LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 7536, 12 August 1903, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Mails for Australia will close at Mas. terton, tomorrow, at 6.15 a.m.

The Wellington S.M. is now inflicting heavy fines against prohibited persons who are found on licensed premises.

The Masterton horse parado will take place on the third Saturday in September, tho date being the 19th.

The members of tho Masterton subcentre of the N.Z. Boxing Association are to meet at tho Drill Shed this evening for practice.

The many Masterton friends of Mrs E. J. Searl, of Wellington, will regret to learn that she is at present lying dangerously ill in that city.

The Masterton Municipal Brass Band will play a selection of music at the football match on the Park Oval, tomorrow. A Maori Italia will also be danced by a number of Natives.

Lambing has been pretty general in the neighbourhood of Masterton, during the last couple of weeks. It is feared that the recent severe weather may have caused some mortality among the newlyborn lambs.

Mrs Sawyer, widow of Captain Sawyer, a shipmaster, who traded to Wellington for many years, died yesterday. She was the second daughter of Mr T. S. Partridge, manager of tbe first bank in Wellington, and arrived in Wellington with her parents in 1847.

There was a very pleasant gathering at tho Foresters' Hall last night, when the local Tent of Rechabites held a social evening. A number of friends were present in addition to tho Lodgo members. During the evening musical and instrumental items were given and refreshments were also provided.

Mr C. Lewis of Masterton, secured two excellent photos of the blasting opentions yesterday—one of the largo pine tree as it was standing, and the other at the moment of exlosion. The shock to the tree smashed every limb off the trunk, and the " snap " gives an excellent idea of tho tremendous power of the explosive.

Archdeacon Lingard, of St. Luke's, Christchurch, has resigned from the charge, his resignation to take effect from 31st December next. Tho Archdeacon has been for thirty-seven years connected with St. Luke's, and his health having broken down, it is his intention to permanently reside in England.

A recent arrival in Wellington was dealt with by Dr McArthur, S.M., yesterday, on a charge of obscenity. Accused pleaded guilty, and said he was under tho influence of liquor. The excuso was not accepted by tho Magistrate, who concluded a reproof to the youth : " I am not going to give a fine option in these cases again ; three months I"

The Rev. J. C. Jamieson, travelling Secretary of the Presbyterian Young Men's Bible Class Union, will lecture tomorrow (Thursday) evening, in the Masterton Presbyterian Church, on " The Present Day Influence of Jesus." The meeting is open to all, but young men are specially invited.

A man named John Clark, alias John Argu?, has been arrested in Wellington, on a charge of using a revolver against Alexander Hogg on the 25th July. Hogg states that he was engaged in conversation that night with a woman on the reclaimed land, near the Town Hall, and a strange man came up, struck him in the face, and shot him in the foot with a revolver. Clark was remanded till Monday.

In tho Legislative Council, yesterday afternoon, the Grand Lodge of Freemasons Trustees Bill, the Law Amendment Bill, and the Weights and Measures Bill, passed their final stages. In the House of Representatives the Inebriatos Institutions Amendment Bill, tho First Offenders Probation Amendment Bill, the Dairy Industry Act and Extension Bill, and the Wireless Telegraphy Bill, passed their final stages.

On the fourth page, to-day, will be found an interesting and instructive letter with regard to the relative value, as egg-producers, of the various breeds of fowls. It is in reply to a letter on tho same subject which recently appeared in these columns. Also, fuller particulars of the expulsion of the London Times' correspondent from St. Petersburg.

Many old-age pensioners in Christchurch have expressed their gratitude to Mr G. L-urenson, M.H.R., for having induced tbe Pensions Department to reverse its decision in regard to the payment of instalment of pensions in the case of death. When a pensioner dies, the Department now apportion the instalment due up to the date of death, and pay the sum to the relatives, in order to meet funeral and other expenses.

" While Jacob still tarried at tbe well," said the superintendent of the Sundayschool, "Rachel, as we aro told, drew near. She was fair to look upon, and Jacob kissed her. Then 'ho lifted up his voice and wept.' A great many whimsical explanations, children, have been advanced for this singular conduct on Jacob's part. What possible reason could he have had for weeping afcer having kissed his beautiful cousin ?" "He remembered about the microbes, 1 ' ventured Tommy Tucker.

Electric tramways envolve considerable outlay. Tho Post is givon to understand that, in order to increase the stability of the permanent way of the Wellington electric tramways, the City Council will have to face an extra expenditure of about £5000. No alteration will be made in the plans of that portion of the lino which is to traverse tho woodblocked streots, but concrete foundations will havo to be provided in all other thoroughfares. It is understood that this course will be adopted in order to escape a difficulty similar to that which is being experienced by the Auckland Tramway Company.

