LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXV, Issue 10713, 23 September 1913, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Pongaroa dairy factory opened for the season on Saturday last.. Mr J. C. Boddington reports that there was one degree of frost at- the Upper Plain, on Sunday night. The annual "self-denial" appeal is at present being made by the Masterton corps of the Salvation Army. The hardwood timber for the Akitio river mouth bridge has arrived, and the land piers have been erected. A Masterton resident who was a martyr to indigestion states that he has been completely cured' by eating water-cress at his meals. A lawn tennis club was yesterday formed by the girls in the secondary division of the Masterton District High School. Miss Dorothy "Vile was elected secretary. The fellow who tries to attract business without advertising is like the young man who throws his sweetheart a silent" kiss in the dark. He knows what he is doing—but. no one else does. —Saturday Magazine. Reliable information has (says the Wanganui Chronicle) been received that an important gold find in the iKangitikei district has been made. A very promising reef carrying good values has been unearthed, but the locality is being kept secret for the time being. Mr Jas. Martin, Pongaroa, metal contractor, has recently received from England a motor metal waggon, which he proposes to use on the Akitio county roads almost immediately. This will mean a great advantage m the metalling of the Pongaroa to Masterton boundary road, and the Pongaroa-Akitio road. The Railway Department has been frequently urged to speed up the Na-pier-Wellington express. Recently, a Glynn, engine was placed on the line, and 1 , owing to its power, the drivers found it difficult to maintain the time-table,'the trains arriving at. every station too early. Mr Hunter, M.P., asked the Government to "relieve the anxiety of the drivers" by re-modelling the time-table. Anxiety has been relieved by the removal of the engine.—Press Association.

A concert in. aid of the Pongaroa Brass Band was held in the Pongaroa Town Hall on Friday evening. The minstrel troupe, under the baton of Mr Cornwall, rendered to a large audience a very successful programme including of course a number of local "gags." A dance wa« held after, the concert, and as a result the funds of the band will be enhanced! by over £2O. The band are to be congratulated upon the fact that the instruments have now been paid for, and, uniforms will be purchased this summer. Professor Norwood, who is visiting Masterton for the second time,, carried out his "blindfold drive" yesterday. Five Masterton residents. drove over a certain route and drove back to the post office from where the drive was started. The professor was then blindfolded and, taking the reins, drove at a fast pace over the exact route taken in thle first instance. The wonderful effort wa-s carried through without a mistake, and the professor received the applause of the large crowd present. At the termination of the drive the professor also discovered a pen-knife which was hidden by the committee previously, still having his eyes blindfolded.

GRAMOPHONES AND) REOOiRm These should bi purchased from the Dresden Piano Co., Ltd. That firm guarantees to supply only the very best gramophones and the very latest records. You are dealing with responsible who are large and advantageous importers. The Gramophones sold by the Dresden are of distinctly superior quality at remarkably reasonable rates. They include The Cinch, The Excello, The Austral, The Zealand, The Monarch Senior, The Brunswick, The Melba, The Oak Library Grand, and other leading makes. The prices are from £4 to £9O. New Records from 3s 6d each, reach The Dresden every mail. The stock den Gramophone Room in Wellington. Kirky Lunn, Clara Butt, Caruso, and vocal duets, trios, quartettes and recitations by every artist of note. Then there,are instrumental solos by eminent players ,and band music by the most famous bands. Visitors are welcomed at The Dresden Gramophone Room in Wellington. They can hear selections without the slightest obligation to purchase. Instruments and Records should be ordered direct from The Dresden Piano Co., Ltd., of Wellington.. M 4. J. Brooke* North Wand

The Evening Pos£ states that the Land Bill has emerged from the Lands Committee practically imam* ended.

Since its inception the Masterton Workers' Mutual Benefit Building Society has lent £33,000 free of interest.

The Napier Painters' Union has resolved, on a ballot, to join the Federation of Labour and the Social Democratic Party. It is understood that the Royd Gar-lick Committee will present its report to the House of Representatives this afternoon.

The premises of Mr A. E. Arthur, jeweller, Invercargill, were entered by burglars on Sunday, and goods to tiie value of £4OO stolen. At St. Matthew's Church last evening, the Bishop of Wellington conducted a confirmation service, and delivered a striking address on "Courage." There was a large attendance, and special music was rendered.

