LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 8290, 3 November 1905, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Mr Coleman Phillips will address the electors at Taueru on Monday next, Whareama on Tuesday the 7th, and Te Whiti on Monday the 13th.

The death occurred, yesterday, at Nelson, of Mr James Newport, in his 82nd year. He arrived in Nelson in 1842, and was well-known throughout the Colony.

The secretary of a bazaar recently held in aid of Napier Technical School was fined £2 10s for conducting an art union on goods not considered to be works of art.

During the three years ended July 30th, 1905, the Railway Department had rejected 305 applications for positions as medically unfit, and 47 as being unable to furnish the educational certificate.

The consumptive annexe at the Nelson Hospital, erected at a cost of £17,000 (made up of local subscriptions and subsidy), was opened yesterday afternoon by Mr Piper chairman of the Hospital Board.

Mr J. C. Cooper had a good attendance at his Hastwell meeting on Wednesday evening last, Mr T. Weston being in the chair. A vote of thanks and confidence was accorded on the motion of Mr Weston, seconded by Mr Evans.

A flaxmilling syndicate has purchased a block of 500 acres of the Makerua swamp from the Makerua Co., and intends erecting mills and working it as a flax farm. The price of flax having reached the high rate of £31 10s has put fresh enthusiasm into the industry.

During next week Mr J. C. Cooper intends opening a committee room in Masterton, where his local supporters can meet to arrange the campaign for the forthcoming elections. Mr Cooper reports that he has arranged committees in all the country districts, who are working hard to secure his return.

A peculiar affair has been reported to the police at Onehunga, a horse belonging to R. Smith having been shot dead by some unknown person, who attempted to similarly despatch two cows, but only succeeded in wounding them. About nine o'clock at night a neighbour heard a shot fired and about a minute later two more reports were heard.

An automobilist in Spain, travelling through Castile, came out of an inn, to find his automobile surrounded by the population of the village, who were gazing at it with much interest, and examining the back wheels, out of which big lumps had just been cut. On inquiring into the matter, the owner of tho automobile found that the damage had been caused by the mother of a numerous family, who confessed that, seeing so much rubber on the wheels, she had cut a few pieces out to make tops for her children.

The re-laying gang (writes our Cross Creek correspondent) are now encamped here being occupied in cutting down the face of the slope above the beginning of the Incline, for the purpose of altering the direction of the line. The train on leaving the Creek has to negotiate three severe curves which make haulage very difficult. It has therefore been decided to do away with these curves and reconstruct the line at this part along a straight track. The work is veryheavy, but the gang consists of picked men, and under Mr Gordon's direction great progress is being made.

R Mr Hill, Inspector of Schools for Hawke's Bay has returned from a visit to the cave at Wharekopae, East Coast, where a find of moa bones was recently reported. He brings a number of skulls and a large collection of bones, including eight pelvis and all the bones attendant upon the complete skeletons of birds, even including the tracheal bones. It is proposed to exploit the caves at the beginning of next year, after the burning of the scrub, when Mr Hill is satisfied a large collection of different kinds of rare birds will be found. The collection was found at an elevation of 2000 ft,

The latest Hessey Dredge returns are :— 23ozs sdwts for one week's work. The Matron of the Masterton Hospital wishes to acknowledge the receipt of a pareel of literature from Mr P. L. Hollings.

Thirteen bands have already entered for the Band Contest in connection with the Nelson Carnival, to be held, in the first week' in February.

A hundred, and ton boys from the Caversham Industrial School arrived in Wellington yesterday, and were taken on to their new home at Levin.

Mr M. C. O'Connell left Masterton. yesterday for the South Island, where he intends spending a fortnight enjoying the matchless scenery of the southern lakes.

There will be no Presbyterian Church Services in Dreyerton and, Upper Opaki on Sunday. The services in Masterton are of a special nature to which worshippers in the country are invited.

Still they come ! another first number of a new serial called " Progress," which is devoted to science. We are indebted to McLeod and Young for a copy of this very commendable production.

