LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXV, Issue 10713, 4 November 1913, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

There is a scarcity ol : competent carpenters in Dannevirke at present. A largo number of Masterton ians .intend being present at the Palmerston »how this week, Mr J. C. B'oddington reports that there were 2 points of rain on Sunday morning, and 10 on Monday morning. A number of Ma-sterton residents leave' to-day for Palruerston North for the opening of the spring show there to-morrow. A Waimato County farmer claims to have completely killed the gorse hia road froiitage by lulling :t with a traction, engine. The authorities in Masterton have been advised that no further mounted specials from this district are required in Wellington in the meantime. Potato blight is giving New Plymouth growers considerable concern ■ just'now, tlio disease having made its appearance in several places during the recent foggy weatlier, v Arrangements are being made for the formation of a syndicate to undertake a trial bore for the purpose of testing the coal deposit at Kakaramea, says tlie Patea Polst. A Hamilton telegram states that the Strathray boarding house has been destroyed by fire. The post offico and store at Whata Whata were also burned down on Sunday morning.

A Dunedin telegram states that Jamea Wisbart-, aged six years, the son of a widow, was drowned in the Taieri river. tte was playing with ; other children, when the bank-gave way and h>e ' fell in^ : Shearing operations on the East Ooaist are in 1 full swing," and already otae or two sheds have cut out. It is anticipated that the work will be completed on the majority of during the pre&eyi _ from as far away as Ireland must surely be a novelty for the Manawatu A. and P. Showf if not for any other show In New Zealand. Amongst the exhibitors in the art needlework and home industries at the show next week is Miss J. Keily, Garrabinny, Ireland. The monthly report of the manager of the Masterton municipal abattoirs shows that the following stock were slaughtered for the month of October :—sl cowa, 62 bullocks, 14 maiden heifers, 430 ewes, 219 wethers, 02 maiden ewes, 56 lambs, 13 calves, and 103" pij^a.

In opening the criminal session of : the Supreme C&urt at Wellington vos- • terday, .Mr : Chapman expressed pleasure tluvt tho duties of. the. Grand Jury would bo light. About ten bills would be laid before the jurors, and most of them would be of the otrdinary type. In one case i a man was charged with attempting ' to murder, his wife, and in another, a man was charged with a serious offence on a girl under the age of consent. —Press Association. Beware of the dealer, salesman, or traveller who casts reflections upon his competitors. He does so from interested motives*-perhaps to back up hi« own weak position. "The Dresden" Agents are instructed not to discredit rival firms. Thev are to rely solely on'the merits of tie Company's instruments. • Do,not think, because we offer reasonable prices and liberal terms, that ■wo sell inferior pianos. We work on big limes. With us you do. not have to pay extravagant prices to cover loss on dead stock. THE BRILLIANT BROADWOOD. i THE SPLENDID RONISCH. : THE MAGNIFICENT LIPP. j -THE SUPERB ETEINWAY: I These are only four of the famous pianos on which we. specialise. » v We .take tireless pains to give you just the piano 'you. want, on lyliateTOE Items best suit your circumstances. Oar hire-purchase system is devised for your convenience, and NOT for our profit.. The Dresden Piano Compa-y, Ltd., Wellington. Local Representative— H; INNS, Danielle Buildings, Queen Street, Masterton.

