LOCAL AND GENERAL

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10718, 27 September 1912, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The demand for flax during the past week lias greatly improved, and a rise <;f £2 per ton is reported.

It is stited ifchat the Palmerston North Technical School is not paying ftj r itsolf.

Fioiding Acclimatisation Society is procuring consignments of 30,000 brown tnr.it fry and 30,000 Vainbow fr,r liberation throughout tlio district.

A number of Afastertonians travelled to Grey town yesterday to witness the staging of "H.M.S. Pinafore" by the jVfasfcerton Amateur Operatic Society.

At the conclusion of the ' recent match between New South Wales Rugby League team and Canterbury, sixty players registered for the "league gune' in Chris ; t:;hurch.

Sir -Robert Stout, while lecturing in the Mastoi'ton Town Hal], last evening, '.-said that the "ot'.W which had developed for moving pictures did not tend to uplift the minds of the people.

Tho liver action Taiawhio Te Tau v. Father Delach, in which considerable !f>::al interest is uianifostsd, will be heard in ;fche Supreme Court at Masterton to-day. The claim is for £5Ol damages in connection with tho publication of certain statements in a Maori newspaper. The people of Masterton, said Sir Robert Stout in the Town Hall last evening, should not find it necessary to go to the picture-halls to witness beautiful scenes, as the surroundings of their own town provided some of the finest views and scenery imaginable.

The manifesto of the New Zealand Federation of Labour appears to have fallen on stony ground in Ot.vgo. As far as the "free" coal miners nre concerned, they are content (to watch developments, and are not taking any tfteps toward obtaining the demands which, have been in the Innds of employers for some time. "You ai' a clever man, no doubt." said a lawyer to a police constable giving evidence in- a "keyring" case at the TnvercJrgill Police Court the other morning. "Thanks," retorted the burly blue enforcer of the Licensing Act, "and I'd say tluv same about you only I am on my oath."

In the course of his lecture oil Education afc'-thc Masterton .Town Hall last- evening, Sir Robert Stout, said that the' unfortunate part about athletic sport's was the tendency to .professionalism, which might have the effect of undoing the good which was to bo, derived from physical exercises.

The Mauberton Amateur Operatic Society staged "H.M.S. Pinaforo" in the Greytown Town Hail last evoaiing, the building being crowded with an enthusiastic audience. The entire piece was splendidly staged, the largo audience heirtily applauding the various stages of the play; The arrangements were perfectly carried out, and everything went with a smoothness which reflected the highest credit on the perfermers.

-At Iris lecture oni the poultry industry at Hastings last evening, Mr Morrett disabused the minds or "fvs hearers that any sort of person would mike a .success, of poultry. "Don't yen believe it," ho said. "An intelligent poultry man , understands chemistry, biology, physics and mechanics. If you have a ne'er-do-well don't put him into poultry keeping. It is only the man with intelligence and '.system who can hope to succeed."

A meeting of the Maslerton Yete- I fan-'Fire Brigade Association was held | in the Central Station last evening, j the President, Mr P. Gilbert, being in the chair. It was decided, for the purpose of making the Association mere attractive for the members to hold ;i' discussion at an early date, . the subject to be "is the present water supply sufficient for fire prevention purposes?" The Fire Brigade 1 and Fire Police will be invited to attend.

Replying to a deputation from the Wanganni Education Board yesterday, ho Minister of Education siid that he was, not prepared .to say definitely what he recommended in regard to technical schools or the disestablishment of District High Schools, hut ho did think, that they should get more for the money spent on technical education, than they did at present. It was inadvisable' to carry out the disestablishment of District Hiarh Schorls without legislation. The whole matter was a question of finance.

A newspaper having offered a prize '} r the most impossible item of local news, the competition was won by a wildly-imaginative getiuis, who sent the following brief story:—A cabman and bus' driver came into collision in the street with their vehicles, so that their wheels were locked. "My dear sir." said' the cabman, "I'm very sorry for this accident. Will you. kindly excuse me.f" "Pray, do not mention it, my de.ir sir," replied the bus driver, "the fault was mine rather than yours." And after getting clear of. each other they bowed politely and proceeded about, their business with a pleasant "Good day."

By the mail which has ju.'it arrived,morning and watched the boys from Cadet Brunton, yhich show that the New Zealand Cadets have been enthusiastically received in Canada. The Toronto Star, of August 26th, says:—■ "The Cadet drill te:un ;that can beat the New-Zealand delegates in the drill competition will be the best of them all. -Scores''of the visiting youthful soldiers- stood 'open moiithed this morning and awtched bite hoys from the Antipodes go through their performance with a precision that was simply marvellous. Some of the other drill teams had .i practice too, but they have some distance ito go to get into the same class with the New Zealanders."

Pimples Off in IVo Days.— Laxo Tonic Pills removed an nr.jightly patch of pimples from my 'ace. writes Mrs Sophei Henderson. 12. Reilby Street, Eximpre, New South Wales, which for tvi o months had resisted every possible remedy. After trying almost every m sdioinie I finally need Laxo-Tomo Pills, and after taking them according to directions, the pimpleenbegan to dry up, and . i 48. houra came away when I was washing, leaving the skin perfectly clear amd clean. Obtainable everjrwliev■.■ Pri-- ]D.-d and Is 6<L

A number; of 3!astort.on:ans mtend competing ;.t Die Wdlinbtcn Competitions, to bo held next month.