Tho Foxton Herald is informed that there is a scarcity of work in tho tlaxmilling industry in that district at present and that the union's officers are unable to place numbers" of applicants for flaxmill work. The labour outlook is not very promising. JNext Thursday afternoon the Masterton, Harriers will be the guests of ;Mrs W.. McKenzie, Manaia, from whose residence the "run" will be held.. The committee of the club meets-- to-night to >allot trophies for this, event,, which may.be the last of the season*..

A- Hastings telegram states that Nimrod Shaw r aged 49, a married man,- a settler at Waimarama, succumbed, to injuries received through a tall from, a horse. Shaw was rounding up> cattle, when his saddle slipped round and the horse kicked !him on; the head.

A. branch, of the Housewives' Union of New Zealand, has been formed at iPetone. One of the most important objects of. the Union was,to call tenders for household commodities and the tradesmen, making the beet concessions would be supported by the union, and would have the advantage ef ; receiving. cas& for their sales. They must, takja* football very much to heart on the West Coast. An 'exchange says. The Buller footballers, who capturedi the Seddon Shield from Marlborough, on, Saturday, received a glorious "welcome home" at Westport on Sunday night. All the town turned out to meet them, and the proceedings were oi' an exceedingly enthusiastic nature..

The ordinary, meeting of the Stonehenge Lodge of. Druids was held in Masterton last evening. Bro. C. A. Ewington, A.IX, presided over a large attendance of members. A grant was made to a distressed brother of. an Auckland lodge. Various committee reports were discussed and adopted, and routine., business was transacted. Bro. Ewongtoa was deputed to represent the lodge at the Hibernian anniversary social. It is probable that the Masterton Amateur Theatrical Society will stage "The Geisha" on. Monday evening next in the Town Hall as a complimentary, performance to Mr Harry Hail, who has acted as stage manager to; the society. for many years. A full practice of. the society" will be held, to-night, at 7.30 o'clock sharp in the Perry-sfreet hall. Final arrangements for the -Martinborough season will also be made. At Knox. Church on. Sunday, the Rev. A. T\. Thompson preached on the subject oCthe Sabbath, dealing with, its origin,; idea, and history. At. the conclusion- of his address the Key. Thompson referred to the desecration of the Sabbath day, and in this connection entered a vigorous protest against- the holding of business, meetings on that day. He protested against the Shearers' Union holding., a meeting, on Sunday, and said, that the action of the union tended, to raise antagonism against that body, and would weaken the symwhich was held for various platforms of the union.

The Ballance Co-operative Dairy Company has completed the sale of the greater part of this season's export.: output of butter to an Auckland' dairy, produce firm. The actual price lias not been divulged, but it is stated-to be tile- best yet paid to any butter factory this season. It will,, it is said 1 , ensure the suppliers receiving at least 12£ d per lb of butter' fat, with the prospect of that figure being increased by the end of the season to 123 d. The output is destined for' San Francisco, which is a new market for the Ballance Company, though if.shipped■■ several hundred' tons last vear to Vancouver (BWX

The ivlasterton. agent of the Labour Journal, reports for the month of September:—Trade and labour conditions during, the period just ended have shown, a. slight improvement, especially with, regard to some trades. There is very little demand, however, throughout the district for unskilled labourers. Competent fencers, ploughmen, and. have been in request at the end of the month. It is anticipated that work throughout the district will quickly improve during;, the next month. Several butter and cheese factories and creameries aire commencing operatons for the season, and expect 60011 to. lie in full swing. The stock and dSur.y.- herds up to the present time aa'e in good condition, and arrangements liave been made to receive a record; milk-supply. The building trade has improved steadily, and there are only a few carpenters now out of employment: this trade promises to be very busy during the next few months. Retail trades are reported to be still quiet throughout the efetriet.

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The bowling season has been opened hi several ttfVns in Taranaki,

Sheep stealing eases have been, fairly numerous in the Gisborne die-* tricfe of late.

The' kowhai trees are in full bioontf around Wangamn at present, tho flower* being in great profusion. An Invercairgill telegram states that the wrecked barque Octa has been abandoned, and the cargo will Ibe sold by tender. A first-offonding- inebriate was vi«ted and discharged by Mr Falconer, J.P.,. in th» Court at Masterton yesterday. During the past year,, a £4390 has been sold or ballotted fSW among, the members' of the ton Workers' Mutual Benefit Building Society.

