LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXV, Issue 10713, 13 November 1913, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Chicken-pox and scarlet fever are prevalent in Maryborough at present.

At the Wellington Competitions yesterday, Mr P. H. Davie was placed third in the Scotch songs competition. Reports from Featherstom stato that business is more than usually dull, due to the prevailing industrial unrest.

Cricket matches, which were abandoned last week on account of bad weather, will ho continued to-day. ,-Sdmo interesting cricket is promised on the Park oval. Rumours were current in Masterton last night that the Drivers' Union proposed ceasing work to-day. Wo were unable last evening to receive any confirmation of the report. The country between Masterton and Gladstone presents a splendid appearance at present, and it is doubtful if better oat crops than those to bo seen on various farms have ever been grown in that locality. It is stated that the whole of the workers at a, flaxmill in the Wairarapa will forward the major portion of their pay to the waterside strikers. It is intended, if necessary, to continue paying until Christmas time.

The Horowhenua Chronicle hears that milk fo'jr the wives, and children Cv tne Wellington .strikers is being daily railed from a station in the southern end of .the county, and that it is the gift of "the farmers th§re.

William Sellar Johnston was sentenced to a month's imprisonment at Wellington yesterday for assaulting Police-Sergeant Dew. Peter Muloaby Was Fined £5 for using insulting language to special corstables. Several others were remanded on various charges. That the present season is extraordinarily favourable is evinced by the fine growth of feed which is to be seen in the Gladstone district. Settlers in that locality state that the present season is by far the best that farmers have experienced for a great number of years.

A young lad named Gordon Yelverton, from Featherston, who was suffering from burns on the face and ihands, through, some tar he was working with boiling over, was admitted to the Greytown Hospital on Tuesday. The injuries are not serious, and lie is progressing favourably to recovery.

It is stated that the workers at a flaxmill in the (Gladstone district are incensed against the men who proceeded to Wellington special constables, and that a. warm trne Is promised the "specials" when tlioy return home. Oil tlile other h&ttdj it is stated that if Workers coriiWiOnce a campaign of ill-feeling) there will be jio workers left in their jobs before the tremble is concluded. One of the oldest homesteads in Rangitikei, built by Mr Maunder forty years ago, two miles from. jtfarton, of two stories and thirtec-fl r<»¥)Tns and occupied by Mr W 4 HoWQ, was destroyed by fire between 4 an d 5 o'clock on a ftemOon. The cause is probably due to a defective chimney, Tlj£ building was insurer!., for £SOO in tlie National office. Tho ittsuratifce oin the furniture is not available. .

Many who have not had the good fortune to visit Rome, tha.city of the finest architecture in the Avorld, the magnificent and massive columns, arches, etc., should not miss the limelight lecture that will be given in Knox Hall this evening. Mr A. H. Elkin has had the pleasure of spending several Aveeks in Rome, a*nd Avill give a detailed description of tlu> wonders. Tickets are to be obtained for Is each, and proceeds are in nid of Y.M.C.A. funds.

Speaking at Petone about tAvo hours prior to his arrest, Mr Robert Semple made a significant remark in reply to an interjection. While hp Avas appealing to every sympathiser to do his little bit, a member of the audience cried out: "i did a fortnight at Auckland at tho time of the maritime strike." Mr Semple congratulated the interjector for his devotion to the cause, and added : ''Some of us may bo in 'jug' for longer than that before the strike is over."

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Mi- .T. 0. Boddington reports that there were 74 points of rain regisl- - rod at the Upper Plain yesterday. Replying to Sir Joseph Ward in the House orf' Representatives yesterday, the Prime Minister stated that the Government had at least six new Bills to introduce before the session ended.

In Germany, when the vote of tho jury stands 1 six against six, tho prisoner is acquitted. A vote of seven against five leaves the decision to the court, and in a vote of eight against four tin: prisoner is convicted. An effort is being made in Masterton and othei*parts. of the Wairarapa to secure men to relieve somo of the special constables who are doing duty in Wellington, and who are desirous of getting back to their farms.

■Shearing operations in tho Gladstone district are now in full swing. Far uers are experiencing no difficulty in .securing efficient labour, and it is generally anticipated that the work w ill be completed by tho end of tho present month.

Tho Timaru Herald states that arrangements aro noHv being made with the object of boring for oil in the Ealing ... and Hinds districts, a few miles north of tho Rangitata river. It is said that it is in precisely similar country that it is obtained in America.

That the watersiders' strike is nearing its end is- evidenced by tho fact that a consignment of goods shipped from England by tho s.s. Rimutaka, has been delivered safely in Masterton, this being the first shipment to bo received locally from tho vessel mentioned.

