LOCAL AND GENERAL

Wairarapa Age, 1 April 1920, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Prices for tailored sac- eu'.ts of clothes range in Dunedin from £8 8s to £l7._ It is understood that one or two further important business changes are about to be made in Masterton. For the first time for many weeks, there is not a single .influenza patient in the Masterton public hospital. Several parties of Mastertonians propose making the ascent of Mt. Holdsworth during the Easter holidays. It is proposed to hold a golf ball in Masterton on the night of tho visit of His Royal Highness tho Prince of Wales. It .'s proposed to issue n souvenir to the children on the occasion of the visit of the Princo of Wales to Masterton next month. It is reported the eleven of the jurymen at tho trial of Alice Parkinson in Napier have signed a petition for the woman's release. The Palmerston Borough Council has decided to go to* the ratepayers with a proposal for a loan of £IOO,OOO for electric lighting. Rink entries for the Manawatu Bowling Centre's Easter tournament, to be held at Palmerston North, total seventy, a record for the centre. A speaker at a Christian students' meeting in Dunedin made the happj remark a few evenings ago that war was over, but peace had broken out. Since tho outbreak of influence in the Hawke's Bay district, 993 caseß have been reported. The district extends to the East Capo to Cape Runaway. 1 To-day, being April Ist, is All Fools Day. In all probability the fact will have dawned upon quite a number of residents before this paper reaches their hands. Fair progress is being made with the erection of the eight workers' homes in the south end of Masterton. It is expected that the buildings will be ready for occupation in "a couple of weeks' time. The annual conference of the United Federation of Labour is to take place at Wellington on July 6. It will be followed by the New Zealand Labour Party Conference, Timber Workers' Conference, and other simlar conrentona.

Twenty-three native tribes will be present at the Maori welcome in Rotorua to the Prince of Wales. A contract for supplying meat to their camp has been let. It is estimated that 80 bullockß and 300 sheep will be required daily. ' The feathered world .in Masterton has been suffering sadly during the past week or so, and still another assault upon a fowl run is reported In this instance, the culprit was t> young spaniel, and he accounted foi thirty fowls, besides a large number of chickens. Two American newspaper proprie tors have offered 25,000 dollars in gold for a specific cure of influenza., The only limitation is that the specific must be approved by the John Hopkins' Institute and the Rock- j feller Foundation. A meeting of the Committee of tlu Masterton Municipal Silver Band wa. held in Masterton last night. The i Mayor (Mr W. H. Jackson) presided over a good attendance of members Correspondence was dealt with. It was decided to revise the honorary members' list, and to canvass for their annual subscriptions. A Christchurch solicitor recently had a quantity of petrol stolen from his garage. When applying to the Board of Trade for a supply it is necessary to quo to the stock on hand. The lawyer solved his difficulty bj writing on his application form, "a reversionary interest in two and a half cases of petrol stolen from my garage last night." His application for a new supply was granted. Richard Arnst, formerly a champion among cyslists, and champion sculler of the world at one time, resumed training in Sydney recently for the purpose of being fit to compete in races when Ernest Barry arrives from England. He will, in a few days, start on o- tour of the country on i. bicycle. Arnst first won the world's sculling championship in 1908, when he beat W. Webb, of New Zealand, on the Wanganui river. Ho held the title until beaten by Barry, on the Thames in 1912. Previously he had beaten Barry on the Zambesi (Africa) in 1910. In connection with the recent Horticultural Show, held in Masterton, the following are the points' prizewinners:—Out Flowers, A. Weber; Asters (open), Mrs Mitchell; Dahlias, W. T Wilton Ist, W. Kemp 2nd, J. Allen 3rd; Fruit (open), A. Weber; Vegetables (open), A. Weber 1, B. Clayson 2; Homo Industries, Mrs N. Miller; Fancy work, Miss Mitchell; Asters (cottages), Mrs Stidolph; Dahlas (cottagers), W. A. Harding; Fruit (cottages), F. P. Welch; Vegetables (cottagers), W. A. Harding 1, J. Barnes 2; Photography, R. Allen.

In furtherance of a scheme to secure railway communication between Taupo and Kotorua, a meeting in Rotorua last week passed a resolution to the effect that the landowers present at this meeting approve of the offer of a rate of an average of Is per acre in terms of the printed petition to Parliament, and pledge themselves by all the means in their powei to promote the success of the said petition. It is stated that though the area to be rated is 2,000,000 acres, within 20 miles of the proposed railway, still greater areas will be indirectly benefited by the increased settlement induced by the said railway. The total area that will be opened up by , : A constitutes by far the largest area of cultivable land in New Zealand as yet unsettled. Japanese shipping companies are indignant at the drastic measures recently taken by the American Government in refraining from supplying their steamships calling at ports in the Un'ted States with coal. Tho Oriental Trade Journal points out that this will necessitate steamers on the Puget Sound cruise coaling at Vancouver. Ships which are plying between San Francisco and Japan are in an entirely different position, as they will have to carry coal requ'red for the whole voyage, which means less space for cargo. The Oriental Trade Journal states that the Japanese s.s. companies concerned, with a view to meeting the position, are endeavouring to get American ships out from coaling at Japaneße ports.

