LOCAL AND GENERAL

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXV, Issue 10713, 23 October 1913, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Slueing operations at the Montezuma mine are expected to commence ott Wednesday next. A case of scarlet fever wa« admitted to the Masterton Hofcpital from Carterton on Monday, "Les Miserables" will be/screened at the Town Hall for the last time this evening, and at a special ma* tinee in the afternoon.

Members of the "Wairarapa Amateur Athletic Club are requested to .be on the ground early this evening for the opening-meeting, as the 100 yards event will Start s-harp at 5.30.

Says .the Hawke's Bay Herald:— Mr W. Piatt, water •diviner, Masterton, is at .present in Hawke's Bay. Mr. Piatt has made frequent visits to Hawke's Bay, and has been successful in locating water in quite a number of places Messrs B. Chambers (Te Mata, and other places), W. Kinroes White (Omaranui and Petane Island)), A. S. Carlyon (Gwayas), Davis. Canning (Oakbourne), and J. A. Macfarlane (Ben Lomond) being a few of those for whom he has acted in this capacity. Mr Piatt leaves for Gisborne on Friday night.

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Mr It. J. Young will move at the annual meeting of the Masterton Competitions Society that member's tickets in future be not transferable. The Masterton South Citizens' Band rendered a programme of music in front of the Town Hall last evening, the items being listened to by a considerable gathering of people. During the period of the present year ending yesterday, ninety-one convictions have been entered at the Masterton S.M. Court against Territorials for breaches of the Defence Act.

Anglers in the Hukanui district report excellent sport so far this season. One sportsman has on two occasions landed the maximum catch, viz 20, while another is reported to have landed a fine fish weighing just short of slbs from the Mangahao a few days ago.

A Frenchman has invented a gramophone clock. Instead of striking the hours like an piece, this particular clock announces the time in loud impressive tones (the Daily News says). To avoid any chance of misapprehension on the part of its hearers, the clock does not say merely "Three o'clock" j for example, it says: "One, two,, three!" in tones which are sufficient to make the listener believe that it, is actually glaring at him. An Illinois man has patented a raincoat that can he sold for about 5d the cost of production amounting to merely half that amount. The garments are made from waterproofed paper, and modest claim is made for, them thai they cari be -used on more than one occasion. The chief advantage of the novelty appears to be that it can be folded up and carried in one's pocket like a newspaper, though it has no pockets itself. It can. be made in all colours.

Mr Spencer Compton. has arranged to give his fiz-st recital pn the fine organ in St. Matthew's Church on Thursday next, the 30th. inst. The organ is hardly as the one in use in the old church, as >it has been brought up-to-date with additional stops, a new water engine and feeders, and great metal pipes of about 20 feet in length for the .pedals. Its tone is rich and powerful, and it now has a variety of new effects. An. excellent programme of organ and vocal music has been prepared by Mr Compton, and a musical treat is in store for those attending at St. Matthew's Church' on this night week.

The ,Masterton' Congregational Sunday School has.- made great, progress during the comparatively short time it has been carrying on its work here. The annual report to be presented on Tuesday evening shows the number of scholars on the roll to be 67, and 1 a gain of 17 scholars has been made during the past year. The finances of the school are in very sound condition, the balance-sheet showing a considerable ■ credit balance at v the end of the year*s An example of the progress being made by the school will be seen* in the fact that its income has been more than doubled in two years—from £27 in October, 1911, to £56 in October, 1913. A company is~abdut to be promoted in Masterton and Wellington to float the "Victory" mine on the west coast of the South Lsland. This reef is one of four others, and they all lie itt_yhg heart of the gold bearing country at the Lyall on the West Coast. The district Is phenomenally rich country and the proposition comes well recommended 1 by a well known Masterton speculator and also Mr G. W. Eaton-Turner, a mining engineer, of well-known repute. Intending investors can see specimens of the reef at th© office of the ; brokers» Messrs CV C. Ross and C 0.,, Masterton, who will be pleased to «upply all information. This firm state that a large number of shares have already been applied for. Some four months.ago the Minister of Marine (the Hon* P. M. B. Fisher) communicated with the Japanese Imperial Fisheries Bureau at Tokio in reference to the purchase of a consignment of gold fish and other ornamental fish in Japan in order that it might be placed on view at the Auckland which the Minister has just received from the Director of the Bureau, it is stated that when the* letter was received the matter was.placed in the hands of Mr Kichigdr© Akiyama, a gold fish eulturist „in: Tokio. As a result, a "shipment of 600, gold fish arid over 600 other fish was - collected and dispatched by tbe steamer, Tango Maru> which ileft Yokohama for Sydney on October 11th. Arrangements for the trapshlppirig of the fish at Sydney to Auckland will be made by the Marine Department. The ultimate disposal of the fish after the conclusion of the exhibition has yet to be decided.—Dominion.

