LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 7245, 28 August 1902, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Tho Groytown Cheese l'\ictory will commence- the season on Monday next.

Mr J. 11. JMair has been re-elected Chairman of tho "Wellington Education Board.

The third term of I'ipitca Private School will commence on ycptcuiber 10th.

A prohibition order was issued yesterday, at Masterton, against a young man, on his own application.

Outward British and foreign mailw, via Brindisi, will close at Masterton, tomorrow afternoon, at 4.45 o'clock.

Messrs Lowes and Jorna Ltd., at their Masterton stock sale yesterday, established record prices for the Wairarapa for fat stock as follows : —Fat wethers 17s i!d, ewes 14s, cows .I'll 2s od.

At the quarterly meeting of the Masterton Licensing Committee to be held on tho 4th prox., two applications for transfers will bo dealt with. The police reports aro principally favourable to the conduct of tho various hostclrics under the jurisdiction of the local Committee.

Mrs F. C. Gawith, of Masterton, has presented to the Masterton Museum papers containing interesting particulars of tho recent eruptions at Martinique, and, in addition, some specimens of the volcanic matter discharged during that terrible period.

A case of alleged forgery is to bo investigated at the Masterton S.M. Court on Friday. About Easter timu a journeyman employed at a local saddlery business is alleged to have forged his employer's name to three or four cheques, the amount involved being about £10. Since then accused has boon to South Africa, and on returning recently was arrested.

An Albury visitor to Melbourne recently was infamously imposed upon as soon as he stepped out of the train. A man who said ho was a detective arrested the unsuspecting traveller as an accomplice in what lie termed " that Sydney aft air." The bogus detective took his charge into a waiting-room, and after searching him through, decamped with £2 which he found in his victim's pocket.

We understand that the tender of Mr C. E. Danicll, of Masterton, has been accepted by the New Zealand Dairy Union for the erection of a butter factory at Eketahuna. The building will be an up-to-date one, and has to be pushed forward as rapidly as possible, tho limit for tho completion of the work being ten weeks. The contract price is something undec £2500.

At a meeting of tho Directors of the Masterton Dairy Company, held yesterday afternoon, (Mr J. A. ilcnall presiding) the tender of Mr E. Dixon was accepted, out of three, for tho supply of firewood to tho factory. Mr Daniell's tender was accepted for supplying between 2500 and 13000 butter boxes, and Mr F. J. Read's for cartage of cream from Fernridge, while it was decided to call for fresh tenders for carrying the cream from Opaki. Accounts amounting to £'6 9s 9d were passed for payment.

A very successful social was held in the Foresters' Hall last night, given by the members of the " Henry Club," there being just enough present to make dancing comfortable. A lengthy programmo of dances was gone through, Messrs T. Harford and W. Cracknell carrying out tho duties of M.C's. admirably. Messrs L ,, . Henry and T. Harford acted as secretaries. Light refreshments were provided and altogether a thoroughly enjoyable time was spout by ther ;i jscnt.

There was again a lim; ■■ eoiwd at the Masterton Courthouse thia morning, when Daniel Mahoncy was brought up on remand charged with attempted murder of Edwin Gunthcr. Sergeant O'Mall y applied for a remand for eight days. Mr C. A. Pownall, on behalf of accused, offered no objection, and the remand was granted. The S.M. suggested that at the end of the eight days if it was convenient the Court could adjourn to the Hospital and take Gunther's evidence there.

A return euchre tournament was played last night, between the members of the Municipal Fire Brigade and the Masterton Band, resulting in a victory for the former by 44 games to 88 games. At the same gathering Bandsman T. Scott, who is leaving for Wellington, was presented by the Band members with a serviceable gladstonebag. MrMcLcod, band-master, who made the presentation, referred to the sterling qualities of their departing member. Mr Scott suitably acknowledged the kind gift. During the evening songs and recitations were contributed by Messrs Gardiner, Hutchinson, Blockley, Ewington and Goodall.

A meeting of Stewards of the Masterton Trotting Club was held in tho Club Hotel last night, Mr M. C. O'Conncll in the chair. The recommendation of the general meeting to hold tho next trot on lioxing Day was not carried. A motion by Mr F. Hill to hold tho meeting on November 7th was also lost, and an amendment by Mr M. C. O'Councll to hold the trot on November 10th was agreed to. The Secretary was granted a bonus of £5. It was resolved that in future the matter of profiestsbe relegated to a limited number of stewards, not exceeding seven.

I At tho presentation to Mr Bykns, yesterday, that gentleman predicted a huge success at the next gathering of the Masterton A. and P. Association, and considered that similar progress to that mado during tho past two preceding years should bo accomplished during tho two succeeding years. Ho also stated that at the next Show there would bo a large exhibition of South Island entries, larger, he believed, than any yet obtained by any Association in the North Island. Nine prominent breeders had already promised to bo represented, and he anticipated obtaining tho promises of at least a doijen.

The death of the late Mr Arthur Wellington is a particularly a&d one. Ho had only been in tho employ of the Railway Department as engine cleaner for two years when he passpij the required examination, and was promoted to tho position of fireman. He was a member of tho Masterton Wesloyan Bible Class when resident hero, and was a great favourite with all who had tho pleasure of his acquaintance. Tho greatest sympathy is extended to Mr and Mrs Wellington in their sad bereavement. Tho family have been particularly unfortunate of late, for only quite recently another son received very severe injuries to his head which laid him asido for some months, and from which ho has not yet completely recovered.