Those who proceeded to Wellington in tho capacity of special constables are likely to meet with a certain amount of inconvenience, as some individuals have avowed their intention of making things "merry" for those who have gone to the Empire City to assist in upholding law and order. The "specials" are not likely to bo greatly disturbed. During his holiday in Australia, Mr "William Webb, of Gisborne, happened on a model municipality in tho town of Paramatta, New South Wales. Iu tho centre of the orange-growing district there is a population of .some 14,000, and thdse who have guided the destinies of the place seem to have succeeded in placing it on an ideal footing. The people are rated altogether to the extent of 4d in. the £, Mr Webb says, and in two years' timo the ratepayers will be almost totally relieved. Mr Webb says the electric tram service was the best ho had seen during his absccne abroad, and fares were at the . minimum, being one farthing per mile. Even tliing is controlled by tho .municipality—gasworks, electric light supply, etc. Tho postmaster at Masterton a-sks us to draw attention to the following departmental regulations in regard to private boxes at t&e Post Office, which-are to be strictly enforced in future.: No private box can be held in the. joint names of a number of persons unless it is known tliat tl>e applicants are in bUsjiucVs .partnership. Private jjer&ontj a re not permitted to joii\ in Venting a private b.°x. Sublet to the above retrictions, any person can have a private box who is willing to pay the appointed fee. No person dan be permitted to engage a private box for a certain day or certain days only. Letters directed to any person or firm renting a private box, and letters directed to the care of the box-holder, will be deposited in the box, unless written notice is given to the contrary. It must be under,stood, hoiwever, that the Department can only undertake, to place letters for any persons (except the principals) in private boxes when they are addressed to the care of private box-holders. Thus, Wm. Brown, usually having letters addressed to the care of Rolbert Jones, box 700, Masterton, would not be entitled to have a letter addressed "Wm. Brown, Masterton," Brown, Post Office, Masterton," "or "Wm. Brown, Queen Street, Masterton," placed in private box No. 700. If the letter could not be delivered by letter-car-rier, it would be kept until called for. The registered and unpaid correspondence addressed to a private box will bo retained by the deliver}' clerk, and the box-holder notified by means of cards placed in the box.

YoUrlg Mail seeks position : ag typist or clerk.

Mr W. H. Ciiiifekshauk,- land agent, Mastertom, advertises a partially improved sheep faru of 500 acres for sule, A reward is offered for the recovery of a mole fur lost between Masterton and Carterton or on tllo 'Carterton show grounds.

We are asked to state that Messrs Graham and Co., of Masterton, have received a shipment «f sugar from Wellington, enabling the firm's customers to be supplied with' this commodity. It is not anticipated that it will be necessary to further curtail supplies.. Mr V, I*. JFairbrother is selling by auction t&-day the furniture and household goods of Mr F. G. Parsonson. The sale is at 74 Worksop Road, and the furniture is of good class and excellent condition. Special items are the sideboard, tho weaver, organ, seven-piece diningroom suite, and carpet. The annual spring show under the auspices l of the Wairarapa Horticultural and Industrial Society will be held on Saturday, November 29tb, in the Agricultural Hall, Carterton. The spring .show of the society always brings forward some fine exhibits and this year promises l to be no exception t<i the rale. Catalogues will be ready. for distribution this week, and can bo had on application to Mr W. Tucker, lion. see.f Carterton.

TO THE MUSICAL

The Dresden Piano Co., Ltd., was established in New Zealand over 30 years ago. Its operations have steadily expanded ever since. It has built up a big business . . and a still bigger reputation. People KNOW that they can depend upon The Dresden.

The Dresden it- quite the largest Importer of Pianos and Organs in this Dominion. It has direct relations with the foremost Manufacturers in the World. The Lipp, The Ronisch, and The Famous Steinway are. for instance, three of the superb instruments this Firm imports. The Bell and The Imperial are two incomparable Organs it sells. Incidentally, it might be" remarked, that every instrument is guaranteed for ten years.. This is merely a precautionary protection for the purchaser: Still, it is one in which absolute reliance can be placed. The Dresden Piano Co.. Ltd., Wellington ; M. J. Brookes, North Island Manager. Why not see our Local Representative—H. Tnr.s, DanielP? Buildings, Queen-street.

To-night there will lie a grand parade of brass bands and automobiles in connection with tho return visit of Professor Bracrnar, tho renowned master hypnotist, and .specialty entertainer. The profession will start from tho Kuripurii triangle at 7.15 o'clock, and will proceed through tho main thoroughfare* of the town.

Right throughout the country districts of the Wairarapa it is gonerally agreed that no more favourable ' season has boon experienced in tho history of New Zealand. Feed is abnormally plentiful, and it only requires prices ior product* to be •naintained to result in a season of extraordinary prosperity. Tho Masterton Picture and Entertainment Company will hold the usual nmtineo on Saturday afternoon. Owing to tho Town Hall being otherwise engaged, tho usual picture show will not bo presented till next week, the date being duly advertised. The management is arranging to procure a special soriea of pictures, similar to that which has created a great furore in the chief cities of America. During a debate in the Houso of Representatives yesterday, the Hon. F. M. B. Fisher stated that the crows of Government steamers would in future be _ made permanent officers of tho Marine Department. They ,voultl receive regular pay and'-holidays, and bo under a superannuation scheme. That, he contended, would prevent a recurrence of what had recently happened, when tho men of the Hinomoa wero among the first seamen to join the strike.

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