LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 7501, 2 July 1903, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

To-day is the anniversary of tho assassl Oationof J? rssident Garfiold, in I§Bl.

A cable message etatcs that Bulgaria is replacing HOOO additional guards on the frontier, owing to increased agitation, principally tho result of tho continued persecution of the Macedonians.

Another case of small-pox is reported at LauDccston.

The King aud Queon of Italy have arrived in France.

Tho opening of Parliament on Monday, this session, is probably the first timo on record that it has been opened on that day o( the week.

From a wire received to-day in Masterton, we learn that tho Hesscy dredge has been subjected to its trial run, which proved satisfactory.

Ten young women employed at a steam laundry, who had drank tea made from water boiled in a copper, were admitted to the Melbourno Hospital suffering from copper poisoning.

A meeting of the Committee set up by the Borough Council to investigate aud report upon Mr Goodall's scheme for erecting public baths in Masterton is to be held to-morrow (Friday) evening.

Burglars entered the office of a Chicago newspaper and removed a bronze statue of Atlas, weighing upwards of a ton, from the fourth floor. How the burglars accomplished this, without attracting attention, is a mystery.

Dogs, belonging to fashionable peoplo in Paris, have worn overcoate with pockets for some time; now they wear "goggles" when taken motoring, and arc also provided with saddler-made boots and leggings.

A big parcel of used stamps came to hand, to-day, from Mr B. Church, storeman at Messrs J. D. Cruickshank and Co., for the unfortunate invalid referred to in a recent issue. The parcel now ready to be sent on will be the largest jot forwarded, thanks to the liberal contributions during the last few days.

A meeting under the auspices of the Masterton Branch of the Farmers Union, of those interested in the proposal to establish woollen mills in Masterton, will bo held in the Town Hall on Saturday, 4th inst., at 2 p.m. It is hoped a large attendance will be present, as it is desirable to have the matter fully discussed.

Messrs Krahagen and Chapman have just received a fine shipment of Scotch heathers, plain and fancy worsteds, vicunas, English and Bliss' twetds, and English saddle tweeds. Tho goDds are now on view in the firm's premises in Perry-street, and patrons should make selection early.

The trophies donated to the Masterton Commercial and Farmers' Club last evening are.tp.be allotted as follows:--Mr Jas. Macara's, value £1 Is, for winner of euchro Tournament; Mr C. H. Smith's, value £1 Is, to the winner of the cribbage tournament; Mr F. J. Dupre" s trophy is to be allotted in any direction tho Club thinks fir.

Here is a fair sample of the ignorance which prevails in snme quarters at Home in regard to the cjlooies. " Thero is a spider in New Zealand that usually throws coils of its web about'the head of its prey until tho wretched victim is first blinded and then choked. In mauy unfrequented and dark nooks of the jungle you come across most perfect skeletons of small birds caught in these terrible snares." An incident, which caused some little excitement, occurred in Queen-streot, yesterdiy afternoon. An embryo porker was running down the street pursued by a dog. Other dogs were attracted, and joined in the chase, and " pißgie " had a pretty rough time of it until it was finally cxptured by a man in the street, after a brief but exciting chase.

The Bind of Lovo held their usual weekly meeting in the Salvation Amy Barrack?, last evening, there only bring one member of the Bind absent; Seven new members were enrolled, bringing the roll up to sixty-four. Two additional lady helpers attended, and a new item of instruction was begun. Good work is being turned out; all are deeply interested in their work, and so profit by what they are taught.

The Egmont Post hitherto published three times a week, was issued on Tuesday, for tho first time, as a daily piper. The change is typical of tho progress of that portion of Taranaki, which, chiefly owing to the dairy industry, has been advancing by leap 3 and bounds for some years past. The Egmont Poet, will in futuro appear as the Stratford Daily Post, whose proprietor ie to be congratulated on his enterprise.

The shopwalker of a Melbourne drapery establishment observed a lady walking out of the shop carrying aparccl in a rather suspicious way. Ho challenged hor right to it, and demanded that she produce the receipt. She explained that tho receipt was in the parcel, and refused to open tho same. She was promptly taken to a policestation, and on her husband being telephoned for the parcel was opened, when the receipt was disclosed. Besult—the firm paid a larg9 amount to keep the matter out of Court.

There was a good attendance of members at the quarterly meeting of the Commercial and Farmers' (Jlub yesterday evening ; and twenty new members were elected. A social committee was appointed to arrange the tournaments of the Club, consisting of Messrs F. J. Dupre, R. J. Eatnes, J. K. Blinkhorne, D. A. Morton, and J. Whittaker. Tropbiee were presented to the Club by Messrs F. J. Dupre", J. Macara, and C. H. Smith, who received votes of thanks. Tho tournaments are to consist of euchre and cribbage matches. A number of minor matters affecting the welfare of the Club were also discussed and dealt with. The Club now has a membership of 143.

Harry Dennett and James Cleary were charged at Napier, on Tuesday, with assaulting a young lady. Three young ladies were driving in a trap to Clive. One of them having dropped her whip, stopped to pick it up, whereupon accused got into tho trap, and. said they were also going to Clive. One of the accusedseized two ducks and refused to give them up. Then one of the ladies struck him with her whip, and he hit hor violently in tho face with a duck. At that time some men came up and interfered. Accused's counsel said that the two men were drunk at the time. Dennett was sentenced to three months' aud Cloary to one month's imprisonment, with hard labour.