A deputation, consisting of Messrs I}. J. Cameron, W. Welch, J. Wi'ugate, I). Guild, and J. Cross, waited on the Hon. Hall-Jones, on Monday afternoon, in connection with tho Wangaehu, Flat Bush, and Castle Hill-roads, wiih a view to obtaining a grant for the purpose of forming and metalling tbe roads is question. The deputation, though not successful in gaining their point at present, was well received, and, although no definite promise of immediate action was given, hopes are entertained that at a not very remote period the views and requests of the representative g-ntlemen will be favourably dealt with. The deputation, after thanking the Minister for the hearing given them, retired.

Another very successful practice in connection with the Salvation Army " Band" meeting, was held last evening. Amongst the items of tho very attractive programme arranged is a laughable dialogue entitled, " Happy Again," the various parts of whioh have been wellallotted, particularly that of thp cleyer rogue " Mr Quid " which is taken to perfection by Mr J, Stalker. As has already been announced, the proceeds of the meeting are to be devoted to swell the purchase of now instruments, which the Band aro much in need of, and it should, therefore, bo well patronised. Tho tickets are selling well, and there is every prospect of a large attendance, and a good sum being raised towards the object of the meeting. The final practice will take place this evening, and all taking part are requested to hi in attendance at 7 p.cn, sharp.

Miss Morrison, who has been in charge of tho ladies' hairdressing department in Masterton, run by Mr It. J. Young, has taken over the business ou her own behalf. Although Miss Morrison has only been in tho business a few months, she has secured very liberal support from tbp ladies of the district, and her work is favourably Spoken of by all who havo patronised the establishment. Having learnt her profession in undoubtedly one of the best houses in the' Colony (namoly Mr Heady-, of Miss Morrison is able to do all classes of haic.worlc equal, jn every respect, to the best city houses. h;hc secured, at considerable expense, a complete oi*ttit of appliances for hairdressing, shampooing, and manicuring, and an inspection of her premises will convince anyone that they are up-to-dato in every respect, Ladies of the district requiring tbeip combings made up, should call upon Miss Morrison, who will be pleased to show samples,' and methods to anyone seeking her advice.'

SOFT, WHITE HANDS IN A SINGLE NIGHT. Soak the hands on retiring, iv d strong, hot lather of Cuticura Soap. Dry thoroughly, and anoint freely with Cuticura Ointment, il;e j.-i«>.t skin cure and purest of emollients. Wear, during Uje Lijj'bt, old, loose, kid gloves. For red, rough, chapped, and discoloured hands, dry, fissured, itching, feverish palms, shapeless nails with painful fingercßds, this treatment is simply wonderful.

The hounds meet for a run at Grey- [ town to-morrow afternoon.

A meeting of tho Masterton Borough Council was held, last evening, for the purpose of proceeding with the work of revising the by-laws. Action was taken in a few instances. The Town Clerk has been instructed to prepnro now Standing Orders.

Messrs Evans aud Ash worth, who gave an exhibition of stumping on the Bishop's Reserve, yesterday, have received instructions from Ah Lin, who has leased the property, to stump the whole of it. The firm aro engaged, to-day, in shifting stumps iv record time, and residents should make a point of witnessing tho work whilst such a good opportunity offers.

A meeting of the Mastorton Collie Club is to be held in tho Central Hotel, on Saturday evening. Tho Secretary (Mr J. B. Emmet) will submit a statement in connection with the financial result of the recent meeting, which ia of a very satisfactory character. When all members' subscriptions and arrears are jj.ad up, there will be a credit balance of approximately .£SO.

A Finn, named John Johnson, alias Jensen, wus charged, at tho Masterton S.M. Court, this morning, with drunkenness, and also committing a grossly indecent act in Queen-street, yesterday morning. On the charge of drunkenness accused was fined ss, in default of payment 24 hours' imprisonment, and on the second and more serious charge, he was sentenced to seven days' imprisonment with hard labour.

Mr F. E. Hardy, secretary of the N.Z. Axemen's Association, has written to the Secretary of the Masterton Caledonian Society, in reference to holding the Society's chopping and sawing competition under the auspices of the Association. It is the aim of the Association to get complete control of this particular branch of athletics, in order to keep it as pure as possible. Some seven different Societies are affiliated, the fee being 10s 6d per annum. All axemen competiug at registered meetings must have annual licenses, which cost 2s 6d (of this, Is is retained by the Society issuing the license, and Is 6d goes to the Association), and they hold good at any registered meeting during the year. The Association has 161 registered axemen. It is the intention of tho Association not to grant permits to registered axemen to compete at unregistered meetings. A forfeit list has been added to the Association's rules prohibiting axemen from competing at registered meetings if they owe nomination money to another registered Club.

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