LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume LXII, Issue 9735, 23 July 1910, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Miss M. Hall, who will give an illustrated lecture in the Town Hall on Wednesday uexc, on her "trek" from Cape to Cairo, has lectured before the Royal Geographical Society, London, and in the four centres of Scotland—viz., Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, and Dundee—besides other towns in the United Kingdom.

Three sailors belonging to the barque Viganella, now discharging at the Now Plymouth Breakwater, were yesterday sentenced to three weeks' imprisonment for disobeying the orders of the captain. This means practically that they will be kept in gaol until the barque is ready to sail from New Zealand. Five of the crew who deserted are still at large.

At the inquest on Nathaniel McKeown, who died suddenly after a game of football at Thames, a verdict of death from natural causes was returned. It was stated that deceased had not received any injury during the progress of the game, and had complained to the captain of his team of a pain in tne chest just previous to his collapse. Fie had been subject to similar attacks in the past.

The continue i Ucpw rpin is having a disastrous effect upon xtie road in the vicinity of the railway line at Dalefield, the formation being badly scoured out ia place-!.

The guessing competition at the South Wairarapa Poultry Association's Show at Carterton was won by Mr H. Goodiu, of Carterton, after balloting with Mr H. Madeley, each having guessed the exaot weight, 23^1bs.

A buyer, who gravels throughout practically the whole of the Wairarapa district, states that his observations lead him to the conclusion that there has been a very large increase in the number of sheep in the Wairarapa during the past twelve mouths.

The milk suppliers of the Taratahi Co-operative Dairy Company held their annual social at Olareville last night, The attendance was affected somewhat by the severe weather conditions.

A ploughing match under the auspices of the Wairarapa and East Coast P. and A. Society will bo held next month. The Society's prize will be supplemented by a large number of special donations.

Across the Footlights (by "Fra Diavolo"), on page 2; Turf Notes (by "Nimrod')', on page 3; Our Garden Guide (by "Hortus"), and Gambling Questions, ou page G; Indian Mission Field, and Palmerstou Ripples (by "Hokioi"), on page 7.

The following were the pairs iv connection with Thursday night's divisions iv the House ou the gaming resolutions: —Bookmaker Abolition : For—-Hogan, Myers. Against—OolviD, Lawry. Xotalisator Abolition : For— Reed. Laurenson. Against—Hogan, Myers.

Inquiries made at the Wellington police office show that the authorities in London have been in communication with the New Zealand police regarding the procuring of a girl by agents in London, but nothing was known as to the identity of the girl mentioned iv the message cabled yesterday.

If the whole House signifies its approval, tno Prime Minister says he will be glad to carry out the suggestion of Mr G. M. Thomson, that during the present session the House .shall meet for the transaction of business ou all sitting clays at 10 a.m., and that all select committee work be undertaken during the evenings, or on such days as the House does not sit.

The Trades and Labour Conference, yesterday, decided that the freehold should be abolished, and the laud farmed directly by the State, the produce to be sold at town and country depots at a price covering cost of production and capital charges. Mr Sullivan, Canterbury, said the present system favoured the speculator as against the cultivator.

The following message was sent to the Minister of Labour and Mr T. E. Taylor, M.P., by Mr Laracy, secretary of the Shearers' Association, last night, as the result of an interview with Mr Triggs, Conciliation Commissioner : —"Shearers' Union suggests three conciliation commissioners submit to Arbitration Oonrt joint report on shearing rates now paid in Dominion. This should avert impending complications. "

A .sad shooting fatality occurred at Koiteraugi, near Wfistport, ou Thursday evening. A shooting party left a pen-rifle behind a door at the residence of Mr R. Harcourt. A sou of his, about nine years of age, playful)} 7 suappe.l it oft' three or four times without; result. A schoolmate, ttosy Norman, about the same age, approached the house. He pointed the firearm with a jocular remark, and pulled the trigger. The cartridge took effect and lodged in the breast of the girl. She rushed to Mrs Harcourt, and fell into her arms, death being almost instantaneous.

Tho Minister of Justice stated to a deputation yesterday that under a Bill which he intends introducing,a Board to deal with the appeals of criminals iv gaol will be set up. One of the members will be a Judge of the Supreme Court, auother an expert in penalogy, and probably theie will be another expert. This board will hear appeals for instance by habitual criminals as to their detentiou. Prisoners so detained will also be carefully examined at fixed intervals as to the measure of restoration which has taken place iv their moral character.

