LOCAL AND GENERAL

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10673, 20 July 1912, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The Mastcrton Bowling Club lias at present an active membership of 76.

Tho voting in connection with the election of members of tlio Wellington Education Board will close on Monday next. The result- of the election will not bo known for a fortnight.

Mr G. It. Sykes, M.P., has donated a gold medal for tho members of the Master to n Harriers who puts up the best performance at the provincial crass-country championship at Palmerston North on Wednesday next.

The Waikn-tipu people are moving in the direction of celebrating in September the jubilee of the discovery of. gold at Fox's (Arrow), and propose to carry out the function on similar lines to tho Gabriel's Gullv jubilee in May, 1911.

Two men were noticed emerging in a suspicious way from Cooper's seed shop in Wellington on Thursday, night. Constable Smart accosted one, who said lie was an employee. Enquiries showed that ho was a burglar, and he was detained. The other man bolted.

"Those are the chaps we want t" get at," said a member of the Master to.il Cluatwher of Commerce yesterday when the suggestion of the Greymouth Chamber was read that any person who by word or deed incited or assisted a strike should be prosecuted under the Criminal Code.

It- is reported that as the. result of a disease, causing the .swelling of the neck ra.nd afterwards -tho legs and stomach, several valuable horses' in the Rangiwahoa district have succumbed. The sickness is being investigated by the Stock Department.

Potatoes arc in poor supply in Auckland at present, and prices have been higher than usual for this time of the year. The wholesale prices now rule at between C 6 15s and £7 5s per ton, while the tubers uire being retailed at 121bs and 131bs for Is.

Already buyers for the coming' season's dairy output fire in the marker, although nothing definite as far ju. can be ascertained, says tho Taranaki Herald, haa been completed. .Indications point to butter fetching a high price, but cheese is an uncertain quantity.

A Christchurcli telegram states that three girls, seventeen, nineteen and twenty years of age respectively, followed a negro minstrel troupe from the North Island. The matter was brought under the notice of the police, who have taken the girls in_ch>a-rge and will send them back to their homes.

Messrs Thompson and Payne have, at the request of the Mastorton Harriers, generously offered to give a two-night's benefit on behalf of the Olub, to assist in defraying the expenses of the team which is to proceed to the championship meeting at Palmerston North. A meeting of the Committee of the Harriers' Club ill be held this evening, to fix upon suitable dates.

The last meeting of the Ma-sterton Parliamentary Debating Society was well 'attended, despite the w?ry wet night. The programme for the evening was a question box. Mr T). Hoibenton occupied the cbair, and at the request of those present criticised the matter a.nd method of the different speeches made. The subject for next Tuesday night's meeting is a debate. The subiect is "That the Laud Ballot System by Abolished." Mr A. Norman will lead iii the aiTirmp.five, and Mr ,J. Hcbenton in th« negative.

Members of the Caledonian Society will note that the "Ingleside" usually held in June is advertised to be held in t'ho Drill Hall, Mastorton. on rinirsel,av, 25th July. Members have been looking forward to this popular •social re-union; and to give tho gathering a good Scottish character, a brge number of enthusiastic, members have been learning tli-e .national dances under the capable direction of Messrs Rod McRae and W. Sutherb-pd. The ladies committee have .already been busily engaged attending to the- necessary details, and it is expected that this year's gathering will eclipse all previous ones.

At tin? meeting of the Mastorton Chamber of Commerce yesterday', a letter was read from Mr C. C. den. of Ma.ngamahoe, complaiiir.vtho t the mail by the tram leaving Master ton at- U-15 a.m. had been discontinued. The Secretary stated >h*< the President and himself had waited upon the Postwar:tor at M,aste.r,ton u reference to this matter. The Postmaster had communicated with tIK h-ad office, and as a result of this communication the Mangmnahoe mail had been reinstated. An intimation to this effect had been sent to Mr Ramsden, who had written, .acknowledging tho "ood work done by tho Chamber.

