LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume LVIII, Issue 8942, 17 December 1907, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A Lansdowne resident is talking about putting down an artesian bore on Jiis property.

Two record loads of wool were carted from Messrs Morrison Bros. Blairlogie Station by W. O'Connor and W. Corlett. Each waggon carried thirty-live bales of wool.

For a first offence of insobriety within six mouths, a defendant was convicted and discharged with a caution by Mr T. Wagg, J. P., at the Mastertou Police Court to-day.

Mr G. Laing-Meason has replied to the letter of the Mastertou Borough Coiiucil regarding the terms on which lie would be prepared to report on the water and drainage improvement of the Borough, and a special meeting of the Borough Council will be held to-morrow evening to consider the letter.

A Homing Pigeon Society is the latest Club formed in Mastertou. A number of fanciers interested have formed themselves into a society, which already possessses ten members, and it is' confidently anticipated that there will be a very strong club in a short time. It is not intended to hold bird races this season.

The Bush Districts Agricultural and Pastoral Association's annual Show is to be held ou the Wondville Racecourse on 26th February next. The schedules aud eutry forms are now ready for circulation, and can be obtained from Secretaries of the Mastertou aud Cartertou A. aud P. Associations; Mr 0. Reeve, Eketalmna; or the Secretary (Mr Rowe Feunell), Box 2, Woodville.

Mr P. L. Holliugs was very highly complimented by Mr W. P. James, S.M., yesterday, after the Magistrate had delivered his judgment in the case Hallenstein Bros. v. Dwyer. Mr James said that the way Mr Hollings had prepared his case, and clearly elucidated the difficult and intricate doctrines of Fletcher v. Rylands and cognate cases, reflected the greatest credit ou his skill and industry.

Arrangements are well in hand for the meeting of the Masterton Trotting Club on Thursday next. The weather gives a good promise of being fine, and as the appointments are very complete and other indications are promising there is every prospect of a record gathering. Yesterday, the Ground Committee measured off the track aud made other necessary arrangements for totalisator and other requirements.

A water chute lias frequently been suggested by Park extension enthusiasts as a desirable revenue-producer for the Lake. At a meeting of the Park Committee, last evening, present Ors Ewiugtou, (chairman), Temple, Elliott and Prentice, Mr R. Brown made an application on behalf of a local syndicate for the right to provide a water chute, motor launch and other public amusements on the Lake. The Committee referred the matter to the Couucil with a recommendation for favourable consideration.

A case came before the Mr W. P. James, S.M., yesterday afternoon, iv which John Tinsley (Mr P. L. Hollings) sued Thomas Dean (Mr C. A. Pownall) for £2 6s, the value of a horse collar belonging to plaintiff, which he alleged defendant (his father-in-law) wrongfully refused to return, and damages for detention of the same. The Magistrate heard the opening remarks of counsel, and advised the parties to settle such a matter without his intervention, if possible, and after a brief conference between opposing counsel and their respective clients, this advice was followed;

The Masterton Oddfellows' Lodge held its quarterly summoned meeting last evening, Bro. E. McOord, N.G., occupying the chair. It was unanimously decided to write to the 0. S., inviting the delegates and committee to Masterton in 1909 to hold the district meeting here. The election of officers for the ensuing six months resulted as follows:—G.M., Bro. E. McOord; N.G., Bro. R. Buxton; V.G., Bro. J. Bell; W., Bro. W. V. Podger; G., Bro., P. . Staples; auditors, Bros. Deugarde and J. Lyall. A motion by Bro. R. Krahagen to establish a benevolent fund was discussed, and it was unanimously resolved to establish such a fund in connection with the Lodge. The Lodge nominated Bro. Ohas. T. Robertson as Deputy G. M. for the Wellington District. The form of agreement as drawn up by the Friendly Societies' Council between the doctors and lodges was approved. It was reported that the Friendly Societies in Masterton had decided to hold a picnic and sports on January 22nd, 1908, at Pigeon Bush, and that a committee had been appointed to carry out. the necessary arrangements.

Yesterday was Anniversary Day in Christchurch, and a close holiday was observed.

