LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXV, Issue 10713, 28 February 1914, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The latast return from the Success dredge is 31oz Idwt fo/ 114 hours' work.

There was a coating of snow on the hills in the Martinborough district on Thursday.

In our report of the Mastcvton ladies' swimming sports, tho name of Mists Bolton should have appeared instead of that of Miss "Button."

No bankruptcies hav r e been recorded in the Wairarapa this month. Only one petition in insolvency has been filed since the beginning of the year.

A.special meeting of the directors of -the Masterton Dairy Company will be held this afternoon, when the question of purchasing ft new motor vehicle will bo considered.

The Wairarapa Polo Club intends sending a team through to Hawkes 'Bay in tho course of a few days, to i play matches against the Hastings j and Waipukurau Clubs.

The annual Feilding sheep fair was held yesterday, 26,000 sheep being penned. The highest price for flocks was 31s for a pen of two-tooth Romney ewes. —Press Association.

Mr J. EHiott, of Masterton, haß donated one guinea to the funds of the Masterton Technical _ School. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to Mr Elliott for his donation at the annual meeting of subscribers last evening. 1 *

Communications wero read at "the meeting) of the Masterton Chamber of Commerce yesterday from the General 'Managed of Railways {Mr E. Hiley) stating that'the-Questions'of the'Wairarapa. time-table- and - of .alterations' on Trentham race-days would receive consideration. -

. Mr G. C. Summcrell stated at the meeting of tho Masterton Chamber of Commerce yesterday that the weighbridge at tho Masterton railway Ett-a-tion had been discovered to be most erratic and unreliable. ' As representations had already been made to tho Department on the subject, no action was taken. "I don't know where philant'hrophy ends and business begins in regard to the Railway Department," said the> President of the Masterton Chambei of Commerce yesterday. Mr Daniell ytated that .the tariff provides for the free carriage of fruit boxes, whilst over-charges ax*e. made for the'conveyance of some kinds of produce. , The. bursting of a bottle of beer in the Masterton Courthouse during the hearing of a sly-grog case yesterday, quite upset the equilibrium of Court habitues. 1 The cork narrowly missed 1 tlio head of Sergfeant Miller, the press I man. appeared to think he was shot, the elerlt looked horrified, a wit-ness-blushed at tliethought of the loss of the beverage, the solicitors had vision*' of the German menace,- and the Magistrate smiled a significant smile. ' ■{. Letters were read at the meeting , of tho Masterton Chartiber of Com- : Jiicrco yesterday from the Trust Lands j Tnist, A. and P. Association, and the \ Farmers' Union, stating that they would bo pleased to co-operate with ; [ l o chamber in the matter of. a lecture , From Mr McTavitfc, of the Agricultural Depariment, on the Bubject of agricultural education, A sub-committoo , coiiM<-it.ing of the President, Vicepresident, and secretary of the Chamber was set up to arrange for the lec-j ture. . . j At a' meeting of the Napier branch j of the Post and Telegraph Officers' j Association, it was resolved "that in ! view of the important principle in* , volved in the deadlock with the Public Service Commissioners', this branch : urges the executive to submit to the branches the questions whether the withdrawal and impeachment of the regulations should be submitted to &• postal ballot of members of the association, and that this branch unanimously favours such a Press Association, Mr C. Ei Daniell stated at yester-

