LOCAL AND GENERAL

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10718, 12 September 1912, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Mr J. C. Boddington reports that the rainfall recorded at Upper Plain for the 24 hours ending 9 a.m. yesterday was 79 points.

The supply of milk at the Greytown factory yesterday was 15-19 gallons', being 103 less than the same day last yea»\

The next best mail for the United Kingdom (due London 14th October), also, Europe, Canada, United States and Central America, will be via Tahiti -and San Francisco, closing at Masterton on Friday, September 13th, at 6.45. a.m.

There was a large attendance of members at the meeting of the Masterton Labour Party last evening, when the following resolution was carried unanimously:—'That this branch of the Labour Party unanimously support the candidature of Mr A. W. Hogg for the vacancy on the Trust Lands Trust."

We understand that the appeal of the Wellington Farmers' Meat Company for additional capital with which to provide increased storage accommodation at the Waingawa freezing works is meeting with a- generous response. Already a sum of over £7OOO has been subscribed.

A sale of work in aid of the Melanesian Mission Fund was held in St. Matthew's Schoolroom yesterday. A capable ladies' committee under the supervision of Mrs Do Castro had charge of the various stalls, and did good business in the afternoon. In the evening the attendance was not so good owing to counter attractions. Despite these elements the fund should benefit considerably.

The monthly meeting of the Knox Church Ladies' Social Guild was held at the residence of Mrs T. Moore, Lincoln Road, on Wednesday, September 11th. There was a fair attendance of members and friends. The president (Mrs H. T. Wood) presided. Musical items were rendered by Mrs Falla, Misses Hogg, Shaw and Jessie Millar. Afternoon ton was provided bv Mesdames Moore, Gibson and Exalt.

The Rev J. E. Watts-Ditch field is an incorrigible optimist/ "Tho Old ■Country," he tells you, "is anything but played out. Tho Old Church is Tt is very much alive; it is < gripping the situation and winning the men." The lecturer also knows the value of wholesome good humour, and. indulges in many a sally into the realm of wit. And good humour and sane optimism are hard to resist. But his secret lies in tho fact- that "be is every inch a man."—-Oania.ru Mail. Mr R. Dagg, Upper Plain, Mas. I torton. very generouslv donated a-, stud sheen to the St. Matthew's I Church sale of. work, which was held I yesterday. Tho sheen will l>o sold at theSolway sale, and it is anticipated, that tho Mission Fund will materially benefit.

The various stalls at the St. Matthew's sale of work held yesterday "ere in charge of the following l n '_ dies: Afternoon tea stall. Misses Holmwobd and Fannin ; dolls. Misses Townsend and Henderson ; cake stall. The Miss-os Vile; produce, Misses Hvdo and Dickerson; fancv stall. Misses Beard and Summerell: plain woric, Mrs Do Castro and Miss Pe-rrv; fish pond, Miss Mackersey; bran-tub, Misses' Lawrence and Recs. Tho Auckland Star is authorised to say it is understood that arrangements have been entered into between the New Zealand coalmine owners and the New Zealand' Goldmine Owners' Association for providing that the Wa.ihi companies shall be supplied with all tho coal they require, no matter what action the Federation of Labour may take. MAKLNG HOME HOMELIER. If you have no children, you need to keep the house as bright and cheerful as possible—you want- a piano. If you have children growing up about you, you want to make home as attractive as possible for them — "vou want a piano. It does not matter what your circumstances are; you cjn afford a piano, if you go about it in a sensible "way. Let the- Dresden Piano Company show you the way. TJie Dresden Hire-Purchase System brings splendid Pianos (into the reach of everybody. .The Company's stock is very wide; you are offered the choioe of pianos by all the great J makers of 'the world. | If—on tHie other hand— you can't play, make enquiry "aibout the Broadwood Player Piano. The Player can be fitted or removed at- w?ll, when the piano is (required for ordinary solo work. The 'Player'itself is made by Broadwoooc. Needless to say it is irreproachable alike in rnechaniies, material and' workmanship. In. Ehort. it is the best in the market! Go into this matter now! M. J. Brookes, North Island Manager. Local representative of th« Drfosden : H. Inns, Da well's Buildings, Quee • Street. fcfwtasa ftoooiaM}.* Aek for tite popnSar "Eoslyn" WrituuE Pftda at 84 ud ii each.

Tho Pahiatua-Akitio A. nrd V. Association will hold its next i-Now .m January 31st, 11)13.

