LOCAL AND GENERAL

Wairarapa Age, 20 March 1920, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

No cases of influenza were reported in Masterton yesterday. A sitting of the Magistrate's Court at Eketahuna on Thursday occupied only three m.nutea. A slight shock of earthquake was felt in Masterton at about 6.35 o'clock yesterday morning. Mr H. M. Boddington reports that 74 points of rain were registered at Solway on Thursday night. There are at present iorty-five patients in the Masterton public hosp.tal, including ten in isolation

The Express state that Jthere is a probability of a nursing home being started in Eketahuna at an early data.

''Why is there not the usual clock in a prominent position at the Masterton railway station P" was a query from Mr D. M. Graham at yesterday's meeting of the Masterton Chamber of Commerce. On his motion, it was decided to draw the attention of the railway authorities to the matter, and see if it were possible to have the matter rectified. , "Broadly speaking, it is generally the Labour Party section of the community, who are best informed upon the question of economics," stated Mr D. J. B. Seymour, in the course of his address on education in Masterton last night.

The annual meeting of the Masterton Professional Musicians' Association was held in Masterton this week, when the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: —President, Mr A. B. Wallace; vice-presidents, Mr C. S. Compton and Mrs R. K. Jackson; hon. secretary, Mißß V. Hampton. "I believe that our politics are clean in New Zealand—cleaner than in any other part of the world," said the Hon. A. M. Myers at a farewell gathering on Thursday eevning. "I felt my responsibility as Minister of Munitions, and I am proud to say that New Zealand is the only country in the wrold that never had a scandal."

In the course of his address last night in Masterton in connection with tho Workers' Educational Association, Mr. D. J. B. Seymour stated that the Wellington Centre would probably arrange for lectures at Masterton during the coming winter months from public men from all over the Dominion, who would speak on matters pertaining to good citizenship generally. Mr H. Holland, late Mayor of Chrißtchurch, will be the guest of the Masterton Progressive League at a luncheon to be held in Messrs Hugo and Shearer's rooms on Monday at noon. This capable speaker will give an address on municipal matters, and it is a unique opportunity for anyone interested m a town's welfare to hear something that will be very good. A good attendance is expected.

la the course of his remarks at the educational meeting in Masterton last night, Mr D. J. B. Seymour stated that Australia had captured many New Zealanders, and mentioned a number of first class scholastic institution in Melbourne and Sydney at which they occupied prominent positions. "I have found that the New Zealander receives a better hearing abroad, than in his own country," concluded the speaker.

The well-known coastal steamer Kahu, for many years a regular cargo carrier between Wellington-Napier and East Coast stations, managed under the local agency of Johnston and Co., has been sold by Richardson and Co., Napier, to Mr P. Monroe, of Napier, who intend to convert her into a trawler. Mr Monroe has been interested for some years in trawling at Napier and Auckland. He will take delivery of the vessel immediately. One of the reasons given for the predominance of Chinamen in the Auckland retail fruit trade is the employment of sweated labour. This charge, even thought it is made by interested persons, should be investigated without unnecessary delay (says the Herald). If Chinese assistants are, in fact, worked longer hours than the law permits, the Labour Department must prosecute and continue to proscute. till it stops such industrial abuses.

During his recent visit to America Mr A. H. Walker, of Auckland, was much impressed by the great facilities given for primary and secondary education in that country. He said they pay teachers there very well, and in fact during his visit they received a 50 per cent increase in salary, while the educational facilities for all classes were wonderful. Mr Walker was much impressed by the work done by some eminent dentists of the States, considering that the advances they had made in the science of attending to the mouth werfe remarkable. "The many opportunities and facilities open to visitors who wish to gain know-1 ledge make it well worth while for any ] ambitious New Zealander to make the trip." An Auckland paper draws attention to the position created in the boot trade since the price of hides has risen so greatly. According to this paper, it is now. possible to import sole leather from England at a trifle under the cost of the local article, and several Auckland retailers have sent orders Home. A merchant, speaking of the great rise in the prise of footwear abroad, instanced a line of American goods which were quoted at 12 dollars a pair in America, to which would have to be added 60 per cent, before they could be handled in Auckland. This would make the price over £5 a pair, which, of course, was prohibitive, and the order had to bo cancelled.

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Ladyhelp for about three weeks required. Four good carpenters are required for country job. Train arrangements advertised for Easter holidays. Advertiser requires position as ladyhelp in country. Messrs Ogilvy and Sons require second shopman. Experienced housemaid required by Commercial Hotel, Pahiatua. Mr. 6. W. Sellar, in a change advertisement, inserts several house properties for sale. Hot luncheon at the Tout Suite Cafe from 10.30 tt.m. in lieu oi ordinary mid-day luncheon. Outdoor, grown tomatoes, choicest are now on sale at Mr. B. Clayson's, 6 Miriam Street. Mr. G. A. Fairbrothcr, auctioneer, will sell at the P. O. Mart to-day, tomatoes, 50 laying hens, furniture, etc. Members of the Rechabite Loo go are requested to meet at 1.30 p.m. to day to attend the funeral of the late Bro. H. Beale.

Mr. H. Williams notifies that he has purchased . the well-known Cosy Lounge Bar. The business will bo run on the most up-to-date lines, and patrons can rely on receiving not iiing out the best,

Mr. A. T. Dickason advertises on page 8 a sale at the Queen Street 1 tart this afternoon, commencing at 1.45 p.m. Amongst the lots for :?ale are some good lines of fur nit.ire, Hawke's Bay fruit, fowls, ducks, etc. On Thursday afternooil next, u/.der the auspices of the Methodist Lag os' Guild, a garden party will be hel.. at the residence of Mr. D. Donald, Jolmston Street. Admission, including afternoon tea will be one shilling. For the races—prismatic and ordinary fieldglasses for ladies and gentlemen, chronograph and timing watches. The latest fashions in ladies' handbags, including the handy and compact pochette pattern, now Bhowing at R. H. Hill and Co. 'a.