Writes our Eketahuna Special:—The Eketahuna Mounted Rifles held a trophy shooting on Thursday afternoon. The wind was tricky and the light bad. Following are the scores : —Burton, 73; Fogden, 71; Marenzi, 69 ; Strid, 69 ; Prendeville, 67.

Mr Frederic Shipmon, manager for Miss Jessie Maclachlan, the famous Scotch vocalist, is in Masterton arranging for the appearance of the Prima Donna here at an early date. Miss Maclachlan is assisted by Mr John McLinden, the eminent 'cellist and Mr Robert Buchanan, pianist.

A well-attended meeting of Mr Hogg's supporters was held in the Foresters' Hall, Eketahuna, on Thursday night, Mr J. Smith in the chair. Correspondence was received from Mr Hogg. The Secretary (Mr Greendale) reported that he had corresponded with a number of Mr Hogg's supporters in the district. A long discussion took place on various matters.

Mrs H. Hill, of Napier, who judged needlework at the Palmerston Show and who is an acknowledged authority on such matters, was very pronounced in her criticism of the samples of school work exhibited. The exhibits were very bad and there appeared to be a great lack of knowledge and care in their preparation. The fault evidently lay in the methods employed in the local public schools, and it was evident that more proficient teaching was required.—Palmerston Times.

At the Masterton Magistrate's Court, this morning, before Mr W. P. James, S.M., William Cragg, tobacconist, was charged on the information of Walter Newton, Inspector af Factories, with keeping his shop open after 1 p.m., on Thursday, 26th October, being the statutory half-holiday. The defendant pleaded guilty, but stated that he was shaving customers who were in before one o'clock, and who were waiting to get away to the Carterton Show. A fine of twenty shillings and costs, seven shillings, was imposed. A first offending inebriate was fined five shillings, in default tvventyfor hours' imprisonment.

The late Mrs Haselden, who had reached the great age of 92 years, arrived in New Zealand with her husband and family in. 1860, and settled in the Auckland district, where Mr Haselden senr., held the position of Commissioner of Crown Lands. Mrs Haselden, who was of a most kindly nature and a devout Christian woman, was beloved by all who knew her, and as an example of her interest in the young, as well as of her wonderful energy, it may be mentioned that she started a Bible-class for young women at Auckland, when 80 years of age, in fact her intellect was unimpaired to the very last. The deceased lady leaves five daughters and four sons. Among her sons are District Judge W. R. Haselden, Mr F. H. Haselden, now a candidate for Wanganui, and Canon Haselden, of Onehunga.

Holiday excursion tickets are announced by the. Railway Department for the 9th inst.

A gold cable bracelet, and padlock, lost between Lansdowne and the Bowling Green, is advertised for.

A brick-kiln, with all necessary conveniences for economically working is advertised for sale.

Mr Alex Henderson, watchmaker, jeweller and optician, has an exceptionally fine display of silver ware and other goods suitable for presentation purposes in his shop window to-day. He will make a gaslight display this evening, and invites the public generally to pay a visit of inspection.

Mr King, representative of the Massey Harris Company, in Masterton, yesterday purchased a Minerva motor bicycle from Messrs Lyttle and Son, and immediately left on the machine for Palmerston Show. Four and a-half hours later he telegraphed from Palmerston North — " arrived safely; machine going splendidly." Messrs Lyttle and Son are selling these motors at decidedly resonable rates.

On the Carterton Showgrounds, on Boxing Day, the various Friendly Societies intend holding a sports gathering, and judging from the interest being taken in it a thoroughly successful gathering should result. Athletic events, horse events, band contest, firemen's competitions, and other attractions are included in the programme, the prize money for which is liberal. Entries close with the Secretary, Mr L. A. Feist, on December 12th.

In our advertising columns Mr J. C. Ewington, of the Waipoua Coach Factory and Masterton Engineering Cycle and Motor Works, draws attention to the fact that he is now building genuine B.S.A. bicycles to clients own specifications for the low price of £15. A written guarantee for two years is given with each machine. He lias also in stock a large number of Rover Bicycles and has several Rover Motor Cycles and Cars coming to hand. All who intend purchasing a cycle of any description are invited to call and inspect Mr Ewington's stock.

