LOCAL AND GENERAL

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10666, 22 June 1912, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The fisliing season on the vlasfc Coasc of the North Island has been one of the most successful on record. It in stated that about 2000 shares have been taken up in Masterton in the Mangaone Oilfields Company. Weather permitting, the Masterton Municipal Brass Band will render a programme of music in the Park tomorrow (Sunday), at 2.30 p.an. The ilaxmilling industry, which has been suspended for some time, is again in full swing in the Poverty Bay district. * A syndicate has for some time been prospecting for oil in the Auckland district, and it is expected that their efforts will meet with considerable success. The cadets chosen to visit Canada this year are at present undergoing a course of preparation at Trentham. The camp will break up on the 13th July, and the boys will have live or six days to visit theii; parents prior to sailing for Canada. Although, there has been an abundance of rain in the Bush districts, the weather on the whole has not been severely cold. Cattle at Nireaha and other centres 'are standing the' weather very well, and are keeping up their condition. The experimental work on ;he improvement of cereals being carried out under the supervision of Dr. Hilgendorf at Lincoln College Cs;iys the Lyttelton Times) is progressing satisfactorily. and the college hopes to be in a position to supply pure tvpes of wheat and oats. Timaru fishermen are doing so well that fishing .vessels from north and south are flocking to the South Canterbury seaport. Line fishing is being superseded by trawling, and the change is proving so payable that trawlers from Otago Harbour and from Lyttelton are congregating at Timaru. At a meeting of milk suppliers of the Nireaha dairy comnany. it was decided to go on with the scheme for the manufacture of whey butter in the coming season. The meeting was called at the instigation of certain suppliers, who were desirous of having the motion previously adopted in favour of the scheme rescinded. The roads in certain pai'ts of Taranaki are at present in an almost impossible state. Metal has always been at a premium in Taranaki, and for road-making it is necessary to ;mr>ort the metal by truck from very long distances. As may be readily, understood, the expense entailed prevents the majority of roads from being metalled.

Some weeks ago Mr H. Okey, M.P., wrote to the Minister of Railways urging the reinstatement of the refreshment car on the mail trains between New Plymouth and Hawera. He has now received a reply from the Hon. A. M. Myers, who regrets that be is unable to reinstate "the car. In doing so, the Minister explains that the traffic is rot great enough to warrant the expense of a second locomotivp and the employment of an extra staff for the car, which would be involved. There ought to ho a rush of barbers' assistants to Australia. In Melbourne, from the beginning of this year, the legal wage of the journeyman shaver and haircutter has been fixed at £3 a week. This is a considerable advance on the rate hitherto prevailing—£2 ss. The masters propose to shift fßis additional burden on to the shoulders of the hairy public by raising the price of a hair-cut to Is and of a shiave to 6d. The Melbourniansibre threatening to boycott the barbers' shops, learn to shave themselves," and get their wives to cut their hair. 1

The labour famine in the .farming districts has been keenly felt in South Canterbury. Particularly near Studholme and Waimate. where the crons have been heavy this season. The | scarcity of labour in the district has been the cause of great concern. In the back country, farmers' wives have to assist in the care of the herds, because of the absence of men assistants. The farmers are doing what they can to help each other, but potatoes are being ruined because it is impossible to get theonin. The wages offered are good, and the accommodation satisfactory, but men %re not obtainable.—Ashbui*ton Mail. The Minister for Defence (Hon. A. M. Myers) has received from the Secretary of the Young Maori Paity, a copy of the following resolution passed at the -annual conference of the party in Auckland: —"That this conference expresses its pleasure that there have besi no cases of Maoris objecting to discharge their duties as citizens under the Defence Act." In his reply to the letter, the Minister stated: "The cordial relations existing between the Maori and the pakeh« of this country have been a matter of special comment on many occasions, and it is gratifying to know that if the Government is ever called upon to defend its shores it can be sure of the loyal and whole-hearted co-op-eration of the Maori race."