No infectious cases were reported to the Masterton D.'.Btrict Health Offioer yesterday. Three handsome silver shields and a cup, to be competed for this week-end at the Fire Brigade Demonstration, are on view in the W.F.C.A. windows, Masterton. A memorial shield in memory of the firemen who gave their live in the recent war will bo Exhibited to-day. The following programme will be rendered by the Masterton Municipal | Silver Band in the Masterton Park I next Sunday:—March, "Challenger"; waltz, "Enchantress"; selection, I "Sydney by Night"; hymn, "Abide ■ With Me" (by request); cornet polka, "Skylark," solois Mr. Mitchell; over turc, "Village Bride"; waltz, "The Choristerß''; march,' ' Pilgrim.'' They will also be playing at the church , 'j&rade in connection with the Fire Brigade Demonstration, ai/U on Monday. The high price of cotton should enable the production of that article to be undertaken on commercial lines in the Islands of the South Pacific, unless the ever-present question of labour bars the way. Many years ago cotton of fine quality was grown as an experiment at Fiji, which is evidence that the plant succeeds well in that group. The high freight rates, coupled with excessive exchange, | makes it of the utmost importance that j as far as possible the Empire's reI quirements in the shape of cotton should be produced within its own boundaries. The manufacture of surgical splints by the Defence Department is stated to have been a great success. In the past splints were procured for disabled soldiers and civilians practically without any special care or knowledge, on the part of the manufacturer, being first acquired as to the nature of the disablement for which the splints were to bo used. That method of manufacture is obsolete Splints are now made \ so as to bo of tlie greatest benefit to the patient, and are constructed to meet any special or complicated form of disablement. The splints, in numerous instances, ha'vo proved so effii•acious that many complete cures have been reported. The civilian hospital authorities have realised the benefits that have been obtained by the use of scientifically manufactured splints, and supplies are now being obtained from the Defence Department.

Black and tan collie dog found. Lad requires position as cowboy. New five-roomed bungalow, with motor shed advertised for sale. Five-roomed house for sale by Mr. J. B. Koith, land agent, Masterton. Advertiser wishes to buy a five or six-roomed house. Advertiser,..wishes to rent a loose bos. Mrs. L. Payno will conduct a spiritualistic public circle in Masterton on dates advertised. Messrs Lewis and Co., land agr.est, Wanganui, advertise for sale 1700 acres close to railway. Applications are invited for the position of organising secretary for tko Masterton Progressive League. Mr. W. L. Joy, taxi proprietor, notifies that his car has been overhauled, and is again available for hire. Mr. F. B. Gray's motor lorry will leave for the Tauherenikau Races, and seats may be booked for Saturday and Monday. Wool-sorting classes are advertised to commence at the Technical School on Wednesday and Thursday r.oxt, under the instruction of Mr. Chas. Bannister. 1 Easter travelling requisites—E. 11. Hill and Co. are now showing a comprehensive rango of British manufac- | turcd solid hide blouse, week-end, and suit cases, fitted and unfitted, of the ; finest quality at moderate prices. Mr. Frank Peterson, plumber, sole Wairarapa agent for Dickers' hot •water patent reports a keen demand for the heater, both in town and f country. For the house, for the dairy farmer, these heaters have proved tlieir i value as time and money savers. Any« [one interested should ring 'phone J572 | and Mr. Peterson will bo pleased to demonstrate the capabilities of the [heater. | Mr. J. Jacobs, taxidermist, of Palmerrston North, has a notice elsewhcro i'of special interest to deer staliccrs and others. A speciality is made of mounting stags' heads, birds, fish, etc., and the tanning of skins. Mr. Jacobs comes from London with a reputation for high-class work, and all orders are guaranteed. All interested in electric light and power for the home, farm, or business premises should not fail to see the demonstration of tho Uni-Lectric lighting plant at Mr. A. Y. Millar's accessory depot (opposite Hugo & Shearer's) tonight. This wonderful plant does away entirely with storage batteries, in addition to several other special features. In anticipation of tho usual brisk demand for our tailored costumes, we are at present featuring a special range of autumn fabrics. These, blended with the latest styles by ours, the highest character of workmanship, offer an admirable interpretation oc the prevailing autumn styles. Call in and see tnem right , now.—Alex. Donald, 44 Queen Street, Masterton. With Easter only a few days away, intending travellers aro bent on completing their purchases of clothes for holiday wear. Judging by the crowds that daily throng their establishment, Watson & Co.'s shop seems the centre of attraction for Easter shopping. Their stocks are considered to be truly representative of the newest and smartest ideas in autumn and winter apparel.

There aro at present fifty-eight patients in the Masterton hospital, including six isolation cases. A proposal to raise a loan for a f dra-nage system will shortly be submitted to the ratepayers of Martinborough. A Chiense capitalist is reported to have made an attempt to obtain a monopoly of the fruit trade in Napier, tempting offers having been made to various shopkeepers The average attendance at the Mastenon schools for the past montli wiu as follows:—Main school 469 (per centage 91), Side school 110 (per centage 91), Secondary classes 109 (per centage 96). it has been suggested that, as the

Masterton banks will be closed fronj to-day until Wednesday next, local tradesmen would be consulting their own interests in dealing cautiously th.s afternoon with cheques presented by strangers to the town. At the meeting of the Wairarapa Amateur Athletic Club held in Masterton last night, the Wairarapa team were congratulated on their success •at Wanganui. It was mentioned that threo standards wcro lowered, W. Candy 'n 100 yds, Mexted 120 hurdles, and Lozcll high jump. A Thames telegram says : —A fire occurred at Totara Point last night, in which a new seven-roomed house owned by Eugene Flynn and containing new furniture was totally destroyed. •Flynn and his wife were away in Auckland. , Their two daughters had a narrow escape, and had to leave the bti lding through a window. Particidars of the insurances are not available. Tho house was beyond the water supply area. ' In the course of his monthly report to tho Masterton District High School, the headmaster (Mr W. H. Jackson) said;—" Although the opening of tho Cole street school has greatly reduced our numbers and our staff, it has not afforded any relief in respect of the overcrowded classrooms at this school. The condition is that teachers still have to teach classes of fifty in rooms built for forty pup'ls. This stato of affairs will continue until the small rooms are re-modelled, or a more liberal staff is provided."