day's, meeting of the Masterton Chamber of 'Commerce that he had been advised by Mr Gh R. Sykas, M.P., that the Minister of Public intended paying -another visit to the .Wairarapa next ononth. One or two members suggested that.the Minister may not visit Magiterton on this occasion. A sub-committee was set up to confer with other local bodies in the matter of securing a visit to Masterton of the Minister, and of suitably entertaining him. - At the meeting of the Maisterton I Chamber of Commerce yesterday, acommunication was received from the Wellington Central Chamber of Commerce, enclosingfits rules and objecta.Orie of tHe latter was to develop the Dominion as a whole. ' Mr Sumanerell suggested that a reply be sent, suggesting that the new Chamber «J>e urged to assist,in the developing of the country in the immediate neighbourhood of Wellington-. '. The Presi-dent-thought this was a good idea. The suggestion was embodied in a resolution by Mr Summorell, and was ordered to be sent to the Wellington .'Chamber, • At the meeting of the Mastertoh Chamber of Commerce yesterday, the President drew attention to the' railway bungle that had taken place on tl»e recent show-day. . He had been informed by -Mr T. Moss that the passengers from. Eketahuna had been kept for three-quarters of ail hour at the Masterton station. Mr Siuomerell stated that they had also, been kept at Opaki for an hour on the re* turn journey. The President saifl the., railways belonged to the people, and were supposed to be ran for the people. Incidents like those that had recently happened would seriously prejudice their show. A fter some discus* sion, a sub-committee consisting of the President, Vice-president and secretary was set up to confer with the A. and P. Association on the subject, and to enter a protest.

i • The' purchase of a piano is a mat- ! ter : whch should be thought of at j once. The sum involved is not large, i but thero are so many questions of ! quality, tone, price and make, which I must be considered. There is still 'another point which should always 1 weight -with a wise and cautiouß purchaser—buy your piano from a house with a reputation. Don't run the i risk of a bad purchase 1 Side by side two pianos might appear to bo of equal value. Yet, one could really be almost perfect, and the other a worthless imitation. Remember, goodness in a piano is not merely in the case, but in the quality or its tojnch and tone. It ie in producing a responsive instrument that sterling value is accorded—<>ne with touch, ■expression, r and ; .quality ,q£ "tone. Should you desire to purchase a piano call upon the Dresden Piano Company. They keep the largest stocks, and deal only with the moist reliable makers. On time payments from 20s monthly. Representative •: H. Inns.* -

Mr—J. C. Boddingion reports tKa€ there were 7 points of rain and 2i degrees of frost registered at tb» Upper Plain yesterday morning. • A Sydney Sun cable, received last • night, stated that 389 Thackeray letters had realised £6400 in New York./ At the Wanganui Gun Club's meeting yesterday, the Ballistito Oup was won by G.'Potte, and the £IOO pria©" divided between G. Potts, W. Beard, Casey, P. Burgess, Wiri Tokena, and G. Handley. A sweepstake was divided . between W. J.JBeard and , Casey. The Masterton Municipal' i Brass Band will play selections in* the Park Rotunda on Sunday afternoon, commencing at,"3 o'clock. , Tise secretary of the band acknowledges the receipt of.£l Is from Messrs Qawitit and Logan to the band funds. . The following ia the "Tennis Club's team -to play the Mas* teuton Club representatives at Jifar® tinborougk j Evans and W\ren; J 'wiwiilt,' Spooner, J. iMSitin, A. Martin, Kershaw, J)r .Webb, Cameron, Kershaw, and Winchester. A Wellington telegram states that the body o£ -a young man, believed to be named Hevell, aged about 24, was fotmd on the roadside between and Ngahauranga last/evening. .Ho apparently was riding a moter cychy ' and ran into u dray standing by the' track. The body <ipt<£ town to await Hd^btification. One thousand .crates of cheese were loaded in' yesterday from tthe Carterton-factories for.fcranahipr „<n>ent ,to. the -Home jmarket.. Seven hundred and fifty cases ma.de up as "foUows -will' he shipped per Ws." pehu: Dalefield 350, ,Parkvale - 170, Taratahi 115, Oarrington '75, Lonjjbush 40. The Belvedere oonfiigninenl of 250. oas6s will be shipped by the s.s. Ayrshire for Liverpool. —News. The address delivered last weekoa "Religion and Science" is'to be followed to-morrtfw night in the' Mastery ton Methodist Church by one hearing the title 1 'Christianity Pot to the Test." The address will really be a sequel to that of Sunday lastf find in the .course of hfe remarks" the speaker will submit Christianity W what may be termed the world'&view of that Faith. .We are asked to 6ay in this connection, that the view-o£ the speaker is, that if* the Christian Faith cannot stand uhaffeeted in thet fieroest light of examination and criticism, nor resist every force brought? against it, then it is' not, can* not be effectual. The Supreme admission of the.most eminent scientists* is, "We imnsit get back to God," and; this means that ' 'Churchianity ! '* wiH. have to get back to Christianity. •A 4» anyrate, this is what Mr J. T. M» Hornsby has set himself to prove tomorrow night; and no doubt lie will strive to make hia arguments andjn* stances interesting and impressive. The choir will be underthe conductor* ship of Mr Jas. Candy, ,• r' \ [ * '*A* i i I Messrs Hood Bros., draffs, invito ladies to attend their autumn opening display on Saturday, February SSth, and days following. The exhibition will portray the correct styleS fOr tlie coming season's . millinery, costumes, ' 1 and coats, and will reveal a most charming array of winter styles.* Youth for office work is advertised:; for. M A : Girl to lo&rn office work is advertised -for. . , * 1 Mr H. D. Monk advertises that li& is a cash buyer of cockerels. Young lady advertises for position as companion help or housekeeper.". Ripe tomatoes are advertised for sale at Denby's, Oxford Street, Lansdowne. . Pastor E. Swinerd conducts both services at the Baptist Church to» onorrow. ' j.