Ye Okie Englishe Fayre, ift eonnectioA With the Masterton Methodist church in aid of the new organ and renovation, scheme, will be hold in the Y.M.C.A. Gymnasium Hall this afternoon and evening,, to be opened' at 2.30 o'clock by the .Mayoress (Mrs Coradinp)* Then hall and. stalls, prettily decorated with.greens and flags, ana stallholders with their aprons and caps, uitt present something of the .-appe&tance of a "f*ir" in the Old Country-.".-...There will be many attractions lor grown people as well as.children, >o.fre*hment, produce, fancy, white elephant and work stalls, fairy pond, dolls' Mouse, etc., baby competitions during the afternoon and also cooking competitions. The latter will be judged by Mrs W. McKenzie. Mr Carpenter has donated a trophy for best fruit cake. Musical items, hat trimming and box making competitions .will be held during the evening, and many both useful and beautiful articles will be offered for eale.

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North Island Manager, M: J. Brookes. Local Representative for these Pinno* —F?. Darnell's Buildings, Queen liastertou.

Biddle, who is now awaiting trial on a charge of the murder of Roeaune Lilley, at Mayfield, is said to be a aiative of Wellington. Thirty-five convictions for drunkenness have been recorded at the Masterton S.M. Court up to date this year. Forty-eight cases under the Licensing Act were brought by the police, convictions being obtained in 31. Six prohibition orders have been issued during the same period.

At the Eketahuna Club on Saturday evening Mr J. Winteringham, who is shortly leaving for Dannevirke, was presented by the president, on behalf of the members, with a gold sovereign case. Mr' Winteringham is one of the "charter" members of the club.

A band concert, in aid of the funds of the local band, was held in Pahiatua recently, and l the sum of £3O was realised. It has been suggested that something of a similar nature might be considered in Masterton, in order to place our town band on a more satisfactory basis. Forty-two pigeons from the Masterton Homing Club were despatched to Ohakune yesterday for the race from that place to-day. Mr E. Richards has kindly donated a trophy for this event. The No. 2 south birds will be hampered to-morrow: bight for the race from/Wellington on Saturday.

The following'team hae been chosen to represent the Opaki Rifle Club in the match against the Suburbs (Wellington) Club on Monday next (Labour Day): G. Hyde, R.J. King, A. J. Cameron, F. Bolton, H. Mawley, J. McKenzie, R. J. Smith, W. D, McCalmont, V.V Swanson, H. <3. Jones. Emergencies: ,F. Minton, A. McKay, A. Beetham. :

A French, company has applied to the Bussian Ministry of Ways and Communications for permission to give cinematograph entertainments on the Trans-Siberian trains and on other ißussian trainis covering journeys occupying oyer twenty-four hours. It is/proposed that special carriages' with adequate accommodation for such performances shall' be attached to.each train.

An unoccupied bbardinghpuse, containing twenty rooms, at Mataroa, owned by Mr Peter Gallaher, ana*" a billiard room adjoining, owned by Mr Pat Drog and occupied by Mr Wright, were reduced to ashes at 11 o'clock on Tuesday night. Insurances On the house are not ascertainable. The billiard room and contents are insured for £2OO in the Standard office. The origin of the fire is myitery..'•!'.'';. ; • One. of the very maijy.. uies yto [ which casein may be put when facturecJ is shown by an exhibit "cf beautifully finished set of chees-men and a board, at present exhibited in a W T anganui shop window. N The casein, from which' these finely turned articles are manufactured, was treated at the Aramoho works, and after further treatment by German chemists a non-inflammable substance was made, which among its other qualities takes colours beautifully as the exhibit shows. Viticulture k destined to become one of the most important industries in the Commonwealth, according to Mr Alan Burgoyne, of the great wine firm of that riaiSej and a member of the British' House of Commons, who arrived in Sydney recency; The future of Australian wines' was exceedingly bright, he said. In fact, he believed that they would in time sweep the market. Australia was the Empire's vineyard, having advantages that South Africa and Canada could never possess. Australian wines were equal to anything produced anywhere. They had a quality and an excellence all their own. ■'■

Invitations have been issued by the managers of the Masterton Technical. Sphool to a ««mber of townspeople, asking them to he present at a meeting to be lield at the; school to-mor-row evening, in order to assist, in the making of arrangements for the forthcoming exhibition. We are informed that" a very fine display of stutPents' work can be made, and we trust that those who are really interested in educational matters and desire to encourage the work of our Technical School, will make a point of attending the- meeting, or, if anything prevents, then to signify their willingness.to take part actively in" the management of the exhibition. What is really needed, so far as,we can see, is 'that as many of our townspeople as are able to do so should show tjbeir practical sympathy with the work of the students by assisting with the' details of the arrangements of the display. Themere statement-that the students' have been for some time past setting aside some examples of their ordinary work for the purposes of the exhlWtion, might: lead, perhaps, to the thought that there could not he a great d«Bal to interest the general public. But thon W mention that th©y work referred to will include dressmaking, lace, and other art needlework, typewriting and shorthand, book-keeping painting, model drawing, freehand drawing, eabinetmaking, carpentry, .plumbing (both theory arid practiced •--tvjr work in English, arithmetic. Civil Service subjects, and t>f Voiding and machinery construction it will be seen at once that a most attractive and interesting exnibition is likely to result.