BUYING A PIANO. During our .Annua) Balance this month we are prepared to offer terms of payment even moite advantageous than, the very liberal and exceptional terms we extend in the ordinary course of business. Perhaps you do not want terms; ijrat if yon. do this is your special opportunity. All our instruments are absolutely good, bearing— in addition 1 to the names of fa mow makes such as the i Broadwood. the SRonisoh, the Lipp. and the Stairway—the Guarantee of our wide repute amdlong experience. If we sell you a .pialno during this Annual Balance period., you are assured of a fine instrument, and tihe payments will he too ea.sv to bother vnti nt all. THE T>RFSDEN PTANO OOMPvANY. Ltd.. WeJJiinjrtnu. North Island Manner: M. .T. Brooke. Local Representative: F. Tnns. Daniell'e Buiilditiigs, Queen Street. For Children's Hacking Oousrh at Wsnt. Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. Is 6d. 2s fid.

/ FELT SIOK AND DIZZY. "'For two years T suffered from headache, caused by liver disorder and irvewulnr action of the bowels." writes Mrs Jane Boyos. Ravenpwnod. 0. "A fnw dnse« of Tablets, miicklv relieved nue, after taking them reerlarly for a. p-hort lime mv liver was in perfect order. and T was no longer troubled with sick headache. if T .fflel .a little h't of sorts T +nl.-« n dose or two of Chamberlain'* Tablet<\ and am very , soon myself ptraiV" Sold hy all ; chemists' and. storekeepers.

'I he entries for the Masterton Competitions closed last evening, and are from point of numbers most satisfactory. Holding ponds for troat, •which have been constructed in Palmerston Esplanade,, so as to hatch fry into yearlings before distribution, will be opened to-day. Mr Purcell Webb will give an organ recital at Knox' Church, Masterton, on Thursday next at 8 o'clock, when a popular and classical programme of vocal and instrumental music will bo rendered. In the Government Gazette of .last week, Mr Cyril. Bicknell's name appears as the patentee of targets. They wero in use at the last Wairarapa Rifle Association's meeting, and gave every satisfaction. A man named Lachlan Gillies was fined £o, in default 14 da,ys' Imprison-, ment, without labour, at the Pahiatua Court on Thursday, for commiting an indecent act in. Main Street. He was also fined 10s, in default 24 hours' imprisonment, for being drunk whilst in'charge of a horse. It is interesting to hear that the first New Zealand venture in the cultivation of rubber bids fair to be successful. The Dominion Rubber Company, the shares of which are held mainly in Dunedin. reports that the tapping commenced on the 7th inst., and that results were "excellent and; full of promise." : When the case; Stagpoole v. the Wanganui Education Board was concluded, the Board decided that the appellant should be given three months' leave of absence on full pay. The Board now learns, on the solicitor's advice, that it cannot legally do this, Mr Stagpoole not being in the employ of the Board. A communication from the Pahiatua District Progressive Association, in reference to the railway time-table between Masterton and Palmerston North, was read'at the meeting of tlio 'Masterton-Chamber of Commerce yesterday. ' It was decided to inform tne Pahiatua'Association that the altera- j tion.desired had been made. In conversation with a representative of the Age yesterday, the Hon. J. A. Hanan, Minister for Education, j stated that -while"he recognised that ] there was a.'scarcity of. school teachers j in. the Dominion, he did' not . favour ] the proposal to import teachers from] the Old Country;' Be thought btetter inducements, should; be "offered to. our own young people to enter the profession.. .' '• ..'■ .. p; -.' ! .The Masterton, Methodist Boys' ] Club held their'usiial ilieeting, last evening, there; being a good muster, of boys present.The; ping-pong competition f was continued, and several interesting; games were played.. The shooting at the miniature rifle range 1 resulted in- some good scores being put lip. < Several games of quoits were also indulged in, in. view of the competitions whicli are -to be h' j ld next month. ■'

