LOCAL AND GENERAL

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXV, Issue 10713, 25 January 1913, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The Masterton Posi; Office torial Corps paraded for the first drill last evening under Lieutenant Moltzen. The Cbristnhurch. Boy Scouts have decided to erect an assembly hall, and are at present engaged in canvassing the city for funasi. The Invercargill Borough Council intends to strictly enforce the bylaws for the regulation of motor traf : fie. Boring operations at the Mangaone oilwells. which were interrupted by a breakage in the machinery, were resumed on Thursday. At the Melbourne wool sales yesterday a clip of scoured woo] realised 126} d, which constitutes a record: for 'the Commonwealth. j Under a new law, not more than _ two bargain sales a year may be held by tradesmen in Denmark, except when dissolving patrnership or retiring from business.

Mr Evelyn Wrench, the world's organiser for the Overseas Club, ac- v companicd by Miss Wrench, will 'visit Masterton on Monday next. Tn the evening they Vl wil'l" a'Jdress a meeting in the Exchange Hall. Light refreshments will -be provided, and the chair will be occupied by His Worship the Mavor.

Branebman James Carter, of the Suniner Fire, Brigade, has been ap~ pointed Oround-Marshal by the Committee for the Fire Brigade demonstration to be hold at Wanganiu next month.

.Mr John Strang, of Glenside, has presented, a silver challenge cup, valued 1 at lo guineas, for the chamnion Southdown ram at Solway show. The-cup is to be won three times before becoming the absolute property of the winner. It is now on exhibition in Mr A. Henderson's window.

After a'month's adjournment, the Sunday Strangers' teas at the , Y.M.C.A. recommence to-morrow, a.nd will be continued throughout, the year. The Rlev. B. L Thomas will -peak to-moirow. taking as a New Year's message the subject, "Aggressive Religion" A cordial invitation is extended to all men. A number of Waiiarapa breeders intend patronising the Hawke's Bay ram fair this year. ■ Mr E. Eglinton, of Featherston, has already, sent through £o Hastings '276 flock Romnev rams and seven; stud rams. ( y'. There are v iipwards of twenty motor ears plying for hire in Masterton. Cab proprietors are gradually getting rid of their horses and vehicles. Tho day is apparently at hand when the once popular four-wheeler will be relegated to the,, scrap heap. The Ijoat in whiich two anglers, Nicholas and Darby, were washed out toMsea in, has 'come-ashore, a Timaru wire. The bodies have .not been found, and the worst is. (now feared, as at the time of. the. accident the sea was very rough.

BROADWOCD! RONISCH! LFPPf STEINWAY! We have a new and complete supply of these delightful instruments. The latest models 1 Every possible improvement included. Full and brilliant tome. We hold the largest stock of pianos in the Dominion, and have instruments to suit all classes and all purses, is our endeavour to give the fullest satisfaction, and to enablo anyone who desires a piano to get one on the easiest possible terms. Deferred payments from twenty shilling,* per month. No harrassing conditions. We treat .all our "customers with the greatest consideration,and spare no pains to; give satisfaction Our reputation indeed, been bnilt up on such methods. THE DRESDEN PIANO COMPANY, LIMITED, WELLINGTON. M. J. Brookes, North Island Manager. Local Representative:— H. Inns, Darnell's W ' jo St.

A i_viliK\v cable states that i-ik-majority -secured by Mr G. S. Beoby in the Blayney elections was 130.

Tho quantity (f butte-- manufaotured at the Konini branch of the Ballaneo Dairy Company on Thursday was 78 boxes.

Jt waa reported at a meeting of tho Woodville •Chamber of Commerce that tho surveyors had ar-riveei; to make a start on the subdivision of theMaugatainoka block.

A Wellington telegram states that 51-37 persons arrived in New Zealand during December, and 2767 departed for tho same period. The totals for the year numbered 44,660 and 35,733 respectively.

A Taranaki newspaper states that up to tho present the quantity of dairy produce shipped from that port this season shows a.,.considerable increase upon that exported for a similar period last year.

A number of bush fires are raging between Ohakuno and Jlaetihi. Some of tho sawmill owners are Having a very anxious time in protecting their mills and plant. The smoke is very dense in most cases, and the firevhtei\s are having a very unpleasant time.