Thomas Hawke, cabinetmaker, of Pahiatua, has boon adjudicated bankUnion has filed a dispute for hearing at £97 Ss, and his assets at £ls.

The second reading of the Civil Service Bill was carried in the House of Representatives at an early hour on Wednesday morning bv 3o' votes to 26. Tho lirst of the new season's lambs wqvq sold by Messrs Abraham ami Williams, Ltd., at their Johnsonvillc yards yesterday and reasiled from 10s 2d to 17s sd, lighter sorts fetching from 1-l-s to 15s 3d. Tho Buller hockey representatives; who this afternoon play Wairarapa for the Nordon Cup, arrived in Masterton yesterday. This evening the visitors will be the guests of the Wairarapa Hockey Association. The Tangoio settlers recently held a meeting and'decided to petition Parliament for a remission of rent owing to their difficulties with the blackberry pest. The tender of Messrs Taylor and Hodges has been accepted' for the additions to tho .Waingawa freezing works. There were four tenders for the work. The Masterton South Brass Band will (weather permitting) jreoider ,a programme of music' at the- Triangle, Kuripuni, this evening, commencing at 7.30 o'clock sharp.

At the meeting of delegates in Masterton yesterday, Mr H. C. Robinson expressed the hopo that a strong deputation would be formed to wait upon Mr J. B. Keith and ask him to contest the vacant seat on the Masterton Trust Lands Trust.

Acting on the principle that it is ■ not' always safe to put all the eggs in (one basket (says the Pahiatua Herald) the Ballanee Dairy Company is j consigning a. portion of its output, and ' also selling a portion. Tho price ob- | tained by the company has not been I disclosed, but it i'sjsaid to be eminentI ly satisfactory, and such as to enable } tho company to pay 12Jd per lb for bntter fat on account of home-separat-ed cream.

The Wellington Stationary, Traction, and Locomotive Engine Drivers' Union has filed a disput for hearing by the Conciliation Council. Employers in Wellington, Masterton:, Hawke's Bay, Palmerston North, and Wanganui have been cited. The Union asks for a forty-eight-hour week, and wages ranging from Is l&d to Is 4£d per hour, according to the class of engine driven.

There is a movement in Carterton to establish a Homing Pigeon Club. Members of the Masterton Club have expressed their willingness to help in the formation, and have announced that they will give a number of pigeons which can be .sold to members and the proceeds go to form a nucleus' for working expenses. In all probability a meeting will be held next week. —News.

Discussing the demands are being made from all parts of the North Island for the Agricultural College, the Wnirarapa News says:—"The difr Rculties a Now Zealand Government has to face when proposing some institution for the .benefit of the whole community is well illustrated by the extraordinary outcrop of parochial feeling that the suggestion -to estab-, li«lv Government agricultural colleges .has caused.- The proposal practically. originated in tJie Wairarapa, and from a resident of Masterton, where the first meeting in connection with the suggestion was held. The idea •rained the aoproval of the Government, and the Premier intimated that one such collego migbt be set up m each island."

A capable lady-help for the country is advertised for by Mrs Tyle The finder of a bunch of keys, lost in or near Masterton Post Office, is requested to kindly send sariie to the Age office.

"Aj3 open letter" of interest to the general public is to be found on the leader page of this morning's Age, from Messrs Hood Bros, drapers, Queen Street.

Mr F. B. Rosson, hairdresser and tobacconist, Queen Street, draws attention to the fact that a clean shave, a smooth chin, and civility can be secured at his establishment where there is an expert staff in attendance. Razor setting is a vsoeciatyty.

Notice is given of the intention of the Masterton Borough Council to strike a general rate and. a library rate. The rate book is now open for inspection during office hours. The Wellington Education Board invite tenders for tho erection of a new school at Matahiwi. Plans a nd specifications may be seen at the office of Mr M. 11. Varnham, architect, Masterton, Daily News, Carterton, or at tho School, Matahiwi. One of the best spring tonics is good old fashioned Sarsaparilla. However, Mr Herbert T. Wood lias improved the popular medicine by having it iodised. This process (adds greatly to the potency of Sarsaparilla and thus it becomes a more effective tonic.

Cotton fabrics may come and go, but ■apparently Japanese crepe has 'become, a standard material. It- lias won the confidence of the public at an amazing rate, simply because of. its wearing qualities, and because it, Is no trouble to wash, and requires no ironing. Messrs Hugo and Shearer advertise a fine range of colours ; n this issue.