LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XXVIII, Issue 8014, 9 December 1904, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

" It is said that a drunken man seldom hurts himself when he fall?," remarked Mr James at the local S.M. Court, yesterday.

The question has been raised up north as to whether in a combined district a Borough Council can keep its talking shop open at night without breaking the law.

It is reported that the PostmasterGeneral has decided to erect an addition to the Greytown Post Office. This will provide for a new telephone bureau, and admit of the office at present occupied by the postmaster being used for money order and Savings' Bank business.

In dealing with a ease in which the defendant was charged with failing to send her children to school in compliance with the Act, Mr James, at the Masterton S.M. Court, yesterday, remarked that children who were deprived of their education were robbed of that which would best tit them for the battle of life.

Mr A. P. Feilding yesterday received the following telegram from Mr A. W. Hogg, M.H.R., in connection with the death of the late Mr C. H. Aidridge :—

" Kindly convey to Mrs Aidridge my profound sympathy. l 7 our daughter and her young family have lost a kind husband and father and Masterton a talented and estimable citizen."

Some are satisfied, said Bishop Sumner, with anything which exercises the intellectual powere ; and some allow the empty and undigested ideas to pass over the mind, like objects over a mirror, without leaving on its surface any trace or permanent impression. This is to spend time, but not to improve it. The mind must be exercised in thinking as well as receiving notions.

Lady Onslow and her son and party are expected to arrive in Auckland about the 17th to 20th inst. It has been arranged that three chieftains of the local tribes shall meet the party at Auckland, and accompany Huia to Wellington and on to Otaki. The date of the reception at Otaki has not been deliniately decided, but will probably be in the first week of the New Year.

A correspondent, who says he and others have been worrying over the following problem, sends it to us in the hope that some mathernatically-rnindcd reader may come to the rescue with the correct solution. Here it is:—"A man cashes a cheque at the bank, and on his way home spent 2s 6d out of the money he had received. When he arrived home he found that he had just twice the amount of the cheque, the cashier having given him the number ot pounds he should have given him shillings, and vice versa. What was the amount of the cheque ?"

In consequence of the suggestions which were made at the Auckland Police Court on Monday in regard to the advisability of treating children charged with criminal offences in the Magistrate's private rooms, it is understood that the Auckland Bench have now decided to adopt that course in future. Mr S. E. McCarthy, S.M., had an opportnnity of pursuing that course on Tuesday, when a ten-year-old child came up on a charge of breaking and entering. The magiscrate immediately adjourned to his own private room, wheve the Press, detectives, and the child's relatives only were admitted. The child was committed to the Industrial School.

There has been tnuch "korero " among the Maoris of late both at Ofc-iki and at Poroutawhao (Levin) as to whether the Otaki or Levin Natives should have the honour of entertaining their accepted chieftain Huia Onslow, who is shortly to return to New Zealand with Lady Onslow. This long " korero " was (writes our Otaki correspondent) finally brought to a conclusion on Monday by Mr Hone Heke, M.H.R., pointing out to the Maoris the many advantages Otaki offered for such a reception, from the fact of its being the centre of the Ngatiraukawa and Ngatihuia tribal districts, and its many ancient Maori associations. It is now finally resolved to give to Huia Onslow a real old-time Maori reception at Otaki at a date to be arranged.— Post.

WOMEN, ESPECIALLY MOTHEES, are most competent to appreciate the purity, sweetness, and delicacy of Cuticura Soap, and to discover new use for it daily. Its remarkable emollient, cleansing, and purifying properties warrant its use in the form of washes or solutions for annoying irritations, inflammations, and chafings, for ulcerative weaknesses and for many sanative purposes which readily suggest themselves. Gentle anointings of Cuticura Ointment, the great skin cure, and mild doses of Cuticura Eesolvent Pills, to cool and cleanse the blood, will prove of astonishing benefits.

Mr T. \V. Kirk, Government is still confined to his bed through illness. '

The Manawatu Gorgo road is blocked by a large slip about a chain ia width about half-way through the Gorge.

