LOCAL AND GENERAL

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXV, Issue 10713, 11 March 1913, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

il.n the return lawn tennis match, Martinborough v. Carterton, played at .Carterton on Saturday, Martinborough won by one game. The country on the East Coast is very dry at present,, and unless rain falls .shortly, there will Be a scarcity of winter feed/ Frederick Best, aged 21, was killed at .G-reymouth on Saturday night, through falling beneath a moving tramcar. A Timaru telegram states that over 200 applications have been received from far and near, for farms and grazing runs on the Mt. Hessing Estate. The Prime Minister delivers a policy speech at Christchurch tonight. We hope to give a summary of the speech in our iysue of to-mor-row. The ranger to the Pahiatua County Council reported on Saturday that during the past month he had taken possession of 62 cows, 47 calves, and 16 horses. Tho Wairarapa Amateur Swimming Club will hold a 50 yards' handicap on Thursday evening. This will terminate the season, as far as competitions are concerned. There is likely to be a very large entry for the event.

At the meeting of the Pahiatua County Council on Saturday, the clerk stated that the auditor had informed him" that the Masterton Coun. Tv Council would have to refund the grant it had made to the Employers' Federation.

Splendid results are being obtained by those settlers engaged in rabbit poisoning. In "the opinion of one rabbit inspector the pest should be got completely underhand this season, as few years have been so favourable for the laying of poison. The cricket match played at Pongaroa on Saturday between Pongaroa and' Pukehinau resulted in -a win for the visiting team by 20 runs. The scores were as follows:—Pukehinau, Ist innings 46, 2nd innings 86 ; Pongaroa, Ist innings 4-1,. 2nd innings) 68.

Riflleman Jamey, winner of the Champion Belt at Trenthani, was accorded a stirring welcome on his arrival at Napier on Saturday night, says a Napier teleura-m. The champion watt met by a huge crowd, and a procession was formed to the Marine Parade, where the Mayor extended congratulations on behalf of the district,

A mooting of the directors of the Masterton Workers' Mutual Benefit Building Society wiis> lield last evening, there being present, Messrs J. Prentice (chairman), A. W. Gordon, Alf. Gardner, G. Hyde, T. S. Cresswell, J. C. Kirington ami S. K. Johnston. Leave of absence was granted to Mr R. Kraliagen. The secretory reported that at a ballot, lipid 011 Thursday last, Mr Fisher, of 'Maurieeville, wa.« successful in obtaining £3OO free oT interest. Business of a routine nature was transacted. The treasurer reported a credit balance of £3-17 13s Bd. It Wa< derided to hold another appropriation in the beginnng of March, the exact date to be decided upon by the chairman and secretary. The directors were of the opinion that, the time was opportune to start another society, on the Starr-Bowkett principle. A committee waf set up to procure the necessary data, and report at next meeting of directors. UP XTGTTT AFTFJR _ NIGHT. "When my children, Rita and Robert, had croup I was up night after night "with tlieni,* and was ouite worn out." writes Mrs Annie Temple, 11, Albert Street, Brunswick Street, iB runs wick. Vic. "T tried different medicines but tliev did thoni no good. Then, on the advice of a friend. T tried Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, and it proved a Godsend to for it gav'o them instant relief."

A mushroom, measuring n foot in diameter, fiias boon unearthed .in Pahiatua. A special meeting of tho Masterton Dairy Company will bo held on Saturday next. It is not improbable that thero will bo an extraordinary vacancy on the Masterton County Council at an early date. The Standard states that three weddings are to take place in Greytown before the end of the present month, the participants being well known locally. The Government is at present negotiating for the purchase of several large estates in different parts of New Zealand, for tho purpose of closo settlement.

The annual sports meeting is to be held at Alfredton on Thursday next. A number of Masterton pedestrians have signified their intention of being present. The monthly meeting of the Masterton School Committee, will bo held on Thursday evening. J. McGrath, a surfaceman ,in the employ of tho Akitio County Council, recently met with a serious accident by the, explosion of a blast, which necessitated his removal to the Dannevirke Hospital.

The returns in connection with the Masterton Dairy Factory have .shown a considerable falling off during the past month the continued dry weather being the direct cause of the deficiency.