Mr F. P. "Welch advertises for, a fencer, cooks, pressers, fete. Black' collie dog with small white star on chest is advertised for. Cook and housemaid are advertised for by Mrs Watson, Carlton House, Queen-street. ■ A bearded collie dog is advertised for. Finder will be rewarded on communicating Avith Mrs McLaren, Homebusli.

Mr W. f. Husband, land agent, Pahiatua, »..a vises detailed 1 particulars of a farm of ,161 acres, 0.r.p., which has b'en placed in his hands for quick sale. The annual meeting of the Maflterton Cricket Club will take place In Messrs Gawith and Logan's rooms tonight.. All members are requested to be present.

PIL'BS RAPIDLY CURED. "■Recently I suffered very badly indeed with Piles, and could get no relief until 1 was recommended by the lady who was nursing me to rive ißexona a trial.?' writes Mrs E. .McDonnell, Keisonrstreetj..;., : N.B.W. "She brought ine, ; a- box'and I used it, .with the best possible re. suite. .The first application gave me relief, and I am thankful to say that the Piles are entirely cured and have not returned. Rexoaa is a wonderfully effective Ointment, and I should advise anyone suffering as 7 did to "ptT« i+ an tmmedinto +rinl " Prinp Is 6u huj. 'is. Obtaiuaijlu where.*

A return to hand shows that tfef revenue from cash sales and rent* from Government lands for the year' ending March 31st, 1913, amounted to £254,509 9s Bd. Mr Arthur Tocker has disposed of his property, "Lake Mendows," Fea* therston, containing about 2000 acres, to Messrs Dagg Bros., of Masterton, who will ttfKt over possession aftefc shearing.

In connection with the screening of "The Eagle's Claw" at the Thompson* Payne Pictures this evening, tho. Masterton Muncipal Brass Band will play selections in front of the hall from 7.30 till 8 o'clock.

Mr Colin Campbell railed a trucß of fat lambs (Southdowns) from' Car* terton to the Gear Meat Col, Wel-t lington, yesterday morning. This is the first consignment to the freezing companies this season* ,

Mr Joseph Dixon, of the Master-* ton Homing Pigeon Club, released 1Q pigeons rn High-street, Carterton, yesterday morning. Some of thesa recently made a flight home fid Masterton from Christchurch in the rough! weather.

Taken all-round, the entries foS next week's Carterton show are exceptionally large, and in more than one. section the record mark. has heen reached. Prospects for the gathering being a success are exceedingly bright.

A special general meeting of members, subscribers and friends of the Masterton Y.M.C.A. will be held in the rooms to-night at 8 o'clock to consider a recommendation from the- ' board l of management to wind up- the' affairs of the association. • ' There are twenty-seven fire bfigy ades and two 'fire; police corps working under the 1 control of fire boards in New Zealand. The number of calls receiv by brigades during the year was .678, being a decrease of erghV on the previous year. The total loss ; from fire for the past year was £l2!,s 654, as against £217,038 in the pre> jyious year. . ■ ','•'■■.'.'

The president of the Karori Stifle Club, Wellington (Mr H. has issued a,challenge to shoot a match against thev local club at; Papawai on Monday next (Labour Day). There will be ten mesa asida and an interesting match should'ho the result. Our local men will, how* ever, have to put on their best, form to beat such a hot team as the visfr

tors.—Standard. V: ' The committee of the Mastertoa Harrier Club; met in,.the «lub! ; rflop«|,last evening, wheii ;tbe financial scisgfr.' tion oftheclubu-was wß*ider^d,ri : secretary,; : ;'a:^ia^c^s^e* f t:which' shoired that cluo ft deficit of £4 13s 4d, mainly the. heavy expenses in connection with the cross-country, championship! meeting, which was conducted in Masterton under the auspicesiof thalocal dub. During the evening subtstantial donations were promised t* the funds of the club by Messrs. JXJ. Cameron and F. W. H. iKummer,. Mauriceville. Mr D. B. Maekersey,. who is leaving the, district shortly, tendered 1 his resignation as secretary, which was accepte|3 with regret. Hearty votes of thanks were accorded to Messrs E. Harper, G. Shaw, F. Hood and W. McKenzie; for having entertained the members, and- to Messrs F. W. B. Kummer and jD. JV Cameron for donations promised. The; committee decided to until Saturday evening, when it M hoped to have tlie deficit wiped outi