LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume LIX, Issue 9933, 1 August 1908, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A correspondent thinks it is time that football-playing on a public thoroughfare was put a stop to, before a serious accident results, through some horse in a vehicle taking fright.

In conversation with the Rev. F. A. Bennett, of the Rotorua Maori Missiou Party, we learn that despite the great expense of touring with such a large number—some 20 persons—the object of the company is likely to be attained, the providing of funds for the uplifting of the Maori race, and a profit of a considerable amount is likely to eventuate, which must be deemed most satisfactory to all concerned.

At the meeting of the V.M.C.A. Debating Society, on Monday night, Mr D. Hebeuton will road a paper on "Ceylon—its people, customs, and products." Mr Hebeuton was managing a tea plantation in Ceylon for three and a-half years and is acquainted with the different traits, customs, aud traditions of the colony. The Government party of the V.M.C.A. Parliament intend to introduce a Bill to repeal the Arbitration Act at. their next sitting, on tho 10th of August. The Bill will be introduced by Mr E. Rigg, Minister for Labour.

Mr A. F. Beale's well-known bookselling and stationary business has been purchased by Messrs Inns aud Goddard. The members of the new firm are popular and energetic young Mastertou residents. They are. wellknown in niusical circles, both being members of "the Orchestral Society, and as they intendto deal largely in music aud mnsical- instruments their export knowledge will be of great assistance to patrons; The stock in all departments is to be brought thoroughy up-to-date, aud every effort, made to give clients complete satisfaction, Prices for goods will be made as low as possible, consistent with the best quality. The enterprises ol tli g new firm will doubtless be rewarded by the building up of a prosperous business.

Thirtecu degrees otirost were registered in Mastertou last uight. The latest return from the Worirsop Dredge is 12Gozs 12dwts for the week. From information received in Mastertou, the Worksop Dredge promises to be equal to, if not oetter than, the Masterton Dredge. : ' -Lt> ~: Mr Thomas Kemptou, or Grove, Greytowu, lias * through the Borough Council, fifty acres of land to the Government as a site for Parliament House.—Association.

The Stewards of the Masterton Racing Club left this morning on a visit to the Opaki Racocourso to decide upon a scheme for the rearrangement of the buildings and appointments on the course.

At the ordinary meeting of the Mastertou Borough Council, on Tuesday evening next,, a deputation will attend from the Trust Lands Trust to ask the Council to consent to a right-of-way between Chapel aud Hall-streets, at

the rear of the Trust sections

Much interest is being taken iv -the Arnst-Pearce sculling race, to bo rowed to-day, in view of Arnst's engagement with Webb. Both men have putin a lot of training, rand are reported to be in tip-top condition. A hard struggle is expected. After the surfacemen had working for about an hour this ml ing in Queen-street, at the j scavenging operations, out went the / lamps, automatically, and from that / on till day-light the men worked / under manifest disadvantage. —

The position in Cliristclmreh as regards the unemployed is less acute than a few days ago, work having been found for a good number of tlio applicants. In Wellington there has been a decreased number of applications for work and the outlook geuer- \ ally is more hopeful. The total sunshine recorded for July I in Masterton was 129 hours 45 minutes. The maximum on any one day was 8 hours 20 minntes, on 13th. The daily average for the month was 4 hours 11 minutes. Sunshine was recorded on 23 days. During July last year the total suushiua recorded, in Mastertou was 1:34 hours.

The ordinary parade of the Masterton Rifle Volunteers, last evening, was well attended, Lieut. Bivghting being iv command. After the parade, an instructive p.iper was read by Corporal Smith on signalling, aud was much appreciated. The N.C.O.'s iv theory will be liellft Masterton on September 2nd, large number from the corps intsnd to enter for the examination. Major Tate will be the examining officer.

A peculiar case was referred to at a meeting of the Ohinemuri County Council. A man named Mounts, who was iv the employ of the Council, was found ou the morning of March 17th unconscious iv a stable. He was removed to the Thames Hospital, aud is still lying there in a semi-conscious couditi'uu, unable to give au account of how the accident happened. He lias practically bseu unconscious, for four aud ii-liaif mouths.

The appeal case of Evans ami Rayner v. Comptou, has beeu fixed for hearing iv tlie Supreme Court, on Tuesday next. The claim was for £200, arising out of a contract to cle;ir gorse. Mr James, S.M., who recently heard the case, gave judgment for plaintiff for £50 and costs, and against this decision defendant is appealing. Mr P. L. Holliugs is acting for appellant aud Mr W. J. Beard for respondent.