An Auckland telegram states that thioves visited the steamer Maheno at Sydney, and stole £SO in cash, and a quantity of personal effects of the officers and crew.

Twenty-three shares wore taken up at last. evening's meeting of the Masterton Workers' Benefit Building Society, in connection with the proposed now society. The following Wairarapa libraries will participate in tlie Government subsidy, which is now being distributed— Carterton, Eketalmna, Fcatherston, Greytown, Mangatainoka, MVirt-inborough, Ma.sterton, Nirea'ha, and Pahiatua. Work in connection with the new Ma.sterton fish ponds is proceeding apace, a corrsidefrable number of men being engaged. It is hoped to have everything in readiness for the commencement of the season in June next.

A large number of visitors from Mawtcrton and other parts of the Wairarapa have •'been (staying at Cafjfclepoint during the past few weeks. Splendid fishing has been obtained, while fine surf bathing has been enjoyed. A fine draft of fat lambs from the Lower Valley were killed at the Waingawa works last week. Tlie price .received for the stock was the highest paid this season by the local company.

From a reliable authority it is gathered that the sawmilling trade at the Main Trunk 'Mills is very dull at the present time. In f#H, it has nob been so quiet for many years. Trade with Australia, which is usuall yfairlv brisk, is at a ■standtsill, few orders being received from that quarter at the present time. Farmers in all parts* of the Auckland province are awaiting rain anxiously. Reports from various centres state that grass is disappearing rapidly, while the country settlers are badly in need of heavy rain to replenish their supplies.

A young bird race was flown from Ormoiidville by the Masterton Homing Club on Saturday. The airline distance was 06 miles. Owing to hazy weather conditions, caused through the prevailing bush fires, the birds were heavily handicapped, and were unable to do a fast fly. The birds were placed as follows—W. Dowling's, Clyde 1, W. Gourlav's Ebony 2, J. B. F. Sutherland's Maxel The next race of the series will be fiow.ii from Wellington on Thursday next.

Pat had just been appointed to the revsponsible position of village constable, and felt the honour.' On the day of his first arrest, he wag taking 'his capture up to the station, when a sudden gust of wind blew off the latter's hat. "I say," he exclaimed, "just let mo go and get my hat." "Phwat?" said Pat. "Run away and never come back again ? You stand here and O'ill run after the hat." «

The Auckland branch of Railway servants passed a resolution emphatically protesting against the Department appointing members of the first division to the position of foremen and inspectors in tlie Traffic Department, thus closing avenues of promotion to members the second deviation and drawing attention to the promise of a previous Minister to widen the avenues of promotion to the first division.

The Dixon Street Baths have been very largely patronised during the past week or two. Yesterday afternoon there were upwards of a hundred boys from the District High School enjoying a swim in the baths, and it was noteworthy that every one of them were able to swim comparatively well, while quite a number were experts in the water.

The ordinary meeting of directors of the Masterton Dairy Company was held on Saturday last, Mr E. Harper presiding. ■ 'lhe manager .reported that the make, of butter for the month of February showed an increase of 3891 lbs on the corresponding month of last year, but that owing to dry weather the quantity of butter fat had dropped considerably. Tho local sales ihad increased by 949 pounds of butter, and 47Glbs of ice? It was derided to hold a special meeting of directors on Saturday for the purpose of considering the report of Messrs Wilton, Kjestrup, and Brown 011 the various system s of collectaing cream.

GRAMAPHOtfES AND RECORDS. These should b > purchased from the Dresden Piano Co., Ltd. That firm guarantees' to supply only the very best gramaphones and the very latest records. You are dealing with reosponsible people who are large and advantageous importers. The Gramophones sold by the Dresden are of distinctly superior quality at remarkably reasonable rates. They include The Cinch, The Excello, The Austral, The Zealand, The Monarch Senior, The Brunswick, The Melba, The Oak Library Grand, and other leading makes. The prices are from £4 to £3O. New Records from 3s 6d each, reach The Dresden every mail. The stock includes songs by Melba Tetrazzini, Kirky Lunn, Clara Butt, Caruso, and vocal duets, trios, quartettes and recitations by every artist of note. Then there are instrumental solos by eminent players ,and band music by the most famous bands. Visitors are welcomed at The Dresden Gramaphone Room in Wellington. They can hear selections without the slightest obligatioa to purchase. instruments and Records should be ordered direct from The DresdSen Piano Co., Ltd., of Wellington. M. J, Prookes ffortli lela?*! Maoagof*

A lioihe to hoffse fttitvajK fs jusfT now being mado in Masterton for tho enrolment of burgesses on the borough electoral roll.