The London Warehouse Drapery Company, in an inset circulated with this issue, announce that they have purchased a bankrupt estate of high-class goods, at'less than half the original cost. In order to effect a speedy clearance of the stock, which is now exhibited at their Queen-street premises, the company has decided to hold a big sale, at which no reasonable offer for any of the lines will be refused. The management has ticketted the goods at sale prices, and an inspection of the same will convince one and all that something extraordinary in low figures has been reached.

The McCormick bundle-carrier rounds out to a satisfactory finish the work of an otherwise perfect binder. It drops the sheaves quietly on the ground without threshing the heads of grain. Agent: Farmers' Implement Company, Masterton.—Advt. We have the biggest assortment and best variety of Rattan Chairs ever shown to Mas-, terton buyers. Make an early call, as they are going quickly. Furnishing Department, W.F.C.A.—Advt. Sulphurine Lotion clears the skin from redness, roughness, eruptions and all disfigurements, and renders the skin soft, transparent, healthy and spotless. Is 6d. H. T. Wood, Chemist and Pharmacist (by exam.), Masterton.—Advt. We make harrows of any patterns, constructed entirely of steel, and strong enough to stand the most severe test, at prices that are consistent with good quality and workmanship. Masterton Fanners' Implement Company—Advt. "

The Mystery Flat dredge returns are :— 26ozs for 85 hours' work.

There are at present fifty-three hotels in Wellington, as against fifty-five ten years ago-

The Masterton Lawn Tennis Club will open the season, weather permitting, tomorrow afternoon.

The New Zealand football team are likely to make a French tour at the conclusion of their British programme.

A start was made recently in boring for artesian water in Marton, the pipe being driven thirty feet through sandstone.

An appropriation of £300 by sale was made by the workers Mutual Benefit Building society last evening. The sum paid was £62 ss.

The Union Company's new steamer Maheno, the first turbine steamer to appear in New Zealand waters, is due at Wellington from Sydney on the 22nd instant.

A telegram received this afternoon states that the disqualification inflicted by the Manawatu Rugby Union on four-of its team for misconduct has been approved by the New Zealand Union.

With the object of possessing its own headquarters the Melbourne Young Men's Christian Association is making an appeal to the public for £10,000, and about half the amount has already been subscribed. The second match of the season was fired by the Opaki Rifle Club at the Opaki Range yesterday, the following scores being registered :—Jas. McKenzie, 90; Turnbull, 87; Mason, 87; King, 85; Henry, S5; Winslade, 85 ; Cameron, 84 ; John McKenzie, S2 ; Mawley, 81 ; McHattie, 80; McCalmont, 78 ; G. Hyde, 78 ; A. Dawes, 78 ; J, Welch, 73; Sutherland, 68 ; Matthews, 61.

A Press Association message states that the lightkeeper at Capo Maria reports that the ship Iquique passed east at 4 p.m. yesterday. She signalled "dismasted, lost spare anchor The Iquique is a ship of 1859 tons under command of Captain Wood. She is laden with coal from Newcastle, for the \Vest Coast of South America.

The Thursday men of the Masterton Rifle Volunteers continued their class firing at the Opaki range yesterday afternoon, about ten being present. The day was unfavourable and the scores were low in consequence. At 500 yds the top score was put on by Martin (31), and at 600 yds by Ivess (28). Colonel Webb will be present at the parade to be held this evening.

The lessons of the Boer War have already been forgotten. Buttons and feathers reign again. Mounted men disport themselves withpennons waving at the end of pointed sticks. They are talking again of cold steel and charging cavalry. In plain words, in spite of what we have been taught by Boers and Afridis alike, who cannot distinguish between plastrons and facings, but know a good rifle when' they see one, the British Army is being steadily allowed to fall back on the weapons and uniforms of Nineveh and Babylon.—Calcutta Enijlhhmati.

