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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 10712, 16 October 1912, Page 5

\. visitor to the Opaki racecourse jesterday remarked that the appointments were much ahead of those of cthor provincial cluH in the Dominion. Forty-Cue i-':.en. eighteen hoys and «no lady have taken out fishing licenses "for the Masterton district. Anglers report that up to the prosent good sport has been the general rule, some good, baskets having been obtained. At a special meeting held last evening of the Ma-stertou Trust Lands Trust it was decided that scholarships of £lO bo continued for another year to tho following students : Mary McKenzie, Edith Murray, Graham Mathason, Ross Bur ridge , and Bonald Miller. It was also decided to make a special adding ; 1 <rrant. of £2O to Mr Ewart to enable him to ■continue his University studies. To-morrow. (Thursday) wiii l'e a redletter ...day in tho history of St. Matthew's Parish, Masterton, when tho foundation stone of tho -church which is being built in solid brick will be laid by the Right Rev. Bishop Sprott. There will he visiting clergv from Wellington and Waixarapa, and friends from all parts, to take part in the proceedings. The -choirs, the clergy, the Ven. Archdeacon Fanoourt, and the Bishop will anarch in procession from the Sunday i School room to the site in Church- j street, where the ceremony will take , place at two o'clock, to which all people will be heartily welcomed. Tho diureh, when completed, will be the finest brick church in the Wellington diocose. It's cost will be £BOOO, and _, it will provide seating accommodation for 650 people. The tower of the church will not be completed until a later period. Afternoon tea is to be provided for the visitors in the Yicarage grounds. The ninth annual meeting of the Carlton Cricket Club was,' held last •evening, there being a fair attendance. The annual report and bal-ance-sheet were read and adopted, and it was pointed out by the chairman that. the coming season- promised to hring out one or two strong -teams. A trophy was kindly donated by Mr Kemball, for which a vote of thanks was passed. The following officers •were elected.—Patron. Mr C. R. Sykes, M.P.., President, Mr J. C. Cooper; vice-Presidents, Messrs J. M. Coradine, H. Morrison, O. C. Cooper, T. Wyett, A. Mc.Leod, and B. Iveson. Committee-: Messrs W. Den- . 3>v, W. Darvill, Kemball, Cress-well, G. Welch. B. Welch and W. K. Welch. It was decided to open the season with a practice on Saturday afternoon. At the inquest at Levin on the! 3>ody found at Waiohonga on.Saturdav i'our witnesses identified articles and clothing found with the remains as belonging to Stanley Beattie, the man missing from Manakau. Constable Satherly; in addition to identifying the clothing as Seattle's, said very long arras and legs of the hody found resembled Benttie's build. Explaining liovv he came to pass the -'"missing friends" notice circulated'by the police to the effect that Beattie had been seen alive in Sydney, the constable deposed that a man named Bert Walker cime to him some weeks ago and stated that he had seat Beattie in Sydney, nr"' had "shouted" dinner for him. The coroner returned a verdict that the man was found dead. A couple of men are wa.nted to cut a quantity of broom, on contract. The Loyal Orange Lodge, No. 59 meets in Murray's Hall to-night. Visiting brethren are invited. All who are interested in cricket, tennis, and croquet -are recommended to inspect Mr J. Filliott and Co's stock before purchasing elsewhere. Mr J. Carpenter, of the Central Shoo Store, Queen Street, draws the special attention of ladies to his spring footwear, which includes all qualities. Messrs E. B. Hare and Co., land agents, Pahiatua, advertise a first class small sheep run of 350 acres, with new buildings and other improvements. The price is a tempting one.

The latest .novelties m cotton dress fabrics are -advertised in this issue by Messrs Hugo and Shearer. This busy store has always been looked,upon as the popular place for ladies to make, their summer purchases, and this season's collection excells all previous efforts in regard to style and low prices. * ' New season's goods in high-grade neckwear are being shown by Mr J. L. Murray, Masterton. The goodsinclude the very newest in grey shades

striped, spot, and self colours. Special lines are those with fancy socks to .match. A full range off Y-mend-M Socks havo just been opened, and carry a guarantee for three months from date of purchase. A reminder is given of the Sato of Gifts to be held in the Methodist School room, to-day, Wednesday, the 16th. Xhe sale will be opened by the Mayoress, Mrs Coradine, at 2.30 p.m., Extra special attractions have been provided for 'the children. Ihby competition at 3.30 p.m. Prettiest girl and boy under one year, by public vote. Weight for ago, etc., Rev. S. J. Se.rpell and Dr Prior, judges. Numerous en'trics have been received for cooking competitions. • Grand promenade concert at night.

We are requested to draw the attention of our readers, and particularly -that of farmers and dairymen, to a clearing sale announcement appearing in our advertising columns today. The sale in question is being conducted by the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Ageney Co., Ltd, on account of Mr J. Bit||ngton, Mnannia, The list will embrace a splendid Jersey herd „of cows, heifers, steers, sheep, horses, implements, poultry and sundries. Tfie sale takes place on the farm, Manaia. on Friday, October 25th next, and will be unreserved. Mr D. C. Brown, who has been so successful in placing a large number of "Bradbury" motor cycles in the Wairarapa, is now offering the public ■another splendid machine in the "Rudge." Three different models of "Rudges" are .stocked at Brown's Motor and Cycle Works, viz., the Standard, the Free Engine, and the Iludgp-.Vlulti (20 speed). The "Rudge" comprises all the latest improvements in tho .motor world, and is an ideal toumg and side-car .machine. Only recently a. Rudgc-Multi with sidecar attached, ran 1000 miles in a week in Ireland. The total weight of passengers and baggage was 6i|cwt, and every hill was 'climbed with full kft. Those interested in motor cycles will certainly bo wise to call in at Mr Brown's Motor Works and iw» Afreet the "Eudgp."-