Thy Ma.stcrt-on Chamber of Conmerea was asked A'es.terdav by the Groymouth Cliamber of Commerce to approve the following resolution; "That this Chamber asks the various Chambers of Commerce throughout the Dominion to co-operate in-urging linoii the Government the necessity nr placing upon the Statute Book-suci lofrisWtio-n "will stop strikc-s fititi look-otvts, such as are ffoins on in tno Dominion to-day, and to countenance no Union unless registered under he ,A rbitration Act; and i;ray person.. who, by word or deed, shall incite or in any way assist a strike shall be prosecuted under the Criminal Code. Act. The Mastorton Chamber decided to express sympathy with the proposal.

Tb" fragrance of blushing ro?e, Of luscious fruit the teste ; AH for our pleasure God bestows, Whose wisdom may ihe troml. So with the good and beautiful. Our hoaltili majntained and right, With Peppermint Cure to m.a-lcc more eiire, I© cause for our delight. 8

Natuno's Kmbj'oration— T?OOICE:'S Eucalyptus Oil. Tlip finest that Australia." pvodi^ o ?. (something distinctive about ROCKE'S.

The Dlmfdin Star has cabled £75 towards the J>ockers' Relief Fund in London. General Godley intends calling a conference of Rifle Clubs at an early date. Auckland University hockey players beat Victoria College (Wellington) yesterday by 3 goals to 1. The Racing Conference lias unanimously decided to appoint stipendiary stewards to guard the interests of the sport. Mr John Fraser, J.P. , convicted and discharged a man who appeared before him in Masterton yesterday on a charge of drunkenness. The executive committee of the Farmers' Union will this aftemcon discuss remits for the forthcoming Dominion Conference. Mr J. C. Boddington reports that the rainfall registered at the Upper Plain for the 24 hours preceding 9 a.m. yesterday was 54 points. .1 he Committee of the Masterton Bowling Club intends sngj» isti.tg at the annual nieoting next 'lVeox ."that a tournament during the Christmas holidays be considered. The official opening of the Buchanan Home by the Hon. R. H. Rhode*?, Minister of Hospitals and Ch.miitabic Aid, will take place at Greytown at 2 p.m. on Thursday next. The body of Harry Fletcher, who was drowned at Pukio, in the Lower Valley, on Wednesday last, was found in the Whakaweira creek yesterday morning. The reported loiss of seven hundred sheep in the recent floods by Mr W. Wiggins, of Greytown, was pure imagination. Mr Wiggins lost only three sheep. The Palmerston North ftaxmillers are of opinion that a decision given by Sir 11. Stout this week will cripple the flaxmilling industry on the Went I Coast.

The Eketahuna Foresters' Lodge has just celebrated its eighteenth anniversary. The Lodge now has a credit balance of £867.

Mr T, W. McKenzie, of Masterton, has donated la three guinea trophy to the .Masterton Gun Club, to be competed for by members under 21 years of a.ge.

A telegram from Christchurch states that the Canterbury. Trades and La bour Council has declined to take an action regarding financial or other assistance in connection with the Waihi and Reefton miners.

As a result of the recent floods, some hundreds of eels were stranded in pools near the Waingawa river. A number of Maori women were yesterday engaged catching the "tunas," and quite a big haul' was made.

Tho Secretary of the Waterfalls bra'nch of the Masterton-Waipukurau Railway, League, in a letter to the Masterton Chamber of Commerce yesterday, stated that it was desired that Ma.ste,rt'on should be tho terminus of the proposed line, owing to there bcine freezing works in the neighbourhaad of the town.

The Finance. Committee of the Masterton Trust Lands Trust last night recommended that a sum of money be provided for prizes for the next competitions in connection with the Masterton Competitions Society.

The, monthly meetinc: of the Ma«terton. Y.M.C.A. Board of Management- was held in the dissociation's rooms last 'night, when the usual reports, etc., from the v-nrious ccwnwere rend and confi nm-ed. Mr C. Ibbetson. tendered his resignation as Secretary to the Y.M.C.A., which ivas received with regret. The train leaving Masterton this morning will no go beyojxl Trentham. The ordinary train from Masterton to Wellington will leave at 8.45 a.m. The return trains will roach Masterton at the time-table hour.

