THE FAMOUS STEINWAY.

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

THE FAMOUS STEINWAY.

Mr Bbrwick; pianist who toured the Dominion, in a letter.to Messrs Steinway and Sons. .'says':.. "I know M no- pianpforte in she> world to compare kith' your own* make in what are {he essential qualities of the instrument—beauty of tone, and evenness and elasticity of. touch."'-, . Paderevrski writes: "Nothing new can he said of the Steinway Pianos, it is true, for they have been justly praised by all the modern misters, and I thoroughly concur in »©v«ry word that has already been said. !AJI who play Steinway pianos can but thank the manufacturer." - Write to-day for particulars of. the famous Steinwayr Piano's.'' There are easy terms—if you wan them. Sole Agenta: The Dresden Piano Co., Wellington. M. J. Brookes, North Island Manager. Local Representative: H. Inns, Daiiiell's Buildings. Queen Street. Mastertnnt

Tho Wairarapa Automobile Assocta^:'"'• tion will hold a" run to Lake Ferry on Saturday next. Tho Masterton Borough Council ; has granted a subsidy of £3O towards tho funds of the Masterton Municipal Band.

The Masterton Borough Council offices will ho closed on December 25th, 26th and 27th. and on January Ist, 2nd and 3rd.

Nine new consumers were connected up with the Masterton gas works; during the month of November, making; a total for the current year of 63. It was decided at last meeting of the Masterton Borougilii Council that a civic reception he held in the Council Chambers in connect tion with the visit of American atln letes to Masterton. Cr* Temple was. elected deputy-Mayor, and to make arrangements in connection with thflh reception.

In consequence of statements made against him at Newtown Park oil Sunday, Mr W. T. Young has resigned his position as President of tho Federation of He will probably address a meeting in the Open?. House on Sunday next, when ho will disclose the position in reference t<i the strike and the Federation conference.

The Wairarapa Egg Circle has accepted «t contract: for .the'supply of 3000 dotzaa -preserved eggs,/delivery to be made -..shortly. .'•'- This contract; is with a Wellington •firm. I£ is quite possible that-a similar contract .will-'be entered into with a Wanganui firm. During the past three aM a half years the circle has distributed over £7OOO amongstits members.

Members of the Wairarapa South County Council met at the Waiohine bridge on Saturday afternoon and discussed the" plana of the proposed new 1 ferro concrete structure. These provide for a bridge which will be "20ft wide and' give 18ft road, space j -the estimated cost is £5147. . It was decided to adopt the - pips as drawn, by G. Lairig Meason and to proceed with the work at once. /

During'the month of Novembers 2,776,700, cubic feet of gas wore manu--factured- at the Masterton municipal gas works against 2,489,500 for ,the corresponding mdnth of 1912..', .-Foi? the same period of gas were sold, being an increase of 161,100 cubic feet on November, 1912. The cash receipts totalled £983 8s lid, against £968 19s 9d for November, 1912. During 'the month 1811 sacks of coke and 859 g&Uons of, tar were sold by the department.

At a meeting of the stj&itt*rapiv 1 Antdinobile,' Associatipni; '•; .f ircim l^^^BSfii tioh®,' JteYMfcv Jacl^n^:^^^se^»- V . ■ establish a minion. Wellington '.■ thought j^wßp \ idea . wa,s impracticable ; fiti|i}C|i^^ir... Csmpgfhwrf declined ;to. 'iwoOTpi*^^ : nialter, and Otago nsked ; particulars. It was ajl low the project to remain in abeyaneji for the present. Reward is offered for the of jzjokl brooch lost between raflwajT station and W.F.C.A., Ltd. • - "■• Mr T. Ridgway, Roger's Lane, m»- v tifies' that hp '.is a cash . buyer o| bottles, skins, fat Mid metals. (; .;-;j; Messrs Dalgety and Co;, Ltd n .■&s*;;,• tify that owing to the Xmas hoUdam no sales will be held at Taratahi unp January 5tK " ■■' The office of the Masterton Coun-! ty Council will be closed''for .the Christmas vacation from Christmas E-vre until January Bth. '■'■ The Associated Auctioneers-notify ■-■ that owing to the Christmas and New Year holidays, the next Solway sale •will not take, place until January 7th. Messrs D. G. Brown, A. Butland* and R. P«ok, cycle dealers, notify, that their business premises will -be. . closed on December 25th. 26th, and 27th, for the Christmas holidays*. •