The Taranalci Executive of the Farmers' Union has passed a resolution protesting against the farcical manner in which the evidence is being taken before the Cost of Living Commission, both in not'giving reasonable facility for the taking of country evidence and sitting only in the large centres, and that the member for the district be asked to bring the protest before the House. - The copy of the resolution is to be sent to the Taranaki j members of Parliament and the Doj minion Executive. | A happy little gathering took place at the Club Hotel in Grey town on Thursday evening, when the stewards of the Wairarapa South Trotting Club tendered a social and presentation to Mr J. H. Pollock, in recognition' pi his past services to the club.. Besides being handicapper for seven years (in which position he .has given satisfaction), Mr Pollock has rendered many services to the CJnh, and has acted ns North' Island delegate to the New Zealand Trotting Association, the local club thus showing their appreciated in a marked manner. A very eniovable concert was held in Knox Hall last evening, for the, purpose of raising funds .fir choir furnishings and 'other Church requisites. Mr A. W. Hogg occupied the chair, and gave a short address, explaining the object of the' concert, which is the first of a. series to be.'hold during the winter months. The programme was la re© and varied, and- ; presented several excellent items. A j feature of the poneerb was the part singing by the choir, which was of a very, high standard. ' The following is the programme : —Glee. "Ye S.he,n v herds Tell Me," Choir: song, Mrs A. H. Daniell; ; song. "The Gladiator," Mr Maxted; recitation. Mr Cunningham ; song, Miss McKenzie; recitation, Master L. Pryor: glee, ,: Sleep," Choir; sons:, Mr G. Stewart; song, Mrs A. H. Daniell; song,' Mr Maxted; song, Miss McKenzie;- sor-.g, Mr Stewart; recitation, Mr Cunningham : j glee. "All among the Barley," j Choir.

Speaking at the conclusion of the meeting of the Masterton Chamber of Commerce yesterday, the President (Mr A. Henderson) said:—"ln connection with our local industries, it is gratifying to know that the report of the Chamber, re fruit-growing-has been the means of a syndicate taking up twenty-five acres in Masterton on the commercial lines suggested by the Chamber, the Company consisting of three practical orchai'dists. There are also, seventy-five acres of adjoining land for those who wish io embark in the industry. I have further much pleasure in reporting that a boot factory has been started in convenient premises, and the prospects of its developing into a Large concern ' are very good. It is in the interest l of Masterton that members should study out and report on. industries suitable for establishment in the district." THE VICTORIOUS TRIUMPH. WONDERFUL RECORD OF SUCCESSES ON TRIUMPH MOTOR CYCI.ES. At the H.B. Mbtor Cycle Club's spirts held on tie Hastings Racecourse on Bbxing Day, tihe Triumphs again' practically, swept the sboaird. Out of an entry of 12 machines, representing 5 different makes, the Triumphs secured ten. firvrtfi, seven seconds, and 4 thirds out of a possible 11 events. This perfbrrnanceis all the more remarkable when it is considered that the Triumphs had to concede large bnndioflsps >to machines of equal power, and e'ix bf the ten first machines were ridcten bv flma+eu.r riders. * TOURIST MOTOR CO., LTD., Sole Agents for Triumph and B.S.A. Motor Odes, Wa : irarapa, Hawkec Bay, alhd Poverty Bav. RCTJUn.T WOK. v '. Jipeal Agent.