• At yesterday's sitting of the Labour Conference, a telegram was received "from the Prime Minister, in reply to a request to receive a deputation, stating that it' would' be imp:>ss;ble fqr him to return to Wellington before the end of the month, owing to engagements already entered into.

f Tho _ secretary of tiie Masterton raw lmmmg Club has received the foluvine ?' ire from ' Mr J°hn Payne ion will doubtless be interested to know that I developed the film last night, and the negative is very good. course the positive s always a gavtnoie, but so far, so good." Writing to the Age, Mr D.lTebenton, who has b ;en attending the Overseas Club Conference, says:—"Mr Wrench is a clear, quicJc and impulsive speaker, and would take with an audience owing to the broad, tolerant and democratic sentiments expressed; by hirn. Mrs» Wrench is an incisive and convincing speaker, and introduces her subjects in language with a lot of humanity in it."

i The gold-aud silver medaJa for the Wairarapa and East Coast- Pastoral 'Society's show have been received by the secretary, and are being forwarded to the winners of championships. ; ~ T\v«ity-iive- belonging to the' MaSt-erton Homing Club ;wor© liberated at. the . Carterton railway station; at . 8.25. ' o'clock yesterday anoriung. *" When 'liberated; not a breath of wind. wa,v .blowing, and the birds foun^ :;fQr ; : • •

A houae,. occupied by, Mr Robinson, •of Otaraia, Lower Valley, which- was burned down on Monday evening, was insured in the United Insurance Company for £450. but the house was valued at £9OO. The furniture. was uninsured, and Mr •Robinson, esttmates his loss on. furniture at £2OO, besides the loss of £4O in cash which was ■: in the: house. 1 " The -cause of , the fire ls'uncertain, but it apparently arose from a defective chimney, which had, beeiv twisted during the heavy earthquake of a few years ago. I A novel function in the shape of ' a Men's Sale of Work is being promoted by the members of the Presbyterian Men's Society of Knox Church. ' Already much has been done in preparation, and members are all busy, in view of the near approaching date of the sale. There will bo the following 'stalls and side shows:—General work stall, produce stall-, live stock, sweets and refreshments, jumble stall, tea rooms, rifle range, curios; bran tub, fancy work, art gallery, post and telegraph department, and concert. The whole function will be conducted by men—down to , sweets, refreshments, and afternoon tea. Thg .'proceeds of the sale are in aid of _the new club roomß and rifle range. The sale will . take place as advertised elsewhere, on •February 13th, afternoon and evening.

. The installation of officers in connection with the Foresters' Lodgetook place at their meeting in M;vsterton last evening. The following, officers were installed:—C.R., BroFaulknor, 5.0. R., Bro Stewart; S.W. Bro Lambourne; J.W., Bro " Spaceman; treasurer, Bro W. Candy; sec.. Bro Darroch; minute secretary, Bjo> Gardner; 5.8., Bro .Prosser; -J.B , Bro Johnson; auditor Bro Rue. Th ree new members wero initiated in-. to the order audi two proposed fo? - membership. At the clow of" the ■ meeting a social evening was held, whan Bro Peterson, who is leaving the • district, was presented by the chairman with a handsome case of pipes. The chairman, in making the presentation. referred to the excellent , manner in al which Bro Peterson had assisted the. lodge at the various functions. The M'.yiging of '"Auid Lang Syne" brought a pleasant .eveiing to a close. fn another column of our issue advertise a public meeting, to consider the question of the Bible in State Schools. It is evident that a. certain amount of indifference and ■ open hostility exists on the matter, and if the desire cf the League is :o be .fulfilled it is necessary that this indifference should be removed!. In calling a public meeting, therefore, the Masterton branch of the League nctiiifr wisely. The speaks*, R<.-\-G. S. Cook, of Wellington, has tj.il many years of experience under ibo system in Xew South. Wales. and therefore liis knowledge is .first hand. This meeting affords an excellent opportunity of a thorough knowledge oP the subject, and the League is specially desirous that those who are undecided on the matter will make a point of heins: present. The meeting will be held in .St, Matthew's schoolroom at 8 o'clock, and at the conclusion a. collection in aid of the League will bo taken up.

HOW TO KEEP COOL. EVEN on the hottest summer days is .something -yvell woi'th knowing. Our systems fell the climatic changes immediately, and it is only right that we should assist nature and try to keep our bodies at a proper temperature. The blood is the main thing. Keep that cool and pure during the hot days, and it will surprise you liott you, can stand the heat. Then you will ask, how may I be sure my blood is pure and cool. Our advice is. take our Fruit Saline( a delightful .cooling. harmless fruit salt),, once a (lav. That is all vou require, price 2s 6cl tier bottle, our our Sulphur and Sarsaparilla Salts, Is GcT per - bottle. Both these lines are excellent also for Sluggish Liver and Headache. J. V. GORDON, Chemist ft to. (by exams),. Masterton.