Members of the Druids' Dodge are reminded of the Xmas tree for the children at the Druids' Hall to-night. Visiting brethren are cordially "wit-? Ed to bring their families to the fair:' Mi- A. T. Dickason advertises on. page 8 a. poultry sale for to-day at. the Queen Street Mart, at 1.45 p.m. sharp. Also, Christmas hams at Is per lb from Wairanpa Bacon Factory. .•

In advertisement in this Issue, Mi' G. B. Sykes, M.P., expresses thanks for the courtesies extended to him during the past year, and wishes liis constituents a "Merry Christmas. anc| a Happy New Year." I/adies' wristlet watches in 'gold, J . silver, and gun -metal, at all prices, are'to hand at Mr L.'S Nicol's jewellery establishment; also a very finerange of gentlemen's.gold chains in all patterns and weights.

The British and Continental Piano Coy. announce the arrival of a further large consignment of double-sided gramaphdne disc records. They include all the latest and most popular selections, and inspection ia invited.

Messrs Ha room be and Donald, .saddlers, are showing a very fine lot of goods suitable for Xnias , and New Year presents. They include travelling bags, purses, etc., all of the best and finest workmanship. Town and country patrons are invited to inspect. Cole's Cash Drapery Coy. notify their patrons that they will give a handsome Xmas present to all'-cus-tomers, purchasing) goods to the value b'f 5s to-morrow (Wednesday), and a special Xmas box to all children irrespective Of the amoiint of the purchase. V, . / . ,

If you are looking for acceptable* gifts for your friends, you are sure to find here just the things that are sure to he appreciated. Gifts of tho practical kind. If it's a. present for a nian you're after, you shquld como to this shop for it, and if it's a gift for a lady, vou'ean't go*Avrong if you choose here—W.F..C.A*.,'Ltd. Remender; -please, that all biu; goods are excellent quality. *»nd quite moderate in price.-r-JV.dyt; -,, ''* The'preparations by Me&srw- . f.; Graham and 'CVp. to cater' for the' : L Christnias trade are a credit to the firm. . ■;" Th- isyhrimful of all and.wonderful novel- " ; * ■ties'so dear-to the juvenile heart, arid V a very pleasant hour may be spent in this department. The firm report a record, demand for which is described as the greatest uie-' - chanical device ever put on the market for developing a boy's inventive genius. * ' ■ ... ,

No need tk worry over those Customs entries until your brains are fogged. Pass them along to Messrs J, J. Curtis and Qo. , Ltd.,—they are experts at ; the game, ; There's nd ; . time to he lost (and time is money to you) when your entries are passed by Messrs J. J. Curtis and Co., Ltd., Customhouse-quay, Wellington. Their charges, too, nre very moderate.*

I It is stated that the bonus given by Union Company to the officers 'fox loyalty during the strike means an outlay of £20,000. * A Timani telegram states that yesterday was the first fine clear day since Qctober 25th. Heavy cold rains fell iat the end of last week, especially in the Fairlie districts. A good deal of snow-has fallen on the ranges, the cold snap causing-the death of a number of freshly-shorn sheep. It is reported that 200 out of 280 in one flock I died, and- the motherless lambs will I probably follow. The manager of the Masterton gas works reported at last evening's meeting of the Borough Council that the coal supply continued short, only 91 tons having been received during the month, and stating that the council's thanks were due to the Wellington. Farmers' Meat Company, which had kindly agreed to let the gas works have a supply of coal sufficient to carry the works on until expected supplies come to hand. On tho motion of Cr Temple, it was decided that a vote of thanks be passed to the manager of the.Wellington Farmers' Meat Company for the supply of coal. The quarterly meeting of the Loyal Masterton Lodge was held last night, ; ' Bro. F. Youle, N.G., presiding over a good attendance of member's. The . election of officers resulted as follows:—N.G., Bro. J. White; V.G., Bro. A. P. Smith; E.S., Bro. C. Jellie; G., Bro. W. V. Lawton; ,W., j Bro. G. Forman; .auditors;, P.G. Bro. W. C. Perry, and P.G. Bro. H. Evans. P.G. Bro. J. Winskill was .nominated for membership on the Management Committee at district meeting. It was resolved to hold a pound night on next lodge night. January sth. The installation of officers will take place oro that night. Bro. C. A. Cumings, of the Loyal Mangatainoka L*odge. was accorded a lodge welcome. The lodge closed with the N.G. extending! fraternal greetings and compliments of the season 'to' all members and friends.

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