LOCAL AND GENERAL

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10708, 31 August 1912, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

During last rronth 2483 persons arrived in New Zealand, and 2 f j-13 departed.

The crusade against the reckless motorist' is proceeding apace in Napier. The police havo taken proceedings in another five cases.

There were eleven Jn'rths registered in Masterton during the month of August, and five deaths and eight marriages for the same period.

Grand and common juries for the next sitting of the Supreme Court at Mas:erton will he drawn at the Courthouse on Monday morning. .

Three (V.d Age and one Widow's pensions were granted in Masterton during the month of August. There were twelve renewals in. Old Age pensions.

Mr W. Farrsily, of Hastings, has" purchased from Messrs Bowron Tj ;•!;»; their Manawatu property of 4000 acres, stock and plant, and takes possession on Sentember 3rd next.

A Napier telegram advises that the Government has purchased the Waihou station at Patoka. The estate comprises G162 acres. Other estates in the vicinity are under joiisideration.

The Wairarapa representative footballers play the Wellington representatives to-day. A number of Waira-. rapa football enthusiasts intend proceeding to Wellington tin's morning to witness the match.-

At the last meeting of tire Master-

ton branch of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants, a resolution was passed upholding the action of the Government in importing an ; expert to manage the New Zealand J railways. The Minister of Mines informed the Dunedin Boiler-makers' Union that in future any machinery and ironwork which can he suitably manufactured in the Dominion is to be ob- ( taincd here, and not to-be imported.

For the month of August two petitions in bankruptcy have been filed in Masterton,-as against nil for the same period of last year. Since the beginning of the year there have been eight bankruptcies filed, as against twelve for the corresponding noriod of 1911.

Mr Justice. Sim gave a decision in a will-case in Wellington yesterday, to the effect that benefits accruing to deceased persons' estates from Friendly Societies were not .available, , for payment of the deceased persons' debt?, but are available for payment ■of funeral and testamentary oxyen-

At the Magistrate's Court. Masterton, during August three cases for drunkenness were dealt with and ton orders for maintenance were made. During the .same period two breaches of the Licensing Act, and one case of assault, were dealt with. Three orders were made for providing for indigent children.

Owners and trainers are reminded that nominations for tho Otaki Maori Racing Club's soring meeting close tonight at 8 o'clock with the secretary Mr 0. P. D'Ath. Acceptances • for all events and entries for the Trial Plate for the Dannevirke Club's Steeplechase meeting close with the secretary on Tuesday, September .'lrd, at 9 p.m.

Telegraph operators in Wellington are now largely using type-writing machines for receiving messages. The postal authorities-are encouraging the use of the type-writer, and have placed several orders for a number of machaines. It is probable that in a short time the old method of writing telegraph messages in pencil will be suppanted entirely by the more up-to-date typewriting machine.

A deputation of master plumbers waited on the Prime Minister .Yesterday, ard urged the passing of a Dominion Registration Bill to provide for licenses being, available all over New Zealand. Mr Massey said that a Bill would be introduced in a few davs, and lie referred to the Labour Bills Committee. It would include a clause providing for a Dominion certificate. An automatic ponny-in-the-slot stamp-seller has been affixed to the Masterton Post Office. This type of stamp niachin6 is in general use in the large centres, and has proved a very great convenience to the general community. The machine is ingoni-. ously arranged, and anyone who by mistake or otherwise should place any coin, other than a penny, Jn the slot, finds the coin at once returned per medium of an aperture at the bottom of the contrivance.

Mr D. L. Astbury,' the Liberal candidate for the Eirmont seat, speaking at Manaia on Thursday night, said that lie favoured reform of the Legislative Council, but not in the -way advocated by the Reform Party. He was of opinion that the time had come for the abolition of the three-fifths majority, and was pledged to the fiftyfivo per cent, basis. The proposal to increase the graduated land tax was characteristic of nothing but a bid for votes.

An Auckland telegram states that two men named Smith and Brockbank, criminal patients, escaped from the Avondale Mental Hospital on Thursday night, presumably by ihe use of skeleton keys. Both men had been concerned in burglaries. Smith had been in gaol for several year.'', and was sent to the asylum as insane, but is now . perfectly sane. Brockbaiik is really insane, but it is impossible for laymen to recognise bis insanity. "He lias been in gaol for several years.

Beware of the dealer, salesman or traveller who casts reflections upon--his'competitor. He does so to back tin his own weak position. "The Dresden" agents are instructed not to discredit rival firms. They are to rely solely on the merits of the Compamy'g instruments. Do not think, because we offer reasonable prices and liberal terms, that we sell- inferior pianos. We work on big lines. With us you do not have to pay extravagant prices to cover loss on dead stock. THE SPLENDID RONTSOH. THE MAGNIFICENT LTPP.