' The Akitio County Council will be •Bpendinc quite a lot of money in tho near future. Of the £28,000 it has raised for roads and bridges, it has already spent I'olK);). With Government grants amounting to £BOOO, it still has £3l,(Xn) available. Tenders 'are now being called for a truss bridge, and several important con- ' tracts. Tender;' for six other bridges will be called during next month. It is stated on reliable authority, K ays tho Taranaki Xews. that it recently co<<t the owners of a ship nearlv one pound an hour to steer a vessel from New Plymouth to Wellington. Four seamen were en-gag-<kl." and demanded and obtained £5 each for the trip, which took about 30 hours. And one of the seamen, it is said, would have had l to go to Wellington in any case, as he was a delegate to a labour conference sitting there.

A girl for housework is advertised for. A housemaid and waitress are wanted at Carlton House. A handsome reward is offered fm the recovery of a lady's wristlet gold watch, in brown leather band. Br Bey of Greytown, requires tho services of a handy man to look after motor car, attend to the garden, etc.

A rowal'di is offered for the erv of 'a black and tan sheep dog., by Mr «J. A. Donald, Homebush.

Gentlemen about to order suits for -tho Easter holidays (middle of March) will read with interest. Messrs_Krahagan and Chapman'a replace advertisement in this issue.

A smart boy for messenger and help iu shop is required at Mr Peterson's Masterton Dye Works. Queen Street. Position is open to boy attending school.

Messrs Watson and, Co.. on the .front page, give quotations of a few -of the leading lines .at their grea summer sale now being held at tiie Economic Stores, Queen Street. ' A garden party is to be held at Solway on Thursday afternoon next, under the auspices of the Kurupum Mothodist Young Ladies' Bible Class. The tickets for tho Junction are Is, and include afternoon tea.

During Mr J. Lowndes' absence on holiday in Selson, Mr G. Hill, of Wellington, 'will act as Masterton representative for the British and Continental Piano Company. Mr Lowndes will be away two or three weeks. • •

The attention of the public is called td the'great summer sale now* being conducted at Messrs Graham and Co. « htare. Prices are being out down to a level that will compel a clearance. Special reference is made in to-day'ja. Wanted, columns. Just a few weeks ago a Ford motor car was driven from Wellington to Auckland via the "Main Trunk route—the first car to (successfully accomplish this well-nigh impossible trip. A replace announcement concerning the ' Ford is uia/de by Mr Gordon Hughan "iri'this issue. Messrs Hugo and Shearer's great expansion sale is still boomirig,, judging from the crowds of people that attend daily. To-day will be another special bargain day; iiresh bargains being brought forward in all departments. 50 one piece dresses in voile, silk and poplin will be offered at half price.

The privileges in connection witli the Masterton Agricultural and Pastoral Association's show, to be held at Sol way next month, will be sold bv -auction to-day bv Messrs Dalgety and Co., Ltd.,' at their offices, Queen Street, Masterton. The sale will take place at 2 o'clock. Terms and conditions of yale may be obtained ■from the auctioneer or tlie secretary of the Association.

In another column Mr C. Savage Announces that he now hay two high grade cars for hire in Masterton, a 40 H.P. De Dion and a 10 H.l\ Austin, The latter car., which was only landed in Masterton this week, is a beautifully finished little car, alnd is specially built for small passenger tripe l . Both cars are available for biro at all times.

Messrs Levin and Co.. Ltd., have received instructions from Mr Donald Fraser, who is retiring, to offer by public auction, at their offices Chapel Street, Masterton, the well known liiversdale estate, situated; on the East Coast of the Wairarnpa, about miles from. Masterton. The property consists of 3031) acres of freehold first class graaiilg land,- a large portion ploughable and subdivided into 20 paddocks, 11 roomed house and; all necessary outbuildings. The property will be offered as a whole, and in the event of not selling, will then be offered in three blocks. The sale will take place on Tuesdav, February 18th.

Nottingham, England. amongst other industries, is celebrated for the excellence of ity lace manufacture. A firm of manufacturers from that district has arrived in New Zealand, and is opening np.in premises next' Messrs Finlayson and -Son's shop, 106 Queen 'Street, Mastertofi. This firm of manufacturers!, Messrs T. Kinsler and Sons, are only making a short stay in Masterton. They have a very large stock of lace curtains, linen bedspreads, overall laces and other goods, and they invite a visit of inspection from settlers in town and country.