Tin* postponed Friendly Societies Football Tournament takes placo at Carterton to-morrow afternoon.

The Masterton I'ennaiient Investment and iiuilding. Society roado advances last year amounting-to £8976 12.s Gd.

Tho Muster Farrirrs and Blicksnjj,tlis' Association of Taranaki i.s petitioning Parliament to pass a "Shoeing Smiths Hill."

A gentleman who his for years been identified with tho woollen mill industry, has offered to come to Masterton and address a meeting''on the subject of establishing the industry hero.

The latest returns from the Master ton dredge is 2ooz lodwt for 133 hours' dredging, and from the Success • dredge 30oz lOdwt for 100 hours' work.

It is reported tint a petition is in circulation at I'ongaroa with a view to getting the mails for that district taken via Eketahuna.

At the Ormondville Court yesterday, Thomas Dickson was remanded till tho 4th proximo on a charge of embezzlement from his employers, Messrs Beckett and Carton, storekeepers, of Takapati.

The Tararu * ranges are again covered in a mantle of snow,, and Masterton residents would do well to protect their tomato and other plants against frost.

Owing ito Sir 'Robert Stout's lecture,. and other' engagements, ■ the meeting of tho Masterton branch of the Overseas Club, which was to have been held last night for the election of an executive, was postponed to a future date.

The euchre party committee of the -Mi.stori.oii Forcstens' Lodge met last evening, and n:;ulo fun] arrangements for the to be held on Monday next. Given a fine night there should be a big attendance.

All arnngCments are completed for the Hospital Ball, which takes place this evening in the Town and Drill Halls, Masterton. The various committees have spared no time or pains to make every provision for the function, which promises to be the most su;*cessful of the kind yet' held in Ma&terton. 1 .

| Robert Old, fsoher of Alfred Old, a i railway porter, ,»vbo was killed at \ _Oh.aku.ne while shunting railway trucks on 22nd June last, is petitioning Parliament for the payment of an extra sum by way of compensation! in respect of liis soil's death, Pctitipner £ lives at Fitzrov, {New Plymouth. ) Mr J. D. Ritchie. Chairman of the Land Purchase Board, returned to frfasterton yesterday from his yisi-t of inspection to the Poro Poro estate, which is under offer for closer settlement. It is understood that a valuer will be sent on to {the ' property to make an eSy.-ial- valuation, and to report.

Sitting in Chambers yesterday at Masterton, His Honour (Sir Robert Stout. C.J.) granted an application for leave ito remove a divorce petition from the file', on the grounds fliate a reconciliation of the parties had taken place. Mr G. H. Cullen was solicitor 'for the petitioner, and Mr C. Coradme for respondent.

• Picture lovers will be phased to know that the Masterton Picture Company will reopen in tho'Town Hall tomorrow. The matinee in the afternoon will be a .specially arranged programme of gem films, which will greatly please the children. The evening', s programme will produce two great stars, being the latest productions of the world's best- makers. Altogether a pi.ctori.il feast is being prepared. the programme beinc one that has not been equalled in Mastcrtoii. ■

One of tlie provisions cc l'ie Counties Hill "brought down by the Government "is that the chairman of a county council, while he remains in that position, .shall he a Justice of the Peice, providing he is not the holder of a publican's or an accommodation license. Provision is made for altering the boundaries of counties by proclamation, and the rate that may be levied for dr,linage works has been fixed at a maximum of one penny in the pound 'on "the capital value.

The Park •School, in Inverrargill, a large wooden structure erected 35 years ago, was seriously damaged by fire- at two o'clock yesterday morning, the only portion remaining intact being the infant room, a comparatively recent addition. The headmaster stated -that no fire had been left in the building. lucendiarism is suspected. The piano -md contents were insured for £9O, but the building was* uninsured. Several mysterious recent outbreaks suggest, that incendiaries are at work.

The report to be presented 'it the annual meeting of the Masterton Permanent Investment :uul Building Society, to be held on October 7th, is as follows:—The directors have pleasure in reporting ,that-the net profit of the society for the past year represents 7.38 per cent on the average -capital as against 7.32 per cent for the previous vo t ar. The tot i] loans at 31st August. 1912, amounted to £51,480 as against £48,882 at 31st August. 1911. The retiring directors are iMcssrs "W. B. Chennells and James Macara, both of "whom are eligible 'for; re-election. There 'are no other candidates.

| MAKTN"G RuME TfOMELTER. If you have r.o chiHren, you need to ke?p t«e bouse as I.,'ight and cheerful as possible—-you want a piano. If you have children, growing up about you, you want to make bome as attractive as potable for them — Vou want a piano. It does not matter what your circumstances are; you can afford" a piano, if yon go about it in a sensible way. Let the Dresden Piano Company show you the way. The Dresden Hare-Purchase System brings splendid Pianos into the reach of everybody. The Company's stock is very wide; you are offered the choico of pianos by all the great makers of the world. If—on the other, hand— yon can't plav. make enquiry about the Broadwood Player Piano. The Player can/ be fitted ur removed at wHI, when the piano 3<? required for ordinary solo work. The Player itself is made by Broad woo :Is. Needles® to say it is irreproachable alike in mechanics, material, and rworkmansbip. - In short, it is tih'e best in the market 1 Go into this matter now I M. J. BiWkes, North Island Man- I ager. Local representative of the . Dresden • TT. Taos, Dan'ell's Foldings, j Street. * _ i

The annual meeting of tho Masterton Chamber of Commerce takes placo this afternoon.

