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Wairarapa Age, 15 March 1927, Page 4

A verdict that death was due to a bullet wound self-inflicted, while mentally depressed was returned yesterday by the Auckland Coroner (Mr. W. B. McKean) at the conclusion of an inquest concerning the death of George Maurice Langley Ryan, who shot himself at his father-in-law’s residence at Epsom early on the morning of,February 12.—(P.A.). At the Mauriceville District sports meeting on Saturday, in addition to the results published, the chain-step-ping event wap won by M. Andrews. The large number of visitors who attended the meeting spoke in. complimentary terms of the excellent arrangements made by the officials and the energetic secretary (Mr. E. W. Cheetham). Mr. E. L. Holmwood (Masterton) and Mr. J. Tomlin (Mangamahoe) acted as timekeepers, and Mr Donald (Kopuaranga) as blackboard steward. Second-hand piano wanted. Girl for housework wanted. Black and white frock lost. English 2-seater car i\»r sale. Washing or cleaning work wanted. Jersey cow lost from Power Station, Waingawa. K. & H. Butchery are buyers of poultry. The legal offices in Masterton will be closed on Thursday next (St. Patrick’s Day). Mr. Jenkins’s motor service notifies change of telephone number for one week only. St. Matthew’s Horticultural Club will hold their fifth annual flower show in the Parish Hall on Saturday, March 19. Entries wil close on Friday with Mr. A. A. Ball, secretary. A meeting of shop-keepers and pro-perty-owners interested in the Thursday half-holiday movement will be held in the Trades Hall on Wednesday, at 8 p.m. Mr. K. Russell elsewhere notifies that he is again opening ifi business in Masterton as a general dealer, in premises corner of Queen Street and Jackson Street. During this week Mr. Russell will be pleased if any resident who may wish to dispose of anything will ring ’phone 1884. On Thursday next, at ?.3O p.m., the Masterton Auctioneering Co. will sell by Public Auction the shop fittings and fixtures of the premises recently occupied by London Unlimited. This is an exceptional opportunity to motor garages, radio dealers and retailers generally to acquire superior shop furnishings. Particulars advertised on page 8 of this issue.

Colleen Moore in a lavish picturisation of “Irene,” one of the most sensational comedy hits in the history of the Great White Way, comes to tho Opera House, commencing on Wednesday next. Miss Moore, as the sparkling bit of Irish wit whose smile melts all obstacles and wins for her a wealthy youth as a husband, achieves the triumph of her meteoric career on the silver sheet. A gorgeous fashion show, staged in natural colours at a staggering cost! All the seasons of the year are represented in the styles shown! In support of Miss Moore is seen a cast of sterling excellence, including Lloyd Hughes, George K. Arthur, Charlie Murray, Kate Price.