Local and General.

Waipukurau Press, Volume I, 3 August 1906, Page 2

Local and General.

—— .o: The usual monthly meeting of the Waipukurau Town Board will be held at the Oddfellows’ Hall on Monday evening next. The London Picture Co., ar® having a very swccessful career in the Hawke’s Bay district, and intend to return to Waipukurau on Sunday next, August sth, when a sacred concert will be given, the subject taken from being Holman Hunt’s world famous picture of the “Light ot the World”. The series of views embraces the lif® of Christ from his birth to the ascension, and inelude some very striking pictures. The concert is worth seeing!, and as it commences at 8 pm. it does not interfere with the usual church services- Some excellent musical items are given during the evening, including “ The Light of the World,” “The Better Land” “ Ora Pro Nobis,” etc. Patrons are expected to contribute not less than one shilling.

Mr B. J. McCormick, storekeeper of this town, has just imported a device from America for cheesecutting. The machine, while simple and quickly manipulated, is of an ingenious character. The gauge for the weight required is easily set, and the knife slices off the cheese at the required distance for the necessary weight. The machine is so constructed as to meet all thicknesses of cheese. Unlike the ordinary knife, the cheese-knife is made of a non-corrosive substance, and can be used for any length of time without any injurious effect from the acids contained in th® cheese. Expedition is the desire of the present age, and Mr McCormick is not slow to take advantage of any innovation likely to- facilitate business.

A well-known figure in Waipukurau has passed away. Jeremiah Maher, known to many by the name of Jerry Ryan, a name adopted from a uncle, died at the hospital yesterday, where he had been confined for some seven or eight weeks past. Some time back the deceased met with a coaching accident, by which he was severely bruised and crushed, and from this a complication of troubles followed. Dropsy eventually set in, and caused death. The deceased was a married man, and leaves a widow and one young child. For 20years or more “ Jerry’s” ha® been a familiar face at the railway station and upon the streets of the town, being undisturbed in the carrying business of the town for close upon twenty years. The genial Jerry was a favourite with th© commer-cial-travelling public and frequent visitors to the town, who can recount many acts of kindness done by the deceased. At the time of his death Jeremiah Maher was only 40 years of age. In the early part of his life here he assisted greatly at local entertainments of a variety nature. The deceased was a member of the local Foresters Lodge, whose members are requested to attend the funeral, which leave his late residence, “ Wallace,” Wellington road, at 2.30 p.m. on Saturday.

One hundred and thirty three immigrants arrived in Wellington on Wednesday by the Morayshire agd 189 by the Ruapehu. In yesterday’s express passenger list was a contingent of sporting men returning south after the Napier Hunt Club races. It was decided at Auckland to erect a technical college to commemorate the mempry of the late Premier.

While picking oysters at Rangitoto Island the other day a resident of Auckland found a human skull lying among the rocks. In five years the population of the Australian States increased by 286,000, solely by the excess qf births over deaths. The Woodville School Comrnittee intend to start cooking classes as soon as a suitable room is available. At the Stortford Lodge sale Tuesday last increased prices were received for all classes of sheep submitted. The New South Wales lambing returns are 31 per cent. It is estimated that there will be about 45 million sheep in th© colony at the end of the year. A telegram from Taihape states it is estimated that forty or fifty families are practically isolated by bad roads, and it is stated that many are awaiting an opportunity to sell out owing to the disgust felt at nothing being done to help them.

There should be no occasion' to remind our readers of the Railway Social, to be held this evening. Arrangements are now complete, and the management are confident that this year’s gathering will outshine any of its predecessorsAmple provision will made for non-dancers. A special feature of the decorations will be the lighting of the hall with the 20th Century Gas light.

Practically the same team as played at Waipukurau against the East Coasters on Saturday will again try conclusions at Hastings to-morrow. Kelleher will play at three-quarters, Ferguson at half, and Glasgow among the forward division. Railway concessions will, be granted to those travelling- with the team, provided they hand in their names to the secretary [Mr G. H- Graham]. The train leaves at 9.55.

