LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXV, Issue 10713, 29 December 1914, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Tho latest return from the Worksop ■dredge was 74ozs Bdwts for 90 hours' work.

Mr Statham has definitely decided to resign and to re-eo'ntcst 'the Dunedin Central seat.

JVJ'r J. Montgomery was thrown from lib horse iu front of the Club Hotel m Queen Street, Masterton, last evening. He was taken into the Club Hotel, where it was found that he had sustained a slight uijury to Jiii.; foot. After he had been attended to he was able to. proceed to his home.

An accident that m<'ght have proved ,x>rious was narrowly averted near the Farudon railway station on Saturday evening. A Napier-Hast-ings train was travelling along when the driver noticed a man lying alongside the rails hi a very dangerous portion. By the prompt application of the brakes the train was brought to a standstill with a jerk and the man escaped being run. over. Win the man was and how he got into such a position cs not known.

With the continued dry weather, the Gisborno freezing works are both working at top speed with full board:.-; (says the "Poverty Bay Herald"). Farmers who are short of feed and water are sending their stock forward, e. c >pee : ally lambs. Messrs Nelson Bros, had a busy time recently, when about 16,000 sheep, besides a large number of cattle, were put through, whilst hurt, month at the Gisborne works was a heavier November than in any previous year. Both works are booked up for the next two or three months. «.

Next month '25,596 ■acres of Crown land will l)c thrown open for select-ion. The Maurieovillo Rifle Club opened their season on the new range on Satuiday. Tho highest scorer was Mr I{. Dagg.

A sum of {.'3 15s has been received at tho "Ago'' office from the employees of Tent Flat, in aid of the Belgian relief fund. An individual who imbibed "not wisely, but too well" in Masterton during tho holidays was fined os in the Masterton Magistrate's Court yesterday. A Ch'neso gardener named Won-.) Mun Clieong hanged himself to a. bluegum tree at Alangapapa, in the Hawko's Bay district. He had been gambling.

Tho new jumping pit in the Masterton park oval is now completed, and is proving a decided acquisition to tho Athletes, The oval is an ideal spot for a sports gathering. Hannan, the Australian oarsman, has challenged Webb, of Wanganui, to row for the championship of New Zealand on the Wanganui river for £2OO a-side any time before April 30 next.

A settler in the Mangamahoe district told an "Ago" reporter that it had rained in that district practically ' every day during the last month. The country in tho northern Mangamahoe district is looking much better than in other parts of the district. Had it not been for the drying winds there would have been an abundance of feed. The German version of the disastrous rout and pursuit in Poland reminds a contemporary of the claim of a Yankee officer in tho Civil War, who said, that ho had made the Confederates ran. "Vou made the Confederates run!" exclaimed a % friend on Bearing the statement and knowing that the officer in question was not renowned for his bravery. "Yes, I did," replied tho officer, .''but they didn't catch mo."

A Gisborne telegram states that R. Porter, a fisherman atTokomaru Bay, was run over by a' motor car and injured badly in tlie back. When the car wa,s subsequently conveying the injured man and a. doctor to the township, it ran into a horseman. The rider was pitched into the hack seat of the «ar. The horse landed on the oar, and had to be shot. The car was badly smashed, and the occupants shaken and cut.

Tho Maori people of Wairavapa assembled in targe numbers at the residence of Major Brown to celebrate Christmas, and at the same time to consider some means of commemorating tho opening of the mission'of Samuel: Marsden ou Christma,s -Day 100, y<'.ii,rs. ago. After-much deliberation'and discussion, it was decided to set up a, memorial stone on the site of the meeting, and as a start towards the cost £IOO was at once subscribed.

Tho cricket match which was played on Saturday between a team from'the Masicrton Cricket Club and Thursday players, .against a team from the Carlton Club, resulted in a win for the combined team. Carlton went to pieces in the first innings and failed to make any stand, but pulled up in tho second. Mr W. R. Kemhall captained the allies,. and Mr F. Welch the enemy, who were beaten by 35 runs. -Afternoon tea was provided by iVlesdames Fairbrother, Styles, Kera'ball, anc! Welch, and was much appreciated by the players. An organ recital of a particularly interesting nature will be given by Mr Spencer Compton in St. Matthew's Church to-night, commencing at 8 o'clock. 'All the items on the programme are appropriate" to the Christmas, season, and original bell effects will be Introduced by the organist. St= -Matthew's choir* will sing several of the fine old carols that have-endeared themselves to English hearts, when heard at Christmastide, and as it is Mr Oompton's last performance in Masterton'before leaving for Ashburton, many will attend to hear this, his farewell recital.

Advertiser requires employment in any capacity.

Junior steward for Masterton Club is advertised for.

Light bay filly, lost in Masterton, is advertised for.

Messrs McGruer and Co. require smart messenger boy. Woman, for plain sewing and mending, is advertised for. Small handbag, lost between Tinui and Mangapakeha, is advertised for, Mr F. J. Rbbbins, fruiterer, has black currants for sale in any quantity.

lenders for cleaning are advertised for by the Fernridge School Committee;

Messrs D. G. Brown, A. Butland, R. Pook, and O. Sykes notify that their business premises will be closed on Friday and Saturday, next. During this week Messrs Graham and Co. will sell their stock of toys at half marked prices This reduction -will be for spot cash only. This will afford a, splendid opportunity for parents to buy toys for the children at real bargain prices.

Mcssrs W. G. Turnbull and Co., Ltd., in conjunction with Mr A. T. D'ickason, announce? on page 8 of this 'lssue a clearing sale of household furniture on behalf of Mrs Geo. R. Sykes at her residence, Manaia, on Tuesday next, sth January, at 1 p.m.. .Full particulars Thursday's isiMie.

