MASTERTON NOTES.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 981, 23 November 1910, Page 2

MASTERTON NOTES.

BIG EXCURSION - TO WELLINGTON," t'Frcm Oar Special Correspondent.) , ', .'-. Masterton, November 22. ' The thunderstorm : which . passed over Masterton yesterday 'was .followed by' 8disiinct variation in : ,.atmospherio .conditions. The wind veered round to-tha south, and, in the brief space of aa hour or two, residents who had been sweltering in a tropical heat were treated to a snap : of winter. . Eain . has fallen continuously for th 9 last; eighteen hours, and, at the time of writing, there are indicatioss of'its. continuing. ..; At the monthly meeting of» the Lansdowno School Committee, held last evening, the headmaster reported a roll number of 160, and an. average attendancefor tho month of 100.- The inspector's, ,aimual report was read, and was of:a very satisfactory nature," Seventeen, birds have been enterei.for tho homing pigeon race from Dunedin to Masterton on Thursday -nest. -The distance is about iSO miles, and it is espected that the journey.will be covered in twolve .hours. . A race.from Auckland is taking place to-day Much interest is being taken in tho Navy League school, excursion from Mas-' terton to 'Wellington on Thursday. . The special excursion train will convey £00 cnildreri anil their ! parents, whilst : three cars will be attached to the early morning train for the conveyance of an additional contingent:"' It has been arranged that tho children will be addressed bj Lord Islington and Sir Joseph Ward at .the Lambton Station, prior to' their return. Quite a number, of children; who are participating in the excursion havs never previously seen the. sea. At . a meeting last night of the Y.31.G.A. Tennis Club,.it was decided to affiliate with the New Zealand Lawn Tennis Association. The Masterton branch of the , NoLicense League met last evening, and made final arrangements for tho reception and billeting of the Auckland Central Mission Band, which visits the Wairarapa at. Christmas and New Tear. Tho entries for the'Masterton 'Horticultural Society's show, to be held' tomorrow, total, over. 300. ..The display of roses and sweet peas is.'_ expected to_ba one of the best ever'-.seen in the province. The pupils of Mr. Purcell Webb.-orj l ganist of Knox Church, are to ; give a concert in Knox Hall .this evening."' _A splendid programme has beep, arranged. A complimentary "social" was tendered last evening-to tho wives and lady, fneiids .of the members of the Masterton Fire Brigade. It took the form of_ a progressive euchre tournament,,, which was brightened by vocal and musical.items... Tho Mount Holdsworth trip promises to be popular in the summer, months. Already a number -of • parties have made the ascent, and have been amply rewarded by. the fine .view obtained.