Messrs; Mackay and Co. hold their usual fortnightly sale at their rooms on Saturday, August 11th. The new auction, mart will then be completed, and' ample accommodation provided, for the general public. To celebrate the occasion a free luncheon will be provided. Attention is directed to the list of entries in this issue, which is of a miscellaneous character, and a good sale should result.. Mr J. Hitchins, watchmaker of this town, has now on view in his window the shield presented by G. Hunter, Esq., to the most successful team of footballers in the Subunion section, which was- won by Waipawa. Mr Hitchens will have the winners’ plate inscribed and attached to-morrow.. The Cup presented to the winners of the third section (Waipawa) will also be on view. The cricket shield, won by Waipukurau last season is also being inscribed and can be seen at the same place.

The death is announced of William Haliburton, at the age of 55 years, who died at th® Dannevirke Hospital yesterday. The deceased was the youngest son of the late James Haliburton, Warroch, Kinross, Scotland, and came to this colony in 1880, under engagement to Mr Purvis Russell, Woburn Estate [now Hatuma], He remained on this estate for nine years, and afterwards engaged in farming pursuits on his own account at Matamau. The- late Mr Haliburton was well-known in Waipukurau, where he had a number of friends. The deceased had only been ailing a few months with a complication of troubles. The funeral will leave the Waipukurau station for the local cemetery on the arrival of the 1.30' p.m. train from Dannevirke on Monday next. Mr D. W. Finlayson, of the local railway staff, who has been transferred to Wellington on promotion was on Tuesday evening last entertained by a number of his friends at a smoke concert in the Oddfellows’ Hall, and presented with a useful toilet requisite. Mr Bogle, in making the presentation, eulogised the recipient’s many good qualities, and while expressing regret at ’ his departure complimented him on his promotion. Mr Finlayson, in thanking them for the present, expressed his regret at his departure, and hoped to be back again in a short time. Songs were given by Messrs Moroney, BrennaUp Adams, Henderson, -Kelleher, Holbrook and Mr Hitchins played th® aqcompaniments. Several toasts were drunk with musical honors and a very pleasant evening was brought to a close at midnight. Mr Finlayson was not only a favourite with his fellow officers, but those who had business to do at the Railway Station gratefully remember his many obliging acts, and predict for him a successful career in the service.

Floods are reported in different parts of Victoria. A trial of electricty lighting for street purposes is to be made at Ashburton. At a meeting of the Waipawa Saleyards Co. held on Tuesday afternoon it was decided to canvas the district to induce farmers to become shareholders. Mr W. J. Culver, lato secretary of the Liberal and Labour Federation League, Wellington arrived/ at Napier on Wednesday last totake up the duties of inspector of' factories* The Frimley Canning Co., Hastingr, have decided after an interview with the representativies of the “Batson” lights, to instal eight light instead of one. Mr. Russell Sage, the American capitalists, has left a fortune of ‘ sixteen millions*. With the exception of £5,000 each to 26 nephews and neices, the whole of the fortune i goes-I®. his wife.

At Collingwood. Victoria, two players in a football match were assaulted and rendered unconscious after the termination of the game. Thirteen members of the opposing team were fined £2 each for taking part in the disturbanceMr Cl Tricklebank, the wellknown brickmaker; of Waipawawas a serious loser peeumiarly by* the wreck of the Sir Henry. Hehad a large coasigment of drain pipes on board, which were uninsured. It may be mentioned that? Mr Tricklebank has lately added up-to-date brick-making machihary capable of turning out eight thousand bricks per day.

The race for the Hunt Club Cup at Hastings on Wednesday lastr was a hollow affiar. There wereonly three starters—Rangitoto* Taiaoa, and Columlime—two of whom fell. Rangitoto was the; only one to negotiate the hurdlessuccessfully, and ha romped home an easy winner:

The Native Department are air presant doing their best to afford? relief to Maoris in the Northern parts of the Colony who have been reduced to a state of semi-starva-tion, owing to the failure of the ■ potato crop*. The worst cases are reported from the King Country.

