LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXV, Issue 10713, 26 September 1913, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Faatherston Bowling Club' will open its season 011 October 9th. A hymenal epidemic lias broken out at. Asliburton. Four weddings were celebrated there on Wednesday. The erection of new Government buildings at Gisborne has been commenced. The buildings will cost about. £15*000;. A first-offending drunk -was fined 10s„ in default 48 hours' imprisonment, in the Magistrate's Court at Masterton yesterday by Mr Eli Smith,. J.P. Ik -N. H.. Prior,. Masterton. conduct the annual examinations Hi connection with the local branch of the St. John Ambulance Brigade on Wednesday next. It is anticipated that some twenty members will sit for the examination.

The social evening, which was to have been held at Lansdowne oh Monday, 29th inst*,. in aid ofi thfr Lansdowne Presbyterian Church organ fund, has been postponed indefinitely owing to the performance of "The Geisha" on that evening.

An Auckland telegram Says: The Young Women's Christian Association Building Fund Campaign has concluded, the amount subscribed being £14,855. The chairman' stated that the Citizens' Committee- would guarantee the email balance of the £15,000 required. Miss Darvidson, aged 90, daughter of a Manchester manufacturer, has willed her washerwoman, named Fawcett, £25,000, and . .the .same amount to several of her brothers. The residue, amounting to £200.000, goes to the Wesleyan Home Mission <md Foreign Mission.

Mrs Bond, senr., of Belvedere, had the misfortune on Wednesday to meet with a painful accident. She was walking along the path leading to her house, when she tripped and fell heavily. On© of her arms was bent under her and the limb was fractured. Mrs Bond, who is over 70 years of age, was driven out to "the doctor, who set the arm. ' The Rev. C. r\ Askew, of St. Mark's, Wellington, was the preacher at the service in St. Matthew's Church, Masterton, last evenipg, at which there was a fair congregation. The Rev. H. G. Rosher, vicar of Palmerston North, will take the service this evening, when the anthem "Seud Out Thy Light" will be rendered. The Rev. Rosher will also take a children's service at 4 p.m.

A total of £19,365 was distributed to the suppliers of the New Zealand Dairy Association on, Saturday as pay rfient for butter fat supplied during August. For the corresponding period of last year the amount paid' out was £15,943 so that the earliness of the present season has resulted in a further £3422 being earned by the dairymen concerned (says the Auckland Herald). The annual inspection of the nursing division of the Masterton branch of the St. John Ambulance Brigade took place last evening, SergeantMajor Sandeman, corps superintendent of the Wellington district, acting as inspector. Seventeen members of the brigade were present, and the following tests were gone through: Drilling, carrying patients, triangular and roller bandaging, bed making, and artificial respiration. The tests were carried out bv the respective members in a highly capable manner, and the inspector expressed himself as very pleased with the work. He hoped that two squads would be sent to compete at the Wellington competitions, where he was sure they would acquit themselves extremely well.

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The annual meeting of the Carlton Cricket Club will be held this evening at 8 o'clock.

Probate in the estate of the late 1». Ryan vtitf, oh the application of Mr Prsndevilie, granted in the Mafiterton Supreme Court by Mr Justice Chapman. Donations have been received by the North Wairarapa Rifle Association as follow: Messrs G. Oox (Flat Point) £l, D. Jones (Pohangina) £1 Is, iinci F. O, Maunsell (Masterton) £1 Is, and F. W. Kuinmer (Mauriceville) £1 lfi.

The special meeCuig of the General Committee of the Masterton A. and P. dissociation, which had been called for i;o-morrow to deal with the vrt/xt schedule, has been postponed until II o'clock on Saturday, October 4th.

The record price for Dannevirke district of 18s 8d was realised for a lino of 650 hoggets by the Hawke's Bay Farmers' Association at last' week's stock sale. Sheep were in. keen demand, but some lines of cattle dragged somewhat. In respect to the Alfredton' case,Benton v. A. H. Herbert, which was sot down for hearing at the Supreme Court at Masterton this week, but which Was settled out of Court, we am& informed that the plaintiff un* reservedly withdrew every imputation mad© against the defendant" in : tH'a matter in dispute.'