The colonial mails, which left Melbourne, per R.M.S. Oceana, on the 2nd of November, via Brindisi, arrived in London on the afternoon of the 3rd inst. —one day early.

The Palmerston North Hospital Board yesterday, granted Mr Walter Eutherfurd, the clerk, an additional six months' leave of absence. Mr Kutherfurd fs under the care of an Edinburgh specialist and is already greatly improved in health.

" They were the sort of kicks you would give a drunken man if you wanted him to get up, were they not ?" suggested counsel to a witness in an assault y case, at the Masterton Magistrate's r Court, yesterday, referring to a kick which i& was alleged had broken the vjfc tims leg ! mt , A correspondent of a Westport paper is responsible for the following:—At the first band contest held in Westport, one competitor, who played the " Death o£ Nelson " on a trombone for all he knew— in fact he blew his eyebrows through the instrument—was congratulated by the judge, who casually remarked, as he wiped the tears from his eyes, " If that was the death of Nelson, it must have been a horrible death."

At the Ladies' Musical Club Concert, last evening, Mr F. W. Gγ. McLeod apologised for the unavoidable absence of Miss Cameron, that lady being pre- ; vented from attending to take up her. / solo work on account of a very severe cold. He also took the opportunity of stating how deeply indebted the Club was to Misses Jessie McGregor and Barclay for taking up the solo work allotted to Mias Cameron, they only having received notice during that afternoon that their services would be in requisition.

The charge by the police against Mary Wallace and Mary Walsh (barmaids at the Carterton Club Hotel) heard at Carterton on Tuesday, of having supplied liquor to youths under the age speciML in the Act, was decided. Mr PownUP for the accused, asked that the cases be withdrawn, as they were practically only brought for the purpose of warning other barmaids to be careful whom they served with liquor, and ho thought the warning would be sufficient. Constable Griffiths consented, aud his Worship complied with the request.

M. Norclmann, the astronomer attached to the Nice Observatory, lias come to the conclusion that, contrary to the received opinion, the spots on the sun are neither an indication nor a cause of extreme heat. On the contrary, he says, the effect of sun spots is to lower the temperature, and this is proved by the fact that a spot emits only a little more than half the heat given out by the adjacent photosphere. Therefore, he argues, the greater the number of spots in the sun, the greater their cooling influences.

This item of South African news is from a Cape paper : —" We find Chinese shopkeepers and Indian traders increasing in Port Elizabeth, and gaining in strength and numbers. There are very many shops in the hands of the ye^K^ , and copper races which were once and occupied by Europeans. Asiatics are herding in the very heart of the town like rats in a hole, poisoning the atmosphere and augmenting the plague nurseries." A Transvaal technical paper, reprinting the paragraph, declares that' already " in the up-country towns of the Transvaal the position is still worse."

At the Mastevton S.M. Court, yesterday, before Mr W. P. James, S.M., Frank Hartnett was charged by the Truant Officer (Mr W. M. Easthope), on three informations, with failing to send his children to school. Mr Pownall appeared for defendant, and stated that the children had been laid up with chicken-pox. Mr Easthope gave evidence, and produced a number of notes giving various excuses for the non-attendance of the children. Mr James allowed the case to stand over on condition that the children were sent to school regularly in the future.

In forwarding bis resignation to the Masterton School Committee, last evening, Mr C. Kent-Johnston urged the Committee to have the School Cadets provided with uniforms. At the last inspection parade, the Masterton Schoolboys looked painfully conspicous iagtoi clothes. Rev. D. J. Murray that the uniforms had been on order for twelve months, and the firm to which the order was given, already had a contract to make up 3,000 uniforms. The Chairman thought that they should be to hand by this time, and, after further remarks, it was decided to request Ml* W. H. Jackson to urge upon the contractor to supply the uniforms.