Labour agents in . Masterfoii stiJr, c< nipluin that they are unable to preen re the services of won for .scrubcutting. A good deal of interest is being evinced in football circles in the match-, between. Red Star and Carterton seniors, which will bo played this afternoon on the old showgrounds. The Masterton Chancer of Com-■m-erce decided yesterday that the petitions signed last 'year iji favour of the deviation of the Rim ur.ika railway be Landed over to Mr G. R. Sykes, M.P., for presentation to Par-; liament. The gold and silver medals for the Masterton Agricultural and Pastoral Association's Solway Show, have now been completed by Mr L. S. Niool, jeweller. For a'few day's I hey will be on view in the window display. Til connection with the St. Matthew's Church sale of work, which takes place next Wednesday, Mesdames M. Caselberg and H. T. "Wood have consented to act as judges of the" ' best-dressed dolls, and also- of the most original doll. A'Masterton resident "this week received a letter from a friend iri Tasmania, which gives some, idea of what, the drought there means. The who is a farmer in a small way, statesthat it is costing him £6 per weeic for fodder to .keep .his.stock alive. Potatoes, he adds, are selling up to £9' per ton,; and chaff from £5 10s to £0 , per ton. " J "We have room-for more men," said the Minister of Works in discussing the 'general state of public works in the country. "We have about; four thousand men engaged in road construction, and practically nil the authorities voted last session have ; been expended, the work in all parts of the Dominion having been carried on as fast as the supply of labour and money permits.. We will maintain this rate of construction Until further authorisations are voted by Parliament." ■ •' Train arrangements in connection with the Palmerston show are advertised. An advertiser has to lot a good six-roomed house, with all modern conveniences. * A dairy farm of 101 acres is advertised for Siale on the front 1 page by Mr E. R. B. Daniel; land agent, Hastings., , This afternoon, at the Post, Offiqe-: Auction Mart, Messrs A. J. Johnson and Co./will sell the balailce of fur--niture'oil behalf Mrs W. H". Powrnailand on. behalf of other vendors,., furniture, poultry, etc. ' ; ; v( ..-'! TheWairarapa. Co-opera-tive;- Association', Ltd.,- have made ■ special arrangements with a wellknown factory for .supplies ,of fresh made factory-hutter, which they are receiving, twice weekly, and, are retailing at Is 2d per lb; A . trial is--solicited. - ■ ■■

= There is a fascination about the. yttle ried slip as it falls from your in the morning. Do you -notice how you pick it up and read it carefully,. and decide to visit the W.F.C.A. before the day is over. Hundreds will be doing the same.* Arrangements for the Kaituna dance to be held in the Pine Grove 1 Hall,/Kaituna, oil Thursday next, are well in. : hand, and the gathering "promises to be a great success. Tickets may be obtained froni Mr "F. . E/„ Groube, hon. secretary. Mr W. Scott announces in this issue that he has opened fish and diip, din-. ing and supper rooms in the premises. in Queen Stre;et, Masterton, lately occupied by Ah Lop. Fresh fish will' be supplied daily, and dinner and sup- -■ per will bo provided as required. Mr J. 1. Murray .will commence a. great reorganising sale on Saturday,.. 29th inst. The, quality of .Mr Murray's,, goods are well-known, and when the ■ public know that they are to be given, an. opportunity to purchase t big reductions they will no doubt ",vaii for Murray's sale. ■

An important sale of daily heifers.. at Pahiatua is advertised on page , 8 of this issue by Messrs Abraham and Williams, Ltd., under histructiotas from Mr Robert Reay, who has. sold his property. The list includes, 100 old Holstein Jersey and. Shorthorn Cross heifers in calf, 50 ■ ! 2-year heifers, and 300 mixed hoggets. Furtlier particulars appear in the aW- . nouncement; " The keystone of success in so far.-, as drapery sales are concerned is the' , ability of that particular event to-'' offer fashionable goods, useful* goods,, high-grade goods, at decided savings in price. Judging by the record attendances at Messrs Hugo and Shearer's make room sale, the firm haveundoubtedly placed the keystone of" bargains in the right place. 'Mr W. Wiggins wishes to notify the-, public that he has purchased the cycle business lately-carried 'on by Messrs. Harvey and Co., and will in futurecarry on the business under the name of the Revolution Cycle Works. . All : the agencies held by Messrs Harvey and Co. will be retained by Mr Wiggins, who will personally inanage tiie business and supervise all repairwork. Great interest is being manifested' in the sittings of the "Cost ol' Living Commission," but there s no necessity .c(f ti>#3'"omimission . sitting in; .Masterton. All discriminating citizens here know how to keep down their cost of living ; simply by trading at Messrs Graham and- 'Co.'s, whose great sale is now on in boots, drapery, fancy goods and ironmongery departments, while in their ever-busy grocery department thenprices are always at the bottom, butquality at the top. ,

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