Judgment was delivered in the Su«preiiie Court at Palmer-ston yeeterday in, the- case Hamer v- Foxton Boroueh Council, an Application for an tion to r«strain the municipality from running a picture show. The Chief Justice found for., the defendant municipality,. ea«h side to pay their own costs. His Henor held that the Act did! not give the corporation authority to undertake a picture enterprise, but declared that the plaintiff had no right to> sxse. At the Palmerston North elocutionary competitions on Wednesday, Miss B. Johnson, of Masterton, won the ladies' dramatic recital from eighteen i competitors. Miss C. Graham, of Masterton,. was. fourth. The judge stated; that he was almost obliged to recall. Miss- Graham. Her enunciation was particularly good, but she might have exercised a* little more care in her articuladaxtti; ,/I'he winner, he said, was rattier too dramatic, and inclined to' exceed what was required of the piece. However, it was a creditjible- rentfering.

According to Regimental Orders the re-organisation of the 9th W.M.R. ha.s been samctionedi, and two squadrons are to be formed. "C" Squadron. will have its headquarters a"? Eketahuna,. Alfredton, and Pahiatua, under Major Prendeville, Lieutenants Kebbell and Davie. "E" Squadron wiill have ife headquarters at Masterton, with' driill centres at Masterton', Carterton, Greytown, ana~loartinborough, under. Major Herbert, Lieutenants Cameron and. Perry. Major Herbert has consented :to act temporarily aii_ squadron leader of the new 'TE" Sijuadroa unffl the appointment of an olfi'cer is permanent leader.

The Ma&terton Permanent Investment and Building; Society, in its thirty-seventh annual report, to be presented at the annual meeting on October 6th, says: "The directors hsuve> pleasure in submitting: a satisfactory statement of acoounts for the past year. The net profit represents 7,29 i per cent on the average shave capital employed, as against 7.38 ner i»nt for 'l9ll-12. The total loans were £52,346 on 31st August, 1913; as against £51,480 on 81st August 1912. Messrs A. R. Bunny and James Elliott retire from tfie board of directors "this year in accordance with the rules, but are eligible for re-election. There are no other candidates." A very pleasant function took place in the Exchange Hall, Masterton, last evening, when the. directors of the Wairarapa Caledonian Society entertained the ladies' committee at a. complimentary social, Mr J. (ieorgeson, president, occupied the chair, and there were over .sixty guests present, including a number from Carterton and Gladstone. The chairman extended a hearty welcome to the guests on behalf of the directors, and referred in eulogistic terms to the very excellent work done for the society by the ladies' committee. After an appetising supper was enjoyed, a lengthy toast list was honoured. Songs and recitations were contributed by the following

Mesdames Ashto®. and A. E. Booth, Misses Stencil, Feist, Colvin, McKen:?:e, aiuj Messrs Georgesoll, Collier, and Eu>gg. Bagpipe selections were rendered by Mr Gordon McKay and the accompaniments were played by

the Misses Hogg and Stencil. A sue-, eessful function" was concluded with the singing of "Auld Lang Syne." A Pahiatua young man named Wilr liani Brown was fined 20s and costs this week, in default seven days' military detention, . for failing " to render the service required of him under the Defence Act. The defanr dant said that drilling was absolutely against his conscience, and he did not intend to put in any drills. He did not think a man should be compelled to drill against his conscience. Where a "bloke" was against it,, he said they might just as well train a pig. A "bloke" with a conscience "would be no more use in time of. war than what a pig would be." The Magistrate (Mr L. G. Reid) said a great many people had' that idea. It was against their conscience to do any work. If everybody took that view, the world would not grow very much.

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Much-needed rain fell at Te Wh** rau and along the East Coast yesterday. At Lansdowaw yesterday the Post and Telegraph "Bockey team defeated St. Matthew's in the Thompson-Paym* Shield' match by two goals to nil. Richards and Miller scored for the* winners. The Masterton Theatrical Socfoty gave a perforwuince of "The at Martinborou»h last night before* crowded audience. The piaee smoothly throughput, and ttoe jflH formance was greeted with An Imprest .Supply Bill - was duced in the House of tives last night by Governor's sage, and a long debate took~4lHH in which Opposition members ©d the action of the regard to the recent stonewall; On the occasion of his visit Masterton this week, Mr- Justice* Chapman, sitting in chambers, mad» an order, on the application of Mr R, K. Jackson, counsel for the petitioner, for service of a. citation by advertisement in the divorce case Hiegie v, Higgi®.