Life in the City on pages 2 and 3, Perils of the Sea on page 7, and Lansdowne and South . Wairarapa Notes and School Committee's on ,page 6.

Mr James Pollitt, a chorister at Newton Heath, has been church since he was eight years He is now eighty-one.

Sir Kobert Stout says it is impossible to prepare fresh examination papers for the candidates who suffered by the fire at Parliament .Buildings, before Christmas.

There has been a large number of deaths among the Maoris during the last month or two at the Papatupu pa, near Waverley. Both young and old have passed away. The Patea Press' correspondent has been informed that there have been no less than thirty deaths during the last two months.

At a meeting of Cabinet, yesterday, it was decided to vote £1000 towards the cost of the exploration work which is to be carried, out by Lieut. Shacldeton's expedition to the South Pole. The Commonwealth Government, it was announced in a cable message, on Saturday, contributed £5000.

At the Wellington Supreme Court, yesterday, the case was concludedjte which George Scott, fruiterer fIL confectioner, of Christchurch, clairnea £4.500 damages for alleged breach of contract by the Exhibition Commissioners in connection with the recent Exhibition. The jury awarded plaintiff £1500.

Dr Brown, of the Victorian Agricultural Department, estimates the loss on sheep skin alone by damage through slaughtermen using the wrong methods amounts annually to £125,000, while the loss by the" reckless branding of cattle amounts to £300,000 yearly, and another £150,000 is lost by the reckless flaying of hides.

The appearance of the ladybird at Lansdowne has arrested the progress of the Australian wattle blight, which attacked the bluegums in the elevated suburb a few weeks back, aud which gave the trees the i ppearance of being covered with snow-flakes. The trees attacked are apparently recovering from the effects of the blight, which has also not spread further. The Empress of Germany is noted for her extremely simple tastes and kindly nature, and she is as much loved by the German people as is . Queen Alexandra by Britons. She made a somewhat serious study medicine, and as a nurse few could give her points. She is also devoted to gardening, being particularly fond of orchids.

On Saturday tw r o school fires took place in Napier, apparently the work of incendiaries. Many interesting associations cliug to one"of the buildiugs destroyed, which has long been a Marist Brothers' school. Erected, it is understood, in 18(>0, it was the first place of worship opened in the town. It stood in the valley through which runs Shakespeare-road, midway between the town and port. In the course of years it was found inadequate, and a large church was built on the hill above, the old structure being used as a school. It remained substantially as when first erected—a notable landmark of "the early days."

A local milk vendor had an unpleasant experience with a stud draught stallion which was being led down Perry-street to-day. The animal was met by the milkman's cart between another vehicle and the footpath, and showed a disposition to "play up." The milk-cart, which contained a little boy as well as the driver, appeared in imminent of being demolished, should stallion lash out. The driver appeared almost transfixed with fear as the bulky proportions of the huge equine towered against his cart, but no accident occurred, though it tooK the milkman some little time to realise that all danger was past.

At the Wellington Magistrate's Court, yesterday," two boys were charged with having slaughtered fish in the South Karori stream on the Bth December. Pleas of guilty were entered. Mr Grey, for the prosecution, stated that the boys were caught last Sunday armed with "jags"—sticks with a couple of strong fishhooks lashed to the ends. They had already taken as many as twenty-seven trout, which were concealed in a bag. Both boys gave false names and addresses. Mr Riddell, S.M., pointed out that the Act provided for a minimum penalty of £2 aud a maximum of £50. In the case of youths like the accused the penalty would, unfortunately fall on the parents or relations. JhSoth accused were fined £2 and costs 14s each.

Mr William Perry, of will shortly offer, through Abraham and Williams, the whole his celebrated flock of English Leicesters. The flocK was started by purchase of ewes and rams from Mr D. Grant and P. C. Threckeld, and includes the well-known champion stud ram Kruger 11., and also the first prize hogget at the Exhibition Show, Roberts IV., aud the first prize at Palmerston North Roberts V. The two-tooths include first prize ram hogget at Hastings, Palmerston North and Wairarapa Shows by Kruger 11, besides 15 high-class stud two-tooth rams. During 1907 Mr Perry has secured four championships, 19 firsts and 9 seconds, which record speaks for itself."