Tlio Committee of the Mastertou Homing Pigeou Club met; last evening, Mr F. Kossou presiding over au attendance of eight. Messrs Wadham, W. Hoar, W. Do.wliujM. Allau aud J. Barker were elUfecl members of the Society. Eighty-six new season's rings were issued, and ttie secretary was instructed" to order au additional hundred, it was decided to hold the , annual meeting ou Friday. August 7th, at 8 p.m.

The Arbitration Act, Farmers' Union waut it repealed, ou pace 2; South Wairarapa news on page o; ambulance work, interesting lecture by Dr Cook, commercial reports, the dairyiug industry', reports of Taratahi aud Belvedere Dairy Factory Companies, on page 0; turf notes, Mr Easthopo's appointment as Registrar of Births. Deaths and Marriages, with a glauce at the past, on page 7; Farm aud Station' on page 9; Home and Household on page 10.

At the Christclmrch Magistrate's Court, yesterday, a man named John Pearson was committed for trial on a charge ot' having performed an illegal operation. Bail was allowed, the accused in £'200 and one surety of £200. Ou the application of Chief-Detective Bishop, the Bench, under section 15 of the Evidence Act, 1905, ordered that the evidence given in should not be published. I^9* Anyone who wishes to have a 'j-ood basket of eels ought to pay the Papawai Creek a visit at tiio present time, says the Standard. It is fnll of the kind of eel known as"tarehi," which lias been brought down through the water-race from the Waiohine by the recent floods. It is a kind of eel peculiar to the Ruamahauga and Waiohiue, and was never seen in the creek till the water-races were made. The most deadly bait is " tuma, " a yellowish grub found in the white pine, with flies, in the hinaki, or basket. Some largo catches have been made.

Afc the Masterfcou Magistrate's Court, this morning, before Mr W. P. James, S.M., James Tray was charged with supplying liquor to .a Native woman yesterday. Accused, against whom a number ot previous convictions were read, pleaded guilty, and was fined 40s, in default seven days' imprisonment, with hard labour. For drunkenness, the same offender was fiued os,. in default twenty-four hours' imprisonment. Two first-offeending inebriates were also fined ss, with the usual alternative.

At a meeting of the Greytown and Lower Valley Horticultural Society's Marti üborough Branch, on presided over by Mr John the balance-sheet for the was submitted and adopted. Mr F, Me A Hum was elected secretary, aud Mr John Martin treasurer, for the ensuing year. The Executive Committee was constituted as follows :—Mesdames J. 0. Bidwill, G. T. Stewart, A. Wright, Miss Smith, and Messrs W. J. Martin and G. Clark. It was agreed that the next Show should be held on September lOth, in the Town Hall, and the catalogue was revised.

A special meeting of the Mastertou Borough Council was held lust; ovnuiug to appoiufc :i Returning Officer for the polls to b.3 takeu for tho purpose of borrowing £10,000 for drainage and £7500 for .the purchase of the A. and P. Association's Showgrounds. There were present the Mayor, Mr P. L. Holliugs, Crs, J. Elliott, J. J. O. Ewingtou, A. HungMy, and W. Praguoll. On tho motiou of"the Mayor, Mr W. T. Mansfield, Acting Town Olerk, was appointed Returning Officer for the purposes of tho poll at a roiuuuoratiou, if auy, ou the same scale as had been adopted for tho past iive years. Permission was given to tho Kotorua Maori Eutertaiuers to hold a sacred concert in the Town Hall on Snudny evening.

Tiia Mastßrtou Oemj.fcery Trustees hold their quarterly nnating yesterday afternoon, there beiug present Messrs E. Feist (chairman). H. J. o'Leary, O. E. Dauioll, W. Sellar iiud P. Gordon. Accounts nnumuting to £5? 0s Gd wero passed for payment. A letter was received from Mr James Moore askiug tho Trustees if they wove prepared to pay tlioir proportion towards the erection of a dividing fence six feet high between liis property and the Oametery. It was deeidad tint tho mutter bo referred co tho Works Committee with power to act. A report was received the caretaker ou the work douo last meeting. Messrs E. Feist aud P. Gordou were appointed a Ground Committee until next meeting. Reference was made to tho neglected state of the grave of one of Masterton's oldest; settlers. After a short discussion ou the matter, the Trustees decided that the relatives of the do ceased should be written to asking them to purchase the plot, fence it, and put the grave in order.