The following members of the secondary schools and colleges in New Zealand have been selected to represent the Dominion in tho Lord Roberts trophy competition :— J. C. Williamsou, N. N. Freeth. D. Mackersey, J. V. Oauty, of Wellington College; Corporal Coombs ami Private Wiley, King's College, Auckland ; R. S. Park and S. T. McDougal, Otago .Boys' High School, Dunedin ; Lieut. Richards and H. Thompson, Raugiora High School Williamson, McDous-ai and Coombs fired in last year's team, which came third in the Empire.

Dr Hardwick Smith, medical superintendent of the Wellington Hospital and Charitable Aid Board, informed that body on Thursday that Dr Valiutiue, Inspector-General of Hospitals, was shortly to bring down a report upon the whole question of the treatment of pulmonary consumption and the need or otherwise of iboiatiug cases of the kind. The statement had reference to a notice of motion by Mr l< , . T. Moore:—"That the Medical Superintendent report upon the need or otherwise of effective measures for the isolation of all cases of consumjitiou (pulmonary) in the community."

Intimation was received at Tuesday's meeting of the Auckland Harbour Hoard to the effect that the Mariue Department's engiueer had thoroughly examined the collapsed portion of the north wall at the Freeman's Bay reclamation works, and he was quite satisfied that it was not in accordance with the original plaus. The departure from the approved plaus was, it was stated, a contravention of the. Act, and it was asked when the plans of the amended structure would be forwarded to the department. The engineer (Mr W. H. Hamer) reported thafc the necessary soundings and borings were being"taken, and that as soon as these were completed the amended plaus could be prepared.

A Maori chief of the Tainui tribe, in the Auckland district, died on April 2Gth, aud the tribe arranged for his burial iv tho aucestral grounds at Raglau. Mahuta wished to have tiie interment made in nis cemetery at the Taupiri Mountain. A proposal to cut the body in two was not approved. Mahuta ostensibly yielded, but arranged to have the body removed surreptitiously aud buried at Taupiri, whereupon five Tainui chiefs disinterred it. As a result they were summoned tor a breach of the Cemeteries Act. Mr Loughuau, S.M., decided that a breach had been committed, but said that aa the dead chief wished to bo buried at Kaglau, it was only right that he should be buried with his aucestors. Defendants did not know they were breaking the law, and a conviction would be sufficient without punishment or costs.

A good opportunity to procure lines of cheap timber is offered as a result of Messrs Gardner and Sous, of Queenstreet, having decided to transfer their business entirely to their premises in Dixon-streefe. As their stock has to be cleared by the end of July, they have decided, rather than remove it, to take any reasonable price during that time.*

The Worksop Drudge return is 19oz Gdwts for 118 hours' work.

All matches to have been played to-day under the auspices of the Wairarapa Rubgy Union were postponed.

A Press Association telegram from Dunediu states that Spratt's Hotel.it at Lowburu Ferry, waa burned last night.

An enquirer wishes to know why potatoes are so dear in the Wairarapa when they can be purohased in the South island at from 5s to 6a per bag absolutely free of blight.

Mr Abbott states that negotiations are still in progress for a Dominion conference in regard to the shearers' dispute and that there is a probability of somo arrangement being arrived at.

A resident of Masterton, who has just returned from the South Island, states that there are large sowings of wheat this year between Ashburtou and Oamaru, and that the crops are looking exceedingly well. The turnip crops, he states, are very bad in the South, having been ruined by blight.

A Mastertoniau. who has returned trom a visit to the South Island, states that the country between Christchurch and Timaru is to a large tent inundated with water, whereas at Oamaru it is comparatively dry. The weather at times was very cold, and the snow was right down to the foot of the Malveru Hills.

Kuox Ladies' Guild will he-Id a novel entertainment on Wednesday afternoon and evening next, in Knox Hall. A basket-making competition will be the special attraction, for which valuable first and second prizes will be awarded for the most original basket and the prettiest basket. Music and refreshments will be provided both afternoon and evening. A fuller announcement will be made later.

