LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Age, 6 January 1926, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Spurious half-crowns are at present in circulation in Hamilton. The Christchurch Rotary Club raised a sum of £lO3 17s 9d to brighten Christmas for the children in the hospital and the various city orphanages. The Christchurch newspapers are demandiing the suppression of hoardings generally, on the ground that they are a “blot upon the landscape. ’ ’ The house shortage has apparently been overcome in Auckland, where one agent has lately had a list of 58 houses to let, 25 of them furnished. Rents, however, are still high.

Reports from the Waikato and Auckland district show that the hay crops this year are very much better than in the Wairarapa. The northern districts have apparently not felt the effects of the dry spell so much. Haymaking is in full swing in all parts of says the “Herald.” The work has proceeded rapidly in the last fortnight owing to the fine weather, which has allowed the hay to be stacked in splendid condition.

With the perfect weather prevailing, there have been crowds of visitors to the North Egmont Mountain Houses, says a Taranaki paper, and accommodation is fully taken up for the New Year holidays, the hostelry, old house and cottage all being full.

A large number of Dalmatians are employed on the new railway works across Judge’s Bay in connection with the deviation of the AucklandWestfield line, states the “New Zealand Herald.” These men are reported to be an excellent type of worker and are doing their job in no uncertain manner.

A contributor to the Waitara “Mail” reports the discovery on the beach two miles south of Waitara of white terraces, evidently formed b/ the action of some old-time geyser. The area of the terraces is four or five square yards, and the wall of an old pool from which the water flowed is also exposed.

“Don’t turn out those lights!” said the Rt. Rev. J. Taylor-Smith, of England, before beginning his sermon in the All Saints’ Church, Sumner, when the verger switched off the electric lights says the “Press.” “I like to see the faces of the people to whom I preach,” he added. “No doubt it is economical to turn down the lights, but it is also a great loss. ’ ’

A curious happening is reported from Kiritaki, where a farmer set a turkey on some hen’s eggs. The chicks duly hatched out, and the turkey was seen proudly escorting six of her young brood. Anxious to know the fate of the rest of the eggs, the farmer paid a visit to the nest, and discovered to his surprise a quail sitting and mothering four more of the chicks.

The lilting strains of a jazz tune and the sound of happy voices caused a Wanganui beaeh. to rise from his bunk and peep through his bedroom, window the other night at the witching hour. A curious sight met his gaze; ghostly figures in the moonlight dancing to the tom-tom rhythm of a pdrtable grainaphone, their ballroom the iron deck of the Cyrena, the moon for a spotlight and for applause the murmur of the waves. This, thought the silent onlooker was “flaming youth” at its hottest. “It is a matter of justice that the law should be altered in case of this kind so that the man may give evidence in other parts of the Dominion in respect of the cases,” stated Mr A. C. Hanlon at the Dunedin Magistrate’s Court the other day, when, referring to charge under the motor regulations against drivers living in other centres, states the * 4 Otago Daily Mr Hanlon said that the alteration was desirable as the defendant might be at the other end of the Dominion., when the case was heard, and had to plead guilty or journey to the court. CULTIVATE THE HABIT. Of using SANDER’S EUCALYPTI EXTRACT as a mouth wash and gargle every morning. So simple: 2 drope in half-glass of water. SANDER’S EXTRACT, thus used, will prevent decay of teeth and pyorrhoea; it will disin , feet the mouth and throat, and no cold . ’flu, quinsey, or bronchitis can settle • the deodorant effect of SANDER’S EXTRACT; banishes bad tastes and » breath; its aroma and pungency cause a healthy flow of saliva and good digestion. It is the distinctive quality of SANDER’S EXTRACT that gets to the root of things; its high antiseptic and penetrating power. The regular use of SANDER’S EXTRACT will keep you healthy by preventing disease. Sold everywhere.

Lighting-up time—7.s2 p.m. water is at present flowing in (ho Waipoua river which is lower than it has been for several summers. Mr F. Norris acknowledges a donation of £1 15/ from the Chinese community of Masterton for books for the Jubilee Institute for the Blind. The material is on the site at Mauriceville fox the erection of the lew dairy factory which is to be built near the railway station. The small amount of rain that fell in the Wairarapa last week had practically no effect on the pUsturea, which are still in a very parched state. Huge crowds of tourists continue to arrive in Rotorua by car, says an exchange. Perfect weather prevails, and the camping ground is a thicklypopulated epot. There are fully 100 camps. Summer-fallowing is now being undertaken by a considerable number of farmers in the Oamaru district, says the “Tinu«.” This is an indication that a large area is to be put down in wheat next year. At a committee meeting of the Masterton Amateur Athletic Club last night it was decided to hold an evening run on Thursday. Following will be the events: 1000 yds, 120 yds, high jump and half-mile cycle. Quite a number of bowling terms new to local bowlers were introduced by the British bowlers. The visitors referred to “heads” as “e’nds”; the “kitty” as “kate”; the '“ditch” as the 14 pit”; and ai 4 4 drive” as a 4 4 rocket.” The great retail stores have no reason to complain of the year 1935, says an Auckland paper. Business has been good all through, particularly since Marell, when the moratorium was lifted, thus, in the opinion of many business men, stabilising matters, and the Christmas buying has beaten all records.