During the month of October 5.30 inches of rain foil in Featherston. The monthly meeting of the Masterton Borough Council will be held this evening. Grey town bakers havo a five-weeks' stock of flour (says tho Standard), and they do not intend raising the price of bread during that time. Mr C. E. Daniell, of Masterton, has received a wire stating that an urgent special meeting of the Wellington Harbour Board ig to be held at two o'clock this afternoon, to deal with strike matters. Dan Sullivan, an employee of Mr Herbert Hodge, late of Carterton, was kicked by a horse on Saturday "morning, and received a compound fracture of the leg. Ho was to have led the Otaki men against the strikers. The secretary of the Masterton Cooperative Dairy Compaßy informs us that the output from the local factory i» being stored in Wellington in the maantime. H» has been advised that there is plenty of storage accommodation for a week or two. An Eltham telegram states that J. Attrill, a railway employee, who has been resident in Eltham for several years, was returning,from the direction of Te ,3oti>c last evening .on a velocipede; when he was run into by a train, with fatal results, v The Opaki Rifle Club completed its first trophy shoot over the 300 yds, 500 yds, and 600 yds ranges on Saturday last. The result is that A. Lewin and R. J. Smith win for the Thursday and Saturday squad* respectively, each with a score of 95. It is reported that a wealthy Danish syndicate has already commenced purchasing operations on a substantial scale, having acquired seven large dairy, farms in Te Aroha for £45,000. It is hinted that even larger purchases are "contemplated. Danish capitalists are going to make a settlement, and will import the people who will farm the land purchased, not as freeholders, but as tenants of the syndicate. ■■ t The local branch of tho Farmers' Union has been receiving numerous offers from volunteers to proceed to Wellington as special constables, but as communication has been, received from Wellington that no further men are required immediately, the men have returned to their homes. They will, however, be kept in touch with, in tho event of their services being required; A large number of horses arg being kept in the vicinity of Masterton, and can be secured-at a mo-. Or the"•Methodist"." cele- 1 ;brated.in the diiirclv.last 'evening; when there was a very ance of memhers of the church. The annual reports were read and adopted; addresses being delivered dealing with the year's! work. The prizes won by the pupils during the year were presented, and special anniversaiy hymns were rendered by the children and were greatly appreciated by those ' ■ present. Recitations were also contributed by the pupils, adding to tho . general success of the meeting. ■ The Evening Post: says there is a strong impression in the lobbies tfcajj if tho striko assumes an acute stage Parliament will adjourn for a period, so as to enable Ministers to give their undivided attention to the more serious matter. On the other hand, & is suggested that, .both parties being willing, the' Ministerial programme may be curtailed and that both sides will agree to put through all the necessary business in the least possible time and allow members to go to their homes and look after their own individual interests, which are in some cases affected by the dislocation caused by the strike.

At a meeting of .sheep-farmers held in Masterton last evening, the following resolution was passed: "In the event of any of the Dairy Companies being unablo'to make their usual monthly payments to suppliers, owing to their produce not being shipped, the farmers are willing to guarantee any - additional overdraft required." The resolution was signed by numerous sheep-farmers throughout the district. On the resolution being telegraphed to Mr J. G. Wilson, President of the Farmers' Union, the following reply was re- • coived: "Bravo, Wairarapa! Got the better of us again.—J. G. Wilson." Mrs Simpson and' family insert a. " thanks; notice. . - ■ • ■'■"''; - Mr C, "WinohWter adVertiscs bread a.tt 3d-tl loaf cash over the counter. A good' junior assistant grocer is required by Mr A. J. Giddings, Queen Street. The W.C.T.U. will hold, their annual social in Knox Hall this afternoon at 2.30 o'clock. A reward; is offered far the recovery of a brindfo greyhound bitch lost in Masterton* Mrs M. Le Boutillier, dressmaker, Dixon Street, requires apprentices and improvers. Notice i<s given by the Borough Council that the water will be exit off in .Smith Road to-day from 1 p.m. to 4 u.m. Mr W. F. Shaw advertises a new line of serviceable summer footwear, ■. boys' 'and girls'.school boots, etc, all. ;-at. lowest priced. r ;.,;■■ For the convenience, of patrons, Mr A. Biadford notifies' ' that'the O.K; stationery and fancy goods depot will bo kept open'-every evening during the busy seasob until 8.30 o'clock. A meeting of creditors in the estate of Hugh Gemmeli Behan, Carterton, will be held at the Courthouse, Masterton, on Saturday, November Bth, at 11 a.m. Messrs O. Smith, Ltd., have in stock a splendid assortment of Jap crepes in all colours, single and double widths; also mercerised- poplins and white embroidered underskirts. Read the advertisement through m page 6. Always something new. The W.F.C.A., Ltd., have just a largo parcel of ladies' and children's Kinioiiiis, mado in Jap crepe and silk. These garments are & necessity in. warm weather, being delightfully cool. You can havo them in plain colours or embroidered. Prices range from 5s lid to 40s. We shall be pleased to show you. • , THE RAPID HEALER. Rexona provides the latest short cut of Science to a. prompt relief for Pfmnles,- Boilsj ,^re*^-Wounds, v -and Skin.T)iseases.geiierally.;; Which Had; will you take;, reader ?,;" The old-fash-ioned, tedious, long way round full of irritations, relapses and delays, or the short cut to the rapid relief which modern Science has • provided you in the shape of Rexona. Sold in triangular pots at Is f>cl and 3s. Obtainable everywhere. *