At the Magistrate's Court yesterday afternoon, counsel, in the course of his cross-examination of a witness, asked if, supposing hs was goiug to take delivery of sheep and found 636 instead of 637, he would take them? Witness replied that he' wanted 637 or none. " You are like Shylock then," said Mr Pownall;"you want your pound of flesh, neither more nor less. " ''I have never read about Shylock," replied witness, in a tone of reproof, "and I do not think it is a good book to read." "Well, I have read it," interjected his Worship, "and think it a very good book to read." The iafc . gloomy precincts of the Court illuminated for a brief space by a general and a very bruad smile.

To-day's share market quotations appear on page 8.

A furnished house is advertised to let through the agency of F. P. Welch. " A boy to milk and make liiruself generally useful is advertised for a farm.

An advertiser wishes to dispose of two preference shares in the Wellington Farmers' Meat Company.

A reward is offered for a black smooth-coated sheep dog, Ashburtou County on collar.

An advertiser wishes to let in Qneeu-street a shop, with workroom attached.

Messrs J. A. J. Maclean and Co., auctioneers, advertise particulars of a consignment of nursery stock, which they will offer for sale on August-Gtli.

Ham ill's huge sale fiuishes to-day and seekers of bargains snould bear this fact in mind, and inspect the lines offering without delay.

A reward is offered for the return of, a lost silver-mounted morocco pocket book, containing letters, etc., initials F. E. H. on cover.

All members of the Masterton Amateur Theatrical Society are particularly requested to attend a general meeting to be held in Murray's Hall on Wednesday evening nest. 2ith July, 1010.

Messrs W. B. Cheuuells aud Co. insert particulars of a mixed farm of 230 acres, part of which is ploughable. It is well-grassed country, and full particulars aud price are advertised elsewhere.

Mr A. Henderson calls attention to a new consignment of real Wliitby jet, which is extensively worn iv England. This class of jeweller-y is enumerated in his changed advertisement to-day.

In a change advt. in this issue Mr Winzeuberg is offering a big reduction in enlargements, with other photos, of beautiful Sepia type, on view in his wmdow in Qneen-street.

Mr Wiuzenberg, having secured a retiring firm's material at a low price, is ottering the benefit of this bargain to the public, particulars of which are given in another column.

We call the attention of readers to Messrs Krahagen aud Chapman's advertisement in this issue. This firm wish to draw attention to the fact that tailoring done on their premises is done with brains instead oi padding.

An invitation to the Y. M. C.A. tea to-morrow is freely offered to Masterton men or strangers to the town. Mr Pragnell will speak at the Y.M. C. A. tea; also at the Sol way Home service at 7 p.m.

The Mastertou County Council, at a meetiug to be held on 9th August, will make the rates for the year commenced on the Ist of April, liilO, aud ending 31st of March, 1911, upon the capital rateable value of all rateable property within the Couuty as appearing on the valuation roll in force for the above period.

A cordial invitation is extended to Masterton men or strangers passing through the town to afternoon'tea atthe Y. M.C. A. to-morrow. Mr O. N. C. Praguell will give au address there, aud at Solwtiy Home.

"Your fruit trees are a credit," was the criticism passed on Mr A. Robinson's trees of 'JO Villa-street, Masterton, by the Government expert (Mr Nottage). Anybody requiring trees sprayed would do well to consult Mr Robinson.

An inset from Messrs Kirkcaldie and Stains, che well-known drapers of Lambtoii-quay, Wellington, is distributed with this issue. The firm's sale is now one of the events of the season and many ladies ha~e found it greatly to their advantage to avail themselves of the bargains always offered by this'firm. Messrs Kirkcaldie and Stains have a particularly well organised country order department, and their clients can order the goods now being offered at special prices. in full confidence that they will be an well served as though they were able to personally attend the sale.

There is hundreds of pounds' worth of Oilcloth and Linoleum to select from at the Furnishing Dept., W.F.C.A.*

Kanulas Effervescent Citrate of Magnesia makes a very valuable medicine and a palatable drink, keeping the blood and system cool. Price Is. H. T. Wood, Pharmacist and Chemist (by exanO Masterton.'

The Great Sale of Drapery, at Hooper's is now going merrily along. Those who have visited the sale have secured genuine bargains, and those who have not yet visited the sale are reminded that some real " plums " still remain, which may be had almost for the picking. There are no bunkum bargains at this sale —every line has been greatly reduced in price, in order to effect a clearance.*

" Coaguline," " Klinx," " Tenasitine "— Cement for breakages, manufacturing pur poses, etc.*