A phaetou, in good order, is advertised for salo.

Shipping cows will be found ou page o of our Lssue to-day.

Au advertiser has for sale a baud morticing machine, by McLean, equal to uew.

Au advertisement in reference to the placing of electors names ou tho Electoral Roll appears ou page 1. A spleudid variety of shirrs aud ties are vow beiug sliowu by Mr A. Nor-jua-u. draper, of Q.ueeu-sreet. All tho latest styles are included, aud a tine display is beiug made in the shop window.

Mr James Candy, expert piano aud organ tuner aud repairer, has au anuouueemeut ou leader page of this Mr Candy has had twenty years' practical " experience iv his profession.

Mr F. C. Winter, boot specialist, Queen-street, makes a specialty of repairs ami uses only the best of materials. Mr Winter is vow doing good business witu his "Tui" waterproof boot polish.

Mr W. Rooderkirk, of tlio Wairarapa Dairy, 101. Bauuister-street, is prepared to supply fresh milk iv auy quantity. Tho dairy is vow eouueeted by telephone, and orders given by ringing np Xo. 143 will bo promptly attended to.

Messrs McL?od and Youug have to hnud their usual weekly supply of new books, which are now ou show. Amougst the number is the book

"The Christ of die Cross," by the Rev. J. Gibson-Smith, of St. Andrew's Church, Wellington.

Mr A. Henderson l;as just opened up a large shipment of goods from tho Old World. Included in the shipment is a special line of specimen flower vases in coloured glass, silver, aud electro plate. The vases are very handsome, aud are effectively displayed in Mr Henderson's shop window.

Mr W. E. Hystop aud Mr G. B. Brown, w'.o have been touriug the N.'ttft Island on their new li>oS model Tiwmph motors, will have these machines on view this eveuiug at Messrs Lyttle Bros. Cycle aud Motor Depot, Queen-street, Mastertou. luteuding purchasers are specially invited to call aud inspect them.

Touchiug ou the matter "of ladies' dress iv au advertisement, iv this issue, Mr Albert Webb states that it is conceded by the ladies who know, and are particular about their apparel, that the short hip coat is rhe most fashionable aud undoubtedly the most popular style of costume. These aro made by Mr Albert Webb at his Queen-street premises.

"Modern Maladies Cured by Modern Methods" is the title of a very interesting pamphlet distributed with today's paper by Mr H. E. Etou, chemist.. The pamphlet deals iv au instructive minuer with the organ? of digestion, their ailments, symptoms and cures. Iv tins age of hustle aud modern meals, there are few persons to whom this address does not convey a message of soma importance.

Now that eggs aro becoming plentiful and cheap, it is well to remember that fi.l to 9il profit per dozau can bo * v }8 sciires season by preservrai: the surplus supply iv Norton's well-kuowu Prize Premier Egg Preservative, at a nominal cost of ouo halfpenny per clozeu egg:j. For furfclier information we refer onr readers to the advertisement appearing in this issue.

Having purchased the Lausdowne Brick Works from Mr Preston, and made extensive improvements to the machinery aud kiln, Mr J. Lawsou is now prepared to supply builders with all classes of bricks (building, chimney, or pressed) equal to any now being delivered iv Mastertou from outside manufacturers. Mr Lawsou solicits a trial, aud invites comparison with any brick on the market. The new proprietor hopes to receive the continued support of Mr Preston's old ■customers.

Messrs Krahagen aud Chapman, tailors, are always to the fore in the matter of obtaining the very latest iv suitings. In an advertisement on page 2 the firm state that this year they have indented very heavy stocks of xnuuh better than the average quality. Among them are all the latest shades of brown, stripes aud greens, which are going to be worn during the coming season. Some of the effects are particularly good. -The first shipment of spflpg goods is now to hand. WiW to-day's issue is published the new Wyaudotte Limerick, competition for which closes on 31st August. The July competition is now being decided, and the results will be publislied in this journal within the next few days. Wyaudotte sales are greatly increasing; users proclaim it to be the finest nleauiug powder they have ever known. The Health aud Dairy Departments recommend its use for the Jiome as well as for the butter factory •and creamery. Try Wyaudotte for yourself, aud the results will both surprise and please you.