Tho Committee appointed in connection with the formation of a Wairarapa sub-centre of the N.Z. Boxing Assotiation held a meeting last evening, when it was decided to convene a general meeting shortly after the meeting of the Carteicton, Greytown, and Featherston delegates, which is to be held at Carterton on Wednesday next. In all probability the season will commence at the beginning of August, by which time it is anticipated everything will be in working order. Scores of local athletes have signified their intention of joining the Club. It is proposed to have all practices conducted under rigorous supervision. Mr A. P. Whatman has kindly offered to donate four sets of glove's to "the Mastertcin branch.

Mr J. J. Falk, who has been employed by Messrs Chamberlain Bros, for many years past ; has deeidot} to stare on his own account in the baking business at Eketahuna. Mr Falkhas been a prominent member of the Masterton Tent of liechabites, and from ten to twelve years hold tbo position of Secretary to the. Lodge. Therefore, when it was known Mr Falk intended loaving the town, the Lodge members immediately decided to recognise bis valuable services in a suitablo way. On Monday night, at the Lodge meeting, Bro. P. Compton, C.R., presented tho departing member with a handsome clock, and in doing so referred in high terms of praise of Mr Falk's serviges to tho Lodge. Several members spoke in eulpgistip terms of Bro. Falk, who suitably acknowledged the gift an<| the kind remarics made mi referbneo to him."

Messsrs A. J. I/.yttlo and fjans, of the Mussey Harris Bicycle do not make a point of reduction sales, but rely on tho quality of their goods to do legitimate business. After many yeare of trading in Masterton, however, in which tho public have extended liberal patronage to the firm, ifc has been decided to give an opportunity to secure any article from a bicycle down to a puncture patch at genuinely rediiGsd prices. ; ' 3?ho ihset'golng through to-day's i'ssuo of 'the Daily Times is' certainly worthy of careful perusal, for Iho articled enumerated therein are quoted at such reduced prices that a person can, in §earcl? of cycling accessories, easily gave a day's" wages by making purchase's with the firm, A particular point i« made of the offer of Bambler machines at £17 10s, as the firm being direct importers of them save merchantmen's profits, and give tho benefit to tho general public. r 'i'OltTUiaSG HUM--OUIIS, itching, burni rig, and scaly eiupiigr; i> of skin and scalp with loss of hair, instantly relieved and speedily, permanently, and economically cured by Cuticum ltemodios. The treatment is simple, direct, agreeable, and economical, and is adaptod to the: j youngest 'infanta (is v/ell as aiiulls of evory I h<jc. Outicura Soap, to cleanse" Iho Bkin of' crusts and sciiles,"Cuticura Uintment, io ' soothe and heal, aud Cuticura Itesolvent Plilss, to cool and cleanse the blood.

Correspondents in the Palinerston N. papers are wrestling with the subject of tho " Apostolic Succession."

The Mayor of Wellington and several members of the City Council have been vaccinated.

Tho suspected cases of small-pox and contacts at Somes' Island are progressing satisfactorily.

Mr Samuel Vailo's petition for a trial of his " Vaile's Stage System " on railways is before the House again.

Mr C. Hall, M.H.R., for Waipawa, is to be banqueted by tho Norsowood section of his constituents at an early date.

It is estimated that at the present rate of growth London, which now has a population of 5,567,000, will in 1941 have have over 13,000,000.

A package was dropped in tho Daily Times letter-box this afternoon, addressed " for the man at Halcombe <7ho is asking for stamps."

It is the intention of Mr Duthie to ask why Archbishop Redwood and the Rev. J. Paterson have not been re-appointed to tho University Seuate.

A cable message received in Wellington states that Mr Wilfoid has left by tho Orizaba, on his return voyage to New Zealaud.

Mr Dutbie is asking that the correspondence regarding the new tublc of precedence may be laid on the tablo of the House.

Mr Parata has presented a petition from southern Maoris objecting to tho title " Maori King " as applied to Mahuta.

The Home mails via San Francisco, which left Auckland on tho 29th May, arrived in London on tho afternoon of the 28th instant, one day late.

At a meeting of the executive of the West Coast Band Contest (Hawera) the report regarding the progress of affairs was most satisfactory. Mr Trussel), of Nelson, will act as judge.

Mr H. A. Whelch, draper and outfitter, opens an important sale of high-class goods at his premises to-uiorrow, and residents having a little cash to spare can get a lot of first-class goods in exchange.

Mr Dan Godfrey, bandmaster, whose death was recorded in yesterday's issue, was largely responsible for the fame of the Coldstream Guards Band, which he conducted for a great many years. He was the composer of some fine marches.

It is intended by Mr Buchanan to ask the Minister of Railways whether he will take the necessary steps to minimise the risk to life of railway employes in shunting operations at Cross Creek, through alleged insufficient lighting of that station.

The King's Bench has quashed the judgment against the Sportsman for publishing bookmaker's advertisements from Holland. Counsel for the Sportsman contended that the Legislature only prohibited advertisements in reference to horses kept for the purpose of betting.

A petition from W. W. Green, of Maston, for an enquiry into the circumstances of his dismissal from the position of car-painter in the Bail way Department, his been presented to the House. He ullt ges personal feeling on the part of the officials, states that a departmental enquiry into his case was improperly conducted, and affirms that ho has grounds for believing that his statement at the enquiry was tampered with after he had signed it.

Mr Hogg, M.H.8., who has lately been in communication with the Lands Department in reference to Native and other reserves in the Masterton district which he considers should be opened up for settlement, is informed by the Minister of Lands that the native blocks can only bo dealt with under the Maori Land Administration Act, 1900. It will be necessary to obtain further power under tho Land for Settlement Act to take native land suitable for close settlement. With reference to other reserves near Eketahuna, to which attention has been called, the Commissioner of Crown Lands is being asked to see what can be done to make them available for selection.

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