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These are only four of the famous pianos on wihich we specialise We take tireless pains to give-..you. just the pianos you want, on whatever terms best suit your requirements. Our hire-purchase system is devised for your convenience, and NOT for our profit. The Dresden Piano Company, Ltd, Wellington. Local representative, H, Tnns, Paniell's Buildings, Queen Str«g& ; _ l

The- Masterton schools "broke up" yesterday for the term vacation of a week.

Tho Masterton branch of the New Zealand Overseas Club has a membership of one hundred and sixty.

The usual weekly parade of the Masterton Territorials was held last evening, when there was a good muster.

The Prisons Amendment Bill, dealing with finger prints, passed its second reading in the Legislative Co .nidi yesterday.

Tho Rev T. G. Brooke gave an address before a fair congregation in the Methodist Church at Kuripuni last night on the homo missionary work.

Mr J. Anderson asked the Wellington Land Board on Thursday for'permission to lay a tramliite along tlie road surveyed through Section S7. Block XYJ.'Mangaone. Ho was advised bv the Commissioner that he.could do the work at his own "risk. .

An. agricultural school for teachers will open in Masterton next week. Tho school, which will bo in chargo of Mr dimming, agricultural instructor to the Wellington Education Board, wiil last for a fortnight. A largo number of visiting teachers will be present? ■ "

The latest issue of the Journal of tho Department of Agriculture has as a 'frontispiece the photograph of Mr W-. C. Buchanan, M.P. for Wairalapa, and chairman of the Agricultural Pastoral. Stock and Commerce Committee of the House of Representatives.

The thin! term of the classes a.t the Masterton Technical School commences, from Monday next, September 2nd. The-dressmaking and needlework clases, under Mrs Howell, will resume on Tuesday, September 10th.

Messrs Stanley and Clarke waited ' on the Wellington Land Board _en Thursday in reference to a previous application for additional land at the J bade of their holdings, in the Car- ' rington Settlement. They „Were advised to make a formal application, for ! same (a forest reserve) at the next meeting of the Board.

The Government has' decided to adopt as a Government measure Mr George Witty's Land Agents Registration Bill, which seeks to impose a license fee and to impose control upon persons carrying on tho business of land agents. The measure i«s at v present before the Land l, 'Committee. Mr Witty first introduced the Bill in 1904.

' Mr W. C. Buchanan, M.P , ha- givennotice to ask the Minister for !and-> • "Whether he will, at as early a dote as possible, place at the disposal of settlers the portion of the Waitutuniu Native Block in the Wairanpa recently purchased bv the Government: also whether he will ciye instructions for the purchase of the remainder of the block as soon as possible?"

Mr E. 'Newman (Rangitikei) is to ask the Prime Minister: "Whether the Government, will so amend the law as to enable private •individuals or companies to establish:'.-'works to utilise water-power subject to the rights of the Government to acquire such works at any future date?"

A meeting of the Masterton branch of the overse;;.-' Clng was held in the Exchange Bui'dings last evening, Mr J. Cross presiding over a. fair attendance, ft was decided that a luncheon bo tendered his Excellency Die Governor on the occasion of his visit ti Mnsterten t-) officially innnsrurate the Masterton branch of tho Club. A meeting will be held on Tuesday next, to make final arrangements for the function.

Mr A. Meek. r.')lK"'+nr. nnnearcd before the Wellington T " I V I B<vivd 0.11 Thursday, on behalf of E. H. Johansei). occupier of Manjrotninoka J, No. 4, which had been declared Crown land. He stated that his clipnt held a lease from the Natives, and had a promise that his lease would he re-' mewed. He was advised that the aplication should be made to "the Board for a temporary lonse of the land, the same to be submitted to tho next meeting of the Board.

The performance of "H.M.S. Pinafore," by tho Masterton Theatrical Society, in the Masterton Town Hal] on September 11th and 12th, promises to he. one of the best productions the Society has yet staged. Principals, chorus and orchestra are assiduously rehearsing the opera, and the public will'bo'afforded a treat in the way of amateur theatricals.

A very amusing episode took place Jat 'the Farmers' Union meeting at ! Featherston yesterday. An, individual, wh6 bore the appoaraneo of having slept in a coal bin.strayed in. and having saluted one or two of those present, took a seat. He presently .announced that he belonged to the Opposition, as he was a worker, and expressed himself in none too complimentary language concerning the farmer. Tbp meeting gor,d-huniouroily laughed at his remarks; but when ho made himself objectionable by trying to do all the talking himself, the chairman had to remonstrate with him. Finding this had no effect, he "gently" put him outside the door. One of those present rose, and stated that he would second the motion moved by the chairman.

