LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, 9 May 1924, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Solway College broke up for the vacation yesterday. The state schools, including the Wairarapa High School, break up to-day. The rally party of the Farmers’ Union will speak at Pahiatua next Friday afternoon and at Masterton in the evening. The value of clay put on roads in conjunction with metal to keep the latter in place was stressed at the meeting of a northern county council. It was decided by the Alasterton Trust Lands Trust last night to instal electric light in the Drill Hall, and Messrs Turner and Evans’s tender was accepted for the wiring.

The Masterton Trust Lands Trust has decided to have the cottage next to the old fire station in Church street removed, it being unsightly and insanitary.

'5l was shown one farm in Taranaki which was carrying 10 mortgages,” said A£r H. E. Holland at his meeting in the Alunicipal Hall last night. “In fact,” he said, “You court? not see ft for mortgages.” One of the inmates of the Solway Home, Peter Jacobsen, is missing. He is a Swede, is 80 years old, about sft 4in in height, clean-shaven, and wears a brown suit and tweed cap. Air Jacobsen is active for his age. The Horowhenua County Council has decided upon a' big reading work. A loan proposal covering the sum of £BO,OOO will shortly be placed before ratepayers to cover the cost of sealing 50 miles of the main roads of the county.

Speaking at the 77th annual social of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church (Auckland), the minister, the Rev. J. Lamb Harvey, stated that as far as he knew there were only two other Presbyterian church in New Zealand established before St. Andrew’s.

Great interest was focused upon a largo shoal of porpoises playing close inshore off the Marine Parade in Napier on a recent morning. The school moved along slowly past the baths and the courthousej rolling, plunging and splashing and creating an arresting sight. In seconding a vote of thanks to Mr H. E. Holland M.P. at last meeting in the Town Hall, Mr F. C. Evans who contested the Masterton seat in the Labour interest last elecion, said he wished to publicly refute all statements made regarding him being disinclined .to associate himself with Mr Holland. The speaker regarded Air Holland ag a politician and a gentleman he was proud to know, and one who would always have his support.

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In one Napier garage on Saturday night were parked over 70 cars belonging to patrons of a popular Saturday night dance. On Easter Monday a tally of all motor vehicles passing through Sanson during two hours a total of 621 motor vehicles to have passed. It was stated to “The Age” yesterday that two Masterton citizens are endeavouring to acquire an aeroplane for commercial and passenger flying. “That is the first time I have known the members of the Trust Lauds Trust to vuve against the dictates of their conscience," said Air A. Rippon last night when Air W. T. Grundy’s resignation was accepted by the Trust.

A Alanawafu gentleman has received advice by letter that a serious outbreak of influenza has been raging in England. Writing in March, the correspondent stated that the epidemic was more or less general, but particularly so in Yorkshire, and 42 deaths had been recorded in one week in and around Leeds.

“It has given us a shock to see tfie way in which the roads have been cut about by excessive motor traffic during the strike. The latter gave a great impetus to motor traffic which is not likely to be recaptured by the railways, so that we will be involved in still further expenditure on roads,” said Sir James Wilson, at Palmerston North.

A very successful ball was given by the Foresters’ Lodge at Alauriceville West last Thursday evening. The music was supplied by Aliss A. Nielsen, extras being played by Air H. Hood and Alisses N. Bray and V. Alortenscn. Air H. Alortensen and Air G. Jessen proved capable Al’s.C. Danfeing was indulged in until the early hours of the morning.

Included in several new cups and trophies donated for competition at the Alanawatu winter show is one now on its way from U.S.A,, the gift of Air D. W. Wilbur, formerly United States Consul-General in New Zealand. The cup stands 43 inches high, and is valued at £350.

At the conclusion of his meeting in the Town Hall last evening, Air H. E. Holland M.P., was entertained at supper in the Cosy tea rooms by the offi cers of the various trade and labour organisations in the town. Several complimentary speeches were made, and best wishes extended to the Labour leader for the Party’s success.

“We have no power to collect tax from the Maoris for dogs,” said the Alanawatu County Council’s inspector at a meeting of that body. It was decided to apply to the Alinister for power to collect tax in respect to nativeowned dogs. “They breed many dogs in pas and they become a nuisance,” commented a councillor.

In voicing Labour’s objection to the "middleman” at his meeting in the Town Hall last evening, Air H. E. Holland M.P. quoted an instance of orchadists in Nelson receiving under id per lb for their apples which were being retailed in Wellington at 6d per lb. Similarly, the potato growers of Canterbury, many of whom were faced with bankruptcy, were receiving •£3 10/ per ton f.o.b. South Island for potatoes which were 'retailed on tho market at £lB 10/.

Speaking at a meeting in London Sir James Allen (High Commissioner) outlined the practical recognition which New Zealand sheep-growers had shown for the services of the mercantile marine, by the scheme of setting aside £250,000 of their profits for assistance to the dependents of mercantile mariners who gave their lives in the war. He pointed out that arrangements were made to take to New Zealand 50 boys every quarter for training and settlement.

The "Flower Queen,” a delightful cantata, was successfully staged to a good attendance in the Methodist Sunday School room last night. Tho soloists Misses Taylor, Jarrott, Wellington, Aday, Corkill, and O’Donnell (2) sycre very good in their respective parts. The chorus was bright and tuneful. In the second half of the programme several new song successes were well received, while a dialogue by four girls was very amusing. Miss Jones L.A.8., played the accompaniments.

Cook-general wanted. Triumph motor cycle for sale. Advertiser wants to rent house. Parcel containing lace front lost. Working station manager wants position.

Mr F. P. Welch advertises for sharemilkeis, married couple, station and farm hands, etc. The annual meeting of the Carterton branch of the Farmers’ Union takes place Friday afternoon. Air W. H. Cruickshank, land agent, advertises particulars of two houses and a farm property he has for sale. The Masterton County Council advertise that the bridge over the Wainuioru stream at Brancepeth is closed against heavy traffic. Reward offered for recovery of spare rim with Michelin tyre and tube attached, lost between Martinborough and Masterton. cows £3. The Congregational Church -Winter Social Club will open its season in ihe church hall to-morrow night, commencing at 7 o’clock. There will bo ping pong’and quoits, and the orchestra will play several selections. Supper will be provided. Admission Is. For a short time only Mr J. Bradbury, jeweller, is introducing a special window display whefe every article can be had for 5/- each. The value of the articles range as high as 25/in some instances. This display closes on Wednesday next, and fresh attractions are added each day. A blind rat wa s recently seen in Ebbw Vale, being guided along by n companion; each had the end of a piece of straw in its mouth. Fifty local authorities in the Greater London area, and many in the provinces, have parsed resolutions in favour o’f "walking on the left.”