WHAT ABOUT HAWKES'

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10563, 20 February 1912, Page 4

WHAT ABOUT HAWKES'

The Wellington Garrison Band won | the Championship and also the ChalI lenge Shield ait the Palmerston North Band Contest of 1911. They used j Hawkes' Excelsior Sonorous Band i Instruments—a complete set. In ; the first test piece this noted Wel- : lington Band was allotted the maxi- ■ mum number of points, the judge declaring that he had never heard such playing, and commending in eulogistic terms the tone and blend. The Wellington Tramway Band, also us ing a complete set of Hawkes' Excelsior Sonorous Instruments, won the B Grade. The judge congratulated this band on their playing. These (two successes in Grade A and Grade B, on such a great occasion, are worthy wins for Hawkes', whose instruments are pre-eminent all over the world. Bandsmen! Buy a set of Hawkes'—there are honours and valuable prizes to be won with them. Write for catalogue. Sole agents— The DRESDEN PIANO CO., Ltd., Wellington. L*cal Representative: j H. lons, Darnell's Buildings, Queen Street; Maflterfoa.

The price of fresh pork has been increased twopence j er pound in Dunedin.

Tho Chinese of Gis born <5 contributed £3O towards the revolutionary fund in China.

A confereneo of the New Zealand branch of the British Medical Association opens at Timaru to-day.

A striko at'tho flax mill?; in the Manawatu district is now considered imminent. '

Mushrooms have already mado their appearance in some of the paddocks in tho Lower Valley. A claim for damages D. C. Yule v. Featherston Comity Council, will be heard at the next sitting of the Supreme Court in Master ton.

A violent westerly gale passed over Masterton at an early hour this morning. Buildings fairly shook with the force of the wind.

A record load of 21 tons of oats and straw was brought to Masterton from Mr II J. Dagg's farm yesterday by Mr I. Allen, junr.'s traction hauling plant.

At the meeting of the Lansdowne School Committee last evening, Mr E. Welch and the Chairman (Mr E. Hale) were appointed visiting members for the ensuing month.

Judge Edwards states that Auckland is a favourite resort for criminals. He blames the scenery and tho climate. His Excellency the Governor opened a new wing of the Home of Compassion, at Island Bay yesterday. A man named Thomas Henderson, alias Borbridge, alias Fitzpatrick, was charged at Wellington yesterday with having opened, without authority, ten telegrams addressed to T. Phillips from persons at Opaki, Featherston and Palmerston, North. He was remanded. The seven Carterton dairy factories are sending 1079 cases of cheese Home in the s.s. Tainui this week, the approximate value of which is £5330. The Dalefield factory sends 400 cases; Belvedere, 215; Parkvale, 163, Taratahi, 140; Camngton, 78; Ahiaruhe, 48; and LongbusJi, 35. - Mr Purcell Webb will continue his organ recitals at Knox Church, Masterton, on Thursday, when a choice selection of organ music will be played. Vocal solos will bo given, _ and the choir will sing anthems. Admissionwill be free, but there will be a collection.

Tlie Department of Agriculture has arranged to make a special display at the Masterton show. A tent will be erected in a prominent position on the grounds; where Departmental officers, may be consulted, and agriculture literature obtained. The "Agricultural Journal," which has become so popular, will be represented by Mr Charles Cuming, the editor. Entries for the field competitions in connection with the Masterton.A. and P. Association close with the. Secretary oil March 16th. The competitionis open to farmers in the Masterton, Wa ir ar apa. and Paliiatua electorates, and the prize is a silver cup, valued at £ls los, presented by Messrs Sutton and Son. The trophy la&t year i ! ell to Mr Walter Cameron, of Te Ore Ore, wTio exhibited a splendid crop of flat swedes. One of the most successful competitors in the sheep classes at the Feilding show last week was Mr Arthur Fannin, formerly of Bideford, Master-, -ton, and now of Taihape. Mr Fannin made his debut in the -show ring by capturing first, second, and fourth places in the ' Romney Marsh ram championship. As Feilding is noted as a.stronghold of this particular breed, the ex-Ma.stertonian is to be congratulated on liis success in such keen competition. The imontEly meeting of the Lansdowne School Committee was held last evening. There were present: Messrs E. Hale (Chairman), A. J. Cooper, J. E. Perry, A. Jackson, D. A. Pickering, E. -Welch., and F. P. Welch. The headmaster's report showed ''attendance 207, and average 188. "During the month books to the. extent of £7 10s had been expended. The,Commit-' tee decided to spend <a ftirther £6 10s in books. Mr Burgess, one of the directors of Messrs Hatrick and Co., Ltd., .made a remarkably quick motor trip from Wanganui to Masterton yesterday, accomplishing the distance in five hours five minutes. The journey was done with a, 30 horse power two-seater "Overland" car, which will be on the showgrounds' to-day. Mr Burgess speaks very highly of the Wairarapa roads for motoring, which'ho considers' to bo the best in the J)qi\)iniQ» . . . . The directors t,f tjio " operative, Uaivy {>—•■"""* ..team GoOut ail /• ' "" npany . are caning I J . -'jesting experiment, with . viie object of ascertaining the best food J for pigs bemg raised f or baconers. }hey have four pons, and are feeding the on crtTshed wheat, the second on crushed oats, and the two remaining on sucrosine, Mr C. J. Reakes, Chief Government Veterinary Surgeon, is taking a keen interest in the experiment, and will assist with the judging when the time arrives. Some evil-disposed person, or persons, smashed some bottles on the road Uetwoon Masterton and Carterton yesterday, and placed the broken glass in such a position that it would come into contact' with the tyres of motor-cars, riiac considerable damago will have been done, goes without saving. The brainless individuals who 'would bo guilty of such a. wanton act' of mischief, are deserving the utmost penalty the law provides. It is to 'be hoped that an effort will bo made to trace the offenders.