Charles Newton, who was serving a sentence of six years' imprisonment at the Terrace Gaol, for an offence committed at Napier, escaped from the prison works on Mount Cook, yesterday, and up till a late hour last night the search for him had been fruitless. [More recent information states that Newton was seen late last night in Taranaki-street by Detectives Broberg and Quirke, who captured him after a quarter of a mile chase. Newton had dyed his lightcoloured hair and moustache black. He ■was sentenced this morning to an additional twelve months imprisonment.]

A return quoit match was played between the Carlton Club and the Opaki juniors, on th 3 Carlton Club's ground, yesterday afternoon. The game was well contested, and ■was eventually won by the OpaKi players by twenty seven points, the scores being as follow: First round—Carlton, 225 ; Opaki, 223. Second round—Carlton, 219 ; Opaki, 248. The visitors were entertained by the home team, the arrangements for afternoon tea being in the hands of the ladies. At the conclusion of the match Messrs J. Cotter (captain) and T. Wyeth (President) of the visiting team thanked the Carlton players for their hospitality. Mr E. Welch (captain) replied on behalf of the home team, and congratulated the visitors on their win. During the afternoon, rope quoits were played by the ladies.

The shooting Committee of the Masterton Rifle Volunteers met last evening in the Drill Hall, there being present Captain Charters, Lieut. Blighting, Sergeant Perry, Corporals Cole and Millar, Privates Randall, Martin, Munn and Prentice, and Secretary Ayson. It was arranged that six trophy matches be held, the aggregate to count for the corps championship. The members were divided into three classes " A," " B," and " C," and £5 allotted for prize money in each class. The trophy shooting is to commence as soon as the class-firing is completed, which is expected to be about the end of the present month. Preliminary arrangements were made for a field day on 9th November, when class-firing will be indulged in during the morning, and if possible a match will be fired against the Opaki Rifle Club in the afternoon.

The annual meeting of shareholders of the Masterton Workers Mutual Benefit Building Society was held in the Technical School last evening. Mr R. Krahagen (Chairman of Directors) presided, and in moving the adoption of the annual report and balance-sheet, he congratulated the shareholders on the satisfactory position of the Society, the profit and loss account showing a credit balance of £780 16s 2d, Up to the present time the amount distributed in loans to shareholders amounts to £12,000. The motion was seconded by Mr H. 0. Fowles and carried unanimously. The election of Directors resulted in the return of Messrs R. Krahagen, H. O. Fowles, J. C. Ewington and A. Gardner. Mr A. Nicol was appointed a shareholders auditor. The meeting terminated with a vote of thanks to the chairman.

The Masterton Borough Council Library and Fire Brigade Committee met in the Council Chambers last night. There were present: Crs E. Feist (chair), E. McEwen, and Jas. Elliott. An apology was received from Cr Hoar. Accounts amounting to £38 4s lid were passed for payment. The Town Clerk and Librarian were authorised to purchase the latest works of fiction, Cr McEwen dissenting on account of the finances. The Committee recommended that in future the library be opened on Thursday from 2 till 5 p.m! The reading room was inspected and it was decided that tenders be called by advertisement for the supply of six reading desks. The Committee also visited the Fire Brigade Station, and after hearing the proposals of the Brigade, authorised them to alter the cart-shed for accommodating the " Jubilee "fire engine. With regard to the defective ringing of the firebell, the Town Clerk was instructed to ascertain if the ■alterations authorised had been completed. THE WORLD NEEDS YOU • The world has need of men of ideas, and is ready to encourage such men, for the exclusive right to a good idea is readily granted. If you have any notion that is worth while, that has. money in it, secure a monoply for it by taking out a Patent; but do the right thing. The proper course for the person with a good idea is to seek the assistance of Baldwin and Ray ward, Patent Agents and Consulting Engineer, National Chambers, Wellington. Write for the booklet "Patent," or " Hints to Inventors," to be had for the asking.