LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXI, Issue 42, 4 October 1911, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A sitting of the Juvenile Court will he hold on Friday, when two lads wiii be charged with theft. A public meeting is to be held at Wbangamomona on Thursday. October 12th, in the Public Hall, for the purpose of forming a Domain Board.

The track proper at tlio racecourse v, a a opened for training operations this morning, and a good number of

horses were exercised

i\lr. L. Tocker severed his connection with the firm of Malone, Anderson and Johnstone yesterday, and took up tile position of managing clerk to Mr. J. MoVcagh, Eltham. The prolonged and unexplained absence of a business man from town is

causing some comment, says the ‘ News,” and there have been some exciting episodes at ids promises, oi uJiic.il bail ill's have taken charge. At the meeting of the Hospital Board yesterday morning it was suggested that the site of tne new intc-c----tious ward he shifted nearer to tnc tennis court, but after the members of the Board had inspected the ground it was decided to retain the site originally chosen.

An extraordinary sequel is reported in connection with a recent wedding between the members of two well known families (says the Sydney

“Sun”). The bridal pair went to the Mountains for their honeymoon, and spent a happy time. Returning to Sydney last week, the bride was immediately removed to a private hospital, where she was operated on for appendicitis. Her condition is now regarded as serious. In the meantime the officiating clergyman was also attacked by the same complaint, and was operated on, and two of the guests who were present at the wedding are also under the care of doctors, suffering in a similar manner.

Butter-fat competitions, supervised by agricultural associations, are a big feature in Australia. The National Agricultural Society of Queensland has been conducting a yearly test for a champion prize of £25 at its annual show. To gain championship honours the win had to he made three times, and at the show /recently held, the final championship was gained by a purebred Jersey. The results of the competition were based on the greatest yield of butter-fat for 48 hours. The winning cow, Silver Belle (Jersey), gave Sllbs Boz of milk, yielding 1.71 b. of butter. The second in the contest was a grade Ayrshire Shorthorn cow, yielding 1051 b 4oz of milk, and 4.31 b of butter. The winner of the final championship is Mr. E. Burton, a leading Jersey breeder of Queensland.

The October “New Zealand Farmer,” under the head of a “Notable Importation,” gives an illustration of Mr; C. Goodsou’s (Hawera) imported Jersey bull “The Friar,” and in a few remarks, says; “This is, wo believe, the first son of “Noble of Oaklands” to 1)0 imported into New Zealand, and cost his owner 490 guineas on the Island.” While in no way wishing to detract from the excellence of Mr. Goodson’s purchase, we may mention that Messrs. Morant Bayly, J. I). Healy, and Peter Hancock, of Stratford, had, six months prior to the arrival of “The Friar,” introduced a son of the “King of the Islands”— viz., “Molina’s General”—an animal that is attracting much attention from breeders, not only in Taranaki, but fr6m far afield.

In order to meet all demands for the proper working of each unit in its fleet, the Union Company has decided to instal a low-power wireless station at headquarters in Dunedin, and another at Port Chalmers, and cadets will bo trained at these stations, so as to maintain a steady supply of skilled operators to take‘charge of the wireless stations on any vessel as circumstances may require. In addition to the Moeraki, Maheno, and Moana, the company has decided to equip its Island steamers Atua and Tofua, with wireless telegraphy. On the latter ship the Marconi apparatus will be installed. The new steamer Maun.ganui, and the recently acquired Tahiti,’’ will also be equipped with wireless apparatus before leaving for New Zealand. The Union Company is also arranging to equip two of the large cargo steamers in duo course, and further expansion in that direction is under consideration.

At the Auckland S.M. Court tiie other afternoon, a solicitor said ho believed that in nine cases out of ten I'.ocplo who came to the Court and swore to posting a letter on a certain day, committed perjury. He (counsel) knew that a particular letter, relevant to the case in which he was appearing, had been posted, but ho would not think of asking the office boy to come and swear to the day it was posted, -dr. Kettle replied that it was the easiest thing in the world for an office boy to note the dates upon which business letters were sent; it should be a rule in every case. “I was an office boy once,” declared the Magistrate, “and it was my duty to note the date of every letter that uont out of tho office. If I failed to do so there was serious trouble. It is love of pleasure that is supplanting the real duties of life; there is too much of it at the expense of duty.” Tho Duke of Sutherland, owner of a million and a half acres in Scotland, largo tracts ,of land in Florida, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Colrmbia, left on board the Olympic for Xcw York, on his way to Brooks, Alberta. It is at Brooks that the Duke has established his experimental farms, and since May workmen there have been engaged in the erection of c. bouse for the Duke’s occupation. It it situated in the middle of the estate, on the grounds of a model demonstration farm. This will he under tho direct supervision of tho Duke himself. The farms are cf from eighty to one hundred and sixty acres in area, and are to be occupied by specially selected tenants, with a capital of from £3OO to £SOO, and with large families, farmers of Scottish nationality will be preferred, though the Duke expressly states that tin’s does not mean “-No English need apply.” Loi;cl Charles Beresford and Lord Desborough accompanied the Duke of Sutherland.