Messrs McLeod and Young draw attention to some suitable and seasonable New Year gifts. They quote diaries for 1915, which most j/eoole roqua-e at tin',* season of the year. Calendars for 1915 are to be cleared at one quarter off original price. Special quotations will be given for parcels of picnif toys and prizes until the end of the year.

The Arts ami Crafts, agents for Liberty's, are extending their 3/- in the- £ discount sale on pictures for three more days only, so that visitors to the town may have an opportunity of securing one or more of their extensive and beautiful selection. The s'Rop is also well stocked with unique and beautiful presents for all, .in most cases marked considerably under city prices. Inspection is cordially invited.

A Palmerstonian who has just returned from a yisit to the South Island, which lie has known for 20 years, says he has never seen things there look worse. A well-known farmer in *the Oamam district told him he fully expected to see wheat at 15s and oats 10s a bushel next season.

A committee meeting of the Wairarapa Amateur Swimm.ng Club was held last even'ng when a considerable amount of business was dealt with, including, the drawing up of tho> programme for the annual carnival on. January 22nd. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to Messrs L. S. Nieol and S. A. Noble-Campbell, both-, pientlemen having gencraously donated trophies to the club.

A sad accident happened near Crofton on Friday evening resulting ■in the death of Mr John Fletcher, a well-known resident of Bulls. It appears that he had taken some friendsin a motor car to Marton Junction and while returning homo apparently ran off tho road. Ho was found later by two ladies, dead with a dislocated neck, with his hands on the steering:; wheel. The engine of the car was still running. Mr Fletcher was ac single mail between 35 and 4.0 years of age. Deceased had been in the employ of Messrs Walker and Nolan,. > Bulls, ever since they added a motor car to their plant. A sensational incident'--is reported from Murch i son (says tho Nelson, Ma'il}. While the Motueka, river was in flood, Dr. Warneford and Mr Bathe, Government road overseer, were crossing it in a canoe,, when a floating log was struck, and both the occupants were, thrown into the flooded waters. They were swept down, but, fortunately, they were enabled to catch hold of the top of a tree over which the watero had washed. Their plight was observed, and Messrs. C, O'Brien and M'Nee pluckily swam out on horseback, and" passed a- rope 'to those in peril, and it wa.s not long before the doctor and tho overseer were rescued. Dr.

Warnoford hi unable to .swim, and" had '.t not been for the plucky resr. cue work of those in tho vicinity the incident might have had a mor o serious teiwnntiou.

A easo of great interest to motorists was heard at the Jnglewood Court on Friday, before Mr A. Crooke, S.M. John Therkle.son, of Tariki, was charged with committing a breVh of the.following railway by-law:— •'T&at no person in charge of a motor vehicle, or driving a, motor vehicle, on or along a road or street shall ap*-pr-oach a railway level crossing within 100 yards of it without slackening the speed to a. rate not exceeding 10" .miles an..hour;. a net every person, hi charge of or. driving -a" motor vehicle shall stop before coming into; contact. With-the railway line and shall keep, a vigilant' ' look-out for approaching. trains, and shall not attempt to cross tho railway line unless tho line is eloar."''. Sergeant Bowden prosecuted for the police, and said ho was instructed to press for a substantial penalty. Defendant explained that he was hurrying to bring his daughter: to New Plymouth in time for an examination/ His Worship said defend--ant had very likely misunderstood the-by-law, and that under the circumstances he would impose a line of 20s and costs.

Go to Albert J. Parton, Cartertoa, for your milk cans, ours are m ide better,, stronger, and cost no man than inferior makes, and the/ last lon tr*"" *

M.-*srs A. Henderson and Co., jewellers, of Masterton, invite the*tcst- , dents of Masterton and surrounding districts to call and have their sight accurately tasted free of charge and: be fitted' with a comfortable fitting • pair of glassed. Early shoppers will" have the advantage of a full selection of tho magnificent stock of different articles the firm are offering this «eason. Articles purchased' will be "initialled" free of charge.— Advt.

Four cycle snips for Xmas: One only lady's English Rover, one only genfs "English Rover, one only lady's genuine B.S A., one only gent's 8.5.A., to be cleared at reduced prices, 'during Xmas weeK, at Brown's motor and cycle works,.

where you can clso Excelsior, and Juvenile cycles, and Matchless. Excelsior (American) r Rudge, Bradbury, and Radco (twostroke) motor cycles. It will pay you to give us a call. * The peculiar variety and wonderfulbeauty of New Zealand's native.bushbest seen on the Wangamii river. On one of the river boats, gliding, through an ever-changing panorama, which presents some of the world's.most glorious scenery, you feel that this is a real holiday—as recuperativeas delightful. Go this summer! Full: particulars of the- Wangamii river

Service from A; Hatrick. and. Co., Wanganui; Cook's and Government Tourist Bureau. 1-

Mothers will bo interested in thoadvertisement appearing on page 'd ] in relcrence to "Glaxo," the food that "Builds Bonnie Babies." Every mother should take advantage? of the offer made in the advertise-

ment and get a free copy of the' "Glaxo Baby Book," which telfe alt about Glaxo, and contains 72 wellillustrated pages full of just those hints—about baby's feeding, ing, sleeping, nursing, travelling,, ailments, etc.—that a mother or nurse needs every day of the weekAll that has to be done is to cut out tho coupon from the advertisement and send it to "Glaxo," Department 45, Palnierston North, and a free copy of.this useful book will be sent by return post, tion.