A ratepayer in tho Akitio County wrote to the clerk, stating that he» was "an adornment to the institute he represented," The clerk, in pursuance of instructions, had "instituted" proceedings against the* ratepayer for non-payment of rates.. The Akitio County Council diet' not accept a. tender on Saturday forth e Mangahewa bridge, as the tenders were far higher than anticinated, and no money was available for tin* Government's design of Jbridge.

At the meeting of the Akitio County Council on .Saturday last, the following tenders in connection with th« Akitio river mouth bridge were received:— R. iMcKehzio and Co., £4212 (accepted); J. J. Gilmour, £4500; and. Whittaker, £50(34. The principal in the successful firm of contractors is Mr R. Melvenzie, M.P., of Motueka. •A Press Association telegram front lo ivuiti statea that Peter Lenihati*, aged 54. single, a driver for innes. a contractor, wa& killed on Saturday afternoon by a loaded dray overturning on a Side road through the horsa shying . Deceased was pinned" under the wheel and way killed instantly. A verdict of accidental death was returned at the inquest. The Farmers' Union Advocate states that the Education Boards of" the Dominion will not be doing tiieir duty to our country if "they do not make some effort to establish agricultural higilii schools. The Advocate thinks these are essential as step-ping-stones to tlie Agricultural Colleges and Universities.

At the meeting of tlie Akitio County Couiicil on Saturday last, the* County Clerk submitted a 'draft" letter in regard to a special fund for accident insurance, which it is proposed) to circulate to all local bodies. Th« Council decided to forward the letter. Which asks local bodies to urge* the member for the district to support an amendment to tlie present local government law in the directiore of giving power to co-operate .and create special accident insurance* •funds oyer' any area. The Akitio-. Council is of opinion tliat a saving in accident insurance expenditure woulcS be made if a number of local bodies united for the purpose of establishing; such a fund.

A dressmaker advertises for settling by the day. An advertiser want- to purchase % cow in 'full milk, or near to profit.

A .married couple advertise foe beard in a privato family. Mr V. L. Fair brother will hold a. sale of furniture at the post office auction .mart to-.morrow afternoon, oit account of a lady who is leaving Masterton.

This afternoon at 1.30 o'clock afc. the Store, Lansdowne, Mr V. L. Fairbrother, will sell on account, of Mr F. ■Barry, who has sold his business, thewhole of his furniture and effects.

The sale is absolutely without reserve.

This, is the last week of Mr J. Carpenter's genuine half yearly sale of footwear. Men's, women's and children's boots, shoes and klippers areoffering at slaughter prices. The remainder of Hubbard Bros, 'stock is» being isold below factory cost.

Mr W. H. Cruickshank advertises for sale 2914 acres, new dwelling a-act buildings and improvements, incidental to a first class sheep farm. Also Fast Coast country of 3500 acres, and 716 acres. Particulars are given, on page 8.

Messr s Watson and Co., Economic* Stores, are holding an autumn exposition of millinery and ladies' a p par el „ new coats ,new costumes, and all the new season fashions in hats, toques, and bonnets. The demand for new and fashionable goods is already considerable, and it is necessary to pav an early visit to tho Economic Stores to secure the latest fashions.

Mr Leonard Borwick, the distinguished pianist who recently toured the Dominion, in a letter to Messrs. Steinway and Sons ,says: "I know of no pianoforte in the "world to compare with your own make in what are the essential qualities of the instrument—beauty of tone, dnd evenness and elasticity of touch."

Paderewski writes: "Nothing new • can be said of the Steinway Pianos, it i_s true, for they have been justly praised by all the modern masters, and I thoroughly concur in every word that has already been said. Ail who play Steinway pianos can but thank the manufacturer." Write to-day for particulars of the famous Steinway pianos. "The Dresden" will give you easy terms. Sole Agents: The Dresden Piano Co., Wellington. M. J. Brookes, North Is- . land Manager. Local Renresentative: H. Inns, Baniell's Buildings, Queen - Street. Masterton-