The second winter social, in connection with St Mary’s Church, will be held-in St Mary’s Hall on: Wednesday evening next. The* entertainment ou this occasion wilh take the form of a book social, witk prizes, game, and the charade. “The Wearing o’ the Green.”' Refreshments will be*provided, and a charge of one shilling made. Thesuccess of the previous social is still fresh in the minds of those who attended, and the ladies who have th® management of this social expect to have an- equally successful gathering. Hare Matenga r the East Coast native who is living in a state of outlawry, last week committed two* fresh robberies —one- at Willis’s* and the other at W. Ryan’s busk camp-—stores being taken* m eachi case; It is getting difficult to obtain bushmen to go- out campsowing to these frequent depredations.

Mr Boucher, Government Pom<rlogist, returned by the Sierra from San Francisco with parasitic insect which are natural' enemies of thewoolly aphis and codlin moth; He* hopes that if these parasites- get established they will revolutionise the orchard industry and applet growing especially. The Hon J. D. Ormond sued the* Railway Department for J 823 9s, the value of a bag and its contents lost on the railway. Plaintiff' arrived from Wellington at Lyttelton by steamer, and placed two* Gladstone bags in the van of the train waiting on the- wharf, giving them in charge of a man in railway uniform. One bag has not been seen since* Mr Bishop, S.M., at Christchwrch, yesterday gave judgement against Mr Ormond, on the ground that a provision was under the Railways Act that the Government is not responsible Bokpassengers’ luggage unless it ischecked* The plaintiff had not checked the luggage,, and could not recover.

The friends of the Rev. Ma Worrall, who- has been summoned to the Bar of the Victoria Assembly for his denunciation of the Colonial Secretary in connection with a recent gambling tragedy >at Flemington, when a man was kicked to death, chartered an excursion train to bling him and his friends from Bendigo to Melbourne* Several hundred people escorted the rev. gentleman to the Bendigo railway station with banners flying. On arrival at Melbourne thousand of people congregated who cheered and sang ° Ohvvard, Christian Soldiers.” Later on. Mr Worrall appearedbefore the baa- of the House, wherehe reiterated the charges against the Colonial Secretary. Th© Premier [Mr Bent] denounced his. action in strong terms and. a stormy debate ensued. A condem-. natory motion was carried by 3.6. to 26. Several scenes were narrowly averted during the debate. Cray-fish now on sale at H*. Poynter’s.

Th© Roman Catholics of this district are holding a social in the Town Hall, Waipukurau on Wednesday, August 22nd, in aid of their Church funds. Further particulars will be published in a future issue. Mr D. P. Brennan is secretarg of the committee. In Victoria the death rate from consumption has fallen from 227 per 1,000 to 142 in two years. Sixty-two applications have been received for the position of secretary to the A. and P. .Society. Mr Carnegie has offered the Timaru Borough Council £3,000 for the erection of a public library. The Government intend to appoint a Royal Commission to inquire into the recent fires on woolladen ships. The Waipawa ratepayers have decided to take a poll on the proposal to borrow £l,OOO for a water supply scheme. The Auckland book-makers have been notified by the Postal Departmeot that telephone communicatisn will be cut off from their offices after the 30th September. The Hawke’s Bay Jockey Club, started the year with a debit balance of £749. This has been wiped off, and the club now a has credit of £229. In addition £l,OOO in debentures have been paid off and £366 spent on improvements. Mr Charles Palmer, livery stable keeper, one of the earliest Hawke s Bay settlers died suddenly at his residence at Napier yerterday evening. During the day he had been working as usual, but had complained of feeling slightly unwell. Early last Thursday morning the whalers at Kaikoura had a lively conflict with a hump-back whale, nearly fifty feet in length. The monster took both whaleboats about seven miles out to sea before it was despatched. The coastal steamer Wakatu assisted in towing the whale to South Bay. The whale was worth upwards of £IIO.

Building prospects in Ashburton are bright. About £B,OOO worth of contracts for public building are in sight, apart from private residence and business premises. Tenders are called for a new Presbyterian church, at an estimated cost of £2,500, the Anglican parishioners propose to complete their church building at a cost of £1,200, the Salvation Army has decided to erect new barracks costing £l,OOO the Racing Club intends to complete its grandstand, at an outlay of £1250, the Borough Council has approved plans for a pavilion in the Domain, for which the ratepayers have sanctioned a loan of £1,000; and additions are to be made to the hospital.