A machine has been invented by Mr J. Sheehan and is now being constructed at the Mastertou Farmers' Implement Company's works, which reduces to a minimum the difficulties attendant on the saving of cocksfoot and rye grass seeds. With this machine two men, or one man with a small engine, can thresh eight sacks an hour under fair good conditions. The machine, which has been patented, can be seen at the Masterton Farmers' Implement Works, where Mr Sheehan will fully explain it to farmers. It is exceedingly and is easily portable, even in rougfl^ : country, and the success which attended the work of one of even smaller dimensions than that now on view used last year by the patentee on Banks' Peninsula, where seed-growing is an important industry, proves the value of the machine. It is claimed for the machine that a better farmers' cample can be obtained by the maohine than by the ordinary methods hitherto followed, while the output is greatly increased at a minimum cost. The patentee's announcement will be found on page 1 of this issue.

We draw the attention of our readers to the new special Christmas sale of pianos which Ohas. Begg and Go., of Queen-street, are offering. People who have £1 to spare as a deposit and a small monthly payment, can have Christmas brightened, enlivened, and made happy and joyous by having a lovely instrument in their homes. There is a chance now offered to the public—a chance, we say in which may never be given again. We urge persons not to wait but to calpp and inspect the pianos at "Begg's" special Christmas sale without delay, and for a small sum of money become the possessor of an instrument that will last a lifetime. "Begg's" can supply the Royal "Brinsmead" piano from £65 to £115 and the well-built and lasting "Newman" from £37 10s. They also keep a varied stock of firstclass makes between £65 and £87 10s*

The shade temperature in Masterton at noon to-day, was 88 degrees, being one degree higher than yesterday.

Messrs Abraham and Williams, Ltd., add a pair of harness ponies to their Mastertou sale list.

A, special meeting of the managers Masterton Technical School held at 8 p.m. this evening for the purpose of drafting plans and specifications for the proposed new Technical School.

Information that will be pleasant leading these sultry days is that the Masterton Dairy Company started to «rect its ice-making plant to-day, aud within a few days ice iv any quantity will be available for town requirements.

We omitted, in our notice of last Sunday evening's concert, to moutiou a fine recitation, "Christmas in a Workhouse," given by Mr Harry Hall in a most effective style. This was admittedly one of the best items on the programme.

The Hope-street Fever Hospital will end a brief but busy oaroer as a hospi-

tal about the 22nd instant, when the

_vlast fever patient will bo discharged. •'vFresb. oases will be accommodated at the new brick Hospital for infectious diseases at Lausdowno. final practice iv connection witjßfTho Messiah" of the Methodist cfmrch is to be hold at 8 o'clock this evening, when all those taking part are requested to attend. The Messiah is to be rendered with full orchestral accompaniment at the Methodist Church on Thursday evening commencing at 8 o'clock. Good work is being done by the staff engaged iv layiug the foundations for Mr J. L. Murray's now premises, adjoining the Club Hotel. The work should ba completed by tomorrow, aud if the weather keeps as at preseut the structure should bo ruu up iv quick time.

An old mau named Nelson, who was discharged a few days ago by the local Hospital authorities as incurable, and who has been in receipt of charitable aid ever since, is reported to bo in a hopeless condition from creeping paralysis, which is becoming rapidly worse.

It would be interesting to know the exact acreage of ploughed land in the Masterton district into which green

feed was to be sown, but which, ou \ account of the supervening dry spell, remains unsown. Several farmers have quijfclarge areas in this position, and injjm- aggregate the loss muse be very serious. The work of grading Queen-street, from the Queen's Hotel to Renall's Creek, is being pushed on rapidly. A concrete water-table, with a ronuded channel, is beiug put down on the east side, and will be completed by tomoirow. There will have to bo a considerable quantity of metal removed from the crown of the road, as the grade to the water-table is dangerously steep.