On Bunday evening a young man gave an exhibition of trick riding on a motor cycle in the Avenue, and carried him on the machine three other youths and three girls stacked up in pyramid form. Shortly after 11 o’clock on Monday night another fool on wheels went tearing along on a motor cycle with a passenger. He had his hands in his pockets.

There has been added to the collection of relics in the Otago Court at the Exhibition a rare Maori • drill, found on the Tokomairiro plain. It is made of greenstone, and not many specimens of this pattern are known to collectors. The drill is cylindrical with, tapering ends. As a tool, its only redeeming feature seems, to lie in its extreme hardness, for its successful manipulation wquld demand extreme patience.

Ladies and children travelling in smoking carriages have been much in evidence during the holidays, says tne Auckland “Star.” The other morning when the Thames express pulled out the second-class smoker was threeparts full of women and children. One mother had her twin babies occupying the seat next to her. A man who had been searching in vain for a seat was heard to remark, 44 A chap should organise a pipe-smoking gang, and get in there, close the windows, and smoke the women out.” Bird life on the Little Barrier sanctuary is, according to a report issued by the caretaker, on the increase, a hope exists of the white kiwi being still alive. He adds that he saw a strange kiwi. It was a young bird which had light yellow legs, white feathers on the head, while the back and breast were brown, like the North Island species. It would seem that the white kiwi has mated with on® of the North Island species. The Waipukurau Jockey Club had a narrow escape from losing its new stewards’ stand during its meeting oa Boxing Day. A strong wind was blowing at the time of the discovery of a fire in its incipient stages under the seating accommodation. A dropped lighted cigarette end fanned by the wind apparently set the boarding on firej The application of a jug or two of water soon had the fire extinguished.

The Y.M.C.A. annual camp for boys takes place from January 6th to 20th. The camp, which is open to all boys of 12 or over, will bo held on Mrs Wardell’s property, on the river bank below the bridge. All intending campers are asked to see the general secretary of the Y.M.CA., who will personally conduct the camp, at 4 p.m. 'to-morrow, when final instructions will be given. The camp provides a splendid opportunity at a low figure for parents to give their boys the full benefit of outdoor life under ideal conditions. Fuller particulars may be obtained at the Y.M.C.A.

Y’outh waited for sheep farm. Four-seater Morris-Oxford, la* year’s model, advertised for sde by G. Malmo, Ltd. The New Zealand Bacon C<»’s trucking dates for Carterton is January 12 and Featherston Jodum 13. The Masterton Auctions raig Co. advertise a sale of an' Overlunu truck and general furniture at theii Msrt at 2 p.m. to-day. “London Unlimited” announce the summer sale is now in full sw Yon arc asked to see the wonderful bar gains displayed in the 14 wino »vs. Glad news indeed! Hugo an< hearerss annual summer sale c< cnees Friday, January 8. From all >unts this is going to be a sup< le—a sale which for sheer price cn ,gs is without parallel in tire histor; f this store. Be early on Friday, 1l th. 44 Money makes money,” . this can be proved on the 131 b stant, when The Fairbrothers, Lt,' .re to give the chance to the i with money to acquire the best doing portion of the town of Masli i n. England was the first country to organise a body of military cyclists.

S, The Tain fall in Eketahuna for Del jc< luber was 2.97 inches. i The Federal Line steamer Norfolk [svliioh reached Auckland from Liverpool recently, sailed on her voyage on November 24 with six dogs on board, [four collies and two Airedale terriers [During the voyage the pack increased Jo 19. On Christmas Day one of the [Bellies gave birth to six pups, all females. On Boxing Day, another collie [Rent one better and had a litter of (Seven pups, four males and three feJenlee. ' A number of ex-pupils of the Masterton school recently met by chance £nd the conversation turned to olden Bays, when Mr W. T. Grundy was the [headmaster. The suggestion was [thrown out that a social re-union of those who commenced their school Bays under Mr Grundy, would not [Only be a complimewt to that gentkSi.an, who is living in quiet retirement in Wellington, but would serve to renew old acquaintances by ex-pupils Who are scattered all over the Do(ninion. The great Waipikirangi geyser at Taupo is once more active, writes a ptrrespondent of a Napier paper. This Barge and beautiful geyser broke out guile suddenly less than a year ago, (only a few yards from the famous (Crow’s Nest, and used to play over 3.00 ft. Then the lake and Waikato Uiver rose and swamped it. For some time past the river has been falling hnd the bciling peel, onee more freed [from the w light of cold water, is Bgain delighting the spectators. It is Bow playing several times a day, Sometimes contemporaneously with (the Crow’s Nest. To see these magnificent geysers playing together, with the spray from them almost mingling, 'and ii. glorious rainbows shining in the steam, is a sight never to be forgotten.