lii view ■of the recommendation 'mule in the recent report of MajorGeneral Kirkpatrick, Inspector-Gen-f-ial of the Commonwealth Military Forces, that more use should he made in this country of motor cyclists for despatch and other purposes, it is interesting to note that the 25th London Cyclists’ Battalion now has amongst its equipment several Maxim guns mounted on motor tricycles. During recent manoeuvres in Sussex, these guns proved the most mobile and .effective in the British Army. This is the type of gun mounting that should give splendid results in tin’s country, for a powerful motor trieylo can go almost anywhere where there is a vehicle track. It would he instructive and interesting if the Commonwealth military authorities would give a motor-mounted Maxim a trial, (ho very vehicle for the purpose is ■low to he seen running around Melbourne doing good work for the postil authorities and several commercial houses. Wo refer to the o-(j h.p. auto carrier, which can propel a load of dev.t. (besides driver) at a smart pace ■ver give-and-take roads. This little vehicle would bo just the thing for mo,uiting a Maxim gun on, and if the military authorities were desirous of giving the motor Maxim a trial there s little doubt that one of the several machines now available could lie oh tained for the purpose.

Fourteen undefended civil actions, one judgment summons, and one information for breach of a mainten-

■ nee order arc set down for hearing at Friday’s sitting of the Magistrate’s . oni t.

As at present constituted the Stratima Hospital Board held its last meeting yesterday. Early in November an . i.-aioii will be held for the County representatives on tiic Board, though the Borough Council members hold office t.7T March next.

-V meeting of tiie Operatic Society, v. as held last night, wnen it was decided to produce “Finafore” in Much i ext. Practice will commence as

soon as tne copies of the score come to hand. There are at present lorty members, and it is understood tout the membership will shortly be increased by about twenty.

A special day is being arranged for by tne Primitive Methodist Church, Broadway, for Sunday next. In ceJonration of the anniversary a largo cnoir, assisted by other vocalists and instrumentalists, will render choice music throughout the day. The picacher will be the minister of the ivurch, Rev. Metson.

Owing to counter attractions on October 4th, the musical evening arranged for the St. Andrew’s Ladies’ Ouad had to be postponed till Friday, October Gth. A capital programme mis been provided, and a stall will bo arranged for sale of goods and Howms. Liven a fine night it is hoped mere will be a good attendance of the congregation and friends.

A striking and convincing demonstration of me efficiency of tne Silent Anight Slide Vale engine, incorporated in the Minerva car, was given at mo Mount Macedon Hill Climbing contest, hold by the Automobile Club ct ictoria last Saturday, and although some of the gradient is 1 in 7, the Dunlop-shod “Minerva” driven by Mr. J. Vv. Moffat romped up the mountain road at a speed of 32 miles an hour. This was the fastest time recorded.

C. 11. Collier, the crack motor cyct‘st of t England, did not leave J. Do Hosier's Hew world’s records for the Flying Mile and Flying Kilometre ' iIO9J yards) stand on the sheets very long, for by the English mail we learn tnai Collier lias established two woncierfnl records on Brooklands Track (.England), in one instance travelling at a speed of over 9U miles an hour. Iho new'figures are—a mile in 39 2-5 secs., and the kilometre in 25sec. The time for the mile is equal to a speed of 91.37 miles per hour.

Hie Commonwealth military authorities are taking a keen interest in the big Relay Despatch Ride between cars, motor cycles, and bicycles, widen the Dunlop Rubber Company are organising from Adelaide to Syduey, a distance of 1149 miles. Senator Pearce, Minister for Defence, has deputed Colonel Mackey, tlie officer m command of the Australian Intelligence Corps, to confer with the promoters and discuss and arrange details of the contest.

Three working rules of Ids future guidance, Mr. W. J. Speight told Sir d °hn h'mdlay during a deputation to tlie Minister, were given to him when lie saw his father for the last time when lie was leaving home. “Never back another man’s bills ; always wear flannel next your skin; and always associate with men better than yourself.” The last of these, he said, lie had followed all his life, and ho knew of no better one for tho impiovement of anybody. . The .recently re-formed' Town Band successfully commenced 4 ’ operations last night, when a practice was held n- tho schoolroom. A dozen players, and about the same number of intended: players, were in attendance, and a very successful practice was ‘ held for about two hours. It is hoped that another experienced cornet player will pda tho band at an early date. Another practice will be held on Friday, and it is intended to hold practices regularly every Tuesday and Friday evenings. It is confidently expected that the band will be in a position to provide music for the forthcoming A. and P. Show.

“Always wear flannel next to the skin” was good advice, Air Speight. Only see that it is the Roslyn Unshrinkable “Delta” finish.*