At the Salvation Army citadel. Napier, on Wednesday afternoon, Captain E. Slattery was married to Captain N. Gilbert. The ceremony was performed by Major Albiston, the crowded audience testifying to the popularity of the young couple. Adjutant Eoi, of the Children's Home, Wellington, acted as bridesmaid, and Captain Botheras (PaMatua) as best man. Numerous presents were received, and also a large number of congratulatory messages from all parts of New Zealand and Australia. In the evening, a largely-attended banquet was held, when addresses were given by Eevs. 0. Dean, J. W. Hayward, F. Shiner, E. 0. Blamaires, Major Albiston and Mr M. Lascelles. Both officers are well-known in Masterton, and Cajtoiii Gilbert will be remembered as bjHug been here several times in company with the Sunbeam Choristers. Adjutant Melksbam, of Masterton, was included among the invited guests at the wedding.

" Go on the land, young man !" is not always the unerring finger-post to fortune that it is supposed to be, as the Wellington Benevolent Institution Trustees discovered at their recent meeting. One of the applicants (says the Post) was a man who had held out as long as he had a copper, and who pawned his overcoat, his watch and all his little personal possessions. At last he reacheSL " dead finish," and, thoroughly broken, told the Trustees ihe story of bis illfortune, and thoroughly substantiated ifc with documents. Three years ago, with a capital.of .£I2OO, he arrived in New Zealand and took up an ordinary farm of 360 acres, for which he paid what, considering the land, was the astounding rent of 18s per acre. At the end of three years' debt and struggling his creditors took possession of his farm, and him out practically penniless. His was sunk in the hungry soil that worked his ruin. [Perhaps had he beeu content with a smaller area of freehold the result might have been different.]

The Mutual Life Chronicle is to hand from Mr Percy Young, the district agent.

A cable message states that an electric lighting plant and X-rays have been installed at the Thames Hospital.

A cable message states that another gold discovery has been made in Kingana Band, Bhodesia. It is reported to be a similar black reef to that which exists at Johannesburg.

News from Westport shows that there is still no trace of the missing clergyman, the Rev. Mr Gold Smith. Many hundreds of people have searched every likely and unlikely spot.

The Mystery Flat returns give 22ozs gold for 92 hours' work. The latest Hessey dredge returns are 17oz 14dwt for the week; Masterton dredge, 750z ldwt, for 136 hours.

On Tuesday last a tolegrain in our columns announced that Harry and Elizabeth Summorell had becu granted a divorce. The correct name, we learn, is not Suiumcrell, but Summersall. A careless compositor was responsible for the '* Suinmereli."

A prize of 10s for the best pound of butter, aud 10s for the best loaf of bread will be given at the salo of work in the Foresters' Hall, on Wednesday next, in aid of the Taueru Church fund. These two prizes will replace tho prize of 20s for the best pound of butter.

We are requested to mention that the iuneral of the late Mr C. H. Aldridge will not leave his late residence till 0.00 o'clock this afternoon, so as to allow of Mrs Eivers (the late Mr Aldrhlge's only sister) reaching Masterton from Marton.

A movement is on foot to publicly recognise in some appropriate form the services Mr D. Pickering has rendered to Masterton as an old settler, and as a prominent member of the Masterton Fire Brigade, now that he is leaving Masterton for a farm in the country.

A considerable hay crop is now being harvested in the Masterton Park. When it is removed the Domain will look at its best, for recent rains have given it a green carpet, and have also done much .for the baautiful flower borders which adorn it.

At present there are only three pupil teachers at the Normal School, Christchurch, as against thirty females. The Christchurch School Committees' Association is of opinion that the teaching profession under present conditions does no! offer strong inducements to youths.

Mrs Margaret S. Hawthorne, Inspector of Factories, is on an official visit to Masterton to day, and has been making an inspection of all factories where female workers are employed. The conditions in each case were found to ba satisfactory. Mrs Hawthorne will nest visit Pahiatua.