The Bristol and Dominions Producers' Association has already allotted 23,000 shares out oft 30,000. |t is anticipated* that the balance will shortly be token' liplBlack aphis is said tcv bfe very prevalent in peaches in the' Manawatu district. Generally speaking, the fruit crop-prospects tlier* are very promising this'- seasoniThe flag was flown from' the Masterton Post Oflfce yesterday fn icoaour of Dominion- Day. Tli» feamks, schools, and public offices wet© closed. That was alii

In "reddin' up* the house of a well known Central! Oiisgoitte,, w%»died recently,' his reiatives ; «SKn©*%|KMi a "rich patch." tl» heel of an old boott was thV Suwk of ■£6s. -. ■■:. :■::::.;■ ■■■■---■'

Considerable, interest is keihe ttdiren in the./meeting of * WttirawajKß snA Wellington Bugby representatives* <su Saturday next. The game, wHicfir is the last of the season l , 1 - promises- to be a great one. The annual home mission service* was held in the Methodfstr GHarcfi 1 a* V Masterton last evening? whW tfEere>; was a large congregation. ' k very interesting address was delivered? By the Hon. C. M. Luke, MJL T .O: Butter buyers have been fairly." mimerous in the Wanganui'and Taranaki districts, but moet'of thb tories are holding out for Is-per Ibi for the season's output. 4 :. One? large* Taranaki factory is reported'to l Have" sold at llfd, under eperial' conditions.

A freak calf has been discovered-on-Mr C. Blake's farm at the.. Waingawa. This animal has - five- legs and an extra pair of hoofs.,. The* fifth leg grows from the briskett and. ends close to the ground with; two feet. It is alive and well, says the Mews. ' ->

The objecte ; of the Sports Protect tion League are apparently, open to* misinterpretation. The story, is--told, that when a branch of the league. . was formed itt • a- town not fa*, removed ,irom Mastertbn,:v the. secretary received a letter. The writer stated that he was pleased, to knowthat the league was formed., and. eniclosed a cheque for &3 3s. A .foot- - note added that there was a"chan'' out his way who had just broken, his* leg and, as he was one of; the- best "sports" in the distriet, he (the writer) thought the league might: do* something for him. The league decided that no action be * >): matter.

Waitress is required at: the >Tiffint tea-rooms, yueen-street.i. Messrs 'Robinson and Sonsy, nurserymen, Villa-street, have now ready for sale'giant roeco.and. brown Spanish onion plants. ' The public are invited to .call.and; inspect the stock' of now goods now on view at Saba?s> :Quee»->-street. All the latest and most, fashionable goods are to.hand, and' the prices throughout are decidedly reasonable. ,

The special services conducted in: St. Matthew's Church will" be contihu*ed to-day, when_ services will'"be conducted at 9 a.m., 10.30: a;im:v and' 7.30 p.m. The Ven. Thomas Fancourt, Archdeacon, of Welmgton;. will be the preacher.

On account of "shilling week" 'having proved such a success ', Messrs MeUruer and Co. have decided" to> continue the concessions during tHe* whole of this week, fdr thfe convenience of their many patrons. In- a change adrt on page 2 of this-issue the firm particularise a few of tli©.many bargains now. off ering.A perfect fit that we guarantee you; madam, every time we sell'one of our smart one-piece frocks,'and; morethan that, we promise; you a one-piece-dress ready to wear that; Is-right iiv style, in cut, and in finish': Our value in this department is second'tonone. Will you give us an opportune ity of proving this? W.F.C.A.. Ltd'. —Advt.

J Messrs W. B. Chennetts and' Co.. | sharebrokers. report sales of Bank of New Zealand stock, Wellington Farmers' Meat Co. shares, Worksop Dredging Co., Murray Creek, New Waitawiy etc. There is a much? brighter tone> prevailing in the local" market for gold company shares; and' sellers of stock in such concents are advised' to at once communicate with Messrs: Ohennells and Co., who have numerous clients desirous of' investing: What's the time?; Straw hafe time! At any other time you woaW pass this announcement by, but now* is the time to inspect the up4o-cfet@ stock of new, clean* boater straws ami panamas being shown by Messrs J. L. Murray, Ltd: Every up-to-dtata shape in boaters and'panamas is represented and all- hats are made on. the anti-gormax fitting, which causes then to rest firmly yet comfortably on the head. Call and" see how light and easy these fashionable straws are. Don't wait for the most favourable time—this is it!'-