Messrs T. Wagg and Co., motor engineers, invite inspection of tho British-built Sunbeam car. The car has a record for comfort and reliability, and the firm will be pleased to demonstrate to intending purchasers.

On Thursday the scholars of the Solway Methodist Sunday School had an enjoyable time! During the afternoon and evening games were played. Tea and supper were provided. On the motion of-the Rev. J, Cocker, cheers were given for the workers who had prepared the treat.

Junior teachers, candidates for teachers' examinations, and othersdesirous" of obtaining instruction in school music are notified that a class will sihortly be formed for/preparation in vocal music and theory. Further particulars may be obtained on application to Miss L. E. Hall, Lansdowno School.

Mr. L. S. Nicol, jeweller, has just received a very fine indent of real leather goods of Australian manufacture. The range includes a rare selection of gents' wallets, pocket books, card cases, and cigarette cases. Mr. Nicol cordially invites inspection. 'Most every man needs a smart new hat for winter,, and our new stock was chosen to supply every demand. It includes a splendid range of new felt hats, stitched, tweed hats, and Tress caps ,at very moderate prices. Don't miss our showing of " Mallory felts — direct from New York.—J. L. Murray, Ltd., Hat and Cap Specialists, Quality Store, Masterton. P.O. Box 12. 'Phone 1135. '

Messrs Levin and Co., Ltd., auctioneers,' Masterton, have received instructions from the Trustees of the late Walter Perry to sell, by public auction at the A. and P. Eooms on Saturday, March 27, the freehold pro.perty in Queen Street adjoining the premises of H. Beale & Co., Ltd. Particulars appear on page 8.

The services, at the Methodist Church will to-morrow be of a very special nature. The Church Anniversary Services and the Harvest Thanksgiving will be combined. Special singing has been prepared by the choir, and in the afternoon a special musical programme will be given by leading singers of the town. Thanksgiving collections are to be made on behalf of the Church Trust Fund. It is expected that the Church will be crowded, as in previous years, but an effort will be made to reserve seats for the aged.

The autumn show at Greytown is 'advertised for Thursday, 25th inst., entries for which close on Tuesday. In addition to the usual Society prizes, the special prize list is the best in the history of the Society, and keen competition is expected. The prizes 'in fruit, vegetables, and decorations 'vary from 5s to 255. For the guessing competitions, lambs have been promised by Messrs H. Morison and W. Wiggins. The tea rooms will, as hsual, be in capable hands. The deco-rated-table (ladies) carries a first prize of 21s, likewise the mantelpiece, and the decorated table for girls under 17 has 10s 6d as a first prize. Rees' Orchestra will render selections in the evening.

• DEAFNESS. and noises in the head. If you are a sufferer, go to your local druggist , and order Concentrated Sourdal, price 4/6 per tin. Thia new remedy gives almost immediate relief, and quickly affects a permanent cure. It penetrated to the actual seat of the complaint, and has completely pared many c§uses whicji were considered hopeless. If your chemist does pot yet stock Sourdal, 4° not accept a**y substitute, but send money-ordpr t or a supply direct to the Sourdal Distributing Co., 88 Station Boad, Croydon, Surrey, England, ai}d a pack- . age vill hi mailed per return fqll dfrvflthmt. "Public money, should i|ot be expended upon any project unless some individuality is shown, and we aro convinced that the matter will be carried out in a business like manner," stated Mr C. E. Darnell, chairman of the Trust Lands Trust, at a meeting to Mastertos laas night.

The half-yearly circuit sitting of the Supreme Court opens in Masterton on Tuesday afternoon next. The first cases to be taken will be the divorce. No criminal cases have been listed. Some 2650 acres of Crown land in the Nelson land district were gazetted on Thursday as set apart for soldier settlement; together with 1420 acres of Crown land in the Auckland district, 36 acres of settlement land in the Wellington district, and 1600 acres of settlement land in the Canterbury land district. <4 Wo have still men of the oid Tory school, who do not favour the educating of tho rank and file of the nation. They perhaps think that the working men would find out too much," stated Mr. D. J. B. Seymour, during the course of an address in Masterton last night. Mr D. J. B. Seymour informed the meeting in Masterton last night, that the charge for a course of twentyfour lectures under tho auspices of teh Workers' Educational Association was only 2s 6d. "I often think it would be more appreciated if we charged more," said tho speaker. Several present expressed the opinion that the charge was absurdly low, "Some people imagine, that because some Radicals were identified with the early history of the movement in England, that the Workers' Educational Association is a camouflaged Socialistic organisation. If that is so, then I am not aware of it," stated the organising secretary, Mr D. JVB. Seymour, speaking in Masterton last night. At the meeting of the Masterton Chamber of Commerce held yesterday, a deputation, consisting of Messrs D. J. B. Seymour and W. J. Tennent, waited upon the Chamber in connection with the work and aims of the Workers' Educational Association. Mr Seymour gave a very interesting address, which was much appreciated by those present. An information laid by a young man named Edward Iresomc, following the disappearance of his motor cycle some weeks ago resulted in a charge being laid against his brother, James Iresome, 18 years of age, of having unlawfully converted the machine to his own use. The complainant, giving evidence at the Magistrate's Court in Wellington yesterday morning, said that Ms brother had ridden the bicycle into the Wairarapa, and had sent it back to Wellington about a week later, but, as tho machine was wrongly addressed, witness did not recover it until three weeks had elapsed. Mr. E. Page, S.M., imposed a fine of £2 and 9s costs.