Thirty-seven pounds ten shillings will secure a first-class English Piano at the Furnishing Dopt., W.F.C.A.*

Effervescent Saline, purifying, refreshing, iuvigorating to all who suffer from sickness, headache, sluggish liver, etc. Price, 2/6. 11. T. Wood. Chemist and Pharmacist (by exam.), Masterton.

The next time you are in town ask one of our salesmen to show you one of our Allwool Special Made Suits at 50s or 555. It will Pjjfc- a revelation to you in many ways and jour respect for ready-to-wear clothing at a popular price. These suits are specialized by Hooper's, and their extraordinary quality and workmanship will aid in a solution of the clothes problem for many a man ef medium income. The styles are practically the latest, the materials are-variod, chief among ' them being fine worsteds, cheviots and tweeds. Those are beyond •question the best suits ever sold at within 15s to 20s of the price. Hooper's, MastcrLon.*

From to-day that portion of the Matahiwi-road from Messrs Holmes Bros', private gate to tho crossing of the road, is released from the oparatious of the County heavy traffic bylaws.

The management of the Elito Skating Rink has secured a lease of tho Gymnasium Hall, in Dtxon-streat, near Messrs Fly and Yonug's, • and will opou tho Hall on Tnosday eveuiug next. Tho floor is iv excollout ordor, aud the Mastertou South Baud will bo iv attoudauco on the opening night.

Tho steamer Maroeba, from Brisbane to Sydney, is tishoro ou tho north sido of tho harbour at Newcastle. The crew got safely to laud. Those on board had a very tryiug time, the vessel having received a terriblo buffeting through tho huge seas pouring over her. Tho cargo' included 1000 tous of raw sugar.—Received today at 10.55 a.m.

"Tho Pines," Victoria-street, has been leased by Mrs Cameron, lato ol" Wellington, and 'vill in t'utnro bo known'as Derby Houso. Tho house is being furnished completely throughout by Mr G. Hyde, and on Monday will be open to receive guests. Mrs Cameron intends to make the place as comfortable aud liomelv as possible.

A prolonged shock of earthquake was felt in Mastertou last evening, about 8.50 o'clock, the direction being from north to south. At tho Maori entertainment at tho Town Hall sotuo of tho more nervous people in the audieuco manifested some considerable alarm, and had it lasted a little whilo longer tlioro would probably have been a rush to tho menus of oxit,

A maguiiicent display of beef and muttou was made at the Record Reign Butchery last evoniug, aud the evident higli quality of tho meat was greatly admired. During the evouiug a flasliliglit photograph of tho display was taken by Mr A. E. Wiuxnuberg, aud this will be ou view this afternoon and. evening.

Tho Palmorstou Standard is informed that the police have decided to strictly enforco tho by-laws regulating traffic of all sorts in tho Borough. Not ouly tho offending cyclist will be severely dealt with, but the careless driver who takes the corners regardless of consequences, aud that most frequent of offenders tho man who drives ou the wroug side of the road will have to answer for his wrong-doing. The number of narrow escapes lately from the criminal carelessness of drivers and cyclists has made it imperative that examples should bo made of soino of them.

Every seat was occupied at Knox Hall 'last evening, when Rev. J. Gibson-Smith, of St. Andrew's Wellington, delivered a highly interesting aud instructive lecture ou the chief works of Teuuvsou. Tho lecturer, who was paid the greatest attention throughout, dwelt, on some phases of the popular poet's life, dilated upon his various works, and quoted uunu'i- ,- -ous p.isages of his better known poems. He was accorded a. hearty vote of thanks. During the evening Miss W. Jones plnved a pianoforte solo, aud Mrs Torrsuce aud Miss J. McGregor sang. *• Tho Brook" and '-Crossing the Bar" respectively.

The monthly meeting of tho Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was held in the Exchauge Hall last evening. There was a good attendance of members. Mr C. Y. Dally was voted to the chair. Seveuteeu cases of cruelty were reported by tho luspector, aud in three cases the luspector was instructed to obtain the advice of the Society's solicitor aud act accordingly. In view of tho great number of cases of cruelty eomiug before the Society, the luspector was instructed to take proceedings iv cases of fecouil offences. It was reported that two dogs, tour horses aud one bull had been destroyed during the. month. Tha receipts for the evening amounted to ~ss. One new member was elected.