Tomatoes, 3d. per lb, pearg'4s J>er ■ case, afe advertised by Mr F >y J. Bobbins, fnriterer, Queen Street. Messrs Mclieod and Young,, book- ' sellers, require a lad for shop. Permanency offered to capable boy. \ Tenders are elsewhere invited for. horse-shunting waggons v at tlife Masterton 1 railway station. Conditions may be seon at the stationmasfcer's o?~ ,■' fice, Masterton. . JVIr W. A. Evans has taken over the firewood business lately carried ©n by Messrs Evans and X>yer, and trusts- ' "ghat the same liberal patronage wilt lj>9 extended to him in the future as , in the, past. , - _ -, ' ,• , ■> His Worship thp -Mayor elsewhere invites the ratepayers of Masterton to meet' him in the Exchange Hall . ox* , ; Wednesday -evening;., when - lip wity - . place before them particulars of the ■, waterworks and municipal building loans. The Wairarapa Employers l ' Associa- , " tion elsewhere invito all business people in Masterton to close their premises a £ 12 noon on. the occasion of the visit of the American athletes to the annual sports of the Wairarapa Amateur Athletic CluTion Thursday next, Bradbury motor cycle, fixed engine model, ss, Rudge fixed engine model, and a Budge free engiue modql, all new,!, are -advertised for sale at Browjft's motor and cyclft. works at greiply reduced prices... Intending buyers should not fail to miss this opportunity.

The brightest star in the fashion firmament is Messrs Hugo and Shearer's splendid display of millinery and costumes. This notabla showing, the best they have made,, embraces all the best and smartest, ofinew autumn styles and presents to thair customers a truly exceptional: opportunity of securing the most fashionable goods at extremely moderate prices. If - you would see th 6 new fashions at their best,,.you are cordially invited to visit Hugo and Shearer's, special fashion display. Messrs H. J. Jonea andj Co., motor engineers, yesterday landed ia Masfcerton one of tho latest model F.I.A.T. cars. The car, which is 15. h.p., and 18 owt,. was intended fo* exhibition at the Masterton show, bitb owing to shipping delays did not arrive in time. The F.I.A.T. is very popular in England, where its patrons include Royalty and other distinguished personages. Those desirous ®f securing a car suitable for these roads > with a minimum of upkeep, are vited to make. an inspection at tb& 1 firm's garage.

No need to worry over those Cua- ~ topas entries until your fogged.' Pass them alorig toMessra - ' ± J.J J. Ourtfie and Go*, Lta[.,-t--th&T."sst» J". experts at the game. ''•There's no time to be loet (and time is money to you) when your entries are passed by Messrs J. J. Curtis and Co., Ltd., Customhouse-quay, Wellington. Their charges, too, ore vary- moderate.* v-V"