The now Spring millinery,now on vicy/ at the D.1.0., Wellington, commands attention. In fact, the novelties in every department of this firm ncc;l no newspaper pull's to endorse the magnificence of tho variety, or the beauty and scrvicoabloness of their texture. In pleasing customers, it is obvious the Manager leaves nothing to chance. The high standard attained is maintained by constant watching and work. The now goods have only just been opened up, so that visitors to Wellington from tho Wairarapa have tho utmost opportunity of seeing the splendid Spring exhibition before tho ladies of fashion in the Empire City have, to any considerable extent, depleted the stock, A notification on the subject appears in another column.

i Messrs Hooper and Co., of the Fashionaolo Drapery Warehouse, announces in another column that their first shipments of new autumn and winter novelties are now to hail \. The latest Parisian and London fashions arc always to be found at this establis , - nent, and our readers would do themselves justice by making tin oarly call upon Messrs Hooper and Co.,andmako their selections for tho coming season.— Advx.

Fredrick Snowden, tho railway guard, who was lulled at Lyttelton yestorday, was a brother-in-law of Mr J. Harrop, of Mastorton.

Tho temperature, to-day, was bleak, and them wcro frequent showers. A cold wind blowing all day.

During tho month of July, 3082 persons arrived in tho colony, and IBM took their departure

The Government has decided to withdraw tho Stato Firo Insuranco Bill, owing to tho strong opposition it met with in tho country.

Several dogs belonging to Mastorton residents wore, to-day, taken to Wellington to bo shown ut the Wellington Konnel Club's exhibition.

At the North v South Wairarupa Printers match at the Park Oval, on Saturday, a collection will be taken up at tho gate's in aid of tho Mastcrton Hospital.

Tho Napier mail train was an hour Into on arriving in Mastcrton yesterday riflcnioon owing to a corresponding delay on the Napier section. Other Wuirarapa trains were also delayed in consequence.

The many friends of Mr W. C, Buchanan, who lias been under treatineu at a private hospital in Wellington, will bo glad to learn that ho is now well on tho way to recovery from a painful illness.

At tho Ellliaui Police Court, J. 11. Jlootcn, a returned trooper was sentenced to three months for passing valueless cheques, and was committed for trial at the next sitting of tho Supreme Court, on a charge of forging and uttering a cheque for £i ss.

l'u tho Wee lily Press, of this week, is a very good picture of Iho Inglewood fatality, showing the broken portion of tho bridge with tho traction engine, and trucks on top of it, in tho stroam below. Even in the picture it is apparent that tlio structure was quits inadequato to such a load as twelve or thirteen tons.

In the first round of the Novice Stakes, in connection with the Suburban (Wellington) Coursing Club's opening meeting, at Petone, yesterday, Mr W. J. Percy's Nap beat Gipsy Queen, find Mr \V. C. Welch's Ecok bcatQuconie; while in the second round both those Mastcrton dogs were beaten by Austral and Commander respectively. The final wlil bo run on Saturday,

The entertainment., on Tuesday night next, in St. Matthew's Schoolroom, promises to bo quite out of the ordinary, as one of the features of the first part of the programme will bo ti number of vocal concerted pieces in which Mrs ltawson, Mrs Mathieson, Messrs A Fenflail, Guest, V. Hunn and the llcv. Wyndbam Eareo will take part, and the blending of such voices will, it goes without saying, bo a musical treat to listen to. The Masterton Dramatic Club have kindly promised something exceptionally good for the second part of the programme.

A rather unirjucletterhasbecn received by the Clerk of the Masterton Court from an applicant for the old ago pension. "I am advicesfc to rite in connicon with the old age penchon," the letter runs, and after detailing the date of birth, particulars of marriage and number of children in the family, the epistle continues, " Honerabcl Scion, Premier of Nu Zealand, knos mo ever since 72. I hoald a section on the impruvod sistom, but I hase no stock on it." The applicant states that he does all kinds of work - to earn a living, and support his family, and last year earned JE24 Gs, so " if you would be kind by sendin me a old age penchon I would bo gratifed to you, and if you can advice me whin I can git a hearin."

Mr Joseph Dixon requires two strong lads (or his cordial factory.

Mr P. Hansen, Featherston, requires tenders for splitting 5000 birch fencing posts.

Mr W. Wiggins, saddler, Wellington wishes to purchase two tons of wheat o; rye straw.

Mr W. Toogood, of Featherston, advertises for sale good birch fencing posts in any quantity up to 7000. Battens aie also on sale.

We have received copies of testimonials addressed to Messrs P. ljock and Co., Auckland, in which it well-known storekeeper vouches for the cures effected by " Book's Balsam " ; also from settlers testifying to the merits of •' Bock's Rheumatic Powder" as a remedy for lumbago. WILL IT PAY ? "There are many fortunes lyingdormant in the shape of valuable ideas carried from year to year in the minds of men who lack the courage or enterprise to bring them forth to the world."—Extract from pamphlet giving information on patents, obtainable free, on application, from Daldwin and I'ayward, Patent Agents, National Chambers, Wellington. CANADIAN SEAWEED CUKE. The only sensible and effective way of treating rheumatic and pvity affections is to remove the cause of the diseases. The most effective remedy is the Great Canadian Seaweed Cure. It dissolves uric acid and phosphatic sediments, and the good it does is permanent. It has gained a remarkable reputation for quick and effective cures. Sold by all chemists.—Advt.