Mr Samp,son, who officiated as referee at the New Zealand boxing championships recently held at Wellington, has accepted the invitlation of the Masterton Boxing Club to again ;u-t in that capacity at next Wednesday's tournament.

Professor Charlie Richardson has his men in rare fettle for the boxing tournament at the Masterton Town H.all on Wednesday next, mh! expects t-> :egister more wins fo.- the I'icil cmb. The hfavy wc'ght contest letween Stan. Evans, of Masterton, and Tas Smith, of.Taueru, promises to be a rattling affair from start to finish. Wo are asked to state that Mr J. T. M. Hornsby will accept only a limited number of pupils for instruction in elocution. All information will be furnished by Gillespie and Co., Masterton. Mr Hormsby's ability as a teacher has bo-en proven in many directions; his- standards are high, and thoso who have been his pupils are very decided in their praise of his methods. All who desire to profit by sound"and scholar! instruction should make application! for enrolment at once.

J The competitors who took pari in tho shooting match under the auspices of the Masterton Gun Club were last evening entertniiiiiecl by the President, Mr A, P. Whatman, at a dinner .in the Arcadia tea rooms . After the sumpuous dinner was done justice to, a number of toasts were honoured, including those of the "King," "New Zealand "Gun Club Association," "The V isitors," "The Masterton Gim Club, and its officials,." "the Chairman." and « number of others. „ Mr W. 1). Watson, in proposing the health of tho Chairman (Mr A. P. Whatman) referred to the excellent work which he had done in connection with sport in the Wairarapa. During the evening rical items and recitations were contributed by several of the gentlemen pre,sent. A most, enjoyable gathering was terminated bv the singing of "Auid Lang Syne."

Xo need_ to worry over those Cu3tome entries until jour brains are fogged. Pass tli'em* along to Messre J. J. Curtis and Co.— they are experts at the game. There's no time to be lost (and time is money to you), when your entries are passed bv Messrs J. J. CUB.TTS AND CO., Customhouse Quay, Wellington,. Their charges, too, are very moderate.

The formation, of the Massey Government appears to have given general I'latisfact-ion. being .regarded as a strong, well-balanoedi Government, capinblo oi doing credit to itself and to the country. _ On the whole there is a desire to give t<he Government a fa\r trial, and n'f the electors will give p, fair trial to Crescent Tea. in any of its thrc-A o;;'>.dc« at 2a, 11 lOd and 1* Brl per lb, they will b» thoroughly satisfied.

Kwflts ;and fo& received fat us© of the Masterton Town Hall during the past month amounted to £42 17a. A meeting will be iiold in Murray's Hall on Tuesday evening next, for the purpose of forming a branch in Master toa of the Independent Order of Oddfellows, American Constitution, Any member of .this order in the district is asked to attend. The following tendens were received at last night's meeting of the Trust Lands Trust.for alterations to •bo made at the Masterton Town Hall: —Mr H. Beale. £46 Is; Mr R. E.J Jones £36 17s 6d; and Mr Pickering, £36 12s. It was decided, on the motion of Mr Caselberg, that the lowesttender bo accepted, certain alteration** to be made in the specifications. In the report of " the Building Committee presented at last night's meeting of tho Masterton Trust LandsTrust, it was pointed out that one or two i louses, tho property of tho Trust, were found to be leaking during tho* past boisterous weather. It was' decided that the buildings in question •be repaired. \ While dealing with accounts at tbe monthly meeting of the Masterton. Trust Lands Trust last evening, at member took exception to the cost qg| running the electrical plant at the? l Town Hall. "Our funds are being used to run pictures, and not for fck& benefit of education," said the member. )

At the monthly meeting, of the Masterton Trust Lands Trust last evening, it was decided that more substantial water tanks be plaeed at the Towjfc Hall, as those at present in. use areinadequate.

Reference wais made at last evenings meeting of the Masterton TrustLands Trust to the defacing of th» Town Hall building. It was decided that the front of the building receive a coat of paint as soon as possible.

The person who took an overcoat by mistake from the Arcadia tea rooms last evening is requested to return, tho same to,.the Age office.