Although pastures in general are rapidly frizzling up uuder the relentless solar heat, on Lower Manaia the nearness of water to the surface of several areas down in crop and feed is responsible for that locality boasting some beautifully verdant and succulent feed and thriving grain. Mr Bland Rayner has one of the very greenest and healthiest rape fields in the Valley, whilst his neighbours have also some thriving turnips, which revel defiantly in the sun's rays, as they derive ample moisture from the sub-soil. Large stocks of new and choice goods, specially purchased for the Xtnas trade are now coming to hand at Messrs Hoar and Permain's. The latest importations are of exceptional qualilfe and there are mauy lines suitgifts, including some very choice rattanware, fenders, fire brasses, etc., all at prices to suit all purses. A large number of bedsteads from the best Home manufacturers,

toiletware and carpets have also been received, and in these the firm are confident that the value they offer cannot be beaten. The display of furniture made on the premises is also unusually large aud well selected, attention being specially directed to a line of sideboards (in new aud exclusive designs) and handsome duchesse pairs. Messrs Hoar aud Permain have remembered the young folk as well and have manufactured a number of strong wooden toys which will stand the roughest usage without coming to grief.

Aα advertiser requiras board and residence iv a private family for a gentleman, lady and child.

Aα advertiser requires a good steady man used to horses and capable of taking charge of a delivery van. Applications are invited, to close on Saturday next, for the position of verger for St. Matthew's Parish Church.

An advertiser requires board and resience P r i va t e family for father and Ist January. Tenders are invited by the Masterton County, to close on the 24th inst.. for works as advertised on the first page of this issue.

H. Cole and Son, Lincoln-road, announce that they have good dry slabs for sale at 10s a load, and 12s a load cut into one foot lengths.

The Youla Wool Company, Ltd., announce by advertisement on pase 8 of this issue that they are buyers of all classes of inferior wools. Particulars may be obtained from Messrs Dalgety and Co., Ltd. Ice cream can be obtained from Mr. F. Staples' Dining Rooms daily. Temperance drinks, cooled in ice, can also be obtained in private apartments. In our wanted column to-day, the public of Masterton are advised to buy their holiday footwear at Mr J. Kitchener's where a large stock of new and stylish goods has just come to hand.

Notice is given of the intention of the Masterton County Council that a meeting i 3 to be held on the 14th January next to confirm resolutions passed by the way of special order at a special meeting held on the 10th inst.

Daily auction sales of drapery, boots, fancy goods, jewellery, clothing, etc., are to be held during the next week or two in premises opposite the Club Hotel, in Bannisterstreet. JLarge stocks of goods are to be sold withoujßfeerve. A splEndid selection of ready to wear suits for the Christmas holidays for men and youths has just been opened up by Mr F. McCay. These suits are made of light material, well cut and of a stylish appearance and are being retailed from 25s to 555. The furniture and effects to be sold tomorrow by Mr J R. Nicol, on account of Mrs A. Aronsten, at the residence, No 13, Archer-street, near the Gasworks, will be on view to-day. The auctioneer draws special attention to the fact of the various lines beiDg practically new, and the sale is therefore worthy of the attention of those requiring good value in up-to-date furniture. A Booklet Guide to Mount Holdsworth, written by Mr Charles Bannister, is now on sale at Messrs McLeod and Young's. Price, 6d per copy. It describes in detail the route to be taken and all special points of interest.* Brass Rail Fenders are now being sold from 10s at the Furnishing Dept., W.F.C.A/* Summer Suits for Men from 30s. When your interest is excited by your needs, we would be glad to have you bear in mind that we are ready to satisfy them so far as they coDceroJikwell-fitting suit at a moderate price. oPwill the tailoring of the garment eatisfy all, that you can demand even though an exclusive to order tailor man did help you to establish your standard. We have a Bplendid assortment of fashionable tweeds now ready. Look us up at Hooper's 0

If you want a good egg preservative try Waterglass, a scientific preparation, which forms a thin coating of glass round the egg, in which state it will keep for months. Sold by H. T. Wood in bottles 6d and Iβ.* ,