LOCAL AND GENERAL

Wairarapa Age, 20 December 1919, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

v In order to give the staff of the Ago t a well-earned holiday, and to join with j. the business community in celebrating £ peace in a fitting manner, this paper B will not be published on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday of next week, i Advertisers and others will please note. The recount of the votes "recorded in s the Masterton electorate will not be , completed until Monday next. There are at present forty-four * patients in tho Masterton Hospital, j; including five in the isolation ward. I The annual meeting of the Mauriceville Lime Company was held in the ' secretary's office, Church Street, j Masterton, yesterday afternoon. The Gladstone Hotel will, all going [ well, change hands at the end of tho s present year, the new proprietor being [ Mr. Uridge, of Gisborne. A special meeting of the Wairarapa > Hospital and Charitable Aid Board is to be held in Masterton ,on January 30 to consider applications for the matronship of the Masterton Hospital. ' At last' night's meeting of the Masterton Fre Brigade, service bars, each representing two years' Bervice, were presented to Junior Foreman J. Stewart and Fireman G. Ban:. The Seventh Day Adventist camp in the grounds of the Masterton District High School is being attended by a large number of delegates from all parts of the Dominion. The guarantors for tho Chautauqua movement in Masterton have been cal|ed upon to pay up a portion of their guarantee. Tho season in this town was not the success that was anticipated.

At the meeting of the Wairarapa Hospital and Charitable Aid Board held in Masterton yesterday, Mr. C. H. Gayfer's tender for milk for the Greytown Hospital at Is 2d per gallon was accepted. When the question of expending Government grants was before the meeting of the Wairarapa South County Council yesterday, it was pointed out that there seemed to be a general 'go slow" policy in all tfye Government Departments. The Rev. J. Cocker,, at the Prohibition Rally in Masterton last night, made a strong plea that shares in newspapers should be, taken up by tho members of his party, as the other party had an unfair advantage. He instanced a case in Canterbury wherq. this had been done, and the outlook of at least one Christchurch paper was materially affected.

It was stated by a speaker at the Prohibition lially in Masterton last night that there was only one newspaper in the Dominion, that he was aware of, that had championed their cause, and that was a Palmerston North journal. They were either neutral or antagonistic, the reason being, in the speaner's opinion, that the majority of them had an "aunt" in the Trade. (Applause.) At yesterday's meeting of the Masterton Chamber of Commerce, a letter was received from Mr. Compton, on behalf of the settlers of East Taratahi, asking for the co-operation of the Chamber iir securing a daily mail service been Masterton and JEas}t Taratahi. —It was decided to appoint a sub-committee to act in conjunction with representatives of the settlers interested, to rnako a canvass of the town for the necessary money required jtpr *he . .. .

Hay-making is now in £jill swing i the Masterton district. > The Masterton Citizens' Band wii i render a select programme of musi< ■ together with the Napier contos i pieces, in Queen Street, Masterton tc i night. A collection -will be taken u : in aid of the Napier trip. The Ban > will also play at Carterton on Suuda; i afternoon and evening. | The opinion was expressed by th ( chairman of the Wairaraus Sout. County Council at its meeting yestei day that an amicable agreement coul have been arrived at as to tho alloca tion of tho cost of the Kimutaka roa< and bridges had representatives of th local\ bodies interested been called to gether before the allocation was made It is said that the defendant in i recent action in ono of tho Christ church courts is likely to pay dearh for an admission ho made in his evi dence. He said that ho was a book maker, and that his income was £4OOI a year. The sequel is that he ha: received a demand from the Incoini Tax Commissioner for £753 tax. In the Opera House, Masterton, las; night, tho Lansdowne school childrei again presented their operetta, "Prin cess of Poppyland," to a crowded am appreciative audience. Tho childrer had got over what little stage frighi they had on their first appearance which brightened the operetta ui wonderfully. The takings for the twe nights are approximately £l2O. The annual "break-up" of the Matahiwi School was held in the Holmes Estate woolshed, Matahiwi last night, before a crowded audience The shed was prettily decorated, an<3 tho various items were much appreel ated and applauded, the efforts of the children reflecting much credit upon the training of the teacher, Miss Freeman. The prizes were presented by Mrs. E. Q. Holmes. As R. Maxwell and Gertrude Field tied for the prize in the highest term marks, they were each presented with silver medals by Miss Freeman. During the month of November the Health Inspector for the Wairarapa received notification of forty-two cases of infectious diseases, they being located as follows : —• Masterton Borough: Tuberculosis 1, measles 1, influenza 10; Masterton County: Scarlet fever 1, tuberculosis 3, influenza 9, pneumonia 1; Mauriceville County: Tuberculosis 1; Eketahuna Borough: Scarlet fever 1, influenza 2, pneumonia 1; Eketahuna County: Diphtheria 2; Pariatua Borough: Diphtheria 2, tuberculosis 1, influenza 1, pneumonia 1; Pahiatua County: Influenza 2; Castlepoint County: Influenza 1, South Wairarapa County: Influenza 1. A journalist at Hull has come across two men who are launching out on an ambitious undertaking. Both arc aeroplane pilots—one an EngKsham and the other a New Zealander. The latter is described as being a clever engineer and business man, who had the organisation of an important fleet of lorries during the railway strike, and was much impressed by the amount of work done on tho roads. "These two men," says the writer, "have determined to use their knowledge and experience in organising a road transport service in New Zealand, and are now engaged in buying lorries from the Disposal Board for the purpose," In response to a communication received by the Primate from the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Bishop of Wellington (Rt. Rov. Dr. Spratt), I has requested that the collections on Innocents' Day (the first Sunday after Christmas) be handed to the fund for the relief of the famine-stricken districts. Accordingly, the offertory at St. Matthew's Church, Masterton, will bo for that deserving object. In England tho Anglican Church has been ably assisted by the Free Churches in working for the alleviation of the great suffering at present in Europe among the peoplo, especially children, of the famine districts.