Interest in at present foeussed in tho political situation There lutre been numerous predictions and forecasts, but xve think there are some surprises in store for the public. WJuit-ever the surprise may be, ic will not equal the surprise of those v\3io for t-lio first rtinio t«iste Dragon Bra-lid 'Pea., tiho t<\i of perfect quality. It is a ten, for the fastidious palate, and it please.s everyone. Give it a trial at one®; No need td worry over those Ou«« to rib entries until your brains are fogged. Pass-them alone, to Messrs J. J. uurtia and Co.,— they we ex» perts at the game. There's no time to be lost (and time is money to you) when yonr entries are passed bj Messrs J. J, CURTIS AND CO., Customhouse and Shipping Agents, Customhonse Quay, Wellington. Their charges too era very moderate. "No one, I feel sure, oan sneak more gratefully of Pilli t3- "i < can," writes Mrs Corbett. 116 Fitzroy Street, Surrey Hills, N.S.W. "They cured me of settled biliousness, vrMoh. seemed as though it would never leave me. I took Laxo-Tonio Pills, and they proved a perfect remedy." Sold by aH chemists and storekeepers. Price IGJ-d and la 64.

A reward is offered for tho recovery;* of a black and white sheop dog.

A smart youth to sell papers on the train is advertised for.

Mr Peter Tulloqh, land agent, Pahiatua, advertises for sale particulars of a splendid sheep farm, ;us well « some hotel property.

A fruit business and tea room combined is advertised to Ih> let or sold as a going concern. There is a firstclass shop at a low rental.

Through inadvertence, the age of children as passengers per subsidised vehicles to and from tho Sol way showgrounds on "People's Day" was misstated. The ago should have been seven years, not twelve, as advertised. Messrs McGrucr and Co. advertise a number of special lines for show week, which judging ,by tho prices quoted, are bound to attract attention. Hosiery, millinery and drapery are all specialised.

The attention of farmers is drawn to Messrs J. Fraser and Co.'s advertisement on page 8, in which mention, is made of a highly improved sheep farnx, 12 miles from town, coin prising; 611 acres freehold and 571 acres leasehold.

■Storekeepers and others are cautioned against cashing a cheque drawn by J. H. Campbell in favour of J.. Munro for £4. The cheque referred to was in a handbag with some other things, which tos lost yesterday oi the rood between. Bennett's Hill and Taueru. .

Mr J. Carpenter is making a special display in his hew bootshop of smart footwear for show week.. All the newest fashions in ladies' 'boots axe to be seen, in patent leather, fine canvas, glace kid, and otiher materials. Tho prices marked are a direct appeal to those who Enow what good value is for the money.

The local branch of the British and Continental Piano Co. have made arrargements for the special display during show week of :he notable pianos for >hiob. they are the sole agents. On Thursday morning, from "11 till 12 and in the afternoon, from 3 till 4 o-'clock a recital will be-given on the pianola piano, at the firm's showroom, opposite the Union Bank. Mr J. E. Skeates, who is the agentfor the De Dion, Siddeley type, Deasy and Daxrac-i car*, has on view at the showgrounds, a -very fine torpedo De Dion car of the latest ' design, and those interested are invited to examine the car. He has also on view a most interesting model of the working of the new sleeveless and valveless Darracq, iwhieh he will be pleased to show to those interested.

A cooking demonstration will be given in Messrs H. Beale and Co.'a premises next Thursday and Fridayafternoons, when the uses of the New Perfection kerosene stoves will be shown. Such exhibitions have been held before, but were unable to attend, and have" 'madeinquiries if others could not be arranged. Those to he given this week are the first dates available since September last, so great has been the demand for th» demonstrators through the North Island.