The value of the. motor car in- (rejs-, ting over the ground quickly in- unie of emergency was fully demonstrated on the .North Mand Main lYunitviine . a couple of days ago. A busanum working, in. the Puteweka bush- tnet with, a severe accident, aud the*.lieoessity of getting, him to Jaumarunui quickly/was patent to all. Mr iWeir,, a resident of the locality, .• to. the occasion.. He attached hi» motor cycle to- a. jigger and rusheJp . the' patient down, as far as the miiU* where a motor car. was waiting, t£«r - owner having; been summoned fey telephone-.- , ■» ' The Rugby, match,. Wairarap& ver~ ' sue Wellington,, which takes.place to-* morrow on the old.ehowgrounds, Masterton,, has. been the subject of muck discussion the past few days*. and- speculation is. rife as to how .. the local representatives will fare at. the. hands- (or feet)> of. the ; redoubtable Wellington, fifteen. Popular opinion favours the chances, of the visitors, Irak the Wairarapa.' representatiyesh&vedone so.'.' well: in hornet . matches during the season, that it will be no surprise to find them tin top on- Saturday's contest. Windhover side wms, the match should prove full of interest, and? with- tHer ground in such order, a fine exposition of Rugby should be witnessed. The annual meeting, of the Norik Wairarapa Rifle Association was helcfc in the Exchange Hall, Masterton, Jactevening, about thirty members being;: present. Mr. R. J. voted to the chair,. The annual report and. e-balance-sheet was read. and. adopic|d» the latter showing, a credit, balanced of" ; £4£. The; following, officers, were' elected: Patron, Sir Walter Buchanan, M.P. j, president; Mr. j„. M.. Coradine), yicerEiesidents,, Messrs H,. Gv Williams, W..J. Welch",.S:«.Cnmminjg» H. Morrison, 6K. O. Summerell,. H. Mawley, R. Barrer, EL. J.Dagfe G. r Maunsell, D.. Jones,,F.. W. Kum—mer, W.- N„. Kummer,. W.. E.. Feast,. J. 0. Bid will, A. E. Whatman,. A,. W,. 'Hogg, C. El Baniell, G. Rl. Sykes,. jL. Beetham, JT. B. F-. Sutherland, J. P: '" Lowes and. X>.. R*.Rutherford ;. executive committee,. Messrs R; J. King, , G. Hyde, Wi,. J; Welch*.F.' Kummar v > R. F. Wiltcin,. Rj'Barrerj' J. 01 Bidwill, I'. G. W-ilttMii. N>.. Walden,. W.. Hedges, J. Murray*- Peterson, and JV Clifden; secretary.- and f treasurer; i C. Joiies; auditor, Mr S. Gumming; It was decided that the following' he< recommendations to the incoming exe- - cutiye: That entrance fees! in, es 1 to 4be increas&i firom 3s to 4s, ' matches 6, to -T-from 4s ttr ss, and' membership fee.ftorn 3s to se, aiidT that the secretary's lio«orarium Be. £lO 10s. A number of miiior' iin>provements were also recommendfedl

Lady frelp- for. small family untir Christmas is advertised' for.

A gent's Bicycle awaits owmerpEii* at the Masterton- police station. A waitress is wanted by Mrs Dowsett, of the Commercial Club, Eketah'tura;

A higli-grade piano (Lipp and' SonY in fihst-cl&ss condition is advertise*? f&r quick sale.

Messrs J. and A. Prentice, Builders * notify that they are prepared' t'» tmdertako all classes oF work in any part of the district..

All persons owing accounts to thefirm of M'essrs Parker and' Hornblbw are requested' to. pay the same to A'llim and' Co. By3otH September;, -The Railway Department advertises particulars in this issue of summer' express trains between Wellingtonand' Auckland, whicli commence next Wednesday. ,Mr W. F. Shaw advertises footwear bargafns In full watertight boots*, shooters, light "boots, etc.,. at the lowest possible prices.. • Inspection; is. invited. The pride of other days, had HetiL,. Weak was his chest and bowed hi* head; His friends had gone to their last home, And he, alas I was left alone. He courted death, to end hia ills,. No longer life could he endure. But now he's hapra as. can beTaking Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. *