Important alterations have been carried out in the Knox Presbyterian Church. It has long been felt that the pulpit, situated as it was between the two rows of choir seats, was utterly destructive of anything like efficient choral work. The pulpit has now been removed to the right-hand corner, and the whole of the platform in the front is occupied by a united choir. This change should show 1 to great advantage on Sunday evening, when a special musical service is to bo put on by Mr. H. Taylor and his choir. With the assistance of one or two leading Masterton singers as soloists, a largo part of Handel's "Messiah" is to be rendered. The choir have put a lot of steady practice into this work, and a musical treat is anticipated. «

The chairman (Mr. R. Brown) at the monthly meeting of the Masterton Chamber of Commerce yesterday stated that ho had received an important communication from the Auckland Chamber, protesting against the American export combines and their methods to capture the world trade. One member remarked that it was simply the peaceful penetration tactics previously us,ed by Germany. "Or in other words," ho said, "they are trying to out German Germany." A sub-committee was appointed to consider the Auckland communication and report to the next meeting of the Chamber. The chairman stated that he considered the matter so important that he had brought it under the notice of the member for the district. The following is from Monday's issue of the Lyttelton Times:—The assertion that the promotion of Colonel T. W. McDonald, in command of the Otago district (formerly in command of the Wellington military district) is being blocked as a consequence of evidence which ho gave beforo the Royal Commission authorised to enquire into the administration of tho Defence Department, was brought under the notice of Sir James Allen by a representative on Saturday. It is said that. Colonel McDonald gavo evidence of a kind by no means agreeable to the official heads of tho Department, and that he is being passed by in favour , of juniors in a manner which amounts to victimisation. "The allegation is : absolutely unfounded," said Sir ; James Allen. -"If he has got any t grievance tho right course is to repre- j sent it to tho proper quarter, and he should do bo. It is not usual for an t officer to. seek the assistance of fcae 3 pros _ *

In connection with the rate of t«l®i phone charges, which was previously discussed by the Masterton Chamber [ of Commerce, tho chairman (Mr. E. Brown) intimated at yesterday's meefc* ' ing that ho had interviewed the Postmaster, in accordance with the Cham- ( ber's request, and had been informed i that it was necessary to present a . formal petition for a reversion to the old system. A musical treat is promised to those 1 who are able to attend the Methodist Church on Sunday evening, when fourteen selections from the "Messiah" will bo rendered by a large choir. Mr. Jago, as tenor, will be heard to advantage in the solos, as also will Mr.. Lea. Travers in the bass parts. Among the other soloists will be Misa Jackson and Miss Jones. The ordinary service will close about 8 p.m., and will be followed by tho musical programme.

Soldier's badge lost. Houso at Day's Bay for sale. Help wanted after Christmas. Massey-Harris reaper and bi&dor for sale. Boy wanted by J. V. Gordon,' Chemist. Trains for Christmas holidays advertised. Two bicycles for boy and girl advertised for. Reward offered for recovery of raincoat lost in Masterton. Two rolls linoleum found in High Street. Two furnished or unfurnished rooms wanted. Young girl, to mind two children during afternoons, wanted. The Masterton Labour Party elsewhere insert a thanks notice. The Masterton County invite tenders for the carting of 600 cubic yards o£ broken stone. Messrs Wright Stephenson and Co., Ltd., require boy for garage. Repatriation Department offices will be closed from December 24 to January 4. Mr. F. P. Welch advertises for sale a good dairy farm, as a going-concern, with 31 cows, other stock, milking machines, etc. Sunday School Anniversary Services will bo held in the Salvation Army Ilall to-morrow. At 3 p.m., special songs will bo sung by the children, and tho prizes will bo distributed. Mr. J. Bradbury, jeweller, reminds Xmas gift-aeckers that the discount he is offering applies to everything in the shop, including the big assortment of the latest novelties which he is showing. Mr. Fairbrother inserts full particulars of sale on account of Mr. Gerald Sutton on page 8 of this issue. The sale will be held at the Post Office Mart, and will commence at 2 o'clock sharp. Mr. A. T. Dickason advertises on ?age 8 particulars of Christmas poultry sale to-day at 1.30 p.m. Turkeys, lucks, and fowls, also furniture, and rurther entries are invited. Attention s also drawn to a big display of toys md fancy goods suitable for Christnas presents. Prices and quality are right. Mr. D. Walsh, jeweller (Cosy Picture Suildings) has a splendid range of socket wallets in morocco and calf; ilso a fine line of silver and EJP. cigarette cases, gents' wristlet watches n silver and gold. These are all narked down to the lowest prices, is the sale is now on. The shop will )o open every evening. Every day brings us nearer to 'hristmas, and if you have not already urchased your holiday requirements i: is more than time you commenced, ip&re time to-day to inspect our carival displays, and your buying prob?ms will be solved. In every department we are Offering an array of crapting values in just those linos hat you are wanting for immediate rear. Holiday apparel for men, romen, and children at holiday prices. -The Wairarapa Farmers* Co-opera-ive Association, Ltd., Queen Street,, lasterton.*