Mr J. Carpenter, of tho Central Shoe Store, is now showing the latest novelties in 80. 1 stork's footwear, and is also 'stocking half fcizos, thus ensuring perfect fitting Jslioes.

Does consigning pay tho grower? From a return t-howii to an Express reporter recently by a well known Mauriooville sheep-fanner it evidentjy 1 docs. This gentleman consigned to the Home market a lino of 79 rapefed la'.nbs and his ■cheque after deducting all. charges fcr the freezers was £7l 19s, or i.\s 3d per carcase.

The secretary of the %fangaono Oil fields, Limited (Mr F. Cv-.sin, of Hastings), informed- n "-hiatua Herald representative \h\\. ; :\n company intends to coimmv boring operations within tho next • ; '.'ays. Tho company had expect; -I ;r? commence operations sooner, bid been delayed by the 1 (owing to strikes in England and .'-erica) of parts of t-lie material for'e"T<!pkt ; ng that portion of the machinery which is being made by a Nnninr firm. 'Mr Cassin speaks very highly of the plant, and: says with it the company- will soon miike up for lost timo

The adjourned meeting of the Master ton Y.M.O.A. Board of Managers, was held Last evening, the'president, Mr'*.*!. Hunter, presiding over a good: attendance. A motion of sympathy was passed to Mr E. 6. Amoore in his recent sad bereavement. Arrangements were made for the gymnastic .and physical culture display which]) is. to be held in the Town Hall on October 11th. Eight- applications for membership were accepted. It is anticipated that two or three members, will attend the Y.M.O.A. Workers* Conference to bo held, in Wellington on the 3rd, 4th, sih arid 6th of January.. Mrs Wimsett tendered her resignation as secretary of th© Ladies' Auxiliary, owing to her removal from 1 , the district. This was accepted with, regret.

The weekly meeting of Endeavour Lodge 203 was held in Murray's Hall, Mssterfcfm, last evening. There was a record attendance-of members, presided over by th© Chief Bro. Congdon. • The committee reported that all arrangements were made for the -carrying out of the programme for the anniversary social. One newmember was initiated into the order. Two visiting brothers were present. Bro. Steel, from J3k>r}feim, conveyed fraternal greetings- from a'mumber of" ether lodges. The Brothers' who were responsible'fof the evening's en- , t^itaiiMn&rt"provided a'dahitv suppfer, which was much apprceiaiai. Short, p speeches were .made by a -Muinber of the- Brothers present. , . ;lihe will be responsible for the' next, jneet-< ing. ' '

Ail experienced geneial .servant if* required by Mrs C. A. Cameron, Victoria Street. ' '

A first -class dressmaking bodice hand 1 , capable'of taking charge ■of table, )£,wanted for Wellington.

Regular weekly sales ,of furniture,, poultry, etc, are held at Messrs A. J. Johnson and Co.'s Post Office Auction Mart with satisfaction to vendors and purchasers, A'll persons, having goods for sale are invited to make their entries at the rooms. Clearing silos in town or "country re-y* ceive prompt attention. < •

Messrs Read and Douglas, the up-to-dr.ibe hairdressers and tobacconists, Queen Street, draw the attention of readers -to "Kkoens Creme Snow Steam," an invaluable cream for all disorders cf the skin. This preparation (which is mainufactured- by Kokens Barbers' Supply Co;) is procurable onlv from Messrs Read and Douglas.

Messrs A. J. Johnston and Co, in conjunction with Messrs James Macintosh and Co.. held a clearing sale to-day at Mrs Popham's, corner of Roberts Strecit and Totara Street, Laiiisdowne, when they will soil the whole of her household' and furniture, which are in splendid condition and include a. piano bv Col'ard and Collard, and a fine organ. Particulars are given on page 8.

. Messrs James Macintosh and Co. have received instructions from Mrs John McCausland to offer her 30 aero poultry and fruit farm, situate at Clareville. The sale will ifcake place* cn October-3rd. In addition to theproperty, which, .includes a good 9nomPd house,- outbuildings and about 21)0 fruit trees, will be .sold the whole-of the modern furniture, which, is. in a state of good preservation. "With their usual business acumen l ' Messrs King and Henry have made full preparations for the opening of the fishing season. .Anglers will he interested to leirn that the firm has just landed a large consignment of fishing tackle most suitable for the requirements of this district. Kingr and Henry's guns, rifles, and cartridges are still being sold in largequantities, at prices which cannot be beaten.