Information reached Masterton last evening that McLeod's boot factory at Martinborough had been destroyed by fire. The New Zealand University examinations commenced in Master ton yesterday, there being a considerable number of students sitting for various examinations. The Rev. Father Harnett a.id Mr J. J. lu-lliher acted as superintendents. Eighteen new books were received' at the Masterton Municipal Library, during the month of October, making a total in the library of 6176; 1913 books were lent during the month. The total number c*f subscribers i» 300, and the subscriptions received; amounted to £l4 los. The Commissioner oT Police, in conversing by telephone with the President of the Farmers' Union in Mas-i terton last evening, stated that th« Wair a rap a contingent of horsem*»i wlv® had gone to the city were tk« finest body of men ho had ever ka<i anything to do with. They wer« all good horse nen, and weia well diseiplined. Mr C. E. Daniell, 'of Masterto«, who has just returned from a visit to Pongaroa,.informed an Ago representative yesterday that the roads in. ; the district are in wpital order.y Thb % Akitio County, Cauiicjl' is proceeding, vigorously "with the'metalling "of the' road between Ponga roa and Waterfalls. The metal used is of very good? quality, being obtained from a rock, quarry.

The first annual re-union of the* Wairarapa Cricket Association willbe held in the Club Hotel, Masterton, on Thursday evening next. Tickets' can be obtained from the secretary (Mr W. R. Keniballj, Mr F. P. Welch, and members of the committee. An 1 excellent musical prograramehas beentifranged, and there .should be a record gathering of old; players and present, members. "Strike" items from the Evening Post -—Defence Rafle.Club matches at' Trentham have been abandoned for the present. Many citizens now carry, revolvers. City warehouses are now regularly watched night and day by employees 00-operating with police and special constables. Customs returns for the week amounted t0.£4873.£4873 and beer duty to £l9B. For the corresponding week of last year the figures were. £22,OSS and £335 respectively.,

Tlie annual meeting of Stonehenga Lodge, Masterton, was held last evening, Brt>. O. A. Ewingtoo, A J), r presiding over a good attendant of* Orants oi bne' . • meiial^mUp". ; closed, a social evening was indulged. in* Musical items were rendered by v 1 Bros. Tamihana. and Bucktonj and recitations, by Bros. McGaughan and > Gourlay. Bro., Fail-brother capably: ■officiated at the piano, and an en* joyable gathering was brought to ai close by the singing of Auld Lang,' • Syne. ' '' The "Queenslander" lias beeft : shown n letter to a Brisbane resident . from a one-time Queensland settler' now " resident -in America, in which he hazards the opinion that the time i« not. far distant when large," wetfeqfltppfiu siexniers will be placed in the trade of carrying young storo cattle ft cm Australia to America. There appears little; of the improbable in the idea. There is no culty in bringing live cattle by ..sea from England, a distance of 13,000 miles, and what can be done in t-ho-case of a few can be accomplished ii* the case of a fully-freighted cattle' ship properly equipped for the pur-,., pose., Tlie experiment has alreadybeen carried out successfully of ship* loads of cattle from Brisbane to England and South Africa., What proportion of his incotof* should a churchman give to hi* ' church ?. At the Anglican Synod at Auckland last week (says the New Zealand Herald, a motion was carried to the effect that as the forward movement of the church was greatly hindered by faulty methods c*T raising funds, it was the duty of each confirmed person to devote to his. church, a proportion of his worldly' goods, and the synod should request the clergy to impress upon their people that the practice of devoting a fixed proportion of their income to* the'church was a scriptural, ancient,. ' ami laudable one. The moter (the? Rev. H, Robjoljiis) stated ,tlwt if the churdi people, of the Dominion, gavo 1" per, cent/ of. their- inrataWitwouid mean that a total of £IOO,OOO Would be devdteff to church work year.

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