In dealing with (the question of Education grants .at last. night's meeting of the Master ton Trust Lands. Trust, special reference was made to the excellent work being done at theLansdowne school in connection with agricultural education. It was decided tkip.it a grant cif £lO bo mado to the school for the purpose of furthering agricultural work.

The Masterton Trust Lands Trust decided at its monthly meeting last evening to make the following grants on the recommendlaition of tho FihanoeCommittee:—Furishing the assembly { room at the District High School £IOO, \ Y.M.C.A., £5; Municipal and South Brass Bands, £5 each; Firo Police, £5 and £2 2s for medal for best attendance at the Town Hall. The report stated that the sum of £220 had 'been put down for. contingencies, leaving; an estimated, balance of over £2OQ> which the committee suggested should go to reducing the overdraft.

* Messrs F. TV. Temple, J.'C. Ewington, T. Hoar, and H. J. O'Leary waited upon tli3 Masterton Trust LandsTrust last evening, at a deputation from the Town Beautifying Society, asking that' the Society be given permission to improve the appearance of j the Trust section int the corner of. I Chapel and Hall Street. Mr Temple \ explained the objects of the Society*^ and stated that in connection with tho , section named it was intended, pending the'sanction of the Trust, to clean up tho section and plant trees around lit. It was decided that the matter would be dealt with at next meeting; ] of the Trust.

Messrs Jackson Bros., Macara. Street, advertises for sale onions, potatoes, and carrots.

Messrs Smith p.'kl Woodman, ecactib ujldwn, Whan.gn.vei, .advertise for a first-clars ccflchpainter, constant; job.

Messrs C. Smith, Ltd., notify, that their winter sale- is now in full swing. For to-day, Saturday, they have marked ?oms special bargains, which will well repay inspection.

Cyclists throughout the district always have a good word for Mr D. G. Brown's cycles.. This firms excellent machines give great satisfaction to every rider.. An announcement regarding the splendid bicycles appears in anetlier column.

Mr L. S. Nicol, jeweller, is at present showing a beautiful range of amethyst and. pearl jewellery. Tho new assortment include the very latest in gecm fashions.

Messrs J. Fraser and Co., land agents, Masterton, advertise for sale ! 110 acres first-class dairy farm, near to creamery, post office, and railway - , -station, with good 11-roomed ' house.and other improvements. This land , will carry 85 milking cows. The agents recommend this property as they have personally inspected it . A Masterton property, with 5J acres and nice house, is also advertised. Mr Henderson, jeweller-optician, who has been established in business m Masterton since 1885, has just competed an entirely new shop front. The .new front, the fittings for which were specially designed and imported by the proprietor, is constructed on the most modern lines, amd is one of the finest in the Dominion. The work of construction was finished yesterday, and the special display of highclass goods attracted a great deal of attention. To-day another exhibition r.f sHid silver goods and high class f"> jewellery will be made, and the public r ■ are covdiallv invited to make an inspection. No doubt Mr Henderson will be compensated for his enterprise. Mr Henderson, employs a large. staff of workmen in the watch' and clock-repairing departments and the manufacturing jewellery department, while the optical and mail order department is under personal supervision. All country orders are promptly attended to, and appro, parcels will be forwarded to approved clients.

"No one. T feel pure, - can sneak more Gratefully of Laxo-Tonie Pil 1 * Winln I can.," writes Mr? Corbe+t. US Fit«roy Street, Surrey Hill*. N.S.W. cured me of settled biliousness. y*"' ~ which seemed as though it would , never leave me. I took Laxo-Tome Pills, and they proved a perfect remedy." Sold by nil chemists and (storekeepers. Price lO^-d.

The Roslyn WonstecJ and WooHrn 'Mills are coiTcly taxed at present cope with tho enormous demand for the people's favourite Roslyn All wool Blankets. Rugs, Tweeds, Football Jerseys. Suits, Socles, Stor.lsing«, Flannels; Plaidiinop, Yttw. Ls»d« ids' and Gents' fine Unshrinkable I 7 n-« demeax, "Dslta" fir'sb.