A competition — guessing the live weight of a sucking pig—created a good deal of interest at the sale of work at Kurupuni last night. The correct weight, 22ilbs, was guessed by Master Wilfred Rigg. The gross takings at the sale amounted to over dG44, which was considerably in excess of anticipations.

At St. Patrick's Church, Masterton, last everfng, special devotions concluded the ceremonies in commemoration of the Immaculate Conception, which have been in progress for the last three days. Large congregations were present at all of the services, and the ceremonies were carried out in a very solemn and impressive manner. Tais particular occasion has marked the fiftieth anniversary of ths dogma of the Immaculate Conception.

During a debate upon a case of drunkenness, at the Carfierton Court, on Tuesday, couasel enquired of a witness — " Were you drunk ? " " Yes," was the answer. " Could you go home by yourself ? " " Yes ! " " Did you get into bed with your boots on ? " "No ! " " Did you wake up in the morning and find yourself dress >d ? " "No! " "Well," said the so'icitor, " you was not drunk!"

A new Schubert story is told by Franz Lachner, who, calling one day upon the composer, found him in despair. No idea would come to him. '• Ata, well, " said Schubert, " let us drink some coffee." Berries were put into the domestic mill, and the owner was grinding them, when he suddenly cried, " I have it!" flung the mill aside, and rushed to the piano. " How lucky to own such a mill!" he went on; "its 'rarara' inspires one; it transports me into the world of fantasy ! That which my brain seeks for whole days my little machine often gives me in a minute !

A position as housekeeper to one or more gentlemen is required by a respeatable young woman.

The Thorndon Labour Bureau, 106, Lambton-quay, Wellington, have barmaids, married couples and cooks awaiting engagement. The Castlepoint County invites tenders for getting and carting 5000 cubic yards of stone. Tenders close on Saturday, 24&h December.

Mr W. Candy, of the Post Office Store, is now supplying Christmas hams, of the very best brands, and ' Natural Health" flour for Christmas cakes, scones, etc.

Messrs John Graham and Co. have pur chased a large assortment of handkerchiefs suited for Christm is presents, and make a display of the fame in their window.

The Masterton Borough Council invites tenders for erecting two concrete lamps in Queen-street, and also for laying sixteen chains water mains in Bunny's-road.

Attention is drawn by Messrs Goodwin and Phelan to their new shipment of the very latest and most fashionable go-carts and prams. The firm stock many other lines suitable for 'Xmas presents, such as tricycles for boys and American steel wagons for girla. Readers are invited to inspect the various lines.

Mr Frank Dupre, watchmaker and jeweller, has certainly excelled himself with this year's display of Christmas goods, some exceptionally beautiful articles in silver services having come to hand—rich pieces of sterling silver that add bo much to the elegance of the table appointments. The designs, too, are extremely artistic. Bare conceptions are also shown from leading art workers in gold and silver, articles that can be put to practical use. An inspection of his premises is requested.

The disturbance and extra work incidental to a change of proprietorship has unavoidably delayed the display of 'Xcnas goods at Mr A. Hollingb' (late J. P. Elliot). Goods are now beiDg rapidly opened up, and arrangements nave completed for a special gaslight dispiay of dolls, toys ani glassware this evening. Mr Boilings has been fortunate in securing a sample consignment of glassware, which is extremely unique and beautiful. The full display of the numerous lines stocked will be completed in a few dayd.

Cleansing Household Ammonia for the bath, toilet, nursery and household. 1/and 1/6. H. T. Wood, Chemist and Pharmacist (by exam.) i Maßterion.—Advt.

The excavations have been commenced for laying the sewerage main through Mr Candy's property, from Queen-street to Chapel street. When the work is completed it will be a boon to several residents in the locality, who have hitherto been unable to connect their premises with the system.

Masterton, of late, appears to have become a favourito resort for " whalers" of doubtful character, and several instances have recently occurred in which men of this class have made themselves troublesome to residents. A family, at Kurupuni, were greatly alarmed a night or two ago by a knock at the door, and a gruff voice demanding admittance. Threats, which wore made, were not, however, put into effect.