Lively scenes are reported from Waikino in connection with the np- | pearanco of a few of the W.iihi Company's staff in the township <m fc Thursday, says a Waihi telegram. It is alleged that attempts at intimidation were made, hut there was no interference while the men were, at j work, as trespassers are rigorously barred from private property. In- ! suiting remarks are made to the men as they proceed to and from work. The police have taken no action. ;\rbitrationists are "holding the fort." and a. straightont light between them' and the Federationists took place at Waikino yesterday morning.

There is great rivalry between Leigiif. Rugby and Rnebv and the visit of Ncw_ South Wales League Footballers will give an impetus to the League Professional Game. There is room in New Zealand for both frames, but this th« case with Crescent Tea. Tt ■Stands nlmost alone, and i P without a rival for popular favour.

"For sovprnl J pnffr.rpd from bilious attacks which would last for some, time before I was mvself again," writes Mrs J. W. ePake.H7 Dowlim? Street, Darlincnuirst, N.S W. "T used various remedli&s ,to check flu* attacks with out any effect, but at last cave up .the. attempt. n friend <?ave me some Laxo-Tom> Pills, whicih I took the nest time a Wlii- t<? turn came on. and tbev completely cured me." Price and Is 6dSold by all and Storekeepke<?pers. Price 10H;

.Mr A. J. Welch, of Masterton. vJ.o was a passenger by tho .steamer Mooraid, which received an awful buffeting a few weeks back on the voyago to Sydney, states that the experience was one Vliicli lie does not desire to go through again. Mr and Mrs Welciii. occupied a deck cabin. For two days they were cut off from below, and .had to subsist on a little fruit. ! Their cabin window was battered in by thewater, and their luggage was afloat. Tiie vessel had such n terriblo list that, they were fearful of what would happen. The seas were mountain high, and the snip trembled as liiey crashed upon tin* deck. Ten persons were injured, but none seriously.

Mrs W. Perry advertises for a cookgeneral.

A plain cook is advertised for by Mrs M. Caselborg. References are required.

A gold brooch, lost between York Street and Wenvoe Tea Rooms, is advertised for.

Messrs iM. Saba and Son give notice that they have bought a manufacturer's stock of silverware at a great reduction, and they are offering them for quick sale at 25 per Cent, below, usual prices.

Tho Masterton Amateur TheatricalSociety give notice that they will stage " H.M.S. Pinafore" at the Town Hall on Wednesday and Thursday, September 11th and 12th. Mr R. Brown, land agent. Master*ton, advertises 200 acres, o.r.p\, for sale. This property is improved,, with good buildings, and is 8 miles from Whakatane.

Mr E. R. B. Daniel, land agent,. Bastings, advertises for sale 76 acre**, 1.i.p., all flat and in grass,' new houses and other improvements, it is for sale* or would exchange for; hotel property.

Messrs H. Ben Jo and Co., Lt<J.,. Queen Street, have a seasonable .notice on page 2. They are advertising garden tools, and judging by "the prices quoted it will not be on thescore of cost if gardens are not promptly set in order.

The first shipment of new season's goods, ex s.s. Turakina, have arriv-

Ed at-the W.F.C.A. The latest fashions in millinery and dress goods are to be seen from British and Continental markets.

Messrs G. Hyde and Co.. furniture manufacturei s". Masterton, have an in"*ot to-day calling attention to tho "White" Patent Folding Wardrobe. Tin's aitistic and useful piece of fuiniture can be folded up into a compact and easily-ca tried bundle in a, couple of minutes. It is one of the most useful and convenient contrivances ever made.

There is now on view in Mr L. S. Nicol' l - jewellery store window a veiv fine selection of sterling mother-of-pearl and enamel igobds. Among th<v novelties are the new silver mounted' mother-of-pearl hatpins, all of which, are of the most unique patterns, aid fitted in neat leatherette cases; also* a most extensive range of the very latest necklet pendant and brooch combinations. ".-'" ! \ '■■-.'

Whenever the world is startled with some great new idea, emanating from the brain of some great genius,., the conservative are sceptical and" quiduncs amazed. The telephone--and wireless telegraphy were once laughed at. They are now ,; simple facts of everyday life; The epoch-, making system of piano-playing, taught !)y the National College of Music, Trust Buildings, Masterton, is tho result of many year's of patient study, 'and is commended by.such eminent authorities as Professor Marshall Hall and Professor SehaufF. Jt' enables you to produce all the beauties of the best music, without goingthrough" tho superfluous drudgery of the old system, under which many pupils brdak down and abandon ail hope of ever mastering the prince of instruments.'