entire, proceedings were carried through without a hitch. The work of the Secretary, Mr W} : J. Jackson, deserves special mention, and he is to be congratulated, unon. the unqualified success of his efforts to make the gathering the most enjoyable in the history of the Club. -. .*■.■■' '

A position as ladv help is advertised for.

A man for sheep work is required by Mr W. Wai-delF, Te Whiti. Two heifers lost in Masterton are advertised for. Particulars appear in the wanted columns.

, An experienced bodico hand, also i'TiDrnvers, arc advertised for ; by Miss Reardon, dressmaker, . Exchange Buildings. ■ ' The Knn\- Church Choir will render an attractive programme of partsongs, solos, and recitations to-night in Knox Hall. Tickets may be obtained at Is each. , \

s The stocktaking sale of boots, crockery and fancy-goods starts on Saturday, the 22nd inst. The. W.F.O.A. a.re offering high-class goods at bargain prices.

One 8-10 horse power motor-car, 4seater, in first-class order, is advertised for/sal© by Mr Robert Russell, second-hand dealer, Masterton.

Written in wkito, the .bargain prices at the stock-reducing at the W.F.O.A. stand out bold before you. You can't help reading. Once yon read you must decided to call. See the special offerings on Saturday at 8 a.m.*

Despite the fact that a Royal Commision is amusing itself inquiring: the "why!?" and "wherefores" of the high cost of living, Mr Albert J. Parton announces'an increase in the cos; of metals used in the manufacture or "Victor" vats. He uuges dairy factory managers to order their * vats before the prices are increased in consequence on the aforementioned rise in rough metals.

Mr Henderson, jeweller and direct • importer, has just landed a" nice range of marble clocks. They arc 8day clocks, and strike the hour ami half hour on cathedral gongs. There is-also to hand a fine' assortment of Westminster chiming clocks'in walnut and oak cases. These chime the four quarters and strfke the hour. Included in the shipment is a special asortment of sterling silver goods, including entree dishes, hot water kettles on stands, vegetable dishes and salad bowls. These goods are all solid silver, and are well worthy or inspection.

The following new and recent books arc on sale at Messrs McLeod and Youngs:—"Devil's "Wind," Patrica Wentworth ; "Jesse of Carboo," Roger Pocock; "Queen ef Guarded Mounts," J. Oxenham; "Cynthk of the Minute," L. J. Vance; "The Far Triumph," Eliz. Dejeans;' "While Caroline Was Growing," J. D. Bacon; "Prodical Judge," V. Kester; "Mrs Drummond's vocation.," Mark Ryce; "She Buildeth Her House," Comfort■;■ "A Melody in Silver," Keene Abbott; "The Fourth Watch," H. A. Cody; "Havoc," E. P. Oppenheim; "Money. Moon," 11. Farnol; "The Rhodasians," Gertrude Page; "Peter Ruff," E. P. Oppenheim; "The Big, Fish," H. 8.-Marriot Watson; "Through the; Postern Gate," ' Florence ■ Barclay; "The House of Lisronan," M. Alexander; "Jane Dawson," Will Harben. Fresh stocks of "Home University; Library" are- also now to baud.